Sixty percent of Kyiv residents happy with Klitschko's activity as mayor
Sixty percent of Kyiv residents are satisfied with the activities of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group.
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Normandy Four leaders' advisers to meet on Sept. 11 – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a meeting of advisers to the leaders of the Normandy format countries on September 11.
Zelensky: Government to allocate funds for reconstruction of Sumy airport
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that needed funds will be provided for the reconstruction of Sumy airport.
Administrative reform in Ukraine cannot be subject of international discussions - Kuleba
Administrative reform in Ukraine cannot be the subject of discussions at the international level, despite the possible dissatisfaction of certain national minorities, as this issue is an internal affair of the state, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
Ukraine’s air traffic falls 56% in August - UkSATSE
The air traffic in Ukraine dropped by 56.3% in August 2020 compared to the relevant period last year, according to the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE).
Ukraine, Romania to create working group on energy cooperation
Ukraine and Romania will create a joint working group to develop projects in the energy sector.
PrivatBank received more than UAH 16B of profit in January-July 2020
JSC CB PrivatBank received UAH 16.2 billion in profit in January-July 2020, which is the highest result compared to other banks, Finbalance reports referring to data provided by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
EU will prolong sanctions against Russia for aggression against Ukraine - journalist
The ambassadors of the EU member states will prolong on September 9 the restrictive measures against Russia for another six months for undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reporter Rikard Jozwiak has said.
Organized diaspora important to strengthen global support for Ukraine – Grod
Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) President Paul Grod has noted the important role of the organized Ukrainian diaspora in strengthening the global support for Ukraine.
Westinghouse considers expanding cooperation with Ukraine's Atomenergomash
Westinghouse sees Separate Subdivision Atomenergomash, part of Ukraine's National Nuclear Energy Generating Company Energoatom, not only as a partner in the production of individual elements of Westinghouse fuel assemblies for Ukrainian NPPs, but also considers expanding such cooperation to meet the needs of customers outside Ukraine, Energoatom's press service has reported, with reference to Aziz Dag, Managing Director at Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB.
Ukraine, China discuss ways of further economic cooperation – Deputy PM Stefanishyna
Ukraine intends to resume and expand agricultural exports, attract Chinese investment in agricultural, industrial and technology parks in Ukraine, infrastructure and energy projects.
Kyiv city reports 235 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 235 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 15,511, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Cabinet of Ministers starts developing national economic strategy until 2030
The Cabinet of Ministers has officially started work on the National Economic Strategy until 2030, which is a joint initiative of President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the Government portal reports.
Lomachenko, Lopez sign contract for fight
Ukraine's WBA, WBO and WBC 'franchise' lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko and America's IBF champion Teofimo Lopez have signed a contract for the fight, according to Top Rank.
Zelensky expects Normandy format meeting to take place after talks of advisers
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone conversation with President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, the Ukrainian president’s press service reported on Monday evening.
Ukrainian ambassador returns to Minsk, but official contacts still ‘on pause’
Ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus Ihor Kyzym has returned to Minsk after consultations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Ukraine to open new consulate in Romania
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said during his working visit to Bucharest that Ukraine will open a new consulate in Romania in the city of Sighetu Marmatiei, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's press service has reported.
Ukraine records 2,411 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 2,411 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 140,479, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Kamianka, no casualties reported
On September 7, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire agreements in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area, which entered into force on July 27, 2020.
07 September 2020
French reconnaissance ship Dupuy de Lome enters Black Sea
The Dupuy de Lome (A759), a French reconnaissance ship capable of intercepting the most modern types of transmissions, including e-mails and mobile phone conversations, has entered the Black Sea, according to ArmyInform.
Ukraine’s ambassador, chairman of Jazeera Airways discuss possibility of direct flights between states
On September 7, 2020, Ukraine’s Ambassador of to the State of Kuwait Oleksandr Balanutsa met with Chairman of Jazeera Airways Marwan Boodai.
Seven candidates to run for Kharkiv mayor
The European Solidarity party has named entrepreneur and volunteer Oleh Abramichev as its candidate for Kharkiv mayor.
Intelligence counteracts Russian propaganda and brings truth to foreigners – Zelensky
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has significantly strengthened secret intelligence capabilities, information and analytical activities, as well as the potential of electronic, air and space intelligence.
Ukrainian market of electric cars decreased by 11%, commercial vehicles - by 61%
In August 2020, Ukrainians purchased 625 electric cars and 22 commercial vehicles, which is 11% and 61% less than in August 2019, respectively, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (UkrAutoProm).
Russia still did not close case against freed Ukrainian sailors - lawyer
A year after a "big exchange" that brought 24 Ukrainian sailors and 11 Kremlin prisoners home, the number of Ukrainian political prisoners in Russian prisons has increased, but the "case" against Ukrainian sailors has not yet been closed in Russia, lawyer Nikolai Polozov has written on his Facebook page.
Kyiv, Guangzhou sign memorandum on development of cooperation
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Guangzhou Mayor Wen Guohui have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Development Cooperation, according to the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration.
About 3,000 pilgrims to visit Uman this year - Avakov
Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said that about 3,000 pilgrims will visit the city of Uman in Ukraine's Cherkasy region this year to celebrate the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah.
NBU provides refinancing to Bank Sich for UAH 100M
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) provided UAH 100 million in refinancing to PJSC Bank Sich on September 4, the NBU's press service reported.
Ukraine's international reserves exceed $29B in August
In August 2020, Ukraine's international reserves increased by 1%, up to USD 29.049 billion (in equivalent), according to the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
Oschadbank to join Deposit Guarantee Fund from January 1, 2021
JSC Oschadbank will join the Deposit Guarantee Fund from January 1, 2021 after introducing appropriate changes to the Ukrainian legislation, according to the Finance Ministry.
Georgian opposition names Saakashvili candidate for prime minister
Georgia's United National Movement party and Power is in Unity opposition association have named former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili a candidate for prime minister, according to Georgia Online.
Kyiv city records 244 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 244 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 15,276, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Health Ministry: More than UAH 7M allocated to improve work of eHealth system
The Ukrainian Health Ministry has redistributed UAH 7.1 million to improve the work of eHealth system.
Ukraine demands Russia influence provocative behaviour of illegal armed groups in Donbas
Ukraine views shelling attacks by Russian-backed forces in Donbas on September 6 as two separate cases and demands that Russia intervene and influence the provocative behavior of illegal armed groups in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the President's Office has told Ukrinform.
Ukrainian army reports three new coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have confirmed three new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces wrote on Facebook.
Ukraine orders 1.5 million doses of flu vaccine
Ukraine has ordered 1.5 million doses of flu vaccine, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Ukraine increases number of PCR tests by more than 30,000 over past week
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has stated that Ukraine has increased the number of PCR tests by 33,000 tests over the past week.
Zelensky comments on last year’s return of prisoners: Ukraine does not leave its people
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that Ukraine is fighting to ensure that each of its citizens returns home.
Kuleba to discuss situation in Donbas during visit to Romania
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will discuss the escalation of the situation in Donbas with international partners, including at meetings in Bucharest during his visit to Romania.
Shmyhal: Government aims to reach a 7% interest rate on hryvnia loans
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that the Cabinet of Ministers wants to reach a 7% interest rate on hryvnia loans for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, the Government portal reports.
Switzerland introduces quarantine for tourists from Ukraine
The Swiss government has included Ukraine in the list of countries, upon arrival from which people are required to undergo a 10-day quarantine.
Kuleba initiates urgent conversation with Lavrov over shelling in Donbas
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has initiated an urgent conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov due to a September 6 shelling attack by Russian-backed forces in Donbas in which one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and another one was wounded.
Spain hammers Ukraine in Nations League
Spain defeated Ukraine 4-0 in the second round of the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League in Madrid on September 6.
Situation in Donbas worsens: one soldier killed, another wounded
The situation in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas has deteriorated.
Ukraine reports 2,174 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has registered 2,174 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 138,068, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
05 September 2020
Health Ministry to spend more than USD 30M to purchase medical equipment, PCR test kits
The Ukrainian Health Ministry intends to spend USD 30.3 million of loan funds received from the World Bank to purchase medical equipment and PCR test kits to fight the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. Embassy: Russia must withdraw its weapons and forces from Ukraine
On the sixth anniversary of the Minsk Protocol's signing, the Embassy of the United States in Ukraine has called on Russia to fully implement its Minsk commitments.
Ukraine, Romania sign agreement on military and technical cooperation
Ukraine and Romania have signed an intergovernmental agreement on military and technical cooperation, according to the Embassy of Ukraine in Romania.
Shmyhal: Exchange rate projected at UAH 29 per U.S. dollar in draft state budget for 2021
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has stated that the exchange rate of hryvnia is projected at UAH 29.0 per the U.S. dollar in the draft state budget for 2021.
Fitch affirms Ukraine at ‘B’ with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ukraine's Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B' with a Stable Outlook.
Kyiv city records 315 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has confirmed 315 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 14,792, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Local election campaign officially starts in Ukraine
The local election campaign has officially started in Ukraine today, September 5.
Kuleba to pay working visit to Romania on September 7-8
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will pay a working visit to Romania on September 7-8, according to the ministry’s press service.
Ukraine reports 2,836 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has confirmed 2,836 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 133,787, according to the coronavirus epidemic monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Invaders violate ceasefire near Avdiivka, no casualties reported
The armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area near the town of Avdiivka in Donbas on September 4, the press center of the JFO Headquarters reported.
04 September 2020
Wild fire in Kharkiv region contained – State Emergency Service
The wild fire that broke out in Dvorichne district of Kharkiv region on September 2 has been contained, the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reports.
Zelensky to address UN General Assembly on Sept 23 - Mendel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to address the United Nations General Assembly online on September 23, presidential press secretary Iuliia Mendel has told Ukrinform.
Govt to allocate UAH 100,000 to 28 families of Ukrainian political prisoners
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, at a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission, made a decision to allocate UAH 100,000 to 10 families of Ukrainian citizens who were illegally imprisoned by the Russian Federation and 18 persons who were released from captivity.
Ukraine expects policy on Nord Stream 2 to be revised after Navalny poisoning - Kuleba
Ukraine considers it necessary to use an effective mechanism to influence Russia, including through the application of sanctions and a revision of the policy on the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.