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30 March 2023
Blinken to meet Kuleba in Brussels
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Brussels, Belgium, on April 3-5, where he will attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting, will also hold a number of bilateral meetings, including with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
“Russian world” as preparation for next war: How to stop “bloody domino”
In the international arena, Russia is actively trying to promote the idea of the need for peaceful negotiations for a diplomatic settlement of the conflict.
Ukraine needs F-16 fighter jets — Zaluzhnyi
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi has stated that Ukraine needs Western F-16 fighter jets.
Ukrainian troops need considerable training on Challenger 2 tanks – Wallace
UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has said that considerable training is needed in order Ukrainian forces can operate the British Challenger 2 tanks on the battlefield.
29 March 2023
RUSI report highlights role of Russia’s intelligence services in aggression against Ukraine
Before unleashing a full-scale war, Russia demanded that the government of Ukraine snub their NATO agenda, which aimed to destabilize the country and facilitate the invasion.
Zaluzhnyi, Cavoli discuss supply of arms, military equipment to Ukraine
In a phone call, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the United States European Command, General Christopher Cavoli discussed the supply of arms, military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine.
28 March 2023
MiG-29s Ukraine receiving from partners unfit to carry modern missiles - Air Force spox
The MiG-29 fighter jets, which Ukraine has been receiving from international partners, will only partially strengthen its defense capabilities, while the Air Force remains in urgent need of modern multi-purpose aircraft, on which success in the war depends.
Naftogaz counts on gas storage, production cooperation with Europe
Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC is planning to enhance cooperation with European partners regarding natural gas storage and production.
Stefanchuk discusses creation of special tribunal to prosecute Russia with Lord Speaker of UK’s House of Lords
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Baron John McFall, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords of the Parliament of the United Kingdom on March 27.
27 March 2023
Stefanchuk calls on UK to support Ukraine's bid to join NATO
Speaking before the members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the Parliament of Great Britain, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk urged to support Ukraine's bid for NATO membership.
Russian spies posing as "Argentine" couple detained in Slovenia
A couple using cover identities of Argentina nationals, recently arrested in Slovenia, turned out to be professional spies, known as “illegals,” that is, operating without a diplomatic cover under fake aliases, hired by Russia’s SVR Foreign Intelligence Service.
26 March 2023
France calls on Russia to reconsider deal on placing nukes in Belarus
France condemns the statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the agreement between Russia and Belarus on the deployment of tactical nuclear arms on the latter’s territory.
U.S. sees no signs Russian nukes deployed in Belarus
The United States is seeing no confirmation that Russia is deploying any of its nuclear capabilities in neighboring Belarus.
Russia's nuclear rhetoric 'dangerous and irresponsible' - NATO
NATO has condemned the Kremlin's nuclear rhetoric as "dangerous and irresponsible" after Russia's statement on its intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus and its continued nuclear threats against Ukraine and the collective West.
25 March 2023
U.S. should increase own output of natural resources, Senator says
The United States needs to boost domestic energy production amid the ban on Russian energy imports.
Ministry of Defense discusses strengthening AFU capabilities with Danish parliamentarians
Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration Andriy Shevchenko held a meeting with the delegation of the members of the Folketing (Parliament) of Denmark led by Chairperson of the Foreign Policy Committee Michael Aastrup Jensen. The parties discussed the issue of strengthening the capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
24 March 2023
Kuleba, Landsbergis discuss increasing defense support for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis have discussed the expansion of defense support for Ukraine, namely in the context of the latest European initiative related to the supply of ammunition for Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Yermak, Landsbergis discuss situation on battlefield
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis have met in Kyiv and discussed the situation on the battlefield.
23 March 2023
Russian artillery and air defense systems must be destroyed preventively – Air Force spox
Enemy air defense systems and rocket artillery must be destroyed preventively. For this, Ukraine needs modern Western-made aircraft.
22 March 2023
Ukroboronprom sends Ukrainian army first batch of 122 mm shells manufactured abroad
The first batch of 122 mm artillery shells, manufactured by Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom in cooperation with a NATO country, has already been sent to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russia becomes China's largest crude oil supplier earlier this year
In the first two months of 2023, Russia increased its crude oil sales to China by almost a quarter. It overtook Saudi Arabia to become China's largest oil supplier.
21 March 2023
Japan to allocate $30M in non-lethal aid to Ukraine - PM
Japan decided to allocate $470 million in the form of new bilateral grant aid for Ukraine’s energy sector and other industries, as well as $30 million worth of non-lethal weapons through the NATO trust fund.
Special tribunal for Russia: coalition of 33 states meeting in Strasbourg - Kuleba
On March 21-22, a coalition of 33 states working on the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine will meet in Strasbourg.
Estonian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv to participate in Verkhovna Rada session
During his visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu attended a session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Kuleba, European Parliament President discuss creation of special tribunal for Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola discussed steps to establish a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
NATO-Ukraine Commission may meet in early April - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg intends to convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, which may take place in early April as part of a NATO meeting at the level of foreign ministers.
Ukrainian president, Irish PM discuss humanitarian cooperation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar for joining a "core group" of countries supporting the creation of a special tribunal on Russian aggression and discussed the intensification of humanitarian cooperation.
20 March 2023
Czech president says Ukraine has “window of opportunity” to launch counteroffensive this year
Ukraine has a window of opportunity in 2022 to launch a counteroffensive, which could happen in the next few months, while next year, it could be difficult for Kyiv to maintain the current level of international support.
Restoring justice, protecting Ukraine to guarantee peace for other parts of world - Zelensky
The restoration of the force of the UN charter and justice on Ukrainian territory will mean guarantees of peace for many other parts of the world.