Issue of UN peacekeepers in Donbas postponed but remains on agenda – Reznikov
The issue on the introduction of a UN peacekeeping mission in Donbas has been postponed, but remains on the agenda, since Ukraine needs help.
Politics
19 September 2020
Zelensky takes part in presentation of Ternopil Region Development Strategy
President Volodymyr Zelensky, as part of his working trip to Ternopil region on September 18, took part in the presentation of the Ternopil Region Development Strategy until 2027, the press service of the head of state has reported.
Zelensky takes part in presentation of Ternopil Region Development Strategy
President Volodymyr Zelensky, as part of his working trip to Ternopil region on September 18, took part in the presentation of the Ternopil Region Development Strategy until 2027, the press service of the head of state has reported.
EU High Representative Borrell to visit Ukraine next week
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, will pay a visit to Ukraine on September 22.
Elections in ORDLO possible after complete de-occupation of Donbas – Yermak
The holding of elections in the temporarily uncontrolled territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions is possible only after their complete de-occupation and the resolution of security issues.
18 September 2020
Five Ukraine v. Russia cases currently pending before ECHR
Five interstate applications filed by Ukraine against Russia are still pending before the European Court of Human Rights.
Kuleba calls on UN Human Rights Council to monitor situation in Belarus
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has called on the UN Human Rights Council to monitor the situation in Belarus and warned Russia against further destabilization of the region.
Ukraine, Morocco resume political dialogue after long break
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a phone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Nasser Bourita.
PM Shmyhal: Visa-free travel to EU not cancelled
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal is convinced that there are no threats of cancellation of the visa-free entry to the EU for Ukrainian citizens.
Lublin Triangle identifies countering Russia’s hybrid threats as one of its priorities
Coordinating the actions of Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania to effectively counter the challenges and threats to common security should be one of the main tasks of the Lublin Triangle.
Ukraine, Bulgaria to hold business forum and strengthen cooperation in tourism – Kuleba
Ukraine and Bulgaria plan to hold a business forum, intensify political contacts and create a format for interaction in tourism.
Wikipedia starts using 'Kyiv' instead of 'Kiev' - Kuleba
The multilingual online encyclopedia Wikipedia has switched to writing the name of the Ukrainian capital in Latin, "Kyiv," rather than "Kiev," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
EU condemns provocations of invaders in Donbas
The European Union is deeply concerned about attempts by Russian armed formations to violate the ceasefire in Donbas and condemns their threats to resume hostilities.
Tsymbaliuk: Russia blocks work in Trilateral Contact Group on many tracks
The work of the Trilateral Contact Group is currently blocked on many tracks due to Russia's stance.
Zakharieva invites Kuleba to visit Sofia
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva has invited Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to visit the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.
17 September 2020
Yurchenko expelled from Servant of the People faction
Verkhovna Rada First Deputy Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk has announced the expulsion of MP Oleksandr Yurchenko from the parliamentary faction of the Servant of the People party.
Ukraine's deputy foreign minister paying working visit to Turkey
On September 16, 2020, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Vasyl Bodnar began a working visit to Turkey.
Ukrainian parliament amends law on mine action
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted at second reading the amendments to the law on mine action in Ukraine (bill No. 2618), which should reduce the number of injuries and deaths of civilians in Ukraine's eastern regions over mines being laid by Russian mercenaries.
Verkhovna Rada passes law on intelligence
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the revised draft law "On Intelligence" at repeated second reading and as a whole.
Zelensky outlines three priorities of his work
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers the establishment of peace, the return of all illegally detained people and Ukrainian territories, and the provision of a modern, capable army as the main priorities for his presidency.
Zelensky arrives in Lviv region where Rapid Trident 2020 exercise starts
President Volodymyr Zelensky has begun a working trip to Lviv region, where he will take part in the opening of Rapid Trident 2020 and the presentation of a regional development strategy.
Azerbaijan planning to deepen strategic partnership with Ukraine - MFA
The Republic of Azerbaijan is planning to deepen its strategic partnership and friendship with Ukraine.
Constitutional Court declares unconstitutional certain provisions of law on NABU
The Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court has declared unconstitutional certain provisions of the law "On the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine."
16 September 2020
Govt allocates UAH 432M to Chernivtsi region to overcome effects of June floods
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 432 million to Chernivtsi region to overcome the consequences of the June floods.
Bulgarian foreign minister to visit Ukraine on Sept 17
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva will pay a working visit to Ukraine on September 17, during which she will meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukraine closes Novi Yarylovychi checkpoint on border with Belarus
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has endorsed a decision to close the Novi Yarylovychi entry-exit checkpoint on the border with Belarus in Chernihiv region, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported, citing its head Arsen Avakov.
Ukrainian government approves visa waiver agreement with Grenada
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a visa waiver agreement between the governments of Ukraine and Grenada.
Kuleba in OSCE: Ukraine continues to observe ceasefire despite provocations
During an official visit of the President of Ukraine to the Republic of Austria, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba addressed the permanent representatives of EU participating States of the OSCE, noting that, despite the provocations, Ukraine continues to adhere to the ceasefire.
Ukraine interested in political consultations with Foreign Ministry of Iraq – Dzhaparova
Ukrainian diplomats are interested in holding political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Iraq.
Zelensky calls on Kurz to look at Nord Stream 2 project from Ukrainian side
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the Austrian authorities to consider the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from the point of view of energy security, in particular for the whole of Europe.
Sixth anniversary of EU-Ukraine Association Agreement ratification marked today
The sixth anniversary of the ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement is marked today.
Ukraine demands explanations from Russia over statement about Normandy summit
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has demanded that Russia provide explanations about a statement made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko that President Volodymyr Zelensky's words about the readiness of all parties to hold the Normandy Four summit were not true.
UN member states condemn Russia's violation of human rights in occupied Crimea
UN member states have condemned Russia's violation of human rights in the occupied Crimea and demanded that the occupying state ensure full access to the peninsula for international monitoring missions.
Zelensky condemns assassination attempt on Navalny, waits for more detailed information
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the assassination attempt on Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and waits for more detailed information on the issue.
Only 45% of parties submitted financial reports for Q2 2020 - NAPC
The National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has called on Ukrainian political parties to prove their transparency to citizens before the local elections and submit financial reports for the first and second quarters of 2020.
Zelensky, Sobotka discuss elections and ceasefire in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the National Council (Parliament) of the Republic of Austria Wolfgang Sobotka to discuss bilateral relations between the countries and the ceasefire in Donbas.
15 September 2020
Austria plans to allocate EUR 1M in aid to Donbas – Van der Bellen
Austria plans to allocate EUR 1 million of humanitarian aid to the conflict-affected population of Donbas.
Zelensky says it's too early to talk about Ukrainian-Russian 'relations'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that "relations" between Ukraine and Russia ended after the Russian Federation annexed Crimea and started the war in Donbas, and it is too early to talk about their restoration.
Zelensky links ceasefire violations in Donbas with meeting of Normandy Four leaders' advisers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has assumed that the escalation in Donbas could have occurred due to a meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries in Berlin.
Ukraine, Austria sign agreements on support for children with cancer, regional cooperation
Ukraine and Austria have signed a number of bilateral documents on support for children with cancer and their families and on cooperation between Kyiv region and Lower Austria.
Belarusian authorities should enter into dialogue with people - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Belarusian authorities should enter into dialogue with protesters, and Alexander Lukashenko should hear the people.
U.S. condemns ‘elections’ in occupied Crimea – embassy
The United States of America condemns and does not recognize the so-called Russian elections held in the temporarily occupied Crimea on September 13.
President Zelensky arrives in Austria on official visit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Republic of Austria on an official visit.
President Zelensky arrives in Austria on official visit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Republic of Austria on an official visit.
Ukrainian parliament adopts statement on events in Belarus
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted a statement on the situation in Belarus.
Water for Crimea: Ukraine calls invaders' accusations null and void
Ukraine will fully resume water supply to Crimea only after the complete de-occupation of the peninsula, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
President Zelensky arrives in Austria on official visit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Republic of Austria on an official visit.
Ukraine formally informs UN Secretary-General about unlawful holding of elections in Crimea
Ukraine has formally informed the UN Secretary-General and members of the UN Security Council about the unlawful organization and holding by the Russian Federation of the so-called “elections” to illegal bodies established by the Russian occupation administration in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Yermak tells G7 ambassadors about results of meeting of Normandy Four leaders' advisers
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries and spoke about the results of the negotiations at the level of advisors to the leaders of the countries participating in the Normandy format in Berlin.
Ukrainian president approves National Security Strategy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision of September 14, 2020 "On the National Security Strategy of Ukraine."
Zelensky says return of territories a major priority for him
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main priority for him is the end of the war in Donbas and the return of Ukrainian territories.
14 September 2020
Verkhovna Rada planning to consider draft state budget on Friday
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine intends to consider the draft state budget for 2021 on Friday, September 18.
Kondratiuk calls on Ukrainian parliament to adopt statement on Belarus
Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk has called on the Ukrainian parliament to adopt on September 15-18 a draft resolution with a statement on the situation in Belarus.
Prosecutor General’s Office assesses losses from temporary occupation of Crimea
Ukraine’s losses from Russia's occupation of Crimea are estimated at about UAH 1 trillion, Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Giunduz Mamedov said.
EU not recognizing local 'elections' in Russian-occupied Crimea
The European Union does not recognize the results of local and regional elections held by the Russian Federation in the occupied Crimea and Sevastopol on September 13, according to a statement posted on the website of the European External Action Service.
Kuleba invites Szijjarto to make joint visit to Zakarpattia region
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has held a phone call with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto and invited him to make a joint visit to Zakarpattia region, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Razumkov sees no grounds for parliament dissolution
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has said that he sees no grounds for the early termination of powers of the parliament of the 9th convocation.
12 September 2020
President inspects reconstruction of Odesa airport
During a working trip to Odesa region on Saturday, September 12, President Volodymyr Zelensky got acquainted with the implementation of a project for the reconstruction and construction of the airfield complex of Odesa International Airport.
Azerbaijan, Ukraine support each other's territorial integrity – ambassador
Azerbaijan and Ukraine support each other's territorial integrity, including in international organizations.