Zelensky, Razumkov release Christmas greetings
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine wished Ukrainians merry Christmas.
Society and Culture
Ukraine reports 8,997 new COVID-19 cases
A total of 8,997 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,099,493.
06 January 2021
U.S. Embassy congratulates Ukraine on anniversary of receiving Tomos of Autocephaly
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has congratulated the Orthodox Church of Ukraine on the second anniversary of receiving the Tomos of Autocephaly.
Crimean Human Rights Group: At least 200,000 Russians resettled to occupied Crimea
At least 200,000 Russians have been resettled to Crimea during the entire period of the peninsula’s occupation.
Health Ministry against lifting January lockdown – Stepanov
The Health Ministry does not support lifting or postponing the January lockdown in Ukraine.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence of COVID-19 cases
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on January 6.
Kyiv reports 931 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 931 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 115,300, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
More than 25,000 pupils in Ukraine study in inclusive classes – education minister
More than 25,000 pupils have begun to study in inclusive classes across Ukraine in the 2020/2021 school year.
Ukraine reports 6,911 daily COVID-19 cases
A total of 6,911 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,090,496, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
05 January 2021
Lviv resident's photo story among National Geographic Traveller editor’s picks
А photo story by Lviv photo artist Artur Abramiv from the mountain village of Volosyanka was included in the 2020 editor’s picks according to National Geographic Traveller.
2020 in Kyiv was hottest year on record
Last year in Kyiv became the hottest in the history of meteorological observations, setting 36 temperature records.
‘Crazy’ cherry blossom in bloom in Mukachevo
In the city of Mukachevo, Zakarpattia region, the so-called "crazy" cherry tree (sakura) has bloomed, tour guide Ihor Huledza told an Ukrinform correspondent.
Trains to operate as usual during January lockdown - Ukrzaliznytsia
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine's state rail operator, informs that long-distance and suburban trains will operate as usual during the coronavirus lockdown in Ukraine from January 8 to January 24, 2021.
Over half of Ukrainians expect this year to be better than last year
More than half of Ukrainians surveyed (52%) expect the year 2021 to be better than the year 2020, according to a poll conducted by the Rating sociological group.
Kyiv reports 846 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 846 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 114,369, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Sofiiska Square from a bird's eye view
Ukraine's main Christmas tree has been installed in the center of the Ukrainian capital on Sofiiska Square.
Health Ministry: Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions and Kyiv city
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on January 5.
Tomos of Autocephaly of Orthodox Church of Ukraine signed two years ago
On January 5, 2019, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew signed the Tomos of Autocephaly of the united Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
Rare photos of lynx taken in Prykarpattia
Photographer Myron Maretsky has captured photos of lynx living in Gorgany, a mountain range in western Ukraine.
Crimean water reserves decreased almost threefold over a year
In the occupied Crimea, the total water reserves by the end of 2020 amounted to 31.3 million cubic meters, which is 61 million cubic meters less than a year ago.
Zelensky signs decree on providing humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Croatia
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the decree “On providing humanitarian aid to the Republic of Croatia", according to the Office of the President.
Yenin holds conversation with relatives of Canadians killed in UIA plane crash in Iran
Ukraine and families of Canadian citizens killed when Iran shot down Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 near Tehran have agreed to work together to bring those responsible to justice.
Ukraine reports 5,334 daily COVID-19 cases
A total of 5,334 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,083,585, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
04 January 2021
Canada-Ukraine audiovisual co-production agreement enters into force
The agreement on joint production of audiovisual works between Canada and Ukraine entered into force on January 1, 2021.
Over 1.4 million IDPs registered in Ukraine
As of the beginning of the year, 1.459,170 internally displaced persons from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea have been registered in Ukraine.
Ukraine plans to open five new checkpoints on border with Poland in Lviv region
Five new checkpoints are planned to be opened on the Ukrainian-Polish border in Lviv region.
Police studying new evidence in Sheremet case
The National Police, with the help of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, has received information of interest in the investigation into the case of the killing of journalist Pavlo Sheremet in Kyiv in 2016, according to a statement posted on the website of the National Police.
Belarusian special services plotted Sheremet's murder in 2012 – Ukrayinska Pravda
The Belarusian special services discussed in 2012 the possibility of killing journalist Pavlo Sheremet using an explosive, according to the Ukrayinska Pravda online news site.
Health Ministry: Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions and Kyiv city
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on January 4.
More than 76% of COVID-19 hospital beds equipped to provide oxygen – health minister
Out of 66,000 hospital beds designated for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Ukraine, 55,409 beds are equipped to provide oxygen, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Kyiv reports 504 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 504 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 113,523, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Number of COVID-19 patients in Ukrainian hospitals exceeds 22,800
There are currently more than 22,800 patients with or suspected coronavirus disease in healthcare institutions across Ukraine, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Ukraine classifies 49 countries as ‘red’ zone
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released an updated list of countries in the "red" and "green" zones as of December 30, 2020.
Ukraine reports 4,158 daily COVID-19 cases
A total of 4,158 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,078,251, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
02 January 2021
Highest incidence of COVID-19 in Ukraine recorded in five regions
As of January 2, the highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was registered in Lviv, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr and Sumy regions.
Ukraine reports 5,038 new COVID-19 cases
Ukraine has recorded 1,069,517 laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases as of January 2, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook.
31 December 2020
Yermak: COVID-19 death toll could have reached 145 thousand if it wasn't for strict quarantine
Strict quarantine in the spring and adaptive quarantine in the summer allowed Ukraine to avoid a large-scale tragedy and high COVID-19 death toll.
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, Odesa, Chernihiv regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 31.
Ten more sentences over refusal to serve in Russian army passed in occupied Crimea
In December, the highest number of the passed sentences and initiated criminal cases over "evasion of call-up to military service in the Russian Armed Forces" has been recorded in the occupied Crimea.
Kyiv reports 1,332 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,332 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 111,471, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
NSDC secretary discusses de-occupation of Crimea with Mejlis representatives
In the Kyiv office of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, a meeting has been held with the participation of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksiy Danilov.
Health Ministry: AstraZeneca ready for active cooperation with Ukraine
Health Minister of Ukraine Maksym Stepanov discussed with Alec van Gelder, Executive Director of International Government Affairs at AstraZeneca, the "terms and logistics" of the coronavirus vaccine supplies to Ukraine.
Kyiv recorded warmest December night since 2003
The night of December 30 in Kyiv city has turned out to be the warmest since 2003, according to the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi.
Ukraine reports 9,699 daily COVID-19 cases
A total of 9,699 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,055,047, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
30 December 2020
Lithuanian company fined for illegal employment of Ukrainians
The Lithuanian State Labor Inspectorate has imposed a EUR 17,360 fine on a construction company in Vilnius for the illegal employment of Ukrainian citizens, according to a report posted on the website of the Lithuanian national public broadcaster LRT.
Ukraine asks Serbia to provide official data on seized archeological collection
The Embassy of Ukraine in Belgrade requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia to provide official data on the large archaeological collection seized by customs.
Germany donates 18 medical ventilators to Ukraine
Germany has donated 18 Dräger ventilators (NModel EVITA V 600) to Ukrainian hospitals for a total amount of over EUR 500,000, the press service of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ukraine reports.
Ukraine signs contract for supply of 1.8 mln doses of Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine
The Ukrainian Health Ministry has signed a contract for the supply to Ukraine in the shortest possible time of 1.8 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech at a price of UAH 504 (about $18) per dose, the press service of the President's Office has reported.
Eleven Ukrainian-language audio guides launched abroad this year
This year, Ukrainian-language audio guides have appeared in nine world attractions and on two bus routes abroad.
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.
258 Ukrainians gone missing in occupied Donbas
258 Ukrainian citizens have gone missing in the temporarily occupied territories.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.