Ukraine in the News 
- YAHOO SPORT — September 12, 2012
England 1-1 Ukraine: Late Lampard Penalty Saves Point for Toothless Three LionsOn the night a breeze of change blew through the England side, it was winded by the failure to take all three points under the Wembley arch. The ever-reliable Frank Lampard spared the Three Lions’ blushes with an emphatic 87th minute penalty following some late pressure from Roy Hodgson’s team...
- THE GUARDIAN — September 12, 2012
England v Ukraine: Five Talking Points From World Cup QualifierUkraine are ranked 39th in the world while England, albeit mystifyingly, are third, yet all Hodgson’s team could offer was huff and puff until their luck turned late on. Next month’s trip to Poland, another threat, feels horribly awkward...
- SHERWOOD PARK NEWS — September 11, 2012
Ukrainian Delegates Tour AreaStrathcona County played host to a group of Ukrainian delegates on Thursday to learn about the municipality’s best practices in energy management, branding and marketing, and inter-municipal co-operation. The Municipal Local Economic Development program, which began in 2010, is conducted through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as part of a co-operation agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ukraine...
- HUFFINGTON POST — September 11, 2012
Ukrainian Famine Memorial PlanThe National Park Service last week released final plans for the Memorial to Victims of the Ukrainian Manmade Famine of 1932-1933, a monument that will have a six-foot bronze wall called the "Field of Wheat," meant to symbolize the loss of wheat and food...
- THE TELEGRAPH — September 11, 2012
England v Ukraine: Where the Match Will Be Won and LostAlan Smith assesses where England’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley will be won and lost. Anatoliy Tymoshchuk might be 33 but with 120 caps to his name, Ukraine’s captain knows everything there is to know about international football, especially with regard to the anchorman role...
- EURACTIV — September 11, 2012
Ukraine Invites EU, Russia to Co-manage Its PipelinesUkrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has called for establishing an international consortium consisting of Ukraine, Russia and the European Union to modernise and manage the Ukrainian natural gas transport system...
- AGRIMONEY — September 7, 2012
Ukraine, Too, Enjoys Bumper Grain ExportsUkraine, as well as Russia, has enjoyed a strong start to grain exports to 2012-2013, with shipments soaring 60 percent in the first two months of the season, according to official data. The Black Sea country shipped...
- LITHUANIA TRIBUNE — September 7, 2012
Olympic Games vs. Country ImageUkraine, which is currently demonstrating fourth best result at the Paralympic Games in London, was once again described as ‘Olympic evil’. According to The Telegraph,“Ukraine’s decision to flex their financial muscles [monetary awarding medal-winning paralympians] has resulted in them becoming one of disabled sport’s true powerhouses.” This statement is somewhat absurd since Ukraine is known for its sportsmen, not having “financial muscles” to flex...
- FINANCIAL TIMES — September 6, 2012
Ukraine Offers EU “Closer Collaboration” in EnergyEurope’s top priority is getting the economy back on track, and ensuring low-cost and stable energy supplies is an essential component. Ukraine holds a vital role in powering Europe by providing reliable access to current sources, exploring new shale and...
- FORBES — August 30, 2012
Kiss a Sleeping Princess, Marry a BeautyMarriage is a gamble, many people say. So why not put the matter into destiny’s hands, especially if the adventure becomes an exhibition in the National Art Museum in Ukraine? In some allegorical way, the matter correlates to the larger theme of the entire country’s trust in fate...
- CHRON.COM — August 29, 2012
It’s Not ‘the Ukraine’File this under interesting but not all that important. It turns out there are exactly two countries in the world that officially have “The” before the proper name of the country — and neither of them is Ukraine...
- UEFA — August 29, 2012
UEFA President Thanks Ukraine for EUROUEFA President Michel Platini said it was "a great pleasure" to return to Kyiv to thank Ukraine’s people, government and football association for the successful co-hosting of UEFA EURO 2012...
- ABC NET — August 28, 2012
Klitschko Cross Punches in Political KnockoutUkraine’s Klitschko brothers have taken on the boxing world, now it is time for Vitali Klitschko to enter the political ring. Foreign Correspondent’s Eric Campbell says it’s going to be an intriguing fight...
- ABC NEWS — August 28, 2012
Ukrainian Art Exhibit Offers Real-Life ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Fairy-TaleNaysayers who believe fairy-tale dreams don’t come true should take a look at a new art installation in the Ukraine that features sleeping beauties. They should, however, think twice before actually entering the exhibit...
- FORBES — August 28, 2012
- Outsourcing Fuels Ukraine’s IT Boom
The information technology services industry in Ukraine is booming. And the reason? Outsourcing. Lately, many of my IT contractors have come from Ukraine, which has established itself as the world’s 26th most attractive outsourcing location. This is not an accident...
- THE NEW YORK TIMES — August 27, 2012
To Trip the Volynska Polka, Respectfully in the CatskillsEach summer for about three decades, children of Ukrainian descent have converged on a wooded retreat here in the Catskills, the girls donning embroidered blouses, and the boys puffy Cossack pants, to learn the folk dances of their ancestors. Think of it as a kind of Ukrainian Hogwarts. This retreat...
- THE EPOCH TIMES — August 23, 2012
Ukrainian Eco-Homes Inspired by Folk TraditionIn previous centuries in Ukraine, it was said that during his life, a man must raise a son, plant a tree, and build a house. But time passes, and folk wisdom gives way to modern realities. Planting a tree is still rather easy, and though difficult, bringing up a son is often done. But fewer people in this modern world build a house with their own hands. In Ukraine, however, the convention is...
- FINANCIAL TIMES — August 23, 2012
- Tapping Ukraine’s IT Potential
Ukraine’s IT outsourcing sector has exploded over the last 10 years to top $1bn in 2011, capitalising on the strong science schools inherited from the Soviet Union. Looking to the future, the sector has the potential to become a real force for Ukraine...
- LITHUANIA TRIBUNE — August 21, 2012
- Snobby Political Parties Spin Out of the Box
In the age when everyone wants to be young, politicians quickly figured out that speaking to the young meant reaching to the whole population. The revolutionary first term pre-election campaign of the acting American President Barack Obama demonstrated the power of appealing to the younger (and youngish) generation...
- JEWISH STANDARD — August 17, 2012
Lviv and Northern New Jersey – Perfect TogetherIt is twinning with Lviv, the western Ukrainian city formerly known as Lemberg (and also spelled Lvov), to support Jewish programs for relief and renewal in a Jewish community now estimated at between 5,000 and 10,000...
- MONTGOMERY NEWS — August 15, 2012
21st Annual Ukrainian Folk FestivalOn Sunday, Aug. 26, the fun begins at noon, when the Ukrainian American Sport Center will hold the 21st Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival in Horsham. Exciting, intriguing and soulful describe the essence of Ukrainian folk art, song, music and dance...
- VIETNAM NEWS — August 14, 2012
"Target Ukraine" Exporters ToldEnterprises should pay more attention to Ukraine to increase trade and investment between the two countries, according to Viet Nam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. The ministry said the Ukraine was an emerging market with a high consumption and diversification of demand...
- YAHOO SPORT — August 13, 2012
- Lomachenko Wins Olympic Lightweight Gold
Ukraine’s professional heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko was on hand to see his compatriot Vasyl Lomachenko prove once again why he is the best in the amateur ranks as the lightweight romped to a second successive Olympic gold on Sunday...
- CHINA.ORG.CN — August 10, 2012
Ukraine Drought May Affect Global Grain PriceAnalysts noted that Ukraine saw a good harvest and a decline in prices last year. Now the prices are expected to level off due to the low yield. In addition, the higher quality of Ukraine’s grain this year will boost the price. Most local experts agreed that the price of Ukrainian corn will rise by at least 20-25 percent due to the low yield. This will have a huge impact on the world market, as Ukraine is the third largest global corn exporter...
- KYIV POST — August 8, 2012
‘Made in Ukraine’ Animated TV Political Satire Could Hit AirwavesAs early as the 2013 TV season, American audiences could be laughing in their living rooms to an animated political comedy series created by a Ukrainian public relations company. With the working title “Desperate White House,” audiences will get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the White House through eight staff members with flawed, politically incorrect character traits...
- VOICE OF AMERICA — August 7, 2012
China Looks to Ukraine for FoodA new source of supply is Ukraine. Ukraine was known as the breadbasket of Europe because of rich corn and wheat harvests a century ago. Galyna Kovtok is chief executive of Ukraine’s largest agricultural business, ULF. She predicts that within a few months her company will be approved to export corn to China. That will make Ukraine the first country outside the Americas to do so...
- FOR-UA — August 6, 2012
Miron Sycz: Ukraine Will Be a Part of the EU, I Don’t See Any Other WayMiron Sycz, a son of UPA soldier, was born and made career in Poland. Now, he is the only ethnic Ukrainian in the Seym and defends the rights of our country fellows in Poland.ForUm decided to ask Miron Sycz about Polish view on EURO 2012 and Ukraine’s European integration in general, as well as about Ukrainians’ fortune in Poland. "Thanks to EURO, EU people have learned more about Ukraine, about its ancient culture and beautiful traditions...
- THE WASHINGTON TIMES — August 6, 2012
Downpour Can’t Stop Alexandr Dolgopolov From Claiming Citi Open TitleUkrainian tops Haas after delay. Alexandr Dolgopolov is as unpredictable off the court as he is on it. When the 23-year-old Ukrainian isn’t whipping cross-court forehands or confusing opponents with his serve, his favorite activity is racing cars. “It’s a...
- ESPN — August 2, 2012
U.S. Boxers Take Hit in LondonJust four days after the U.S. boxing team began the London Olympics with a string of victories and rising medal hopes, only two male fighters are still standing.
- WAM — August 2, 2012
Ukraine to Produce 10 to 20 Percent Power From Renewable Sources by 2030The energy sector of Ukraine is of fundamental importance for the national economic development. With the aim of reducing import of fossil fuel, Ukraine activates realization of new energy-saving and renewable technologies.