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Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:10:00 +0200Escalation in Donbas: Ukraine reports one KIA, one WIA on March 12
The Joint Forces had to fire back.
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:05:00 +0200COVID-19: Ukraine hits this year's high in new cases
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 1,451,744.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:30:00 +0200SBU probes 2010 deal swapping extension of Russian Black Sea Fleet's stay in Crimea for "cheaper" gas
The signing led to an increase in the Russian military contingent in Crimea, subsequently involved in the annexation process.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:15:00 +0200MFA Ukraine calls on EU to toughen Russia sanctions if Donbas hostilities escalate
Kuleba calls on Russia to abandon its aggressive policy against Ukraine.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0200"Ukraine hits back": Zelensky on recent moves by NSDC
The president hinted at more such steps to be taken in the future.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:45:00 +0200Following NSDC meeting, SBU focuses on Donetskoblgaz gas distribution company
Law enforcers have established that the owners of Donetskoblgaz PJSC are foreign offshore companies with signs of fictitiousness, controlled by a Ukrainian citizen based in Russia.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0200UN tells of human rights violations in occupied Crimea
These include persecution of activists who stand against the occupation, the unlawful conscription of local men into the Russian army ranks, and inhumane conditions in penitentiary facilities, as well as torture and pressure exerted on held persons...
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:10:00 +0200Launching full-out war on Ukraine would be "tragic mistake for Russia" – Kravchuk
The first president of Ukraine and chief negotiator on Donbas has commented on Russia's possible reaction to Kyiv's moves as regards sanctions on pro-Russian elements.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0200Passenger traffic via Ukrainian airports shrinks by 70% in Jan-Feb
Meanwhile, international passenger traffic dropped by 69.4%.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +0200EU extends sanctions on 177 persons, 48 entities over Ukraine's territorial integrity breach
The restrictions have been prolonged for another six months.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0200Nord Stream 2: Ukraine intelligence reports another violation of environmental standards
This is yet another report on environmental threats the project is posing.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200Israel reopens flights to Kyiv with certain airlines
UIA flights to/from Tel Aviv have convenient links with popular European and eastern destinations.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200Ukraine may re-impose tough quarantine if health system on verge of collapse – official
The country is not yet considering the introduction of international certificates of vaccination.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200No Ukrainians on board tanker attacked by pirates off Nigeria coast – Ukraine's MFA
The information has been confirmed by the ship owner.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Almost every second entrepreneur expects business climate to worsen in Ukraine – poll
At the same time, 25% of respondents hope for a revival of business activity this year.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200Raw iron ore exports almost double in Jan-Feb
Major buyers of Ukrainian iron ore were Poland, Germany, and China.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200Ukraine plans to boost seed exports to EU – trade envoy
The EU member states are a promising market for Ukrainian seeds, the official believes.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200Over 38,200 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 since launch of campaign
The Health Ministry says 230,315 people had signed up for the vaccination waiting list as of March 11.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200NYT: Ukraine says misinformation scaring its people away from being vaccinated
Ukrainian news media have carried reports of opened vials of vaccine going to waste at hospitals because not enough willing doctors and nurses could be found to receive the doses.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200Black Sea shipwreck: Rescued sailors arrive at Romanian port – Ukraine's MFA
The Ukrainian Embassy in Romania and the consuls are providing consular assistance to the victims.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200COVID-19: Health ministry pledges those wishing will be vaccinated by late 2021
Liashko says five million shots may be administered per month.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200Kyiv mayor reports over 890 new COVID-19 cases, 23 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 144,910.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200Ukraine's SBU records over 90 attempts to recruit Donbas residents by Russia special services
Ukrainian citizens who travel to Russia on their own business are mainly the target.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200Ukraine reports 185 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of March 12
Some 352 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 118.6 mln
The overall death toll is 2,630,755 people, while 67,163,807 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:05:00 +0200Novavax vaccine 96% effective against original coronavirus, 86% vs UK variant – media
There were no cases of severe illness or deaths among those who got the vaccine.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0200Ukraine hits this year's high in new coronavirus cases
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,438,468.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:15:00 +0200SBI investigating alleged complicity of Medvedchuk and Kozak in Russian aggression
Medvedchuk was earlier summoned for interrogation in the leaked tapes case.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0200Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on March 12
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.17.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:25:00 +0200Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid four truce violations on March 11
The Joint Forces had to fire back.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0200Reuters: Brent crude eases, but stays near $70 as demand optimism lends support
OPEC said on Thursday a recovery in oil demand will be focused on the second half of the year.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:59:00 +0200Three more Ukrainian regions may be included in COVID-19 red zone
Two western regions are among them.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:59:00 +0200Ukraine approves strategy to end Russian occupation of Crimea
The minister says the document was needed way back in 2014.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:59:00 +0200Ukraine extends sanctions against two Russian banks
The restrictions will be in effect for another three years.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:59:00 +0200Ukraine's Motor Sich to be nationalized
The enterprise will be returned to state ownership soon.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0200Donbas merely "bargaining chip" for Russia in geopolitics – Ukraine minister
Reznikov doesn't believe Russia could decide to annex the temporarily occupied territories in eastern Ukraine.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0200Government seeks to ban pro-Russian blogger's party through court
The inaugural hearing has been scheduled for April 6.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:05:00 +0200Anti-graft agency presents updated register of corrupt officials
This includes an interactive map of corruption-related offenses.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:40:00 +0200Further cooperation with IMF to let Ukraine's economy grow by 4.3% – expert
The economy in 2021 will be recovering, among other things, due to the growth of private consumption on the demand side.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:15:00 +0200COVID in Ukraine: Zelensky names conditions for returning to normalcy
WHO declared a coronavirus pandemic on this day a year ago.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0200U.S. Embassy lists two main challenges hindering Ukraine's development
One of them is Russian aggression.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:25:00 +0200Economy Ministry mulling over unified energy consumer system
The system is one of the key elements of the domestic energy sector's sustainable development.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0200Razumkov explains move not to support sanctions on pro-Russian TV channels
Razumkov reiterated that sanctions related to terrorist activities should be accompanied by actual arrests and charges.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200G20 envoys, Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak meet in Kyiv
From now on consultations in this composition will be held regularly.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:10:00 +0200Two Ukrainian sailors killed as vessel sinks in Black Sea
The vessel sailing under the flag of the Comoros left the Russian port of Rostov-on-Don and was heading for Romania's Constanta.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0200Ukrainian Navy leaders, NATO officials meet in Odesa
The visit is aimed at ensuring security in the Black Sea region, deepening relations and cooperation between Ukraine and NATO.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:20:00 +0200Russian invaders to "sue" Ukraine for cutting water supplies to occupied Crimea – rights group
The Russian occupation regime prefers to use the term "water blockade", presumably hoping that their audiences can be conned into believing that Ukraine is holding back something that is "rightfully Russia's".
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:55:00 +0200U.S. looking into more sanctions against Nord Stream 2
Washington will continue to oppose the pipeline completion, says Blinken
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0200Ukraine expects batch of Pfizer vaccine to arrive in coming weeks
The current vaccination campaign is "under control", the chief of presidential staff believes.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0200Ukraine's MFA: Claims of large-scale arms trafficking to Belarus "complete nonsense"
The ministry says the Belarusian authorities should stop scaring own people with an "imaginary external enemy."