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Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0200Ukraine reports 46 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Feb 3
Some 85 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200Ukraine blacklists two lawmakers' planes in latest round of sanctions – media
The aircraft are not allowed to enter the Ukrainian airspace.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 103.8 mln
The overall death toll is 2,253,684 people, while 57,705,013 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200FM Kuleba on Navalny's sentence: Russian authorities hit new lawlessness record
According to Kuleba, Russia isn't willing to respect human rights and freedoms.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200Hryvnia almost unchanged against U.S. dollar on Feb 3
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.79.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine reports one KIA amid eight ceasefire violations on Feb 2
Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200Ukraine reports over 3,200 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,227,164.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Oil rises on falling U.S. crude stocks, demand hope on stimulus
Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.5%, to $57.72 a barrel, for a fourth day of gains after hitting $58.05 on Tuesday, the highest since January last year.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:30:00 +0200Zelensky blocks Putin crony's TV channels in Ukraine by enforcing NSDC sanctions
Security officials have sanctioned an MP with the pro-Russian political force and a number of TV channels associated with Putin's political operative in Ukraine, Viktor Medvedchuk.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:20:00 +0200Sheremet murder trial: Antonenko to remain in custody, court rules
As for another two suspects – Yuliia Kuzmenko and Yana Duhar – the court extended the current restraint measures as well
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:40:00 +0200TCG delegation spox opts for soft language on latest truce breaches
The spokesman for the delegation in TCG said the latest incidents should be referred to as "violations" rather than "disruption"
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0200Finance ministry raises UAH 5.3 bln on domestic bonds
The finance ministry has placed four blocks of hryvnia-denominated securities.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:20:00 +0200Decade to bring evolution of int'l trade – Ukraine's trade envoy
The existing export strategy could be updated, another official says.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:40:00 +0200Navalny sentenced to 32 months in penal colony
The judge ruled that Navalny was in violation of the terms of his parole.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0200Ombudsperson tells of political prisoners illegally held in Russia, occupied Crimea
In Crimea alone, there are 33 such held persons, some serving their sentence and some – awaiting or undergoing trial.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:20:00 +0200Ukraine cuts grain exports by over 20% on year
Rye was the smallest grain export of all.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:40:00 +0200NBU Governor elaborates on IMF tranches for Ukraine
The parliament may need to pass a number of bills as conditions for more loans, the chief banker believes.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0200Russian sniper kills Ukrainian soldier in Donbas
The Ukrainian monitors have filed a corresponding note with the OSCE mission.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0200Ukrainian lawmakers back sanctions against Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan government decided to open the so-called "honorary consulate" in Russian-annexed Crimea in the summer of 2019.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0200Ukrainian farmers boost profit by 1.5 times in 2020 – experts
Last year's profit grew due to rising prices of agricultural products.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0200Cabinet to consider Ukraine's division into quarantine zones on Feb 3 – media
Stepanov says an adaptive quarantine may be introduced again.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0200U.S. State Dep. ready to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons – MFA Ukraine
Kuleba also emphasized the importance of the United States' engagement in the Crimean Platform.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0200Ukraine may adjust COVID-19 vaccination plan – health minister
Stepanov says this measure may help boost trust in the vaccination.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:50:00 +0200FM Kuleba: Consensus needed for U.S. to join Normandy talks on Donbas
The foreign minister forecasts the U.S. will take a more active stand on the Ukraine issue.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:25:00 +0200Health minister says no Ukrainian region belongs to red quarantine zone now
The ministry plans to re-impose adaptive quarantine amid the improvement.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0200Sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine shrink by 19% in Jan over lockdown
Toyota was in the lead of the January ranking.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:35:00 +0200Commercial COVID-19 vaccine may appear no earlier than summer – health minister
The price of a COVID vaccine will vary depending on a producer.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:10:00 +0200Ukraine reports 44 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Feb 2
Some 85 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:45:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports over 280 new COVID-19 cases, seven fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 128,834.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:20:00 +0200Ukraine brings terrorism charges against 16 "DPR prosecutors" in absentia
The suspects are facing up to 15 years in prison.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 103.4 mln
The overall death toll is 2,239,495 people, while 57,388,426 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200Ukrainian Agribusiness Club forecasts 7-8% inflation in spring
UCAB says the National Bank's forecasts are realistic.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200Ukraine "embraces openness" with report on Russian hybrid warfare
The current shift towards greater openness by an intelligence service that in Soviet times preferred to remain in the shadows is a welcome one.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200Hryvnia keeps strengthening to U.S. dollar on Feb 2
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.90.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records five ceasefire violations on Feb 1
There were no casualties in the past day.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200Ukraine presses charges against Donetsk prison guard practicing torture
The suspect has gained notoriety for abductions and major abuse of held persons.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200COVID-19: Almost 2,400 new active cases reported as of Feb 2
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,223,879.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Oil prices rise as producers commit to output restraint
Brent crude was up 51 cents, or 0.9%, at $56.86 a barrel by 0134 GMT, while U.S. oil gained 53 cents, or 1%, to $54.08 a barrel.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:30:00 +0200Kuleba holds first phone talks with Blinken
The top diplomat has thanked the Secretary of State for "unfaltering support" of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:15:00 +0200Chief judge of Constitutional Court sues Zelensky
The claim is related to Tupytsky's suspension from office.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 22:30:00 +0200Authorities in Ukraine debunk fake news claiming ban on Bulgakov's novel
A propaganda spin apparently aims at setting Russian speakers against the Ukrainian government.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:45:00 +0200After two failed attempts, Vitrenko could again be nominated for energy minister
Government leadership could meet Rada leaders and chiefs of factions and groups prior to the decisive vote.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0200Ruling faction in Ukraine's Parliament expels MP Dubinsky
The legislator was earlier targeted by U.S. sanctions.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:20:00 +0200French government calls on Germany to halt Nord Stream 2
Germany has already responded.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:40:00 +0200Exposed: Russia's military intel behind "destructive" Telegram channels prominent in Ukraine
A number of Telegram channels report on politics and spin the alleged insights and leaks from top offices.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:45:00 +0200Over conflict of interest, groundless charges, Court of Appeal orders to take Pysaruk-Bakhmatiuk case from NABU
The Ukrlandfarming Agricultural Holding has reported on a judgment handed down by the Pechersk court on the conflict of interests of NABU officials in the case targeting former acting Head of the National...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0200Coal reserves at TPPs on decline, now 50% below norm
Last week, stocks totaled 244,700 tonnes of anthracite.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0200President explains why Ukraine doesn't buy Russia-made COVID-19 vaccine
He says the question is not that it says "Made in Russia."
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0200Ukraine to launch online registration for COVID-19 vaccination – health ministry
The module will be tested in healthcare information systems on February 10.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0200Reduced tariffs for gas, its distribution in effect from Feb 1
Households will see a 30% cut in their utility bills.