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Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:35:00 +0200
Donbas warzone update: Two WIAs amid five truce violations on Jan 29
Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:05:00 +0200
COVID-19: Almost 4,700 new active cases reported as of Jan 30
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,216,278.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 04:59:00 +0200
Minister Stepanov explains why Ukrainians afraid of free COVID-19 vaccination
He says a mere 39% are ready to get vaccinated with a free vaccine.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 03:59:00 +0200
Ukraine publishes COVID-19 vaccination schedule
Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko announced the launch of the campaign around February 15.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 02:59:00 +0200
Zelensky wants Swiss company to help Ukraine improve railway, subway infrastructure
The sides discussed prospects for upgrading railway equipment.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:59:00 +0200
EU bans exports of COVID-19 vaccines without authorization, Ukraine not subject to curbs as neighbor
The measure will not be applicable to Western Balkans Eastern Partnership countries.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:59:00 +0200
COVID-19: Ukraine updates list of red, green zone countries
Upon returning from the red zone destinations, Ukrainians are obliged to self-quarantine.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:59:00 +0200
Kravchuk: Ukraine not to transfer hostages through MP Medvedchuk
He says the transfer of detainees should be handled at the level of the state rather than individuals.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:59:00 +0200
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas as enemy drops grenade from UAV
Their condition is satisfactory.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:59:00 +0200
Europe's capitulation in PACE
The Russian delegation to the PACE has seen its powers restored in full, which continues similar steps the Assembly took back in 2019. Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine's new delegation...

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:55:00 +0200
IMF mission's work extended for another 7-10 days – finance minister
Marchenko said the date of receiving the next tranche from the IMF is a technical matter.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Almost 209,000 reports on domestic violence filed with police in 2020
This is 47% up from 2019.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Zelensky comments on national referendum bill passed by Rada
The president said the relevant draft law provides an opportunity for all citizens to make important decisions on the country's life, while politicians losing influence are trying to criticize the bill.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0200
In Ukraine, 513 police officers fired for crimes, misconduct in 2020
Internal security units launched nearly 900 criminal proceedings over the past year.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Zelensky elaborates on bill to reduce number of legislators
The president urged citizens to closely monitor the roll-call vote to see who opposes the initiative.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0200
All annual quotas for Ukrainian honey, juice exports to EU used up as of Jan 25
Exporters have also fully used the quarterly quota for eggs, egg products, and poultry supplies.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0200
EU envoy names another condition for macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
It is about the transfer of all centralized healthcare procurement to the relevant Medical Procurement Agency.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200
SBU not to be a "nightmare" for businesses, president assures
The president has thanked lawmakers for supporting the latest legislative initiatives.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:35:00 +0200
Zelensky wants faster reform of State Customs Service
Digitalization will be widely used for the reformation of the agency.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200
COVID-19: Ukraine not to register Russian vaccine – health minister
The minister recalled a certain political force "throwing fits," promoting registration of Sputnik V.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Film on Donbas war now part of school curriculum in Denmark
The movie was filmed in the village of Hnutove, Donetsk region, from 2015 to 2017.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200
SBU reform passes first reading in Rada
The Concept of the SBU reform is based on NATO standards.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Biden "did not hold back" in phone call with Putin – White House
The treatment of Alexei Navalny and protesters was brought up.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Ukrainians warned of heavy snowstorms in some regions
The agency has warned drivers of icy roads, possible interruption of intercity traffic, and blackouts in the affected settlements.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Bill on Bureau of Economic Security passes second reading
The bill suggests disbanding tax police.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Hryvnia keeps sliding: Fresh rates for Jan 29
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 34.10.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200
EU keeps travel curbs on Ukrainian citizens in place amid COVID-19
Only six countries are on the EU's green zone list.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0200
COVID-19: Number of recoveries in Ukraine exceeds 1 mln
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,211,593.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine records three ceasefire violations on Jan 28
There were no casualties in the past day.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200
NATO chief calls on Allies to boost defense spending
Stoltenberg earlier noted Russia's threatening moves toward its neighbors.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 02:59:00 +0200
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on new sanctions, no details disclosed
The sanction list has not been published yet.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:59:00 +0200
Former SBU chief: Ukraine should bring Budapest accords back onto international agenda
Marchuk is "sharply negative" about the idea of Ukraine returning its nuclear status.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +0200
Yanukovych faces charges for Kharkiv accords on Russia Navy in Crimea
The document extended the deployment period for the Russian fleet, which directly participated in the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:59:00 +0200
Ukraine requests Venice Commission's opinion on draft laws on Constitutional Court
This request is a follow-up to the recommendations of the Commission.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:59:00 +0200
Russia deploys Bastion coastal defense missile system in occupied Crimea
They conducted a set of drills.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:59:00 +0200
Ukraine ranks third by number of ECHR applications, after Russia and Turkey – report
In total, the ECHR in 2020 received 41,700 applications against 44,500 in 2019.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:59:00 +0200
Over half of Ukrainians not ready to participate in mass protests – poll
The number of citizens who are reluctant to participate in rallies increased by 8 percentage points last year.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:55:00 +0200
FM Kuleba slams PACE decision not to sanction Russian delegation
On January 28, PACE decided to turn down the initiative of the Ukrainian delegates to apply restrictions to the Russian delegation.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Single e-platform for foreign students' enrollment to be created in Ukraine
The minister noted that the online enrollment process would be simplified and deprived of a multi-step bureaucratic routine.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Rada snubs Vitrenko for First Vice PM, energy minister post, again
Earlier, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities backed his candidacy.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Rada instructs Cabinet to resolve issue with high tariffs
The Cabinet of Ministers must submit its proposals within a month to increase the cost of paying subsidies, which are provided for in the state budget for 2021.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:15:00 +0200
USS Porter to conduct maritime security operations in Black Sea region
USS Porter is entering the Black Sea.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Ukraine's foreign ministry initiates entry ban for Russian propagandist
Keosayan, Margarita Simonyan, and Roman Babayan arrived in occupied Donetsk to participate in the so-called "Russian Donbas Forum."

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Giant poker club to be opened at site of Maidan killings – media
During the Revolution of Dignity, fire broke out, killing many inside the building.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 67 new COVID-19 cases, one death in armed forces as of Jan 28
Some 121 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:35:00 +0200
PACE rejects initiative to sanction Russia delegation
This morning, the PACE Monitoring Committee reviewed the proposals and rejected all draft amendments, submitted including by MPs from Ukraine.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Entrepreneurs rallying in Kyiv against quarantine curbs, tougher tax policy 
As of 10:00, about 500 people have already gathered on the square.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Ukraine ranks 117th of 180 countries in Corruption Perceptions Index 2020
The leaders remained the same in 2020 – Denmark and New Zealand.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Emergency level red: Snowstorms cover most of Ukraine
Snowfalls and blizzards will persist, meteorologists warn.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Massive fire at Russian plant producing charges for Grad MLR systems
Three people were injured in the accident.



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