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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Over 2,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day
In total, 53,155 people have received their first shot of the vaccine since the launch of the campaign in Ukraine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hryvnia gets stronger against U.S. dollar on March 15
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.08.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid 13 truce violations on March 14
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200
COVID-19: Almost 6,800 new active cases reported as of March 15
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,467,548.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Brent crude heads toward $70 as China energy demand outlook brightens
Brent crude futures for May gained 47 cents, or 0.7%, to $69.69 a barrel by 0438 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for April was at $66.10 a barrel, up 49 cents.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 23:59:00 +0200
Ukraine licenses new local low-cost airline
The first flight is scheduled for March 18.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:59:00 +0200
Belarus gets Russia's Ataka anti-tank guided missiles
These are anti-tank weapons.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 22:25:00 +0200
PM Shmyhal says first concession highway to be built soon
The road will connect Krakovets, Brody and Rivne.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:28:00 +0200
Almost 250,000 Ukrainians sign up for COVID-19 vaccination waiting list
Over 51,000 people have already been vaccinated.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:59:00 +0200
Timmermans: Europe doesn't need Nord Stream 2
The project is not necessary for the EU's energy supplies.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:59:00 +0200
U.S. preparing additional sanctions against Russia over poisoning of Navalny
Biden has taken a firm line with respect to Russia.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:57:00 +0200
Over 1,600 active COVID-19 cases recorded in Ukraine's Army
Ninety-four cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:59:00 +0200
Russia-led forces mount 10 attacks in Donbas on March 13
No Ukrainian Army casualties were recorded over the period under review.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:10:00 +0200
Ukraine reports over 4,200 COVID-19 hospitalizations on March 13
Most of new cases were reported in Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Lviv, and Kharkiv regions.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:35:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 222 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 13
Some 449 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:55:00 +0200
IFJ report: 65 journalists and media staff killed in 2020
That is 17 more killed than were in 2019 (49).

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:30:00 +0200
COVID-19 hospitalization rate exceeded in Kyiv, seven regions – health ministry
In Kyiv, the hospitalization rate is 75.4 per 100,000 people with a norm of 60.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:20:00 +0200
Over 47,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
Most vaccine shots so far have been administered in Donetsk region (4,654 people), while the lowest number has been reported in Chernihiv region (756).

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200
S&P: Ukraine may vaccinate less than 3% of population against COVID-19 in H1 2021
Vaccine delivery is likely to remain slow, the agency said.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 17:50:00 +0200
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on March 15
The country's national currency strengthened by two kopiykas.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 16:40:00 +0200
U.S. welcomes Ukraine's initiative on Crimean Platform – U.S. envoy to UN
The envoy stressed that Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine is not, as Russia claims, an "internal Ukrainian conflict."

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, 24 fatalities in past day
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 145,959.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Week's balance: Rising inflation, Motor Sich nationalization, and higher tariffs by Nova Poshta
The State Statistics Service recorded a higher pace of inflation, the National Security and Defense Council decided to nationalize Motor Sich, and the Nova Poshta postal service increased tariffs for delivery – these are the main economic news of t...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:15:00 +0200
Ukraine faces "rather difficult period" over spread of new COVID-19 strain – health minister
Stepanov says the new strain is more contagious and affects more young people.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:25:00 +0200
WHO adds Janssen vaccine to list of safe, effective emergency tools against COVID-19
The vaccine from Janssen is the first to be listed by WHO as a single dose regimen, which should facilitate vaccination logistics in all countries.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:10:00 +0200
Escalation in Donbas: Ukraine reports one KIA, one WIA on March 12
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:05:00 +0200
COVID-19: Ukraine hits this year's high in new cases
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 1,451,744.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:30:00 +0200
SBU probes 2010 deal swapping extension of Russian Black Sea Fleet's stay in Crimea for "cheaper" gas
The signing led to an increase in the Russian military contingent in Crimea, subsequently involved in the annexation process.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200
MFA Ukraine calls on EU to toughen Russia sanctions if Donbas hostilities escalate
Kuleba calls on Russia to abandon its aggressive policy against Ukraine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200
"Ukraine hits back": Zelensky on recent moves by NSDC
The president hinted at more such steps to be taken in the future.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200
Following NSDC meeting, SBU focuses on Donetskoblgaz gas distribution company
Law enforcers have established that the owners of Donetskoblgaz PJSC are foreign offshore companies with signs of fictitiousness, controlled by a Ukrainian citizen based in Russia.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200
UN tells of human rights violations in occupied Crimea
These include persecution of activists who stand against the occupation, the unlawful conscription of local men into the Russian army ranks, and inhumane conditions in penitentiary facilities, as well as torture and pressure exerted on held persons...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:10:00 +0200
Launching full-out war on Ukraine would be "tragic mistake for Russia" – Kravchuk
The first president of Ukraine and chief negotiator on Donbas has commented on Russia's possible reaction to Kyiv's moves as regards sanctions on pro-Russian elements.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200
Passenger traffic via Ukrainian airports shrinks by 70% in Jan-Feb
Meanwhile, international passenger traffic dropped by 69.4%.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200
EU extends sanctions on 177 persons, 48 entities over Ukraine's territorial integrity breach
The restrictions have been prolonged for another six months.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200
Nord Stream 2: Ukraine intelligence reports another violation of environmental standards
This is yet another report on environmental threats the project is posing.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Israel reopens flights to Kyiv with certain airlines
UIA flights to/from Tel Aviv have convenient links with popular European and eastern destinations.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Ukraine may re-impose tough quarantine if health system on verge of collapse – official
The country is not yet considering the introduction of international certificates of vaccination.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200
No Ukrainians on board tanker attacked by pirates off Nigeria coast – Ukraine's MFA
The information has been confirmed by the ship owner.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Almost every second entrepreneur expects business climate to worsen in Ukraine – poll
At the same time, 25% of respondents hope for a revival of business activity this year.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Raw iron ore exports almost double in Jan-Feb
Major buyers of Ukrainian iron ore were Poland, Germany, and China.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Ukraine plans to boost seed exports to EU – trade envoy
The EU member states are a promising market for Ukrainian seeds, the official believes.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Over 38,200 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
The Health Ministry says 230,315 people had signed up for the vaccination waiting list as of March 11.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200
NYT: Ukraine says misinformation scaring its people away from being vaccinated
Ukrainian news media have carried reports of opened vials of vaccine going to waste at hospitals because not enough willing doctors and nurses could be found to receive the doses.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200
Black Sea shipwreck: Rescued sailors arrive at Romanian port – Ukraine's MFA
The Ukrainian Embassy in Romania and the consuls are providing consular assistance to the victims.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200
COVID-19: Health ministry pledges those wishing will be vaccinated by late 2021
Liashko says five million shots may be administered per month.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 890 new COVID-19 cases, 23 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 144,910.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Ukraine's SBU records over 90 attempts to recruit Donbas residents by Russia special services
Ukrainian citizens who travel to Russia on their own business are mainly the target.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 185 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 12
Some 352 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 118.6 mln
The overall death toll is 2,630,755 people, while 67,163,807 coronavirus patients have already recovered.



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