unian--2020-11-09--Zelensky's chief of staff Yermak contracts coronavirus

The high-ranking official says he will be self-isolating but plans to take part in a video conference of Normandy advisers @ @ @ @ @ 's chief of staff Andriy Yermak says that he has contracted the novel coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ on November 9 .
He also announced that advisers to the Normandy leaders ( Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ and Russia ) have scheduled a video conference call this week [ on November 13 @ @ @ @ @ one of my most important priorities , so there is no time to be ill @ @ @ @ @ will be self-isolating , I plan to work as usual , without slowing down .
@ @ @ @ @ place this week , it is definitely not my fault , '' Yermak added .
@ @ @ @ @ in President 's Office not ruled out • President 's Office mulling over creation of @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine • Ukraine `` has almost implemented '' all steps agreed upon at Normandy Four @ @ @ @ @

The high-ranking official says he will be self-isolating but plans to take part in a video conference of Normandy advisers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak says that he has contracted the novel coronavirus.
He announced this on Facebook on November 9.
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"By the end of the working day, I have got some 'positive' news: I've tested positive for the coronavirus, but I feel fine," Yermak said.
He also announced that advisers to the Normandy leaders (Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia) have scheduled a video conference call this week [on November 13].
"This is one of my most important priorities, so there is no time to be ill at all. Although I will be self-isolating, I plan to work as usual, without slowing down. If negotiations do not take place this week, it is definitely not my fault," Yermak added.
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unian--2020-11-09--Zelensky tests positive for COVID-19

Zelensky tests positive for COVID-19

The president said he would be self-isolating and continue working .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says he has tested @ @ @ @ @ announced this on Telegram on November 9 .
`` There are no lucky ones in @ @ @ @ @ would not pose a threat .
Despite all the quarantine measures , I have also @ @ @ @ @ I have 37.5 , and I wish everyone 36.6 !
However , I feel good @ @ @ @ @ The president said he would be self-isolating and continue working .
• On June 12 @ @ @ @ @ , Olena Zelenska , tested positive for COVID-19 .
• On June 16 , she @ @ @ @ @ • On July 3 , the President 's Office announced that Zelenska had recovered from @ @ @ @ @ the hospital .
• On August 21 , Volodymyr Zelensky said that their son had @ @ @ @ @ wife .

The president said he would be self-isolating and continue working.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
He announced this on Telegram on November 9.
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"There are no lucky ones in the world for whom COVID-19 would not pose a threat. Despite all the quarantine measures, I have also got a positive result. I have 37.5, and I wish everyone 36.6! However, I feel good," Zelensky said.
The president said he would be self-isolating and continue working.
Coronavirus in the Zelensky family


unian--2020-11-09--Ukraine reduces foreign currency spending on fuel imports

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In the ten months, 6.46 million tonnes of oil products were imported into Ukraine.
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unian--2020-11-10--Finance Ministry reports on spending from COVID-19 Relief Fund

In total , UAH 1,737 million ( US $ 61.8 million ) has been allocated for sick leave payments .
Ukraine 's Finance Ministry says UAH 1,019.5 million ( US $ 36 million ) was spent from the COVID-19 Relief Fund for repairing motorways of state importance .
This is evidenced by data published on the ministry 's website .
In total , UAH 1,737 million ( US $ 61.8 million ) in sick leave allowances was spent from the fund , as well as UAH 6,782.1 million ( US $ 241 million ) in unemployment benefits .
Another UAH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) was allocated for additional payments to the military and police , and UAH 3,198.4 million ( US $ 113.8 million ) was spent for additional payments to health care workers .
Spending for repair works at hospitals stood at UAH 1,680.0 million ( US $ 59.8 million ) , while overhaul of motorways cost UAH 20,216.7 ( US $ 719.2 million ) .
• None On April 13 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , passed amendments to the law on the 2020 national budget , according to which a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US $ 2.3 billion ) was created .
• Earlier , Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov said no Coronavirus Relief Fund was envisaged in the 2021 national budget draft .
• On October 27 , Ukraine 's Finance Ministry said UAH 34.1 billion ( US $ 1.2 billion ) was spent from the COVID-19 Relief Fund worth UAH 66 billion ( US $ 2.3 billion ) as of October 23 , which accounted for 52 % of the total .

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In total, UAH 1,737 million (US$61.8 million) has been allocated for sick leave payments.
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unian--2020-11-10--MFA sanctions against Nicaragua over illegal appointment of "honorary consul" in occupied Crimea

The Ukrainian ministry has repeatedly warned the Nicaraguan side that actions violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine are unacceptable .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) of Ukraine has announced the launch of the process of sanction application on Nicaragua over the illegal appointment of their honorary consul in occupied Crimea .
`` The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its strong protest in connection with the illegal and non-coordinated visit of Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua to the Russian Federation , Mrs. Alba Azucena Torres , to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patent to so-called 'Honorary Consul of Nicaragua to the Russian Federation with a residence in Simferopol ' Oleg Belaventsev , '' the Foreign Ministry said in a statement .
According to the Ukrainian diplomats , the move is a gross violation of Ukrainian legislation and international law , in particular UN General Assembly Resolution 68/262 `` Territorial integrity of Ukraine , '' three resolutions `` Human Rights Situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol , Ukraine , '' as well as two resolutions titled `` Problem of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the city of Sevastopol , Ukraine , as well as parts of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov . ''
`` The move is considered by our government to be null and void and is viewed as an openly unfriendly step on the part of Nicaragua against Ukraine , which contributes to the Russian aggression and its attempt to annex an integral part of the territory of Ukraine , such as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol , '' the MFA said .
`` The Ministry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned the Nicaraguan side about the inadmissibility of actions that violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state .
The Ukrainian side has begun the process of applying sanctions in accordance with Ukrainian legislation and will continue to take all the necessary actions provided for by the laws of Ukraine and international law to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state , '' the statement reads .
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The Ukrainian ministry has repeatedly warned the Nicaraguan side that actions violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine are unacceptable.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Ukraine has announced the launch of the process of sanction application on Nicaragua over the illegal appointment of their honorary consul in occupied Crimea.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses its strong protest in connection with the illegal and non-coordinated visit of Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua to the Russian Federation, Mrs. Alba Azucena Torres, to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Ukraine) for handing over a consular patent to so-called 'Honorary Consul of Nicaragua to the Russian Federation with a residence in Simferopol' Oleg Belaventsev," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
According to the Ukrainian diplomats, the move is a gross violation of Ukrainian legislation and international law, in particular UN General Assembly Resolution 68/262 "Territorial integrity of Ukraine," three resolutions "Human Rights Situation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine," as well as two resolutions titled "Problem of the militarization of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine, as well as parts of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov."
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"The move is considered by our government to be null and void and is viewed as an openly unfriendly step on the part of Nicaragua against Ukraine, which contributes to the Russian aggression and its attempt to annex an integral part of the territory of Ukraine, such as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol," the MFA said.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has repeatedly warned the Nicaraguan side about the inadmissibility of actions that violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state. The Ukrainian side has begun the process of applying sanctions in accordance with Ukrainian legislation and will continue to take all the necessary actions provided for by the laws of Ukraine and international law to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state," the statement reads.
Occupied Crimea: Other reports


unian--2020-11-10--Sociologists name leaders of presidential rating

Zelensky would be in the lead in the first round , followed by Petro Poroshenko and Yuriy Boyko .
Head of State Volodymyr Zelensky has retained the lead in popular ratings , according to the latest poll by Razumkov Center .
According to the results of the survey , conducted from October 30 to November 5 , 2020 , if the presidential elections were to be held in the near future , Zelensky would receive the highest number of votes in the first round ( 21.4 % of all respondents and 31.2 % of those who will take part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind about the favorite candidate ) .
Another 13.6 % ( 21.1 % ) of respondents would vote for Petro Poroshenko , respectively , and 12.2 % ( 16.9 % ) for Yuriy Boyko .
Read alsoPoll : Over 60 % of Ukrainians would vote for extension of ban on farmland saleYulia Tymoshenko would receive 6.2 % ( 8.3 % ) , Ihor Smeshko would get 3.9 % ( 5.6 % ) , Ruslan Koshulinsky would gain 1.7 % ( 2.8 % ) , Oleh Lyashko would secure 1.7 % ( 2.1 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.1 % ) would vote for Alexander Vilkul .
Razumkov Center conducted a study using face-to-face interviews at citizens ' households .
A total of 2,020 respondents aged 18 and over were interviewed in all regions of Ukraine but the occupied Crimea and the areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions beyond government control , according to a sample representing the adult population by main socio-demographic indicators .
The margin error ( excluding the design effect ) is within 2.3 % with a probability of 0.95 .
The survey was conducted within the framework @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine after 2019 : Key Features and Prospects for Further Development '' , implemented by Razumkov Center in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Ukraine .

Zelensky would be in the lead in the first round, followed by Petro Poroshenko and Yuriy Boyko.
Head of State Volodymyr Zelensky has retained the lead in popular ratings, according to the latest poll by Razumkov Center.
According to the results of the survey, conducted from October 30 to November 5, 2020, if the presidential elections were to be held in the near future, Zelensky would receive the highest number of votes in the first round (21.4% of all respondents and 31.2% of those who will take part in the elections and have made up their mind about the favorite candidate).
Another 13.6% (21.1%) of respondents would vote for Petro Poroshenko, respectively, and 12.2% (16.9%) for Yuriy Boyko.
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Read alsoPoll: Over 60% of Ukrainians would vote for extension of ban on farmland saleYulia Tymoshenko would receive 6.2% (8.3%), Ihor Smeshko would get 3.9% (5.6%), Ruslan Koshulinsky would gain 1.7% (2.8%), Oleh Lyashko would secure 1.7% (2.1%), and another 1% (1.1%) would vote for Alexander Vilkul.
Poll: Details
Razumkov Center conducted a study using face-to-face interviews at citizens' households. A total of 2,020 respondents aged 18 and over were interviewed in all regions of Ukraine but the occupied Crimea and the areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions beyond government control, according to a sample representing the adult population by main socio-demographic indicators.
The margin error (excluding the design effect) is within 2.3% with a probability of 0.95.
The survey was conducted within the framework of the project "Party System of Ukraine after 2019: Key Features and Prospects for Further Development", implemented by Razumkov Center in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Ukraine.


unian--2020-11-10--MEPs praise Ukraine's progress on reforms, except on judiciary

MEPs criticized the attempts by authorities to exert political pressure on independent economic institutions and enforcement .
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has praised Ukraine 's progress on reforms , except for that of the country 's judiciary .
`` Ukraine has progressed in its commitments made in the Association Agreement ( AA/DCFTA ) with the European Union ; particularly in the fields of agriculture , energy , banking , decentralisation , digital economy , environment and electoral procedures , '' according to a press release of November 10 .
MEPs acknowledged the improvements in a report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favour , seven against and eight abstentions .
Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs praise Ukraine 's progress on important reforms that bring the country further towards political association and economic integration with the EU .
They warn , however , that a number of reforms are yet to be carried out in order to avoid any backsliding and singled out the judiciary as one of the least-trusted branches of power in Ukraine .
Read alsoZelensky explains to Venice Commission chief need to sack Constitutional CourtIn the report on the implementation of the EU Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by authorities to exert political pressure on independent economic institutions and enforcement authorities , and express their disappointment with the lack of progress in dismantling oligarchies in the country .
Substantial results in the fight against corruption are essential if support for reform is to be maintained among citizens , say MEPs .
They also call on the Commission to develop qualitative mechanisms to monitor Ukraine ’ s implementation of reforms , including clear benchmarks and principles of conditionality .
• In 2014 , the European Union and Ukraine signed the Association Agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new period in the development of relations .
The agreement is the main tool for closer rapprochement between Ukraine and EU : it contributes to the deepening of political relations , stronger economic ties , and mutual respect for common values .
• The economic part of the deal is the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement , providing Ukraine with the opportunity to expand trade relations and economic development , as it opens up new markets and helps adapt legislation , standards and regulations in various sectors .
The latter will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ukrainian economy .
It entered into force on January 1 , 2016 .
• On October 6 , 2020 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced next year Ukraine and the EU would jointly assess the achievement of the deal 's goals .

MEPs criticized the attempts by authorities to exert political pressure on independent economic institutions and enforcement.
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has praised Ukraine's progress on reforms, except for that of the country's judiciary.
"Ukraine has progressed in its commitments made in the Association Agreement (AA/DCFTA) with the European Union; particularly in the fields of agriculture, energy, banking, decentralisation, digital economy, environment and electoral procedures," according to a press release of November 10.
MEPs acknowledged the improvements in a report adopted on Monday by 53 votes in favour, seven against and eight abstentions.
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Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs praise Ukraine's progress on important reforms that bring the country further towards political association and economic integration with the EU.
They warn, however, that a number of reforms are yet to be carried out in order to avoid any backsliding and singled out the judiciary as one of the least-trusted branches of power in Ukraine.
Read alsoZelensky explains to Venice Commission chief need to sack Constitutional CourtIn the report on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Ukraine, MEPs criticize attempts by authorities to exert political pressure on independent economic institutions and enforcement authorities, and express their disappointment with the lack of progress in dismantling oligarchies in the country.
Substantial results in the fight against corruption are essential if support for reform is to be maintained among citizens, say MEPs. They also call on the Commission to develop qualitative mechanisms to monitor Ukraine’s implementation of reforms, including clear benchmarks and principles of conditionality.
Ukraine-EU Association Agreement


unian--2020-11-10--Ukraine in TCG says Russians blocking crossing at contact line in Donbas

The negotiations in this regard are underway .
The Ukrainian delegation to Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) has announced six entry and exit checkpoints were opened in Donbas on November 10 , however the Russian side does not allow citizens to cross the contact line .
`` Today at 08:00 Kyiv time , the Ukrainian side opened the Hnutove , Maryinka , Mayorske ( Donetsk region ) , Stanytsia Luhanska , Schastia , and Zolote checkpoints for operation .
The Russian side is blocking work and returning citizens to the Ukrainian-controlled territory of the contact line , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoUkraine `` has almost implemented '' all steps agreed upon at Normandy Four summit in Paris – ReznikovAt the same time , the Ukrainian delegation says `` the negotiations are underway , there are positive signals , which are supported by the OSCE representatives . ''
In addition , a meeting of the TCG 's economic and the security subgroups will begin at 14:00 on November 10 .
On November 9 , Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk assured the Ukrainian side would restore civilian crossing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 08:00 to 18:00 in compliance with anti-epidemiological measures .
In turn , the Russian side claimed they were not going to resume operation of the Schastia and Zolote checkpoints .

The negotiations in this regard are underway.
The Ukrainian delegation to Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has announced six entry and exit checkpoints were opened in Donbas on November 10, however the Russian side does not allow citizens to cross the contact line.
"Today at 08:00 Kyiv time, the Ukrainian side opened the Hnutove, Maryinka, Mayorske (Donetsk region), Stanytsia Luhanska, Schastia, and Zolote checkpoints for operation. The Russian side is blocking work and returning citizens to the Ukrainian-controlled territory of the contact line," the Ukrainian delegation wrote on Facebook.
Read alsoUkraine "has almost implemented" all steps agreed upon at Normandy Four summit in Paris – ReznikovAt the same time, the Ukrainian delegation says "the negotiations are underway, there are positive signals, which are supported by the OSCE representatives."
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In addition, a meeting of the TCG's economic and the security subgroups will begin at 14:00 on November 10.
Checkpoints in Donbas: Latest
On November 9, Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk assured the Ukrainian side would restore civilian crossing across the contact line on November 10 from 08:00 to 18:00 in compliance with anti-epidemiological measures.
In turn, the Russian side claimed they were not going to resume operation of the Schastia and Zolote checkpoints.


unian--2020-11-10--Ukraine should strengthen its authority, influence including beyond high-profile countries  – Kuleba

Different countries have different attitudes towards Ukraine , and therefore it is necessary to purposefully look for individual ways to increase Ukraine 's presence and influence in each foreign state .
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that Ukraine should strengthen its authority and influence not only in well-known countries .
The comment came during the opening of the International Online Forum of Cultural Diplomacy , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
The Minister recalled that an institutional base for cultural diplomacy has been formed in Ukraine – the Ukrainian Institute has been created to promote the country 's image abroad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's cultural diplomacy .
According to him , `` new meanings and narratives '' should be promoted about Ukraine and new bright projects should be implemented `` to surprise the world '' .
`` I set the task before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to be confined exclusively to countries well known and understandable to us .
Of course , I immediately want to do something in Paris , do something in Warsaw , fly to New York .
These are all clear and correct steps , but the world is much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much broader .
Therefore , when we talk about cultural diplomacy , we must open up new geographic horizons and countries where we need to strengthen our positions with soft power tools , '' Kuleba stressed .
As the minister said , different countries have different attitudes towards Ukraine , and therefore it is necessary to purposefully search for individual ways to increase Ukrainian presence and influence in each foreign state .
`` Even in Europe , the attitude in Poland and Hungary is somewhat different , not to mention , for example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States , Latin American countries , African countries , Asian countries - they all have their own specifics , '' he said ... Read alsoKuleba : EU not discussing option to ease quarantine-related entry rules for UkrainiansThe minister also noted that the pandemic and crisis it caused remain a problem , but on the other hand , new opportunities are opening up .
`` It is easy to assume that in 2021 we will have to rely on online tools to implement projects for at least most of the year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online domain , in principle , as a separate segment where we must deploy full-fledged activities , '' he said Kuleba .
At the same time , the foreign minister expressed his conviction that there is no such thing as `` cheap foreign policy '' and `` there is no cheap cultural diplomacy . ''
`` We will finance something from the budget , and we would very much like this budget to grow each year , and to see institutions , and above all the Ukrainian Institute , effectively manage it and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with benefit , '' said Kuleba .
He also noted that it is necessary to attract businesses , first of all exporters , who are interested in entering the markets of specific countries .
In this regard , the head of Ukrainian diplomacy said that one of the priorities should be to develop the formats of interaction between the authorities and Ukrainian businesses in this regard .

Different countries have different attitudes towards Ukraine, and therefore it is necessary to purposefully look for individual ways to increase Ukraine's presence and influence in each foreign state.
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that Ukraine should strengthen its authority and influence not only in well-known countries.
The comment came during the opening of the International Online Forum of Cultural Diplomacy, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
The Minister recalled that an institutional base for cultural diplomacy has been formed in Ukraine – the Ukrainian Institute has been created to promote the country's image abroad, a key institution for moderating the country's cultural diplomacy.
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According to him, "new meanings and narratives" should be promoted about Ukraine and new bright projects should be implemented "to surprise the world".
"I set the task before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to be confined exclusively to countries well known and understandable to us. Of course, I immediately want to do something in Paris, do something in Warsaw, fly to New York. These are all clear and correct steps, but the world is much wider, and Ukraine's interests are much broader. Therefore, when we talk about cultural diplomacy, we must open up new geographic horizons and countries where we need to strengthen our positions with soft power tools," Kuleba stressed.
As the minister said, different countries have different attitudes towards Ukraine, and therefore it is necessary to purposefully search for individual ways to increase Ukrainian presence and influence in each foreign state.
"Even in Europe, the attitude in Poland and Hungary is somewhat different, not to mention, for example, Poland and France. China, the United States, Latin American countries, African countries, Asian countries - they all have their own specifics," he said...
Read alsoKuleba: EU not discussing option to ease quarantine-related entry rules for UkrainiansThe minister also noted that the pandemic and crisis it caused remain a problem, but on the other hand, new opportunities are opening up.
"It is easy to assume that in 2021 we will have to rely on online tools to implement projects for at least most of the year, but I urge to look at the online domain, in principle, as a separate segment where we must deploy full-fledged activities," he said Kuleba.
At the same time, the foreign minister expressed his conviction that there is no such thing as "cheap foreign policy" and "there is no cheap cultural diplomacy."
"We will finance something from the budget, and we would very much like this budget to grow each year, and to see institutions, and above all the Ukrainian Institute, effectively manage it and show that we are really spending money with benefit," said Kuleba.
He also noted that it is necessary to attract businesses, first of all exporters, who are interested in entering the markets of specific countries. In this regard, the head of Ukrainian diplomacy said that one of the priorities should be to develop the formats of interaction between the authorities and Ukrainian businesses in this regard.


unian--2020-11-10--Health Ministry explains reasons for introducing "weekend quarantine"

The number of patients continues to grow in Ukraine .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has explained the initiative to strengthen quarantine measures , including by introducing the so-called `` weekend quarantine , '' aimed at countering the COVID-19 spread and preventing an overload in hospitals .
`` Regarding the situation with COVID-19 in the country , the disease continues spreading , the number of patients is further growing .
We are tightening quarantine measures throughout the country , including proposing a 'weekend quarantine . '
Why are we doing this ?
It is very important for us to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he told an online briefing , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
According to Stepanov , it is also necessary to remain within the permissible load on the country 's healthcare system .
Read alsoCOVID-19-positive Zelensky : Spox tells of president 's condition '' There is only one goal – so that the load on the healthcare system is within limits , so that we are able to provide medical assistance to everyone without exception , '' the minister added .
On November 9 , Ukraine 's Deputy Health Minister , Chief Medical Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon on the strict quarantine curbs over the weekend .
In particular , the Health Ministry invites the government to establish additional quarantine curbs on the territory of Ukraine and prohibit all mass cultural events , restrict the activities of food courts , children 's rooms and entertainment zones in shopping and entertainment centers , gyms , fitness centers , and swimming pools .
The Health Ministry proposes to recommend to business entities to introduce a separate time for servicing people over 60 years old .
In addition , the ministry offers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but from 07:00 to 20:00 , with the number of visitors being one per 20 square meters .
The weekend quarantine may be introduced from November 14 .
As of November 10 , 2020 , a total of 10,179 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 479,197 .

The number of patients continues to grow in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has explained the initiative to strengthen quarantine measures, including by introducing the so-called "weekend quarantine," aimed at countering the COVID-19 spread and preventing an overload in hospitals.
"Regarding the situation with COVID-19 in the country, the disease continues spreading, the number of patients is further growing. We are tightening quarantine measures throughout the country, including proposing a 'weekend quarantine.' Why are we doing this? It is very important for us to stop the pace of COVID-19 spread ," he told an online briefing, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
According to Stepanov, it is also necessary to remain within the permissible load on the country's healthcare system.
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Read alsoCOVID-19-positive Zelensky: Spox tells of president's condition"There is only one goal – so that the load on the healthcare system is within limits, so that we are able to provide medical assistance to everyone without exception," the minister added.
Weekend quarantine in Ukraine: Background
On November 9, Ukraine's Deputy Health Minister, Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko said the government would decide soon on the strict quarantine curbs over the weekend.
In particular, the Health Ministry invites the government to establish additional quarantine curbs on the territory of Ukraine and prohibit all mass cultural events, restrict the activities of food courts, children's rooms and entertainment zones in shopping and entertainment centers, gyms, fitness centers, and swimming pools.
The Health Ministry proposes to recommend to business entities to introduce a separate time for servicing people over 60 years old.
In addition, the ministry offers for shops to operate in the red zone, but from 07:00 to 20:00, with the number of visitors being one per 20 square meters.
The weekend quarantine may be introduced from November 14.
As of November 10, 2020, a total of 10,179 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours. The total number of confirmed cases grew to 479,197.


unian--2020-11-10--Crimea residents complain about rusty tap water

This is the result of additional pumps having been installed at the two intake facilities .

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This is the result of additional pumps having been installed at the two intake facilities.
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unian--2020-11-10--"Only Russians" – No agreement on Turkish peacekeepers in Karabakh

Earlier , the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed creating a joint Russian-Turkish peacekeeping center , reports said .
No agreement has been reached regarding the deployment of a Turkish peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh , the Kremlin spokesman says .
That 's according to RIA Novosti quoting Dmitry Peskov as saying .
Meanwhile , Russian peacekeepers are already deploying in the area following a ceasefire deal signed between Azerbaijan , Armenia , and Russia to stop hostilities that re-erupted in the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27 .
Earlier , the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed creating a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citing Sputnik Azerbaijan .
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday night said he had signed an agreement with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Pashinyan claimed he had no choice but to sign the deal to bring hostilities to a halt .
A joint peacekeeping mission of Russia and Turkey will be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh after hostilities cease .
Residents of Yerevan , protesting against the move to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh , broke through the police cordon and burst into the Armenian Government building .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 .
On November 8 , Azerbaijan said it seized a strategically important city of Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh .
On November 9 , Azerbaijan downed a Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia , close to the border , killing two pilots and injuring one .
Baku immediately apologized for what it said was a mistake , and offered Russia compensation .
Russia sent 10 cargo planes carrying `` peacekeepers '' and armored vehicles to the region .

Earlier, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed creating a joint Russian-Turkish peacekeeping center, reports said.
No agreement has been reached regarding the deployment of a Turkish peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Kremlin spokesman says.
That's according to RIA Novosti quoting Dmitry Peskov as saying.
Meanwhile, Russian peacekeepers are already deploying in the area following a ceasefire deal signed between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia to stop hostilities that re-erupted in the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27.
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"The arrival of Turkish soldiers was never agreed. Setting up a monitoring center on the Azerbaijani territory was discussed. This is in Azerbaijan, and this is the subject of a separate agreement," Peskov explained.
Earlier, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed creating a joint Russian-Turkish peacekeeping center, Reuters reported citing Sputnik Azerbaijan.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Latest
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday night said he had signed an agreement with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. Pashinyan claimed he had no choice but to sign the deal to bring hostilities to a halt.
A joint peacekeeping mission of Russia and Turkey will be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh after hostilities cease.
Residents of Yerevan, protesting against the move to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, broke through the police cordon and burst into the Armenian Government building.
The latest escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh started on September 27.
On November 8, Azerbaijan said it seized a strategically important city of Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh.
On November 9, Azerbaijan downed a Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia, close to the border, killing two pilots and injuring one.
Baku immediately apologized for what it said was a mistake, and offered Russia compensation.
Russia sent 10 cargo planes carrying "peacekeepers" and armored vehicles to the region.


unian--2020-11-10--Ombudsperson's website blocked amid cyber attacks

The site is being attacked for the second day in a row .
In the wake of cyber attacks , @ @ @ @ @ Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada , Liudmyla Denisova , has been blocked .
That @ @ @ @ @ by the Ombudsperson 's Office posted on Telegram '' Yet another external attacks on the @ @ @ @ @ 's Human Rights Commissioner !
For the second day in a row , the work @ @ @ @ @ website is being blocked due to yet another external attack .
The Department of Information @ @ @ @ @ the Commissioner 's Secretariat is currently engaged in the relevant technical response efforts , '' @ @ @ @ @ alsoMI5 chief says UK facing `` nasty mix '' of threatsThe Office asks citizens to @ @ @ @ @ the Ombudsperson 's work at her public pages on Facebook and Telegram .
• Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ put more pressure on Russia for cyber attacks

The site is being attacked for the second day in a row.
In the wake of cyber attacks, the website of the Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada, Liudmyla Denisova, has been blocked.
That's according to a statement by the Ombudsperson's Office posted on Telegram
"Yet another external attacks on the site of the Verkhovna Rada's Human Rights Commissioner! For the second day in a row, the work of the Rada ombudsperson's website is being blocked due to yet another external attack. The Department of Information Systems and Information Protection of the Commissioner's Secretariat is currently engaged in the relevant technical response efforts," the statement says.
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Read alsoMI5 chief says UK facing "nasty mix" of threatsThe Office asks citizens to seek all relevant information about the Ombudsperson's work at her public pages on Facebook and Telegram.
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unian--2020-11-10--Kyiv mayor reports over 700 new daily COVID-19 cases, 22 fatalities as of Nov 10

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 45,667 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 747 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 747 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 41 healthcare workers .
There were 22 fatalities , '' Klitschko said on Telegram on November 10 .
According to the city mayor , 417 women aged 19 to 83 and 292 men aged 21 to 89 are among those infected .
Thirty-two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old ) and 16 boys ( from eight months to 16 years old ) have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Klitschko said 74 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 337 people had recovered in the past day .
Read alsoOfficial results : Klitschko scores landslide victory in first round of Kyiv mayoral electionsIn total , 17,004 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ district ( 103 ) , and Podilsky district ( 82 ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 894 .
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toughest restrictions .
On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
Read alsoCOVID-19 : Over 10,100 new active cases reported as of Nov 10Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown just yet .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 45,667.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 747 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 747 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 41 healthcare workers. There were 22 fatalities," Klitschko said on Telegram on November 10.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 45,667."
According to the city mayor, 417 women aged 19 to 83 and 292 men aged 21 to 89 are among those infected.
Thirty-two girls (from one to 17 years old) and 16 boys (from eight months to 16 years old) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Klitschko said 74 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 337 people had recovered in the past day.
Read alsoOfficial results: Klitschko scores landslide victory in first round of Kyiv mayoral electionsIn total, 17,004 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district (145), Dniprovsky district (103), and Podilsky district (82).
The death toll in the city stands at 894.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1. The Ukrainian regions were split into the green, yellow, orange, and red zones depending on hospital load, the average number of PCR and ELISA tests, the ascertainment rate of COVID-19, and daily spread dynamics.
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone. The mildest ones are in the green zone, the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions.
On October 13, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020.
Read alsoCOVID-19: Over 10,100 new active cases reported as of Nov 10Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown just yet.
Ukraine's updated epidemic zoning took effect on Monday, November 9.


unian--2020-11-10--Files on Russia's invasion of Crimea destroyed – ex-chief of General Staff

Such an order was given from higher offices , claims the former general who himself is being accused of high treason for weakening Crimea defenses .
Former chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Volodymyr Zamana says military officials in 2016-2017 destroyed the files shedding light on the orders issued by state leaders and military command during the onset of the Russian invasion of Crimea in February-March 2014 .
`` Not a single soldier who was in Crimea , not a single soldier in the General Staff is aware of any orders .
We inquired with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there is no intelligence data about the violation of Crimea airspace , on the use of the Russian armed forces , on the order ( of the then acting President Oleksandr ) Turchynov on the use of the Armed Forces .
Their response is that all these files were destroyed in 2016-2017 , '' he told the Gordon news outlet , presenting the relevant documents .
Such an order was given from higher offices , the former military official suggests .
Read alsoRussia may soon deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no right , and he would not have assumed such a responsibility , to destroy such files .
This was just an order from higher offices .
What was the reason ?
To hide idleness or ill intention .
Because these are very important files , '' Zamana said .
The former official also asked the ministry to provide information of a written order of the then acting President Turchynov on the use of weapons against the Russian invaders in Crimea in 2014 .
Zamana recalls that Turchynov had earlier spoken about issuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time Zamana hits Turchynov with the accusations of inaction at the onset of Russian occupation of Crimea .
In 2019 , Zamana claimed – also in an interview with Gordon he gave after the court of appeals released him from custody in a high treason case , where it 's the ex-general who is suspected of deliberately weakening Crimea defenses – that Turchynov never issued an order for the military to defend the peninsula .
Zamana is convinced the documents obtained by his lawyers suggest that Turchynov , who was acting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not fulfilled the duties prescribed by the Constitution .
The then Chief Military Prosecutor Anatoliy Matios on February 25 , 2019 announced former chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Volodymyr Zamana had been detained on charges of high treason .
On February 26 , Kyiv 's Pechersk district court satisfied military prosecutors ' motion to keep former chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Volodymyr Zamana in custody for a month .
Read alsoSBU on interview with Russian terrorist Girkin : It was interviewer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court of Appeals canceled the preventive measure against Zamana in the form of arrest and chose a new one as a personal commitment .
The two interviews aired over the course of just one week in May 2020 by Ukraine 's long-standing and rather controversial media figure and host Dmitriy Gordon have sparked massive public outrage and even drew attention of the officials and law enforcement .
Gordon , who has largely been off the Ukrainian TV networks over the past years , focusing on his YouTube channel , raised many eyebrows as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an odious Crimean prosecutor who flipped sides during the Crimea annexation , acquired Russian citizenship and secured the post of chief prosecutor for the occupied peninsula before making it to Russia 's State Duma in the latest elections held including in the seized Crimea , which Ukraine has repeatedly stressed must not be recognized .
Another interview was with an infamous Igor Girkin ( aka Strelkov ) , a Russian military veteran who led Moscow 's proxy forces in Donbas at the onset of Kremlin 's aggression in Ukraine 's east .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ networks to share their indignation over the recent stunts by the Ukrainian host , with some expressing sheer disgust at the attempt to legitimize war criminals in the media space , some stating the fact that the interviews were anything but hard talk , being just way too convenient for speakers , and some raising questions : who fixed those interviews and for what purpose the provocative content is being broadcast .
Russia occupied Ukraine 's Crimea in March 2014 after its troops had occupied the peninsula .
An illegal referendum was held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia .
De-facto Crimean authorities reported that allegedly 96.77 % of the Crimean population had voted for acceding to Russia .
On March 18 , 2014 , the so-called `` agreement on the accession '' of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to Russia was signed in the Kremlin .
The West did not recognize the annexation in response to which sanctions against Russia were introduced .
Ukraine 's parliament voted to designate February 20 , 2014 , as the official date when the temporary occupation of Crimea began .

Such an order was given from higher offices, claims the former general who himself is being accused of high treason for weakening Crimea defenses.
Former chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Volodymyr Zamana says military officials in 2016-2017 destroyed the files shedding light on the orders issued by state leaders and military command during the onset of the Russian invasion of Crimea in February-March 2014.
"Not a single soldier who was in Crimea, not a single soldier in the General Staff is aware of any orders. We inquired with the Defense Ministry and received a response that there is no intelligence data about the violation of Crimea airspace, on the use of the Russian armed forces, on the order (of the then acting President Oleksandr) Turchynov on the use of the Armed Forces. Their response is that all these files were destroyed in 2016-2017," he told the Gordon news outlet, presenting the relevant documents.
Such an order was given from higher offices, the former military official suggests.
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Read alsoRussia may soon deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea – NSDC secretary"The defense minister had no right, and he would not have assumed such a responsibility, to destroy such files. This was just an order from higher offices. What was the reason? To hide idleness or ill intention. Because these are very important files," Zamana said.
The former official also asked the ministry to provide information of a written order of the then acting President Turchynov on the use of weapons against the Russian invaders in Crimea in 2014. Zamana recalls that Turchynov had earlier spoken about issuing such an order.
"At the same time, there is no information in the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that Acting President of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov issued a written order to use weapons against Russian troops on the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol from February 23, 2014, to March 31, 2014," he said.
This is not the first time Zamana hits Turchynov with the accusations of inaction at the onset of Russian occupation of Crimea. In 2019, Zamana claimed – also in an interview with Gordon he gave after the court of appeals released him from custody in a high treason case, where it's the ex-general who is suspected of deliberately weakening Crimea defenses – that Turchynov never issued an order for the military to defend the peninsula.
Zamana is convinced the documents obtained by his lawyers suggest that Turchynov, who was acting president of Ukraine in 2014, has not fulfilled the duties prescribed by the Constitution.
High treason charges pressed against Volodymyr Zamana: Background
The then Chief Military Prosecutor Anatoliy Matios on February 25, 2019 announced former chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Volodymyr Zamana had been detained on charges of high treason.
On February 26, Kyiv's Pechersk district court satisfied military prosecutors' motion to keep former chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Volodymyr Zamana in custody for a month.
Read alsoSBU on interview with Russian terrorist Girkin: It was interviewer's initiativeIn May 2019, Kyiv's Court of Appeals canceled the preventive measure against Zamana in the form of arrest and chose a new one as a personal commitment.
Gordon interviews: Memo
The two interviews aired over the course of just one week in May 2020 by Ukraine's long-standing and rather controversial media figure and host Dmitriy Gordon have sparked massive public outrage and even drew attention of the officials and law enforcement.
Gordon, who has largely been off the Ukrainian TV networks over the past years, focusing on his YouTube channel, raised many eyebrows as he uploaded an interview with Natalia Poklonskaya, an odious Crimean prosecutor who flipped sides during the Crimea annexation, acquired Russian citizenship and secured the post of chief prosecutor for the occupied peninsula before making it to Russia's State Duma in the latest elections held including in the seized Crimea, which Ukraine has repeatedly stressed must not be recognized.
Another interview was with an infamous Igor Girkin (aka Strelkov), a Russian military veteran who led Moscow's proxy forces in Donbas at the onset of Kremlin's aggression in Ukraine's east.
Journalists and opinion leaders took to social networks to share their indignation over the recent stunts by the Ukrainian host, with some expressing sheer disgust at the attempt to legitimize war criminals in the media space, some stating the fact that the interviews were anything but hard talk, being just way too convenient for speakers, and some raising questions: who fixed those interviews and for what purpose the provocative content is being broadcast.
Russian occupation of Crimea: Background
Russia occupied Ukraine's Crimea in March 2014 after its troops had occupied the peninsula. An illegal referendum was held for Crimeans to decide on accession to Russia. De-facto Crimean authorities reported that allegedly 96.77% of the Crimean population had voted for acceding to Russia.
On March 18, 2014, the so-called "agreement on the accession" of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to Russia was signed in the Kremlin.
The West did not recognize the annexation in response to which sanctions against Russia were introduced.
Ukraine's parliament voted to designate February 20, 2014, as the official date when the temporary occupation of Crimea began.


unian--2020-11-10--Russia sends 10 planes with "peacekeepers" to Karabakh

The core of the Russian contingent in Karabakh will consist of the 15th separate motorized rifle brigade .
Ten Il-76 cargo planes carrying Russian peacekeepers took off from the Russian airfield Ulyanovsk-Vostochny .
The Russians are deploying in the region according to the peace treaty on the cessation of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan .
That 's according to Interfax-Azerbaijan citing Russia 's defense ministry .
The core of the Russian contingent in Karabakh will consist of the units that are part of the 15th separate motorized rifle ( peacekeeping ) brigade of the Central Military District .
Aliyev says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijani troops Peace agreement on Karabakh : Latest Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday night said he had signed an agreement with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Pashinyan claimed he had no choice but to sign the deal to bring hostilities to a halt .
A joint peacekeeping mission of Russia and Turkey will be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh after hostilities cease .
Residents of Yerevan , protesting against the move to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh , broke through the police cordon and burst into the Armenian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nagorno-Karabakh started on September 27 .
On November 8 , Azerbaijan said it seized a strategically important city of Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh .
On November 9 , Azerbaijan downed a Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia , close to the border , killing two pilots and injuring one .
Baku immediately apologized for what it said was a mistake , and offered Russia compensation .

The core of the Russian contingent in Karabakh will consist of the 15th separate motorized rifle brigade.
Ten Il-76 cargo planes carrying Russian peacekeepers took off from the Russian airfield Ulyanovsk-Vostochny.
The Russians are deploying in the region according to the peace treaty on the cessation of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
That's according to Interfax-Azerbaijan citing Russia's defense ministry.
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"The personnel of the peacekeeping unit, materiel, and armored personnel carriers are on board [the tenth] aircraft," the report said.
The core of the Russian contingent in Karabakh will consist of the units that are part of the 15th separate motorized rifle (peacekeeping) brigade of the Central Military District.
Read also Aliyev says key Karabakh city of Shusha captured by Azerbaijani troops Peace agreement on Karabakh: Latest
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday night said he had signed an agreement with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. Pashinyan claimed he had no choice but to sign the deal to bring hostilities to a halt.
A joint peacekeeping mission of Russia and Turkey will be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh after hostilities cease.
Residents of Yerevan, protesting against the move to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh, broke through the police cordon and burst into the Armenian Government building.
The latest escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh started on September 27.
On November 8, Azerbaijan said it seized a strategically important city of Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh.
On November 9, Azerbaijan downed a Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia, close to the border, killing two pilots and injuring one.
Baku immediately apologized for what it said was a mistake, and offered Russia compensation.


unian--2020-11-10--COVID-19: Over 10,100 new active cases reported as of Nov 10

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 479,197 .
Ukraine said 10,179 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 10 , 2020 .
`` In the past day , 10,179 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 410 children and 445 healthcare workers , '' Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on November 10 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 479,197 as of November 10 , 2020 .
As many as 1,252 people were hospitalized over the past day , while 5,514 recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 191 fatalities recorded in the past day .
Read alsoCOVID-19-positive Zelensky : Spox tells of president 's conditionIn total , 68,962 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular , there were 42,966 PCR ( polymerase chain reaction ) tests run , as well as 25,996 ELISA ( enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ) tests .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv ( 747 ) , Zhytomyr region ( 646 ) , Kyiv region ( 628 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Zaporizhia region ( 588 ) .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown just yet .

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 479,197.
Ukraine said 10,179 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 10, 2020.
"In the past day, 10,179 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 410 children and 445 healthcare workers," Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on November 10.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 479,197 as of November 10, 2020.
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As many as 1,252 people were hospitalized over the past day, while 5,514 recovered.
The death toll has hit 8,756 with 191 fatalities recorded in the past day.
Read alsoCOVID-19-positive Zelensky: Spox tells of president's conditionIn total, 68,962 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 42,966 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests run, as well as 25,996 ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv (747), Zhytomyr region (646), Kyiv region (628), Odesa region (608), and Zaporizhia region (588).
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-11-10--National Bank provides four banks with US$20 mln in refinancing

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unian--2020-11-10--COVID-19-positive Zelensky: Spox tells of president's condition

The president has a slight fever with no other symptoms reported .
she says .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's spokesperson Yulia Mendel spoke about the president 's health after the leader had tested positive for COVID-19 .
The president `` was well '' and `` in a good mood '' yesterday , the BBC News Ukraine quoted Mendel as saying .
`` Almost all office workers underwent tests – not everyone has got them back yet , some are still waiting .
I personally did n't take it because I did it on Saturday – it was negative .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one at the end of this week , '' Mendel said .
The spokespeson said the president had a slight fever , with no other symptoms reported so far .
Mendel said Zelensky would self-isolate and undergo treatment at home .
Read alsoScheduled surgeries suspended across UkraineThere is a separate room in the residence where he will be working until recovery .
The president 's press secretary has added Zelensky is taking vitamins , remaining under medical supervision .
On November 9 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly announced he had tested positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff Andriy Yermak also said he had contracted the coronavirus .

The president has a slight fever with no other symptoms reported. she says.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's spokesperson Yulia Mendel spoke about the president's health after the leader had tested positive for COVID-19.
The president "was well" and "in a good mood" yesterday, the BBC News Ukraine quoted Mendel as saying.
"Almost all office workers underwent tests – not everyone has got them back yet, some are still waiting. I personally didn't take it because I did it on Saturday – it was negative. Therefore, I will take the next one at the end of this week," Mendel said.
The spokespeson said the president had a slight fever, with no other symptoms reported so far.
Mendel said Zelensky would self-isolate and undergo treatment at home.
Read alsoScheduled surgeries suspended across UkraineThere is a separate room in the residence where he will be working until recovery.
The president's press secretary has added Zelensky is taking vitamins, remaining under medical supervision.
COVID-19 at the President's Office
On November 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly announced he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak also said he had contracted the coronavirus.


unian--2020-11-10--Hryvnia keeps climbing against U.S. dollar on Nov 10

Hryvnia keeps climbing against U.S. dollar on Nov 10 The official forex rate against the euro for Tuesday is fixed @ @ @ @ @ .

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unian--2020-11-10--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports two ceasefire violations on Nov 9

No casualties were reported in the past day .
Ukraine Command have reported two violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday , November 9 .
`` In the past day , November 9 , two ceasefire violations by the Russian Federation 's armed formations and its mercenaries were recorded in the areas of responsibility of our brigades , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 10 , 2020 .
In particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near the village of Vodiane .
The shots posed no threat to the lives and health of Ukrainian soldiers so Joint Forces did not return fire .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Read alsoUkraine 's police investigating alleged suicide of 20-year-old soldier in Donbas ( Photo ) Since midnight , enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties were reported in the past day.
Ukraine Command have reported two violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday, November 9.
"In the past day, November 9, two ceasefire violations by the Russian Federation's armed formations and its mercenaries were recorded in the areas of responsibility of our brigades," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 10, 2020.
In particular, the enemy fired their automatic rifles near the village of Vodiane.
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The shots posed no threat to the lives and health of Ukrainian soldiers so Joint Forces did not return fire.
No casualties were reported in the past day.
Read alsoUkraine's police investigating alleged suicide of 20-year-old soldier in Donbas (Photo)Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


unian--2020-11-10--Ex-Interior Ministry official suspected of treason detained on de-facto border with Crimea

Kherson-based city court will consider a motion to select a preventive measure against the suspect shortly .
Law enforcers have detained a former Ukrainian interior ministry official suspected of treason and collaboration with the invaders during searches in the `` Hizb ut-Tahrir cases . ''
On November 7 , the suspect was attempting to cross out to the temporarily occupied peninsula at the Kalanchak checkpoint , where he was detained , according to the press service of the Prosecutor 's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea .
Read alsoRussia may soon deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea – NSDC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of the transport and aviation department at a state-owned JSC Chornomornaftogaz .
After Russia 's occupation of the peninsula , he stayed in the said company , which was illegally transferred to the Russian jurisdiction , registered as Chernomorneftegaz State Unitary Enterprise .
`` Exercising his powers , at least from March 26 , 2019 , he provided assistance to the occupation law enforcement , namely , the 'Office for the Protection of the Constitutional System of the Russian Federation at the FSB Directorate in the Republic of Crimea , ' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the households of Crimean Tatars who were persecuted for their alleged participation in the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization , '' the prosecutor 's office said .
The detainee `` systematically provided occupation law enforcement with transport during searches , '' as well as for convoying illegally detained persons to a pre-trial detention center and an FSB office .
For example , on March 27 , 2019 , he provided transport for law enforcement to conduct 25 illegal searches in the Crimean Tatars ' households in the city of Simferopol , resulting in 23 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charged with high treason ( Part 1 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ) , facing imprisonment from 12 to 15 years .
Read alsoKyiv to host Crimean Platform Summit in May 2021The suspect has been put under arrest .
Kherson-based city court will consider a motion to select a preventive measure against him shortly .
According to a source in law enforcement agencies , the suspect 's name is Mykola Fedorian .
• SBU reveals top mole in own ranks working for Russians • Outrage in Ukraine over interviews @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Kherson-based city court will consider a motion to select a preventive measure against the suspect shortly.
Law enforcers have detained a former Ukrainian interior ministry official suspected of treason and collaboration with the invaders during searches in the "Hizb ut-Tahrir cases."
On November 7, the suspect was attempting to cross out to the temporarily occupied peninsula at the Kalanchak checkpoint, where he was detained, according to the press service of the Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Read alsoRussia may soon deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea – NSDC secretaryThe suspect had since 2012 served as head of the transport and aviation department at a state-owned JSC Chornomornaftogaz. After Russia's occupation of the peninsula, he stayed in the said company, which was illegally transferred to the Russian jurisdiction, registered as Chernomorneftegaz State Unitary Enterprise.
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"Exercising his powers, at least from March 26, 2019, he provided assistance to the occupation law enforcement, namely, the 'Office for the Protection of the Constitutional System of the Russian Federation at the FSB Directorate in the Republic of Crimea,' in organizing a number of illegal searches in the households of Crimean Tatars who were persecuted for their alleged participation in the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization," the prosecutor's office said.
The detainee "systematically provided occupation law enforcement with transport during searches," as well as for convoying illegally detained persons to a pre-trial detention center and an FSB office.
For example, on March 27, 2019, he provided transport for law enforcement to conduct 25 illegal searches in the Crimean Tatars' households in the city of Simferopol, resulting in 23 people being detained.
The Ukrainian has been charged with high treason (Part 1 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), facing imprisonment from 12 to 15 years.
Read alsoKyiv to host Crimean Platform Summit in May 2021The suspect has been put under arrest. Kherson-based city court will consider a motion to select a preventive measure against him shortly.
According to a source in law enforcement agencies, the suspect's name is Mykola Fedorian.
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unian--2020-11-10--Ukraine's plan for Donbas 'taken as basis" for peace talks – delegation to TCG

Ukrainian delegates say it is premature to speak about the results of the discussion of this plan .
Members of the political subgroup of the Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) have taken the Action Plan for Donbas , proposed by the Ukrainian side , as a basis .
The Ukrainian delegation to the TCG reported this on Facebook .
`` At a meeting of the political subgroup , the main news was the discussion of Ukraine 's Action Plan .
Our delegation was surprised by a statement made by the Russian side that the Ukrainian delegation had allegedly promised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian parliament , '' it said .
However , having informed the representatives of the Russian Federation that there are `` democracy and parliamentary sovereignty in Ukraine , and the [ Ukrainian ] delegation could only issue recommendations , and does not guarantee certain legislative initiatives , the conversation quickly returned to a constructive track . ''
`` It is too early to speak about the results , but at least we can say that Ukraine 's Plan is taken as a basis , '' it said .
• On November 5 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five key points of the new action plan for Donbas : the withdrawal of foreign troops , illegal armed groups and mercenaries from the territory of Ukraine in early 2021 ; the cancellation by the authorities of the Russian Federation of a number of decisions and documents that are direct interference in the life of the occupied parts of Donbas , for example , on the simplified procedure for granting Russian citizenship to residents of those territories ; restoring control over the corresponding section of the Russian-Ukrainian border with the help of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the size of the OSCE SMM mission by four times ( by 1,500 persons ) .
Only if the first four conditions are met , the fifth point is to prepare and hold local elections in the occupied districts of Donetsk and Luhansk region ( with the assistance of the OSCE ) .
• On November 11 , a general meeting of the TCG is scheduled at the level of heads of the delegations .

Ukrainian delegates say it is premature to speak about the results of the discussion of this plan.
Members of the political subgroup of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) have taken the Action Plan for Donbas, proposed by the Ukrainian side, as a basis.
The Ukrainian delegation to the TCG reported this on Facebook.
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"At a meeting of the political subgroup, the main news was the discussion of Ukraine's Action Plan. Our delegation was surprised by a statement made by the Russian side that the Ukrainian delegation had allegedly promised the approval of the plan by the Ukrainian parliament," it said.
However, after the representatives of the Russian Federation were informed that there are "democracy and parliamentary sovereignty in Ukraine, and the [Ukrainian] delegation could only issue recommendations and does not guarantee certain legislative initiatives, the conversation quickly returned to a constructive course."
"It is too early to speak about the results, but at least we can say that Ukraine's Plan has been taken as a basis," it said.
Ukraine's Plan for Donbas: Five key points


unian--2020-11-10--Zelensky asks Merkel to assist in allocating COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine

The parties agreed to further coordinate efforts to overcome the consequences of the pandemic .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on November 10 had a phone call with Germany 's Chancellor Angela Merkel during which he asked the German leader to assist in supplying a U.S.-German-developed COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine .
`` We welcome the breakthrough achieved by the German company BioNTech together with the American company Pfizer in the development of a coronavirus vaccine .
This is very encouraging news .
I would like to ask for your assistance in taking into account the interests of Ukraine when planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zelensky said , according to the press service of the Ukrainian President 's Office .
The parties agreed to further coordinate efforts to overcome the impact of the pandemic .
Read alsoHospital beds for COVID-19 patients in 10 Ukrainian regions filled by over 70 % • The product developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is 90 % effective , the producer says .
The Phase 3 clinical trial of BNT162b2 began on July 27 and has enrolled 43,538 participants to date , 38,955 of whom have received a second dose of the vaccine candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Approximately 42 % of global participants and 30 % of U.S. participants have racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds .
The trial is continuing to enroll and is expected to continue through the final analysis when a total of 164 confirmed COVID-19 cases have accrued .
• After discussion with the FDA , the companies recently elected to drop the 32-case interim analysis and conduct the first interim analysis at a minimum of 62 cases .
Upon the conclusion of those discussions , the evaluable case count reached 94 and the Data Monitoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases .
The case split between vaccinated individuals and those who received the placebo indicates a vaccine efficacy rate above 90 % , at 7 days after the second dose .
• Pfizer says there are no serious side effects .
If key indicators are safe , the world may have a tool to tackle the pandemic in a week .
• The European Commission has already agreed to sign an agreement with the developers on the purchase of 300 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine .

The parties agreed to further coordinate efforts to overcome the consequences of the pandemic.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on November 10 had a phone call with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel during which he asked the German leader to assist in supplying a U.S.-German-developed COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine.
"We welcome the breakthrough achieved by the German company BioNTech together with the American company Pfizer in the development of a coronavirus vaccine. This is very encouraging news. I would like to ask for your assistance in taking into account the interests of Ukraine when planning the supply of COVID-19 vaccine," Zelensky said, according to the press service of the Ukrainian President's Office.
The parties agreed to further coordinate efforts to overcome the impact of the pandemic.
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unian--2020-11-10--Full reintegration of occupied Donbas into Ukraine may take 25 years – minister

The officials discussed the access of ICRC representatives to Ukrainian citizens held in prisons of occupied territory .
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister , Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov has said the full and safe reintegration of Russian-occupied areas of Donbas into Ukraine , including the complete demining of the territories will take at least 25 years .
The official made a comment during an online meeting with EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič , the ministry 's press service said on its website on November 10 .
Read alsoUkraine `` has almost implemented '' all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Paris – Reznikov In particular , the sides discussed issues of humanitarian mine clearance in Donbas .
Reznikov shared his experience following his visit to the Republic of Croatia .
Despite the fact that the war there ended 25 years ago , clearance operations are still underway there , which are expected to be completed by 2025 .
In turn , Lenarčič reiterated the European Union 's readiness to help Ukraine in this regard .
The two also discussed the access of representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hostages in prisons of the temporarily occupied territories , including a prison in city of Donetsk called Isolation .
`` This is a torture chamber where prisoners , Ukrainian citizens , are mocked and killed .
The journalist and hero , Stas [ Stanislav ] Aseyev , who was kept in the torture chamber for 28 months , found the strength to survive and was released from captivity in December last year .
It 's painful and scary to talk about what they are doing to our citizens .
I beg you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the atrocities in Isolation .
We must together ensure that the ICRC is allowed access to all Ukrainian captives .
This refers not only to Donbas , but also to [ Russian- ] occupied Crimea , '' Reznikov said .
• The Action Plan for Donbas was announced by the Office of the President after the latest TCG ( Trilateral Contact Group ) meeting .
The Office said the plan should be developed using the proposals put forward at the meeting of the Normandy Four leaders ' advisors .
• On November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TCG named five main points of the new Action Plan : • Withdrawal of foreign troops , illegal armed groups , and mercenaries from the territory of Ukraine in early 2021 ; • Cancellation by Russian authorities of a number of decisions and acts that directly meddle in the affairs of the certain areas in Donetsk and Luhansk regions , for example , on a simplified procedure for granting Russian citizenship to local residents ; • Restoring control over the corresponding section of the Russian-Ukrainian state border with the help of the OSCE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in the number of OSCE SMM representatives ( by 1,500 ) ; and • Only if the first four conditions are met –elections in the territories that are now temporarily occupied by Russian-controlled forces shall be prepared and conducted .

The officials discussed the access of ICRC representatives to Ukrainian citizens held in prisons of occupied territory.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov has said the full and safe reintegration of Russian-occupied areas of Donbas into Ukraine, including the complete demining of the territories will take at least 25 years.
The official made a comment during an online meeting with EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič, the ministry's press service said on its website on November 10.
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In particular, the sides discussed issues of humanitarian mine clearance in Donbas. Reznikov shared his experience following his visit to the Republic of Croatia. Despite the fact that the war there ended 25 years ago, clearance operations are still underway there, which are expected to be completed by 2025.
"We understand that we have a similar path ahead. I'm not afraid to admit that the full and safe reintegration [of the occupied territories] into Ukraine, including the completion of demining, will take at least 25 years," Reznikov added.
In turn, Lenarčič reiterated the European Union's readiness to help Ukraine in this regard.
The two also discussed the access of representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to Ukrainian citizens held as hostages in prisons of the temporarily occupied territories, including a prison in city of Donetsk called Isolation.
"This is a torture chamber where prisoners, Ukrainian citizens, are mocked and killed. The journalist and hero, Stas [Stanislav] Aseyev, who was kept in the torture chamber for 28 months, found the strength to survive and was released from captivity in December last year. It's painful and scary to talk about what they are doing to our citizens. I beg you to meet with Stas and hear firsthand about all the atrocities in Isolation. We must together ensure that the ICRC is allowed access to all Ukrainian captives. This refers not only to Donbas, but also to [Russian-] occupied Crimea," Reznikov said.
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unian--2020-11-10--Ukraine harvests over 55 mln tonnes of grain as of Nov 9

This is 90 % of the plan .
Ukraine by November 9 , 2020 , had harvested 55.3 million tonnes of grain from 13.8 million hectares ( ha ) , or 90 % of the forecast .
This was reported by the press service of the Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture .
Read alsoUkraine reports record-high exports of oilseed cakes and meals in MY 2019-2020 In particular , Ukrainian farmers harvested 19.6 million tonnes of maize from 4 million ha ( 72 % ) , 241,000 tonnes of millet from 148,300 ha ( 99 % ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ha ( 99 % ) .
Some 12.4 million tonnes of sunflower seeds were harvested from 6.2 million ha ( 97 % ) , while the yield of soybean was 2.5 million tonnes threshed from 1.2 million ha ( 93 % ) .
In addition , 6.03 million tonnes of sugar beets were dug up from 147,800 ha ( 68 % ) .
The ministry also reported about the ongoing sowing campaign in Ukraine .
`` As of November 9 , Ukrainian agricultural producers had sown the major winter crops from almost 7.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forecast ) .
In particular , the area sown over the last week was 221,200 ha , '' it said .
As of the reporting date , winter wheat was sown on 5.8 million ha , or 95 % of the forecast , barley on 903,000 ha ( 95 % ) , rye on 119,500 ha ( 90 % ) , rapeseed on 865,000 ha ( 86 % ) .
• The Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture expects the harvest of grain and leguminous crops in Ukraine in 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of oilseeds is projected at 20 million tonnes .

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unian--2020-11-10--Four political parties would enter Rada if elections held soon – poll

Other political forces would have gained under 3 % of the vote .
If the elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine had been held in the near future , four political forces would have made it to Parliament , overcoming the 5 % threshold .
The ruling Servant of the People party , which enjoys mono-majority in Parliament , maintains the lead with 27.9 % of voters ' support among those who had made up their choice and would definitely come to polls , reads a report on the results of a survey of October-November 2020 .
The leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Petro Poroshenko 's European Solidarity ( 21.2 % ) and pro-Russian Opposition Platform - For Life ( 16.5 % ) .
Yulia Tymoshenko 's Batkivshchyna Party would have also beaten the threshold with 8.2 % .
Other parties would have gained under 3 % of the vote .
At the same time , 18.3 % of the respondents said they would not have taken part in the elections , while 11.9 % found it difficult to answer or refused to answer .
The research covered 2,020 respondents over the age of 18 who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) interviews .
The results represent Ukraine 's population with the exception of the temporarily occupied territories – Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
The margin of error is no more than 2.3 %

Other political forces would have gained under 3% of the vote.
If the elections to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine had been held in the near future, four political forces would have made it to parliament, overcoming the 5% threshold.
The ruling Servant of the People Party, which enjoys the so-called mono majority in parliament, maintains the lead with 27.9% of voters' support among those who had made up their choice and would definitely come to the polls, reads a report on the results of a survey of October-November 2020.
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The leading party's major competitors are former president Petro Poroshenko's European Solidarity (21.2%) and pro-Russian Opposition Platform - For Life (16.5%).
Yulia Tymoshenko's Batkivshchyna Party would have also beaten the threshold with 8.2%.
Other parties would have gained under 3% of the vote.
At the same time, 18.3% of the respondents said they would not have taken part in the elections, while 11.9% found it difficult to answer or refused to answer.
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unian--2020-11-10--Hospital beds for COVID-19 patients in 10 Ukrainian regions filled by over 70%

Hospital beds for COVID-19 patients in 10 Ukrainian regions are filled by more than 70 % .
The average rate nationwide is 63.8 % , according to the Health Ministry .
In total , 45,361 hospital beds have already been allocated for COVID-19 patients in Ukraine .
The worst situation is in Poltava region ( 85.2 % of beds are filled ) , Odesa region ( 80.8 % ) , Rivne region ( 79.4 % ) , Chernihiv region ( 73.9 % ) , Donetsk region ( 73.1 % ) , Zaporizhia region ( 72.1 % ) , Vinnytsia region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 71.2 % ) , Sumy region ( 71 % ) , and Zakarpattia ( 70.6 % ) .
In the city of Kyiv , 60 % of beds are filled .
Also , the incidence of the coronavirus in Ukraine continues to grow , it is 324.5 per 100,000 people , with the norm being 40 .
The worst situation is observed in Chernivtsi region where the incidence is 635.5 .
The best situation is in Kirovohrad region where the incidence is 112.8 .
• Revised quarantine zoning enforced in Ukraine Nov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left • COVID-19 : Over 10,100 new active cases reported as of Nov 10

The average rate nationwide is 63.8%.
Hospital beds for COVID-19 patients in 10 Ukrainian regions are filled by more than 70%.
The average rate nationwide is 63.8%, according to the Health Ministry.
Read alsoHealth Ministry explains reasons for introducing "weekend quarantine"
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In total, 45,361 hospital beds have already been allocated for COVID-19 patients in Ukraine.
The worst situation is in Poltava region (85.2% of beds are filled), Odesa region (80.8%), Rivne region (79.4%), Chernihiv region (73.9%), Donetsk region (73.1%), Zaporizhia region (72.1%), Vinnytsia region (71.6%), Kyiv region (71.2%), Sumy region (71%), and Zakarpattia (70.6%). In the city of Kyiv, 60% of beds are filled.
Also, the incidence of the coronavirus in Ukraine continues to grow, it is 324.5 per 100,000 people, with the norm being 40. The worst situation is observed in Chernivtsi region where the incidence is 635.5. The best situation is in Kirovohrad region where the incidence is 112.8.
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unian--2020-11-10--Market for greenhouse gas emission quotas may be launched before 2025 – deputy minister

The European Union supports the launch of the system in Ukraine in 2025-2027 .
Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources for European Integration Iryna Stavchuk hopes the market for greenhouse gas emission quotas may be launched before 2025 .
She made the comment during an online conference , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on November 10 .
`` The European Union supports the deadlines of the system launch in 2025-2027 .
Nothing holds us from doing this sooner if it 's done earlier , but the system is very complex and its launch requires a significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great number of decisions that need to be made , the market may fail to be launched before 2025 , but with pro-active political will and support , we can try to speed it up , '' she said .
Stavchuk says the ministry is actively working toward launching such market .
Read alsoEcologist Ievgen Khlobystov : In Crimea , water is consumed in a barbaric way .
It 's like pouring champagne over the garden '' The first step is to implement a verification monitoring system .
The [ relevant ] law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is focused on making the system function next year .
All required resolutions have been approved , we are drafting the orders and doing everything possible to make the system work .
To properly plan the trading system , we need to determine the actual greenhouse gas emission levels in each sector .
Enterprises file their reports , but there is a lack of unified methods , '' she added .
On September 23 , the Cabinet of Ministers introduced a number of resolutions to improve mechanisms and tools for effective monitoring and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine closer to the European Union .
In particular , a number of regulations to launch the national market for greenhouse gas emissions trading from 2021 have been approved .
In August , experts from the European Business Association 's Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Development Committee urged the government not to delay the launch of greenhouse gas emission trading , as this would increase the risks of imposing an additional carbon tax on Ukrainian goods .

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unian--2020-11-10--Kyiv teenager stabs father to death, protecting family from abuse – media

According to sources , both the 15-year-old son and the 59-year-old father are citizens of Azerbaijan .
A teenager has @ @ @ @ @ , while protecting his mother and sister .
A family feud in a rented apartment @ @ @ @ @ late Monday night turned into bloody chaos as a 15-year-old teenager killed his 59-year-old father @ @ @ @ @ ) , sources told the Obozrevatel media outlet .
The victim had run a flower @ @ @ @ @ alsoZelensky talks creating centers to help victims of domestic violenceAccording to preliminary information , the @ @ @ @ @ daughter with a weapon .
The teenage son reportedly confronted his father and at a @ @ @ @ @ a kitchen knife and stabbing his father in the neck more than thirty times .
@ @ @ @ @ his father was dead , he reported to the police .
Law enforcers opened criminal @ @ @ @ @ Article 115 ( premeditated murder ) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .
The teenager @ @ @ @ @ .

According to sources, both the 15-year-old son and the 59-year-old father are citizens of Azerbaijan.
A teenager has stabbed his father to death, while protecting his mother and sister.
A family feud in a rented apartment in Kyiv's Obolon district late Monday night turned into bloody chaos as a 15-year-old teenager killed his 59-year-old father (both citizens of Azerbaijan), sources told the Obozrevatel media outlet.
The victim had run a flower business in town.
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Read alsoZelensky talks creating centers to help victims of domestic violenceAccording to preliminary information, the father threatened his wife and daughter with a weapon. The teenage son reportedly confronted his father and at a certain moment snapped, taking a kitchen knife and stabbing his father in the neck more than thirty times.
When the son realized that his father was dead, he reported to the police.
Law enforcers opened criminal proceedings under Part 1 of Article 115 (premeditated murder) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The teenager has been taken into custody.


unian--2020-11-11--USDA revises downward corn yield, exports forecast for Ukraine in Nov

The crop is yet to be harvested in the most productive northern regions .
The United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) has revised downward its forecast for the corn yield in Ukraine in November 2020 against October 2020 by 22 % , to 28.5 million tonnes , worsening the forecast for exports by 26 % , or 8 million tonnes , to 22.5 million tonnes .
That is according to the USDA 's November report .
Corn production in Ukraine in the current season , the 2020-2021 marketing year ( MY , July 2020 through June 2020 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from MY 2019-2020 due to lower yields .
Harvesting campaign is underway in Ukraine .
As of November 5 , it was completed by about 70 % .
The crop is yet to be harvested in the most productive northern regions .
In previous years , the relevant Ukrainian ministry usually reported higher yields .
`` As an export-focused market , the cut to Ukraine ’ s corn production has corresponded to lower expected exports , '' the report adds .
The Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture expects the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine in 2020 at 68 million tonnes , the yield of oilseeds is projected at 20 million tonnes .

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unian--2020-11-11--Bloomberg: Nord Stream 2 sanctions to be included in U.S. defense bill

The sanctions would target insurance and certification companies that work with Russian vessels on completion of the project .
U.S. House and Senate negotiators have reached an agreement to include additional sanctions against a gas pipeline between Russia and Germany in a must-pass defense bill , according to three people familiar with the matter .
The sanctions against Gazprom PJSC 's Nord Stream 2 pipeline would target insurance and certification companies that work with Russian vessels on completion of the project .
They would be included as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act , which must be passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bloomberg reported .
The new sanctions legislation specifies that previously enacted sanctions apply to all pipe-laying activities and insurance .
Read alsoU.S .
Department of State expands sanctions against Nord Stream 2At the same time , Germany , as an ally , and public officials within Germany , would not be part of any such sanctions .
The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the construction and operation of two gas pipeline branches with a total throughput capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from the coast of Russia through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should connect Russia 's Ust-Lug and Germany 's Greifswald .
This new pipeline bypassing Ukraine is to be built next to the existing Nord Stream 1 pipeline .
The construction of the pipeline was expected to be completed before the end of 2019 .
The pipeline will be 1,220 km long .
The project is being implemented by Russia 's Gazprom in alliance with European companies – ENGIE , OMV , Royal Dutch Shell , Uniper , and Wintershall .
Ukraine stands against the construction of Nord Stream 2 as it will most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transit country , while its potential revenue losses are estimated at US $ 3 billion annually .
The project is also highly criticized by the U.S. , Poland , and the Baltic States .
On July 15 , U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that the participants in the Nord Stream 2 project would fall under the Countering America 's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act , CAATSA .
On July 16 , the U.S. recommended that investment companies reconsider their participation in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project .
Read alsoPoland supports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transit state – DudaOn July 23 , the U.S. Senate approved the draft National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 , which , among other things , contains additional sanctions against the companies involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2 .
Ukraine 's Foreign Ministry welcomed the United States ' readiness to impose sanctions on investment companies involved in the completion of the project .
On October 20 , the U.S. Department of State said it expands sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project .
The Kremlin called the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raider competition .
At the same time , Germany announced Nord Stream 2 would be completed , despite the U.S. position , however there is no exact date for the completion of construction .

The sanctions would target insurance and certification companies that work with Russian vessels on completion of the project.
U.S. House and Senate negotiators have reached an agreement to include additional sanctions against a gas pipeline between Russia and Germany in a must-pass defense bill, according to three people familiar with the matter.
The sanctions against Gazprom PJSC's Nord Stream 2 pipeline would target insurance and certification companies that work with Russian vessels on completion of the project. They would be included as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which must be passed by the end of the year, Bloomberg reported.
The new sanctions legislation specifies that previously enacted sanctions apply to all pipe-laying activities and insurance.
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The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the construction and operation of two gas pipeline branches with a total throughput capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany. It should connect Russia's Ust-Lug and Germany's Greifswald. This new pipeline bypassing Ukraine is to be built next to the existing Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
The construction of the pipeline was expected to be completed before the end of 2019.
The pipeline will be 1,220 km long. The project is being implemented by Russia's Gazprom in alliance with European companies – ENGIE, OMV, Royal Dutch Shell, Uniper, and Wintershall. Ukraine stands against the construction of Nord Stream 2 as it will most likely lose its status of a gas transit country, while its potential revenue losses are estimated at US$3 billion annually. The project is also highly criticized by the U.S., Poland, and the Baltic States.
On July 15, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that the participants in the Nord Stream 2 project would fall under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, CAATSA.
On July 16, the U.S. recommended that investment companies reconsider their participation in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.
Read alsoPoland supports Ukraine's ambitions as Eastern Europe's transit state – DudaOn July 23, the U.S. Senate approved the draft National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which, among other things, contains additional sanctions against the companies involved in the construction of Nord Stream 2.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry welcomed the United States' readiness to impose sanctions on investment companies involved in the completion of the project.
On October 20, the U.S. Department of State said it expands sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.
The Kremlin called the new U.S. sanctions against Nord Stream 2 raider competition.
At the same time, Germany announced Nord Stream 2 would be completed, despite the U.S. position, however there is no exact date for the completion of construction.