Trilateral Contact Group begins meeting in Minsk
A meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on the peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine has begun in Minsk, Belarus.
Politics
Cabinet approves agreement on visa-free travel with Republic of North Macedonia
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved an agreement between the governments of Ukraine and the Republic of North Macedonia on the mutual abolition of visa requirements.
Arakhamia may head Servant of the People faction – Stefanchuk
Future MP from the Servant of the People Party David Arakhamia may become the leader of the political force faction in the Verkhovna Rada of the ninth convocation.
Groysman calls on future government to complete decentralization reform
Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman calls on the future government to continue implementing decentralization reform and to support small towns and communities.
Berlin calls on Moscow to take constructive position in negotiations on Donbas
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called on Russia to take a constructive position in the negotiations on Donbas.
Newly appointed French ambassador presents copies of credentials to Zerkal
Newly appointed Ambassador of France to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins has presented the copies of his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Olena Zerkal.
Ambassador: Ukraine intends to open innovation office in Jerusalem, not diplomatic mission
Ukraine intends to open an innovation office s in Jerusalem but has no plans for moving the Ukrainian embassy or consulate from Tel Aviv.
20.08.2019
Netanyahu's visit shows importance of bilateral cooperation for both countries – ambassador
The first visit of Prime Minister of the State of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to Ukraine for the past 20 years has both symbolic and practical significance, since it shows that the development of bilateral cooperation is important for both countries.
Court sends Tokyo Star Hotel owner to jail without right to post bail
The Kyiv District Court of Odesa selected a measure of restraint for the owner of the Tokyo Star Hotel, Vadym Chorny, in the form of detention for a 60-day period without the right to post bail.
Council of Europe supports holding of ‘Normandy summit’ in coming weeks
The Council of Europe (CoE) welcomes and supports the intention of French President Emmanuel Macron to resume talks in the "Normandy format" and hold a summit in the coming weeks.
Macron comments on Russia’s possible return to G8
The possible return of Russia to the G8 format depends on progress in resolving the situation with regard to Ukraine.
Normandy Four summit to take place in coming weeks, Macron hopes
French President Emmanuel Macron hopes to agree on holding a meeting of the Normandy Four leaders in the coming weeks.
New French ambassador arrives in Kyiv
The newly appointed French ambassador to Ukraine, Etienne de Poncins, arrived in Kyiv on Monday, August 19.
President reappoints his representative in Verkhovna Rada
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has reappointed Ruslan Stefanchuk as president’s representative in the Verkhovna Rada.