Kyiv Security Forum calls on NATO to grant Ukraine membership
At its upcoming summit in Vilnius, NATO must make a political decision to offer Ukraine membership in the military alliance and begin accession negotiations.
Politics
26 May 2023
EU condemns agreement on deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus
The European Union condemns the agreement by Russia and Belarus to allow the deployment of Russian nuclear warheads on Belarusian territory, as it will lead to further extremely dangerous escalation.
Zelensky's chief of staff, Erdogan's chief adviser discuss Ukrainian peace formula
Andriy Yermak, the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, and Ibrahim Kalin, the chief adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, have discussed support for the Ukrainian peace formula.
Zelensky meets with US Senator Graham
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.
Ukraine to become NATO member when security situation allows - Zelensky’s Office chief
Partner countries, which Ukraine wants to see as guarantors of its security on the way to NATO membership, support the provision of such guarantees, and the form of their consolidation is currently being discussed.
Kuleba calls on Mozambique to join Ukraine’s Peace Formula
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine invited Mozambique to join the implementation of the Peace Formula put forward by President Volodymyr Zelensky as the minister is making his first visit to the Republic in the history of bilateral relations.
Neutrality amid Russia's war on Ukraine no option - U.S. Representative to OSCE
In Ukraine today, two systems are clashing: democracy and autocracy.
Stanislav Kravchenko elected as Supreme Court chief justice
During an extraordinary plenary session of the Supreme Court, Judge Stanislav Kravchenko, who is also the head of the Criminal Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court, was elected as the Supreme Court's chief justice.
Ukraine to open embassy in Rwanda
During his first-ever visit to Rwanda, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta in Kigali and announced the opening of the Ukrainian embassy in the country.
Zelensky addresses community of Johns Hopkins University
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has wished the community of America’s Johns Hopkins University to value time as much as possible.
Ukraine has ability, right to restore own borders as of 1991 – U.S. State Department
Ukraine has all the necessary opportunities, as well as the right, to free the temporarily occupied territories and restore its sovereignty within the internationally recognized borders as of 1991.
China sees problems with security management in Europe as cause of "Ukraine crisis"
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China stated that the root cause of the "Ukraine crisis" lies in the issues with security management in Europe.
Placing of nuclear arms in Belarus once again proves Moscow’s irresponsibility - U.S.
Washington has condemned the agreements reached between Moscow and Minsk regarding the deployment of Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus.
Yermak, Rasmussen discuss issue of security guarantees for Ukraine
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone call with former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who is a co-coordinator of the International Expert Group to develop recommendations on security guarantees for Ukraine.
25 May 2023
Zelensky addresses community of Johns Hopkins University
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has wished the community of America’s Johns Hopkins University to value time as much as possible.
British Parliament recognizes Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainian people
The British Parliament has recognized the Holodomor of 1932-1933 as genocide of the Ukrainian people.
Russia must give ICRC access to all Ukrainian POWs - EU statement
Russia must grant the International Committee of the Red Cross full and unconditional access to all Ukrainian prisoners of war, as well as immediately release all illegally held Ukrainians.
West will support Ukraine for the long term - Nuland
The West is working to ensure that Ukraine has a strong military, a powerful economy and becomes a democratic example for the world, and will also support the country for the long term.
Ukraine's victory will change entire security architecture in Europe - Kubilius
Ukraine's victory in the war that Russia started will be the most important factor for the future of Europe and its security architecture.
Ukrainian president meets with Swedish defense minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson.
Lavrov plans tour to Africa on "my footsteps" - Kuleba
Moscow is closely monitoring the visits of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to African countries and is planning a trip to follow in his footsteps.
Stefanchuk addresses Polish parliament
Ukraine is counting on Poland's assistance in the "large-scale and ambitious" project on rebuilding the country.
Stefanchuk addresses Polish parliament
Ukraine is counting on Poland's assistance in the "large-scale and ambitious" project on rebuilding the country.
Zelensky appoints SBU deputy head, dismisses head of SBU office in Khmelnytskyi region
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Serhiy Naumiuk as deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Ukrainian President’s Office head, Italy’s minister of enterprises discuss implementation of joint agreements
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Minister of Enterprises and Production of Italy Adolfo Urso have discussed plans to implement the agreements reached during the visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to Italy.
Ukraine supports Africa's representation in UN Security Council, G20 - Kuleba
On the occasion of Africa Day and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (African Union), Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called for the reform of the UN Security Council in which African nations will be represented.
Bucharest Nine: NATO must take real steps towards Ukraine's membership
The countries of the Bucharest Nine have expressed their readiness to support Ukraine, which is fighting the Russian aggressor, as long as it takes. The countries agree that real steps should be taken at the NATO Summit in Vilnius to integrate Ukraine into the Alliance.
Russia still trying to pretend it has diplomatic influence worldwide - ISW
The Kremlin continues to make efforts to portray itself as an actor maintaining significant partnership relations with other countries.
Ukraine to be one of top issues at Biden’s meeting with Modi - State Department
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to discuss the war in Ukraine when he meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington next month.