Volodymyr Groysman

Ukraine may double defence budget if economy strengthens

Kiev - Arab Today

The Ukrainian government may double the country's defence budget if the economy strengthens further, Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said here on Friday. Ukraine's defence spending may rise to 9.6 billion U.S. dollars per year when the country achieves a sustainable economic growth, Groysman told the parliament. After two decades of keeping its defense expenditures at below 1.5 percent of theRead more

At least 11 killed in coal mine explosion in Ukraine

Kiev - ArabToday

At least 11 miners have been killed, with seven others injured and 16 trapped underground following an explosion on Thursday at a state-run coal mine in western Ukraine, authorities said. According to the State Service for Emergencies, the blast occurred at the depth of 550 meters in the Stepova mine in Lviv region at around 12.46 p.m. local time(10:46 GMT).Read more

Ukrainian PM urges activists to stop rail blockade of Donbas

Kiev - ArabToday

Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman on Tuesday has urged the activists to release the railway line to the eastern region of Donbas, which was blocked in a move to stop the trade between Kiev and pro-independence insurgents. "This is unacceptable. It is necessary to differentiate the fight against illegal trade and the fight against the Ukrainian people," Groysman told theRead more

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day with military parade

Kiev - Arab Today

Ukraine celebrated its 25th anniversary of independence on Wednesday with a large-scale military parade in the capital Kiev. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman attended the parade held in Independence Square and along Khreschatyk Street. Poroshenko noted in his speech that the parade is aimed at showing the world that Ukraine is capable of protecting its citizens,Read more

New government in Ukraine to aid implementation of Minsk agreements

Brussels - Arab Today

The European Union here on Thursday said it believed the appointment of a new government in Ukraine would provide new momentum to the implementation of the Minsk agreements. "Today's appointment of a new government in Ukraine, headed by Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, is a crucial development at a time when new momentum in the country is badly needed," said EURead more

Former Slovak finance minister rejects offer to be member of Ukrainian government

Brayislava - Arab Today

Former Slovak finance minister Ivan Miklos turned down an offer to become Ukrainian deputy prime minister and finance minister on Tuesday, according to a press announcement from the former minister. "The reason for my decision was that if I had accepted this offer, I would have lost my Slovak citizenship. This is just as sensitive a matter for me asRead more