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Yahoo
2 days ago
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European allies reaffirm 'unwavering support' for Ukraine in Rome
European foreign ministers have reiterated their "unwavering support for Ukraine," during a conference hosted by Italy's top diplomat Antonio Tajani in Rome on Thursday. The meeting focussing on EU security and the war in Ukraine was attended by the foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland, alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. It came less than a month before the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, scheduled for July 10-11, at which some 2,000 representatives from politics, business and international organizations plan to discuss Ukraine's long-term prospects. In a joint declaration, the ministers affirmed their commitment to Ukraine's "people, democracy, security, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders." German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told Ukraine's Sybiha: "Our support ... for Ukraine remains rock solid: politically, economically and militarily." Asked by a journalist when he was planning his first call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the German minister said he currently did not see any reason or opening for such a move. Wadephul, who took office on May 6, said Germany would always coordinate such steps with its European partners. While stressing that Berlin was "naturally always open to negotiations" in this format, Wadephul said that it must be "acknowledged that Russia is not ready to negotiate, but is seeking war." As long as this is the case, "we stand firmly alongside Ukraine." Wadephul's comments came amid a debate back home sparked by members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the junior partner in government, who have called for direct diplomatic calls with Russia. Both the SPD leadership, as well as Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who like Wadephul belongs to the conservative bloc, have rejected the demands, stressing that the recent heavy attacks on Ukraine showed that Russia was nowhere near ready to negotiate. After a bilateral meeting with Tajani, Wadephul's schedule sees him leave Rome for the Middle East on Thursday evening. Through Sunday, he plans to visit a host of countries, including Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
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German Foreign Minister Wadephul heads to Rome for talks on Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is expected in Rome on Thursday for an international conference focused on EU security and the war in Ukraine. Hosted by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, the meeting is taking place within the framework of the so-called Weimar Plus format. The group is an extension of the Weimar Triangle, which is made up of Germany, France and Poland. According to the German Foreign Office, both NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will attend the conference. They are to be joined by representatives from Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and the European Union. The meeting is taking place less than a month before the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference, scheduled for July 10-11, at which some 2,000 representatives from politics, business and international organizations plan to discuss Ukraine's long-term prospects. After a bilateral meeting with Tajani, Wadephul's schedule sees him leave Rome for the Middle East on Thursday evening. Through Sunday, he plans to visit a host of countries, including Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel. The Foreign Office said the focus of the trip to the region is the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and plans for a peaceful order in the territory after the end of the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
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Ukraine's foreign minister discusses peace and partnership with Azerbaijani president
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to discuss bilateral relations and the war against Ukraine. Source: Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Sybiha described the talks as an "open and detailed discussion" covering Ukraine-Azerbaijan relations and international issues, with a focus on halting Russian aggression and securing a just and lasting peace. He thanked Aliyev for Azerbaijan's consistent support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and its humanitarian and energy assistance during the winter. The leaders also explored steps to strengthen their strategic partnership, with Azerbaijan's participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on 10-11 July highlighted as a key milestone. The Ukraine Recovery Conference, announced in 2023, aims to mobilise international support for Ukraine's reconstruction amid ongoing Russian attacks. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
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EU and UK call on Russia to show its readiness for peace in Ukraine at joint summit
During their first bilateral summit after Brexit, the EU and the UK have called on Russia to fully and unconditionally cease fire in Ukraine. Source: European Pravda with reference to a joint statement following the EU-UK Leaders Summit 2025 Details: In the statement, the leaders of the UK and the EU reaffirmed their strong condemnation of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and confirmed their firm and unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. Quote: "We also reconfirmed our unwavering commitment to providing continued political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes and as intensely as needed." Details: The leaders also called for a complete and unconditional ceasefire and meaningful negotiations for genuine peace aimed at ending the war and restoring comprehensive, just and lasting peace. Quote: "As in the past, it is now for Russia to show its willingness to achieve peace." More details: The leaders also reaffirmed their readiness to continue exerting pressure on Russia, including by maintaining sanctions and taking measures to prevent their circumvention, sectoral measures, and oil price restrictions, as well as by ensuring that Russian sovereign assets remain frozen until Russia ends its war against Ukraine and makes reparation for the damage caused by that war. Quote: "We are committed to ensuring full accountability for war crimes and other serious crimes committed in connection with Russia's war of aggression, including by the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine." More details: In addition, the EU and the UK expressed their support for the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, mentioning in this context the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Italy in July 2025. Background: Earlier in the day, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa arrived in London for the first UK-EU summit. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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G7 to impose sanctions on Russia if it refuses ceasefire
The Group of Seven (G7) nations have announced their readiness to impose further sanctions on Russia and strengthen support for Ukraine if Moscow refuses to accept a ceasefire. Source: a joint statement of the G7 foreign ministers adopted following their meeting in Canada, as reported by European Pravda Details: In the statement, the ministers urged Russia "to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms and implementing it fully". The statement noted that the G7 "discussed imposing further costs on Russia in case such a ceasefire is not agreed, including through further sanctions, caps on oil prices, as well as additional support for Ukraine and other means". The ministers stressed that this includes the use of extraordinary revenues from frozen Russian sovereign assets. They emphasised that "any ceasefire must be respected and underscored the need for robust and credible security arrangements to ensure that Ukraine can deter and defend against any renewed acts of aggression". The ministers stated that they will continue to coordinate economic and humanitarian assistance to enable Ukraine's rapid recovery and reconstruction, including during the Ukraine Recovery Conference, which will be held in Rome on 10-11 July 2025. Furthermore, the G7 officials condemned North Korea and Iran's assistance to Russia, as well as China's supply of weapons and dual-use components, which is a major contributor to the Russian war and the reconstruction of the Russian armed forces. The statement noted that they "reiterated their intention to continue to take action against such third countries". Background: On Thursday 13 March, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin responded cautiously to the US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, neither rejecting it outright nor accepting it, but suggesting that Moscow might set its own conditions. US President Donald Trump said Putin had made a promising statement but insisted it was incomplete. He also said that if Russia did not agree to a 30-day ceasefire, it would be "a very disappointing moment for the world". On Friday 14 March, European Pravda reported, citing sources, that EU ambassadors had agreed to extend a number of EU sanctions against Russia after reaching an agreement with Hungary, which had intended to block the decision. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
