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      Ukraine to refuse Russian natural gas purchases, if Gazprom doesn’t set competitive price – Kobolev
      Jan21

      Ukraine to refuse Russian natural gas purchases, if Gazprom doesn’t set competitive price – Kobolev

      Naftogaz buys natural gas from Gazprom under conditions stipulated in “winter package” that are now not competitive with the terms offered by European gas suppliers. A return to old terms will lead to a further decline in Gazprom’s market share in Ukraine. The press service of Naftogaz reported the statement made by head of the...

      Merkel hopes for progress in preparation for “Normandy Four” meeting
      Jan21

      Merkel hopes for progress in preparation for “Normandy Four” meeting

      German Chancellor Angela Merkel considers inappropriate to hold a meeting of the “Normandy Four” leaders on Ukraine’s issue in Astana, if this meeting does not bring specific results. Chancellor has announced this at press conference in Berlin after talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, an Ukrinform correspondent...

      Poland admits strengthening of sanctions against Russia
      Jan21

      Poland admits strengthening of sanctions against Russia

      Polish foreign minister Grzegorz Schetyna admits the possibility of strengthening the sanctions against Russia if it continues aggression against Ukraine. He has said this on Wednesday on the air of the Polish Radio, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “There is always the possibility of strengthening sanctions, making them more...

      Russia’s actions result in escalation of crisis in eastern Ukraine – US ambassador to Ukraine
      Jan21

      Russia’s actions result in escalation of crisis in eastern Ukraine – US ambassador to Ukraine

      The escalation of the situation in the eastern Ukraine is a direct consequence of Russia’s actions. This was stated by US Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt in a BBC interview published on Wednesday, an Ukrinform correspondent reported. “I want to be very clear. Escalation of the crisis is the result of actions undertaken by Russian...

      Ukraine, IMF develop new program
      Jan21

      Ukraine, IMF develop new program

      Ukraine is currently working on a new program with the International Monetary Fund due to the deteriorating situation in the east. President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has announced this on the air of the Bloomberg Europe TV channel, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “We have prepared a memorandum. This will be a new memorandum and a new...

      Ukraine’s member of Parliament Pashinsky: martial law to be declared if need arises
      Jan21

      Ukraine’s member of Parliament Pashinsky: martial law to be declared if need arises

      The decision to declare martial law in Ukraine has already been prepared and can come into effect immediately when such need arises. This was stated by Ukrainian Parliament’s committee chairman on national security and defense Serhiy Pashinsky, the Popular Front party website reports”. “All necessary decisions have been made....

      55-70 thousand borrowers demand restructuring of loans
      Jan21

      55-70 thousand borrowers demand restructuring of loans

      About 55-70 thousand borrowers are concerned about conversion of foreign currency loans, while the number of the Ukrainian banks ‘customers is 30 million people, who are interested in the economic stability of the state. Advisor to PrivatBank CEO Viktor Lysytsky has told this at a press conference on ways to restructure foreign currency,...

      US believes it is number one – Russia

      Russia hit back at President Barack Obama’s speech, saying it showed the US believes it is “number one”. ||| Moscow – Russia hit back on Wednesday at US President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech, saying it showed the United States believes it is “number one” and seeks world domination. Obama said...

      Gunmen’s blast seriously damages strategic bridge near Stanytsia Luhanska village
      Jan21

      Gunmen’s blast seriously damages strategic bridge near Stanytsia Luhanska village

      The bridge over the Siversky Donets river near Stanytsia Luhanska village, 10 kilometers northeast of Luhansk, was significantly damaged by gunmen’s blast on Wednesday. The news was published on the website of Luhansk Regional State Administration Chairman Gennady Moskal. “Today (January 21 – Ed.), the bridge was significantly...

      Poroshenko returns to Ukraine after meeting IMF head
      Jan21

      Poroshenko returns to Ukraine after meeting IMF head

      President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will fly from Davos to Ukraine after he meets IMF head Christine Lagarde at 17:00. Poroshenko has announced this on the air of the Bloomberg Europe TV channel, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “After meeting with Christine Lagarde at 17:00, I’m flying to Ukraine,” Poroshenko said....