Politics & Economics

The Black Sea cannot be left under the control of the Russian Federation, which is driven by military ambitions, impeding free navigation and global food supplies. This was stated by the President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, who spoke via videoconference at the third International Summit of the Crimea Platform, Ukrinform reports. "This war has once again demonstrated global importance of the region, solidified the argument that the Black Sea is definitely an indivisible part of European stability and security. The sea that cannot be left to the control of the power that is ready for its own militaristic ambitions to…

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine believes that the presidential election year in the United States will have an impact on the pace of financial assistance to Ukraine, but the Ukrainian authorities will do everything possible to ensure that this support does not decrease. The president spoke at a briefing within the framework of the third Summit of the Crimea Platform, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "A difficult year is indeed expected in America, related to the electoral contest. This will certainly have an impact on support for Ukraine. It can affect it both positively and negatively. We, for our part, will…

Systematic attacks by Russia against civilian infrastructure facilities and ports of Ukraine and the destruction of grain stocks bound for the most vulnerable countries constitute a war crime for which Russia will be held accountable. That’s according to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who addressed the issue on X (formerly known as Twitter), reacting to the latest Russian strike targeting the port of Izmail. “I strongly condemn the Russian drone attack on the port of Izmail in Ukraine. Russia is intentionally and systemically targeting civilian infrastructure and destroying tons of grain meant to feed the…

The French delegation, headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Ukraine Gaël Veyssière, has paid a visit to the Chernihiv region. The relevant statement was made by Chernihiv Regional Military Administration Head Viacheslav Chaus on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “The guests have examined the consequences of [Russia’s – Ed.] terrorist attack on the city of Chernihiv, which took place on August 19, and other damage caused to the regional center by the enemy during hostilities last year. Mr. Gaël Veyssière also checked progress in the restoration of the damaged objects. Among the locations, there were…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will travel to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin to discuss the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, although earlier it was reported that the Russian leader could visit Türkiye. That’s according to Yeni Şafak, citing sources in the Turkish president’s administration, Ukrinform reports. "According to information received from sources in the presidential administration, the upcoming visit of President Erdoğan to Russia is of critical importance for reaching an agreement (on the BSGI - ed.)," the report says. The publication notes that while the Turkish president is planning a visit to Russia, the…

  President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatovic within the framework of the Ukraine-Balkans Summit in Athens and discussed support for the Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit. The head of the Ukrainian state said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.  “I met with Jakov Milatovic to thank Montenegro for its humanitarian, military, and political support, as well as for joining the G7 Declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine. We discussed Montenegro’s support for the Peace Formula as we prepare for the Global Peace Summit,” the President wrote. As reported, President Volodymyr…

President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed further bilateral defense cooperation with Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Dimitar Kovačevski on the sidelines of the Ukraine-Balkans summit in Athens. “The Head of State thanked the head of the government of North Macedonia for his unwavering and principled support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty,” the President’s Office informs. The leaders discussed the situation on the battlefield. Zelensky drew attention to Russia's increasing production of missiles using Western components. Zelenskyy thanked Kovačevski for defense support, in particular, the preparation of a new assistance package. The parties discussed the development of further cooperation…

Luxembourg joined the Declaration of the Group of Seven of support for Ukraine. “I am grateful to Luxembourg for joining the G7 Declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine. I thank Luxembourg and its people for their unwavering support for Ukraine, which is based on shared democratic ideals and the common interests of our Euro-Atlantic family,” President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). As reported, NATO Summit was held in Vilnius on July 11-12. The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed on the Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine. Subsequently, many other countries joined the…

President Volodymyr Zelensky expects a decision of the EU member states on the start of negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership to be made in 2023. As the press service of the Head of State informs, Zelensky said this during a meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen within the framework of the Ukraine-Balkans Summit in Athens. The parties assessed Ukraine's progress in implementing the seven recommendations of the European Commission and further steps in this direction. "We aim to achieve maximum results in the implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission. We expect a positive…

President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov the situation in the Black Sea region, including the functioning of the "grain corridor". The meeting was held within the framework of the Ukraine-Balkans summit, which took place in Athens, the press service of the Ukrainian head of state reports. Zelensky thanked Denkov for comprehensive support to Ukraine in the fight against the Russian aggressor, including for the recent decisions of the Bulgarian government to provide defense assistance. Read also: Bulgaria supports Ukraine's accession to NATO under streamlined procedure - Tagarev The Ukrainian president and…