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Kyiv reports 321 new coronavirus cases

The city of Kyiv has confirmed 321 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

More than half of Donbas children live in poverty – UNICEF

The number of children living in poverty in eastern Ukraine due to the armed conflict and the coronavirus pandemic has increased from 36% to over 50%.

Pfizer preparing documents to register its vaccine in Ukraine - Liashko

Pfizer will soon submit documents to register its vaccine in Ukraine, according to Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko.

Mortality rate from COVID-19 in Ukraine is 2% - Liashko

Deputy Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko has said that the mortality rate from COVID-19 in Ukraine is 2%.

Over 60% of Ukrainians support idea of parliament dissolution, government resignation

Some 63% of Ukrainians support the idea of dissolving the Verkhovna Rada and holding early parliamentary elections, whereas 62% support the resignation of the government and the appointment of a new Cabinet of Ministers, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group on February 2-3, 2021.

Zelensky leads presidential rating

If the presidential election in Ukraine were held in the near future, 21.2% of respondents who intend to vote and have already decided on their choice would support incumbent President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group on February 2-3, 2021.

Highest incidence of COVID-19 recorded in three regions – Health Ministry

The highest incidence of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine was recorded in Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi and Mykolaiv regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on February 4.

Kyiv reports 342 new coronavirus cases

The city of Kyiv has confirmed 342 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 129,506, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Ukraine will extend COVID-19 restrictions until April 30 - Shmyhal

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said that COVID-19 restrictions in Ukraine will be extended until April 30, and this is most likely not the deadline.

Ukrainian NGOs support sanctions against Kozak, TV channels

A number of Ukrainian NGOs have issued a statement stressing that the decision to impose sanctions against Taras Kozak and a number of TV channels was not an attack on the freedom of speech.

Ukraine’s Culture Ministry to ask YouTube to shut down NewsOne, ZIK and 112 Ukraine channels

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine will send to YouTube the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on the imposition of sanctions against the 112 Ukraine, NewsOne and ZIK TV channels with a request to shut down their YouTube channels.

PM discloses details of COVID-19 vaccination process in Ukraine

The process of COVID-19 vaccination in Ukraine will begin in February and the state will receive Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.

Ukraine to start receiving COVID-19 vaccine in Feb – Ambassador Maasikas

Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas says that Ukraine will start receiving coronavirus vaccines under the COVAX Facility in February.

City Council to allocate UAH 140M for vaccination of Kyiv residents – Klitschko

The Kyiv City Council is planning to allocate UAH 140 million in budget funds for vaccination of Kyiv residents.

Kyiv reports 330 new coronavirus cases

The city of Kyiv has confirmed 330 new coronavirus cases in the past day, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Highest incidence of COVID-19 recorded in Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Mykolaiv regions

The highest incidence of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine was recorded in Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk and Mykolaiv regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on February 3.

Health Ministry developing COVID-19 vaccination information portal

The Health Ministry of Ukraine is developing special information portal on the issues of vaccination against COVID-19.

Dubai Airport starts using ‘Kyiv’ instead of ‘Kiev’

Dubai International Airport has started using the correct name for the Ukrainian capital in Latin – "Kyiv" instead of "Kiev."

Ukraine reports 3,285 new coronavirus cases

A total of 3,285 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,227,164, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.

109 Ukrainian political prisoners jailed in Russia and occupied Crimea

Currently, 109 Ukrainian political prisoners are jailed in Russia and the temporarily occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian-language audio guide to be launched in Beijing's Forbidden City

China has supported the idea of launching a Ukrainian-language audio guide in the world's largest palace complex, Gùgōng (the Forbidden City), located in Beijing.

As the press service of the Embassy of Ukraine in China informs, this was discussed during a meeting between Ambassador of Ukraine to China Serhiy Kamyshev and the embassy diplomats and Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism of People's Republic of China, co-Chair of the Ukraine-China Subcommittee on Cultural Cooperation Zhang Xu.

Over 10,000 officials evaded criminal liability for failing to file asset declaration - NACP

Despite the entry into force on December 30, 2020 of the law of Ukraine reinstating criminal liability for intentional failure to file an asset declaration and intentional declaration of inaccurate information, more than 10,000 officials evaded liability due to a Constitutional Court ruling of September 27, 2020, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has reported.

Ukraine to return to adaptive quarantine – Stepanov

The Health Ministry of Ukraine will soon submit to the Cabinet of Ministers a resolution on the country's transition to adaptive quarantine.

Health Ministry: Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions

The highest incidence of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine was recorded in Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on February 2.

Kyiv reports 284 new coronavirus cases

The city of Kyiv has confirmed 284 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 128,834, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Stepanov: COVID-19 mortality rate in Ukraine three times lower than in UK

Ukraine reported 27,150 COVID-19 cases last week. Currently, 18,500 people stay in hospitals.

Kyiv sets nine temperature records in January

The average monthly air temperature in Kyiv city in January was -2.5 °C, which exceeds the updated climatic norm (1991-2020) by 0.7 °C, the Central Geophysical Observatory named after Borys Sreznevskyi reported.

Vice Speaker: More than 19 million Ukrainians live below poverty line

In 2020, the poverty rate in Ukraine increased to 50%.

Ministry of Veterans Affairs to cooperate with OSCE in rehabilitation system development

The Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine will continue to cooperate with the OSCE in the development of a system for the rehabilitation of veterans.

Kyiv reports 161 new coronavirus cases

Kyiv has confirmed 161 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 128,550, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Ukraine to apply for increase in Pfizer vaccines within COVAX

Ukraine will submit an additional request to COVAX Facility to increase the number of Pfizer vaccines.

Health Ministry: Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions

The highest incidence of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine was recorded in Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to data provided by the Health Ministry on February 1.

COVID-19 vaccination in Ukraine will begin in mid-February - Ivashchenko

The supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Ukraine under the COVAX scheme will begin in mid-February, according to Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister Ihor Ivashchenko.

EU welcomes decision to allocate 117,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine to Ukraine

The European Union welcomes the decision of the EU-supported COVAX Facility to allocate 117,000 doses of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine. 

All-Ukrainian Forum 'Ukraine 30' will take place on Feb 8-10 - Zelensky

The All-Ukrainian Forum "Ukraine 30" will be held with the participation of experts and officials on February 8-10, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

Ukraine to receive 117,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine in Feb – Liashko

In February, Ukraine will receive 117,000 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which will be distributed among health workers providing care for COVID-19 patients, Deputy Health Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Viktor Liashko has said.

Kyiv reports 341 new COVID-19 cases

Kyiv city has recorded 341 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 128,174, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Twelve suspects in attack on Ukrainian teenager detained in France

A total of 12 people have been detained in France on suspicion of brutally beating a Ukrainian teenager in Paris, the Franceinfo news site has reported, with reference to the Paris Prosecutor's Office.

EU ambassador: Financial aid to Ukraine depends on medical procurement reform

Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas says that the rules for the procurement of medicines and medical supplies in Ukraine are among the conditions for EU´s macro-financial assistance related to COVID-19.

Zelensky signs decree on social services market

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree on the development of the social services market and the introduction of an effective mechanism for state control over compliance with high state standards in this area.

Ukrainian team wins NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon award

Ukrainian FireWay team from Dnipro city won the award of international NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon in Best Use of Technology nomination. Their invention was described as "solution that exemplifies the most innovative use of technology."

Ukrainian team wins NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon award

Ukrainian FireWay team from Dnipro city won the award of international NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon in Best Use of Technology nomination. Their invention was described as "solution that exemplifies the most innovative use of technology."

Ukraine wants to purchase surplus COVID-19 vaccines from EU countries

Ukraine is ready to purchase surplus COVID-19 vaccines from EU countries.

Kyiv reports 361 new COVID-19 cases – Klitschko

Kyiv city has recorded 361 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total number to 127,833, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Highest incidence of COVID-19 cases recorded in three regions, Kyiv city

As of January 29, the highest incidence of coronavirus cases in Ukraine has been recorded in Chernivtsi, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv regions and the city of Kyiv.

Ukraine classifies 63 countries as ‘red’ zone

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 January 29, 2021.

Ukraine leaders honor Kruty Heroes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Dmytro Razumkov and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal have attended a ceremony to honor the Kruty Heroes.

Ukraine leaders honor Kruty Heroes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Dmytro Razumkov and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal have attended a ceremony to honor the Kruty Heroes.

Over 100 incidents of persecution of civil society activists recorded in Ukraine last year

In 2020, human rights activists recorded 101 incidents of physical assaults and persecution of civil society activists in Ukraine.

Japan to provide Ukraine with $1.82 M medical equipment purchase grant for border guards

Ukraine and Japan signed an intergovernmental agreement on a grant for the purchase of special equipment for the medical facilities of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, including a magnetic resonance imaging machine.

Ukrainians allowed to fly to 29 countries for summer vacation

The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine has approved a list of 29 countries to which Ukrainians will be able to fly for summer vacation, since airlines will receive permits to perform charter flights on these routes.

Icon scandal: Ukraine’s ambassador meets with Bosnian officials

Ambassador of Ukraine to Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Vasyl Kyrylych discussed with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bisera Turković the access of Ukrainian experts to the Orthodox icon, around which the scandal arose, and its return to Ukraine.

Ukraine climbs in Corruption Perceptions Index

In 2020, Ukraine gained 3 points and ranked 117th in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2020 (CPI) out of 180 countries.