Contents tagged with Zelensky
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Volker: US waiting for Zelensky’s promised reforms
During a broadcast of the Ukrainian TV Channel Pryamoi , US Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker said that the US is waiting for Ukraine to form a new government and implement the declared intentions before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Washington.
“The US government will gladly support the initiatives which Mr Zelensky announced during his election campaign and which are being voiced today, as the government is being formed. These are the promises to continue reforms …
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Ukrainian President Zelensky urges EU to keep Russia out of G7
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council Donald Tusk, reports the press service of Ukrainian President.
"Volodymyr Zelensky called on the European Union to show its determination against Russia's return to the Group of Seven (G7) until the annexation of Crimea and the aggression in the Donbas continue. These are the reasons why Russia was excluded from the G7," reads the message of the Ukrainian President.
Donald Tusk …
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Putin tells Macron about talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky
Before meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he would inform him about his talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, RIA Novosti reported.
Putin said that his recent conversations with Zelensky are worth mentioning to Macron because they contained “matters that can be discussed”. He also added that his phone calls with Zelensky inspire “a cautious optimism”.
At the same time, Macron said that he intended to discuss the possibility …
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Ukrainian President calls on Israel to recognize Holodomor as genocide against Ukrainian people
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize the Holodomor as an act of genocide against the Ukrainian people, reports Interfax-Ukraine.
"I appealed to the Israeli side to recognize the Holodomor as an act of genocide of the Ukrainian people," Zelensky said at a briefing on Monday after bilateral talks with Netanyahu.
"Today, together with Prime Minister Netanyahu, we will visit Babi Yar and honor the victims of mass shootings …
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US interested in Zelensky’s proposal to expand Normandy Format
The US is interested in and open to the possibility of expanding the Normandy Format by including the US itself or the UK, US chargé d’affaires in Kyiv William Taylor told Eurointegration in an interview.
“President Zelensky has already raised this issue, and so yes, this possibility is being considered. Zelensky explained: since the Normandy Format has not had success, has not led to any results, he proposes to invite the Americans or, for example, the British to join Normandy. We consider it …
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US Embassy announces approximate date of Zelensky and Trump meeting
The US chargé d’affaires in Ukraine, William Taylor told Eurointegration in an interview that the presidents of Ukraine and the United States Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump will meet in the fall.
According to him, a short meeting of the leaders may be held in Warsaw or New York, and a long meeting of the two presidents may be organized in a month or two.
"There will be a short meeting in Warsaw or New York. It will be an opportunity for presidents to say hello to each other. Maybe, to …
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Ukrainian President Zelensky withdraws from his business as promised during the election campaign
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has kept the promise that he made during his election campaign and has transferred his company shares to three advisors and partners, Liga.net reports, citing the Unified State Registry.
In this way, Serhiy Shefir, first assistant to the president, received a share in eight companies. His elder brother, Boris Shefir, editor-in-chief and screenwriter for Kvartal-95 Studio, received shares in two companies.
At present, Serhiy Shefir is the sole owner of …
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Ukrainian Prosecution office presses charges against Zhytomyr law enforcement officials following Zelensky’s visit
After a meeting in Olevsk regarding illegal amber mining, the regional prosecution office has initiated a criminal case against law enforcement officials from the Zhytomyr region who may have derived unlawful benefit from the activity.
“During the meeting, among other problematic matters, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced information on the complicity of government and law enforcement officials from the Zhytomyr province in providing cover for illegal amber mining schemes in the …
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President Zelensky makes it easier for Russians to obtain Ukrainian citizenship
Ukrainian President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky has signed a decree that simplifies the procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship.
According to the document published on the website of the President of Ukraine on August 13, Russian citizens who have been subjected to "persecution on political grounds" are eligible to apply for Ukrainian citizenship. In addition, foreign nationals and stateless persons who contributed to the national security and protection of Ukraine will be able to apply …
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Zelensky promises to put an end to illegal amber mining in Ukraine
The Ukrainian government will put an end to illegal amber mining in three provinces: Volyn, Rivne and Zhytomyr, President Zelensky said in a press statement after traveling to Zhytomyr.
“We understand that people are chasing after amber, it’s a real war of the crime bosses, who have used the police, the SBU, the prosecution office and the government as cover,” the president remarked.
Zelensky said that experts estimate that around $500 million worth of amber is sold on the black market in …