Section: News & Summaries

      PrivatBank – Ukraine`s only bank in Top 1000 World Banks
      Jul06

      PrivatBank – Ukraine`s only bank in Top 1000 World Banks

      PrivatBank has become the only Ukrainian bank that has been named one of the world`s largest banks according to the prestigious Top 1000 World Banks 2016 ranking published annually by The Banker, an English-language monthly international financial affairs publication.It is noted that despite Ukraine`s economic hardships, PrivatBank remains the...

      Savchenko speaks about direct talks with militants
      Jul06

      Savchenko speaks about direct talks with militants

      Member of the Ukrainian Parliament Nadia Savchenko said that the talks with the militant leaders can be held on a neutral territory, according to Novaya Gazeta.Savchenko has noted that the militants are ready for such informal negotiations.”They are ready. But Russia wouldn`t let them, while I am being stopped by Ukraine. But I believe we will...

      Ukraine`s UX index peaks since year-start
      Jul05

      Ukraine`s UX index peaks since year-start

      During trading on Tuesday, July 5, Ukrainian Stock Exchange index hit its highest level since the year start, registering at 735.94, according to a posting published on the Ukrainian Stock Exchange`s website.According to Executive Director of Univer investment group Oleksiy Sukhorukov, the growth of the index has been propped up by positive...

      NATO Should Stand Up Black Sea Command Before It’s Too Late
      Jul05

      NATO Should Stand Up Black Sea Command Before It’s Too Late

      At its summit in Warsaw on July 8 and 9, NATO should take urgent steps to protect its allies and partners on its southeastern flank. Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey, as well as Ukraine and Georgia, are all under severe pressure from Russia and require NATO assistance. Stephen Blank has urged NATO to pay more attention to the Black Sea at the Warsaw...

      ”Not patriots”: EU`s Juncker mocks resigning Brexiteers – Reuters
      Jul05

      ”Not patriots”: EU`s Juncker mocks resigning Brexiteers – Reuters

      Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage have shown a lack of patriotism in quitting ahead of the negotiations for Britain`s withdrawal from the European Union which they fought for, EU chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.”Yesterday`s shining heroes of Brexit have become the sorrowful heroes of today,” the European...

      French Foreign Ministry comments on intention of some French MPs to visit Crimea
      Jul05

      French Foreign Ministry comments on intention of some French MPs to visit Crimea

      The position of France regarding Russia`s illegal annexation of Crimea remains unchanged, the Embassy of the French Republic in Ukraine emphasized in its statement referring to details of the press briefing by Romain Nadal, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs` spokesman.The statement was issued in response to some media reports saying that a group...

      Controversial ex-rector faces 12 years of imprisonment on state property misappropriation charges
      Jul05

      Controversial ex-rector faces 12 years of imprisonment on state property misappropriation charges

      The Prosecutor`s Office of Kyiv region announced the completion of the pre-trial investigation and the taking to court for consideration in essence of the indictment against ex-rector of the National State Tax Service University of Ukraine Petro Melnyk, the press service of the regional prosecutor`s office reported. Melnyk has been charged under...

      Military helicopter crashes in Turkey`s north
      Jul05

      Military helicopter crashes in Turkey`s north

      A military helicopter carrying 15 people, including top soldiers, crashed in the Black Sea province of Giresun on July 5, private broadcaster CNN Turk has reported, according to Hurriyet Daily News.The Sikorsky S-70 helicopter was carrying eight military personnel, including Gendarmerie Region Commander Brigadier Mustafa Dogru, one colonel, two...

      Could Ukraine’s New Civil Service Law Be Undermined?
      Jul05

      Could Ukraine’s New Civil Service Law Be Undermined?

      In a major achievement for reformers, Ukraine’s parliament passed a revolutionary new civil service law last year that included key provisions related to the appointment of heads of local state administrations (LSAs). But if some members of parliament and perhaps even the presidential administration have their way, those elements of the law...

      Parubiy closes parliament`s meeting due to blocking of rostrum
      Jul05

      Parubiy closes parliament`s meeting due to blocking of rostrum

      Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andriy Parubiy opened the evening parliamentary session late, but had to immediately close it because of a blocked rostrum and presidium by MPs from Batkivshchyna and Radical Party, an UNIAN correspondent reported.Parubiy said it was necessary to hold political consultations ”to enable the Verkhovna Rada...