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Ex-FM Klimkin suggests Russia's intentions on expanding annexation

Russia needs the entire south of Ukraine to be able to influence the Middle East, the Mediterranean Sea, and Africa through the Black Sea, according to Klimkin.

12:40, 25.11.2019

Ex-FM Klimkin urges to prevent U.S. recognition of Ukraine's Azov Battalion as terrorists

Preventing the recognition of Azov as a terrorist organization in the U.S. is a matter of Ukraine's state security, the ex-minister says.

19:45, 28.10.2019

Ukraine's ex-FM Klimkin: Kurt Volker is first not political but real loss

Volker resigned one day after the release of a whistleblower report alleging a coverup by the White House of a call between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart.

15:25, 28.09.2019

Ukraine's ex-FM Klimkin: "Only idiots believe in global agreement with Putin"

The ex-minister says the ceasefire in Donbas is not enough to call it peace.

04:30, 27.09.2019

Poroshenko, Klimkin targets of anti-graft agency's probe

The relevant entry has appeared at the Unified Register of Pretrial Investigations of Aug 23.

15:00, 11.09.2019

Ukraine's Foreign Minister: G7 leaders lost solidarity toward Russia

The outgoing head of Ukraine's diplomacy warned that changing the G7's attitude Russia's actions could pose a "mega threat" both for Ukraine and the West.

23:50, 27.08.2019

Kyiv court rules to launch probe against Poroshenko, Klimkin on corruption charges – media

According to the court ruling, the case was initiated by an unidentified individual.

16:52, 21.08.2019

Klimkin: Half of Ukrainians will reside abroad in several years (Video)

Ukraine's Foreign Minister says that "a global Ukrainian community" should be formed in the world.

22:29, 04.08.2019

Klimkin convinced ECHR to find Ukrainian guardsman Markiv not guilty

Klimkin says there is no evidence in the case against Markiv.

12:57, 26.07.2019

Klimkin: Impossible to make Donbas pact with Putin

The minister says the Russian president wants Ukraine's federalization for breaking up the Ukrainian state.

05:00, 26.07.2019

Klimkin to Zelensky: Team effort needed in negotiations with Putin

The minister is confident that Zelensky will be able to figure his way around regardless of the format of talks.

16:10, 16.07.2019

Klimkin: Ukraine had to negotiate on legal, not political security guarantees while giving up nuclear weapons

None of the Budapest Memo signatories did anything that should have been done in the context of protecting Ukraine's national security.

15:20, 16.07.2019

Russia could set up another gas crisis for Ukraine if no new transit agreement signed, Klimkin admits

The foreign minister said Ukraine had warned international partners of Russia's likely actions.

14:55, 16.07.2019

Decision to release Ukrainian sailors depends on Moscow's political will – Klimkin

Political and legal constructions exist, allowing Russia to release Ukrainian sailors at any moment.

14:05, 16.07.2019

Parliament once again fails to dismiss FM Klimkin on Zelensky's submission

There were fewer than 100 deputies in the session hall as the issue was being considered.

21:10, 11.07.2019

Klimkin's advice to Zelensky on Putin talks: "Only together with friends and partners"

On July 8, Zelensky offered Putin to meet in Minsk to discuss the conflict in Donbas with the participation of the leaders of France, Germany, UK, and the U.S.

23:30, 10.07.2019

Putin to free Ukrainian sailors soon, seeking more political gains – Klimkin

Klimkin says Putin is using the Ukrainian sailors as a bargaining chip.

13:50, 10.07.2019

Ukraine FM Klimkin says possible successor Prystaiko should become "organic part" of Team Zelensky

The incumbent chief of Ukraine's diplomacy says the country's foreign policy under President Zelensky should remain systemic and consistent.

11:00, 05.07.2019

MFA Russia admits possibility of releasing POW sailors from custody before end of "trial"

The note earlier sent to Ukraine "clearly states" that appropriate tools are available in Russian legislation, Zekharova claims.

10:20, 05.07.2019

Klimkin believes intl administration only way to prepare occupied Donbas for local elections

The holding of local elections in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk is stipulated by the Minsk agreements.

09:00, 05.07.2019

Zelensky again asks Rada to dismiss Ukraine's chief prosecutor, foreign minister

The relevant motions were submitted to Parliament July 1.

16:20, 02.07.2019

Ukraine FM Klimkin to take leave from July 3

Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister for European Integration Olena Zerkal will be fulfilling his duties.

13:40, 02.07.2019

Klimkin announces his "political leave"

Klimkin urges all those who do not accept the "current political mess" to join him.

18:25, 01.07.2019

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Klimkin: "Europe's betrayal hurts all of us"

The minister says only Ukrainians should decide on Ukraine's future.

12:59, 30.06.2019

Klimkin responds to Zelensky’s criticism over diplomatic note to Russia

The minister insists that MFA Ukraine is in full right to exchange such correspondence without further consultations.

20:50, 27.06.2019

Zelensky slams Klimkin over response to Russia's diplomatic note on the release of POW sailors

The president suggested that the foreign ministry and its chief "hid" from him the corresponding note that came from Russia.

19:50, 27.06.2019

Ukraine urges G20 to influence Russia to release Ukrainian sailors

The foreign minister wrote letters to his counterparts from G20 and the European Union.

23:40, 25.06.2019

Kyiv recalling envoy from Strasbourg for consultations over Russia's return to PACE

Earlier, Ukraine said it was suspending participation in the organization's work.

20:40, 25.06.2019

Klimkin estimates likelihood of Russia returning to PACE

Chances are significant, the foreign minister admitted, as many European countries seek to "buy predictability" in relations with Russia.

11:30, 24.06.2019

Klimkin comments on Zelensky’s meetings with Macron, Merkel

It was a real "reconnaissance in force".

09:00, 24.06.2019

Klimkin tells how Putin sought to exploit captured Ukrainian sailors

The foreign minister hopes that with the broad international support, Ukrainian sailors will be ultimately released and brought back home.

12:20, 19.06.2019

Klimkin explains why Russia hinders separation of forces in Donbas

The Russian side is trying to coerce Ukrainian authorities to engage in direct political communication with the occupiers, the foreign minister stresses.

22:30, 13.06.2019

OSCE says humanitarian situation in Donbas not improving

Lajčák noted that his proposals to make people's lives on the demarcation line easier were never implemented.

19:30, 13.06.2019

Klimkin proposes carrying out comprehensive audit in occupied Donbas

It is necessary to establish the current state of the assets located in the occupied areas, the foreign minister says.

18:00, 13.06.2019

Klimkin on CoE human rights commissioner's possible Crimea visit: "Another Russian con"

Ukraine has long been calling for a permanent presence in Crimea of international organizations, in particular, humanitarian ones.

20:00, 12.06.2019

Mythbusting: Klimkin on Ukraine's possibility to join EU within 10 years

For this, Ukraine should definitely become better than all previous candidates, the minister said.

11:19, 12.06.2019

Verdicts of international courts to force Russia into talks on Crimea – Klimkin

Klimkin said Ukraine had offered the Russian Federation various formats and platforms for negotiations on Crimea after its annexation.

13:05, 11.06.2019

Prospect of Russia creating bridgehead in Moldova to pose threat to Ukraine's south – FM Klimkin

The Foreign Minister has spoken of the risks of Russian interference in Moldova's internal affairs.

21:30, 10.06.2019

Ukraine's parliament fails to back Klimkin's resignation

The Ukrainian MPs voted two draft resolutions on the matter.

14:30, 06.06.2019

Zelensky tables motions in parliament to sack two ministers, SBU chief

The Presidential Administration of Ukraine is also drafting a motion to dismiss Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yuriy Lutsenko.

16:07, 30.05.2019

FM Klimkin not to accompany Zelensky during visit to Brussels

At the same time, the Foreign Ministry is assisting in preparations for this visit.

12:37, 30.05.2019

Klimkin to run for parliament as self-nominated candidate

Klimkin says he is open to proposals and ideas.

12:40, 20.05.2019

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Klimkin prepares letter of resignation to submit on Monday (Video)

Klimkin informed Zelensky about his decision in advance.

00:59, 18.05.2019

Klimkin: Meeting Russia's demands for lifting sanctions in Council of Europe to destroy Minsk accords

The minister said his position had been heard and noted, in particular, by German, French and Dutch colleagues.

17:55, 13.05.2019

FM Klimkin: Two-year toddler held in Danish embassy returned to Ukrainian mother

The couple have apparently reached an agreement allowing both mother and father to take part in raising their child.

12:40, 12.05.2019

Canada's FM to visit Ukraine on May 8 to meet with Poroshenko, Zelensky

Freeland is also to meet with Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman and Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin.

15:15, 06.05.2019

Ukrainian FM Klimkin says his probable resignation in line with his political plans

At the same time, Klimkin did not specify what would happen if Zelensky did not accept his resignation.

13:44, 06.05.2019

Ukraine preparing new anti-Russian sanctions over Putin's move on passports in Donbas

Kyiv will insist on imposing not personal sanctions, as was the case with Russia's aggression in the Kerch Strait, but on tougher sectoral or economic ones.

17:15, 27.04.2019

FM Klimkin to discuss Ukraine's language law with Hungarian counterpart

He will speak with Szijjarto at a ministerial meeting on Eastern Partnership in Brussels in two weeks.

23:30, 26.04.2019

Klimkin ready to discuss possible cooperation with Zelensky

At the same time, the minister says he is not going to step back from his "values."

22:30, 26.04.2019