EU calls NBU governor's resignation ‘worrying signal’
The announcement of the resignation of the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Yakiv Smolii, against the backdrop of alleged political pressure sends a worrying signal.
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Russia annually spends about $5 billion on occupied Crimea and Donbas
About $5 billion is allocated annually from the budget of the Russian Federation for the upkeep of the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea.
Kuleba to pay two-day visit to Turkey
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will pay a visit to the Republic of Turkey on July 3-4 at the invitation of Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.
Kerch Bridge daily reminds of Russia’s occupation of Crimea – U.S. Embassy
Russia’s unauthorized construction and continued use of the Kerch Strait Bridge reminds us daily of Russia’s unlawful seizure and occupation of Crimea, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has stated.
Ukrainian PM, Kazakh ambassador discuss trade, economic cooperation
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Kazakh Ambassador to Ukraine Darkhan Kaletayev have discussed trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, the Ukrainian government's press service has reported.
IMF: Independence of National Bank after Smolii’s resignation must be maintained by his successor
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that the independence of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) after the resignation of NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii must be maintained under his successor.
Zelensky appoints ambassador to Spain
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Serhii Pohoreltsev as ambassador of Ukraine to Spain.
Zelensky submits motion to dismiss Smolii as NBU governor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has tabled in the Verkhovna Rada a motion to dismiss Yakiv Smolii as governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), according to the website of the Ukrainian parliament.
President’s Office: Independence of National Bank remains unconditional priority
The Office of the President of Ukraine has stated that the Board of the National Bank will continue its activities on the basis of independence and professionalism.
France invites Ukrainian experts to download ‘black boxes’ of UIA plane
France has invited Ukraine to participate in the download and analysis of the "black boxes" of the UIA plane shot down in Iran earlier this year.
G7 ambassadors: To undermine independence of National Bank would jeopardize Ukraine‘s reforms
The ambassadors of the G7 countries commented on the decision of Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Yakiv Smolii to resign, saying that undermining the independence of this institution could be a big step back.
UN Security Council calls for global ceasefire during COVID-19 pandemic
The UN Security Council has approved a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in all armed conflicts (including in Donbas) and for humanitarian and medical assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, spokesperson for the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN Oleg Nikolenko has said.
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Canada to help download ‘black boxes’ of downed UIA plane
Canada will send a team of investigators to France to participate in the download of "black boxes" of the UIA plane downed in Iran.
Ukraine calls on world to impose sanctions on organizers of illegal 'voting' in occupied Crimea
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has protested against the illegal visit of members of the European Parliament to the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea, including a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, President of the Franco-Russian Dialogue Association Thierry Mariani, and some representatives of Germany, Hungary, and Bulgaria.