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Kyiv Protest: About 10,000 Rally Against Steinmeier Formula
About 10,000 people gathered in Kyiv to protest the Steinmeier Formula, marking one of the largest “Stop Capitulation” rallies against the Donbas peace framework.
Oct 6, 2019
Ukrainian Activists Launch Anti-Capitulation Movement Against Zelensky
Ukrainian activists launched a “No Capitulation” movement in Kyiv, opposing perceived capitulation policies and calling for coordinated political resistance.
Oct 4, 2019
Ukraine SBI Opens Case Into Alleged Abuse of Power by Ex-Prosecutor General Lutsenko
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation opened criminal proceedings into alleged abuse of power by former Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko, amid broader governance scrutiny.
Oct 1, 2019
Zelenskyy Criticized Over Babyn Yar Commemoration Controversy
Criticism surrounding Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s handling of Babyn Yar memorial events has fueled renewed debate over Holocaust remembrance and memory politics in Ukraine.
Sep 29, 2019
British Media Names Oleksandr Usyk Best Foreign Boxer
Oleksandr Usyk received recognition from British boxing experts as the best foreign boxer, reinforcing his status as one of Ukraine’s top global sports icons.
Sep 29, 2019
Kyiv Boryspil Airport Opens New Terminal for Hasidic Pilgrims
Boryspil Airport opens a dedicated terminal for Hasidic pilgrims as Ukraine prepares for large-scale religious travel and rising passenger traffic.
Sep 27, 2019
Exchange could have failed because of Tsemakh, Zelenskyy and Bakanov say
The Tsemakh case nearly caused the Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange to fail, Zelenskyy and Bakanov say, highlighting the fragile negotiations behind the deal. Full analysis by empr.media.
Sep 10, 2019
Zelenskyy on Prisoner Exchange: “Putin and I Did Everything We Promised” — Full Statement
Zelenskyy says Ukraine and Russia fully implemented the prisoner exchange agreement, including the controversial Tsemakh case, marking completion of a major diplomatic deal.
Sep 7, 2019
Ukraine Deputy Minister was detained on suspicion of extortion of US Dollar 1.1 million
A Ukrainian deputy minister has been detained on suspicion of extorting $1.1 million in an alleged corruption scheme investigated by anti-corruption authorities.
Aug 15, 2019
Moscow court fixes a date for considering appeals case of Ukrainian sailors
A Moscow court set a date to consider appeals in the case of Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia, a case that became a major international legal and diplomatic dispute.
Aug 9, 2019
Ukrainian sailors – war prisoners in Russia return is questionable
Ukrainian sailors held as war prisoners in Russia face uncertain return amid stalled negotiations and ongoing disputes over prisoner exchange mechanisms between Kyiv and Moscow.
Jul 26, 2019
Ukraine parliamentary elections: 96.96% of the ballots has counted
Ukraine parliamentary elections results update shows 96.96% of ballots counted, confirming near-final standings of major parties and shaping Ukraine’s new political landscape.
Jul 23, 2019