SkyUp plane with Ukrainian tourists leaves Zanzibar
A SkyUp plane carrying Ukrainian tourists on board has already left Zanzibar Island after a three-day delay, a passenger has told the Hromadske online news site.
Society and Culture
Ukraine reports 3,143 new coronavirus cases
A total of 3,143 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,276,618, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
15 February 2021
Incidence of influenza, ARVI growing in Kyiv
More than 11,000 cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) have been recorded in the city of Kyiv over the sixth week of 2021, the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration reports.
Translation of Zhadan's poetry nominated for PEN America Literary Awards
Serhiy Zhadan's poetry collection A New Orthography has been nominated for PEN America Literary Awards in the Poetry in Translation category.
Ukraine’s First Lady, UAE’s Minister discuss culture cooperation
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Minister of Culture and Youth of the UAE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi to discuss cooperation in the field of culture and ideas for its deepening.
Kyiv reports 211 new COVID-19 cases - Klitschko
Kyiv has confirmed 211 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 132,160, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has reported on his Telegram channel.
Ukrainian tourists stranded in Zanzibar due to plane malfunction
About 180 Ukrainian tourists got stuck in Zanzibar due to a malfunction of the plane, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko has said on Twitter.
PM Shmyhal supports creation of Advisory Council of Ukrainian organizations abroad
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has supported the idea of establishing an Advisory Council of Ukrainian public organizations abroad within the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 2,332 new coronavirus cases
A total of 2,332 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,273,475, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
13 February 2021
Kyiv reports 320 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 320 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 131,867, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 5,182 new coronavirus cases
As of February 13, Ukraine has reported 1,268,049 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 5,182 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
12 February 2021
Kyiv reports 348 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 348 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 131,547, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has written on Facebook.
USA calls on UN countries to join Crimean Platform initiative
The current U.S. administration has expressed strong support for Ukraine’s Crimean Platform initiative and called on like-minded partners to join this effort to push back on Russia’s aggression.
Ukraine reports 4,773 new coronavirus cases
A total of 4,773 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,262,867, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
11 February 2021
Kyiv City Council allocates UAH 140M for COVID-19 vaccination
Kyiv City Council has supported a decision to allocate UAH 140 million from the city budget for vaccination of Kyiv residents.
Difficulties with translation in Berehove
What will ethnic Hungarians in Zakarpattia region tell you if you ask them to speak Ukrainian?
Kyiv reports 335 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 335 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 131,199, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has written on Facebook.
Ukraine reports 5,039 new coronavirus cases
As of February 11, Ukraine has reported 1,258,094 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 5,039 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
10 February 2021
About 10,000 cases of ARVI and flu recorded in Kyiv over last week
The number of patients with influenza and acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) in the city of Kyiv is decreasing, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says.
Ukrainians will be able to sign up for COVID-19 vaccination via Diia app
Ukrainians will be able to sign up for COVID-19 vaccination through the Diia app, Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has said.
Enemy sniper wounds Ukrainian soldier near Pisky
A Ukrainian defender has been wounded as a result of enemy shelling near the village of Pisky in Donbas, the press service of the East operational and tactical group has reported on Facebook.
Over 200 swans settle on Prut River
More than 200 whooper swans have settled on the Prut River in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, close to people's homes, according to the Facebook page of the Mamaivtsi merged territorial community.
Kyiv reports 297 new coronavirus cases
The city of Kyiv has confirmed 297 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukrainian radio broadcasting resumes in occupied territories – Culture Ministry
On February 1, 2021, Ukrainian Radio First Channel resumed broadcasting in the medium-wave range, including in the occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas.
Canada to allocate over USD 4M to support residents of eastern Ukraine
The UN agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will receive CAD 5.5 million (about USD 4.4 million) from Canada to provide vital assistance to people living in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine reports 3,409 new coronavirus cases
A total of 3,409 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,253,055, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
09 February 2021
Germany gives Ukraine EUR 13M to fight COVID-19
The German government will provide Ukraine with EUR 13.1 million to help fight COVID-19 and overcome the consequences of the pandemic, the press service of the Ministry for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine has reported.
Chernyshov thanks local authorities, health workers for effective cooperation in combating COVID-19
Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov has thanked heads of regional state administrations, mayors, and health workers for their effective cooperation in the fight against COVID-19.
Govt to present new approaches to supporting culture – Tkachenko
The government will soon propose new approaches to supporting culture and creative industries, Culture and Information Policy Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko has said.
Ukrainians trust Razumkov, Zelensky the most
Ukrainians trust Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov and President Volodymyr Zelensky the most, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Center, entitled "Assessment of the situation in the country, trust in politicians, electoral orientations of citizens (January-February 2021)."
Education Ministry, Academy of Pedagogical Sciences sign memorandum of cooperation
Ukraine’s Education and Science Ministry and National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences have signed a memorandum of cooperation.
Government developing higher education strategy for next 10 years – Zelensky
The Cabinet of Ministers is drawing up a strategy of Ukrainian higher education development for the next 10 years.
Council for development of secondary education to be established in Ukraine – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Council for the Development of General Secondary Education will be established in Ukraine.
Ukraine doubles funding for medical system to fight coronavirus – PM
Ukraine has doubled funding for the medical system to be able to fight COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination in Ukraine will begin next week – health minister
Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov has said that the vaccination against COVID-19 in Ukraine will begin next week.
Stepanov: No need to strengthen quarantine measures in Ukraine now
Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov says that there is no need to strengthen quarantine measures in Ukraine until April-May.
Kyiv reports 243 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 243 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 130,567, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has written on Facebook.
Zelensky, Pfizer CEO discuss vaccine supplies to Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Board Chairman and CEO of Pfizer Pharmaceutical Corporation Albert Bourla held a phone conversation to discuss the issues related to the conclusion of a contract for the supply of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to Ukraine as soon as possible, the president's press service reported on Monday evening.
Ukraine reports 2,656 new coronavirus cases
A total of 2,656 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,249,646, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
08 February 2021
Ukraine counts on cooperation with ICRC in return, rehabilitation of prisoners
Ukraine is interested in humanitarian cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society in the return of Ukrainian citizens from captivity and camps and their further rehabilitation, the presidential press service has reported.
UNICEF to deliver 118,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Ukrainian doctors in Feb
UNICEF will deliver 118,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Ukraine in February as part of the COVAX Facility.
Ukrainians will be able to travel to EU after being vaccinated – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukrainians will be able to travel to the EU after being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kuleba believes some travel restrictions to be lifted in summer
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says it is now impossible to predict the exact date of opening of the borders, but some travel restrictions may be lifted by the summer.
Ukraine’s vaccination campaign may be extended in Q1, 2022 – health minister
Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov says that Ukraine’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign may be extended in the first quarter of 2022.
Ukraine allocates almost UAH 4B for COVID-19 vaccination – Stepanov
UAH 3.9 billion has been allocated for a coronavirus vaccination campaign in Ukraine, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Zelensky ready to show by personal example that vaccination is important and safe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to show people by personal example that vaccination is important, safe and necessary.
Bed occupancy rate at COVID-19 hospitals does not exceed 40% - President’s Office
The bed occupancy rate at COVID-19 designated hospitals in Ukraine varies from 30% to 40%.
We will receive 10M doses of COVID-19 vaccine by summer – Zelensky
Ukraine will receive about 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine until the beginning of summer, including about 1 million doses in February.
Russian vaccine will not be tested on Ukrainians - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied the possibility of vaccinating Ukrainians with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine until the official confirmation of its effectiveness at the global level.
Kyiv reports 88 COVID-19 cases, 114 recoveries in past day - Klitschko
Kyiv has confirmed 88 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 130,324, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has reported on his Telegram channel.
Ukraine reports 2,141 new coronavirus cases
A total of 2,141 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,244,849, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
06 February 2021
Kyiv reports 212 new COVID-19 cases
Kyiv city has recorded 212 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 130,039, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 4,310 new coronavirus cases
As of February 6, Ukraine has reported 1,241,479 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 4,310 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
05 February 2021
Deliveries of 2.2M doses of AstraZeneca vaccine will begin in late Feb - Shmyhal
The Ukrainian Health Ministry must ensure that all categories of citizens have access to the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Stepanov: COVID-19 vaccination information portal to be launched next week
Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov has said that a special information portal on the issues of vaccination against COVID-19 in Ukraine will be launched next week.
Russian actress banned from entering Ukraine for three years
Ukrainian border guards have banned a Russian actress, who visited Russian-occupied Crimea in violation of Ukrainian law, from entering Ukraine for three years, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko has said on Facebook.
Parliament approves introduction of electronic employment record books
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved the law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Concerning the Accounting of Employee's Labor Activity in Electronic Form".
Ukraine’s Health Ministry updates list of countries in ‘red’ and ‘green’ zones
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has released an updated list of countries in "red" and "green" zones according to the incidence rate of COVID-19 as of February 5, 2021.
Sanctions against Chinese companies not to affect Sinovac vaccine supplies – Stepanov
Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov has said that sanctions imposed by the Ukrainian government against some Chinese companies will not affect the supplies of Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine.