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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:50:00 +0200
Lukashenko and Putin's world: Ukraine must be ready to fight back without waiting for help
The world is entering the new year facing a host of problems – from needing to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic to tackling new digital challenges. Against this background, it seems that Ukraine cannot count on any special support on the part of its ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:45:00 +0200
National Bank provides 15 banks with US$302 mln in refinancing
The regulator holds tenders to maintain banks' liquidity for up to 84 days.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:35:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 94.2 mln
The overall death toll is 2,016,131 people, while 51,860,310 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:25:00 +0200
Ukrainian intel warned leadership of Russian threat in Crimea from 2008 – SBU Major General
Russia has long resorted to hybrid methods on the Ukrainian peninsula by financing criminal organizations and withdrawing Crimean assets through fake advice notes.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:20:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 70 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 16
Some 22 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:35:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 800 new COVID-19 cases, 14 fatalities in past day
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 121,903.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200
United States transfers 20 new Humvees, 84 boats to Ukraine's army
The military equipment was supplied within the Ukrainian Security Assistance Initiative.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid five truce violations on Jan 15
The Joint Forces fired back.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:15:00 +0200
COVID-19: Over 7,700 new active cases reported as of Jan 16
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,154,692.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:35:00 +0200
Fifty Ukrainian soldiers killed in Donbas since 2020 – Def. Ministry
In total, 2,665 Ukrainian servicemen have been killed since 2014.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:40:00 +0200
Global COVID-19 death toll passes two million
At the same time, 51,551,786 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:05:00 +0200
Zelensky asks Merkel to assist in supplying COVID-19 vaccines to Ukraine
The leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and Germany related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:10:00 +0200
U.S. Embassy concerned over detention of 120 Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea
The diplomats stressed Crimea is Ukraine.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:15:00 +0200
Zelensky, Merkel in phone talk coordinate efforts to establish peace in Donbas
Germany has always been a reliable friend and partner for Ukraine, Zelensky said.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:20:00 +0200
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Jan 16
The country's national currency strengthened by one kopiyka.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0200
Pfizer temporarily reduces COVID-19 vaccine supplies to Europe, Norway says
The reduction is due to a reorganisation at Pfizer in connection with an upgrade of production capacity.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:50:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 55 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Jan 15
Some 21 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Deposits in Ukraine's banks total over US$47 bln both in national and foreign currency
Deposits in hryvnias in December 2020 alone expanded by 9.5%.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Ukraine defends legality of anti-dumping measures against cement imports from Russia, Belarus, Moldova
The litigation contests the issue worth about UAH 7.16 billion (US$255.2 million).

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Russian navy captain investigated for stealing own ship's propellers
The total damage is estimated at nearly $530,000.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Ukraine to buy COVID-19 vaccine via UK firm – Minister
Crown Agents is also engaged in procuring vaccines for other countries, including Britain.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports almost 900 new COVID-19 cases, 20 fatalities in past day
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 121,082.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Ukraine updates travel advisory on latest corona spread news
Turkey, which is popular among Ukrainian tourists, has been put back into the "green" quarantine zone.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Bosnia names condition for handing back to Ukraine relic icon earlier gifted to Lavrov
Ukraine has slammed the statement as "unacceptable".

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Financial sector getting through global crisis with significant safety margin – NBU head
Ukraine entered the coronacrisis in a much better condition than it had during the 2008 global financial crisis.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:35:00 +0200
PM Shmyhal names condition for greenlighting Chinese vaccine in Ukraine
Properly registered vaccines are expected to be supplied to Ukraine no later than February.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Parliament speaker says relations with Zelensky "normal"
At the same time, he says he would hold own ground on certain personnel issues.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0200
NATO following "very closely" Russia's military buildup, including in Crimea – Stoltenberg
Increased Russian presence is also the reason why NATO has increased the readiness of forces, Stoltenberg said.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Shmyhal comments on whether gas pricing innovations to hinder cooperation with IMF
The IMF is concerned that Ukraine could return to the state regulation of tariffs, something Ukraine has shifted away from with the launch of the gas market.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Diving 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 +0200
Masks, 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 +0200
Ukraine 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 +0200
Germany'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 +0200
Hryvnia 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 +0200
COVID-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 +0200
Donbas: 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 +0200
Kuleba 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 +0200
Ukraine 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 +0200
MFA 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 +0200
Russians trying to sell Koktebel winery in occupied Crimea
The applications shall be accepted until January 20.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0200
Ukraine 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 +0200
Cabinet 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 +0200
No discussions with Russia on water supplies to Crimea – FM Kuleba
The minister denies Ukraine might make concessions.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:20:00 +0200
Ukraine 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 +0200
Over 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 +0200
Ukraine 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 +0200
Rada'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 +0200
Hryvnia'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 +0200
Number 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 +0200
FM Kuleba presents Ukraine.ua website to promote country
The project is aimed to attract extra attention to Ukraine and promote it worldwide.



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