Zelensky privatizes state-owned alcohol monopoly
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law abolishing Ukrspryt’s monopoly on alcohol production starting in 2020.
Russia banned from sporting events for 4 years for doping
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned Russia from all sporting events, including the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
NGOs say High Council of Justice rules may kill judicial reform
The judiciary’s main governing body published rules on Dec. 11 that cast doubt on whether Ukraine’s recent judicial reform law will succeed.
Conference affirms bipartisan American support for Ukraine
Republican and Democratic politicians met under the dome of the U.S. Capitol building in a united demonstration of support for Ukraine on Dec. 4.
Strengthening hryvnia defies expectations
The Ukrainian currency reached Hr 23.69 per $1 on Dec. 11 despite analyst predictions that the hryvnia would weaken against the dollar.
To innovate in tech, fail more
During the final panel discussion at the Kyiv Post Tiger Conference on Dec. 10, speakers said Ukrainian entrepreneurs need to be less afraid of failure.
Noteworthy:
RFE/RL: Ukrainian filmmaker Sentsov registers for military service
UNIAN: US calls on Russia to immediately release Crimean Tatars
UkrInform: Lavrov says sanctions won’t stop construction of Nord Stream 2
