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Zelensky, Merz discuss ways to advance just peace for Ukraine Zelensky posted this on social media, Ukrinform reports. “We discussed ways to further advance a just peace for Ukraine, as well as global challenges and the situation on the front lines,” he emphasized.   [embedded content] The head of the state noted that he expressed gratitude to Germany and the entire German society for their unwavering support of the Ukrainian nation and people. Read also: In Davos, Zelensky explains what Putin's goal makes life most difficult for Ukrainians As reported by Ukrinform, during a discussion on the sidelines of the…

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine's membership in NATO depends on the position of the United States. The Head of State said this during a meeting with representatives of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “If Trump sees Ukraine in NATO, we will be in NATO, everyone will be in favor. If President Trump is not ready to see us in NATO, we will not be in the Alliance,” Zelensky said. He noted that four countries currently oppose Ukraine's membership in NATO: the United States, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary. Read also:…

In his address on the occasion of the Day of Unity of Ukraine, which he delivered on St. Sophia Square in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of the unity of Ukrainians. The President's address was published on the website of the President of Ukraine, Ukrinform reports. “Millions of us are together. And together we were able to withstand, to keep Ukraine together, to repel the occupier, to hold back this great invasion together. This word “together” hides the strength of Ukrainians. It's about us, about what we are capable of when we choose not our own ambitions, but…

The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine. DAY OF UNITY OF UKRAINE  On January 22, Ukraine celebrates Day of Unity and the anniversary of the Ukrainian People’s Republic (UNR) declaration of independence. ● Day of Unity was established in 1999 to commemorate the unification of the Ukrainian People’s Republic (UNR) and t Western Ukrainian People’s Republic (ZUNR) into a single independent state. ● This event took place on January 22, 1919, with the proclamation of the Act of Unification…

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the most important goal of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is to destroy Ukraine's independence. The head of state said this during a meeting with representatives of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. [embedded content] “We must all understand: Putin does not want to end the war and has never wanted to. He has not achieved the goals he set. For him, it is, as they say, the essential goal of Ukraine's independence. Destroying it is his most important dream. That's why it's so difficult for us,”…

The teams of the presidents of Ukraine and the United States are working to organize a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, but there is no specific date yet. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a conversation with representatives of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Our teams have been working on organizing the meeting. They are now in the process. I think you know that before the inauguration, no one wanted to have any very concrete steps regarding future plans, vision, etc. We had several conversations, they…

The US President has called it “likely” that sanctions against Russia will be imposed if the Kremlin refuses to negotiate peace in Ukraine. Donald Trump said this during a press conference at the White House, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. In response to the question whether he would impose additional sanctions against Russia if Putin does not sit down with him at the negotiating table on peace in Ukraine, the head of the White House replied: “It sounds likely.” When asked whether he believes the war should be frozen, Trump replied: “The war shouldn't have started, and if you had a…

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Finnish President Alexander Stubb steps to bring about a just peace and security guarantees. This was reported by the Office of the President, Ukrinform reports. “Thank you for the latest package of sanctions against the shadow fleet, for many of your concrete steps, for all the aid packages and support for our people,” the Head of State said. The key topics of the meeting were strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, security guarantees and strengthening sanctions against Russia. [embedded content] Video: Volodymyr Zelensky, Telegram As noted, all these…

It is the role of the United Nations to be neutral and impartial, and engage in a dialogue with everyone, which is why the Secretary-General visited Russia. Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said this in an interview with Ukrinform, commenting on Secretary-General António Guterres’ visit to the BRICS summit in Kazan in October.  “It is the role of the United Nations to be neutral and impartial, to speak to everyone. My job is to go anywhere and talk to anyone to get humanitarian aid through. That goes for the Secretary-General as well. He…

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen has expressed confidence that a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine will be concluded this year. She stated this at the discussion panel “'Diplomacy amid Disorder” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “I am sure there will be a peace agreement this year. I was in Kyiv just a week before last and I must say that nobody wants and deserves peace more than Ukraine and, of course, the Ukrainian children,” she said. According to Valtonen, the time has come for peace in Europe, and…