Minister Liashko: Pandemic has proved need for pharmaceutical independence
The state is interested in developing long-term and systematic cooperation with domestic pharmaceutical companies.
Society and Culture
Over 102,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 over past day
Some 102,478 people in Ukraine have been vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has said on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 4,571 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 4,571 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
04 January 2022
Deputy Marshal of Polish Sejm becomes mentor for journalist convicted in Crimea
As part of the advocacy campaign of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Deputy Marshal of the Sejm of Poland Małgorzata Gosiewska became a mentor for Marlen Asanov, a Crimean citizen journalist illegally convicted by the Russian-occupation authorities.
UKRAINE. Food & History book nominated for prestigious international award
UKRAINE. Food & History book received two nominations at the international Gourmand Awards.
Ukraine announces COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for over-60s
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine authorized COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people above 60 years of age.
SBU blocks 59 cyberattacks on government agencies in Dec 2021
Specialists of the Cyber Security Situation Center of Ukraine's SBU State Security Service thwarted 59 cyberattacks on the information systems of government institutions in December 2021, the SBU's press service has said.
COVID-19 in Kyiv: Klitschko says 364 new daily cases confirmed
In the past 24 hours, 364 coronavirus cases were reported in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
Ukraine’s MFA closely follows detention of theater director Lavrenchuk in Italy
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Naples provides consular assistance to Ukrainian theater director Yevhen Lavrenchuk, who was arrested in Italy at the request of Russia, and closely follows the developments.
Over 36,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 over past day
Some 36,289 people in Ukraine have been vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has said on Facebook.
Journalist Tsymbaliuk: I don’t want to become a Kremlin hostage and wait to get swapped
Roman Tsymbaluk, UNIAN news agency’s own correspondent in Russia, who is also the last remaining Ukrainian journalist accredited there, says he decided to leave the country due to personal safety concerns.
Ukraine reports 1,746 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 1,746 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported on Facebook.
03 January 2022
Ukraine reports 1,804 coronavirus cases over past day
Over the past day, January 2, 1,804 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Ukraine.
31 December 2021
Almost 10,000 Ukrainians will see in New Year on trains – Ukrzaliznytsia
About 10,000 Ukrainians will celebrate the New Year on trains, Ukraine's state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia has said.
Over 800 sham COVID certificates revealed at Kyiv airport since August - border guards
In the past day, Ukrainian border guards seized two counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination certificates during passport control in Kyiv airports.
U.S., Ukraine can be proud of achievements this year in security - Kvien
The United States and Ukraine can be proud of their achievements this year in the areas of security, prosperity, reform and health for the well-being of citizens.
Almost 91% of education workers fully vaccinated for COVID-19 - minister
In Ukraine, almost 91% of those employed by educational facilities have undergone a full course of vaccination for COVID-19.
Over 44% of Ukrainians fully jabbed against COVID-19
Some 44.1% of adults in Ukraine have already received both doses against COVID-19, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine has said on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 7,029 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 7,029 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported.
30 December 2021
Danilov predicts wave of Omicron variant in Ukraine in Feb
The spread of the COVID-19 variant Omicron in Ukraine is possible next February, so it is necessary to intensify the vaccination campaign, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov has said.
New audio guides and promotion of Ukrainian literature: First Lady announces plans for 2022
Over past two years, 35 Ukrainian-language audio guides have been created in 25 countries. Next year, the launch of at least two dozen more is expected.
Ukrainian Max Polyakov to sell stake in Firefly Aerospace on U.S. gov’t demand
Noosphere Ventures and its Ukrainian founder Max Polyakov will attract an investment banking firm to sell shares in Firefly Aerospace at the request of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.
Over 117,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 over past day
Over the past day, December 29, 117,042 people were vaccinated against coronavirus in Ukraine.
PM Shmyhal: Digitalization of social services will save about 10B annually
The introduction of the Unified Information System for the Social Sphere (UISSS) will save about UAH 10 billion annually.
Vereshchuk: Ukraine will not recognize any COVID-19 vaccine made in Russia
Ukraine will not recognize Sputnik or any other Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine.
Ukraine reports 5,930 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 5,930 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has reported.
29 December 2021
Zelensky would beat opponents in first round of presidential election
If the presidential election in Ukraine were held in the near future, the incumbent president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would receive the most votes in the first round, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Center's sociological service together with the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
Govt no longer planning to introduce total lockdowns in Ukraine - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers no longer plans to introduce total lockdowns in Ukraine due to the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination program, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Tkachenko: Information security strategy will allow authorities to cooperate against Russian disinformation
Ukraine's information security strategy will allow all branches of government to cooperate against Russian disinformation, as well as increase the level of media literacy in Ukraine.