Zelensky, Macron discuss course of hostilities
President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron have discussed the course of hostilities and the situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
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German FM Annalena Baerbock arrives in Kyiv
German Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Kyiv to discuss Germany’s support for Ukraine, namely in terms of demining efforts and investigation into Russian crimes.
Shmyhal, Yellen discuss energy security, increasing sanctions against Russia
In a phone call, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen discussed energy security and increasing sanctions against the Russian Federation.
09 September 2022
Zelensky awards chief of Turkey's drone manufacturer
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine held a meeting with Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Turkey’s Baykar Makina, an acclaimed strike UAV manufacturer.
Ukraine’s Ombudsperson challenges “impartiality” of UN mission to occupied Olenivka
Ukraine’s Parliamentarian Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets says it was only the current composition of the UN fact-finding mission set to probe a deadly explosion in the Olenivka penal colony that could satisfy Russia.
EU suspends visa travel deal with Russia
The Council of the European Union has adopted a decision that fully suspends the visa facilitation agreement between the EU and Russia.
Blinken on Ukraine visit: “Very productive, in many ways meaningful”
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes his meetings with Ukraine’s top leadership were “productive” and “meaningful.”
Norway calls on world to support Ukraine’s reconstruction
The international community should contribute to Ukraine’s efforts in post-war reconstruction so that millions of refugees could return home.
Biden discusses with allies further support for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has held a video conference with the leaders of ally and partner countries, dedicated to the situation in Ukraine and continued military and economic assistance to the embattled nation.
08 September 2022
Yermak: Sanctions plan against Russia is 70% implemented
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak has stated that the sanctions plan against the Russian Federation is 70% implemented, the pressure on the aggressor should increase, and Russia should be labeled as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Blinken: US to support Ukraine as long as it takes to restore sovereignty
The U.S. support for Ukraine and the pressure on Russia prove their effectiveness and will not stop until the aggression against Ukraine stops.
President offers condolences on death of Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the Ukrainian people, President Volodymyr Zelensky offered his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Zelensky awards Blinken Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise II degree
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky awarded U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise II degree.
President Zelensky insists Russia should be recognized as state sponsor of terrorism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists it is necessary to limit the issuance of U.S. visas for Russians and recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
U.S. Secretary of State visits Irpin
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has come to Kyiv Region’s Irpin as part of his visit to Ukraine.
Zelensky meets with Blinken
President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to the United States for supporting Ukraine in various areas and directions.
Zelensky has first-ever phone call with Kenya president
President Volodymyr Zelensky has had a phone conversation with newly elected President of Kenya William Ruto.
Ukraine to be invited to new EU+ summit in October
Ukraine officials will be invited to attend the first EU summit of the European Political Community, set to be held in Prague on October 6-7.
Blinken arrives in Kyiv on unannounced visit
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived on Thursday, September 8, in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit.
Russian intelligence creates fake website to discredit Zelensky
Russian special services have created a hoax online platform to discredit President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in Western Europe.
07 September 2022
European partners praise pace of Ukrainian reforms in recent months - Shmyhal
European partners have praised the positive pace of Ukrainian reforms in recent months.
Zelensky, Scholz discuss plans to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have discussed plans to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Baerbock shames Germans worrying about gas bills more than human lives in Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Annalena Baerbock, called "more than cynical" the existing concerns of some German citizens, who put on the scales their gas and electricity bills and the lives of people in Ukraine and Africa.
Ukraine at UN: Russia put pressure on IAEA chief over ZNPP report
The Russian delegation tried to exert pressure on IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi when his team was drafing a report on the situation at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Parliament appoints Rustem Umerov as Head of Ukrainian State Property Fund
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has appointed Rustem Umerov, Member of Parliament from the Holos [Voice] political party, as Head of the Ukrainian State Property Fund.
Truss, Biden talk Russian aggression, support for Ukraine
Newly-appointed British Prime Minister Liz Truss had a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss economic issues caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
06 September 2022
Zelensky has phone call with Truss
Volodymyr Zelensky became the first foreign leader to have a conversation with newly elected British Prime Minister.
Zelensky, Rutte coordinate steps to counter Russia, help Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the increase in sanctions pressure on Russia, security and macro-financial assistance to Ukraine with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte.
Truss mentions Ukraine, Russian aggression in her first speech as PM
Liz Truss, the newly elected British Prime Minister, delivered her first speech after taking office as the Head of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.