Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians around the world held rallies to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion. The Eiffel Tower and the Brandenburg Gate were lit up in blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine.

During the talks in Munich, Ukraine's Foreign Minister invited his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to Kyiv. The parties discussed peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.

Minister Sibiga stated the need for reliable security guarantees to achieve a just peace. Proposals include the deployment of military contingents, air defense, and a US presence in the Black Sea.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the holding of “early presidential elections” in the occupied territory of Abkhazia on February 15, 2025. Ukraine supports the territorial integrity of Georgia and demands the liberation of the occupied territories.

The US President announced a possible meeting of representatives of the three countries in Munich, but the exact composition of the delegations is unknown.

In the center of Munich, a car drove into a crowd of participants in the Verdi trade union strike, injuring 28 people. The driver, a 24-year-old Afghan, was detained, and authorities do not rule out a terrorist attack.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine rejected the accusations of the Hungarian side regarding the conduct of a campaign against the leadership of Hungary. The Ministry emphasized its commitment to the principles of partnership and readiness for a constructive dialogue.

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and seven European countries declared their readiness to increase support for Ukraine. Europe insists on participating in future peace talks and providing Ukraine with strong security guarantees.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi called Carlson's statements about the sale of Ukrainian weapons to Mexican drug cartels a lie. According to Tykhyi, every piece of military equipment is tracked and controlled.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson commented on the information about the presentation of the “Trump plan” to end the war. According to him, most of these reports are Russian information emissions.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry expressed hope that US sanctions against the International Criminal Court would not affect the investigation of war crimes committed by Russia. The Ministry continues to cooperate with the ICC to bring Russian criminals to justice.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced discussions with the United States on the possibility of purchasing and storing American gas in Ukrainian storage facilities.

M23 militants and Rwandan troops have resumed their offensive in eastern DR Congo, despite the announced ceasefire. The city of Nyabibwe, 96 kilometers from the capital of South Kivu province, was captured.

Minister Sibiga discussed with his British counterpart Lammie the expansion of military cooperation and new assistance worth 55 million pounds. The UK will provide funds for social programs and continue training the Ukrainian military.

Foreign Minister Sibiga explained how the concept of “peace through strength” is being implemented in cooperation with the United States. He outlined specific areas of cooperation, including military assistance, natural resources, and energy security.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry disagreed with the Polish president's statement about a possible threat from the Ukrainian military after the war. The Ministry emphasized that veterans are a security factor for the whole of Europe.

The Ukrainian side agrees on a schedule of meetings with the Trump administration. US Special Representative Kellogg's visit to Ukraine remains on the agenda and is being prepared by the Foreign Ministry.

Foreign Minister Sibiga calls Putin's claims that Zelenskyy is illegitimate absurd. During Putin's rule, Ukraine has had three presidents in fair elections.

Lure and Meduza apologized for using photos of affected Ukrainians in an advertising campaign without permission. Both companies stopped the campaign and admitted their mistake.

The German agency Lure used photos of Ukrainians affected by the war in an advertising campaign for the Russian media outlet Meduza. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demands that the content be removed and that Ukrainians whose grief was exploited apologize.

The Slovak police are preparing to deport a Ukrainian citizen born in 1966 on charges of threatening national security. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is monitoring the situation and providing consular assistance to the detainee.

Ukraine protested to the Slovak ambassador over Prime Minister Fico's statements about interference in internal affairs. The Foreign Ministry called on Bratislava to stop relaying Kremlin rhetoric and return to constructive dialogue.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the provocative statements by Romanian presidential candidate Kalin Georjescu about Ukraine. The Ministry emphasized that such statements contradict international norms and are in line with Russian propaganda.

The PACE unanimously adopted a resolution on the non-recognition of the presidential elections in Belarus on January 26, 2025. The Assembly called for democratic elections, the release of political prisoners, and increased sanctions against the regime.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center commented on Romanian candidate Kelin Georgescu's words about the “fictional state” of Ukraine. Kovalenko said that pro-Russian politicians only accelerate the discussion about the need to divide the Russian Federation.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has responded to Robert Fico's latest statements. The ministry believes that the Slovak prime minister has fallen victim to Russian propaganda due to failures in domestic policy.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the regulation of private military companies. The document recognizes the criminal nature of the actions of Russian PMCs and confirms the legal status of the International Legion of Ukraine.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Spain signed an agreement on cooperation in secondary education. The document is aimed at improving the teaching of Spanish in Ukrainian schools and developing intercultural dialogue.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the actions of M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ukraine is ready to provide humanitarian assistance and supports the peaceful settlement of the conflict within the framework of the Luanda process.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry does not recognize the legitimacy of the elections in Belarus, where Lukashenko received 86. 82% of the vote. The Ministry joined the EU assessment, calling the elections a farce due to the lack of real competition and political repression.