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Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 30 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 20
Some 30 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200
World Bank, EU ready to provide technical support for Ukraine to launch farmland reform
A roadmap for further joint work within the Land Reform Steering Committee is expected to be finalized in early February.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:05:00 +0200
EU eyes scheme to share surplus COVID-19 vaccines with poorer nations – media
The mechanism will get vaccines to poorer countries before COVAX is fully operational.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200
SkyUp to launch flights from Kyiv to Czech Ostrava
Now flights are scheduled three times a week: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 96.1 mln
The overall death toll is 2,057,743 people, while 53,073,420 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine records two ceasefire violations on Jan 19
There were no casualties in the past day.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0200
COVID-19: Over 4,300 new active cases reported as of Jan 20
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 1,172,038.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil rise on hopes of U.S. stimulus and crude stocks drawdown
Brent crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.6%, to $56.25 a barrel, adding to a 2.1% gain on Tuesday.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Ukraine cuts spending in foreign currency on coal imports by 40%
During the reporting period, Ukraine imported 16.95 million tonnes of coal compared to 21.8 million tonnes a year before (a 22% decline).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 23:00:00 +0200
"DPR" wants to deprive residents with Ukrainian passports of civil, property rights – media
The "law" will deprive the holders of Ukrainian passports with Donetsk registration of the right to sell their apartments and houses, buy any real estate and engage in entrepreneurial activity.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:25:00 +0200
To support Ukraine: U.S. State Dep. explains new sanctions against Nord Stream 2
Nord Stream 2, if completed, would give Russia the means to completely bypass Ukraine, depriving Ukraine of vital revenues and opening it up to further Russian aggressive actions.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:35:00 +0200
OSCE spots funeral minivan entering Russia from occupied Donbas
After undergoing customs control procedures, the minivan crossed the border into the Russian Federation.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:05:00 +0200
Ukraine welcomes new U.S. sanctions against Nord Stream 2
On January 18, 2021, the United States warned allies in Europe about its intention to impose sanctions on the Russian ship Fortuna, which is participating in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:10:00 +0200
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Jan 20
The country's national currency strengthened by four kopiykas.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:20:00 +0200
Sheremet murder trial: Court again leaves Antonenko behind bars
The next hearing has been scheduled for February 2, 2021.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:40:00 +0200
No plans to extend tough quarantine after Jan 24, health minister says
A tough quarantine is in effect in Ukraine until January 24 inclusive.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:55:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 47 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 19
Some 31 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:59:00 +0200
Zhirinovsky case: Lawyers fail to appear in Kyiv court
The date of the next meeting will be appointed by the judge.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:29:00 +0200
Freezing cold in Ukraine: Gas withdrawal from USFs hits five-year high
Gas is being pumped from USFs not only for the needs of Ukrainian customers, but also for foreign clients.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:59:00 +0200
Statistics service reports on food price hikes in Ukraine in 2020
Prices of vegetables slumped significantly last year.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:29:00 +0200
Ukraine uses TCG platform on Donbas to ask Russia to unblock swap of detainees
The said issues will be on the agenda of a joint meeting on January 21.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:59:00 +0200
Lawmakers want to introduce administrative liability for sexism in Ukraine
The draft law also stipulates a ban on manifestations of sexism in advertising.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:29:00 +0200
Minister Kuleba says Crimean Platform gaining more international support
The ministry is sending world leaders invitations to a respective summit.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:59:00 +0200
Mayor Klitschko submerges himself in freezing water on Orthodox Epiphany Day
He warns diving amid freezing air temperatures requires preparations.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0200
Gas price in 2021: Regulator proposes tariff cuts for 14 regional gas distribution companies
The cap tariff rate for gas distribution will be fixed at US$0.06 per cubic meter without VAT.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:55:00 +0200
Health Minister: Ukraine doesn't use Russian COVID-19 PCR test kits
Most of the supplies are bought from Ukrainian producers.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Ukraine sees agriculture output decline by 11.5% in 2020
Agri-businesses reduced production by 14% last year.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:45:00 +0200
Gazprom acknowledges Nord Stream 2 may be suspended – media
Yet, the project could be completed "as soon as it becomes reasonably possible."

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:20:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 600 new COVID-19 cases, 16 fatalities in past day
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 123,634.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 95.5 mln
The overall death toll is 2,041,098 people, while 52,691,388 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:20:00 +0200
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on Jan 19
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 34.02.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:55:00 +0200
Ukraine reports de-escalation in Donbas warzone with one enemy attack on Jan 18
No Ukrainian Army casualties were recorded over the period under review.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:35:00 +0200
COVID-19: Almost 4,000 new active cases reported as of Jan 19
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,167,655.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Brent crude edges up as optimism over economy outweighs fuel demand concerns
Investors are watching out for U.S. President-elect Biden's inauguration speech on Wednesday for details on the country's US$1.9 trillion aid package.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:15:00 +0200
OSCE SMM records 91 ceasefire violations in Donbas over weekend
The SMM has so far recorded at least 6,294 ceasefire violations in both Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:50:00 +0200
Gas stocks shrink by 2.6% to 22.5 bcm over week
The USFs were filled by 73% as of January 16, 2021.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:20:00 +0200
CAS sets date for Ukraine's appeal on Nations League's Switzerland match forfeiture
The hearing will take place on February 16, 2021.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:55:00 +0200
California calls for pause on lot of Moderna vaccine after allergic reactions reported – media
One particular community vaccination clinic reported up to 10 allergic reactions to the vaccine within a 24-hour period, considered an unusually high number.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:10:00 +0200
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde to visit Ukraine this week
On January 20, she plans to visit eastern Ukraine, if the security situation allows, to see first-hand the situation in conflict-affected areas.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:30:00 +0200
Reuters: U.S. plans to sanction Russian vessel involved in Nord Stream 2
The sanctions will go into effect on Tuesday.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:45:00 +0200
IIHF to move 2021 World Championship from Belarus
The decision was reached due to the growing safety and security concerns related to both the rising political unrest and COVID-19.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:05:00 +0200
UIA ready to transport vaccines against COVID-19
In order to ensure safe delivery of vaccines, UIA has prepared Boeing 737 and Boeing 767 aircraft to transport the vaccines as cargo.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:15:00 +0200
Navalny arrested for 30 days, urges Russians to take to streets
The term of Navalny's detention in custody is set until February 15.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:40:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 23 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 18
Some 28 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:50:00 +0200
Ukraine sees population drop by 272,500 in Jan-Nov
In the reporting period, 268,899 children were born against 286,777 reported last year.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:59:00 +0200
Zelensky's Office lists priorities in cooperation with Biden Administration
The fight against corruption is one of them.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:25:00 +0200
SBU summons businessman Yaroslavsky for questioning in Motor Sich case
He says investors are under pressure in Ukraine.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:59:00 +0200
Ukraine concerned over detention of Russian opposition leader Navalny
Ukraine demands that the Russian authorities immediately release all political prisoners, including Ukrainian nationals.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:30:00 +0200
National Health Service elaborates on costs of treatment of COVID-19 patients in 2020
In total, 253,000 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized over the period under review.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:55:00 +0200
Ukraine may be interesting to Elon Musk – Zelensky's office
The official says Musk's visit to Ukraine is quite possible.



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