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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:10:00 +0300
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 17,400 new cases reported as of April 10
The death toll has hit 36,779 with 398 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0300
France asks Russia to clarify recent significant troop movements near Ukraine
The French authorities are seriously concerned about escalation in Donbas.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0300
Zelensky enacts sanctions against 27 ex-officials, incl. Yanukovych, Azarov
The restrictive measures will be in effect indefinitely.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:56:00 +0300
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and France discuss Russia-related aggravation of security situation
Kuleba briefed his French counterpart on developments in Russia-occupied Donbas.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:59:00 +0300
U.S. warships to deploy in Black Sea until May 4
Turkey's Foreign Ministry says it was informed about the vessels two weeks ago.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:59:00 +0300
Zelensky to visit Paris next week, ambassador says
France is concerned about Russia's moves.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:59:00 +0300
Ukraine pays US$209.65 per 1,000 cubic meters of gas imported in March
The February price was US$249.3 per 1,000 cubic meters.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:55:00 +0300
Ukraine sees GDP drop by 2.8% in Jan-Feb – Economy ministry
The consolidated production index declined by 4.2%.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:45:00 +0300
Prosecutor general names combating domestic violence priority in 2021
The number of domestic violence reports has increased by more than 50% over the past year.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:20:00 +0300
Kyiv mayor Klitschko calls for nationwide lockdown
In the absence of mass vaccination against COVID-19, "the country is facing a disaster."

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:55:00 +0300
Russia may resort to bombing Donetsk parade on May 9 to frame Ukraine – analyst
This could serve as a pretext for invasion, expert suggests.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0300
Kremlin snubs Normandy Four talks amid Donbas escalation – Ukraine President's Office
The Office was aware of the content of a conference call between Germany, France, and Russia, official stresses.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:05:00 +0300
Official elaborates on prospects for signing EU-Ukraine Open Skies Agreement
The deal is expected to contribute to a quicker post coronacrisis recovery of air transportation markets.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:40:00 +0300
Over 80% of Ukrainians see threat of Russian military invasion as real – poll
Only 12% believe there's no such threat.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:15:00 +0300
Energy Ministry to stimulate biofuel energy generation through zero tax rate
Now, enterprises running on biofuels pay a CO2 emissions tax.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:50:00 +0300
Ukraine's military chief: Situation with Russia's military buildup along borders "not hopeless"
Khomchak assured the situation is under control, and the Ukrainian military is ready to respond to the escalation.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:25:00 +0300
Ukraine to receive first batch of Pfizer vaccines next week – minister Stepanov
They will be used to inoculate residents and staff of nursing homes.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0300
Russian supervisor to "DPR" fighter: "I don't give a f*ck. Put the blame on Ukrops" – Ukraine intel
The conversation reportedly took place on April 7. A Russian serviceman, nom de guerre "Rostov", orders a "DPR" field commander to deliberately open friendly fire on "DPR" positions.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Over 150 MPs appeal to prosecutor general regarding NABU's prosecution of UkrLandFarming owner Oleg Bakhmatyuk
Lawmakers demand that the prosecutor general focus on the issue.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:15:00 +0300
Paperback passports not to be digitized – ministry
Standard passports already issued to Ukrainians will remain in place, while officials recommend that Ukrainians switch to plastic ID cards.

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.



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