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Minister Fajon at the NATO Summit: Clear security guarantees for Ukraine are essential for peace
SLOVENIA, June 25 - Tanja Fajon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, is attending the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in The Hague as part of the Slovenian delegation led by the Prime Minister of the...

German FM says Putin wants Ukraine full surrender
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, during an unannounced visit to Kyiv, stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace negotiations but instead aims for Ukraine’s full surrender. Speaking amid intensified...

Seven people are wounded in wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine
(MENAFN) A series of overnight Russian attacks across multiple regions of Ukraine has left at least seven people injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes occurred between Saturday night and early Sunday, adding to the relentless...

Minister Fajon: Urgent return to diplomacy and political dialogue needed in the Middle East
SLOVENIA, June 23 - With regard to the broader Middle East region, ministers focused on recent developments in Iran. In this context, Minister Fajon reiterated Slovenia’s call for restraint on all sides in actions that could escalate tensions in...

Russia Launches Attack on Ukrainian Defense Industry
(MENAFN) Russian troops executed a broad nighttime offensive against Ukrainian industrial targets utilizing an array of long-range weaponry and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Defense Ministry in Moscow....

Alona Lebedieva: Without real guarantees for business, investments will remain just loud speeches
KYIV, UKRAINE, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha has called on international partners to increase their investments in Ukrainian technologies. He highlighted Ukraine’s significant progress in drones,...

Germany’s New Foreign Minister Visits Kyiv
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, made his inaugural official journey to Kyiv on Monday, marking his first visit to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month. Upon his arrival, Wadephul emphasized...

Germany’s new FM goes on official visit to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Germany’s recently appointed foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official trip to the Ukrainian capital since taking office last month. “Ukraine will determine whether our Europe remains a place...

Kremlin Addresses Russia, Ukraine Talks
(MENAFN) The advancement of direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine largely depends on the initiatives of Kyiv and Washington, according to the Kremlin’s spokesperson. “A great deal depends, naturally, on the position of the Kyiv...

Spain, Ukraine Hold Talks on Defense Aid, EU Push
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Sunday that he had met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid to strengthen cooperation on military aid, drone development, and Ukraine’s path toward European Union...

Germany’s New Foreign Minister Makes First Official Visit to Kyiv
(MENAFN) Johann Wadephul, Germany’s newly appointed foreign minister, made his inaugural official visit to Kyiv on Monday since taking office last month. “Ukraine will determine whether our Europe remains a place where freedom and human dignity...

Media reports US senator threatening India, China together with Russia over Ukraine
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham is intensifying efforts to pass a sanctions bill that would penalize India, China, and Russia for their roles in supporting the conflict in Ukraine. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, introduced in the US Senate...

Paris protest condemns NATO, France’s military assistance to Ukraine
(MENAFN) On Sunday, a demonstration organized by the Eurosceptic party led by right-wing politician Florian Philippot took place in Paris, condemning NATO, the growing militarization of Europe, and France’s military assistance to Ukraine. In...

Russian Envoy Describes Zelensky as "Politically Dead"
(MENAFN) Russian envoy to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, labeling him as “politically dead” and accusing him of holding onto power to avoid being held liable for his actions....

Russian FM equates Ukrainian nationalists with Nazi Germany
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a parallel between the Nazis of World War II Germany and certain groups in Ukraine, accusing both of committing killings based on ethnic identity. He referred specifically to the 2014...

Russia attacks Ukraine’s Defense, industrial sites
(MENAFN) According to reports from Moscow’s Defense Ministry, Russian forces launched an extensive overnight assault targeting Ukraine’s industrial infrastructure using long-range weapons and drones. Ukrainian officials and media confirmed the...

Lavrov Compares Modern Ukraine to Nazi Germany
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a striking comparison between contemporary Ukraine and Nazi Germany, alleging that both regimes targeted individuals based on their ethnic identity. His remarks referenced the 2014 tragedy...

Kremlin: Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Rest on Kyiv, Washington’s Efforts
(MENAFN) The advancement of direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine largely rests on the actions of Kyiv and Washington, the Kremlin’s spokesperson emphasized. Dmitry Peskov told media on Sunday, “A great deal depends, naturally, on...

Paris demonstration demands termination to French army assistance for Ukraine
(MENAFN) Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Paris on Sunday to protest French military support for Ukraine and call for France’s withdrawal from both NATO and the EU. The rally was organized by Florian Philippot’s Eurosceptic party, known for...

Slovak President Urges Renewed Russia Dialogue
(MENAFN) Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has urged the European Union to resume direct discussions with Moscow, emphasizing that NATO's defense expenditure should align with domestic priorities rather than anxiety about Russia. Speaking to a...