EU denounces Russia’s illegal ‘referenda’ in Ukraine – Borrell
The European Union condemns the pseudo-referenda held by Russian invaders within the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine and their falsified outcome.
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Meloni tells Zelensky Ukraine can count on support from Italy
Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the Brothers of Italy party that won the parliamentary elections in Italy, has assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Italy will continue to support Ukraine against the backdrop of Russian aggression.
Trudeau announces sanctions against Russia for pseudo-referendums in Ukraine
The Canadian government intends to impose sanctions on persons and entities involved in holding sham referendums in four regions of Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia.
Tymoshenko, Romanian ambassador discuss Fast Recovery Plan for Ukraine
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Ukraine Alexandru Victor Micula.
27 September 2022
France to support EU sanctions against Russia in response to sham referenda
The European Union Member States are holding consultations on the next package of sanctions, without waiting for the completion of Russia's sham referenda in the captured territories of Ukraine, and France will fully support it.
Zelensky meets with French FM, calls for new sanctions against Russia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Catherine Colonna.
MEPs condemn Russia’s sham referenda in Ukraine
Members of the European Parliament, representing almost all key political groups, issued a joint statement condemning the illegal and sham referenda that Russia is trying to hold in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Zelensky dismisses Ukraine's ambassadors to Switzerland and Netherlands
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed decrees dismissing Maksym Kononenko as Ukraine's ambassador to the Netherlands and Artem Rybchenko as Ukraine's ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Zelensky's office calls on world to join creation of tribunal against Russian leadership
An international tribunal is needed to punish Russia's top military and political leadership for war crimes in Ukraine.
U.S. sees no signs of China planning to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State said they have not seen any indication that China is preparing to assist Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine or assist Russia in evading sanctions.
French foreign minister arrives in Kyiv
Minister for Europe and European Affairs of France Catherine Colonna has arrived in Kyiv.
British MP says Russia should be stripped of UNSC seat
Russia should not be part of the UN Security Council, let alone have a veto right in the body.
26 September 2022
Zelensky, Rutte discuss sham referenda, sanctions against Russia
Ukraine and the Netherlands unanimously agree that the world should decisively react to the pseudo-referenda organized by the Russian Federation within the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
U.S. to allocate $457.5M in security assistance to Ukraine - Blinken
The United States will provide an additional $457.5 million to Ukraine to support civilian security in the country against the background of Russian aggression.
Turkey working to organize Zelensky-Putin meeting – Cavusoglu
Turkey continues to make efforts to hold a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia, believing that they can make a decision about a "just peace."
Kazakhstan says it won't recognize Russian pseudo-referendums in Ukraine
Kazakhstan will not recognize the possible annexation of Ukrainian territories captured by Russia through sham referendums held there.
Putin's moves show Russia "struggling badly" in Ukraine - Biden’s security adviser
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan says the ongoing partial mobilization in Russia and referenda being run in occupied regions of Ukraine suggest that the Russians are "struggling badly" in the war rather than gaining strength.
Ukraine’s official names three steps for Russia to “save their country”
The Russians must realize the scale of the unfolding disaster and take to the streets to protest mass mobilization in order to save their country.
Serbia will not recognize results of sham referendum in occupied regions of Ukraine
Serbia will not recognize the results of sham referendum on accession to Russia held in the temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine.
25 September 2022
Western leaders should not listen to Putin’s threats but continue to support Ukrainians – UK PM Truss
Putin has been outsmarted by the Ukrainians and declared partial mobilization in response to Russia’s flailing military campaign.
‘Pandora's box’ must be closed: President’s Office reacts to Russia's nuclear threats
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the head of the President's Office, believes that countries possessing nuclear weapons should outline the consequences of their use to Russia.
In the bushes and at gunpoint: Invaders holding pseudo-referendum in Luhansk region
In Luhansk region, the occupiers force people to vote in a pseudo-referendum even in the bushes near shops.
Kuleba: Russia must understand that world will not tolerate its nuclear rhetoric
Ukraine calls on all nuclear powers to make it clear to Russia that the world will not tolerate irresponsible statements on the possible use of nuclear weapons.
Ukraine requests urgent meeting of UN Security Council over sham referendums
Russia must be held accountable for holding sham referendums in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and attempts to change Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders in violation of the UN Charter.
24 September 2022
China supports all efforts contributing to peaceful settlement of crisis in Ukraine - Wang Yi
China supports all international efforts that contribute to the peaceful settlement of the crisis in Ukraine.
French MPs call for probe into Russian funding of country’s parties
In France, eight lawmakers with the presidential party "Renaissance" are calling on parliament to set up a commission to investigate possible Russian financing of French parties.
Zelensky would like China to help stop Russian aggression
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that currently, Ukraine has no strong communication with China, but he would like the Chinese side, together with American, British and European partners, to help force Russia to stop its aggression.
Putin signs law on sentencing Russians for desertion, surrender on battlefield
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off amendments to the Criminal Code, laying down prison terms for desertion and surrender, and introducing into the Code the concepts of "mobilization," "martial law," and "wartime."
Zelensky: It’s not agreement that works with Russia, it’s force
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine insists that the agreements don’t work with Russia as the latter only understands the factor of force, therefore the world needs to rally around Ukraine and isolate Russia.