Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday told the country's security council that staying out of the NATO alliance was a "criminal" policy that his government is ready to reverse.

The war in the East of Ukraine unleashed by pro-russian separatists in April 2014 and backed by Russia, fearing that the pro-Western course of the new Kiev government would make it a NATO ally, has already brought over 8,000 casualties.

"The decision on the non-alliance policy which was announced by the …

Talks are held between Canada's Bombardier and The Infrastructure Ministry of Ukraine on the opportunity of placing locomotive production facilities in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Andriy Pyvovarsky.

"Now we're communicating with Bombardier on its arrival to Ukraine to produce traction units," he told reporters on Tuesday.

He said that foreign investors will definitely arrive if reforms in Ukrzaliznytsia are conducted.

"They are ready to come with the railway …

On September 22 NATO Sectetary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke at the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine in Kyiv.

"It is an honour to meet Ukraine´s National Security and Defence Council today. This council plays a key role in upholding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. I´m looking forward to our discussions today.  

Ukraine and NATO have been Partners for almost 20 years. I am proud of everything we have achieved together. Ukrainian troops have worked …

Social media is taken by a painting of a 15 year old girl from the city of Kreminna, Luhansk region. The young artist reflects her vision on Russia.

The picture was originally published on Facebook by Vladimir Fitio.

"I was mesmerised by the painting. I got this painting as a gift from a young artist in Lugansk region of Eastern Ukraine. This is how nowadays teenagers see everything Russian. That's how teens relate to all things Russian. This generation is our future and we'll stand till our …

Both Ukrainian and foreign media reported today that satellite images published by the US private intelligence firm "Stratfor" show a significant build-up of Russia's military presence in Syria.According to InformNapalm.org analysis the military aircrafts seen in Syria belong to the units of the Eastern Military District of the Russian Federation.

The main activity of the Russian military is observed on the Russian air base near the town of Hamimim Latakia and Tartus seaport.

It is notable …

NATO chief: Many sources indicate that Russian military is still in Eastern Ukraine.

Many intelligence sources indicate that Russia continues to support the separatists and its military are still in eastern Ukraine.This was announced by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a joint press conference with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko in Kyiv."The information we received today proves again and gives a detailed picture of what we have been observing for a long time now" - he said." …

Turchinov: Fundamental documents signed between Ukraine and NATO.

Kyiv, Tuesday September 22

After an extended meeting, Secretary of the National Defense and Security Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have signed the roadmap of the partnership program on strategic communications between the NSDC and the NATO International Secretariat.

The partnership program is aimed at implementing comprehensive support for Ukraine in the strategic …

The Nebesna Sotnya (Heavenly Hundred) monument unveiled near St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Bloomingdale, IL is the first monument in the U.S. to commemorate the fallen heroes of EuroMaidan Revolution.The Consecration ceremony was conducted by Filarete, the Patriarch of Kyiv and All Rus-Ukraine.Among those who took part in the grand opening was  Natalia Jaresko, Ukrainian Minister of Finance; Larissa Herasko, Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago; Bruce Raunera, the governor of Illinois …