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Shmyhal asks European Commission to provide Ukraine with earlier access to COVID-19 vaccine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has asked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to “facilitate earlier access” for Ukraine to the coronavirus vaccine.
Kyiv reports 344 new coronavirus cases, 15 deaths
Kyiv city has confirmed 344 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 116,813, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine, Turkey implementing over 30 defense projects – ambassador
Cooperation between Ukraine and Turkey in the military-technical and defense-industrial sectors has recently reached a new level. In total, the partnership in the aerospace and defense spheres includes more than 30 projects.
Canada insists on Iran making full reparations to families of PS752 victims – Trudeau
Canada is making every effort to ensure Iran makes full reparations to the families of those killed in the UIA plane crash that occurred near Tehran on January 8, 2020.
Ukraine confirms 4,846 new COVID-19 cases
As of January 9, Ukraine has reported 1,110,015 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 4,846 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
Over the past day, January 8, nine ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
08 January 2021
Canada working to hold Iran to account for UIA plane crash – FM Champagne
Canada is working with international partners to bring to justice those responsible for the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 in Iran, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne has said.
Ukrainian sailors return home after more than four years in Libyan prison
Four Ukrainian citizens – crewmembers of the Captain Khayyam tanker, who had been held in the Ain Zara prison in Libya for more than four years, have arrived in Ukraine, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov says.
Kyiv reports 438 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 438 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 116,469, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Bad weather leaves 85 towns and villages in Ukraine without electricity
Adverse weather conditions have left 85 towns and villages in six regions of Ukraine without electricity, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reports.
COVAX promises to start supplying vaccines to Ukraine in near future – Liashko
Ukraine has received a letter from COVAX confirming the possibility of supplying mRNA vaccines to the country in the near future, according to Deputy Health Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Viktor Liashko.
Govt clarifies what is allowed and what is banned during Christmas lockdown
The Cabinet of Ministers has clarified which strengthened quarantine restrictions are in effect from January 8 to 24, and what is allowed and what is prohibited during this period, in particular, in trade.
Ukraine reports 5,676 new COVID-19 cases
As of January 8, Ukraine has reported 1,105,169 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 5,676 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
Five countries make statement marking one year since UIA plane crash in Iran
Ukraine, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Canada and Sweden have called on Iran to urgently provide a full and comprehensive explanation of the events and decisions that led to the UIA plane crash near Tehran a year ago.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas eight times
Over the past day, January 7, eight ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
07 January 2021
UWC President wishes Ukrainians merry Christmas
President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Paul Grod wished Ukrainians merry Christmas.
Health Ministry names regions with highest COVID-19 rate
Over the past day, the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine was recorded in Kyiv city, Odesa, Kharkiv, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov informs.
Four sailors detained in Libya since 2016 returning to Ukraine
Four Ukrainian crewmembers of the Captain Khayyam tanker, who were detained in Libya since 2016, are returning to Ukraine.
Zelensky condemns violence against US Congress
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the violence against the US Congress after the riots in Washington, D.C.
Kyiv reports 731 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 731 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 116,031.
European Commission asked to assist in providing Ukraine with COVID-19 vaccines
The European Commission received a letter from 13 EU member states with a request to speed up assistance in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic for the Eastern Partnership countries - Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus.
Zelensky, Razumkov release Christmas greetings
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine wished Ukrainians merry Christmas.
FM Kuleba: I am confident that American democracy will overcome this challenge
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed concern over the events in the United States as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Building to disrupt the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
Over the past day, five ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 8,997 new COVID-19 cases
A total of 8,997 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,099,493.
06 January 2021
International reserves reached USD 29.1B as of Jan. 1 – NBU
International reserves at the end of 2020 increased by 15% and reached USD 29.133 billion as of January 1, 2021, according to the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Ministry for Strategic Industries to develop public-private partnership - Urusky
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Strategic Industries Oleh Urusky has discussed the development of public-private partnership and military-technical cooperation during his visit to the League of Defense Companies of Ukraine, a non-governmental organization of arms and military equipment manufacturers.
Ukraine welcomes normalization of relations between Gulf nations and Qatar
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has welcomed a decision of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit to restore diplomatic relations between Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt.
Pentagon orders two patrol boats for Ukraine - Defense Express
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the signing of a contract with SAFE Boats International for the production of Mark VI patrol boats, two of which will be handed over to Ukraine, according to Defense Express.
Ukraine needs to have serious ambitions to develop systemic cooperation with China – Yenin
Ukraine needs to have serious ambitions and be ready for non-standard solutions in order to build systematic cooperation with China for the mutual benefit of both countries.
World Bank improves forecast for Ukraine's economic growth in 2021 to 3%
The World Bank has upgraded its forecast for the growth of Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 to 3%, according to January's Global Economic Prospects.
Shmyhal orders health, interior ministries to check reports of possible underground COVID-19 vaccination
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has instructed the Health Ministry and the Interior Ministry to check reports in the media about possible underground vaccination with drugs of unknown origin.
U.S. Embassy congratulates Ukraine on anniversary of receiving Tomos of Autocephaly
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has congratulated the Orthodox Church of Ukraine on the second anniversary of receiving the Tomos of Autocephaly.
Crimean Human Rights Group: At least 200,000 Russians resettled to occupied Crimea
At least 200,000 Russians have been resettled to Crimea during the entire period of the peninsula’s occupation.
One third of gas in Ukraine's storage facilities belongs to foreign companies - Ukrtransgaz
Ukraine’s underground gas storage facilities have accumulated 23.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas, including 7.7 bcm of gas belonging to foreign companies, the press service of JSC Ukrtransgaz reports.
Health Ministry against lifting January lockdown – Stepanov
The Health Ministry does not support lifting or postponing the January lockdown in Ukraine.
Finance Ministry: 81% of local budgets approved
As of January 6, 2021, 1,298 local budgets were approved, which is 81% of the total (1,597), the press service of the Finance Ministry reports.
OSCE drone spots militants in disengagement area near Petrivske
An OSCE SMM drone has spotted people near former positions of Russian armed formations inside the disengagement area near Petrivske.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence of COVID-19 cases
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on January 6.
Kyiv reports 931 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 931 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 115,300, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukrainian Armed Forces report 83 new COVID-19 cases
As of January 6, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 1,357 COVID-19 cases, including 83 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Gazprom cuts gas transit through Ukraine almost threefold
Russia’s Gazprom has reduced gas transit through the territory of Ukraine almost threefold, according to CEO of Gas Transmission System Operator (TSO) of Ukraine LLC Sergiy Makogon.
Transparent system of governance in public sector to help reduce corruption - economy ministry
The Ministry for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine will continue to reform corporate governance in state-owned enterprises in accordance with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the ministry's press service has reported.
More than 25,000 pupils in Ukraine study in inclusive classes – education minister
More than 25,000 pupils have begun to study in inclusive classes across Ukraine in the 2020/2021 school year.
Cabinet approves Ukraine's withdrawal from another CIS agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on Ukraine's withdrawal from the agreement on cooperation in the field of legal protection of intellectual property and the creation of an Interstate Council for the Legal Protection of Intellectual Property.
Constitutional Court judges make statement on Zelensky's decree
Judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine have adopted a statement on the situation with the issuance by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 29, 2020 of a decree "On the suspension from office of a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine," the court's press service has reported.
Ukraine to sign grant agreement with Japan to purchase equipment for Border Guard Service
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a resolution to conclude a grant agreement with Japan on the purchase of special equipment for healthcare institutions of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas four times
Over the past day, January 5, four ceasefire violations were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in eastern Ukraine.
Pompeo regrets lack of progress in eastern Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that the current U.S. administration has not made much progress in resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine and he regrets that.
Ukraine reports 6,911 daily COVID-19 cases
A total of 6,911 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,090,496, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
05 January 2021
Iran claims case of UIA plane crash completed
Iran’s Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili says that case of the victims of UIA plane crash has been completed and "will be settled by the end of the current Iranian calendar month (ending on January 19)."
SkyUp announces flights from Kyiv to Memmingen
Ukraine’s SkyUp Airlines will launch Kyiv-Memmingen-Kyiv flights from March 30, 2021, the airline's press service reports.
Merkel, Putin discuss Ukraine, coronavirus vaccine in phone call
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the process of Minsk agreements and talks in the Normandy format, and also outlined the prospects for joint work on a COVID-19 vaccine.
Govt allocates UAH 20M in humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected Croatia
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 20 million in humanitarian aid to the Republic of Croatia to help overcome the consequences of the earthquake.
Leshchenko: Abolition of moratorium on land sale only part of major reform
The abolition of the moratorium on the sale of agricultural land is only part of major reform in Ukraine. To date, many corrupt and bureaucratic procedures, which blocked the right of local authorities and citizens to land, have been changed.
Lviv resident's photo story among National Geographic Traveller editor’s picks
А photo story by Lviv photo artist Artur Abramiv from the mountain village of Volosyanka was included in the 2020 editor’s picks according to National Geographic Traveller.
Ukraine's government makes personnel decisions
The Cabinet of Ministers made a number of personnel decisions on Tuesday, January 5, according to Servant of the People MP Vasyl Mokan, the government's representative in the Verkhovna Rada.
Ukrzaliznytsia carries almost 200,000 passengers during New Year holidays
Ukrzaliznytsia carried 196,100 passengers on long-distance trains during the New Year holidays - between December 31, 2020 and January 3, 2021, the state rail operator's press service has reported.