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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:40:00 +0200
U.S. Congress affirms Joe Biden's Electoral College win
The certification comes after pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol earlier Wednesday.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Four people die in Washington D.C. amid pro-Trump protests
Public emergency has been extended until the day after the inauguration.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 02:10:00 +0200
Police arrest at least 20 participants in storming U.S. Capitol
Several weapons have been confiscated.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:59:00 +0200
Zelensky instructs SBU to check facts of COVID-19 vaccine smuggling
The president says that those guilty should be punished.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +0200
Chief of "LPR people's militia" injured in apartment block blast in occupied Luhansk – media
The explosion severely damaged the apartment.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:59:00 +0200
Thirteen EU countries call on EC to provide access to COVID-19 vaccines for EaP countries
The document was signed by said country's foreign ministers.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:59:00 +0200
Price of Ukrainian wheat on export market exceeds six-year high – experts
The rise in prices was facilitated, among other things, by growing prices of Russian grain.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:59:00 +0200
Ukraine's international reserves expand by 15% in 2020
This is an eight-year high.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Coal stocks at Ukrainian TPPs shrink by 15% within week
Gas coal reserves decreased by 20.8%, to 470,200 tonnes.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Gas stocks in USFs hit decade-high as of Jan 1 – GTS operator
Almost 8 bcm of gas belong to foreign companies from 24 countries.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Ukraine's trade deficit more than halves in 2020 – envoy
It is estimated at US$4.9 billion.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Ex-FM Kozhara suspected of murder to remain in custody until March 5
The next court hearing will take place on January 14.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Rail giant elaborates on transportation amid new lockdown in Ukraine
Ukrzaliznytsia promises to take all anti-epidemic measures for the safety of passengers.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Over 10% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in critical condition – minister Stepanov
Today, more than 23,000 people are hospitalized nationwide.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Russia concealing involvement of defense facility in Sputnik-V vaccine development – media
Since Soviet times, this Institute has been developing various kinds of biological weapons.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200
U.S. Embassy greets OCU on second anniversary of autocephaly
The diplomats reaffirm their support for the ability of Ukrainians to worship as they choose, without external influence.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:35:00 +0200
Leaked Belarus KGB tapes: Is Lukashenko really complicit in Sheremet's murder?
The leaked tapes from the former Belarus KGB chief Vadim Zaitsev's office suggest that the Lukashenko regime may have been involved in the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet in Ukraine. Lukashenko...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Ukraine to strike new deals soon for supply of COVID-19 vaccine – minister Stepanov
The Ukrainian side is in the final stage of contractual arrangements with vaccine manufacturers.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0200
G7 envoys reaffirm interest in Ukraine's future prosperity
G7 diplomats emphasize that reforms are a crucial component of Ukraine's resilience to hybrid threats.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Ukraine demands from Bosnia return of relic icon – FM Kuleba
The icon is almost 300 years old and was initially stored in the Ukrainian city of Luhansk, which is now occupied by Russian-controlled forces.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200
No threat to Ukraine-EU visa-free travel, Dutch envoy assures
Having an opportunity to travel to the EU by a simplified procedure is very important for Ukrainians, the diplomat believes.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Almost 43% of schools offer inclusive education opportunities – minister
In total, 18,687 inclusive classes have been set up in schools.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:05:00 +0200
U.S. dollar weakens in Kyiv's exchange booths on Jan 6
The euro has also lost positions against the hryvnia.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Kyiv to close all festive locations amid lockdown
They will cease their work pending additional anti-epidemic curbs.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200
World Bank expects Ukrainian economy to grow by 3% in 2021
A moderate recovery is expected in 2021, the outlook says.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0200
COVID-19: Almost 7,000 new active cases reported as of Jan 6
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,090,496.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Cabinet extends list of goods allowed for sale amid upcoming lockdown
Over the next days, the government is expected to brief citizens on more details of scheduled restrictions.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine records four ceasefire violations on Jan 5
There were no casualties over the period under review.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0200
Businessman Korban's 16-year-old son reportedly dies in road accident outside Dnipro
Their vehicle is said to have plunged into the water.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:59:00 +0200
Ukraine to create register of vaccinated against COVID-19
An expert has given details about how the register will function.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:46:00 +0200
Ukraine's government earmarks almost US$705,000 for Croatia
The decision was taken on January 5.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:59:00 +0200
Ukraine's Central Election Commission discloses possible date for local elections in Donbas
Ten communities in Donetsk region and eight ones in Luhansk region are on the list.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:59:00 +0200
U.S. dollar, euro weaken against Ukraine's hryvnia after New Year holidays
The U.S. dollar is to be traded for UAH 28.40.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:59:00 +0200
Zelensky gets almost UAH 4.6 mln in royalties from Kvartal 95 Studio
The data is valid as of January 4, 2021.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Cabinet finalizes creation of national intellectual property agency
The functions are entrusted to the state-run Ukrpatent.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0200
PS752 downing: Iran's draft report on crash causes handed to Ukraine
Now Ukraine has two months to deliver comments and remarks.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Kyiv records highest-ever yearly temperature in 2020
December 7 was the coldest day, whereas September 1 was the hottest one.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Over 70% of Ukrainians optimistic about 2021 – poll
Residents of Kyiv and western regions are more optimistic in their expectations.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 800 new COVID-19 cases, 26 deaths as of Jan 5
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 114,369.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Zelensky retains lead in presidential rating, leading party tops parliamentary ranking – poll
If the elections were held in the near future, 26.2% of respondents would support the incumbent president.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Winter lockdown in Ukraine may be postponed – media
The government may also shorten its duration or soften restrictions.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200
U.S. dollar keeps strengthening to hryvnia on Jan 5
The euro has also gained against the hryvnia.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:35:00 +0200
Health minister lists goods allowed for sale amid January lockdown
The issue of household chemicals will be clarified at a government meeting on Tuesday.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Number of critically ill COVID-19 patients on rise – health ministry
The coronavirus may weaken across the country but it won't go anywhere, the expert believes.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Passport Index reflects corona effect on global travel
Ukrainian passport has ranked 41st with a visa free travel to 130 countries, while quarantine curbs have cut the number of such destinations to nearly 50.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200
National Guard starts developing doctrine based on NATO principles
The doctrine is expected to be developed jointly with American and Canadian counterparts.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Health Minister names main reason for January lockdown
The tightening of quarantine is necessary to ensure that no lockdowns are introduced afterward.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Finance ministry reports revenue of Ukraine's 2020 budget exceeds plans
The deficit of the general fund was estimated at US$7.58 billion.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Almost all water pumped out from famous Crimea lake
On holidays, local residents came to see what had happened to the lake.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Sheremet murder: Ex-Belarus KGB officer ready to testify
The man is supposed to arrive in Kyiv with no exact date set so far.



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