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Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 39 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Feb 19
Some 118 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Deputy PM Reznikov warns about Russia's POW swap attempt bypassing Minsk process
The official says Ukraine will act solely in line with the international deals.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 110.3 mln
The overall death toll is 2,441,917 people, while 62,149,550 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hryvnia gets stronger against U.S. dollar on Feb 19
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.65.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine records four ceasefire violations on Feb 18
There were no casualties in the past day.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200
COVID-19: Number of new active cases exceeds 6,000, second day in row, on Feb 19
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,293,672.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil drops as investors gauge big chill impact on U.S. refineries, OPEC+ output rise
Brent crude futures dropped $1.03, or 1.6%, to $62.90 a barrel, after declining 0.6% on Thursday.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Poroshenko acquires Pryamiy TV channel
The acquisition was sealed on the eve of the NSDC meeting where more sanctions against media assets could be considered.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:15:00 +0200
In Ukraine, agriproduction on decline
A 6.7% slide is reported for businesses, while households reduced their output by 4.3%.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:30:00 +0200
Ukraine integration into NATO requires progress in reform – U.S. embassy
Diplomats acknowledge Ukraine's importance for the Bloc, while reiterating the need for reform.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:45:00 +0200
SBU site targeted in massive DDoS attack
The cyberattack has been ongoing for several days already.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:00:00 +0200
G7 Ambassadors name conditions for Ukraine to get IMF tranche
It's about reforming the High Council of Justice and taking certain measures in energy policy.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:15:00 +0200
Law allowing affordable clearance of cars running on foreign plates passes first reading
Clearance will cost motorists up to EUR 1,000.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:30:00 +0200
Ukraine presses charges against Russian defense official over Donbas killings, territorial encroachment
The deputy defense minister faces life imprisonment if found guilty in Ukrainian court.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:45:00 +0200
It's happening: Ukraine is attracting European neighbors to developing a gas-bearing shelf in the Black Sea
In the coming years, Ukraine intends to start developing the Black Sea shelf, which, if the efforts see success, will add some 10-15 billion cubic meters of gas to annual output stats and make the country...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0200
Ukraine population down by over 314,000 in 2020
There is a significant excess of deaths over births: 100 to 48.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0200
NBU elaborates on banking sector in 2020: Shutdown of bank branches, lay-offs
The financial institutions continued laying off their employees last year.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Ukraine envoy Kravchuk on situation in Donbas: 'Call a spade a spade'
He reminds Russia has been waging a real war against Ukraine.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Cabinet endorses bill on agricultural insurance in Ukraine
The draft law defines agricultural products that may be insured, as well as insurance risks and conditions.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Rada appoints new Constitutional Court judge
The relevant appointment was backed by 241 lawmakers.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Adaptive quarantine: Kyiv to move from yellow to orange zone next week
The quarantine zones will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Ukraine sets record in greenhouse tomato imports in 2020
The imports increased by 21%, to a record high of 86,700 tonnes.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Zelensky Office chief's adviser comments on possible government reshuffle
Podolyak says it's not time for resignations yet.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Maidan anniversary: Yanukovych again dubs Revolution of Dignity 'coup'
His lawyer released the statement on behalf of the client.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:35:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 57 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Feb 18
Some 88 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Parliament votes for VAT on services of Google, Microsoft, Netflix in Ukraine
Some 286 lawmakers backed the draft law in the first reading with the required minimum being 226 votes.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Zelensky praises Ukrainian delegation's performance at PACE session
Head of Ukraine's permanent delegation to PACE Maria Mezentseva describes the latest visit as "very productive."

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 500 new COVID-19 cases, 11 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 133,347.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0200
New coronavirus variant discovered in Finland – media
Discovery of new variants of the virus is just "a matter of time," experts say.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Owners of cars with foreign registration plates rallying outside parliament
Protesters have staged a rally over bill No. 3704 on simplified customs clearance of cars with foreign registration plates.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Health minister names groups to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at first two stages
He stressed at least 60% of the country's citizens need to be vaccinated.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 109.9 mln
The overall death toll is 2,430,511 people, while 61,895,457 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on Feb 18
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.64.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine records four ceasefire violations on Feb 17
There were no casualties in the past day.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Number of new daily COVID-19 cases sharply up as of Feb 18
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,287,141.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil prices climb on fears Texas freeze may hamper U.S. crude output
Both benchmarks rose about $1 on Wednesday and have gained more than 6% since their close last Thursday.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Stoltenberg: NATO Strategic Concept should be updated in view of Russian aggression, rise of China
The Alliance's chief plans to put forth this proposals for heads of state and government when they meet later on this year.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:59:00 +0200
Cabinet approves Pension Fund budget for 2021
The total revenue of the Pension Fund's budget for 2021 is US$17.8 billion.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:59:00 +0200
Russia blocks IAEA inspectors' visits to occupied Donbas – Ukrainian delegates to TCG
The Ukrainian side says it is concerned that the IAEA is unable to evaluate the environmental status in Russia-occupied districts.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:59:00 +0200
Chernivtsi governor warns of COVID-19 situation: "Very threatening"
Over 80% of beds in local hospitals are now occupied.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:59:00 +0200
Ukraine sets up first makeshift hospital for COVID-19 patients
It has been established in Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:58:00 +0200
Russia-led formations hinder OSCE SMM monitors' work in Donbas – JCCC's Ukraine members
Three incidents were reported on February 13 alone.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Ukraine sees US$2 bln in annual losses over grain exports fraud – lawmaker
Unfortunately, major international grain traders are allegedly involved in such schemes, the official believes.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0200
National referendum bill submitted to be signed by Zelensky
The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill on January 26, 2021.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Rada makes another step toward convicting high profile criminals in absentia
The bill was developed to ensure inevitability of prosecution for criminal offenders evading justice abroad or in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Kuleba: Ukraine, NATO may overcome any challenge through joint efforts
Ukraine's MFA and NATO Information and Documentation Center in Ukraine have launched a joint project #StrongerTogether.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0200
"Freudian slip" as Putin comments on Ukraine's move to ban pro-Russian TV channels
Ukraine insists the sanctioned media have been pursuing the agenda of Russian propagandists.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Quarantine in Ukraine extended until April 30
Ukraine reintroduces different epidemiological risk levels in the regions.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Rada finds Yanukovych regime responsible for deadly shootings during Revolution of Dignity
The Revolution of Dignity has been designated as one of the key events in the history of the Ukrainian state, representing the national idea of freedom.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0200
PM: Ukraine returning to adaptive quarantine starting next week
Four levels of epidemic hazard will be assumed, as was practiced earlier.



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