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"There will definitely be a Batkivshchyna candidate at the presidential race," - party leader Tymoshenko Batkivshchyna party will definitely participate in the presidential election of 2019. 28.09.17 10:34 80 204 1 396 Ukrainian Politics

"Derailing peace process under the guise of anything is absolutely irresponsible towards the state," - Poroshenko on Azov's march Commenting on the rally of the Azov Civil Corps that took place in Kyiv on Friday, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko stressed that attempts to undermine the peace process will only lead to the continuation of occupation. 20.05.16 22:55 165 379 1 363 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"If you want me to be president, I will," - Savchenko Freed Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko promises she will work for the benefit of Ukraine, while only time will tell which domain she will pursue. 27.05.16 11:57 214 045 1 176 Ukrainian Politics

No bilateral meetings between Ukraine, Russia presidents held since 2014, - Poroshenko's press office on Peskov’s statement President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held not a single meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia since the agreement to settle the armed conflict in Ukraine’s east was concluded in Belarus capital city, Minsk, back in 2014. 22.01.18 12:10 17 622 891 Incidents

Blatter resigns amid FIFA corruption scandal Sepp Blatter resigned as FIFA president on Tuesday in the face of a U.S.-led corruption investigation that has plunged world soccer's governing body into the worst crisis in its history. 02.06.15 23:39 125 996 860 Sport

Poll ahead of forthcoming presidential race shows Tymoshenko, Zelenskyi, Poroshenko, Liashko, Boiko as top candidates A poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology shows Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivschyna party, has been taking the lead in the presidential ratings, with showman Volodymyr Zelenskyi coming second and the incumbent President Petro Poroshenko coming third. 11.12.18 13:35 39 263 795 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

"Biggest loser in the world tonight, Ukraine," - former US Ambassador to Russia McFaul on Trump's victory Ukraine has suffered the most due to the Republican candidate Donald Trump victory in the U.S. presidential race. 09.11.16 13:02 198 694 657 Previously in trend: President Trump

Address of Poroshenko on the Day of Dignity and Freedom President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko appealed to the citizens on the anniversary of the Day of Dignity and Freedom. 21.11.15 15:27 45 226 644 Ukrainian Politics

Level of trust of Ukrainians to president, Rada and Cabinet has declined significantly over six months - Survey Most Ukrainians trust the Armed Forces of the country. They are not inclined to trust officials and courts. The level of trust in the president, the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers has declined over the past six months, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Center. 24.02.20 17:49 33 347 585 Ukrainian Politics

Saakashvili: Our task is to take back power in Georgia Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili believes that the United National Movement party he founded must unite with other opposition forces to win the presidential election in Georgia. 06.03.18 13:35 106 407 524 World

Rada has deprived Yanukovych of the President of Ukraine title The Verkhovna Rada has deprived fugitive Viktor Yanukovych President of Ukraine title. 04.02.15 15:41 71 909 478 Ukrainian Politics

Putin told Obama what Ukraine should do to fulfill Minsk agreements Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama expressed hope that the new Ukrainian government will begin a direct dialogue with militants in the Donbas. 18.04.16 23:02 159 075 463 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

President Poroshenko advised student to spend year in combat activities in Donbas Answering a question on educating military historians, the head of state gave an unexpected response. 06.10.16 14:01 186 875 435 Ukrainian Politics

President Poroshenko congratulates president-elect Trump, invites him to visit Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 8. 09.11.16 15:44 79 633 418 Previously in trend: President Trump

France to vote in presidential elections today Voters in France will go to the polls on Sunday, April 23, to choose the country's next president in a two-step process. 23.04.17 09:32 27 697 418 World

''Too early to talk about second presidential term,'' - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko admits it is too early to think about the second presidential term. 14.05.17 17:51 41 144 376 Ukrainian Politics

"It's a lesson for us today and reproach to our democrats", - Poroshenko on Battle of Kruty President of Ukraine spoke on the occasion of the Kruty battle anniversary. 29.01.17 11:32 50 938 372 Ukrainian Politics

73% of Ukrainians support renewal of central government after Victory, KIIS survey 73% of Ukrainians support the renewal of the central government at one level or another. 19.06.23 14:13 20 687 371 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko instructs that all units at border with Crimea and demarcation line in Donbas be on high alert President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko ordered to ensure combat readiness of the detachments deployed in the Donbas and at the administrative border with Russian-occupied Crimea as he was meeting with leadership of the country’s security forces and Foreign Ministry Aug. 11. 11.08.16 15:21 151 974 369 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Putin's provocation in Crimea

"It was well-orchestrated spectacle to show parliament was to blame," MP Nayyem on failure of government's resignation Poroshenko Bloc deputy Mustafa Nayyem believes the pro-government political forces colluded in voting for Cabinet's resignation. 17.02.16 10:58 70 911 354 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Lviv Mayor Sadovyi announces his intent to run for president Incumbent Mayor of Lviv Andrii Sadovyi says he is going to run for the president of Ukraine next year. 03.10.18 17:32 14 014 350 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Ukrainians see Zaluzhnyi as alternative to Zelenskyy - poll 74% of respondents would like to see new political parties in the upcoming elections, while 17% are satisfied with the current choice. 24.08.25 08:11 17 803 349 Previously in trend: Poll about Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy’s legitimacy is over - Putin Russian dictator Vladimir Putin believes that the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has come to an end. 24.05.24 19:55 27 787 347 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi says one term in office will not be enough to fulfill all promises President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that one term in office will not be enough for him to fulfill all his promises given to Ukrainians. 20.05.20 14:43 17 632 328 Previously in trend: Year of Zelenskyis presidency

"In Ukraine, many are mistaking democracy for Makhnovism," - Poroshenko In present-day Ukraine, many are confusing democracy and Makhnovism, the anarchist movement. 17.03.17 14:11 27 200 311 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyy would have lost to Zaluzhnyi in election: 42% vs. 22% - poll 42% of Ukrainian citizens would vote for Valeriy Zaluzhnyi in the presidential election. 26.11.24 14:13 23 112 295

Poroshenko plans to scale back own powers through decentralization President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says he intends to diminish his powers through the implementation of the decentralization reform. 17.04.19 16:30 13 747 291 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Live With Yanukovych - Pepople thank the President for "Improvement" The country's main TV channels began to broadcast communication of President Viktor Yanukovych to the people. 22.02.13 11:14 21 646 277 Previously in trend: Talking to the Country

Obama Puts Ukraine Violence Squarely on Russia President Barack Obama suggested Thursday that the U.S. might impose new economic sanctions on Russia, blaming it squarely for the warfare in eastern Ukraine. 29.08.14 00:09 87 144 271 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

National roundtable talks with participation of president needed, - MP Yehor Soboliev Samopomich MP Yehor Soboliev has commented on the incident with camo-clad people in the Verkhovna Rada session hall. 15.03.17 15:38 48 135 266 Ukrainian Politics

Duda is leading in Polish presidential elections with 53% of the vote - Exit poll data According to exit polls, Andrzej Duda is leading with 53% of the vote in the second round of presidential elections in Poland. Current President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski received 47%. 25.05.15 10:02 37 050 253 World

France urges Ukraine to implement latest agreements reached by Normandy Four FMs In a telephone conversation, French President Emmanuel Macron called his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko for soonest implementation of measures aimed at establishing peace in the Donbas. 18.06.18 11:26 44 945 245 World

In second round, Zelenskyy would have lost to Zaluzhnyi: 68% vs. 31% - poll The majority of Ukrainians are ready to support former Armed Forces chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi in the second round of the presidential election, if it takes place. 21.01.25 16:02 11 937 245

People protest against pro-Russian president election winner Dodon in Chisinau A rally is held on the Great National Assembly Square in the center of Chisinau (Moldova). The participants call on reviewing the results of the second round of the presidential election won by the pro-Russian candidate Igor Dodon. 20.11.16 17:51 17 436 244 World

Putin ordered hacking campaign to influence US election, - intelligence community The Office of the Director of National Intelligence published a declassified version of a highly classified assessment of Russian activities and intentions in recent U.S. elections. 08.01.17 10:22 136 903 241 World

"I haven't disavowed my presidential commitments," - Yanukovych Fugitive ex-President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych claims he still considers himself president. 28.11.16 20:28 46 586 240 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

"After 26 years of independence, we are relieved of deep shock and pain," - Poroshenko According to forecasts, Ukraine's economy is starting to revive. 25.08.17 10:13 29 717 237 Ukrainian Politics

"If Russia and its proxies halt attacks, I will guarantee observance of cease-fire by Ukraine," - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko pledges to adhere to the cease-fire regime in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in response to similar conduct of Russia. 29.04.16 09:58 17 572 214 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Komorowski acknowledged defeat in Poland’s presidential elections Current President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski acknowledged his defeat in the second round of presidential elections and congratulated Andrzej Duda on his victory. 25.05.15 10:36 37 184 214 World

German president proposes pausing European integration, says goals should be discussed German President Joachim Gauck deems European integration needs a break. 28.11.16 10:31 36 708 204 Incidents

I may not be best president, but I am most experienced, - Zelenskyy on leading Ukraine during war President Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers himself the most experienced person to lead Ukraine through the war with Russia. 24.06.25 11:38 8 933 201

Poroshenko urges lawmakers to support bill introducing 'Glory to Ukraine!' greeting in Armed Forces Holding a meeting with the leaders of the parliamentary factions and groups President Petro Poroshenko called the MPs to support the bill on amendments to the Charter of the Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding the introduction of the "Glory to Ukraine!" greeting. 04.09.18 14:04 6 413 178 Society

Poroshenko held meeting on establishment of National Unity Council President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a meeting with public figures, government, and academic representatives on the establishment of the National Unity Council. 11.12.15 20:17 5 664 169 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko greeted volunteers on International Volunteer Day: "I am certain together we will build thriving Ukraine" President Petro Poroshenko has greeted Ukraine's volunteers on the occasion of International Volunteer Day. 05.12.16 10:11 14 019 165 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Ukraine is expected to become big problem for next US president, - Foreign Policy The U.S. security expert believes that of the many neglected foreign policy pots and pans that will be waiting on the next U.S. president’s stove, the one marked “Ukraine” may be ready to boil over. The country’s problems are a hearty 'borshch' of bribery, theft, official corruption, and even murder — and nothing is as it first appears. 10.10.16 23:01 32 942 159 World

President Poroshenko and his wife honored memory of Holodomor victims President Petro Poroshenko and his wife Maryna Poroshenko honored the memory of Holodomor victims. 28.11.15 15:17 18 619 156 Previously in trend: Holodomor. Memory Day

Poroshenko appoints former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen his external adviser President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has appointed former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen his external adviser. 27.05.16 22:44 23 083 155 Ukrainian Politics

President of Ukraine is responsible for defense of state and must fulfill his functions until end of war - Klytschko The President of Ukraine should perform his functions until the end of the war. 01.05.24 20:14 12 906 146 Ukrainian Politics