Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko signed the Donbas reintegration bill.  “As I promised, I am signing the law on the reintegration of the Donbas.” He stated that the bill would not affect any of Ukraine’s international commitments, including the Minsk agreements. "Ukraine remains committed to a peaceful settlement of the situation in occupied Donbas, as envisioned by our international obligations,” the President wrote on his Facebook page.

On January 18, 2018, 280 people's deputies voted …

Vyacheslav Moskalevsky, general director and minority shareholder of Roshen corporation, said he would not agree to sell the Lipetsk factory in Russia for less than $ 200 million. At the same time, the top manager realizes that no one will pay such a price for the asset, but prefers to let the factory "rot" than sell it for less.

LIGA.net asked at how much Moskalevsky would value the Lipetsk factory now, given that two years ago he valued it at $ 200 million.

"I am not putting forward a price. …

Japan will provide $ 4 million for humanitarian programs in Ukraine. Shigeki Sumi, Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine, said at a press conference that a significant part of the funds will be given for the reconstruction of housing and social facilities in eastern of Ukraine.

In addition, money will be provided for the purchase of medical equipment, training of out-migrants, and the purchase of radio equipment for the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The funds will be provided through seven projects …