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Former US Ambassadors point out critical reforms for Ukraine
The American Friends of Ukraine Network comprised of former ambassadors and experts from the United States voiced the critical reforms that must be implemented in Ukraine, Yevropeyska Pravda reports citing a statement by the Friends of Ukraine Network initiative, published on the website of the non-state US-Ukraine Foundation.
The statement was signed by former US Ambassadors to Ukraine William Miller, Steven Pifer, Roman Popadiuk, William Taylor, and experts from various organizations.
"We ( …
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European Commission offers €1 billion assistance package to Ukraine
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a new Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) program for Ukraine worth up to €1 billion ($1.23 billion) intended to support economic stabilization and structural reforms, as said in the statement on the website of the European Commission.
"Today's proposal follows the request of the Ukrainian authorities and direct discussions between [European] Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko. The new program seeks …
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Poroshenko: Mass terrorist attacks were being prepared in Ukraine
At a meeting with the head of the SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) Vasyl Hrytsak, President Petro Poroshenko instructed the Security Service of Ukraine to investigate the head of the "Officers Corps," Volodymy Ruban’s case, in the shortest possible time.
"I order General Hrytsak to take the investigation of this case under his personal control, I want to emphasize that this is not about the driver [Volodymyr Ruban was driving a car that brought weapons from the separatist-held territories]. …
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Russia to film another documentary about annexation of Crimea by ‘green men’
On March 18, a documentary will be filmed about the events of February-March 2014 in annexed Sevastopol near the polling stations for the "election" of the Russian president.
Russia's Interfax news agency reports, referring to the press service of the government of Sevastopol, that the film "Chronicle of the Russian Spring" based on recollections by Sevastopol residents will be shot using 135 cameras by young volunteer camera operators."
"The filming will take place at special venues near the …
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Kyiv: Hungarians in Transcarpathia will not receive autonomy
Kyiv will not agree to give autonomy to Hungarians in Ukraine.
Hanna Hopko, the Chairman of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, said this to LB.ua while commenting on a prior statement by the Hungarian Ambassador to Ukraine.
“Although MPs and I repeatedly and clearly explained to the Hungarian ambassador to Ukraine – there will be no Hungarian autonomy in Transcarpathian Region," Hopko said.
According to Hopko, Hungary must respect the Constitution of Ukraine as …