Russia not in talks on renewal of gas transit deal after 2024 - Naftogaz
Russia may not extend the agreement on natural gas transit to the European Union after 2024, according to Yuriy Vitrenko, head of Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz.
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Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 8 ceasefire violations in JFO area
Over the past day, November 29, Russian-occupation troops violated ceasefire in Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine eight times, including two attacks with the use of the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
Zelensky sacks head of SBU's counterintelligence department
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Oleksandr Rusnak as head of the counterintelligence department of Ukraine's SBU State Security Service.
Ukraine reports 10,554 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 10,554 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
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Direct aggression against Ukraine would lead to huge losses for Russia - Germany’s ambassador
In the event of direct aggression against Ukraine, Russia would suffer huge losses, as the Ukrainian Army is now much stronger than it was back in 2014.
Russia sends sabotage, sapper units to Donbas - intelligence
A group of Russian servicemen has arrived in non-government-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine to "strengthen" sabotage and sapper units, the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate has said.
Erdogan offers mediation in Ukraine-Russia settlement talks
Turkey is ready to take part in resolving the crisis in eastern Ukraine as a mediator, hoping for a peaceful settlement.
Interior ministers of Ukraine and Poland discuss situation on border with Belarus
Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Denys Monastyrsky and Minister of Internal Affairs of Poland Mariusz Kamiński discussed the current situation on the border with the Republic of Belarus, the vision for further developments, and the relevant response plans.
U.S. reaffirms support for NATO's decision on Ukraine, Georgia
Washington has reaffirmed its strong support for NATO's decision made in Bucharest in 2008, as well as the Alliance's recent summit in Brussels, that Ukraine and Georgia will become NATO members.
EU sanctions policy should deter Russia, Belarus from crossing "red lines" - Kuleba
Europe must develop a policy of sanctions against Russia and Belarus that would deter them from crossing the "red lines" rather than remain a reaction to such moves.
Direct talks with Lukashenko are inappropriate, FM Kuleba says
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba does not consider it expedient to hold direct talks with Alexander Lukashenko.
Russian mercenaries violated ceasefire 42 times last week – Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Russian occupation forces committed 42 ceasefire violations in the area of the Joint Forces Operation in eastern Ukraine from November 22 to November 28, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Thirty-five percent of Ukrainians fully vaccinated against COVID-19
In November, 6.5 million COVID-19 shots have been given in Ukraine.
Kuleba believes decision to invade Ukraine “on table” in Kremlin
If we look at all Russia's actions comprehensively and put all the elements together, the situation looks rather grim.
NBU sold $630.1M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) sold $630.1 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the central bank.
Ukraine to receive EUR 200M of loans to improve public transport – Finance Ministry
Ukraine will receive EUR 200 million of loans from international financial organizations within the framework of the project Urban Public Transport of Ukraine II, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Ukrainian Navy gets upgraded helicopters
The naval aviation brigade of the Ukrainian Navy has received another batch of modernized Mi-8 helicopters, the Navy's command has reported on Facebook.
EIB has invested more than EUR 7B in Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested more than EUR 7 billion in Ukraine since 2007, including one billion last year.
Vaccination in Ukraine: Over 6 M shots administered in Nov, health chief says
In November, some 6.5 million coronavirus vaccine jabs were administered in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s car imports grew by 40% - Ukrautoprom
In January-September 2021, 471,600 cars were imported to Ukraine, which is 40% more than in the same period last year and is a record high for this period, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom).
Ukraine's defense minister, head of Israel's National Security Council discuss security issues
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has met with Head of the National Security Council of Israel Eyal Hulata as part of a working visit to Israel, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's press service has reported.
Bill on 2022 State Budget should be considered this plenary week – 1st deputy parliament chair
Oleksandr Kornienko, First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, insists that the draft law on the 2022 State Budget of Ukraine (No. 6000) should be considered as early as this plenary week, which will last from November 30 to December 3.
Number of new COVID-19 cases decreased by 22% in past week – Liashko
The incidence of COVID-19 has been declining in Ukraine for the third week in a row.
Ukrainian Karaites plan to establish representative body
The Karaites want to establish their representative body in Ukraine by analogy with the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People.
Maple Arch 2021 int’l exercise involving Ukrainian troops wraps up
The NATO-Georgian Joint Training and Evaluation Center (JTEC) hosted a closing ceremony for the Maple Arch 2021 multinational command and staff exercise with the participation of Ukraine’s Armed Forces’ servicemen.
G7 ambassadors meet with NABU director
The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries have discussed with the director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Artem Sytnyk, the progress in the fight against corruption in Ukraine.
Daria Snigur climbs 39 spots in WTA ranking
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) released a new ranking on November 29.
PM Shmyhal: Continued presence of NATO warships in Black Sea needed to support Ukraine
The Russian Federation regularly demonstrates its military potential and seeks to thwart Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
COVID-19 in Kyiv: 431 new daily cases, 45 fatalities - Klitschko
In the past 24 hours, as of the morning of November 29, health officials in Kyiv confirmed 431 COVID-19 cases.