Gazprombank, entire Russian banking system must be sanctioned, Ukraine insists
Russia is trying to split the unity of the European Union with ultimatums to pay for their gas in roubles, while seeing any concession as weakness.
Politics
Simplifying seizure of Russian oligarchs’ assets: President’s Office drafting mechanism
The Sanctions Group at the President's Office will soon present a document regarding individual sanctions against Russian nationals, supplemented with an appropriate action mechanism.
German MP says Berlin supports idea of resolving in UNSC issue of Russian nuclear threats
The German government supports the idea of addressing at the UN Security Council the problem of Russian threats to use nuclear weapons.
Eurojust allowed to preserve evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine
To help ensure accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine, the European Council on Thursday adopted new rules allowing Eurojust to preserve, analyze and store evidence relating to core international crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
Nobody will ever recognize Russian passportization within occupied areas – Maasikas
Nobody will ever recognize either ‘passportization’ in Kherson Region, or any kind of ‘referendums’, planned by Russian occupation forces.
Truss: Russia’s aggression cannot be appeased. It must be met with strength
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will on Thursday address the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina and warn against the West's attempts to "appease" dictator Putin.
Ambassador Markarova calls on world business to help Ukraine via U24 platform
Ukraine calls on global business to continue to provide active assistance through the UNITED24 platform and to advocate for the cessation of all business and investment activities in Russia.
Kuleba: Ukraine, North Macedonia are companions, not competitors on path to EU
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and President of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski have agreed that the countries are companions, not competitors on the EU integration path.
President on statements by Kissinger and NYT: They want to exchange lives of millions of Ukrainians for illusion of peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky reminded those seeking to make Ukraine give up territories to Russia about failed attempts to appease the aggressor in 1938.
25 May 2022
Russia will agree to ceasefire when it is one step away from defeat - Kuleba
Russia is now focused on the war and will agree to a ceasefire only when it is one step away from its defeat in the war against Ukraine.
Zelensky orders Shmyhal to consider introducing visas for Russians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has supported the need to strengthen the regime of control over the entry of Russian citizens into Ukraine and instructed Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to consider the introduction of visas for Russians.
Austrian FM stands for Ukraine's "gradual integration" into EU
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has called for the "gradual integration" of Ukraine, as well as Georgia and the Western Balkans, into the European Union.
Ukraine, North Macedonia “companions, not competitors” on path to EU - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and President of North Macedonia Stevo Pendarovski agreed that the two countries are companions, not competitors, on their European integration path.
FM Kuleba: Washington should provide Ukraine with MLRS as soon as possible, and others will follow
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on Washington to provide multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Ukraine as soon as possible and set an example for other countries.
Zelensky: Ukraine is fine with China's position on war with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that China has chosen the policy of staying away from the Russian-Ukrainian war and Ukraine is currently satisfied with this policy.
Zelensky: End of war depends on West’s position and Russia’s desire
The end of the war depends on both the West's united position on aid to Ukraine and Russia's desire to sit down at the negotiating table.
Duda accuses Germany of violating promises to arm Poland
Berlin has promised Poland Leopard tanks to replace those the nation handed over to Ukraine, but the German government failed to keep its word.
24 May 2022
Ukraine to resume talks when Russian troops withdrawn to positions before Feb 24 – Zelensky
Ukraine will resume talks with Russia, when Russian troops get withdrawn to the positions held before February 24, 2022.
Zelensky, Michel discuss steps on Ukraine's movement towards EU membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Council President Charles Michel have discussed steps on Ukraine's movement towards its membership of the European Union.
Three months of war with Russia: EU, 11 countries issue joint statement
Eleven countries and the European Union have made a joint statement calling for the safety of humanitarian and healthcare workers and the minimization of human suffering.
Yermak, Rasmussen to head international advisory group on security guarantees for Ukraine
Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak and former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen will head an international advisory group that will provide proposals on security guarantees for Ukraine.
West won’t be able to force Ukrainians to go for concessions in war with Russia - Duda
Western politicians are wrong in suggesting that they can persuade Ukrainians to make concessions to Vladimir Putin and cede part of its territory. Ukraine must restore its territorial integrity, the aggressor must pay military reparations, and criminals must be held accountable for their crimes.
Duda: Poland to support granting Ukraine EU candidate status
Ukrainians deserve to obtain the status of the candidate for the EU membership in June.
FM Kuleba calls on international partners to speed up weapons and ammunition deliveries
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on international partners to speed up weapons and ammunition deliveries to Ukraine, as Russia’s ruthless offensive continues.
French MFA: Macron's initiative is not an alternative to Ukraine's accession to EU
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France explained its position on the statements concerning Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Latvia’s PM: Only solution to war is victory of Ukraine and defeat of Russia
Prime Minister of Latvia Krišjānis Kariņš is convinced that the only solution to the full-scale war, which has been going on since February 24, is the victory of Ukraine and the defeat of Russia.
Shmyhal thanks Poland’s PM for his position on reconstruction of Ukraine
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal thanked his Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki for the statement on the possible contribution of foreign states to the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
23 May 2022
Biden about Zelensky: The people of Ukraine have a leader worthy of their bravery
U.S. President Joe Biden believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a leader worthy of the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people.
Zelensky: World has not yet imposed sanctions that would make Russia pay for its actions
The world has not yet imposed sanctions against the Russian Federation that would make it pay for its aggressive actions.