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Who Could Lead the Office of the Prosecutor General: Candidates and Their Chances
For the 16th time: Putin has once again postponed the timeline for the complete takeover of Donbas

The Kremlin is once again postponing the timeline for taking full control of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, which has become an obsession for Russian dictator Vladim…

10 September 16:48 Анна Ткаченко
A Teaser from Zelenskyy: “I devoted the day to personnel matters”—he met with Poklad, Ivashchenko, and Budanov

On September 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy devoted the day to personnel matters and held separate meetings with Oleg Ivashchenko, head of the Main…

10 September 14:10 Анна Ткаченко
From the Cabinet of Ministers to Business Education: Svyrydenko Has Taken on a New Position

Former Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has been appointed head of the KSE Business School. This was announced by Tymofiy Mylovanov, president of the Kyiv School…

10 September 13:45 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Trump Identified an Obstacle to Peace Between Ukraine and Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had a “wonderful conversation” with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and that Putin allegedly wants to conclude a peac…

10 September 08:39 Дзвенислава Карплюк
Zelenskyy’s plane narrowly missed colliding with a drone as it took off from Moldova

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane nearly collided with a drone while taking off from Moldova en route to Oslo. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas G…

9 September 22:52 Дзвенислава Карплюк
After Uman, others may follow: Will a wave of mayoral recalls begin in Ukraine?

In Uman, Mayor Iryna Pletnyova was removed from office ahead of schedule following a recall process initiated by a citizens’ petition. According to the lo…

9 September 17:13 Дзвенислава Карплюк
The U.S. Is Considering How to Put the War on Hold This Winter: What Washington and Kyiv Have in Mind

The U.S. is exploring the possibility of agreements between Ukraine and Russia that could reduce the intensity of hostilities this winter and create the conditi…

9 September 16:55 Анна Ткаченко
“We’ve already hit rock bottom on inventory”: The global diesel market faces a shortage

Global diesel fuel supplies will remain limited throughout the winter due to a shortage of spare capacity at oil refineries, export restrictions from Russia, an…

9 September 16:41 Анна Ткаченко
Germany Wants to Help Ukraine Bring Back Men of Draft Age — Wadeful

Ukrainian men of draft age who are currently in Germany should return home, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadepul. This was reported by "Komersant…

9 September 15:02 Анна Ткаченко

What you need to know

What is politics?

Politics is a system of state decision-making, the activities of government bodies, political parties, the government, parliament, and the president. In the “Politics” section, the publication “Kommersant Ukrainian” publishes current news of Ukrainian and international politics, analytics, interviews, and expert comments.

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The latest political news from Ukraine is published daily in the “Politics” section on the website of the publication “Kommersant Ukrainskyi.” We promptly cover decisions of the Verkhovna Rada, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Office of the President, international negotiations, sanctions policy, and key political events.

What political topics does Kommersant Ukrainsky cover?

The editorial office publishes materials on:

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How is political analysis different from news?

News reports facts and events. Political analytics helps to understand the reasons for decisions and possible consequences for Ukraine, the economy, international relations, and society by involving specialized and experienced experts in explaining certain events.

How does Kommersant Ukrainsky verify political information?

The editorial team uses official documents, state registers, open data, international sources, comments from experts, politicians, official statements of officials and information from government agencies. Before publication, the information is processed and checked by editors for the reliability and authenticity of the source, in particular.

Does Kommersant Ukrainsky publish political investigations?

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Where can I find news from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine?

The “Politics” section regularly publishes news about the activities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, deputies, groups and factions, about initiated draft laws and adopted laws, about the voting of people’s deputies and the work of parliamentary committees.

Where to read news about the President of Ukraine?

Kommersant Ukrainian covers the decisions and statements of the President of Ukraine, international meetings, personnel appointments, decrees, and political initiatives of the head of state.

Does Kommersant Ukrainsky cover international politics?

Yes. We publish materials about Ukraine’s relations with the EU, NATO, the USA, the UK, the G7 countries, and other international partners, as well as analyze global political processes.

Where can I find political analysis about the war?

The “Politics” section publishes materials on state policy during the war, international support for Ukraine, defense decisions, sanctions, security, and diplomacy.

Can we trust the information in the political section of Kommersant Ukrainsky?

The editorial team adheres to journalistic standards, checks facts, and separates news from author’s opinions. The materials use official sources, documents, and comments from competent experts.

Why is it worth reading political news on Kommersant Ukrainian?

Kommersant Ukrainsky combines breaking news, in-depth analysis, and the economic context of political events. The publication explains not only what happened, but also how the government’s decisions will affect business, investments, international relations, and the lives of Ukrainians.