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Day 716: Ukrainian Economy Minister Abromavicius Resigns, Citing High-Level Corruption

February 3, 2016

The Ukrainian economy minister, Aivaras Abromavicius, has resigned, pouring scathing criticism on corrupt political forces that he said had prevented him in doing his work on reforms. In particular, he singles out controversial Poroshenko ally Ihor Kononenko. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing […]

Day 714: Samopomich Call For Resignation Of Government, Threaten To Withdraw From Coalition

February 1, 2016

Samopomich, one of the smaller members of the governing coalition, has called for the incumbent Cabinet to be replaced and is threatening to withdraw from the coalition. Meanwhile fighting continues apace in the Donbass. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information […]

Day 707: Kiev And Separatists On Collision Course Over Local Election Plans

January 25, 2016

President Poroshenko and DNR leader Aleksandr Zakharchenko have reiterated their positions on holding local elections in the occupied territories. There seems little sign of a possible compromise. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards our […]

Ukraine Live Day 681: Leaders Agree To Extend Minsk Deadline ‘Into 2016’

December 30, 2015

The Ukrainian, Russian, French and German leaders, known as the Normandy Quartet, have agreed today to extended the deadline for fulfilment of the Minsk agreements into next year. Yesterday’s live coverage of the Ukraine conflict can be found here. Please help The Interpreter to continue providing this valuable information service by making a donation towards […]

Ukraine Live Day 666: Avakov Throws Water In Saakashvili’s Face As Tensions Erupt

December 15, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 652: Ukraine Releases Russian Officer In Exchange For Captured ‘Cyborg’

December 1, 2015

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Dmytro Yarosh’s Resignation from the Right Sector

November 13, 2015

In order to understand the significance of Yarosh’s resignation statement, one needs to consider two important points related to Ukraine’s domestic situation and international relations. First, the Right Sector has evidently radicalised its rhetoric and actions after the signing of the Minsk II agreement in February 2015. Many fighters of the Right Sector battalion and […]

Ukraine Live Day 623: Investigators Enter Rada While MPs Call For Prosecutor General’s Dismissal

November 2, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 592: Quiet On Front As Leaders Meet In Paris

October 2, 2015

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Ukraine Live Day 588: 4 Ukrainian Soldiers Wounded After Attack On Position In Marinka

September 28, 2015

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