Razumkov elected as Chairman of Verkhovna Rada
MP, Chairman of the Servant of the People party Dmytro Razumkov has been elected as the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Politics
Parliament approves faction leaders
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation has approved members and leaders of parliamentary factions, the head of the interim presidium of the Verkhovna Rada, Dmytro Razumkov, has stated.
Zelensky thanks Tusk for initiative to invite Ukraine to next G7 summit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of the European Council Donald Tusk on August 29, the president’s press service has reported.
UAH 6 million bail posted for ex-health minister Bohatyriova
UAH 6 million bail was posted for Rayisa Bohatyriova, the health minister of Viktor Yanukovych’s regime.
Five factions and deputy group formed in Verkhovna Rada of 9th convocation
The Verkhovna Rada of the ninth convocation formed and registered factions of political parties and a deputy group following the results of the early elections.
Servant of the People faction forms coalition
The parliamentary faction of the Servant of the People party has gained the rights of the coalition.
U.S. congratulates Ukrainian MPs on start of work
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has congratulated the new members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation on the start of important work.
Ukraine's prosecutor general resigns
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko has filed a letter of resignation, his spokesperson Larysa Sarhan states.
Sentsov transferred to pre-trial detention center in Moscow — MP Chiygoz
Crimean filmmaker Oleg Sentsov currently stays in a pre-trial detention center in Moscow.
Ukraine’s ex-presidents attend solemn meeting of Verkhovna Rada. Photos
Five former Ukrainian presidents were present at the solemn meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of the 9th convocation.
New Ukrainian lawmakers take oath of office
The members of the Parliament of Ukraine of the ninth convocation took the oath of office.
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.