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Five Ukrainians patients return home from Belarus since air service suspension

One more person is awaiting for repatriation.

17:59, 13.06.2021

Belgium, Germany, Slovakia send over 35 mln face masks, 24 ventilators to Ukraine

The assistance also includes 10,000 protective suits and goggles each.

14:00, 08.06.2021

U.S. mulls $255 mln aid for Ukraine in 2022

The United States has increased programming to deter Russian efforts to create and deepen social divisions.

13:10, 29.05.2021

World Bank to allocate US$200 mln to Ukraine for education system

The project is expected to support the development of modern digital infrastructure for distance learning.

16:55, 06.05.2021

U.S. to allocate US$155 mln in additional support to Ukraine

The funds will be used to address key development challenges in Ukraine.

16:30, 20.04.2021

U.S. ship delivers batch of Humvees to Ukraine – media

The vessel has been moored in the port of Odesa.

18:45, 25.03.2021

Zelensky calls on local authorities to support citizens, businesses amid lockdown

The head of state says the government will double the volume of assistance pledged by local authorities.

23:45, 19.03.2021

U.S. Senators introduce updated Ukraine Security Partnership Act – Details

It authorizes up to $300 million per year of foreign military financing, including lethal military assistance.

23:45, 18.03.2021

Ukraine could lift VAT off domestic air transportation services

The Cabinet is also looking for a source through which assistance could be offered to domestic air carriers affected by the pandemic.

23:45, 16.03.2021

NATO to review Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine – Stoltenberg

Earlier, President Zelensky expressed hope that the aid package approved in 2016 would be expanded.

18:00, 16.03.2021

Pentagon to provide Ukraine with additional US$150 mln, but on condition

In total, Ukraine may get US$275 million in military aid from the United States in 2021.

14:50, 02.03.2021

U.S. announces $125 mln military aid to Ukraine

The package includes patrol boats, counter-artillery radars, satellite imagery and analysis, training, and medical support.

09:00, 02.03.2021

EU says when Ukraine may get another EUR 600 mln in assistance

The first EUR 600 million disbursement was transferred to Ukraine in December 2020.

23:59, 11.02.2021

United States transfers 20 new Humvees, 84 boats to Ukraine's army

The military equipment was supplied within the Ukrainian Security Assistance Initiative.

13:10, 16.01.2021

Trump vetoes Defense Authorization Act for 2021 with US$250 mln in aid for Ukraine's army

He says the document is a "gift" to China and Russia.

23:59, 23.12.2020

EU to allocate almost EUR 10 mln for digital ministry's projects

This is the first tranche of the total EUR 25 million the EU plans to provide.

13:10, 26.11.2020

Weekend quarantine: Zelensky announces promised bailout for businesses

The government was instructed to adopt a comprehensive program to support Ukrainian companies amid quarantine-related curbs.

17:59, 24.11.2020

PM vows support for businesses amid "weekend quarantine" bans

The government is ready to renew and expand several national programs.

09:00, 11.11.2020

Journalist on possible suspension of visa-free travel for Ukraine over CCU's ruling: "Premature speculation"

Delayed payout of macro-financial assistance is more likely, he believes.

16:45, 29.10.2020

EU hints at possible aid cut over Constitutional Court ruling

The European Union sees anti-corruption institutions as the key tool in implementing reform in Ukraine and building up closer ties with the Bloc.

11:55, 29.10.2020

Zelensky enacts law to ratify Ukraine-EU memorandum on EUR 1.2 bln in macro-financial aid

The amount will be split into two equal disbursements.

17:58, 14.09.2020

NATO-funded disposal of obsolete ammo resumes in Ukraine

The efforts are part of NATO Trust Fund Demilitarization Project.

12:20, 20.08.2020

Ukraine ready to provide all necessary assistance to Lebanon – PM Shmyhal

The relevant squad of rescuers is ready to deploy at any moment, if required.

15:40, 05.08.2020

Latest batch of EU's PPE assistance delivered to aid regional bodies in Ukraine

More broadly, the EU has already announced a EUR 190 million support package for Ukraine.

20:15, 29.07.2020

U.S. Senate backs $250 mln in security aid for Ukraine

Now the bill should be considered by the House of Representatives and then signed by the U.S. president.

13:20, 24.07.2020

Zelensky calls on international community to assist Ukraine in rebuilding Donbas

The participants in the meeting discussed the challenges in Donbas.

20:59, 23.07.2020

U.S. works to bolster Ukraine's Navy – media

This is aimed to confront Russian threat in the Black and Azov seas.

10:40, 22.07.2020

EU mobilizes emergency assistance following floods in Ukraine

The European Union's 24/7 Emergency Response Coordination Centre is in constant contact with the Ukrainian authorities to closely monitor the situation and channel further EU assistance on request.

16:40, 28.06.2020

Floods in Ukraine's west: Zelensky pledges assistance to victims

The Ukrainian authorities will develop a full-fledged strategy to counter floods comprehensively.

22:30, 24.06.2020

Zelensky keeps track of flat purchases for victims of residential building blast in Kyiv

A leak of household gas is reportedly the cause behind the incident.

19:59, 23.06.2020

Government announces timeframe for IMF memo signing

Ukraine is set to submit for consideration by the IMF Executive Board letter of intent of the Government and the National Bank, as well as a Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policy.

21:50, 20.05.2020

U.S. allocates US$15.5 mln for Ukraine to counter coronavirus

Nearly US$5 billion in total U.S. assistance was injected into Ukraine in the past 20 years.

10:55, 20.05.2020

European Parliament approves EUR 1.2 bln in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

Some 547 members of the European Parliament voted for the decision.

20:59, 15.05.2020

Ukraine's government expects to get US$10 bln in aid in 2020 – PM Shmyhal

The funding directly depends on the success of talks with the IMF on a new cooperation program.

20:25, 13.05.2020

Legislator comments on possible timeline of first IMF tranche for Ukraine

The disbursement refers to an 18-month stand-by program worth $5 billion.

14:00, 13.05.2020

EU: Sanctions don't impede potential humanitarian aid to Russia over coronavirus

Russia on May 12 ranked second in terms of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

23:58, 12.05.2020

Ukrainian PM Shmyhal hopes to sign new memorandum with IMF by end of May

The Ukrainian government expects the talks with the IMF will end before May 15.

21:59, 12.05.2020

Almost 18,000 Ukrainians turn to Ukraine's embassies for help amid worldwide lockdown

Some 62 Ukrainians have recovered from the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, abroad, while 146 are undergoing treatment.

12:45, 08.05.2020

Ukraine, World Bank sign US$150 mln loan agreement to support vulnerable groups

The country may get US$50 million as early as in May this year.

16:15, 06.05.2020

EU Council greenlights EUR 1.2 bln assistance package to support Ukraine

The funds will be available for 12 months and disbursed in two installments.

22:00, 05.05.2020

Economy Ministry developing support program for SMBs in public procurement

The ministry would be ready to share details in two to three weeks.

15:20, 28.04.2020

World Bank announces $135 mln aid for Ukraine's health sector

The project will provide $35 million for COVID-19 emergency response activities.

13:00, 28.04.2020

Ukrainian doctors helping Italy fight against COVID-19 returning home (Photo)

The Italians thanked the Ukrainians for assistance.

14:56, 23.04.2020

Zelensky: IMF support for Ukraine like blood for human body now

Now an agreement on US$8 billion was reached.

17:18, 18.04.2020

U.S. expands aid to Ukraine to US$9.1 mln to fight COVID-19

Funds will be allocated to Ukraine through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

13:00, 17.04.2020

EU to allocate EUR 4 mln for Ukraine's civic initiatives fighting coronavirus

On March 30, it became known that the European Union was allocating EUR 80 million for the war on the novel coronavirus in Ukraine

15:20, 13.04.2020

World Bank to allocate US$50 mln in aid to vulnerable groups in Ukraine

The assistance is provided as additional funding under the project, titled "The Social Assistance System Modernization Project."

16:08, 10.04.2020

Assistance to small businesses in Ukraine: gov't presents first two programs

They are aimed at ensuring that businesses preserve almost the entire wage fund and the number of employees, as well as minimizing unemployment and creating conditions for a quick restart of the economy once quarantine is over.

18:40, 09.04.2020

Reuters: EU ministers fail to agree virus economic rescue in all-night talks

To support economies burdened by coronavirus lockdowns, the EU has already suspended state aid limits and allowed member states to inflate their debt to spend more.

10:55, 08.04.2020

Team of Ukrainian medics in Italy divided into two groups

The ambassador says Ukrainian personnel have been deployed to the Marche region which has faced staff shortages due to infection spread among doctors.

21:50, 06.04.2020