6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October 2018

Commission File Number 1-34694

VEON Ltd.

(formerly VimpelCom Ltd.)

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

The Rock Building, Claude Debussylaan 88, 1082 MD, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ☐.

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Information contained in this report

The information set forth in this Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the registrant on Form F-3 (Registration Nos. 333-213905 and 333-196223).

On October 11, 2018, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

VEON LTD.

(Registrant)

Date: October 11, 2018

By:	/s/ Scott Dresser
Name:	Scott Dresser
Title:	Group General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release, dated October 11, 2018

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

VEON announces the withdrawal of its offer to acquire the assets of GTH in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Amsterdam, 11 October 2018 – VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) (VEON) has terminated its offer to acquire the assets of Global Telecom Holding S.A.E (“GTH”) in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

VEON has terminated its offer in light of recent events surrounding the Pakistani Rupee and the reaction to the offer by GTH minority shareholders, which suggests that approval would not have been forthcoming.

VEON will continue to explore options to address its strategic relationship with GTH and its minority shareholders.

ABOUT VEON

VEON is a NASDAQ and Euronext Amsterdam-listed global provider of connectivity and internet services. For more information visit: http://www.veon.com

DISCLAIMER

This release contains “forward-looking statements”, as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and include statements relating to, among other things, expectations regarding the ability to successfully execute operating model and development plans. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which VEON cannot predict with accuracy and some of which VEON might not even anticipate. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date of this release. VEON does not undertake to publicly update, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws, any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after such dates or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Furthermore, elements of this release contain, or may contain, “inside information” as defined under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.

CONTACT INFORMATION

 VEON  Investor Relations  Richard James  ir@veon.com  Tel: +31 20 79 77 200   Corporate Communications Kieran Toohey pr@veon.com Tel: +31 20 79 77 200