Abromavicius Aivaras

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 10:56 289 765 749 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine 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 15:35 231 536 654 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 17:06 132 313 275 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

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 11:20 121 284 555

Economic Development Minister Abromavicius initiates liquidation of work record books "to bury Soviet past" Minister of Economic Development of Ukraine Aivaras Abromavicius announced of his intention to liquidate work record books (Soviet practice of recording every work experience into one single account of a person - ed). 07.08.15 11:28 109 442 717

Last chance for Ukraine to overcome corruption given by US, Ukraine's Minister of Economic Development and Trade Abromavicius says According to a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, 97% of businessmen called corruption major obstacle for doing business. 04.08.15 19:09 97 651 533 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

"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 94 513 309 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 89 734 372 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 69 262 186 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Abromavicius: "I dismissed Borovik because of his confrontational style of behavior" Dismissal of the known German lawyer Sasha Borovik is related to the results of his work and confrontational style of behavior. 15.05.15 22:56 66 829 165

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 63 507 532 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

250,000 tons of grain and dozens thousands tons of gasoline vanished from state reserve, Ukraine’s Economy Minister says The inventory reconciliation of the property of the Ukrainian Agency for State Reserve revealed 250,000 tons of grain missing. 21.08.15 23:01 59 141 313

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 57 667 182 Previously in trend: 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 55 000 112 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Top-ranked foreign specialist unanimously selected to head Ukrnafta. It is not Chichvarkin, Minister of Economic says Nomination Committee for the appointment of Ukrnafta CEO will propose the candidacy of a foreigner for the Cabinet’s consideration. But it will be not Chichvarkin. 11.07.15 00:14 50 070 266

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 44 069 211 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 43 822 210 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 39 550 178 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 36 460 180

"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 35 570 101

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 34 793 130 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 34 700 86 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

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 32 954 75

Abromavicius introduced a new employee of the Ministry of Economy – well-known American economist Scott Jacobs Well-known American economist Scott Jacobs will work for the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. 24.04.15 17:45 32 805 196

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 29 517 130 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Economics Minister proposes to outsource control over customs to a foreign company The Ukrainian government is discussing the transfer of the customs service control to a foreign company. 23.06.15 18:35 29 073 246

Ukraine fails to tackle corruption so far, - Minister Abromavicius Ukraine has not yet succeeded in overcoming chaos and corruption. 03.02.16 16:50 25 408 121 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

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 23 309 181

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 22 966 30 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 22 828 192 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

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 21 990 79 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Unique anti-corruption instrument introduced, - Poroshenko signs new law on public procurement. PHOTOS The president is confident that the law of Ukraine on amendments to certain laws of Ukraine in the sphere of public procurement regarding bringing them in conformity with international standards and taking measures to overcome corruption is a new powerful weapon against corruption. 25.09.15 22:06 21 278 137 Previously in trend: Shadow economy

Minister Abromavicius to deal with searches in IT companies Minister of Economy Aivaras Abromavicius promised to urgently settle the issue of illegal searches in a number of companies operating in the IT sector. 23.09.15 21:10 20 027 122

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 19 009 142

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 18 485 52 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

“This is pure populism. We will have a little chance of seeing next IMF tranche,” - Abromavicius commented on foreign currency loans law Minister of Economic Development and Trade Aivaras Abromavicius believes that the law on restructuring of the foreign currency loans is populism. 03.07.15 15:03 17 875 142

Centrenerho and Odessa Portside Plant will be put up for sale - Economics minister Given serious demand from investors and the fact that Centrenerho PJSC and Odessa Portside Plant PJSC are not strategic for the country, these companies will be offered for sale. 31.03.15 23:06 17 339 194

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 16 977 144 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 16 766 96 Previously in trend: 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 16 628 111

Cabinet to invite Parliament to reduce number of administrative services from 3,000 to 570, Economic Development Minister Abromavicius says The Cabinet of Ministers intends to invite the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to reduce the number of administrative services from 3,000 to 570. 07.08.15 21:59 15 488 82

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 15 440 87 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 15 124 172 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

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 14 911 15 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

Trade turnover between Ukraine and Russia fell by 43% in 2014 - Abromavičius Trade turnover between Ukraine and Russia fell by 43%, according to the results of the year 2014; the drop is due to Moscow's tough foreign policy, as well as the general decline of the Russian economy as such. 31.03.15 17:57 13 955 209

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 13 538 118 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 13 411 96 Previously in trend: Abromavicius-Kononenko scandal

"We will not allow Russian investors to privatization of state enterprises," - Abromavicius Russian investors will not be allowed to participate in privatization of state assets. 15.10.15 22:00 13 283 151