US President Donald Trump, already facing an impeachment inquiry after urging Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden, has now urged China to do likewise. He said both China and Ukraine should look into Mr Biden, a Democratic presidential…
Ukraine’s former national bank chief fears for life after arson attack (BBC)
The ex-head of Ukraine’s national bank has told the BBC she fears for her life after one of her homes near Kiev was badly damaged in an arson attack. Valeria Gontareva was also injured last month when she was knocked…
Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners in landmark deal (BBC)
A long-awaited exchange of prisoners being held by Russia and Ukraine appears to be under way. Buses from a Russian jail headed towards a Moscow airport “within the framework of preparations”, Russian TV said, and planes flew to Kiev and…
Ukraine cools reports of imminent Russia prisoner swap (BBC)
Ukrainian efforts to swap high-profile prisoners with Russia are “ongoing” but will not happen on Friday, officials in Kiev say, rejecting reports that the swaps had taken place. A statement from the presidency denied that the process had been completed.…
Eight killed in Ukraine hotel fire (Punch)
Eight people were killed and ten were injured in a hotel fire in Ukraine’s port city of Odessa early Saturday, emergency services said. The fire erupted at 1.34 am in the southern city’s Tokyo Star hotel. Some 65 firefighters backed…
Ukraine’s TV-star president looks to bolster power (BBC)
Polling is taking place in Ukraine, with voters electing a new parliament. Volodymyr Zelensky became president in a landslide victory in April but says he has so far been unable to appoint the ministers he wants. The ex-TV star hopes…
Ukraine election: Comedian Zelensky wins presidency by landslide (BBC)
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has won a landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, exit polls suggest. The polls give the political newcomer, who dominated the first round of voting three weeks ago, more than 70% support. Mr Zelensky, 41,…
Ukraine tops Science and Tech Global Index (BankingTech)
Hosting mammoth enterprise tech businesses and a vibrant startup scene known to attract the likes of Google, Amazon and Samsung, Ukraine is the global champion in “Technology and Science”, according to UK-based NGO’s Good Country Index for 2019. While the…
The strangest Christmas traditions from around the world (TheWeek)
Christmas is a time for giving, a time for receiving, and in various parts of the world a time for tossing shoes, roller skating to church and feasting on KFC. Here are the strangest Christmas traditions from around the world:…
Sea clash staged by Ukraine, says Putin (BBC)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine’s leader, Petro Poroshenko, of trying to boost his ratings ahead of 2019 elections with a naval confrontation off Crimea. Russian FSB border guards opened fire on two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug before…
