Kyiv city reports 168 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 168 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 17,429, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
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Buckwheat price in Ukraine grew more than twofold
The price of buckwheat in Ukraine has grown by 2.2 times since August 2019, up to UAH 36.92 per kilogram in August 2020, according to the State Statistics Service.
Kyiv to receive 200 new modern buses by year-end – Klitschko
Kyiv city will receive 200 new modern buses by the end of 2020, Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
Kyiv city, 19 regions not ready to ease lockdown measures – Health Ministry
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 14.
Prosecutor General’s Office assesses losses from temporary occupation of Crimea
Ukraine’s losses from Russia's occupation of Crimea are estimated at about UAH 1 trillion, Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Giunduz Mamedov said.
EU not recognizing local 'elections' in Russian-occupied Crimea
The European Union does not recognize the results of local and regional elections held by the Russian Federation in the occupied Crimea and Sevastopol on September 13, according to a statement posted on the website of the European External Action Service.
Government instructs State Audit Service to check use of funds from special COVID-19 Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Audit Service to conduct checks of the use of funds from the special Fund to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease, according to the press service of the Finance Ministry.
Kuleba invites Szijjarto to make joint visit to Zakarpattia region
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has held a phone call with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto and invited him to make a joint visit to Zakarpattia region, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukraine increased number of PCR tests by almost 7,500 over past week
The number of conducted PCR tests in Ukraine has grown by almost 7,500 over the past week.
Cabinet of Ministers approves draft state budget for 2021
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft state budget for 2021 at an extraordinary meeting on Monday.
President's Office discloses details of new detainee exchange
The return of Ukrainians from the captivity of the Kremlin is among the priority tasks of President Volodymyr Zelensky. A detainee exchange in the "100 for 100" format is being discussed.
COVID-19 'red zone' not a condition for canceling elections - CEC
Local elections in Ukraine on October 25 can be canceled only if martial law or a state of emergency is introduced, according to Serhiy Postivy, a member of the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Ukraine already exports over 9M tonnes of grain of new harvest
Since the beginning of the 2020/2021 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 9.2 million tonnes of grain, which is 1.1 million tonnes less than in the same period of last season, according to the Information and Analytical Portal of Ukraine’s Agro-Industrial Complex.
Svitolina drops to sixth place in WTA ranking
Ukraine’s No.1 tennis player Elina Svitolina dropped from the fifth to the sixth spot in the ranking of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) updated on September 14.
Razumkov sees no grounds for parliament dissolution
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov has said that he sees no grounds for the early termination of powers of the parliament of the 9th convocation.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas twice, no casualties reported
Over the past day, September 13, two violations of the ceasefire have been recorded in the area of responsibility of the tactical force “East” in Donbas.
Ukraine reports 2,462 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 2,462 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 156,797, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
12 September 2020
Ukraine formally becomes member of Biarritz Partnership
Ukraine has formally become a member the Biarritz Partnership for Gender Equality, the press service of the head of state reports.
President inspects reconstruction of Odesa airport
During a working trip to Odesa region on Saturday, September 12, President Volodymyr Zelensky got acquainted with the implementation of a project for the reconstruction and construction of the airfield complex of Odesa International Airport.
SMM spots Gvozdika and Lyagushka howitzers near contact line in Donbas
An OSCE drone has spotted tanks, surface-to-air missile systems and self-propelled howitzers located in violation of withdrawal lines in non-government-controlled areas in Donbas, the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) press center has reported on Facebook.
Azerbaijan, Ukraine support each other's territorial integrity – ambassador
Azerbaijan and Ukraine support each other's territorial integrity, including in international organizations.
Kyiv city reports record 428 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 428 new coronavirus cases in the past day, which is the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases in the city since the start of the pandemic, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Zelensky, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office discuss security situation in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Edi Rama, with the aim of coordinating efforts for a peaceful settlement in Donbas.
Yermak: Main achievement of Berlin talks is continuation of ceasefire regime
The main outcome of the September 11 negotiations in the Normandy format at the level of political advisers in Berlin is the agreement to maintain the ceasefire regime in Donbas.
Ukraine reports 3,103 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has confirmed 3,103 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 151,859, according to the coronavirus epidemic monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas
Over the past day, September 11, no violations of the ceasefire agreements by the armed formations of the Russian Federation in Donbas have been recorded.
11 September 2020
Zelensky, Duda discuss situation in Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a phone conversation with Polish President Andrzej Duda, the press service of the head of the Ukrainian state has reported.
Kyiv receives humanitarian aid from Seoul
Seoul (South Korea) has sent 3,500 protective suits to healthcare workers in Kyiv to combat the spread of COVID-19, the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration has reported.
Ukrainian-Romanian exercises held on Danube River
Ukraine and Romania have held the Riverian 2020 exercises on the Danube River, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service has reported.
Invaders plant anti-tank mines near Vesela Hora in occupied Luhansk region – OSCE
An SMM mini-UAV spotted eight anti-tank mines planted by the invaders near the non-government-controlled village of Vesela Hora in Luhansk region, the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) press center has reported on Facebook, with reference to an OSCE SMM report issued on September 10.
Russian 'governor elections' in Sevastopol illegal – Dzheppar
The "governor elections" that started in Russian-occupied Sevastopol on September 11 are illegal, and their organizers will be held legally responsible, according to Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzheppar.
Ukrainian farmers start harvesting corn – Economy Ministry
Ukrainian farmers have started gathering corn in eight regions, threshing the first 107,000 tonnes of corn from an area of 25.8 thousand hectares, according to the press service of the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.
Yermak arrives in Berlin to take part in meeting of Normandy Four leaders' advisers
A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Berlin to participate in negotiations at the level of political advisers to the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia.
Ukraine's GDP shrinks by 6.2% - economy ministry
Ukraine's GDP in January-July 2020 decreased by 6.2% compared to the same period in 2019, according to preliminary estimates of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia paid UAH 16.4B in taxes and fees in January-August 2020
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) paid over UAH 16.4 billion in taxes and fees to the budgets of all levels and state trust funds in January-August 2020, the company's press service reports.
Residents of occupied Donbas receive about 200 tonnes of aid from international organizations
International organizations sent 20 trucks with humanitarian aid to the temporarily occupied territory of Donbas, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Health Ministry updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released a list of countries in the "red" and "green" zones as of September 11, 2020.
Kyiv city reports record daily rise in coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 404 new coronavirus cases in the past day, which is the highest number of daily COVID-19 cases in the city since the start of the pandemic, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Avakov, British ambassador discuss fight against cybercrime and rehabilitation of veterans
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov and British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons discussed the fight against cybercrime and the rehabilitation of war veterans, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry's press service has reported.
Over 70% of Ukrainians want all classes to be held in schools
More than 70% of Ukrainians believe that education in schools should be traditional, and only 5% are in favor of distance learning, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group.
Poland exports record volumes of natural gas to Ukraine in H1 2020
Poland's state oil and gas company PGNiG exported 0.9 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Ukraine in the first half of 2020.
Inflation in Ukraine accelerates to 2.5% in August - NBU
Ukraine’s consumer inflation in annual terms accelerated to 2.5% in August 2020 (from 2.4% in July), according to the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Kuleba in Madrid recalls importance of maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia
The path to peace in Ukraine is difficult, but the country will move forward and make every effort to resolve the conflict in Donbas by peaceful diplomatic means.
Polish president to visit Ukraine on Oct 12-13
Polish President Andrzej Duda will pay a visit to Ukraine on October 12-13, according to Jan Hofmokl, Director at the Eastern Division of the Polish Foreign Ministry.
Financing of security and defense sector projected at 5.92% of GDP in 2021 - NSDC
Financing of the Ukrainian security and defense sector in 2021 is projected at 5.92% of GDP instead of 5.45% set for the current year.
Ukraine remains among top five agricultural exporters to EU
Ukraine has slightly reduced its own agricultural exports to the European Union during the coronavirus crisis, but retained its place among the top five largest agricultural exporters to European countries, according to a report posted on the European Commission’s website.
Kuleba proposes World Tourism Organization hold international forum in Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has proposed that the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) hold an international forum in Ukraine.
Canada, EU encourage Ukraine to implement reforms
Ukraine should continue to implement ambitious reforms, fight corruption and vested interests.
Razumkov meets with Ukrainian community in Lithuania
As part of an official visit to Lithuania, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov met with representatives of the Ukrainian community near the monument to Taras Shevchenko in Vilnius and honored the memory of the great poet by laying flowers.
IMF demands Ukraine guarantee independence of all anti-corruption bodies
Ukraine should maintain the independence of all anti-corruption bodies in order to continue the current IMF-supported program, Director of the IMF Communications Department Gerry Rice has said.
NSDC, IFES sign memorandum of cooperation
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, the NSDC’s press service has reported.
Zelensky appoints Ukrainian ambassadors to Israel and Kazakhstan
President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Yevhen Korniychuk as Ukraine’s ambassador to the State of Israel and Petro Vrublevsky as Ukraine’s ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Ukrainian MP Derkach
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on independent Ukrainian MP Andriy Derkach, according to a press release posted on the agency's website.
Ukraine reports 3,144 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has confirmed 3,144 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 148,756, according to the coronavirus epidemic monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas three times, no casualties reported
Over the past day, the invaders opened fire at Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas three times.
EU extends sanctions against Russia for six months
The European Union on September 10 decided to extend sanctions against Russia for a further six months for undermining or threatening Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence, according to the website of the European Council.
10 September 2020
Zelensky, Merkel discuss security situation in Donbas
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel on September 10.
Ukraine climbs four spots in economic freedom ranking
Ukraine has climbed four spots in the global economic freedom ranking, but remains the only European country in the category of economically unfree countries, according to the Fraser Institute's annual Economic Freedom of the World report released on September 10.
Ukraine, Spain discuss trade and economic cooperation
Ukraine and Spain discussed expanding cooperation in investment, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, transport infrastructure and tourism, the press service of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine has reported.