Volodymyr Groysman

Ukraine: Thousands evacuated as ammunition depot explodes, PM blames 'external factors'

Massive explosions and a blaze at a military ammunition depot in central Ukraine forced authorities to evacuate 24,000 people and close airspace over the region, officials said on Wednesday.

Sep 27, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

Israel says `reducing` ties with nations over UN vote

Israel`s foreign ministry said Tuesday the country was "reducing" ties with nations that voted for last week`s UN Security Council resolution demanding a halt to settlement building in Palestinian territory.

Dec 27, 2016, 21:10 PM IST

Ukraine will join EU within 10 years: PM

Ukraine will join the EU within the next decade, Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said Friday, adding that his country still believed strongly in the bloc despite Britain`s vote to leave.

Jul 01, 2016, 14:16 PM IST

Ukraine Parliament appoints pro-EU Groysman as PM

Ukrainian lawmakers on Thursday approved Volodymyr Groysman for the post of prime minister, paving the way for a new government in the biggest shake-up since a 2014 uprising brought in a pro-Western leadership.

Apr 14, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

Ukraine parliament speaker chosen to head new government

He built a solid reputation during eight years as mayor of the centre-west town of Vinnytsia, considered a Poroshenko stronghold.
 

Apr 14, 2016, 02:14 AM IST