Parliament again fails to appoint Vitrenko energy minister.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has again failed to appoint Yuriy Vitrenko as Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and energy minister.
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Ukraine invites Tikhanovskaya to take part in Lublin Triangle meeting.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, together with his Lithuanian counterpart Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau, will hold the first online meeting of the Lublin Triangle on January 29, to which Belarusian opposit...
Rada instructs Cabinet to resolve issue with high tariffs.
The Cabinet of Ministers must submit its proposals within a month to increase the cost of paying subsidies, which are provided for in the state budget for 2021.
Rada passes bill on Economic Security Bureau
The Verkhovna Rada on Thursday adopted bill No. 3087-d on the Bureau of Economic Security – a new central executive body, which is tasked with counteracting violations of law that infringe on the functioning of the state's economy.
Armenian Ex-President Kocharian Plans To Take Part In Early Elections.
Former Armenian President Robert Kocharian, currently on trial on charges stemming from his alleged role in a 2008 postelection crackdown on the opposition, says he will participate in early parliamentary elections if they are called.
Vietnam Reports First Coronavirus Outbreak In Nearly Two Months.
Vietnam recorded its first coronavirus outbreak in almost two months on Thursday, with more than 80 new cases reported as authorities began testing tens of thousands of people to contain the spread.
WHO team to research COVID-19 origins in Wuhan. Here’s what we know
The visit has been shrouded in secrecy: Details of their itinerary have not been released.
G7 Ambassadors emphasise importance of security sector reform in Ukraine.
During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna, the G7 Ambassadors emphasised the importance of security sector reform in line with international standards.
USS Porter to conduct maritime security operations in Black Sea region.
USS Porter is entering the Black Sea.
Iran Dismisses US Call To Return To Nuclear Deal First.
Iran dismissed Thursday a call by the US for it to return to full compliance of a nuclear deal first, insisting it had only taken "remedial measures" since America's withdrawal.
Icon scandal: Ukraine’s ambassador meets with Bosnian officials.
Ambassador of Ukraine to Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Vasyl Kyrylych discussed with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bisera Turković the access of Ukrainian experts to the Orthodox icon, around which the scandal arose, a...
Ukraine's foreign ministry initiates entry ban for Russian propagandist.
Keosayan, Margarita Simonyan, and Roman Babayan arrived in occupied Donetsk to participate in the so-called "Russian Donbas Forum."
Russia detains Navalny’s allies, including brother, in attempt to stem protests.
All four were detained for 48 hours as part of a criminal probe into alleged violations of coronavirus regulations during the weekend's protests.
Kuleba on confirmation of Russian delegation's powers by PACE: Assembly broke down long ago.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is not surprised by the decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to confirm the powers of the delegation of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine invites Tikhanovskaya to take part in Lublin Triangle meeting.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, together with his Lithuanian counterpart Gabrielius Landsbergis and his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau, will hold the first online meeting of the Lublin Triangle on January 29, to which Belarusian opposit...
Iran Enriched '17 Kilograms' Of 20 Percent Enriched Uranium, Exceeding Goals.
Iran's parliament speaker says the country has produced 17 kilograms of 20 percent-enriched uranium within a month, as Iranian officials continue to dismiss international calls for Tehran to return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Naftogaz informs Ukrnafta's minor shareholders about plan to hold shareholders' meeting as soon as possible – source.
NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy, owner a 50% and one share stake in PJSC Ukrnafta sent a letter to its minority shareholders, that filed a claim against Ukraine in the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce to recover $6 billion, about t...
Belgium sends inspectors to AstraZeneca factory amid delivery dispute with EU.
AstraZeneca said last week that it planned to cut initial deliveries in the EU to 31 million doses from the 80 million due to reduced yields from its European manufacturing plants.
Giant poker club to be opened at site of Maidan killings – media.
During the Revolution of Dignity, fire broke out, killing many inside the building.
Ukraine climbs in Corruption Perceptions Index
In 2020, Ukraine gained 3 points and ranked 117th in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2020 (CPI) out of 180 countries.