Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Ukraine strongly condemns North Korea's attempt to launch a reconnaissance satellite, which violates international law and UN resolutions, and calls for increased pressure on Pyongyang to ensure stability and security.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, cooperation in international organizations, and Ukraine's interest in deepening ties with ASEAN.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged EU ministers to allow Ukraine to strike military targets in Russia and provide additional air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect against Russian attacks on civilians.

Ukraine officially opened its embassy in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, expanding its presence and strengthening its position in Africa.

President Zelenskyy imposes 10-year sanctions on 70 people, including Russian media and companies operating in Crimea.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of Germany's continued support despite the escalation of hostilities and to prepare for the Berlin conference on Ukraine's recovery.

Starting May 18, Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 living abroad must submit military registration documents along with other necessary documents to receive consular services at Ukrainian diplomatic missions, with some exceptions.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for issuing electronic and paper military registration documents to conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists, which will come into force on May 18 along with the law on enhanced mobilization.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to prepare for the first Peace Summit in Switzerland, aimed at a just end to the war, which will bring together states from all continents.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced that starting from May 18, persons liable for military service will be able to receive consular services abroad by providing a military ID card in paper or electronic form along with other documents required to receive the chosen consular service.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada Subcommittee on Higher Education, and youth organizations launch the UA - Ukrainians Abroad project to unite Ukrainian youth abroad through a global coordination platform.

On the 80th anniversary of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people, Ukraine honored its victims by raising the Crimean Tatar flag with a mourning ribbon on the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended by government officials and Crimean Tatar leaders who condemned the ongoing repression and forced deportation of Crimean Tatars by Russia.

Ukraine's diplomatic missions abroad organized events to celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage, including Ukrainian embroidery, on all continents on Vyshyvanka Day to strengthen Ukraine's cultural diplomacy and protect its identity.

During talks in Kyiv, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed accelerating military aid, including Patriot air defense systems, to thwart Russia's offensive plans.

Ukraine decides how to wage a defensive war against the Russian invasion, while the United States provides the weapons necessary for Ukraine's victory, but does not encourage or facilitate strikes on Russian territory with American weapons.

Ukraine and Lithuania discussed military assistance, negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, preparations for peace and NATO summits, and further support from Lithuania in the form of defense equipment.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and First Lady Olena Zelenska made a surprise visit to Russia-friendly Serbia, signaling warming relations between the two countries despite Serbia's refusal to join international sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, media reports say.

Andriy Sybiga discussed with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand the strengthening of the country's assistance to Ukraine and preparations for the upcoming Global Peace Summit.

Kuleba discussed with the new Portuguese Foreign Minister, Paulo Rangel, the implementation of Ukraine's "peace formula" and the bilateral agenda, including Portugal's support for Ukraine's EU membership application.

During a visit to Poland, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga conveyed President Zelenskyy's gratitude to Polish President Andrzej Duda for Poland's military assistance and discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

A petition calling on the Ukrainian government to help lift the U. S. ban on arms supplies to the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade has received more than 25,000 votes, enough support to continue consideration.

The Central Election Commission of Ukraine emphasized the nullity of the "results" of the Russian presidential election held in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, declaring them illegitimate and calling on foreign states and international organizations not to recognize them.

The White House spokeswoman called the detention of two colonels who were preparing an assassination attempt on the President of Ukraine "very disturbing news" and said that the United States was pleased that the attempt was prevented.

Cooperation between business and the state is a lightweight option for putting the economy on a war footing, where business works to win, says WhiteBIT CEO Volodymyr Nosov.

Ukraine and Poland discussed strengthening cooperation in cyber defense against Russian cyberattacks that affect both countries.

The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.

With German Ambassador Martin Jaeger, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga discussed preparations for the conference on Ukraine's recovery in Berlin and the Inaugural Peace Summit.

The United States and 20 EU member states will boycott putin's inauguration for a new term as president of russia, while 7 countries, including France, Hungary and Slovakia, will send representatives.

The European Union is hesitant to attend Vladimir Putin's inauguration ceremony, but EU High Representative Josep Borrell opposes the EU's participation in the event.

France will send its ambassador to Putin's inauguration for another six-year term, media reports say.