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More than UAH 25B to be invested in Ukrzaliznytsia in 2021
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukrainian Railways, intends to invest over UAH 25 billion in railway infrastructure, locomotives, freight cars and passenger transportation, the company’s press service reports.
Zelensky fires heads of three regional state administrations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the heads of Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk and Sumy regional state administrations.
Naive to believe Russian convoys to Donbas are 'humanitarian' – U.S. at OSCE
It would be naïve to believe Russia's claims that its convoys that illegally cross into the non-government-controlled area in Donbas are "humanitarian" in nature, according to U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE James Gilmore.
Ukraine, WHO sign collaborative agreement - Stepanov
The government of Ukraine and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA).
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas eleven times
November 5, Russian armed formations violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas eleven times.
Zelensky, Macron discuss situation in Donbas, Constitutional Court’s decision
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron have agreed that a meeting in the Normandy format should be held as soon as possible.
Ukraine reports 9,721 new coronavirus cases
As many as 9,721 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 440,188, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said on Facebook.
05 November 2020
Motor Sich Airlines resumes Zaporizhzhia-Minsk flights
Motor Sich Airlines has announced the resumption of flights on the Zaporizhzhia-Minsk route, according to the airline’s Facebook page.
CEC to hold second round of mayoral elections in 14 cities
Repeat voting in mayoral elections in Ukraine will be held in 14 territorial communities with more than 75,000 voters, according to the website of the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Ukraine, Turkey agree on further military cooperation
Commanders of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Turkey agreed on further cooperation and prospects for training Ukrainian military in the Republic of Turkey, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
First Lady attends exhibition of Argentinian fine art photographers at Ukrinform
First Lady Olena Zelenska has attended the exhibition of works by Argentinian fine art photographers "Argentina through the eyes of women artists."
PM does not rule out rapid rise in COVID-19 cases by year-end
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that the number of COVID-19 cases may rise to 20,000 per day by the end of this year.
Combat losses in Donbas drop nine-fold over 100 days of ceasefire
Combat losses of Ukrainian troops have dropped nine-fold over 100 days of the ceasefire regime in Donbas.
Situation with Constitutional Court will not affect cooperation with IMF - Shmyhal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal has said that the situation with the Constitutional Court will not affect Ukraine's cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ukraine takes part in China International Import Expo
A Ukrainian delegation headed by Ukraine’s Ambassador to the People's Republic of China Serhiy Kamyshev participates in the third China International Import Expo (CIIE), which opened in Shanghai on November 5.
Ukrainian delegation to TCG: Elections in occupied Donbas possible after four conditions are met
Elections in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions are possible after the fulfillment of four conditions, namely the withdrawal of foreign troops, illegal armed groups and mercenaries from the territory of Ukraine in early 2021.
Economy Ministry estimates Ukraine’s GDP fall in Jan-Sept 2020 at 5.5%
The Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture estimates a decline in Ukraine’s GDP in January-September 2020 at the level of 5.5%.
FM Kuleba hopes for renewal of dialogue with Hungary on all issues
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba believes that the episode of Hungary's interference in the Ukrainian elections should be left in the past and the two countries should return to a substantive conversation on all issues on bilateral agenda.
UWC representative, language ombudsman discuss cultural cooperation
Director of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Mission to Ukraine Serhiy Kasyanchuk and Commissioner for the Protection of the Ukrainian Language Taras Kremin held a working meeting on November 4.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on financing national security and defense
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on proposals to envisage at least UAH 267 billion in the 2021 state budget for the national security and defense sector.
Parliament supports draft state budget for 2021 at first reading
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has supported the bill on Ukraine's state budget for 2021 at first reading.
Energy Ministry: UAH 1.4B to be allocated to pay off wage arrears to miners in 2020
The Ukrainian government approved a decision on the allocation of UAH 1.4 billion from the state budget to pay off wage arrears to miners by the end of 2020, the Energy Ministry’s press service reports.
Verkhovna Rada approves amendments to Budget Code
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved amendments to the Budget Code as basis.
Kryklii announces possible high-speed rail cooperation with Italy
Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Vladyslav Kryklii discussed with Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine Davide La Cecilia the possibility of cooperation in the development of high-speed rail.
Health Ministry: None of regions ready to ease quarantine measures
The city of Kyiv and all regions in Ukraine are not ready to ease quarantine measures introduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on November 5.
Parliament approves bill on Ukraine's anti-corruption strategy until 2024 at first reading
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved at first reading a government bill on the peculiarities of the state anti-corruption policy for 2020-2024.
Ukraine, Jordan sign memorandum of cooperation
Ukraine and Jordan have signed a memorandum of cooperation, which opens new opportunities for the development of interaction between the countries.
Ukraine to develop strategic partnership with US regardless of election results
Regardless of the U.S. presidential election results, Ukraine will successfully develop strategic partnership with the United States.
Crimean Platform summit to be held in May 2021 – Kuleba
The Crimean Platform summit will take place in Kyiv in May 2021, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Peace in Donbas, elections in March: Ukraine prepares Joint Steps Plan for TCG
Ukraine has prepared the Joint Steps Plan for the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), which proposes fully stopping the conflict in Donbas and demilitarizing certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions in order to create all necessary conditions for holding local elections there on March 31, 2021.
Dzheppar, Galadza discuss creation of Crimean Platform
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar discussed the creation of the Crimean Platform with Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine Larisa Galadza.
Zakarpattia region receives over UAH 5M in tourist tax payments
In January-October 2020, local budgets of Zakarpattia region received more than UAH 5 million in tourist tax payments, which is almost 20% less than in the same period last year.
Kyiv city reports 983 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv city has recorded 983 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 41,373, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine ready to join development of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine – Stepanov
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov and British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons discussed a strategy for providing medical care in the event of a worsening epidemiological situation in Ukraine.
Ukrainian army gets several hundred new flamethrowers
The State Scientific Research Institute of Chemical Products, part of Ukraine's state defense company Ukroboronprom, has fulfilled its obligations ahead of schedule and transferred a batch of several hundred RPV-16 rocket-propelled infantry flamethrowers to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the company's press service has reported.
Zelensky, Bolsonaro discuss space and defense cooperation
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro.
Finance Ministry: 2021 state budget quite balanced and realistic to implement
The Finance Ministry has called on MPs to support the draft state budget of Ukraine for 2021, which will be put to the vote at first reading on November 5.
G7 ambassadors meet with Speaker Razumkov to discuss situation with Constitutional Court
The ambassadors of the G7 countries met with Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov and stressed the importance of quick action to resolve the situation related to the Constitutional Court.
Dynamo Kyiv lose to Barcelona in Champions League
Dynamo Kyiv have lost 1-2 to Spain's Barcelona in a match of the third round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
November 4, Russian armed formations violated the ceasefire in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas six times.
Ukraine reports 9,850 new coronavirus cases
A record 9,850 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 430,467, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said on Facebook.
04 November 2020
Four new disengagement areas to appear in Donbas – JFO Headquarters
The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has agreed on four new disengagement areas in Donbas, Radio Liberty reports.
Zelensky meets with Markiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with National Guard serviceman Vitaliy Markiv immediately after his arrival in Kyiv.
Ukraine, China interested in expanding cooperation in agricultural sector
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the People's Republic of China Serhiy Kamyshev met with Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China Zhang Taolin.
Ukraine not going into second lockdown so far – PM Shmyhal
Quarantine restrictions remain in force in Ukraine, but so far the authorities are not planning to impose a second lockdown.
Govnt to present country’s economic audit on Nov. 6 – PM
On November 6, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will present an economic audit of the country and a vision for economic development until 2030.
Cabinet of Ministers approves resignation of heads of three RSAs
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved draft presidential decrees on the resignation of heads of Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk and Sumy regional state administrations.
Markiv returns to Ukraine
Ukraine’s National Guard serviceman Vitaliy Markiv, acquitted by the Milan Court of Appeals, has returned to Ukraine together with his mother, Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov, and Ukrainian Parliament Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova.
Perpetrators behind Handziuk's killing should be brought to justice – U.S. embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has called on the Ukrainian authorities to bring to justice those who killed civil rights activist Kateryna Handziuk and those who ordered her killing.
Dzheppar in NY calls on intl community to strengthen protection of human rights in occupied Crimea
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar has called on the international community to strengthen joint efforts to protect human rights in the Russian-occupied Crimea.
Zelensky dismisses Trofimov as first deputy head of President's Office
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Serhiy Trofimov from the post of first deputy head of the President's Office and appointed him as his adviser.
Poll: 55% of Ukrainians oppose possible abolition of visa-free travel to EU
The majority of Ukrainian citizens - 55% - have a negative attitude towards a possible abolition of visa-free travel to the European Union.
Almost 10,000 cases of ARVI and flu recorded in Kyiv
Almost 10,000 cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) have been registered in the city of Kyiv, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Klitschko recovers from COVID-19
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stated about his recovery from COVID-19.
Ukraine’s air traffic in October down 56% - UkSATSE
The air traffic in Ukraine fell by 56.4% in October 2020 compared to the relevant period last year, according to the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE).
Kyiv city reports 856 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv city has recorded 856 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
G7 ambassadors meet with Poroshenko
The ambassadors of the G7 countries met with the ex-President of Ukraine, the leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, to discuss the results of local elections, efforts to combat COVID-19 and the crisis situation related to the Constitutional Court.
Health Ministry: None of regions ready to ease quarantine measures
The city of Kyiv and all regions in Ukraine are not ready to ease quarantine measures introduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on November 4.