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Medvedchuk considers charges pressed against him "political repression"

Medvedchuk said he and his lawyers would rebuke the prosecutors' arguments.

16:55, 21.05.2021

Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak takes tough stance in Donbas talks with Russia – expert

Russia is using controlled media to spread reports on the unacceptability of Ukraine's peace plan.

16:30, 26.03.2021

Poll: Zelensky tops public trust rating

Some 43% of the respondents trust in the incumbent president.

16:05, 05.03.2021

Atlantic Council: Ukrainian parliament finally moves to end multi-voting

The Ukrainian parliament has long been plagued by incidents of multi-voting.

15:15, 03.03.2021

Zelensky praises Ukrainian delegation's performance at PACE session

Head of Ukraine's permanent delegation to PACE Maria Mezentseva describes the latest visit as "very productive."

12:45, 18.02.2021

Exposed: Petty phone thief makes career with pro-Russian force in Poltava

Journalists revealed that the deputy had been found guilty of stealing an iPhone 6 Plus from a city store.

15:15, 09.02.2021

Ukraine not ready to liberate occupied Donbas by military means – Kravchuk

In his opinion, the Donbas issue could be resolved only politically and diplomatically.

14:45, 21.01.2021

Almost half of Ukrainians name Zelensky "year's disappointment"

At the same time, most of respondents named the president Politician of 2020.

22:30, 16.12.2020

Biden decides on pick for secretary of State – media

Tony Blinken, a veteran diplomat and longtime Biden ally, has been considered a front-runner for the post.

22:20, 21.11.2020

Zelensky reshuffles Ukrainian envoys to several countries

The changes involved the diplomatic corps in South Korea, Israel, and Kazakhstan.

12:57, 11.09.2020

Ukraine's NABU comments on Constitutional Court's decision on Sytnyk

According to NABU, the decision is politically motivated.

18:15, 29.08.2020

Ukraine freezes all contacts with Belarus – FM Kuleba

Earlier, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry for the first time in history summoned Ukrainian ambassador to Belarus Ihor Kyzym for consultations in Kyiv.

10:15, 28.08.2020

Ruling party leaders in Ukraine say hot mic gaffe opponents' dirty political trick

The two MPs dismissed what sounded like cheesy comments targeting a female as "doctored" recording.

12:20, 24.06.2020

Political scientist claims oligarch Akhmetov behind acting energy minister

Fesenko says Buslavets attracted a lot of attention and became "toxic, carrying a strong and potential risk" over her activity.

16:59, 17.06.2020

Two Ukrainian boxers land up on Ukraine's Myrotvorets 'black list'

The two boxers' profiles contain details of their actions that could pose a threat to Ukraine.

16:40, 07.05.2020

Zelensky: Regional parties shouldn't face any barriers during local elections

This is the position of both the president and the Servant of the People Party.

11:30, 07.05.2020

Saakashvili confirms reports about possible appointment to Reforms Council

But the politician has not yet announced the exact date of the appointment.

16:05, 06.05.2020

"Russia attacked:" Ukrainian football player explains why he won't play for Russians

He said he wouldn't be able to come on for the Russians under the existing circumstances.

11:40, 04.05.2020

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

Zelensky, ruling party continue enjoying Ukrainians' trust – poll

Zelensky gains 49% of confidence among the respondents.

16:10, 13.02.2020

Ex-political prisoner Sentsov says not interested in politics

Sentsov said he didn't even want to join any NGO at this stage.

10:16, 27.01.2020

"Difficult political decision" – Zelensky on latest prisoner swap in Donbas

The president says it is his duty to secure the return of the living heroes.

14:40, 30.12.2019

Cabinet improves procedure for granting citizenship to foreigners fighting for Ukraine

Honcharuk says the new procedure allows the authorities to prevent granting citizenship to those who have been convicted of grave crimes on grounds other than political.

15:12, 18.12.2019

Ukraine's SBU detains member of Putin's party on border with Crimea (Photo, video)

The man was heading to Ukraine to obtain a passport for travelling abroad.

11:55, 04.12.2019

Ukrainian diplomat says Putin will continue his political games at Normandy summit

Experts say he may be interested in the cancellation of anti-Russia sanctions.

10:46, 04.12.2019

CNN: Hunter Biden says he used 'poor judgment' in serving on board of Ukraine gas company

Hunter Biden acknowledged that he would "probably not" have been asked to serve on the board of the Ukrainian company if his father was not vice president.

20:06, 15.10.2019

Political scientist explains how Ukraine should negotiate with U.S.

It is necessary to understand the U.S. attitude to various turns.

12:44, 01.10.2019

Razumkov: New politicians have chance to change country, but time short

Razumkov called on all political forces to make constructive joint efforts for change.

21:01, 14.09.2019

Prisoner swap with Russia must not turn into PR event – Rada Speaker

The President's Office earlier stressed that reliable information on the prisoner exchange will come via the official channels once it is completed.

20:40, 31.08.2019

Ukraine has an extraordinary chance to turn things around – The Washington Post

If Zelensky succeeds, he could transform the region’s political climate and deal a potentially crippling blow to Mr. Putin’s authoritarian model and his imperialist ambitions.

09:50, 30.07.2019

Ukraine's politicians are eager to win hearts and minds online

The latest elections show online technologies in Ukraine are poorly regulated and rich in reach.

13:45, 25.07.2019

Ukraine elections: 80% of protocols processed

The pro-president Servant of the People party remains in commendable lead with 42.9% of the popular vote.

21:30, 22.07.2019

RFE/RL: Thousands rally in Moscow for barred opposition city-council candidates

The rally is being held to protest the refusal of electoral authorities to allow opposition candidates to register for upcoming city-council elections.

17:45, 20.07.2019

Ukraine's forex market not affected by political uncertainty – NBU

The hryvnia exchange rate keeps being formed due to supply and demand.

12:45, 19.07.2019

Fresh poll ahead of elections: Servant of the People Party remains in lead

Vakarchuk's Holos fails to overcome the 5% threshold, the survey says.

13:10, 16.07.2019

Another poll shows Servant of the People Party leads in upcoming vote

Four other political forces clear the 5% threshold and confidently enter the Verkhovna Rada.

13:08, 11.07.2019

Fresh poll: Servant of the People Party remains leader in upcoming elections

The party has increased its support rating to 48.5%.

11:40, 10.07.2019

Klimkin announces his "political leave"

Klimkin urges all those who do not accept the "current political mess" to join him.

18:25, 01.07.2019

Analysts split on Ukraine's interest-rate forecast amid IMF delay

Five analysts in a Bloomberg survey predict the benchmark rate will be kept at 17.5% on Thursday, while half see it being lowered.

13:40, 06.06.2019

Saakashvili arrives in Ukraine

Before flying to Kyiv, Saakashvili announced he had received an ID card for returning to Ukraine from the consul in Warsaw.

18:14, 29.05.2019

Chief prosecutor Lutsenko says he's ready to step down after parliamentary elections

The elections to Ukraine's parliament are scheduled for July 21.

01:59, 28.05.2019

Ukraine's defense minister mulling to go into politics

Poltorak said he was not surprised by the decision of Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman to resign.

13:10, 21.05.2019

Former Georgian president to return to Ukraine, then to home country – media

Mr. Saakashvili expressed his intention to return to Georgia where he served as president until 2013, saying that he has "big plans" in the country.

18:30, 09.05.2019

Zelensky meets EU's Hahn in Kyiv

The president-elect has named his major political priorities.

18:45, 07.05.2019

Prosecutor General: suspicion notices targeting Poroshenko's allies "political campaign statements"

Lustenko says Prosecutor Kulyk who pushed forward suspicion papers is yet to face a disciplinary probe.

19:00, 06.05.2019

Ukrainian FM Klimkin says his probable resignation in line with his political plans

At the same time, Klimkin did not specify what would happen if Zelensky did not accept his resignation.

13:44, 06.05.2019

Ukraine to lose gas supplies if transit contract not extended – Putin

The Russian president says the price of gas Ukraine is receiving is "twice as high" as it could have been.

21:00, 28.04.2019

Washington Post: Enough Ukraine fatigue. The new president will need our help

The West must stop acting as if it has no stake in the outcome and move quickly to help the newly elected president lead his compatriots toward a more democratic, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine.

14:32, 24.04.2019

Kazakhstan's Tokayev gets veteran leader's backing for presidency – media

Several other candidates are likely to run in the June 9 election, representing token opposition parties most of which never criticise Nazarbayev and his policies.

14:33, 23.04.2019

Savchenko returns to parliament, says she remains in politics

According to Savchenko, she will work with her political party, "The Community-Political Platform of Nadiia Savchenko."

12:48, 23.04.2019