Politics & Economics

At the NATO summit in The Hague, the position on the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to NATO should be reaffirmed. In addition, the Ukrainian delegation expects to hear from the member states specific steps to assist Ukraine. This was announced on national television by the head of the permanent delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence Yehgor Chernev, Ukrinform reports. "Focus (of U.S. President Donald Trump - ed.) is shifted toward Iran, but when we talk about the NATO summit, it was actually adjusted for Trump. The very…

The OSCE Troika has condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and has called on the Russian Federation to end the war. According to Ukrinform, the relevant statement was published on the official website of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). "Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine is in its fourth year. Russia continues to violate the Helsinki Principles that we have all collectively committed to and are here to protect. One hundred days ago, the sides were asked to agree to an unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine accepted. Russia did not. Instead, it has intensified its…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a just transition program for Ukraine's coal regions through 2030, which will cover initiatives in 38 communities linked to coal mining and thermal power generation. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said this during the official launch of the Power4JustTransition program for coal regions and communities, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "As we move toward EU membership, we are transforming our country and implementing necessary reforms in all sectors. The coal industry is no exception. With the support of the German government, the European Commission, and the World Bank, we are carrying out the transformation…

The leaders of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), including President Pia Kauma, have condemned Russia for systematic torture, executions and inhumane treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This was reported on the OSCE PA website, Ukrinform saw. "OSCE Parliamentary Assembly leaders, including President Pia Kauma (Finland), members of the Parliamentary Support Team for Ukraine, and the leadership of the Committee on Democracy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, today raised strong concerns about the Russian Federation’s treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs). Reports from the United Nations have indicated that over 95 per cent of released POWs have testified…

Next week, when NATO leaders meet at the summit in The Hague, preserving European and Transatlantic unity will be no less important than increasing defense spending. This was stated in Strasbourg by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, who spoke at a plenary session of the European Parliament dedicated to preparing for the NATO summit in The Hague, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "Russia is a threat to global security. During the Cold War, the United States and its allies far outclassed the Soviet Union, and it won them the Cold War. Today, against NATO…

Russia's aggressive actions and provocations against European countries, their industry and infrastructure, acts of sabotage and military maneuvers near EU borders turn Russia into a direct threat not only to its neighbors, but to the entire European Union. This was stated by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, who spoke today in Strasbourg during a plenary session of the European Parliament, dedicated to the preparation for the NATO summit in The Hague, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Russia is a direct threat to the European Union. Russia is violating our airspace, conducting provocative military maneuvers near…

Moscow's absurd demand to destroy all weapons provided to Ukraine by Western partners demonstrates complete disregard for the United States' efforts to end the war. This was stated by the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi, via X, Ukrinform reports. "Russian officials make new absurd demands almost every day. Total inadequacy. Moscow shows complete disregard for the United States’ efforts to end the war.," Tykhy emphasized. Read also: Ukraine Europe’s “first line of defense” against Russian aggression – Kaja Kallas As reported, Deputy Foreign Minister of the aggressor state, Alexander Grushko, put forward Moscow's demand…

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has joined the day of mourning for the victims of the Russian attack on June 17, calling the strike senseless and contrary to President Donald Trump’s appeal to end the killings and bring the war to a close. This was stated in a post on the social media platform X, as reported by Ukrinform. “Today, with all of Ukraine, we join a day of mourning in Kyiv for the victims of Russia’s June 17 attack. 21 dead, including an American. More than 134 injured, including children. We extend deepest condolences to the victims’ families. This…

The European Union must continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression for the sake of its own security, because Ukraine currently stands as Europe’s “first line of defense.” This was stated today in Strasbourg by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, during a plenary session of the European Parliament dedicated to preparations for the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, a Ukrinform correspondent reports. Kallas emphasized that when it comes to supporting Ukraine, “the European Union is doing its part here too, not least because Ukraine is Europe’s first line of defense… We…

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that G7 leaders expressed support for President Trump’s efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The Head of State shared this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. “G7 Leaders expressed support for President Trump’s efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. They recognized that Ukraine has committed to an unconditional ceasefire, and they agreed that Russia must do the same. G7 Leaders are resolute in exploring all options to maximize pressure on Russia, including financial sanctions,” Zelensky said. He added that he held meetings with the leaders of the G7 countries and…