Ukraine returns to top 100 of World Press Freedom Index
Ukraine ranks 96th out of 180 countries in the 2020 World Press Freedom Index, having returned to top 100 for the first time since 2009.
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Persons released during detainee exchange test negative for coronavirus – President's Office
Persons released from the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas have undergone PCR testing and received negative results.
Internet fraud rate in Ukraine increases by 15 percent
The coronavirus quarantine in Ukraine has reduced crime rates overall, but the Internet fraud rate has increased by 15%.
Infrastructure minister announces evacuation flights from Israel, USA, Thailand
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine plans to perform evacuation flights from Israel, the USA, Thailand and several other countries next week.
Ukraine's exports of agricultural machinery down nearly 10% in 2019
Exports of agricultural machinery from Ukraine shrank by 9.4% in 2019, to $37.6 million, the head of the department of investment and logistics of the Institute of Agrarian Economics, Oleksandr Zakharchuk, has said.
Ukrainian parliament may meet on Friday – MP
The next extraordinary plenary meeting of the Verkhovna Rada may take place on Friday, April 24, deputy chairman of the Servant of the People faction Yevheniia Kravchuk has told Ukrinform.
Invaders fire 120mm mortars on positions of Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Russian-occupation forces have fired Ukrainian positions near the village of Krymske in Luhansk direction on April 21.
South Korea allocates $700,000 to Ukraine for fight against coronavirus – Foreign Ministry
The Republic of Korea has allocated $700,000 to Ukraine for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Ukrspyrt already sold 2.6 mln disinfectant for antiseptic production
State Enterprise Ukrspyrt has already sold 2.6 million liters of disinfectant to Ukrainian enterprises for the production of antiseptics, according to the company’s press service.
Accounting Chamber: Courts of appeal inefficiently spent UAH 139 mln
The audit conducted by the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine found that UAH 139 million was used inefficiently to support the activity of general courts of appeal in 2018-2019, according to the press service of the Accounting Chamber.
Arum: It's very hard to hold Lomachenko-Lopez fight without spectators
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has commented on the possibility of holding a fight between WBC/WBA/WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko of Ukraine and IBF champion Teofimo Lopez without spectators.
Kyiv city reports 42 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 892
The number of coronavirus cases has grown to 892 in Kyiv city, including 43 over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine can offer Europe 10 bln cu m of gas in storage facilities
Ukraine can offer Europe 10 billion cubic meters of gas in the underground gas storage facilities to accumulate the fuel for 2020-2021.
Ukrtransgaz calls on government to cancel customs duties for users of UGS facilities
JSC Ukrtransgaz has called on the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to abolish the obligation to pay customs duties for storing natural gas in underground gas storage (UGS) facilities in “the customs warehouse” regime, according to the company’s press service.
Zelensky greets Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms Elizabeth II on her birthday.
Health Ministry: 1,138 Ukrainian health workers contracted coronavirus
Some 1,138 Ukrainian healthcare workers have tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19 since the pandemic began in Ukraine.
UN adopts resolution on access to medicines to face COVID-19, co-sponsored by Ukraine
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19, which was co-sponsored by Ukraine.
Svitolina shares details of virtual tennis tournament
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has revealed details of a virtual tennis tournament in which she will participate.
PM Shmyhal says government intends to extend quarantine measures
The Cabinet of Ministers intends to extend the coronavirus quarantine but at the same time soften it in some spheres, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
EU ready to assist Ukraine in putting out fires in Chornobyl zone
The EU is ready to provide Ukraine with comprehensive assistance in putting out fires in Chornobyl zone and such support is highly appreciated by the Ukrainian side.
Ukrainian army reports 39 coronavirus cases
The number of Ukrainian servicepersons infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) has risen to 39 people, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine’s chief sanitary doctor wants to extend quarantine until May 12
Ukraine’s Chief Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko announced his intention to initiate the extension of coronavirus quarantine and to weaken it at the same time.
Ukraine reports 6,125 coronavirus cases, including 415 over past day
Ukraine has reported 415 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past day, bringing the total number to 6,125, according to the Health Ministry.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 13 times
On April 20, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 13 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Coronavirus outbreak peak in Ukraine expected in early May
The Cabinet of Ministers expects that Ukraine may reach the peak of the coronavirus outbreak in early May.
20 April 2020
COVID-19: EU foreign ministers to discuss situation in Ukraine on April 22
EU foreign affairs ministers during a video conference on April 22 will assess the EU approach and policies towards the Eastern Neighbourhood in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three fires in Chornobyl zone and Zhytomyr region contained – Avakov
Three fires in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and Zhytomyr region have been brought under control, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said.
Ukraine leaves border with Russia closed until end of quarantine – Stepanov
In accordance with quarantine measures, Ukraine will continue to control the border with the Russian Federation and keep it closed.
Kyiv reports 49 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 850 – Klitschko
The number of coronavirus cases has grown to 850 in Kyiv city, including 49 over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine to be the first to chair OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation online
On April 20, 2020, Ukraine takes over from Turkey the Chairmanship of the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation. Ukraine will be the first to chair the Forum online, taking into account the situation associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Zelensky fires head of SBU Office in Kirovohrad region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksiy Petrov from the post of head of the SBU Office in Kirovohrad region.
President signs amendments to state budget to combat coronavirus
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the Law "On Amending the Law of Ukraine "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2020", which the Verkhovna Rada approved at an extraordinary plenary meeting on April 13.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
On April 19, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas six times.
Ukraine confirms 5,710 coronavirus cases, including 261 over past day
Ukraine has reported 261 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past day, bringing the total number to 5,710, according to the Public Health Centre.
18 April 2020
Movie dispelling myths of Donbas available online
The documentary The Cacophony of the Donbas by Igor Minaiev has been released on takflix.com to mark the sixth anniversary of the beginning of the war in eastern Ukraine.
President outlines conditions for holding elections in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky declares that every step on the path to settlement of the situation in Donbas is a small victory, but a great result will be achieved when Ukraine returns its entire territory.
Scheduled flights inside Ukraine may be resumed by summer’s end
Scheduled flights inside Ukraine may be resumed in September or even by summer’s end.
Russian-made landmines prohibited by Ottawa Treaty found in Donbas
Yet another fact of the Russian Federation's involvement in the war in eastern Ukraine has been documented.
Germany supports Ukraine in need to extend sanctions against Russia
Germany supports Ukraine in the issue of the need to extend sanctions against Russia until the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Five planes delivering medical supplies to Ukraine every week from abroad
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that about five planes a week deliver medical supplies to Ukraine for fighting coronavirus.
Zelensky doesn’t want reject cooperation with IMF
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is committed to the cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and does not consider it expedient to take risks under the current conditions and bring the economy to default.
Shmyhal, Plenković discuss Ukraine's integration into EU
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal believes that Ukraine's integration into the EU will remain among the priorities of Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Invaders fire 120mm mortars, grenade launchers in Donbas
On April 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched five attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Ukraine reports 5,106 coronavirus cases, including 133 deaths
Ukraine has confirmed 5,106 coronavirus cases, including 133 deaths and 275 recoveries.
17 April 2020
Minister Chernyshov: Great Construction project is important regional development tool
The Great Construction nationwide project is an important tool for regional development.
Cemeteries in Kyiv region closed until end of quarantine
Cemeteries in Kyiv region have been closed to visits until the end of the quarantine period, Acting Head of Kyiv Regional State Administration Vasyl Volodin has said.
Pension Fund: UAH 4.9 bln more for pension payments
The Pension Fund of Ukraine has transferred another UAH 4.9 billion for pension payments.
Parliament’s committee to start consideration of ‘bill on banks’ on April 21
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy will start consideration of the Draft Law “On Amending Legislative Acts of Ukraine to Improve Certain Mechanisms of Banking Activity Regulation” at second reading on Tuesday, April 21.
Coronavirus quarantine temporary but very important - Zelensky
Quarantine is a temporary but extremely important measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Ukraine is active participant in exchange of assistance to overcome COVID-19 pandemic – Prystaiko
Ukraine is an active participant in the mutual exchange of assistance to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, including the cargo flights delivering rubbing alcohol for disinfectants, and the exchange of experience between Ukrainian and EU doctors.
Berlin announces virtual visit of Ukrainian PM Shmyhal
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal will make a virtual visit to Germany.
12 servicemen wounded in Donbas transported to Kyiv
Ten wounded and two ill servicemen have been transported from Kharkiv to Kyiv. They will now be receiving treatment in the Central Military Hospital.
Shakhtar midfielder Taison wants to return to Brazil next year
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison has openly expressed his desire to return to his former Brazilian club Internacional.
Seven more coronavirus cases confirmed in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Seven more coronavirus cases have been recorded in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over 1.4 million IDPs registered in Ukraine
As of April 13, over 1.4 million internally displaced persons are registered in Ukraine.
Amendments to state budget: Expenditures for government cut by UAH 1.9 bln
Expenditures for the Cabinet of Ministers have been reduced by UAH 1 9 billion, according to amendments to the 2020 state budget adopted by the Verkhovna Rada.
Truskavets receives 40,000 medical masks from China
The Ukrainian town of Truskavets has received 40,000 medical face masks from its Chinese sister town of Lianzhou.
Berlin praises OSCE ambassador's role in exchange of detainees in eastern Ukraine
The exchange of detained persons in eastern Ukraine on April 16 is an important step, and OSCE Ambassador Heidi Grau played a special role in this process.
Government appoints acting board member of Ukrzaliznytsia
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution to appoint Director for Infrastructure of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia as acting member of the Board of Ukrzaliznytsia.