Sybiha, Blanár Discuss Ukraine’s Reconstruction and European Integration
I had a good phone call with my Slovak colleague Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia today. I thanked Juraj for his recent visit to Vinnytsia…
Austria Seeks Closer Coordination with China on Global Challenges and Ukraine
In Peking, I met today with my Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for an exchange. Maintaining a good working relationship with China is in Austria’s interest. In the UN Security Council,…
Poland and Azerbaijan Reinforce Partnership During URC2026
Pleased to meet with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, while attending the Ukraine Recovery Conference (#URC2026). Had a productive discussion on the growing Azerbaijan…
Hungary blocks key step in Ukraine’s EU bid
Hungary has delayed a key procedural step in the EU membership bids of Ukraine and Moldova, complicating Kiev’s plan to open all six accession clusters by mid-July, Politico has reported.…
Fico states intention to do everything to keep Slovakia out of military loans for Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would do everything possible to ensure that Slovakia does not participate in providing loans for Ukraine’s military needs. – “I am watching preparations…
Lavrov says Russia only interested in understandings reached on Ukraine with Trump
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia remained committed to understandings reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in Alaska last August and…
Russia says US drifting from role as ‘objective mediator’ in Ukraine war
Russia on Tuesday said the United States was no longer trying to be an “objective mediator” in its efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war, launched by Moscow’s…
Zelenskiy again urges Belarus to dismantle relay stations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged authorities in neighbouring Belarus for the second day running to dismantle relay stations he said were playing a role in staging Russian drone attacks on…
Fico says he will not miss opportunity to engage in dialogue with Russian president
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that he would not miss a single opportunity to engage in dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. – “I will not miss a single…
Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant Loses External Power for 20th Time During War
The Zaporizhzhya NPP today lost off-site power for the 20th time during the military conflict, once again underlining the precarious nuclear safety situation at the site. The IAEA’s team at…