Unian News Agency
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200India delays big exports of AstraZeneca shot as infections surge – media
There have been no vaccine exports from India since Thursday.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200Hryvnia keeps weakening to U.S. dollar on March 25
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 32.94.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records seven ceasefire violations on March 24
There were no casualties in the past day.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 124.7 mln
The overall death toll is 2,743,520 people, while 70,786,761 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Oil falls as demand concerns trump Suez Canal disruptions
Brent crude futures slid 87 cents, or 1.4%, to $63.54 a barrel at 0405 GMT, after jumping 6% overnight.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200President's Office publishes text of Crimea de-occupation strategy
The strategy aims at restoring territorial integrity of Ukraine within internationally recognized borders.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200Ukraine, Poland to cooperate in organic food production
Ukraine officials emphasize the country's strong positions in Europe in terms of organic production growth rates.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0200"Illegal PMC" exposed in Ukraine, SBU says
The SBU alleges the complicity of former MP Semen Semenchenko and Yevhen Shevchenko, who has made it to a public spotlight as "NABU freelance agent."
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200Statistics agency releases updated data on unemployment
The employment rate of the population aged 15-70 stood at 55.3% in Q4 2020.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200Prosecutors press treason charges against Yanukovych-era PM Azarov
The case concerns the so-called Kharkiv Accords with Russia.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200Authorities to increase living wage
An accelerated increase in the living wage is expected, to recalculate social benefits.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0200SBU nabs Belarus KGB spy
The asset had been tasked with setting up cross-border channels for trafficking weapons and dual-use products.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200NSDC secretary says full lockdown across Ukraine not ruled out
The Council may soon hold a separate meeting on COVID.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200Stoltenberg warns of growing missile threat coming from Russia
The Alliance believes control must be strengthened, including over weapons at China's disposal.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200Zelensky approves Strategy toward ending Russian occupation of Crimea
The strategy designates government priorities to protect human rights and freedoms violated as a result of the temporary occupation.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200Minister Kuleba says war may end within week if Russia pulls out of Donbas
The minister says the effectiveness of peace talks on Donbas is decreasing.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:40:00 +0200Ukraine may triple seed imports – forecast
To date, the provision of domestic farmers with seeds of Ukrainian selection continues to decline.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:25:00 +0200Kyiv may halt public transport over crowds of passengers – Mayor Klitschko
If the situation does not improve, both the city authorities and the government will decide to halt public transport in the capital city.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Farmland market in Ukraine to start operating no earlier than 2022 – lawmaker
The Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers will be obliged to urgently finalize the legislation.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Ukraine reports 189 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 24
Some 578 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200U.S. reiterates its position on Nord Stream 2
Blinken is taking part in a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200Kyiv official explains new requirement to wear face masks outdoors
The restriction has been introduced for streets where social distancing is impossible.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200MP Radutsky: Peak of third COVID-19 wave expected in Ukraine in few weeks
Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia, and Chernivtsi regions are in the lead by number of hospitalizations and deaths.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200Ukraine may face up to 24,000 new COVID-19 cases per day in early April – forecast
In particular, the scientists predict over 24,000 new cases on April 2 alone.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200Retirement age for women in Ukraine to increase to 60 in week
The average pension in the country grew by almost 14% in 2020.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports 1,300 new COVID-19 cases, 49 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 155,336.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200Kyiv, eight regions to be hardest-hit by COVID-19 – forecast
The forecast shows the COVID-19 epidemic will continue growing.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200NATO: Russia's aggressive actions constitute threat to Euro-Atlantic security
Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remains a persistent threat.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200Over 15,000 Ukrainians vaccinated for COVID-19 in past day – health ministry
A total of 137,026 people have been vaccinated since the launch of a nationwide COVID-19 campaign in Ukraine.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on March 24
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 32.93.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 124.2 mln
The overall death toll is 2,734,668 people, while 70,472,410 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200Pfizer initiates Phase 1 study of novel oral antiviral therapeutic agent against COVID-19
This Phase 1 trial is being conducted in the United States.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records 10 ceasefire violations on March 23
There were no casualties in the past day.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200Zelensky's Office: Ukraine should dramatically change export structure
The country's priorities include both keeping the traditional sales markets and entering new ones.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200COVID-19 in Ukraine: Almost 14,200 new cases reported as of March 24, daily deaths hit new high
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,579,906.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Oil steadies, recovery stunted by European lockdowns, U.S. stockbuild
Brent crude futures rose 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $60.87 a barrel by 0454 GMT, after tumbling 5.9% and hitting a low of $60.50 the previous day.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:59:00 +0200Female soldier in Ukraine dies three days after COVID-19 vaccination
She reportedly suffered from a chronic disease.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:55:00 +0200Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against Russian officials, media
Citizens of Russia and France are on the sanctions list.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:59:00 +0200Lviv region to become COVID-19 red zone from March 25
The measures applicable to the red zone will be in effect in the region.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:59:00 +0200Ukraine trades with over 230 countries in 2020 – Deputy minister
The country almost doubled its exports to Vietnam and China last year.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0200Ukraine's government outlines three priorities for rapprochement with NATO
The key priority is internal reforms and transformations in the country.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200French Court of Appeal rules to close "DPR representative center" – Kuleba
The "association" shall be dissolved, its premises – closed, and members' meetings – banned, the minister said.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200NBU Council chief: Banking system more than halves profits in Jan-Feb
The return on banks' capital remains quite high compared to other countries.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Ukraine intel dismisses as fake reports on recent deployment of 100 Russian tanks in Donbas
At the same time, Russia is indeed building up its combat potential in the temporarily occupied territories and near Ukraine borders to maintain tension in the region.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Ukraine's MFA accuses Russia of escalation in Donbas over intention to open party office
Russia must finally start to fulfill its obligations toward achieving a politico-diplomatic settlement of the armed conflict, MFA believes.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200COVID-19: UK strain circulating across Ukraine – Health minister
The strain is transmitted faster and causes more severe disease.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:10:00 +0200Ukraine extends mask rules to outdoor public locations in so-called "red zones"
Restrictions will be applied in streets and parks.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200Blinken: Nord Stream 2 contradicts Europe's energy security, interests of Ukraine
Blinken said he was looking forward to seeing German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Brussels on March 23-24 to raise the issue of Nord Stream 2.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200GDP decline in 2020 due to low investment activity in real sector – Economy Ministry
In terms of industries, the quarantine affected services the most.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200COVID-19: Ukraine facing "very difficult period", health minister says
According to Stepanov, the number of new cases has significantly increased over the past week.