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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
Svitolina for the first time in her career reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon
Elina Svitolina Wimbledon Semi-Final run became a landmark moment in Ukrainian sports history as she broke through at Wimbledon and reached her first Grand Slam semi-final.
Jul 11, 2019
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names adopts “Kyiv” as official spelling
The US Board on Geographic Names officially adopts “Kyiv” as the standard spelling, replacing “Kiev” in federal usage and aligning with Ukraine’s preferred transliteration.
Jun 26, 2019
Poroshenko Fraud Allegations: SBI Court Actions Raise Political Tensions
The SBI investigation into alleged Poroshenko fraud schemes advances as Ukrainian courts approve document seizures tied to major corporate deals and corruption-related probes.
Jun 22, 2019
Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine says he does not accept Tomos
Patriarch Filaret's rejection of the Tomos sparked a major debate over the future of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and its independence from Moscow's influence.
Jun 13, 2019
Ukraine Prosecutors Close Case Against Former Party of Regions MP
Ukraine’s Prosecutor’s Office has closed criminal proceedings against former Party of Regions MP Ivanushchenko after court rulings and investigative review.
Jun 5, 2019