No delays expected in supply of Patriot missiles - Zelensky
At the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, Western partners assured Ukraine that there would be no delays in the process of supplying missiles to Patriot air defense systems.
29 April 2024
At the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, Western partners assured Ukraine that there would be no delays in the process of supplying missiles to Patriot air defense systems.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed the invitation to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the anniversary summit of the Alliance in Washington on July 9-11.
Ukraine may yet gain an advantage on the battlefield against Russia as its NATO allies increase their support and defense production.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas believes the assistance provided to Ukraine by the United States and the United Kingdom should inspire other nations to follow suit.
Ukraine and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have currently reached the highest level of relations since the nation regained independence, but there is more to strive for.
NATO can create a special Fund for the financial support of Ukrainian defenses in the amount of EUR 100 billion.
Members of Poland’s Sejm and Senate, representatives of the parliamentary friendship group between the two countries, have arrived in Ukraine on a working visit.
28 April 2024
Ukraine has fulfilled all the conditions for the actual start of negotiations on accession to the European Union, and now the EU side must fulfill its obligations.
The world majority must force Russia to peace and can do so. The path to a just peace may begin in June.
27 April 2024
On Friday, the international cybersecurity exercise Locked Shields 2024 ended, with the highest score going to the combined team of Estonia and France. Ukraine also took part in the NATO exercises.
26 April 2024
Uncontrolled aggression against one nation threatens the sovereignty of all, and global peace and security are achieved through military means and collective efforts.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO, as well as the strengthening of sanctions and the confiscation of Russian assets with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže.
Russia would struggle to sustain its invasion of Ukraine without China's help.
Latvia and Ukraine vowed an increase in the manufacture of drones, while Latvia is also set to provide Ukraine with a 250MW generator to the embattled nation as part of non-military support.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda praised Poland's willingness to deploy NATO’s nuclear weapons in the country, saying that such a decision, if made by the Alliance, would contribute to deterrence and meet Europe's security expectations.
Spain has decided to send a small number of missiles for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
The U.S. Department of Defense has already started the process of delivering to Ukraine the capabilities allocated the day before in the latest defense assistance package, and expects that the first batches, including those of artillery rounds, will arrive in the near future.
China must stop supporting Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine if it is to improve relations with the West.
The U.S. administration intends on Friday to announce the allocation of a new large-scale package of military aid for Ukraine worth $6 billion.
25 April 2024
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had phone conversations with Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
For the first time, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala posed for photographers not in his traditional suit, but in a casual hoodie in support of Ukraine.
The provision of longer-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine shows the unwavering support to the nation from the United States.
The security assistance package for Ukraine announced by the US administration on Wednesday includes, among other things, missiles for RIM-7 and Stinger systems, ammunition for HIMARS, NATO-standard shells, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and other weapons and equipment.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine created the Coalition Support Office to ensure sustainable and systematic management of military assistance provided by partner nations.
24 April 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the new package of defense support to Ukraine will be sent within the next few hours.
Washington's decision to provide Ukraine with longer-range cruise missiles should increase pressure on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz over the approval of Taurus missile supply to Ukraine but the head of government will continue to look for excuses.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted an appeal to international institutions, parliaments and governments of foreign countries, and international non-governmental organizations to intensify efforts to release and return all captured and illegally detained citizens of Ukraine, especially Ukrainian journalists.
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, says he is sure the country will soon hear some good news regarding the delivery of more Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
23 April 2024
NATO wants to create approaches that will make support for Ukraine "more robust and predictable."
The United Kingdom is sending Ukraine a GBP 500 million military aid package that will include 400 vehicles, 4 million rounds of ammunition, air defenses and Storm Shadow missiles.