ICC arrest warrant for Putin "historic decision" - Zelensky
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. This is a historic decision, from which historical responsibility will begin.
Politics
17 March 2023
Russia obstructing UNSC meeting, seeking to involve "DPR rights representative"
The meeting of the UN Security Council, which was supposed to kick off on Friday at 21:00 Kyiv time, was postponed for additional consultations.
Prosecutor General Kostin explains consequences of ICC’s arrest warrant for Putin
As the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, any trips outside Russia will be risky for the Russian dictator due to the possibility of being extradited to the ICC.
Britain says China should encourage Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping should use a trip to Moscow to encourage President Vladimir Putin to withdraw Russian troops from Ukraine.
Ukrainian president thanks Slovak PM for decision on fighter jets for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with Slovakia's Prime Minister Eduard Heger thanked him for a powerful air defense package for Ukraine.
Xi Jinping goes to Russia to 'urge peace and promote talks' - Chinese Foreign Ministry
Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia is for "peace" and China will uphold its "objective and impartial position" on international and regional issues including the Ukraine crisis.
China not ready to arm Russia now – Ukraine's foreign minister
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that now is not the time for China to arm Russia.
China not to become Russia’s accomplice - Ukraine NSDC secretary
Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, believes China will not become Russia’s accomplice in the ongoing war against Ukraine.
Those who don’t support Ukraine now set to pay cost in future - Kuleba
The way a particular country acted or treated Ukraine at the darkest moment in its history was noted and will be taken into account when building future relations.
G7 ambassadors praise progress by Selection Commission of High Qualification Commission of Judges
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries have commended the progress achieved by the Selection Commission for the selection of members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges, and encourage the High Council of Justice to timely appoint 16 HQCJ members through a transparent procedure.
U.S. will continue providing Ukraine with 'historic' amount of security assistance - White House
The United States is set to continue to provide large-scale assistance to Ukraine in resisting Russia's brutal aggression.
Son of Russia’s intel general must be sacked from CoE post - MEP
Member of the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, Tomáš Zdechovský, has called for the immediate dismissal of the son of a senior operative with Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service from the Council of Europe body.
UN Commission recommends that Ukraine establish victim registry
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine (UN Commission) recommends that Ukraine establish a victim registry as a preliminary step towards a comprehensive reparations program.
16 March 2023
China's foreign minister says Beijing ready to facilitate Ukraine-Russia peace talks
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has said in a phone call with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that China will continue to play a constructive role in ending the war and restoring peace in Ukraine.
Zelensky, Sunak discuss defense of Bakhmut, economic support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone call with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Latvian PM: Talks on Ukraine's membership in EU should begin this year
Latvia calls for the beginning of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU already this year and on the country's accession to NATO immediately after its victory in the war.
Türkiye does not recognize Russia's occupation of Crimea - MFA
On the anniversary of the sham referendum in Crimea, Türkiye reiterated its commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine and non-recognition of its annexation attempt by Russia.
Zaluzhnyi's special advisor Dan Rice believes China not to join Russia's aggression
Daniel Rice, a special advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi of Ukraine, believes that China will not supply Russia with weapons because Bejing has seen every mistake made by Vladimir Putin.
Kuleba, Blinken discuss Ukraine’s Peace Formula, ways to expedite ammo supplies
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have discussed Ukraine’s Peace Formula and ways to expedite artillery ammunition supplies.
Croatia’s Culture and Media Minister paying a visit to Ukraine
Minister of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia Nina Obuljen-Koržinek has arrived in Ukraine together with her team.
Latvian PM Kariņš arrives in Kyiv
Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia Krišjānis Kariņš is paying a visit to Kyiv.
Kuleba: Russia must be removed from UNSC
Russia’s unprovoked, barbaric war on Ukraine has forced the world to confront many unsettling questions. One of the most important is: Where is multilateral diplomacy when you need it?
U.S. says Russia’s suspension of new START treaty “invalid”
Russia’s claimed suspension of the New START Treaty is legally invalid so Russia remains bound by its obligations under the treaty.
15 March 2023
Deputy FM Melnyk holds first-ever talks with leadership of Ministry of External Affairs of Saint Lucia
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Melnyk discussed the development of relations and cooperation within the UN with Augustus Cadette, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation, and Diaspora Affairs of Saint Lucia.
Minister Reznikov says Ramstein-10 meeting results inspire optimism
The results of the 10th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format inspire optimism.
India calls on G20 to 'move on' from Ukraine war, focus on global poverty
India has called on the Group of 20 nations to "move on" from Russia's war in Ukraine and focus on global poverty.
Zelensky dismisses heads of three regional military administrations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the heads of the Luhansk, Odesa and Khmelnytskyi regional military administrations.
EUR 50B in support of Ukraine: European Commission publishes report on EU activities
The European Commission has published a general report on the activities of the European Union, which includes, in particular, detailed information on the amount and nature of the assistance that the EU and its member states have provided to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of the country.
Austin says now is crucial time in Ukraine's fight for freedom
The United States and a coalition of countries that support Ukraine in resisting Russia's large-scale aggression are at a crucial moment in the course of Ukraine's fight for freedom and are demonstrating unity and resolve.