Ukrainian, Kenyan presidents discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Zelensky, Ramaphosa hold meeting in New York
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
Zelensky, Ramaphosa hold meeting in New York
On the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ukraine government supports move to align legislation with FATF standards
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the bill to amend legislation to adapt it in line with the standards of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Belarus suspends conventional arms deal with respect to Poland, Czechia
Belarus has suspended the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) regarding Poland and the Czech Republic.
Japan, U.S. pledge to continue supporting Ukraine
Japan's new Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a meeting in New York reaffirmed Tokyo and Washington's readiness to continue working together in supporting Ukraine.
Blinken discusses Russian war on Ukraine with China’s vice president
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on Monday with PRC Vice President Han Zheng on the margins of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City, discussing a range of issues including the war Russia is waging against Ukraine.
U.S. has no trust in Russia’s claim of no arms deal with North Korea
The U.S. administration takes “with a grain of salt” comments coming from Moscow that no deal on weapons supply has been reached with Pyongyang.
EU Council of Foreign Ministers to meet in Kyiv, Borrell confirms
EU High Representative Josep Borrell announced that soon the Council of Ministers of the EU for Foreign Affairs will be visiting Kyiv to learn about the situation on the ground and consider the country’s needs in the field of security and defense, which the EU will help to meet with the help of specialized Ukraine Fund, which set to be created within the framework of the European Peace Facility.
Zelensky comments on Lavrov’s expected presence at UNSC
It is the United Nations that determines the format of its events, not Ukraine, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, who commented on the upcoming UNSC meeting regarding Ukraine, which will be attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Biden wants to hear from Zelensky his own assessment of battlefield developments - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden is looking forward to meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House to hear from him personally about the developments in Ukraine, in particular, about the progress in the ongoing counteroffensive.
At UNGA, EU to promote Ukraine’s Peace Formula
During the UN General Assembly, the European Union will try to attract as many partners as possible to support the Ukrainian Peace Formula.
18 September 2023
President Zelensky arrives in United States
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the United States to take part in the high-level meetings of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
Zelensky’s Office chief, EU sanctions coordinators talk strengthening Russia sanctions
The head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak presented five priorities for further strengthening of Russia sanctions.
Baerbock states need to reform UN
The current structure of the United Nations does not correspond to the realities and new challenges therefore it requires reform.
MFA rejects accusations of Ukraine’s involvement in plotting coup in Georgia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasized that the report by the Georgian security services of the alleged involvement of the Ukrainian side in the preparation of a coup d’etat in the country does not correspond to reality.
No countries U.S. pitching to UNSC to agree if given no veto right
Ukraine’sformer permanent representative to the UN Volodymyr Yelchenko suggests that the new countries named by the U.S. as potential permanent members of the UN Security Council will not agree to this if they are not provided with a right of veto.
Elections during wartime can make people more disappointed, irritated - expert
Holding elections during wartime may strengthen people's irritation with politicians and disappointment of citizens who do not see any changes.
Ukraine's government dismisses all deputy defense ministers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Volodymyr Havrylov, Rostyslav Zamlynskyi, Hanna Maliar, Denys Sharapov, Andrii Shevchenko and Vitalii Deineha as Ukraine's deputy defense ministers.
ICJ begins public hearings on Ukraine’s genocide claims against Russia
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has started public hearings regarding Russia’s preliminary objections in the case of genocide.
Slovakia’s opposition leader plans to cease military support to Ukraine
Former Slovak prime minister and opposition leader Robert Fico, whose party could claim victory in snap parliamentary elections this month, plans to withdraw defense assistance for Ukraine.
Ukraine defending global values at highest human cost - Zelensky
Ukrainians protect the values of the whole world in its fight against Russia, paying the highest cost, which is the lives of its people.
China, Russia to hold strategic security consultations
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia on September 18-21 for consultations on strategic security.
Genocide case: ICC resumes hearings on Ukraine's lawsuit against Russia
On Monday, September 18, the International Court of Justice in The Hague will resume hearings in Ukraine's lawsuit against Russia over a violation of the Genocide Convention.
EU to support Ukraine at UN General Assembly, call for Security Council reform - Borrell
Next week, at the UN General Assembly, the European Union will use the opportunity to reiterate its steadfast support for Ukraine and the need to reform the Security Council, whose decisions are blocked by Russia.
17 September 2023
Cleverly hits back at Johnson over Ukraine support comments
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly believes former prime minister Boris Johnson is wrong in accusing the UK and the West of failing to give Ukraine enough support in its fight against Russian aggression.
Kremlin wants North Korea to launch “representations” in Donetsk, Luhansk
Russian President Vladimir Putin persuaded Kim Jong Un to open North Korea’s "diplomatic missions" in temporarily occupied Donetsk and Luhansk.
Stoltenberg once again calls on allies to brace for long war in Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is convinced that Ukraine will eventually join NATO, but warns that it is necessary to prepare for a long war.
Blinken, Guterres discuss ‘grain agreement’ ahead of UN General Assembly
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the "grain agreement" with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.