Ukraine will not allow itself any interference in the US elections and will not spoil relations with the United States. The corresponding statement was posted by President Volodymyr Zelensky on his Facebook page. According to…
The ceasefire regime in Donbas will be cancelled after the first attacks by pro-Russian militants. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran. “No one is going to wait for us…
Vitaliy Shabunin, the Head of the “Anti-Corruption Action Center,” declared his house had been set on fire by unknown individuals. On his Facebook page, the activist noted that a neighbour heard an explosion, after which…
The French Bureau of Civil Aviation Investigation and Analysis has received the black box of the Ukrainian International Airlines passenger plane that was downed in Tehran earlier this year. The French bureau announced this on…
On 20 July, it is four years since the high-profile murder of a journalist in the centre of Kyiv. An improvised explosive device placed near the driver’s seat was detonated in the car that belonged…
Ukraine's Parliament Appointed Central Bank Governor
July 16, 2020
Ukraine’s parliament (Verkhovna Rada) has appointed a new Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine. It is the Chairman of the Board of “Ukrgasbank” Kyrylo Shevchenko. The day before, his candidacy for parliament was submitted…
Managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has expressed concern over the pressure on the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) in a conversation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, as Georgieva’s statement…
On 5 July, Ukraine celebrates Navy Day. On the occasion of the holiday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke at celebrations in Odessa. In his speech, he noted that Ukraine is currently actively developing naval bases…
After the Orange Revolution of 2005, Ukrainians were proud of the high level of freedom of speech in the country compared to other former Soviet republics. Ukrainian journalists were more or less free to express…
Ukraine to Pass a Law on Incentives for University Applicants from the Occupied Territories
July 4, 2020
Ukraine’s parliament (Verkhovna Rada) at an extraordinary meeting on Friday, 3 July, passed a law on the independent assessment waiver for higher education institution applicants from the occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea. The law was…
Ukraine’s parliament (Verkhovna Rada) voted to dismiss Central Bank (National Bank of Ukraine, NBU) Governor Yakiv Smoliy on Friday, 3 July. The draft resolution was supported by 286 members of parliament. Before the vote took place…
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a bill “on state support of investment projects with significant investments.” This was announced by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Yulia Kovaliv. The…
President Zelensky's rating is falling
June 29, 2020
During the month, the number of Ukrainians approving the actions and statements of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky decreased by nine percent – from 47% to 38%. Meanwhile, 45% of respondents disapprove of the head…
The severe flood that occurred this week in the western regions of Ukraine gave impetus to serious reflection by both government officials and experts, and civil society. All Ukrainians were particularly struck by the scale…
The road to the G7 should be closed to the Russian Federation until it returns the seized lands to Ukraine. Until then, the international community must put pressure on Russia. This statement was made by…
If Iran does not fulfill its promises in connection with the UIA plane crash, Ukraine will go to international courts. The president of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky told about it, writes Tyzhden.ua. “I hope we can…
Fourteen sailors from the Ruta ship, who spent more than three years in a Libyan prison, returned to Ukraine. These are inhabitants of Odesa, Kherson and Mykolaiv areas. The men were taken to Boryspil International…
Ukraine has been granted membership in NATO‘s Enhanced Capability Program (ECP). The relevant decision was made by the North Atlantic Council on Friday, June 12. Thus, Ukraine became the Alliance’s sixth such partner, along with…
“Russia’s hybrid army in Donbas does not stop firing, and the hostage release process is paused,” said Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Liga.net reports. The Ukrainian authorities are…
“Neither a miracle nor a disaster – President Zelensky’s first year in office” by the OSW 20th May marked the end of Volodymyr Zelensky first year as President of Ukraine. Thanks to the clear victory of…
