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The acting foreign ministers of Ukraine and Greece, Dmytro Kuleba and George Gerapetritis, discussed the situation in the Black Sea amid ongoing Russian attacks. They also touched upon developments in the Middle East and Persian Gulf.
Ukraine's former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, has stated that Ireland faces a moral choice regarding the export of alumina from Aughinish to Russia, warning that failure to stop it would be "stained with the blood of Ukrainians."
Russian forces launched a deadly attack on Kyiv, killing at least 14 people and causing significant damage to apartments, marking the second major strike in less than a week. The attack occurred just ahead of a crucial NATO summit.
The Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk saw the launch of a European Flagship Fund capable of mobilizing up to €7 billion for Ukraine's economy, alongside the securing of €1.5 billion in specific reconstruction agreements.
Ukraine's former foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, gave an extensive interview discussing the war, Roman Abramovich's visit to Kyiv, and the factors that will ultimately decide the conflict.
Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Kuleba praised the E3 plan but emphasized that Ukraine is not winning the war and requires a united European effort to defeat Putin, though the country is in a better position than six months ago.
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting areas near St. Petersburg and Moscow, with dozens of drones reportedly shot down. This comes as Russia prepares for an economic forum, and amidst ongoing conflict where Russia has lost more territory than gained in recent months.
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that Ukraine has achieved a strategic victory by preserving its statehood. He acknowledged that the country still faces years of significant challenges and reconstruction efforts.
Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Ukrainian ports, with Ukraine reporting a tenfold increase in such assaults. These attacks have resulted in casualties, including eight deaths, and caused electricity outages in several regions.
The European Union approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, following the lifting of vetoes by Hungary and Slovakia. This decision came ahead of a leaders' meeting and aims to accelerate Ukraine's full integration into the EU.
Former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba believes Belarus is preparing for war escalation, as Russia continues to use Belarus as a tool against Ukraine, commenting on Belarusian military activity near Ukraine's borders.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba announced that the country needs EUR 5 billion to fund its resilience plans. He further detailed how different regions are currently implementing these crucial initiatives.
Ukraine has allocated UAH 22 billion from its state budget for priority measures to implement regional resilience plans and is actively seeking additional funding to support these initiatives.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba has commented on the successful completion of the 2025/2026 heating season, noting that nearly all residential and social facilities were provided with heat despite ongoing enemy attacks.
According to Kuleba, Russian troops have conducted more than 180 attacks on port infrastructure in Odesa and Chornomorsk since the beginning of the year.
New combined bus routes are being developed in the Sumy region to ensure uninterrupted logistics amid ongoing Russian strikes on railway infrastructure.
The governing board of the Ukraine Investment Framework has approved a new package of eight programs, totaling EUR 1.5 billion, to support Ukraine's recovery efforts.
A Russian FPV drone attacked an ambulance in the Kutsurub community of the Mykolaiv region, injuring the driver and a doctor.
A Russian missile strike on a vessel off the Ukrainian port of Odesa resulted in the deaths of 10 people, including four Indian sailors. This incident occurred amidst ongoing Ukrainian efforts to strengthen defenses and target Russian assets, including air defense systems and shadow fleet vessels.
Ukraine has initiated 29 water supply projects under its regional resilience plans, aiming to provide reliable water access to over ten million people.
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) is scheduled to review Kyiv’s resilience plan at its upcoming meeting, according to Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba.
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reminded Poland that historical figures like Benito Mussolini and Catherine II were recipients of the Order of the White Eagle, after Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to strip the order from Volo.
The United States launched new 'self-defense strikes' against multiple targets in Iran, prompting Iran to announce the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all ships. This escalation raised concerns about oil flow disruptions and regional stability.
Russian forces have launched strikes across Ukraine, causing power outages in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson districts and affecting critical infrastructure, including the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have destroyed dozens of targets along the land route connecting Russia to Crimea.
Turkey issued a warning against escalation in the Black Sea after a Russian drone hit a Turkish-owned cargo ship near Odesa, injuring two crew members. Ukraine's navy confirmed the attack, while France summoned the Russian envoy over the incident.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba met with Polish Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domanski to discuss preparations for the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba announced that the large urban areas of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro are the primary focus for the country's thermal decentralization efforts.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has stated that Russia's war against Ukraine is not expected to end in the near future.
Restoring the Road Fund during wartime is possible in the form of a Road Logistics Fund, primarily focused on evacuation routes, access roads to border checkpoints, and port infrastructure.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba met with German officials in Berlin to showcase the reconstruction efforts in Borodianka as a model for large-scale recovery.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba and Bulgaria's Minister of Transport Korman Ismailov have discussed plans for a test launch of a new passenger rail connection that will run through Romania.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has again stated that the US is conditioning strong security guarantees for Ukraine on Kyiv ceding the entire eastern Donbas region to Russia, a demand Ukraine firmly rejects, asserting it will not give up territory.
Nepaisant garsių pareiškimų dėl įtampos Artimuosiuose Rytuose, Iranas vargu ar puls Ukrainą.
Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, reported that the construction of protective structures at energy facilities in Ukraine's Sumy region has demonstrated effectiveness.
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's former foreign minister, warns that psychological barriers have been broken down and the war could extend to Paris.
Dmytro Kuleba talks to Al Jazeera as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of war with Russia.
Dmytro Kuleba, former head of Ukrainian diplomacy, analyzed the current state of the conflict and the transformation of international support in an interview, outlining how Ukraine can win.
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.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to classify Russian vessels supporting Moscow's war efforts as legitimate military targets.
Oleksii Kuleba, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, has pledged full cooperation with an investigation into the legality of his acquired assets.
Former US President Trump has threatened Iran with 'very hard' attacks, including renewed bombing, citing stalled peace negotiations and Iran 'playing' the US. He also dismissed concerns about inflation in the US, stating he 'loves' it.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the European Commission have welcomed ongoing talks between Hungary and Ukraine. However, the EU has not confirmed whether Hungary has unblocked compensation for weapons supplied to Ukraine, despite growing likelihood of EU negotiation openings.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba strongly reacted to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's call to US Senator Marco Rubio, labeling Lavrov's statement as an 'arrogant message' to the world's most powerful country. This comes amidst heightened Russian threats against Ukraine.
Ukraine plans to allocate over UAH 30 billion in additional grants in 2026 to support communities in frontline territories, where more than 6.6 million people currently reside.
EU leaders convened in Cyprus, where they approved a significant loan package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, and also adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit, advocating for Ukraine's full EU membership.
Russian drones attacked infrastructure in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa overnight, according to Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba.
Ukraine's SvitloDIM government program has received more than 2,500 applications in Kyiv and the Kyiv region since its launch, and the initiative has now been expanded to include the Kharkiv region.
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv during April, according to Ukrainian authorities. The visit aims to strengthen ties and discuss ongoing support.
The Ukrainian government has allocated 22.35 billion hryvnias for the construction of protective structures for vital water, heating, and electricity supply facilities, as well as for Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways).
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has detailed the country's plans to enhance its energy resilience by implementing systemic measures for critical infrastructure protection, which will require substantial investment.
The Iran War is shattering the U.S. illusion of power, breaking truths that are being replaced by AI models and creating an epistemic collapse
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that the EU must prepare its citizens for a potential conflict with Russia, emphasizing that the key to peace in Ukraine lies in Europe, not Washington.
In Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, 10 people were killed by a Russian missile attack. Foreign Minister Kuleba claimed, "Russia is not only terrorizing Ukraine, but also spreading terror worldwide. It is supporting Iran's killing and destruction," linking the situation to Iran and condemning Russia.
Russia attacked the railway infrastructure in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions overnight.