Zelensky greets Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms Elizabeth II on her birthday.
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UN adopts resolution on access to medicines to face COVID-19, co-sponsored by Ukraine
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19, which was co-sponsored by Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal says government intends to extend quarantine measures
The Cabinet of Ministers intends to extend the coronavirus quarantine but at the same time soften it in some spheres, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
EU ready to assist Ukraine in putting out fires in Chornobyl zone
The EU is ready to provide Ukraine with comprehensive assistance in putting out fires in Chornobyl zone and such support is highly appreciated by the Ukrainian side.
Volodymyr Zelensky in power: What has been done in the past year?
Much has been done. More has yet to be done. The global crisis is a tremendous test but Ukraine is holding up well
20 April 2020
COVID-19: EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in Ukraine on April 22
EU foreign affairs ministers during a video conference on April 22 will assess the EU approach and policies towards the Eastern Neighbourhood in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukraine to be the first to chair OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation online
On April 20, 2020, Ukraine takes over from Turkey the Chairmanship of the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation. Ukraine will be the first to chair the Forum online, taking into account the situation associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Zelensky fires head of SBU Office in Kirovohrad region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksiy Petrov from the post of head of the SBU Office in Kirovohrad region.
President signs amendments to state budget to combat coronavirus
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the Law "On Amending the Law of Ukraine "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2020", which the Verkhovna Rada approved at an extraordinary plenary meeting on April 13.
18 April 2020
President outlines conditions for holding elections in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky declares that every step on the path to settlement of the situation in Donbas is a small victory, but a great result will be achieved when Ukraine returns its entire territory.
Germany supports Ukraine in need to extend sanctions against Russia
Germany supports Ukraine in the issue of the need to extend sanctions against Russia until the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Shmyhal, Plenković discuss Ukraine's integration into EU
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal believes that Ukraine's integration into the EU will remain among the priorities of Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
17 April 2020
Ukraine is active participant in exchange of assistance to overcome COVID-19 pandemic – Prystaiko
Ukraine is an active participant in the mutual exchange of assistance to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, including the cargo flights delivering rubbing alcohol for disinfectants, and the exchange of experience between Ukrainian and EU doctors.
Berlin announces virtual visit of Ukrainian PM Shmyhal
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal will make a virtual visit to Germany.
Berlin praises OSCE ambassador's role in exchange of detainees in eastern Ukraine
The exchange of detained persons in eastern Ukraine on April 16 is an important step, and OSCE Ambassador Heidi Grau played a special role in this process.
UIA plane crash: Kuleba rejects possibility of uncoordinated actions with partners
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has rejected the possibility of any uncoordinated actions with Ukraine's international partners in the investigation into the UIA plane crash near Tehran on January 8.
Berlin, Paris consider detainee exchange an important step towards implementation of ‘Minsk’
Western partners in the "Normandy format" called the exchange of detainees in Donbas an important step towards the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
UN Secretary-General comments on third stage of release of Ukrainians
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed a mutual release of detainees and expressed hope for other steps in the context of his call for a global ceasefire.
U.S. increases assistance to Ukraine to fight COVID-19
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine from $1.2 million announced last week to $9.1 million to combat the uncontrolled spread of coronavirus, the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington has said on Facebook.
Slovakia to facilitate granting Ukraine NATO EOP status
Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Ivan Korčok assured in a phone conversation Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that Slovakia would facilitate granting Ukraine NATO's Enhanced Opportunity Partner (EOP) status.
Ambassador Grau hopes detainee exchange to strengthen trust between parties to conflict
The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), Ambassador Heidi Grau, has welcomed a mutual release and exchange of detainees that took place in eastern Ukraine on April 16, expressing hope that it will contribute to strengthen trust between the parties to the conflict in Donbas.
EU welcomes detainee exchange in Donbas
The European Union has welcomed a mutual release and exchange of detainees that took place in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, April 16.
16 April 2020
ICRC: Thirty-eight people released within today’s release and transfer operation
Another 38 people have been released, and 34 of them transferred, as a result of the release and transfer operation today.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Rama welcomes release of detainees in Donbas
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Edi Rama, and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger welcomed today’s mutual release and exchange of detainees in eastern Ukraine.
European Commission allocates EUR 13 mln in humanitarian aid for Donbas residents
The European Commission has announced the allocation of EUR 13 million to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians who are most affected by the conflict in Donbas.
We will return everyone: Zelensky comments on third stage of exchange
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is glad that the next stage of mutual release of detained persons has begun today and promises to continue to struggle for the return of all Ukrainians.
Parliament ratifies grant agreement for Ukraine’s Higher Education Project
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified the E5P Fund grant agreement (Ukraine’s Higher Education Project) between Ukraine and the European Investment Bank.
We will return everyone: Zelensky comments on third stage of exchange
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is glad that the next stage of mutual release of detained persons has begun today and promises to continue to struggle for the return of all Ukrainians.
Bukharev becomes adviser to Avakov
Vladyslav Bukharev has become an adviser to Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, according to the ministry’s press service.
Government dismisses first deputy minister for veterans’ affairs
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Anton Kolumbet as first deputy minister for veterans’ affairs, temporarily occupied territories and internally displaced persons.
Intl Coordination Group continues to investigate downing of UIA plane in Iran
Ukraine, Canada, Sweden, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom continue to work together to conduct an independent and transparent investigation into the downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet near Tehran on January 8.
Government dismisses Martseniuk as deputy defense minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Oleksiy Martseniuk as deputy defense minister.
Ukraine to sign defense agreement with Sweden
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has authorized Defense Minister of Ukraine Andriy Taran to sign an agreement on defense cooperation between the Cabinet and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden.
Ukraine supports UN Secretary-General's initiative to counter misinformation during pandemic
Ukraine supports an initiative of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to counter fake news and misinformation around the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Serhiy Kyslytsia.
Switzerland continues to help Ukraine despite crisis - ambassador
Bern has been one of Ukraine's main and consistent partners in providing humanitarian and technical assistance since the beginning of the crisis caused by Russian aggression against the country, Ukrainian Ambassador to Switzerland Artem Rybchenko has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Zelensky receives credentials from ambassadors of Serbia, Cuba and Kazakhstan
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky received credentials from Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Aca Jovanovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba Natacha Díaz Aguilera, and Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Kaletaev, the president’s press service has reported.
15 April 2020
Ukraine, Turkmenistan agree to hold Joint Intergovernmental Commission meeting
Ukraine and Turkmenistan have agreed to hold a meeting of foreign ministers and a meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission after the completion of quarantine.
Razumkov calls extraordinary parliament meeting for April 16
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has signed an order to convene an extraordinary plenary meeting of the Ukrainian parliament at 13:00 on April 16.
Government approves plans of decentralization in three regions
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved perspective plans for the formation of united territorial communities in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Zhytomyr regions.
Iran wants to exchange black boxes from downed plane for Ukraine's refusal to take action
The Iranian authorities have sent a draft memorandum of understanding to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to prevent Kyiv from filing lawsuits against Iran over a Ukrainian passenger jet shot down near Tehran on January 8, according to Radio Farda.
Ukraine sends information on Russia’s war crimes in Crimea to The Hague
The Russian Federation continues to massively deprive Ukrainian citizens in the annexed Crimea of their property rights in violation of international law.
Zelensky replaces his representative in Cabinet of Ministers
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Volodymyr Kladiyev to replace Oleksiy Perevezentsev as president’s representative in the government.
Zelensky thanks international partners for assistance in fighting coronavirus
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked international partners for their assistance in fighting coronavirus.
Kuleba, Champagne discuss fight against Covid-19, UIA plane crash
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Foreign Minister of Canada François-Philippe Champagne discussed during a phone conversation the ways to counter the spread of coronavirus and the investigation into the UIA plane crash in Iran.
14 April 2020
President appoints Ukraine's ambassadors to Japan, Morocco, South Africa, Uzbekistan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Sergiy Korsunsky as Ukraine's ambassador to Japan.
Zelensky, Kaljulaid discuss fight against coronavirus
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid discussed during a phone conversation the fight against coronavirus pandemic and its consequences.
Ukrainian diplomats in Ireland raising funds for hospitals in Ukraine
The Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland is helping not only compatriots in this country but also, together with the Ukrainian community and the church, is raising funds for medical professionals and institutions in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported on Facebook.
Estonian investors are interested in Ukrainian projects
President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid has stated that Estonian investors are interested in the Ukrainian projects.
Zelensky thanks Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for assistance in fighting coronavirus
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked for the humanitarian assistance provided to Ukraine.
13 April 2020
United States continues security assistance to Ukraine despite Covid-19 – embassy
The United States continues to render security assistance to Ukraine despite the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Government's activity program registered in parliament
The Ukrainian government has registered in the Verkhovna Rada draft resolution No. 3330 "On the Program of Activities of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine," according to the website of the Ukrainian parliament.
UNGA resolutions help Ukraine in international lawsuits against Russia - Kyslytsya
Resolutions endorsed by the UN General Assembly on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, human rights in Crimea and the militarization of Crimea have become part of the evidence against Russia for international tribunals, Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya has said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative: UN peacekeepers won’t be deployed in Donbas in near future
It’s hardly likely that UN peacekeepers are deployed in Donbas in the near future under current conditions in Ukraine.
Kyslytsya: Russia to make some more attempts to use pandemic for lifting sanctions
The Russian authorities want to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to ease the Western sanctions imposed over its aggression against Ukraine.
11 April 2020
EU: Conscription in Russian army in Crimea violates humanitarian law
The conscription in the Russian Federation Armed Forces carried out in the illegally-annexed Crimea is a violation of international humanitarian law.
10 April 2020
Zelensky, Conte discuss fight against coronavirus pandemic
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the fight against the coronavirus pandemic during a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte.
Govt appoints commissioner for rights of persons with disabilities
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Tetiana Barantsova as the government commissioner for the rights of persons with disabilities.
Kvien, Kuleba discuss Ukraine-U.S. cooperation, including fight against COVID-19
Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Kristina Kvien and Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba have discussed the full range of cooperation between the countries, including the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19.
Government allocates UAH 10 mln for humanitarian assistance to Albania
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 10 million for humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Albania.