Kuleba: We will never see Putin and Zelensky sitting at the same table
Negotiations with Moscow are possible only if Russia withdraws its troops from Ukraine, but they will not be held with Putin.
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Front and weapons: Ukraine, U.S. representatives discuss cooperation
Representatives of the military and political leadership of Ukraine and the United States held an online meeting to discuss the situation on the front and defense cooperation.
EU envoy praises Ukraine’s law on strengthening Antimonopoly Committee’s role
Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, welcomed the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the law on strengthening the role of the Antimonopoly Committee.
Canada imposes additional sanctions on third anniversary of Belarus’s fraudulent elections
Canada is imposing sanctions against 9 individuals and 7 entities under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the ongoing gross and systematic violations of human rights occurring in Belarus. They also target persons who are complicit in Russia’s ongoing violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in part through Belarus and with Belarusian support.
Berlin to give no assessment to Ukrainian Army’s performance - spox
Germany supports Ukraine in its efforts to liberate its territories and does not consider its task to evaluate the way Kyiv is achieving its goals.
09 August 2023
Decision on any talks with Putin must be made by Zelensky personally - U.S. State Department
Ukraine has a main role to play in determining its own future, and President Zelensky must personally make decisions about any potential negotiations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
U.S. monitoring Wagner Group’s movements across Belarus - State Department
The United States is aware of the location of Russia’s Wagner Group fighters on the territory of Belarus and continues to monitor their movements and actions.
Ukrainian, Botswanan foreign ministers discuss cooperation in international organizations
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Botswanan counterpart Lemogang Kwape have discussed cooperation within international organizations.
Ukraine's parliament adopts law on telemedicine
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted the law introducing amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the functioning of telemedicine.
Economy Ministry calls on Iraq to join implementation of Ukrainian Peace Formula
Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has invited the Republic of Iraq to join the Peace Formula, in particular, its part on food security.
Latvia joins the G7 declaration of support for Ukraine
Latvia has joined the G7 joint declaration of support for Ukraine.
South Korea to participate in working group for Ukraine Peace Formula
South Korea will participate in a working group on the implementation of the Peace Formula proposed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
North Korea could be mulling arms exports to Russia - Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s recent visit to major weapons factories last week had "multiple" purposes, including a response to a scheduled military exercise between Seoul and Washington, and an intention for arms exports, including to Russia.
08 August 2023
EU condemns Russian missile attack on Pokrovsk
The European Union has condemned Russia's recent missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.
U.S. ambassador says OSCE can bypass Russia's veto
Like-minded countries in the OSCE, which constitute the vast majority of members of the Organization, find mechanisms to bypass Russian obstructionism, which can also be considered as an attempt to reform the OSCE.
OSCE unlikely to host Ukraine peace talks - U.S. ambassador
The OSCE is unlikely to become the venue for negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the Russian war against Ukraine.
Zelensky: Peace formula could become universal for ending other conflicts
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that the Peace Formula is not only an important platform not for a fair end to the war that Russia has unleashed against Ukraine but it can become a universal basis for ending other armed conflicts.
NATO sees no threat to allies from Wagner Group in Belarus
NATO has been closely monitoring all military operations in Belarus, seeing no direct or indirect threat to its member states posed by Russia’s Wagner Group.
Zelensky tells how Latin American countries can help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression
In the war with Russia, Latin American countries can help Ukraine in various ways: humanitarian aid, demining, provision of equipment for water supply, energy sector, and informational support.
"Wagner" taking advantage of instability in Niger after coup - Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday that the Wagner PMC is taking advantage of instability in Niger.
MP Cherniev: Ukraine ready to consider proposals for Zelensky’s Peace Formula
Ukraine is ready to consider proposals for President Zelensky’s Peace Formula if the demand to restore sovereignty and territorial integrity is preserved.
Zelensky, Rutte discuss meeting in Jeddah, situation at front and strengthening of air defense
During a telephone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte discussed the meeting on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, the situation at the front, and strengthening Ukrainian air defense.
UK announces new sanctions targeting Russia's access to foreign military equipment
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced 22 new sanctions on individuals and businesses outside Russia supporting Putin's illegal invasion of Ukraine, as well as 3 Russian companies importing electronics vital to Russia's military equipment used on the battlefield.
Michael Carpenter, US Permanent Representative to OSCE
Helping Ukraine build an army that will deter Russia from even thinking about attacking
Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, First Deputy Chairman of Verkhovna Rada Committee on Anti-Corruption Policy
The Verkhovna Rada may pass a bill to restore e-declaration in September
Yermak: Meeting in Jeddah proved more countries are ready to work on Peace Formula
Andriy Yermak, the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, has said he thinks that the meeting in Jeddah will go down in history, because it proved that more and more countries are ready to work on the Ukrainian Peace Formula and the isolation of Russia is growing.
Yermak: Ukraine preparing steps to implement Peace Formula following meeting in Jeddah
The implementation of President Zelensky's Peace Formula is the restoration of respect for the UN Charter and international law which was destroyed by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
At Jeddah meeting, Global South sides with peace, democracy - French Secretary of State
France's Secretary of State for European Affairs Laurence Boone has praised as encouraging the recent meeting regarding peace in Ukraine, held in Saudi Arabia, because the delegates from the Global South have demonstrated they are on the side of protecting peace and democracy.
Japan’s top diplomat urges Iran not to give Russia weapons for war on Ukraine
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Tokyo on Monday urged Iran not to provide Russia with weapons for its war against Ukraine.