Kyiv reports 1,131 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,131 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 110,139, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
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Local budgets of Donetsk region received UAH 2.6M in tourist tax payments
Local budgets of Donetsk region received UAH 2.6 million in revenues from tourist tax payments in January-November 2020, according to the Main Department of the State Tax Service of Donetsk region.
258 Ukrainians gone missing in occupied Donbas
258 Ukrainian citizens have gone missing in the temporarily occupied territories.
Ukraine to resume talks with IMF mission in January - Marchenko
The second round of talks between Ukraine and a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will begin in January 2021, Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has said in an interview with the TSN.ua online news site.
Ukrainian army reports 100 new COVID-19 cases
As of December 30, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 1,997 COVID-19 cases, including 100 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Zelensky presents state awards to 14 servicepersons
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to 14 Ukrainian servicepersons. Ten soldiers were awarded posthumously.
Highest incidence of coronavirus cases recorded in Kyiv city and six regions
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Odesa, Chernihiv regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 30.
Minister Tkachenko: Economic potential of creative industries not revealed yet
Creative industries are the locomotive of Ukraine's economy with untapped potential.
Zelensky sends birthday greetings to president of Estonia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid on her birthday and thanked for the support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
No Ukrainians among victims of Croatia earthquake – ambassador
There are no Ukrainian citizens among the victims of a powerful earthquake that hit Croatia on Tuesday, Ukrainian Ambassador to Croatia Vasyl Kyrylych has said.
UIA plane crash in Iran: President awards aircraft crew titles of Hero of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the flight PS752 crewmembers, who died in a plane crash near Tehran on January 8, 2020, the titles of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star.
President dismisses Cherkasy regional governor
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Serhiy Serhiychuk as head of Cherkasy Regional State Administration.
OSCE SMM spots Russian Zhitel electronic warfare system in occupied Donbas
The OSCE SMM spotted a modern Russian Zhitel electronic warfare system in Donetsk region on the border with Russia.
Zelensky enacts two decisions of NSDC
President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted two decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC), according to the Office of the President.
Kuleba extends condolences to Croatia over strong earthquake
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has expressed his condolences and support to Croatia due to a powerful earthquake.
Zelensky fires Kryvonos as deputy secretary of Ukraine's NSDC
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Serhiy Kryvonos as Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC).
Zelensky signs decree suspending Tupytskyi from office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree suspending Oleksandr Tupytskyi as a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine for two months, the President's Office has reported.
OSCE records over 300 ceasefire violations in Donbas
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) recorded 299 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and two more in Luhansk region over the past day.
Ukraine expects to receive about 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in February
The Health Ministry of Ukraine expects to receive 150,000-200,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine in February, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Invaders launch seven attacks on Ukrainian troops in Donbas
Over the past day, the invaders launched seven attacks on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 7,986 daily COVID-19 cases
A total of 7,986 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,045,348, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
29 December 2020
Joint Forces of Ukraine's Armed Forces to hold more than 50 military drills in 2021
The Joint Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has completed the planning of training activities for the 2021 academic year. In total, more than 50 military exercises will take place next year.
Finance Ministry raises over UAH 23.6B from sale of government bonds
The Ukrainian Finance Ministry has attracted UAH 23.6 billion to the state budget at an auction on the placement of domestic government bonds, the ministry's press service has reported.
Quality of education of foreign students influence image of Ukraine – PM
The quality of education of foreign students in Ukraine makes an impact on the country’s image in the world, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukraine's ambassador to North Macedonia presents vyshyvanka to newborn Ukrainian
Ukraine's Embassy in North Macedonia has traditionally presented the first embroidered shirt, vyshyvanka, to the parents of a newborn child, according to a report posted on the Facebook page of the embassy.
Protection of state language crucial for Ukraine’s security – Kremin
Protection of the state language is a matter of Ukraine’s national security, Commissioner for the Protection of the Ukrainian Language Taras Kremin has said.
Ukraine proposes creating digital trade hub within GUAM
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Vasyl Bodnar has proposed creating a digital trade hub within GUAM, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Kuleba: Russian COVID-19 vaccine is hybrid weapon against Ukraine
A Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, is Russia's hybrid weapon against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Denisova signs memorandum with head of Ukrainian Women Lawyers Association
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Hrystyna Kit, Chairwoman of the Board of Ukrainian Women Lawyers Association “JurFem”.
Ukraine orders three An-178 planes for army for first time - Zelensky
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the Antonov State Enterprise have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the construction of aircraft for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ukrainian president's press service has reported.
More than 600,000 Ukrainians found jobs through employment centers in 2020
More than 600,000 people have been employed through employment centers since the beginning of the year, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture Ihor Petrashko has said, the ministry’s press service reports.
Kyiv records decrease in number of people ill with flu and ARVI – city administration
In the city of Kyiv, 10,685 patients with influenza and acute respiratory infection were registered over the 52th week of 2020 (December 21-27), according to the press service of Kyiv City State Administration.
UIA plane crash: Kuleba says Ukraine will not let Iran escape justice
Ukraine takes a tough stance in negotiations with Iran over the downing of a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) passenger jet near Tehran and will not allow it to escape the responsibility, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Kyiv reports 953 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 953 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 109,008, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Decline in Ukraine's GDP in 2020 will not exceed 4.8% - Petrashko
The decline in Ukraine's GDP in 2020 will not exceed 4.8%, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture Ihor Petrashko has said.
Budget received more than UAH 1B in revenues from privatization of distilling enterprises - Petrashko
Revenues from the privatization of 18 distilling enterprises exceeded UAH 1 billion, according to Minister for Development of Economy Trade and Agriculture Ihor Petrashko.
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision to set up interagency commission on hi-tech development
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) decision of December 28 "On Improving the State Policy of Innovative Development of Ukraine."
Ukraine approves draft renewal of memorandum with OECD
The Government of Ukraine has approved a draft renewal of the memorandum with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to deepen cooperation between Ukraine and the organization.
Ukrainian army reports 91 new COVID-19 cases
As of December 29, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have reported 2,036 COVID-19 cases, including 91 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine expects to get 16 mln doses of coronavirus vaccine under COVAX initiative
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchinov says that Ukraine hopes to receive 16 million doses of coronavirus vaccine under the global COVAX initiative.
Ukraine can increase security cooperation with US without major ally status - Kuleba
Ukraine has every opportunity to increase its security cooperation with the United States without obtaining the status of a major non-NATO ally, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said in an interview with The Day newspaper.
Healthcare sector budget grew by 60% over two years – PM
Budget spending on the healthcare sector has grown by 60% over the past two years, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence of coronavirus cases
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 29.
Airport infrastructure to be brought in line with international standards – Kryklii
The government has approved amendments to the state target program for the development of airports for the period up to 2023, which update and define the tasks and activities required to bring the airport infrastructure in line with international standards, according to Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii.
251 Ukrainians held captive in Donbas - Denisova
Some 251 Ukrainians are being held captive by Russian-backed forces in the temporarily occupied territory of Donbas, Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova has said on Facebook.
Deposits of individuals in Deposit Guarantee Fund’s banks grew by UAH 7B
The total amount of deposits of individuals in banks-participants of the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine amounted to UAH 582.39 billion as of December 1, 2020, according to the Fund’s press service.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine managed to avoid significant drop in GDP
Due to state support for business and the economy, Ukraine has managed to avoid a significant drop in GDP in 2020.
Ukraine not holding negotiations on Russian vaccine – Yermak
Ukraine is negotiating with all coronavirus vaccine manufacturers, except for the Russian Federation.
Govt supports Ukraine's withdrawal from another CIS agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Agreement on Intergovernmental Courier Communication and the Protocol on Amendments to the Agreement on Intergovernmental Courier Communication, according to the government's representative in the Verkhovna Rada, Servant of the People MP Vasyl Mokan.
Ceasefire observed in Donbas today
Today, December 29, no ceasefire violations have been recorded in the Joint Forces Operation area in Donbas. The ceasefire is observed along the entire contact line. Over the past day, December 28, 13 ceasefire violations were recorded in Donbas.
Ukraine reports 6,988 new COVID-19 cases
A total of 6,988 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,037,362, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
28 December 2020
Germany will help Ukraine become EU member - ambassador
Germany has been one of Ukraine's longest-standing and most reliable partners since its independence and so much more so since 2014, and it will continue to support Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration, according to German Ambassador to Ukraine Anka Feldhusen.
Implementation of TCG agreements on four new disengagement areas will begin in January
Implementation of the agreements on four disengagement areas and 19 mine clearance sites, reached within the framework of the Trilateral Contact Group, will begin in early 2021.
No legal grounds to suspend Tupytskyi from office - Constitutional Court
There are currently no legal grounds to suspend Oleksandr Tupytskyi as chairman of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, according to a report posted on the court's website.
New judges to consider appeal against Yanukovych's arrest in absentia
Kyiv Court of Appeal has postponed until January 28 the consideration of a complaint lodged by the defense team of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych against a measure of restraint in the form of arrest in absentia in the case of usurpation of power, the court's press secretary, Tetiana Hevedze, has told Ukrinform.
Over 200 freedom of speech violations recorded in Ukraine in 2020
Experts of the Institute of Mass Information recorded 229 cases of violations of freedom of speech in Ukraine during 2020 (as of December 28), of which 171 cases related to physical aggression against journalists.
Yermak: Advisers to leaders of Normandy format countries could meet by end of January
It is planned that a meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries will be held by the end of January.
Bilodid recognized as world's best female judoka in 2019-2020
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has revealed the winners of the IJF Judo Awards 2019-2020, according to a report posted on the IJF's official website.
UIA plane crash: Iran insists it has presented final technical report to Ukraine
Iran insists that Ukraine has been informed of the final technical report on the crash of UIA’s flight PS752.