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US Media Questions Mendel Appointment in Zelensky Team
US media raised conflict of interest concerns after Yulia Mendel was appointed Zelensky’s press secretary, citing her prior freelance work with The New York Times.
Jun 6, 2019
What Brussels Expects from the Juncker–Zelensky First EU Meeting
EU expectations ahead of the first Juncker-Zelensky meeting highlight key political and reform priorities shaping Ukraine-EU relations and Brussels’ strategic direction on cooperation.
Jun 4, 2019
Putin simplifies Russian citizenship for LDPR residents
Russia has simplified citizenship procedures for residents of occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions, expanding its fast-track passportization policy in occupied eastern Ukraine territories.
May 1, 2019
Fugitive Ukraine’s President Yanukovych laundered money through Swedbank
Fugitive Ukraine’s ex-president Viktor Yanukovych used Sweden’s Swedbank to launder millions of euros in suspected kickbacks and bribes while in office. The scandal highlights Baltic banks as major hubs for post-Soviet money laundering. Full report by EMPR.media.
Mar 1, 2019
Putin: Russia is ready to protect believers in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to protect believers in Ukraine amid ongoing disputes over religious institutions and church authority.
Feb 3, 2019
Poland proposes changes to the Normandy format
Poland has proposed changes to the Normandy Format, calling for broader international involvement in Ukraine peace negotiations to improve diplomatic pressure on Russia.
Jan 4, 2019
Russia Rejects German and French Demand to Release 24 Ukrainian Sailors
Russia refused German and French demands to release 24 Ukrainian sailors detained after the Kerch Strait incident, despite growing international pressure.
Dec 29, 2018
Why the European Court of Justice Just Annulled Sanctions on Former Ukraine PM
The European Court of Justice has annulled historical sanctions and asset freezes against Ukraine's former pro-Kremlin Prime Minister who fled to Russia following the Euromaidan revolution. Read the full legal breakdown on EMPR News.
Dec 22, 2018
Russia Threatens to Block Sea of Azov for Ukraine
Russia threatened to block the Sea of Azov for Ukraine, intensifying maritime tensions and raising international concerns over security and shipping access.
Nov 24, 2018
Vladimir Putin Portrait Made From Bullet Shells Reveals Ukraine’s War Art
Vladimir Putin portrait made from bullet shells by Ukrainian artist Daria Marchenko transforms Donbas war debris into a striking global anti-war image.
Jan 29, 2018
Fake hearings about the National Bank of Ukraine arranged in the basement of the Capitol
The “shadow” group of lobbyists rented a room in the basement of the Capitol for filming fictitious hearings of the American Congress for Ukrainian television, The Daily Beast and The Weekly Standard report.
Nov 1, 2017
Trending Ukraine: “Back-to-school” ceasefire in Donbas
Discover the latest updates on Ukraine in trending World News as of September 6, 2016.
Sep 8, 2016