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Following a UN report on record civilian casualties in Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha has called for increased international pressure on Russia, including tighter sanctions and stronger air defense for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for unity within the military after the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov sparked protests and criticism. Zelensky explained the decision, which has also led to the resignation of the deputy commander of the air force.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia is using diplomatic efforts as a facade while continuing its attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Russia conducted its largest attack on Kyiv to date, using a barrage of drones and missiles that resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries. The strikes caused widespread damage, including to a logistics company terminal in Zaporizhzhia.
Kuwait has ratified a military cooperation agreement with Ukraine, marking the beginning of a new phase in their defense partnership. This development was confirmed by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha expressed confidence that the Lukashenka regime understands the implications of being drawn into the war, while Ukraine closely monitors potential threats from Belarus.
An ancient monastery in Kyiv was damaged by Russian attacks, drawing widespread international condemnation. Ukrainian officials are assessing the damage to the historic site, while diplomatic efforts continue with discussions between leaders like Trump, Putin, and Zelensky regarding the conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, stating he currently sees no reason for such talks. Zelenskyy interpreted Putin's response as Russia once again choosing war, while Putin also commented on Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an open letter to Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting to end the war, stating that "enough is enough." Donald Trump welcomed the possibility of such a meeting between the two leaders.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that the country is prepared to discuss more than just an "airport" truce with Russia, suggesting other formats like an "energy" or "port" ceasefire with European partners.
During a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Ukraine received new commitments from partner countries to contribute to the PURL initiative, unlocking another source of funding.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a series of strikes on Russian targets, including a drone attack that partially shut down a major oil refinery and a deadly assault on the FSB headquarters in occupied Kherson. These attacks reportedly resulted in significant casualties among Russian forces and infrastructure damage.
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of over a dozen people and widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian officials reported at least 16 fatalities, with some sources indicating higher numbers.
Latvia's Defense Minister resigned following an incident where Ukrainian drones, reportedly diverted by Russian electronic warfare, entered Latvian airspace and struck oil depots. The resignation was prompted by concerns over the delayed response to the airspace intrusion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed Azerbaijan as the location for the next round of peace negotiations with Russia. He stated Ukraine's readiness to engage in talks there.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha has stated that Ukraine will not ease its pressure on Russia and expects the G7 countries to adopt similar actions to increase pressure on Moscow.
Linking the release of the EUR 90 billion loan approved for Ukraine to the operation of the Druzhba oil pipeline is unacceptable.
Ukraine believes that Hungary had no grounds for detaining Oschadbank employees and their convoy and that its actions violated international law.
More than 1,780 mercenaries from 36 African countries are fighting against Ukraine in the Russian army, recruited by Russia through fraudulent schemes.
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and wounded 28, damaging residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian Embassy. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, urgently requested additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles from international partners.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha briefed Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of the Holy See on the dire humanitarian situation in the Russian-occupied communities of Oleshky and Hola Prystan in the Kherson region, where thousands of civilians urgently need humanitarian aid.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that Ukraine and its allies are offering Russian President Vladimir Putin a chance to avoid collapse. This opportunity is contingent on Putin accepting proposals put forth by Ukraine and its international partners.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul to discuss common challenges posed by Moscow's cooperation with Pyongyang and the issue of North Korean prisoners of war.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the 'spirit of Anchorage,' a term used by Russia, is now definitively dead, if it ever existed at all. This comment comes in response to recent statements from the Kremlin.
Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, prompting Russia to threaten massive retaliatory strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow would burn if Russian attacks on Ukraine continued.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan secured a decisive victory in the recent elections, which were largely seen as a referendum on the country's future direction. Following the results, Russia accused the European Union of unprecedented interference in the Armenian electoral process.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has commented on the potential visit of Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar to Ukraine next week.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Russian President Putin signed a law allowing him to deploy the military to aid Russians detained in foreign countries, while Senator Marco Rubio held a conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov regarding the war in Ukraine. Russia also offered debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families.
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan held talks with his US counterpart in Sweden, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha commented on his first meeting with the Hungarian foreign minister. These discussions highlight ongoing diplomatic engagements.
Ukraine and Hungary have initiated expert-level consultations aimed at improving their bilateral relations, with a specific focus on addressing issues concerning national minorities. This move signals a new chapter in their diplomatic engagement.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha confirmed that American weapons deliveries under the PURL program are proceeding without interruption. He made the statement at the "Strategic Ark" conference in Warsaw.
Hungary has returned millions in cash and gold belonging to Ukraine's state-owned Oschadbank, which had been seized earlier. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, welcomed the move as a positive step for bilateral relations.
France has officially confirmed its intention to join the agreement on the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal, as announced by FM Sybiha, indicating support for international justice efforts.
A Russian military transport plane reportedly crashed over the Crimean Peninsula, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board.
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister calls on the international community to end Russia's occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and address the nuclear risks it poses.
During the visit of Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities will grant Ghanaian diplomats access to Ghanaian citizens captured while fighting for Russian forces.
A Russian drone strike in Odesa Oblast killed a woman and damaged infrastructure, including a two-storey building. This follows a previous attack on Odesa that injured four people and damaged a UNICEF warehouse.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha announced that the Turkish Foreign Minister will visit Ukraine on July 15. This visit marks a pivotal moment in Turkish foreign policy a decade after the July 15 events.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has received an invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit the People’s Republic of China.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has commenced an official diplomatic visit to Seoul, South Korea.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Julie Davis, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine, as she concluded her diplomatic mission in the country.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that there is no security in the OSCE area and urged the organization to fundamentally revise its operating principles to address security threats, citing Russian aggression and Moscow’s abuse of the consensus rule.
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack targeting Russia's St. Petersburg region, which Russian authorities described as unprecedented. Russia claimed to have shot down 140 drones, while Ukraine's foreign minister suggested Russia would eventually end the war on worse terms.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and Slovakia, Juraj Blanár, held discussions focused on deepening cooperation between their countries in the defense industry. Ukraine expressed openness to joint defense projects.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that the dynamics of the war are shifting and Ukraine's asymmetric strategy is yielding results, during an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Cyprus.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian opposition, is scheduled to visit Ukraine to strengthen political and civil society cooperation between the two nations. The visit was announced by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha stated that the U.S.-led negotiation process to resolve the war is currently stalled, prompting Ukraine to advocate for a renewed dialogue format that specifically includes Europe.
Russia and Ukraine completed a significant prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 205 captured soldiers. This swap resulted in 410 prisoners of war being returned to their respective countries.
The European Union has officially adopted sanctions against several violent Israeli settlers and extremist organizations in the West Bank. This move, targeting individuals and groups accused of human rights abuses against Palestinians, has drawn strong condemnation from the Israeli government.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Ukraine will go after Russia’s shadow grain fleet and its enablers across all geographic areas.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Italian President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni in Rome to discuss security and continued support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine's air defense successfully downed numerous Russian missiles and drones amid ongoing combat clashes.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into a suspected attack targeting Bank of America’s Paris headquarters, following new arrests and ongoing probes into potential Islamist links, with suspicions now pointing towards Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke with his Estonian counterpart Margus Tsahkna following the EU Foreign Affairs Council. Among other things, the sides discussed maintaining global attention on countering Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
Approximately 250,000 Ukrainian citizens are currently in the Middle East, and Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to provide consular assistance and considering all possible evacuation and response scenarios.