German ambassador visits Kryvyi Rih
During a trip to Kryvyi Rih, German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger has discussed future reconstruction with city authorities.
Politics
OSCE Ministerial Council meeting: 36 countries call on Russia to withdraw forces from Ukraine
The European Union and nine other countries have called on Russia to immediately stop its war of aggression against Ukraine, and completely and unconditionally withdraw all its forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders.
29 November 2023
NATO hears Ukraine’s call for creating single defense industry complex – FM Kuleba
NATO Allies have supported Ukraine’s call for creating a common Euro-Atlantic defense industry complex, which would be able to meet Kyiv’s demand for weapons, as well as the needs of the Alliance members, none of which could have completed such tasks on its own.
International tribunal to hold Russia accountable would be Ukraine’s best option – expert’s opinion
An international tribunal, created specifically for Ukraine, would be the best option to bring Russia to justice.
Ministers in Brussels endorse NATO-Ukraine Council structure and work programme for 2024
The Foreign Ministers of NATO Member States and Ukraine have approved the NATO-Ukraine Council substructure and the work programme for 2024.
Moscow plots to cause trouble in Taiwan Strait - media
A source in the intelligence community of a European country says one of the main tasks of a high-level official sent to the Russian Embassy in Beijing a few months ago was to collect intelligence information in order to trigger a conflict in the Taiwan Strait at the appropriate time.
Ukraine-NATO Council approves annual programme for Ukraine
An annual programme aimed at preparing Ukraine for membership in the Alliance was approved at a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council.
Stefanchuk discusses defense support for Ukraine with heads of two chambers of Belgian parliament
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk discussed defense support for Ukraine with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Belgian Parliament Eliane Thillier and the President of the Senate Stéphanie D'Oze.
Putting Orban in his place: EU has options - up to elimination of veto
To abandon the consensus requires... the consensus of all 27 member states. However, the EU still has options to rein in Hungary
Ukraine’s strategic goal to restore its territorial integrity remaining unchanged – FM
Ukraine is not planning to step back from its struggle against Russian aggression, and the country’s strategic goal to restore its territorial integrity within the internationally recognized borders of 1991 is remaining unchanged.
FM Kuleba convinced Europe’s defense impossible without Ukraine
The defense of Europe without involving Ukraine is impossible, as the country has developed the strongest and most battle-hardened army in the region so far.
Viburnum shrub planted in front of European Parliament as sign of support for Ukraine
A viburnum shrub has been planted in front of the European Parliament as a sign of support for Ukraine.
28 November 2023
Kuleba at European Parliament: We must create full-fledged Tribunal for Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine will not allow the Russian leadership to avoid responsibility for the atrocities committed during the full-scale war.
Verkhovna Rada, European Parliament sign memorandum of understanding
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Kuleba convincing EU, NATO of need to create common European defense space
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said he thinks that it is necessary to create a common European defense space with a coordinated policy of defense industries and that he will convince participants in the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council of the need to do so.
Situation in Gaza and in Ukraine is different in many ways - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the situation in Gaza and the situation in Ukraine is different in many ways, Ukraine never posed a threat to Russia.
Stoltenberg: NATO’s support for Ukraine will not falter - this is a message to Russia
NATO will not stop supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, and recent announcements in support of the Ukrainian people are a clear message to Russia.
Prioritizing reforms “merit of Ukraine’s government” – EU Commissioner for Natural Resources
Ukraine has moved forward in implementing reform in the environmental sector but prioritizing any reforms is the merit of the Ukrainian government, not the European Commission.
Blinken discusses additional support for Ukraine with Norwegian foreign minister
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised the issue of additional support for Ukraine at the current stage during a bilateral meeting with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Brussels.
Kuleba to boycott OSCE meeting due to Lavrov's presence
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will boycott the OSCE ministerial meeting due to the presence of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Metsola on EUR 50B aid for Ukraine: I heard no objection from EU prime ministers
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has said that she did not hear any objection from the heads of state or government of the EU countries regarding financial assistance to Ukraine.
Verkhovna Rada, European Parliament sign memorandum of understanding
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Ukraine, Italy start talks on security guarantees
The first round of consultations between Ukraine and Italy on the signing of a bilateral agreement on security guarantees, as envisaged in the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine, has begun.
Zelensky, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia discuss Ukrainian Peace Formula
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud have discussed the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the strengthening of Ukrainian-Saudi relations.
27 November 2023
Zelensky, von der Leyen coordinate positions ahead of European Council meeting
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Zelensky addresses Assembly of International Maritime Organization
No one in recent decades has caused greater harm to free navigation than Russia.
Shmyhal meets with Vice President of the European Commission to discuss reforms and confiscation of Russian assets
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed Ukraine's European integration reforms with Věra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency.
Duda hands over diplomatic credentials to new Polish ambassador to Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda has handed over his credentials to the new Polish ambassador to Ukraine, Jarosław Guzy.
Ukraine's membership of NATO not possible before war is over - Stoltenberg
Ukraine cannot join NATO while active hostilities are ongoing in the country, but Allies will support Ukraine and consistently provide it with assistance in implementing reforms to bring it closer to membership of the military alliance.