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Iran delays download of flight recorders from downed Ukrainian plane
Iran has delayed the much-anticipated download and analysis of flight recorders recovered from the wreckage of a downed Ukrainian passenger jet due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to CBC News.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas so far today
As of 07:00, no shelling was recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Over 170 Ukrainians undergoing treatment for coronavirus abroad
Some 171 Ukrainians were undergoing treatment for coronavirus as of 18:00 on April 12, the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.
11 April 2020
EU: Conscription in Russian army in Crimea violates humanitarian law
The conscription in the Russian Federation Armed Forces carried out in the illegally-annexed Crimea is a violation of international humanitarian law.
Ukraine ready to join WHO international clinical trials
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine is ready to join the Solidarity international clinical trial to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19, launched by the World Health Organization and partners.
Zelensky visits tent camp of military field hospital in Donetsk region
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has visited a tent camp for COVID-19 patients at the 66th military field hospital in Donetsk region.
Finance Minister: Ukraine not to face default without cooperation with IMF
If Ukraine has limited external borrowing opportunities, the Government will be forced to take other radical steps.
President: Ukraine daily produces about one million masks
Four thousand reusable protective suits of domestic production have been shipped this week in Ukraine, and nearly one million masks are manufactured every day.
Government works to increase electricity exports
The Government of Ukraine is in talks to increase electricity export capacities.
Shmyhal pledges 500,000 jobs to Ukrainians in May
The Government of Ukraine is working to create 500,000 jobs for Ukrainians who lost their jobs because of quarantine.
UN concerned with increase in civilian casualties in Donbas
Matilda Bogner, Head of UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, states that she is concerned with the increase in civilian casualties in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 15 times
On April 10, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 15 times.
Ukraine reports 2,511 coronavirus cases, including 73 deaths
Ukraine has confirmed 308 new coronavirus Covid-19 cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 2,511, according to the Health Ministry of Ukraine.
10 April 2020
Zelensky, Conte discuss fight against coronavirus pandemic
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the fight against the coronavirus pandemic during a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte.
OSCE SMM records over 8,000 ceasefire violations in Donbas for two weeks
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine recorded about 8,700 ceasefire violations in Donbas from 23 March to 5 April.
Govt appoints commissioner for rights of persons with disabilities
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Tetiana Barantsova as the government commissioner for the rights of persons with disabilities.
World Bank allocates $50 mln to support vulnerable groups in Ukraine
The World Bank allocates additional $50 million to Ukraine to support vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Kvien, Kuleba discuss Ukraine-U.S. cooperation, including fight against COVID-19
Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Kristina Kvien and Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba have discussed the full range of cooperation between the countries, including the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19.
Government allocates UAH 10 mln for humanitarian assistance to Albania
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 10 million for humanitarian assistance to the Republic of Albania.
Denisova: Epidemiological situation in Crimea worsening
The epidemiological situation continues worsening in the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Government allocates almost UAH 50 mln to SBU for Verint NowForce system
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 49.8 million to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for the purchase of Verint NowForce system that will help tackle the coronavirus spread.
WBC president to visit Ukraine next year
World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman will visit Ukraine in early 2021.
Zelensky discusses with president of South Korea humanitarian aid and visa waiver
President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in in a phone conversation have discussed the issue of global and regional response to the spread of COVID-19, according to the president’s press service.
Ukrainian parliament to hold extraordinary meeting on April 13 - Razumkov
An extraordinary meeting of the Verkhovna Rada will be held on Monday, April 13, at about 14:00, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has said.
Ukraine expects humanitarian aid from UAE today
The United Arab Emirates donates 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine for fighting coronavirus which should be dispatched by plane today.
SBI suspects ex-MP Chornovol of premeditated murder
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has served former MP Tetiana Chornovol with a notice of suspicion in premeditated murder as a result of the arson of the Party of Regions office in 2014, the SBI's press service has reported.
Kyiv city confirms 348 coronavirus cases – Klitschko
The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has grown to 348, of whom are two healthcare workers, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Volker explains how vote on ‘banking’ bill to impact Ukraine's future
The vote on the bill on improvement of banking regulation mechanisms in the Parliament of Ukraine will be a key moment that will determine Ukraine's future – whether it will be under the oligarchs’ rule or in the Western-backed civilized environment reformed according to the European standards.
Government improves procedure for financing measures to tackle coronavirus
The Cabinet of Ministers allowed regions to direct subventions of the social and economic development primarily for the fight against the coronavirus spread.
Foreign Minister Kuleba: Ukraine ready to deepen cooperation within Eastern Partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba welcomes the statement of the Visegrad Group foreign ministers on the future of the Eastern Partnership initiative and declared the readiness of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova to deepen political association and economic integration into the EU.
Over 6,000 Ukrainians arrive in Ukraine over past 24 hours
A total of 6,300 Ukrainians have arrived in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, while more than 3,400 people, including 1,300 foreigners, have left the country, the State Border Guard Service has reported.
Zelensky appoints Prystaiko as head of Commission for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Integration
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Vice Prime Minister Vadym Prystaiko as head of the Commission for Coordination of Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine.
Deposit Guarantee Fund accumulated over UAH 10.2 bln
The Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine accumulated a total of UAH 10,282.6 million as of April 1, 2020, the Fund’s press service reported.
Affordable Medicines program: One million e-prescriptions issued during quarantine
Since the beginning of quarantine in Ukraine, doctors have written out one million e-prescriptions under the program Affordable Medicines, the National Health Service has reported.
Kuleba: Ukraine doesn’t hold direct talks with occupying power in Donbas
Despite Russia's attempts to force on Ukraine a direct dialogue with representatives of the occupied Donbas and to moderate this dialogue, official Kyiv does not support such a format and underscores that Russia is a party to the conflict.
Quarantine will be extended until early May - Fedorov
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to extend the quarantine in Ukraine until early May, but a gradual easing of restrictive measures is expected, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has said during a live broadcast of the YouTube channel FranchTV.
Ukraine reports 2,203 coronavirus cases, including 69 deaths
Ukraine has confirmed 311 new coronavirus Covid-19 cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 2,203, according to the Health Ministry of Ukraine.
Khomchak holds phone conversation with Chairman of NATO Military Committee
Сommander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Colonel-General Ruslan Khomchak held a phone conversation with Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach.
Kuleba says detainee exchange a top priority for Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that a detainee exchange, which had been previously agreed upon, is a top priority for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry and the main focus of the government's attention.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas 21 times. One Ukrainian soldier killed, two wounded
On April 9, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 21 times.
09 April 2020
Most residents of Donbas want return of occupied territories
Most residents of government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions support the return of occupied territories to Ukraine without granting special status or expanded powers to the region, according to a poll entitled "Public Sentiment in Donbas 2020" conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
Sweden's foreign minister reiterates inalterability of sanctions against Russia
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Ann Linde confirmed during a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba the inalterability of stance on international sanctions against Russia.
Ambassador Grau reveals agreements reached at Trilateral Contact Group meetings
During the Trilateral Contact Group meetings held in videoconference format on April 6-8, the parties reached a principled agreement on the next phase of the exchange of detainees in the near future.
Russian oil tankers pollute Black, Azov Seas
Russian tankers overloaded with oil products and other fuel and lubricant cargoes have polluted the waters of the Black and Azov Seas off the coast of the temporarily occupied Crimea, the prosecutor's office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has reported.
PM Shmyhal: Parliament agrees on main items of updated state budget
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine agreed on the main items of the updated state budget and the corresponding amendments may be adopted already next week.
Ukrainian serviceman killed in Donbas
Russian-backed forces have shelled the positions of the Ukrainian Joint Forces in Luhansk region, killing a Ukrainian serviceman, the press center of the headquarters of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine’s GDP may drop 3.5% this year over coronavirus crisis – World Bank
Ukraine's GDP may decline by 3.5% in 2020 due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Bank.
Ukrgasbank sees profit grow by six times in Q1, 2020
Ukrgasbank earned UAH 340 million as net profit in the first quarter of 2020 compared to UAH 54.3 million as the profit received in the same period last year, the bank's press service has reported.
Number of Donbas residents ready for any compromises for sake of peace decreases
The number of citizens willing to accept any compromises for the sake of peace in Donbas has generally decreased, most significantly in Donetsk region.
Kyiv sends almost 4.5 mln batteries to Romania for recycling
Kyiv city has sent almost 4.5 million used batteries to Romania for recycling.
More people in Donbas who see Russia as party to conflict - poll
The number of Ukrainian citizens in government-controlled areas in Donbas who consider Russia to be a party to the conflict has grown in just over a year, so Ukraine should not agree to decisions that will downplay Russia's role as a party to the conflict, according to a poll entitled "Public Sentiment in Donbas 2020" conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
Ukraine to spend EUR 190 mln aid from EU for healthcare and social needs
The European Union will allocate EUR 190 million in aid for Ukraine to prevent the coronavirus spread; funds will be used for strengthening the healthcare system and social-economic sector.
OSCE SMM: Fourteen trucks enter occupied Donbas from Russia for one hour
The OSCE SMM monitors spotted 14 covered cargo trucks entering Ukraine from Russia only for about an hour at a border crossing point near Uspenka in occupied Donetsk region.
Justice Ministry, Office of Prosecutor General sign memorandum of cooperation
Deputy Justice Minister – Commissioner for European Court for Human Rights Ivan Lishchyna and Deputy Prosecutor General Giunduz Mamedov have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to bring the Russian Federation to responsibility for international human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories in Donbas, according to the Justice Ministry’s press service.
Multinational military exercises in Ukraine postponed due to coronavirus - General Staff
Multinational exercises with the participation of Ukrainian Armed Forces units in Ukraine and abroad have been postponed due to the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported on Facebook.
Kyiv city reports 335 coronavirus cases - Klitschko
The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has surged to 335, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Borrell: Russia must provide OSCE with unimpeded access to occupied Donbas
Russia and the armed formations it backs must provide safe and unimpeded access for the OSCE, international non-governmental and humanitarian organizations to the territories in Donbas, which are temporarily beyond control of the Ukrainian Government, especially amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Pension indexation in Ukraine scheduled for May 1 – Pension Fund
The indexation of pensions in Ukraine will be carried out on May 1, 2020, according to the Pension Fund.