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Ukraine opens new transit route to China, bypassing Russia Ukraine-China container train routed via Georgia-Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan (including via the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea) will set off from Illichivsk on Jan. 15 on its demonstration voyage. 151 283 560
Ukraine disrupts air travel with Russia from Oct. 25 - Ministry of Infrastructure The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has announced a complete cessation of flight connection with the Russian Federation effective Oct. 25. 131 085 1 117
"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. 92 826 154 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet
Ukraine ready to negotiate air traffic with Russia, - Minister Pyvovarskyi The State Aviation Service of Ukraine has received a letter from the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation (Rosaviatsia) with an offer to hold talks on air traffic between Russia and Ukraine. 76 277 692
"We got a whimsical showman, not a shark," - Omelian on Ukrzaliznytsia's CEO Balczun Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian has slammed the Cabinet's "unexpected" decisions on placing Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian railways) under direct subordination of the Cabinet and appointing a new director of Ukraina Printing Plant SE. 74 962 154
General Electric, Bombardier, Siemens, Hutchison Ports, DP World, Ryanair to enter Ukrainian market in 2017 World's top companies will enter Ukrainian market this year. 71 130 188
"We will move away from 'feather' pillows and implement European-level service", - Omelian There will be no more 'feather' pillows and dusty covers in Ukrainian trains. 50 933 164
Ukraine Introduces Special Regime for Transit of Russian Airlines The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine starting 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, introduces special mode for certain Russian airlines’ transit flights through Ukraine. 48 480 141 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
Ukraine begins construction of toll roads while Ukravtodor in its present form will cease to exist - Ministry of Infrastructure The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine (MIU) begins construction of concession roads. 41 818 279
"Hroisman, Kistion, Dubnevych have been Balczun’s best friends since July 2016," – Ukraine’s infrastructure minister Ukrzaliznytsia transfer under jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade stems from the desire to get rid of the "permanent stimulus." 39 033 141
Infrastructure Minister Pyvovarskyi resigns Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Andrii Pyvovarskyi has filed a resignation statement. 31 557 53
Ukrainian transit through Russian territory 5.5 times as big as Russia's transit via Ukraine Over the past three days, since the restoration of regular transit regime, number of trucks with Ukrainian registration that crossed the Russian-Ukrainian border in both directions was 5.5 times as big as number of trucks registered in Russia. 30 815 168 Previously in trend: Russian trucks blockade
Trains’ transit through Ukraine cost Russia only one hryvnia annually, - Minister Omelian Ukraine’s Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian says he was very glad when Russia finally managed to complete the railroad section bypassing the territory of Ukraine. 29 305 165
Another two victims found in sunken Ivolha boat After the first examination of the lifted Ivolha boat, which sank in the Black Sea on Oct. 17, at least two dead bodies were found inside. 29 126 33 Previously in trend: Zatoka tragedy
Railway tickets to increase in price in 2017, no choice available, - Ukrzaliznytsia Chief Balczun Railway ticket prices will go up in 2017. Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s major railway carrier, has presented its proposal to the Ministry of Infrastructure. 27 432 174
Ukraine and Russia exchange temporary cargo transit permits, - Infrastructure Ministry Ukraine and Russia have exchanged temporary permits for transit of goods until negotiations to resolve the issue of cargo transit between the two countries. 26 172 206
Traffic stopped in the Mykolaiv, Zaporizhia, and Kherson regions due to heavy snowfalls The road traffic was stopped on motorways in the Mykolaiv, Zaporizhia, and Kherson regions due to heavy snowfalls Monday. 24 134 72
Cabinet liquidates Ukravtodor highway service, - Minister of Infrastructure The Cabinet has closed down the state joint stock company "Avtomobilni dorohy Ukrainy" (Roads of Ukraine). 22 513 41
Open Skies Treaty between Ukraine and US enters into force, - Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry The treaty to lift restrictions on air traffic between Ukraine and the United States signed in Washington July 14, 2015 has entered into force. 22 038 111
Truck transit between Ukraine and Russia restored, - Ministry of Infrastructure Truck transit between Ukraine and the Russian Federation was restored on Feb. 25, 2016. 20 560 168 Previously in trend: Russian trucks blockade
Ukraine's railroads to operate under special regime during martial law, infrastructure minister says. PHOTO Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian held an expanded meeting with the executives of Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukravtodor, the Ukrainian Sea Port Authority, the State Aviation Service, UkSATSE, and seaports at which he ordered tighter security at railroad terminals and stations, airports, seaports, and other infrastructure. 19 556 108
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. 18 694 45
No drastic consequences, terrorist threat diminished, – Minister Omelian on Russian trains bypassing Ukraine The movement of Russian long-distance trains beyond Ukraine’s territory will reduce the terrorist threat. 17 821 189
Large-scale abuse of power unveiled in Odesa port, high-rank officials involved Abuse of power worth billions of hryvnias has been exposed in Odesa Commercial Sea Port state enterprise. 17 122 43 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
European low-cost carriers to enter Ukraine in second half of 2017, - Minister Omelian Next year will see European low-cost companies entering the Ukrainian aviation market. 16 156 12
Documents for Lozynskyi’s dismissal are being prepared, - Ministry of Infrastructure on official’s detention The Ministry of Infrastructure, in response to detention of Vasyl Lozynskyi, acting Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, said it was preparing to dismiss official. 15 946 56 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
Cabinet dismissed State Aviation Service Head Antoniuk, - Minister Pyvovarskyi The Cabinet of Ministers decided to dismiss State Aviation Service Head Denys Antoniuk. 15 366 53
Deputy Infrastructure Ministers Shulmeister and Omelian resign First Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Volodymyr Shulmeister and Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Volodymyr Omelian are set to resign from their posts after Minister Andrii Pyvovarsky announced his resignation earlier this day. 13 843 18
Russia partially unlocks Ukraine's Azov Sea ports, Infrastructure Minister Omelian says As of Dec. 3, 2018, ships are passing through the Kerch Strait toward Ukrainian ports in the Sea of Azov. 12 914 72 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade
"Russian vessels illegally entering Ukrainian ports must be fined," - Yatseniuk to the Ministry of Infrastructure The Ministry of Infrastructure must control and fine Russian vessels illegally entering Ukrainian ports. 12 697 112
Infrastructure Ministry considers complete ban on flights of Russian airlines over Ukraine, Deputy Minister Omelian says The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine plans to address the matters related to the complete ban on transit flights of the Russian airlines over the territory of Ukraine. 12 671 87
Delfi tanker taken from Odesa beach The Delfi tanker has been taken from one of Odesa’s beaches. This was announced by the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladyslav Kryklii. 12 035 47
Ukraine closes skies to Belarusian-registered aircraft. INFOGRAPHICS The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the decision to ban the use of Ukrainian airspace by Belarusian-registered aircraft from May 29, according to a statement posted on the Ukrainian government's website. 11 306 47 Previously in trend: Protasevich case
"95 percent of Ukrainian roads are in disrepair," - Minister Omelian Only 1 percent of Ukraine's roads was repaired in 2016. 10 602 87
Ukraine may see toll roads in 2017: European, Chinese investors show interest, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian The first road concessions (highways built by private investors) may appear in Ukraine in 2017 - 2018 and will be constructed as an alternative to the existing roads. 10 555 42
Infrastructure Ministry to ban trucks over 40 tons from Ukrainian roads The poor state of Ukrainian roads is explained not only by the poor funding to repair them, but also by misuse, as well as lack of weight control for the vehicles. 10 484 102
Wagons with Ukrainian agricultural products were damaged at Polish "Dorogusk" railway station. PHOTO On the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military invasion, at around 9am today, unidentified persons damaged freight wagons carrying beans at the Polish railway station Dorohusk. 10 479 81
Police raids Ukrzaliznytsia offices all over country in abuse of office investigation, infrastructure minister says The National Police carried out around 50 raids in six Ukraine's regions under abuse cases at Ukrzaliznytsia public joint-stock company. The investigations were launched into large-scale embezzlement and collusion aimed at receiving illegal income. 10 416 9
UK confirms Russian spies tried to hack Kyiv subway, Odesa airport in October 2017, - Infrastructure Minister Omelian British special services confirmed that Russian GRU military intelligence agency was involved in cyberattacks on Kyiv subway and Odesa International Airport a year ago aimed at bringing these companies down. 10 141 39
Ukraine to incur no losses after cessation of rail services with Russia, Infrastructure Minister Omelian says Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelian believes Ukrzaliznytsia PJSC - the state-run railroad operator - will not suffer financially in case of termination of railway services with the Russian Federation. 9 803 94
Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Omelian: “Many politicians offered me bribes for ‘sorting things out’ " Many politicians asked Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian to take care of their problems in exchange for bribes. 9 431 17 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
NABU, SAPO report suspicion to former infrastructure minister Omelyan The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) reported suspicion to former Ukrainian Minister Volodymyr Omelyan. 9 251 114
Decision to hold further consultations with the Russian Federation on air travel will be taken by Ukraine’s authorities, - Infrastructure Ministry The decision on the need for further consultations with the Russian Federation regarding the flights between the countries will be made by the Ukrainian authorities. 8 728 73
90% of railway infrastructure and 80% of roads battered, - Minister Pyvovarskyi Minister of Infrastructure Andrii Pyvovarskyi argues 90 percent of rail infrastructure, 90 percent of port facilities, and 80 percent of roads are worn out. 8 549 99
Activists protest peacefully as Ukraine is committed to ensure transit of Russian trucks The protests against the transit of Russian trucks through the territory of Ukraine are peaceful. 8 158 86 Previously in trend: Russian trucks blockade
Hearing of Infrastructure Minister Omelian’s case: official released on bail. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv ruled to release Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian on bail. 7 989 97
Ground Transport Inspectorate Head Hryniuk attacked by unknown assailants, - Ministry of Infrastructure At 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, two unidentified athletic-looking men attacked Ground Transport Inspectorate Kyiv Department Head Oleksandr Hryniuk near his home. 7 485 20
In Borodyanka built temporary crossing, - Kubrakov. PHOTO Road workers in Kyiv region are working to restore traffic on a number of destroyed crossings. 7 390 0
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