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Goodbye, Lenin! – Ukrainian style
History in Ukraine is changing faster than it has in decades. Now hundreds of cities and streets recalling the Communist era are being renamed. But finding new names is not always easy. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Good-bye, Lenin! – Ukrainian style
History in Ukraine is changing faster than it has in decades. Now hundreds of cities and streets recalling the Communist era are being renamed. But finding new names is not always easy. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine’s Eurovision pick highlights Russian oppression
A Crimean Tatar singer has been chosen to represent Ukraine with a song about Russia’s deadly deportation of the group. Jamala may face challenges if the song “1994” breaks Eurovision’s rules on political content. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Kyiv’s crisis continues its spiral
Two years after Kyiv’s transition of power, signs are pointing again to change. Reforms are barely moving forward; accusations of corruption grow louder. Now even the government coalition has collapsed. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine conflict affects over half a million children, says UNICEF
At least 215,000 children have been internally displaced and many more psychologically affected by fighting in Ukraine. UNICEF has called for “unhindered access” to help those affected. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine Samopomich party quits coalition leaving ruling alliance without majority
Ukraine’s junior coalition partner, the Samopomich party, has left the ruling alliance headed by Arseny Yatsenyuk. The prime minister has said he is in talks with other political groups on joining the coalition. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Tymoshenko’s party quits Ukrainian government coalition
Ukraine’s Fatherland party left the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk only a day after his government survived a no-confidence vote. Party leader Yulia Tymoshenko urged other factions to exit as well. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine PM Arseny Yatsenyuk survives no-confidence vote
Prime Minister Yatsenyuk’s government has survived a no-confidence vote in the parliament. The news came shortly after President Poroshenko asked him to resign for “more mistakes than achievements” during his term. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Power struggle in Kyiv puts government in crisis
Ukraine’s economy minister has announced his resignation, accusing the governing party of corruption. As Kyiv’s political power struggle continues, the West looks on with concern. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine’s economy minister quits over reform obstruction
Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius has accused parts of the Ukrainian leadership of blocking systemic reforms in the country. “My team and I have no wish to be a cover for open corruption,” he said after resigning. …read more Source: Deutsche...
