Criminal case opened against Zelensky, arrest warrant issued, former Ukrainian President Poroshenko on wanted persons list

An arrest warrant was issued against Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky by the Ministry of the Interior of Russia. A corresponding entry has appeared in the police database.

Putin Says Merkels Words About Minsk Agreements Unexpected, Disappointing

 Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the statement of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the Minsk agreements had been concluded only to give Ukraine time to prepare for war with Russia were unexpected and disappointing for him.

Merkel’s confession about Minsk Agreements a solid bid for a tribunal — diplomat

 The confession made by German ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel’s in her interview for Die Zeit that the Minsk Agreements were signed in order to buy time for Ukraine to prepare for a military standoff with Russia could be used for an investigation in a tribunal, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday.

Poutine et Porochenko discutent d'un "échange des prisonniers"

Les présidents russe et ukrainien, Vladimir Poutine et Petro Porochenko, ont évoqué lors d'une conversation téléphonique un "échange des prisonniers" entre les deux pays, a annoncé le Kremlin samedi dans un communiqué.

Trump lawyer 'paid by Ukraine' to arrange White House talks

Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, received a secret payment of at least $400,000 (£300,000) to fix talks between the Ukrainian president and President Trump, according to sources in Kiev close to those involved.

Des milliers d'Ukrainiens manifestent à Kiev en soutien à Saakachvili

Plusieurs milliers de partisans de l'opposant et ex-président géorgien Mikheïl Saakachvili ont manifesté dimanche à Kiev pour exiger son retour en Ukraine et demander la démission du président ukrainien Petro Porochenko.

Ukraine supports new possible US sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday that Kiev supports the U.S. House of Representatives' decision to back a draft bill on new sanctions against Russia.

EU approves visa-free travel for Ukrainians. Ukraine was gradually "becoming part of a common European civilization"

The European Union approved visa-free travel for Ukrainians Thursday, fulfilling a key promise to cement ties with Kiev as it remains embroiled in a deadly conflict with pro-Russian insurgents.

Ukraine sanctions five Russian banks

Ukraine imposed sanctions on five Russian banks operating in the country, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced Thursday.

UN Security Council to discuss worsening situation in eastern Ukraine

The UN Security Council will meet on Tuesday behind closed doors to discuss a worsening situation in eastern Ukraine at the request of Kiev, SC President Olof Skoog has told reporters.

Kiev porte plainte contre Moscou devant la justice internationale

L'Ukraine a déposé une plainte devant la Cour internationale de Justice (CIJ), accusant la Russie d'avoir "soutenu le terrorisme" dans l'est de son territoire, et réclamé des dédommagements pour la destruction de l'avion du vol MH17 et des bombardements contre des civils, a annoncé mardi la CIJ.

Ukrainian president hopes Trump will support Ukraine in conflict with Russia

Ukraine's president on Monday said he hoped United States President-elect Donald Trump would maintain US support for Kiev regarding the conflict with Russia.

Ukrainian TV station, criticized as pro-Russian, burned, picketed

The Kiev headquarters of Ukraine's Inter TV channel was blockaded by protesters Tuesday, the day after arson struck the news department.

Poroshenko orders units near border with Crimea, Donbas to be placed on high alert

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has instructed all units near the administrative border with Crimea and Donbas to be put on high alert.

Poroshenko's administration: Ukraine on alert awaiting start of Russian army offensive

Ukrainian Presidential spokesman for Anti-Terrorist Operation issues Andriy Lysenko says Ukraine is on alert, waiting for an offensive by the Russian army to begin at any time.

Cameron: We will find ways to continue supporting Ukraine in Brexit conditions

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has met with UK Prime Minister David Cameron in the framework of Poroshenko's working visit to Warsaw, the presidential press service reported.

Poroshenko : No NATO Ally has Ukraine's battlefield experience with modern Russian army

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in his op-ed for The Wall Street Journal titled “Ukraine and NATO, Complementary Allies Against Russia” has called on the Alliance to remember its origins as the Bloc was created to defend the peace and global order that emerged out of the chaos of World War II.

Poroshenko and Savchenko issued a joint statement

The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko issued a joint statement with servicewoman Nadezhda Savchenko, which is Wednesday, may 25, returned home.

Ukraine to continue course toward EU despite Dutch rejection

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Thursday his country will not give up its aspirations for European integration despite a "No" vote in a Dutch referendum on the Ukraine-European Union Association Agreement.

Ukrainian president urges formation of new government

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday requested the parliament to form a new government next week in a bid to ease the ongoing political crisis in the country.