Politics & Economics

Ukraine must seek the unity of the international community to hold Russia's leadership accountable in the future Nuremberg-2.0 trial. This was stated by former prisoner in Russia and Deputy Head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, Nariman Dzhelyal, in a comment to Ukrinform during his visit to New York, where he, along with other former captives, spoke before members of the UN Security Council. "In the international system of relations, the UN is tasked with resolving military conflicts. None of us are so naive as to not understand how difficult it is today to force a country that…

President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed continued assistance to Ukraine with Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson. The head of the Ukrainian state wrote this on social media, Ukrinform reports. [embedded content] “Together with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, we discussed continued assistance to our state. We deeply appreciate everything Sweden has already done to support Ukraine, particularly enhancing our air defense and investing in defense production,” Zelensky wrote. He noted that it is crucial to further strengthen Ukraine's position, as this will help bring a just and lasting peace closer for all of Europe. Read also: Zelensky meets with big…

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he loves the Russian people and does not want to hurt Russia, but will have no other choice but to impose “high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions” on goods from Russia if Moscow does not reach a peace deal in Ukraine. He wrote this in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Ukrinform reports.  “I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin - and this despite the Radical Left’s Russia, Russia, Russia,” Trump wrote. He stressed that Russia helped…

During a meeting in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković have discussed security cooperation and further cooperation in the defense sector. The head of the Ukrainian state wrote about this on social media, Ukrinform reports. [embedded content] “During my meeting with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenković, I expressed my gratitude for Croatia's support of our people and independence. We discussed security cooperation and further collaboration in the defense sector,” said Zelensky. He noted that enhancing Ukrainian warriors' capabilities on the battlefield and strengthening Ukraine's positions are essential for achieving a just and lasting peace.…

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud discussed preparations for the visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky. Yermak announced this on Telegram following the meeting with the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs in Davos, Ukrinform reports. “We are preparing the Ukrainian President’s visit to Saudi Arabia. There are a number of important issues to deepen cooperation,” Yermak said. Read also: Zelensky meets with big business representatives in Davos As Ukrinform reported earlier, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, President…

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held meetings with top executives and owners of major companies, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. The President of Ukraine shared this information on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "Our discussion focused on investments in Ukraine, our defense industry, support for our economy, the advancement of key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and education, as well as the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia through sanctions and preserving unity to achieve a just peace," Zelensky noted. He expressed gratitude to…

Ukraine's allies will discuss security guarantees for the country, including maintaining strong Armed Forces equipped in part by Kyiv's partners. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated this in an interview with Rheinische Post, according to Ukrinform. "It would be good if the war in Ukraine ended. But even after that, we would still have to ensure a secure future for Ukraine. This will involve security guarantees as well as how Ukraine can maintain strong Armed Forces that we are equipping together. We will discuss this with our allies in the near future," Scholz said, adding that there is no need for…

During a meeting in Davos with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked him for mediating the return of 53 children forcibly taken from Ukraine by Russia. The head of the Ukrainian state announced this on social media, Ukrinform reports. [embedded content] “I met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Our country greatly values Qatar’s mediation in bringing home 53 of our children forcibly taken from Ukraine by Russia. We look forward to the expansion of this…

In Davos, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the development of bilateral relations with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev and expressed condolences over the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane and the loss of life. The head of the Ukrainian state announced this on social media platform X, Ukrinform reports. [embedded content] “During a meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, I once again expressed my condolences regarding the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane and the loss of lives. The evidence from the crash site is clear, and it is essential to pressure Russia to compel it to tell the truth,”…

The European Union may open the first cluster, “fundamentals”, within the framework of the accession negotiations with Ukraine as early as this spring. This was stated by EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernová at a meeting with journalists, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “If EU member states agree unanimously that Ukrainian authorities fulfil the requirements set by the EU member states,  the cluster on fundamentals can be opened for negotiation in spring,” she said. Maternova added that the European Commission prepared and delivered its Screening Report to the EU member states “very quickly, essentially in a month”. Read also: Ukraine to make EU…