President examines effects of floods in Ivano-Frankivsk region
During an urgent working trip to Ivano-Frankivsk region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky personally examined the effects of flooding in the region.
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Ukraine reports 1,109 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 41,117 as of June 26, according to data provided by the coronavirus spread monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
25 June 2020
Zelensky hands over keys to new apartments to people who suffer from building explosion
President Volodymyr Zelensky has handed over the keys to new apartments to people who suffered from an explosion that happened in a multi-storey building in Kyiv on June 21.
Ninety-four Ukrainian political prisoners held in occupied Crimea and Russia
Ninety-four Ukrainian political prisoners, residents of the Crimean peninsula are held in the temporarily occupied Crimea and the Russian Federation, about 70 of them are Crimean Tatars.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine enters serious wave of COVID-19 incidence
An increasing number of coronavirus cases is recorded in Ukraine every week. In some regions, the occupancy rate of hospitals exceeds 50%.
Co-chairs of Ukraine-Hungary Commission on National Minorities to meet soon
The co-chairs of the Ukraine-Hungary Commission on National Minorities will hold a meeting in the near future.
Ukraine to develop tourism industry in line with EU standards - State Tourism Agency
Ukraine will develop its tourism industry in accordance with the standards of the European Union.
Kyiv city reports 81 new cases of COVID-19 in past 24 hours
Kyiv city has confirmed 81 new cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 over the past day, bringing total to 4,609, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine confirms 994 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 disease grew to 40,008 as of June 25, according to data provided by the coronavirus spread monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
24 June 2020
EBRD, EU elaborate recommendations to mitigate coronavirus crisis impact on Ukrainian tourism
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Union elaborated a number of measures and recommendations to mitigate the impact of coronavirus crisis on Ukraine's tourism sector.
Poland sends Ukraine humanitarian assistance to combat COVID-19
Poland has sent Ukraine humanitarian aid to fight coronavirus. Twelve trucks of the Polish Border Guard Service with personal protective equipment will arrive in Ukraine today.
Poland sends Ukraine humanitarian assistance to combat COVID-19
Poland has sent Ukraine humanitarian aid to fight coronavirus. Twelve trucks of the Polish Border Guard Service with personal protective equipment will arrive in Ukraine today.
Health Ministry: Kyiv city and 13 regions not ready to ease quarantine measures
As of June 24, Kyiv city and 13 regions in Ukraine do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Ukraine receives another batch of humanitarian aid from China
Ukraine has received another batch of humanitarian aid from the Government of the People's Republic of China to tackle the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Ukraine receives another batch of humanitarian aid from China
Ukraine has received another batch of humanitarian aid from the Government of the People's Republic of China to tackle the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Kyiv reopens restaurants, swimming pools and cinemas
The government has allowed Kyiv city to reopen cafes, swimming pools, cinemas and theaters.
Kyiv city reports 99 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Kyiv city has confirmed 99 new cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 over the past day, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine conducted 150,000 ELISA tests for coronavirus – Stepanov
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Ukraine has conducted about 150,000 ELISA tests to detect antibodies to COVID-19.
Poland may resume flights to Ukraine in early July
Poland’s Ambassador to Ukraine Bartosz Cichocki has expressed hope that flights between Poland and Ukraine may be resumed in early July.
Ukraine reports 940 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 disease grew to 39,014 as of June 24, according to data provided by the coronavirus spread monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
23 June 2020
Anton Kotte, relative of three victims of MH17 tragedy, MH17 Aircraft Disaster Foundation treasurer
Our obligation, as relatives who lost our loved ones, to bring this trial to end
MH17 trial: Pulatov's lawyer says that plane could have been downed by Ukrainian military
The lawyer of Oleg Pulatov, one of the four suspects in MH17 trial, has stated at today's court hearing in the Netherlands that a missile from the Buk missile system, which destroyed the plane, could have been fired by the Ukrainian military.
MH17 crash: Yenin, O’Rourke discuss progress of investigation
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Yevhenii Yenin has met with Australia’s Ambassador to Ukraine Melissa O’Rourke to discuss the progress of the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Health Ministry: 14 regions not ready to ease quarantine measures
As of June 23, 14 regions in Ukraine do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread, according to the Health Ministry.
Eighth court hearing in MH17 trial begins in Netherlands
The eighth court hearing in the MH17 trial has started at the Schiphol Judicial Complex in the Netherlands at 10:00 local time, according to an Ukrinform correspondent in The Hague.
Largest number of new coronavirus cases reported in Lviv region in past day
The largest number of new coronavirus cases confirmed in Ukraine over the past 24 hours was reported in Lviv region - 240, Zakarpattia region – 103, Rivne region - 75.
Kyiv city reports 61 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Kyiv city has confirmed 61 new cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 over the past day, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 833 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 disease has grown to 38,074 as of June 23, according to data provided by the coronavirus spread monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
22 June 2020
MH17 trial: Lawyers of suspect want to hear alternative versions of crash
The seventh court hearing in the MH17 trial began with the speeches of Dutch lawyers representing one of the four suspects, lieutenant colonel of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Oleg Pulatov.
Rehabilitation center for Ukrainian military opens in Montenegro
A Ukrainian rehabilitation center for the military has been opened in the city of Sutomore in Montenegro.
President signs law to exempt pupils from passing final state certification
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the law to exempt pupils from passing the mandatory final state certification, the president’s press service has reported.
Kyiv Laboratory Center conducted almost 40,000 PCR tests - Klitschko
Health Ministry’s Kyiv City Laboratory Center has conducted almost 40,000 PCR tests to detect the coronavirus disease, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Seventh court hearing in MH17 trial begins in Netherlands
The seventh court hearing in the MH17 trial has started at the Schiphol Judicial Complex in the Netherlands at 10:00 local time, according to an Ukrinform correspondent in The Hague.
Kyiv confirms 43 new COVID-19 cases – Klitschko
Kyiv city’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 4,368 as of June 22, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
PM Shmyhal: Almost 10 million Ukrainians died in World War II
World War II claimed the lives of almost 10 million Ukrainians.
Ryanair and Swiss resume flights to Kyiv after three-month break
On June 21, Ryanair and Swiss resumed scheduled flights to Kyiv after a three-month break, by operating flights to the Boryspil International Airport.
Coronavirus cases among medical workers in Ukraine exceed 6,000
As of June 22, coronavirus cases among health workers in Ukraine grew to 6,046.
Ukraine reports 681 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 disease has grown to 37,241 as of June 22, according to data provided by the Public Health Center.
20 June 2020
Ukrainians allowed to enter Montenegro
The Government of Montenegro has allowed tourists from Ukraine to enter the country if they present a negative PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 taken no later than 48 hours before the arrival.
Ukraine reports 841 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 35,825 as of June 20, including 841 new infections reported in the previous day.
19 June 2020
Fourteen sailors return to Ukraine after three years in Libyan prison
A special flight with 14 citizens of Ukraine, members of the Ruta tanker crew who returned home after more than three years of imprisonment in Libya, landed at the Boryspil International Airport.
UWC warns Zelensky against selective justice
President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Paul Grod addressed Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky with a letter emphasizing the importance to uphold the rule of law and underlining the threats of selective justice.
Ukrainian tourists will be able to fly to Turkey without self-isolation and testing from July
From July 1, tourists from Ukraine will be able to fly to Turkey without self-isolation and testing upon the condition of compliance with the necessary safety requirements.
UOC: Case over Tomos is obstacle to international recognition of church
The existence of an investigation on the application of parishioners of the Kyiv Patriarchate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church over the illegal actions of a number of senior officials who committed acts aimed at inciting inter-religious hatred during the establishment of the UOC is an obstacle to the church's international recognition.
Kyiv public beaches open for swimming – Klitschko
Kyiv authorities have officially allowed swimming at public beaches.
Health Ministry: Ten regions and Kyiv city not ready to ease quarantine measures
As of June 19, Ukraine’s ten regions and Kyiv city do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Kyiv confirms 92 new COVID-19 cases – Klitschko
Kyiv city’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 4,176 as of June 19, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Red Cross sends another 45 tonnes of aid to residents of occupied Donbas
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent over 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid to residents of the temporarily occupied areas of Donbas, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 921 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 34,984 as of June 19, including 921 new infections reported in the previous day.
18 June 2020
Firuz Bağlıkaya, President of Association of Turkish Travel Agents (TURSAB)
Foreign visitors who get sick in Turkey will receive treatment free of charge
Ten regions and Kyiv city not ready to ease quarantine measures - Health Ministry
As of June 18, Ukraine’s ten regions and Kyiv city do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Ukraine’s coronavirus cases doubled in past week – Stepanov
Ukraine’s confirmed coronavirus cases have doubled in the past week, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has stated.
Kyiv confirms 58 new COVID-19 cases – Klitschko
Kyiv city’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 4,084 as of June 18, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 829 coronavirus cases in past 24 hours, taking total to 34,063
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 34,063 as of June 18, including 829 new infections reported in the previous day.
17 June 2020
Red Cross sends 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid to occupied Donbas
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid to residents of the temporarily occupied areas of Donbas, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
President informed of record number of COVID-19 deaths
Most people who died from coronavirus in Ukraine over the past day were elderly and had severe comorbidities.
Adaptive quarantine in Ukraine to be extended until July 31
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extends adaptive coronavirus quarantine until July 31.
Ten regions and Kyiv city not ready to weaken lockdown measures - Health Ministry
As of June 17, Ukraine’s ten regions and Kyiv city do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Kyiv reports 41 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths in past 24 hours
Kyiv city’s confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 4,026 as of June 17, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.