Tag: Volodymyr Zelensky
Sanna Marin: Finland supports EU common ammunition for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Finland for its last defense shipment.
Denmark confirms that the door is closed to Russia in the Nord Stream explosion investigation
Zelenskyy thanks Denmark for the supportIn related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised and thanked Denmark for all the recent support it has shown his country. In his daily address to his nation via Twitter1’10 he congratulated Denmark for the way it has sent lots of goods to Ukraine since the start of the […]
Representatives of the Icelandic government visit Ukraine
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir have completed their visit to Ukraine and are on their way home. Yesterday they met with many of the country’s leaders, and Katrin met directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir have completed their visit to Ukraine […]
The European Union agreed on new sanctions against Russia on the anniversary of the war
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had promised the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky According to DW, during his visit to Kiev earlier this month, the EU would “seek to have the tenth sanctions package in place” by the year mark of the Russian invasion. The new sanctions target entities that support […]
One year on: Numerous events to mark the anniversary of the invasion
The House of Ukraine opensThe Ukrainian flag will fly at the parliament’s main entrance, and when darkness falls over the city, Christiansborg will be lit up in yellow and blue in honor of Ukraine. Similar services and events will take place in Aarhus, Odense, Roskilde, Helsingør and all over Denmark. Later in the day, the […]
VMA in Gällö in Bräcke municipality, Jämtland county
On Monday, US President Joe Biden appeared in the Ukrainian capital Kiev side by side with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. The visit is taking place in connection with the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Biden pledges continued support for Ukraine’s valiant fight against the Russian invasion forces. Joe Biden later repeated […]
Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge
UN chief Antonio Guterres says that we are not even sleepwalking – but with our eyes wide open – towards a wider conflict. At the same time, experts assess that Russia is gathering strength and wants a revenge after years of failed tactics and replaced generals. Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have resisted the war […]
Zelensky meets Swedish Prime Minister about Ukraine’s European integration
KIEV, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discussed Ukraine’s European integration during their meeting in Kiev on Wednesday, the presidential press service reported. Zelensky and Kristersson talked about cooperation between their countries within European institutions during Sweden’s presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in […]
Ulf Kristersson in Kiev – meets Volodymyr Zelenskyi
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Kiev to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is Kristersson’s first visit to Ukraine as prime minister. His representative Magdalena Andersson visited the country this summer. Listen to the joint press conference here.
Friday papers: Marin ponders fighter jets for Ukraine, bad burgers and Russian stories
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin talked with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his speech in Brussels on Thursday.
Denmark wants Russian athletes excluded from the Olympics
Applauded by UkraineSince the beginning of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Denmark’s position has been aligned with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy confirmed that he will do his best to ensure that Russians and Belarusians will not be in Paris in 2024. “This also applies to Russian athletes who participate under a neutral flag. It […]
Ukraine fast-tracks NATO membership; The US is pushing back
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s bid to speed up its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video on social media on Friday […]
The European Commission proposes additional sanctions against Russia due to the escalation in Ukraine
“Russia has escalated its aggression against Ukraine to a new level and we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this continued escalation,” he tweeted, citing the sanctions as “more products that cannot be exported to Russia, especially in a key position.” technology that its war machine needs.” Von der Leyen proposed […]
International Round-Up: Denmark earmarks millions to help solve potential oil spill disaster
The ship FSO Safer has long been stranded about eight kilometers from the coast of Yemen and threatens to become one of the world’s biggest environmental disasters and further worsen the dire humanitarian situation in the country. The UN carries out an operation to empty the abandoned ship and Denmark supports the operation with 7 […]
Live: Ukraine’s war at the center of the “important” NATO summit in Madrid
The war in Ukraine will be in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, is considered “crucial” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. […]
Macron concludes the French EU Presidency with four global summits
French President Emmanuel Macron – hard blown during the parliamentary elections that removed the absolute majority of his party group Ensemble – will focus on international politics in the last days of France’s EU presidency. The week ended with the EU Council meeting, the last to be chaired by France. On Sunday, the G7 gathers […]
The NATO chief says he will increase troops to the east
According to Stoltenberg, ministers have discussed the future attitude of the organization and how it can increase practical support to Allies by significantly strengthening its presence, capabilities and capabilities. “This means more NATO-led combat forces to strengthen our combat forces in the eastern part of our alliance,” Stoltenberg said. “Increase air, naval and cyber defense, […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, June 12
Kyiv – The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said here on Saturday that the Commission will complete the assessment of giving Ukraine EU candidate status by the end of next week, reported the news agency Ukrinform. “The European Commission is currently preparing its recommendations – the so-called conclusion for EU member […]
Live: Zelensky visits Ukraine’s east as Russia presses Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first trip to the country’s war-torn east on Sunday since the start of the Moscow invasion, when Russian forces intensified their efforts to conquer key cities in the Donbas region. Follow today’s development on FRANCE 24’s live blog. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 20:10: Zelensky says […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 27 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:02: The latest intelligence update from the British Ministry of Defense says that Russia continues to target the cities of Severodonetsk and Lyschansk. Russia has probably pulled T-62 tanks out of […]
Russia shells Kharkiv, war in Donbas reaches maximum intensity
Russian forces shelled Kharkiv and killed nine people on Thursday after Moscow’s attempt to conquer Ukraine’s second city was rejected early in the war. Further south, fighting in the Donbas region reached “maximum intensity,” according to a senior Ukrainian defense official. Read about today’s events as they developed on our live blog. All times are […]
The Finnish Prime Minister urges the West to increase support for Ukraine and tighten sanctions against Russia
“Finland is ready to play its part to help,” he added, emphasizing the importance of a united, courageous and determined EU. On Thursday, Marin paid a short visit to Ukraine at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. He also met with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the Speaker of […]
This is how President Zelensky shapes the image of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyj is the famous comedian who played president in the TV satire “Servant of the People” but who was later elected the real president of Ukraine. He has previously done humor sketches where he worked hard with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is now leading the country through a war after Putin launched what […]
Zelenskyy says that only the way for talks is direct with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that he would be open to negotiations with Russia, but only direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a video link to the World Economic Forum, Zelenskyy said there was a potential to find a diplomatic way out of the conflict if Putin “understands reality.” Zelenskyy added […]
Russia intensifies attack on Donbas region of Ukraine
Russia intensified its attacks on Ukrainian forces in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, trying to occupy the Donbas region exactly three months after President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine in hopes of quickly taking over the entire country and overthrowing its government. The fighting focused on the Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk on the […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 24 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 01:00: As Ukraine celebrates three months since the start of the Russian invasion, residents of the capital Kyiv have celebrated those who have gone astray since the beginning of the conflict, […]
Ukraine says investigating some 13,000 alleged Russian war crimes
Ukraine is probing about 13,000 cases of alleged Russian war crimes, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said Monday. Some 20 countries including Italy, Greece and Denmark announced new security assistance packages for Kyiv during a virtual meeting with allies, according to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s […]
Live: Ukrainian court sentences a Russian soldier to life in prison for war crimes
A Ukrainian court on Monday sentenced a Russian soldier to life in prison for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial that followed the Russian invasion on February 24. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 12:47: Russia’s Avtovaz appoints former transport […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 21 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:02: IN his latest assessment of the war in Ukraine, Institute for the Study of War, an American think tank, says that Russian forces are digging around Kharkiv and can prepare […]
Russia: 959 Ukrainian troops surrender in Mariupol
Russia’s defense minister said on Wednesday that 959 Ukrainian troops had surrendered this week at the last stronghold in the besieged port city of Mariupol. A ministry spokesman told reporters that the number included 694 who had capitulated in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian officials have not confirmed the figures. Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Anna […]
Senator McConnell: The United States could vote on Finland’s NATO application before August
On Monday, the leader of the Republican minority in the U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell said he hoped the US Congress would vote on Finland’s NATO application "as soon as possible," and before lawmakers take a break in August. He said that Finland’s NATO application has strong mutual support, calling on the international organization "the most […]
Finland’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest ranks 21st as Europe rages around Ukraine
Finnish entrance "Jezebel" rock-pop veterans The Rasmus earned 38 points on Saturday night in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, including 26 points from the audience. Founded in Helsinki in 1994, The Rasmus was one of Finland’s most internationally successful bands of the early 2000s. After a five-year recording break, the […]
Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022
Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine took an emotional victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. The winning song Stefania sang in Ukrainian and mixed rap with traditional folk music and was a tribute to the mother of the band’s frontman Oleh Psiuk. In the run-up to the competition, the Kalush Orchestra said it was aiming to […]
President Niinistö calls President Putin
“The President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö called with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Saturday, May 14, 2022. President Niinistö told President Putin how thoroughly Russia’s demands at the end of 2021 to prevent the countries from joining NATO and Russia’s massive attack on Ukraine in February 2022 have changed Finland’s […]
Henriksson: Ukraine belongs in EU in long term
Celebrated annually on 9 May, the day is more important than it has been for a while due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Henriksson. Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA) on Monday reported that Finns are more positive than ever before about the EU, with two-thirds describing their views about the membership as […]
VMA in Uppsala municipality •
May 9 is a holiday in Russia as the victory in World War II is celebrated, or “the great patriotic war” as it is described in Russia. Traditional military parades with combat vehicles, air shows and marching bands are traditionally held in Moscow. But this year, the Russian army is mainly busy with the fighting […]
Republicans’ attack on Disney
Foreign Minister Blinken on the ground in Ukraine US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week. What was the purpose of the trip? Republicans attack Walt Disney In Florida, the battle for sexuality and gender identity has reached new levels. After the […]
Presidential elections in France, “Ramadan soaps” and Russia’s threat of escalation of the war
One hour Ekot’s dispatch on site outside a polling station in Paris Meet Marine Le Pen’s young voters in the south of France The French “election silence” is being challenged Danish reactions to the riots in several Swedish cities “Ramadan soaps” – a huge industry in Egypt Chronicle by Helena Granström The panels Two o’clock […]
The Danish Prime Minister visits Zelenskyy in Ukraine
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mette Frederiksen is in Ukraine today to meet the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Together with the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SánchezFrederiksen will discuss a number of topics with Zelenskyy, including how Denmark can be able to assist in prosecuting war crimes – such as those committed in Bucha. “I […]
Anders Arborelius: It is painful that we Christians do not agree on the war in Ukraine
In Russia, the supreme leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill Vladimir Putin, is close. He has previously described Putin’s leadership as a miracle of God and in connection with the war he has blessed the Russian troops. The pope has taken a stand against the war – but at the same time wants […]
Finland must prepare for Russia’s advocacy campaigns, Supo’s chief says
An early notification of the upcoming may have been received on Friday. The websites of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were blocked by denial-of-service attacks coinciding with the appearance of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky In the Finnish Parliament. “They are expected. And they are kind of visible, but […]
The website of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defense is the target of a cyber attack
The websites of the Finnish Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs were out of order on Friday, the ministries announced in separate tweets shortly before 1 p.m. The Department of Defense said its website crashed due to a denial of service (DoS) attack and is investigating the matter. Head of Communications at the Ministry of […]
That is why Putin needs Syrian mercenaries
Russian TV has shown clips of Syrian fighters in camouflage clothing and weapons. They stand in front of banners with pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Russian Defense Minister has claimed that 16,000 volunteers from the Middle East have already signed up. Sources interviewed by P1’s Middle East podcast […]
The President of Ukraine “gives up” – so the truth is bent by fake videos
Around the first of April, many media outlets usually sneak an April Fool’s joke into their reporting, something that has begun to feel increasingly difficult to do in view of accusations of fake news in recent years. And not least now during the propaganda war that goes hand in hand with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. […]
Zelensky to Norway: Russia will destroy common democratic values
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a video-broadcast speech to parliamentarians and members of the government on Wednesday, March 30. – This is a crucial moment in European history, where the fundamental values of democracy are again threatened by the brutality of tyranny. This is how President of the Storting Masud Gharahkhani (Labor Party) opened. […]
After the talks – Russia promises to withdraw from Kyiv
According to Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, the military presence around the capital Kyiv and the city of Chernihiv will be drastically reduced, writes Interfax, among others. A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may soon be relevant, says the Russian delegation’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky after a peace talks in […]
Ukraine: We have made progress in the peace negotiations
According to a Ukrainian negotiator, sufficient progress has been made during the peace talks in Istanbul to allow a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyj to be held, Reuters reports. Russia also states that the talks have been meaningful.
396: Zelensky impressed in the Riksdag
A historic speech On the day four weeks after Russia’s attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj spoke to Swedish MPs. He announced that Ukraine is currently suffering severely, but that it is resolute in its opposition and that it needs help from the outside world – where he believes that Sweden can also contribute more. Great […]
President Zelensky speaks in the Folketing
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken to many parliaments around the world. And now it’s Denmark’s turn – on March 29. “The president will provide a briefing on the situation in Ukraine and thank the Danish people for the support that has been shown to his country,” the […]
Live: Biden arrives in Brussels for trio of summits on Ukraine’s war
US President Joe Biden arrived in Brussels on Thursday to attend a series of NATO, G7 and EU summits on the war in Ukraine. Biden will later visit Warsaw to meet Polish President Andrzej Duda. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest updates on the situation in Ukraine. 06:45 am: Zelensky calls for global […]
Hear Zelenskyj’s entire speech in the Riksdag
Zelensky thanked Sweden and talked about similarities between Sweden and Ukraine when he spoke in the Swedish parliament, via a link from Kyiv. – He pointed out that the Ukrainian blue-yellow flag is popular right now is popular right now, that it stands for a freedom struggle and that then also applies to Sweden. It […]
Right now: Zelenskyj is speaking to the Swedish Parliament
Today, one month after the outbreak of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the Swedish parliament. The speech is scheduled for 10.55, takes place on a video link and is translated into both English and Swedish. Zelensky has previously spoken to the European Parliament and the US Congress, among others, and will also […]
Volodymyr Zelensky is Ukraine’s voice now
When Volodymyr Zelensky elected president, he had no previous political experience. However, he had played the bear Paddington and acted as president in the TV series The Servant of the People. Today he has an incredibly difficult task when he has to lead the country during the bloody war of aggression. How did his years […]
Zelensky’s comedy series returns to Netflix
“Servant of the People”, which started the Ukrainian president’s political career, is available again on Netflix Netflix has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s satirical comedy series ‘Servant of the People’, which had been available from 2017-2021, is again available for streaming in the United States. “Servant of the People” follows a teacher (played by […]
• VMA in Skutskär, Uppsala County
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyj addressed the US Congress and asked for more support in the war against Ukraine. The United States is behind Ukraine, but there are certain borders it does not want to cross, for fear of provoking Putin. Political peace in Washington At the same time, US politicians are showing clear […]
VMA in Ängelholm
Volodymyr Zelensky, who grew up in a Ukrainian industrial city, is studying to become a lawyer. But it is as an entertainer, together with his colleagues in the humor group Kvartal 95, that he will make a comet career. He gets special attention in the TV series The Servant of the People, where he plays […]
Right now: EU leaders on their way to Kyiv to meet Zelensky
Today, the Prime Ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia will travel to Kyiv on a joint EU mission. According to Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, they will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to demonstrate EU support for Ukraine and present a package of support to the country and its people. Hear Ekot’s […]
Urgent monument to Ukraine in front of the Russian Embassy in Helsinki
Anti-war protesters have erected a memorial to the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in connection with the Russian embassy in Ullanlinna, Helsinki. On Tuesday, a demonstration in connection with the demonstration stated that the conflict has claimed the lives of nearly 10,000 victims since the Russian invasion began on 24 February. Next to […]
Niinistö stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in his talks with Putin
Niinistö estimates that the catastrophe caused by the war and the deep human suffering will escalate after the third week of war, noting that this will affect opinions in the West. He also drew attention to the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. Russian forces have fired and taken control of two nuclear facilities during […]
Niinistö discusses Ukraine’s war with Putin
Sauli Niinistö spoke with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, reports from the Office of the President of the Republic. The conversation focused "exclusively on the war in Ukraine," Niinistö is said to have emphasized the impact of the conflict on Ukraine in the form of human suffering and its role […]
Niinistö and Zelensky talk about Finland’s support for Ukraine
Sauli Niinistö spoke with Ukraine on Friday Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone, the Office of the President of the Republic says. According to Niinistö’s office, the duo discussed the war in Ukraine and Finland’s aid and support to the country. The need for the safe evacuation of civilians and the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power […]
The traffic map of Helsinki renamed the Russian Embassy Volodymyr Zelenskyy Park
The map of the route planner used by the Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) has been obtained from the ‘Volodymyr Zelenskyy Park’ at the address where the Russian Embassy is normally located. Users looking for their tram stop could see buildings related to the Russian embassy at Tehtaankatu 1 on Thursday, which was renamed in honor […]
A week of war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s speeches to Russia and the world In a televised speech, Putin talks about “demilitarizing and de-Nazifying” Ukraine. Shortly afterwards, explosions were heard in several places in Ukraine. Flight alarms sound and several cities are exposed to rocket attacks. The traffic jams out of the country are endless, and a week after the invasion, […]
This has happened during the war in Ukraine
During the night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed for help from the outside world. Ekot’s foreign affairs reporter Beatrice Janzon with the latest information. Host: Pär Edberg. The feature was broadcast on P1 Morgon at 06.00 on Friday 4 March 2022.
Nord Stream 2 files for bankruptcy
The Swiss company behind the DKK 75 billion Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has filed for bankruptcy and fired all its employees after Western sanctions, according to Swiss radio station SRF. Nord Stream 2 AG, which is owned by the Russian state-owned gas giant Gazprom, is seeking to settle its bankruptcy claims ahead of a […]
The Danish government will send anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has confirmed that the country will send around 2,700 shoulder-fired anti-tank missiles to the Ukrainian army. “It is the first time in recent history that Denmark has donated weapons to a country at war,” she said. Exact type unconfirmed Neither she nor Minister of Defense Morten Bødskov revealed the […]
The President of Poland issues a statement on a football boycott of Russia
Andrzej Duda called Russia “bandits”, while star striker Robert Lewandowski and the head of the Polish Football Association have also spoken out to boycott a decisive World Cup qualifier Poland’s potential boycott of a crisis-stricken Qatar World Cup qualifier in Russia in March has been backed by the country’s president, Andrzej Duda, and the country’s […]
Ukraine’s ambassador to Denmark calls for help from both citizens and officials
Mykhailo Vydoinyk, Ukraine’s ambassador to Denmark, has called on all Ukrainians in Denmark who are ready and able to return home to return and help fight the Russian forces. He even told TV2 that if it comes to that, then he goes himself. His speech echoes that of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “In defense of […]
Blinken promises continued support to Ukraine
In Kiev, the new administration’s Foreign Minister Antony Blinken has met the President of Ukraine. Blinken promised continued security cooperation, but not the military support or NATO membership that was President Volodymyr Zelensky’s desire. But Foreign Minister Blinken sees a continued threat from Russia for Ukraine, even after the Russian troops left the border area.
The opposition on the road to victory in local elections
On Sunday, local elections will be held around Ukraine. Elections seen as an important measure of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s popularity. Since he was elected by a large majority last year, his opinion figures have dropped significantly. When President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to Parliament this week, he concluded with a few questions for himself. He asked […]
