The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, who has had a tense relationship with President Volodymyr Zelensky, accused him of trying to usurp the powers of elected officials in the capital.
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Dysfunction Sidelines Ukraine’s Parliament as Governing Force
With the president’s party split, the government relies on formerly pro-Russian lawmakers to help it pass legislation and, the opposition says, minimize scrutiny.
In Ukraine, Narrowing Press Freedoms Cause Growing Concern
Journalists say they are subject to increasing restrictions and pressure from the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky, adding that the measures go beyond wartime security needs.
In Interview, Zelensky of Ukraine Challenges West Over Hesitations
“Shoot down what’s in the sky over Ukraine,” he said in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times. “And give us the weapons to use against Russian forces on the borders.”
Ukraine’s Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Some Convicts to Serve in Army
The measure, which must still be signed into law, echoes a practice used by Russia, which has drafted tens of thousands of inmates into the war.
Helicopter Crash Kills Ukrainian Minister in Blow to Wartime Leadership
The crash in a suburb of Kyiv killed at least 14 people, officials said, including the interior minister, a top adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who oversaw Ukraine’s domestic security.
War Spurs Ukrainian Efforts to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The role of gay soldiers, the lack of legal rights for their partners, and the threat of Russia imposing anti-L.G.B.T. policies have turned the war into a catalyst for change in Ukraine.
Russia May Be Seeking Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say
The pressure on Kyiv mounted after a weekend of shelling and evacuations in the east, and the extension of war games in neighboring Belarus.
Poised on Border, Russia May Be Seeking Pretext for Ukraine Invasion, Officials Say
The pressure on Kyiv mounted after a weekend of shelling and evacuations in the east, and the extension of war games in neighboring Belarus.
As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter
President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former actor, has surrounded himself with advisers from his old comedy troupe. No kidding.