Large-scale escalation by Russia possible in late Jan - Reznikov
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said that Ukrainian intelligence is analyzing all scenarios for a possible large-scale invasion by Russia.
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Maasikas, Reznikov discuss priority areas of cooperation
At a meeting with Head of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov welcomed the decision taken the day before at a meeting of the EU Council to allocate EUR 31 million to Ukraine under the European Peace Facility, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Defense Ministry’s press service.
Ukraine calls on Russia to stop escalation and return to negotiating table
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba calls on Russia to refrain from a new military attack on Ukraine and to return to the negotiating table.
In OSCE, no one believes Russian narratives about Ukraine - Kuleba
The OSCE Ministerial Council testified that no one believes Russia's claims that Ukraine is violating the Minsk agreements.
Before year-end, PrivatBank, Oschadbank must approve plans for their privatization – NBU
Before the end of 2021, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance, PrivatBank and Oschadbank must adopt roadmaps for their partial or full privatization, the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) told Ukrinform.
Kuleba: Thirty-six OSCE countries support Ukraine's initiative to monitor border with Russia
The draft decision of the OSCE Council of Ministers, proposed by Ukraine, to have the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) monitor the area on the Ukrainian-Russian border has received the support of 36 other member states.
Ukraine presents at OSCE further steps within Crimea Platform
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held the event "Crimea Platform: Moving Forward" on the margins of the 28th OSCE Ministerial Council.
U.S. preparing 'a range of options' in response to Russia's aggression - Psaki
Washington, in addition to imposing economic sanctions against Russia, is ready to use a range of other options, including by strengthening security assistance to Ukraine, White House press secretary Jen Psaki has said.
Government approves state guarantees on portfolio basis to 12 banks
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the provision of state guarantees on a portfolio basis to 12 creditor banks in 2021, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the Finance Ministry.
Zelensky, Trudeau discuss tightening sanctions against Russia, situation at border
During a telephone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau agreed on the need to develop mechanisms to increase pressure on Russia in case of escalation of aggression against Ukraine.
Millions invested in lobbying against Nord Stream 2 sanctions - media
Millions of dollars are being spent on lobbying the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, making it difficult for the U.S. to impose sanctions within the National Defense Financing Act for 2022.
Russia ready to establish dialogue channel with U.S. on Ukraine - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is ready to establish a separate dialogue channel with the United States on Ukraine.
U.S. Department of State: Restoration of Ukrainian sovereignty must include Crimea
The settlement process in eastern Ukraine must take place peacefully, without military aggression, on the basis of the Minsk agreements, until the full restoration of Ukrainian sovereignty over its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea.
Ukraine reports 13,777 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 13,777 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, on December 2, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Donbas update: Six ceasefire breaches by enemy forces, 1 WIA among Ukraine troops
Over the past 24 hours, on December 2, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire six times, twice engaging Ukrainian forces with weapons proscribed by the Minsk Agreements.
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Maas reminds Russia of its signature under Minsk agreements
Russia has signed the Minsk agreements, so it must contribute to the peaceful settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Germany's Acting Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has said.
Tochytskyi: Ukraine, Poland will actively develop Lublin Triangle
Ukraine and Poland demonstrate a high level of strategic partnership and plan to actively develop the Lublin Triangle, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Mykola Tochytskyi has said.
Blinken at OSCE accuses Russia of non-compliance with Minsk deal on Donbas
It is Russia, not Ukraine, that is not fulfilling the Minsk agreements on the peaceful settlement of the conflict that the Russians launched in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine to restrict entry from eight African countries due to spread of Omicron variant
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will restrict entry from South Africa and seven other African countries due to the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron.
Shmyhal announces launch of Ukrainian National Center for Peacebuilding
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decision to launch the Ukrainian National Center for Peacebuilding.
EU to allocate EUR 31M to Ukraine for defense
The Council of the European Union has decided to allocate EUR 31 million to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities under the newly established European Peace Facility.
Nearly half of Ukrainians against multiple citizenship
Some 48% of Ukrainians are against the idea of introducing dual/multiple citizenship in Ukraine, while 24% support this possibility, according to a poll conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation together with the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology from October 22 to November 12.
Capital investments in agricultural sector are growing - IAE
In January-September 2021, capital investments in agricultural and food sectors of the economy amounted to UAH 48.83 billion, including UAH 33.34 billion (68.3%) in agriculture and UAH 15.49 billion (31.7%) in the food industry.
SBU refutes yet another FSB-doctored fake story of "Ukrainian saboteurs"
The Security Service of Ukraine, the SBU, has decried allegations voiced by the FSB security agency in relation to the arrest of what Russians claim is a group of Ukrainian spies.
Parliament extends law on special status of Donbas for one year
The Verkhovna Rada has extended until December 31, 2022 the effect of Article 1 of the Law "On the special order of local self-government in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions."
Verkhovna Rada adopts state budget for 2022
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved the law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2022.”
Government borrowings to budget’s general fund amounted to UAH 478.8B this year
In January-November 2021, actual government borrowings to the general fund of the state budget amounted to UAH 478.8 billion, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Kyiv records 1,418 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 1,418 new coronavirus cases on December 1, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
Kuleba, Borrell discuss possible economic restrictions on Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have discussed possible economic restrictions on Russia.