Ukraine Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap 'close' after release of MH17 suspect Dutch prosecutors investigating the downing of Flight MH17 over territory in eastern Ukraine held by pro-Russian separatists in 2014 have urged Kyiv not to allow Tsemakh to travel to Russia. 29/08/2019
Ukraine Thousands attend unofficial Independence Day march in Ukraine 20,000 cheered as soldiers marched despite the decision of the new Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to cancel the military parade. 24/08/2019
no comment Yellow and blue abound as Ukraine celebrates its independence Events have been taking place in Kyiv to mark Ukraine's Independence Day. 24/08/2019
Ukraine Watch: Israeli, Ukrainian leaders commemorate Babi Yar massacre Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday became the first foreign leader to visit Ukraine since the election of former actor Volodymyr Zelensky as President of the eastern European country. 19/08/2019
Ukraine Death toll rises to nine after blaze at Ukraine hotel Nine people were killed in a fire that broke out in a hotel in Ukraine, the state emergency services authority said. 17/08/2019
Ukraine 'Politically persecuted' Russians can now get Ukrainian passports Ukraine's president made it easier for "politically persecuted" Russians to get passports. 15/08/2019
no comment Ukraine's gorgeous goats compete for beauty crown A Ukrainian town is so in love with its goats it holds an annual beauty contest for them. It's a must-see sight, goats in bright dresses, embroidered shirts, skirts and floral crowns. One is even dressed up as a bride. It's an event not to be missed. 13/08/2019
Ukraine Vodka made in Chernobyl exclusion zone aims to boost economic recovery Vodka made with grain and water from the Chernobyl exclusion zone has been described by one of its creators as “the most important bottle of spirit in the world.” 09/08/2019
Ukraine Estonia says it won't recognise Russian passports offered in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year promised fast-tracked citizenship to anyone living in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts. 06/08/2019
Ukraine Ukraine 'captures Russian tanker involved in Kerch Strait showdown' Kyiv says it has detained a Russian tanker it alleges was involved in an incident in the Kerch Strait that saw three Ukrainian vessels seized. 25/07/2019
Ukraine Ukrainian parliamentary elections: What are the seven key takeaways? Ukrainian parliamentary elections: What are the seven key takeaways? 22/07/2019
Ukraine Ukraine election: Zelensky's party on course for historic win Ukraine's Servant of the People party is set to secure a historic win by commanding the country's first overall majority in parliament. 21/07/2019
Ukraine Ukraine elects new parliament in snap vote The party of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy has extended its lead over other groups, according to polls published three days before the parliamentary elections. 21/07/2019
Ukraine Exhibition highlights vote-buying in Ukraine as country goes to polls As Ukraine goes to the polls for a parliamentary election on Sunday (July 21), a new exhibition in Kyiv is shining a light on the darker side of politics. 20/07/2019
Ukraine The changing face of Ukrainian politics Politics is changing in Ukraine. Old is giving way to young and social media is becoming the main source of information for new voters 20/07/2019
Ukraine Ukraine parliamentary election: What you need to know Lack of support in parliament has meant the newly-elected president, former comedian Volodymyr Zelenskyi, has been unable to enact his agenda or appoint cabinet ministers, which have to be approved by lawmakers. 18/07/2019
no comment Villagers mark five years since MH-17 shot down at site of downing The rebel-held village of Hrabove in Ukraine's east, where a Malaysian airliner was shot down in 2014, honoured 298 victims at a ceremony on Wednesday. 17/07/2019
Good Morning Europe Moscow court extends detention of 24 Ukrainian sailors The families of 24 detained Ukrainian sailors expressed pessimism over their release prior to the ruling. 17/07/2019
Ukraine 'Ukraine can count on EU,' bloc's leaders tell new president Zelensky A summit in Kiev with EU leaders Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker offers a chance for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to prove he is a serious statesman, the Atlantic Council's Peter Dickinson told Euronews. 08/07/2019
Ukraine 'Swearing is healthy': Ukrainian minister argues in response to ban Ukraine's acting health minister Ulana Suprun says swearing is good for your health in a post to Facebook that has since gone viral. 04/07/2019
Ukraine New structure built to contain famous Chernobyl reactor almost ready After Reactor No 4 exploded at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, the surrounding area became extremely contaminated. It has taken nine years to complete a structure to contain the radioactive material. 04/07/2019
no comment Watch: New structure built to confine Chernobyl reactor Journalists were shown the new safe confinement shelter with all its equipment installed on Tuesday. 03/07/2019
Ukraine Ukraine hosts largest ever gay pride parade Thousands took to the streets of Kiev on Sunday for the largest and most peaceful gay pride parade ever held in Ukraine, despite the presence of hostile protesters. 23/06/2019
Ukraine Kyiv or Kiev? Why does it matter so much to Ukrainians? Ukraine, in conflict with Russian-backed forces in the east of the country and faced with Moscow’s annexation of Crimea, is promoting the official state language. Campaigning for the use of Kyiv, Ukraine wants to escape from the shadow of its Soviet past. 21/06/2019
Ukraine Russia is being made a scapegoat for the downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17: Investigators name four suspects in downing of plane, three Russian nationals, one Ukrainian 20/06/2019
Ukraine Ukrainian court upholds order for new parliamentary elections The court ruling means the snap election to replace the Ukranian parliament can go ahead as planned tomorrow 20/06/2019
