UDAR officially nominates Klitschko for Kyiv mayor
The Kyiv city organization of Vitali Klitschko's UDAR party has nominated party leader Vitali Klitschko as a candidate for Kyiv mayor.
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PM Shmyhal: Visa-free travel to EU not cancelled
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal is convinced that there are no threats of cancellation of the visa-free entry to the EU for Ukrainian citizens.
Lublin Triangle identifies countering Russia’s hybrid threats as one of its priorities
Coordinating the actions of Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania to effectively counter the challenges and threats to common security should be one of the main tasks of the Lublin Triangle.
Law does not prohibit ministers from participating in elections - Shmyhal
The Ukrainian legislation does not prohibit incumbent government members from running in local elections and fully performing their ministerial duties, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Kyiv city reports 291 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 291 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 18,740, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Hasidic pilgrims begin to leave Ukrainian-Belarusian border – State Border Guard Service
Hasidic pilgrims stranded at a neutral section of the Ukrainian-Belarusian border near the Novi Yarylovychi checkpoint started returning en masse to Belarus, acting spokesperson for the Chernihiv border detachment of the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service Halyna Shekhovtsova has told Ukrinform.
Ukraine at OSCE: Russia using tactics of controlled escalation in Donbas
Russia continues using the tactics of controlled escalation in Donbas, carrying out armed provocations in order to make Ukraine agree to Russian terms of conflict settlement.
Ukraine, Bulgaria to hold business forum and strengthen cooperation in tourism – Kuleba
Ukraine and Bulgaria plan to hold a business forum, intensify political contacts and create a format for interaction in tourism.
Wikipedia starts using 'Kyiv' instead of 'Kiev' - Kuleba
The multilingual online encyclopedia Wikipedia has switched to writing the name of the Ukrainian capital in Latin, "Kyiv," rather than "Kiev," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
EU condemns provocations of invaders in Donbas
The European Union is deeply concerned about attempts by Russian armed formations to violate the ceasefire in Donbas and condemns their threats to resume hostilities.
Tsymbaliuk: Russia blocks work in Trilateral Contact Group on many tracks
The work of the Trilateral Contact Group is currently blocked on many tracks due to Russia's stance.
Kolos beats Aris in Greece, reaches Europa League third qualifying round
Ukraine's Kolos Kovalivka has made a successful debut in the UEFA Europa League, beating Greece's Aris 2-1 in the second qualifying round of the tournament.
Zakharieva invites Kuleba to visit Sofia
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva has invited Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to visit the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.
Bad weather leaves 291 populated areas in Ukraine without electricity
As of the morning of September 18, adverse weather conditions left 291 towns and villages in three regions of Ukraine without electricity, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine has reported.
Occupiers firing grenade launcher in Donbas
Today, September 18, one ceasefire violation by the enemy has already been recorded in the areas of responsibility of Ukrainian units in Donbas.
Ukraine reports 3,228 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 3,228 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 169,472, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
17 September 2020
Ukraine-China trade in 2019 amounted to $12.8B - NSDC
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksiy Danilov and China's Ambassador to Ukraine Fan Xianrong have discussed the further development of Ukrainian-Chinese cooperation in the political, economic and security spheres, noting that the trade between the two countries in 2019 amounted to $12.8 billion, the NSDC's press service has reported.
Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to vote responsibly in local elections
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Ukrainians to be responsible voting in local elections to be on October 25.
SBU conducts anti-terrorist exercises in Donbas
A coordination group of the Anti-Terrorist Center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has conducted planned anti-terrorist tactical and special exercises in Rubizhne, Luhansk region, the SBU's press center has reported.
President inspects facilities included in Great Construction program in Lviv region
During a working trip to Lviv region, President Volodymyr Zelensky inspected the reconstruction of a kindergarten in the village of Zymna Voda, which is being completed as part of the Great Construction national program.
Yurchenko expelled from Servant of the People faction
Verkhovna Rada First Deputy Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk has announced the expulsion of MP Oleksandr Yurchenko from the parliamentary faction of the Servant of the People party.
Ukraine's deputy foreign minister paying working visit to Turkey
On September 16, 2020, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Vasyl Bodnar began a working visit to Turkey.
Ukrainian parliament amends law on mine action
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted at second reading the amendments to the law on mine action in Ukraine (bill No. 2618), which should reduce the number of injuries and deaths of civilians in Ukraine's eastern regions over mines being laid by Russian mercenaries.
Verkhovna Rada passes law on intelligence
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the revised draft law "On Intelligence" at repeated second reading and as a whole.
Vehicle production in Ukraine decreased by 5.5 times
Ukrainian plants manufactured 121 vehicles in August 2020, which is 5.5 times less than in August 2019, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, UkrAutoProm.
Zelensky outlines three priorities of his work
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers the establishment of peace, the return of all illegally detained people and Ukrainian territories, and the provision of a modern, capable army as the main priorities for his presidency.
Ukrainian army should achieve interoperability with NATO as soon as possible – Zelensky
The strategic course of Ukraine is to receive NATO membership and achieve interoperability of the Armed Forces with the relevant structures of member states as soon as possible.
Ukraine retains 24th place in FIFA ranking
Ukraine's national football team has retained 24th spot in the ranking of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), which was updated on Thursday, September 17.
Culture Ministry aims to develop book publishing industry
The Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy has set targets for the development of book publishing industry in 2021-2022.
Zelensky arrives in Lviv region where Rapid Trident 2020 exercise starts
President Volodymyr Zelensky has begun a working trip to Lviv region, where he will take part in the opening of Rapid Trident 2020 and the presentation of a regional development strategy.
Azerbaijan planning to deepen strategic partnership with Ukraine - MFA
The Republic of Azerbaijan is planning to deepen its strategic partnership and friendship with Ukraine.
Government intends to extend ‘warm loans’ program for next year
The Ukrainian government may extend the program of energy efficiency loans for 2021.
Ukrinform director: Corona crisis has significantly increased responsibility of media
The coronavirus pandemic has not become the biggest challenge to the media, but has significantly increased their responsibility for the accuracy of information and adherence to journalistic standards, according to Ukrinform Director General Oleksandr Kharchenko.
TCG: Ceasefire regime in Donbas observed
A regular meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has been held through video conferencing with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, the Russian Federation, and with the OSCE moderation, the President's Office has reported.
Kyiv city reports 379 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 379 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 18,449, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
European ‘green’ course to stimulate Ukraine for reforming its energy system - Buslavets
The European "green" course is an incentive for Ukraine to reform its energy system and become stronger as a state.
Ukrainian Canadians condemn Russia's persecution of Crimean Tatars
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) resolutely condemns an illegal ruling by the Southern Military Regional Court of the Russian Federation of September 16 to convict seven Ukrainian citizens in the case of the so-called second Bakhchisarai group Hizb ut-Tahrir.
Dnipro airport construction to cost UAH 2B – President's Office
The renovated Dnipro International Airport will become another step by the state towards a civilized and comfortable public life, the President's Office has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine records 301 new COVID-19 cases among children in past 24 hours
Some 301 children in Ukraine have tested positive for COVID-19 over the course of the past day.
Constitutional Court declares unconstitutional certain provisions of law on NABU
The Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court has declared unconstitutional certain provisions of the law "On the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine."
New Ukrainian School: Regions already used 300M out of 1.06B education subvention
As of September 1, regions in Ukraine used more than UAH 300 million out of a UAH 1.06 billion subvention intended for the New Ukrainian School, according to the Education and Science Ministry.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 16, two violations of the ceasefire by the armed formations of the Russian Federation have been recorded in the area of responsibility of Ukrainian brigades.
Ukraine reports 3,584 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 3,584 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 166,244, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
UDAR to participate in local elections independently - Klitschko
The UDAR party will participate in Ukraine's local elections independently, and any unification with other parties is possible only around the interests of Kyiv residents, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
16 September 2020
Govt allocates UAH 432M to Chernivtsi region to overcome effects of June floods
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 432 million to Chernivtsi region to overcome the consequences of the June floods.
Land reform will promote more active lending to agricultural enterprises - NBU
Land reform will provide additional impetus to more active lending to agricultural enterprises.
More than 300,000 Ukrainians employed since COVID-19 pandemic began
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, about 300,000 people have been employed in Ukraine, testifying to progress in the implementation of a program to create half a million jobs.
Bulgarian foreign minister to visit Ukraine on Sept 17
Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva will pay a working visit to Ukraine on September 17, during which she will meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukraine closes Novi Yarylovychi checkpoint on border with Belarus
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has endorsed a decision to close the Novi Yarylovychi entry-exit checkpoint on the border with Belarus in Chernihiv region, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported, citing its head Arsen Avakov.
Memorial plaque to Georgiy Gongadze unveiled in Kyiv
A memorial plaque to Hero of Ukraine, Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze has been unveiled on the facade of the building of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine in Kyiv.
Ukrainian government approves visa waiver agreement with Grenada
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a visa waiver agreement between the governments of Ukraine and Grenada.
Ukrainian government approves national anti-corruption strategy
The Cabinet of Ministers has supported the national anti-corruption strategy for 2020-2024 developed by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), taking into account technical and legal amendments.
UIA to launch five new international flights from Kyiv in Oct
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch five new international flights from Kyiv from October 1, the airline’s press service reports.
PM Shmyhal: Draft state budget for 2021 is optimal
The draft state budget of Ukraine for 2021 takes into account the needs of the people and is likely to be implemented.
SMM spots Grad MLRS, dozens of tanks near Novoselivka and Pokrovka
An OSCE UAV has spotted seven enemy tanks and three Grad multiple launch rocket systems near Novoselivka, as well as three Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers and 10 tanks near Pokrovka in Donbas, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported.
Over half of Ukrainians dissatisfied with Zelensky's activities
Some 35% of Ukrainians are satisfied with the activities of President Volodymyr Zelensky, whereas 57% are dissatisfied with his work, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group between September 3-6, 2020.
First public park of contemporary sculpture opens in Ukraine
The sculptural park PARK3020 opened in the village of Strilky, Lviv region, on September 15.
More than 100,000 Ukrainians changed place of voting
More than 100,000 Ukrainians changed their voting address in the upcoming local elections.
Kuleba, Schallenberg discuss Ukrainian-Austrian business projects in infrastructure and energy sectors
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Minister Alexander Schallenberg have discussed the development of business projects between Austria and Ukraine in the infrastructure and energy sectors.