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Pentagon sees Russia as major threat to national security
The United States sees regional and sometimes global claims by Russia and China as the biggest challenge in the context of global security. U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Work said this in an interview with U.S. specialized edition Defense News, Ukrinform’s correspondent reported. When asked about the biggest threats and trends...
Visa-free regime with EU can become a reality in May – Foreign Ministry
Ukraine may get visa-free status from the EU in May 2015. Then, starting from September-October, Ukrainians will be able to travel to the EU member states without visas. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Olena Zerkal said this on the Inter television channel on Sunday evening. “We are set to ensuring that the European Union makes the...
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. The map that reflects the situation in Donbas as of 12.00 on December 1 has been released by the information and analytical center of the National Security and Defense Council.
Ukraine resumes coal imports from Russia – Prodan
Ukraine has partially resumed coal imports from Russia after a one-week break. Acting Energy and Coal Industry Minister Yuriy Prodan said this on Monday. “Imports of Russian coal are carried out with some problems. Some part of coal products is supplied, whereas the other is being delayed with no reason. Let’s say so: supplies are...
Yatseniuk hopes South Stream will not bypass Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk has said he hopes that a pro-European majority will be formed in Moldova, just as in Ukraine. He said this at a press conference on Monday after the signing of a loan agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ukraine, a Ukrinform correspondent reported. “I congratulate our Moldovan...
Militants attack Ukrainian positions over 40 times
Terrorists have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian anti-terrorist operation forces 41 times over the past 24 hours, the press center for the anti-terrorist operation has reported. “Terrorists have tried to attack the positions of the anti-terrorist operation forces 41 times over the past 24 hours, using cannon artillery, mortars and...
Sadovy offered post of first deputy prime minister
The parliamentary factions of the Bloc of Petro Poroshenko and the People’s Front have called for Andriy Sadovy’s appointment as Ukrainian first deputy prime minister. This is stipulated in a statement published on the official website of the People’s Front. “We believe that all effective managers in the country today have...
Donetsk airport stormed by Russian special forces
Russian special forces have tried to attack the Donetsk airport, but retreated with significant losses, the press center for the anti-terrorist operation has reported. “Bandits continue to attack the Donetsk airport. Fighters of the Russian special purpose squad were used for the assault. Our guys again repulsed the enemy’s attack....
Ukraine to apply for EU membership in 2020 – president
Ukraine plans to apply for EU membership in 2020. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said this in an interview with German television channel ARD, the press service of the head of state reported. “We need to reform the country, improve the investment climate and implement the Association Agreement with the European Union. Seventy-five...
National Security and Defense Council: another Russian “humanitarian convoy” entered the Ukrainian territory, violating all international and Ukrainian legislative norms
Kyiv, 30 November 2014 – Situation in Donetsk and Lugansk reiogns remains tense andhas not considerably changed within the last 24 hours. Terrorists and Russian troops continue shelling the ATO forces positions. In the morning 106 vehicles of the so-called “humanitarian convoy” entered the Ukrainian territory from Russia via the checkpoints...