Court bans Opposition Platform – For Life party
The Eighth Court of Appeal of Lviv has banned the activities of the Opposition Platform – For Life political party.
Politics
Zelensky, Duda coordinate positions ahead of Three Seas Summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a conversation with President of Poland Andrzej Duda, during which the leaders coordinated their positions ahead of the Three Seas Summit.
EU extends sanctions over Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea by one year
The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia over the attempted annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by one year, until June 23, 2023.
European Commission President confident that Ukraine will get EU candidate status at summit
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is optimistic about the upcoming decision of EU leaders to grant Ukraine a candidate status this week.
19 June 2022
EU foreign ministers to discuss further support for Ukraine on Monday
The foreign ministers of the EU member states will discuss in Luxembourg on Monday further support for Ukraine in the war against Russia, as well as exchange views on granting Ukraine EU candidate status.
Italy's FM accuses own party of undermining efforts to support Ukraine
Italy's foreign minister Luigi Di Maio has accused his 5-Star Movement party of undermining government efforts to support Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion.
Zelensky congratulates Johnson on his birthday
President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his 58th birthday.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine meets significant number of criteria for EU candidates
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has stated that Ukraine already meets a significant number of criteria for country candidates for accession to the European Union.
Parliament ratifies amendments to Ukraine–UK cooperation agreement
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the agreement on amendments to the Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ukraine.
U.S. Ambassador Brink: Ukraine won’t fail, and we will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes
Ukraine will not fail in the war with Russia, and the United States will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
VR endorses Ukraine’s withdrawal from number of CIS agreements
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has endorsed a number of draft bills on Ukraine’s withdrawal from certain Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) agreements.
EU Special Representative for Human Rights arrives in Kyiv
European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore has arrived in Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine.
Johnson predicts long war with Russia, offers West a plan to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for long-term support for Ukraine amid a protracted war with Russia.
18 June 2022
Zelensky discusses with Odesa authorities grain export corridor, region’s defense
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday held a meeting with local authorities in Odesa to discuss measures for the region’s defense and the ways to set up a safe corridor for the exports of Ukrainian grains.
Zelensky arrives in Mykolayiv region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is on a working visit to Mykolaiv region.
Scholz on Ukraine’s EU candidate status: We will try to gain 27 “yes” votes at summit
Germany will continue to support Ukraine in its just war against Russia.
McFaul-Yermak Group’s sanction plan currently implemented by 48% - President’s Office
The McFaul-Yermak Group’s Sanctions Action Plan to strengthen economic restrictions on the Russian Federation has now been implemented by 48%.
Ukraine’s NSDC secretary says Vienna full of Russian agents
The capital of Austria, Vienna, has become a safe haven for Russian agents.
Talks with Russia may resume after Ukraine Army’s counteroffensives in late Aug – Arakhamia
Ukraine may resume talks with Russia from a strengthened position at the end of August after counteroffensives are conducted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in certain areas.
Rutte, Zelensky discuss arms supplies, Ukraine’s EU candidate status
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte had a telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday evening.
17 June 2022
Ukraine has done all to obtain EU candidate status - president
Ukraine has done everything possible to obtain the status of a candidate for membership in the European Union.
Zelensky talks to Michel, von der Leyen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he continued the dialogue with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel.
Zelensky, Johnson walk around Kyiv, attend exhibition of destroyed Russian military equipment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson took a walk through the center of Kyiv.
Zelensky, Johnson walk around Kyiv, attend exhibition of destroyed Russian military equipment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson took a walk through the center of Kyiv.
Putin says Russia ready to use nuclear weapons in case of "threat to sovereignty"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Russia does not threaten the world with nuclear weapons, but is ready to use them in the event of a "threat to sovereignty."
Russia must pay steepest price for war, compensate for all damage - Zelensky
The Russian Federation must pay the steepest price for its war against Ukraine.
Britain wants to give Ukraine “strategic endurance” - Johnson
Great Britain seeks to ensure that Ukraine gains strategic endurance in its fight against Russian aggression.
Heavy weapons, air defense, security guarantees on agenda of Zelensky’s meeting with Johnson
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, the team of his Office and the Cabinet of Ministers discussed with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Ukraine’s need for heavy weapons and air defense systems, as well as other international support for the country.
Pentagon publishes full list of security assistance to Ukraine
U.S. Department of Defense has reported on the allocation of thousands of high-tech weaponry and equipment for Ukraine, as well as hundreds of thousands of ammo and other items as part of security assistance to Ukraine, which now stands at over $6 billion.