Ukraine has opened 8 embassies in Africa and is preparing new missions in Zambia and Cape Town. Official Kyiv plans to exceed the pre-war trade turnover of 6.7 billion dollars.
Minister Sybiha will participate in the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Cyprus. The topics will include Ukraine's accession to the European Union, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the state's defense needs.
Ukraine condemns the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus to competitions under national flags. Due to the enemy's aggression, 852 Ukrainian sports facilities have been damaged.
Andrii Sybiha reported 90 deaths of Belarusians who fought for Ukraine. The parties discussed the accountability of the Lukashenko regime for war crimes.
Yaroslav Chornohor has become the MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition. The parties agreed on political dialogue and humanitarian cooperation.
Heorhii Tykhyi recalled Russia's weekly attacks on Kyiv over the past four years. He described the aggressor's new threats as an attempt to play yet another card.
Sybiha urged partners to ignore Russia's threats regarding strikes on Kyiv. He emphasized the need for a proportional response through force and support.
Andrii Sybiha and representatives of 70 diplomatic missions honored the memory of those killed in Kyiv. The Minister called on the world to provide air defense systems and increase pressure on Moscow.
The President took part in the reburial of Andriy Melnyk at a military cemetery. The authorities are already working on returning the remains of Yevhen Konovalets to Ukraine.
Russia attacked Kyiv with 90 missiles and 600 drones, using the Oreshnik. ISW explains this as Putin's attempt to erase the humiliation after the May 9 parade.
Due to shelling in Kyiv, an art museum, the opera house, and the philharmonic were damaged. Russia has already destroyed over 2,500 cultural sites across Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation confirmed a massive strike with Oreshnik and Zircon missiles on Ukraine. The enemy damaged residential buildings, schools, and a water supply facility.
As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, constructed in 1939, was damaged. This is the first instance of destruction to this architectural monument since World War II.
Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles; there are fatalities and dozens of wounded. Sybiha called this Putin's weakness and urged for increased support.
Sybiha urged partners to move from statements to concrete actions against Russia. He emphasized that the main warning must be heard specifically by the Kremlin regime.
Sybiha confirmed that names for negotiations are being discussed but denied Schröder's involvement. He ironically urged the Russian Federation not to propose Seagal or Depardieu.
In the DRC, 750 suspected cases of Ebola and 177 deaths have been recorded; the virus has also been detected in Uganda. A sick US citizen has been transported to Germany for treatment.
WHO has confirmed an Ebola virus outbreak in the DR Congo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges citizens to avoid visiting the affected regions and to follow all safety measures.
Swedish artisans have handcrafted and delivered to Ukraine a replica of Bohdan Khmelnytsky's banner. The original artifact has been preserved in Sweden since the 17th century.
Russia is considering scenarios for new attacks on northern Ukraine from Belarus and the Bryansk region. Zelenskyy has ordered the strengthening of defenses and diplomatic pressure on Minsk.
Heorhii Tykhyi apologized to the Baltic states for drones redirected by Russian electronic warfare. He denied using their airspace for strikes against Russia.
Ukraine does not use the territory of Latvia for attacks against Russia. MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called the Kremlin's accusations propaganda aimed at destabilizing the Baltic region.
Hungary has canceled the deportation and three-year entry ban for seven Oschadbank employees. Ukraine's Foreign Minister called this decision a long-awaited step.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for new sanctions and support for Ukraine in response to the nuclear exercises of Russia and Belarus. This will help deter the aggressors on NATO's eastern flank.
Andrii Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed minority rights and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Expert consultations on these issues will begin as early as this week.
Andrii Sybiha condemned the UAV attack on the Barakah NPP in the UAE, where a drone struck a generator. The Minister emphasized the importance of protecting nuclear facilities worldwide.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands that Moscow open the NKVD archives and release data on the repressions. The ministry called on the world to condemn the crimes of the Soviet regime.
Minister Sybiha emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan for Ukraine's energy sector and reconstruction. The countries are united by a shared history of struggle against Russian repression.
More than 60 foreign diplomats visited the destroyed building in the Darnytskyi district. The Kh-101 missile strike killed 24 people, including three children.
37 states have approved the creation of the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal in The Hague. It will try the top military and political leadership of Russia and Belarus for the crime of aggression.
