More than 80 countries to accept Ukrainian COVID certificate
Ukraine will join the Global COVID Certificate Network. The Ukrainian COVID certificate will be accepted in more than 80 countries.
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15 December 2021
Ukraine’s only journalist in Russia facing extremism charges - lawyer
Roman Tsymbaliuk, UNIAN’s own correspondent in Moscow who is also Ukraine’s only journalist accredited in the Russian Federation, may be charged with extremism as several inquiries are set to be launched targeting him.
Half of Ukrainians against idea of early presidential elections
Some 49.8% of Ukrainians do not support the idea of holding early presidential elections in Ukraine, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre's sociological service on October 14-20 and published in its report "The current state of and main trends in the socio-political development of Ukraine."
Denisova: Three hundred Ukrainians held captive in temporarily occupied territories
Three hundred Ukrainians, including 40 servicemembers, are held captive in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ukraine reports 8,109 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 8,109 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
14 December 2021
Innovation Summit to discuss prospects of Ukraine-Israel relations
The Ukrainian-Israeli Innovation Summit (UIIS) will be held in Kyiv on December 15 with the participation of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister for Communities and Territorial Development Oleksiy Chernyshov.
OSCE spots armed militant at disengagement site near Zolote
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission on December 12 observed two militants of Russian occupation forces inside the disengagement area near Zolote, one of whom was armed with an AK-74 assault rifle, according to daily report No. 292/2021 published by the SMM on December 13.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Health officials confirm 7,283 new cases as of Dec 14
In the past 24 hours, on December 13, Ukraine’s health ministry recorded 7,283 new coronavirus cases across the country.
13 December 2021
NSDC predicts Omicron variant could be found in Ukraine this week
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 could be reported in Ukraine this week, but the epidemic situation will be stable on holidays.
IBRD to grant Ukraine $150M to combat COVID-19
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) will provide Ukraine with an additional $150 million for combatting the spread of COVID-19.
Ukrainian honored as best foreign cadet at Britain's Royal Military Academy
Ukrainian Pavlo Lacy has become this year’s best foreign cadet of the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, receiving a special award, the International Sword.
Venislavsky: Residents of CADLR, Crimea with Russian passports will not lose Ukrainian citizenship
Ukraine does not recognize Russian passports that were forcibly imposed on Ukrainian citizens in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (CADLR) and the occupied Crimea, so these citizens will not be subject to the provisions of the law on multiple citizenship after its adoption.
Ukraine’s health ministry to approve “additional shot” of COVID-19 vaccine for vulnerable groups
The Ministry of Health will approve an additional dose against COVID-19 for at-risk groups of the population.
Over 12.4M Ukrainians fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Over 12.4 million people in Ukraine have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has said on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 4,073 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 4,073 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
11 December 2021
"Yellow" quarantine zone expands, while 10 regions remain in "red" zone
As of the morning of December 11, the city of Kyiv and 13 regions are in the "yellow" zone of adaptive quarantine, while 10 regions remain in the "red" zone, and one – in the “orange” one.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Health officials confirm 10,133 daily cases as of Dec 11
In Ukraine, 10,133 coronavirus cases were recorded over the past day.
10 December 2021
Zelensky leads in presidential poll, ruling party also remains most popular in Ukraine
If the presidential election were to be held in the near future, 23.5% of Ukrainians who have decided to cast ballots and made up their electoral choice) would vote for the incumbent president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, the party rating is headed by the ruling Servant of the People party, which 18% of Ukrainians are ready to support at the moment.
More than 12.2 million Ukrainians fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Already 45.2% of the adult population of Ukraine have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. At the same time, 39.4% of the adult population of Ukraine are fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease.
Venediktova, U.S. officials discuss fight against corruption, criminal justice reforms
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and representatives of the U.S. Department of State have discussed the issues of combating corruption and criminal justice reform, the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office has said.
Court in Italy ultimately acquits Ukraine’s National Guard member Markiv
The Supreme Court of Cassation of Italy upheld the acquittal of Ukraine’s National Guard member Vitaly Markiv.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 11,300 daily cases reported as of Dec 10
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s health officials confirmed 11,327 new daily COVID-19 cases across Ukraine.
09 December 2021
Countering disinformation works best with clear strategic communications — German Ambassador
Countering disinformation works best with clear functioning of strategic communications, based on a powerful network of tools applied by NATO Allies.
Venediktova: 111 members of councils of all levels prosecuted for corruption over three years
Over the past three years, law enforcement officials have prosecuted 111 members of councils of all levels.
Ukrainian Swallow's Nest castle wins Gingerbread Diplomacy contest
The gingerbread model of the Swallow's Nest castle in the Ukrainian Crimea, presented by the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States, won the international Gingerbread Diplomacy contest.
Over 7 years, effective anti-graft system built in Ukraine - NABU director
Over the last 7 years, Ukraine has managed to create an effective anti-corruption system.
Following illegal Annexation of Crimea, NATO must be proactive in combating fake news — NIDC chief
Following the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, NATO member states must take the lead in fighting disinformation and fake news.
EU wants to work with Ukraine to create toolkit to fight manipulation - diplomat
The European Union is interested in working with Ukraine to create tools to help combat manipulation.
Ukraine reports 12,376 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 12,376 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
08 December 2021
Ukraine interested in Croatia's experience in peaceful reintegration of temporarily occupied territories
Ukraine is interested in Croatia's experience in the peaceful reintegration of the temporarily occupied territories and the post-war restoration of the state.