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Sat, 01 May 2021 11:40:00 +0300
Donbas war update: Ukraine records six ceasefire violations on April 30
There were no casualties in the past day.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:20:00 +0300
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 8,500 new cases reported as of May 1
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 2,078,086.

Sat, 01 May 2021 00:10:00 +0300
Naftogaz: All Supervisory Board members file for resignation
The move follows the recent dismissal of CEO Andriy Kobolyev by government.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:45:00 +0300
Share of problem loans in Ukraine banks falls below 40%
In state-owned banks, the share was down from 57.4% to 56.4%.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:15:00 +0300
On Ukraine visit, Blinken to meet Zelensky
He will also speak with PM Shmyhal, top diplomat Kuleba and representatives of civil society.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Russia slaps entry ban on EP President, seven more nationals of EU states
The measure was taken in response to the European Council's sanctions targeting six Russian nationals.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:45:00 +0300
Confusion in Constitutional Court as sacked chief remains defiant
The Court's Secretariat today refused to comply with the instruction to strip the dismissed chair of payments.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0300
No immediate threat of Russian invasion - JFO Commander
At the same time, "danger" around the state border remains persistent, the military official added.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0300
Drug mule arrested in Boryspil Airport
The perpetrator arrived from one of the EU countries, according to customs officials.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0300
Conflict among NATO antagonists. Should we expect any big war in Central Asia?
A recent skirmish between security forces on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border, including against the background of a meeting of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization, which includes Russia, Armenia,...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:45:00 +0300
Kyiv leaving "red" quarantine zone: What bans remain in place
The new rules will apply starting May 1.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Sheremet murder case: Kyiv court releases Antonenko from custody, issues 24/7 house arrest
He has been in custody remand in a Kyiv-based pre-trial detention center for 506 days.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0300
SBI raids enterprises suspected of poor-quality hardware supplies to Ukraine Army
The searches were conducted at PrSC Kuznya on Rybalsky Plant and PJSC Automobile Company Bogdan Motors.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:25:00 +0300
Infrastructure minister elaborates on special fund for development of airports
Aviation fuel excise is expected to be a main source of income for the airports' fund.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Almost no chances for 'Easter truce' in Donbas – TCG spokesman
According to Arestovych, the Russian delegation is trying to legitimize the occupying authorities.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Zelensky's spokeswoman reportedly submits letter of resignation – media
They say it is Mendel's third attempt to quit.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0300
FM Kuleba elaborates on Blinken's upcoming visit to Ukraine
The U.S. Secretary of State is expected to arrive in Kyiv next week.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:25:00 +0300
U.S. Senate approves Nuland as Under Secretary of State
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has congratulated Nuland on her appointment, noting her deep experience.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Zelensky enacts law on unblocking large-scale privatization campaign
Relevant auctions have been suspended over quarantine restrictions imposed in March 2020.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0300
Ukraine expresses condolences to Israel over casualties at religious festival
The foreign minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:10:00 +0300
Ukrainian banks' net profit shrinks by 32% in Q1
The net profit in the first quarter of 2021 grew significantly from the previous one.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:45:00 +0300
Ukraine bans foreign arrivals from India
India is in the lead in terms of the absolute daily number of COVID-19 cases with almost 400,000 per day in the past few days.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:20:00 +0300
Kyiv mayor reports almost 870 new COVID-19 cases, 24 fatalities
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 195,498.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:50:00 +0300
U.S. defense intelligence chief comments on Russia's military build-up near Ukraine
He says the presence of Russian-led forces in eastern Ukraine remains a viable coercive tool.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0300
Ukraine reports 65 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of April 30
Some 271 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:05:00 +0300
Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 150.5 mln
The overall death toll is 3,166,029 people, while 87,591,065 coronavirus patients have already recovered.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:40:00 +0300
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to visit Ukraine next week – media
Blinken stressed the United States was monitoring the withdrawal of Russian troops from the borders with Ukraine.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:15:00 +0300
Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on April 30
The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.64.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0300
Donbas warzone update: One WIA amid 13 truce violations on April 29
The Joint Forces had to fire back.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:25:00 +0300
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Over 10,000 new cases reported as of April 30, daily recoveries hit new high
The total number of confirmed cases has reached 2,069,537.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0300
Reuters: Oil prices slip from six-week high as India demand worries weigh
Brent crude fell 29 cents, or 0.4%, to $68.27 a barrel by 0420 GMT, the last day's trading for the front-month June contract.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:15:00 +0300
Donbas invaders rule to appropriate real estate property of Ukrainians who fled region
The self-styled leader of the unrecognized "DPR" territory has signed the relevant "decree".

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:55:00 +0300
MFA Ukraine praises EP Resolution on Russia
It lays down signals "Ukraine has asked for," showing Russia "possible costs of extending its aggression" against Ukraine.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:30:00 +0300
Another batch of Chinese vaccine for COVID set to arrive in Kyiv Apr 30 – minister
The ministry is expecting a cargo of 500,000 doses.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:45:00 +0300
EU welcomes Ukraine's bill on decentralized land management
Land reform is expected to be launched on July 1.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0300
New EP resolution proposes switching off SWIFT for Russia if Kremlin invades Ukraine
MEPs have condemned "threatening and destabilising" actions led by Russia.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:15:00 +0300
Purported phone call between Medvedchuk, Surkov leaked
The two allegedly discussed a range of Donbas-related issues, including TCG negotiations where Ukraine was outraged over being pushed to hold talks with Russian proxies.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0300
Ukrzaliznytsia railway operator put on Rating Watch Negative – Fitch
The move is over the company's "tightened liquidity".

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:45:00 +0300
U.S. in OSCE calls on Russia to unblock Kerch Strait
The strait is the only passage from the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov where Ukraine has seaports.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0300
Pope reportedly ready to mediate Zelensky-Putin meeting
At the same time, the pontiff has not yet been informed about Zelensky's idea to hold presidential talks in the Vatican.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:55:00 +0300
Naftogaz's ex-head to challenge his dismissal
Kobolyev assured he would remain in Ukraine.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:40:00 +0300
Ryanair to open base in Riga, launch new routes to Ukraine
In total, it will perform 95 departures per week from Latvia's main airport.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:20:00 +0300
No grounds for disbanding parliament yet – Speaker
Razumkov says he sees no legal basis for the dissolution of the Verkhovna Rada.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0300
Bloomberg: In conflicts from Ukraine to Taiwan, the West needs a strategy
To deter Russia and China, the U.S. and Europe can be clear or ambiguous, but never indecisive.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:40:00 +0300
Wage arrears in Ukraine reach almost US$122 mln in March
Arrears in the industry accounted for the lion's share.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:15:00 +0300
Zelensky-Putin meeting may take place in Jerusalem or Vienna – media
Both venues are suitable in terms of security.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:50:00 +0300
Cabinet to appoint new envoy to parliament within two weeks
Incumbent envoy Vasyl Mokan has submitted a letter of resignation.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:25:00 +0300
Ukraine reviews quarantine zones as of April 29
From May 1, Kyiv will be transferred to the yellow quarantine zone.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0300
Crimea residents polled about militarization of peninsula
Local residents claim "nobody wants war."

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0300
U.S. State Department comments on reshuffle in Naftogaz
The U.S. authorities say trust in Ukraine depends on appointments in its energy sector.



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