Ukraine wants to receive 40-50 F-16 jets from allies – defense minister adviser
Kyiv hopes to receive 40-50 F-16 fighter jets from the allies.
17 May 2023
Kyiv hopes to receive 40-50 F-16 fighter jets from the allies.
The Russians systematically run influence operations similar to the Baltic Platform in various parts of the world, aimed at the infiltration of their assets, forming a certain public opinion, and influencing political decision-making. Such operations must be disclosed and stopped, and a strategy of "zero contact" is necessary in relations with the Russian Federation.
16 May 2023
There are no more skeptics about Ukraine's accession to NATO
15 May 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is returning to Ukraine with new defense packages.
The outcome of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine will have global consequences, as it will determine the entire future security architecture.
The founder of the "Alliance of Democracies" Foundation, former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that Ukraine should win the war, because Russia's appropriation of territories will create a dangerous precedent that China can take advantage of.
Training for Ukrainian pilots will begin in the United Kingdom this summer.
France will continue to provide political, financial, humanitarian and military support to Ukraine for as long as necessary, both individually and through international cooperation within the EU, NATO, UN and other formats.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
14 May 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine will be ready to launch an anticipated counteroffensive after the delivery of weapons is completed and favorable weather sets in.
French President Emmanuel Macron believes that Russia has "already lost geopolitically" its war in Ukraine and is transforming into a vassal state of China.
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers that there are currently no rational reasons for denying Ukraine's NATO membership and insists on adopting the Alliance's accession algorithm.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz in Berlin signed a joint declaration on the support for Ukraine and pressure on the Russian Federation.
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Korniienko has met with Second Vice-President of the Riigikogu (Parliament) of Estonia Juri Ratas.
13 May 2023
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni signed in Rome a joint declaration on supporting Ukraine, holding Russia accountable, and increasing pressure on the aggressor.
12 May 2023
President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed further defense cooperation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, thanked for long-range Storm Shadow missiles and emphasized that Ukraine expects to receive clear signals about its future with NATO.
The European Union should focus its efforts not only on immediate measures to support Ukraine on the battlefield but also on developing a long-term assistance program that will prove that Russia's hopes for EU tiredness are futile.
Once Ukraine joins the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, this will complete the process of reformatting the global security architecture.
Russia likely considers cruise missiles as a key capability for launching strikes deep into Ukraine to disrupt Ukrainian anticipated counteroffensive.
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau says Japan, which has gained experience in rebuilding the country following massive war destruction and natural disasters could be a good model for the future post-war recovery of Ukraine.
11 May 2023
Ukraine views Vladimir Putin's decision to cancel Russian visas for Georgian citizens and restore air travel as political compensation for the refusal of the Georgian authorities to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation and slow down European integration.
Providing Ukraine with the required number of F-16 aircraft requires more financial resources than the U.S. government has currently allocated. This would complicate the supply of air defense capabilities and artillery shells for the needs of the nation's Defense Forces.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Oleksandr Karasevych as Ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine are worse than Western analysts estimate, and the long-term costs of ammunition for Russia are likely to be devastating.
10 May 2023
Ukraine is actively working with foreign partners on decisions regarding more defense assistance packages for the country.
The Czech Republic will provide Ukraine with two KUB air defense systems and missiles.
Japan is in talks to open a NATO liaison office, the first of its kind in Asia, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made the world less stable.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Dutch counterpart Wopke Hoekstra have discussed the transfer of F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, new supplies of weapons, and the NATO summit in Vilnius.
Czech President Petr Pavel has called the creation of a special tribunal to investigate Russia's crime of aggression against Ukraine a key step on the way to peace and justice.
Due to the complicated operational situation on the battlefield in Ukraine, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi will not be able to join the NATO Military Committee meeting on Wednesday.