"No money for you, bastards," - Interior Minister Avakov on Russia's announcement of Ukraine's default Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov commented on Russian authorities' statements regarding Ukraine's default caused by non-payment of the $3,075 billion accepted by fugitive president Viktor Yanukovych from the Kremlin. 155 864 495 Ukrainian Politics
Militants left Kominternove in the morning, - Interior Minister Pro-Russian terrorists have left the occupied village of Kominternove, located in the so-called 'gray area' 10 km from Mariupol suburbs. 55 384 176 Ukrainian Politics
Interior Minister Avakov requires urgent NSDC meeting: pro-Russian terrorists seized three villages Interior Minister Arsen Avakov insists on an urgent meeting of the National Security and Defense Council after pro-Russian militants seized three villages. 109 143 563 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Footage of Saakashvili and Russian businessman Mazepin might be fake, Interior Minister Avakov says Video footage of a meeting between head of the Odesa regional state administration Mikheil Saakashvili and Russian entrepreneur, owner of Uralkhim concern Dmitriy Mazepin might be fake. 41 132 104 Ukrainian Politics
80 percent of Kyiv police heads failed to pass reassessment, - Avakov 80 percent of Kyiv police heads did not manage to pass reassessment tests for service in the National Police of Ukraine. 23 106 122 Ukrainian Politics
Conflict between Avakov and Saakashvili goes public. VIDEO (in Russian) Interior Minister Arsen Avakov published the video of the scandalous incident between him and Odesa regional administration head Mikheil Saakashvili during the meeting of the National Reform Council. Beware of rude language (in Russian). 389 237 2 300 Ukrainian Politics
Poroshenko on Avakov-Saakashvili incident: He who provides evidence base will be more persuasive President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has voiced his position regarding the incident between Interior Minister Avakov and Odesa Governor Saakashvili, which occurred at the National Council of Reforms meeting. 57 507 336 Ukrainian Politics
Interior Ministry released video of Saakashvili meeting with Russian businessman Mazepin, which caused squabble with Avakov. VIDEO Head of Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Artem Shevchenko unveiled video of the meeting between Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili and Russian businessman, owner of URALCHEM Dmitry Mazepin. 203 346 785 Ukrainian Politics
Chief of Kyiv police Tereshchuk discharged Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has dismissed Kyiv police Chief Oleksandr Tereshchuk. 69 966 153 Previously in trend: National Police recertification
Saakashvili demands publication of recording with "unworthy and provocative behavior by Yatseniuk and Avakov" Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili demands that the Presidential Administration publish the recording of the National Council of Reforms meeting at which an incident between him and Interior Minister Arsen Avakov occurred. 153 062 515 Ukrainian Politics
Saakashvili said to lose control after allegations of ties with Russian oligarch over Odesa Port Plant Interior Minister Arsen Avakov revealed the details of a conflict between him and Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili. 268 855 1 220 Previously in trend: Odesa Governor Saakashvili
Police officers who failed to pass recertification rallied outside Interior Ministry on Sunday. PHOTOS Law enforcers whose attempts to pass recertification to continue working in the new National Police proved to be unsuccessful held a rally outside the building of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Kyiv on Sunday, Dec. 13. 86 849 411 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police
Cabinet raised salaries for police officers two- and threefold. Rookies to get more than UAH 6,000, - Minister Avakov On Nov. 11, 2015, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted the resolution No. 988 on the salaries of National Police officers, providing for an average two- to threefold increase in salaries, with special rank officers to be eligible for 12 to 18 times as big salary as it was initially. 17 323 134 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police
Company owned by Firtash caused 5 billion hryvnia damage to Ukraine, - Interior Minister The National Police of Ukraine is currently investigating two criminal cases directly related to the Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash. 14 723 63 Economics
National Police First Deputy Chief Paskal resigns First Deputy Head of the National Police Vasyl Paskal urges law enforcers and the Prosecutor General's Office to check his possible involvement in crimes against the Maidan. 35 996 118 Ukrainian Politics
3,386 former militia officers of Kyiv and region could not pass re-evaluation and to be dismissed, - Interior Minister Avakov About 37.47 percent of militia officers from Kyiv and the region scored under 25 out of 60 points in one of the two tests and will be dismissed. 14 588 115 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police
Interior Ministry abolishes bill of sale – backbone of corruption in traffic police During registration of a car, the seller and buyer should only sign a purchase/sale agreement in any service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in the presence of its manager. 68 298 217 Society
We have information on preparation of terrorist attacks in major cities, – Interior Minister Avakov Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said that there was information about the preparation of terrorist attacks and provocations with weapons and explosives in the country's major cities. 64 857 296 Ukrainian Politics
Minister Avakov: "Interpol clears Chubarov off wanted list" Ukraine has succeeded in clearing Interpol's wanted list off one of the leaders of the Crimean Tatar people Refat Chubarov, who was included into the list at the request of Russia. 7 106 18 Ukrainian Politics
Militia is gone. National Police takes effect, - Minister Avakov. PHOTO Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has announced the official closure of Ukraine's militia. 70 408 257 Previously in trend: National Police recertification
Interior Minister Avakov explaines differences between new police and old militia Acting Ukrainian police, called 'militia', will be changed gradually into the new one. Instead of punishing and covering for crimes, it will serve and protect. Local police authorities will also have a huge role. 39 282 48 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police
Interior Ministry to check situation around Pavlohrad mayoral election, - Minister Avakov The Interior Ministry is investigating 405 cases of violations in Ukraine's local elections. 8 236 46 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015 Scandal over elections in Pavlohrad
Avakov liquidates Ukraine's drug enforcement department: 90 percent of employees to be sacked Interior Minister Arsen Avakov announced the creation of a new service in the structure of the Interior Ministry, which will deal with drug trafficking. 61 868 120 Previously in trend: National Police recertification
Avakov elaborated on militsiia's transition to police During the selection procedure, attention will be paid to officers' personal qualities, their complaints about the service, and desire to serve on in the National Police of Ukraine. 26 495 100 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police
Avakov urges Cabinet to approve Cyber Police Department Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov asks the Cabinet of Ministers to urgently approve a decision on establishing the Cyber Police Department. 7 569 50 Ukrainian Politics
Army received new mobile antitank guided missile made in Ukraine, - Avakov. PHOTOS New type of weapons has been supplied to the Ukrainian Army. 194 608 1 291 Ukrainian Politics
National Guard special force unit to be equipped with top-notch weaponry, - Minister Avakov Oct. 5, the Interior Ministry starts recruiting trainers for KORD police special force unit. 24 317 207 Previously in trend: National Police recertification
Old police to cease to exist on Nov. 7, - Interior Minister Avakov. PHOTOS Each acting old police officer is to undergo a special check, testing, and interview in order to join the new police. 44 794 225 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police
Barrett large-caliber sniper rifles entered service with National Guard, - Interior Minister. PHOTOS The new advanced weapons -- American Barrett high-performance sniper rifles -- have entered service with the National Guard of Ukraine. 187 917 736 Photo News
Interior Minister stood bail for Slobozhanshchyna battalion commander Yanholenko, suspected of preparation of attempt on him Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov stood bail for Slobozhanshchyna battalion commander Andrii Yanholenko, who is suspected of preparation of an attempt on the minister himself. 32 923 131 Incidents
Possible criminal conspiracy of Kernes and court to be checked, - Minister Avakov Checking of the judge in the case against Kharkiv mayor Hennadii Kernes is underway, Ukraine's Interior Minister says. He also expresses his opinion about the recent events in Kharkiv. 43 212 188 Previously in trend: Kharkiv mayor Kernes
"Shokin must put Poroshenko and Yatseniuk’s friends Lozhkyn, Martynenko, Kononenko, Ivanchuk to prison. They are shadow government of Ukraine," – Poroshenko Bloc MP Leshchenko The decisions in the Ukrainian politics are actually taken by a narrow circle of people close to the president and the prime minister - the so-called "shadow government", whose reputation is far from impeccable and their decisions have clear signs of corruption. It is paramount to put "the big fish" from among the "shadow government" to prison to restore public confidence and show commitment to fight against corruption. 55 723 253 Ukrainian Politics
Svoboda party is Kremlin's agent , Minister of Interior Avakov says Ukraine's Minister of Interior Arsen Avakov blamed All-Ukrainian Svoboda party of being the Kremlin's agent. 88 576 672 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada
Recruitment to new police started in Cherkasy. PHOTOS Enrollment into the new police started today, Sept. 21, in Cherkasy. 18 121 30 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police
National guards' killing outside Verkhovna Rada on Aug. 31. Interior Ministry investigation. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Interior Ministry believes that the underlying idea behind the events outside the Verkhovna Rada on Aug. 31 was to organize a turmoil near Ukraine's Parliament by a specially prepared group and use the havoc to disguise the main act - a bloody terrorist attack. 152 767 525 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada
New police detained old police trying to plant drugs on two teenagers, - Minister Avakov On the night of Sept. 15-16, Kyiv patrol police officers detained two old police officers (known as militsiia) trying to plant drugs on two teenagers. 58 720 131 Previously in trend: National Police recertification Police workdays
"It is hard work serving in new police. 25 officers have quit the ranks of patrol police in Kyiv," - Interior Minister 25 people have quit the patrol police in Kyiv since it was created. 36 755 100 Previously in trend: Police workdays
Slobozhanshchyna commander Yanholenko, who was preparing assasination attempt on Interior Minister Avakov, to remain in custody for 60 days Kramatorsk City Court Judge Andrii Lutai decided on Sunday, Sept. 13, to keep detained commander of Slobozhanshchyna Battalion of the Interior Ministry Andrii Yanholenko in custody for 60 days. 29 693 245 Incidents
Avakov: National Guard to be reinforced by NATO standards special forces team Interior Ministry intends to reduce number of mobilized recruits, conscripts and reinforce the National Guard of Ukraine with professional contract soldiers instead. 43 426 291 Ukrainian Politics