Ukraine develops coronavirus diagnostic tests
The Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine has developed coronavirus diagnostic tests ready for use.
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British Foreign Office: Visas extended for Ukrainians unable to return home due to COVID-19
Visa nationals who cannot return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to extend their visa, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has reported.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
On March 25, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
Foreign Ministry: Over 82,800 Ukrainians return home from abroad
With the assistance of diplomatic missions, 82,804 Ukrainian citizens returned home from abroad as of the evening of March 25, according to the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine.
Zelensky had phone conversation with Swiss president
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone talk with President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga, the president’s press service reported on Wednesday evening.
Ukraine confirms 145 coronavirus cases
As of 22:30, March 25, Ukraine had 145 laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases, including five deaths. One patient recovered.
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Cabinet allocates UAH 140 mln to Interior Ministry for personal protective equipment
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to allocate UAH 140 million from the reserve fund of the state budget to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for personal protective equipment for law enforcement officers.
UN launches global plan to fight coronavirus with $33 mln for Ukraine
The UN Secretary-General announced on Wednesday the launch of a $2 billion global humanitarian response to fight COVID-19, which provides for the allocation of more than $30 million to combat coronavirus in eastern Ukraine.
Government appoints deputy finance minister
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Svitlana Vorobey as deputy finance minister, who will deal with tax and customs policy.
Cabinet appoints acting education minister
Liubomyra Mandziy has been appointed as Acting Education and Science Minister of Ukraine.
UWC calls on Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to impose ‘political quarantine’
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) urges Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to refrain from discussing and voting on the issues that may cause social tensions and controversial reaction in the society during national quarantine restrictions.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine has to stop passenger border traffic both ways from March 28
From March 28, Ukraine has to stop passenger traffic across the border in both directions.
Ukrainian troops come under mortar fire near Krymske, Orikhove and Vodiane
Since the beginning of the day, Russian-occupation troops have opened fire on positions of the Joint Forces near Avdiivka, Krymske, Vodiane, Krasnohorivka and Orikhove.
Quarantine in educational institutions extended – Education Ministry
In view of the government’s decision to extend the nationwide quarantine until April 24, educational institutions also have to extend quarantine measures.