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Ukraine FM Sybiha urges allies to release stockpiled interceptors

Every decision delayed by Kyiv’s allies is measured in lives, and interceptor missiles sitting in storage should be put to use defending Ukraine's skies right now, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X on Sept. 8, commenting on Russia's massive overnight strike on Kyiv.

8 September, 12:21 PM

Ukraine formally tells ICAO Russian airspace is unsafe for civilian flights

Ukraine has formally notified the International Civil Aviation Organization, or ICAO, that Russian airspace is unsafe for civilian aviation and urged airlines to avoid flying over the country, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Sept. 2.

2 September, 06:05 PM

Gripen fighter jets being prepared to protect Ukrainian skies – FM Sybiha

Sweden is preparing to transfer Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced following a meeting with his Swedish counterpart Maria Malmer Stenergard in Kyiv on August 24.

24 August, 01:36 PM

UN Security Council to address escalating Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

The UN Security Council will meet on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, to discuss the consequences of Russia's full-scale war, focusing specifically on the escalation of missile and drone attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced.

24 August, 09:11 AM

Ruling party to support Khmara and Sybiha for minister posts

The Servant of the People faction in parliament will support the nomination of Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister and Andrii Sybiha as foreign minister, David Arakhamia, head of the faction in the Verkhovna Rada, announced on Telegram on Aug. 19.

19 August, 12:33 PM

Zelenskyy submits picks for defense, foreign minister posts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted nominations to the Verkhovna Rada for Yevhenii Khmara to serve as defense minister and Andrii Sybiha as foreign minister, according to posts by MPs Yaroslav Zheleznyak, Oleksii Honcharenko, and Iryna Herashchenko on Telegram on Aug. 18.

18 August, 06:21 PM

Sybiha calls for renewed talks on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that it was time to revive discussions on frozen Russian assets and establish clear legal mechanisms for using them to support Ukraine on Aug. 18.

18 August, 06:12 PM

Zelenskyy submits no defense, foreign minister nominees as parliament returns

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada had not received President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s nominees for defense and foreign ministers as of Aug. 18, leaving parliament unable to vote on either appointment.

18 August, 04:10 PM

Zelenskyy to nominate Khmara as defense minister, Sybiha as foreign minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to nominate Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister and Andrii Sybiha as foreign minister on August 18, according to lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak.

18 August, 01:40 PM

Ukraine's Cabinet approves government action program and submits it to parliament

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved the government's action program and submitted it to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration, Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said on Aug. 17.

17 August, 08:04 PM

Russia seeks to turn Black Sea into tool of pressure and intimidation – Sybiha

Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports and civilian vessels in the Black Sea pose a direct threat to global food security, acting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said after talks with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis on Aug. 16.

16 August, 09:51 PM

Khaled El-Enany arrives in Ukraine for first trip as director-general

UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany is visiting Ukraine for the first time in his current role and met Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said on Aug. 15.

16 August, 12:24 PM

Sybiha says a free Belarus would make Eastern Europe safer

Acting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha marked the sixth anniversary of Belarus’ protests against the falsification of the country’s presidential election in a statement published on X on Aug. 9.

9 August, 05:49 PM

Ukraine seeks more Patriot missiles – Sybiha

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine is continuing talks with the United States on obtaining licenses to produce PAC-3 interceptor missiles while fighting to secure every Patriot air defense missile available on Aug. 6.

6 August, 07:15 PM

Sybiha hails Swedish Supreme Court decision to transfer Russian ship to Ukraine

Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha welcomed a decision by the Supreme Court of Sweden to uphold the confiscation and transfer to Ukraine of the vessel Caffa, linked to Russia's shadow fleet, he wrote on X on Aug. 6.

6 August, 09:00 AM

North Korean missile unit would be lawful target for Ukraine if deployed in Russia, FM Sybiha says

A North Korean missile unit would become a lawful military target for Ukraine’s Defense Forces if it is deployed on Russian territory, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Aug. 5, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

5 August, 03:02 PM

Sybiha’s call to Tehran draws Caspian red line, forces Iran to back down from missile threat

Talks between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi came at a critical time for both nations following Tehran's threats to strike Ukraine with ballistic missiles, as both sides – particularly Iran – urgently required de-escalation, Middle East expert Ihor Semyvolos told Radio NV on August 4.

5 August, 10:03 AM

Zelenskyy names two ambassadors as deputy foreign ministers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ambassadors to Czechia and Poland, Vasyl Zvarych and Vasyl Bodnar, will be appointed deputy foreign ministers, European Pravda reported on Aug. 3.

4 August, 09:47 AM

Zelenskyy seeks new diplomatic coordination format

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wants to introduce a regular format of communication with Ukraine's ambassadors and expects Acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his team to organize the initiative, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Aug. 3.

3 August, 04:37 PM

Sybiha calls for more air defenses after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv

Ukraine urgently needs additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles following Russia’s second ballistic missile attack on Kyiv in two days, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Aug. 1.

1 August, 11:07 AM

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