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Another Ukrainian soldier wounded as enemy forces continue violating ceasefire
The soldier sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. JFO From day-start on Sunday, March 15, Russian occupation forces twice opened fire at Ukrainian positions, using grenade launchers, heavy machine guns, and small arms. A Ukrainian soldier was wounded in…
Cabinet bans foreigners from entering Ukraine, terminates regular international passenger service till April 3
facebook.com The Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine’s government, temporarily bans foreigners from entering Ukraine and terminates regular international passenger service till April 3. “To ensure the implementation of the NSDC [National Security and Defense Council] decisions on counteracting the spread of…
Quarantine in Ukraine: PM urges citizens to refrain even from domestic travel
The Covid-19 response headquarters has been set up to efforts against the coronavirus. Denys Shmyhal / Photo from UNIAN Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal in a video address has urged Ukrainians to refrain from traveling, even within the country’s…
Apple, some U.S. retailers close stores to contain virus
(Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said it is closing all its retail stores, except those in Greater China, for the next two weeks to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission, a move that was followed by several U.S. retailers on…
Google says it is developing a nationwide coronavirus website
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) said on Saturday that it was working with the U.S. government to develop a nationwide website that would help Americans with questions about coronavirus symptoms, risk factors and testing. “We are fully aligned and…
Israel to use anti-terror tech to counter coronavirus ‘invisible enemy’
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel plans to use anti-terrorism tracking technology and a partial shutdown of its economy to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. Cyber tech monitoring would be deployed to locate people…
RFE/RL: Putin formally signs off on constitutional changes that allow him to extend power
The Kremlin notes that Putin has not said whether or not he will run again in 2024. REUTERS Vladimir Putin has formally signed off on constitutional amendments that would allow the Russian leader to run again for president in 20
Poland closing borders as coronavirus spreads – media
The country’s borders will stay open to the movement of goods. REUTERS Poland has declared a state of “epidemic emergency” and will temporarily close its borders to non-citizens from Sunday as it ramps up efforts to curb the spread of…
Coronavirus offers Ukraine business opportunities in EU, business leader says
Euro banknotes are displayed next to an European Union flag, in Lille, on March 22, 20