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CEC does not expect widespread rigging at elections
The CEC does not forecast widespread rigging at the preterm parliamentary elections with the help of voting at home due to the so-called “epidemic diseases.” Deputy Head of the Central Election Commission Zhanna Usenko-Chorna told a press conference, answering questions of a Ukrinform correspondent. “Today, I can assure you, this (mass voting at...
Government controlling situation with gas supplies – Yatseniuk
The situation in Ukraine’s energy sector remains extremely difficult, but the government is controlling it. There are currently 16.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas in Ukraine’s underground storage facilities. Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk said this at a government meeting on Wednesday, the government portal reported....
Naftogaz will allow companies to conclude gas agreements
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine will allow economic entities to conclude agreements for gas supply and is ready to transport it to enterprises. Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk told a government, a Ukrinform correspondent reports. “NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine permits any companies to conclude agreements for the purchase of natural gas. And Naftogaz...
Ukraine loses three more servicemen
Three Ukrainian servicemen have been killed and 12 more have been injured in the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in eastern Ukraine in the past 24 hours. Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) information and analytical center spokesman Andriy Lysenko said this at a briefing in Kyiv on Wednesday.
Government trying to save Kyiv from default
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 1.8 billion to Kyiv, including for gas debt repayment. Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk said this at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Ukrinform’s correspondent reported. “We have allocated UAH 1.8 billion in support of the capital. I am asking the finance minister to allocate [UAH]...
Another EUR 6 million to be spent on ‘Wall’ with Russia
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will allocate an additional six million euros for the “Wall” project. Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk said this at a government meeting on Wednesday, Ukrinform’s correspondent reported. “Today another important decision is made on the reinforcement of the state border – an...
Terrorists kill three civilians in Donetsk, injure four
Three civilians have been killed and four more have been injured in Donetsk after terrorists shelled the city. Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) information and analytical center spokesman Andriy Lysenko said this at a briefing on Wednesday. “Terrorists shelled the Kyivsky and Kuibyshevsky districts of Donetsk, killing...
Situation in Ukraine’s eastern regions. Map
The situation in eastern Ukraine remains tense. Despite the declared ceasefire, terrorists continue to shell Ukrainian army positions.
Poroshenko appoints one more presidential advisor
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has appointed Ihor Smeshko as his advisor. A decree to that effect has been posted on the website of the head of state. In 1997-2000, Smeshko served as chief of the Main Intelligence Department at the Defense Ministry. From November 2002 to June 2003, he worked as deputy secretary of the National Security and...
Kurchenko receives Russian citizenship
Main financier of the Yanukovych “family” Serhiy Kurchenko, against whom a number of criminal proceedings were instituted, received citizenship of the Russian Federation. The press service of the Security Service of Ukraine told Ukrinform. “According to available data, he (Kurchenko) is hiding in Russia, where in violation of the Ukrainian law he...