Ukraine reports 3,372 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 3,372 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 188,106, according to the epidemic monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
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Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas three times
Russian-led forces violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times over the past day.
23 September 2020
Vice PM Stefanishyna: Ukraine seeks broader participation in shaping Black Sea region security
Ukraine seeks greater participation in shaping the security of the Black Sea region and will be able to play a more active role in this process thanks to its NATO EOP status.
Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in explosive device blast
Two Ukrainian soldiers received shrapnel wounds in explosive device blast.
Over 600 OSCE observers to monitor local elections in Ukraine
An election observation mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights for the October 25 local elections in Ukraine consists of 66 long-term observers, and 600 short-term observers will arrive in the country several days before election day, according to a statement posted on the OSCE website.
Government supports draft ratification of EUR 25 M grant on housing for IDPs
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has supported the draft law on ratification of the agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on a EUR 25.5 million grant on housing for internally displaced persons.
Usyk-Chisora fight to take place on Oct 31
The heavyweight boxing fight between Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and Briton Dereck Chisora will take place on Saturday, October 31, this year.
Ukraine, Hungary foreign ministers agree to launch work of three intergovernmental groups
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó have agreed to launch the work of intergovernmental groups on national minorities, education, and cross-border cooperation.
Ukraine to hold urgent consultations on Lukashenko's 'secret' inauguration - Kuleba
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry will hold urgent meetings and consultations to determine Ukraine's position regarding the inauguration and political status of Alexander Lukashenko.
Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations growing in Ukraine
The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and COVID-19 patients in serious condition is growing in Ukraine, Health Minister of Ukraine Maksym Stepanov said at a briefing.
At least 60,000 police officers to guard polling stations in Ukraine
At least 60,000 police officers will be involved in guarding polling stations during local elections in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry's press service has reported, with reference to Head of the National Police Ihor Klymenko.
Kyiv city purchases almost 40,000 face shields for school teachers
Kyiv city has purchased almost 40,000 face shields for school teachers, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Digital Transformation Ministry planning to launch new open data portal this year
The Ministry for Digital Transformation of Ukraine intends to launch a unified state open data portal "Diia.Open Data" until the end of the current year, the ministry’s press service reports.
Thirty-one new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ukrainian army
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed 31 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine wants full integration into EU - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine seeks full integration into the European Union and wants to receive from the EU a clear membership perspective.
Zelensky: We would like to see Moscow’s greater desire to speed up achievement of peace
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky would like to see Moscow’s greater desire to speed up achievement of peace and believes that Russia must take key steps to do so.
Kyiv city reports 307 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 307 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 20,335, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
President orders drafting of bill to complete two reactors at Khmelnytskyi NPP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to submit a bill on the location, design and construction of nuclear reactors Nos. 3 and 4 of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant to the Verkhovna Rada within two months.
Deposits of individuals in Deposit Guarantee Fund’s banks rose by UAH 1.1B in August
In August 2020, the total amount of deposits of individuals in member banks of the Deposit Guarantee Fund grew by UAH 1.1 billion, up to UAH 554.5 billion, according to the Fund’s press service.
Kernes nominated for Kharkiv mayor
Kharkiv Mayor Hennadiy Kernes has been officially nominated as a candidate for Kharkiv mayor.
Highest number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in Kharkiv region
The highest number of new coronavirus cases in Ukraine in the past 24 hours have been confirmed Kharkiv, Odesa and Lviv regions, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
US Senate Committee supports Dayton's nomination as ambassador to Ukraine
The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations supported Keith Dayton's nomination as US ambassador to Ukraine and recommended the upper house of the Congress to approve it.
Health Ministry: Doctors to receive increased salaries as soon as late September
The Health Ministry of Ukraine has announced that doctors will receive increased salaries as soon as late September
OSCE ODIHR election observation mission starts its work in Ukraine
The Election Observation Mission of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) starts its work in Ukraine on September 23.
NBU approves candidacy of Naumov for Oschadbank CEO
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has approved the candidacy of Serhii Naumov to the post of Chairman of the Management Board of the state-owned Oschadbank, the central bank’s press service reports.
Zelensky, Aliyev discuss coronavirus, Donbas, privatization
Ukrainian and Azerbaijani Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Ilham Aliyev have discussed the implementation of a number of large-scale infrastructure and investment projects that are being implemented in Ukraine with the active participation of large businesses and investors from Azerbaijan.
Foreign Ministry calls on Norwegian business to enhance cooperation with Ukraine
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Senik has held a meeting with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway in Ukraine Erik Svedahl on September 22, the ministry’s press service reports.
Zelensky, Trudeau discuss possible Canada's visa liberalization for Ukrainians
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky hopes for progress in Canada's gradual visa liberalization for Ukrainian citizens.
President Zelensky to pay official visit to Slovakia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will pay an official visit to Slovakia, according to the president’s press service.
Zelensky appoints Ukrainian ambassadors to Tunisia, Nigeria
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ukraine's ambassadors to Tunisia and Nigeria.
Ceasefire observed along contact line in Donbas
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine remains controlled.
Ukraine reports 3,497 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 3,497 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 184,734, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
22 September 2020
EU ready to give Ukraine 1.2 B in aid, but constructive cooperation with IMF needed
The European Union is ready to provide EUR 1.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, but constructive cooperation with the International Monetary Fund and strengthening of the rule of law is needed.
Borrell: No threat of suspension of EU’s visa-free regime for Ukraine
There is currently no threat of suspension of EU’s visa-free regime for Ukraine as all the necessary criteria are currently being met.
UN Secretary-General calls for progress in talks within TCG, Normandy Four format
Progress in talks within the Trilateral Contact Group and the Normandy Four format is a key factor determining the further implementation of the Minsk agreements and the achievement of peace in eastern Ukraine.
Zelensky: Ukraine wants to create negotiating platform on Crimea
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky insists on the importance of keeping the focus of the UN and the European Union on the issue of de-occupation of Crimea.
Ukraine, IMF considering possibility of organizing online mission in autumn
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are in constant dialogue and are working on the possibility of organizing an online mission of the Fund this autumn.
Kuleba, Szijjártó to pay joint visit to Zakarpattia region tomorrow
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Hungary, Dmytro Kuleba and Péter Szijjártó, will make a joint visit to Zakarpattia region on Wednesday, September 23, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Retail trade turnover grows by 5.9% in Ukraine
In January-August 2020, the turnover of Ukrainian retail trade enterprises increased by 5.9% (in comparable prices), up to UAH 542.44 billion, compared to the same period in 2019.
EU stands by Ukraine and its people – Borrell
High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission has no access to prisons in occupied Donbas
UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine is unable to visit prisons in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions in eastern Ukraine and demands that such access must be provided as soon as possible.
Over 3,300 civilians killed in Donbas since war started – UN
Since the beginning of Russia’s aggression in Donbas, the total death toll for civilians has reached at least 3,367, and more than 7,000 civilians have been injured.
UkraineInvest: $2.2 B to be invested in Ukraine's economy in two years
According to preliminary estimates of the Investment Promotion Office (UkraineInvest), it is expected to attract about $2.2 billion in investments in the Ukrainian economy in 2020-2022.
PM Shmyhal visits Sumy Regional Hospital
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has visited the Sumy Regional Clinical Hospital during his working trip to Sumy region.
Borrell, Taran meet to discuss EU-Ukraine security cooperation
High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Andrii Taran to discuss cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.
Oschadbank provided affordable loans worth UAH 600M
Since the beginning of the state program "Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%", JSC Oschadbank has issued loans worth UAH 600 million to entrepreneurs, according to the bank’s press service.
Svitolina returns to Top 5 in WTA ranking
Ukraine’s No.1 tennis player Elina Svitolina has climbed one spot to the fifth place in the latest ranking of Women's Tennis Association (WTA) after reaching the quarterfinal at a Premier 5 tournament in Rome.
Borrell starts his visit to Ukraine
High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell has started his visit to Ukraine.
Oleksiy Sukhachov becomes new acting director of State Bureau of Investigation
Oleksiy Sukhachov has become a new acting director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), according to the website of the bureau.
Kyiv confirms 270 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus cases in Kyiv city reached 20,028.
Energy Ministry, UkraineInvest sign memorandum of cooperation in energy sector
Acting Energy Minister of Ukraine Olha Buslavets and Executive Director of the state institution “Ukraine Investment Promotion Office” (UkraineInvest) Serhiy Tsivkach have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the energy sector, according to the Energy Ministry’s press service.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry: EU has sent no official signals of visa-free travel revision
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine does not currently see a threat of the European Union’s revision of the visa-free regime with Ukraine.
Yenin, O’Rourke discuss strengthening of diplomatic dialogue between Ukraine and Australia
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Yenin held a meeting with Australia’s Ambassador to Ukraine Melissa O’Rourke on the occasion of the completion of her diplomatic mission in Kyiv.
NBU expects gradual economic recovery in Q3 2020
The recovery of the Ukrainian economy in the third quarter of 2020 will be facilitated not only by eased quarantine restrictions, but also by a revival of external demand and a boost in domestic consumption, the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine has reported.
Minister Tkachenko, Canada’s ambassador discuss cultural cooperation
Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko discussed with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Ukraine Larisa Galadza the issues of bilateral cultural cooperation.
Ukrainian farmers already gathered 36M tonnes of grain - Economy Ministry
As of September 17, Ukraine harvested 43.2 million tonnes of main crops, including almost 36 million tonnes of grain and leguminous crops from an area of 9.8 million hectares, or 64% of the forecast.
PM Shmyhal calls on IMF to launch mission in Ukraine online
On September 21, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with Director of the European Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Alfred Kammer, during which they discussed issues of bilateral cooperation.
Klitschko registered as candidate for Kyiv mayor
Incumbent Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko registered as a candidate for Kyiv mayor in 25 October local election.
Social Policy Ministry represents strategy for digital transformation of social sphere
The Social Policy Ministry of Ukraine has represented a new Strategy for Digital Transformation of the Social Sphere, which will create a single information environment of the social sphere.