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Ukraine expects to open all six negotiation clusters with the EU in June - Sybiha

Sybiha announced the removal of obstacles from Hungary regarding European integration. Ukraine expects the formal opening of six negotiation clusters in June.

Politics • May 22, 01:34 PM • 3119 views
Time and venue for Zelenskyy-Orbán meeting yet to be agreed upon – Foreign Minister

Diplomatic channels are coordinating the time and venue for the meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Hungary. The first round of negotiations lasted six hours and showed progress.

Politics • May 22, 01:16 PM • 29581 views
Sybiha held his first meeting with the Hungarian Foreign Minister – they agreed on a second round of consultationsVideo

Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed the issue of national minorities and Ukraine's accession to the EU. The second round of expert consultations will be held as early as next week.

Politics • May 22, 07:28 AM • 4205 views
US opens large consulate in Greenland amid protestVideo

A US consulate has opened in Nuuk amid protests against American influence. Local ministers refused to attend the official ceremony.

News of the World • May 22, 07:00 AM • 3319 views
Yermak confirmed that he has surrendered all his foreign passports

The former head of the Office of the President surrendered his passports in a case involving the legalization of 460 million. A bail of over 140 million hryvnias has already been posted for the suspect.

Politics • May 21, 12:20 PM • 58313 views
Ukrainians advised to refrain from traveling to the region due to Ebola outbreak in Congo

WHO has confirmed an Ebola virus outbreak in the DR Congo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges citizens to avoid visiting the affected regions and to follow all safety measures.

Society • May 21, 12:00 PM • 8840 views
UN adopts historic climate decision despite opposition from the US and Russia

The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution on the climate responsibility of states. The document provides for compensation for damages and the abolition of fuel subsidies.

Politics • May 21, 06:35 AM • 6239 views
Zelenskyy discussed the main drivers of Ukrainian economic growth with Markarova

The President discussed preparations for the June conference in Gdańsk with Oksana Markarova. Defense technologies and attracting investment were identified as priorities.

Economy • May 19, 06:18 PM • 4503 views
Zelenskyy revealed plans regarding Hungary and peace negotiations

The President updated foreign policy objectives for May-June. Zelenskyy defined tasks regarding the reboot of relations with Hungary and Georgia, the schedule for EU accession, and separately discussed non-public steps to end the war with the Russian Federation.

Politics • May 19, 10:17 AM • 16575 views
"Dialogue does not mean surrender" — Iran's President declares refusal to cede "the nation's rights"

The President of Iran declared the protection of the people's rights and a refusal to surrender. Pakistan has conveyed Tehran's updated peace proposal to the United States for negotiations.

News of the World • May 18, 08:07 PM • 4671 views
Sybiha and the new Hungarian Foreign Minister agreed on negotiations regarding the Hungarian minority

Andrii Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed minority rights and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Expert consultations on these issues will begin as early as this week.

Politics • May 18, 06:38 AM • 5016 views
On the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Soviet Repressions, Ukraine's MFA demands Moscow open NKVD archives

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands that Moscow open the NKVD archives and release data on the repressions. The ministry called on the world to condemn the crimes of the Soviet regime.

Society • May 17, 05:11 PM • 5532 views
The world order no longer works — Zaluzhnyi calls for new security solutionsPhoto

Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi called for new security solutions at a conference in Tallinn. He emphasized that the old world order no longer works.

Politics • May 17, 07:54 AM • 14340 views
Malaysia and Norway clash over cancellation of missile supply deal

Oslo cancelled the export of NSM missiles for Malaysian ships due to control regulations. Anwar Ibrahim stated this undermines trust in European manufacturers.

Politics • May 17, 04:47 AM • 18246 views
Kosovo calls on EU to grant candidate status – Politico

Marta Kos supported Kosovo's European integration and emphasized the importance of reforms. Pristina calls on the EU to grant the country official candidate status.

News of the World • May 16, 12:57 PM • 4094 views
China at the UN criticizes US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz and hints at a possible veto

China's Ambassador to the UN called the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz ill-timed. Beijing calls on the parties to negotiate and hints at a possible veto of the document.

Politics • May 16, 02:37 AM • 12540 views
Georgia declares readiness to restore relations with Ukraine following meeting of Foreign Ministers

The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Ukraine discussed the restoration of relations in Chișinău. The parties are ready for dialogue despite existing diplomatic challenges.

Politics • May 15, 08:59 PM • 11376 views
Over 60 diplomats shown the site of a Russian missile strike on a high-rise building in KyivPhoto

More than 60 foreign diplomats visited the destroyed building in the Darnytskyi district. The Kh-101 missile strike killed 24 people, including three children.

Society • May 15, 01:56 PM • 4289 views
Sybiha to visit Moldova on May 14-15, where the launch of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression of the Russian Federation will be initiated

Minister Andrii Sybiha will visit Moldova to participate in the meeting of the CMCE. More than 30 states will approve the agreement on the launch of the Special Tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian Federation.

Politics • May 14, 04:01 PM • 4375 views
Lavish ceremony and hundreds of "guardsmen": Trump lands in BeijingPhoto

Trump was met in Beijing by Vice President Han Zheng with a guard of honor. The official meeting between the U.S. President and Xi Jinping will take place on Thursday morning.

Politics • May 13, 01:06 PM • 4415 views
European Commission expects to allocate first 9 billion euros to Ukraine by the end of June

The European Commission will allocate 9 billion euros by the end of June, including 5. 9 billion for defense. The remaining funds will be directed to the macro-financial assistance program for Ukraine.

Economy • May 11, 03:47 PM • 3117 views
EU's top diplomat calls for opening all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by summer

Kaja Kallas called for opening all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by summer. She described the country's accession to the EU as an investment in pan-European security.

Politics • May 11, 02:56 PM • 3659 views
Hungary will not blackmail the EU with its veto power, says new Foreign Minister

Anita Orbán announced a rejection of veto blackmail to restore EU trust. Péter Magyar's government plans to unblock funding and strengthen the courts.

Politics • May 11, 02:23 PM • 4249 views
EU prepares new strike against Putin's "shadow fleet" and Russian banks - Politico

The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.

Politics • May 11, 12:22 PM • 6660 views
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator with Putin

Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.

Politics • May 11, 09:40 AM • 4562 views
Ukraine is ready to open a new chapter in relations with Georgia - Foreign Minister

Andrii Sybiha announced Ukraine's readiness for a constructive dialogue with Georgia. This decision was made following a meeting between the leaders of both countries in Yerevan.

Politics • May 11, 09:13 AM • 4234 views
4 Ukrainians remain on the hantavirus-affected liner, another is on a special flight to the Netherlands, all show no signs of illness - MFA

Four Ukrainians remain on board the MV Hondius liner, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred. No signs of the illness have been detected in the Ukrainian citizens at this time.

Society • May 11, 06:52 AM • 27271 views
China confirmed the dates for the Xi-Trump summit and admitted the meeting was postponed due to the war with Iran

Trump will visit China on May 13-15 for talks with Xi Jinping. The summit was rescheduled from April due to the war surrounding Iran and the energy crisis.

Politics • May 11, 04:48 AM • 19105 views
High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Schmidt Announces Resignation

Christian Schmidt is stepping down as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after five years in office. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.

Politics • May 10, 11:09 PM • 4104 views
Spanish passengers from the vessel Hondius have boarded a flight to Madrid; no hantavirus symptoms have been detected so farPhoto

14 Spaniards from the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak was detected, have been evacuated. Upon arrival in Madrid, they will be admitted to a military hospital.

Health • May 10, 11:00 AM • 6663 views