Politics & Economics

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…

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Volodymyr Zelensky met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. This was reported by the Office of the President, Ukrinform reports. The Head of State noted the improvement of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. “Over the years, trade between our countries has been growing. I am very glad that we have such strong economic relations,” he said. The key topics of the meeting were further development of trade and strengthening of economic cooperation. Among other things, according to the President, Ukraine is ready to increase the supply of agricultural products…

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…

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed cooperation on humanitarian issues and ways to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and Europe with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. Zelensky announced this on social media, Ukrinform reports. “Our meeting with the President of Switzerland, Karin Keller-Sutter in Davos focused on humanitarian cooperation and exploring ways to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and all of Europe,” Zelensky noted. [embedded content] He thanked Switzerland for humanitarian and political support for Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian president’s website, one of the key topics of the meeting was…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama to sign an agreement on long-term cooperation and support between the two countries. The Ukrainian president announced this on social media, Ukrinform reports. “I met with the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, in Davos. We signed an agreement on long-term cooperation and support between our countries,” he informed. Zelensky stressed that Albania has been providing military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion and it will continue its support throughout the ten-year term of the agreement. Read also: Zelensky, Scholz discuss…

In Davos, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss continued support for Ukraine. Zelensky announced this on social media, Ukrinform reports. “I had a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Davos. The main focus of our discussion was the continued support for Ukraine and coordination with partners in pursuit of a just peace,” Zelensky noted. He expressed gratitude for all the assistance provided to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Read also: Zelensky: Trump will do everything to end war this year “We highly value Germany's leadership in strengthening Ukraine's air defense and its…