Ukrainian MPs honor activist Handziuk
Ukrainian MPs honored activist Kateryna Handziuk at a plenary sitting of the Verkhovna Rada on Thursday, November 4.
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04 November 2021
Ukrainian ambassador presents credentials to Erdogan
Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar has presented his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Ukraine to take part in conference of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft presidential order on the composition of the Ukrainian delegation to participate in the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
03 November 2021
Demchenko dismissed as head of intelligence department at State Border Guard Service
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Viacheslav Demchenko as head of the Intelligence Department at the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Five motions tabled in Rada to appoint new ministers
The Verkhovna Rada has received five motions for the appointment of new ministers to the Ukrainian government.
Poland’s Duda signs special law on building "wall" on border with Belarus, Russia, Ukraine
President Andrzej Duda of Poland has enforced special legislation on the construction of a barrier on the state border, which is also the EU's border with non-member states – Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
Parliament sacks Deputy Prime Minister Reznikov
The Verkhovna Rada has dismissed Oleksiy Reznikov as Ukraine's deputy prime minister and minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Parliament dismisses Deputy Prime Minister Urusky
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has dismissed Oleh Urusky from the post of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Strategic Industries.
MPs dismiss Abramovsky as Ukraine's environment minister
The Verkhovna Rada has dismissed Roman Abramovsky as Ukraine's minister for environmental protection and natural resources.
Kuleba: President’s 13 meetings in Glasgow to strengthen Ukraine's security, expanding geography of diplomacy
The Ukrainian delegation led by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held two busy days of talks at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Glasgow, which strengthened Ukraine's strategic partnerships and security, expanded its diplomatic geography, and presented the country as an active participant in global efforts to tackle climate change.
Parliament dismisses First Deputy Prime Minister Liubchenko
The Verkhovna Rada has dismissed Oleksiy Liubchenko as Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and economy minister.
CoE Secretary General to pay official visit to Ukraine
Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejcinovic Buric will pay an official visit to Ukraine on November 3-5 at the invitation of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.
ECHR starts hearing Yanukovych's complaint against Ukraine
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has begun hearing a complaint lodged by former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych against Ukraine, the court's press service has reported.
U.S. to further strengthen Ukraine's energy security - State Department
The United States, together with its allies, will further strengthen Ukraine's energy security, including by reducing the risks posed by Nord Stream 2.
02 November 2021
Ukraine, Sri Lanka to establish intergovernmental economic commission - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Sri Lankan counterpart Gotabaya Rajapaksa have agreed on the establishment of a bilateral intergovernmental economic commission.
Ukraine signs declaration with Slovakia on recognition of European perspective
Ukraine and Slovakia have signed a declaration recognizing the European perspective of the Ukrainian state, President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced on Twitter.
Zelensky, Stoltenberg discuss situation in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the UN climate summit in Glasgow and discussed with him the security situation in eastern Ukraine.
Measure of restraint for Medvedchuk in treason case changed to personal recognizance
Kyiv's Pechersky District Court has chosen a measure of restraint in the form of personal recognizance until December 31 for Viktor Medvedchuk, an MP from the Opposition Platform – For Life party who is accused of treason and the attempted plundering of national resources, the Prosecutor General's Office has told Ukrinform.
Kremlin says reports on movement of forces near Ukraine border Russia’s “low-quality media spin”
Dmitry Peskov, the Russian president’s Spokesman, claims the movement of Russian military hardware and army units across the country is exclusively an internal matter.
Zelensky, Biden discuss security situation in Ukraine
On the sidelines of the Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to discuss the security situation in eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky enacts NSDC's personal sanctions for Russian elections in Donbas, Crimea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council on the application of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions).
Economy Minister Liubchenko tenders resignation
Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister, Economy Minister Oleksii Liubchenko has filed a letter of resignation.
Zelensky, UK’s Johnson discuss defense cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky concluded the first day of his visit to the UN COP 26 Conference on Climate Change in Glasgow by discussing military and defense cooperation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Zelensky, Trudeau talk threats Nord Stream 2 poses for Europe's energy security
As part of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed the threat Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is posing for European energy security.
President calls occupied Crimea, part of Donbas 'eco-bombs' in center of Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is convinced that the territories of Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine temporarily occupied by Russia are currently "eco-bombs" in the center of Europe.
Zelensky thanks Greek PM for participating in Crimea Platform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the sidelines of the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference and thanked him for support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and participation in the Crimea Platform summit.
Zelensky, Angola’s president agree to enhance cooperation between countries
On the sidelines of the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Angola João Lourenço agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
01 November 2021
Zelensky, Merkel meet in Glasgow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and acting German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed the security situation in eastern Ukraine and the energy crisis in Europe.
Ukraine protests against Russian authorities' attack on rights of Ukrainian minority
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has protested against the ongoing attack by the Russian authorities on the rights of the Ukrainian minority in Russia, the ministry's press service has reported.
Dzheppar, Israeli ambassador discuss cooperation within international organizations
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar and Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky have discussed the issues of Ukrainian-Israeli cooperation within international organizations.