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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200Diving in debt: Expert says 2021 budget met due to aggressive borrowing policy
The borrowings in December exceeded the target by a margin of three.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200Masks, social distancing until year-end: Shmyhal on quarantine prospects
In February-March, Ukraine is set to get the vaccine, PM notes.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:05:00 +0200Ukraine sees up to 35 cm of snow over past days
It has been snowing on mountain crossings for the second day.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200Germany's Maas says hockey world championship in Belarus "greatest PR gift for Lukashenko"
Belarus must meet "specific requirements" to host the tournament, IIHF chief said.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on Jan 15
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.99.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0200COVID-19: Over 8,000 new active cases reported as of Jan 15
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,146,963.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0200Donbas: Ukrainian soldier wounded in enemy shelling Jan 14
As a result of enemy shelling, one Ukrainian defender was slightly wounded by shrapnel.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200Kuleba on N4 advisers' meeting: "The atmosphere was a little better"
The talks were held in Berlin on January 12.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:55:00 +0200Ukraine first UN member state in 2021 to pay its dues
Ukraine is determined to continue to fulfill its obligations to the UN paying its assessments in full and the earliest.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:25:00 +0200MFA Ukraine elaborates on further steps following ECHR's ruling
The court rejected the Russian Federation's objection and recognized its jurisdiction to hear the case of Ukraine.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:40:00 +0200Russians trying to sell Koktebel winery in occupied Crimea
The applications shall be accepted until January 20.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0200Ukraine reports 92 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 14
Some 23 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:10:00 +0200Cabinet holds constructive meeting with IMF on gas prices in Ukraine – PM Shmyhal
The prime minister says it is necessary to find a compromise that will protect people today and help the gas market develop in the future.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:15:00 +0200No discussions with Russia on water supplies to Crimea – FM Kuleba
The minister denies Ukraine might make concessions.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:20:00 +0200Ukraine to see lockdown results two weeks after its completion – epidemiologist
Ukraine should see a decline in the ascertainment rate, the expert said.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:35:00 +0200Over 20 people vaccinated with Pfizer vaccine die in Norway – media
Specialists are investigating the causes of death of citizens.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:50:00 +0200Ukraine sees 8% reduction in coal production in Jan-Nov 2020
Thermal coal production in the first 11 months fell by 6% y-o-y, to 2.6 million tonnes.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:55:00 +0200Rada's Committee recommends Constitutional Court reform bills be included in agenda
The committee also recommends that the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada submit the drafts to The Venice Commission.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0200Hryvnia's renewed vigor in 2021
In the first days of the new year, the national currency began to gradually strengthen after sliding towards the end of 2020. Experts say that the basic economic factors are favorable for the hryvnia and predict it will be relatively stable in the ne...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200Number of legislators could be reduced to 300 in Ukraine
Draft legislation proposes to lay down in the Constitution a proportional electoral system.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0200FM Kuleba presents Ukraine.ua website to promote country
The project is aimed to attract extra attention to Ukraine and promote it worldwide.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:15:00 +0200Territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected, including Crimea – OSCE chair-in-office
The most blatant example of violation of international law remains the crisis in and around Ukraine, Linde noted.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0200Cabinet settles issue of minimum prices of wine products – economy ministry
Resolution stipulates an increase in minimum retail prices of Ukrainian sparkling and carbonated wines, fermented beverages, etc.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0200Court orders to reinstate controversial deputy intelligence chief
In November 2020, the court ruled that the investigative journalists issue a refutation of their earlier report about the official's hi-end real estate property, Russian citizenship of his relatives, and his alleged involvement in the blocking of ess...
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports almost 800 new COVID-19 cases, 13 fatalities in past day
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 120,186.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:35:00 +0200Naftogaz GSC ready to introduce fixed gas price for households
For customers who have switched to the Annual tariff plan, the price will remain unchanged.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200ECHR rules Ukraine's claim against Russia "partially admissible"
The case concerns Ukraine's allegations of a pattern of violations of the European Convention on Human Rights by Russia in Crimea.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0200Electric car sales shrink by 1% in 2020
In 2020, Nissan Leaf remained the most popular model among electric cars in Ukraine.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200Hungarian Foreign Minister to visit Ukraine to resolve crisis in relations
The top diplomat is expected to arrive late January.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200Ukrainians warned of severe frost
Temperatures are expected to drop to -21° C.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200Russia must be held accountable for crimes against Ukraine – Commander-in-Chief
Many Russians, the general believes, are well aware of what's happening and who unleashed an armed aggression against the neighboring country.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:05:00 +0200Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Jan 14
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 34.04.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:40:00 +0200Number of new daily COVID-19 cases keeps growing in Ukraine as of Jan 14
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,138,764.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas six times on Jan 13
No combat losses have been reported.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:50:00 +0200Entrepreneurs can now be fined for allowing customers to break health safety rules
Employees will also face fines for not wearing a mask.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:25:00 +0200Russia puts Navalny on wanted list
In the coming days, Navalny intends to return to Russia.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0200Almost 40% of Ukrainians optimistic about 2021 – poll
At the same time, half of Ukrainians brace for a year of economic difficulties.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0200House impeaches Trump for "incitement of insurrection"
Trump has become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:15:00 +0200Ukraine's banking system survives coronacrisis, taking course for online services
The year 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis, has become a real test of strength for Ukrainian banks. The system drew the right conclusions from previous crises and withstood the blow, while banks set a course toward...
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:30:00 +0200U.S. sanction threats force Danish firm out of Nord Stream 2 – media
The company withdrew last autumn, the local publication wrote, fearing potential implications.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:45:00 +0200Health minister specifies, when Ukraine to receive first batch of coronavirus vaccine
In the spring, the number of vaccines supplied to Ukraine will further increase, the minister predicts.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0200Ukrainian farmers to be brought closer to EU standards
The bill provides for improving the quality of planting material.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:15:00 +0200Gov't could extend quarantine until 2023 – media
Meanwhile, lockdown will be in effect in Ukraine until January 24.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0200Crimea occupation: Ex-military official explains why Russian aggression saw no rebuff at onset
In the winter of 2014, Ukraine Army was planning a covert operation to defend the peninsula and thwart the annexation attempt.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:45:00 +0200Kyiv traffic seventh-worst globally
The worst traffic jams in the capital city were reported in December.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0200Cabinet mulls fixed gas price for households
PM told the government to draft a decree on the introduction of state regulation of gas prices pending quarantine restrictions.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:45:00 +0200Fuel prices up at Ukraine's gas stations
Prices of gasoline at the Marshal gas station chain grew the most, by UAH 1.00 per liter.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:15:00 +0200Coronavirus pandemic, quarantine restrictions on economic activity affect inflation in 2020 – NBU
Inflation reached the midpoint of the 5% ± 1 pp target range defined by the Monetary Policy Guidelines for 2020 and the Medium Term.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:50:00 +0200Facebook removes dozens of accounts, groups associated with Poroshenko's party, NGOs
In particular, 27 Facebook accounts, 37 pages, 21 groups and 13 Instagram accounts that originated in Ukraine and focused on domestic audiences were removed.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:25:00 +0200Big Mac index: U.S. dollar in Ukraine should cost no more than UAH 11
A Big Mac costs UAH 62 in Ukraine and US$5.66 in the United States.