China to contribute to political solution of "Ukrainian crisis" in its own way - MFA
China advocates a political settlement of the "Ukrainian crisis" and will continue to contribute to the de-escalation “in its own way.”
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IAEA chief meets with Zelensky in Zaporizhzhia
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Zaporizhzhia.
Japan's PM to call on China to act responsibly over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said he will call on China to act responsibly over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
EU will respond to Kremlin's nuclear blackmail with new sanctions - Borrell
The European Union considers the Kremlin's statements about its intention to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus as an irresponsible escalation and is ready to introduce new economic sanctions in response to increased threats to European security.
Danilov: Kremlin holding Belarus as 'nuclear hostage'
Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement about the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is a step toward internal destabilization in the country.
26 March 2023
Zelensky to address Austria’s parliament Thursday
On Thursday, March 30, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will address the National Council of Austria via video conference.
Russia's nuclear rhetoric 'dangerous and irresponsible' - NATO
NATO has condemned the Kremlin's nuclear rhetoric as "dangerous and irresponsible" after Russia's statement on its intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus and its continued nuclear threats against Ukraine and the collective West.
Russia’s intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus violates Non-Proliferation Treaty – MFA
Russia's intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is a violation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
Hungary’s peace-seeking has no implication that Russia keeps Ukrainian land
Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó says his country’s promotion of peace in Ukraine does not mean accepting that Russia would retain the territory it has occupied.
Spain's PM to push for Ukraine's territorial integrity during China visit
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will push for fair peace in the war in Ukraine that included "territorial integrity" during a state visit to China next week.
Ukraine willing to maintain normal relations with Iran if Tehran takes certain steps - MFA
Kyiv would like to maintain normal relations with Tehran, but to this end, the latter must stop supplying arms to Russia and at least condemn Russia's use of its drones against Ukraine.
25 March 2023
Zelensky: Russia’s full-scale defeat will be reliable guarantee against new aggressions
Russia must lose on the battlefield, in the economy, in international relations because its full-scale defeat will be a reliable guarantee against new aggressions and crises.
President: We are doing everything possible to defeat Russian revanchism
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has become even stronger and the enemy has become even more isolated during this week.
Kuleba's second Africa tour scheduled for this summer
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry is working to organize a second Africa tour for Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba this summer and hold a Ukraine-Africa summit.
Kuleba foresees "diplomatic battle" over execution of ICC arrest warrant for Putin
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine suggests that, after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a "huge behind-the-scenes diplomatic battle" will begin for the implementation of this warrant, involving all nations that have ratified the Rome Statute.
U.S. senators call on Biden to provide ICC with evidence of Russian war crimes
A bipartisan group of senators called on the Joe Biden administration to share with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which earlier issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, evidence of Russia’s war crimes committed in Ukraine.
No top negotiation proposals from China - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has not received any proposals to hold talks with the country’s leader Xi Jinping.
Kuleba, Landsbergis discuss increasing defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis have discussed the expansion of defense support for Ukraine, namely in the context of the latest European initiative related to the supply of ammunition for Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Ukraine's MFA says unacceptable for UN to blame victim of aggression
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken note of the recent reports prepared by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, including the report on the human rights situation in Ukraine and the report on the treatment of prisoners of war.
Unity in support of Ukraine not going to break - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the United States, along with allies and partners, will not lose unity in support of Ukraine as it fights off Russian aggression.
24 March 2023
Kuleba, Landsbergis discuss increasing defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis have discussed the expansion of defense support for Ukraine, namely in the context of the latest European initiative related to the supply of ammunition for Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Yermak, Landsbergis discuss situation on battlefield
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis have met in Kyiv and discussed the situation on the battlefield.
Zelensky awards Lithuanian foreign minister Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has presented Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise III degree for special merits.
Ukraine fulfilled 72% of obligations under Association Agreement with EU
The government published the annual report on the implementation of the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement for 2022: Ukraine has already fulfilled 72% of all obligations and increased overall progress by 9%.
Zelensky addresses European Council
If Europe hesitates, evil may have time to regroup and prepare itself for years of war. It is in your power not to allow this to happen.
23 March 2023
EU to take measures to overcome global consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has created global consequences, including a food crisis for developing countries. In this context, the EU will continue to take measures to solve this and other problems, which are a matter of concern for the entire international community.
Zelensky addresses European Council
If Europe hesitates, evil may have time to regroup and prepare itself for years of war. It is in your power not to allow this to happen.
EU to provide military, economic and political support to Ukraine for as long as it takes
The European Union is committed to continue supporting Ukraine, including through political, economic, military, financial assistance, and will continue to stand firmly with Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression for as long as it takes
EU leaders support creation of tribunal for Russia
The leaders of the European Union supported the initiative to create a legal mechanism to prosecute the Russian political leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.