Ukraine, Finland hold another round of talks on security agreement
Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva has held another round of negotiations with Finland on the signing of a bilateral security agreement.
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Estonia puts forward EUR 100B funding plan for Ukraine
The Estonian Defense Ministry has developed a EUR 120 billion aid plan for Ukraine.
Scholz says transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine unacceptable
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that he does not support the transfer of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
Ukraine to counter Russian meddling in Moldova - Kuleba
Ukraine condemns any attempts to involve Russia in solving Moldova’s domestic political issues and will stand with the latter to prevent Russian interference.
Europe must help Ukraine prevail to tackle Russia’s existential threat - Finland PM
Europe must finally wake up, get rid of all pessimism, and resolutely help Ukraine so that it can win the war against Russian aggression, and thus remove the Russian threat from all of Europe.
If Putin wins in Ukraine, he “will attack other states”, Poland’s Duda warns
Polish President Andrzej Duda, who scrambled to convince the U.S. to approve continued aid to Kyiv, has warned that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will attack other countries if he wins the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine’s defense chief thanks U.S. for $300M aid package
Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, thanked the American people and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin personally for latest package of military assistance worth $300 million.
U.S. Ukraine supporters advance effort to force House vote on aid - Reuters
U.S. House of Representatives Democrats began collecting signatures on Tuesday for a potential bid to sidestep Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95 billion security assistance package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Bundeswehr vows further assistance to Ukraine: “100 percent support"
Despite equipment and personnel shortage, the German army, together with partners, is able to reliably defend its country and NATO as a whole, and is also ready to continue helping Ukraine.
12 March 2024
European Commission approves negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession to EU – Shmyhal
The European Commission approved a negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Zelensky's visit to Turkey: Formula for peace and cooperation
Turkey unequivocally supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including Crimea
Foreign troops could train soldiers, repair equipment in Ukraine - Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine would be interested in the presence of foreign instructors and technical personnel from partner states on the territory of his country.
Zelensky: “Inadequate” Putin’s goal to destroy Ukraine
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, referred to Vladimir Putin as an “inadequate” person, whose only goal is the destruction of everything in Ukraine.
Scholz reaffirms own position against Taurus supplies to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, says he would no want to create useless expectations as regards Taurus missiles, so he clearly and concretely confirms that he stands against donating this type of weapons to Ukraine.
U.S. intelligence chiefs call on Congress to approve aid to Ukraine
U.S. National Intelligence Director Avril Haines, speaking at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, called on lawmakers to approve the provision of military aid to Ukraine.
European Commission to present negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession by Thursday - Vice PM
On March 12-14, the European Commission will approve a report on Ukraine's fulfillment of four additional criteria and decide whether to provide a negotiating framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU for approval by member states.
Pope’s remark: EU says Ukraine deserves just peace
The European Union seeks peace in Ukraine, but this peace must be just and take into account the interests of Ukraine, which is a victim of Russian aggression.
Biden to meet Czechia’s Fiala to discuss support for Ukraine - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala will meet at the White House on April 15 to discuss cooperation in the areas of economy, democracy, and security, as well as the issue of further support for Ukraine.
11 March 2024
Step toward peace would be Putin's decision to lay down arms - von der Leyen on Pope’s remark
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said a real step toward peace should be Vladimir Putin ordering his troops to lay down weapons and withdraw from Ukraine.
Judge seeking Putin’s arrest elected ICC head
Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at a plenary session elected Judge Tomoko Akane as the new President of the court.
Former Foreign Ministry spokesman Nikolenko works as Consul General in Toronto
Former spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleh Nikolenko has been appointed Consul General in Toronto, Canada.
Baerbock confirms talks with UK on missiles for Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock does not rule out the possibility of a "ring exchange" with the United Kingdom regarding the supply of longer-range missiles to Ukraine.
Presence of NATO troops in Ukraine would not violate int’l norms - Czechia’s Pavel
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, is convinced that NATO military personnel providing support to Ukraine’s Army directly on Ukrainian soil would not breach any international norms.
Honorary Consul: Ukraine needs no white flag, only help in expelling Russian evil
The Honorary Consul of Ukraine in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Karel Burger Dirven, says Ukraine does not need a “white flag” – it needs help in expelling Russian evil.
Dutch PM, Austrian President discuss Russian war in Ukraine
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, received the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, in The Hague to discuss, among other things, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and also had a meeting with the President of Israel, Yitzhak Herzog, to talk about the situation in Gaza.
10 March 2024
Zelensky, Macron discuss results of Ukraine support conference
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had a phone call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to discuss the results of the international conference on support for Ukraine, recently held in Paris.
French foreign minister: We must speak 'balance of power' language with Moscow
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne has said that it is possible to talk with Russia only in the language of the "balance of power" and not to set limits on the ways of supporting Ukraine at a time when the enemy is becoming more aggressive.
Kuleba after Pope's remarks warns against repeating historical mistakes
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, commenting on remarks by Pope Francis that Ukraine should have the "courage of the white flag" and be ready for negotiations with Russia, has warned against repeating mistakes of the past and called for supporting Ukraine and its people in the struggle for their own lives.
Zelensky thanks France for supporting Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked France and President Emmanuel Macron for supporting Ukraine.