Current events
The President is closely monitoring the situation with the COVID-19 epidemic
22 April 2020 - 13:50
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a daily meeting with government and law enforcement officials to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.
The EU decided to provide Ukraine with unprecedented EUR 1.2 billion to counter coronavirus
22 April 2020 - 13:11
“This is an unprecedented amount of macro-financial assistance. The EU's decision is not only a manifestation of solidarity in difficult times. This is a testimony that Ukraine made no mistake in making the European choice. After all, a friend in need is a friend indeed,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
Government to adopt a decision on financial assistance to people affected by fires in the Zhytomyr region - report to the President
22 April 2020 - 13:01
More than 70 residential buildings were destroyed or severely damaged by fire as a result of large-scale fires in the Zhytomyr region, nearly fifty people were evacuated. Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksiy Chernyshov reported this at a meeting with the President of Ukraine.
Prolongation and mitigation of quarantine were discussed at a meeting at the President's Office
21 April 2020 - 14:01
The government plans to continue quarantine measures since the peak period of coronavirus infection has not passed - it is expected in early May. This was reported at a traditional meeting chaired by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to combat the epidemic.
The COVID-19 incidence peak is expected in early May - report to the President
20 April 2020 - 18:30
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine expects the COVID-19 peak incidence in early May. After that, anti-crisis measures will be introduced to support the economy. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told this to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the traditional meeting on overcoming the coronavirus epidemic.
Authorities prepare compensation for those who lost property due to fires in the Zhytomyr region - report to the President
20 April 2020 - 17:31
Due to fires in the Zhytomyr region, local authorities are preliminary calculating the damage caused to local residents, and the Cabinet of Ministers will consider the issue of compensation for these losses already this week. This was reported to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting with government officials and law enforcers.
President of Ukraine is grateful to the clergy and believers for observing the quarantine restrictions during the Easter services
19 April 2020 - 15:27
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy keeps the issue of quarantine restrictions during the Easter services under personal control. Currently, in most regions of the country, the situation is calm and controlled. There are rare cases of quarantine violations that have already been addressed by law enforcement agencies.
We need to close the issue of arrears to doctors in the near future - President
18 April 2020 - 14:39
Already next week, salary arrears that emerged in some regions will start to be paid to the doctors and other health workers. This was reported at a traditional meeting chaired by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. The arrears will be paid by the subventions included in the new version of the budget.
Ukraine reacted in time to the coronavirus pandemic - Volodymyr Zelenskyy
18 April 2020 - 00:11
The President stresses that if people do not observe quarantine during Easter, go to churches and do not take care of their safety and the safety of their loved ones, the COVID-19 outbreak and a significant increase in the number of patients may happen.
Ukraine will help businesses and poor citizens survive the crisis - President
17 April 2020 - 23:54
Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the implementation of projects creating additional jobs would be continued. In particular, it is planned to increase funding for the Great Construction program.