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Arsen Avakov: We call on Italy to impartially consider the case of Vitaliy Markiv
17 January 2020 The Minister of Internal Affairs informed that today, on January 17, the Ukrainian parliament adopted, as a basis and in whole, the draft resolution No. 2717 “On the Statement of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in connection with the criminal prosecution of Vitaliy Markiv, the staff sergeant of the National Guard of Ukraine, in the Italian Republic”. Three hundred twenty-three deputies voted in favor of the draft resolution. The Statement says: “The Verkhovna Rada decides: to appeal to the President... more
Arsen Avakov: The detention of the suspects in the murder of Pavel Sheremet allows taking the investigation in this case to a new level
12 December 2019 Today, the NPU Main Investigation Department detained suspects in the murder of Pavel Sheremet. With the sanction of the Prosecutor General, a suspicion was declared to the detainees in the murder of a well-known journalist. Soon, the court will choose the appropriate preventive measures. The Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov announced it today, on December 12, during a briefing at the MIA premises. President Vladimir Zelensky and Attorney General Ruslan Ryaboshapka attended the briefing. The investigation is still ongoing... more
Arsen Avakov: The Ministry of Internal Affairs is ready to ensure security in the liberated territories when the Russian Federation will cede to us control over the border
10 December 2019 The Ukrainian delegation takes a firm stand: local elections in the Donbas can take place only after Ukraine regains control of its eastern border and after the disarmament of the militants. Russia, however, insists on holding early elections before ceding to Ukraine the control over the border. It was reported by the Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov, who was a member of the official delegation of Ukraine at a "Norman Four" leaders meeting to resolve the situation in the... more
Arsen Avakov: Russia systematically uses Interpol mechanisms for the political persecution of Ukrainian citizens
9 November 2019 The Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov stated this today, on November 9, commenting on the detention of Ukrainian citizen Igor Mazur by the Polish law enforcement agencies at the border checkpoint Yagodin-Dorogusk. The reason for the detention was the announcement published by the Russian Federation on the Interpol information system and requiring the tracking of Mazur with a view to his arrest and subsequent extradition to Russia. Thus, the Russian Federation violated Article 3 of the Interpol Constitution, which... more
Arsen Avakov: The National Police has enough forces to ensure order and security in the town of Zolote and respond to possible provocations
29 October 2019 The Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov informed that the patrols of the National Police, reinforced by national guardsmen, were established in Zolote due to the start of troops disengagement in this area. Besides, special police centers have been set up in localities to assist citizens. Now the situation in the areas of troops disengagement is calm, and the MIA forces fully control the order and public safety. Today, on October 29, 2019, at 12.00, the process of the simultaneous... more
Arsen Avakov: Additional investigation in the Markiv case will provide the Italian court with evidence of the National guardsman’s innocence
29 October 2019 The Ministry of Internal Affairs is looking for additional evidence of the innocence of the Ukrainian guardsman Vitaliy Markiv of the death of the Italian journalist Andrea Rockelli. Today, on October 29, on the margins of the investment forum, “Re: Think. Invest in Ukraine ”in Mariupol, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine held a working meeting on the Vitaliy Markiv case with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Ukraine Davide La Cecilia. Arsen Avakov informed... more
Arsen Avakov: The feat of law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty will forever remain in our hearts
22 Augu 2019 Today, August 22, is Memorial Day of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. According to tradition, as a sign of eternal memory and respect, in Kyiv near the monument on Solomenskaya Square, the Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov, heads of the MIA structural divisions, MIA veterans and family members of the victims paid tribute to all those who lost their lives serving the Law and Order. “The profession of law enforcement is always associated with... more
Arsen Avakov: we managed to eliminate the difficulties when crossing the border by citizens of Ukraine and Israel
19 Augu 2019 The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an official visit by an Israeli politician to Kyiv discussed the situation that arises when Ukrainian and Israeli citizens cross the borders of both countries. Arsen Avakov stated that thanks to the joint and consistent work of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine and Israel, it became possible to solve the problem of crossing the borders of both countries. After the signing in this July... more
International observers noted a high level of enforcing the legitimacy of the electoral process in Ukraine
21 July 2019 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has developed effective mechanisms to enforce the legitimacy of the electoral procedure, taking into account experience earned during the presidential elections and is ready to counter any possible threats. Ukrainian law enforcement bodies are ready to share their experience with foreign colleagues. Today, on July 21, 2019, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the head of the National Police held a meeting with representatives of international organizations and partner countries that monitor the... more
Arsen Avakov: It is necessary to declassify most positions of the state defense procurement in Ukraine
5 July 2019 In the next fiscal year, the number of classified positions in the state defense order will be significantly reduced, which will facilitate transparent competitive procurement. The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov stated this today, on July 5: “It has already been said that it is necessary to declassify a large number of positions of the state defense order since the designation "secret" often hides various corrupt schemes. During its recent meeting the NSDC decided that in the... more
Arsen Avakov: We need trust and balance between the police, the prosecutor’s office, and the courts to change the law enforcement system
4 July 2019 The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine announced this today, on July 4, 2019, in a speech at the annual International Ukraine Reform Conference, which is taking place this year in Toronto (Canada). “Five years ago, we started the reform process in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. We set a goal to change the working principle of law enforcement from “punish and provide criminal cover” to “serve and protect”. At this time, after the Revolution of Dignity, the militiamen could... more
