NBU names main driver of Ukraine’s GDP growth in 2019
Ukraine’s real GDP grew by 3.2% in 2019, decelerating slightly from 2018 (3.4%), with domestic demand remaining its main driver, the press service of the central bank reported.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces request international assistance over coronavirus – NATO
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have requested international assistance in their response to the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Yemets not going to resign – Health Ministry
Health Minister of Ukraine Ilya Yemets is not planning to resign, according to ministry’s spokesperson Artem Dekhtiarenko.
Chernivtsi region confirms 13 new coronavirus cases
Thirteen new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Chernivtsi region today, March 24, according to Head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration Serhiy Osachuk.
New Otaman infantry fighting vehicle completes initial stage trial
Ukraine’s new Otaman 6×6 infantry fighting vehicle, developed by privately owned RPA “Practika”, completed one of the initial stages of trials.
Ukraine agrees on cooperation with Wuhan doctors
The Government agreed on cooperation between Ukrainian and Chinese doctors in the fight against COVID-19, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Foreign Ministry: 21 Ukrainians infected with COVID-19 being treated abroad
Twenty-one Ukrainians infected with the coronavirus COVID-19 are currently being treated abroad.
Power outages in Ukraine to be banned – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says that the Cabinet of Ministers will decide on the ban on blackouts for the population.
Government bans Ukrainians from leaving country for tourism purposes
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution banning Ukrainians from leaving the country for tourism purposes from March 24. The ban applies to passenger transportation.
Ukraine confirms 84 coronavirus cases
As of 10:00, March 24, a total of 84 COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Ukraine.
Federal Foreign Office confirms video conference between Maas and Kuleba
German Federal Foreign Office has confirmed the holding of a videoconference between German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
SMM needs access to occupied Donbas due to coronavirus outbreak – OSCE
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Edi Rama, and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger expressed their deep concern that in recent days the armed formations have prevented the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) from crossing the contact line into non-government-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine.
President: Ukraine waits for delivery of additional test kits, protective equipment from abroad
The Ukrainian authorities pursue the delivery of additional PCR test systems, respirators, masks, rapid tests and ventilators to Ukraine from China, South Korea and other countries this week.
Naftogaz reduces gas price for population
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine has cut the gas price for the population by 14%.