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Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Health ministry develops software module to track COVID-19 vaccination
It is based on international standards for immunization data storage.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Health minister elaborates on progress to buy surplus COVID-19 vaccines
At the same time, no agreement has been signed.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 104.4 mln
The overall death toll is 2,269,817 people, while 58,049,996 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200
No threat to freedom of speech, media business in Ukraine – Zelensky
The president says the sanctions decision is based on proof that the funding came from Russia.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine records two ceasefire violations on Feb 3
There were no casualties in the past day.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200
COVID-19: Over 5,000 new active cases reported as of Feb 4
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,232,246.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Feb 4
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.64.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil climbs after OPEC+ maintains oil output cuts, U.S. stock draw
Brent crude futures gained 47 cents, or 0.8%, to $58.93 a barrel, by 0317 GMT, having earlier hit their highest since Feb. 21, 2020 in the wake of the OPEC+ decision.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Emergency shutdown reported at Ukraine's largest thermal power plant
A nearby city was briefly de-energized.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:20:00 +0200
G7 envoys, IMF representative discuss situation in Ukraine
The ambassadors have welcomed "constructive engagement" with the Fund.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:40:00 +0200
Ukrainian judge targeted in major probe to be forced to appear in court
The judge has long been evading court hearings.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0200
More TV channels could be sanctioned, NSDC says
The government will pursue a tough stance on the issue, the Council secretary underscores.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:20:00 +0200
In wake of Russia protests, ban on pro-Russian media in Ukraine Zelensky orders combat readiness check in Armed Forces
The inspection will cover the Joint Forces Operation area, including frontline troops.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:40:00 +0200
NATO remains ready to address Russian aggression
The statement comes amid the arms control deal being recently extended by the U.S. and Russia.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0200
Rada set to streamline exports: Details
The controlling stake in the ECA's authorized capital will belong to the state and not be subject to privatization.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:20:00 +0200
U.S. embassy voices support for ban on pro-Russian TV channels in Ukraine
Meanwhile, the European Union said it was "assessing the implications" of the ban on TV channels.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:40:00 +0200
Minister tentatively assesses damage from Russian occupation in Donbas
At the same time, the government is yet to figure out the exact amount of state and municipal property is that is now de facto at disposal of Russian proxy forces.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0200
Digital transformation ministry in talks with PayPal, Netflix on operational launch in Ukraine
The ministry is also negotiating with Stripe.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:50:00 +0200
UkrLandFarming workers rallying outside Rada and Cabinet, demanding end of pressure
Farmers brought and laid 37 wreaths with the names of already discontinued production facilities outside the parliament's building and were also handing out to parliamentarians and passers-by the last eggs from the agricultural holding's poultry farm...

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Ukraine halves grain exports in Jan
A reduction in grain output in MY 2019-2020 was the main reason for the decline in exports.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:20:00 +0200
EU greets Zelensky's move to block TV channels over propaganda in Ukraine – envoy
An official stance will likely be announced during the prime minister's visit to Brussels on February 11.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Cabinet to decide on return to adaptive quarantine in coming days – PM Shmyhal
The epidemic situation allows Ukraine to return to the model of adaptive quarantine.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Economy ministry to update Ukraine's export strategy
Exports of Ukrainian goods are projected at US$60.175 billion in 2021.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Russia to supply its COVID-19 vaccine to occupied Donbas
However, Peskov did not disclose the delivery dates.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:50:00 +0200
COVID-19: WHO team in Wuhan does not rule out coronavirus escaped from lab – media
The WHO mission arrived in Wuhan more than a year after the outbreak there began, after the organisation complained about delays in access.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Ukraine imposes sanctions on two airlines flying to Russia
Such measures should be in effect until the end of the Russian occupation of Crimea.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine 19% down in Jan
Toyota was the most popular brand in the first month of 2021.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:35:00 +0200
Zelensky comments on his move to block TV channels in Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader sees a fight for independence as a fight for the truth and European values.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Pro-Russian Opposition Platform seeks Zelensky's impeachment over TV sanctions
The political force says it will hold an "emergency congress" soon.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports over 300 new COVID-19 cases, 15 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 129,164.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:20:00 +0200
KyivNotKiev: Dubai Airport switches to spelling 'Kyiv'
Dubai International Airport has joined the #CorrectUA campaign.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 46 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Feb 3
Some 85 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Ukraine blacklists two lawmakers' planes in latest round of sanctions – media
The aircraft are not allowed to enter the Ukrainian airspace.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 103.8 mln
The overall death toll is 2,253,684 people, while 57,705,013 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:40:00 +0200
FM Kuleba on Navalny's sentence: Russian authorities hit new lawlessness record
According to Kuleba, Russia isn't willing to respect human rights and freedoms.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hryvnia almost unchanged against U.S. dollar on Feb 3
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.79.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Donbas war update: Ukraine reports one KIA amid eight ceasefire violations on Feb 2
Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Ukraine reports over 3,200 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,227,164.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil rises on falling U.S. crude stocks, demand hope on stimulus
Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.5%, to $57.72 a barrel, for a fourth day of gains after hitting $58.05 on Tuesday, the highest since January last year.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:30:00 +0200
Zelensky blocks Putin crony's TV channels in Ukraine by enforcing NSDC sanctions
Security officials have sanctioned an MP with the pro-Russian political force and a number of TV channels associated with Putin's political operative in Ukraine, Viktor Medvedchuk.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:20:00 +0200
Sheremet murder trial: Antonenko to remain in custody, court rules
As for another two suspects – Yuliia Kuzmenko and Yana Duhar – the court extended the current restraint measures as well

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:40:00 +0200
TCG delegation spox opts for soft language on latest truce breaches
The spokesman for the delegation in TCG said the latest incidents should be referred to as "violations" rather than "disruption"

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0200
Finance ministry raises UAH 5.3 bln on domestic bonds
The finance ministry has placed four blocks of hryvnia-denominated securities.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:20:00 +0200
Decade to bring evolution of int'l trade – Ukraine's trade envoy
The existing export strategy could be updated, another official says.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:40:00 +0200
Navalny sentenced to 32 months in penal colony
The judge ruled that Navalny was in violation of the terms of his parole.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0200
Ombudsperson tells of political prisoners illegally held in Russia, occupied Crimea
In Crimea alone, there are 33 such held persons, some serving their sentence and some – awaiting or undergoing trial.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:20:00 +0200
Ukraine cuts grain exports by over 20% on year
Rye was the smallest grain export of all.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:40:00 +0200
NBU Governor elaborates on IMF tranches for Ukraine
The parliament may need to pass a number of bills as conditions for more loans, the chief banker believes.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0200
Russian sniper kills Ukrainian soldier in Donbas
The Ukrainian monitors have filed a corresponding note with the OSCE mission.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Ukrainian lawmakers back sanctions against Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan government decided to open the so-called "honorary consulate" in Russian-annexed Crimea in the summer of 2019.



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