Tag: ukraine
Macedonia 10.08.22 | 21:02

MFA has no information on Macedonian nationals fighting in Ukraine

Macedonia’s Foreign Ministry (MFA) said Wednesday it has no information as to whether Macedonian nationals have gone to Ukraine to fight after the Russian Defense Ministry revealed that among the foreign mercenaries fighting alongside the Ukrainians were more than 70 Macedonian nationals. The Ministry...

Macedonia 04.08.22 | 12:44

MoD provides no concrete answer as to whether jets have been donated to Ukraine

The Defense Ministry is yet to confirm whether Macedonia has sent to Ukraine four SU-25 jets. The exact details of all three decisions, their content and explanation will be declassified and transparently published in the days to come. The decisions made so far do not impair the combat readiness of the...

Macedonia 04.08.22 | 09:35

After the tanks, Macedonia donates Sukhoi fighter jets to Ukraine

The four “Su-25” fighter jets that Macedonia bought from Ukraine during the 2001 conflict for four million euros have been donated to Ukraine these days, writes the MKD.mk news portal. The Ministry of Defense does not deny the published information, nor does it confirm it. It is about the...

Macedonia 03.08.22 | 18:43

MFA and MoD: Macedonia makes decisions independently

The Republic of Macedonia is a sovereign state that makes decisions independently, guided by the principles of respect for international law, the UN Charter, the OSCE principles and commitments in the protection of the European security architecture and global stability, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Macedonia 03.08.22 | 10:51

Zakharova: Skopje’s donation of tanks to Kiev a big mistake of Macedonian authorities

Russia believes the decision of authorities in Macedonia to donate tanks T-72 to Ukraine is a big mistake, said Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Maria Zakharova. Although it is outdated equipment, with the donation, says Zakharova, support is given for “the continuation of the criminal...

Macedonia 29.07.22 | 21:39

Macedonia donates tanks to Ukraine

Macedonia is donating Soviet-era tanks to Ukraine, the Macedonian Defense Ministry has confirmed, adding that they plan to modernize the country’s military to meet NATO standards. The Ministry said that the Government has decided that a a certain quantity of these tank capacities will be donated...

Macedonia 28.05.22 | 08:46

Ukraine asks Macedonian Parliament to pass a resolution recognizing Russian crimes

Ukraine hopes that Macedonia will recognize the Russian crimes as genocide against the Ukrainian people. Macedonians, like no other in Europe, probably understand what it means to be humiliated for their identity, said Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmitro Kuleba, at a joint press conference...

Macedonia 27.05.22 | 15:42

Osmani: Freedom of Macedonia is defended in Ukraine

The freedom of Macedonia and all other European countries is currently defended in Ukraine and Ukraine deserves all respect, assistance and support because of this, said Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani after a meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv on Friday. Osmani added that our country...

Macedonia 27.05.22 | 11:12

Macedonia’s Embassy in Ukraine reopens

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bujar Osmani, is paying Thursday a visit to Kyiv, where he informed that the embassy will be put into operation again. I have just arrived in Kyiv, where in addition to the meeting with my colleague, Dmitro Kuleba, we will put our embassy in Ukraine back into operation....

Macedonia 27.05.22 | 09:57

Osmani visits Ukraine

Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani is paying Friday a working visit to Kyiv, where he will meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Kuleba and other senior Ukrainian state officials. According to the Foreign Ministry, Osmani and Kuleba are set to discuss Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine...

World 15.05.22 | 11:19

Ukraine wins Eurovision

In an outpouring of solidarity, European voters gave Ukraine the win at the Eurovision Song Contest. Kalush Orchestra’s song Stefania did not do well in the jury selection, but was the overwhelming choice of the voters.

World 11.05.22 | 09:45

Ukraine cuts one third of Russian gas flows to Europe

Ukraine’s gas grid operator says it is cutting Russian gas flowing to Europe through two key sections of its pipeline network from Wednesday, citing “force majeure” because of interference in its operations by occupying forces. GTSOU said the two sections it would shut down, which are currently...

World 07.05.22 | 23:32

Orban calls for immediate ceasefire and peace talks in Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations in Ukraine. Orban said that Hungary will not take a side in the conflict, and is on the side of peace. Every country has its own historical experience. This right here is a war. We have experience in war, therefore...

Macedonia 27.04.22 | 21:56

Xhaferi in Ukraine: I am disturbed by the number of graves, Macedonia to provide all possible support

Visiting the destroyed town of Irpin, Ukraine, and the ruins of Hostomel airport, Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi said Wednesday he would personally strive for Macedonia’s institutions and public to provide all possible support to the war-ravaged country together with the European Union and the international...

Macedonia 07.04.22 | 19:01

Osmani will join the Foreign Ministers of Poland and Sweden for a meeting with Minister Kuleba on the Ukrainian border

Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani will join his colleagues from Poland and Sweden, Zbigniew Rau and Ann Linde on a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the Polish – Ukrainian border tomorrow. Macedonia is part of the rotating OSCE presidency. The Foreign Ministry said that the purpose...

World 05.04.22 | 10:46

Ukraine warns that the atrocities in Borodyanka could be worse than Bucha

Ukrainian prosecutors are warning that more civilian casualties can be expected in the city of Borodyanka, where the Russian forces recently withdrew. The city is close to Bucha, where Ukraine reported that over 400 civilians were killed. Prosecutor Irina Venediktova warned that the situation in Borodyanka...

World 02.04.22 | 16:32

Ukraine expects to see Russia entrench in the east and the south

Ukrainian sources say that they expect Russia to focus on the east and the south of the country, and turn its occupation into a long-term “frozen conflict”, after it withdrew much of its troops from the vicinity of Kiev. Mihail Podolyak, adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,...

World 31.03.22 | 21:18

Orban: There are two strategic groups in NATO, and our majority position is that NATO will not take part in the military conflict

What is at stake now in the elections is not whether Hungary “should go forward or backward,” but peace or war, prime minister Viktor Orban spoke about this in an interview published on the Internet portal Origo on Thursday. The Prime Minister said the Hungarian Left poses a serious threat to peace,...

World 29.03.22 | 16:41

Some progress in the talks: Russia is reducing its push against Kiev and elsewhere in the north of Ukraine

Russia announced that it is dramatically reducing its military activities around Kiev and Chernihv, in the north of Ukraine. This is the main outcome of the peace talks in Istanbul today, that are expected to lead to de-escalation in the war. Russian negotiator Medinski also announced the possibility...

Macedonia 24.03.22 | 15:51

Kovacevski: NATO and EU stand united in response to Russia’s military aggression and support for Ukraine

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia Dimitar Kovacevski at the NATO Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government stressed that the Russian military aggression in Ukraine is unprovoked and unjustified and a serious violation of international law. Macedonia joins calls on Russia to...

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