Section: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Ukrainians hope for change with comedian presidential frontrunner
KIEV – The frontrunner in Ukraine’s presidential election, Volodymyr Zelensky, has no political experience beyond playing the head of state in a TV show, but supporters see him as their best hope for change. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukrainian ‘clown’ Zelensky leading polls ahead of presidential vote
KIEV – Volodymyr Zelensky has already been elected president of Ukraine once — in a television series. Now the popular actor with no political experience has confounded his critics to lead opinion polls before the real presidential race. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Attacks on activists as Ukraine struggles with graft reform
KIEV – Last summer, Vitaliy Ustymenko was brutally attacked by two men in broad daylight in an assault he believes was linked to his work as an anti-corruption activist in Ukraine. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Yastremska beats Tomljanovic to win Thailand Open
HUA HIN: Gutsy teenager Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine fought back from 2-5 down in the final set to beat sixth-seeded Alja Tomljanovic of Australia 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (3) for her second title at the Thailand Open on Sunday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Poroshenko announces end to martial law in Ukraine
KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Wednesday announced the end of a martial law in the country’s border regions, which was introduced last month after Russia’s seizure of three of Kiev’s navy vessels in the Sea of Azov. …read more Source: Bangkok...
IMF board approves new Ukraine loan package, releases $1.4 bn immediately
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund executive board on Tuesday gave final approval to a new loan package for Ukraine and released $1.4 billion for immediate use. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukrainians await landmark decision on independent church
KIEv: Several thousand Ukrainians rallied outside one of Kiev’s main cathedrals Saturday ahead of a historic synod expected to establish an Orthodox church independent from Russia. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Ukrainians await historic synod decision on independent church
KIEV – Several thousand Ukrainians rallied outside one of Kiev’s main cathedrals Saturday ahead of a historic synod expected to establish an Orthodox church independent from Russia. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Lyon reach Champions League last 16, Bayern top group
PARIS – Lyon clinched the final Champions League last-16 place as Nabil Fekir’s second-half strike grabbed a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in a snowy Kiev on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich pipped Ajax to top spot in Group E. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Lyon reach Champions League last 16, Manchesters through
PARIS: Lyon clinched the final Champions League last-16 place as Nabil Fekir’s second-half strike grabbed a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in a snowy Kiev on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich pipped Ajax to top spot in Group E. …read more Source: Bangkok...
