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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine is conceptually possible, but first, the delegations of negotiators and ministers of the two nations must do their part. That’s according to Interfax, as reported by Ukrinform. "No one rules out the possibility of a Putin-Zelensky summit. Yes, indeed, conceptually, it is possible, but first delegations and ministers must do their part so that presidents do not meet just for the sake of process and talks, but meet to achieve a result," said Peskov. He further confirmed the invariability of the previously voiced "positions of…

EU High Representative Josep Borrell and EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic have condemned Russia's attack on a maternity hospital in Mariupol, saying those guilty of this and other crimes committed in Ukraine will be held accountable. That’s according to a statement released on the website of the European External Action Service on Thursday. "The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the shelling of the maternity hospital in Mariupol by the Russian Armed Forces. We are horrified to see Russian armed forces committing growing atrocities and targeting the most defenceless and vulnerable. Such behaviour by invading forces…

Russia and Belarus should not be allowed to host international sporting events, while Russian players should not be allowed to participate. That’s according to a joint statement by the 37 sports ministers, Ukrinform reports. The heads of governing bodies of sports said Russia and Belarus should not be allowed to “host, bid for, or be awarded any international sporting events” on Tuesday as fallout continues in the sports world from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Forbes. Read also: Zelensky to UK Parliament: Find a way to make Ukrainian sky safe The statement was signed by countries including the United…

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a Ukrainian legislator, Yevhen Shevchenko (non-faction) as the latter was trying to cross out to Poland. The information was confirmed to Ukrinform by a verified source in law enforcement agencies. No additional details are being currently reported. Read also: Enemy suffering losses, planning new rocket attacks on large cities - General Staff As Ukrinform wrote earlier, on April 20, 2021, the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, received in his Presidential Palace in Minsk Ukraine’s MP Yevhen Shevchenko. The parliamentarian went to Minsk despite the fact that political relations between Ukraine and…

UN demands that the Russian Federation immediately stop using its force against Ukraine The General Assembly, PP1 Reaffirming the paramount importance of the Charter of the United Nations in the promotion of the rule of law among nations; PP2 Recalling the obligation of all States under Article 2 of the United Nations Charter to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations, and to settle their international disputes by peaceful means; PP3 Recalling…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky calls on the world community to recognize the Russian Federation as a terrorist state. "Kharkiv. A cruise missile strike on Europe's largest square, Freedom Square. Dozens of victims. This is the price of freedom. This is the morning of the people of Ukraine. Ukrainian Kharkiv and Russian Belgorod have always been close cities in many ways. Even the border between them was conditional. Only on the map, but definitely not in the soul. Now everything has changed. After the cruise missile that hit Kharkiv from Belgorod, the missile that hit the Freedom Square – the…

At a meeting of the Coordination Council on Monday, February 28, 2022, the heads of Ukrainian parliamentary factions and groups endorsed a statement to deprive the Russian Federation of a seat as a permanent member in the United Nations (UN) Security Council and all special institutions. The relevant statement was made by Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk on his Facebook page, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “To deprive Russia of a seat as a permanent member in the UN Security Council, exclude Russia from the UN and all other special institutions. This statement has been endorsed by all heads of parliamentary…

In a telephone interview with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to commit to certain points, namely a halt to all strikes and attacks against civilians and places of residence and the preservation of civil infrastructure facilities. The relevant statement was made by the Élysée Palace, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. The President of the French Republic reiterated the request of the international community to end the Russian offensive against Ukraine and reaffirmed the need to implement an immediate ceasefire. “As discussions begin between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, the President of the [French] Republic has asked…

Romania supports Ukraine's membership in the European Union. “I am grateful to Romania for its significant contribution to the defense capabilities of our country. I am grateful to Klaus Iohannis for supporting Ukraine's membership in the European Union. We feel the political and defense support of our partners,” President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky posted on Twitter, Ukrinform reports. The day before, the Government of Romania adopted a decision to send ammunition and military equipment, fuel, and medical equipment to Ukraine. On February 28, the Ukrainian authorities appealed to the European Union for Ukraine’s immediate accession under a new special procedure.…

From March 1, President Volodymyr Zelensky is introducing a temporary visa-free entry for foreign nationals who wish to join the International Defense Legion of Ukraine, except for citizens of the aggressor power, Russia. The relevant decree, No.82/2022, was published on the President’s Office, Ukrinform reports. "From March 1, 2022, temporarily, pending martial law, until the President of Ukraine has decided to impose visa-free travel for foreign nationals willing to join the International Legion of Defense of Ukraine, except for citizens of the aggressor power," stated in the document. Read also: How to join International Legion to defend Ukraine - algorithm…