Unian News Agency
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0200Invaders three times open fire on Ukrainian positions in Donbas Jan 2
Since day-start on Sunday, no ceasefire violations have been recorded.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200COVID-19 in Ukraine: Nearly 4,500 daily cases amid fewer tests run
The highest daily rate was seen in Mykolaiv and Lviv regions.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 23:50:00 +0200Ukraine reports 42 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 2
Some 179 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 22:57:00 +0200Norway firm refuses to certify Russia's Nord Stream 2 over new U.S. sanctions – media
The launch of the pipeline operation is impossible without such a certificate.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:46:00 +0200Zelensky to visit number of Asian countries in 2021 – President's Office
The Ukrainian government is seeking to develop economic relations with China.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 20:10:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 84.2 mln
The overall death toll is 1,831,546 people, while 47,456,925 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:25:00 +0200Ann Linde to pay first foreign visit to Ukraine as OSCE new head – foreign ministry
Ukraine has particular hopes for the involvement of the OSCE in the work of the Crimean platform.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:53:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports 293 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths as of Jan 2
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 112,649.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:54:00 +0200President's Office names priorities in 2021
Ukraine will focus on strengthening international support through the development of bilateral cooperation with its strategic partners.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 11:45:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records nine ceasefire violations on Jan 1
There were no casualties over the period under review.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200Number of new daily COVID-19 cases sharply down as of Jan 2
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,069,517.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 23:05:00 +0200Ukraine reports 163 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 1
Some 200 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:40:00 +0200Gas transmission to households rises in price from Jan 1
In particular, NEURC approved tariffs for 22 regional gas companies for 2021, and prices will rise in 20 of them.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 21:35:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 83.7 mln
The overall death toll is 1,823,700 people, while 47,215,042 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:10:00 +0200Sweden takes over OSCE Chair: End of Donbas war among priorities
On January 14, Sweden's Foreign Minister and the new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ann Linde will present the program in detail to the OSCE Permanent Council.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0200Gas price for households rises by over 14% from Jan 1
Changes in gas prices in January are primarily due to the seasonal factor and an increase in the wholesale gas price.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:15:00 +0200UK enters 'new chapter' outside EU as Brexit transition period ends – media
After almost five decades as part of the bloc, the UK will now forge a separate path.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200Reduced electricity tariff for households canceled from Jan 1
From now on, all Ukrainians will have to pay for electricity at a fixed price of UAH 1.68 (US$0.06) per 1 kWh.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:50:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports over 885 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths as of Jan 1
The death toll in the city stands at 1,935.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:20:00 +0200Minimum wage up in Ukraine from Jan 1
Now it amounts to UAH 6,000 (US$212) per month and will be increased to UAH 6,500 (US$230) from December 1, 2021.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0200WHO lists Pfizer vaccine for emergency use
The review found that the vaccine met the must-have criteria for safety and efficacy set out by WHO.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:40:00 +0200Hryvnia set at UAH 28.27 to U.S. dollar on Jan 4
The national currency against the dollar remained at the level of the previous day.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 11:25:00 +0200Almost 9,500 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Jan 1
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 1,064,479.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:10:00 +0200Donbas war update: Ukraine records four ceasefire violations on Dec 31
There were no casualties over the period under review.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 23:00:00 +0200On New Year's Eve, one ceasefire violation recorded in Donbas
The enemy attack brought no combat losses among Ukrainian troops.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 22:15:00 +0200Hungary not to massively purchase Russian vaccine against COVID-19
The Russian vaccine is still undergoing trials, Budapest stresses.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 21:30:00 +0200Anti-graft activist intimidated as grenades planted outside family's homes
On December 30, a device consisting of two grenades connected to a black box was revealed outside his elderly mother's home in the city of Rivne.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:15:00 +0200Stefanishyna: Ukraine to reinforce integration into EU, NATO in 2021
The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the bond uniting Ukraine and the West is strong as never before.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:30:00 +0200Cabinet inks production sharing agreements with oil and gas producers for seven sites
PM says the signing is an important step toward the country's energy independence.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:45:00 +0200Zelensky speaks of benefits of Chinese vaccine against COVID-19
The Chinese drug is not being used to "promote someone's geopolitical ambitions."
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0200Year's balance: Ukraine's economy weathers a corona blow, looking to the future with hope
Ukraine, like the rest of the world this year, faced an unprecedented challenge – the coronavirus pandemic, which provoked a deep economic crisis. Despite insufficient government assistance, the national economy has adapted and prevailed, having ga...
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:59:00 +0200Two Ukrainian women with seven children freed from Syria camp for ISIS suspects' families
In total, 57 more people are expected to return home from Syria.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:45:00 +0200Kyiv records warmest day in Dec over 140 years
The climatic normal was exceeded by 7.3°С, which corresponds to the weather observed in late October.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:25:00 +0200Zelensky elaborates on advantages of state suppliers of natural gas for households
Over 50 companies supply natural gas to households in Ukraine nowadays.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:59:00 +0200Coal stocks at Ukrainian thermal power plants on the decline
The stocks shrank by a fifth.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:28:00 +0200Incidence of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine exceeds norm by over eight times
As of December 31, some 36.3% of beds allocated for coronavirus patients were occupied.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:59:00 +0200Ukraine's justice ministry to offer at least four prison facilities for sale in 2021
The start of the sale of prisons that are not used in the country was announced on August 6.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 14:28:00 +0200Health minister, AstraZeneca discuss COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Ukraine
The vaccine developed by AstraZeneca jointly with the University of Oxford was approved for use in the United Kingdom.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:55:00 +0200Ukrainian goods will have free access to British market from Jan 1
Preparations are underway for new agreements with Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and China.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:25:00 +0200COVID-19 vaccines bought by government will be free for all Ukrainians
The first batch with 8 million doses of a vaccine is expected to be shipped to Ukraine under the COVAX Facility in March 2021.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:55:00 +0200Health ministry to sign new contracts for supply of COVID-19 vaccine
They are expected to be signed in the coming weeks.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:20:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports over 1,300 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths as of Dec 31
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 111,471.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:59:00 +0200Minister Kuleba: Ukraine looks forward to "rock 'n' roll" from Biden's new administration
The official says that Ukraine is striving for a very dynamic and drive-oriented relationship with the United States.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:25:00 +0200Hryvnia slightly weakens to U.S. dollar on Dec 31
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 34.74 per euro.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:55:00 +0200Israel's Liel Abada to sign for Dynamo Kyiv
The 19-year-old football player will become a member of Dynamo Kyiv.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:25:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 82.7 mln
The overall death toll is 1,805,521 people, while 46,743,930 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:55:00 +0200Russia-led forces mount five attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas on Dec 30
The hot spots were the towns of Avdiyivka and Popasna, and the village of Starohnativka.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:40:00 +0200Almost 9,700 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Dec 31
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,055,047.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Oil set for 20% drop in 2020 as lockdowns weigh, market eyes more stimulus
Brent and WTI have more than doubled from decade-lows seen in April.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 23:45:00 +0200Ukraine's energy sector in 2020: Breakthrough in renewables and higher electricity bills
In 2020, Ukraine has survived an acute crisis in the electricity market. The economy fall led to a plunge in consumption, which was observed in the wake of record growth in the share of renewables, pushing out traditional types of generation. As a r...