Prystaiko: I hope Germany will reconsider its stance on military assistance
Ukraine is grateful to Germany for financial support but also hopes to receive military assistance.
Politics
Russian court extends arrest of three Crimean Tatars for another six months
On Friday, the Southern Military District Court of Russia’s city of Rostov-on-Don extended the arrest of three defendants in the Hizb ut-Tahrir case for another six months.
Zelensky: $2.9 bln compensation from Gazprom is another victory of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed Ukraine’s receipt of $2.9 billion in compensation from Russia’s Gazprom under a ruling of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.
Ukrainian president signs Electoral Code
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the Electoral Code sent to him by Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov, according to the website of the Ukrainian parliament.
27 December 2019
Taylor: Deployment of peacekeepers is a chance to settle situation in Donbas
William Taylor, the Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the United States in Ukraine, believes that deployment of the international peacekeepers in Donbas makes sense as it could be an intermediate step before the withdrawal of Russians from Donbas.
Ukraine simplifies granting of citizenship to foreigners who fought in Donbas
Ukraine's government has simplified the procedure for the granting of citizenship to foreign volunteer fighters who defended Ukraine in Donbas.
European Commission confirms that Ukraine’s GTS set to operate in line with EU law
Vice-President of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič has signed the letter confirming that Ukraine’s gas transmission system operator is set to operate in line with the EU legislation.
Government approves bill on labor market reform – Honcharuk
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a bill on the labor market reform.
Cabinet approves bill on out of court settlement of disputes
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a bill that provides for the out of court settlement of disputes through the mediator.
Zelensky dismisses director of State Bureau of Investigation
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Roman Truba as director of the State Bureau of Investigation.
Ukraine’s ambassador: Economic part of post-Brexit agreement with UK is 75% ready
United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union opens up new prospects for Ukraine in relations with this country, and a bilateral agreement is currently being finalized.
Government approves appointment of deputy health minister, ministry’s secretary of state
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Viktor Liashko as deputy health minister and Inna Solodka as state secretary of the ministry.
26 December 2019
Taylor: Performance evaluation of prosecutors is one of most important reforms
William Taylor, the Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the United States in Ukraine, considers performance evaluation of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine to be one of the most important and comprehensive reforms.
U.S. Embassy condemns launch of train service between Russia and Crimea
The United States condemns the launch of train service between Russia and the annexed Crimea, calling it blatant disrespect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.