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31 JANUARY 2015 10:13Petro Poroshenko invited Leszek Balcerowicz to engage in the process of reforms in UkrainePresident Petro Poroshenko has held a meeting with economist, politician, organizer and inspirer of Polish economic reforms Leszek Balcerowicz. The author of Polish "shock therapy" has emphasized the importance of three factors for the success of reforms: strategy, speed of implementation and team of reformers. At the time, he has been cautioned against unpopular measures, but, in his opinion, avoiding the implementation of proper actions for the country may soon further deteriorate the situation.Press office of President

30 JANUARY 2015 18:36President: Stock market requires completely new approachesThe President has appointed new members of the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market and the National Commission for Public Regulation of the Financial Services Market. Respective decrees have been signed by the President at the meeting with the newly appointed members. Tymur Khromayev has been appointed Head of the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market. Yuriy Butsa, Ihor Nazarchuk, Oleksandr Panchenko and Dmytro Tarabakin have been appointed members of the given commission. Ihor Pashko has been appointed Head of the National Commission for Public Regulation of the Financial Services Market. Olha Hurbych, Olha Maksymchuk, Denys Yastreb and Oleksandr Zalietov have been appointed members of the given commission.Press office of President

30 JANUARY 2015 17:01Petro Poroshenko and Angela Merkel agreed to meet in MunichThe parties have discussed the situation in the Donbas and the ways of achieving the peaceful resolution. Petro Poroshenko and Angela Merkel have spoken in favor of holding the meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group in the nearest time to declare immediate bilateral ceasefire, withdraw heavy armament and troops and carry out the pullback to the delimitation line. The Ukrainian President has also emphasized the importance of immediate liberation of all hostages, including Nadiya Savchenko. Should the progress be achieved, the parties will stand for the continuation of dialogue in the Normandy format.Press office of President

30 JANUARY 2015 15:52President signed Decree "On the Medal "To the Homeland Defender"The medal "To the Homeland Defender" shall be awarded to the war veterans, persons subject to the Law of Ukraine "On Status of War Veterans and Guarantees of Their Social Protection", persons who took part in the liberation of Ukraine from the Nazi invaders, other Ukrainian citizens who demonstrated particular courage and bravery in the protection of state interests, enhancement of defense capacity and security of Ukraine.Press office of President

	30 JANUARY 2015 15:05President tried out new APC "Dozor"President Petro Poroshenko has examined and tried out the first sample of APC "Dozor" produced by Lviv Armored Tank Plant.Press office of President

29 JANUARY 2015 22:34Comment by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine Valeriy Chaly following the results of an emergency session of the EU Council for Foreign AffairsOn January 29, an emergency session of the EU Council for Foreign Affairs took place. The session was held in response to the appeal by the Ukrainian party related to the shelling of civilians in Mariupol on January 24, 2015. The holding of the session and the Conclusions of the Council have once again confirmed uncompromising support of territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The conclusions clearly indicate the responsibility of Russia, which increases the support for militants.Press office of President

29 JANUARY 2015 15:17President had a meeting with participants of the Trilateral Contact GroupPresident of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a meeting with participants of the Trilateral Contact Group: OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ambassador Heidi Tagliavini, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov and President of Ukraine in 1994-2005 Leonid Kuchma. The Head of State has called on the participants of the Trilateral Contact Group to immediately hold consultations with the signatories of the Minsk agreements.Press office of President

29 JANUARY 2015 12:31President: Ukrainians demonstrate a high level of patriotism in the course of mobilization"Mobilization is held under the schedule," the President noted in the course of commemoration of the Kruty Heroes. "Glory and honor to the Kruty Heroes, but the country should be defended not by children, but by the trained Armed Forces. It is a mission of adult and experienced men who are serving now and are being mobilized," the Head of State said.Press office of President

29 JANUARY 2015 12:18President: Kruty Heroes teach us victimhood and patriotismOn January 29, President Petro Poroshenko has taken part in commemoration of the Kruty Heroes, young men who entered an unequal battle against the Bolsheviks near Kruty station, Chernihiv region, and died heroically for the Ukrainian People's Republic on January 29, 1918. "These men showed an example of victimhood and true patriotism to all generations of Ukrainians," the President said.Press office of President

28 JANUARY 2015 23:44Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Joseph BidenPresident Petro Poroshenko has held a phone conversation with U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden. The parties have discussed the situation in the Donbas and the ways of peaceful settlement. Petro Poroshenko and Joseph Biden have also negotiated the interaction between Ukraine and USA in political, financial and defense spheres.Press office of President

28 JANUARY 2015 19:58President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with President of France and Chancellor of GermanyThe parties have discussed the situation in the Donbas and the ways of its peaceful settlement. The interlocutors have emphasized that the Trilateral Contact Group was an optimal format for negotiations on the implementation of the Minsk agreements signed by all the parties including Russia.Press office of President

28 JANUARY 2015 18:17Support for Ukraine’s National Reform Council (NRC). Head of PMO. Notification of EBRD Consultancy AssignmentEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Reforms Executive Committee starts selection procedure for the head of the Project Management Office for coordination development and implementation of reforms in Ukraine.Press office of President

28 JANUARY 2015 16:32President had a meeting with U.S. Secretary of the TreasuryThe parties have discussed the enhancement of bilateral cooperation in financial-economic sphere between Ukraine and the United States and the allocation of additional financial aid by the United States. "I would like to express gratitude to the United States for additional USD 2 billion of financial guarantees that will let us significantly strengthen our financial stability," the President has emphasized.Press office of President

28 JANUARY 2015 16:09President Poroshenko approved the reinstatement of the First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine Hennadiy VorobyovPresident of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has approved the reinstatement of Colonel-General, former Commander of the Land Forces of Ukraine Hennadiy Vorobyov at the post of the First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine. Respective approval has been signed by the President at the meeting with Chief of the General Staff, Colonel-General Viktor Muzhenko, Hennadiy Vorobyov himself and NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov.Press office of President

28 JANUARY 2015 15:07Dmytro Shymkiv: Davos demonstrated confidence in Ukraine of the international political and financial circlesThe Ukrainian delegation has felt a serious level of trust in Ukraine among the international political and financial circles at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as stated by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine Dmytro Shymkiv at the briefing in the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center.Press office of President