Dzheppar invites UNESCO member states to Crimean Platform summit
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar took part in the 12th UNESCO information meeting on the situation in the occupied Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
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Spring conscription campaign begins in Ukraine
Today, April 1, spring conscription campaign kicks off in Ukraine, Ukrinform reports.
Zelensky, Kaljulaid discuss situation in Donbas, integration into EU and NATO
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid on March 31.
Forty-three cases of enforced disappearances documented in Crimea over occupation
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has documented 43 cases of enforced disappearances in Crimea since the Russian occupation of the peninsula started in 2014.
Kyiv reports 1,150 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,150 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
New batch of BMP-2 AFVs delivered to Ukraine's military after major reconstruction
Zhytomyr Armored Vehicle Factory (AVF), a state-owned company incorporated with the Ukroboronprom defense industries conglomerate, has completed refurbishment and upgrading on a batch of BMP-2 armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) and delivered the vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces.
COVAX to provide Ukraine with 947,700 additional doses of Pfizer vaccine
The global COVAX Facility has decided to provide an additional 947,700 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, according to Deputy Minister of Health - Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Viktor Liashko.
Aselsan, L3Harris picked to be major suppliers of radio systems for Ukraine's military
Aselsan radios will equip Territorial Defense units, while Harris systems will be geared to active military units in the field, Security Talks has reported in its issue titled "State-of-the-art radios for the Ukrainian military."
Ukraine fails to beat Kazakhstan in 2022 World Cup qualifier
Ukraine has played out a 1-1 draw with Kazakhstan in a 2022 World Cup qualifier.
Pentagon concerned about escalation in eastern Ukraine
The United States is concerned about Russian invaders' violation of the ceasefire in the Donbas and the increased presence of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine, Defense Department Spokesperson John Kirby has said.
United States unwaveringly supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
The United States affirms its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty in the face of Russia’s aggression and calls for reforms to strengthen democracy and further Euro-Atlantic integration.
Three ceasefire violations recorded in Donbas today
Today, April 1, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas already three times.
Ukraine reports 17,569 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 17,569 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,691,737, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
31 March 2021
Zelensky submits asset declaration for 2020
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received UAH 336,000 as his salary, UAH 4.6 million in royalties and UAH 13.4 million from the sale of a house and a plot of land in 2020, according to his asset declaration published in the register of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention.
President’s Office reacts to Merkel–Macron–Putin conversation about situation in Donbas
Ukraine continues negotiations with all Normandy format countries. No decisions on Ukraine can be and will be made without Ukraine's participation.
Bees Airline launches flights to Georgia and Armenia
New Ukrainian carrier Bees Airline will start operating scheduled flights to Georgia and Armenia.
Stepanov expects to sign contracts for another 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Minister of Health of Ukraine Maksym Stepanov expects to sign contracts for the supply of another 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
Kyiv to close down schools, kindergartens, public transport from April 5
Kyiv will impose stricter restrictions on Monday, April 5, due to an increase in morbidity and mortality from coronavirus, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
Government ratifies Ukraine-US agreement on scientific cooperation
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a bill ratifying the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on cooperation in the scientific and technological sector.
SMM's mandate also includes access to Crimea – U.S. Mission to OSCE
The mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine provides for the work of the Mission throughout Ukraine, including Crimea, according to Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Mission to the OSCE Courtney Austrian.
Government appoints deputy heads of Poltava and Lviv regional administrations
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of new deputy heads of Lviv and Poltava Regional State Administrations.
Ukraine welcomes extension of OSCE SMM's mandate
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has welcomed the adoption by the OSCE Permanent Council of a consensus decision to extend the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine until March 31, 2022, which provides for observers' access to the entire territory of Ukraine, the ministry's press service has reported.
Portugal interested in exchanging experience in digitalization and IT with Ukraine
Portugal highly appreciates Ukraine's success in the field of digitalization and IT and is interested in exchanging relevant experience.
Cabinet of Ministers terminates Ukraine-Russia agreement on tourism cooperation
The Cabinet of Ministers has terminated the agreement between Ukraine and Russia on cooperation in the field of tourism.
Chairperson-in-Office Linde: OSCE SMM’s mandate implemented throughout Ukraine
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Ann Linde welcomes the extension of the mandate of the OSCE SMM to Ukraine, noting that it is implemented throughout Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
NBU updates currency list for official hryvnia exchange rates
The NBU has included the Pakistani rupee in the list of foreign currencies against which it sets the official hryvnia exchange rates once a month, and excluded the Ghanaian cedi and the new Taiwan dollar from this list.
Ukrainian, French first ladies discuss priority topics for cooperation
The wives of the presidents of Ukraine and France, Olena Zelenska and Brigitte Macron, have discussed priority topics for cooperation, including achieving the goals of the Biarritz Partnership, strengthening Ukrainian-French cultural ties and further introducing Ukrainian-language audio guides in France, the Ukrainian president's press service has reported.
Kyiv reports 1,100 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,100 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine, Croatia preparing for next meeting of joint commission on economic cooperation – Laputina
Ukraine and Croatia are preparing for the next meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Ukrainian-Croatian Commission on Economic Cooperation, the press service of the Ukrainian Ministry for Veterans Affairs has reported.
Oschadbank to appeal against Paris court decision in Crimean case
Oschadbank, the State Savings Bank of Ukraine, plans to immediately appeal against the judgment of the Paris Court of Appeal, which rejected the award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration of November 26, 2018, in the case against Russia over compensation for losses caused by the occupation of Crimea.
Ukraine intends to vaccinate at least 60% of adult population against COVID-19 by year-end
Ukraine is planning to vaccinate at least 60% of adult population against coronavirus by the end of 2021.
World Bank upgrades forecast for this year's GDP growth in Ukraine
The World Bank has upgraded its forecast for the growth of Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 to 3.8%.
State budget’s expenditures increased by almost 20% - Finance Ministry
In 2020, expenditures of the state budget amounted to UAH 1.29 billion, which is 19.8% more than in 2019, according to the Finance Ministry of Ukraine.
Mandate of OSCE SMM to eastern Ukraine extended by one year
The mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine has been extended by one year, until March 31, 2022.
Ukraine at UN condemns Syrian regime for human rights violations
Ukraine officially condemned the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for violations of international humanitarian law.
Naftogaz, PGNiG to cooperate on gas production in western Ukraine
Naftogaz has signed a letter of intent with Polish oil and gas company PGNiG to cooperate in gas exploration and operation of gas deposits in western Ukraine, PGNiG's press service has reported.
U.S. Department of State points out human rights violations in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
The Russia-led armed forces in eastern Ukraine and the Russian occupying power in Crimea continue to commit significant human rights violations, including arbitrary killings, torture, and various forms of persecution.
More than 18,000 people vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day – Ministry of Health
On March 30, 18,668 people in Ukraine received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ministry of Health’s portal “Vaccination against COVID-19”.
Finance Ministry expects state budget’s revenues to be UAH 10B above target in Q1 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, revenues of the state budget will exceed the target plan by UAH 10 billion, according to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko.
Merkel, Macron call on Putin to help stabilize situation in eastern Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have held a joint videoconference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling on the Russian leader to help stabilize the situation in eastern Ukraine, the press service of the Elysee Palace has reported.
Zelensky thanks MPs for introduction of digital passports
The Ukrainian parliament has held a successful and productive extraordinary meeting, voting for a number of important bills needed by Ukrainian citizens and businesses, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Russian mercenaries violate ceasefire in Donbas eight times
Over the past day, March 30, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas eight times.
Ukraine reports 11,226 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 11,226 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,674,168, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
30 March 2021
IMF Resident Representative: Ukraine needs clear plan to reduce fiscal deficit
Ukraine's fiscal deficit must return to pre-pandemic levels as soon as the pandemic ends and the economy recovers.
President's Office preparing for Zelensky's visit to Poland in early May
The President's Office is preparing for Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Warsaw in early May to take part in celebrations marking the 230th anniversary of the Constitution of Poland, Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva has told Ukrinform.
Foreign ministers of Ukraine and Switzerland discuss priorities of cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis agreed to hold political consultations.
Ukraine joins EU sanctions for human rights violations
Ukraine has joined restrictive measures applied by the European Union, using a global human rights sanctions regime, against Russia and other countries.
Government studying Europe's experience of traveling amid pandemic
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is studying the experience of European countries to ensure that Ukrainian citizens can travel freely to other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ukrainian president presents state awards to 11 servicepersons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented orders and medals to 11 Ukrainian servicepersons.
Ukrainian parliament calls on countries to increase pressure on Russia
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved a statement demanding that Russia immediately cease hostilities and adhere to the ceasefire and calling on the world community to continue and increase political and economic pressure on Russia so that it end its aggression against Ukraine.
Khomchak: Twenty-eight Russian battalion tactical groups stationed on border with Ukraine
As of March 30, twenty-eight battalion tactical groups of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are stationed along the state border of Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal meets with representatives of Turkish business
Ukraine and Turkey have significant prospects in infrastructure, industry and trade sectors, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said at a meeting with representatives of Turkish business in Ukraine.
IMF says preserving inflation targeting, flexible exchange rate a key part of SBA with Ukraine
Preserving the inflation targeting framework and the flexible exchange rate regime is a key part of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with Ukraine, IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine Goesta Ljungman has said in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.
Kuleba thanks Canada and Australia for additional sanctions against Russia
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has thanked the governments of Canada and Australia for imposing sanctions on Russian citizens and entities involved in the construction of the Kerch Bridge.
Apple to launch Independent Repair Provider program in Ukraine
American multinational technology company Apple will launch its Independent Repair Provider program in hundreds of countries, including Ukraine, this year, the company has said in a press release.
Ukraine planning to develop river tourism – Information Policy Ministry
Ukraine is planning to develop the potential of river tourism, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.
Government appoints acting head of printing plant for securities’ production
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Roman Sereda as acting head of State Enterprise "Polygraph Combine ‘Ukraina’ for securities’ production".
Ukraine planning to export 23.5M tonnes of corn in current MY
Ukraine is planning to export 17.5 million tonnes of wheat and 23.5 million tonnes of corn in the 2020/2021 marketing year (MY), Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ministry for Economy, Trade and Agriculture Development.
Ukraine to develop ‘Diia.Business’ and ‘Diia.Digital education’ projects
SE Ukrainian Scientific Research and Training Center for Standardization, Certification and Quality Problem and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine have signed a memorandum on the development of "Diia. Business" and "Diia.Digital education” projects, according to the press service of the Ministry of Digital Transformation.