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Kyiv preparing to open subway
Kyiv is preparing for the opening of the subway, with special markings being applied at stations to remind passengers of the need to keep their distance, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has said.
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Arakhamia: Local elections cannot be postponed
Local elections in Ukraine cannot be postponed, Head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction David Arakhamia said in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.
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Kuleba invites ACC, EBA to cooperate with Foreign Ministry.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has discussed with President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (ACC) Andy Hunder and Executive Director of the European Business Association (EBA) Anna Derevyanko the restart of the Council of ...
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Parliament approves law on state regulation in sphere of nuclear energy use.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted the Law "On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the Safety of Nuclear Energy Use" (No.2372).
Lockdown in Ukraine could be extended until June 22 - Liashko.
Lockdown in Ukraine could be extended until June 22, Ukraine's Deputy Health Minister, Chief State Sanitary Doctor Viktor Liashko has said.
Kyiv city reports 38 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours.
Kyiv city cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 2,359 as of May 19, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Kryklii expects Verkhovna Rada to approve law on banking services for Ukrposhta.
Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii says he hopes that the parliament will pass a law on the provision of banking services to the national postal operator Ukrposhta.
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Rada refuses to repeal banking bill
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has rejected draft resolutions proposing to repeal the decision to pass a law on the non-return of insolvent banks to their former owners.
Over 48,000 citizens forced to leave occupied Crimea since 2014.
Since 2014, more than 48,000 citizens have been forced to leave the occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Pension Fund directs another UAH 2.1 bln for pension payments
The Pension Fund of Ukraine has directed another UAH 2.1 billion to finance pension payments for May, the Fund’s press service reports.
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Poturayev: Issue of Ukraine remains on OSCE PA agenda despite crisis.
The settlement of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donbas remains on the agenda of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA) despite the focus of the participating states on overcoming the global ep...
Oschadbank posts UAH 3.3 bln in net profit in January-April 2020
The net profit of JSC Oschadbank reached UAH 3.3 billion in January-April 2020, the bank’s press service reported.
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Zelensky to hold press conference on May 20 – President's Office.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold a press conference at the Mariinsky Palace on Wednesday, May 20, the press service of the President's Office has reported.
Ukraine to allow operation of subway, kindergartens from May 25 - PM.
Ukraine will introduce from May 22 a flexible lockdown that can be intensified locally if there are outbreaks of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.
Ukrainian army reports 39 coronavirus cases
The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 39 coronavirus cases on May 19, according to the press service of the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces.
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PM Shmyhal: Flights could be resumed in June
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal believes that flights are likely to be resumed in June.
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Ministry of Digital Transformation submits bill on virtual assets for public discussion.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation has submitted the draft law "On Virtual Assets" for public discussion.
Ukraine joins EU’s sanctions against Iran
Ukraine has joined the European Union's sanctions against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.
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Ukraine reports 260 new cases of coronavirus in past 24 hours.
Ukraine’s cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 grew to 18,876 on May 19, according to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov.
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Interview with Girkin could be used in probe into war crimes - deputy prosecutor general.
Ukraine's Deputy Prosecutor General Gyunduz Mamedov has said that using interviews with suspects and accused persons in investigations is "fairly common world practice."
Government reviewed its program of activities - Shmyhal.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has stated that the action program of the Cabinet of Minister is a structural document consisting of more than 100 pages, which include comments and proposals of MPs.
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Invaders fire 120mm mortars, grenade machine guns in Donbas.
On May 18, the armed formations of the Russian Federation launched 11 attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas.
Ukraine not to resume water supply to occupied Crimea – Reznikov.
Ukraine can resume water supply to Crimea only after de-occupation of the peninsula.
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Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to UN urges to recognize deportation of Crimean Tatars as crime.
Ukraine’s delegation to the UN will continue making every effort to ensure that the deportation of Crimean Tatars by Stalin’s regime in 1944 is officially recognized as an international crime.
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Ukraine to offer separate platform on Crimea – Reznikov.
Ukraine should and will offer a separate platform for negotiations on Crimea, according to Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov.
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