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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Over 9,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
The largest number of vaccine shots as of now has been administered in Donetsk region (840 people).

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports almost 870 new COVID-19 cases, 21 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 140,006.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200
COVID-19: Two cases of UK strain officially confirmed in Ukraine
The new strain was found in two patients from Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 115.1 mln
The overall death toll is 2,560,287 people, while 65,155,265 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hryvnia keeps strengthening to U.S. dollar on March 4
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.56.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid four truce violations on March 3
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Ukraine reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,374,762.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil extends gains on prospect of OPEC+ sticking with supply cuts
Brent crude futures added 53 cents, or 0.8%, to $64.60 a barrel, as of 0553 GMT, after climbing more than 2% on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Net profit of Ukrainian banks down 38.6% in Jan – Regulator
The income of Ukrainian banks decreased by 17.8%, while expenses slid 9.2%.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:30:00 +0200
Ukraine approves economic strategy until 2030
The document defines strategic steps for the industry, agricultural sector, mining, infrastructure, transport, energy sector, information and communication technologies, creative industries, and services.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0200
MFA Ukraine demands apology from Slovakia PM over Zakarpattia "joke"
Regardless of the motives, genre or context, such comments directly affect territorial integrity of Ukraine, diplomats believe.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:15:00 +0200
Kravchuk: Success of Donbas peace process depends on implementation of Normandy Four decisions by Russia
Minsk talks are meaningful only if they yield an effective practical result and run strictly in line with the previously adopted agreements, Kravchuk says.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +0200
COVID-19 myths: Ukraine gov't debunks fake stories compromising vaccination
For herd immunity to form, at least 60% of the population must undergo inoculation.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:45:00 +0200
"We are fighting": Zelensky speaks of war on Russian propaganda
Russia's information influence through Russian and certain Ukrainian media is strong, Zelensky admits.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0200
"No Europe without Ukraine" – European Council's Michel
The EU is Ukraine's "most reliable partner," Michel stressed.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:15:00 +0200
Naftogaz could be forced to freeze gas price for households
The relevant document was passed at a government meeting on March 3.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0200
By stocking up on antidote for Nord Stream 2 workers, Russia admits chemical threat – Lithuanian analyst
Between 1947 and 1948, the Soviet Union dumped east of the Bornholm Island an arsenal of chemical weapons containing warfare agents, in particular, adamsite, diphenylchloroarsine, and mustard gas.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:40:00 +0200
Stepanov: Several COVID-19 strains circulating in Ukraine, no dangerous variants detected
Ukraine sends its samples to international laboratories.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:59:00 +0200
Zelensky invites Biden to Ukraine to celebrate independence anniversary
It is not known yet whether Biden has accepted the invitation.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:45:00 +0200
Turkey's AnadoluJet to launch first flights to Ukraine
The Ankara-Kyiv-Ankara flights will be performed four times a week.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Kravchuk: 'DPR' statement on 'pre-emptive fire' seen as Russia's possible withdrawal from peace deal
The Ukrainian envoy says such a move may disrupt the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Sociologists share findings on Ukrainians' attitude toward Russians, and vice versa – polls
The situation has not changed significantly against September 2020.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Atlantic Council: Ukrainian parliament finally moves to end multi-voting
The Ukrainian parliament has long been plagued by incidents of multi-voting.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200
UK Ambassador: Covishield and Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines identical
According to Simmons, any suggestion that the AZ/Covishield vaccines being used in Ukraine differ in formula is "categorically incorrect."

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 6% rise in sales of new commercial vehicles in Jan-Feb
In February alone, sales of such vehicles increased by 7% y-o-y.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Language law: Odesa officials start improving Ukrainian language skills
Public employees will study Ukrainian for almost a month, two lessons a week, after which they will receive certificates.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200
Ukraine sees pork price hikes – experts
The average price of live pigs in late February was US$1.65 per kilogram against US$1.37 at the end of January.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Almost 6,900 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
The largest number of vaccine shots as of now has been administered in Donetsk region (620 people).

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Ukraine seeing new COVID-19 wave – MP Radutsky
The official says people started to neglect restrictions after the tough quarantine in winter.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Ivano-Frankivsk mayor asks government for more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The mayor says additional beds need to be installed in the local healthcare facilities.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 125 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 3
Some 158 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 650 new COVID-19 cases, 25 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 139,138.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Interior Minister Avakov: Poroshenko not "enemy of Ukraine"
The minister says there are no decisions by the National Security and Defense Council on Poroshenko.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 114.7 mln
The overall death toll is 2,549,457 people, while 64,908,996 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on March 3
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.60.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200
One ceasefire violation recorded in Donbas on March 2
There were no casualties over the period under review.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Number of new daily COVID-19 cases sharply up as of March 3
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,364,705.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil rises on demand hopes after days of sell-off
Brent crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.46%, to $62.99 a barrel, up from four days of losses.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Twelve new export markets opened for Ukraine over past year
Active work was aimed toward eventually entering 100 new markets on the six continents.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200
NBU: Ukraine's foreign trade balance in Jan sees $260 mln surplus
The deficit in trade in goods increased 1.5 times, while the surplus in services quadrupled.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200
Latest expert outlook for hryvnia rate by year-end
The main risks are currently associated with a reform slowdown and uncertainty about the IMF program.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200
Ukraine says latest TCG meeting yields no result over Russia's destructive stance
Russia is trying to unilaterally revise Minsk agreements and force Ukraine to negotiate with Russian puppets and proxy forces Moscow controls in the occupied Donbas, Ukrainian officials note.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200
Finance ministry says budget revenue target exceeded in Feb
A total of UAH 67.3 billion was transferred to the budget's general fund.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0200
Zelensky: Ukraine to have enough COVID-19 jabs to vaccinate all those willing before year-end
The President urged citizens to fear "lies spread by certain politicians" rather than the vaccine.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200
U.S. hits Russia with sanctions over Navalny poisoning
The U.S. moves were being taken in coordination with the European Union.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200
Ukraine Army accepts for service new domestic-made large-caliber rifle Alligator
All of the rifle's parts have been produced in Ukraine, the press service notes.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200
Rada passes bill on tax relief for large-scale investors
The draft law is a supplement to the previously passed legislation on "investment nannies."

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200
SBU reacts to Ukraine's map without Crimea, with 'LPR/DPR' posted by pro-Russian MP
The SBU will inform about the findings of the probe.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Health ministry hopes to provide all Ukrainians with COVID-19 vaccine by Nov
The number of vaccinations the ministry plans to do in the summer is 5-7 million per month.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Wage arrears in Ukraine exceed US$106 mln in Jan
Arrears in the industry accounted for the lion's share.



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