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Ukraine and the EU: A vicious circle?
Tomas Valasek , Centre for European Reform Countries that managed to accede the EUA did so "by observing a few simple guidelines," according to writes Tomas Valasek, director of foreign policy and defence at the Centre for European Reform: "cultivate friends among EU governments, be prepared to make painful sacrifices and, above all, show patience ...
Ukraine reburies famine victims shot in Soviet era
The remains of 602 peopleA caught fleeing famine in Ukraine 60 years ago and shot by the Soviet secret police were reburied yesterday, closing a dark chapter in the country's history.
Ukrainian nationalists fling red paint at Lenin amid emotional famine debate
Ukrainian nationalists hurled red paint at a restored monument to Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin moments after it was unveiled Friday, sparking a street brawl and revealing the bitter divisions over the legacy of communism in Ukraine.
Ukraine tears down controversial statue
A statue of a politician considered to be one of the main instigators of the man-made famine that killed millions of Ukrainians in the early 1930s, has been demolished.
European observers see corruption, media bias, public disappointment marring Ukraine vote
European lawmakers issued scathing criticism of Ukraine's electoral system Thursday as they began a mission to observe a January presidential vote, saying the election will likely be marred by corruption, media bias and widespread public disappointment.
The EU's loss of patience with a turbulent Kiev suggests another victory for Russia in the struggle for the former Soviet republics EU officials are casting a wary eye at Ukraine as it prepares for watershed presidential elections in January that look likely to spark a lurch back towards the Russian sphere five years after the former Soviet ...
WHO to provide Ukraine with vaccine and recommendations
World Health Organization to provide Ukraine with 5 million vaccine dozes for vaccination against pandemiv flu, as agreed during a meeting of President Viktor Yushchenko with the WHO experts that dealt with the situation of combating the flu epidemic in Ukraine.
On Nov. 23, 2004, Dan Rather announced he would step down as anchor of "The CBS Evening News"
Today is Monday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2009. There are 38 days left in the year.
Today In History November 23, 2009
Today is Monday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2009. There are 38 days left in the year.
Putin, Tymoshenko Reach Gas Deal
Putin announced that the neighboring countries would revise their gas trade contract to meet Ukraine's requests and preserve the fragile delivery arrangement.
The pluses of Viktor Yushchenko's presidency,
Five years ago the Central Election Commission made public the final results of the first round of Ukraine's presidential elections.
Yushchenko stresses importance of developing direct ferry service between Ukraine, Georgia
President Viktor Yushchenko notes the importance of developing a ferry service in the Black Sea between Ukraine and Georgia 'Kerch - Poti ', the head of state has addressed Ukraine-Georgia Business Forum on Thursday, according to UKRINFORM .
It's not the jokes...it's the way you tell 'em
" [When president Putin was] Asked at a news conference [following his meeting with PM Tymoshenko] to comment on Saakashvili's current visit to Kiev, the Russian strongman premier known for his bad boy image and sharp tongue said the Georgian leader and his host, Ukraine's fiercely pro-Western president Viktor Yushchenko, should meet without ties.
Russia Waives Ukraine Gas Penalties, Easing Threat of Supply Cut to Europe
Russia agreed to waive fines on Ukraine for consuming less gas than contracted and said it would renegotiate volumes for next year, easing a threat to shipments of the fuel to Europe.
Russia, Ukraine seek to end gas feud at Yalta
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was to hold rare talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Yulia Tymoshenko on Thursday aimed at preventing a repeat of last winter's gas crisis.
Ukraine Looks for Next IMF Loan Tranche in December
Ukraine's cooperation with the International Monetary Fund is "absolutely necessary" and the country hopes to obtain the next round of funds as early as next month, Foreign Minister Petro Poroshenko said, according to Bloomberg .
Lithuania Poland and Ukraine create a joint military brigade
Viktor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine. The country is to forge a tri-nation military alliance with Lithuania and Poland The Lithuanian defence minister, Rasa Jukneviciene, and her Polish and Ukranian counterparts are to sign an accord on the sidelines of talks on Monday and Tuesday among European Nato members at the trans-Atlantic alliance's ...
Mohammed bin Rashid receives President of Ukraine, Qatari PM
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, received here today afternoon in his office at Dubai Air Show 2009, President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko and his entourage.
Georgian president to visit Ukraine on Wednesday
TBILISI/KIEV, November 16 - Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili will arrive in Ukraine on November 18 for a three-day official visit, Georgia's presidential administration said on Monday.
British scientists testing Ukrainian 'super flu' that has killed 189 people
British scientists are examining the strain of swine flu behind a deadly Ukrainian outbreak to see if the virus has mutated.