Zelensky introduces temporary visa waiver for UK citizens
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree on the temporary introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Canada condemns Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea
Canada continues to condemn Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and is ready to impose a cost for ignoring international law.
Ukraine, Poland to develop bilateral cooperation in defense, cybersecurity - NSDC
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksiy Danilov has met with Secretary of State, Head of the National Security Bureau of Poland Pawel Soloch to discuss bilateral cooperation in the sphere of defense and cybersecurity, the NSDC's press service has reported.
Canada extends sanctions against Russia over occupation of Crimea
Canada imposed sanctions on six Russians for organizing illegitimate elections in the occupied Crimea.
Ukraine's interior minister meets with U.S. deputy assistant secretary
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has met with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jorgan Andrews to discuss various aspects of the work of the National Police of Ukraine and the issues of its development, the press service of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry has reported.
US imposes new sanctions on Russian-backed Crimean officials
The United States imposed new sanctions on illegitimate Russian-backed Crimean officials and a railroad company linking Crimea to Russia.
Pompeo to discuss European security with Zelensky
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will pay a two-day visit to Kyiv on Thursday, January 30, to express U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and discuss European security with President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a statement posted on the website of the U.S. Department of State.
29 January 2020
Recommendations on Iran/Iraq overflights withdrawn – EASA
The Integrated EU Aviation Security Risk Assessment Group met to assess the most recent information related to the safety and security of commercial air transport over Iran and Iraq.
Government dismisses Ukrzaliznytsia Board Chairman Kravtsov
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to dismiss Yevhen Kravtsov from the post of chairman of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia Board, Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has stated.
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.
Kuderchuk appointed head of Ukraine’s State Film Agency
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint Maryna Kuderchuk to the post of head of the State Film Agency of Ukraine.
Government approves plan for improving emergency medical care system
The Cabinet of Minister has approved a plan for implementing the concept of emergency medical care system development, Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has written on his Telegram channel.
Government liquidating ‘maritime inspectorates’ due to their inefficiency – Honcharuk
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to abolish "maritime inspectorates” because of their inefficiency, Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has written on his Telegram channel.
Ukraine ready to deepen cooperation with EU in all areas – PM Honcharuk
Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has stated that Ukraine is ready to actively cooperate with the European Union to deepen cooperation in all areas.