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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

Gas supplies restored to all settlements following blast outside Poltava – interior ministry

In total, 2,914 households in 17 adjacent settlements were cut off from gas supplies.

18:15, 10.01.2021

The Guardian: Portuguese minister faces calls to quit over death of Ukrainian man

Ukrainian man was allegedly beaten and asphyxiated by officers at detention centre in March.

15:15, 15.12.2020

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

Ukrainian law enforcers detain Belarusian citizen wanted by Interpol

The detainee is facing deportation.

19:58, 05.08.2020

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

Interior Ministry asks for some US$97.7 mln in additional financing from COVID-19 fund – StateWatch

The ministry also requested US$6.4 million for bonuses to medics and other staff in its clinics.

16:20, 09.06.2020

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

Number of detainees in Brovary shootout incident grows to 30: Interior Ministry

Eleven suspects have been remanded in custody for two months.

14:30, 31.05.2020

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

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

Ukraine's wildfires could be planned sabotage – Interior Ministry

Everything indicates this could be a pre-planned campaign with wind direction calculation.

21:26, 18.04.2020

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

"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

Maidan trial: Court rules to arrest ex-SBU chief, commander of interior ministry's troops

Former officials have long been hiding from the investigation and court outside Ukraine, presumably in Russia.

15:20, 06.03.2020

Ukraine's Interior Ministry gets materials regarding possible illegal surveillance of U.S. citizens in Ukraine

The investigation is under special control of the ministry's leadership.

15:20, 03.03.2020

Interior Ministry: Situation in Novi Sanzhary returns to normal

Police have opened five criminal cases.

20:59, 21.02.2020

Over 4.3 mln ID cards issued to Ukrainians in four years – Interior Ministry

As of today, each holder of a passport of the year 1994 design may exchange it for a new ID card.

13:18, 27.01.2020

Ukraine's Interior Ministry probing into possible illegal surveillance of ex-U.S. envoy Yovanovitch

The Interior Ministry took note of materials published on January 14 by investigators of the U.S. House of Representatives about possible illegal surveillance in Ukraine of former U.S. envoy Yovanovitch.

16:38, 16.01.2020

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

PS752 crash: Ukraine's Interior Ministry explains own role in probe

Investigators with the National Police of Ukraine and Ukrainian experts will be working both in Iran and Ukraine.

12:20, 09.01.2020

Ukrainian border guards receive two Airbus H125 helicopters

The unified aviation security and safety system of Ukraine is set to be replenished with 55 helicopters.

19:30, 03.01.2020

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

France to produce 20 modern patrol boats for Ukraine's interior ministry

Every fourth vessel will be made in Ukraine.

23:10, 19.11.2019

Estonia not to accept even one asylum seeker, enough problems with Ukrainians – Interior minister

Ukrainians tend to integrate into the Russian-speaking community, Helme said.

12:55, 09.10.2019

Ukraine files 23 requests with Turkey for tracing suspected terrorists

Knyazev stressed the importance of cooperation with Turkey in the fight against organized crime.

16:59, 22.09.2019

Ukraine's interior minister comments on reports about his alleged resignation

Several Telegram channels late Wednesday, Sept 11, claimed the minister was stepping down.

11:40, 12.09.2019

Avakov should retain office in new Cabinet, Zelensky tells his party

Incumbent Finance Minister Oksana Markarova is also set to stay.

14:50, 29.08.2019

Ex-deputy head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry granted Russian citizenship

In 2011, the then Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych appointed Vorona to the post of deputy minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

16:46, 17.08.2019

Interior Ministry to acquire 13 An-178 aircraft

The contract is set to be completed in three years.

10:00, 18.06.2019

Interior Minister has no intention to resign amid Pereyaslav-Khmelnytsky shooting incident

The death of a five-year-old boy should not be the reason for a step-down of National Police chief either, Avakov believes.

16:40, 05.06.2019

Incumbent Interior Minister Avakov not to run for parliament

The ministry guarantees the elections will be legitimate, fair and transparent.

13:30, 31.05.2019

Interior Ministry says ready to "ensure security" at Kyiv stadium during presidential debate

The ministry recalled its successful experience of ensuring law and order at UEFA Champions League Finals.

15:15, 04.04.2019

Interior Minister says "terrifying fines" coming as speed cameras set to start operating before year-end

Nearly 1,000 photo radars are to be mounted across Ukraine, Avakov predicted.

09:50, 21.03.2019

Interior Ministry denies connection with National Corps Party

The statement says there is no evidence the Minister in any way controls the organization.

18:45, 11.03.2019

About 65,000 people taking part in procession for local Orthodox church – Interior Ministry (Photo)

Some 2,500 law enforcement officers are protecting law and order during the religious procession.

16:02, 28.07.2018

Airbus Helicopters, Ukrainian Interior Ministry sign for 55 helicopters

Ukraine is set to modernize its civil helicopter fleet.

16:27, 14.07.2018

Ukraine, France agree on supply of 50 Airbus helicopters for Interior Ministry

The agreement between the French and Ukrainian sides is worth about EUR 551 million.

15:40, 29.05.2018

Ukraine Interior Minister elaborates on plan to return occupied Donbas

Avakov says Ukraine will have to pass a law on "collaborators."

12:20, 16.04.2018

Cabinet approves Strategy of Interior Ministry's development until 2020

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the Strategy for the development of the Internal Affairs Ministry (MIA) until 2020, according to an UNIAN correspondent.

16:00, 15.11.2017

Court releases Ukraine Interior Minister’s son on personal recognizance, orders to wear ankle bracelet

The Solomensky District Court of Kyiv on Wednesday, November 1, ruled to release on personal recognizance Oleksandr Avakov, the suspect in an embezzlement case, who is the son of Ukraine’s minister of internal affairs.

22:30, 01.11.2017