PM Shmyhal: Quarantine to be extended until April 30
On Wednesday, the Cabinet of Ministers will make a decision to extend the quarantine restrictions in Ukraine. The adaptive quarantine will be in force from next week.
Society and Culture
Health Ministry launches information portal about COVID-19 vaccination
The Ukrainian Health Ministry together with partners launched special information portal about vaccination against COVID-19 in Ukraine, the ministry's press service reports.
Book about Ukraine by Ambassador Shcherba to be published in Austria
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Austria Oleksander Shcherba will represent to readers an English-language book about Ukrainian political life “Ukraine vs. Darkness: Undiplomatic Thoughts” in April
Kyiv reports 366 new COVID-19 cases - Klitschko
Kyiv has confirmed 366 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 132,834, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has reported on his Telegram channel.
Chubarov: FSB officers raided homes of Crimean Tatars at night
In the occupied Crimea, on the night of February 17, the officers of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation raided the homes of Crimean Tatars.
Ukraine reports 4,286 new coronavirus cases
A total of 4,286 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,280,904, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said.
16 February 2021
Crimean occupying power frames up 176 cases over draft evasion
In January, the occupying power in Crimea passed 13 new sentences over evasion of service in the Russian army.
Ukraine, Finland discuss issue of obtaining COVID-19 vaccine
An online meeting of the Ukrainian-Finnish Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation took place today, at which important issues, including obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine, were discussed.
Ukrainian polar explorers arrive at Vernadsky Research Base
Polar explorers have arrived at the Ukrainian Akademik Vernadsky Research Base, the National Antarctic Research Center has reported on Facebook.
Ukrainian polar explorers arrive at Vernadsky Research Base
Polar explorers have arrived at the Ukrainian Akademik Vernadsky Research Base, the National Antarctic Research Center has reported on Facebook.
Online museum of Russian aggression to open in March – Tkachenko
An online museum of Russian aggression is planned to be launched in March, Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko has said.
EU to launch two projects to combat disinformation in Ukraine
The European Union plans to launch two projects this year to combat disinformation in Ukraine, according to Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Remi Duflot.
Bed occupancy rate at hospitals in Prykarpattia exceeds 90% - President’s Office
The number of COVID-19 patients across Ukraine has decreased over the past week; the incidence rate of coronavirus remains high only Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Three companies in Ukraine ready to store Pfizer vaccines - Shmyhal
There are three companies in Ukraine that can provide proper storage conditions for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said in an interview with Ukrinform.
Center for countering disinformation to be launched in March - Information Policy Ministry
The Center for Countering Disinformation will start operating in Ukraine in March, according to Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko.
Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine submitted for registration in Ukraine
The Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been submitted for registration in Ukraine, the Public Health Center has reported.
Red Cross to develop youth programs and volunteering in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society, the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Volunteer Affairs and the NGO Safe Educational Space signed a memorandum of cooperation to develop youth programs and promote the culture of volunteering among young people in Ukraine.
Fedorov: Ukraine to be first country to equate digital passports with traditional ones
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov has stated that Ukraine will be the first country in the world to legally equate digital passports with traditional ones.
Plane with Ukrainian tourists from Zanzibar lands at Boryspil Airport
A SkyUp Airlines plane with Ukrainian tourists, who had not been able to depart from Zanzibar since February 13, has landed at Boryspil International Airport, according to the airport's flight information system.
Kyiv reports 308 new COVID-19 cases - Klitschko
Kyiv has confirmed 308 new coronavirus cases in the past day, bringing the total to 132,468, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has reported on his Telegram channel.
COVID-19 vaccination: Zelensky instructs to set up working group with UAE
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Foreign Ministry and the Health Ministry to create a joint working group to cooperate with the United Arab Emirates on vaccination against COVID-19.
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.
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.