#Foreign Policy

"Condemned to Good Neighborhood": Ukrainian MFA Announces Course Toward Pragmatic Normalization of Relations with Poland

Politics 10/30/2026, 19:57

Ukrainian MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that Kyiv is steering toward pragmatic good neighborhood with Poland and expects a new round of bilateral contacts, events, and visits in November.

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Ukrainian MFA Denies Reports of Preparation to Break Diplomatic Relations with South Korea

Politics 10/30/2026, 18:36

Ukrainian MFA Spokesperson Georgy Tykhy stated that there is no talk of breaking diplomatic relations with South Korea, and Minister Cho Hyun's quote was hypothetical and distorted by the media. The parties continue to work on de-escalating the dispute.

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How US Congressional Elections Could Impact Ukraine: Former Ambassador's Assessment

Politics 10/29/2026, 08:38

US congressional elections could shift the balance of power and strengthen support for Ukraine, says former ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko. Parliament holds key budget and sanctions oversight tools.

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Vietnam-Belarus Foreign Ministry Talks: Strategic Partnership Reaches a New Level

Politics 10/28/2026, 22:03

Vietnamese and Belarusian Foreign Ministers Le Hoai Trung and Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks in Hanoi, discussing the expansion of the strategic partnership, trade and economic cooperation, and preparations for the 2027 anniversaries.

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Trump Calls Norway a 'Shed Country' Over Nobel Prize: Oslo Reacts

Politics 10/26/2026, 16:00

US President Donald Trump called Norway a 'shed country' for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reminded him of the committee's independence.

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Israel Condemns Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv That Killed 14-Year-Old Citizen

Politics 09/25/2026, 17:11

The Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned the nighttime Russian strike on Kyiv that killed a 14-year-old Israeli citizen, injuring 20 others including the boy's mother.

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Colombia Announces Severance of Diplomatic Relations with Iran

Politics 09/25/2026, 15:40

Colombia has severed diplomatic relations with Iran over security concerns, following Peru's lead and reshaping its foreign policy under the new administration.

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Belgium Acknowledges the US as an Unreliable Ally Under Trump in a Secret Document: What the Foreign Ministry Recommends

Politics 09/24/2026, 18:57

The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared an internal document in which the US is deemed an unreliable ally under the Trump presidency. The department recommends a "calibration" strategy and the diversification of diplomatic channels.

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Sibiga: 'Even though Orbán has left, his policy of blocking is thriving' — Kyiv reacts to confrontation from Hungary's new prime minister

Politics 09/22/2026, 08:15

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Sibiga stated that Orbán's policy of blocking is thriving in Hungary even under the new Prime Minister Magyar. Kyiv is surprised by Budapest's refusal to join the 'Carpathian Eight' and the blocking of energy cooperation.

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Beijing Calls U.S. 'Hellish Sanctions' Against Russia Illegal: China's Foreign Ministry Statement Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit

Politics 09/18/2026, 19:10

China's Foreign Ministry stated that the sanctions against Russia adopted by the U.S. Congress have no basis in international law. The statement came on the eve of the expected Trump–Xi Jinping summit in Washington.

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"I'd Do It Again": Trump Rejects Regret Over the Iran War and Ties Its End to the Congressional Elections

Politics 09/11/2026, 05:35

In a Fox News interview, Trump stated that he does not regret starting the war with Iran and would do the same again. He confirmed that the conflict will end after the November 2026 U.S. congressional midterm elections.

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Sibiga Responds to Lavrov: The 'SMM' Against Nazism Should Be Conducted in Russia Itself

Politics 09/07/2026, 23:51

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga sarcastically responded to Sergey Lavrov's statement about 'Nazism in Europe,' declaring that the 'SMM' against it should be conducted in Russia itself. Kyiv also called for decisive steps and sanctions amid strikes on objects.

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"Now Is Not the Time for Daydreaming": Sybiha Declares That Russia Is Already Waging a Covert War Against Europe and Outlines Three Steps for a Response

Politics 09/05/2026, 19:09

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha declared that Russia is already waging a covert war against Europe, listing a series of hybrid incidents, and proposed three steps for a response: restricting the presence of Russians, a trade embargo, and dismantling influence networks.

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Armenia Prepares EU Accession Bid and May Bill Russia $2 Billion

Politics 08/30/2026, 11:08

According to the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service, Armenia is preparing an EU accession application and may bill Russia $2 billion for the military base and railways. Yerevan is effectively completing its pivot away from Moscow.

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Armenia Removes Russia from the List of Strategic Allies in Its 2026–2031 Government Program

Politics 08/28/2026, 01:33

In the approved government program of Armenia for 2026–2031, Russia no longer appears as a strategic ally. Pashinyan linked this to the CSTO and Moscow's failure to fulfill security obligations.

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Tajani announces new aid package for Ukraine and promises "maximum pressure on Moscow"

Politics 08/24/2026, 22:54

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, following talks with Andriy Sybiha, announced a new aid package for Ukraine and stated that maximum pressure on Moscow will be maintained.

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Zelenskyy Announces Personnel Changes in Ukraine's Diplomatic Team with Focus on US Relations

Politics 08/21/2026, 10:14

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced personnel decisions in Ukraine's diplomatic team, emphasizing the need for new approaches, particularly regarding the US direction. Appointments are promised following consultations.

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Sibiga defines three main priorities of diplomacy: a just peace, EU and NATO accession, and global Ukrainianness

Politics 08/19/2026, 15:49

The Verkhovna Rada approved Andriy Sybiga as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The new head of the MFA defined three priorities: a just peace, accession to the EU and NATO, and supporting global Ukrainianness.

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