Unian News Agency
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:35:00 +0200Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid seven truce violations on March 5
Since Saturday midnight, March 6, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200Six killed in Ukrainian bus accident in Poland – media
The bus, with 57 people on board, fell into a ditch at night.
Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200Ukraine reports over 9,100 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
In the past 24 hours as of March 6, the highest number of the confirmed cases was recorded in the city of Kyiv.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200At least two Ukrainian MPs hold Russian passports, probe claims
Both are members of a pro-Russian political force.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200Kremlin prisoner Hlib Shabliy safely back in Ukraine
He had been illegally held behind bars for over four years.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200New ski slopes, lifts to emerge in Ukraine's Carpathians
Austrian investors are reported to be interested in the project.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200U.S. sanctions Ukraine's businessman Kolomoisky
He has been banned entry to the United States.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200Share of renewables in Ukraine's energy balance to rise up to 25%
By the end of 2020, solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants generated about 8% of the country's power.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0200Unemployment rate in Kyiv up to 6.6%
Wage arrears increased by almost 1.7 times, to UAH 340 million (US$12.25 million).
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200Ukraine set to lift regulations off prices for all energy resources
The Cabinet has set the relevant task to be fulfilled by 2030.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200Ukraine's int'l reserves down 1%, to $28.5 bln in Feb – NBU
The slide was due to the repayment of external and internal public debt.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200Ukraine Army seeking to replace Soviet-era off-road vehicles
The new vehicle is supposed to comply with NATO standards.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:45:00 +0200IMF mission to resume work in Ukraine after ceiling gas tariffs expire – MP Korniyenko
The Fund also expects improvements in judicial reform and anti-corruption legislation in Ukraine.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:20:00 +0200G7 envoys ask Ukraine to postpone appointments to High Justice Council, CCU
The diplomats say selection processes must be transparent and credible.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Poll: Zelensky tops public trust rating
Some 43% of the respondents trust in the incumbent president.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200PM Shmyhal: Growth of Ukraine's public debt is "natural"
The actual budget deficit in 2020 was below the target.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200Pope Francis embarks on risky, historic Iraq tour – media
A motorcade of dozens of vehicles accompanied Francis out of the airport compound, which has recently come under rocket fire from militia groups.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200Most Ukrainians back new lockdown if COVID-19 cases surge – poll
At the same time, 41% are against.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200COVID-19: Ukraine updates list of red, green zone countries as of March 5
Upon returning from a red zone destination, Ukrainians are obliged to self-quarantine using the Dii Vdoma app.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200EU lifts sanctions off Yanukovych's two allies
The decision came into force on March 4, 2021.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200All adults in Ukraine to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late 2021 – health minister
The official promises safe vaccines with proven efficacy will be used.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200UK to design new missile boats for Ukraine – Defence Attaché Woods
They expect to start building the first boat early next year.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports over 900 new COVID-19 cases, 17 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 140,916.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200MFA Ukraine: Russia map with occupied Crimea erased from sculpture in Turkey
The map was engraved by a female citizen of the Russian Federation.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200Donbas talks in deadlock as Russia puts forward another demand – journalist
Garmash did not rule out new escalation along the contact line in the east of Ukraine.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200Ukraine reports 136 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 5
Some 386 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 115.6 mln
The overall death toll is 2,569,422 people, while 65,383,259 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200Almost 12,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
The highest number of vaccine shots so far has been administered in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions (1,110 each).
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200Donbas war escalation: Number of ceasefire violations grows to nine on March 4
There were no casualties in the past day.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200Hryvnia gets stronger against U.S. dollar on March 5
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.41.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200Ukraine reports over 10,100 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,384,917.
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Oil prices climb as OPEC+ extends output cuts into April
Brent crude futures for May rose 83 cents, or 1.2%, to $67.57 a barrel at 0609 GMT, and was on track for a 2% gain in the week.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200Ex-Kremlin hostages from Ukraine kick off platform to free political prisoners held by Russia
Currently, there are over 100 political prisoners from Ukraine being held in Russia or occupied Crimea, while at least another 150 are being held by Russian proxies in Donbas.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200Ukraine calls on Russia to stop shifting onto others responsibility for Minsk implementation
The Kremlin is obliged to instruct Moscow-controlled armed formations to observe ceasefire and to unblock the work of the Trilateral Contact Group, diplomats say.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200More than half Ukrainians consider childbirth woman's main calling
At the same time, 78% of respondents believe being a housewife can't be considered a legitimate option for a woman's full self-realization.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200NBU updates inflation forecast
Prices will peak in the middle of this year, central bank believes.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200Dual citizenship holders may be banned from government, political, strategic posts
Zelensky has enacted the relevant decision by the NSDC.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0200Hundreds of cranes die in Askania-Nova nature reserve
The probe has confirmed rodenticide poisoning.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200Nord Stream 2 most likely not to be completed due to sanctions – Naftogaz CEO
Kobolyev noted that the companies participating in the project are massively withdrawing and halting any funding.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200German bank closing accounts of Russian propaganda media
Earlier, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency said RT was seeking to weaken trust in democratic institutions.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200EU Council extends sanctions against Yanukovych, his allies
Sanctions against two persons were not extended, the report notes.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200Ukraine, Turkey finalizing bilateral FTA
The government also plans to expand the free trade area with Canada.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200Over 120 Ukrainians complain of side effects after COVID-19 vaccine, one hospitalized – MP Radutsky
Some 45 mobile immunization teams are involved in the vaccination campaign.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Slovak PM apologizes for inappropriate joke about Zakarpattia region
Earlier, the Slovak prime minister said he had promised Ukraine's Zakarpattia region to Russia in exchange for the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Biden extends Russia sanctions over aggression in Ukraine
Russia continues to pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200Ukraine seeing third COVID-19 wave – PM Shmyhal
The prime minister spoke up for tougher measures.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200Zelensky enacts law to reinstate competitions for civil service positions
The law renews the procedure for holding competitions for civil service positions of all categories.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200Over 26,000 electric cars registered in Ukraine as of March 1
The capital city of Kyiv is in the lead in terms of electric vehicles registrations.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200Local official explains surge in COVID-19 cases in Kyiv
Ruban says almost 60% of the intensive care units in Kyiv are filled.
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200"DPR" terrorists to introduce own "rules" for crossing contact line – Ukraine at TCG
Exit and entry will be allowed for citizens with a pass issued by the "DPR's internal agencies."