KYIV, Nov 15 - President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak has said that Ukrainian forces have gained a foothold on the left (eastern) bank of the Dnipro river, BBC reported on Wednesday.

KYIV, Nov 16 – The Ministry of Finance and the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) are more optimistic about the situation with the resumption of budget financing from the United States than it might seem, but they also have a scenario in case such financing is further suspended, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said.

KYIV, Nov 16 - David Cameron traveled Thursday to the Ukrainian port of Odesa in his first overseas trip as Britain’s new foreign minister, and pledged that the U.K. would continue providing military support until Ukraine is victorious in its war with Russia.

KYIV, Nov 16 – The recovery plan for the de-occupied Crimea will provide for the attraction of at least 30% of tourists from the countries of the European Union and America, Head of the State Agency for Tourism Development Mariana Oleskiv has said.

KYIV, Nov 16 – The Swedish government announces the preparation of a winter aid package for Ukraine, which will include both military and humanitarian support, as well as support for the restoration of critical infrastructure.

NEW YORK, Nov 16 - The U.S. and its Western allies clashed with Russia at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday over responsibility for a deadly missile strike in Poland near the Ukrainian border, an event the U.N. political chief called “a frightening reminder of the absolute need to prevent any further escalation” of the nine-month war in Ukraine.

KYIV, Nov 16 - Ukraine reported record daily COVID-19 deaths Tuesday as authorities struggle to boost the country's vaccination rate amid rising coronavirus infections, AP reported.

KYIV, Nov 16 – Seven ships loaded with coal are on the way to Ukraine and are expected to arrive no later than next month to alleviate coal shortages in the country, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Tuesday.

BERLIN, Nov 16 - Germany's network regulator said Tuesday that it has suspended its procedure to certify the operator of a new pipeline that would bring Russian gas to the country under the Baltic Sea because of an issue with the company's status under German law, AP reported.

KYIV, Nov 16 – Ukraine’s healthcare system would collapse if the country eases ‘weekend lockdown’ restrictions imposed by the government, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov, who himself tested positive to the virus, said Monday.