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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Ukrzaliznytsia accidentally publishes Ukraine's map without Crimea
The company has already fixed the mistake.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Several EU countries agree to sell surplus COVID-19 vaccines to Ukraine – Deputy PM
The government is completing consultations on their redistribution.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Bad weather leaves 189 towns and villages in Ukraine without power
Regional energy distribution companies deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 104.9 mln
The overall death toll is 2,284,686 people, while 58,322,664 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Donbas war update: One soldier wounded amid four attacks on Ukrainian positions on Feb 4
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Hryvnia keeps strengthening to U.S. dollar on Feb 5
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.45.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200
COVID-19: Almost 5,000 new active cases reported as of Feb 5
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,237,169.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil prices rise to highest in a year on U.S. growth optimism, crude supply restraint
Brent is on track to rise 6% this week.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:20:00 +0200
Director of the Holodomor Museum Olesya Stasiuk: We want to explain what genocide is. It's not just mass murder through famine
Olesya Stasiuk, chief of the National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide, has sat down with UNIAN to tell about inclusive and digital projects, true history and Russian fake stories about the Holodomor, as well as why and how should children be told th...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:40:00 +0200
Tiger mauls keeper to death in Ukraine zoo
The tragic accident leaves the tiger's further fate in limbo.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0200
Ex-head of State Food and Grain Corporation charged with embezzlement
The former top manager had allegedly unlawfully increased the size of official salaries, bonuses, and allowances.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:20:00 +0200
NBU raises annual cap on int'l transactions by individuals
The regulator estimates that the easing will not disrupt operations on the FX market.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:40:00 +0200
Sanctions on pro-Russian TV channels challenged in Supreme Court
The names of the plaintiffs have not been disclosed so far.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0200
Ukrainian soldier wounded in enemy attack in Donbas
Since day-start on Thursday, Russian occupation forces have four times violated the truce.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:20:00 +0200
IMF mission continues its work on Ukraine SBA review
No additional information is available so far.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:40:00 +0200
Media freedom gives no right to spread "malicious propaganda" – U.S. envoy to OSCE
The U.S. supports Ukraine's efforts to counter Russia's "blatant and malign influence."

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0200
Intelligence report: Russia trying to tar Ukraine on helicopter engines repair market
The intelligence agency says Moscow's propaganda machine is working at full throttle.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Ukraine approves tourism development plan until 2023
The document provides for a number of measures in the field of protection, revival and effective use of cultural heritage sites.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Kyiv to constantly stay in orange zone during adaptive quarantine, official says
The effectiveness of the tough quarantine in Kyiv, which ended on January 25, will be analyzed next week.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Ukraine may face system-wide accident in integrated power grids over lack of coal – NEURC
Ukraine's energy regulator will conduct unscheduled on-site inspections at certain enterprises.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0200
U.S. participation in talks on Donbas could reinforce Normandy format – Kravchuk
Kravchuk says Ukraine should impose sanctions on the Russian Federation and put pressure pursuant to international law.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Almost 60% of Ukrainians back national referendum bill – poll
Some 28% of the pollees oppose it.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Zelensky stays in the lead of presidential rating – poll
A model-based analysis of the run-off shows Zelensky is taking the lead in pair with all major rivals.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 41 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Feb 4
Some 70 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Economy ministry forecasts 4.8% growth in Ukraine's GDP in 2021
A successful fight against the epidemic, incentives for the industry, and effective work in foreign markets are required to this end.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:35:00 +0200
COVID-19 vaccination to kick off on Feb 15 – health minister
The vaccination process will start as soon as Ukraine receives the vaccines.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Quarantine curbs to continue after April – PM Shmyhal
The current measures will remain in effect at least until April 30.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 340 new COVID-19 cases, 12 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 129,506.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:20:00 +0200
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde discusses Ukraine with Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow
Linde stressed that a resolution to the conflict is a strong priority for Sweden as Chair.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Health ministry develops software module to track COVID-19 vaccination
It is based on international standards for immunization data storage.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Health minister elaborates on progress to buy surplus COVID-19 vaccines
At the same time, no agreement has been signed.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 104.4 mln
The overall death toll is 2,269,817 people, while 58,049,996 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200
No threat to freedom of speech, media business in Ukraine – Zelensky
The president says the sanctions decision is based on proof that the funding came from Russia.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine records two ceasefire violations on Feb 3
There were no casualties in the past day.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200
COVID-19: Over 5,000 new active cases reported as of Feb 4
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,232,246.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Feb 4
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.64.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil climbs after OPEC+ maintains oil output cuts, U.S. stock draw
Brent crude futures gained 47 cents, or 0.8%, to $58.93 a barrel, by 0317 GMT, having earlier hit their highest since Feb. 21, 2020 in the wake of the OPEC+ decision.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Emergency shutdown reported at Ukraine's largest thermal power plant
A nearby city was briefly de-energized.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:20:00 +0200
G7 envoys, IMF representative discuss situation in Ukraine
The ambassadors have welcomed "constructive engagement" with the Fund.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:40:00 +0200
Ukrainian judge targeted in major probe to be forced to appear in court
The judge has long been evading court hearings.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0200
More TV channels could be sanctioned, NSDC says
The government will pursue a tough stance on the issue, the Council secretary underscores.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:20:00 +0200
In wake of Russia protests, ban on pro-Russian media in Ukraine Zelensky orders combat readiness check in Armed Forces
The inspection will cover the Joint Forces Operation area, including frontline troops.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:40:00 +0200
NATO remains ready to address Russian aggression
The statement comes amid the arms control deal being recently extended by the U.S. and Russia.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0200
Rada set to streamline exports: Details
The controlling stake in the ECA's authorized capital will belong to the state and not be subject to privatization.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:20:00 +0200
U.S. embassy voices support for ban on pro-Russian TV channels in Ukraine
Meanwhile, the European Union said it was "assessing the implications" of the ban on TV channels.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:40:00 +0200
Minister tentatively assesses damage from Russian occupation in Donbas
At the same time, the government is yet to figure out the exact amount of state and municipal property is that is now de facto at disposal of Russian proxy forces.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0200
Digital transformation ministry in talks with PayPal, Netflix on operational launch in Ukraine
The ministry is also negotiating with Stripe.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:50:00 +0200
UkrLandFarming workers rallying outside Rada and Cabinet, demanding end of pressure
Farmers brought and laid 37 wreaths with the names of already discontinued production facilities outside the parliament's building and were also handing out to parliamentarians and passers-by the last eggs from the agricultural holding's poultry farm...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Ukraine halves grain exports in Jan
A reduction in grain output in MY 2019-2020 was the main reason for the decline in exports.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:20:00 +0200
EU greets Zelensky's move to block TV channels over propaganda in Ukraine – envoy
An official stance will likely be announced during the prime minister's visit to Brussels on February 11.



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