Hroisman Volodymyr

Ukraine, Turkey sign agreement allowing citizens to make mutual trips on ID-cards. PHOTO Ukraine and Turkey signed an agreement allowing citizens to travel across these countries using domestic ID-cards. 14.03.17 16:25 30 192 46 Incidents

Avakov asks Cabinet to impose sanctions against Russian Sberbank The request came amid reports that the bank had recognized passports issued by the breakaway “Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics." 10.03.17 12:41 28 767 121 Incidents

Ukraine incurs 2-4B hryvnia monthly loss over Donbas blockade, - Hroisman The energy blockade in the Donbas has resulted in Ukraine losing 2 to 4 billion hryvnia ($73.7-147.3 million) each month. 07.03.17 22:30 50 231 485 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

Cabinet to allocate additional 15B for roads reconditioning, expects bringing them to proper condition in 5-6 years Ukrainian government intends to spend 15 billion hryvnia (over $555 million) for reconditioning of roads above already budgeted 14 billion hryvnia. 07.03.17 17:37 3 978 42 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko and Hroisman congratulated tennis player Tsurenko on her victory. VIDEO Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko won WTA International Abierto Mexicano TELCEL in Acapulco (Mexico). 05.03.17 14:21 30 338 63 Ukrainian Politics

Stepova Mine explosion: 20 miners hospitalized with injuries and burns, - SES As a result of yesterday's explosion at Stepova Mine in the Lviv region, 20 people have been hospitalized with injuries and burns of varying severity. 03.03.17 10:38 16 039 22 Previously in trend: Stepova Mine explosion

Hroisman forecasts 3 percent GDP growth in 2017: "Ukrainians will have jobs, wages will rise" Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman expects Ukraine's GDP to grow by more than 3 percent in 2017. 24.02.17 18:46 14 874 155 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet is ready to negotiate Donbas trade blockade with its participants, Ukraine’s PM says Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman reiterates there is no alternative to anthracite coal supplied from the occupied territories of the Donbas. 24.02.17 17:08 44 329 332 Ukrainian Politics

Healthcare reform to increase life expectancy in Ukraine by at least seven years, - PM Hroisman Ukraine’s prime minister believes raise in life expectancy should be the ultimate goal of the domestic healthcare reform. 24.02.17 13:18 28 044 241 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine faces devastating consequences over embargo on coal supplies from Donbas, - PM Hroisman The energy blockade poses threat to the country’s economic and energy security and has a negative impact on the national defense capability. 23.02.17 18:17 29 069 236 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

Lviv garbage disposal issue comes to deadlock again, - PM Hroisman Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman believes advanced technologies must be applied to create new waste disposal site in Lviv. 23.02.17 10:06 37 423 236 Incidents

Ukraine’s PM Hroisman says government makes every effort to minimize Donbas blockade's impact The representatives of authoritative NGOs expressed their views on the so-called "coal blockade." 20.02.17 12:16 13 060 85 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

"I'll do my best to prevent power blackouts," - Hroisman A state of emergency in the energy sector has been introduced to eke out the existing coal reserves and secure uninterrupted electricity supply for the population. 17.02.17 13:24 25 638 360 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

Trains go to "DPR/LPR" through Russia, bypass blockade, - Vinohrodskyi Participants of the blockade are ready to block all railroad lines to stop the trade with occupants. 16.02.17 13:55 117 716 124 Ukrainian Politics

PM Hroisman requests NSDC to unblock coal supplies from occupied Donbas Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman called on the National Security and Defense Council to scrutinize the impact of the trade blockade on Ukrainians’ wellbeing, namely the impossibility to deliver coal from the temporarily uncontrolled territories, and take all necessary steps to address this issue. 15.02.17 20:14 45 399 322 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

"I will not allow increasing utility rates for people," PM Hroisman says The price of gas for the population will not increase. 15.02.17 15:37 49 942 316 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities

MP Tymoshenko makes corruption allegations against prime minister, demands his dismissal Batkivshchyna party leader Yulia Tymoshenko accused Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman of creating optimal conditions for the corrupt practices to prosper in the country. 14.02.17 16:35 166 170 1 571 Ukrainian Politics

"Yuliia Tymoshenko is mother of Ukrainian corruption, populism and inefficiency," - Hroisman Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman has called leader of Batkivshchyna party Yuliia Tymoshenko mother of Ukrainian corruption and populism. 14.02.17 13:06 152 584 1 162 Ukrainian Politics

State of emergency in Ukraine's energy sector to be considered today, - Hroisman Ad hoc energy staff is going to consider the introduction of a state of emergency in connection with coal shortage. 13.02.17 15:36 82 833 378 Ukrainian Politics

PM Hroisman on utility rates: Prices are burden for Ukrainian citizens Many large Ukrainian cities are heated with coal, so the switch to gas heating will again increase utility rates for citizens. 13.02.17 11:19 67 244 313 Ukrainian Politics

Small, medium-sized businesses should have access to feasible loans, PM Hroisman says Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman expects the National Bank of Ukraine to take dramatic and resolute steps to restart lending of the small and medium-sized businesses. 08.02.17 17:03 5 773 80 Economics

"Pension system to be changed in 2017," - PM Hroisman The Ukrainian system of pension payments is to be changed in 2017. 08.02.17 12:43 58 638 161 Ukrainian Politics

Russia launched large-scale military invasion of Ukraine, - Hroisman on Avdiivka shelling The shelling of Avdiivka is a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine's territory by Russia that requires international response. 01.02.17 09:42 115 162 252 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

Requiem for poet Oleksandr Oles and wife Vira Kandyba held in Kyiv. PHOTO Thousands of people attended the burial service of Oleksandr Oles and his wife Vira Kandyba. 29.01.17 14:28 19 409 29 Ukrainian Politics

“Insane appointments, no progress in corporatization, missed loan of 60M euros, 2B hryvnia damages in lost lawsuits,” - Minister Omelian slams Ukrzaliznytsia ‘achievements’ Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian continued sharply criticizing management of Ukrzaliznytsia and the government for moving Ukrainian Railroad under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet. 25.01.17 17:04 52 907 80 Ukrainian Politics

"You'd better deal with railroad stations," - PM Hroisman publicly reprimands infrastructure minister, bolsters Balczun’s actions Today’s government session featured further confrontation between Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian and Head of Ukrzaliznytsia PJSC Wojciech Balczun. Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman urged the officials to stop arguing. 25.01.17 15:20 92 676 154 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Financial Crime Investigation Service to replace tax police in 2017, - PM Hroisman Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman confirmed the government’s intention to establish the Financial Crime Investigation Service as early as this year. 23.01.17 15:09 12 548 44 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Cabinet granted war veteran status to Euromaidan activists The bill was presented to the Parliament on PM Volodymyr Hroisman's request. 22.01.17 18:16 25 872 233 Ukrainian Politics

''We should unite for future", - Hroisman on Day of Unity The prime minister reminded that the strength of the state is in the unity of the people. 22.01.17 10:43 10 700 284 Ukrainian Politics

No one allowed to revive old schemes in health care system, - Hroisman The prime minister of Ukraine says he will not allow the return of old schemes in the Ukrainian health care system. 18.01.17 12:55 18 899 141 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Talks about raising retirement age seek to undermine situation and frighten people, - Hroisman Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman has commented on a possible pension age increase in Ukraine. 17.01.17 16:13 36 779 205 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Biden's trip to Ukraine to underscore U.S. support, - White House On Jan. 15-18, 2017, the U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Kyiv, Ukraine and Davos, Switzerland 13.01.17 10:15 17 667 83 Ukrainian Politics

PM Hroisman establishes taskforces to monitor minimum wage raise One of the Ukrainian government’s key tasks in 2017 is to increase the salaries of Ukrainians. 11.01.17 14:21 47 452 218 Ukrainian Politics

"I won't let them buy up all Ukrainian land in three months," - Hroisman on launch of land market Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman calls the establishment of a land market in Ukraine a controversial issue. 05.01.17 19:26 37 979 471 Ukrainian Politics

Hroisman unveils prerequisites for 18.5 hryvnia to dollar exchange rate The hryvnia exchange rate could be no more than 18.5 to the U.S. dollar if Ukraine was producing enough of own gas and did not buy it abroad. 05.01.17 16:02 73 755 483 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet issues medium-term priority action plan until 2020 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has published the government's priority action plan covering the period until 2020. 30.12.16 18:28 10 304 71 Ukrainian Politics

Hroisman on 1+1 TV channel: “No threat of license termination, but I will not stand aside in case of problems” Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman says he is aware of 1+1 TV channel’s license possible revocation while his stance on this situation is negative. 29.12.16 13:27 17 006 53 Incidents

"Pension Fund should be unsubsidized, benefits must grow," - Hroisman The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine intends to make the Pension Fund unsubsidized and significantly improve state's social support system as part of a medium-term development plan until 2020. 28.12.16 16:42 11 294 69 Ukrainian Politics

Hroisman: ‘We need to implement high-quality land reform by 2020” Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman says the land reform in Ukraine should be completed by 2020. 28.12.16 12:39 3 408 14 Previously in trend: Land reform

Netanyahu canceled Hroisman's visit to Israel over UN Security Council vote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to cancel a visit by Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman, who was scheduled to arrive in Israel next week. 25.12.16 09:26 218 898 754 World

Ukraine's economy grew by 1.5 percent in 2016, - Hroisman Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman says the Ukrainian economy has shown a 1.5 percent growth in 2016. 23.12.16 17:25 6 881 103 Ukrainian Politics

PM Hroisman critisizes Ukraine's pension system, calls it 'tragic' Decreasing the deficit of the Pension Fund and increasing the size of pensions is a strategic task for the government in 2017. 23.12.16 12:53 112 802 294 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine on its way to genuine energy self-sufficiency, - PM Hroisman on Power Engineers' Day The prime minister wished peace and goodness to workers of the energy sector. 22.12.16 10:28 21 385 138 Ukrainian Politics

Tymoshenko calls to prosecute PM and lawmakers who supported controversial amendments to budget code Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman and MPs who voted for the bill No. 5131 "On Amendments to the Budget Code of Ukraine (in terms of improvement of budget formulation and execution)" must be brought to criminal responsibility. 20.12.16 23:55 132 875 619 Previously in trend: Budget 2017

Hroisman canceled his visit to Belgium, - Kubiv's press-secretary Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman canceled his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium scheduled for Monday, Dec. 19. 18.12.16 17:22 52 102 206 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine’s PM Hroisman lives in his mother's-in-law apartment in Kyiv’s luxurious neighborhood, - journalistic investigation. VIDEO (in Ukrainian) Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman and his family live in apartment situated in Novopecherski Lypky – the luxurious neighborhood in downtown Kyiv. 16.12.16 09:49 84 521 256 Incidents

"Everyone is sick of reforms that start but never finish," – PM Hroisman Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman expects the education reform to be successful. 14.12.16 13:31 23 458 118 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

Decentralization is one of the most successful systemic reforms in Ukraine, - PM Hroisman Ukraine's PM Volodymyr Hroisman elaborated on implementation of decentralization in Ukraine as one of the most important reforms for the country's development. 12.12.16 15:17 6 332 60 Ukrainian Politics