Interim Government of Ukraine Achievements

MUNGUN MIK Association Agreement Financial Aid between Ukraine and the EU commits both sides to respect: Negotiations conducted with the U.S., Japan, the EU, the IMF, and the World Bank led to the approval of v democratic principles v the rule of law and good governance v human rights and fundamental freedoms principles of a free market economy a USD 17.1 billion loan to help stabilize Ukraine's economy. Tariffs on Exported Goods Lustration of Judges EU removed all tariffs on Ukrainian goods. This The new law enables lustration of judges and ensures the measure creates a better environment for the independent judiciary. turnaround of goods, and has an expected economic benefit of about EUR 500 million. Decentralization of Power Transparent and Fair Rules Introduced new concept of decentralization of the regional and local authorities. The EU will provide close assistance at all stages of the reform. Simplified the licensing process and establishes transparent and fair rules for business operations v Signed new anti-corruption pact Energy Reform Signed a reverse flow agreement with Slovakia; imports from Hungary increased 100-fold starting May 20, 2014; other negotiations are underway. COVERNANCE Interim Government of Ukraine Military Sector Reform Achievements Social Protection v Strengthen the military v Increase budget v Establish National Guard v Open donation accounts Protection of rights of citizens living in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, including indigenous peoples and national minorities. SOCIAL Russian Language Visas Liberalization Expanded U.S. visa reciprocity to ten years and is working on eliminating the need to receive EU Pledged to ensure that the Russian language and languages of other ethnic minorities will receive a special status. visas for Ukrainian citizens. Health Reduction of taxes on medication from 20 to 7 percent. UKRAINE CRISIS media center ECONOMY OTHER