Contents tagged with Ukraine
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Security Service of Ukraine conducted searches in the offices of Russian media giant Yandex
On May 29, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted searches in the Kyiv and Odessa offices of the Russian internet search and IT Company Yandex. Yandex stated that they do not know the reasons for the search.
"Representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) are currently in our offices in Kyiv and Odessa. We do not have information regarding the reasons for today's actions of the SBU. Attorneys have already left for our offices. Within the framework of legal procedures, we are …
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Ukrainian performer said that more than 100 Russian actors still act in films in Ukraine
In an interview with Radio Liberty, the People’s Artist of Ukraine, Ostap Stupka, discussed a law introducing obligatory quotas for Ukrainian language on television, which was recently adopted by the Verkhovna Rada. Stupka indicated that on average, 120 Russian actors act in films in Ukraine these days.
“If it concerns such a highly influential instrument as television, then this law should have been passed long time ago since it entails among other things the reduction, I would say, of the …
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Ukrainian-made nanosatellite successfully entered an orbit
Nanosatellite PolyITAN-2, which was developed by a team of students, teachers, and scientists from Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute of the National Technical University of Ukraine, successfully entered the earth’s orbit from the International Space Station (ISS). The ATLAS-5 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral (Florida, USA) on April 18th delivered the nanosatellite to the ISS.
According to the Press Centre of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the satellite vehicle was …
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Ukrainian military will take part in multinational exercises in Germany
According to the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the consolidated mechanized unit of the Operational Command South of the Ukrainian Armed Forces arrived at the Hohenfels test site in Germany to take part in the Combined Resolve 8multinational exercise.
"During the next three weeks, Ukrainian soldiers will take part in the multinational exercises Combined Resolve 8. During the exercises they will learn about the specifics of inspecting terrain and buildings, and mine clearing," …
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Ukrainian MP: U.S. and EU advised Ukraine not to fight against Russia during the annexation of Crimea
Representatives of the United States and Europe recommended Ukraine not to enter armed conflict with Russia and not to declare martial law during the seizure of the Crimea by Russia in 2014.
This was stated by the then-acting head of the presidential administration, Sergei Pashinsky, on channel "112 Ukraine" while answering a question about whether the EU and U.S. had really advised not to defend the Crimea.
"The Americans and Europeans recommended our country not to engage in an armed …
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60 planes will be repaired and upgraded for the Ukrainian Air Force in 2017
This year the Ukrainian Air Force will receive approximately 60 repaired and modernized MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters, Su-25 strike fighters, Su-24 bombers, and L-39 combat-capable trainer aircraft, as stated by Oksana Havryliuk, Chief of the Press and Communications Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, UNIAN reported.
“The Ukrainian Air Force continues to increase their combat capability. Thus, this year among the priority goals of the Ukrainian Air Force command is the restoration …
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The IMF did not approve the pension reform of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund did not approve the pension reforms prepared by the Cabinet of Ministers, as reported by Ukrainski Novyny news outlet, citing a source in the government.
It was reported that the Fund has categorically opposed the abolition of the taxation of pensions for working pensioners and did not support the idea of reindexing pensions on an ongoing basis. In addition, the IMF categorically opposed the Ukrainian government's plans to reduce the index used in estimating the …
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Ukraine conducted successful test of a new missile
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko took part in the launch of a new Ukrainian missile.
"A successful test of a new Ukrainian missile has just been carried out. All the components of the missile were manufactured in Ukraine. This is our collective success!” wrote the president on Twitter.
He also spoke for the prompt delivery of the new missile to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
According to the President’s press service, the missile is designed to defeat targets of various classes.
"The …
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The first batch of coal from South Africa arrived in Ukraine
This year's first batch of anthracite coal arrived in Ukraine, according to a Facebook post written by the Minister of Energy and Coal Industry, Ihor Nasalyk.
In April, the DTEK company, owned by businessman Rinat Akhmetov, bought 600,000 tons of anthracite in South Africa. It was noted that this is the first time in Ukraine's history that such volumes of anthracite were purchased at distant markets in such a short time.
"The first PANAMAX [ship] from South Africa arrived in Ukraine with …
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South Korea plans to invest in 4G and 5G development in Ukraine
The Republic of Korea announced plans to invest in the development of digital infrastructure for 4G and 5G network capability in Ukraine. This was reported by the Press Service of the Ministry of Economic Development after the meeting of First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Stepan Kubiv with Korean Ambassador Li Yang Gu and representatives of the Korean Investment Corporation K-Growth.
"The volumes of mutual trade and investment in Ukraine by the Republic of Korea are not yet significant. It's …