Ukraine, Lithuania agree on joint defensive military equipment production
Ukraine and the Republic of Lithuania have agreed on the joint production of defensive military equipment, namely counter-drone technologies.
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Italy’s defense chief reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said on Wednesday that Italy continues to strongly support Ukraine in the war triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion.
Zelensky meets with Lithuanian counterpart Nauseda in Vilnius
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda during an official visit to Vilnius.
Weimar Triangle, UK should champion Ukraine aid - Bundestag committee chair
The U.S. is likely to reduce its military commitments toward Ukraine and Europe, so Germany, France, Poland, and the UK should become the new "leader team" in terms of supporting Kyiv.
Zelensky meets with Lithuanian counterpart Nauseda in Vilnius
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda during an official visit to Vilnius.
President Zelensky arrives in Vilnius
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Vilnius on a visit.
Meloni, Scholz discuss support for Ukraine ahead of EU summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have discussed military and financial support for Ukraine in a phone call ahead the EU summit that is scheduled for February 1.
Ukraine, US, allies held secret meeting on peace plan - Bloomberg
A secret meeting took place last month between Ukraine, its Group of Seven allies and a small group of Global South countries to try to rally support for Kyiv's conditions for holding peace talks with Russia.
09 January 2024
Zelensky, Belgian PM discuss unblocking financial assistance from EU
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo have discussed the coordination of European defense assistance and the importance of unblocking European financial assistance worth EUR 50 billion.
Lubinets, Qatari ambassador discuss return of Ukrainians forcibly displaced to Russia
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Ukraine Hadi Al-Hajri have discussed the return of Ukrainian children, civilians and prisoners of war forcibly displaced and deported by Russia.
Ukrainian, Romanian presidents discuss ways to increase capacity of border checkpoints
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis have discussed ways to increase the capacity of border crossings.
Schemes for circumventing sanctions against Russia must be blocked - Zelensky
New global steps are needed against those who continue to help Russia circumvent sanctions.
Kuleba hopes NATO-Ukraine Council meeting will help bolster Ukraine's air defenses
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said he hopes that Wednesday's NATO-Ukraine Council meeting will be followed with prompt commitments to help his country's air defenses fend off waves of devastating Russian air attacks.
Zelensky to Duda: 'There should be no borders between our people'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda during which they discussed cooperation in the defense sector.
Zelensky, Iohannis discuss security situation, further support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis in a phone call on Tuesday discussed the security situation and further support for Ukraine.
Hungary sets condition for unlocking EUR 50B for Ukraine - Politico
Hungary has signaled that it may lift its veto over EU aid package worth EUR 50 billion to Ukraine, provided that the funding is reviewed annually.
Working Group on Environmental Consequences of War in Ukraine holds fifth meeting
The International Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of War, co-chaired by Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak and Sweden’s former Vice PM and Foreign Minister Margot Wallström, met on Monday for the fifth time.
08 January 2024
Zelensky approves composition of delegation for talks on security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the composition of the delegation for negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Brazilian officials discuss preparations for meeting on Ukrainian Peace Formula
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Chief Advisor to the President of Brazil Celso Amorim in a phone call discussed preparations for the next meeting on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
EU members should boost security assistance to Ukraine – Scholz
Germany intends to double military aid to Ukraine and expects other EU member states to increase their contributions as well.
Ukraine, three other countries appeal to ICAO over passenger jet downing by Iran
The top diplomats from Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom have jointly initiated a dispute settlement procedure before the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against Iran over the use of weapons against a passenger jet flight PS752 of the UIA airline company.
Zelensky, Amir of Qatar discuss return of Ukrainian children removed by Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine discussed with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the issue of the return of Ukrainian children from Russia and the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian initiative.
PM Shmyhal, U.S. ambassador talk strengthening air defenses, systemic financing of Ukraine
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink the strengthening of the nation’s air defense capabilities.
It makes sense to support Ukraine now to prevent future crisis - Kuleba
If the West stops supporting Ukraine now, Russia will be able to succeed on the battlefield and then the aid will have to be restored due to strong public reactions.
Minsk not invite OSCE observers to "parliamentary elections"
The Lukashenko regime will not invite OSCE observers to monitor the so-called "elections" to the House of Representatives and local councils on February 25.
Zelensky has first ever phone call with King of Bahrain
President Volodymyr Zelensky and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain held the first-ever phone call in the history of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Yermak discusses assistance in returning deported Ukrainian children with Vatican secretary of state
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone call with Cardinal Secretary of State of the Holy See Pietro Parolin.
Sandu condemns Russia's massive attack on Ukraine
President of Moldova Maia Sandu has condemned today's massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities and called on international partners to speed up assistance to Kyiv.
U.S. preparing to release text of deal that can unlock funds for Ukraine – Politico
Senator James Lankford, Republicans' top negotiator on a potential border and immigration deal that could unlock tens of billions in aid for Ukraine, said on Sunday that lawmakers could release the text of an agreement as soon as this week.