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Ukraine Politics News: Government, Parliament, Reforms & Diplomacy

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko facing new legal investigations by the Prosecutor General’s office.

New Prosecutor General filed 5 cases against the former President Poroshenko

Breaking: The New Prosecutor General has filed 5 criminal cases against former President Petro Poroshenko. Explore the legal details and global reactions to this escalating political drama at EMPR.media.
Apr 8, 2020
Ukraine farmland and rural agricultural fields representing land market reform and opening of land sales system

Ukraine opens land market

Ukraine opens its land market for the first time in modern history, lifting the long-standing moratorium on farmland sales and reshaping the country’s agricultural economy.
Mar 31, 2020
Ukraine parliament voting session appointing new Health and Finance Ministers during cabinet reshuffle in Kyiv

Ukraine’s Parliament has appointed new Ministers of Health and Finance

Ukraine appoints new health and finance ministers as parliament approves a major cabinet reshuffle. The decision reshapes key government roles, impacting reforms, stability, and Ukraine’s global partnerships reported by empr.media.
Mar 30, 2020
Political pressure mounts over calls for Ukraine health minister resignation and healthcare reforms

Some politycal forces want Ukraine’s Health Minister to resign

Some political forces are demanding the resignation of Ukraine’s health minister amid disputes over healthcare reforms and political pressure.
Mar 23, 2020
Ukraine's Parliament session voting on the law on counteracting the coronavirus, reported by empr.media

Ukraine Parliament passed the law on counteracting the coronavirus

The Ukraine Parliament has passed a critical law on counteracting the coronavirus. empr.media analyzes the new legal framework, including administrative penalties and medical procurement shifts to combat COVID-19.
Mar 17, 2020
Ukraine Parliament voting on new Prime Minister and Cabinet lineup during government reshuffle in Kyiv Verkhovna Rada session

Ukraine Parliament votes to approve new PM, cabinet: names

Ukraine Parliament has approved a new Prime Minister and Cabinet lineup, marking a significant government reshuffle with implications for policy direction and wartime governance.
Mar 5, 2020
Ukraine Parliament voting process explained Zelensky MPs scenarios Verkhovna Rada legislative decision making system Kyiv

Doing “politics” in Ukraine: “how to vote” scenario for Zelensky’s MPs

Explainer on how Ukraine’s Parliament voting works, including scenarios for Zelensky’s MPs in the Verkhovna Rada and how political decisions are formed and passed.
Mar 4, 2020
Ukraine Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk resignation announcement amid government reshuffle and political crisis in Kyiv

Ukraine Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has resigned

Ukraine Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk resigns following political tensions and government reshuffle discussions, signaling major changes in Zelensky’s cabinet.
Mar 4, 2020
Ukraine Prosecutor General Office and NABU facing institutional pressure over anti-corruption investigations and governance conflict

Prosecutor General Office and NABU have come under pressure

Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Office and NABU face mounting institutional and political pressure, raising concerns over independence of anti-corruption investigations.
Mar 3, 2020
Donald Trump possible Kyiv visit during Ukraine Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation geopolitical political event

Trump may visit Kyiv on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation

Reports suggest Donald Trump may visit Kyiv during Ukraine’s Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, drawing international attention to U.S.-Ukraine political relations.
Feb 28, 2020
Diplomatic table representing the Minsk Agreements and the Ukrainian delegation's work on a new peace framework, reported by EMPR.

Ukraine is working on a new version of the Minsk Agreements

A diplomatic breakthrough or a deadlock? Ukraine is working on a new version of the Minsk Agreements to secure a viable peace in Donbas. EMPR Politics explores the proposed changes and the reaction from the international community.
Feb 21, 2020
PACE session where sanctions on Russia were lifted despite Ukraine conflict

How Europe Allowed Russia Back Into PACE Amid War in Ukraine

PACE lifted sanctions on Russia and restored Moscow’s voting rights, dealing a major diplomatic blow to Ukraine amid ongoing Kremlin aggression.
Feb 4, 2020

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