Andrii Sybiha

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged NATO to enhance Ukraine's air defenses following a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv. He criticized delays in supplying Patriot interceptors as emboldening Moscow to target civilians.

Ukraine's president urges NATO to make 'strong decisions' following a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed 11. Ukraine's foreign minister called for immediate NATO action on air defense, citing a 'terrifying barrage' of ballistic missiles targeting civilians.

The Netherlands will host the full operational phase of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The tribunal will undergo preparatory phases in The Hague before entering Phase 2, which includes investigations and prosecutions of Russia’s top political and military leaders.

Ukrainian leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, congratulated the United States on its 250th Independence Day, expressing gratitude for military and diplomatic support. Zelensky highlighted parallels between US founding principles and Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression, while Sybiha thanked US President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the war and emphasized continued US assistance and pressure on Russia.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha proposed an 'anti-crisis' package to ease tensions with Poland, including foreign ministry consultations, historians' meetings, and religious dialogue. He warned that Moscow benefits from any Polish-Ukrainian rift as reports indicate possible Russian provocations against Poland and NATO's eastern flank.

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha proposed an anti-crisis package to improve relations with Poland during talks with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. The proposal includes renewed foreign ministry consultations, meetings between historians, and dialogue involving religious leaders to ease tensions over historical issues.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged Ukraine to take steps to repair strained relations over wartime history disputes. The conflict escalated after Poland stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of an honor for naming a unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which killed Poles during WWII, prompting Kyiv to return Polish honors and Zelenskyy to skip a recovery conference.

Russia launched an 11-hour drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21 civilians and injuring over 90, which it claimed as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. Ukraine's targeting of oil refineries has caused a fuel crisis in Russia, while its drone advancements have disrupted Russian supply lines, particularly in Crimea.

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, killing at least 17 people and injuring 90. The attack damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure, prompting residents to seek shelter in metro stations. Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy and Kyiv Mayor Klitschko, reported the casualties and infrastructure damage.

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, killing at least 13 people and injuring 86. The attack damaged 30 locations, including residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, prompting emergency responses and calls for strengthened air defenses from Ukraine's Foreign Minister.

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Polish-Ukrainian relations are in a 'certain state of crisis,' citing historical disputes over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the reciprocal return of state awards. He warned that the tensions benefit Moscow and stressed the interdependent security of both nations.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated a decision on Ukraine’s participation in the June 25-26 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, will be made Monday following a briefing with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The announcement comes amid a diplomatic dispute over Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s revocation of Zelensky’s Order of the White Eagle.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland’s Order of the White Eagle over Zelenskyy’s decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland accuses of wartime massacres. Ukrainian officials criticized the move as beneficial to Russia and harmful to bilateral relations.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland’s highest state honor, the Order of the White Eagle, over Zelenskyy’s decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland accuses of wartime atrocities. Ukrainian officials condemned the move as beneficial to Moscow and a provocation amid ongoing tensions, while Poland emphasized its support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland’s Order of the White Eagle, citing Zelenskyy’s decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland accuses of wartime massacres. Ukrainian officials criticized the move as harmful to their alliance and beneficial to Russia, with several Ukrainian officials announcing they would return Polish state orders.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki will revoke Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Order of the White Eagle honor due to Zelenskyy naming a Ukrainian military unit after the UPA, a group accused of wartime massacres of Poles. The UPA, active in the 1940s-1950s, is recognized by Poland as responsible for crimes against Poles, including genocide, while Ukraine views it as a symbol of independence.

Poland's Karol Nawrocki stripped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland's highest honor due to Ukraine's approval of naming a military unit after the UPA. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded by returning a Polish award received in 2022, calling the decision a strategic mistake that benefits Moscow.

Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow’s oil refinery, targeting the Russian capital for the second time this week, while Russia fired missiles into Kyiv following an attack on a historic monastery. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy framed the strike as retaliation for Russian attacks, and Moscow reported significant drone interception efforts.

Ukrainian drones attacked a Moscow oil refinery, causing black smoke and flight disruptions. The attack, part of Ukraine's efforts to pressure Russia economically, followed a coordination call with G7 leaders. President Zelenskyy emphasized ending the war, while Russia's state media briefly reported the incident.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met at the G7 summit to urge stronger international pressure on Russia and discuss bilateral grain trade cooperation. The meeting occurred amid tensions over Russian shipments of stolen Ukrainian goods being imported to Egypt, despite a pledge from Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi.

Ukraine welcomed the US-Iran agreement announced under President Donald Trump’s leadership, describing it as a step toward regional stability and economic security. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha highlighted the deal as an opportunity for Washington to renew efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, with the issue expected to be discussed at the G7 summit.

Norway’s parliament unanimously ratified the country’s accession to the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha praised the decision, stating it strengthens efforts to hold Russia accountable.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that YouTube has started globally removing videos promoting Alabuga and other sanctioned Russian entities. He is urging other major platforms to take action against recruitment content targeting teenagers.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has missed the opportunity to end the war under favorable conditions by rejecting a direct meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin dismissed Zelensky’s proposal for face-to-face peace talks as inappropriate, leading Sybiha to warn of escalating battlefield losses, economic recession, and inflation in Russia.

Ukraine launched drone attacks near St. Petersburg and Krasnodar, targeting Russian military and oil infrastructure ahead of the closing of Putin’s economic forum. Zelenskyy called for peace talks, which Putin dismissed, while Russia’s defense ministry claimed to have intercepted 376 drones. Ukraine’s foreign minister warned of worsening conditions for Russia as the conflict continues.

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Ukraine at Kyiv’s request following Russia’s large-scale aerial attack. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Moscow is prioritizing escalation over peace and urged sustained international pressure on Russia.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia's massive overnight attack indicates Moscow is losing on the battlefield and has 'no cards except terror.' He called on allies to fund Patriot systems, impose stricter sanctions, utilize frozen Russian assets, and initiate EU negotiation clusters for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that 8 million Ukrainians living abroad pose a security and demographic challenge. Ukraine is developing policies to encourage their return as security improves, while host countries may retain them for economic benefits.

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha proposed that Europe advocate for a limited airport or seaport truce to facilitate peace steps, suggesting the use of sanctions and frozen Russian assets to pressure Moscow.

Ukraine is demanding an emergency UN Security Council and OSCE meeting following Russian air strikes that targeted the Kyiv region, as stated by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who called for a strong response to the attacks.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha demands that all six EU accession negotiation clusters be formally opened in June, asserting that Kyiv has completed its reforms and expects positive EU assessment. Sybiha signals improved Ukraine-Hungary dialogue, rejects alternative EU membership models, and dismisses controversial mediation proposals involving Russia-linked figures, calling for unified European approach to peace talks.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Hungary's new Foreign Minister Anita Orban at a NATO meeting in Sweden. The diplomats discussed minority rights consultations, Ukraine's EU accession, and bilateral cooperation. They agreed to continue expert-level talks on minority issues.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha briefed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on escalating threats from Belarus to Ukraine and Europe during a meeting in Sweden. Sybiha called for increased defense spending from NATO allies and emphasized Ukraine's role as a security partner rather than merely an aid recipient.

Ukraine is advocating for a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to revive stalled US-led peace negotiations, as a recent drone attack in Russia killed a woman and child. Despite Kyiv's efforts to secure a meeting via Turkey or other hosts, U.S.-mediated talks remain deadlocked over key issues like contested Ukrainian regions, with Trump's ceasefire proposal rejected by Putin.