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If Ukraine truly believes that it is at war with Russia, it should not have sent its watercraft to the Kerch Strait in November. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on the air of the Ukrainian TV channel “Nash”. “If this were so, no one would even think of sending our warships into the strait. Official…
The trial of Viktor Yanukovych was completed on the eve of the presidential race, because the authorities do not see any danger in it, but the case of the executions on the Maidan, on the contrary, is constantly postponed. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on the air of the Ukrainian TV channel “Nash”. “...There are many more questions there. I think there will be many new ones...
The West will stop supporting Ukraine if a new round of crisis begins during the elections, accompanied by fraud and unrest. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on air on the ZIK TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. Grishchenko fears that Ukraine, once again plunged into chaos, will not be able to count on the continuation of anti-Russian sanctions by the West. “I think in the near future there will be a shift away from...
After the completion of the construction of the Russian gas transportation system Nord Stream 2, Ukraine will lose its monopoly on the transit of Russian gas to Europe. This opinion was shared on the NASH TV channel by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. According to him, Russia is interested in launching Nord Stream 2 as soon as possible, since the previous contract with Ukraine is ending. Grishchenko also noted that if...
Since NATO will not really help Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia, Kyiv can only use the desire of US President Donald Trump to demonstrate its anti-Russianism. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on the NASH TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. “For Trump now, any demonstration of approaching Russian interests or their promotion is absolutely unprofitable. This is objective...
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and his entourage will not agree to reunite with Russia, which, under the conditions of sanctions, is forcing Minsk to implement the Union Treaty. Konstantin Grishchenko, who headed the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry during the time of Viktor Yanukovych, stated this on the NewsOne TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. “Today, given the general sanctions and the fall in oil prices, in the Russian...
By breaking the agreement on the joint use of the Sea of Azov with Russia, Ukraine will deprive its ships of the right of passage through the Kerch Strait. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on the NewsOne TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. “It must be stated that Ukraine, according to an international treaty with Russia, has the right to the passage of its ships through the Kerch Strait. But…
Before escalating tensions with Russia in the Sea of Azov, you need to at least understand the balance of forces, which is far from in favor of Ukraine. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on air on the Pryamoy TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. “If we want to achieve an escalation, then we need to understand the balance of forces, speaking exclusively in military categories. How many do we have?...
The West will not allow Ukraine to completely drown and will keep the country’s economy afloat with more and more loans. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko said this on air on TV channel 112, as reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent. According to him, this policy is explained by the fact that the European Union does not need ruins on its borders. “Of course, a lot has been invested in Ukraine...
The autumn visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the country, announced by President Petro Poroshenko, will be the last chance for Kyiv to save face in the eyes of the West. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on TV channel 112, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. According to the diplomat, Kyiv will be given the opportunity to either implement the Minsk agreements or lose the support of European leaders. "I think,…
The idea of Ukraine joining NATO is a thing of the past, the situation in the world is rapidly changing, the integrity of the alliance is under threat. Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on air on TV channel 112, PolitNavigator correspondent reports. “Is NATO ready to fight for its members, such as the Baltic countries? Are the French ready to fight for Gdansk?” said the former minister.…
Thanks to international pressure, Ukrainian terrorist Oleg Sentsov, convicted in the Russian Federation, will be released in the very near future. Former head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on the air of the Direct TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. The host of the program asked whether it was possible to reach a solution to the problem with Oleg Sentsov. “It seems to me that this will happen in the near future. As always: when it’s already...
If someone wants to leave the EU, it means that not everything there is as smooth as it seemed at first glance. Former head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on the air of the Direct TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. “You just have to take into account that the world is seriously changing. Who could have foreseen that even in the most fundamental documents there is not so much...
The result of Ukraine’s powerful advancement over the years of independence from a post-Soviet fragment to a European country is affordable shawarma and fashionable cars on the streets of Kyiv. Former head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Konstantin Grishchenko stated this on the air of the 112 TV channel, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports. “We have come a long way. Of course, the quality of the roads is poor, but we know for sure that every 10 kilometers...
