Ukraine reports 11,680 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 11,680 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,872,785, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
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12 April 2021
Greek tourism minister: We are waiting for Ukrainians from May 14
Greece plans to accept Ukrainian tourists from May 14 when it opens its borders to a number of countries outside the Schengen area, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Health Ministry starts to deliver CoronaVac vaccine to regions
The Ministry of Health has begun distributing the CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech among the regions, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says.
Zelensky: Ukraine is ready for Russian invasion
President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine is ready for Russian invasion that can happen every day.
First Lady suggests creating Council for Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine
First Lady Olena Zelenska has suggested setting up the Council for Barrier-Free Environment in Ukraine.
Ukraine initiates new OSCE meeting over Russian troops at border
Ukraine has initiated a joint meeting of both OSCE decision-making bodies - the Permanent Council and the Forum for Security Co-operation - to consider the issue of building up Russia’s military presence along the Ukrainian border and in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
SkyUp operated 708 passenger flights in March
The Ukrainian low-cost carrier SkyUp Airlines operated 708 passenger flights in March 2021, which is 300 flights more than in February, the airline’s press service reports.
Ukrainian serviceman killed in JFO area
A Ukrainian serviceman was killed in the Joint Forces Operation area on Monday.
Zelensky: Military aggression is incentive to restore status of leading aerospace state
President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that optimization, development of public-private partnership, and international cooperation with the achievement of associate membership in the European Space Agency are important for the Ukrainian space industry.
EU watching Russian troops on Ukrainian borders
The EU is following closely and with great concern the build-up of Russian troops on the borders of Ukraine and in the occupied Crimea and is making diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation or conflict, which are unacceptable.
NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting to take place at Kyiv’s request
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will pay a working visit to NATO Headquarters in Brussels on April 13, where he will take part in an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission to discuss Russia's aggravation of the security situation.
Local budgets receive more than UAH 500M in land tax payments in Q1 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, local budgets received UAH 514 million in land tax payments transferred by individuals, which is UAH 3.4 million more than in the same period last year, Ukrinform reports with reference to the press service of the State Tax Service.
Epidemic situation remains unstable in Ukraine – expert
The epidemic situation in Ukraine is still unstable, according to Head of the Department of Epidemiology at Kharkiv National Medical University Tetiana Chumachenko.
New evidence of Russia's involvement in downing MH17 appears in media
NOS Dutch television and radio company published new recordings of conversations between militants of certain areas of Donetsk region before and after Russian Buk missile system shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on July 17, 2014.
Kyiv to decide on further quarantine restrictions on April 14 - Klitschko
On Wednesday, April 14, a meeting of the Kyiv city emergency commission will be held to decide on further steps regarding quarantine restrictions in the capital, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
Ministry of Strategic Industries publishes draft scientific and technical space program of Ukraine
The Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine has published the draft National Target Scientific and Technical Space Program of Ukraine for 2021-2025, Ukrinform reports with reference to the ministry’s press service.
Kyiv reports 537 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 537 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
NBU provides refinancing to 16 banks
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) provided a total of UAH 3.4 billion in refinancing to16 banks, the central bank’s press service reported.
Kvien: US will have high-level representative at Crimean Platform summit
The United States will have a high-level representative at the Crimean Platform summit, as well as at the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.
Ukraine, Turkey sign agreement on housing construction for Crimean Tatars
President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes the signing of an intergovernmental agreement between Ukraine and Turkey on the construction of housing for Crimean Tatars, which will allow building about 500 apartments for internally displaced persons.
Turkey is a steadfast friend of Ukraine - Kuleba
The visit of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to Istanbul is important for the development of a strategic partnership between the two states, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has said.
First Lady launches two Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey
During a working visit of the President of Ukraine to the Republic of Turkey, First Lady Olena Zelenska launched two new Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey – at the Galata Tower in Istanbul and at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara.
G7 ambassadors, PM Shmyhal discuss reforms and conditions under IMF program
At a meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the ambassadors of the G7 countries stressed the importance of Kyiv's fulfillment of the conditions under the IMF Stand-By Arrangement and EU macro-financial assistance.
Ukraine gets strong signal of support from international partners - Foreign Ministry
More and more countries are resolutely declaring their support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty amid Russia's escalating the security situation, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko has said on Facebook.
Ukraine creating national system of transition to NATO standards - Shmyhal
Ukraine is firmly moving towards joining NATO, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said.
Canada urges Russia to cease destabilizing actions in and around Ukraine
Canada regrets Russia's refusal to explain to the OSCE its military activities along the Ukrainian border, and calls on the Russian Federation to stop destabilizing actions in and around Ukraine.
Ukraine, Malaysia sign agreement on transfer of sentenced persons
Ukraine and Malaysia have signed an agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons, which provides for the establishment of a legal mechanism for the possibility of returning them to their country of nationality for further imprisonment, the Ukrainian Embassy in Malaysia has told Ukrinform.
FTA, energy, aircraft industry: Zelensky and Erdoğan discuss economic cooperation
The conclusion of the Ukraine–Turkey Free Trade Agreement will help increase trade between the countries significantly.
Svitolina remains fifth in WTA rating
Ukraine’s No.1 tennis player Elina Svitolina has remained in fifth place in a new ranking of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) released on April 12.
Blinken warns of consequences if Russia acts aggressively towards Ukraine
The United States has warned of "consequences" if Russia "acts recklessly or aggressively" towards Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
Zelensky: Ukraine, Turkey to conduct audit of controversial issues to sign FTA
Ukraine and Turkey are ready for the further development of bilateral relations and have agreed to conduct a substantive audit of all controversial issues in order to find a mutual compromise that will pave the way for the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Erdoğan: Turkey ready to help resolve situation in eastern Ukraine
Turkey is ready to assist in resolving the situation in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine, Turkey have every opportunity to deepen bilateral cooperation - Zelensky
Ukraine and Turkey have ample opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
OSCE condemns Russia's military activities on border with Ukraine and requires explanation
The OSCE participating States have condemned Russia's military activities on the border with Ukraine and are demanding an explanation from Moscow on this matter.
Ukraine, Turkey discuss response to challenges in Black Sea region - Zelensky
Ukraine and Turkey have discussed security issues and their joint response to challenges in the Black Sea region, and the views of Kyiv and Ankara are the same both on the threats themselves and on how to respond appropriately to those threats, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Six ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine
Over the past day, April 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine six times.
Ukraine reports 7,856 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 7,856 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,861,105, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
10 April 2021
Canada’s FM meets with Ukrainian diaspora representatives
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau held a virtual meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC).
Ukraine-France-Germany talks to take place soon – Reznikov
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksii Reznikov assumes that negotiations in the Ukraine-France-Germany format will take place in the near future.
Zelensky arrives in Turkey
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has started an official visit to the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey Andrii Sybiha says.
Foreign ministers of Ukraine and France discuss Russia's aggravation of security situation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian discussed Russia's aggravation of the security situation.
U.S. secretary of state and secretary of defense to travel to Brussels to discuss Russia's escalation – Bloomberg
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin are set to travel to Brussels next week to discuss Russia's escalation in eastern Ukraine with allies in Europe.
U.S. monitoring situation in Donbas in coordination with Ukrainian officials – State Department
The United States is closely monitoring the situation in eastern Ukraine in coordination with Ukrainian officials as well as its allies and partners in the region.
Kyiv reports 1,605 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 1,605 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 175,872, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
U.S., Germany discuss ways to support Ukraine amid escalation from Russian side
Washington and Berlin agree that Ukraine needs support amid new provocations from the Russian side, and also consider it necessary for Moscow to immediately cease its military buildup.
Ukraine reports 17,463 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 17,463 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,841,137, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Seven ceasefire violations recorded in eastern Ukraine, one soldier wounded
Over the past day, April 9, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine seven times, including six attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders and one remote mining with POM-2 mines.
09 April 2021
SkyUp to start flying from Kyiv to Izmir in May
The Ukrainian low-cost carrier SkyUp Airlines will launch flights on the Kyiv-Izmir-Kyiv route from May 27, 2021, the airline’s press service reports.
Shmyhal proposes appointing new head of Kyiv City State Administration
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has proposed appointing a new head of Kyiv City State Administration if the incumbent Kyiv mayor, Vitali Klitschko, who also heads Kyiv City State Administration, believes he lacks the authority to effectively counter COVID-19 in the city.
Odesa court releases Sternenko, Demchuk from custody
Odesa Court of Appeal has released Serhiy Sternenko and Ruslan Demchuk from custody and placed them under round-the-clock house arrest, according to Sternenko's Telegram channel.
U.S. delegation visits JFO area and talks to Ukrainian defenders
A U.S. delegation led by Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché Colonel Brittany Stewart has visited the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine, the press service of the Defense Ministry reports.
Zelensky visits frontline positions where Ukrainian soldiers died
President Volodymyr Zelensky spent a night at the positions of Ukrainian servicepersons in eastern Ukraine and visited the frontline positions where Ukrainian soldiers were killed during the recent escalation.
Zelensky leads rating of trust in politicians
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leads the rating of trust in politicians, with 45% of Ukrainians who trust him and 52% who do not trust him, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group on April 6-7, 2021.
Zelensky expresses condolences to British royal family
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his condolences over the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
Klitschko calls on government to introduce nationwide lockdown
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has called on the government to immediately consider introducing a nationwide lockdown.
Foreign Ministry: Ukraine will not take on faith Iran's unconfirmed version of downing of UIA plane
Ukraine will not take on faith any version of downing of the Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 that was voiced but not confirmed by real evidence.
Kyiv reports 1,864 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has recorded 1,864 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Russia using energy to advance its geopolitical ambitions - Reznikov
The launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany will have negative consequences for Ukraine's national security, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksii Reznikov has said.
Petrashko: Ukraine’s GDP decreased by 4% in 2020
Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 4% in 2020, which is one of the lowest rates in the world, according to Minister of Economy, Trade and Agriculture Development of Ukraine Ihor Petrashko.