Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's return to the Venice Biennale during the war. Cultural events must not whitewash the war crimes of the aggressor.
Eight startups will represent Ukraine at VivaTech 2026 in Paris. The teams will present their developments to attract investment and expand into new markets.
Russians are blocking the evacuation and aid to residents of the occupied Kherson region. The MFA asks the UN and the Red Cross to save over 6,000 civilians.
The vessel Asomatos was allowed to unload 26. 9 thousand tons of stolen wheat at the port of Abu Qir. This is the fourth instance of Russia selling stolen grain in Egypt.
Sybiha urged the world to support the ceasefire regime in Ukraine starting May 6. This decision will demonstrate Moscow's readiness for peace instead of holding military parades.
As a result of the strike on Vilniansk, two people were killed and four were wounded. The occupiers hit a church and a market; Andrii Sybiha called for Russia to be punished.
As a result of the Russian strike on Merefa, 7 people were killed and dozens more were injured. Andrii Sybiha called on the world to help Ukraine strengthen its air defense and put pressure on the aggressor.
Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed the use of Belarus for Russian aggression with Tsikhanouskaya. The parties agreed on further cooperation to ensure security in the region.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
The President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed diplomatic priorities and personnel issues. The parties defined positions regarding voting in international organizations.
Israel refused to unload the vessel PANORMITIS, which was transporting stolen Ukrainian grain. Andrii Sybiha called this the result of diplomatic efforts.
Ukraine asks Israel to take measures regarding the vessel Panormitis due to the transportation of stolen grain. The Prosecutor General's Office has already sent an official request based on a court decision.
Ukraine will approach Egypt regarding the arrival of a vessel carrying stolen grain. Cairo had previously officially promised Kyiv not to accept such Russian shipments.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has reported numerous shipments of stolen grain to Israel. The Israeli side has been officially informed of all known cases and vessels.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has declared the illegal trade of grain from occupied territories unacceptable. The issue is under the personal control of Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine is recording illegal grain exports to Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tracking vessels heading to these countries and is preparing an official response.
Ignoring Ukraine's appeals regarding stolen grain legalizes these shipments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will respond to the involvement of any states in the occupiers' schemes.
Andrii Sybiha supported Latvia's decision to ban entry to Russian representatives from the Venice Biennale. This is a step against the use of culture for propaganda.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli Ambassador due to the arrival of a second vessel with stolen grain in Haifa. Andrii Sybiha called for the seizure of the cargo shipment aboard the ABINSK.
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Sybyha noted that Trump, Vance, and others were not injured, violence has no justification.
Zelenskyy in Cyprus agreed with the EU on contributions to PURL, additional assistance, and the 20th sanctions package. The EU unblocked a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine; Ukraine is preparing for cooperation with the Caucasus.
The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called on partners to counter the recruitment of citizens of African countries into the Russian army.
Ukraine, Canada, and the EU will organize an event to counter Russia's deportation of children. The goal is to reunite families and hold those responsible accountable.
Dmytro Ponomarenko has been appointed Ambassador-at-Large for the release of prisoners and civilians. He will coordinate the search for mechanisms to influence the aggressor state.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha supported the initiative for an Easter truce. Ukraine is ready for reciprocal steps in response to a ceasefire from the Russian Federation.
Oleksandr Azizov rejected consular support after his detention in Heinsberg. Weapons and cannabis plantations were found in the suspect's apartment.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the life sentence for the murder of a teenager. The defense's appeal regarding the reclassification of the crime was rejected.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has agreed on a mission visit to document the consequences of the Russian attack on the city center. The strike damaged buildings belonging to the world heritage.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects the region to support sanctions against Russia and invest in reconstruction. Zelenskyy instructed to develop stabilization measures without harming Ukraine's defense.
MFA spokesperson Hryhoriy Tykhyi announced the postponement of trilateral talks due to the US focus on the Middle East. Russia is currently not showing readiness for diplomacy.