Andriy Sybiha

On April 14, Ukrainian embassies around the world will lower their flags in mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strike on Sumy. Books of mourning will also be opened.

U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg condemned the Russian strike on Sumy, where 32 people died. He emphasized that these were targeted attacks on civilian objects.

Russia launched a missile attack on the city center of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing 21 people and injuring 83. Government officials condemned the attack, calling it absolute evil and a war crime.

Andriy Sybiga met with OSCE Secretary General Sinirlioğlu and spoke about Russia's violation of the ceasefire regime. He also stressed the need to release imprisoned OSCE employees.

On the night of April 12, Russia attacked Odesa with "Shahed"-type ударні drones. The Kyiv and Peresyp districts of the city were under attack, as reported by the mayor.

The Gambia has appointed a diplomat from Turkey, not from Russia, as ambassador to Ukraine. Sybiga stressed the importance of Africa's support in achieving a just peace.

Andriy Sybiha and Ali Mohamed Omar signed a protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Somalia. Ukraine also provided assistance to Somalia within the framework of the "Grain from Ukraine" program.

From March 11 to April 11, the Russian army launched almost 70 missiles and thousands of drones at Ukraine.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine invited diplomats to the site of the tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, where civilians, including children, were killed. Foreigners witnessed the consequences of criminal terror.

Minister Sybiha called on the OSCE to increase pressure on Russia over the murder of nine children in Kryvyi Rih. He emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's protection to stop Russian terror.

Ukraine summoned China's chargé d'affaires over the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this undermines trust in Beijing and casts doubt on their position on peace.

Ukraine was supposed to start negotiations on joining the EU this week. Hungary has blocked this process, but there is hope for a June compromise.

The Russian ballistic strike on Kryvyi Rih claimed the lives of nine children, the highest number of child victims since 2022. Ukraine initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council to respond.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the world to increase pressure on Moscow to stop terrorist attacks. Russia responded to US proposals with new missiles and drones.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called for a tough stance on Viktor Orbán. He proposed applying Article 7 of the EU Treaty to "block" the Hungarian Prime Minister.

If Hungary blocks sanctions against the Russian Federation, the EU may return 240 billion euros of frozen assets to Putin. Estonia calls for the confiscation of these funds.

Sybiha and Szijjártó agreed on a new round of consultations. The parties discussed ways to resolve issues in the relationship, Ukraine is looking for solutions.

Minister Sybiga emphasized that Russia is an obstacle to peace. Ukraine insists on stopping attacks on civilian infrastructure and needs increased pressure on the Russian Federation.

Peter Szijjártó announced a planned meeting with Andriy Sybiha on April 4. Sybiga confirmed his readiness for dialogue.

The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced a new aid package from South Korea in the amount of 100 million dollars. During the meeting, they discussed countering cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukrainian soldiers are defending Europe from Russian aggression. He added that in order to stop the Russian Federation, real pressure on Moscow is needed.

The meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council will discuss military assistance to Ukraine and support in the fight against Russian aggression. Rutte also stressed the need to increase defense spending.

A Ukrainian delegation may come to the USA this week to discuss an agreement on minerals. The agreement is important for the American and Ukrainian people.

The NATO Secretary General stated that those guilty of crimes in Bucha must be punished. But the primary task is to end the war and establish lasting peace in Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that the issue of joining NATO does not appear in the agreement on minerals with the United States. Ukraine is working with the United States on a mutually beneficial text of the agreement.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that in 2025, Germany will provide Ukraine with 7 billion euros in military aid. 8.25 billion euros are also planned until 2029.

Ukraine is ready to start the first cluster of negotiations on joining the EU, working on this issue. Ukraine's integration into NATO is also ongoing, which is an important issue.

Ukraine has received a new text of the agreement on mineral resources from the United States and has started processing it. It is important that the agreement meets the interests of both parties and does not contradict European integration.

Kyiv is interested in a partnership with the United States to achieve a just peace. Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine received from the United States the text of an agreement on mineral resources.

Lithuania is ready to join the "coalition of the willing" to help Ukraine. Kęstutis Budrys called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation through sanctions and the use of frozen assets.