Talks on Ukraine's accession to EU officially begin
Negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the European Union officially began in Luxembourg.
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Trump's key advisers present plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Two of Donald Trump's key advisers have drawn a plan to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine if he wins this year's presidential election.
Zelensky prolongs sanctions against Russian oligarchs
President Volodymyr Zelensky enforced the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to extend sanctions against a number of Russian entities and individuals, as well as a number of Ukrainian moguls affiliated with Russia, including Dmytro Firtash, Pavel Fuks, and Vadym Novinskyi.
Ukraine world leader in Russia decolonization - expert
Ukraine is a global leader in decolonizing Russia as other countries are far behind in this regard.
Talks on Ukraine’s accession to EU launching today
On June 25, at the First Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg, negotiations will kick off on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
24 June 2024
Another country joins Peace Summit communiqué
Malawi has joined the communiqué of the first Peace Summit held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
U.S. State Dept voices expectations of NATO summit regarding Ukraine
The NATO summit in Washington should highlight opportunities for Ukraine's full integration into Western structures, create a direct and effective bridge to its membership in the Alliance, and discuss ways for Ukraine to prevail on the battlefield.
Hope for progress: Austria’s foreign minister on Hungary blocking aid to Ukraine
Austria hopes to achieve progress in the allocation of aid to Ukraine from the European Peace Facility.
All three candidates for top PACE post vow support for Ukraine
Ukrainian MPs in the PACE insist that all three contenders for the position of secretary general of the assembly have proven their pro-Ukrainian stance, but they do not foresee a consolidated vote for a single candidate.
Cyberattacks against EU, Ukraine: sanctions target six persons affiliated with Russian intelligence
The European Union has approved additional restrictive measures over cyberattacks against EU countries and Ukraine. The list includes persons affiliated with the Russian intelligence agencies.
Baerbock: support to Ukraine through European Peace Facility best protection for EU
By directing money to support Ukraine, the European Union is primarily protecting its own security interests.
PACE to draft resolution following Peace Summit
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe intends to adopt a resolution that will confirm the decision of the inaugural Summit on Peace in Ukraine, held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
Work on 15th package of sanctions against Russia to begin immediately - Finnish Foreign Ministry
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said that work on the next package of sanctions against Russia due to its war in Ukraine will begin immediately.
Ukrainian speaker, Slovenian ambassador discuss security agreement
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk and Slovenian Ambassador to Ukraine Mateja Prevolsek have discussed the signing of a bilateral security agreement and inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Duda speaks with China authorities of just peace in Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda during his visit to China spoke with the leaders of the People's Republic of China about a "just peace in Ukraine".
German Bundesrat chief in Kyiv: Ukraine must prevail in war
Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, who heads the German Bundesrat, arrived in Kyiv Monday morning to hold meetings with Ukraine’s political leadership.
Kuleba calls for accelerating military assistance to Ukraine at EU Council meeting
Addressing the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized the need to accelerate military assistance to Ukraine, including air defense, and to expand defense production.
President appoints ambassadors to Czech Republic and Iraq
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Vasyl Zvarych as Ukraine's ambassador to Poland and appointed him as head of the diplomatic mission to the Czech Republic.
23 June 2024
Zelensky says next week to be “historic” for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes next week will be historic for his country.
Summit on Peace in Ukraine: Positives and Negatives as Experts See Them
Following the peace summit, changes in the geopolitical world configuration are increasingly becoming visible. Are we approaching Cold War 2.0?
Slovenian president to visit Kyiv next week to sign security agreement with Ukraine
President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar will visit Kyiv on June 27 to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine.
Six more signatures appear under Peace Summit Communique - Zelensky
This week, six parties joined the Communique of the inaugural Summit on Peace in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian authorities are working to increase the number of signatories.
Czech foreign minister: EU enlargement should be gradual, but Ukraine is a special case
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has said that the European Union should accept new countries gradually, but Ukraine is a “special case”.
Russia's rapprochement with DPRK threatens entire region - EU official
The latest boost of military ties between Russia and the DPRK, which was once again evidenced by Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang, not only causes concern in the EU countries, but also poses a threat for the countries across the region, since in exchange for Korean shells to be used in the war against Ukraine, the Kremlin might transfer to North Korea its missile and nuclear technology.
22 June 2024
Bilateral security deal between Ukraine, EU "almost finalized" - EU source
EU foreign ministers who will meet next Monday in Luxembourg will consider the provisions of the security agreement between the EU and Ukraine, work on which has been "almost finalized", which paves the way toward its signing by the end of this month.
Russian nuclear threats currently only about blackmail - Ukraine’s defense intel
Currently, nuclear threats voiced by Russia should be perceived purely as blackmail.
War in Ukraine reaches stalemate, but Russia not ready for talks - Milley
From a military point of view, the war in Ukraine is now at a stalemate, but Russia has failed to achieve its goals. In addition, the Russians have already suffered significant manpower losses.
Blinken thanks South Korea for continued support of Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed in a phone call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul the issue of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia in the context of the latter’s war against Ukraine.
21 June 2024
Shmyhal discusses weapon deliveries with U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass discussed key areas of support for Ukraine.