Politics & Economics

The stance of the current U.S. administration, which has shifted course and taken the side of the aggressor state, is a betrayal not only of Ukraine but also of Europe, and neither should accept the disgraceful capitulation plan proposed by Donald Trump. This was stated in a comment to Ukrinform by Roderich Kiesewetter, a member of the Bundestag from the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and an expert on security and foreign policy. “Neither Ukraine nor Europe should accept Trump’s crude capitulation plan. Instead, Europe must make it clear that it is ready not only to compensate for the lack…

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, has strongly condemned the latest attack by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on Kyiv. This was stated in a declaration by Schmale, as reported by Ukrinform. “Last night’s large-scale attack by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on residential areas in Kyiv and surrounding regions is yet another appalling violation of international humanitarian law,” said the Humanitarian Coordinator. He noted that, according to preliminary data, at least nine people were killed and over 70 injured, including several children and a pregnant woman. The strikes also caused significant damage to…

All proposals for a ceasefire and ending the war that do not meet the national interests and the Constitution of Ukraine will not be considered by the Ukrainian side. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a press conference with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa following the talks, Ukrinform reports. “You asked what compromises Ukraine is ready to make with the territories... It is very important to understand that the United States of America has offered its vision [of peace talks to end the war]. A meeting was held in London where they voiced the relevant strategy,” he…

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that despite President Zelensky's shortened visit to South Africa due to a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, the trip marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations.   Sybiha wrote this on the social media platform X, Ukrinform reports. The minister noted that Ukraine values South Africa’s G20 presidency and supports its priorities of greater equity in global governance and increasing the prominence of Africa’s development agenda. “President Zelensky's visit, although cut short because of the massive Russian air attack against Ukraine, is a milestone in our bilateral relations. This marks the…

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held discussions with Anna Bjerde, the Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, focusing on the implementation of existing programs, the launch of new projects, and raising funding for the upcoming year. The Prime Minister shared details of the meeting on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "Ukraine and the World Bank will continue to implement joint projects. During the meeting with Anna Bjerde, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, we discussed the implementation of existing programs, launching new projects, and attracting funding next year,” he wrote. Shmyhal recalled that nearly $2 billion has already…

As the head of the Ukrainian official delegation, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has opened the annual event, Ukraine Innovation Days, in Washington. The event is taking place for the second time, bringing together politicians, business representatives, scientists, opinion leaders and diplomats. This is reported by an Ukrinform correspondent from Washington. “Together with our partners – European, American, partners from all over the world, – we are making efforts to implement many innovative solutions,” Shmyhal said at the opening ceremony. In his words, Ukraine’s success in the struggle against Russian aggression, the destruction of enemy tanks, helicopters, aircraft and…

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia’s brutal attacks on Ukraine confirm that Russia, not Ukraine, is the obstacle to peace. He emphasized that pressure should be applied on Moscow, not Kyiv. He made the statement on the social media platform X, as reported by Ukrinform. Sybiha highlighted that Russia’s massive missile and drone strike was deliberately aimed at civilians in Kyiv and other regions. “Yesterday’s Russian maximalist demands for Ukraine to withdraw from its regions, combined with these brutal strikes, show that Russia, not Ukraine, is the obstacle to peace. Moscow, not Kyiv, is where pressure should be…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in South Africa to meet with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to Ukrinform, Zelensky announced this in his Telegram. “We are preparing for important meetings in South Africa with President Cyril Ramaphosa and representatives of political, civic and student communities in Africa. It is important to bring a decent peace closer. We are working to ensure that the G20 countries are involved in diplomatic efforts. We look forward to South Africa's effective participation in the international coalition to return thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. We will definitely strengthen our cultural…

Over two years since the Brave1 defense tech cluster was launched, more than 1,500 developers have joined the platform and registered over 3,500 technology solutions. The relevant statement was made by Brave1 Director Nataliia Kushnerska in an interview with Ukrinform. “More than 3,500 solutions from over 1,500 Ukrainian companies have been registered on the Brave1 platform. Speaking of drones and ground robotics, about 90% of producers are members of our platform,” Kushnerska said. About 80% of defense tech solutions used on the front were created by the Brave1 participants. They include ShaBlia turrets, Rys platforms, ShaBlia and Rys combinations, Liut…

An agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe to establish a special tribunal for the crime of aggression could be signed as early as May 9 in Kyiv. This was stated by Member of Parliament and head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Maria Mezentseva-Fedorenko, in a program hosted by Ihor Dolhov on Ukrinform’s YouTube channel. "We hope that we will be able to sign the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe on the establishment of a special tribunal in Kyiv on May 9," said Mezentseva-Fedorenko. According to her,…