Nov. 1, 2012
Perhaps never has so much money been spent for so few votes as Natalia
Korolevska’s campaign for parliament, which – despite her lavish
advertising campaign – flamed out with voters, who only gave her
Oct. 25, 2012
Ukrainian medical education was considered one of world’s best in communist times. Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, its reputation was still strong enough to attract thousands of foreigns
Aug. 8, 2012
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Wednesday signed into law a bill which will make Russian the official language in parts of the former Soviet republic, ignoring opponents who have warned it ri
Aug. 1, 2012
The leader of UDAR Party Vitali Klitschko has promised in its
election program to leave in place only seven nationwide taxes and to
create an independent anticorruption agency.
Apr. 9, 2012
Ukrainians have become used to heinous crimes in which suspects get off lightly, but the case of Oksana Makar shocked even those who are already deeply cynical about the country’s justice system.
Dec. 16, 2011
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said he believes that controls should be strengthened over temporary detention facilities.
Dec. 16, 2011
On the eve of the Dec. 19 Ukraine-European Union summit, Kyiv’s chances of making a breakthrough in relations with Brussels appear to be fading.
Dec. 15, 2011
Once again, a labor conflict in a Ukrainian newspaper turned into an ugly mess of threats, finger-pointing and accusations of censorship by managers, journalists and others.
Apr. 15, 2011
In Europe’s breadbasket, critics are talking about the ‘Great Grain Robbery.’ Agriculture Minister Mykola Prysyazhnyuk is under fire for state controls on grain exports that favor a controversial comp
Feb. 25, 2011
Judge’s ruling seen as victory for press freedoms worldwide.
Jan. 21, 2011
The former economy minister and now political refugee residing in the Czech Republic says selective persecution is underway in Ukraine.
Dec. 10, 2010
Former security service chief Oleksandr Turchynov said he didn’t order the destruction of a case file on reputed mobster Semyon Mogilevich.
Jul. 2, 2010
Editor’s Note: On Feb. 24, London High Court Master John Leslie dismissed a libel lawsuit filed against the Kyiv Post by Ukrainian billionaire Dmytro Firtash regarding this story.
If there is any sec
May. 13, 2010
Channel 5 and TVi remain the strongholds of journalistic integrity amid growing accusations of censorship by government and media owners.
May. 6, 2010
Through a series of companies and transactions, Viktor Yanukovych has acquired a sizable estate in a former forest preserve.
Apr. 2, 2010
Many education experts warn that politicians are beating about the bush by trying to change the language of entry exams instead of looking at the real problems facing the education system.
Mar. 30, 2010
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has approved the composition of the National Anti-Corruption Committee and scheduled its first meeting for April 22. According to a decree published on the presid
Mar. 19, 2010
Ukraine’s Anti-Monopoly Committee is supposed to be the country’s watchdog against oligarchs disdainful of healthy competition, but the dog doesn’t have any teeth, and it isn’t fed well either.
Feb. 11, 2010
At least no one can argue that Ukrainians knew little about the man they elected as president.
Victor Yanukovych, the twice-convicted felon who almost became president in a rigged election overturned