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Wed, 19 May 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Fifth column. What awaits OPZZh party without Medvedchuk at helm
House arrest of Viktor Medvedchuk does not contribute to his work as one of the leaders of the Rada's second-largest faction, "Opposition Platform – For Life" (OPZZh). UNIAN asked to what extent the high treason charges pressed against Medvedchuk w...

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:30:00 +0300
NATO defense chiefs call on Ukraine to pursue reform
They reiterated full support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Zelensky enacts NSDC's decision on increased spending on defense
The NSDC secretary has been tasked with monitoring the implementation of the decision.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:40:00 +0300
Ukraine's COVID-19 fatality rate second-highest in Europe
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine has reached 2,165,233.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:15:00 +0300
NATO sending to Ukraine experts on countering hybrid threats
The team aims to "provide tailored targeted assistance."

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Russia continues keeping troops, arms near Ukraine's border – Commander-in-Chief
Khomchak says Russia-Belarus joint drills pose a potential threat.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:25:00 +0300
Donbas war update: Ukraine records six ceasefire violations on May 18
There were no casualties in the past day.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Ukraine makes it to Eurovision grand final in Rotterdam
In 15 appearances at the Eurovision Song Contest, Ukraine has never missed a Grand Final

Tue, 18 May 2021 23:58:00 +0300
U.S. set to waive sanctions on Nord Stream 2 operator – media
The State Department will also acknowledge the corporate entity in charge of the project and its CEO are engaged in sanctionable activity.

Tue, 18 May 2021 22:45:00 +0300
Zelensky tables indigenous peoples bill in parliament
The document defines indigenous peoples' rights in Ukraine.

Tue, 18 May 2021 20:20:00 +0300
Ukraine puts six more Russian propagandists on black list
All of them worked on a Russian propaganda film about Crimea, seized by Russia from Ukraine in March 2014.

Tue, 18 May 2021 19:25:00 +0300
Parliament sacks Health Minister Stepanov
The new minister is expected to be appointed as early as on Thursday.

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:45:00 +0300
Ukraine boosts commercial fishing by 1.5 times in first four months of 2021
Since the beginning of the year, commercial catching of fish and seafood has exceeded 3,000 tonnes.

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:50:00 +0300
Lawmakers back Economy Ministry's resignation
The decision was supported by 280 MPs.

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:15:00 +0300
Ukrainian parliament accepts Infrastructure Ministry's resignation
The decision was backed by 284 MPs.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Blockade of Azov Sea: Will Russia pay for military, economic intervention
Russia is pursuing the "hot" phase of its war on the territory of Ukraine, also waging a hybrid one. Shortly after pretending to withdraw troops earlier deployed along Ukraine borders "for drills", Russia decided to block the Sea of ​​Azov for na...

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Rada passes bill on new rules for farmland auctions
Current auctions involving farmland lots are outdated as they imply physical attendance of bidders and bid plaques.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Klitschko comments on reports of alleged plans by law enforcers to raid his apartment
The mayor sees it as psychological pressure.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:40:00 +0300
OSCE SMM UAVs being jammed by Russian proxies in Donbas to conceal arms supplies
On May 17, a long-range OSCE SMM UAV crashed over the Ukrainian-controlled territory as a result of deliberate obstruction by invaders.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:15:00 +0300
"Open sore": FM Kuleba on Crimea occupation by Russia
Kuleba says the Crimea issue remains open and will only close once Ukraine restores its sovereignty over the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Ukraine comes closer to "industrial visa-free regime" with EU – Economy Ministry
EU's first preliminary assessment mission completed its work in the first half of May 2021, having released a report.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:25:00 +0300
MFA Ukraine comments on ex-judge "abducted" in Moldova
The situation regarding the ex-judge must not be allowed to be exploited by Russia for turning Moldova against Ukraine, Kuleba says.

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Another three countries open for Ukrainian tourists as of May 18 – Foreign Ministry
These are Greece, Cyprus, and Seychelles.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Ukraine intends to increase exports of fruit, meat, fish products to China
At the moment, fewer than 500 companies have the right to export agricultural products to China.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Ukraine to ask U.S. for COVID-19 vaccines
President Biden earlier said Washington would be distributing some 80 million vaccines to other countries.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on May 18
The country's national currency strengthened by five kopiykas.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:20:00 +0300
Latvia in absentia sentences 'Black Lenin' to 2.5 years in prison for fighting in Donbas
He was found guilty of the crimes under Article 81, Article 82 and Article 83.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:55:00 +0300
SBU refutes reports on intended search of Mayor Klitschko's home
The morning raid has no relation to Mr Klitschko, the press service reports.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Scientists seeking return of SBU-seized vodka made of Chornobyl apples
The liquor is part of a four-year experiment.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Another leaked tape of Medvedchuk's call with Russian officials reveals extent of MP's mediating role
Journalists say Medvedchuk would often have trouble getting through to Putin, although he had engaged in the negotiation process on the Russian leader's initiative.

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:40:00 +0300
Coronavirus in Ukraine: 4,095 new daily cases reported
Most of new cases were seen in Donetsk and Rivne regions.

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Armed law enforcers spotted near Mayor Klitschko's home
Klitschko says this could be part of what he claims is an ongoing political pressure campaign against Kyiv authorities, including himself.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid nine truce violations by enemy forces on May 17
The Joint Forces returned fire.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:25:00 +0300
U.S. to send another 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to other countries
The U.S. will not expect any favors in return.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Genocide of Crimean Tatar people: Ukraine honors memory of victims
On this day in 1944, the Soviet authorities started deporting the Crimean Tatars from their native land.

Mon, 17 May 2021 22:58:00 +0300
Cabinet reshuffle: Ruling party's faction in Rada endorses candidates for three positions
Voting on the candidates may take place on Thursday.

Mon, 17 May 2021 21:59:00 +0300
Estonia's Prime Minister Kallas leaving for Donbas on May 18
She will collect information about how the situation has changed and pass it to EU and NATO officials.

Mon, 17 May 2021 20:59:00 +0300
PM Shmyhal says budget funds enough to buy COVID-19 vaccines
The government uses information provided by the Health and Finance Ministries.

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:52:00 +0300
Rada committee recommends lawmakers decide on health minister's dismissal
The previous voting on such recommendation failed.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:59:00 +0300
PM Shmyhal: Some Ukrainian regions may be transferred to COVID-19 green zone
The number of daily cases has been on the decline for the eighth week in a row.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Germany greenlights work on Nord Stream 2 in its waters – media
In early May, Germany's Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) filed a lawsuit against the construction in Germany's exclusive economic zone.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Kremlin comments on idea to swap MP Medvedchuk for Ukrainians held by Russia
Peskov called the offer "Ukraine's internal political cuisine."

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia top diplomats lay foundations of "Association Trio" to strengthen European integration
The memo provides for enhanced cooperation between the three countries on the way to future membership in the European Union.

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Kremlin not to expose Ukrainian politicians doing business in Russia
On May 14, Putin said many, including those among Ukraine's top political leadership, have been actively doing business in Russia for years.

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Half of Ukrainians warier of economic implications of coronacrisis than virus as such - poll
Among those surveyed, 69% have recovered from the coronavirus, 25% never contracted it, while 6% were unaware.

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Ukrainian artillery unit partakes in NATO exercise in Poland
The Ukrainian military are using the Hiatsint-B towed field guns.

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:25:00 +0300
Women's pensions on average 30% lower than men's – OpenDataBot
Over 11 million pensioners are registered in Ukraine, according to the Pension Fund.

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Zelensky: Ukraine government services to go "paperless" from Aug 24
According to Zelensky, the Ukrainian government will do everything so that "paperless state" exists in reality, not on paper.

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Agrarian Policy Ministry to fully launch work in May – minister
At the same time, the process of forming the ministry's powers and functions is underway.

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Embassies of more than 20 countries "concerned" about intolerance, discrimination, attacks on LGBTIQ activists
"There is no place for violence, discrimination and inequality in today's democratic Ukraine," diplomats stress.



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