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Kyiv skeptical about alleged US move to recognize annexation of Crimea

Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD, ran by the National Security and Defense Council), responded to media reports suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump may recognize Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea.

18 March 2025, 12:52 AM

No US block on Ukraine’s 2022 border return, Kyiv says, despite earlier reports

British outlet Sky News claimed earlier that U.S. officials privately said they “don’t want to hear” about Ukraine reclaiming its 2022 borders — before Russia’s full-scale invasion — or its 2014 borders, pre-Crimea annexation. The Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council quickly refuted these claims on March 11.

11 March 2025, 05:14 PM

Ukraine suggests partial fire halt to gauge Russia

Ukraine’s delegation at negotiations with the United States in Saudi Arabia might offer a ceasefire covering air operations, sea actions, and energy infrastructure attacks as a trial for Russia, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, told reporters on March 11.

11 March 2025, 01:42 PM

Russia’s largest oil pumping station disabled in drone attack

Russia’s largest oil pumping station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) was disabled on Feb. 17 following a drone strike, the CPC press service reported on Telegram.

17 February 2025, 12:14 PM

Zelenskyy names condition for lifting NSDC sanctions on Poroshenko

Sanctions were imposed on former President and lawmaker Petro Poroshenko due to alleged financial misconduct and could be lifted if the misappropriated funds were returned, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 13 during a visit to the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant, Suspilne reported.

13 February 2025, 06:32 PM

Ukraine’s SBU explains restrictions against Poroshenko, Medvedchuk, Boholiubov, Zhevago, and Kolomoisky

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) imposed indefinite sanctions on five individuals during a Feb. 12 meeting, citing “threats to national security” and “obstruction of sustainable economic development,” Ukraine’s SBU Security Service announced on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 03:13 PM

Inside the sanctions: Why Ukraine targeted Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, Zhevago, and Medvedchuk

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) imposed sanctions against former President and current lawmaker Petro Poroshenko based on a recommendation from the Cabinet of Ministers, NV sources in the government said on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 12:46 PM

Ukraine’s NSDC hits Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, and Medvedchuk with sanctions in sweeping crackdown

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) imposed sanctions on four more businessmen in addition to former President Petro Poroshenko during a meeting on Feb. 12, NV’s sister publication Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing NSDC representatives on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 10:29 AM

NSDC imposes sanctions on former president Poroshenko

The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) has imposed sanctions on MP and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during its meeting on Feb. 12, according to Forbes.

12 February 2025, 10:17 PM

Major pharmacy chains ready to lower prices following Zelenskyy's criticism

Ukraine's largest pharmacy chains have proposed a price reduction mechanism to the Health Ministry, shortly after spiking medication costs were discussed during a National Security and Defense Council meeting.

10 February 2025, 11:36 PM

Ukraine still receiving U.S. military aid despite funding pause, says NSDC representative

The United States is continuing to provide military assistance to Ukraine under previously approved aid packages, despite a temporary pause in foreign aid funding, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said on Jan. 29.

29 January 2025, 01:03 PM

Zelenskyy explains 2022 National Security and Defense council decision to ban talks with Putin

In October 2022, Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) prohibited negotiations with Russia to halt "shadow" negotiations and separatism, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a press conference with Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Jan. 25

26 January 2025, 12:17 AM

No draft for 18-year-olds: NSDC shuts down student mobilization rumors

Mobilizing 18-year-old citizens in Ukraine is not possible, as the legally established minimum age for conscription is 25, said Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 04:09 PM

Ukraine's ban on talks with Putin continues

In Ukraine, the National Security and Defense Council's decision to ban direct talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains in effect. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha confirmed this in an interview with European Pravda on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 04:25 PM

Zelenskyy considering removal of National Security and Defense Council Secretary Lytvynenko

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly planning to dismiss Oleksandr Lytvynenko from his position as secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, several sources told Radio NV on Jan. 11.

11 January 2025, 11:50 AM

Important military object in Russia's Kursk attacked, top Ukrainian security official confirms

A significant military object in Kursk, Russia, was attacked on Jan. 5, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, reported on Telegram.

7 January 2025, 03:19 PM

Fall of Assad regime in Syria unlikely to impact Russia's war in Ukraine, security official says

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria is unlikely to impact Russia's ability to wage war in Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko, the head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, said on Dec. 8.

8 December 2024, 05:11 PM

Russia's threats to Zaporizhzhya and Kherson oblasts: Ukraine's response

Russia is attempting to use threats to escalate tensions in Zaporizhzhya and Kherson oblasts, aiming to raise the stakes, Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation under the NSDC security council, said on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 01:23 PM

Ukrainian drones strike key Russian naval base in Dagestan

Ukrainian drones have struck a port in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, Russia, located over 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine, according to a statement by Andriy Kovalenko, the director of the Center for Countering Disinformation on Telegram on Nov. 30.

30 November 2024, 02:15 PM

Russia preparing missile strikes, Ukraine warns citizens to remain alert

Russia is preparing a new wave of attacks on Ukraine using cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as drones, to deplete air defenses, the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under the National Security and Defense Council reported on Nov. 20.

20 November 2024, 03:04 PM

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