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Georgians head out to vote in parliamentary elections, tensions run high at some polling stations
Nino Lomjaria, a lawyer and former ombudswoman, reported on Oct. 26 that an election observer was attacked while filming a ballot box being stuffed.
Why did Ukraine's prosecutor general resign, and who will replace him?
The formal reason for Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin's resignation on Oct. 22 was the ongoing major corruption scandal involving hundreds of prosecutors who obtained disability benefits, including financial support, the ability to evade the military draft and leave the country at will. A crucial question is whether Kostin's resignation will
Far-right Freedom Party wins Austrian elections, further cementing Russia-friendly wall in Central Europe
Austrians went to the polls on Sept. 29, handing victory to the far-right, anti-migration Freedom Party (FPO). The party gained 29% of the vote, its best result to date. Founded in 1956 by Anton Reinthaller, a former Nazi SS officer, the party has long been climbing into the country's mainstream,
US-sanctioned ex-Ukrainian official wins defamation lawsuit against media, including Kyiv Independent
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court in Kyiv on Sept. 23 ruled in favor of Andriy Portnov, a former top official in ex-President Viktor Yanukovych’s administration, in a defamation case against several news outlets, including the Kyiv Independent. Portnov challenged a reference to him as a “pro-Russian” politician and a person
Controversial MP dismissed from Ukrainian Parliament's National Security Committee
Ukraine's parliament voted unanimously on Sept. 18 to dismiss the controversial lawmaker Mariana Bezuhla from her position as deputy head of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense.
Ukrainian government agrees to dismiss Zakarpattia Oblast governor
The Ukrainian government agreed to dismiss Zakarpattia Oblast Governor Viktor Mykyta from his post, Taras Melnychuk, the government's representative in the parliament, announced on Sept. 6. The decision must now be approved by the president.
Ukrainian parliament approves appointment of eight ministers
Olha Stefanishyna was re-appointed as the deputy prime minister responsible for European integration and was also appointed justice minister.
Zelensky's party head reveals 9 candidates to head ministries amid reshuffle
Head of the Servant of the People's party David Arakhamia published a list of candidates for ministerial positions after the Servant of the People's faction held a meeting attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky. To head the ministries, the officials must be approved by the parliament.
Ukraine 'needs new energy,' Zelensky says of government reshuffle
"We need new energy today. And these steps (reshuffle) are only related to strengthening our state in various sectors. International politics and diplomacy are no exception,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said a reshuffle of his government continues.
Kuleba resignation, reshuffle 'expected long ago ahead of difficult times' for Ukraine, lawmaker says
The reshuffle comes amid an uptick in Russian missile strikes on cities across Ukraine in recent weeks, and a worsening energy crisis.
Zelensky defends controversial deputy chief of staff: He was 'killing Chechens in Kyiv' in 2022
Presidential Office deputy head Oleh Tatarov and Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) chief Vasyl Maliuk were "killing Chechens in Kyiv," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 27.
Usyk says he has no interest in entering politics
"I won't leave boxing – it will always be with me. I will work in boxing, I will help boxing. It's a part of my life," Usyk said.
French support for Ukraine in the clear, despite political deadlock at home
Over a month after the French elections, the new government coalition is yet to crystallize. And the three warring political blocks that hold the majority of seats in the National Assembly have not come close to forming a workable coalition, a process French politicians are not accustomed to. French President
US seeks to confiscate ex-PM Lazarenko's money for Ukraine
The U.S. Justice Department wants to confiscate $200 million from Ukraine's ex-Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko in favor of Ukraine, Mary Butler, the department's senior official, said in an interview with the Voice of America published on Aug. 5.
48% of Ukrainians view Zelensky's party negatively, survey says
The recently registered party of volunteer, politician, and media personality Serhii Prytula has the highest ratings of positive attitude among Ukrainians at 28 %, the survey shows.
Zelensky: Cabinet reshuffle being prepared
"Personnel decisions are being prepared at the Cabinet level," Zelensky said without elaborating.
Ukraine has a ‘different kind of nationalism,’ says historian Franziska Davies
Ukraine was “a blind spot” for Germans up until Moscow’s full-scale invasion, Franziska Davies, a historian of Eastern and Eastern Central Europe, told the Kyiv Independent in an interview. “And if there is a blind spot, propaganda narratives can easily fill it with falsehoods,” Davies said, explaining why Russia-planted
Klitschko: Zelensky 'risks political suicide' in case of concessions to Russia, will need to hold referendum
"How can we explain to the country that we need to give up pieces of our territory that cost the lives of thousands of our fighting heroes? Whatever move he makes, our president risks political suicide," he said.
'I don't care' – JD Vance on Ukraine, in his own words
The selection of Ohio Senator J. D. Vance as Donald Trump's running mate this week has sent ripples of concern around the globe, felt not least in Ukraine. One of the most vocal opponents of U.S. aid to Ukraine, Vance has an extensive back catalog of statements that might
There are 'questions' about some ministers, government changes not ruled out, MP says
"There are questions" regarding the work of some ministers, and the question of their dismissal may arise in the near future, Fedir Venislavskyi, a member of the parliament's national security committee, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on July 5.
Zelensky reportedly considering dismissing PM Shmyhal
President Volodymyr Zelensky is considering dismissing Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukrainska Pravda reported on July 3, citing sources in the presidential team.
Biden, Trump face off on Ukraine at US presidential debate
Trump said that Putin's stated terms for a ceasefire were "not acceptable." He also said that Ukraine has taken too much U.S. military aid and called Zelensky a "salesman."
EXPLAINER: Does Ukraine have political opposition?
Elections are suspended. Martial law has granted new wartime powers to the president’s office. The largest opposition party in parliament was banned after the full-scale invasion. More than two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s political opposition has diminished, but continues to affect Ukraine’s politics, experts
Cabinet approves dismissal of Vinnytsia Oblast governor
Melnychuk did not provide a reason for the dismissal. According to Borzov, he had to resign due to health reasons.
Zelensky appoints new State Security Administration head
President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oleksii Morozov as the new head of Ukraine's State Security Administration (UDO). His predecessor in office, Serhii Rud, was dismissed on May 9, shortly after the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed to have uncovered a network of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) agents who were plotting to assassinate Zelensky and other high-ranking officials in Ukraine.
70% of Ukrainians think Zelensky must remain president until end of martial law, survey shows
From 65% to 74% of Ukrainians, depending on the region of their residence, agreed that Zelensky must remain in power until the end of martial law. This means most Ukrainians do not question the president's legitimacy, sociologists said.
United Russia party secretary resigns
The move is regarded as a demotion initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who appointed Andrei Turchak earlier this month to serve as governor of the Altai Republic in southern Siberia.
FT: Government shake-up straining relations between Kyiv and Western allies
A series of government firings, resignations and reshuffles have strained relations between Kyiv and Western allies and raised concerns about how Ukraine can deal with fixing the country's energy infrastructure as it comes under repeated attacks by Russia, the Financial Times (FT) reported on June 10, citing unnamed Ukrainian and Western officials.
Survey: Half of Ukrainians say criticism of authorities needed but shouldn't destabilize country
Around 31% of the respondents said that the criticism must be harsh and uncompromising "as the only way to put pressure on the authorities" to correct their mistakes.
Zelensky hits back at Putin's claims about Ukraine's presidential legitimacy
"The legitimacy of President Zelensky is recognized only by the people of Ukraine. It is the people of Ukraine who elect him, and I am very grateful for their support... Putin is elected by Putin. The Russian people are the scenery, and they have only one actor," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Why European elections matter for Ukraine
Starting on June 6, citizens of the European Union will head to the voting booths to elect the bloc's 720-member European Parliament. The election, held between June 6 and June 9 and often downplayed as irrelevant by voters, will have a major impact on EU domestic and foreign policy, among
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