Zelensky presents Johnson with Order of Liberty in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a Ukrainian Order of Liberty.
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Ukraine calls on world to create special tribunal for Russia's crimes
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has called on all states and organizations to support the creation of a special tribunal for Russia's crimes in Ukraine.
Portugal’s foreign minister arrives in Kyiv
On Wednesday, August 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal João Cravinho arrived in Kyiv on a working visit.
ECHR obliges Russia to ensure rights of captured Azovstal defenders
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) urgently considered Ukraine's petition regarding Russia's observance of the rights of captured Ukrainian defenders and extended the application of urgent measures in the interstate case "Ukraine v. Russia (X)" regarding prisoners of war.
23 August 2022
Liberia condemns Russia's brutal actions in Ukraine – foreign minister
Liberia's Foreign Minister, Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, has said that there is no justification for the invasion and occupation of a sovereign country.
Crimea Platform participants call on Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Ukraine
The participants in the Crimea Platform in a joint statement called on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine immediately and unconditionally.
Crimea Platform participants vow continued pressure on Russia to restore Ukraine’s control over peninsula - statement
The International Crimea Platform participants have issued a joint statement following the event.
Blinken: World should continue to insist that Crimea is Ukraine
It is necessary to continue to insist that Crimea is Ukraine, just as Donetsk and Luhansk are Ukraine, and that every part of the currently occupied Ukrainian territory is Ukraine.
Any talks with Russia off table so far - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says the issue of any peace negotiations with the Russian Federation is irrelevant as long as the aggressor pursues bloody murders and violence.
Zaluzhnyi to remain Army’s Commander-in-Chief - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has decried recent rumors of plans to move Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from the post of the Ukrainian Army’s Commander-in-Chief to another position in government.
Appeasement policy toward aggressors doesn’t work - Lithuania’s President
Only a firm and joint international response to Russian aggression can stop the Kremlin's bloody intentions to restore the Russian empire.
Boris Johnson: We must continue give our Ukrainian friends all support they need
The international community must continue to provide Ukraine with all necessary support, including security assistance, until Russia withdraws its forces from the entirety of Ukraine.
PM Kishida: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine shatters international legal order not only in Europe
Russia's unprovoked large-scale aggression against Ukraine has shattered the foundations of the international legal order not only in Europe but also in Asia.
After de-occupation, Crimea to become part of EU together with Ukraine – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is confident that after de-occupation, Crimea will become part of the European Union together with Ukraine and will receive many opportunities for development.
Macron reminds Russia about international law speaking at Crimea Platform
Russia must fulfill its obligations to comply with the norms of international law, stop hostilities, and withdraw troops from the territory of Ukraine.
President: Format of Ukraine's participation in G20 summit to depend on situation at front
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the format of Ukraine's participation in the G20 summit is currently unknown and will depend on the situation in the country and at the front.
Zelensky discusses security issues with Duda
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with President of Poland Andrzej Duda the entire range of bilateral issues, including security and defense support for Ukraine.
Ukraine will do everything for de-occupation of Crimea – President
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that Ukraine will continue to make every effort for the de-occupation of Crimea, despite all the actions of Russia against Ukrainians and the Ukrainian state.
Prosecutor General discusses Russian war crimes probes with Maasikas
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin met with Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas and discussed cooperation in the investigation of Russian war crimes.
Polish President Andrzej Duda arrives in Kyiv
President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda will take part in the Second Summit of the Crimea Platform.
MFA Estonia decries FSB version of propaganda pundit’s kill “provocation”
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Urmas Reinsalu, says the Russian security agency’s version of the murder of propagandist Daria Dugina, where the suspect is a Ukrainian woman Natalia Vovk, who allegedly “escaped to Estonia,” is a provocation.
Japan PM says country to further sanction Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Japan should continue to support Ukraine and exert pressure on Russia, including by strengthening sanctions.
This is not Putin's war, this is Russians’ war - Polish Foreign Ministry
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Piotr Wawrzyk, said that the Russian-Ukrainian war is not the one being waged exclusively by President Vladimir Putin, because it is not personally Putin who is fighting this war – it’s the Russians.
Peace in Ukraine can’t be achieved by appeasing Russia - U.S. Senator
Peace in Ukraine is achievable, but not with the help of a doctrine of appeasing Russia.
22 August 2022
Ukraine significantly expanding format of Crimea Platform - Zelensky
Ukraine is significantly expanding the format of the Crimea Platform summit.
Germany will continue to support Ukraine by supplying weapons - Scholz
Germany, together with its partners, will continue to support Ukraine in all possible ways.
Irish Embassy reopens in Kyiv
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland Simon Coveney has announced the reopening of the Irish Embassy in Kyiv.
MFA: About 60 countries, organizations confirm participation in Crimea Platform
About 60 countries and international organizations – almost 40 at the level of presidents and prime ministers – have confirmed their participation in the 2nd Crimea Platform summit.
21 August 2022
Scholz, Biden, Macron, Johnson discuss situation in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed the international situation, in particular, the events in Ukraine, with the leaders of the USA, France, and the UK.