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Ukrainian lawmaker Serhiy Shakhov, from the 17-member Dovira (Trust) group in parliament, said on March 18 that he tested positive for COVID-19. The lawmaker is the first public figure in Ukraine to t
Mar. 18, 2020
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Iryna Venedyktova, a former lawmaker from President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party, as prosecutor general. On March 17, 269 lawmakers voted in suppor
Mar. 17, 2020
The Ukrainian government has toughened measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, shutting down all public transportation starting March 18 and most public spaces starting March 17. The limitations are
Mar. 17, 2020
The National Bank of Ukraine this week continued to cut the policy rate while trying to buffer the hryvnia from coronavirus panic. NBU governor Yakiv Smolii said that the interest rate cut, from 11% t
Mar. 13, 2020
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Ukraine’s capital has once again turned into a dystopia in the music video of a famous band. This time, Kyiv was featured in the British rock band Coldplay’s cinematic video for their single “Trouble
Mar. 13, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. It is being updated with more information. A Ukrainian woman, 71, died of COVID-19 on March 13, Ukraine’s health ministry reported. This is the first death f
Mar. 13, 2020
In Ukraine, change isn’t always good, but it often is lightning fast. On March 4, Denys Shmygal became Ukraine’s new prime minister and the leader of a largely new Cabinet of Ministers. In total, 291
Mar. 6, 2020
It wasn’t a secret that President Volodymyr Zelensky had been dissatisfied with the Ukrainian government for some time. He disapproved of the high salaries of ministers, was unhappy with the performan
Mar. 6, 2020
The global toy manufacturer Mattel, best known for Barbie products, has launched a doll inspired by Ukrainian sabre fencer Olga Kharlan as part of their “Role Models” series. The series features dolls
Mar. 5, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. It’s being updated with more information about the new ministers. On March 4, the Ukrainian government underwent a major reshuffle. Oleksiy Honcharuk left th
Mar. 4, 2020
A Ukrainian who recently returned home after a vacation in Italy is infected with the novel coronavirus, Deputy Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said at a briefing on March 3. It is the first confirmed
Mar. 3, 2020
U.S. hospitality giant Hilton has announced its plans to open two casinos in premises of its Kyiv hotel, anticipating Ukraine’s parliament approval of legislation to legalize gambling. The co-owner of
Feb. 29, 2020
Kyiv оr Kiev? The difference in spelling of the Ukrainian capital seems small, yet it’s profound. The Kyiv Post explains why.
Feb. 28, 2020
The introduction of mobile number portability, a service allowing users to change mobile operators and retain their phone number, was meant to help escape “mobile slavery” and to level the playing fie
Feb. 28, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump failed to make Ukraine investigate his Democratic rival, former U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden. Now, a former Ukrainian prosecutor general, whose allegations underpinned
Feb. 27, 2020
Three sources in the Ukrainian government have told the Kyiv Post that President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering veteran politician Serhiy Tigipko for the post of the prime minister. The sources wer
Feb. 25, 2020
Ukrainian lawmaker Serhiy Shakhov, from the 17-member Dovira (Trust) group in parliament, said on March 18 that he tested positive for COVID-19. The lawmaker is the first public figure in Ukraine to t
Mar. 18, 2020
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Iryna Venedyktova, a former lawmaker from President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Servant of the People party, as prosecutor general. On March 17, 269 lawmakers voted in suppor
Mar. 17, 2020
The Ukrainian government has toughened measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, shutting down all public transportation starting March 18 and most public spaces starting March 17. The limitations are
Mar. 17, 2020
The National Bank of Ukraine this week continued to cut the policy rate while trying to buffer the hryvnia from coronavirus panic. NBU governor Yakiv Smolii said that the interest rate cut, from 11% t
Mar. 13, 2020
Music
Ukraine’s capital has once again turned into a dystopia in the music video of a famous band. This time, Kyiv was featured in the British rock band Coldplay’s cinematic video for their single “Trouble
Mar. 13, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. It is being updated with more information. A Ukrainian woman, 71, died of COVID-19 on March 13, Ukraine’s health ministry reported. This is the first death f
Mar. 13, 2020
In Ukraine, change isn’t always good, but it often is lightning fast. On March 4, Denys Shmygal became Ukraine’s new prime minister and the leader of a largely new Cabinet of Ministers. In total, 291
Mar. 6, 2020
It wasn’t a secret that President Volodymyr Zelensky had been dissatisfied with the Ukrainian government for some time. He disapproved of the high salaries of ministers, was unhappy with the performan
Mar. 6, 2020
The global toy manufacturer Mattel, best known for Barbie products, has launched a doll inspired by Ukrainian sabre fencer Olga Kharlan as part of their “Role Models” series. The series features dolls
Mar. 5, 2020
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. It’s being updated with more information about the new ministers. On March 4, the Ukrainian government underwent a major reshuffle. Oleksiy Honcharuk left th
Mar. 4, 2020
A Ukrainian who recently returned home after a vacation in Italy is infected with the novel coronavirus, Deputy Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said at a briefing on March 3. It is the first confirmed
Mar. 3, 2020
U.S. hospitality giant Hilton has announced its plans to open two casinos in premises of its Kyiv hotel, anticipating Ukraine’s parliament approval of legislation to legalize gambling. The co-owner of
Feb. 29, 2020
Kyiv оr Kiev? The difference in spelling of the Ukrainian capital seems small, yet it’s profound. The Kyiv Post explains why.
Feb. 28, 2020
The introduction of mobile number portability, a service allowing users to change mobile operators and retain their phone number, was meant to help escape “mobile slavery” and to level the playing fie
Feb. 28, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump failed to make Ukraine investigate his Democratic rival, former U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden. Now, a former Ukrainian prosecutor general, whose allegations underpinned
Feb. 27, 2020
Three sources in the Ukrainian government have told the Kyiv Post that President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering veteran politician Serhiy Tigipko for the post of the prime minister. The sources wer
Feb. 25, 2020
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