Abromavicius Aivaras

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. 06.10.20 12:51 21 983 79 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Abromavichus wrote resignation letter from director of "Ukroboronprom" post Aivaras Abromavichus, the general director of the state concern Ukroboronprom, wrote a letter of resignation. 11.09.20 14:48 23 303 181

Ukroboronprom has no plans to privatize Antonov State Enterprise – Abromavičius Ukroboronprom, the state concern, is not going to privatize Antonov State Enterprise, Director General of the state concern Aivaras Abromavičius has said. 11.03.20 16:02 1 643 24

Export of Ukroboronprom enterprises halves since 2013 The enterprises of Ukroboronprom state concern reduced export volumes to $451 million a year compared to $900 million in 2013, director general of the state concern Aivaras Abromavicius has said at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi in Kharkiv. 06.11.19 17:59 2 113 50

Pasishnyk released on personal recognizance The court released Ukrtransnafta's First Deputy Director General Andrii Pasishnyk on personal recognizance. 04.08.16 22:51 12 402 83 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Reinstating Kononenko as PPB's first deputy head will affect Poroshenko's approval rating, - MP Leshchenko Reinstating Ihor Kononenko as first deputy head of PPB faction will have negative effects on President Petro Poroshenko's approval rating as well as on the faction's internal environment and will be a signal to society that corruption is backed by the leadership of the state. 12.05.16 13:35 36 439 180

Accusation against Pasishnyk sent to court, - NABU Anti-corruption prosecutor has approved the indictment in the criminal proceedings on the fact of illegal influence by executive director, acting deputy head of the board of directors of NSJC Naftohaz Ukrainy Andrii Pasishnyk over member of Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers, former Minister of economic development and trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius with the purpose of preventing him from fulfilling his duties and to finagle an illegal decision (part 1 article 344 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 25.04.16 14:05 14 902 15 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

"I was not offered to work in Hroisman's government," - Abromavicius The minister does not plan to remain in politics after leaving the Cabinet. 25.03.16 13:44 10 194 41 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet

NABU cross-examined Abromavicius and Kononenko The cross-examination of Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromaviсius and people's deputy of Ukraine Ihor Kononenko was carried out today. 24.03.16 23:52 22 956 30 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius supports Jaresko’s principles for government forming Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius declares his comprehensive support for the new Cabinet forming principles. 23.03.16 10:04 34 777 130 Previously in trend: New Cabinet

Abromavicius’ statements came as bombshell. They provided opportunity to boost reforms implementation, - Infrastructure Minister The minister noted that there were cases in his practice when the MPs tried to press the issue of their appointment to positions in the Cabinet of Ministers. 12.03.16 11:40 34 681 86 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

NABU investigating about 20 inquiries on corruption in executive branch, - Kholodnytskyi Three indictments have already been sent to the court, while five more cases will be referred by the end of the week. 09.03.16 10:52 6 497 28

Confrontation will not take place, Abromavicius left Ukraine, - MP Kononenko No cross interrogation (confrontation) of Poroshenko Bloc MP Ihor Kononenko and former Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius will take place tomorrow. 25.02.16 23:00 15 434 87 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Disclosure of text messages insufficient to dispose of person in democratic country, - MP Lutsenko on Abromavicius-Kononenko conflict If Kononenko’s involvement in corrupt practices is confirmed by initiation of criminal case into particular facts, he will leave the elected office and will have to answer in law like any citizen. 16.02.16 22:44 16 753 96 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Kononenko not to give up parliamentary mandate Poroshenko Bloc MP Ihor Kononenko is not going to give up his parliamentary mandate. 11.02.16 20:56 13 526 118 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

NABU to question MP Kononenko next week The National Anti-corruption Bureau plans to question Poroshenko Bloc faction MP Ihor Kononenko next week with regard to charges of abuse of power slapped against him by Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivars Abromavicius. 10.02.16 15:05 2 808 37 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Poroshenko refused to comment on Kononenko scandal: "No place for games. You will see some effective actions soon" President Petro Poroshenko declined to comment on the urgent Cabinet meeting that took place last Thursday. 09.02.16 14:29 89 728 372 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius on its scandalous revelations: "Many people thought about it, but spoke little" Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius is glad that the debate about government corruption has stirred high-level officials. 08.02.16 18:00 13 045 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

"All these proofs are worthless," Pasishnyk on correspondence with Abromavicius Naftohaz Ukrainy Executive Director Andrii Pasishnyk has commented on the released correspondence with Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius. According to him, this dialogue did not relate to his appointment and was nothing more than a friendly chat. 08.02.16 17:38 54 995 112 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius was forced to appoint Poroshenko Bloc proxy Pasishnyk his deputy New details have emerged in the scandal over the resignation of Ukraine's minister of economic development and trade Aivaras Abromavicus, provoked not least by desire of Poroshenko Bloc first deputy chairman Ihor Kononenko to appoint his proxy Andrii Pasishnyk deputy minister. 08.02.16 17:06 132 306 275 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius to bear testimony to NABU today, - Economy Ministry The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine informs that Aivaras Abromavicius plans to come to the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine to give testimony today. 08.02.16 15:24 5 573 24 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius will not participate in Saakashvili's project: "I will not be in politics" Minister of economic development and trade Aivaras Abromavicius has no intentions to be in politics. 08.02.16 09:12 22 819 192 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius not intends to return to government, Saakashvili says Odesa Regional State Administration Head Mikheil Saakashvili said that according to the information known to him, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius had no intentions to return to the government. 05.02.16 23:49 69 256 186 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Kononenko should quit politics, Shokin must go, - Abromavicius laid down requirements Abromavicius believes there is a real chance now to reboot the government in Ukraine. 05.02.16 15:35 231 518 654 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

"Abromavicius under protection of my faction and government. Any attempts of pressure to be nipped," - Yatseniuk Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius is under protection of the government and People's Front faction. 05.02.16 12:30 39 539 178 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

"I hope Abromavicius retracts resignation," - MP Burbak People's Front parliamentary faction chairman Maksym Burbak hopes Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius will withdraw his resignation. 05.02.16 10:48 13 231 88 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius has no intention to withdraw letter of resignation Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius will not withdraw his statement of resignation. 04.02.16 22:55 57 660 182 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Anti-Corruption Bureau to question Abromavicius Feb. 8 The National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine summons Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius for questioning Feb. 8. 04.02.16 20:03 9 771 32 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Yatseniuk and Abromavicius discussed current situation and further reforms in Ukraine, - Deputy Economy Minister Nefiodov Economic Development and Trade Minister Abromavicius has attended a closed-door meeting of the Cabinet. 04.02.16 17:52 18 480 52 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Poroshenko Bloc faction deputy head Kononenko resigns pending investigation: “I and Abromavicius must pass lie detector test” Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction First Deputy Chairman Ihor Kononenko announced his resignation pending an investigation into the statement of Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius. 04.02.16 16:42 44 053 211 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius' resignation may weaken international support for Ukraine, - Steven Pifer Expert of the Brookings Institution, diplomat, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer believes that in case Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius resigns, the IMF, the EU, and the U.S. support will start to wane. 04.02.16 14:30 16 959 144 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Ukraine facing serious political crisis, - Hroisman on Abromavicius' resignation The National Anti-Corruption Bureau should publicly, clearly, and quickly react to the charges voiced by Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius against Poroshenko Bloc faction first deputy chairman Ihor Kononenko. 04.02.16 11:35 43 806 210 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

MP Nayyem set to start Maidan 3.0 The recent resignations of ministers who can not tolerate the corruption-ridden Ukrainian authorities are the first signs of an impending reboot. 04.02.16 10:56 289 749 749 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

"Thank you everyone!" - Abromavicius thanked Economic Development and Trade Ministry team for cooperation. PHOTO Aivaras Abromavicius, who resigned yesterday from his post of Economic Development and Trade Minister, thanked his Ministry team for cooperation. 04.02.16 10:39 94 499 309 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Economy Ministry Sales Representative follows Minister Abromavicius' decision to resign Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Sales Representative Natalia Mykolska has also announced her resignation. 03.02.16 20:41 13 406 96 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius should stay, NABU to check up his allegations, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko promises to do his best to boost the reforms implemented by Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius. 03.02.16 19:56 63 491 532 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Economic Minister Deputy: "I resign together with Abromavicius" Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade Yulia Klymenko intends to leave office, following resignation of Minister Aivaras Abromavicius. 03.02.16 18:55 29 512 130 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

People's Front will not support Abromavicius' resignation People's Front faction is not going to support the resignation of Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius. 03.02.16 18:02 7 120 33 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Lithuanian Foreign Minister deems Abromavicius' resignation not encouraging sign for reform in Ukraine Foreign Minister of Lithuania Linas Linkevicius states that reforms in Ukraine must continue. 03.02.16 17:58 5 136 38 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Swedish ex-Foreign Minister Bildt sorry to see Abromavicius leave reform team in Ukraine Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Carl Bildt believes Aivaras Abromavicius leaves the Cabinet when it is imperative to continue implementing reforms. 03.02.16 16:56 15 113 172 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Ukraine fails to tackle corruption so far, - Minister Abromavicius Ukraine has not yet succeeded in overcoming chaos and corruption. 03.02.16 16:50 25 402 121 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Poroshenko Bloc recommends appointing Presidential Administration First Deputy Head Kovalchuk economy minister Poroshenko Bloc parliamentary faction offers considering the candidacy of Presidential Administration First Deputy Head Vitalii Kovalchuk for the post of the minister of economic development and trade of Ukraine. 03.02.16 14:05 16 620 111

Kononenko on Abromavicius' statement: It's laying his own fault on someone else Today's statement of resignation by Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius is emotional. 03.02.16 12:04 19 001 142

Ambassador Pyatt calls Abromavicius "great champion of reform" in Ukrainian government U.S. Ambassador in Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt called Ukraine's Economic Development and Trade Minister Aivaras Abromavicius, who announced of his resignation intention on Feb. 3, one of the key reformers in Ukrainian government. 03.02.16 11:38 11 744 75

Economy Minister Abromavicius resigns in stalemate over reforms Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius is set to resign. 03.02.16 11:20 121 244 555

Cabinet approved draft 2016 budget and Tax Code, - Minister Abromavicius The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft Tax Code and the draft state budget for 2016 based on it on Thursday. 11.12.15 10:00 10 819 19 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

"Privatization was voted down 10th time! Split-up continues!" - Abromavicius commented on voting in parliament Tuesday, Dec. 8, Ukrainian lawmakers have once again voted down the legislation of the bill No.2319a, which should kick off the privatization of major facilities. 08.12.15 21:26 35 563 101

Draft resolution on dismissal of Minister Abromavicius registered in Rada Verkhovna Rada MP Viktor Bondar (Vidrodzhennia deputy group) offers the parliament to discharge Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius. 26.11.15 21:28 32 945 75