Contents tagged with Ukraine
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The US will help Ukraine collect funds taken by Yanukovych
The United States and Ukraine will cooperate in the search for and return of funds stolen by the former President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych and his inner circle. The Secretary of National Security and the Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksandr Turchynov, discussed the issue during a meeting with the Acting Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Adam Szubin.
Szubin expressed hope that there will be close cooperation between both countries on issues of counter-financing of …
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Ryan Air to launch flights to Ukraine in 2017
The biggest European low-cost airline, Ryanair, is expected to launch flights in 2017 to Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport, as was reported by the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Volodymyr Omelyan, in an interview with Ekonomichna Pravda’s online edition which will be released soon.
"Airlines are ready to enter the market today, but only with an open skies agreement. There is an economic need for it, as well as the desire of European airlines, but there is simply no political …
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Kiev expects Russia to answer to Ukraine's request to question Yanukovych
Ukraine expects a response from the Russian Ministry of Justice on the request to question, via videoconference, the former President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, and the former Commander of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Stanislav Shulyak. The two are wanted for questioning for the killing of civilians by members of the Berkut at Euromaidan, as stated by the Ukrainian Minister of Justice, Pavel Petrenko, in an interview with channel 5, Interfax-Ukraine …
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Mogherini: The EU-Ukraine Association Agreement remains a top priority
According to a statement issued by the European External Action Service, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, stated during a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman that the ratification and impementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement remains a top priority.
Mogherini explained that a solution to the current situation is in the works since it was announced by the European Council in June. The Netherlands …
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Six countries join EU decision to extend sanctions against Crimea
Six countries have joined the EU in their decision to extend sanctions against the Crimea and Sevastopol. This was said in a statement by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini.
The decision was joined in by candidate countries for EU membership, Montenegro and Albania; members of the European Economic Area, Liechtenstein and Norway, as well as Ukraine and Georgia.
“They will ensure that their national policies conform to this decision …
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So-called Donetsk People's Republic postpones elections
The so-called Donetsk People's Republic will postpone elections until October 30th. They were initially scheduled for July 24th.
"The elections will be postponed until the 30th of October, 2016 as a result of Kiev's failure to adhere to the Minsk agreements. The decree will be signed in the coming days. We hope that the Western partners of Kiev will force them to vote on the Electoral Act this year, which will be coordinated with us," the leader of the so-called DPR, Alexander Zakharchenko, …
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The FBI and Europol could be involved in the Sheremet murder investigation
During a telephone conversation with newspaper editor Sevğil Musayeva-Borovyk, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had agreed to participate in the investigation of the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet.
Also during the conversation, Poroshenko expressed his condolences to the journalist’s relatives and to the staff of the newspaper.
The President also instructed Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin to invite Europol to participate in the …
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Trump says he may not back NATO allies if invaded by Russia
In an interview with the New York Times, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested that the United States wouldn’t come to the defense of NATO allies, such as the Baltic states, if they haven’t “fulfilled their obligation” to the US.
Trump has repeatedly stated that most Alliance member states are not making the necessary financial contributions to NATO. In the past, the real estate mogul has said that “the US must be prepared to let these countries defend themselves.”
In April, …
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Investigators look into six possible motives for the murder of Sheremet
On TV channel 112, Yuriy Tandit, adviser to the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, claimed that Ukrainian investigators are examining six possible explanations for the murder of Pavel Sheremet.
“We already have six [motives]. I can only speak about four previous motives,” Tandit stated, noting that the investigation will also consider a possible explanation brought forth by member of Ukrainian Parliament Serhiy Vysotsky, who suggested that the murder of Sheremet could be the start of a …
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Despite sanctions, Crimeans can download Pokemon Go
Crimean residents can download and play the popular mobile game, Pokémon Go, despite western sanctions and despite the fact that game has not been officially released in Russia yet, RIA Novosti reported.
It is not possible to install the game directly onto a mobile phone with an Android operating system as Google Play services are not available in the Crimea as a result of the sanctions.
The ban can, however, be circumvented by installing a VPN, which is a program allowing the establishment …