Normandy Four leaders may change Minsk agreements – Prystaiko
The Minsk agreements may be amended at the request of all signatories, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Politics
21 December 2019
EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee adopts final statement
The EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC) has adopted a final statement and recommendations, according to the press service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision to strengthen cybersecurity
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to enact the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) on measures to strengthen the state’s capability in the field of cybersecurity.
Volodymyr Yelchenko, former Permanent Representative of Ukraine to UN
Through UN, we are creating evidential basis for Russia's crimes and keeping pressure on Moscow
Šefčovič welcomes conclusion of gas transit contract between Ukraine and Russia
Vice-President of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič has welcomed the conclusion of an agreement on the transit of Russian gas to Europe through Ukraine.
Government appoints deputy minister of culture, youth and sports
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the appointment of Svitlana Fomenko as Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of Ukraine for European Integration.
Minister Koliada attends Veterans’ Council meeting in Sumy
A meeting of the Council of Veterans is taking place in Sumy today, December 21, with the participation of Minister for Veterans Affairs, Temporarily Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons Oksana Koliada.
OSCE PA delegation encourages Ukraine to implement Normandy Four commitments
An OSCE Parliamentary Assembly delegation holding meetings in Kyiv this week welcomed the resumption of dialogue between the leaders of Ukraine and the Russian Federation and the outcomes of the recent Normandy Four summit in Paris.
Yelchenko: Powerful group of Ukraine’s friends formed at UN
The powerful group of friends of Ukraine, who always support the country’s initiatives, has been formed at the UN.
Foreign Ministry protests over detention of Kashuk in occupied Crimea
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed a strong protest against the illegal detention of Denys Kashuk by Russian authorities in the annexed Crimea and demands the release of all illegally detained Ukrainian citizens.
Trump signs defense bill envisaging aid to Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the U.S. defense budget for 2020, which provides for military assistance to Ukraine and sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, according to The Hill.
Zelensky, Duda discuss gas transit and Normandy format talks
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed in a phone conversation with President of Poland Andrzej Duda energy security in Europe and issuance of international road haulage permits by Poland.
VR factions and groups sign memorandum on land market bill - Razumkov
Representatives of all parliamentary factions and groups in the Verkhovna Rada signed a memorandum on joint work on developing the bill on amendments to legislative acts on the circulation of agricultural lands for the second reading.
Maas says war in Donbas lasting too long, progress needed
German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas hopes for progress in establishing peace in eastern Ukraine in the coming months.