President Zeman allows Czech nationals to fight for Ukraine
President of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman, has approved participation of more than 100 citizens in the war against Russia on Ukraine’s side.
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UN Secretary General doesn’t understand Putin but promotes dialogue
UN Secretary-General Antonio Getterés knows nothing about the goals and plans of the aggressor country's president, Vladimir Putin, over the ongoing war against Ukraine, but considers it necessary to continue the dialogue with the Russian leader as it gives an understanding of the latter’s motivation and goals.
Czech Senate recognizes Russian crimes in Ukraine as genocide
The Senate of the Czech Republic has recognized the crimes committed by the Russian army in Ukraine as genocide of the Ukrainian people.
Ukraine deserves to be part of EU - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine has earned the right to be a full-fledged member of the European Union.
Shmyhal thanks US House of Representatives for approving additional financial support to Ukraine
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for promptly passing a bill on additional financial support for Ukraine.
Zelensky thanks U.S. House for passing $40B Ukraine aid bill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for the prompt approval of a bill on additional financial support for Ukraine.
President’s Office explains terms of Ukraine’s EU accession path
Ukraine's accession to the European Union requires a certain procedure, and it is currently impossible to name a specific date for the process to be completed.
Threat to Russia’s neighbors to remain in place until regime changes in Russia - MFA Lithuania
Countries surrounding Russia will be in danger until the current regime changes in Russia.
Trudeau, Scholz agree to strengthen Russia’s isolation
Canada and Germany have agreed to strengthen the economic isolation of the Russian Federation.
U.S. House passes bill laying down $40B in support for Ukraine
The lower house of U.S. Congress passed Bill H.R. 7691, which provides for an additional allocation of about $40 billion to respond to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Canada sharing cyber intelligence with Ukraine - foreign minister
Canada condemns Russia’s cyber attack on Ukraine carried out ahead of the full-scale invasion, which caused internet disruptions across Europe.
10 May 2022
Sixth sanctions package against Russia may be considered before next Monday – Borrell
The European Union continues discussing the sixth package of sanctions against Russia at the level of the Permanent Representatives of the Member States, and this issue may be considered before next Monday.
First President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk passes away aged 88
The first President of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, passed away on May 10, 2022.
German FM: There can be no common ground with Russia after February 24
After the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, there can be no common ground with Moscow and it is impossible to back down from sanctions.
Ambassador: Hungary has no territorial claims in western Ukraine
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Ukraine István Íjgyártó says that his country has no territorial claims in Zakarpattia, Ukraine’s western region.
Baerbock: Germany insists on Ukraine's full-fledged EU membership
Germany insists on Ukraine's full-fledged membership in the European Union.
Kuleba: We have not seen strong position from NATO since start of war
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said he does not have high expectations from the upcoming informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers, as Ukraine has not seen a strong position from NATO as an organization since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started on February 24.
Germany reopens embassy in Kyiv – Baerbock
Germany is reopening its embassy in Kyiv, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said.
Zelensky calls on Slovakia to abandon Russian energy resources
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Slovakia's partners to abandon Russian energy resources, which are not just a commodity but the issue of freedom.
Hungary will not block Ukraine's accession to NATO and EU - ambassador
Hungarian Ambassador to Ukraine István Íjgyártó has said that his country will not block Ukraine's accession to NATO and the EU.
Germany to provide full support to Ukraine in solving Russia's war crimes - Baerbock
Germany will provide full support to Ukraine in investigating and prosecuting perpetrators of war crimes in Bucha and other cities in Ukraine.
German foreign minister visits Bucha
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited the Kyiv suburb of Bucha on May 10.
Britain’s ex-foreign secretary calls for discussing Russian nuclear threat at UNGA
The initiative to discuss at the UN General Assembly the recent Russian threats to use nuclear weapons is worth looking into.
Poland must demand compensation from Russia for Katyn massacre, says Duda
Poland must appeal to international judicial institutions to recognize the responsibility of Russia, as the successor to the USSR, for the Katyn massacre. Warsaw must initiate compensation payment by Moscow.
Lithuania recognizes Russia's actions in Ukraine as genocide
Lithuania has acknowledged that the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine constitute genocide of the Ukrainian people.
Johnson: Britain will help Ukraine rebuild and defend itself from future aggression
With their courage, the Ukrainians show the world that no amount of force can overcome a people determined to be free.
Japan’s new sanctions against Russia affect 130 individuals, including prime minister
Japan has introduced new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Zhovkva: Sixth round of sanctions against Russia won’t be last
The President's Office is convinced that the sixth round of the European Union sanctions against Russia must contain an oil embargo.
Johnson: Britain will help Ukraine rebuild and defend itself from future aggression
With their courage, the Ukrainians show the world that no amount of force can overcome a people determined to be free.