New business ombudsman appointed in Ukraine
From January 1, 2022, Roman Waschuk will hold the position of Business Ombudsman.
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More than 12.2 million Ukrainians fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Already 45.2% of the adult population of Ukraine have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. At the same time, 39.4% of the adult population of Ukraine are fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease.
EU says Russia has brought Minsk, Normandy formats to standstill
The negotiation process within the Trilateral Contact Group and in the Normandy format has stalled due to Russia's refusal to recognize itself as a party to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Naftogaz reports 3.9-fold reduction in losses
In January-September 2021, Naftogaz of Ukraine, the country’s main oil and gas company, reduced its loss by 74.4%, to UAH 4.366 billion year-on-year.
President's Office hopes partners will help Ukraine hold talks with Putin
The Ukrainian authorities hope that international partners will help Ukraine hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkish regions invite Ukrainian entrepreneurs to cooperate
Turkish regions of Kütahya, Eskişehir and Afyonkarahisar invite Ukrainian entrepreneurs and business representatives to cooperate.
Air traffic over Ukraine in Nov reaches 87% of pre-crisis figure - UkSATSE
In November 2021, the State Enterprise for Air Traffic Services of Ukraine (UkSATSE) rendered air navigation services to 19,942 flights operated by Ukrainian and foreign air carriers, performed in the country’s airspace, which amounts to 87.2% of pre-crisis November 2019's number.
Venediktova, U.S. officials discuss fight against corruption, criminal justice reforms
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and representatives of the U.S. Department of State have discussed the issues of combating corruption and criminal justice reform, the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office has said.
Court in Italy ultimately acquits Ukraine’s National Guard member Markiv
The Supreme Court of Cassation of Italy upheld the acquittal of Ukraine’s National Guard member Vitaly Markiv.
Russia de facto admits to running administrations in occupied Donbas - Ukraine at OSCE
By accepting the leaders of the armed groups operating in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to the ranks of the Kremlin's United Russia party, Moscow has in fact acknowledged that the said areas are run by its occupation administrations.
Ukraine at UN: Russian occupiers pursue repression in Crimea under guise of anti-terror efforts
In the occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia is repressing activists, human rights defenders, and journalists under the pretext of fighting terrorism.
Biden discusses Russia's military build-up with Bucharest Nine
U.S. President Joe Biden has spoken to representatives of the Bucharest Nine (B9) group of eastern flank NATO Allies to discuss Russia's destabilizing military build-up along Ukraine's border.
Sixty-five Ukrainian service members killed in the east this year
As a result of shelling by Russian-occupation forces from January 1 to December 2, 2021, 65 service members were killed in eastern Ukraine, including 29 from sniper bullets.
Donbas update: Invaders breach truce six times, wounding two Ukrainian soldiers Dec 9
Over the past 24 hours, on December 9, Ukraine’s military reported six ceasefire violations by the Russian occupation forces, three of which involved weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
Russia rejects Ukraine's TCG initiatives on truce and prisoner exchange
At the meetings of the working groups of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), the Ukrainian side put forward three key initiatives, but Russia rejected them under contrived pretexts.
Biden reaffirms principle of "no decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine" - White House
During a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Thursday, December 9., U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed commitment to not take decisions regarding Ukraine without the latter’s involvement.
Zelensky plans to meet with Macron, Scholz next week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky intends to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz next week to discuss holding a summit in the Normandy format, Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak has said.
Crimea Platform and Russian militarization: UN General Assembly adopts new resolution
On December 9, the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "Problem of the militarization of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine, as well as parts of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov".
U.S. will actively engage in Ukraine peace settlement - Yermak
The United States has decided to actively engage in the process of a peaceful settlement of the situation in Ukraine, but the format has not yet been determined.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 11,300 daily cases reported as of Dec 10
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s health officials confirmed 11,327 new daily COVID-19 cases across Ukraine.
Biden calls Zelensky following virtual summit with Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Thursday, December 9, spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden over the phone following the American leader’s talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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U.S. imposes sanctions against former head of Ukraine's Constitutional Court
The United States has imposed sanctions against Oleksandr Tupytskyi, former chairman of Ukraine's Constitutional Court.
Countering disinformation works best with clear strategic communications — German Ambassador
Countering disinformation works best with clear functioning of strategic communications, based on a powerful network of tools applied by NATO Allies.
NBU: Foreign direct investment to reach $6.5 B by year-end
The National Bank expects that the inflow of foreign direct investment in Ukraine in 2021 will amount to $6.5 billion.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Portnov, his fund
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Thursday imposed sanctions on Andriy Portnov, former first deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration, and his fund under the Global Magnitsky Act.
Ukraine wants to host UEFA Super Cup in 2024 or 2025 - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine is interested in hosting the UEFA Super Cup in Ukraine in 2024 or 2025 and a number of other football competitions.
Kuleba invites British business to actively invest in Ukrainian economy
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba invited British business to actively invest in priority areas of the Ukrainian economy: IT, finance, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism.
Government approves medium-term strategy for public debt management until 2024
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a medium-term strategy for public debt management for 2021-2024.
Britain champions efforts to sanction Russia - Kuleba
The United Kingdom not only heard Ukraine out, they also became one of the leaders in the process of developing a comprehensive package of measures to deter Russia from further aggression.