Law on indigenous peoples comes into force in Ukraine
Newly-adopted legislation on indigenous peoples of Ukraine took effect in Ukraine on Friday, July 23.
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Lithuanian FM calls US-German agreement on Nord Stream 2 a mistake
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has called the recent agreement between the United States and Germany on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline a mistake and suggested ways how to fix it.
OSCE spots almost 120 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine recorded 118 ceasefire breaches in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas on July 21.
U.S. Department of State not ruling out new sanctions against Nord Stream 2
The U.S. government is ready to use all tools, including sanctions, to ensure that Russia does not use Nord Stream 2 as a weapon, according to State Department spokesperson Ned Price.
Three ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine
Over the past day, July 22, three ceasefire violations by the armed formations of the Russian Federation were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 763 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 763 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,247,419, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Russia must ensure that MH17 downing culprits face justice – U.S.
Russia needs to ensure that those indicted in the MH17 downing case, who are currently in Russia or territories under Kremlin control, are brought to justice.
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European Commission ready to discuss Nord Stream 2 with Ukraine – spokesperson
The European Commission has taken note of a statement by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba requesting consultations on the Nord Stream 2 project and is ready to discuss this issue, but Brussels has not yet received such a formal request from Ukraine.
TCG political group unable to hold meeting due to procedural issues – Grau
Pending procedural issues again prevented the political working group within the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) from holding a formal session on Wednesday.
NBU expects progress in Ukraine's negotiations with IMF – Shevchenko
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) expects further progress to be made in negotiations between Ukraine and the IMF, NBU Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko has said.
Ukraine-Hungary Commission on National Minorities to meet on Sept 16
Ukraine and Hungary agreed to hold a meeting of the Ukraine-Hungary Commission on National Minorities on September 16.
NBU keeps GDP growth forecast unchanged
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has left its forecast for the growth of the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021–2023 unchanged at about 4%, NBU Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko has said.
National Bank raises discount rate to 8%
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to raise the discount rate to 8% per annum, NBU Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko has said.
Kuleba on Nord Stream 2: Ukraine wants "stronger wording" in U.S.-Germany deal
Ukraine wants stronger wording on security guarantees in the U.S.-German joint statement on the issue of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project completion.
Merkel sees U.S.-Germany deal on Nord Stream 2 as good for Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is sure that the gas transit contract for Ukraine will be extended after 2024, and that the Berlin-Washington deal on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is good for Ukraine.
Hungary donates 10 ventilators to Ukraine from NATO
A Hungarian delegation has brought 10 ventilators to Ukraine in response to the country's request to NATO for assistance in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 300,000 foreign tourists already visited Kyiv this year
Since the beginning of the year, 308,000 foreign tourists have already visited the capital of Ukraine. The number of domestic tourists exceeds 500,000, according to Deputy Head of Kyiv City State Administration Maryna Khonda.
Yermak to travel to USA to prepare Zelensky's visit
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak will visit Washington in the near future to discuss the content of the visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States.
SBU operative, ex-employee nabbed for treason
A human asset network run by Russian intelligence, which included employees of the Security Service of Ukraine, has been exposed in Kherson region.
Initial tests reveal six Delta variant cases in Kyiv
Six cases of COVID-19 Delta variant were detected in primary testing at Kyiv’s central Oleksandrivska Hospital.
Ukraine, Hungary sign agreement on mutual recognition of educational documents
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the mutual recognition of educational documents and scientific degrees.
It's already impossible to stop Nord Stream 2 - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is 99% finished and that it is not possible to stop its completion, according to CNN.
Almost 100 towns and villages in Ukraine left without electricity due to thunderstorm
Bad weather conditions have left 99 towns and villages in eight regions of Ukraine without electricity, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reports.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress calls to stop Nord Stream 2
The international community must work with the U.S. Congress to stop the construction of the Nord Stream 2 project, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Alexandra Chyczij has said.
Ukrainians can travel to Netherlands without restrictions and COVID certificates
The Netherlands opens its borders to Ukrainians from 9:00 on July 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has said.
U.S. politicians unhappy with U.S.-Germany deal on Nord Stream 2 - Axios
Almost nobody in the United States - neither Republicans nor Democrats - is happy with the U.S.-Germany deal on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, according to American news website Axios.
Ukraine parliament head calls on U.S. lawmakers to pursue sanctions to prevent Nord Stream 2 launch
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has called on the U.S. Congress to refrain from approving any agreements that would threaten Europe's energy security and pose a threat to the national interests of Ukraine and the United States.
Biden's meeting with Zelensky to take place in Washington on Aug 30 – White House
The White House has confirmed that a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will take place in Washington on August 30.
OSCE records over 40 ceasefire violations in Donbas in past 24 hrs
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s Special Monitoring Mission in Ukraine has recorded 40 violations of the ceasefire in Donetsk region and two breaches in Luhansk region.