Russian social media Odnoklassniki and VKontakte to be banned in Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has enacted the decision by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) on implementing sanctions against social media websites VKontakte and Odnoklasniki. The presidential decree has been published on the head of state's website. 506 029 3 002 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Zelenskyi signs decree on dismissal of Verkhovna Rada Snap elections to Ukraine's Parliament might be held on July 21, 2019. 32 784 789 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019
Putin signed decree on recognition of 'DPR' and 'LPR' passports by Russia President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Saturday that declared documents issued to permanent residents of the so-called DPR and LPR republics valid in Russia. 265 343 719 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Poroshenko promises to sign decree on martial law in case of onslaught on the Armed Forces’ positions in the Donbas President Poroshenko says he will sign a decree on introduction of martial law in the state if there is an offensive against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 112 115 715 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko enacts NSDC decision to neutralize threats to Ukraine's energy sector President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has issued a decree to enact a National Security and Defense Council decision of Feb. 16, 2017 on urgent measures to neutralize threats to energy security of Ukraine and strengthen critical infrastructure protection. 137 590 674 Ukrainian Politics
10 officers promoted to generals within two days by Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko made 10 people generals in one go on the occasion of Security Service Day (March 25) and National Guard Day (March 26). 173 251 660 Ukrainian Politics
Russia suspends FTA with Ukraine effective January 2016. DOCUMENT Russia has decided to suspend the agreement on free trade area with Ukraine from Jan. 1, 2016. 84 578 598 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko's decree blocking Russian social media takes effect President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko's decree to implement the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to block access to a number of Russian websites in Ukraine came into force on May 17, 2017. 93 312 538 Previously in trend: Ban on Russian sites
President signs decree on martial law in Ukraine President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed decree No. 390/2018 enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on the introduction of martial law in Ukraine. 49 810 406 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Presidential decree on parliament dissolution, early elections comes into force Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi's decree on the early termination of the powers of the Verkhovna Rada of the eighth convocation and the setting of early elections for July 21 has come into force. 16 645 401 Previously in trend: Parliament elections 2019
Zelenskyi signs law on the draft of people over 18 years old in 2020 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a decree on the transfer of army conscripts to the reserve, on the terms of the next conscriptions and on the 2020 draft of Ukrainian citizens, under which people over 18 years old will be conscripted. 56 421 366 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko enacted NSDC ruling on General Headquarters President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a decree to enact the ruling by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) dated Sept. 13, 2017 "On General Headquarters." 62 466 360 Ukrainian Politics
Putin imposes sanctions against Ukraine President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed a decree imposing sanctions against Ukraine. 66 805 331 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Poroshenko enacts NSDC decision on special personal sanctions against Russia President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine of Sept. 16, 2016 on the implementation of special personal economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions). 40 276 268 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Zelenskyi dismisses director of State Bureau of Investigation President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has dismissed Roman Truba as director of the State Bureau of Investigation. 22 957 264 Ukrainian Politics
Zelenskyi facilitates process of receiving Ukrainian citizenship for foreigners President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi facilitated the process of receiving Ukrainian citizenship for foreigners and people without citizenship, who protected the country, and for Russians who were subjected to political persecution. 8 481 243 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko approves NSDC's secret decision on state defense order Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko has signed the decree No. 10/2019 on the enactment of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) secret decision of Dec. 26, 2018 on key indicators of the state defense order for 2019-2021. 10 308 211 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukrainian president signs decree establishing university of the future Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a decree on the establishment of the Presidential University of the Future. 10 750 196 Ukrainian Politics
Oleksandr Danilyuk appointed as Secretary of National Security and Defense Council Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has appointed Oleksandr Danilyuk as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. 15 431 152 Ukrainian Politics
Zelenskyi deprives Ariev, Herasymov of diplomatic ranks President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi deprived Volodymyr Ariev and Artur Herasymov of the highest diplomatic ranks, which were conferred to them by the former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 16 177 141 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko signed decree on fifth wave of demobilization on front line near Donetsk airport. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree on demobilization of the military mobilized over the fifth round of draft. 35 047 139 Ukrainian Politics
Fokin is appointed as first dpty of Kravchuk in Ukrainian delegation to TCG Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi introduced Prime Minister of Ukraine in 1990-1992 Vitold Fokin to the Ukrainian delegation to participate in the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) for the peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbas, he was appointed as First Deputy Head of the Ukrainian delegation chaired by Leonid Kravchuk. 7 201 127 Ukrainian Politics
President signs decree on development of e-services Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed a decree on the development of electronic services, which provides for a full audit of public registers. 7 902 121 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko replaces SBU deputy head Baziuk with Kosynskyi President Petro Poroshenko has dismissed Serhii Baziuk as deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine 4 421 101 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko signs law on extension of sanctions against Russia Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) dated April 29, 2017 "On personal special economic and other restrictive measures." 29 811 99 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Expanded Ukrainian sanctions against Russia came into force Oct. 31 The presidential decree No.467/2016, which enacts the resolution by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on the extension of earlier introduced anti-Russian sanctions for another 12 months and the introduction of additional sanctions against new companies and individuals, became operative Oct. 31. 37 792 98 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
President: Systemic deforestation in the Carpathians stopped President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi believes that the illegal systemic deforestation in the Carpathians has been stopped. 4 614 97 Ukrainian Politics
Malyuk was appointed temporary head of SSU - Zelensky's decree President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the appointment of Vasyl Malyuk as the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine. 29 623 96 Ukrainian Politics
Zelenskyi introduces temporary visa-free regime for citizens of China who enter Ukraine for tourism President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed a decree on the temporary introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of the People's Republic of China who enter Ukraine for tourist purposes. 5 641 94 Ukrainian Politics
Zelenskyi dismisses Herus from office of President's Envoy in Cabinet Andrii Herus does not represent President Zelenskyi in the Ukrainian government anymore. He has been dismissed by the head of the state's decree. Another document puts Oleksii Perevezentsev in charge. 13 416 92 Ukrainian Politics
Zelenskyi appoints new Joint Forces commander President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has dismissed Oleksandr Syrskyi from the post of commander of the Joint Forces. 21 095 91 Ukrainian Politics
Zelenskyi dismisses Viktor Kononenko from post of SBU deputy chief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has dismissed Viktor Kononenko from the post of deputy head of the Security Service of Ukraine 40 855 90 Ukrainian Politics
Kuchma to chair Ukrainian delegation in negotiation group to solve Donbas conflict Leonid Kuchma, the second President of Ukraine will be leading this country's delegation for negotiations in the Minsk trilateral contact group. The President's Office press department reported that on May 5, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed the respective decree. 10 320 87 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko signs law on SOF, declares July 29 Day of SOF. PHOTOS During a meeting with commandoes, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed the Law No. 4795 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine regarding the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” adopted by the Verkhovna Rada. 24 970 84 Incidents
Zelenskyi dismisses Abromavicius as Ukroboronprom director general President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has dismissed Aivaras Abromavicius from the post of director-general of Ukraine's state-owned company Ukroboronprom. 21 878 79 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Zelenskyi sets up and heads Counter COVID-19 Coordination Council – decree President of Ukraine has set up the Counter COVID-19 Coordination Council and put himself in charge of it 10 256 74 Previously in trend: Coronavirus from China
President to sign decree on military discharge of draftees of fourth mobilization wave this week President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko intends to declare military discharge until March 28. 30 420 73 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko signs decree establishing Day of Ukraine’s Naval Infantry on May 23 President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on the professional Day of Ukrainian Marine Corps which shall be annually celebrated on May 23. 20 512 51 Incidents
Zelenskyi increases number of NSDC staff members President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi increased the maximum number of staff members of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to 237 full-time employees. 3 080 50 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko affirms borders and list of temporarily occupied localities in Donbas. LIST President Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree No. 32/2019 establishing borders and listing towns and districts in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 8 405 50 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Zelenskyi appoints Honcharuk as Administration Deputy Head President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has appointed Oleksii Honcharuk as the deputy head of the Presidential Administration. 5 557 46 Ukrainian Politics
Zelenskyi creates council for freedom of speech, protection of journalists Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has signed a decree (No. 808/2019) to create the Council for Freedom of Speech and Protection of Journalists as a consulting and advisory agency under the president. 1 104 42 Ukrainian Politics