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Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Over 19,000 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day – Health minister
As of April 1, as many as 393,078 Ukrainians signed up for the COVID-19 vaccination waiting list.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:05:00 +0300
PS752 downing: Ukraine, Canada preparing for new talks with Iran
The relevant issue was discussed during a phone talk between Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Canadian counterpart Mark Garneau.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:40:00 +0300
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on April 2
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 32.70.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 129.6 mln
The overall death toll is 2,828,132 people, while 73,465,914 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Escalation in Donbas: Two WIA's amid 13 truce violations on April 1
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0300
COVID-19: Ukraine reports record infection rates with almost 20,000 new cases
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,711,630.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0300
U.S. not to leave Ukraine to its own devices if Russian aggression escalates: Defense chiefs' phone call
For the second time over the past 1.5 months, the top defense officials of the two states discussed ways to strengthen cooperation.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:45:00 +0300
Escalation in Donbas by Russia "largest in recent years" – MFA Ukraine
Kuleba calls on Russia to reaffirm commitment to political-diplomatic means of resolving the situation it has brought to a dead end.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:15:00 +0300
EU accuses Russia of drafting conscripts from occupied Crimea
The Russian Federation is bound by international law, and obliged to ensure the protection of human rights on the peninsula, the EU recalls.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Russian forces may try to advance deeper into Ukraine – military intel
Russia is set to provoke Ukraine into a military response, GUR MO says.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:45:00 +0300
National budget revenues in March 8% above target – Ukraine Treasury
For January-March, revenues are 5.7% higher than the target figure.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0300
Zelensky: Russia trying to exert pressure on Ukraine by building up troops along border
The head of state has declared Ukraine's readiness for any provocations on Russia's part, while continuing to defend at the negotiation table its position of introducing a more effective ceasefire.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0300
State Aviation Administration allows SkyUp, UIA to launch new flights
UIA will operate four scheduled flights a week from Kyiv to Gazipaşa and increase the number of those from Kyiv to Bodrum from three to seven a week.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0300
Donbas: Kyiv invites NATO to hold joint military drills
Joint air patrols with the Allies' aviation in Ukraine's airspace, will help stabilize the security situation in the region.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:45:00 +0300
Castles and ghosts: Ukraine could offer new tourist routes for myth lovers
A country with a rich historical past and developed mythology has a lot to offer international tourists.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Ukraine could be "destroyed" in case of Donbas escalation, Russia's Lavrov threatens
Lavrov's statement comes amid Russia amassing troops and military hardware along Ukrainian border under the pretext of drills.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Germany's coordinator for transatlantic relations calls for halt to Nord Stream 2
The project is seen as an obstacle for a new start in transatlantic relations.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:45:00 +0300
Bill on 'zero' assets declaration in Ukraine passes first reading
Some 245 lawmakers backed the draft law.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Lockdown in Kyiv may continue after April 16, official says
A new lockdown in the capital city will be in force from April 5.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:15:00 +0300
Poll: Zelensky, Razumkov, Avakov top public trust rating
Over 45% of the respondents trust in the incumbent president.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Japan's JCB Payment System entering Ukraine – National Bank
The system will provide acquiring services, as well as those related to cash withdrawals and payments for goods and services.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Kravchuk: New ceasefire to be discussed at TCG meeting on April 14
He says the TCG must make a decision to ensure the truce.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Pension Fund raises retirement age for women in Ukraine from April 1
Certain groups of Ukrainians will retire later than expected.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Kravchuk: Russia sees no other way but to use force
The Ukrainian politician says the Russians don't consider international law to be obligatory.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:25:00 +0300
Most Ukrainians back new lockdown if COVID-19 cases surge – poll
Some 34% are against.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Ukrainians almost halve food spending amid COVID-19 epidemic – poll
Cost optimization affected the purchase of clothes and leisure services.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Pentagon reacts to reports on Russian troops amassed along Ukraine's borders
The U.S. side is concerned about recent escalation in eastern Ukraine.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Ukraine reports 349 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of April 1
Some 877 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Ukraine launches spring draft on April 1
It will last by late June 2021.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:20:00 +0300
TCG spokesman: Political advisers may help unblock Donbas talks with Russia
He says Kravchuk proposed a full ceasefire be re-imposed from 00:00 a.m. local time on April 1.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Kyiv mayor reports over 1,100 new COVID-19 cases, 44 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 163,441.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Kuleba, Blinken discuss latest escalation in Donbas
Kuleba spoke about Russia's reluctance to ensure compliance with the ceasefire in Donbas.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 128.9 mln
The overall death toll is 2,816,543 people, while 73,131,300 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:40:00 +0300
UN documents 43 cases of enforced disappearances in Crimea since Russian occupation
These were mostly abductions and kidnappings.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on April 1
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 32.63.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0300
COVID-19: Over 17,500 new cases reported as of April 1, daily deaths hit new high
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,691,737.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0300
Donbas war update: Ukraine records five ceasefire violations on March 31
There were no casualties in the past day.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Reuters: Oil gains ahead of OPEC+ meeting on output policy
Brent crude for June delivery was up by 31 cents, or 0.5%, at $63.05 a barrel by 0159 GMT after falling 2.2% overnight.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0300
Doubling GDP in 10 years: Is Ukrainian dream achievable?
The Cabinet has approved the National Economic Strategy until 2030, which aims to double the gross domestic product. To realize the dream, the country needs to try hard: decisive reform and billions of dollars in investments are needed.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0300
Cost of agricultural production up in Ukraine
As regards livestock production, the cost increased by 40%.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Ukraine, Poland could integrate gas markets – report
At the same time, more investment is required, analysts note.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0300
TCG talks: Russia turns down offer to secure truce in Donbas from April 1
Ukraine's initiative on a comprehensive ceasefire from April 1 saw no support on Russia's part.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0300
Finance Ministry reflects on steps required to succeed in IMF talks
Had the Fund's review mission worked on the ground rather than in conference mode, it would have been easier for Ukraine to show progress and readiness to fulfill obligations.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0300
President Zelensky, First Lady file asset declarations: Details
Zelensky holds a number of patents for models and inventions, as well as trademark rights.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0300
Kyiv authorities mulling curfew over COVID spike – source
The issue is likely to be considered in Parliament April 6.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0300
Additional doses of Pfizer vaccine to be allocated for Ukraine
The estimated delivery time is around late June, a senior health official says.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Over 100 MPs call on Prosecutor General to protect 25,000 UkrLandFarming employees from NABU chief
The MPs say that the farmers have been facing unprecedented pressure from the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) over the past five years, due to a personal conflict between NABU Director Artem Sytnyk and the holding's shareholder.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0300
World Bank predicts mild recovery of Ukraine's economy in 2021
The country's GDP is expected to grow by 3.8%.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:40:00 +0300
Ukraine's Oschadbank loses case vs Russia on compensation of Crimean assets
The court's ruling can be appealed in the Court of Cassation of France.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:20:00 +0300
Kyiv Mayor Klitschko announces lockdown from April 5
The restrictions will be in force until April 16.



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