More than 100,000 Ukrainians changed place of voting
More than 100,000 Ukrainians changed their voting address in the upcoming local elections.
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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.
Stepanov to participate in local elections
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has announced he will head the list of the Servant of the People party in elections to the Odesa Regional Council.
Kuleba in OSCE: Ukraine continues to observe ceasefire despite provocations
During an official visit of the President of Ukraine to the Republic of Austria, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba addressed the permanent representatives of EU participating States of the OSCE, noting that, despite the provocations, Ukraine continues to adhere to the ceasefire.
Ukraine interested in political consultations with Foreign Ministry of Iraq – Dzhaparova
Ukrainian diplomats are interested in holding political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Iraq.
Ukraine, Qatar discuss prospects of resuming Qatar Airways flights to Kyiv
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar Andrii Kuzmenko held a meeting with Senior Vice President for Aeropolitical and Corporate Affairs at Qatar Airways Fathi Atti.
Kyiv city reports 356 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 356 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 18,070, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Over 500 police officers to maintain order in Uman on Rosh Hashanah
More than 560 police officers from 20 regions of Ukraine have arrived in Uman to maintain ensure public order and ensure the safety of citizens during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the media liaisons office of the Cherkasy regional police has said.
Ukraine reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day
Ukraine has reported 76 coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours - the highest recorded death toll from Covid-19 since the pandemic began.
Ukraine already spent UAH 22.9B to fight spread of COVID-19 – Finance Ministry
Ukraine has already used 22.9 billion from the special Fund to fight COVID-19, according to the press service of the Finance Ministry of Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on Kurz to look at Nord Stream 2 project from Ukrainian side
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the Austrian authorities to consider the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from the point of view of energy security, in particular for the whole of Europe.
Ukrzaliznytsia carried almost 12M passengers this year
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian railways) has carried 11.8 million passengers within Ukraine since the beginning of 2020, according to the company's press service.
Sixth anniversary of EU-Ukraine Association Agreement ratification marked today
The sixth anniversary of the ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement is marked today.
Ukraine demands explanations from Russia over statement about Normandy summit
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has demanded that Russia provide explanations about a statement made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko that President Volodymyr Zelensky's words about the readiness of all parties to hold the Normandy Four summit were not true.
About UAH 4B attracted for road repairs in Luhansk region
Luhansk region has already received about UAH 4 billion for road repairs in 2020.
UN member states condemn Russia's violation of human rights in occupied Crimea
UN member states have condemned Russia's violation of human rights in the occupied Crimea and demanded that the occupying state ensure full access to the peninsula for international monitoring missions.
Zelensky condemns assassination attempt on Navalny, waits for more detailed information
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the assassination attempt on Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and waits for more detailed information on the issue.
Only 45% of parties submitted financial reports for Q2 2020 - NAPC
The National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has called on Ukrainian political parties to prove their transparency to citizens before the local elections and submit financial reports for the first and second quarters of 2020.
Ukraine to get about $2B for gas transit from Russia - Kobolyev
Naftogaz of Ukraine CEO Andriy Kobolyev has said that Ukraine will receive about $2 billion from Russia's Gazprom for the use of Ukraine's gas transmission system.
Zelensky, Sobotka discuss elections and ceasefire in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of the National Council (Parliament) of the Republic of Austria Wolfgang Sobotka to discuss bilateral relations between the countries and the ceasefire in Donbas.
Zelensky calls on Austrian investors to take part in Ukrainian projects
President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Austrian investors to take part in the implementation of infrastructure projects in Ukraine, in particular in tunneling and the creation of ski resorts.
Ukraine reports 2,958 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 2,958 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 162,660, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Ukrainian serviceman dies in Luhansk region
A Ukrainian serviceman has died as a result of the careless handling of a grenade near Novotoshkivske (53km west of Luhansk). The circumstances are being clarified. The senior staff of the brigade and the working group of the military law enforcement service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine work at the scene.
Dynamo Kyiv beats AZ Alkmaar 2-0 in Champions League qualifying
Dynamo Kyiv has defeated Dutch vice-champions AZ Alkmaar 2-0 in a one-off tie of the Champions League third qualifying round.
15 September 2020
Austria plans to allocate EUR 1M in aid to Donbas – Van der Bellen
Austria plans to allocate EUR 1 million of humanitarian aid to the conflict-affected population of Donbas.
Zelensky says it's too early to talk about Ukrainian-Russian 'relations'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that "relations" between Ukraine and Russia ended after the Russian Federation annexed Crimea and started the war in Donbas, and it is too early to talk about their restoration.
Zelensky links ceasefire violations in Donbas with meeting of Normandy Four leaders' advisers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has assumed that the escalation in Donbas could have occurred due to a meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries in Berlin.
Ukraine, Austria sign agreements on support for children with cancer, regional cooperation
Ukraine and Austria have signed a number of bilateral documents on support for children with cancer and their families and on cooperation between Kyiv region and Lower Austria.
Ukraine in OSCE states facts of Russia’s support for terrorists in Donbas
At the 2020 OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference, Ukraine set out the facts of Russia’s supply of ammunition, weapons and militants to the occupied Donbas through a border section it controls.
Belarusian authorities should enter into dialogue with people - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Belarusian authorities should enter into dialogue with protesters, and Alexander Lukashenko should hear the people.
OSCE spots new trenches and upgrades to invaders’ existing positions in Donbas
Russian-occupation forces, during a complete and comprehensive ceasefire, are digging new trenches and using the ceasefire regime to strengthen their positions.
U.S. condemns ‘elections’ in occupied Crimea – embassy
The United States of America condemns and does not recognize the so-called Russian elections held in the temporarily occupied Crimea on September 13.
Ukrainian parliament adopts statement on events in Belarus
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted a statement on the situation in Belarus.
Shmyhal discusses problems of forest industry with woodworkers of Zhytomyr region
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has held a meeting with representatives of wood processing companies to discuss the fight against illegal logging.
Ukraine hopes to attract investments to transform coal regions – Energy Ministry
Ukraine is considering the issue of participating in the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) to attract investments and launch new projects in mining towns.
Water for Crimea: Ukraine calls invaders' accusations null and void
Ukraine will fully resume water supply to Crimea only after the complete de-occupation of the peninsula, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
President Zelensky arrives in Austria on official visit
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Republic of Austria on an official visit.
Ukraine presented at China International Tourism Industry Expo
Ukraine’s Consulate General in Guangzhou has presented our country at the China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2020.
Health Ministry: Kyiv city, 19 regions not ready to ease quarantine measures
The city of Kyiv and 19 regions in Ukraine do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on September 15.
Almost half of Ukrainian parties decide not participate in local elections – Committee of Voters
Almost half of the political parties registered in Ukraine have decided not to participate in the upcoming local elections, the Committee of Voters of Ukraine reported on Facebook.
Kyiv city reports 285 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 285 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 17,714, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Local budgets in Donetsk region receive UAH 645M of single tax payments
Taxpayers transferred UAH 645 million of single tax payments to local budgets in Donetsk region between January-August 2020, according to the main department of the State Tax Service in the region.
Ukraine formally informs UN Secretary-General about unlawful holding of elections in Crimea
Ukraine has formally informed the UN Secretary-General and members of the UN Security Council about the unlawful organization and holding by the Russian Federation of the so-called “elections” to illegal bodies established by the Russian occupation administration in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Stepanov: 171 children contracted coronavirus over past day
Some 171 children in Ukraine have contracted COVID-19 over the course of the past day.
Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister, Israeli ambassador discuss free trade between countries
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Senik and Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ukraine Joel Lion emphasized the need for the Israeli government's early ratification of a Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Israel.
Finance Ministry expects amendments to Tax Code will bring additional UAH 2.7B in 2021
The Finance Ministry of Ukraine has reported that draft amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine approved by the Cabinet of Ministers aim to raise the level of tax administration, improve the conditions for starting a business and, as a result, increase revenues from taxes and fees to the state budget by UAH 2.7 billion in 2021.
Yermak tells G7 ambassadors about results of meeting of Normandy Four leaders' advisers
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries and spoke about the results of the negotiations at the level of advisors to the leaders of the countries participating in the Normandy format in Berlin.
Ukraine reports 2,905 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine has registered 2,905 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 159,702, according to the monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Ukrainian president approves National Security Strategy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree enacting the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision of September 14, 2020 "On the National Security Strategy of Ukraine."
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire agreements, which entered into force on July 27, 2020, three times.
Zelensky says return of territories a major priority for him
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the main priority for him is the end of the war in Donbas and the return of Ukrainian territories.
14 September 2020
Ukraine's national debt to decrease by 3.4% next year – Marchenko
Ukraine's draft state budget for 2021 provides for a reduction in the national debt by 3.4% - to 64.6% of GDP, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has said.
Wizz Air cancels 12 flights from Ukraine until March 2021
The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has canceled 12 flights from Ukraine until March 2021, Lowcost Avia reports.
Draft state budget 2021: UAH 19.4B provided for fight against COVID-19
Ukraine's draft state budget for 2021 envisages the provision of UAH 19.4 billion for the fight against COVID-19, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has said.
Consultations on FTA between Ukraine and Turkey begin in Ankara
Another round of consultations has begun in Ankara as part of the negotiation process on the conclusion of a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Turkey, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
Great Restoration project to be launched in 2021 – Tkachenko
Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko has said that a Great Restoration project will be launched in Ukraine in 2021.
Ukraine's budget deficit to shrink by 1.5% next year - Marchenko
Ukraine's draft state budget for 2021 envisages a 1.5% reduction in the budget deficit compared to 2020, to UAH 270 billion, Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has said.
Invaders open fire from grenade launchers near Yakovlivka
Russian-occupation forces have opened fire from hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers at Ukrainian positions near the village of Yakovlivka in Donetsk region.
PM Shmyhal: Draft state budget for 2021 is well-balanced and realistic
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has stated that the draft state budget for 2021 is well-balanced and meets the challenges that Ukraine is facing, the Government portal reports.