Ukraine News
Palestine President, Biden Speak After Israel Strikes Gaza Building.
MH17 intercepts prove Moscow pulled all the strings in belligerent east Ukraine statelets.
«US Will Not Leave Australia Alone» Against China: US Secretary Of State.
Australians Back Home As India Travel Ban Ends, 72 Barred From Flight.
UK Opens Fraud Probe Into Billionaire Sanjeev Gupta's Steel Group.
Politics
‘Danube Way to the EU’: ceremony dedicated to Europe Day held in Kyiv.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko opened Europe Day in the capital. The general concept of the holiday is "Danube Way to the European Union".
Ukraine to insist on fulfilling NATO membership promise.
Ukraine hopes that the promise of future NATO membership of Ukraine and Georgia will be confirmed in a statement of the NATO summit in June.
Ukraine asks United States for information about 61 sanctioned Ukrainians.
Ukraine officially requested the U.S. authorities to provide full information on 61 Ukrainian citizens under U.S. sanctions.
PM Shmyhal requests Parliament to dismiss Stepanov
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine received a request for dismissal of Minister of Health of Ukraine Maksym Stepanov.
Economy
Cabinet sets maximum levels of trade markup for gas stations when selling diesel fuel, gasoline.
At a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine set for the quarantine period the maximum levels of the trade markup to the average price of diesel fuel - no more than UAH 7 per liter and gasoline - no more than UAH 5 per liter, the pr...
Cabinet sets maximum levels of trade markup for gas stations when selling diesel fuel, gasoline.
At a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine set for the quarantine period the maximum levels of the trade markup to the average price of diesel fuel - no more than UAH 7 per liter and gasoline - no more than UAH 5 per liter, the pr...
Ukrainian farmers already sown 95% of projected area with spring grain crops.
Ukrainian farmers sowed 95% of the projected area with spring grain and leguminous crops as of May 13, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Agriculture Development.
Ukraine, France discuss bilateral economic relations.
Finance Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko and Minister of Economy and Finance of France Bruno Le Maire have discussed bilateral economic relations between the two countries, Ukrinform reports with reference to the ministry’s press service.
Amazon to offer $100 more to new U.S. hires with COVID-19 vaccination proof
The vaccine-related incentives are also aimed at attracting workers flush with relief checks and wary of the pandemic as well as the lack of childcare facilities back to work.
Society
Health Ministry predicts new COVID-19 wave in autumn-winter period.
The rise in new cases coincides with the season of influenza.
Over 23,600 Ukrainians vaccinated against COVID-19 in past day – Health minister.
As of May 14, as many as 553,415 Ukrainians signed up for the COVID-19 vaccination waiting list.
Ukraine reports 6,796 new coronavirus cases
Ukraine has recorded 6,796 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 2,150,244.
SBU presses terrorism charges against ex-MP Semenchenko over attack on TV channel's HQ in 2019.
The attack was exploited by Russia in its infowar waged against Ukraine.
Sport
Canadians divided over sending Team Canada athletes to Tokyo Olympics, poll says.
When asked if they think competing in the games will be safe, 46 per cent of people said no, 35 per cent said yes and 19 per cent were not sure.
Ukraine significantly reduces gas transportation from EU - Gas TSO.
Gas Transmission System Operator (TSO) of Ukraine LLC transported 0.55 billion cubic meters of gas from Europe in January-April 2021, which is seven times less than in the same period last year, according to the company’s press service.
Dynamo Kyiv win Ukrainian Cup title
Dynamo Kyiv have won their 13th Ukrainian Cup title after defeating Zorya Luhansk 1-0 in extra time.
As tax officials raid transport operators in Kyiv, Mayor Klitschko claims «political pressure».
The President's Office official has dismissed pressure claims, noting that the latest purge targets a "malign shadow system."
EU says Russia is aiming to 'de facto integrate' eastern Ukraine – Bloomberg.
The EU reminds of organizing illegitimate elections and issuing passports to locals in Donbas.
Entertainment
Moscow Subway Reportedly Fires Dozens Of Workers Who Supported Navalny.
The Moscow subway has fired dozens of workers who supported jailed Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny, according to Dozhd TV, an independent station.
SBU presses terrorism charges against ex-MP Semenchenko over attack on TV channel's HQ in 2019.
The attack was exploited by Russia in its infowar waged against Ukraine.
Semenchenko suspected of firing grenade launcher at 112 Ukraine TV channel building in 2019.
The State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) disclosed the commission of a terrorist act, namely the shelling of the 112-channel Information Agency, which took place in July 2019, the former MP of Ukraine and two perpetrators of the shelling of the...
'Ukrainians' attitude to land market
On Thursday, May 13, at 12.00, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a round table talk entitled "Ukrainians' attitude to land market." Participants include Head of the Rating Sociological Group Oleksiy Antypovych; politic...
Mob Attacking Man They Believed To Be An Arab Aired Live On Israeli TV.
Footage of a far-right Israeli mob attacking a man near Tel Aviv they believed to be an Arab was aired live on television Wednesday night, as the Israel-Palestinian conflict raged on.
Health
U.S. schools should continue to use masks, latest CDC guidance says
The CDC on Thursday advised that fully vaccinated people against COVID-19 do not need to wear masks outdoors and can avoid wearing them indoors in most places.
Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout unlikely to be slowed over Fortin’s resignation: expert.
The Department of National Defence says Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin left his post with the Public Health Agency of Canada pending the results of a military investigation.
Health Ministry predicts new COVID-19 wave in autumn-winter period.
The rise in new cases coincides with the season of influenza.
COVID-19 cases in India hopefully stabilizing, as daily deaths stay near 4,000: officials.
In the past 24 hours, India added 326,098 new infections, taking its tally to 24.37 million, with 3,890 deaths, for a toll of 266,207.
U.K. officials race to test, vaccinate as COVID-19 variant threatens reopening plans
``If the virus is significantly more transmissible, we are likely to face some hard choices,'' Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a news conference on Friday.
Tech & Science
Google Leads Tech Giants To Seek Work Visas For Spouses Of H-1B Holders.
Google is leading a determined effort by US tech giants to support a programme that gives work authorisation for spouses of those possessing H-1B foreign work visas, the most sought after among Indian...
Sharing your password? Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon want you to stop.
The giants of streaming media are hoping to discourage the common practice of sharing account passwords without alienating subscribers who've grown accustomed to the hack.
Ukrainian military hold exercises near Crimea. VIDEO
Ukrainian artillery units have held exercises near the administrative border with the temporarily occupied Crimea, practicing the deployment of Uragan multiple launch rocket systems and aiming them at conventional enemy targets, the command of the...
Almost 166,000 people register on All-Ukrainian Online School platform – Education Ministry.
Almost 166,000 users have already registered on the All-Ukrainian Online School online platform for distance and blended learning of students in grades 5-11, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine said.
‘Convert or die’: UN report finds evidence of genocide in Isis treatment of Yazidis.
Brutal killings, especially those of children, “shocked the conscience of humanity and chilled the soul”
Ukraine
Ukraine reports 28 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of May 15.
Some 109 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
Two Ukrainian Ministers Reportedly Stepping Down In Latest Zelenskiy Cabinet Turnover.
Two Ukrainian ministers have reportedly submitted their resignations to parliament while a third minister is expected to be fired as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's cabinet experiences more turnover.
Top Government Official Says Kyiv Would 'Gladly' Swap Medvedchuk For Ukrainian Prisoners In Russia.
A top Ukrainian official did not exclude the possibility of a prisoner swap with Russia if a Kyiv court convicts a Kremlin-leaning politician of treason.
About 80 Ukrainian citizens want to evacuate from Gaza Strip – source.
In connection with the aggravation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, about 80 Ukrainian citizens expressed a desire to be evacuated from the Gaza Strip, the Ukrainians were asked to form a list and send them to diplomatic missions for further p...
Russia
Top Government Official Says Kyiv Would 'Gladly' Swap Medvedchuk For Ukrainian Prisoners In Russia.
A top Ukrainian official did not exclude the possibility of a prisoner swap with Russia if a Kyiv court convicts a Kremlin-leaning politician of treason.
Medvedchuk could be exchanged for Ukrainians imprisoned in Russia.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov supposes that Viktor Medvedchuk, if convicted, could be exchanged for Ukrainians imprisoned in Russia, but such a decision can be made only by the President.
Eleven ceasefire violations recorded in JFO area
Over the past day, May 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine 11 times.
Russia's Designation Of U.S., Czech Republic As 'Unfriendly' Draws Criticism From Brussels
The European Council has criticized Russia's decision to designate the United States and the Czech Republic as "unfriendly," a move by Moscow that will limit the two Western countries in their hiring of staff for embassy operations in Russia.
Russia's Designation Of U.S., Czech Republic As 'Unfriendly' Draws Criticism From Brussels
The European Council has criticized Russia's decision to designate the United States and the Czech Republic as "unfriendly," a move by Moscow that will limit the two Western countries in their hiring of staff for embassy operations in Russia.
World
Israel Bombs Hamas Gaza Chief's Home As Fighting Enters Seventh Day.
Israel bombed the home of Hamas's chief in Gaza early on Sunday and the Islamist group fired rocket barrages at Tel Aviv as hostilities stretched into a seventh day with no sign of abating.
Boeing Must Inspect Older 737 Jets: US Aviation Regulator.
The US aviation regulator is ordering Boeing to inspect older generation 737 jets, after the January crash of an aircraft off Indonesia that killed 62 people.
UN Chief «Deeply Disturbed» By Israel Strike On Gaza Media Building.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was "dismayed" by civilian casualties in Gaza and "deeply disturbed" by Israel's strike on a building containing international media outlets, a spokesman said in...
This Offensive In Gaza Will Continue As Long As Necessary: Israeli PM.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, blaming Hamas for starting nearly a week of hostilities by firing rockets at Israel, said on Saturday Israel will continue to strike in Gaza as long as necessary and...
U.S. schools should continue to use masks, latest CDC guidance says
The CDC on Thursday advised that fully vaccinated people against COVID-19 do not need to wear masks outdoors and can avoid wearing them indoors in most places.
European Union
Greece formally opens tourism to vaccinated, COVID-negative visitors.
Greece fared better than much of Europe during the first wave of the pandemic, but rising infections later in 2020 forced it to impose several lockdowns.
Ukraine expects EU to review Neighborhood Policy - Dpty PM.
Ukraine expects the European Union to revise its Neighborhood Policy, and that this revision will affect all the countries of Eastern Europe, said Olha Stefanyshyna, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.
‘Danube Way to the EU’: ceremony dedicated to Europe Day held in Kyiv.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko opened Europe Day in the capital. The general concept of the holiday is "Danube Way to the European Union".
Czaputowicz: Ukraine could join EU’s infrastructure projects.
Ukraine could join the initiatives of Eastern European member states of the European Union, in particular in the field of infrastructure.