Andriy Sybiha
Andrii Sybiha reported Russia's violation of the ceasefire. The occupiers launched 108 drones and 3 missiles, including at Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
Minister Sybiha stated that the Russian Federation is ignoring the peace proposal and attacking civilians in Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro. The strikes have resulted in dozens of casualties.
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.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Kyiv views such cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen security and economic ties with partners.
The Czech Foreign Ministry denied banning Fico's plane from flying to Moscow through its airspace. At the same time, a number of other European countries did indeed refuse to provide their airspace for the flight.
Sybiha called the RF's proposal for a truce on May 9 a manipulation aimed at the US. Ukraine has not yet received official requests regarding a ceasefire.
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.
Ukraine is creating a system to counter Russia's shadow grain fleet, similar to the one for the oil fleet. Diplomats and the Office of the Prosecutor General are involved in the process.
Israel refused to unload the vessel PANORMITIS, which was transporting stolen Ukrainian grain. Andrii Sybiha called this the result of diplomatic efforts.
An Israeli importer has refused to accept wheat and barley from the vessel Panormitis. Ukraine claims that this cargo was stolen by Russia.
From January to April 2024, the Russian Federation exported 850,000 tons of grain from the occupied territories. Ukraine is preparing sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet.
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.
Czechia has become the 23rd state to join the agreement on a special tribunal for the RF. The vote on the document will take place on May 14–15 at a meeting of the Council of Europe.
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.
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.
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.
Greece became the 22nd state to join the agreement on the creation of a tribunal to punish for aggression.
Finland has officially joined the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for aggression against Ukraine. The document will be put to a vote by the Council of Europe in Chisinau.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed Kaja Kallas's initiative regarding restrictions for occupiers. Sybiha called on all EU countries to support this fair step.
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.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania did not allow the Slovak Prime Minister to fly through their territory to the parade. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on other states to follow this step.
The heads of departments discussed Ireland's presidency of the EU and the opening of negotiation clusters. The parties focused on sanctions and a €90 billion loan.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that negotiations with Ukraine are not a priority. Earlier, Erdogan offered Istanbul as a platform for a peaceful dialogue between the parties.