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Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200Hryvnia slightly weakens to U.S. dollar on Jan 26
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 34.23.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200Ukraine world's second-largest grain exporter in 2019/20 MY
The United States has topped the list.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0200Minister Kuleba says Ukraine will quit Russian and Belarusian power supply chains
Ukraine plans to join the European Union's electricity supply system in 2023.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200International air travel may fully resume from 2023 – Infrastructure Minister
This year Ukraine might reach half of the 2019 passenger traffic volume.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200COVID-19 vaccines can't be distributed in Ukraine yet: MP explains reason
The deputies are expected to pass a relevant law to fix the situation.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0200Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid seven truce violations on Jan 25
The Joint Forces have returned fire.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0200COVID-19: Almost 2,800 new active cases reported as of Jan 26
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,197,107.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200East Human Rights Group says 164,340 Ukrainians in Donbas have Russian passports
The expedited procedure was used.
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0200PM Shmyhal assures there will be enough COVID-19 vaccines in 2021
A plan has been developed to create 500 mobile vaccination teams and 4,000 vaccination points.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:59:00 +0200Reuters: EU to hold off on new Russia sanctions if Navalny released
EU leaders could discuss any further steps at a planned summit on March 25-26.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:59:00 +0200President says tough quarantine in Ukraine in Jan justifies itself
Unlike many European countries, there was no outbreak of the infection in Ukraine after the winter holidays.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +0200Zelensky announces delivery of first million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine
The vaccination campaign in Ukraine will begin in February.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:59:00 +0200G7 Ambassadors provide advice on Constitutional Court reform in Ukraine
They outlined a set of priority actions that should restore public confidence in the Ukrainian judiciary and anti-corruption infrastructure.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:59:00 +0200Ukrainian Finance Ministry embarks on budget preparations for next year
The document outlines principles of the country's budget policy.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:59:00 +0200Kyiv sees new air temperature record on Jan 24
The climatic norm was exceeded by 9.1°C.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:55:00 +0200China triples purchases of Ukrainian corn in Oct-Dec of MY 2020/21
Experts estimate Ukraine's corn export potential at 22 million tonnes in the current marketing year.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0200PACE backs Ukraine's initiative to contest Russian delegation's credentials
Now the decision should be considered by the PACE Monitoring Committee and the Committee on Rules and Procedures (Regulatory).
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200Zelensky to intel officers: Ukraine learning how to contain, resist external threats
The processes that have recently been taking place worldwide indicate the beginning of a radical transformation of the global security environment, Zelensky said.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0200Biden administration in search of nominee for top embassy post in Ukraine – Kuleba
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on September 23, 2020, approved Keith Dayton as a nominee for the ambassador's post.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:15:00 +0200SBU busts Russian-controlled network of propaganda assets
The network has boosted its online presence along with the start of rallies against higher utility bills.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0200FM Kuleba confirms intention to invite Russia to join Crimean Platform
Russia, however, is likely to turn down the proposal, Kuleba suggests.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0200Gas stocks shrink by 3.6% to 21.7 bcm over week
USFs were filled by 70% as of January 23, 2021.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200Health Ministry mulls return to adaptive quarantine model – Stepanov
Almost 1.2 million COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Ukraine since the onset of the epidemic.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:35:00 +0200Ukraine medics predict corona mortality hike in Feb
Experts believe the ascertainment rate may skyrocket after people return to work and children return to school post lockdown.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200Zelensky reacts to brutal assault on Ukrainian teen in Paris
A 14-year-old Ukrainian was attacked in the French capital's center on January 15.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0200Ukraine cuts electricity exports in monetary terms by almost 26% in 2020
Hungary has bought some 46.3% of Ukrainian electricity sold abroad.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200Hryvnia gets stronger against U.S. dollar on Jan 25
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 34.25.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200Zelensky turns 43: Biography of Ukraine's youngest president
The Servant of the People Party has already congratulated the president.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200Poland president urges EU to toughen Russia sanctions
Duda said the only way to avoid conflict is to make them Russian authorities comply with international law.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:05:00 +0200COVID-19: Ukraine could receive vaccine from another producer: Minister
A contract is to be signed this week.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200Russia turning Crimea into nuclear military base: Intelligence "White Paper"
The White Paper lays down the agency's assessment of major external threats to national security.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200German party leader calls for moratorium on Nord Stream 2
As long as Russia is violating human and civil rights, FDP leader Christian Lindner is calling for construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to be suspended.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0200COVID-19: Four-month low, 2,516 new active cases reported Jan 25
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,194,328.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records five ceasefire violations on Jan 24
There were no casualties in the past day.
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200Lifting tough curbs: Which COVID-19 measures remain in effect as of Jan 25
The strict limitations were effective in Ukraine for over two weeks.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:55:00 +0200Health Minister Stepanov: Tough curbs stabilize COVID-19 situation
The country will be switched over to the so-called adaptive quarantine as of January 25.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:59:00 +0200Six people killed in Brazilian FC Palmas plane crash
Causes behind the plane crash are not yet known.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:59:00 +0200Ukraine's Foreign Ministry asks BBC News not to promote Russian false narratives
The media outlet included Sevastopol and Simferopol in a list of Russian cities.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:59:00 +0200Zelensky's Office predicts economic recovery in Ukraine in 2021
The President's Office expects 2021 to be a year of economic growth.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:59:00 +0200Protests in Russia: Baltic states call on new EU sanctions over detentions
The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuanian urge the Russian authorities to release detainees.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:59:00 +0200Ukraine marks Foreign Intelligence Day, president greets intelligence service
January 24 was enacted as Foreign Intelligence Day under a presidential order dated November 22, 2018.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:25:00 +0200Almost 3,300 people detained during rallies in support of Navalny in Russia
This is a record high number in the history of protests in modern Russian history.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200Escalation in Donbas: Number of attacks on Ukrainian positions grows to nine on Jan 23
The enemy used proscribed 120mm mortars, as well as 82mm mortars, grenade launchers, machine guns, rifles.
Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200COVID-19: Almost 4,000 new active cases reported as of Jan 24
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 1,191,812.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:40:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 98.4 mln
The overall death toll is 2,115,124 people, while 54,334,497 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0200Week's balance: Cabinet sets cap on gas prices, NBU keeps key rate unchanged, releases outlook for GDP fall in 2020
The Cabinet of Ministers has capped gas prices for household consumers, while the National Bank maintained its key rate and estimated the drop in GDP in 2020 at 4.4% - these are the main economic developments of the outgoing week.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:35:00 +0200Over 2,000 detained in protests across Russia – media
OVD Info, an independent NGO that monitors rallies, said more than 2,100 people had been detained during protests, more than 700 of them in Moscow alone.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:15:00 +0200COVID-19: PM Shmyhal elaborates on quarantine curbs from Jan 25
Ukraine will return to the restrictions that were in force in December 2020.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0200Language law: Ukrainians complain over violations in service sector, ombudsman says
The largest number of complaints were sent from the capital city of Kyiv and Kyiv region.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:25:00 +0200Ukraine reports 51 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 23
Some 128 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).