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This year, Ukraine witnessed pivotal appointments influencing its political and military landscape. Tetiana Berezhna was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, emphasizing humanitarian policy. In military leadership, 26-year-old Maksym Danylchuk took command of the 47th SMB "Magura," and Yevhen Khmara was appointed as head of the SSU Special Operations Center "A." These appointments reflect Ukraine's focus on enhancing its defense capabilities and reinforcing its cultural and diplomatic presence globally. President Zelenskyy's strategic choices aim to bolster Ukraine's national security and international relations significantly.

What is the significance of Tetiana Berezhna's appointment?

Tetiana Berezhna's appointment as Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture is crucial for strengthening Ukraine's cultural initiatives and humanitarian efforts. Her leadership is expected to pave the way for new cultural policies and enhance the country's global cultural presence.

Who is leading the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade "Magura" now?

Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Danylchuk, a 26-year-old Hero of Ukraine, now leads the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade "Magura." His appointment signifies a new era in military leadership, emphasizing youthful vigor and strategic expertise in enhancing Ukraine’s defense operations.

Why is Yevhen Khmara's new role important for Ukraine?

As head of the SSU Special Operations Center "A," Yevhen Khmara’s appointment is pivotal for advancing Ukraine’s intelligence and counter-terrorism strategies. His expertise will play an essential role in safeguarding national security and responding to evolving threats efficiently.

How does Tochytskyi's appointment benefit Ukraine internationally?

Mykola Tochytskyi's appointment as Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe enhances Ukraine’s diplomatic relations within Europe. It is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation and uphold Ukraine’s interests on critical European platforms.

What does Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi's appointment mean for Ukraine's economy?

Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi's role as director of the Bureau of Economic Security is vital for improving Ukraine's business climate. His appointment is encouraged by G7 ambassadors, indicating significant potential for progress in economic reforms and security measures.

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Poroshenko promises to stop appointing business partners and cronies to important state positions Poroshenko promises to stop appointing business partners and cronies to important state positions President Petro Poroshenko has promised not to appoint his business partners and team fellows to any state positions anymore, inter alia after his possible re-election. 32 367 489 Ukrainian Politics

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New National Police deputy head appointed New National Police deputy head appointed Head of the Operational Support Department Oleh Kozlovskyi has been appointed a Deputy Head of the National Police of Ukraine. 7 148 32 Ukrainian Politics

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SBU General Kuts appointed Donetsk region governor SBU General Kuts appointed Donetsk region governor Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko appointed General of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Oleksandr Kuts the new head of the Donetsk regional military and civilian administration. 31 014 95 Incidents

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герасимов MP Herasymov says NABU seeks to return seized funds to embezzlers, requests Rada to appoint NABU auditor Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) faction Chairman Artur Herasymov insists that the Ukrainian Parliament must address the personnel issues on the upcoming plenary week. 20 366 55 Ukrainian Politics

божок Former head of Ukraine's NATO Mission Yehor Bozhok appointed chief of Foreign Intelligence Service A decree appointing Yehor Bozhok to the post of chief of Foreign Intelligence of Ukraine has been signed by President Petro Poroshenko. 22 133 115 Ukrainian Politics

аброськин Abroskin appointed first deputy head of National Police, - Interior Minister Avakov National Police Chief in the Donetsk region Viacheslav Abroskin has been appointed first deputy head of the National Police of Ukraine. He will be replaced by Vitalii Nevhad in the Donetsk region. 30 568 137 Ukrainian Politics

глуховеря Hlukhoveria appointed Dnipropetrovsk region police chief following 9 May events, - adviser for interior minister The National Police in the Dnipropetrovsk region will be run by Vitalii Hlukhoveria who previously headed Dnipro City-based police institute. 58 450 187 Incidents

гайдар Poroshenko appoints Maria Gaidar as his freelance adviser Member of the Odesa Regional Council (Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction), a former Russian opposition figure Maria Gaidar was appointed freelance adviser to President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on March 28. 29 745 95 Incidents

Former Finance Minister of Ukraine Jaresko to lead Puerto Rico out of crisis Natalie Jaresko, American-born former Ukrainian finance minister, has been hired by the U.S. to steer the Caribbean island out of crisis. 24 322 191 Economics

обстрел авдеевка аброськин Abroskin appointed deputy head of National Police Head of the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Donetsk region Viacheslav Abroskin was appointed a deputy head of the National Police of Ukraine. 83 968 266 Ukrainian Politics

Russia's activities among main challenges that US is facing, - nominee for director of national intelligence Coats Former Republican Senator Dan Coats, who has been nominated for the top U.S. intelligence official post, pledged on Tuesday to support thorough investigation of any Russian efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election in the United States. 6 174 18 World

князев Cabinet appoints Kniaziev as National Police chief The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine appointed Police Criminal Investigation Department Head Serhii Kniaziev the new chief of the National Police of Ukraine. 33 755 102 Incidents

приватбанк Privatbank supervisory board picks Engin Akçakoca as chairman, - Danyliuk The Privatbank supervisory board chose Engin Akçakoca as its chairman at a meeting on Jan. 17. 45 086 132 Economics

порошенко степанов Poroshenko appoints Maksym Stepanov as Odesa region governor President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko appointed Maksym Stepanov as the new head of the Odesa Regional State Administration. 34 241 88 Ukrainian Politics

аваков Avakov on new National Police head: "We will see results in January. I see five candidates" The name of the new head of the National Police will be known to the public in January 2017. 18 905 57 Previously in trend: Police workdays

середа Lviv Interior Affairs University President Sereda appointed police chief of Lviv region. PHOTO Valerii Sereda has been appointed the head of the Main Department of the National Police in the Lviv region. 14 930 17 Society

Trump nominates Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as secretary of state - WSJ President-elect Donald Trump picked Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO Rex Tillerson, who is often called "Kremlin ally" by the media, as his secretary of state. 73 078 243 World

Deputy Justice Minister Yanchuk to lead Ukraine's agency for managing corrupt assets The selection board has picked Deputy Justice Minister Anton Yanchuk for the post of chairman of the National Agency of Ukraine for detection, investigation and management of assets derived from corruption and other crimes. 9 578 34 Ukrainian Politics

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новак Poland's former transport minister to lead Ukraine's road authority, - Omelian The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Poland's ex-Minister of Transport Sławomir Nowak head of Ukrainian road authority Ukravtodor. 24 076 52 Ukrainian Politics

супрун Cabinet appoints Suprun acting health minister from Aug. 1 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has put recently appointed Deputy Health Minister Ulana Suprun in charge of the ministry effective Aug. 1. 21 856 61 Incidents

Rada appointed four NBU Board members by its quota After returning from a break, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appointed four members of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine by its quota. 6 703 9 Ukrainian Politics

Lutsenko appoints Romanchuk acting prosecutor of Rivne region Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko has appointed first deputy prosecutor of the Rivne region Pavlo Romanchuk acting prosecutor of the Rivne region. 10 127 3 Previously in trend: Amber mafia

говда Lutsenko appoints Hovda new Kyiv prosecutor amid high hopes for efficient work On Wednesday, July 6, 2016, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko introduced a new Kyiv prosecutor to his subordinates. 62 082 109 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine made more progress on reforms in last two years than in first 23 years of independence, - Yovanovitch Ambassador Masha Yovanovitch, Nominee to be Ambassador to Ukraine has testified in the Senate to the Foreign Relations Committee on her appointment to Ukraine. 7 244 75 Ukrainian Politics

жученко Oleh Zhuchenko appointed Odesa region’s prosecutor Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko has appointed Oleh Zhuchenko prosecutor of the Odesa region. 17 582 33 Incidents

батищев Cabinet dismisses Ukravtodor head Batyshchev, - Minister Omelian The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed the head of Ukravtodor (the state road operator) Andrii Batyshchev from his post on June 1. 18 602 45 Ukrainian Politics

First Deputy Economy Minister Kovaliv to chair Naftohaz Supervisory Board First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Yuliia Kovaliv has been elected head of the Naftohaz Ukrainy Supervisory Board. 5 548 49 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко poroshenko Today’s personnel movements by Poroshenko: Tuka, Hvozd and Biriukov dismissed several Regional State Administrations heads changed President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko made a number of personnel changes April 29. 136 396 409 Ukrainian Politics

тука tuka Cabinet appoints Tuka Deputy Minister for Occupied Territories The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Heorhii Tuka Deputy Minister for Temporarily Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons. 30 410 143 Incidents

Poroshenko appoints MP Hordieiev head of Kherson Regional State Administration President Petro Poroshenko has appointed Verkhovna Rada deputy Andrii Hordieiev head of the Kherson Regional State Administration. 8 486 25 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко воронченко Poroshenko appoints Voronchenko acting commander of Naval Forces: "We give you time to show your best qualities". PHOTOS President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with acting Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, Lt.-Gen. Ihor Voronchenko. 38 745 87 Ukrainian Politics

бальцерович Polish reformer Balcerowicz appointed presidential envoy in Cabinet Architect of successful Polish reforms Leszek Balcerowicz became president’s representative in the Cabinet of Ministers. Petro Poroshenko signed a respective decree on Friday. 55 469 162 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Bill to allow Lutsenko become prosecutor general may be introduced in Rada tomorrow - PPB MP Nayyem A bill abolishing mandatory legal experience of a candidate for prosecutor general may be introduced in the parliament tomorrow. 9 541 78 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

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Marushevska: Nasirov appointed infamous Yanukovych-era customs officer Morhun my deputy without discussion Appointing Oleksandr Morhun deputy head of Odesa customs indicates "condoning corruption" by the leadership of the State Fiscal Service. 38 898 144 Ukrainian Politics

парубий Rada appoints Parubii parliamentary speaker The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appointed Andrii Parubii the speaker of the Rada. 31 728 154 Ukrainian Politics

гончаренко No voting on PM and government today, - PPB MP Honcharenko The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will not vote for the new prime minister and the government today. 8 100 44 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

березенко New PM and ministers to be most probably appointed tomorrow, - MP Berezenko The decision on a new prime minister and government composition may be adopted tomorrow. 16 634 124 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Poroshenko appointed Kuleba Permanent Representative of Ukraine to Council of Europe President Petro Poroshenko has appointed the special envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe. 3 080 18 Ukrainian Politics

Sakvarelidze: "Poroshenko knows I do not claim prosecutor general's post" Davit Sakvarelidze, who was dismissed from his position of deputy prosecutor general - prosecutor of the Odesa region, does not claim the post of prosecutor general. 12 354 59 Ukrainian Politics