Politics
Swedish economist and diplomat Anders Aslund stated ahead of the Trump – Putin summit that partners must not allow any easing of sanctions against Russia. He said this in a post on X. Aslund noted that Trump had loudly spoken about deadlines for Putin only “as an invitation for a personal meeting,” using it as a way to block sanctions. […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy closed the discussion on Ukrainian territories in an emergency address: “The territorial question is settled by Ukraine’s Constitution. No one can deviate from this. Ukrainians will not cede land to the occupier.” “Dear Ukrainians! President Trump announced the preparation of his meeting with Putin in Alaska. Very far from this war that is going on […]
The heads of NABU and SAPO report attempts to replace their leadership. NABU Director Kryvonos stated that detectives are facing pressure and threats. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have called on the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to release materials concerning two detectives suspected of state treason. This is reported by […]
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos called the appointment of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyy as head of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (BEB) an “important reform” and welcomed the outcome of the competitive selection process. It was reported by Ukrainska Pravda citing Kos’s post on social media platform X. As the Commissioner noted, the appointment of the BEB head is a […]
The winner of the competition for the position of Head of the Economic Security Bureau, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyy, was appointed – but with a delay. The Cabinet made the decision after the deadline of July 31 had already passed, a deadline that was crucial for Ukraine to receive the next tranche from the IMF. Earlier, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyy met with Prime Minister […]
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law recognizing Ukrainians who were forcibly resettled from Poland between 1944 and 1951 as deportees. According to grunt.media, it concerns Ukrainians who were resettled from Lemkivshchyna, Nadsiannia, Liubachivshchyna, Kholmshchyna, Pidlyashshia, and Western Boykivshchyna to the USSR as part of the so-called population exchange between the Ukrainian SSR and the Polish People’s Republic. Now, […]
The Ukrainian government has formed a commission and launched the selection process for a new head of the customs service. On August 4, the government launched an open competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. This was announced by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko. According to her, the selection commission includes representatives of Ukrainian business […]
EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová held a meeting with Ukraine’s newly appointed Prosecutor General, Ruslan Kravchenko, during which she emphasized the importance of preserving the independence of anti-corruption institutions. She shared this information on X, as reported by European Pravda. “Talked to newly appointed PG Ruslan Kravchenko about the need to continue prosecutorial reform to ensure the rigorous and independent functioning […]
Parliament Moves to Restore Powers to NABU and SAPO. Draft Law 13533 Added to Agenda and the Law adopted. With 319 votes in favor, Ukraine’s Parliament has officially included draft law No. 13533 – which aims to restore the full powers of NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau) and SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office) – into the legislative agenda. The strong support […]
Ukrainian MP Dmytro Kostiuk has officially announced his withdrawal from the Servant of the People party, citing his protest against the recent vote that undermined the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption bodies – NABU and SAPO. Kostiuk stated that MPs were pressured and threatened into supporting the controversial decision. “They told us, ‘it’ll be like with Shabunin,’” he revealed — […]
He announced the decision following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This move paves the way for Ukraine to receive €600 million in financial assistance from the European Union. The reform includes provisions for an independent audit, new rules for selecting ARMA leadership with the involvement of international experts, and strengthened oversight of asset transfers. Signing […]
Last week, the selection commission submitted the candidacy of Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi for appointment as head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES). However, the government has yet to make a decision. While there have been some recent personnel changes in Zelenskyy’s cabinet, the practice of blatantly violating the law appears unchanged. Beyond breaching Ukrainian legislation, the government also ignored its […]