Health Ministry: More regions may move to COVID-19 red zone soon
The red level of epidemiological danger may be introduced in other regions of Ukraine in the near future, according to Deputy Health Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor Ihor Kuzin.
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Court acquits ex-Infrastructure Minister Omelyan
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has acquitted former Infrastructure Minister Volodymyr Omelyan in the case of a reduction in port dues.
Kyiv reports 416 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city recorded 416 new coronavirus cases on October 17, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
SBU detains bank robbery gang
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service has conducted a special operation to detain three people who in 2016 carried out a series of attacks on branches of banking institutions and bank vans in Zaporizhia, the SBU's press center has reported.
COVID inoculation in Ukraine: 6.4M citizens fully vaccinated
So far, a total of 6.4 million people have been fully vaccinated in Ukraine, while another 7.9 million have received a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
NBU provides UAH 50M in refinancing to one bank
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) provided UAH 50 million in refinancing to one bank, Ukrinform reports, referring to the central bank’s press service.
Medvedev speaks from "political graveyard" - Zelensky’s spox on recent op-ed by Russian official
Dmitry Medvedev's article for Kommersant about relations with Ukraine's current leadership could be an attempt to regain public attention as the official’s current employer, the Security Council, is Russia’s political graveyard.
Ukraine has enough gas ahead of winter, Zelensky assures public
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that Ukraine currently has sufficient gas reserves to cover consumer demand at regular prices.
NBU purchased $119.6M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) purchased $119.6 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the central bank.
Zelensky on Pandora Papers: Kvartal 95 not involved in money laundering
President Volodymyr Zelensky assures he saw no new details in the recent Pandora Papers investigation alleging his ties to a number of offshore holdings as all information published had been previously known.
Macron may visit Kyiv in late November – ex-ambassador Shamshur
French President Emmanuel Macron may visit Kyiv in late November, former Ukrainian Ambassador to France Oleh Shamshur has said.
COVID-19: Five Ukrainian regions in red zone from today
From Monday, October 18, four regions in Ukraine moved into the red zone of COVID-19 restrictions Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchinov announced on his Telegram channel.
Swapping Medvedchuk for Kremlin prisoners: Zelensky names condition
Exchanging MP Viktor Medvedchuk for Ukrainian political prisoners illegally held by Russia would be possible if Vladimir Putin’s political ally had Russian citizenship, President Volodymyr Zelensky assumes.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports four truce breaches by enemy forces
Russian occupation forces over the past 24 hours committed four ceasefire violations in the Joint Forces Operation zone.
Ukraine reports 9,524 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 9,524 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
16 October 2021
Medical guarantee program increased by UAH 33.8B – Liashko
Ukraine’s Program of Medical Guarantees has been increased by UAH 33.8 billion, which will make it possible to significantly raise the salaries of health workers starting from January 1, 2022.
United States condemns population census in occupied Crimea
The United States has condemned Russia's decision to conduct a census in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
Ukraine has huge potential for biogas production – Naftogaz CEO
Ukraine has a huge potential for large-scale biogas production so that to ensure its energy independence, CEO of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine Yuriy Vitrenko has said.
Kyiv reports 525 new COVID-19 cases, 20 deaths
Kyiv city recorded 525 new coronavirus cases on October 15, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on his Facebook page.
U.S. Defense Secretary to meet with Zelensky and Taran in Kyiv
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will meet with Ukraine's top political and military leadership as part of his visit to Kyiv next week, according to the website of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Ukraine's representative to UN presents credentials to president of Trinidad and Tobago
Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Serhiy Kyslytsia has presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Paula-Mae Weekes.
NSDC approves Ukraine’s defense plan
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has approved Ukraine's Defense Plan, NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov has said at a briefing.
NSDC imposes sanctions on 237 people involved in organizing Russian elections in occupied territories of Ukraine
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) imposed sanctions on 237 people that were involved in organizing and conducting elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and in Crimea.
Ukrainian soldier wounded amid eight enemy attacks in JFO area
Over the past day, October 15, eight ceasefire violations by the armed formations of the Russian Federation were recorded in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine, the JFO press center wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 12,983 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine recorded 12,983 new coronavirus cases on October 15, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.
15 October 2021
Gazprom reduced gas transit through Ukraine three times this year - GTSOU
Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom reduced natural gas transit through the Ukrainian gas transmission system three times this year, according to Sergiy Makogon, CEO of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU).
Zelensky inspects reconstructed school in Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited School No. 26 in Mariupol, which was reconstructed as part of the Large Construction program, the presidential press service has reported.
Ukraine to buy British minesweepers, missile weapons - ambassador
Ukraine will purchase two British minesweeping ships, missile weapons and modern technology to protect its coast from the mine threat.
EU on Crimea census: Russia's attempt to legitimize illegal annexation
The European Union condemns Russia's decision to conduct a population census in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, according to a statement made by EU Spokesperson Peter Stano.