Andriy Sybiha
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke with his Greek counterpart Georgios Gerapetritis, discussing Russian attacks and security in the Black Sea. The parties agreed to maintain close contact.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and called for stronger protection of cultural heritage. They discussed protecting the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and returning removed cultural valuables.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha reached an agreement with UN Tourism on 500 scholarships for study at the Online Academy. Of these, 200 scholarships are designated for Ukrainian veterans.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed New Zealand's joining the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which now comprises 51 countries. He stressed that this increases international pressure on Russia to return the illegally deported children.
YouTube blocked 12 channels in Ukraine that spread Kremlin narratives and supported the Russian army. Among the blocked channels were resources belonging to Russian actors, journalists, and propagandists.
Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia is testing NATO's resolve by violating its airspace. He emphasized that strengthening Ukraine's air defense reinforces the Alliance's eastern flank.
Canada has imposed sanctions on the defense company Streit Group for supplying products to Russia’s military-industrial complex. The company manufactures armored vehicles used by Russia’s National Guard in the war against Ukraine.
On August 10, the UN Security Council will hold an Arria-formula meeting on Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held by Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke of systematic torture and the need for international access.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that UNICEF had missed the key point by not identifying the deaths of children as a consequence of Russia’s aggression. He also pointed out errors in the data on victims in Ukraine and called for Russia’s war crimes to be condemned.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine is doing everything possible to accelerate the acquisition of licenses for defense production with partners. He emphasized the difficult situation with anti-ballistic missiles, noting that Ukraine is fighting for every missile.
The third day of the Ambassadors’ Conference concluded in Kyiv, where priorities were identified for attracting international assistance and supporting the energy sector. Diplomats were urged to intensify their efforts to get through the heating season.
Russian troops attacked a 52-year-old civilian man who was trading at a market in Kherson with a drone; he survived. Ukraine's MFA condemned the attack as a deliberate and systematic Russian strategy.
Senior advisor to Iran's leader Mohsen Rezaei stated that Tehran intended to strike three facilities in Ukraine. The attack was allegedly canceled after Ukraine apologized.
After the conflict in the White House in February 2025, relations between the presidents warmed. Ukraine provided expert assistance to the US and Persian Gulf countries in combating Iranian drones.
The building of the Embassy of Lithuania in Kyiv suffered minor damage due to a massive Russian attack. None of the employees were injured.
Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Ţoiu announced plans to import electricity from Ukraine due to record drought. Bucharest declared a state of emergency on the energy market and shut down one nuclear reactor.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
President Zelenskyy introduced Serhiy Koretskyi, Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Yevhenii Khmara to the NSDC. Yuliia Svyrydenko, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Mykhailo Fedorov were removed from the composition.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that there is a large-scale Russian propaganda campaign in Europe using photos from Ceuta. He called on European countries to completely block all Russian propaganda resources.
Poland analyzes the incident of a probable violation of its airspace by a missile during Russia's attack on Ukraine. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs will adopt diplomatic decisions after technical details are determined by the services and NATO.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened a coordination group after a violation of the country's airspace by a Russian Kh-101 missile during a massive attack on Ukraine. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the incident.
A Polish portal published a video of an unidentified object falling in a voivodeship bordering Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that a Russian Kh-101 missile violated Poland's airspace.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Tax Service have expanded access to registration of the RNOCPP (tax identification number) for all Ukrainian citizens abroad. The service has been available since July 30 via e-Consul or consulates.
Andrii Sybiha informed Gideon Sa'ar about the intensification of Russian terror against civilian vessels. The parties agreed to maintain contacts at a high level.
Andriy Sybiha called the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for direct dialogue. He emphasized the need to avoid escalation and stop supporting Russian aggression.
There are no official data on Iran's intention to strike Ukraine with missiles, but the weapons for such actions potentially exist, the CCD of the NSDC stated.
Polish law enforcement officers detained two individuals suspected of attacking Ukrainian citizens. The search for a third suspect is ongoing.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Iran is an accomplice in Russian aggression. He added that Iran is trying to divert attention from Russia's terror in the Black Sea.
Ukraine initiated a UN Security Council meeting at 5:00 PM due to Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and vessels in the Black Sea. Foreign Minister Sybiha called for a clear response to the aggression.