The EU is not yet going to react to Russia’s deployment of tens of thousands of troops near the border with Ukraine. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has said that…
Diplomatic War: Prague Expels 18 Russian Embassy Staff
April 18, 2021
The Czech Republic made a decision to expel 18 diplomats of the Russian Embassy in Prague, who were identified as Russian intelligence officers. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, as well as…
Volodymyr Zelensky Arrives in Paris to Hold Talks with President of France and Chancellor of Germany
April 16, 2021
On Friday, 16 April, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in France on a working visit. According to the President’s press service, Zelensky will meet with President of France Emmanuel…
Ukraine Urges Borrell to Visit Russia Front Line
April 16, 2021
Ukraine has invited EU foreign relations chief Josep Borrell to visit its front line with Russia, in what one EU diplomat said would be his “best revenge” for his recent humiliation in Moscow. “I would…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been blamed for insufficient support for Ukraine after rejecting President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation to visit Kyiv. According to Politico, Zelensky invited von der Leyen to Ukraine to take part…
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Austria: Kremlin’s Propaganda Outlets Speak About Collective Guilt of Ukrainian People Towards Russia
April 13, 2021
A group of Russian special forces soldiers led by Colonel Igor Girkin made 13 April 2014 (the great Christian holiday – Palm Sunday – was celebrated on that day) a harbinger of war. Today, however,…
Journalists of NOS Dutch TV channel published new recordings of telephone conversations between people accused of downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in the sky over Donbas in 2014. The talks were intercepted by Ukrainian special…
The foreign ministries of Germany and France expressed concern about the growing number of ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine, noting that they follow the situation closely. “We follow the situation closely, especially the movements of…
MEPs Call on International Community to Stop Russia's Attempts to Destabilise Situation in Donbas
April 3, 2021
MEPs addressed Russia and the international community with regard to the escalation of the situation in Donbas and tensions caused by build-up of Russian military forces close to Ukraine. “Russia’s attempts to further destabilise the…
France and Germany have different stances on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, but discussions are ongoing between the countries to find a common vision for the project, Minister of State for European Affairs of France…
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of France Emmanuel Macron and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin discussed a number of issues, including the escalation in Donbas, during talks via video conference. According to the…
The European Union does not recognise the decree of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin which prevents foreigners, including Ukrainians, from owning land in the occupied Crimea. This is emphasised in the statement by…
The Russian Federation proposes to change the form of organisation of the Normandy Four meetings, using the principle of rotation of heads. The proposal was made by Dmitry Kozak, the deputy head of the Russian…
If it is not possible to organise a meeting of the leaders of the Normandy format countries (Ukraine, Germany, France, Russia) on the settlement of the situation in Donbas, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky…
The European Union and the United States agreed to coordinate on issues of shared interest, including Ukraine, Russia, China, Belarus, and the Western Balkans. According to the White House press service, a telephone conversation between…
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging throughout the world, and its aftermath is far away from being readily available to take stock of, it is nevertheless a high time to pose a question on…
Presidents of Ukraine and Poland Agree to Counter Nord Stream 2
February 25, 2021
During a phone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda discussed steps to jointly oppose the completion of the construction of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline….
MEP Andrius Kubilius: “Ukraine Also Inspired Protests in Russia”
February 8, 2021
The EU needs to make its sanctions mechanism much more effective to help defend human rights and democracy in Belarus and Russia or other countries where people are fighting with very brutal authoritarian regimes, said…
Ukraine Not to Be Held Accountable for Flight MH17 Case
February 7, 2021
Ukraine did not know that civil aviation was in danger when a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 was shot down over Donbas in July 2014. Accordingly, the Netherlands will not hold Ukraine accountable for its decision not to close airspace…
Powers of Russian Delegation to PACE Challenged
January 25, 2021
At the opening session in Strasbourg on Monday, 25 January, members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) supported the initiative of the Ukrainian delegation to challenge the powers of representatives of…
