Ukraine opposes any ‘acts of retaliation’ in Middle East – statement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has warned that any retaliatory actions could be a threat to stability in the Middle East and global security.
Politics
Rivne and Ternopil regional prosecutors introduced to their teams
New chiefs have been introduced to the staff of Rivne and Ternopil regional prosecutor's offices, in particular Anton Voitenko in Rivne region and Petro Boiko in Ternopil region.
03 January 2020
Bildt calls Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement on Crimea ‘rubbish’
Former Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt has called the recent statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding Crimea "rubbish".
Estonia promises to keep Ukrainian issue on UN Security Council agenda
The issue of the occupation of Ukraine will constantly be on the UN Security Council agenda.
Kyiv hopes to agree on new date for Pompeo's visit soon
Ukraine respectfully accepts U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's decision to postpone his visit to Kyiv and hopes to agree on a new date for the visit in the near future.
02 January 2020
Servant of the People faction proposes amending parliament's rules of procedure
A group of deputies from the Servant of the People faction has registered Bill No. 2691 on the introduction of amendments to the rules of procedure of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the improvement of the legislative procedure.
Russia jails at least 89 people in Crimean cases only
Russia has jailed at least 89 people as defendants in Crimean affairs only.
Kristina Kvien: Policy of support for Ukraine remains steady
New Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the United States Embassy in Ukraine Kristina Kvien has assured that the policy of strong support for Ukraine remains steady after the change of U.S. Embassy leadership.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemns attempted attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
The Foreign Ministry of Ukraine has strongly condemned the attempted attack on the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Iraq that took place on December 31, 2019.
Ukraine’s Office of Prosecutor General starts work
The Office of Prosecutor General of Ukraine has started to work today, January 2, 2020, according to the press service of the Office.
Prystaiko welcomes Albania's presidency of OSCE
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko has congratulated Albania on taking over the chairmanship of the OSCE.
U.S. calls gas transit contract Ukraine’s significant achievement
The United States has welcomed the signing of contracts for the transit of Russian gas to Europe through the territory of Ukraine, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has reported.
Pompeo cancels visit to Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has canceled his visit to Ukraine scheduled for January 3, according to the U.S. Department of State.
31 December 2019
William Taylor: I'm optimistic about Ukraine
William Taylor, the Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the United States Embassy in Ukraine, completes his mission in Kyiv and transfers the authority.