Ukrainian parliament passes bill to legalize cryptocurrency market
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted Bill No. 3637 "On Virtual Assets," which establishes in Ukraine a mechanism for the legal regulation of virtual assets.
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08 September 2021
Ukraine to become America’s major ally within NATO, not beyond it – foreign minister
Ukraine will be a major U.S. ally in NATO, not outside the Alliance.
EU ambassadors prolong sanctions against Russia for aggression against Ukraine – journalist
The ambassadors of the EU member states approved the decision to prolong sanctions against Russian legal entities and individuals who are considered to have undermined the territorial integrity of Ukraine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reporter Rikard Jozwiak has said.
Rada calls on world not to recognize elections to Russia’s State Duma
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution, appealing to the international community over the illegal preparation for the holding of Russian State Duma elections in the temporarily occupied Crimea and Sevastopol and the engagement of Ukrainian citizens from the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Zelensky plans to visit New York – press secretary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to visit New York (the United States) in late September during the general debate and high-level meeting of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, his press secretary, Serhiy Nykyforov, has told Ukrinform.
G7 ambassadors, Swiss diplomats discuss preparations for Ukraine Reform Conference 2022
The ambassadors of the G7 countries exchanged views on plans for Ukraine Reform Conference 2022 with Simon Pidoux, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine, and representatives of the embassy.
Government to submit draft budget for 2022 to parliament on Sept 15 – Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will submit the draft state budget for 2022 to the Verkhovna Rada on September 15.
Ukraine at UN calls on world to respond to Dzhelyalov’s arrest in occupied Crimea
The Ukrainian delegation to the United Nations has called on the international community to respond to the recent detention in the occupied Crimea of five Crimean Tatars, including First Deputy Chairman of Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis Nariman Dzhelyalov.
Ukraine, Canada defense officials talk cooperation in HR management
Representatives of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Canadian Armed Forces discussed issues of cooperation in the field of personnel management and development of the Ukrainian Army.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on personal sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision of September 7, 2021 "On the Introduction of Amendments to Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)."
EU condemns new searches and detentions in occupied Crimea
The European Union condemns the searches and detentions of Crimean Tatars, carried out by the Russian authorities in the occupied Crimea, and demands the immediate release of all illegally detained people.
Markarova explains why Ukraine needs no MNNA status
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova has elaborated on why Ukraine does not need to be designated by the U.S. government as a Major non-NATO Ally.
U.S. calls for increase in defense assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine, which is facing new manifestations of Russian aggression, requires more support from the United States, including lethal weapons systems to deter new Russian provocations.
Poll: Zelensky would retain seat if presidential elections were to be held soon
If a presidential election were set to be held in the near future, the incumbent Volodymyr Zelensky would win the first round, supported by 31.1% of Ukrainians who have already made their choice.
Herbst says joint statement by Biden, Zelensky 'very positive thing'
The Joint Statement on the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership, signed by Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting in Washington last week, is a very positive thing that opens up new opportunities for strengthening cooperation.
07 September 2021
Canadian embassy condemns detention of Crimean Tatar activists by Russian FSB
The Canadian Embassy in Ukraine has condemned the detention of Nariman Dzhelal, deputy head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, and four other Crimean Tatars by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).
Ukrainian parliament amends law on industrial parks
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted amendments to the law "On Industrial Parks" aimed at attracting investment in the industrial sector of the economy by introducing incentives in industrial parks.
Klitschko meets with co-chair of Congressional Ukraine Caucus
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko has held a meeting with U.S. Congressman, Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Brian Fitzpatrick, who is on a visit to Ukraine, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of Kyiv City State Administration.
Foreign Ministry working on formats to involve U.S. in resolving conflict in eastern Ukraine
The United States will join Ukraine's efforts to end Russian aggression, and Ukrainian diplomats are currently determining optimal formats for involving their U.S. partners in resolving the armed conflict in the east of the country, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Russia building up nuclear potential – Stoltenberg
NATO intends to retain unity to preserve strategic stability and continue the policy of arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation, to tackle the rising challenges in a more competitive world, which are coming including from Russia’s aggressive behavior.
Crimea "court" takes Mejlis deputy chair into custody on trumped-up sabotage charges
A "court" in occupied Crimea’s Simferopol has ruled to remand Nariman Dzhelyalov, Deputy Chairman of Crimean Tatars’ Mejlis, in custody until November 4.
06 September 2021
Ukrainian PM, EBRD managing director discuss support for reforms
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and EBRD Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus Matteo Patrone have discussed support for reforms in Ukraine.
Ukrainian defense minister meets with U.S. Congress delegation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran has met with a delegation of the U.S. Congress to discuss the importance of assisting Ukraine in building its air defense and missile defense capabilities, as well as further joint decisions of the U.S. administration and Congress that will help restore Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Parliament planning to consider bill on industrial parks this plenary week - Razumkov
This plenary week, September 7-10, Ukrainian MPs are planning to consider at second reading the bill on industrial parks aimed at attracting investment in the industrial sector of the economy by introducing incentives in industrial parks.
Razumkov sees no reason to dissolve parliament
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has said that he sees no grounds for dissolving the parliament.
Turkey following developments regarding detention of Crimean Tatars, expects their release
Turkey is monitoring the recent developments regarding the detention of First Deputy Speaker of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people Nariman Celal and four other Crimean Tatars, and expects their release as soon as possible.
Biden to visit Ukraine, but not this year – Kuleba
U.S. President Joseph Biden will visit Ukraine, although this won’t happen this year as an exchange of top visits within 12 months is not in line with diplomatic practices.
U.S. calls on Russia to immediately release detained Crimean Tatars
The U.S. State Department has condemned persecution of the Crimean Tatars by the Russian occupation authorities and demanded that the detainees be released.
Stefanchuk hopes parliament to consider bill on local referendum in autumn
First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk hopes that the parliament will consider in the first reading the draft law "On Local Referendum" in autumn.
Minsk agreements anniversary: U.S. demands that Kremlin fulfill its commitments
On the 7th anniversary of the signing of the Minsk Agreements, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv called on Russia to fully fulfill its commitments toward a peaceful settlement in eastern Ukraine.