
His All-Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch
In this crisis, we have discovered that our homes and families are called to become a "small church"
16 April 2020
In this crisis, we have discovered that our homes and families are called to become a "small church"
An employee of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has died of the COVID-19 acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus at Lviv Regional Infectious Disease Hospital, the press service of the medical forces command has reported.
The Verkhovna Rada must urgently ratify a document aimed at protecting cultural heritage, which should, in particular, prevent the destruction of the Tauric Chersonese by the invaders in Crimea.
The national telecom operator Kyivstar has already allocated about UAH 60 million to help tackle the coronavirus in Ukraine, including UAH 30 million for the purchase of medical equipment.
Negotiations on the release of Ukrainians held in Russia-occupied Crimea and in Russia are ongoing, Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak has reported on Facebook, commenting on the progress of today's mutual release of detainees.
The number of coronavirus cases has grown to 644 in Kyiv city, including 32 over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
ICRC is ready to fulfill its role as neutral intermediary as detainees are being released by opposing sides in eastern Ukraine and transferred to temporary accommodations.
Some 788 Ukrainian healthcare workers have tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19 since the epidemic began.
Five new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been confirmed in the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the past 24 hours, the medical forces command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported.
The next phase of mutual release of detained persons has begun. Nineteen citizens, who were held captive in the temporarily occupied territories, return to Ukraine.
The Indian government has decided to provide Ukraine with a free batch of 30,000 hydroxychloroquine tablets. According to experts, the drug has a high potential in the fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.
Ukraine has reported 397 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID -19) over the past day, bringing the total number to 4,161, according to the Health Ministry.
15 April 2020
The next stage of mutual release of citizens is being prepared, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova announced.
The Ukrainian pharmaceutical company "Darnitsa" passed the state registration for an experimental drug included in the treatment protocol for COVID-19.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the decision to temporarily close ten more border crossing points.
Ukraine has sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Italy today, according to the State Emergency Service.
The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has grown to 612 people, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Vogue has published the article about Ukrainian artist Hanne Zaruma from Lviv who creates unusual accessories from retro computers and discarded flip phones.
Some 684 Ukrainian healthcare workers have tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19 since the epidemic began.
The Ukrainian Health Ministry has called on Ukrainians to celebrate Easter at home.
Ukraine has reported 392 new cases of Covid-19 over the past day, bringing the total number to 3,764, according to the Public Health Centre.
Three aircraft with personal protective equipment and medical cargo to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are expected to arrive in Ukraine in coming days, and another eight aircraft are due to come next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
14 April 2020
Ukraine's An-225 Mriya, the world's largest transport aircraft, has delivered a record medical cargo from China to Poland - 100 tonnes, the press service of the Antonov Company has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine's An-225 Mriya, the world's largest transport aircraft, has delivered a record medical cargo from China to Poland - 100 tonnes, the press service of the Antonov Company has reported on Facebook.
The Prosecutor General's Office has appointed the conduct of comprehensive forensic analysis of the UIA’s Tehran-Kyiv flight crash in Iran and insists on creation of the international investigation team.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that everyone should be aware of the importance of observing quarantine measures at Easter and if crowds can be avoided, it will be possible to talk about the improvement of the situation in Ukraine.
Almost 70% of Ukrainians consider the quarantine to be an effective measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group during April 10-12.
The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has grown to 551 people, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
The decision to ease quarantine restrictions in Ukraine will be made by April 24, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Almost 600 healthcare workers in Ukraine have tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19 since the epidemic began.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $135 million to modernize the healthcare sector and counter the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic.
Ukraine has reported 270 new cases of Covid-19 over the past day, bringing the total number to 3,372, according to the Public Health Centre.
Ukraine has been selected from the EU Eastern Partnership countries to participate in pilot projects on the use of electronic signatures, according to the Ministry of Digital Transformation.
13 April 2020
Churches in Ukraine are preparing for online Easter services, and Ukrainians have already ordered more than 14,000 parcels with consecrated Easter bread.
A new phase of “all for all” detainee exchange will be held this week, and everyone who returns will undergo a mandatory two-week observation.
The world's largest transport aircraft, An-225 Mriya, has made its first flight after upgrading, the Ukroboronprom State Concern has reported on its Facebook page.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra has been fully closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has stated.
Some 79 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Kyiv city over the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Nineteen cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have been registered in the Ukrainian army as of early Monday, April 13, the medical forces command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has reported.
Ukraine has registered 325 new Covid-19 cases over the past day, including 12 cases among children, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to pay $1 million to Ukrainian scientists who develop the vaccine for Covid-19, Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko has said in an interview with LB.
Turkey has allowed granting medical aid to Ukraine in the context of COVID-19 and defined the procedure and requirements for obtaining export permits.
Some 171 Ukrainians were undergoing treatment for coronavirus as of 18:00 on April 12, the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.
11 April 2020
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine is ready to join the Solidarity international clinical trial to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19, launched by the World Health Organization and partners.
Four thousand reusable protective suits of domestic production have been shipped this week in Ukraine, and nearly one million masks are manufactured every day.
Ukraine has confirmed 308 new coronavirus Covid-19 cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 2,511, according to the Health Ministry of Ukraine.
10 April 2020
Ukraine will also test the effectiveness of antiviral drug Avigan
The epidemiological situation continues worsening in the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 49.8 million to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) for the purchase of Verint NowForce system that will help tackle the coronavirus spread.
The United Arab Emirates donates 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Ukraine for fighting coronavirus which should be dispatched by plane today.
Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has served former MP Tetiana Chornovol with a notice of suspicion in premeditated murder as a result of the arson of the Party of Regions office in 2014, the SBI's press service has reported.
The number of Kyiv residents infected with the coronavirus Covid-19 has grown to 348, of whom are two healthcare workers, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
A total of 6,300 Ukrainians have arrived in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, while more than 3,400 people, including 1,300 foreigners, have left the country, the State Border Guard Service has reported.
Since the beginning of quarantine in Ukraine, doctors have written out one million e-prescriptions under the program Affordable Medicines, the National Health Service has reported.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to extend the quarantine in Ukraine until early May, but a gradual easing of restrictive measures is expected, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has said during a live broadcast of the YouTube channel FranchTV.
Ukraine has confirmed 311 new coronavirus Covid-19 cases over the past day, bringing the total number to 2,203, according to the Health Ministry of Ukraine.
09 April 2020
Most residents of government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions support the return of occupied territories to Ukraine without granting special status or expanded powers to the region, according to a poll entitled "Public Sentiment in Donbas 2020" conducted by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
The number of citizens willing to accept any compromises for the sake of peace in Donbas has generally decreased, most significantly in Donetsk region.
Kyiv city has sent almost 4.5 million used batteries to Romania for recycling.