Five new coronavirus cases confirmed in Ukrainian army over past day
The Ukrainian army has 45 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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The Health Ministry supports amendments to the Law "On the Protection of the Population against Infectious Diseases”, approved by the Verkhovna Rada last week.
Zelensky discusses business loan programs with government
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and government representatives the functioning of credit programs to help businesses during and after quarantine.
PM Shmyhal: Quarantine to be extended after May 22
The Government will extend quarantine after May 22 as Ukraine still sees coronavirus peak.
NBU provides UAH 2.4 bln in refinancing to 11 banks
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) provided UAH 2.4 billion in refinancing to 11 banks for the period from one to five years, the central bank’s press service reported.
Poles will not be able to replace migrant workers from Ukraine – Gajowniczek
Poles will not be able to replace migrant workers from Ukraine, who have long occupied their niche in Poland, amid the crisis and rising unemployment, Chairman of the Polish Union of Processors of Fruits and Vegetables Andrzej Gajowniczek has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Ukraine reports 375 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 16,023
Ukraine recorded 16,023 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 12, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Ukraine informs UN about violation of Minsk agreements by Russia
The Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN has announced a violation of the Minsk agreements by Russia’s illegal armed formations in Donbas and called for a global ceasefire.
European Council approves conclusions on Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2020
The European Council has approved conclusions on the Eastern Partnership policy beyond 2020, reaffirming its strategic importance, and the joint commitment to building a common area of shared democracy, prosperity and stability.
Russian-led forces launch six attacks in Donbas
On May 11, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched six attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
11 May 2020
Occupied Crimea confirms 328 coronavirus cases
Nine new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the occupied Crimea over the past day, bringing the total number to 328 cases.
Ukraine commemorates Ebensee concentration camp victims
Diplomats of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna and members of their families commemorated the fallen Ukrainians and other prisoners of the Ebensee concentration camp at the memorial in Upper Austria.
PM Shmyhal to make virtual visit to Germany on May 12
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal will make a virtual visit to Germany on May 12.
Coronavirus lockdown eased in Ukraine
Pursuant to the Government's decision, coronavirus lockdown is eased in Ukraine from Monday, May 11. The work of some institutions and certain activities will be resumed under the observance of anti-epidemic measures.
Georgia won’t sever diplomatic relations with Ukraine because of Saakashvili
Georgia is not going to sever diplomatic relations with Ukraine due to the appointment of Mikheil Saakashvili to a high position in Ukraine.
Ambassador: Merkel plays crucial role in deterring Russian aggression
As long as German Chancellor Angela Merkel personally coordinates the process of peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbas, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not dare to escalate.
Kuleba urges the world not to forget about Russian aggression
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba urges not to forget about the ongoing aggression of the Russian Federation in eastern Ukraine.
Three airlines plan to resume flights from Ukraine
Wizz Air, Lufthansa and Czech Airlines carriers will resume flights from Ukraine from late May and early June.
Invaders launch 15 attacks in Donbas, four Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On May 10, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 15 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Ukraine reports 15,648 coronavirus cases
Ukraine recorded 416 coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 15,648 cases as of May 11.
09 May 2020
Support for SMEs: PM Shmyhal hopes to work more closely with Parliament
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal hopes to work more closely with the Verkhovna Rada on supporting government legislative initiatives on small and medium-sized businesses.
Mejlis member: Most illegally detained persons on occupied peninsula are Crimean Tatars
Over the past three months in the occupied Crimea, Russian security forces have detained illegally 25 people and arrested or extended the arrest of 97 people, most of whom are Crimean Tatars.
OSCE SMM reports on increase in ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE SMM monitors reports on an increase in ceasefire violations in Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine, Spain foreign ministers discuss acceleration of signing ECAA agreement
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Arancha González Laya confirmed that conclusion of the European Common Aviation Area (ECAA) Agreement serves mutual interest and will help revive business, tourism and people-to-people contacts.
UN notes sharp increase in number of civilian casualties in Donbas
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine notes a sharp increase in the number of civilian casualties in Donbas in early May 2020.
Zelensky: Ukraine doesn’t make a cult of war
The Ukrainian people made a huge contribution to the victory over Nazism in World War II, and now nobody can take possession of that victory.
Kuleba: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine lasting longer than World War II
Despite the lessons of World War II, which the civilized world is trying to learn to preserve a fragile peace, Russia continues to carry out aggression against Ukraine, which has lasted longer than this large-scale tragedy of the 20th century.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 7 times, four Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On May 8, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched seven attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Ukraine reports 14,710 coronavirus cases
Ukraine recorded 515 coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 14,710 cases as of May 9.
Ukraine marks Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II
May 9, Ukraine marks the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II.
08 May 2020
Czech Airlines plans to resume flights to Ukraine in May
Czech Airlines has become one of the first airline carriers to announce its intention to resume flights to Ukraine in May 2020.
Zelensky sees Tbilisi's reaction to Saakashvili's appointment as mistake
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine maintains excellent relations with Georgia, but considers Tbilisi's reaction to Mikheil Saakashvili's appointment as chairman of the executive committee of the National Reform Council to be a mistake.
G7 ambassadors thank Ron van Rooden for his service in Kyiv, note need to finalize new IMF program
The ambassadors of the G7 countries thanked Mr. Ron van Rooden for his service as chief of the IMF Mission in Ukraine and expressed hope for fruitful cooperation with his successor Ivanna Vladkova-Hollar.
Ukraine marks contribution of its people to victory of anti-Hitler coalition - Zelensky
Ukraine celebrates the feat and contribution of the Ukrainian people to the victory of the anti-Hitler coalition in World War II, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
JFO exercises in Sea of Azov: ships and boats destroy opposing force
The ship and boat units of the Joint Forces practiced joint actions to destroy opposing force in the waters of the Sea of Azov.
More than 100 people recovered from coronavirus in Kyiv region
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, 109 people in Kyiv region have recovered from the disease.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire near Orikhove and Avdiivka
Russian-backed forces have attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces near the villages of Orikhove and Avdiivka in Donbas. No casualties among Ukrainian military have been reported.
PM Shmyhal thanks Italian business in Ukraine for preserving jobs
Ukraine is ready to start spurring its economy and is interested in deepening international cooperation.
Hryvnia deposits grew by 17.5% in 2019 – NBU
In 2019, hryvnia household deposits in banks grew by 17.5% compared to 2018, and deposits in foreign currency - by 15.4%, the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) reported.
Local elections in Ukraine will be held on Oct 25 - MP
Local elections in Ukraine will be held on October 25, 2020, as provided for in the Constitution of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers' representative in the Verkhovna Rada and Servant of the People Party MP, Vasyl Mokan, has said on Facebook.
Ukroboronprom represents transformation strategy to President’s Office
The Transformation Office of the State Concern Ukroboronprom held a meeting with Deputy Head of the President's Office Roman Mashovets to discuss the reform of Ukroboronprom and topical issues of the defense industry, according to the website of Ukroboronprom
Zelensky commemorates victims of World War II on Ukraine-Russia border
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on a working trip to Luhansk region and paid tribute to the victims of World War II in the town of Milove divided by Ukraine-Russia border.
Turkey delivers humanitarian aid to Ukraine to tackle COVID-19
Turkey has delivered humanitarian aid to Ukraine today to tackle the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Italian Baranca extends contract with Ukrainian Association of Football
The head of the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) ethics and fair play committee, Italian Francesco Baranca, has extended his contract with the UAF.
Kyiv reports 46 new coronavirus cases, including three deaths
Kyiv city confirmed 1,721 cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 as of May 8, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Government publishes decree on quarantine extension until May 22
The Cabinet of Ministers has published a decree, No.343 of May 4, on the extension of quarantine until May 22.
Czaputowicz, Kuleba discuss arrival of Ukrainian seasonal workers in Poland
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Foreign Minister of Poland Jacek Czaputowicz discussed the arrival of seasonal workers from Ukraine to Poland in a phone conversation on Thursday.
Kyiv spent largest amount of funds to tackle coronavirus in Ukraine - Accounting Chamber
Among the regions of Ukraine, Kyiv city and Kyiv region have spent the largest amount of funds to fight the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, almost UAH 259 million and UAH 208 million, respectively.
Qatar considers number of investment projects to be implemented in Ukraine – Kuleba
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani have agreed that Qatar will consider a number of investment projects to be implemented in Ukraine.
Ukraine at OSCE: Occupants plant anti-personnel mines near Petrivske
In late April, the OSCE SMM saw Russian occupation forces planting anti-personnel mines near a disengagement site in Petrivske, Donbas.
World Congress of Ukrainian Youth Organizations raising funds for Ukrainian health workers
The World Congress of Ukrainian Youth Organizations (SKUMO) has launched a fundraising campaign to provide Ukrainian healthcare workers with personal protective equipment in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia to summon ambassador for consultations over Saakashvili
Georgia's government has decided to summon Georgian Ambassador to Ukraine Teimuraz Sharashenidze for consultations in Tbilisi after the appointment of Mikheil Saakashvili as chairman of Ukraine's Executive Committee on Reforms, Georgian Foreign Minister David Zalkaliani has said.
JFO Headquarters proves involvement of FSB snipers in war in Donbas
The Joint Forces have established yet another evidence of the direct involvement of servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces in the war in Donbas.
Ivanna Vladkova-Hollar becomes new head of IMF mission in Ukraine
Ivanna Vladkova-Hollar has been appointed head of the IMF Mission in Ukraine, IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine Goesta Ljungman has said.
Kyiv will defend idea of creating memorial to Ukrainian victims of Nazism in Berlin - ambassador
Ukraine will continue to promote the idea of creating a memorial to the Ukrainian victims of Nazism in Berlin, Ukraine's Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Ukrainian army reports 33 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian army has confirmed four new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing total to 33, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Size of IMF financial support for Ukraine to remain unchanged – Finance Ministry
The size of the IMF financial support for Ukraine will not change, according to the Ukrainian Finance Ministry.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 21 times, six Ukrainian soldiers wounded
On May 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 21 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Zelensky appoints Saakashvili chairman of Executive Committee on Reforms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Mikheil Saakashvili chairman of the Executive Committee on Reforms.