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Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200President of European Council calls on Putin to act in line with Minsk peace deal
The two officials discussed relations between the EU and Russia.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200Bulgaria declares two Russian diplomats persona non grata
They were given 72 hours.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200COVID-19 in Ukraine: Almost 11,500 new cases reported as of March 23, daily deaths hit new high
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,565,732.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records five ceasefire violations on March 22
There were no casualties in the past day.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200Kyiv not to halt public transport – official decision
No more than half of seating capacity should be filled.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:59:00 +0200Ukraine sees economy contract by 4% in 2020
The country's nominal GDP was estimated at over US$151 billion.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:59:00 +0200Zelensky promises "transparent and efficient" judicial system within three years
The Ukrainian leader briefed the EBRD's head on the reform of law enforcement agencies and the judicial system.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:26:00 +0200Odile Renaud-Basso: Ukraine recovery growth assessed at 3% of GDP in 2021, with exceptional level of uncertainties
President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso, who began her first visit to our country on Monday, told UNIAN about the results she wants to achieve in Ukraine during her tenure and gave advice on how to double ...
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:59:00 +0200Local government authorized to ban transportation by road, rail in red zones
Regional commissions will independently decide on quarantine-related transportation restrictions.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200S&P releases outlook for hryvnia forex rate by late 2021
As for the current rate, the analyst expects no noticeable changes this week.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200Fisherman saves boy from drifting ice floe in Kyiv
The incident unfolded on the Desenka River on March 21.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Ukraine boosts exports, imports of goods in Jan-Feb
Trade turnover in the first two months of 2021 stood at US$17.6 billion.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Only 4% of Ukrainians consider Russia as destination for work or permanent residence – poll
A third of the respondents in the past year thought about moving abroad.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200Germany to back Ukraine in revising quotas for agri-exports to EU – minister
The German Agrarian Ministry will provide expert support for the reform of Ukraine's ministry in line with the European model.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200Over 2,700 Ukrainians vaccinated for COVID-19 in past day
At the same time, over 309,826 Ukrainians have signed up on the waiting list.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200In Kyiv, entrepreneurs take to streets to protest tougher quarantine bans
Harsh restrictions have been introduced in the city for a period of three weeks.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200U.S. trial of AstraZeneca jab confirms safety – BBC
More than 32,000 volunteers took part, mostly in America, but also in Chile and Peru.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200Another bus carrying Ukrainians gets into road accident in Poland, casualties reported
The bus reportedly crashed into a fence before falling into a ditch.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200EBRD President Renaud-Basso to visit Ukraine on March 22-23
During her visit, President Renaud-Basso will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, as well as other government and business leaders.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200COVID-19 developments in Ukraine "threatening", peak expected in a month – Academician
The scholar praises the move to introduce strict quarantine restrictions as "timely" over the higher spread pace of the new coronavirus strains.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200Nord Stream 2 may contribute to financing Russian aggression against Ukraine – PM Shmyhal
The pipe is an initially unfeasible political project, PM stressed.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200IMF speaks of risks to global economy
Cumulative income per capita in emerging and developing countries, excluding China, between 2020 and 2022 will be 22% lower than what it would have been without the pandemic, IMF says.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200Hryvnia sliding against U.S. dollar on March 22
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 32.95.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200Defying quarantine precautions, Moscow Patriarchate sets up processions across Ukraine
The events were held in Zaporizhia, Kyiv, Severodonetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Cherkasy, and other cities.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200Germany's Greens vow to block Nord Stream 2
Greens are on track to be part of the governing coalition after the country’s September elections to the Bundestag.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200COVID-19 in Ukraine: Almost 8,000 new cases reported as of March 22, overall death toll exceeds 30,000
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,554,256.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200President's Office hopes latest escalation in Donbas not to critically affect peace talks
Zelensky's spox noted existing opportunities for further maintaining the truce.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records four ceasefire violations on March 21
No casualties were reported in the past day.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200EU has "absolutely no need" of Sputnik V – Vaccine task force chief
The comment caused a backlash from the vaccine producer.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 22:40:00 +0200Local budgets to receive funds for "projects to restore Ukraine" – PM
The funds will be used to improve social infrastructure and meet the needs of internally displaced persons.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:15:00 +0200Police bust pseudo-rehab near Kyiv
"Patients" held in the facility have reportedly been tortured instead of being treated for addictions.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0200Odious legislator suggests Russia attack Ukraine "without declaring war"
LDPR leader urges the Kremlin to take a tougher stance towards Kyiv.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 18:20:00 +0200Ukraine ready to greenlight Hasidim pilgrimage to Uman – media
Only vaccinated pilgrims will be allowed to cross in, while talks are now underway on Israel sending surplus COVID-19 vaccinations to Kyiv.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0200Ukraine court seizes property, shares of Motor Sich aircraft engine manufacturer
The SBU continues the investigation into the company allegedly benefiting Russia and also the illegal amassing of shares.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Bulgaria exposes massive Russian spy ring
Six persons, including defense officials, have been detained in a major raid.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 14:20:00 +0200Week's balance: Tougher quarantine, Ukrzaliznytsia chief's dismissal, and reduction of subsidies
The capital and a number of regions of Ukraine are returning to strict lockdown, the Cabinet unexpectedly sacked the head of the board at Ukrzaliznytsia, while the average size of subsidies in February decreased by over 30% – these are the key econ...
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0200Day in Donbas warzone: Soldier killed in enemy attack
Russia's proxy forces employed proscribed mortars, as well as grenade launchers, and small arms.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:40:00 +0200Almost 5,000 COVID patients hospitalized in Ukraine on March 20
The largest number of new cases was registered in Lviv, Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, and Khmelnytsky regions.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:20:00 +0200President's Office building in Kyiv vandalized during rally in support of jailed activist
Protesters gathered on Bankova Street on Sternenko's birthday, March 20.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 23:55:00 +0200Ukraine reports 191 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 20
Some 528 servicemen have been quarantined (including self-isolation).
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 22:45:00 +0200Legally void: Ukraine's MFA reacts to Putin's ban on land ownership in occupied Crimea by Ukrainians
The ban is in line with the Russian policy of oppression, discrimination and displacement of Ukrainian citizens from the temporarily occupied peninsula.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 20:50:00 +0200Over 100,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
Ukraine's COVID-19 vaccination campaign began on February 24, 2021.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:40:00 +0200Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on March 22
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 32.95.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200Putin's ban on land ownership in occupied Crimea by Ukrainians comes into force
Ukrainian citizens owned over 11,000 land plots there as of April 2020.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 14:30:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, 19 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 152,203.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:40:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 122.4 mln
The overall death toll is 2,703,126 people, while 69,335,222 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:50:00 +0200Donbas warzone update: One KIA amid two truce violations on March 19
The Joint Forces had to fire back.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:25:00 +0200Ukraine reports over 15,000 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,535,218.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200Zelensky calls on local authorities to support citizens, businesses amid lockdown
The head of state says the government will double the volume of assistance pledged by local authorities.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200Ukraine PM offers Germany to exchange experience in cybersecurity
Ukraine expresses readiness to hold a second round of bilateral cyber consultations with Germany.