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Terrorist attacks possible at Ukraine's GTS, interior minister warns

Ukraine is considering various response scenarios to possible moves by Russia.

10:40, 06.06.2021

Poll: Zelensky, Razumkov, Avakov top public trust rating

Over 45% of the respondents trust in the incumbent president.

16:15, 01.04.2021

Interior Minister Avakov: Poroshenko not "enemy of Ukraine"

The minister says there are no decisions by the National Security and Defense Council on Poroshenko.

11:05, 03.03.2021

Interior Minister Avakov: Independent Ukraine nonsense to Putin

The minister says the president has actively been counteracting Russia's fifth column in Ukraine.

12:20, 02.03.2021

Avakov says jailed Sternenko "wannabe rebel"

The minister added he had not foreseen the verdict could stir such public tensions.

21:45, 01.03.2021

Interior minister backs introduction of lockdown over COVID-19 spread

Avakov says a lockdown should be introduced as soon as possible.

15:15, 26.11.2020

Ukraine, UK to develop joint plan to counter Russian hybrid war – Avakov

The two countries have been cooperating as close partners against common threats.

20:05, 07.10.2020

Kuleba calls on officials to make balanced comments on Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict

The foreign minister has also urged representatives of Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in Ukraine not to succumb to provocation.

17:50, 02.10.2020

"Go drink some water and calm down": Avakov ridicules Lukashenko's allegations of Ukraine meddling

The Belarusian leader, whose win in the latest election is being widely contested, labeled Ukraine "an outpost of political provocations."

12:20, 18.09.2020

Avakov vows "tough response" to "provocations" during local elections

Law enforcement have sufficient manpower, means, and motivation to ensure order during the campaign process.

20:05, 08.09.2020

Interior Minister comments on idea of "special status" for Donbas

No Ukrainian soldier must die because of absurd political speculation, the minister says.

14:00, 31.08.2020

Three Italians fighting against Ukraine in Donbas sentenced – Avakov

The minister thanked Italy for its consistent position regarding territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

16:45, 05.08.2020

Ukraine interested in Italy's experience in protecting maritime borders, fighting illegal migration – minister

This includes the experience in employing large patrol ships in countering illegal border crossing, coordination between various types of reconnaissance and border surveillance (land, sea, and aviation), as well as control of border guard forces.

12:20, 05.08.2020

Zelensky "clearly explains" to Avakov who's in charge in Ukraine – advisor to President's Office chief

Delicately but clearly, Zelensky explained that it's he who is President and it's he who determines all key policy directions, while Avakov is responsible for security.

16:30, 04.08.2020

Lutsk terrorist detained, all hostages freed (Video)

The man left the bus on his own.

22:28, 21.07.2020

Avakov: Floods in Ukraine's west destroy 22,000 homesteads

Some 205 kilometers of roads and more than 120 bridges have been damaged.

12:00, 27.06.2020

Three dead as devastating floods in western Ukraine continue (Photo, video)

09:40, 24.06.2020

Highlights of new Derkach tapes: Influencing Yatsenyuk, Groysman, Avakov; safeguarding Kobolyev (Video)

Ukrainian lawmaker Andriy Derkach on June 22, 2020, released a new portion of records of conversations allegedly featuring Petro Poroshenko and Joe Biden.

11:00, 23.06.2020

Law enforcement committee says resolution on Avakov dismissal should be put on Rada's agenda

Arsen Avakov has been minister of interior since February 27, 2014, which effectively makes him Ukraine's longest-serving minister.

20:30, 17.06.2020

Ukraine's interior minister urges not to speculate on Sheremet murder case

Avakov said the investigation was underway regarding customers, organizers, and mechanisms for the execution of the assassination.

16:55, 05.06.2020

Almost 36,000 offences recorded by traffic speed cameras in Kyiv on June 1 – interior ministry

Some 5,620 offences were processed by law enforcers.

11:40, 02.06.2020

Traffic speed cameras launched in Kyiv

The equipment was installed on highways in the city of Kyiv and Kyiv region.

12:40, 01.06.2020

Interior Minister Avakov on Brovary shootout incident: 28 people detained (Video)

The shootout was the result of a feud on the market of passenger transportation services between Kyiv and the suburban town.

23:20, 29.05.2020

Interior minister Avakov reacts to gang shootout in Brovary

The official blames local authorities for corruption in distributing commuter bus transportation quotas between carriers.

11:40, 29.05.2020

Ukraine's National Police creates secret department instead of liquidated economic one – AntAC

The new unit is the Department for the protection of public and state interests.

13:40, 25.05.2020

Ukraine may fully reopen borders with neighbors in mid-July – interior minister

Crossing points on Ukraine-EU borders are gradually being put back into operation, Avakov noted.

20:30, 21.05.2020

Zelensky: Avakov must bring Sheremet murder case to end

The president stresses the criminals must be punished.

13:45, 20.05.2020

Crime rate plunges in Ukraine amid quarantine – Avakov

The registration of certain types of crimes has decreased during the lockdown.

15:20, 04.05.2020

Ukraine's interior minister: Kyiv-based Velur restaurant closed

The police have issued 10,303 protocols on violation of lockdown rules since the beginning of the coronavirus-related quarantine.

15:00, 04.05.2020

National Guard's operation kicks off in Ukraine to address subversive wildfires

The minister called on the public to share information about arsonists with the police.

16:55, 20.04.2020

SBU has no evidence of assassination attempt being prepared against Avakov

No evidence was collected at that time to state that such actions were being prepared.

11:06, 18.04.2020

Shaitanov, detained on treason charges, reportedly involved in preparing contract hit on Avakov

The SBU's major general was hired by Russia's FSB to arrange the assassination of a leader of Chechen volunteers.

04:35, 17.04.2020

Interior minister shames State Bureau of Investigation for persecution of ex-MP

Criminal proceedings in question are related to the events of the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine of 2014.

18:40, 10.04.2020

Ukraine's interior minister comments on possible premiership

Earlier Avakov outlined possible deadlines for lifting the quarantine restrictions imposed in the country over the coronavirus.

12:50, 10.04.2020

Ukraine's interior minister outlines possible deadlines for end of quarantine

Avakov suggests it is possible to end quarantine in May.

10:19, 10.04.2020

Situation in Ukraine to normalize no earlier than May 15, interior minister says

Avakov added now it is the crucial moment of the epidemic's attack.

12:20, 01.04.2020

Chartered flights evacuating Ukrainians to be banned unless all passengers sign observation consent – interior minister

Citizens who breach observation rules after returning on board such flights will face fines and even criminal liability – in case they test positive for Covid-19.

09:00, 01.04.2020

Interior Minister Avakov doesn't rule out quarantine in Ukraine may last until mid-May

There were 645 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 22:00 Kyiv time on March 31.

22:59, 31.03.2020

No need to introduce national emergency in Ukraine yet – interior minister Avakov

The minister is convinced that national quarantine is enough to curb the spread of coronavirus.

23:20, 24.03.2020

Ukraine's Cabinet decides to close several border crossing points

The NSDC will hold a meeting on Friday to consider the issue of closing borders and stopping air traffic with a number of countries.

13:58, 13.03.2020

"This is a complicated ministry": Leading faction's deputy chief on why Avakov retains post of interior minister in new Cabinet

During the clashes in Novi Sanzhary, sparked by coronavirus fears, Avakov "managed to keep the situation under control."

15:40, 10.03.2020

Protesters gather outside Zelensky's office, demanding Interior Minister Avakov's resignation (Photos, video)

Participants in the rally accuse the minister of the lack of results of investigations into murders of public activists and journalists.

16:30, 23.02.2020

Over 10 police officers badly injured in clashes with protesters in Novi Sanzhary – interior minister

He thanked the police for their professionalism.

22:55, 20.02.2020

Avakov elaborates on idea of joint patrolling in Donbas

He also explained why Ukraine needs a law on collaborators.

09:00, 18.02.2020

Ukraine detains Moldovan suspected of torching RFE/RL correspondent's car in Lviv – media

There were 11 cases last year of property belonging to activists being destroyed.

17:59, 06.02.2020

Ukrainians able to get ID cards with electronic signature from Feb 5

The first one was issued to President Zelensky.

16:20, 05.02.2020

U.S. House releases correspondence between Giuliani's ally and Ukraine's Avakov, Lutsenko and Bakanov (Video)

Parnas got into contact with Ukrainian officials in April 2019, and later he started communicating with Zelensky's entourage.

16:53, 15.01.2020

Ukraine's police detain suspects of ATO volunteer Amina Okueva's murder – Avakov (Photo, video)

The detainee's DNA coincided with the DNA on a weapon left at the crime scene.

16:10, 12.01.2020

Reporters Without Borders concerned over "inconsistencies" in Sheremet murder evidence

Ukraine must be "less cagey" about Sheremet murder case, RSF says.

14:40, 11.01.2020

Ukraine's interior minister orders to close all lottery-like gambling facilities

Avakov said this is required by the relevant government decree.

14:34, 20.12.2019