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Wed, 12 May 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Russia to open Duma polling stations in occupied Donbas – human rights activists
This is the way they want residents with Russian passports living in the occupied districts to be involved in the voting.

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Ukraine reports 31 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of May 12
Some 157 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on May 12
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.67.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:40:00 +0300
Ukraine to launch seven satellites into orbit
They will be focused on remote sensing of the Earth.

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 159.7 mln
The overall death toll is 3,318,053 people, while 95,776,750 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Donbas war update: Ukraine records eight ceasefire violations on May 11
There were no casualties in the past day.

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:25:00 +0300
Number of new daily COVID-19 cases sharply up as of May 12
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 2,129,073.

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Reuters: Oil inches up on solid demand outlook as market awaits fresh cues
Brent crude futures climbed 5 cents, or 0.07% to $68.60 a barrel, adding to a 23 cent gain on Tuesday.

Tue, 11 May 2021 23:15:00 +0300
PM Shmyhal elaborates on cost of COVID-19 vaccination
A reserve pool of vaccines may be created next year, the official believes.

Tue, 11 May 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Charges against Medvedchuk. Will there be an arrest and a verdict?
Some criminal cases in Ukraine are about hollow charges with no verdict, but not this time. When the political will, the interest of the country's leadership, and public demand all line up, the case...

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:45:00 +0300
Zelensky signs law on prosecution in absentia of suspects hiding in Russia, occupied areas
The law changes the approach and defines the two grounds for pursuing a special pre-trial investigation or special court proceedings.

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:00:00 +0300
Project Promin: SBU exposes Medvedchuk's plot to set up Russian influence network in Ukraine
Putin's crony Medvedchuk and his ally Taras Kozak are suspected of high treason.

Tue, 11 May 2021 20:15:00 +0300
At domestic bonds auction, finance ministry raises UAH 1.4 bln to national budget
Three bond packages have been placed.

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:30:00 +0300
World Bank approves $90 mln aid to Ukraine to boost vaccination
The effort aims to help the country strengthen COVID-19 response.

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:45:00 +0300
Land market launch to raise its value fivefold – forecast
The rise in land prices will have a positive effect on the country's capitalization, PM says.

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Prosecutor General Venediktova formalizes treason charges against Putin's crony Medvedchuk, his ally Kozak
The SBU is taking measures to locate MP Medvedchuk to hand him the charge papers.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Stepanov: Domestic COVID-19 certificates to allow Ukrainians to travel without restrictions
The certificates will contain all the required information about vaccination.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:30:00 +0300
One mln Ukrainians get status of unemployed during quarantine year – PM Shmyhal
About 500,000 more jobs were saved thanks to the support for businesses and the Affordable Loans: 5%-7%-9% program.

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Searches reported at MP Medvedchuk's house in Kyiv – media
Raids are reportedly underway at Medvedchuk's house on Montazhnykiv Street in Kyiv.

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Zelensky sees full membership in EU, NATO as Ukraine's strategic course
The Armed Forces of Ukraine must be compatible with the relevant structures of the Alliance's member states.

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Zelensky doesn't rule out world war in case of full-scale escalation by Russia
Despite expert assumptions regarding September, he is sure "such a powerful escalation cannot occur."

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Zelensky sees de-escalation after real threat of full-scale invasion by Russia
Yet, the Ukrainian leader says no one can guarantee anything in the case of Russian aggression.

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:25:00 +0300
PM Shmyhal: Kobolyev's dismissal doesn't affect talks with Ukraine's creditors
The prime minister assures the government has no intention to break a single principle of corporate reform.

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Wizz Air to launch flights from Abu Dhabi to Kyiv
The flights will be performed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sunday.

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Bloody massacre reported at high school in Russia's Kazan
Eight people, including seven children and a teacher, have been killed, another 20 have been wounded.

Tue, 11 May 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Ukraine doubles supplies of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 – Health minister
The Health Ministry has contracted 42 million doses of the vaccine, which should be delivered in 2021.

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Ukraine reports two new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of May 11
Some 168 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Tue, 11 May 2021 12:20:00 +0300
COVID-19 herd immunity achievable after most of adult population vaccinated – PM Shmyhal
The prime minister sees widespread vaccination as the way out of the epidemic.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Kyiv mayor reports almost 100 new COVID-19 cases, 12 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 199,175.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Three Portuguese immigration officials imprisoned over killing of Ukrainian citizen – media
The Lisbon court found that the inspectors had kicked and beat the handcuffed man with batons, breaking his ribs and causing death by asphyxiation.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on May 11
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.49.

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:40:00 +0300
Donbas residents with Russian passports may vote in elections to State Duma – Russian media
The elections to the State Duma are scheduled for September 19, 2021.

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 158.9 mln
The overall death toll is 3,303,877 people, while 95,031,538 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Donbas war update: Ukraine records seven ceasefire violations on May 10
There were no casualties in the past day.

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:25:00 +0300
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 2,000 new cases reported as of May 11
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 2,124,535.

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Reuters: Oil falls as pipeline outage weighs on U.S. Gulf Coast refinery runs
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 40 cents, or 0.6%, to $64.52 a barrel at 0247 GMT, after gaining 2 cents on Monday.

Mon, 10 May 2021 21:40:00 +0300
PM Shmyhal: Adaptive quarantine in Ukraine likely to be extended until August
The current adaptive quarantine is in effect until June 30, 2021.

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:30:00 +0300
Expert says food price hikes and budget deficit behind inflation in Ukraine now
He says the National Bank "did what it had to do."

Mon, 10 May 2021 15:59:00 +0300
Lukashenko, Putin discuss Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership
The two presidents agreed to meet.

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:59:00 +0300
Kyiv confirms 101 COVID-19 cases on May 9
The new cases included 55 women, 40 men, and six children.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:59:00 +0300
Ukraine updates COVID-19 quarantine zoning on May 10
Eight regions are now in the orange zone of epidemic risks.

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:55:00 +0300
Weekend update on Donbas war: Nine attacks on May 8, one on May 9
No Ukrainian Army casualties were recorded over the period under review.

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:55:00 +0300
Ukraine reports 2,817 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on May 9
The new cases include 31 healthcare workers.

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Another 500,000 doses of Chinese vaccine against COVID-19 arrive in Ukraine
Ukraine signed a contract for the supply of 1.9 million doses of the vaccine.

Sun, 09 May 2021 23:30:00 +0300
Only one foreign leader joins Putin to watch Victory Day parade in Moscow
Overall, almost 12,000 personnel were engaged in the event.

Sun, 09 May 2021 22:47:00 +0300
Central Bank publishes list of Ukrainian banks with highest profits and losses
Seven banks out of 73 solvent ones posted losses.

Sun, 09 May 2021 20:59:00 +0300
Russia-led forces hand detainees lists over to Ukraine
The Ukrainian side shared its lists in the winter.

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:59:00 +0300
Czechia to demand Russia compensate at least US$48 mln for ammo blasts
The Czech government could apply for the compensation within a few weeks or months.

Sun, 09 May 2021 17:59:00 +0300
U.S. Embassy on attacks on Donbas civilian infrastructure: 'We demand end to Russia's aggression'
U.S. diplomats are concerned about reports on damaged civilian facilities in Ukraine.

Sun, 09 May 2021 15:29:00 +0300
Zelensky: Ukrainians contributed to victory over Nazism in WWII
Ukraine celebrates the Day of Victory over Nazism on May 9.



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