AIPS / KIEV: From this weekend up to 30 media representatives will be permitted at matches of the Ukrainian league. This compares with 25 in the English Premier League and 10 in the German Bundesliga.

An initiative from the Association of Sports Journalists of Ukraine prompted FA president Andriy Pavelko to request an increase in permitted numbers from the Ministry of Health.

Obtaining such a permit was held up by an increase in pandemic cases but this weekend, after three all-clear rounds of matches, the Ministry agreed.

Post-match press conferences will continue to take place online, and journalists will have no direct contact with players and coaches.

Second division matches will resume on June 24.

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