Bed occupancy rate at hospitals in Kyiv exceeds 74% - Klitschko
As of today, bed occupancy rate at COVID-19 designated hospitals in Kyiv city exceeds 74%, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
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Kuleba on Donbas: If Russia agrees, conflict will end in a week
All ways to resolve the conflict in Donbas have been discussed many times and are quite clear, but Russia does not greenlight progress on this issue.
Kyiv reports 1,300 new coronavirus cases
The city of Kyiv has confirmed 1,300 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine, Poland agree on steps to implement joint space projects
Ukraine and Poland have agreed on further steps to implement joint projects in space, according to the press service of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland.
Law on Bureau of Economic Security officially published
The law on the creation of the Bureau of Economic Security has been published in the official parliamentary newspaper Holos Ukrainy today, March 24.
Marchenko: Cooperation with EBRD key to Ukraine’s development
Cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is key to the development of various areas of Ukraine.
Zelensky introduces temporary visa-free regime for Chinese tourists
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed decree No. 116/2021 on the temporary introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of the People's Republic of China entering Ukraine for tourism purposes.
NATO to strengthen political and practical support for Ukraine and Georgia – Stoltenberg
The North Atlantic Alliance intends to further strengthen political and practical support for Ukraine and Georgia, which are close and highly valued partners of NATO in the Black Sea region.
President approves imposition of sanctions against 26 foreigners, 81 companies
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions on 26 foreigners and 81 legal entities.
Lekhim planning to deliver first batch of Sinovac vaccines on March 25
The Lekhim group of pharmaceutical companies is planning to deliver the first batch of the Chinese-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines to Ukraine on March 25.
Zelensky endorses Ukraine's accession to Inter-American Convention
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the Law "On Ukraine's Accession to the Inter-American Convention on Proof of and Information on Foreign Law."
Zelensky enacts three decisions of NSDC
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect the National Security and Defense Council’s (NSDC) decisions on challenges and threats to Ukraine's national security in the environmental sphere, on intelligence agencies and on urgent measures to protect national interests in the field of aircraft engine construction.
Russia should cooperate constructively in Normandy, Minsk formats – French FM
Russia is responsible for constructive participation in the Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group.
Ukraine looking to supply air-to-air missiles for integration into Brazil’s future-in-service JAS-39E gripen fighters
Collaborative projects on the production of armored hardware and transport airplanes are also on the table.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas ten times
Over the past day, March 23, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas ten times.
Ukraine reports 14,174 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine recorded 14,174 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,579,906.
23 March 2021
U.S. destroyer USS Thomas Hudner departs Black Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) transited from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, according to the Twitter account of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet.
Official dialogue on Ukraine's involvement in European Green Deal to begin in late April
At the end of April, Ukraine and the European Union will begin an official dialogue on Ukraine's involvement in the European Green Deal.
EU condemns Putin’s decision to prevent ‘non-Russians’ from owning land in Crimea
The European Union has condemned a decree by Russian President Vladimir Putin preventing non-Russian citizens from owning land in Crimea and Sevastopol.
Wearing face masks outdoors obligatory in ‘red’ zone regions
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has obliged to wear a face mask outdoors in regions classified as the red zone of epidemic danger.
PM Shmyhal invites EBRD to join new projects in Ukraine
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has called on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to join the implementation of new projects in Ukraine.
Crimean Platform support group to be set up in NATO Parliamentary Assembly
A Crimean Platform support group will be set up in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
Commander of Ukrainian Land Forces begins visit to Turkey
Commander of the Ukrainian Land Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrsky has begun an official visit to the Republic of Turkey.
Russia redeploys drones and electronic warfare stations to occupied Donbas
Since the beginning of March, new batches of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, unmanned aerial vehicles and fuel have been delivered to the formations and units of the army corps of the terrorist organizations “DPR” and “LPR” by road.
Ukraine grateful to Luxembourg for firm stance on Russia's armed aggression – Razumkov
Ukraine is grateful to Luxembourg for its unwavering stance on assessing the consequences of Russia's armed aggression against our country.
Ukraine’s State Agency on Energy Efficiency, German Energy Agency to implement joint projects
The State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine and the German Energy Agency (DENA) signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
UWC calls on world community to advocate for protection of Ukrainian activists in Russia
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) has condemned another violation of human rights targeting Ukrainian community leaders in the Russian Federation.
Retail trade turnover grew by 5.6% in Feb 2021 – Economy Ministry
In February 2021, the growth of Ukraine's retail trade turnover was 5.6% compared with 3.5% in January 2021, according to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Agriculture Development of Ukraine.
Health Ministry: More than 10,900 people vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day
More than 10,900 people in Ukraine received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on March 22, according to data published on the Vaccination against COVID-19 portal of the Health Ministry.
Nord Stream 2 runs counter to interests of EU and Ukraine – Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday the Nord Stream 2 pipeline being built from Russia to Germany ran counter to the European Union’s own interests and could undermine Ukraine.
FUIB received UAH 2.6B in net profit in 2020
First Ukrainian International Bank (FUIB) received UAH 2.6 billion in net profit in 2020, the bank’s press service reported.
Foreign Ministry: Moscow aggravating escalation in Donbas by opening Russian party’s representative office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers an intention to open a representative office of the political party “A Just Russia - For Truth” in the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk as another proof of the escalation of the situation in the occupied areas of Donbas by Russia.
Government dismisses state secretary of Youth and Sports Ministry
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed State Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Oleksiy Perevezentsev due to the transfer to a new position.
Foreigners allowed to enter Ukraine only with negative COVID-19 PCR test
The Cabinet of Ministers allowed foreigners to enter Ukraine only with a negative PCR test result for COVID-19, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Denisova: 376 people illegally detained in occupied Crimea and Donbas
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova has stated that 376 Ukrainians are illegally detained in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas.
Ukraine may review COVID-19 treatment protocol
Ukraine may update the COVID-19 treatment protocol, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Razumkov calls on European Parliament president to assist in adoption of ‘Crimean’ resolution
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov called on President of the European Parliament David Maria Sassoli to facilitate the adoption by the European Parliament of a resolution on Crimea at its next plenary session, according to the parliament’s press service.
UK coronavirus variant spread across Ukraine - Stepanov
A UK variant of coronavirus has spread across Ukraine, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Dzheppar hopes that OHCHR will join Crimean Platform
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar hopes that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) will actively support the tasks and goals of the Crimean Platform.
UN calls for delivery of humanitarian aid to occupied Donbas
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Ms. Osnat Lubrani, calls for a safe transit and delivery of humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict in Donbas.
Kyiv reports 1,050 new coronavirus cases
The city of Kyiv has confirmed 1,050 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Zelensky, EBRD President discuss Ukraine’s needs for investment in infrastructure and agriculture
Ukraine needs investment in infrastructure projects and agriculture and plans to develop public-private partnerships in the road sector.
State Tax Service to ensure effective cooperation with Bureau of Economic Security - Liubchenko
The State Tax Service of Ukraine will ensure effective cooperation with the newly established Bureau of Economic Security so that to reduce the shadow economy and eliminate unfair competition, Head of the State Tax Service Oleksiy Liubchenko has stated.
Yermak discusses security situation in Donbas with G7, EU ambassadors
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed the security situation in Donbas with the ambassadors of the G7 countries and the ambassadors of the European Union to Ukraine.
Occupiers violate ceasefire in Donbas five times
Over the past day, March 22, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas five times.
Ukraine reports 11,476 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine recorded 11,476 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,565,732.
22 March 2021
Ukraine’s marine infantry to be modernized with Practika’s Kozak-2M1 APC vehicles
One marine infantry battalion has been fielded with these new vehicles to date.
Ukraine’s defense minister, Slovak ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran discussed with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to Ukraine Marek Šafin bilateral cooperation.
Ukrainian-German bilingual school may open in Berlin
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has offered to consider the possibility of opening a Ukrainian-German bilingual school in Berlin.
Foreign Ministry to adopt public diplomacy strategy soon
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine will soon adopt the public diplomacy strategy which should become an instrument of soft power consolidation to raise Ukraine's profile abroad and further strengthen the position of our country in the world.
Arakhamiya: Ukraine grateful to United States for security support
David Arakhamiya, the leader of the Servant of the People faction, thanked the U.S. Congress members for supporting Ukraine in the field of security.
President’s Office: Worst COVID-19 dynamics recorded in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk regions
Kyiv, Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions currently have the largest dynamics of growth in the number of COVID-19 patients.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine aspires to join EU in next 5-10 years
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has stated that Ukraine aspires to become a member of the European Union in the next 5 to10 years.
Ukraine expects to receive NATO’s Membership Action Plan in near future – Razumkov
Ukraine looks forward to building consensus among the Allies and receiving NATO’s Membership Action Plan in the near future.
Cabinet expects security forces to react to rally near President’s Office
The Cabinet of Ministers condemns the illegal actions that took place under the Office of the President of Ukraine on March 20 and expects the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Security Service to provide them with a proper legal assessment.
Ukraine planning to invest UAH 14B in gas storage facilities – Shmyhal
Ukraine intends to invest about UAH 14 billion in the development of gas storage facilities until 2030, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser Monterey, destroyer Thomas Hudner enter Black Sea
U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser Monterey and destroyer Thomas Hudner have entered the Black Sea, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine reports on Twitter.
UN representative: Deportation of Ukrainian citizens from occupied Crimea ongoing
Forced deportation of Ukrainian citizens, who do not have passports of the Russian Federation, continues in the occupied Crimea.
NBU bought $30.5M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) bought $30.5 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, according to data provided by the central bank.