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.
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04 January 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.
Protection of state language crucial for Ukraine’s security – Kremin
Protection of the state language is a matter of Ukraine’s national security, Commissioner for the Protection of the Ukrainian Language Taras Kremin has said.
Kuleba: Russian COVID-19 vaccine is hybrid weapon against Ukraine
A Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, is Russia's hybrid weapon against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Denisova signs memorandum with head of Ukrainian Women Lawyers Association
Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Hrystyna Kit, Chairwoman of the Board of Ukrainian Women Lawyers Association “JurFem”.
Kyiv records decrease in number of people ill with flu and ARVI – city administration
In the city of Kyiv, 10,685 patients with influenza and acute respiratory infection were registered over the 52th week of 2020 (December 21-27), according to the press service of Kyiv City State Administration.
Kyiv reports 953 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 953 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 109,008, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine expects to get 16 mln doses of coronavirus vaccine under COVAX initiative
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchinov says that Ukraine hopes to receive 16 million doses of coronavirus vaccine under the global COVAX initiative.
Healthcare sector budget grew by 60% over two years – PM
Budget spending on the healthcare sector has grown by 60% over the past two years, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
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, Chernihiv, Odesa regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 29.
Ukraine not holding negotiations on Russian vaccine – Yermak
Ukraine is negotiating with all coronavirus vaccine manufacturers, except for the Russian Federation.
Ukraine reports 6,988 new COVID-19 cases
A total of 6,988 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,037,362, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
28 December 2020
Over 200 freedom of speech violations recorded in Ukraine in 2020
Experts of the Institute of Mass Information recorded 229 cases of violations of freedom of speech in Ukraine during 2020 (as of December 28), of which 171 cases related to physical aggression against journalists.
Most Ukrainians felt happy in 2020
Most Ukrainians felt happy in the outgoing year, despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to a poll conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology.
Schools in Kyiv to switch to remote learning during January lockdown - Klitschko
Educational institutions in Kyiv will switch to distance learning during the lockdown in January.
Kyiv reports 851 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 851 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 108,055, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Most Ukrainians to mark New Year at home
Some 81% of Ukrainians plan to celebrate New Year's Day at home, according to Petro Burkovskyi, an analyst of the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence of coronavirus cases
The highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv regions and the city of Kyiv, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on December 28.
Number of COVID-19 patients in Ukrainian hospitals exceeds 25,000 – Stepanov
There are currently more than 25,000 patients with or suspected coronavirus disease in healthcare institutions across Ukraine, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Ukraine not to lift January lockdown despite decline in COVID-19 cases
The Ukrainian Health Ministry is not planning to cancel the January lockdown despite a decline in COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
PM Shmyhal: Ukraine to create special fund to finance purchases of vaccines
The Government and the Office of the President are conducting needed measures to ensure that Ukraine is guarantied to have a larger number of coronavirus vaccines, in addition to the planned 8 million doses within the global COVAX initiative.
Ukrainian language audio guide launched in Colosseum
The Ukrainian language audio guide was launched in the Colosseum in Rome, becoming the ninth audio guide as part of the project initiated by First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska.
Ukrainian-language audio guide launched in Colosseum
The Ukrainian-language audio guide was launched in the Colosseum in Rome, becoming the ninth audio guide as part of the project initiated by First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska.
Ukraine reports 4,385 new COVID-19 cases
A total of 4,385 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,030,374, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
26 December 2020
Kyiv reports 408 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 408 new coronavirus cases over the past day, bringing the total to 106,486.