US criticises Ukraine dismissal of reformist energy chief

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The United States on Thursday voiced alarm over Ukraine's dismissal of the reform-minded head of the state-owned oil and gas company, urging its ...

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday voiced alarm over Ukraine's dismissal of the reform-minded head of the state-owned oil and gas company, urging its ally to do more to improve corporate governance.

"Unfortunately, these actions are just the latest example of ignoring best practices and putting Ukraine's hard-fought economic progress at risk," Price told reporters. The United States and Western European nations are vital supporters of Ukraine, one of Europe's poorest countries that has been under longstanding pressure to address corruption.The United States voiced solidarity with Ukraine earlier this month when Russia amassed troops on its border, raising fears.

 

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