Unrepentant Amnesty, Putin and Erdogan's cat-and-mouse game, Pelosi's Taiwan visit
Amnesty International has joined the ranks of organizations that actually ignore the realities of the Russian-Ukrainian war
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Zelensky calls on West to ban entry for all Russians
President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on the West to ban entry for all Russian citizens against the background of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Kurt Volker calls for better countering of Russian hybrid operations
Amid the conventional war waged against Ukraine, Russian hybrid operations remain beyond global focus, therefore it is necessary to work out a proactive strategy to better counter Russian hybrid actions.
‘Open season’ to start worldwide if Russia allowed to seize Ukraine - Blinken
If the civilized world fails to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty and independence, the threat of similar aggression will emerge on all continents.
Britain’s aid accelerates probe into Russian war crimes in Ukraine, top prosecutor says
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin held a meeting with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain to Ukraine, Melinda Simmons.
08 August 2022
Russian nuclear blackmail: Zelensky calls on the world to increase sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the international community to increase sanctions against the Russian Federation for creating the threat of a nuclear disaster.
Zelensky thanks American people and Biden for new security aid package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to the American people and United States President Joe Biden for allocating a new security aid package worth $1 billion.
Ukraine, Botswana presidents hold first-ever phone call
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi have held the first phone call in the history of bilateral relations.
Russian shelling and mining of Zaporizhzhia NPP have all signs of nuclear terrorism – PM Shmyhal
The mining of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and its shelling by Russian invaders have all the signs of nuclear terrorism.
Ukraine welcomes Israel-Gaza truce - MFA
Ukraine welcomes the ceasefire between Israel and the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to refrain from actions that could endanger the lives of the civilian population.
Ukraine, India foreign ministers discuss strengthening cooperation, students’ safety
Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and India, Dmytro Kuleba and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and the issue of security of Indian students.
FM Kuleba: Ukraine guarantees stability of grain exports if Russia does not break agreement
If Russia fulfills its obligations regarding the ‘grain corridor’, Ukraine will continue to guarantee the stability of food exports to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Senators urge Biden to designate Russia state sponsor of terrorism
A bipartisan pair of senators, Lindsay Graham and Richard Blumenthal, has called on the Biden administration to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism as soon as possible.
Russians promise Kherson residents RUB 10,000 for participation in pseudo-referendum
To organize a fake referendum in Kherson region, the Russian invaders try to buy the "votes" of local residents.
07 August 2022
Blinken says Russia must reverse its recognition of Abkhazia, South Ossetia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the anniversary of the Russian attack on Georgia in August 2008 issued a statement condemning Russian aggression and emphasizing solidarity with the Georgian and Ukrainian peoples who continue to suffer from the occupation.
Estonia calls on Russia to stop nuclear terrorism in Zaporizhzhia
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Estonia Urmas Reinsalu has called on the Russian Federation to stop shelling the territory of Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Zelensky, Michel discuss situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP: Russian nuclear terror requires response
In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the European Council Charles Michel discussed the situation on the battlefield, namely at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
06 August 2022
President holds meeting on compensation for damage caused by Russia's aggression
President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a special meeting to consider the issue of compensation for damage and losses caused to Ukraine by Russia’s military aggression.
President’s Office: IAEA, UN must demand that Russians withdraw from Zaporizhzhia NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency and the United Nations should strictly demand that the Russians leave the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and hand it over to the control of a special commission.
U.S. Ambassador to UN: No signs of Russia willing to end war through talks
Russia is not seeking to find a diplomatic solution to put the war it is waging against Ukraine to an end.
05 August 2022
Amnesty International scandal: Ukraine office head resigns
Amnesty International Ukraine Head Oksana Pokalchuk has decided to leave her post due to scandal over Amnesty International’s statement about the Ukrainian Army’s actions in the war with Russia.
Ukraine calls on world to take measures to force Russians to release Zaporizhia NPP
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the actions of the Russian occupying forces on the territory of the Zaporizhia NPP in the city of Enerhodar and calls on the world to take measures to force Russia to release the plant.
Ukraine will not let Russia stop weapons supplies - Kuleba
Russia is trying to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine with missile attacks or disinformation about Ukraine misusing those weapons, but the Ukrainian authorities will not allow these efforts to succeed.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss support for Ukraine
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak had a phone call with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as part of their permanent dialogue, the President's Office has said.
U.S. ambassador meets with SAPO head
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink has discussed with the newly appointed Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), Oleksandr Klymenko, the issue of support for his team’s crucial work.
British ambassador: Only things endangering Ukraine’s civilians are Russia’s missiles and troops
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has stated that the only threat to Ukrainian civilians are Russian missiles, guns and marauding Russian troops
Zelensky held phone conversation with Malawian president
President Volodymyr Zelensky held the first conversation in the history of bilateral relations with President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera.
Czech Republic developing national plan to participate in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction - ambassador
The Czech Republic is preparing a national plan for participation in the rebuilding of Ukraine from the consequences of Russian aggression and is considering participating in the reconstruction of the Dnipropetrovsk region.
04 August 2022
Yermak, German chancellor’s adviser discuss security and economic support for Ukraine
Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, had a phone conversation with Jens Plötner, the foreign and security policy adviser to the German Chancellor.