Ukraine introduces special duties in response to new Russian economic sanctions
From August 1, Ukraine introduces special duties on diesel and liquefied gas imported from Russia.
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Russian ‘passportization’ of Donbas threatens Minsk process – Volker
The issuance of Russian passports to Ukrainian citizens violates the Minsk agreements and threatens the peace process, U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker has stated.
Groysman: Launched reforms must be completed
Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has stated that the reforms initiated by the current government on decentralization, education and social programs must be further implemented.
Ukraine's Presidential Office proposes Vyshinsky, Sentsov be freed simultaneously
Ukraine's Presidential Office is ready to free RIA Novosti Ukraine chief Kirill Vyshinsky if Russia simultaneously frees film director Oleg Sentsov, Ukrainian presidential press secretary Iuliia Mendel has said.
Russian-led forces fire mortars in Donbas. One Ukrainian soldier killed, two wounded
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire ten times, using weapons banned under the Minsk agreements thrice, in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas over the past day.
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TCG: Disciplinary measures to be taken in case of ceasefire violations in Donbas
The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) agreed to take disciplinary measures in case of ceasefire violations in Donbas.
Vyshinsky's release could be perfect first step by Kyiv – Peskov
The Kremlin believes that the return of RIA Novosti Ukraine chief Kirill Vyshinsky to Russia could be the first step towards normalizing relations between Moscow and Kyiv, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said.
Zelensky dismisses Volyn district head
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Valeriy Dunaichuk as head of Kamin-Kashyrsky district state administration of Volyn region.
Gvozdyk, Beterbiev to fight on October 18
WBC light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk of Ukraine has signed a contract for a unification fight with IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev of Russia.
NBU improves economic growth forecast for 2019
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has improved the forecast for Ukrainian economic growth for 2019 from 2.5% to 3%, NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii stated.
Zelensky invites foreign investors to Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky invited foreign investors to visit Ukraine and invest in its economy, and promised to contribute to their work.
Feygin sees promising prospects for Sushchenko's release
The agreement on the release of Ukrinform journalist Roman Sushchenko, unlawfully imprisoned in Russia, can be reached only at the top political level, Russian human rights activist and lawyer Mark Feygin has told Ukrinform.
Ukraine’s international reserves to increase up to USD 23 bln in 2021
Further cooperation with the International Monetary Fund will provide Ukraine with additional sources of funding and, as a result, will increase international reserves up to $23 billion in 2021.
NBU decides to reduce discount rate to 17%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to reduce the discount rate to 17% per annum from July 19, NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii stated.