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Europe
EU Commission Recommends Ukraine Be Given Candidate Status
The EU Commission signaled on Friday its support for Ukraine's long-desired quest to join the European Union, paving the union's way deeper into former Soviet Union territories.
In a news conference, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced...
Cyprus
Zelensky Calls on Cyprus to Tighten Russia Sanctions, Omits Reference to Turkish Invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called on Cyprus to close its ports to all Russian ships and to deny “privileges” to Russian nationals but omitted any reference to the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974.
He was speaking...
Europe
Zelensky Adopts Greek Motto “Freedom or Death” in Parliament Speech
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky made an emotional speech at the Greek Parliament on Thursday saying that the Greek revolutionary motto "Freedom or Death" applies to his country today.
He said that just as the Greek predecessors fought for their liberty...
Europe
Zelensky Tells Security Council that “Russians Killed for Pleasure”
On Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky showed the UN Security Council a harrowing video from Ukraine in an apparent attempt to embarrass Russia and rally international sympathy and support.
The clip lasted about a minute and showed image after image...
Europe
Ukraine Ready to Discuss Neutrality in Russia Talks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he is prepared to discuss the adoption of a status of neutrality as part of a peace deal with Russia.
As the next round of face-to-face negotiations between Ukraine and Russia take...
Europe
Ukraine’s President Zelensky to Address Greek Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Greek parliament via teleconference next week, it was reported on Saturday.
According to government sources, Ukrainian Ambassador to Greece Sergii Shutenko will be received by President of the Hellenic Parliament Constantine Tassoulas on...
Diplomacy
Ukrainian President Zelensky Requests Aid at NATO Summit
During the NATO Summit held in Brussels on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the harrowing situation in his country following the Russian invasion in late February.
According to a transcript of his speech released by the Ukrainian government, Zelensky...
Europe
Russia Targets Mariupol Art School in Bombing
Russian forces bombed an art school in the city of Mariupol, Ukraine where 400 people sought shelter, Ukrainian officials announced on Sunday.
Ukrainian officials stated that the entire building was reduced to rubble, and claimed that there were likely many...
Europe
Ukraine’s Zelensky Appeals to US Congress: “I Call On You to Do More”
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a virtual address via video to members of the US Congress on Wednesday.
“Right now the destiny of our country is being decided, the destiny of our people,” he told Senators and Representatives.
The Ukrainian president...
Europe
Are Ukraine and Russia Edging Closer to a Peace Deal?
Ukraine and Russia may be edging close to a peace deal, according to official statements from Kyiv and Moscow on Wednesday.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said he sees possible room for compromise in talks with Moscow, as the Russian delegation’s...