oleksandr turchynov

Ukraine military helicopter shot down by rebels in Sloviansk

A military helicopter has been shot down by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine, near Sloviansk, killing 14 people, outgoing President…

10 years ago

Ukraine reinstates military conscription to deal with deteriorating security in eastern region

Ukraine has reinstated military conscription to deal with deteriorating security in the east of the country, acting President Oleksandr Turchynov.…

11 years ago

Ukraine re-launches military operations as politician killed in Sloviansk

Ukraine's acting President Oleksandr Turchynov has re-launched military operations against pro-Russian militants in the east after two men, one a…

11 years ago

Ukraine launches anti-terrorist operation against pro-Russian separatists

Ukraine's acting President Oleksandr Turchynov has announced the start of an "anti-terrorist operation" against pro-Russian separatists. Oleksandr Turchynov told parliament…

11 years ago

Ukraine: President Oleksandr Turchynov orders withdrawal of armed forces from Crimea

Ukraine's interim President Oleksandr Turchynov has ordered the withdrawal of armed forces from Crimea. Ukraine’s decision was taken because of…

11 years ago

Oleksandr Turchynov: Russian government rejects Ukraine crisis talks

Russian government is refusing all negotiations with Ukraine, Ukrainian acting President Oleksandr Turchynov has said. Oleksandr Turchynov told AFP news…

11 years ago

Ukraine: Oleksandr Turchynov warns of dangerous signs of separatism

Oleksandr Turchynov - Ukraine's interim president - has warned of the dangers of separatism following the ousting of President Viktor…

11 years ago

Oleksandr Turchynov named Ukraine’s interim president

Ukraine parliament’s speaker Oleksandr Turchynov has been named as interim president. Oleksandr Turchynov takes charge following the dismissal of President…

11 years ago