German Defense Minister Pistorius may visit Ukraine in coming weeks
The newly-appointed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is likely to pay a visit to Ukraine soon, probably even within the next four weeks.
Politics
21 January 2023
White House national security spokesman explains Germany's position on Leopard tanks
Germany is working through their own process with respect to Leopard tanks.
President’s Office briefs U.S. senators on front line developments
The President's Office held a briefing for a delegation of United States senators regarding the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian Army.
Russian invasion of Ukraine forces Moldova to consider joining "broader alliance" - Sandu
Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is making Moldova think about whether the country needs to drop its neutral status and join the "broader alliance."
Germany’s indecision on Leopard 2 supplies disappoints - Deputy FM Melnyk
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Melnyk expressed his disappointment with Germany's indecision regarding sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Berlin, Paris not to allow Putin's imperialism to win - Scholz
Germany and France share an often uneasy history as neighbors, but today they stand together for peace and order on the continent.
Baltic states’ foreign ministers call on Germany to provide Leopard tanks to Ukraine now
The foreign ministers of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania pointed to Germany's special responsibility for restoring peace in Europe and called on Berlin to provide Leopard tanks to Ukraine as soon as possible.
UNSC Arria formula creator condemns Russia for using it to justify aggression
Venezuelan diplomat Diego Arria, the initiator of the Arria-formula meetings at the UN Security Council, condemned Russia for using this format to spread lies and justify aggression against Ukraine.
Biden about Leopard tanks: Ukraine is going to get all the help they need
U.S. President Joe Biden commented on a question about whether he supports sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, saying that the country will receive "all the help" it needs to fight against Russian troops.
20 January 2023
Polish Defence Minister believes ‘tank coalition’ building will end in success
Poland hopes for Germany to agree on providing Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and, generally, expects to build a coalition of countries that will arrange the supply of battle tanks for the Ukrainian Army.
Minister Reznikov after Ramstein-8 meeting: Ukraine Army to receive more weapons and ammo
Following the 8th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov announced that Ukraine would receive more weapons and ammunition.
Zelensky, U.S. Senators discuss situation on battlefield, increased sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting with the United States Senators – Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse, – who are paying a visit to Kyiv.
Weapons, energy, reconstruction of Ukraine: Shmyhal meets with U.S. senators
At a meeting in Kyiv, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, and Sheldon Whitehouse issues related to arms supply to Ukraine, as well as financial aid and energy support.
EU, USA reaffirm joint resolve to continue providing support to Ukraine – Borrell
The European Union and the United States have reaffirmed their joint resolve to continue providing support to Ukraine in its struggle against Russian armed aggression.
Zelensky thanks Biden for another defense support package
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to United States President Joseph Biden for another defense support package for Ukraine, totaling $2.5 billion.
19 January 2023
Zelensky discusses implementation of peace formula with UAE president
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Michel addresses Verkhovna Rada: I dream that one day, a Ukrainian will head EU Parliament or EU Commission
President of the European Council Charles Michel in his address to the Verkhovna Rada has assured that Europe will continue to support Ukraine on its way to freedom and independence.
Borrell slams Lavrov for disrespecting memory of Holocaust victims
EU High Representative Josep Borrell has harshly criticized Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for speculations on the issue of the Holocaust to justify the Kremlin’s aggressive policies.
"Political sneakiness": MFA Ukraine reacts to Georgia's intention to resume air traffic with Moscow
The pro-Russian rhetoric of Georgian politicians does not correspond to the spirit of friendly and strategic relations between Ukraine and Georgia and contradicts Georgia's course for membership in the European Union.
Zelensky calls on EU members, candidates for membership to join implementation of peace formula
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has called on European partners, as well as candidate countries for EU membership, to join the implementation of the peace formula put forward by Ukraine.
Time has come to sanction Russian nuclear industry, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says the force of new sanctions against the Russian Federation should be able to stop aggression against Ukraine. In his opinion, the time has come for restrictions on the Russian nuclear industry.
Kuleba holds first phone call with Israel’s new FM
During their first conversation, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Israel, Dmytro Kuleba and Eli Cohen, discussed cooperation within the framework of international organizations and plans to increase assistance to Ukraine.
Ukraine well-prepared for Ramstein meeting - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that Ukraine had well-prepared for the upcoming meeting in the Ramstein format and that the government has positive expectations regarding the possible outcome.
Christopher Heusgen, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference
There will be no new "Minsk" as Russians can’t be trusted
Zelensky meets with European Council President
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine began a meeting with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.
European Parliament approves resolution to establish tribunal on Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine
The European Parliament has approved a resolution in support of the action to set up an international tribunal to bring to justice all those accountable for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
President of European Council arrives in Kyiv
President of the European Council Charles Michel has arrived in Kyiv, where he will meet with the Ukrainian leadership.
18 January 2023
Podolyak: Russia demonstrates total denial of humanism and historical truth
The Russian Federation now demonstrates total denial of humanism and historical truth as aggressively as possible.
Speaking at WEF, Zelensky urges the world to quickly implement Peace Formula
The civilized world must respond more quickly to challenges, including Russian aggression against Ukraine, and this also involves the rapid implementation of Ukraine’s Peace Formula.