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Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Ukraine seeing sharp spike in daily COVID-19 cases April 8
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,803,998.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Libya interested in importing Ukrainian sunflower oil, dairy products – State Food Service
Officials also talked possible exports of Ukrainian grain, fruit, and berry products.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar Apr 8
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.14.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:40:00 +0300
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid seven truce violations on April 7
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:15:00 +0300
U.S. to retaliate over Russia's meddling, hacking
The U.S. response would likely comprise several elements, including sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's entourage.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0300
NATO Military Committee chair calls on Russia stop supporting its proxy forces in Donbas, pull troops out of Ukraine
The Alliance "commends President Zelensky’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine," official said.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0300
U.S. mulls special envoy to kill Nord Stream 2
The Biden administration is vetting Amos Hochstein to negotiate the thorny geopolitics surrounding the energy project.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Urgent TCG meeting on Donbas: No ceasefire statement signed over Russia's stance
Russia sought to reflect own role in the final statement in a more favorable light.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:45:00 +0300
Donbas facing environmental disaster but radiation levels within norm so far - minister
The Yunkom mine, the site of a Soviet nuclear test, must be studied by experts, while Russian invaders deny access.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:15:00 +0300
Zaporizhia, Khmelnytsky regions to be put into "red" quarantine zone from Apr 9
At the moment, 12 regions and the city of Kyiv have imposed the toughest lockdown bans.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Ukraine not involved in ex-judge abduction in Moldova, MFA assures
Kuleba says Ukrainian law enforcers were expecting that the suspect would be officially extradited.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:45:00 +0300
Slovakia's new gov't voices support for Ukraine amid Russia's aggression
Slovakia has also expressed readiness to join the Crimean Platform.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0300
Health chief elaborates on Pfizer vaccine supply dates
Logistical issues of properly storing the vaccine have already been worked out.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0300
Lithuania to propose NATO granting Ukraine Membership Action Plan
This would send "a strong signal" to Russia, foreign minister says.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0300
Cabinet approves Concept of Crimean Tatar language development
The concept offers opportunities for everyone to master the language.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:45:00 +0300
U.S. Embassy: Reforming SBU key step on path to NATO
In January, the Verkhovna Rada passed at first reading a draft law amending legislation on the Security Service of Ukraine.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Digital Transformation Ministry elaborates on PayPal, Stripe entry into Ukraine's market
An important step in this regard is the adoption of a number of legislative changes.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Cabinet approves funds for development, launch of Sich-2-1 satellite
The project is estimated at US$3.5 million.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0300
Ukrainian households to be switched to annual gas contract from May 1
The relevant resolution was passed at the NEURC's meeting on April 7.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Germany expresses concern over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine
The German government has informed Moscow about its concern.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:40:00 +0300
COVID-19 case rate to remain at current level in coming weeks – forecast
Six regions and one city are expected to be in the lead by number of new cases.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Ukrainian officials declare bitcoins worth almost US$2.7 bln – OpenDataBot
The number of officials declaring bitcoins has increased significantly.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Russia continues pulling military hardware toward Ukraine's border
The convoys were spotted in Russia's Voronezh region and Krasnodar Krai.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:25:00 +0300
White House: Ukraine has long aspired to join NATO
Psaki says this is a decision for NATO to make.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
USAID to provide Ukraine with ultra-cold chain storage, transportation of Pfizer vaccines
USAID is helping the country prepare for Pfizer and other approved vaccines.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Ukraine, Qatar mutually recognize seafarers' diplomas
The document will facilitate the employment of Ukrainian sailors on Qatar-flagged vessels.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Ukraine reports 192 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of April 7
Some 919 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Kyiv mayor reports over 1,400 new COVID-19 cases, 45 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 170,517.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:20:00 +0300
COVID-19: Ukraine ranks first in Europe by mortality in past day
Some 15,415 new active COVID-19 cases were confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:55:00 +0300
Ukrainian military in Donbas to open fire only if enemy attacks – FM Kuleba
Kuleba stressed Ukraine does not want war.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Over 15,500 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day – Health minister
In total, 320,265 people have received their first shot of the vaccine since the launch of a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Ukraine.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 132.4 mln
The overall death toll is 2,873,821 people, while 75,221,481 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:40:00 +0300
U.S. calling on Russia to lower tensions with Ukraine
The U.S. has provided Ukraine with non-lethal and lethal items to better defend itself.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Hryvnia gets stronger against U.S. dollar on April 7
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 32.90.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:03:00 +0300
Donbas war escalation: 14 attacks on April 6, two soldiers killed
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0300
COVID-19: Over 15,000 new cases reported as of April 7, daily deaths hit new high
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 1,784,579.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Reuters: Oil prices rise on stronger economic outlook, U.S. stockpile draw
U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell in the most recent week, while fuel inventories rose.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:15:00 +0300
Finance Ministry reflects on prospects of reaching deal on IMF loan
Ukraine will "continue to do its job" and pass legislation required to receive loan funds, says Marchenko.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Corona-related curfew across Ukraine currently not being considered – minister
Citizens must be more responsible in complying with the established anti-epidemic rules, while the relevant authorities must monitor their implementation, Stepanov added.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:45:00 +0300
Venice Commission to consider Ukraine's bill on liability for inaccurate asset declaration by officials
The urgent opinion was requested by Ukraine's Parliament speaker Dmytro Razumkov.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0300
IMF posts hryvnia exchange rate forecast until 2026
The forecast has been improved compared to that of October last year.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0300
Ukraine signs deal with Pfizer for supply of 10 mln vaccine doses
On February 8, Zelensky had a phone call with the Pfizer CEO asking to facilitate the issue.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0300
Anti-graft agency busts two lawyers for bribe in court corruption scheme
The culprits had offered help in influencing a court in one of the lawsuits heard.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:45:00 +0300
IMF publishes outlook for Ukraine economy until year-end
By the end of 2021, inflation is projected at 7.2%.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Two more Ukrainian soldiers killed in Donbas
One serviceman was killed in an enemy shelling, while another one blew up on an IED.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Wheat exports account for over 80% of target as of April 5 – ministry
Since the beginning of the season, grain exports stood at 35.79 million tonnes.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:40:00 +0300
National Bank extends transition period for e-hryvnia
Market participants need more time to finalize software development.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:20:00 +0300
Zelensky urges NATO to expand military presence in Black Sea region
Zelensky also briefed Stoltenberg on Russia's buildup of troops near Ukraine's borders and their increased readiness for the offensive.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0300
President Zelensky, Emir of Qatar discuss prospects for major investment
Ukraine will continue agri-exports to Qatar, the president says.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Almost 12,900 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day – Health minister
In the past day, most vaccinations were recorded in the city of Kyiv (1,710) and Dnipropetrovsk region (1,010).



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