Fokin

Zelensky sacks Fokin from TCG delegation amid Donbas statements row

The relevant decree was signed on September 30.

16:05, 30.09.2020

President's Office comments on Fokin's controversial Donbas statements

Those representing the government should prioritize state interests over personal beliefs, the President's Office states.

11:30, 30.09.2020

Presidential chief of staff Yermak: Mr. Fokin must leave Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas

He says Russia is a party to the conflict.

09:50, 30.09.2020

Members of Holos parliamentary faction initiate Fokin's withdrawal from TCG

Other factions have been invited to put their signatures to the motion.

16:25, 22.09.2020

UN provisional gov't could be formed in Donbas, Ukraine delegate to TCG opines

Late last month, Vitold Fokin voiced a controversial idea on the need to pardon members of Russian proxy forces in Donbas, which prompted NSDC secretary to state that the comment was Fokin's personal opinion, not that of the Ukrainian government.

22:15, 21.09.2020

NSDC chief on Ukrainian negotiators' notorious statements: "Own opinions"

Danilov says President Zelensky's actions are in line with the council's strategy.

12:59, 10.09.2020

Ukraine's first PM Fokin victim of manipulation over "Donbas pardon" statement – journo

As for his statement on the special status for Donbas, there are also nuances that should be taken into account, says Garmash.

12:20, 03.09.2020

Zelensky's Office chief comments on idea of "special status" for Donbas

Yermak said the idea voiced by Fokin does not reflect Ukraine's official stance.

19:20, 31.08.2020

MP slams Ukraine's first PM over "Donbas pardon" statement

The deputy has called for pulling Fokin from Ukraine's delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group.

16:05, 31.08.2020

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

Ukraine's first PM stands for pardoning enemy troops in Donbas

A special status should be granted to the entire territory of Donbas, not just the temporarily occupied parts as Russia has been demanding, Fokin suggests.

11:40, 30.08.2020

Ukraine's first PM Fokin officially joins TCG talks

President Zelensky has signed the relevant decree.

14:00, 18.08.2020

Head of Ukraine delegation at Minsk talks explains ex-PM's role

There is "civil society in Donbas", with whom it is necessary "to communicate and negotiate."

09:00, 05.08.2020

Potential pick for spot in TCG team, ex-PM Fokin "watches too much TV", delegation member says

The journalist believes that no revolutionary shifts are being plotted in Minsk talks on Donbas.

11:30, 04.08.2020