Unian News Agency
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:05:00 +0200COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 17,400 new cases reported as of March 27
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Lviv region.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200Health chief predicts up to 25,000 daily Covid cases in coming weeks
That's taking into account quarantine restrictions imposed.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200"Certain member states" blocking extension of OSCE SMM mandate in Ukraine – MFA
Diplomats have called on parties to renounce their destructive position and join the consensus.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200Zelensky addresses latest human losses in Donbas war
The Ukrainian leader has urged all Normandy Four leaders and partners "to do their utmost to preserve a full and comprehensive ceasefire."
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200Ukraine in talks with China on opening new markets for own products
Efforts will intensify to ensure access to China for exporters of peas, fish products, wheat, cherries, and apples.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0200Ukraine must be ready to repel Russian aggression at any moment– Kravchuk
Russia will not stop until it is stopped, Kravchuk believes.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200Ukraine to take all measures toward restoring territorial integrity in Crimea – MFA
Authorities will also work to ensure that Russia pay compensation in full for the damage caused by the occupation.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200Grain, flour exports down as of March 26
Some 96,300 tonnes of flour made of wheat and other types of grain was shipped abroad.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200In major escalation, four Ukrainian soldiers killed in enemy attack in Donbas
Fire exchange is ongoing, the report says.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200Gazprom promises to complete Nord Stream 2 by 2022
Gazprom says the project is ready by about 92%.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak takes tough stance in Donbas talks with Russia – expert
Russia is using controlled media to spread reports on the unacceptability of Ukraine's peace plan.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Ukraine boosts garlic imports in spring
China is a major supplier.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Medvedchuk, Kozak buy Russia oil refinery for very low price amid occupation of Crimea in 2014 – journalist
Both Ukrainian MPs refrained from answering journalists' questions.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200SBU prevents illegal shipment of military goods to Russia
The components were to be exported under the guise of civilian products.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200Foreign Ministry approves Ukraine's communication strategy – Kuleba
The strategy creates a clear and effective system of the ministry's external and internal communication to achieve its strategic goals.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200Another nine countries re-open borders for Ukrainian tourists – FM Kuleba
As of today, Ukrainian citizens may visit 104 countries.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200Ukraine imposes sanctions on 19 mining companies
The president instructed NSDC Secretary Danilov to monitor the implementation of the decree.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200Diia City to increase IT share in Ukraine's GDP to 10% – minister
The official says the creation of favorable conditions for IT needs to be accelerated.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200Leaders of Medvedchuk's NGO charged with treason
They are suspected of participating in the organization and conduct of an illegal "referendum" in the temporarily occupied territory of the peninsula.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200COVID-19: Health minister warns of difficult period by mid-April
Stepanov says up to 80% of beds with oxygen in Kyiv hospitals are filled now.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports over 1,100 new COVID-19 cases, 37 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 157,767.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200Ukraine reports 243 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 26
Some 648 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200Kravchuk names condition for resumption of water supplies to Crimea
The Ukrainian envoy says Russia, as an occupying state, bears full responsibility for Crimea.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200Over 18,700 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day – health minister
In the past day, most vaccinations were recorded in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, while the lowest number was reported in Donetsk region.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 125.5 mln
The overall death toll is 2,755,540 people, while 71,106,065 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200Hryvnia sliding against U.S. dollar on March 26
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.03.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records eight ceasefire violations on March 25
There were no casualties in the past day.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200Daily COVID-19 high beats record second day in row with over 18,000 cases reported March 26
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,614,707.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Oil prices recover some ground on fears Suez blockage may last weeks
Brent crude was higher by 54 cents, or 0.9%, at $62.49 a barrel by 0432 GMT, after dropping 3.8% on Thursday.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200Zelensky approves Ukraine's Military Security Strategy
The document lays down an integrated comprehensive approach to the defense in the face of hybrid military threats to national security.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200Batch of Chinese vaccine arrives in Ukraine
This is the first consignment from a general contract for 1.9 million doses.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200IMF to continue discussing reform with Ukraine
Reforms are being agreed that are needed to ensure mid-term fiscal sustainability and protect stability of the financial sector.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200Public debt in national currency down by UAH 5.3 bln, to UAH 2.55 trn
In dollar terms, the national debt in the same period was up $0.67 billion, to $91.41 billion.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200Election runoff in Ukraine would see Zelensky, Boyko – Poll
The incumbent president and co-chairman of the pro-Russian Opposition Platform – For Life faction became leaders of a presidential rating this March.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0200Latvian security agency sees Russia's non-military efforts to undermine democracy as "permanent threat"
The State Security Service of Latvia on March 22 published an open part of its 2020 report outlining their assessment of the main threats to national security.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200Russian tanks in Donbas run on diesel fuel supplied from refinery owned by Medvedchuk's wife
Medvedchuk is Vladimir Putin's major political operative in Ukraine whom the government recently sanctioned along with his wife, a number of allies and affiliated entities.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200U.S. ship delivers batch of Humvees to Ukraine – media
The vessel has been moored in the port of Odesa.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200COVID-19: In Ukraine, no deaths recorded caused by vaccine
Ukraine is using the CoviShield (AstraZeneca) vaccine produced under license in India.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200Parliament speaker signs bill safeguarding Ukrainians against unethical debt collection practices
The draft law was sent to the head of state for signing.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200Kravchuk gets vaccinated against COVID-19
Kravchuk was vaccinated with the CoviShield vaccine in one of the capital's hospitals.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Kyiv court rejects appeal against ruling to arrest Yanukovych in absentia
The May 4, 2020 warrant of the Pechersky court's investigating judge remains unchanged.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Pilot project: EBRD to launch online courts in Ukraine
Online courts mean that a dispute resolution proceeding is conducted online by default.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200Kyiv, 10 regions included in COVID-19 red zone as of March 25
Only Kherson region belongs to the yellow zone now.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200President's Office creating favorable conditions for SMEs – Yermak
The government is currently working on a new package of programs to stimulate economic growth in 2021 and 2022.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200First batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine sent to Ukraine
The batch includes 1.915 million CoronaVac vaccines.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200Sociologists name reasons why Ukrainians don't want to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Almost 40% of Ukrainians say they think vaccines are about making money on people.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition departs for Vernadsky Research Base
The team will spend about 13 months on the coldest continent on Earth.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200Over 18,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day – health minister
In the past day, most vaccinations were recorded in the city of Kyiv (1,750), while the lowest number was reported in Khmelnytsky region (250).
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200Ukraine reports 273 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 25
Some 601 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200Navalny's team refuses to fix map with "Russian" Crimea – Chubarov
The Crimean Tatar leader says he would not like to share Volkov's explanations.