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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. 289 749 749 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. 231 518 654 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. 132 306 275 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. 121 244 555
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). 109 430 717
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. 97 631 533 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. 94 499 309 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. 89 728 372 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. 69 256 186 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. 66 816 165
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. 63 491 532 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. 59 132 313
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. 57 660 182 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. 54 995 112 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. 50 055 266
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. 44 053 211 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. 43 806 210 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. 39 539 178 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. 36 439 180
"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. 35 563 101
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. 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. 34 681 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. 32 945 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. 32 800 196
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. 29 512 130 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. 29 063 246
Ukraine fails to tackle corruption so far, - Minister Abromavicius Ukraine has not yet succeeded in overcoming chaos and corruption. 25 402 121 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. 23 303 181
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. 22 956 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. 22 819 192 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. 21 983 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. 21 267 137 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. 20 021 122
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. 19 001 142
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. 18 480 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. 17 869 142
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. 17 319 194
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. 16 959 144 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. 16 753 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. 16 620 111
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. 15 469 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. 15 434 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. 15 113 172 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). 14 902 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. 13 944 209
Kononenko not to give up parliamentary mandate Poroshenko Bloc MP Ihor Kononenko is not going to give up his parliamentary mandate. 13 526 118 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. 13 406 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. 13 266 151
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