New Ukrainian lawmakers take oath of office
The members of the Parliament of Ukraine of the ninth convocation took the oath of office.
Politics
Zelensky, Merkel discuss Russia's possible return to G7
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on August 28, the president’s press service has reported.
Newly elected Parliament of Ukraine convenes today
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation will convene for its first sitting at 10:00 on August 29.
Bolton: We share common commitment to preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty
Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs (NSA) John Bolton has stated he is satisfied with recent meetings with Ukrainian colleges in Kyiv.
28.08.2019
German government spokesperson: Date of Normandy Four summit unknown yet
The date of the Normandy Four summit has not yet been determined, thorough preparation for the summit is ongoing.
Ukraine would welcome U.S. accession to Normandy format – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs (NSA) John Bolton, according to the president’s press service.
Bolton, Bakanov discuss Ukraine-US cooperation in national security
Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs (NSA) John Bolton met with Acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Ivan Bakanov to discuss further bilateral cooperation in the field of national security.
Vyshinsky released from custody
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has released RIA Novosti Ukraine editor-in-chief Kirill Vyshinsky, a suspect in treason, on personal recognizance.
Trump’s advisor supposes US could participate in Normandy format talks
US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton supposes that the United States or Great Britain could participate in the Normandy format talks to settle the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Pompeo says he will work to bring Russia back to G7
The United States will work to bring Russia back to the G7 next year, U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo has stated.
Bolton: US concerned about situation in Black Sea
US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton expressed concern about the militarization of the Russian-occupied Crimea and the complicated situation in the Black Sea.
Ex-health minister Bohatyriova detained when returning to Kyiv
On August 27, health minister of Viktor Yanukovych’s regime, Rayisa Bohatyriova, returned to Ukraine and was immediately detained at the airport.
27.08.2019
Zelensky appoints head of SBU office in Kyiv and Kyiv region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Serhiy Boldyr as head of the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Kyiv and Kyiv region.
France, Russia to discuss Minsk agreements implementation in 2+2 format
France and Russia will hold talks in the 2+2 format in Moscow at the level of foreign and defense ministers.