Lavrov in surprise Kenya visit after Ukraine FM trip to Africa The visits come as global powers continue to tussle for influence on the continent of 1.3 billion people. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023
Ukraine foreign minister urges African nations to ditch neutrality in Russia war Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is urging African countries to abandon their stances of neutrality towards his country’s war with Russia The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate Ukraine's foreign minister began a tour of African countries this week, stepping up wartime Kyiv's diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the "Global South" and cement the vision laid out by Ukraine as the only path to peace. Reuters · May 23, 2023
Zelenskiy uses G7 summit to reach beyond the west for support Ukraine’s leader knows he needs to win over nonaligned countries such as Brazil and India to increase the pressure on Russia The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023
'Fundamental principles' must be respected to mediate Ukraine conflict, says Kuleba Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Friday that every country could act as a mediator in the war between Moscow and Kyiv, but would have to follow what he called "fundamental principles". Reuters · May 19, 2023
‘Pro-Russian neutrality’: How Ukraine sees China’s emerging role Russia’s ally signals a desire for peace, but few are convinced that Beijing has either power or pure motivations. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
China says Ukraine envoy met with Zelenskyy during talks in Kyiv China says its special envoy met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during talks in Kyiv earlier this week The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Ukraine tells China envoy peace plan must not lose land to Russia Ukraine’s foreign minister told China’s envoy that Kyiv would not accept any peace proposal involving loss of territory. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
Sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine up to White House, says Ben Wallace Comments suggest more work needed to make the ‘international coalition’ of jets a reality The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Ukraine's foreign minister and visiting Chinese envoy discuss peace, but next steps unclear Ukraine’s foreign minister has met with a visiting Chinese mediator to discuss how to end Russia’s war The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Ukraine tells Chinese envoy it won't accept ceding land to Russia Ukraine's foreign minister told a top Chinese envoy at talks in Kyiv on Wednesday that Kyiv would not accept any proposals to end the war with Russia that involved it losing territory or freezing the conflict, the Ukrainian foreign ministry said. Reuters · May 17, 2023
EU must speed up supply of ammunition to Ukraine - Borrell The European Union must speed up the supply of ammunition to Ukraine as the country's forces need 1,000 artillery shells every day in the Bakhmut area alone, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Saturday. Reuters · May 13, 2023
Heads of state, top diplomats visit Ukraine to show support Two heads of state and seven foreign ministers from a group of Ukraine’s European backers have visited the war-torn country to express support for Kyiv in its defense against Russia’s invasion The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears Reports suggest Ukrainian forces may have started securing a foothold among weak Russian defences in southern Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Xi and Zelenskiy hold talks; Russian aircraft ‘intercepted in international airspace’ – as it happened Ukrainian president reports ‘long and meaningful’ call with Chinese president
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 427 of the invasion Zelenskiy speaks to Xi for first time since Russian invasion; Navalny faces new charges that could carry 30 year sentence; British jets intercept Russians
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 426 of the invasion One killed and ten injured in strike on museum in Kupyansk; UK’s MoD says daily Russian casualties are falling
Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2023 EU members look to support Moldova, send muntions to Ukraine to offset Russian expansionism EU countries have agreed to send a civilian mission to Moldova to help bolster its ability to cope with destabilisation efforts by Russia while also finalising a roadmap to supply more ammuntion to Ukraine
Reuters · Apr 24, 2023 EU's Borrell sees deal soon to buy ammunition for Ukraine EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed confidence on Monday that the bloc would finalise a plan within days to buy ammunition for Ukraine after Kyiv expressed frustration at wrangling among EU member states.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023 Ukraine Foreign Minister Seeks Support on Visit to Iraq Ukraine's foreign minister visited Iraq on Monday for the first time since Russia's invasion, seeking diplomatic support from the Middle East where Moscow has been cultivating friends. "We definitely see Iraq as a country that is capable of building bridges," Dmytro Kuleba said at a press conference alongside Iraq's Foreign…
Reuters · Apr 17, 2023 Ukraine foreign minister seeks support on visit to Iraq Ukraine's foreign minister visited Iraq on Monday for the first time since Russia's invasion, seeking diplomatic support from the Middle East where Moscow has been cultivating friends.
France 24 · Apr 17, 2023 Slovakia joins Poland, Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain Slovakia's government on Monday approved a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and other food products, following similar moves by Poland and Hungary. The news came after US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said she had made a first visit in jail to Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 418 of the invasion A court in Moscow has sentenced the opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years prison; Slovakia will temporarily halt imports of grains and other selected products from Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: condemnation grows of Kara-Murza’s prison sentence as wife ‘baffled’ by UK’s ‘weak’ response – as it happened Number of countries condemn 25-year prison sentence for Vladimir Kara-Murza for criticising the war in Ukraine as his wife criticises UK response
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces in ‘unprecedented’ bloody battles in Bakhmut – as it happened Intense fighting in middle of eastern city as Russia claims advances; Sloviansk death toll rises to 11 while Russian shelling also kills two in Kherson