Lithuania ready to deploy ground troops to Ukraine - Landsbergis
Lithuania is ready to join the French and German initiatives to send troops to Ukraine and transfer elements of the air defense system to contribute to covering Kyiv’s needs.
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Zelensky arrives in Stockholm for Ukraine-Northern Europe summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Stockholm, where he will take part in the third Ukraine-Northern Europe summit.
Russia's attempts to alter borders in Baltic Sea “unacceptable” - NATO Secretary General
Any attempt by Russia to unilaterally change the borders and delimitation lines in the Baltic Sea is an unacceptable violation of international law.
China declines invitation to Peace Summit – Reuters
Chinese authorities will not attend the Global Peace Summit on Ukraine to be hosted by Switzerland next month.
Zelensky dismisses head of Kremenchuk district administration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleh Lednik as head of the Kremenchuk district state administration of the Poltava region.
Russia uses West's desire to avoid escalation to pursue just that - Kuleba
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine believes that when NATO does not have a resolute posture regarding Ukraine's membership, Russia begins to put pressure on the Alliance and use the West's desire to avoid escalation precisely to launch it.
Luxembourg donates EUR 5M to artillery coalition in support of Ukraine
Luxembourg allocated EUR 5 million to finance materiel and equipment for Ukraine as part of the Artillery Coalition, co-led by France and the United States. The report came after a meeting in Paris between the Minister of Defense of Luxembourg, Yuriko Backes, and her French counterpart, Sebastien Lecornu.
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Zelensky says work ongoing to prevent Russia from disrupting Peace Summit
Every day, new participants are added to the Peace Summit, and every day the Ukrainian authorities oppose Russian attempts to disrupt or undermine the event.
Germany to consider allowing Ukraine to hit targets in Russia with German weapons
Germany will be looking into the issue of allowing Ukraine to use German weapons against targets in Russia.
Moldova’s Parliament condemns Russia's genocidal policy toward Ukraine
The Parliament of Moldova adopted a declaration condemning Russia's genocidal policy toward Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal on meeting with EU leaders in Prague: Ukraine to see more weapons, shells soon
The recent meeting of EU leaders in Prague will lead to Ukraine receiving new weapons systems and artillery rounds quite soon.
More air defense capabilities, defense co-production to be soon actively discussed with partners - Zelensky
The issues of supply of new air defense systems of Ukraine from partners, as well as joint production of weapons, will be discussed with Ukraine’s partners in the near future.
France may soon deploy military instructors in Ukraine
France may soon send its military instructors to Ukraine, despite concerns from some allies and criticism from Moscow.
Ukraine seals 12 bilateral security agreements with over $23 billion in support - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says more than $23 billion in military and financial support was fixed in 12 security agreements Ukraine concluded with international partners.
Ukraine, U.S. to sign security agreement before peace summit - FT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden will sign a security cooperation agreement before the Global Peace Summit that will be held in Switzerland on June 15-16.
Ukraine can still prevail, but only with robust support from NATO allies - Stoltenberg
Ukraine faces increasing challenges in its fight against Russian aggression, however, it can still prevail, but only with robust support from NATO allies.
Czech FM: Ukraine should be able to defend itself with strikes against Russia
The Czech Republic does not see a problem with Ukraine defending itself against the aggressor and, if necessary, striking at Russian territory.
Denmark confirms permission for Ukraine to use F-16 against military targets in Russia
From the beginning of the decision-making process regarding the delivery of F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, Denmark was aware that these aircraft, like other capabilities, are being donated to Ukraine for self-defense and can be used against Russia's military targets, including on its soil.
Scholz may allow Ukraine to hit Russia with Western weapons - media
The German government is cautiously backing away from its reservations as to allowing Ukraine to attack military targets on Russian soil using weapons provided by Western partners.
Ukraine aware of actual capabilities of Western partners - Zelensky
On the part of international partners, Ukraine needs political resolve and supply of reliable air defense systems that would close the sky over Ukraine as soon as possible.
Brazil finally recalls ambassador from Israel
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has finally recalled Brazil's ambassador to Israel and transferred him to another position after months of diplomatic tension between the two countries.
Belarus suspends Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law suspending the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE).
Oleksandr Kachura, MP, member of presidential team on creating specialized tribunal on Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine
There must be no immunity from prosecution for top Russian leaders
29 May 2024
U.S. ambassador: NATO summit declaration will contain 'new language' on Ukraine's membership aspirations
NATO members are discussing several important ideas and interesting proposals that may result in new formulations concerning Ukraine's NATO membership prospects during the summit in Washington.
Canada does not limit Ukraine's choice of targets for weapons provided
Ukraine can choose the targets for strikes with the weapons provided by Canada at its own discretion.
Police searches in European Parliament offices in Belgium, France amid Russia influence probe
On Wednesday morning, Belgian and French police officers went on a series of simultaneous raids targeting the offices of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg.
Zelensky sums up results of his visits to Spain, Belgium and Portugal
Ukraine signed three security cooperation agreements with Spain, Belgium and Portugal during President Volodymyr Zelensky's tour of Europe.
Borrell: Russia's war in Ukraine is most important existential threat to EU
Russian aggression against Ukraine is the most important existential threat to the European Union, but it is not only a European problem, as every country will be in danger if the use of force becomes the norm.
Macron says Zelensky will visit France next week
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky will visit France next week to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings (D-Day).