Contents tagged with Poroshenko
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Poroshenko discusses war in Donbas with US Vice President
President Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with U.S. Vice President Michael Pence.
He brought the U.S. Vice President up to date on the current situation in the Donbas and the continued aggressive actions of Russia-controlled militants who continue to violate the complete ceasefire announced yesterday, the website of the head of state said. In connection with this, Poroshenko stressed the importance of continued pressure on Russia to ensure proper implementation of the security …
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Poroshenko approves classified regulation on creation of Ukrainian Special Operations Forces
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko approved a regulation on the Forces of Special Operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine specified in the Presidential Decree Number 52/2018 on March 3, Ukrainski Novyny news outlet reports.
"According to part five of Section 10 of the Law of Ukraine "On the Armed Forces of Ukraine" I order the approval of the Regulation on the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the decree reads. The regulation itself, however, remains classified. …
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Ukrainian President: Ukraine's Naftogaz must have Gazprom’s assets seized if it does not pay according to Stockholm arbitration ruling
If the Russian company Gazprom does not pay Ukraine as per the Stockholm arbitration court’s ruling, Naftogaz Ukraine must have Gazprom’s assets seized, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said during a session of the National Security and Defense Council in Kyiv.
“It effectively means that Gazprom must pay Naftogaz just over two and a half billion dollars… If Gazprom does not pay as per the ruling of the Stockholm arbitration court – which it was supposed to start doing yesterday already – …
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Saakashvili accuses Ukrainian President Poroshenko of impeding the implementation of reforms in Odessa region
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili wrote on his Facebook page that President Petro Poroshenko hindered the implementation of reforms in Odessa Oblast, and that the Ukrainian people would definitely not elect him for a second term.
"Today Petro Poroshenko touched upon the issue of me at his press conference. He said that he invited me to Odessa and gave me opportunities, and that I betrayed his trust. The president, to put it lightly, told a lie. He invited me as a combat general …
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Ukrainian President Poroshenko refuses to accept ships from Russia unless Crimea is returned
Ukraine will not accept Russia’s offer to return Ukrainian military ships remaining in the Crimea without also receiving the return of the peninsula, stated during a press conference Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, a video of which was published on 112 Ukraine’s YouTube channel.
"We are ready to receive ships from Crimea. It is not important what repairs [are needed]. We are ready to receive the ships from Crimea, but only together with the Crimea," Poroshenko said.
In January, Russian …
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Poroshenko: deliveries of American weapons to Ukraine will be made within 'several weeks'
The first delivery of American weapons to Ukraine will be made within “several weeks”, stated the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko in answer to reporters’ questions during a press conference. A video of the event was posted on the leader’s Facebook page.
“Unfortunately, I can’t give you any details. But the first delivery will be made within several weeks,” said Poroshenko. According to him, he discussed the delivery of different types of weapons with various American partners. He added …
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Court stops questioning of Ukrainian President Poroshenko in Yanukovych case after improper question regarding Poroshenko's vacation in the Maldives
The court in Kyiv has prematurely stopped the examination of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in the trial of former President Viktor Yanukovych on charges of high treason. The questioning, which was being conducted through video communication, was cut short because the defense was addressing the president with improper questions, the TV channel 112 Ukraine reports.
“The defense (of Yanukovych) has intentionally asked questions that are unrelated to these criminal proceedings, and is not …
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President Poroshenko: Javelin anti-tank missile systems are expected to arrive in Ukraine soon
During a cabinet meeting of the National Security and Defense Council held to discuss the recently approved bill: On Specifics of the State Policy to Ensure State Sovereignty of Ukraine Over the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Donetsk and Luhansk Regions (Donbas), the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko spoke about the forthcoming weapons supply from the US.
“We have positive news as we can see a long-awaited defense weapon coming soon,” Poroshenko said at the meeting and promised to …
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Journalists demand that President Poroshenko stop censorship in Ukraine
More than 60 media representatives have appealed to President Petro Poroshenko, the government and the General Prosecutor's Office to stop its censorship and blackmailing of media outlets through the National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting. A corresponding appeal has been published on the website of Ukrainian news agency Era-Media.
As of February 19, the appeal has been signed by more than 60 supporters.
In the statement, journalists called the actions of the National Council …
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Ukrainian President to be questioned in Yanukovych’s case
The Obolonsky Court of Kyiv will question the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, as a witness in the state treason case against the fugitive former President, Viktor Yanukovych, on February 21st, as reported by prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko to UNN news outlet.
Kravchenko said that, "The questioning is planned for February 21st."
Kravchenko added that on the same day, the questioning of Volodymyr Yelchenko, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN, is also scheduled.
Previously, Poroshenko stated …