Ukraine and Germany are working on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and increasing German investments in the production of Ukrainian weapons. German equipment helps rescue people at the sites of Russian strikes.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the need for solutions to neutralize the Russian threat, noting the necessity of German leadership. Ukraine and Germany have coordinated steps to strengthen Ukraine and pressure the aggressor.
Ukraine insists on using frozen Russian assets for defense and reconstruction. Legal teams are looking for optimal schemes for this. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that the aggressor must pay for the damage caused.
The European Union will soon adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukraine also expects strong sanctioning steps from the USA, in particular the Lindsey Graham bill.
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has been almost daily attacking Ukraine with missiles and drones, striking civilian targets. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized the critical need to strengthen air defense systems and domestic arms production.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to the statement by his Slovak counterpart Juraj Blanar, who called on the West to "forgive everything that has happened" to settle the war. Sybiha stressed that a sense of impunity is the root cause of Russia's crimes, and a criminal will not stop if they are forgiven instead of punished.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia at the negotiations in Istanbul sought to drag out the process, avoid sanctions, and oust the American side. This indicates problems in the Russian economy, despite their boastful statements.
Russia continues to receive significant revenues from the sale of oil, gas, and energy resources, earning about $13 billion in April alone. This exceeds its daily expenditures on aggression against Ukraine, while Russian missiles and drones contain foreign components.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia produces more ammunition than all EU countries combined. He emphasized that sanctions against Russia are vital for stopping the Russian war machine for the sake of security not only of Ukraine but also of EU and NATO countries.
Ukraine is preparing to sign an agreement with the Council of Europe on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal will hold the political and military leadership of Russia, including Putin, accountable.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha participated in the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council in The Hague, where support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia were discussed. He called for tough sanctions and increased defense support, stressing that Russia is an existential threat to the Euro-Atlantic area.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andriy Sybiha, and the High Representative of the EU, Kaja Kallas, discussed the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Sybiha emphasized Ukraine's fulfillment of all requirements for negotiations on EU membership.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense, increasing defense assistance, cooperation in drone production, and tightening sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Brussels on June 23 to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. He will brief on the situation on the battlefield, Ukraine's needs, and discuss sanctions against the aggressor.
The "Minefield Honey" project by Saatchi&Saatchi Ukraine won gold at the Cannes Lions 2025 festival. This award was the first in Ukraine's history at this prestigious international creativity festival.
Putin's statements from June 20 demonstrate complete disregard for the peace efforts of the US and the rest of the world, stated the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The lower house of the Dutch Parliament supported a petition recognizing the deportation of Crimean Tatars in 1944 by the Soviet Union as genocide. The Netherlands became the seventh country to recognize this crime.
The Ukrainian MFA Head Andriy Sybiga noted that Russia is hypocritical in its attempts to save Iran's nuclear capabilities while condemning strikes in the Middle East, simultaneously attacking Ukraine.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the evening of June 20 at Ukraine's request due to large-scale Russian attacks. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called for a principled stance from member states.
100 days ago, Ukraine accepted the US proposal for a complete ceasefire, but Russia is rejecting it. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called this a time of manipulation and missed opportunities, urging to force the Russian Federation to peace.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
Andriy Sybiha stated that while the world is focused on the Middle East, Moscow is attacking Ukraine's power grid, ignoring peace talks. He called for tough sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
An accident involving a bus with Ukrainian registration, which was carrying citizens of Ukraine, including children, occurred in France. 4 people died, at least 30 were injured, 11 of them in serious condition.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the world to restrain Iran, Russia and North Korea, emphasizing that Iran supports the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Security in Europe and the Middle East are connected.
An international conference "Weimar+" dedicated to the security of the EU and the war in Ukraine will be held in Rome. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Sybiha, will participate in the meeting with colleagues.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys insists on including the Nord Stream gas pipeline in the new EU sanctions package against Russia. It is also proposed to strengthen restrictions against companies involved in oil exports.
Ukraine will systematically destroy Russian military facilities until it stops its aggression. Every destroyed factory or aircraft reduces the threat to Ukraine and Europe, Sybiha said.
Kęstutis Budrys arrived in Kyiv, despite the intensification of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure. He will discuss support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia.
In Belgium, a 16-year-old Ukrainian confessed to committing the double murder of his mother and 6-year-old sister, as well as setting fire to the house. The Ukrainian Embassy is monitoring the case.
In Belgium, a 16-year-old Ukrainian confessed to the murder of his mother and sister. The bodies with stab wounds were found in the house, which he set on fire to hide the crime.