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U.S. sanctions Ukraine officials linked to Giuliani ally for meddling in 2020 election
The U.S. Treasury Department described the targeted sanctions as the “inner circle” of Ukrainian lawmaker Andrii Derkach, who was sanctioned last year. …read more Source::...
Belarus charges protest leader Kolesnikova with undermining national security
Kolesnikova, 38, is currently in jail in Minsk after ripping up her own passport last week to thwart an attempt to expel her to Ukraine. …read more Source::...
Ukraine parliament approves resignation of Central Bank Governor Smoliy
Yakiv Smoliy’s resignation rattled the market and raised questions about Ukraine’s commitment to reforms. …read more Source::...
Trump firing inspector general who flagged Ukraine whistleblower complaint
The whistleblower complaint touched off a probe and testimony that resulted in President Trump’s impeachment. …read more Source::...
Buses carrying coronavirus evacuees attacked by protesters in Ukraine
A combination of online misinformation and intensifying fears about the coronavirus has triggered violent demonstrations in Ukraine. …read more Source::...
Trump rages after reports that Bolton book claims president tied Ukraine aid to probes
Later Monday morning, Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah told reporters, “I think it’s increasingly likely that other Republicans will join those of us who think we should hear from John Bolton.” …read more Source::...
‘Take her out’ — Trump reportedly caught on tape ordering the removal of Ukraine ambassador
A copy of the recording is currently in the possession of federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, ABC reported. …read more Source::...
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Ukraine next week, sources say
Ukrainian officials are preparing for the visit, scheduled for Jan. 30-31. …read more Source::...
Ukraine PM submits resignation letter, president to consider it
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has submitted a letter of resignation and President Volodymur Zelenskiy will consider it, the presidential office said on Friday. …read more Source::...
Indicted Giuliani associate Parnas claims Trump ordered Ukraine ambassador’s firing several times before recall
Trump “fired her probably, at least — to my knowledge — at least four, five times,” Parnas told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. …read more Source::...
