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Zelensky Launches ‘State in a Smartphone’ Digital Government Project
Zelensky promotes Ukraine’s “State in a Smartphone” initiative, aiming to digitize public services, reduce bureaucracy, and expand e-governance through the Diia ecosystem.
May 27, 2019
Ukraine prosecutor general summons Poroshenko questioning
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office has summoned former President Petro Poroshenko for questioning as part of ongoing investigations into high-profile criminal proceedings.
May 7, 2019
Ukraine Language Law Passed: Parliament Moves to Strengthen National Language Policy
Ukraine language law passed by parliament marks a major shift in national language policy, strengthening Ukrainian in public administration, education, and media sectors.
Apr 25, 2019
Clashes Erupt at Pro-Poroshenko Rally: Ukraine Election Tensions Escalate
Clashes broke out at a pro-Poroshenko rally during Ukraine’s 2019 election campaign, as activists and police confronted each other amid heightened political tensions.
Mar 21, 2019
Ukraine Protest Turns Symbolic: Activists Throw Toy Pigs in Defense Corruption Rally
Activists in Ukraine used toy pigs during a protest against alleged corruption in the defense sector, highlighting public anger over embezzlement scandals in 2019.
Mar 21, 2019
Anti-Corruption Protest Disrupts Poroshenko Campaign Event in Kyiv
A protest at Petro Poroshenko’s campaign event in Kyiv drew attention to corruption allegations and growing political tensions during Ukraine’s 2019 presidential election race.
Mar 17, 2019
Court opens proceeding to dismiss Interior Minister Avakov due to insufficient language skills
Court proceedings involving Arsen Avakov raised questions about compliance with Ukraine’s state language requirements for public officials and institutional accountability.
Mar 14, 2019
In 2018 Ukraine birth rate hits a new low
Ukraine’s birth rate reached a record low in 2018, underscoring long-term demographic decline, population aging, and structural social and economic challenges.
Mar 4, 2019
Secutiry Service of Ukraine closes the case on terrorism financing related to Akhmetov
Ukraine’s Security Service closed a case related to alleged terrorism financing involving Rinat Akhmetov, citing insufficient evidence to proceed with charges.
Mar 4, 2019
Yanukovych-time General Staff Chief arrested under treason charges
A former Ukrainian General Staff Chief from the Yanukovych era has been detained on high treason charges, highlighting ongoing wartime security probes and political-military accountability in Ukraine.
Feb 25, 2019
Kyiv Court Re-Arrests Assets of Fugitive Ex-Minister Zakharchenko
A Kyiv court has again ordered the seizure of assets linked to fugitive former Interior Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko as investigators pursue corruption, illicit enrichment, and money laundering allegations.
Feb 20, 2019
Court lifts arrest from assets of the Yanukovych time fugitive Interior Minister
A Ukrainian court has lifted the arrest on assets linked to a fugitive former Interior Minister from the Yanukovych era, marking a new development in ongoing corruption-related proceedings.
Feb 5, 2019