Podolyak: Russia does not want negotiations, tries to avoid responsibility
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the Head of the President’s Office, believes that Russia doesn’t want negotiations, but tries to avoid responsibility.
Politics
Peace in Ukraine should not leave people to arbitrariness of their occupiers - Steinmeier
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a televised Christmas address wished everyone peace in the new year and called on his compatriots to show solidarity with Ukraine.
PACE president on shelling of Kherson: Shame on Putin, Russian government, parliament
The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Tiny Kox, has said that Russia terrorizes Ukrainians even on Christmas.
24 December 2022
Zelensky enforces NSDC decision on developing satellite navigation
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council regarding the development and use of satellite navigation systems in the interests of Ukraine’s security and defense.
Poland comments on two main Russian propagandist narratives regarding Ukraine
Russia is conducting a propagandist campaign intended to present Poland as a potential aggressor towards neighboring countries, combining it with Moscow’s campaign against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
FM Kuleba calls for active support from West after Russia’s deadly attack on Kherson
In response to Russia’s deadly attack on the city of Kherson, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on the Western partners and allies of Ukraine to provide active and lasting support.
Zelensky appoints three ambassadors
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has issued decrees to appoint ambassadors to three countries.
Zelensky thanks Biden, Sunak for supporting Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to United States President Joseph Biden and United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for providing support to Ukraine.
23 December 2022
Zelensky thanks Congress for passing spending bill with support for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S. Congress and its representatives for the adoption of a $1.7 trillion spending bill that provides billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine.
Biden vows to sign US funding bill with aid to Ukraine without delay
U.S. President Joe Biden has welcomed the adoption by Congress of a $1.7 trillion spending bill that provides $45 billion in aid to Ukraine and allies and promised to sign the document as soon as its reaches his desk.
House adopts 2023 spending bill with nearly $45B in aid to Ukraine
The House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress, following the Senate, has passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that would provide almost $45 billion in aid to Ukraine and allies in Europe.
G7 to support Ukraine for as long as it takes – statement
The G7 countries have pledged to continue to support Ukraine, strengthen sanctions against Russia and, if necessary, against Belarus, as well as work to bring Russian criminals to justice.
Biden signs defense budget with $800M in aid for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed into law an act that allocates funding for the U.S. national defense and which provides, among other things, $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine.
Charles Michel supports suspension of Russia's membership in UNSC
President of the European Council, Charles Michel, advocates the development of a mechanism that would lead to having Russia's membership in the UN Security Council suspended over its aggression against Ukraine.
Next year, Ukraine should be represented in 30 African countries - Zelensky
Ukraine plans to open as early as next year new embassies in ten African countries, as well as the Ukraine-Africa Trade House with offices in the capitals of the most promising countries of the African continent.
Zelensky’s meeting with Biden, address to Congress testify to unprecedented support from U.S. - Shmyhal
The meeting of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky with U.S. President Joe Biden and his speech before Congress showed the unprecedented support of the Ukrainian people from the United States.
Netherlands to allocate EUR 2.5B in 2023 to support Ukraine
The Netherlands will allocate EUR 2.5 billion in 2023 to support Ukraine.
Italian PM plans to visit Ukraine in early 2023
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that she intends to visit Ukraine early next year.
Zelensky back in Kyiv after U.S. visit, his first foreign trip since war-start
President Volodymyr Zelensky recorded a video from his office in Kyiv after returning from the USA, where he was on an official visit.
Zelensky back in Kyiv after U.S. visit, his first foreign trip since war-start
President Volodymyr Zelensky recorded a video from his office in Kyiv after returning from the USA, where he was on an official visit.
EU at OSCE: Russia can neither destroy Christmas nor Ukraine
Russia will never succeed in destroying the will of the Ukrainian people to live freely and independently, their determination to fight the aggressor until victory, and their democratic and prosperous European future.
Ambassador Brink on Zelensky’s visit to the United States: It was a great team effort
United States Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink has noted the role of her Ukrainian counterpart, Oksana Markarova, in organizing the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States.
22 December 2022
US Senate passes funding bill with multibillion-dollar support for Ukraine
The US Senate passed a $1.7 trillion funding bill, which also includes $44.9 billion in assistance to Ukraine and allies in Europe to counter Russian aggression.
Senate approves amendment to transfer seized Russian assets to people of Ukraine
The Senate passed Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham’s amendment related to seized Russian oligarch’s assets and transferring them to the people of Ukraine.
Poland reveals details of Zelensky–Duda meeting
The meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Poland Andrzej Duda lasted two hours, and its conclusions are "very optimistic."
British Defence Secretary: Russia has not stood up to Ukrainian resistance
British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, summing up the results of the calendar year, noted that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was illegal and unprovoked and also praised the brave defence of the Ukrainian people.
Foreign ministers of G7 countries agree to bolster Ukraine's air defense
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven countries, chaired by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, on December 22 held a virtual exchange of views, primarily on the situation in Ukraine and further assistance to it.
Von der Leyen, Sunak discuss situation in Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a phone call on Thursday coordinated efforts to support Ukraine and impose sanctions against Russia.
After U.S. visit, Zelensky meets with Poland’s Duda
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with President of Poland Andrzej Duda.