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The President of Ukraine stated today that the country is prepared for the opening of EU accession negotiations, affirming that he wants to join the bloc “as quickly as possible”.
The President of Ukraine stated today that the country is prepared for the opening of EU accession negotiations, affirming that he wants to join the bloc “as quickly as possible”.
The war launched by the US and Israel does not “hinder support for Ukraine,” despite the stalemate in peace negotiations. Paulo Rangel reinforces that Kyiv remains a priority for Portuguese diplomacy.
Despite the conflict in the Middle East, the defence of Ukraine remains a “political, economic, military and humanitarian priority for Portugal,” the Minister of Foreign Affairs stated.
Portugal is to take part in the creation of a special tribunal for the hearing of war crimes in Ukraine. The “very important development” has been announced in parliament by The post Portugal to take part in creation of special tribunal for war crimes in Ukraine appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs announced Portugal's integration into the special tribunal for war crimes in Ukraine. Paulo Rangel acknowledges an “important development.”
The event marked the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Portuguese President António José Seguro to congratulate him on his election victory. The leaders discussed potential joint arms manufacturing, the participation of Portuguese companies in Ukraine's reconstruction, and Ukraine's path toward EU membership. Seguro reaffirmed Portugal's steadfast support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Zelensky expressed gratitude for Portugal's ongoing defense, financial, and humanitarian aid.
The Portuguese President conveyed to the Ukrainian leader his desire for a “just and lasting” peace and his admiration for the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Zelensky expressed his gratitude for the support.
Four years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a war that continues to this day. Anna and Kateryna chose Portugal as their refuge — and they no longer think about leaving.
As the group of tireless fundraisers, headed by ‘The Poor Man’s Band’, admits: it didn’t expect for one minute to still being raising money for the Ukrainian War Ambulance Fund The post Ukrainian ambassador and first minister to attend fund-raising event in Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The order was awarded for the “significant personal contribution to strengthening international cooperation”.
Estonian President Alar Karis said in Lisbon today that sanctions on Russia should be increased and support for Ukraine strengthened, emphasising that his country is “fully committed” to Europe's security.
Alar Karis met with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa this Thursday.
The killer's face had already been known, but his name remained hidden. Using AI, a historian identified the man executing a Jewish man in a 1941 photograph taken in Ukraine.
Ukraine and Venezuela were the only items on the Council of State's agenda which, the newspaper PÚBLICO reported, were agreed by consensus among councillors. Domestic politics was left off the agenda.
The meeting was attended by two of the leading presidential candidates for Belém, Luís Marques Mendes and André Ventura, both members of the Council of State.
The meeting was convened by the President of the Republic to discuss Portuguese military involvement in Ukraine, later expanding the agenda to the US attack on Venezuela.
The Council of State meeting on the international situation, in particular on Ukraine and Venezuela, ended this Friday after four hours, at around 19:10, without the publication of any conclusions. In the statement distributed to the media after the meeting ended it reads only that "the Council of State, meeting under the presidency ...
The meeting lasted about four hours.
The Council of State is meeting this Friday at Belém Palace to analyse the international situation, in particular the situation in Ukraine — the issue that prompted the President to convene the meeting, to which he has since added Venezuela.
The Council of State will meet this Friday at Belém Palace to analyse the international situation, in particular in Ukraine — the issue that prompted the President of the Republic to convene the meeting, to which he has since added Venezuela.
Home News Portugal analyses situations in Ukraine and Venezuela Portugal analyses situations in Ukraine and Venezuela The Council of State will meet today at the Belém Palace to analyse the international situation, particularly in Ukraine, a topic that prompted the President of the Republic’s sum
The 35 countries that make up the Coalition of the Willing, including Portugal, signed the Paris declaration that holds them responsible for defending Ukraine in the event of a future armed attack by Russia.
The Prime Minister admits Portuguese troops could take part in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. “Portugal will always meet its responsibilities,” he says.
“Portugal will always live up to its responsibilities,” says the Portuguese prime minister after a high-level meeting
The President's action if the state budget is rejected, Belém's intervention in the judiciary and the presence of Portuguese troops in Ukraine were among the topics in the only debate between the eight main candidates.
The former secretary-general of the Socialist Party revealed he will not be present at the Council of State convened by the President of the Republic to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He says “it doesn't make sense to attend”.
Pedro Nuno Santos will not take part in the State Council meeting, convened for 9 January, to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The news is reported by Expresso, which says Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's summons caused controversy among the presidential candidates because it takes place in the middle of the official campaign period...
Marcelo laments not having been consulted before Montenegro took a position in Kyiv regarding 'boots on the ground'. A source at Belém says the President wanted to arrange a meeting before the official campaign period.
