Politics

President of Georgia urges citizens to choose between Europe and Russia

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili called on citizens to make an "existential" choice between Russia and Europe, commenting on the law on "foreign agents."

Russia will definitely be held accountable for use of chemical weapons - MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has welcomed the decision of the United States to impose additional restrictive measures against Russia related to the aggressor state's unleashing a full-scale war against Ukraine and the use of chemical weapons.

Russia not currently invited to Ukraine peace summit - Swiss government

The Swiss government said on Thursday that "at this stage" Russia is not among the dozens of countries invited to talks to be held in Switzerland in mid-June aimed at helping bring about peace between Moscow and Ukraine.

Zelensky says heads of state from all continents invited to peace summit in Switzerland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that every peace-loving nation is interested in attending the Peace Summit, because it is about genuine respect for international law and peaceful coexistence throughout the world.

Armenia agrees on cooperation program with NATO for 2024

Armenia and NATO have agreed on a cooperation program for 2024 and outlined prospects for cooperation in 2025.

Polish EU Presidency to focus on Ukraine's reconstruction and European integration - Duda

Poland's presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2025 should focus on deepening the EU's contacts with the United States, the European integration of Ukraine and Moldova, and the reconstruction of our country.

President’s Office calls on world artists to support Peace Summit

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the Global Peace Summit with world cultural figures via video conference.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia and countries helping it produce weapons

The U.S. government has announced hundreds of new sanctions against Russia's military and industrial base, chemical and biological weapons programs, as well as companies and individuals in third countries that help Russia produce weapons.

Zelensky: Ukraine is preparing seven more security agreements with partners

Ukraine is preparing seven new bilateral security agreements, including with the United States.

Denys Maslov, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy: Russian criminals must be brought to justice in the name of the international community in its entirety

USAID deputy administrator arrives in Kyiv

Deputy Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Isobel Coleman has arrived in Kyiv.

Ukraine has already received Western weapons with permission to strike inside Russia – Latvian FM

There are already countries that have provided Ukraine with weapons without any restrictions on strikes inside Russia.

EU enlargement can’t be complete without Ukraine - Borrell

The process of EU enlargement will not be complete until Ukraine and other candidate countries join it as a historic window of opportunity is now opening.

Zelensky's chief of staff, South Korea's national security advisor discuss preparations for peace summit

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and the new Director of the National Security Office under the President of the Republic of Korea, Chang Ho-jin, have discussed the holding of the inaugural Peace Summit.

Ukraine, Mongolia agree to hold political consultations between FMs - Kuleba

Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Mongolia Dmytro Kuleba and Battsetseg Batmunkh discussed cooperation within international organizations and agreed to hold consultations at the level of their respective agencies.

Tribunal for Russian criminals will not be like previous ones - Head of VR Committee

The tribunal for Russian criminals definitely cannot be a compilation of the Nuremberg and Tokyo tribunals, as it will have its own characteristics.

Stoltenberg: Ukraine's trust in NATO allies dented by aid delays

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes delays in delivering on arms supply promises on the part of the Allies have undermined Ukraine's trust in them, but NATO's increased role in this process could resolve the problem.

CoE takes another step toward setting up Special Tribunal

The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe instructed the Secretary General to draft documents that will lead to the conclusion of an agreement with Ukraine on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Russian crime of aggression.

Zelensky thanks Latvia for another military aid package

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to the Latvian government for the decision to provide a new military assistance package with a special emphasis on the supply of additional air defense systems and drones.

Ukraine withdraws from another agreement and two CIS protocols

Ukraine has withdrawn from the agreement and two CIS protocols on cooperation in the field of public health.

Ukraine's accession negotiations may begin in June

Negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union may begin in June this year.

Zelensky dismisses ambassador to Kuwait

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Balanutsa as Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Kuwait.

Ukraine will talk about reforms in Brussels before start of EU accession talks - Stefanishyna

At the invitation of the Belgian presidency, the Ukrainian delegation participating in the meeting of EU ministers for European affairs will report on the current implementation of reforms in Ukraine before the decision to start membership negotiations, which is expected to be made in June.

Iceland’s Parliament passes resolution on long-term support for Ukraine

The Parliament of Iceland (Althing) on Monday approved a resolution on long-term support for Ukraine for 2024-2028.

Duchess of Edinburgh becomes first member of Royal Family to visit Ukraine since Russia’s invasion

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has become the first member of the Royal Family to visit Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Sandu - EU needs "Marshall plan" for Moldova, Ukraine

The EU should develop an "equivalent" version of the World War 2-era U.S. Marshall Plan to finance development projects in Moldova and Ukraine.

PMs of Ukraine and Ireland discuss confiscation of Russian assets

Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Ireland Denis Shmyhal and Simon Harris discussed the confiscation of Russian assets.

MFA clarifies what it means to derogate from obligations under Human Rights Convention

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has clarified that Ukraine has been informing the Council of Europe about its derogation from the obligations assumed under the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms since 2015 in connection with Russia's armed aggression against the country.

Georgian President calls rally of ruling party in Tbilisi "Putin's action"

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has called today's rally in Tbilisi by the ruling Georgian Dream party, which is promoting the scandalous bill, a "Putin's action."