Scholz: West does not aim to change regime in Russia
The West does not aim to overthrow the government in Russia, but has pledged to support Ukraine in defending its sovereignty.
Politics
Time for clarity on Ukraine’s NATO membership has come – FM Kuleba
In a phone call with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized that the time for clarity on Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance had come.
Evidence gathering underway to bring Russia to justice for blowing up Kakhovka dam – EU Commissioner
Despite a logical assumption that Russia is responsible for the blowing up of the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), physical evidence is needed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
EU going to extend sanctions against Iran over arms sales to Russia
The EU countries intend to extend sanctions against Iran for the development and construction of ballistic missiles, which will expire in October 2023.
Ambassador Markarova: We are actively working with USA on Ukraine's NATO membership
Ukraine is cooperating with the American side to determine certain prospects for the guaranteed Euro-Atlantic integration of the country.
Parliament adopts law on additional payments, vacations for soldiers
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted a law on a new system of additional payments and vacations for military personnel.
27 countries already recognized Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people - Kuleba
To date, 27 countries have recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide against the Ukrainian people.
28 June 2023
Zelensky tells Poland, Lithuania presidents about needs of Ukrainian troops
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting with President of Poland Andrzej Duda and President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda told about the current needs of the Ukrainian military.
President Zelensky: We must be confident that Ukraine will become NATO member after war
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky insists that, at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Ukraine should receive a signal regarding its future in the Alliance.
How to rebuild Ukraine: visions of London Recovery Conference
Ukraine will receive money for reconstruction only if its use is transparent, investments are inviolable, and there is no corruption or pressure on business
Parliament calls on world to strengthen sanctions against Russia over threat of nuclear disaster at ZNPP
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted an appeal to the UN, the IAEA, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, NATO, the Council of Europe and their parliamentary assemblies to prevent a nuclear disaster at the ZNPP and counter Russia's nuclear blackmail.
Zelensky meets with Presidents of Poland and Lithuania in Kyiv
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed security issues with the President of Poland Andrzej Duda and the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, including the active actions of Ukrainian soldiers at the front, preparations for the NATO summit, European integration and the Peace Formula.
Ukraine will never agree to frozen conflict - President
Ukraine will never agree to any of the options for a frozen conflict.
Ukrainian Parliament adopts appeal to participants of NATO Summit in Vilnius
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted an appeal to the participants of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, which will take place on July 11.
President of Lithuania: Arrived in Kyiv with message that Ukraine's place is in NATO
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said that he arrived in Kyiv before the Vilnius Summit with a key message: "Ukraine's place is in NATO".
Zelensky delivers speech in Parliament on Constitution Day
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has delivered a speech during a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada on Constitution Day.
Duda arrives in Kyiv on unannounced visit
President of Poland Andrzej Duda has arrived in Kyiv for an unannounced visit. In Ukraine, he will have talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, in particular, on the threat of a terrorist attack by the Russians on the Zaporizhzhia NPP and preparations for the NATO summit in Vilnius.
EU ratifies Istanbul Convention
The European Union has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention).
Croatia’s parliament recognizes Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
The Croatian Parliament has adopted a declaration recognizing the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide against the Ukrainian people.
Stoltenberg warns Alliance must not underestimate Russia, calls for further support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that the Alliance must not underestimate Russia despite the recent events and stressed the importance of providing further support to Ukraine.
27 June 2023
Zelensky, Støre discuss Ukraine’s defense needs, coordinate positions before NATO Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre have held a phone conversation.
Kuleba reiterates call for political decision on Ukraine's NATO membership in Vilnius
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wished Sweden to successfully complete the process of joining the Alliance at the Vilnius summit and reiterated his call for a political decision on Ukraine's membership in NATO.
Ukrainian Ambassador: EU considers scenario Russia's collapse
The European Union has long been discussing the actions of the European community and member states under various scenarios in Russia, including the collapse of the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian ambassador summoned to Israeli Foreign Ministry after criticizing government's policy
Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk was summoned to the Israeli Foreign Ministry after his recent criticism of the country's policies.
Biden, Meloni affirm unwavering support for Ukraine
United States President Joseph Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone conversation, having affirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian PM discusses cooperation with German Ambassador
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed current issues of cooperation with German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen.
Dzhemilev: Putin brazenly lied about "peace agreement" in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin lied when he said that a peace agreement was allegedly signed at the Ukrainian-Russian talks in Istanbul in March 2022, but Ukraine broke it itself.
26 June 2023
UK ready for range of scenarios in Russia - Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the UK is prepared for a number of scenarios in Russia and noted the "potentially destabilizing" impact of tensions between the "Wagner" PMC and Vladimir Putin.
Iryna Vereshchuk, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine
The reintegration of Crimea will be more difficult than that of other temporarily occupied territories and will require a separate approach