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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 136 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 5
Some 386 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 115.6 mln
The overall death toll is 2,569,422 people, while 65,383,259 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Almost 12,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
The highest number of vaccine shots so far has been administered in Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions (1,110 each).

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Donbas war escalation: Number of ceasefire violations grows to nine on March 4
There were no casualties in the past day.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Hryvnia gets stronger against U.S. dollar on March 5
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.41.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Ukraine reports over 10,100 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,384,917.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil prices climb as OPEC+ extends output cuts into April
Brent crude futures for May rose 83 cents, or 1.2%, to $67.57 a barrel at 0609 GMT, and was on track for a 2% gain in the week.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Ex-Kremlin hostages from Ukraine kick off platform to free political prisoners held by Russia
Currently, there are over 100 political prisoners from Ukraine being held in Russia or occupied Crimea, while at least another 150 are being held by Russian proxies in Donbas.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200
Ukraine calls on Russia to stop shifting onto others responsibility for Minsk implementation
The Kremlin is obliged to instruct Moscow-controlled armed formations to observe ceasefire and to unblock the work of the Trilateral Contact Group, diplomats say.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200
More than half Ukrainians consider childbirth woman's main calling
At the same time, 78% of respondents believe being a housewife can't be considered a legitimate option for a woman's full self-realization.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200
NBU updates inflation forecast
Prices will peak in the middle of this year, central bank believes.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200
Dual citizenship holders may be banned from government, political, strategic posts
Zelensky has enacted the relevant decision by the NSDC.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0200
Hundreds of cranes die in Askania-Nova nature reserve
The probe has confirmed rodenticide poisoning.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200
Nord Stream 2 most likely not to be completed due to sanctions – Naftogaz CEO
Kobolyev noted that the companies participating in the project are massively withdrawing and halting any funding.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200
German bank closing accounts of Russian propaganda media
Earlier, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency said RT was seeking to weaken trust in democratic institutions.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200
EU Council extends sanctions against Yanukovych, his allies
Sanctions against two persons were not extended, the report notes.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200
Ukraine, Turkey finalizing bilateral FTA
The government also plans to expand the free trade area with Canada.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200
Over 120 Ukrainians complain of side effects after COVID-19 vaccine, one hospitalized – MP Radutsky
Some 45 mobile immunization teams are involved in the vaccination campaign.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Slovak PM apologizes for inappropriate joke about Zakarpattia region
Earlier, the Slovak prime minister said he had promised Ukraine's Zakarpattia region to Russia in exchange for the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Biden extends Russia sanctions over aggression in Ukraine
Russia continues to pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200
Ukraine seeing third COVID-19 wave – PM Shmyhal
The prime minister spoke up for tougher measures.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200
Zelensky enacts law to reinstate competitions for civil service positions
The law renews the procedure for holding competitions for civil service positions of all categories.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200
Over 26,000 electric cars registered in Ukraine as of March 1
The capital city of Kyiv is in the lead in terms of electric vehicles registrations.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200
Local official explains surge in COVID-19 cases in Kyiv
Ruban says almost 60% of the intensive care units in Kyiv are filled.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200
"DPR" terrorists to introduce own "rules" for crossing contact line – Ukraine at TCG
Exit and entry will be allowed for citizens with a pass issued by the "DPR's internal agencies."

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200
Ukraine, Italy to step up fight against counterfeits
This refers to fake Italian products, which are in demand in Ukraine.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200
Ukraine reports 168 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 4
Some 272 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200
Kravchuk warns of retaliation in case of ceasefire violations by Russian proxies
The official says Russia-backed illegal armed formations are fully liable for the violation of the peace deal.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200
Over 9,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
The largest number of vaccine shots as of now has been administered in Donetsk region (840 people).

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200
Kyiv mayor reports almost 870 new COVID-19 cases, 21 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 140,006.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200
COVID-19: Two cases of UK strain officially confirmed in Ukraine
The new strain was found in two patients from Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 115.1 mln
The overall death toll is 2,560,287 people, while 65,155,265 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200
Hryvnia keeps strengthening to U.S. dollar on March 4
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.56.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid four truce violations on March 3
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200
Ukraine reports over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,374,762.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200
Reuters: Oil extends gains on prospect of OPEC+ sticking with supply cuts
Brent crude futures added 53 cents, or 0.8%, to $64.60 a barrel, as of 0553 GMT, after climbing more than 2% on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:45:00 +0200
Net profit of Ukrainian banks down 38.6% in Jan – Regulator
The income of Ukrainian banks decreased by 17.8%, while expenses slid 9.2%.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:30:00 +0200
Ukraine approves economic strategy until 2030
The document defines strategic steps for the industry, agricultural sector, mining, infrastructure, transport, energy sector, information and communication technologies, creative industries, and services.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0200
MFA Ukraine demands apology from Slovakia PM over Zakarpattia "joke"
Regardless of the motives, genre or context, such comments directly affect territorial integrity of Ukraine, diplomats believe.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:15:00 +0200
Kravchuk: Success of Donbas peace process depends on implementation of Normandy Four decisions by Russia
Minsk talks are meaningful only if they yield an effective practical result and run strictly in line with the previously adopted agreements, Kravchuk says.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +0200
COVID-19 myths: Ukraine gov't debunks fake stories compromising vaccination
For herd immunity to form, at least 60% of the population must undergo inoculation.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:45:00 +0200
"We are fighting": Zelensky speaks of war on Russian propaganda
Russia's information influence through Russian and certain Ukrainian media is strong, Zelensky admits.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0200
"No Europe without Ukraine" – European Council's Michel
The EU is Ukraine's "most reliable partner," Michel stressed.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:15:00 +0200
Naftogaz could be forced to freeze gas price for households
The relevant document was passed at a government meeting on March 3.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0200
By stocking up on antidote for Nord Stream 2 workers, Russia admits chemical threat – Lithuanian analyst
Between 1947 and 1948, the Soviet Union dumped east of the Bornholm Island an arsenal of chemical weapons containing warfare agents, in particular, adamsite, diphenylchloroarsine, and mustard gas.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:40:00 +0200
Stepanov: Several COVID-19 strains circulating in Ukraine, no dangerous variants detected
Ukraine sends its samples to international laboratories.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:59:00 +0200
Zelensky invites Biden to Ukraine to celebrate independence anniversary
It is not known yet whether Biden has accepted the invitation.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:45:00 +0200
Turkey's AnadoluJet to launch first flights to Ukraine
The Ankara-Kyiv-Ankara flights will be performed four times a week.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200
Kravchuk: 'DPR' statement on 'pre-emptive fire' seen as Russia's possible withdrawal from peace deal
The Ukrainian envoy says such a move may disrupt the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200
Sociologists share findings on Ukrainians' attitude toward Russians, and vice versa – polls
The situation has not changed significantly against September 2020.



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