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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:50:00 +0300
Hryvnia sliding against U.S. dollar Apr 9
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.23.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:25:00 +0300
Ukraine accuses Iran of manipulation as to causes behind plane downing
Diplomats are outraged about Tehran's attempts to promote to its own benefit a human error version, without analyzing the corresponding reasons.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0300
Zelensky enacts law on referendum in Ukraine
In accordance with the law, only one issue shall be submitted to each referendum.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0300
COVID-19: Over 19,000 new daily cases in Ukraine, second day in row
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,823,674.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:05:00 +0300
"If Putin attacks": Ukraine as springboard for geopolitical games
Due to multiple reports of Russia pulling troops to the Ukrainian border, Ukrainians are wondering what the Kremlin is preparing for, and what scenario can be implemented: expanding the territory of the...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Culture Ministry launches free online courses in Ukrainian language
The courses are suitable for both native and speakers and foreigners seeking to learn Ukrainian.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0300
Escalation in Donbas: One KIA amid 15 truce violations on April 8
The Joint Forces were forced to return fire.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0300
GDP slide at 4% one of world's lightest in 2020 – Ukraine economy minister
The government has done enough in the right direction to minimize the fall and lay the foundation for long-term growth.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:58:00 +0300
White House: Russia has more troops on Ukraine border ever since 2014
The U.S. is discussing its concerns with its NATO allies.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:55:00 +0300
CNN: U.S. considering sending warships to Black Sea amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
The U.S. Navy is continuing to fly reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:55:00 +0300
Zelensky in Donbas: Army fires back after attacks with casualties
The Ukrainian leader says that government officials should visit the Joint Forces Operation zone on a rotating basis.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:55:00 +0300
Merkel calls on Putin to reduce number of Russian troops near Ukraine border
The two leaders also discussed a number of other foreign policy issues.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:55:00 +0300
Kyiv mayor doesn't rule out COVID-19 lockdown may last until May 10
Kyiv on April 5, 2021, re-introduced a lockdown over the worsened epidemiological situation.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:55:00 +0300
Ukraine greenlights large-scale privatization expected to bring billions to state coffers
The Verkhovna Rada has finally unblocked the holding of auctions for the sale of large state-owned enterprises. Although the main purpose of privatization Ukrainian officials name fighting corruption...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Pro-Kremlin media reinvigorate disinformation amid military build-up along Ukraine's borders – experts
This week the pro-Kremlin media again falsely accused Kyiv of violating the Minsk Agreements.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Ukraine reports 205 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of April 8
Some 936 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Donbas talks: Ukraine delegation spox decries allegations of Ukraine troops killing boy in occupied village
The incident will be discussed at a TCG meeting on April 13-14.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:40:00 +0300
GDP growth to exceed 4% in 2021 – advisor to chief of president's office
The IMF's outlook for the GDP growth at 4% is below the figure laid down in the 2021 national budget.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Ombudsperson urges int'l community to react to Russian FSB torturing Ukrainian journalist in custody
Yesipenko was arrested in the temporarily occupied Crimea on March 10.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Romanian gov't bonds admitted to circulation in Ukraine
Bonds are issued by Romania's Ministry of Public Finance.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:25:00 +0300
Acting energy minister refutes resignation letter rumors
The official has slammed as manipulative the claims his ministry's performance drew complaints.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Five states condemn Russian military activity near Ukraine's borders
They say Russia's destabilizing actions undermine de-escalation.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Lviv authorities extend tough quarantine bans until April 19
Tough restrictions have been in place in the city since March 19.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:10:00 +0300
NATO names major reforms to bring Ukraine closer to Alliance
Peach commended Ukraine for its commitment to major reforms whilst defending its citizens and sovereign territory from aggression over the last seven years.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Russia sending sniper squads to eastern Ukraine – analyst
The Kremlin is taking more steps to intimidate and destabilize Ukraine.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:20:00 +0300
Huge field base of Russian military hardware spotted near Ukraine border
Analysts say the base is located some 170 km from the border line.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Ukraine seeing sharp spike in daily COVID-19 cases April 8
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,803,998.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Libya interested in importing Ukrainian sunflower oil, dairy products – State Food Service
Officials also talked possible exports of Ukrainian grain, fruit, and berry products.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar Apr 8
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.14.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:40:00 +0300
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid seven truce violations on April 7
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:15:00 +0300
U.S. to retaliate over Russia's meddling, hacking
The U.S. response would likely comprise several elements, including sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's entourage.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0300
NATO Military Committee chair calls on Russia stop supporting its proxy forces in Donbas, pull troops out of Ukraine
The Alliance "commends President Zelensky’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine," official said.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0300
U.S. mulls special envoy to kill Nord Stream 2
The Biden administration is vetting Amos Hochstein to negotiate the thorny geopolitics surrounding the energy project.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Urgent TCG meeting on Donbas: No ceasefire statement signed over Russia's stance
Russia sought to reflect own role in the final statement in a more favorable light.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:45:00 +0300
Donbas facing environmental disaster but radiation levels within norm so far – minister
The Yunkom mine, the site of a Soviet nuclear test, must be studied by experts, while Russian invaders deny access.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:15:00 +0300
Zaporizhia, Khmelnytsky regions to be put into "red" quarantine zone from Apr 9
At the moment, 12 regions and the city of Kyiv have imposed the toughest lockdown bans.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Ukraine not involved in ex-judge abduction in Moldova, MFA assures
Kuleba says Ukrainian law enforcers were expecting that the suspect would be officially extradited.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:45:00 +0300
Slovakia's new gov't voices support for Ukraine amid Russia's aggression
Slovakia has also expressed readiness to join the Crimean Platform.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0300
Health chief elaborates on Pfizer vaccine supply dates
Logistical issues of properly storing the vaccine have already been worked out.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0300
Lithuania to propose NATO granting Ukraine Membership Action Plan
This would send "a strong signal" to Russia, foreign minister says.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0300
Cabinet approves Concept of Crimean Tatar language development
The concept offers opportunities for everyone to master the language.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:45:00 +0300
U.S. Embassy: Reforming SBU key step on path to NATO
In January, the Verkhovna Rada passed at first reading a draft law amending legislation on the Security Service of Ukraine.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Digital Transformation Ministry elaborates on PayPal, Stripe entry into Ukraine's market
An important step in this regard is the adoption of a number of legislative changes.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Cabinet approves funds for development, launch of Sich-2-1 satellite
The project is estimated at US$3.5 million.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Ukrainian households to be switched to annual gas contract from May 1
The relevant resolution was passed at the NEURC's meeting on April 7.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Germany expresses concern over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine
The German government has informed Moscow about its concern.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:40:00 +0300
COVID-19 case rate to remain at current level in coming weeks – forecast
Six regions and one city are expected to be in the lead by number of new cases.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Ukrainian officials declare bitcoins worth almost US$2.7 bln – OpenDataBot
The number of officials declaring bitcoins has increased significantly.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Russia continues pulling military hardware toward Ukraine's border
The convoys were spotted in Russia's Voronezh region and Krasnodar Krai.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:25:00 +0300
White House: Ukraine has long aspired to join NATO
Psaki says this is a decision for NATO to make.



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