Ukraine in the News 
- CXSSR — April 2, 2013
PACE Leader Hopes for Association Agreement With Ukraine Later This YearThe paradox of Ukraine’s relationship with the European Union is that its democratic elections in October, which yielded results almost identical to pre-election polling by pro-Opposition think tanks, represented the nadir of Kyiv’s relationship with Brussels; and that in the aftermath, that relationship has improved appreciably. It now...
- FINANCIAL TIMES — March 29, 2013
Ukraine: Replacing Russian Gas with Cheaper European ImportsLong the main transit route for Russian natural gas exports to Europe – and a big consumer of Gazprom fuel itself – Ukraine is now starting to use its vast gas transit pipeline network in reverse mode. It is importing less expensive gas from Europe to the West, and at prices lower than its “brotherly” Slavic neighbour charges...
- REUTERS — March 27, 2013
Soccer-Ukraine Win in Snowy Moldova to Keep Qualifying Hopes AliveUkraine scored twice in the second half to labour to a 2-1 win in Moldova in snowy conditions on Tuesday and keep their World Cup qualifying hopes alive. Ukraine earned their second win in Group H and share third place with Poland on eight points, behind leaders Montenegro and England. Ukraine supporters pelted the Moldova penalty area with snowballs to impose...
- CHINA DAILY — March 25, 2013
Ukraine Kicks Up Its Heels in ChinaA variety of performances by Ukrainian musicians, dancers andartists will be presented to Chinese audiences in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Sino-Ukrainian diplomatic relations. The show was kicked off by the Oleg Poliansky Piano Recital in early March. Kyiv-born Poliansky is the winner of...
- SAUDI GAZETTE — March 21, 2013
Flydubai Doubles Russia and Ukraine Networkflydubai, Dubai’s innovative airline, underscored the growing importance of the CIS region to its operations by announcing it will double its network in Russia to eight points and add additional services in Ukraine. The route map in Ukraine, meanwhile, will also expand to include the only direct services from Dubai to the Black Sea resort of Odessa as well as Dnepropetrovsk in the east of the country. Flights to Odessa will begin on Sept. 15, 2013, the same day the carrier adds capacity to the capital, Kiev, to which it will fly double daily. Services to Dnepropetrovsk will begin on Sept. 18, 2013...
- WAM — March 20, 2013
Ukraine Exported Nearly 17.6 Million Tons of Grain During 2012-13 Marketing YearSince the beginning of the marketing year 2012-2013 agrarian producers have already supplied to foreign markets nearly 17.6 million tons of grain. Overall, in the said marketing year, Ukraine exported over 17.6 million tons of grain that is 4.7 million tons more than in the same period of the previous marketing year. So far, Ukraine is actively working to expand markets...
- EURONEWS — March 18, 2013
Ukrainian Catholics Welcome Pope Who Speaks Their LanguageThe Ukrainian Catholic community has a particular affiliation with Pope Francis, elected on March 13. The new pontiff, who is from Buenos Aires, was once mentored by Ukrainian priest Stepan Chmil and also speaks the language...
- THE HINDU — March 18, 2013
Unwinding in UkraineEducation was the main reason for me to leave India. Will my aspiration be fulfilled? Now a new doubt popped up. During my final year of undergraduate programme, I did a thorough research about the Universities which offered masters (in English) in Aeronautical programme, and that was when I came across “Kharkiv Aviation Institute — National Aerospace University”. It is one of the few universities in the world which is completely dedicated to Aviation and offers UG, PG and Ph.D programmes...
- EUROVISION — March 14, 2013
Zlata Ognevich - Gravity (Ukraine) 2013 Eurovision Song ContestZlata Ognevich will represent Ukraine with the song Gravity at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. A combination of sms-voting and an expert jury decided that Zlata Ognevich is a worthy representative of Ukraine in Malmö! The Ukrainian final was presented by Timur Myroshnychenko, Tetyana Vozheva and Tetyana Goncharova...
- THE NEW YORK TIMES — March 12, 2013
Ukraine Gets Its Own VogueMasha Tsukanova is the new face on the front lines of fashion. As the editor in chief of Vogue Ukraine, which made its debut this month as Vogue’s 21st international edition, she attended shows in Milan and made a brief appearance in Paris. She seemed to be fitting right in. “Ukrainian clients are very...
- NEW EUROPE — March 11, 2013
Ukraine Seeks Russian Gas BypassEnergy Commissioner Günther Oettinger has said Ukraine could receive natural gas from Europe through Slovakia at the end of 2013. "I expect that next spring the corridor for reverse gas transit through Slovakia will be open," Kommersant-Ukraine quoted Oettinger as saying. Meanwhile, his spokesperson, Marlene Holzner, told New Europe from Brussels that European market legislation says that all the big pipelines should...
- THE WALL STREET JOURNAL — March 7, 2013
Ukraine Optimistic About Chances to Sign EU DealUkraine is on course to make required reforms to be able to sign a landmark treaty with the European Union this year, a senior official from Kiev said Wednesday. “There is no plan B,” Yulia Lyovochkina, a lawmaker who is part of the government’s delegation to the Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly, said in an interview. She said Kiev had a “very optimistic feeling” after a Feb. 25 meeting with EU officials that paves the way for...
- EUOBSERVER — March 6, 2013
Gazprom Welcome to Co-own Ukraine Gas Pipes, EU SaysThe European Commission has said it would welcome joint control of Ukraine’s EU-transit gas pipelines by Russian energy giant Gazprom. Energy commissioner Gunther Oettinger told Ukrainian daily Kommersant-Ukraine in an interview out on Monday (4 March) that: "We can offer Ukraine a trilateral consortium which would include a Russian participant, [Ukrainian distributor] Naftogaz Ukrainy and European businesses...
- FINANCIAL TIMES — March 5, 2013
- Ukraine: Profiting From Chicken and Eggs
The news from Ukraine is that it doesn’t matter which came first, the chicken or the egg, as long as you profit from both. The country’s top poultry and egg producers, both leading blue chips listed on the London Stock Exchange, released impressive 2012 results on Tuesday...
- HUFFINGTON POST — February 21, 2013
Tony Oursler Solo Show at PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv, Ukraine (VIDEO)Tony Oursler’s exhibition agentic iced etcetera at thePinchukArtCenter in Kiev, Ukraine, is the first major solo exhibition by the artist in Eastern Europe. Tony Oursler: agentic iced etcetera features specially produced new works -- including a Ukrainian speaking installation -- as well as some of the most iconic pieces by the artist. The New York-based risk-taker has been a pioneer of New Media and video art, and is known for projecting moving images onto ogjects.
- FRANCE 24 — February 21, 2013
Russian, Ukrainian Tycoons Pledge Half Fortune to CharityRussia’s Vladimir Potanin and Ukraine’s Victor Pinchuk pledged Tuesday to give half of their fortunes to charity, becoming the first tycoons from ex-Soviet Union to join a global drive by the world’s richest people to share their wealth...
- UKRAINIAN WEEK — February 12, 2013
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Kharkiv OblastA keen tourist should not wait for a special season or weather to travel to Kharkiv Oblast. The climate hardly makes a difference here, so why not visit it during the winter-spring midseason? It’s possible to get to the largest city of Slobozhanshchyna, a historical region of Ukraine, from anywhere in the country. The Ukrainian Week steps away from stereotypes and looks...
- UPI — February 6, 2013
U.S. to Help Ukraine With Shale GasRussia’s state-run media report the United States expressed its desire to work closely with Ukraine to help it exploit shale natural gas reserves. Russia and Ukraine are debating natural gas contracts after Russian energy company Gazprom sent Kiev a $7 billion bill for unused 2012 gas covered under a take-or-pay contract. Earlier...
- EAST SIDE BOXING — February 4, 2013
Berinchyk and Usyk on Song as Ukraine Overpower Germany (5-0)Ukraine Otamans were simply irresistible at the Acco International Exhibition Center in Kiev as they completely overwhelmed the visiting German Eagles in their World Series of Boxing (WSB) Group B encounter. Olympic silver medallist Denys Berinchyk wowed the crowds with his all-action display before World and Olympic Champion Oleksandr Usyk brought the show to a close with a stunning win as the hosts were completely dominant...
- THE JERUSALEM POST — February 4, 2013
Ukrainian Fish CuisineFestive Ukrainian fish specialties can add some scale to your menu choices. Whenever I go to a party at the home of my Ukrainian neighbor, Valya Ulezko, her menu includes several fish dishes. When Valya was sauteing fish one day for dinner, I asked her what fish she likes to cook. She replied, "I just purchase whatever looks good at...
- THE PRAGUE POST — February 1, 2013
Region: Ukraine Turns West for Promising Gas DealsUkraine hopes to further reduce its dependence on Russian gas after announcing an agreement that will see Anglo-Dutch energy giant Shell search for shale gas in the east of the country. Predictions suggest up to 20 billion cubic meters of gas could be produced annually through the agreement...
- IAAF — January 28, 2013
Ukraine’s Gamera-Shmyrko Leaves It Late to Come From Behind and Win in OsakaComing from behind to pass local star Kayoko Fukushi with 900m left in the race, Ukraine’s Tetyana Gamera-Shmyrko won the Osaka Women’s Marathon, an IAAF Silver Label Road Race , in a personal best of 2:23:58 on Sunday (27). For Gamera-Shmyrko, fifth in the London 2012 Olympic Games Marathon, it was 34 seconds faster than...
- THE FISH SITE — January 28, 2013
Fish Imports on the Rise in UkraineIn 2012, exports of US seafood and fish into Ukraine increased almost by 25 percent. The US occupied third place in the rating of exporters after Norway and Iceland. Growing disposable incomes allowed for significant diversification of exports. Although the market is maturing, exports to Ukraine are expected to grow in 2013 and beyond. The market for U.S. fish and seafood in Ukraine is...
- FINANCIAL TIMES — January 25, 2013
- Ukraine Gas Deal Loosens Russia’s Grip
A landmark “unconventional” gas deal Ukraine signed with Royal Dutch Shell on Thursday in Davos demonstrates just how determined the former Soviet republic is to break its dependence on imported Russian fuel. Ukrainian officials say the potentially $10bn-plus project is a big step in a broader effort to boost domestic production, diversify...
- THE NEW YORK TIMES — January 25, 2013
- Ukraine Signs Drilling Deal With Shell for Shale Gas
Royal Dutch Shell, the largest oil company in Europe, has signed a contract to drill for natural gas in Ukraine. The company’s chief executive, Peter Voser, and the Ukrainian president, Viktor F. Yanukovich, signed a production agreement Thursday for the potentially prolific...
- REUTERS — January 25, 2013
- Ukraine Signs Landmark USD10 Billion Shale Gas Deal With Shell
Ukraine took its first major step away from dependency on Russian gas imports on Thursday when it signed a $10 billion (6 billion pounds) shale gas deal with Royal Dutch Shell. The 50-year production sharing agreement, signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, marks the biggest...
- UPI — January 21, 2013
- Ukraine Continuing Gas Imports via Poland
Ukraine continues to import European natural gas via Poland as it seeks to break the stranglehold of Russian supplies, Kyiv’s energy minister says. Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister Eduard Stavitsky said Friday the state-owned gas company Naftogaz is...
- KYIV POST — January 18, 2013
How Ukraine Can Triumph During OSCE ChairmanshipWhen Ukraine kicks off its chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the world’s largest regional security organization, it will be the start of a crucial year and a moment to reset expectations for what the OSCE can be. In Vienna, there will be speeches, applause and when the toasts are done. When Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara heads back to Kyiv, some in Vienna may want to blow off any...
- REUTERS — January 16, 2013
- Ukraine Moves Closer to USD10 Billion Shale Gas Deal With Shell
Ukraine moved one step closer to a breakthrough shale gas deal with global energy major Royal Dutch Shell on Wednesday after local authorities in the eastern Donetsk region approved a planned production sharing agreement...
- EURACTIV — January 14, 2013
Dispelling the Myths of Ukraine, EU RelationsToday, it seems that one seeks to artificially impose a choice on Ukraine: either favour the EU or the Russian-led Customs Union. The myths are exaggerated in Ukraine and obviously go beyond borders, getting to the ear of our attentive EU partners, says Kostiantyn Yelisieiev. "We have entered a year which will certainly decide the fate of the Association Agreement (AA) between Ukraine and the European...