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Sat, 22 May 2021 10:30:00 +0300
Ukraine reports over 4,600 new COVID-19 cases as of May 22
On that day, 108 healthcare workers tested positive for the coronavirus.

Fri, 21 May 2021 23:59:00 +0300
Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid enemy shelling in Donbas on Friday
The incident occurred near the village of Luhanske.

Fri, 21 May 2021 21:59:00 +0300
Parliament speaker elaborates on Ukraine's plans in case of Nord Stream 2 completion
The official says the main goal is not to allow the completion of the construction.

Fri, 21 May 2021 20:59:00 +0300
About 140 Ukrainians seeking repatriation from Gaza Strip
The Foreign Ministry hopes to start evacuating the Ukrainians in the near future.

Fri, 21 May 2021 19:59:00 +0300
Zelensky extends sanctions against Donbas terrorists, Russia propaganda TV channels
The list includes persons involved in the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and the war in Donbas.

Fri, 21 May 2021 17:59:00 +0300
Appeals court keeps Medvedchuk under house arrest
The court dismissed the appeals of both the defense and the prosecution.

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Medvedchuk considers charges pressed against him "political repression"
Medvedchuk said he and his lawyers would rebuke the prosecutors' arguments.

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Zelensky avoids calling Putin a killer: "100 people could be killed"
The president says he is "very cautious about giving assessments that can lead to escalation."

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Regulator mulling halt of electricity imports from Belarus, Russia until Oct 1
The relevant issue will be considered on May 26.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Supreme Court acquits Ukrainian general in neglect case over Il76 downing by enemy
Forty-nine Ukrainian military were killed in the crash after the Il76 was shot down by the enemy on approach to the Luhansk airfield.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:15:00 +0300
"Hybrid warfare tool": Rada urging U.S. to stop Russia's Nord Stream 2
Ukrainian lawmakers have appealed to their American counterparts from both chambers of Congress.

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Profit of state banks down by 72% since year-start – Ukraine finance ministry
In January-March, Ukraine saw resumed growth of the clients' loan portfolio in public sector banks.

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:25:00 +0300
Ukraine may condemn Hamas, recognize it terrorist organization
The motion has been submitted by about 80 members of different factions.

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Wild beekeeping tradition kept alive in Ukraine – media
It's World Bee Day – a time to celebrate one of nature's most precious pollinators.

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:35:00 +0300
EU helping Ukraine strengthen cybersecurity
The EU-funded cybersecurity exercises for representatives of Ukrainian state bodies took place in Kyiv on May 17-19.

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Kuleba: Completed Nord Stream 2 will mean defeat for U.S. diplomacy
The minister reacted to the U.S. State Department's report that the United States would not impose sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 operator and its CEO.

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Poll: Ukrainians name "Big Construction" Zelensky's most successful project so far
In general, 24% of the respondents positively or rather positively assessed the results of the president's two years in office.

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:20:00 +0300
GOP senators introduce bill to reimpose waived Nord Stream 2 sanctions – media
On May 19, the Joe Biden Administration waived sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG and its CEO Matthias Warnig.

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:55:00 +0300
After Portugal blocks reference on deportation of Crimean Tatars in EU's statement, MFA Ukraine summons envoy
First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova informed the ambassador in detail about the tragic events of 1944 when Crimean Tatars had been forcibly deported from their homeland by the Soviet totalitarian regime.

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on May 21
The country's national currency weakened by five kopiykas.

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:05:00 +0300
PS752 downing by Iran intentional act of terrorism, Canada court rules
The downing of Ukraine International Airlines' Flight 752 near Tehran by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards was a deliberate act of terrorism, the Ontario Superior Court in Canada has ruled.

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:40:00 +0300
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Almost 5,000 new cases reported as of May 21
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine has reached 2,175,382.

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Kuleba says Lavrov shuns Normandy ministers' meeting
Ukraine's minister is not in contact with his Russian counterpart.

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Donbas war update: Ukraine records 10 ceasefire violations on May 20
No casualties were reported in the past day.

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:25:00 +0300
Ukraine's Naftogaz, MPs call on U.S. to retain sanctions on Nord Stream 2
The letter is signed in response to President Biden's decision to waive sanctions on Nord Stream AG, a company building Russia's controversial pipeline.

Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Zelensky could be provided with distorted info on Kyiv Council's work – Mayor Klitschko
The mayor assures he doesn't go around knocking on doors at the President's Office, while his will to meet with Zelensky was due to pressing work issues.

Thu, 20 May 2021 22:59:00 +0300
Israel, Hamas agree on ceasefire
The truce is scheduled to begin at 02:00 a.m. local time on Friday, May 21.

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:59:00 +0300
Minister Kuleba: Biden-Putin meeting not to radically change situation in Ukraine
The minister says Ukraine is a very important partner for the United States.

Thu, 20 May 2021 19:59:00 +0300
COVID-19: New health minister wants all Ukrainians to be vaccinated by year-end
Liashko plans to introduce a team of deputies soon.

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:58:00 +0300
Zelensky tops presidential approval rating, enjoys over 30% of support – poll
Meanwhile, 12.8% of Ukrainians say they would vote for European Solidarity Party leader Petro Poroshenko.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Zelensky comments on raids targeting Kyiv Mayor Klitschko's entourage
The president also answered a question on whether he sees Klitschko as a potential rival at the next presidential election.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Donbas issue may be put to national referendum – Zelensky
According to the president, it is the main issue that should be put up for a referendum.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Zelensky explains reason for Kobolyev's dismissal from Naftogaz
Naftogaz fell short of UAH 11 billion (US$401.1 million) in revenues targeted for the state budget.

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Lyubchenko appointed Ukraine's new Economy Minister
His candidacy was backed by 293 MPs out of 226 required.

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:15:00 +0300
France, Germany somewhat weaken their stance on Russia – Zelensky
The president says Ukraine will continue to follow the Normandy format agenda.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Zelensky: Path of building peace in Donbas "difficult, not very quick"
This depends on Ukrainian Army's prowess, the president believes.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:25:00 +0300
Zelensky says meeting with Putin should be held in Donbas or on neutral territory
The head of state recalled that he earlier offered his Russian counterpart to meet anywhere within the Donbas region.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Kubrakov appointed Ukraine's new Infrastructure Minister
His candidacy was backed by 284 MPs out of 226 required.

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Ukrainians celebrating Vyshyvanka Day on May 20
The 15th Vyshyvanka Day is being marked with a focus on ethnic music and environmental protection issues.

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Liashko appointed Ukraine's new Health Minister
Some 262 lawmakers supported the nomination.

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Blinken meets with Lavrov, raises concerns over Russia's military build-up near Ukraine
Blinken also raised concerns over the repression of opposition organizations in Russia.

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:20:00 +0300
Antonov completes first An-178-100P fuselage for Ukraine Air Force
Ukraine's Antonov has completed manufacture of the major fuselage structure for the first advanced An-178 military cargo aircraft.

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:55:00 +0300
EU to reopen borders for fully vaccinated tourists from third countries
The Council is also to add more non-EU countries to the green list.

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on May 20
The country's national currency strengthened by two kopiykas.

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Russia ignoring Ukraine's proposals on held persons' release
The Ukrainian delegation continues to insist on the need to release POWs as soon as possible.

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:40:00 +0300
"Gift for Putin": U.S. Senator on Nord Stream 2 sanctions waiver
The senator branded the pipe a Russian "malign influence project."

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:15:00 +0300
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 5,100 new cases reported as of May 20
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine has reached 2,170,398.

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Donbas war update: Ukraine records ceasefire violation on May 19
There were no casualties over the period under review.

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:25:00 +0300
Estonia supports Ukraine on its way to full EU membership – Zelensky's Office
The sides signed a corresponding joint statement.

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:00:00 +0300
U.S. Army orders Ukrainian heavy-duty vehicles
The vehicles ordered include personnel transports, flatbed trucks, water- and fuel tankers.



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