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MEP Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel: “There is growing political discontent in Brussels on the reforms in Ukraine”

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MEP Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel: “There is growing political discontent in Brussels on the reforms in Ukraine”

October 16, 2020

The growing discontent over reforms and the fight against corruption in Ukraine might manifest itself through imposing limitations for some Ukrainian individuals, said Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel, German MEP, Vice-Chair of the Delegation to the EU-Ukraine…

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Euromap of Ukraine

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Euromap of Ukraine

October 8, 2020

Ukraine’s Euromap The New Europe Center, in partnership with the Government Office for the European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Coordination, launched a large-scale and innovative project “Ukraine’s Euromap. The regions’ European integration rating.” As in the…

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EBRD and Ukraine Launch an Initiative to Fight Corruption

EBRD and Ukraine Launch an Initiative to Fight Corruption

October 8, 2020

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Ukraine launched a joint initiative to improve the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises, starting with a pilot programme to transform Ukravtodor, the state roads agency. According…

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The EU Wants Ukraine to Eradicate Corruption

The EU Wants Ukraine to Eradicate Corruption

October 7, 2020

The European Union reminded Kyiv about the need of de-oligarchization, as well as the eradication of corruption and real judicial reform. The parties’ joint statement following the 22nd Ukraine-EU summit, published on the website of…

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Ukraine to Sign the Common Aviation Area Agreement with the EU

Ukraine to Sign the Common Aviation Area Agreement with the EU

October 7, 2020

Ukraine is ready to sign the Common Aviation Area Agreement with the EU soon. Furthermore, the complicated situation in world aviation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic requires solutions that impact on the industry positively. The…

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EU-Ukraine: MEPs' Open Letter Over Visa-Free Regime

EU-Ukraine: MEPs' Open Letter Over Visa-Free Regime

October 6, 2020

Three MEPs (Michael Gahler, MEP for Ukraine; Viola von Cramon, Deputy Chair of the Parliamentary Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Association Committee; and Rasa Jukneviciene) directed the open letter to David Arahamiya, the head of the “People’s Servant”…

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The Ukraine-EU Summit Is Taking Place Today

The Ukraine-EU Summit Is Taking Place Today

October 6, 2020

The 22nd Summit between the European Union and Ukraine is taking place on 6 October. It will be the first bilateral summit to be held physically in Brussels since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic….

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The Split between Kyiv and Minsk is Getting Worse and Worse

The Split between Kyiv and Minsk is Getting Worse and Worse

October 3, 2020

Relations between Ukraine and Belarus are deteriorating day by day, and the main reason for this “tension” is the attitude of official Kyiv to mass protests by Belarusians who do not agree with the results…

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Borrell–Zelensky: EU to be Neither a Charity Foundation nor an ATM

Borrell–Zelensky: EU to be Neither a Charity Foundation nor an ATM

September 26, 2020

Ukraine has to do a lot to reap the Association Agreement and the comprehensive Free Trade Area with the European Union full benefits. The article “Oligarchs, Corruption, and COVID-19: What I Talked to President Zelensky”…

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EU to Monitor the Situation with Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Authorities Precisely

EU to Monitor the Situation with Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Authorities Precisely

September 23, 2020

The European Union is concerned about the events around Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities, so it will closely monitor these processes and take them into account when considering the issue of maintaining a visa-free regime with Ukraine. …

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Josep Borrell: "EU Supports Ukraine's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity"

Josep Borrell: "EU Supports Ukraine's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity"

September 23, 2020

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba. The parties agreed on a wide range…

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Josep Borrell to Visit Ukraine

Josep Borrell to Visit Ukraine

September 21, 2020

The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, will visit Ukraine on 22 September. That will be his first visit to our country, the EU website reports. During the visit, Josep…

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EU: Verkhovna Rada to Change the Law on National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine

EU: Verkhovna Rada to Change the Law on National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine

September 19, 2020

The European Union called for the Verkhovna Rada to bring the law on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in compliance with the Constitution since the independence of this body was a condition for a…

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Ukraine to Join the EU's "Green Agreement" in October

Ukraine to Join the EU's "Green Agreement" in October

September 18, 2020

Ukraine has expressed its readiness to join the European “Green Agreement.” The parties will officially confirm their interest in the agreement on 1 October at the Ukraine-EU summit. The Head of the European Union Delegation…

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National Security Strategy Confirms Russia’s Aggression and Ukraine’s further membership in NATO

National Security Strategy Confirms Russia’s Aggression and Ukraine’s further membership in NATO

September 18, 2020

It finally happened. The President of Ukraine approved the National Security Strategy of Ukraine. “Finally,” because this time the Strategy publication violated all possible deadlines. “The delay is getting obscene,” a NATO official told me…

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Poland Declared Russia's "Elections" in Crimea Illegal

Poland Declared Russia's "Elections" in Crimea Illegal

September 16, 2020

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the elections organised and held by the occupying Russian authorities in Crimea on 13 September to be illegal. The Polish Foreign Ministry press service reports about it. “The…

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Ukraine's President Approved National Security Strategy

Ukraine's President Approved National Security Strategy

September 16, 2020

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed a decree “On the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine decision on 14 September 2020 “On the National Security Strategy of Ukraine,” the President’s Office reports. “The…

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Ukraine Plans to Renew the Association Agreement with EU

Ukraine Plans to Renew the Association Agreement with EU

September 9, 2020

The Government of Ukraine expects to start preparations for negotiations with the European Union on the renewal of the Association Agreement in September. The draft plan of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for 2020…

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What has European Integration Given to Ukrainians?

What has European Integration Given to Ukrainians?

August 29, 2020

What has European integration given to Ukrainians? This is an ambitious reform plan for the country, but how do Ukrainians feel about European integration? What has changed in these 6 years? Imagine this: You buy…

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The Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) Ratified a Memorandum on Macro-financial Assistance from the European Union

The Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) Ratified a Memorandum on Macro-financial Assistance from the European Union

August 25, 2020

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified a memorandum with the European Union on a loan of €1.2 billion during an extraordinary sitting on Tuesday, 25 August. The first tranche of €600 million is expected in…

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