President introduces newly appointed Foreign Intelligence Service chief
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky introduced the newly appointed Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Oleh Ivashchenko, to the agency staff.
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Russia’s top spy visits North Korea
From Monday to Wednesday, Director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin, visited North Korea, where he discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation "in response to ever-growing spying and plotting moves by the hostile forces."
Shmyhal, Tusk meet in Warsaw
A face-to-face meeting between the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Poland, Denys Shmyhal and Donald Tusk, has begun in Warsaw.
27 March 2024
Kyiv StratCom Forum 2024 kicks off
The two-day Kyiv StratCom Forum 2024 started its work in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on the issue of communicating new challenges to Ukraine and the world (strategy for the future).
Kremlin's claims of Ukraine involvement in Crocus mass shooting "cynical" lie – U.S. State Dep’t
The rhetoric of Russian government officials regarding the alleged involvement of Ukraine, the USA, UK, and other countries in the terrorist attack at a concert venue near Moscow is an irresponsible cynical lie.
Stefanchuk, Renew Europe group representatives discuss Ukraine's European integration
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group, led by Valerie Hayer, to discuss Ukraine's European integration.
NATO must create more "strategic difficulties" for Russia – Swedish foreign minister
The West should aim to create more "strategic difficulties" in a bid to reign in Russia's behavior, with the first priority being to stop the aggression against Ukraine, an area where NATO is not doing enough.
ISW analyzes Putin, Lukashenko’s statements on Crocus terrorist attack
Analysts with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) think tank analyzed the statements of the leaders of the Russian Federation and Belarus regarding the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall shopping center near Moscow.
26 March 2024
Zelensky: Today I continued a reboot of our country's governance system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the strengthening of Ukraine's strategic capabilities to predict and influence the processes on which national security depends.
France might requisition industrial capacities to speed up production of arms for Ukraine
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said that defense orders for the country are currently a higher priority than civilian ones and did not rule out the requisitioning of industrial capacities to speed up the production of arms and shells needed on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Ukraine's PM, Estonia's parliament speaker discuss bringing Russia to justice
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President of the Riigikogu (Parliament) of Estonia Lauri Hussar have discussed defense assistance and bringing Russia to justice for crimes committed against Ukraine.
Danilov reflects on years in top NSDC position: “No shame”
Oleksiy Danilov says he is not ashamed about the time he served in the position of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Security situation in Europe most serious since WW2 – Czech counterintel chief
The situation in Europe is currently the most serious since the end of the Second World War, in particular, due to Russia's hybrid actions.
Shmyhal meets with European Parliament delegation
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal led a meeting with the delegation from the European Parliament, during which the parties discussed further support for Ukraine.
NGU indispensable in fighting Russian aggression, maintaining security - Zelensky
On the 10th anniversary of the National Guard of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky says the National Guard has become indispensable in the fight against Russian aggression at the front and in maintaining security in the rear.
Zelensky appoints new head of Foreign Intelligence Service
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleh Ivashchenko to the position of head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (SZRU).
Zelensky fires NSDC Secretary Oleksii Danilov, appoints new top security official
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksiy Danilov from the position of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
Estonia's Mihkelson arrives in Kyiv
Marko Mihkelson, the head of the Estonian parliament's foreign affairs committee, has arrived in Kyiv.
White House to Congress: Aid to Ukraine directly related to U.S. national security
The Administration of U.S. President Joe Biden once again called on Congress to pass a bill to help Ukraine as soon as possible, stressing that the issue is closely related to America's national security.
25 March 2024
Up to Ukrainians to decide on election issues – U.S. Dept of State
The position of the United States is that the holding of elections in Ukraine, the nation fighting an unprovoked war unleashed by Russia, should be decided by Ukrainians.
State Department discloses details of U.S. tip to Russia about possible terrorist attack
In early March, the United States provided the Russian side with detailed information about a potential terrorist attack targeting a large gathering near Moscow, based on intelligence and surveillance focused on the Islamic State.
Putin's threats do not scare us - Italy’s Meloni
The West's deterrence in Ukraine is a guarantee against escalation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Monday amid threats of retaliation from Russian President Vladimir Putin after Friday's Moscow concert hall terror attack he is linking to Kyiv despite no evidence.
Zelensky praises SBU’s efficiency on agency’s 32 anniversary
Over the years of war, the Security Service of Ukraine became a combat-ready and efficient agency that the country needs to ensure protection from the enemy and reduce the potential of Russian aggression.
No evidence of Ukraine's involvement in Moscow mass shooting - EU spox
The European Union is concerned about the Kremlin attempts to put the blame on Ukraine for the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.
Macron: Blaming Ukraine for terrorist attack near Moscow counterproductive for Russia itself
French President Emmanuel Macron said all signs point that the attack targeting a concert venue in Krasnogorsk near Moscow was executed by Islamic State militants, so attempting to put a blame on Ukraine is "cynical and counterproductive."
FM Kuleba says today's attack a reminder of need to bolster Ukraine's air defenses
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called for the urgent strengthening of Ukraine's air defenses, including the provision of Patriot systems and missiles capable of repelling any Russian attack.
24 March 2024
Polish Sejm Speaker suggests Russian missiles to further violate country’s airspace
The Speaker of Poland’s Sejm, Szymon Hołownia, assumes that Russian missiles targeting Ukraine will continue to occasionally breach Polish airspace.
U.S. Vice President rejects Putin's claim Ukraine involved in deadly Moscow attack
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that Ukraine was involved in Friday's deadly attack in Moscow.
Macron: Europe achieves progress in unity, support for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron believes Europe is showing more and more unity and is significantly strengthening its decision-making regarding support for Ukraine. That is why in the conclusions of the European Council, the word "intensely" appears for the first time in relation to supporting Ukraine.