Zelensky thanks Azerbaijan for support to Ukrainian energy system
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Azerbaijan for the assistance provided to the Ukrainian energy system.
Politics
09 November 2023
Kyiv, Moscow could potentially start talks next year, Czech president believes
President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel does not rule out that Ukraine and Russia will be forced to start settlement negotiations as early as next year because the current battlefield situation offers no indications that Ukraine can gain a significant military advantage, while time is in Russia's favor.
EU reacts to Russia's attack on foreign civilian vessel in Odesa region
The EU believes Russia's attack on a foreign civilian vessel in Odesa region is yet another proof of Moscow's deliberate strengthening of the global food security crisis.
Slovakia’s new top diplomat reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár reaffirmed his country's solidarity with Ukraine at a meeting with Ambassador Myroslav Kastran.
EU mulling plan to give Ukraine EUR 50B bypassing potential Hungary veto - media
EU member states are considering an alternative plan to give Ukraine the assistance it needs in its fight against Russia if Hungary vetoes the current EUR 50 billion funding proposal that is on the table.
European Parliament calls for tougher enforcement of EU sanctions against Russia
Members of the European Parliament have adopted a resolution that demands the introduction of stricter control over compliance with EU sanctions against Russia that were introduced in response to its aggression against Ukraine.
Kuleba: Ukraine held 200 rounds of talks with Russia since 2014, but that did not stop Putin
Since 2014, Russia has quickly violated 20 ceasefire agreements reached with Ukraine.
Zelensky: We already understand what needs to be done to bring Ukraine closer to joining EU
It is already clear what steps need to be taken to move forward after the European Council's decision and move closer to the key goal of Ukraine's accession to the EU.
VR dismisses Huttsait from his post as Youth and Sports Minister
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed Vadym Huttsait from his post as Ukrainian Youth and Sports Minister.
Trump's voters should be explained how Russia seeks to undermine U.S. might - expert
Ukraine is able to get its messages through to radical Republicans, including supporters of former President Donald Trump, but to this end, it is necessary to understand their motivations and refrain from putting forward certain arguments that the expert believe will certainly not work with this audience.
Peter Pomerantsev, a scholar of Russian propaganda
For democracies to prevail over dictatorships, we need technologies already used in elections or advertising
U.S. gone through 96% of funds allocated for Ukraine
National Security Council strategic communications coordinator John Kirby says the United States has already used up nearly 96 percent of security, economic, and humanitarian aid earlier approved for Ukraine.
Yermak, Chile’s adviser discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit
The head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, discussed preparations for the inaugural Global Peace Summit with the political and foreign affairs adviser of the Chile President’s Office, Carlos Figueroa.
Russia wants to buy back helicopter engines from partner countries due to losses in Ukraine – WSJ
Russia has sought to retrieve parts from defense systems it had exported to countries such as Pakistan, Egypt, Belarus and Brazil, as it tries to replenish the enormous stocks of weapons being expended for the war in Ukraine.
It is important for Ukraine that Moldova is as successful and stable as possible - president
It is important for Ukraine and all of Europe that Moldova is as successful and stable as possible.
Zelensky: We already understand what steps we need to take to bring Ukraine closer to joining EU
It is already clear what steps need to be taken to move forward after the European Council's decision and move closer to the key goal of Ukraine's accession to the EU.
G7 countries condemn arms supplies from North Korea to Russia
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries at a meeting in Tokyo condemned the supply of weapons from North Korea to Russia as directly violating the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council.
08 November 2023
U.S. State Dep’t says "imperative" to send large-scale aid to Ukraine, Israel
The U.S. administration considers it an urgent need for Congress to pass a decision on continued large-scale assistance to Ukraine, as well as support for Israel.
EU member states could raise stakes amid accession talks, Ukraine Vice PM warns
Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna does not rule out that in the negotiation process with the EU on Ukraine’s accession, some member states could raise stakes and put forward certain demands in their own interest.
Ukraine to be EU’s asset, not burden - Kuleba
Ukraine will be an asset, not a burden, when it becomes a full member of the European Union, because from an economic perspective, the source of EU prosperity is the common market.
Zelensky, Sandu agree to coordinate steps toward EU accession
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday spoke over the phone with the Moldova President, Maia Sandu.
Zelensky, Zurabishvili discuss EU, Saakashvili
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a phone call with his Georgian counterpart Salome Zurabishvili.
Accession to EU: European Commission posts key findings of Ukraine report
The European Commission has published an overview of the findings included in the 2023 annual report on EU enlargement in the context of Ukraine's application for EU membership.
EU recommendations for Ukraine quite realistic to implement - deputy parl’t speaker
The recommendations issued for Ukraine by the European Union, which must be implemented in order to further join the EU, are quite realistic to implement.
Ukraine to be joining EU under special circumstances - Bankova
Ukraine will join the European Union under completely different geopolitical circumstances than was the case with the neighboring countries.
Minister Kuleba urges G7 to consider joint policy on production, supply of weapons
While paying a visit to Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke online to the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Japan and proposed to consider the joint policy on the production and supply of weapons.
Parliament adopts law on free housing for certain categories of IDPs
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted the law "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine 'On Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons' on Certain Issues of Providing Internally Displaced Persons with Housing for Temporary Residence."
Kharkiv dismissed first deputy head of regional administration
The Kharkiv Regional State Administration dismissed Oleksandr Skakun, who had been the first deputy head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration since February 18, 2022.
US Secretary of Transportation arrives in Kyiv
United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has arrived on a surprise visit to Kyiv.