The Diplomat
Ukraine has opened 8 embassies in Africa and is preparing new missions in Zambia and Cape Town. Official Kyiv plans to exceed the pre-war trade turnover of 6.7 billion dollars.
The European Union has summoned a Russian diplomat over threats of new strikes on Kyiv. The European Commission called Russia's actions a sign of desperation and promised continued support.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will consider any strike on its diplomats in Kyiv as a targeted attack. Warsaw calls on Russia to immediately cease its illegal aggression.
Yaroslav Chornohor has become the MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition. The parties agreed on political dialogue and humanitarian cooperation.
Ambassador Mathernová stated that EU diplomats remain in Kyiv despite Russia's threats. She called Moscow's statements a manifestation of despair and an attempt at intimidation.
María Corina Machado plans to return to Venezuela by the end of 2026 to participate in the elections. She demands the holding of free and fair races.
Zelenskyy stated the necessity of Ukraine's full membership in the EU and the opening of negotiating clusters. The European project is impossible without Ukraine and its voice.
The Irish Foreign Ministry warns that associate member status would block Ukraine's full accession to the EU. This could create a two-tier approach to the bloc's expansion.
Tulsi Gabbard will step down as U. S. Director of National Intelligence at the end of June due to her husband's illness. Aaron Lucas will serve as the acting head of the agency.
U. S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is resigning due to her husband's cancer diagnosis. She plans to devote her time to supporting her family in the fight against the disease.
Sybiha confirmed that names for negotiations are being discussed but denied Schröder's involvement. He ironically urged the Russian Federation not to propose Seagal or Depardieu.
Sybiha announced the removal of obstacles from Hungary regarding European integration. Ukraine expects the formal opening of six negotiation clusters in June.
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.
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.
A US consulate has opened in Nuuk amid protests against American influence. Local ministers refused to attend the official ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
The President discussed preparations for the June conference in Gdańsk with Oksana Markarova. Defense technologies and attracting investment were identified as priorities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oslo cancelled the export of NSM missiles for Malaysian ships due to control regulations. Anwar Ibrahim stated this undermines trust in European manufacturers.
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.
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.
The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Ukraine discussed the restoration of relations in Chișinău. The parties are ready for dialogue despite existing diplomatic challenges.
More than 60 foreign diplomats visited the destroyed building in the Darnytskyi district. The Kh-101 missile strike killed 24 people, including three children.
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.