Canada allocates $7 M to combat domestic violence in Ukraine
The Government of Canada will fund a new $7 million project to help 30 Ukrainian communities prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence.
Society and Culture
25 November 2020
Five schools in Kyiv remain closed due to COVID-19 cases
Five schools in Kyiv city have been closed due to a rise in coronavirus cases, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv reports 980 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 980 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 62,620, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy and Zaporizhzhia regions
As of November 25, the highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Ukraine's First Lady calls for zero tolerance for violence
First Lady Olena Zelenska has called on Ukrainians to show zero tolerance for violence on the first day of an international campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence."
Over 2,000 people in Ukraine fined for not wearing mask in public places - Stepanov
As many as 2,111 fines have already been imposed on people not wearing a face mask in public spaces, Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
Amsterdam Court of Appeal appoints new judge in Scythian gold case
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has appointed a new judge in the Scythian gold case.
Ukraine reports 13,882 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 13,882 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 661,858, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
24 November 2020
Tkachenko wants two-week lockdown during New Year holidays
Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko has said that it is better to plan a two-week lockdown for the New Year holidays as the situation in the country should be predictable for all those who cannot work under coronavirus bans and restrictions.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence of COVID-19
As of November 24, the highest incidence of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi and Kyiv regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Kyiv reports 1,422 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,422 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 61,640, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine reports 12,287 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 12,287 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 647,976, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
23 November 2020
Crimea, city of Sevastopol report 282 new coronavirus cases
Over the past day, 282 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths from COVID-19 were registered in the occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
Head of Ukraine's patrol police tests stun gun on himself
The Taser X2 stun gun automatically records the time, place and duration of every deployment and stores this information, the head of Ukraine's patrol police, Yevhenii Zhukov, has said.
COVID-19 rate in Ukraine currently being restrained
Weekend quarantine and additional safety measures produce results as statistics show that the projected increase of COVID-19 cases is currently being restrained.
Online presentation of book about Crimea held in Croatia
The Ukrainian Embassy in Croatia held an online presentation of the book entitled “Krim kroz povijest” (“Crimea over the centuries”), written in the Croatian language.
Russian director refused entry to Ukraine
Border guards of the Kyiv checkpoint have refused entry to Ukraine to a Russian video production director who had previously visited the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea, the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service has told Ukrinform.
Over 12,000 people in Kyiv ill with flu and ARVI – city administration
In the city of Kyiv, 12,231 patients with influenza and acute respiratory infection were registered over the 47th week of 2020 (November 16-22), according to the press service of Kyiv City State Administration.
Eight schools, four kindergartens closed in Kyiv due to COVID-19 - Klitschko
Eight schools and four kindergartens in Kyiv currently remain closed due to COVID-19, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv reports 1,212 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,212 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 60,218, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence of COVID-19
As of November 23, the highest incidence of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Zhytomyr, Chernivtsi and Cherkasy regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Stepanov: 90,000 people in Ukraine contracted COVID-19 last week
In Ukraine, 90,000 people contracted COVID-19 last week, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
124,000 tourists visited Chornobyl last year
The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has long been a tourist magnet, especially for foreigners who come here on purpose. In 2019 alone, 124,000 tourists visited Chornobyl.
Number of COVID-19 patients in Ukrainian hospitals reaches almost 28 thousand
There are currently 27,792 patients with or suspected coronavirus disease in healthcare institutions across Ukraine, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Ukraine reports 10,945 new COVID-19 cases
As many as 10,945 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 635,689, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
21 November 2020
Kyiv reports 1,213 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv city reported 1,213 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours. Twenty-nine people died.
U.S. Mission to UN: Situation in Crimea remains dire due to Russia's actions
The U.S. Mission to the United Nations is proud to co-sponsor a resolution on the human rights situation in Crimea.
President commemorates Heavenly Hundred Heroes
On behalf of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the memory of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes was honoured.
Ukraine reports 14,580 new coronavirus cases
As of November 21, Ukraine has reported 612,665 COVID-19 cases, including 14,580 new coronavirus cases recorded in past 24 hours.
Ukraine marks Day of Dignity and Freedom
On Saturday, November 21, Ukraine marks the Day of Dignity and Freedom.
20 November 2020
Kuleba invites UWC to take part in development of new policy towards Ukrainians abroad
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has invited the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) to take part in the development of a new national policy towards Ukrainians abroad.
Social-security payments in occupied territories: ECHR rules in favour of Ukraine
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of the Government of Ukraine having examined an application over the unlawfulness of the suspension of state budget expenditures on social-security payments in the occupied territories.
Seventh anniversary of Euromaidan: Prosecutor General says 86 cases already in court
The State Bureau of Investigation conducts investigations into 60 cases related to Euromaidan protests, and 86 cases are already considered in courts.
Statistics: 4,300 people died from COVID-19 in Ukraine in nine months
Some 4,300 people died from the coronavirus in Ukraine in January-September 2020, figures from the State Statistics Service show.
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 the "red" and "green" zones as of November 20, 2020.
Health Ministry names regions with highest incidence of COVID-19
As of November 20, the highest incidence of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Sumy, Zhytomyr and Chernivtsi regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Lazebna meets with Italian ambassador to discuss cooperation in social sector
Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Maryna Lazebna held a working meeting with Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Ukraine Davide La Cecilia on November 19, according to the Government portal.
Eight schools, five kindergartens in Kyiv closed due to COVID-19 cases
Eight schools in Kyiv city have been closed for quarantine due to confirmed coronavirus cases among teachers, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv reports 1,391 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,391 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 56,594, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Ukraine negotiating with all potential manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccine
Ukraine is currently negotiating and signing agreements with all potential manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccine to organize the supply of vaccines to Ukraine.
Ukraine expects to receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccine in H1 2021
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says Ukraine expects to receive the first batch of COVID-19 vaccine in the first half of 2021.
Over 60% of Ukrainians oppose complete lockdown
More than 60% of Ukrainians consider the introduction of "severe quarantine" (lockdown) inexpedient.
Ukraine reports 14,575 new coronavirus cases
As many as 14,575 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 598,085, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
19 November 2020
USAID to continue supporting film industry in Ukraine despite pandemic
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will help improve the competitiveness of the film industry in Ukraine and help Ukrainian partners survive the crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kvien: Ukraine and California have similar cultural dynamics
Ukrainians' awareness of the uniqueness of their culture expands the possibilities of the US-Ukraine cooperation in the cultural sphere.
Maasikas: EU to support Ukrainian cultural industries amid COVID-19 pandemic
The European Union is aware of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to cultural and creative sectors so the cultural industries will always be the focus of EU-Ukraine cooperation.
Education Ministry to strengthen cooperation with IT Ukraine Association
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has re-signed a memorandum of cooperation with Ukraine’s largest software development company IT Ukraine Association.
Health minister: More than 23,500 hospital beds equipped to provide oxygen
In Ukraine, 23,571 hospital beds are equipped to provide oxygen to COVID-19 patients, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
Kyiv reports 1,348 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,348 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 55,203, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Highest incidence rate of COVID-19 recorded in Zhytomyr, Chernivtsi, Sumy regions
As of November 19, the highest incidence of COVID-19 in Ukraine was recorded in Zhytomyr, Chernivtsi, and Sumy regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Russian actor Grebenshchikov denied entry to Ukraine for three years
Russian actor Kirill Grebenshchikov has been banned from entering Ukraine for three years for illegally visiting Russian-occupied Crimea, Ukrainian State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko has told Ukrinform.
COVAX to provide Ukraine with free COVID-19 vaccine for 20% of population - Viktor Liashko
COVAX, a global initiative aimed at working with vaccine manufacturers, has announced the allocation of free coronavirus vaccine to Ukraine for 20% of the population.
Ukraine reports 13,357 new coronavirus cases
As many as 13,357 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 583,510, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said on Facebook.
18 November 2020
USAID, RMHC to donate $12M to develop family-centered healthcare services in Ukraine
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), will provide $12 million to develop family-centered healthcare services for children across Ukraine, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has reported on Twitter.
Ukraine to purchase six million rapid coronavirus tests – PM
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget has supported a decision of the Cabinet of Ministers to allocate UAH 1 billion for the purchase of 6 million rapid tests to detect COVID-19.
Seven schools in Kyiv city remain closed due to coronavirus cases
Seven schools in Kyiv city have been closed for quarantine due to confirmed coronavirus cases among teachers, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kyiv reports 1,213 new coronavirus cases
Kyiv has confirmed 1,213 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 53,855, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
U.S. launches program to support IDPs in Ukraine
The United States, together with the international organization IREX, has launched a two-year, $2 million program to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has said on Twitter.
Dzheppar invites EU representatives to take part in Crimean Platform summit
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzheppar has invited EU representatives to take part in the Crimean Platform summit scheduled for the first half of 2021, the Foreign Ministry’s press service reports.