Some 584 houses damaged by invaders already restored in Donetsk region this year
In Donetsk region, 584 houses damaged as a result of the hostilities of the Russian invaders have already been restored this year.
Society and Culture
17 August 2020
NABU has opened 406 cases this year
During the first half of 2020, National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has opened 406 criminal proceedings and served 125 people with charges.
Kyiv city, 10 regions not ready to ease lockdown restrictions – Health Ministry
The incidence rate of COVID-19 in Kyiv city and 10 regions of Ukraine has been exceeded over the past 14 days, so they are not ready to ease quarantine measures.
Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ukraine has almost tripled
Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ukraine has almost tripled since May.
Kyiv reports 104 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus cases in Kyiv city reached 10,642.
Hospitality industry to be discussed at Poltava tourism forum
The development of gastronomy tourism, private villas and hotel services will be discussed at the Second Poltava Tourist Forum on Thursday, August 20.
Ukraine reports 1,464 new coronavirus cases over past day
As of August 17, Ukraine has reported 92,820 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,464 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
15 August 2020
U.S. Embassy donates PPE against COVID-19 to Ukrainian law enforcement officers
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) against COVID-19 to Ukrainian law enforcement agencies.
Kherson region expects investments from Arab countries to build new hotels
Ukraine’s Kherson region expects to receive investments from Arab countries for the construction of high-level hotels in the region.
Ukraine reports 1,847 new coronavirus cases over past day
As of August 15, Ukraine has reported 89,719 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,847 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
14 August 2020
President signs decree to provide humanitarian aid to Lebanon
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed the Decree “On Provision of Humanitarian Aid to the Republic of Lebanon” No. 319/2020.
NUJU collecting signatures in support of journalists from Belarus
The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) is initiating the collection of signatures of Ukrainian journalists in support of their Belarusian colleagues who are being persecuted by law enforcement agencies after the presidential election in the neighboring country, according to a statement posted on the NUJU's website.
Zelensky: Ukraine interested in purchasing Israeli COVID-19 vaccine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed interested in purchasing Israeli COVID-19 vaccine for Ukraine.
Health Ministry updates list of countries in red, green zones
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has updated the list of countries that are classified as "green zone" or "red zone" depending on a number of active COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population.
Kyiv reports 158 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus cases in Kyiv city reached 10,160.
UWC President: Cooperation between Ukrainian global community and authorities is critical
Global Ukrainian community and the authorities of Ukraine must speak as one powerful voice against the background of the information war waged by Russia.
All families who suffered from explosion in Kyiv building received apartments – Zelensky
All families who suffered from an explosion that happened in a multi-storey building in Kyiv on June 21 have received new apartments, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukrainian journalists Vasylyev and Reutsky detained in Minsk already released
Ukrainian journalists Kostiantyn Reutsky and Yevhen Vasylyev, detained during the protests in Minsk, have been already released.
Ukraine reports 1,732 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
As of August 14, Ukraine has reported 87,872 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,732 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
Most citizens think Ukrainian should be only state language
Almost two-thirds of Ukrainians believe that Ukrainian should be the only state and official language in their country, according to a joint survey conducted by the Socis Center and the Razumkov Center.
Quarter of Ukrainians ready to support Zelensky in presidential election - poll
A quarter of Ukrainians would vote for incumbent President Volodymyr Zelensky in the presidential election if the voting took place next Sunday, according to a joint survey conducted by the Socis Center and the Razumkov Center.
13 August 2020
Over half of Ukrainians support Ukraine's accession to EU - poll
More than 50% of citizens support Ukraine's accession to the European Union, and a little less than half are in favor of their country joining NATO, according to a joint survey conducted by the Socis Center and the Razumkov Center.
Red Cross, UN send over 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid to occupied Donbas
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have sent eight trucks with humanitarian aid to the temporarily occupied territory of Donbas, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Denisova demands Belarus return Ukrainians home as soon as possible
Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova has publicly addressed a number of international organizations and called for legal protection for Ukrainians detained in Belarus.
Embassy in Lebanon already paid aid to 16 Ukrainians – Kuleba
Some 16 out of 56 Ukrainians, who were injured in the explosion in Beirut or whose houses were damaged, have already received one-time payment from Ukraine's Embassy in Lebanon.
Kuleba: 42 countries open to Ukrainian tourists
As of August 13, Ukrainian citizens can travel to 42 countries with or without certain restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kyiv reports 133 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus cases in Kyiv city reached 10,002.
Kyiv city, 11 regions not ready to ease lockdown restrictions – Health Ministry
As of August 13, Kyiv city and 11 regions of Ukraine do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread.
Hromadske: Ukrainians detained in Minsk are our colleagues, not involved in protests
Hromadske online media outlet calls on Belarusian authorities to immediately release detained Ukrainian citizens Kostiantyn Reutsky and Yevhen Vasylyev who were preparing articles in Minsk as freelance authors.
Foreign Ministry: Two Ukrainian citizens detained in Minsk
Ukrainian citizens Kostiantyn Reutsky and Yevhen Vasylyev were detained in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.
Ukraine reports 1,592 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
Ukraine has reported 86,140 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 13, including 1,592 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours, according to data provided by the coronavirus epidemic monitoring system of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
12 August 2020
Court leaves Sheremet murder suspect Antonenko in custody
Kyiv Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal filed by the defense team of Donbas war veteran Andrii Antonenko, a suspect in the case of the murder of journalist Pavlo Sheremet, against a trial court ruling to extend his detention, the Free Riff community has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine sends requests to Belarus for extradition of 28 Wagner group mercenaries
The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has sent requests to Belarus for the extradition of 28 participants in the armed conflict in Donbas, the PGO's press service has reported on its Telegram channel.
Red Cross sends over 45 tonnes of humanitarian aid to occupied Donbas
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent three trucks with humanitarian aid to the temporarily occupied territory of Donbas, according to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Kyiv city, nine regions not ready to ease lockdown restrictions – Health Ministry
As of August 12, Kyiv city and nine regions of Ukraine do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures introduced to prevent the coronavirus spread.
Ukraine plans to resume vaccine production
It is planned to resume vaccine production in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s ambassador meets with famous Ukrainian artists in Qatar
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Qatar Andrii Kuzmenko held a friendly meeting with a well-known in Qatar couple of Ukrainian artists - artist Andriy Chernovil and his wife Nadia Chernovil, who is the project coordinator of CHERNOVIL ART GALLERY.
UWC condemns violence against protesters in Belarus
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) condemns the violence against protesters in Belarus and calls on the country's authorities to respect human rights.
Kyiv reports 182 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus cases in Kyiv city reached 9,869.
Ukraine reports 1,433 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
As of August 12, Ukraine has reported 84,548 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,433 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
11 August 2020
Kyiv Court of Appeal places Kuzmenko under 24-hour house arrest
Kyiv Court of Appeals has changed the measure of restraint for doctor and volunteer Yulia Kuzmenko, a suspect in the case of the murder of journalist Pavlo Sheremet, from detention to round-the-clock house arrest, the Free Dr Kuzmenko community has reported on Facebook.
Ukraine, Israel concerned over possible mass Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman - Nemchinov
The foreign ministries of Ukraine and Israel are concerned about a possible mass pilgrimage of Hasidic pilgrims to Uman, Ukraine's Cherkasy region, in September to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchinov has written on Telegram.
Tkachenko announces series of round tables dedicated to culture of dialogue, art, language, religion
In September, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine will launch a series of national round tables dedicated to the culture of dialogue, art, language, religion, and ecology.
Kyiv reports 123 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus cases in Kyiv city reached 9,687.
Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ukraine increases almost 1.5-fold
From July 11 to August 11, number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ukraine increased by 1,637 people.
Ukraine reports 1,158 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours
As of August 11, Ukraine has reported 83,115 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,158 new cases recorded over the past 24 hours.
10 August 2020
Health Ministry updates list of ‘red zone’ and ‘green zone’ countries
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has updated the list of countries that are classified as "green zone" or "red zone" depending on a number of active COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population.
Mobile COVID-19 testing site opens near checkpoint in Stanytsia Luhanska
Pharmbiotest, a medical research center from Rubizhne, has placed a mobile COVID-19 testing site for residents of temporarily occupied territories near the checkpoint in Stanytsia Luhanska, Ukraine's Luhansk region, the press service of the Luhansk regional civil-military administration has reported.
Half of Ukrainians support restoration of full-fledged ties with population of uncontrolled territories
Half of Ukrainians (53%) support restoration of transport links and full-fledged ties with the population of temporarily uncontrolled territories.
Guangzhou city sends humanitarian aid to Kyiv
Guangzhou Municipal People's Government has donated 100,000 disposable medical face masks and 200 infrared thermometers to Kyiv city.
39,000 children in Ukraine granted status of victims of hostilities
Some 39,000 children in Ukraine have received the status of victims of hostilities and armed conflicts, and more than 190,000 children have become IDPs due to the military conflict in Donbas.
698 IDPs registered over past week in Ukraine
A total of 1.451,496 internally displaced persons from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea are registered in Ukraine as of August 10.
Health Ministry to purchase 1.2M new coronavirus test kits under World Bank program
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine jointly with the World Bank will purchase more than 1 million new coronavirus test kits.
Nine regions not ready to ease lockdown restrictions – Health Ministry
Nine regions of Ukraine do not meet all the necessary criteria for easing quarantine measures as of August 10, according to data provided by the Health Ministry.
Film 'Honorable Lviv Lady' gets international festival's award
The short film "Honorable Lviv Lady" directed by Natalia Pasenytska has received an Honorable Mention of the DaVinci International Film Festival, the press service of the Ukrainian State Film Agency has reported.
COVID-19 mortality rate in Ukraine is 2.3 percent
COVID-19 mortality rate in Ukraine is 2.3 percent, Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine posted on Facebook.
Kyiv reports 66 new coronavirus cases
The total number of coronavirus cases in Kyiv city reached 9,564.
U.S. Embassy in Ukraine resumes visa processing for students
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has resumed limited non-immigrant visa processing for students only.
UWC calls on world to condemn human rights violations in Russian-occupied Crimea
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) has called on the international community to condemn human rights violations in Russian-occupied Crimea.