‘British’ strain of coronavirus not recorded in Ukraine – Liashko
No cases of the British strain of coronavirus have been recorded in Ukraine, Deputy Health Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Viktor Liashko has said.
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IMF to cooperate with Ukrainian Finance Ministry in fiscal risk management
Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to continue cooperation with the Ukrainian Finance Ministry in the field of developing the fiscal risk management system, the ministry's press service has reported.
Ukraine at OSCE: Occupied Crimea and parts of Donbas turn into ‘territory of lawlessness’
Ukraine calls on Sweden’s OSCE Chair to pay special attention to human rights violations in Crimea and the occupied areas of Donbas, which have turned into a "territory of lawlessness."
Crown Agents will purchase COVID-19 vaccines for Ukraine - Stepanov
British agency Crown Agents will purchase COVID-19 vaccines for Ukraine, according to a decision approved at an extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Stepanov says when COVID-19 vaccination will begin in Ukraine
Mass coronavirus vaccination of Ukrainians will begin in February after the completion of vaccine registration, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
IMF does not reveal date of disbursing second tranche to Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund continues discussions with the Ukrainian authorities as part of a virtual review of the Stand-By Arrangement, not revealing the date when Ukraine may receive the second tranche.
NATO concerned about Russia's military build-up in Black Sea region, Crimea - Stoltenberg
NATO is greatly concerned about Russia's increased military build-up, including in the Black Sea region and in Crimea, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Kuleba: Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova speak with one voice to EU
Speaking at a video meeting of foreign ministers of Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova in the format of the "Trio of EU Associated Partners", Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated that Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova are the European Union's most ambitious eastern partners.
Shmyhal, IMF representatives discuss gas price
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed the price of natural gas with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and said that the Ukrainian government would seek a compromise to protect people from unjustified increases.
No information about Ukrainians among Indonesia earthquake victims – Foreign Ministry
The Ukrainian Embassy in Indonesia has opened a hotline to provide possible assistance to Ukrainians in connection with a powerful earthquake that hit Sulawesi island on Friday morning, Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko has said.
Invaders violate ceasefire six times, one Ukrainian soldier wounded
Over the past day, January 14, six ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas. One Ukrainian serviceman was wounded.
Ukraine reports 8,199 new coronavirus cases
A total of 8,199 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,146,963, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
14 January 2021
Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and Germany to hold political consultations in Berlin
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Germany will soon hold political consultations in Berlin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar has said.
Almost 90,000 ARVI, flu cases recorded in Ukraine over last week
Almost 90,000 cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) have been recorded in Ukraine over the past week, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Kuleba presents ‘gift to Ukraine’ for 30th anniversary of independence
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has presented the Ukraine.ua website, a digital platform about modern Ukraine for an international audience.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office: Ukraine conflict settlement must include de-occupation of Crimea
The peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine must take place with full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
ECHR to consider 11 complaints against Russia on human rights violations in Crimea
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has declared sufficient grounds to accept Ukraine's complaints against Russia on eleven counts in an interstate case of human rights violations in Crimea.
January lockdown will not affect hryvnia exchange rate – president's adviser
The tightening of lockdown measures introduced in Ukraine from January 8 to 24 will not significantly affect the exchange rate of the hryvnia against the U.S. dollar, the president's adviser on economic issues, Oleh Ustenko, has said.
Ukraine v. Russia: Putin's confessions contributed to ECHR decision on occupied Crimea
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), in its decision to declare complaints brought by Ukraine against Russia concerning human rights violations in Crimea partly admissible, has taken into account statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin in which he confirmed the capture of the peninsula by the Russian military.
Kuleba: 83 countries open to Ukrainians
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukrainian citizens can now travel to 83 countries.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office to visit Ukraine next week
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Ann Linde will make her first overseas visit in a new position to Ukraine next week.
IMF concerned about Cabinet's plans to reduce gas prices for households - Marchenko
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the Ukrainian government's intention to decide in the near future on a reduction in natural gas prices for household consumers, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has said in an interview with Radio NV.
Hungarian foreign minister to visit Ukraine to overcome crisis in bilateral relations - Kuleba
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto will pay a political visit to Ukraine to find ways to overcome the crisis in relations between the two countries following the interference of some Hungarian officials in Ukraine's local elections, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Highest incidence of coronavirus cases recorded in five regions, Kyiv city
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine has been recorded in Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, Kyiv and Luhansk regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on January 14.
Naftogaz provides $2.1B worth of gas transit services to Gazprom in 2020
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine provided natural gas transit services worth $2.11 billion to PJSC Gazprom in 2020, Naftogaz's press service has reported.
Ukraine v. Russia (re Crimea): ECHR declares application partly admissible
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has declared complaints brought by Ukraine against Russia concerning a pattern of human rights violations in Crimea partly admissible.
Ukraine will not buy low-quality COVID-19 vaccines – MP
The Ukrainian government is working to obtain high-quality vaccines against COVID-19, according to Servant of the People MP Lesia Zaburanna, who heads the parliament's subcommittee on state budget expenditures of the Verkhovna Rada budget committee.
Kyiv reports 794 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths
Kyiv city has recorded 794 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 120,186, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Koktebel winery put up for auction in Russian-occupied Crimea
The Kremlin-controlled authorities in Crimea have put up for auction the Koktebel vintage winery with a starting price of 100 million rubles, Crimea.Realities has reported, with reference to the Russian website for posting information on bidding.
Militants fire at OSCE drone in Donbas for two days in a row
Militants of the Russian armed formations fired at an OSCE unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which was conducting a previously announced flight, in the occupied territory of Donetsk region.
Ukraine at Council of Europe demands Russia stop persecution in Crimea
Ukraine called on the Council of Europe to give due assessment of human rights violations by Russia in its temporarily occupied territories, Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe has said.
Yermak says those involved in meddling in U.S. elections will be prosecuted
The Ukrainian government will do everything in its power to bring those involved in meddling in the U.S. elections to account, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak has said.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times
Over the past day, January 13, six ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 7,925 new coronavirus cases
A total of 7,925 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,138,764, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
13 January 2021
Petrashko: 40.7% of Ukraine's foreign trade accounts for EU
Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture Ihor Petrashko has said that 40.7% of the total volume of Ukrainian foreign trade in goods accounted for the countries of the European Union.
Avalanche danger expected in Ukrainian Carpathians
A considerable avalanche danger is expected in Ukraine’s Carpathian mountains.
Zelensky signs decree sending Ukrainians to UN mission in Kosovo
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree sending Ukrainian servicemen to Serbia to participate in the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo.
Banks' net profit decreased by UAH 15.6B in Jan-Nov 2020 – NBU
In January-November 2020, the net profit of Ukrainian banks amounted to UAH 43.365 billion, which is UAH 15.6 billion less compared to the same period in 2019, according to data provided by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Kuwait studying possibility of sweets import and manufacturing in Ukraine
Kuwait is studying the possibility of sweets import to Ukraine and establishing joint production facilities.
US calls on Russia to free all Ukrainian political prisoners
The United States has called unjust the Russian court's conviction of three Ukrainian citizens, Crimean Tatars, in the case of the so-called Bilohirsk group of Hizb ut-Tahrir, and urged Russia to free all Ukrainian political prisoners.
Ukraine to manufacture Sinovac flu and COVID-19 vaccines
The Lekhim group of pharmaceutical companies has agreed with China’s Sinovac Biotech to manufacture company’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the Ukrainian facilities.
Shmyhal initiates state regulation of gas prices for population
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal initiates the introduction of state regulation of natural gas prices for household consumers.
UK visas for Ukrainians remain in place, become easier to get – Kuleba
The prospect that the United Kingdom will simplify the procedure for obtaining visas for Ukrainians is real, but now we are not talking about their abolition, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
FM: Ukrainian authorities will find common ground with Biden’s administration
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that the Ukrainian authorities will find common ground with the new US administration at all levels, including the highest one.
Kuleba believes US participation in Donbas talks would be effective in any format
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that the active involvement of the United States of America in resolving the issue of ending Russian aggression against Ukraine will be useful and effective in any format.
Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in five regions, Kyiv city
As of January 13, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, Kyiv and Luhansk regions and the city of Kyiv.
Kyiv reports 906 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 906 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 119,392, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukrainian army reports 897 COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 897 COVID-19 cases as of January 13.
Gosiewska: ICC takes note of report on Russia’s crimes in Donbas
The International Criminal Court in The Hague took note of the report entitled "Russian War Crimes in Ukraine in 2014" which was submitted by Deputy Speaker of the Polish Sejm Małgorzata Gosiewska.
EU must give Ukraine a clear membership perspective - head of House of Habsburg-Lorraine
The European Union must transform its European Neighborhood Policy towards Ukraine into a concrete policy that will provide for the prospect of EU membership, according to Head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine Karl von Habsburg, the grandson of the last Austro-Hungarian emperor, Charles I, and the president of the Austrian branch of the Paneuropean Union.
Over 7,000 Ukrainians received Pole's Card last year
Over the past year, 7,094 citizens of Ukraine received a Pole's Card, a document confirming their belonging to the Polish people, the Polish Foreign Ministry's press service told Ukrinform.
British ambassador appalled at sentencing Bilohirsk group defendants
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons is appalled at sentencing the Bilohirsk group defendants in Hizb ut-Tahrir case and Russia's continued persecution of Crimean Tatars.
SBU closes proceedings on alleged treason by Kuchma, Yermak
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service has closed criminal proceedings on alleged treason committed by former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma and Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak during talks in Minsk.
Razumkov, Sandu discuss Donbas and fight against corruption
Ukraine and Moldova are united not only by a common border and past but also by the European future and today's challenges, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov says.
Advisers to Normandy format leaders to continue negotiations next week
Political advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries – Ukraine, France, Germany and Russia – will continue consultations next week.
Shmyhal, Sandu discuss implementation of joint projects
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu the implementation of a number of joint projects.
Ukrainian Health Ministry against lifting lockdown before Jan 24
The Ukrainian Health Ministry does not support any decisions to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions earlier than planned, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
OSCE records 56 ceasefire violations in Donbas over past 24 hours
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 50 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and six ones in Luhansk region on Monday, January 11.
Eleven ceasefire violations recorded in Donbas in last day
Over the past day, January 12, eleven ceasefire violations by invaders were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas. One Ukrainian serviceman was wounded.