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Volodymyr Zelensky tells Boris Johnson Nord Stream 2 commissioning by Russia "unacceptable"

In a phone call with the British PM, the Ukrainian leader raised the issue of countering Russia's gas transit project implementation.

19:00, 14.06.2021

Zelensky asks U.S. for clarity on NATO MAP – media

The president also says Russia has been dragging its feet on a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

18:20, 14.06.2021

Education minister: Best lecturers at President's University in Ukraine to be paid at least US$4,000

The university's concept needs to be developed.

15:40, 14.06.2021

Zelensky thanks G7 leaders for support of Ukraine

The G7 leaders were meeting at Cornwall's Carbis Bay, Britain, on June 11-13.

13:40, 14.06.2021

Zelensky enacts strategy for development of justice system

The document outlines priorities for improving legislation on the judiciary, the status of judges, legal proceedings, and other institutions of justice.

23:59, 12.06.2021

U.S. approves US$150 million in military aid for Ukraine

In total, the U.S. defense budget for 2021 provides for US$250 million in assistance to Ukraine.

18:31, 12.06.2021

Zelensky, Biden to meet in Washington in late July – FM Kuleba

The minister added the visit should be as effective as possible for Ukraine.

09:00, 12.06.2021

Denmark ready to deliver 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine

That was announced during a phone talk between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark Mette Frederiksen.

23:30, 11.06.2021

MFA Ukraine delivers tough response to Putin's criticism of indigenous peoples bill

The draft law tabled by President Zelensky fully complies with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the relevant norms of the Constitution of Ukraine.

22:30, 10.06.2021

Zelensky visits front line in Donbas, dines with soldiers (Photo)

The president believes civil servants and deputies should also come to the front more often.

22:30, 09.06.2021

Ukraine President's Office confident Biden to support country at summit with Putin

The summit is scheduled to be held in Geneva on June 16.

21:00, 09.06.2021

Zelensky, Trudeau coordinate positions ahead of G7, NATO summits

The Ukrainian president stressed the Nord Stream 2 project is Russia's political weapon.

15:00, 09.06.2021

President's Office chief elaborates on Zelensky-Biden call details

Zelensky stressed the need for a real step-by-step plan for Ukraine's accession to NATO, which should be tied to clear dates.

23:00, 08.06.2021

Zelensky's Office comments on leaked call between Giuliani, Volker, and Yermak

Yermak's main objective in that call, the adviser says, was to reroute Giuliani to the plane of traditional diplomacy.

21:00, 08.06.2021

Russia's State Duma unhappy with Zelensky's bill on indigenous peoples – media

Such an initiative is reportedly called "a blatant provocation aimed at exacerbating tensions and conflicts both inside Ukraine and abroad."

15:30, 08.06.2021

Zelensky comments on amended statement concerning Biden's words about Ukraine's NATO MAP

The Ukrainian leader says he is satisfied with the outcome of the talk.

13:30, 08.06.2021

Zelensky comments on Naftogaz CEO Kobolyev's dismissal

On April 28, the Cabinet terminated the powers of members of the supervisory board, as well as the board chairman, Andriy Kobolyev.

21:00, 07.06.2021

Biden to invite Zelensky to White House this summer

The two leaders had a phone call earlier today.

20:45, 07.06.2021

Zelensky enacts law on plastic bag ban

The law is to be introduced as of January 1, 2022.

15:30, 07.06.2021

One billion trees to be planted in Ukraine in next three years – program

The Ukrainian leader promises the timber market in Ukraine will work transparently.

15:00, 07.06.2021

All water resources to be audited in Ukraine – Zelensky

All the main rivers of Ukraine are now being monitored in accordance with European principles.

14:30, 07.06.2021

Zelensky on Nord Stream 2 decision: 'Biden is a Jordan in politics'

Putin on June 4 announced the completion of the first string of Nord Stream 2.

14:00, 07.06.2021

Zelensky: Issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO should be resolved immediately

The Ukrainian president says he personally believes that Ukraine will eventually join the Alliance.

13:30, 07.06.2021

White House declines to move ahead with Biden-Zelensky meeting

The replacement of Naftogaz's management was cited as an apparent cause behind the decision.

12:30, 07.06.2021

Zelensky discusses military aid, Black and Azov Seas security with U.S.

The Ukrainian leader says a possible increase in military assistance was also discussed.

10:30, 07.06.2021

Law on oligarchs: NSDC secretary says extraordinary, non-trivial approach needed

Each country should walk a unique path toward addressing own issues, the security official says.

20:00, 06.06.2021

Zelensky invites journalists for informal BBQ picnic on professional holiday (Photo)

Such meetings have already become a "good tradition," Zelensky notes.

17:20, 06.06.2021

Zelensky: Oligarch status issue to be decided in national referendum

The president says the bill to liquidate the oligarchic system is only the first step.

21:59, 04.06.2021

Zelensky vetoes bill on liability for inaccurate declaration of assets

The NACP has earlier called on the president to go for such a step, having found flaws in the adopted version.

09:00, 04.06.2021

Zelensky enacts NSDC's decision to resolve situation in Donbas

The NSDC secretary is entrusted with monitoring the implementation of the decision.

13:30, 03.06.2021

Zelensky invites Federal Chancellor of Austria to visit Ukraine

Zelensky also informed Kurz in detail about the current security situation in eastern Ukraine and temporarily occupied Crimea.

12:00, 03.06.2021

Zelensky: Only U.S. can prevent Nord Stream 2 from being completed

The Ukrainian leader says the pipeline will disconnect Ukraine from gas supplies.

23:59, 02.06.2021

Zelensky tables so-called Oligarchs Bill in parliament

It will be considered with the use of an expedited procedure.

21:59, 02.06.2021

Zelensky: Russia withdraws only about 10,000 troops from border with Ukraine

Meanwhile, the number of aircraft and military equipment increased along Ukraine's borders and in occupied Crimea.

18:59, 02.06.2021

Zelensky says anti-Semitism in Ukraine at lowest level among European countries

The president has recalled he has Jewish blood running in him.

11:00, 02.06.2021

Ex-diplomat: Future of Nord Stream 2 depends on two meetings

She says the U.S. sanctions against the Russian project may resume at any time.

01:00, 02.06.2021

Germany rejects Ukrainian request for arms deliveries – Reuters

The German authorities say the conflict should be resolved politically.

21:59, 01.06.2021

Zelensky wants to sign Plan B with EU, U.S. on military security guarantees

This plan will not be an alternative to the Normandy format.

17:30, 01.06.2021

Russia to sever gas transit to EU via Ukraine if Nord Stream 2 launched – Zelensky

Zelensky says the pipe threatens energy security of Ukraine and Europe.

16:30, 01.06.2021

Zelensky speaks of possible directions of Russian invasion

The leader is also concerned about the blocking of the Azov-Black Sea region by Russian warships.

16:00, 01.06.2021

Zelensky: Russian escalation possible at any moment up to late September

The situation on the border with Russia remains threatening, the Ukrainian leader stresses.

14:00, 01.06.2021

Zelensky says "Union State" of Russia, Belarus "threat" to Ukraine

Enhanced cooperation between Moscow and Minsk would put pressure on Kyiv, the president is convinced.

09:00, 01.06.2021

Zelensky congratulates Kyiv on its day

The president says he hears the "heartbeat" of the capital city.

20:59, 30.05.2021

Office says Zelensky to bring up "difficult issues" when he meets with Putin

Such summit should take place in a third, neutral country, the adviser to the President's Office chief says.

23:45, 28.05.2021

Ukraine's Zelensky, Slovakia's Heger agree Nord Stream 2 undermines energy solidarity in Europe

The two officials see the strategic role of Ukraine-Slovakia cooperation in ensuring energy security.

16:55, 28.05.2021

Zelensky, von der Leyen agree on cooperation in Crimean Platform format

During a phone call on Thursday, the parties exchanged views on the situation in eastern Ukraine and reaffirmed their commitment to the full implementation of the Minsk agreements and the Normandy format.

21:47, 27.05.2021

Zelensky submits bills on national resistance, bigger army to parliament

Wordings of the documents are not available yet.

15:20, 25.05.2021

Zelensky discusses Nord Stream 2-related risks with co-chair of Germany's Alliance 90/The Greens

Both agreed that this is a geopolitical project, not an economic one.

23:30, 24.05.2021

Zelensky orders halt to air traffic with Belarus

The decision comes against the latest move by Minsk authorities to forcibly land a Ryanair passenger jet in order to detain an opposition outlet's ex-editor.

18:45, 24.05.2021

Zelensky: Politicians, businessmen steal "two Crimeas" while farmland sale was banned

About 5 million hectares of state-owned agricultural land in Ukraine was misappropriated.

15:40, 24.05.2021