President Zelensky receives credentials from seven foreign ambassadors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received credentials from the Ambassadors of Estonia, France, Slovenia, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union.
Politics
Government appoints three deputy defense ministers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed three deputies to Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.
Roman Sarai elected new head of Zakarpattia Regional Council
Roman Sarai, a member of the Servant of the People faction, became the new head of the Zakarpattia Regional Council.
Ambassador Halibarenko: Structure, action plan of Ukraine-NATO Council should be formed by year-end
Kyiv and the North Atlantic Alliance are working to determine the parameters and action plan of the newly created Ukraine-NATO Council to implement the decisions of the Vilnius Summit by the end of this year.
Political processes in U.S. not yet affecting volume of military aid to Ukraine - Ambassador
Political processes in the USA have not yet affected the amount of aid that Ukraine receives from the United States, which remains the leader in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and inspires other NATO allies and partners to continue supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.
Kostin in Washington discusses cooperation with FBI in combating crimes against cultural heritage
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin in Washington discussed deepening cooperation with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation in combating crimes against cultural heritage.
US proposes list of priority reforms for discussion to Ukraine and donors
As part of an ongoing dialogue with Ukraine and other stakeholders, the United States provided a proposed list of priority reforms for discussion and feedback at the Multi-Donor Coordination Platform in Brussels.
26 September 2023
Metsola: EU should start formal membership talks with Ukraine before Christmas
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola believes that the European Union should reform its institutions to prepare for the next waves of enlargement and start formal membership negotiations with Ukraine before this year's Christmas.
Zelensky's visit to USA will have positive impact on decision to finance Ukraine – Zhovkva
The visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to the USA will have a positive impact on the decision to provide financial assistance to Ukraine.
Shmyhal: Ukraine interested in Austrian business taking part in humanitarian demining
Ukraine is interested in Austrian business taking part in the humanitarian demining of our country.
Zelensky meets with president of National Council of Austria
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the National Council of Austria Wolfgang Sobotka at a meeting in Kyiv discussed the issue of Ukraine's European integration and overcoming the consequences of the Russian war.
Norway allocates over $90M in more aid for Ukraine
Norway has allocated an additional NOK 1 billion ($92.5 million) to provide vital aid to Ukrainians.
Shmyhal hopes Ukraine will get positive assessment under EU enlargement package in Oct
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said he expects Ukraine to receive a positive assessment as part of a report on the EU enlargement package this October.
On U.S. visit, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General discusses ways to implement Peace Formula
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin of Ukraine discussed ways to implement the Peace Formula, put forward by President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a visit to the United States.
Kostin in US agrees to strengthen cooperation on confiscation of Russian assets
During an official visit to the USA, Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin agreed to strengthen cooperation between the Ukrainian search, seizure and asset confiscation group Task Force UA and the KleptoCapture group of the US Department of Justice that will help ensure further confiscation of assets of Russian oligarchs.
Ireland calls for removal of veto power in UN Security Council
The veto power of the permanent members of the UN Security Council is a thing of the past and it must be removed.
U.S. bipartisan support for Ukraine remains unchanged – Kuleba
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the United States was extremely successful, resulting in agreements on the supply and production of weapons.
Baerbock: No fatigue in Germany from Ukraine war
The attitude of countries around the world towards Russia's war against Ukraine has changed significantly, as they understand that this war concerns not only peace in Europe, but also the very principles of the UN Charter, according to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
25 September 2023
Lithuania’s Nauseda meets Ukranian lawmakers, vows political support
At a meeting with Ukrainian legislators visiting Lithuania, the country’s president, Gitanas Nauseda, promised to promote political support for Ukraine, and also called for efforts to implement reforms in order to launch EU membership talks.
MFA refutes insinuations about Ukraine's alleged intentions to have Polish government toppled
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine says the Ukrainian government has not intended and does not intend to meddle in Poland's internal affairs, and rejected claims about Ukraine's alleged intentions to overthrow the neighboring country’s government.
Government shutdown may affect U.S. aid supplies to Ukraine - State Dept
In the event of a government shutdown in the United States from October 1, deliveries of security and defense aid to other countries, including Ukraine, may become complicated.
Former FM Klimkin expects Ukraine to join NATO before EU membership but “not tomorrow”
Ukraine’s former Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo Klimkin believes Ukraine will join NATO sooner than it will gain full membership in the European Union, but “not tomorrow”.
Ukrainians are heroically fighting for entire West – Finnish foreign minister
It is important for all citizens of Western countries to understand that Ukrainians are heroically fighting for all of them, and therefore they need assistance.
Zelensky: We must give more rights, opportunities in UN to all nations respecting peace
Volodymyr Zelensky is sure that the world supports Ukraine's position – to give more rights and opportunities in the UN to all nations that respect other nations and peace.
Saudi Arabia at UN says ready to mediate between Ukraine and Russia
Saudi Arabia is ready to continue mediating efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
24 September 2023
Yermak: Henry Kissinger is now one of Ukraine's lobbyists in NATO
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is now one of Ukraine's lobbyists in NATO.
Dialog with Russia should continue despite neo-imperial war it wages - Austria’s top diplomat
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria, Alexander Schallenberg, is in favor of keeping open the channels of dialogue with Russia, despite the latter’s attempt to take over another state “in a neo-imperialist way”.
Russia's attack on Ukraine undermines trust in UN - New Zealand
The invasion of Ukraine on the part of Russia, the permanent member of the UN Security Council, undermines the credibility of the United Nations as such.
McCarthy says he will keep Ukraine aid in Pentagon funding bill
Republican Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has said he will keep Ukraine aid in the Pentagon funding bill.