New ambassador to US
Volodymyr Yelchenko, Ukraine’s permanent representative at the United Nations, has been approved as the country’s new ambassador to the United States.
Key anti-graft agency to get new boss
An independent commission has chosen prosecutor Oleksandr Novikov as the new head of the National Agency for Corruption Prevention. His appointment must now be approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Business news
An acquisition attempt at the Ukrainian aerospace firm Motor Sich by a state-owned Chinese company is “still under review” until February, officials told the Kyiv Post on Dec. 16.
Meanwhile, the economy ministry predicts the implementation of 10 concession projects in 2020.
The legal education system in Ukraine is begging for an overhaul. Here’s what is wrong with it and how it can be fixed.
Anti-corruption conference
Ukraine will host a three-day anti-corruption conference in Kyiv which includes an excursion to the abandoned city of Chornobyl on April 25-27.
Ukrainian-made hats take Hollywood
Meanwhile, Ukrainian headwear designer wins the hearts of Hollywood celebrities, including Alicia Keys and Madonna.
