unian--2020-06-20--Daily rise of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine a bit down against yesterday's record spike

The overall death toll stands at 985 as of Saturday .
Ukraine reports 841 new active COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours .
There were 35,825 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 20 .
Of them , 994 cases were lethal , while 16,406 patients recovered .
Over the past day , 841 new cases were recorded , according to health officials .
A total of 553,737 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have already been run .
he total number of confirmed cases per region is the following : 1,627 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Volyn region ; 1,036 in Dnipropetrovsk region ; 355 in Donetsk region ; 1,229 in Zhytomyr region ; 2,069 in Zakarpattia region ; 551 in Zaporizhia region ; 1,981 in Ivano-Frankivsk region ; 612 in Kirovohrad region ; 4,252 in the city of Kyiv ; 2,174 in Kyiv region ; 3,679 in Lviv region ; 72 in Luhansk region ; 349 in Mykolayiv region ; 1,232 in Odesa region ; 290 in Poltava region ; 2,776 in Rivne region ; 252 in Sumy region ; 1,643 in Ternopil region ; 1,779 in Kharkiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 612 in Khmelnytsky region ; 4,268 in Chernivtsi region ; 592 in Cherkasy region ; and 467 in Chernihiv region .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of June 20 , 2020 , the Center had received 1,248 reports of suspected cases .
In total , there have been 78,194 reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
The health ministry is urging Ukrainians to comply with safety recommendations to counter the epidemic , including wearing face masks , using hand sanitizers , and adhering to social distancing rules .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on June 17 , the Ukrainian government extended the so-called adaptive quarantine until July 31 over a spike in the incidence in the past week .
The easing of the coronavirus-related lockdown started on May 22 .
The adaptive quarantine means that the respective restrictions will be lifted only in those regions where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the quarantine-related measures may be enhanced if the situation worsens .
As of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 19 , a record daily rise of 921 new cases was reported in Ukraine .
Following the record spike , Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal voewd tougher enforcement of quarantrine restrictions .

The overall death toll stands at 985 as of Saturday.
Ukraine reports 841 new active COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours.
There were 35,825 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 20. Of them, 994 cases were lethal, while 16,406 patients recovered. Over the past day, 841 new cases were recorded, according to health officials.
A total of 553,737 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have already been run.
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he total number of confirmed cases per region is the following: 1,627 cases in Vinnytsia region; 1,743 in Volyn region; 1,036 in Dnipropetrovsk region; 355 in Donetsk region; 1,229 in Zhytomyr region; 2,069 in Zakarpattia region; 551 in Zaporizhia region; 1,981 in Ivano-Frankivsk region; 612 in Kirovohrad region; 4,252 in the city of Kyiv; 2,174 in Kyiv region; 3,679 in Lviv region; 72 in Luhansk region; 349 in Mykolaiv region; 1,232 in Odesa region; 290 in Poltava region; 2,776 in Rivne region; 252 in Sumy region; 1,643 in Ternopil region; 1,779 in Kharkiv region; 185 in Kherson region; 612 in Khmelnytsky region; 4,268 in Chernivtsi region; 592 in Cherkasy region; and 467 in Chernihiv region.
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Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories.
As of the morning of June 20, 2020, the Center had received 1,248 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 78,194 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
The health ministry is urging Ukrainians to comply with safety recommendations to counter the epidemic, including wearing face masks, using hand sanitizers, and adhering to social distancing rules.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on June 17, the Ukrainian government extended the so-called adaptive quarantine until July 31 over a spike in the incidence in the past week.
The easing of the coronavirus-related lockdown started on May 22. The adaptive quarantine means that the respective restrictions will be lifted only in those regions where the epidemic situation allows. In other regions, the quarantine-related measures may be enhanced if the situation worsens.
As of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 19, a record daily rise of 921 new cases was reported in Ukraine.
Following the record spike, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal voewd tougher enforcement of quarantrine restrictions.


unian--2020-06-20--Ukrainian military return fire to enemy attacks in Donbas, killing two, woundi inavng three occupier

Ukrainian military return fire to enemy attacks in Donbas, killing two, woundi inavng three occupiers

Ukraine reported no casualties from day-start on Saturday .
Russian occupation forces on Friday eight times violated the ceasefire , employing 120 mm and 82 mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk agreements , as well as grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms , when firing on Ukraine defense positions .
In the area of responsibility of the PIVNICH [ North ] tactical group , just outside Krymsky , the enemy fired grenade launchers of various types and small arms , reads the morning update by the Joint Forces Command .
Ukrainian defenders near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Repeated enemy attacks were reported near the village of Orikhove , where the occupation forces fired proscribed 120 mm mortars , as well as grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Read alsoZelensky 's Office announces development of new bill on Donbas with 'Steinmeier formula' On the approaches to Khutir Vilnyi , Ukrainian defenders were fired upon twice as the enemy employed banned 120 mm and 82 mm mortars .
Also , the aggressors fired grenade launchers and heavy machine guns .
In the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] tactical group the enemy opened fire near Slavne .
They used grenade launchers and small arms .
During an engineering reconnaissance effort near the village of Novotoshkivske , two Ukrainian troops were injured in a landmine blast .
Both were provided first aid and promptly evacuated to a hospital .
Their condition is reported as satisfactory .
Ukrainian soldiers returned fire to enemy attacks , coercing the invaders to cease aggressive actions .
According to intelligence reports , on June 19 , Ukrainian soldiers killed two and wounded at least three enemy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian occupation forces opened fire near Avdiyivka , employing 82 mm mortars , grenade launchers , and heavy machine guns .
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops .

Ukraine reported no casualties from day-start on Saturday.
Russian occupation forces on Friday eight times violated the ceasefire, employing 120 mm and 82 mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk agreements, as well as grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms, when firing on Ukraine defense positions.
In the area of responsibility of the Pivnich [North] tactical group, just outside Krymsky, the enemy fired grenade launchers of various types and small arms, reads the morning update by the Joint Forces Command.
Ukrainian defenders near Shumy were being mortared for eight minutes. Repeated enemy attacks were reported near the village of Orikhove, where the occupation forces fired proscribed 120 mm mortars, as well as grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
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Read alsoZelensky's Office announces development of new bill on Donbas with 'Steinmeier formula'
On the approaches to Khutir Vilnyi, Ukrainian defenders were fired upon twice as the enemy employed banned 120 mm and 82 mm mortars. Also, the aggressors fired grenade launchers and heavy machine guns.
In the area of responsibility of the Skhid [East] tactical group the enemy opened fire near Slavne. They used grenade launchers and small arms. During an engineering reconnaissance effort near the village of Novotoshkivske, two Ukrainian troops were injured in a landmine blast. Both were provided first aid and promptly evacuated to a hospital. Their condition is reported as satisfactory.
Ukrainian soldiers returned fire to enemy attacks, coercing the invaders to cease aggressive actions. According to intelligence reports, on June 19, Ukrainian soldiers killed two and wounded at least three enemy troops.
From day-start on Saturday, Russian occupation forces opened fire near Avdiyivka, employing 82 mm mortars, grenade launchers, and heavy machine guns. No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops.


unian--2020-06-20--Week's balance: Cabinet extends quarantine until July 31, Parliament snubs government program, while

Week's balance: Cabinet extends quarantine until July 31, Parliament snubs government program, while international air traffic resumes

The Cabinet of Ministers has further extended the adaptive quarantine , this time until July 31 .
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the move was due to a steady growth in daily COVID-19 incidence .
On June 19 , the country set another anti-record with 921 new confirmed cases reported within 24 hours .
Since the quarantine weakened , the daily incidence rate in Ukraine has doubled !
The government believes the reason for such a sharp hike is that many Ukrainians perceived the recent relaxation of restrictions as quarantine lift as many returned to pre-corona lifestyle , gathering in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failing to wear face masks in public .
In this regard , the Cabinet vowed an updated approach to adaptive quarantine , which provides for tougher restrictions in certain regions .
Deputy Minister of Health Viktor Liashko has stated that in some regions , strict quarantine could be re-introduced from June 22 .
At the same time , he called on businesses not to neglect the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Health , and warned of harsher enforcement measures .
`` Unfortunately , according to the State Food and Beverage Agency , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violator .
Without creating conditions for compliance with quarantine measures , their enforcement is impossible .
The dynamics of the incidence directly depends on compliance with quarantine measures , '' he stressed , noting that prior to quarantine easing , businesses had promised to adhere to safety rules .
Lyashko added that businesses were invited to change their employees ' work hours in order to reduce the load on metro and commute transport during rush hours to reduce crowding .
It seems that both businesses and citizens are yet to adapt to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oleh Helevey suggests quarantine could last at least until the end of the year .
At the same time , he recalled the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-1919 , where the second wave was much more dangerous than the first one .
The Verkhovna Rada has rejected the Government 's updated action program , thus leaving ministers without a 12-month immunity from dismissal .
In early June , parliamentarians had already returned the initial program for revision , comparing it with a `` school essay . ''
The government was therefore forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was `` more serious '' , according to Parliament Chairman Dmytro Razumkov .
Among other things , the government declared plans to introduce a funded pension system from 2021 , as well as stimulate the development of non-state pension funding .
Also , the Cabinet intends to adapt Ukrainian legislation on private pension funds to that of the European Union .
In addition , the Cabinet announced plans to set a living wage at 40 % of the average wage starting 2021 .
Also , the revised program provides for the development of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of electronic technologies and services for international trade .
Another item of the program was about cooperating with the supervisory boards of state banks to address the issue of non-performing loans .
However , none of these plans convinced Parliament to endorse the plan .
On Thursday , deputies rejected the program as such .
At the same time , the prime minister says neither he nor the government as a whole `` pursue immunity , '' and the updated program , even if it 's not approved by MPs , will become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We will keep fulfilling our goals .
This is about support for Ukrainian manufacturers , support for small and medium-sized businesses , support for power engineers and farmers , as well as and many other steps that the public awaits .
I have repeatedly said that our government is not interested in immunity – we are interested in the well-being of the country , '' PM said .
Shmyhal added that he saw no reason for the government to step down .
He believes that the Rada 's decision not to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ex-PM Oleksiy Honcharuk , who was dismissed in March , voiced a more critical assessment of the lack of support in the Rada for the incumbent Cabinet .
He stated that the failure of the government program in parliament indicates that the Cabinet can not keep working in its current form .
`` This was obvious earlier , because personnel reshuffles in the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance , numerous dubious appointments and chaotic attacks on ProZorro , school tests , the National Bank , the failure for the fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( energy and education ) is too much , even in conditions of personnel hunger , '' Honcharuk said .
On Monday , June 15 , travelers rejoiced as an official ban on regular international flights was lifted .
The first such flight was performed by Belarusian Belavia .
Their plane brought passengers from Minsk to Boryspil Airport .
Kyiv Airport also opened its gates for other countries , having also accepted a Belavia liner .
However , it 's too early to talk about full restoration of international air traffic , since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
According to the decision of the government , to cross the Ukrainian , foreigners must have an insurance policy that covers the coronavirus treatment and observation .
In addition , persons arriving from coronavirus hotbed destinations ( countries where the incidence rate is over 40 per 100,000 population ) are required to undergo a 14-day observation .
Similar rules await the Ukrainians set to fly abroad .
According to Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav Krykliy , from June 15 , to travel to the UK , citizens will need to remain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 27 it will be possible to visit Tunisia , having passed testing upon arrival .
At the same time , Ukrainians are allowed to travel to Albania and the USA without restrictions on border and also with no testing required .
Turkey will also open up for Ukrainians from July 1 with no restrictions imposed .
More destinations for foreign travel could open by mid-summer .
If the epidemic situation in Ukraine remains stable , air travel with Montenegro and Georgia could launch on July 1 .
From July 1 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but only for citizens of countries where the epidemic situation is similar or better than that in the EU .
According to the Viktor Lyashko , the EU is considering the rate of 40 active cases per 100,000 population .
Thus , Ukrainians should not rely on being able to travel to Europe anytime soon .
The sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine in recent days has moved the country from the `` green '' to the `` red '' zone with over 40 cases per 100,000 population .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with rains and thunderstorms throughout Ukraine .
But this should not interfere with the economic life .
Thus , the World Bank 's Executive Board plans to consider a new loan for Ukraine aimed at restoring economic growth during the crisis .
Meanwhile , the stats agency will unveil industrial output figures for the first five months of 2020 .

The government has extended adaptive quarantine until July 31, the Verkhovna Rada once refused to support the revised Cabinet program, depriving ministers of a year-long immunity from sacking, while Ukrainians are finally allowed to fly abroad – these are the main economic developments of the outgoing week.
The Cabinet of Ministers has further extended the adaptive quarantine, this time until July 31. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the move was due to a steady growth in daily COVID-19 incidence.
On June 19, the country set another anti-record with 921 new confirmed cases reported within 24 hours. Since the quarantine weakened, the daily incidence rate in Ukraine has doubled!
The government believes the reason for such a sharp hike is that many Ukrainians perceived the recent relaxation of restrictions as quarantine lift as many returned to pre-corona lifestyle, gathering in large groups, ignoring social distancing and failing to wear face masks in public.
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In this regard, the Cabinet vowed an updated approach to adaptive quarantine, which provides for tougher restrictions in certain regions.
Deputy Minister of Health Viktor Liashko has stated that in some regions, strict quarantine could be re-introduced from June 22. At the same time, he called on businesses not to neglect the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Health, and warned of harsher enforcement measures.
"Unfortunately, according to the State Food and Beverage Agency, every sixth business entity today is a violator. Without creating conditions for compliance with quarantine measures, their enforcement is impossible. The dynamics of the incidence directly depends on compliance with quarantine measures," he stressed, noting that prior to quarantine easing, businesses had promised to adhere to safety rules.
Lyashko added that businesses were invited to change their employees' work hours in order to reduce the load on metro and commute transport during rush hours to reduce crowding.
It seems that both businesses and citizens are yet to adapt to the new reality. Kyiv medical commission chief Oleh Helevey suggests quarantine could last at least until the end of the year.
At the same time, he recalled the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-1919, where the second wave was much more dangerous than the first one.
Government without resignation immunity
The Verkhovna Rada has rejected the Government's updated action program, thus leaving ministers without a 12-month immunity from dismissal.
In early June, parliamentarians had already returned the initial program for revision, comparing it with a "school essay." The government was therefore forced to finalize the document. The new version was "more serious", according to Parliament Chairman Dmytro Razumkov.
Among other things, the government declared plans to introduce a funded pension system from 2021, as well as stimulate the development of non-state pension funding. Also, the Cabinet intends to adapt Ukrainian legislation on private pension funds to that of the European Union.
In addition, the Cabinet announced plans to set a living wage at 40% of the average wage starting 2021. Also, the revised program provides for the development of international customs cooperation, including the development of electronic technologies and services for international trade.
Another item of the program was about cooperating with the supervisory boards of state banks to address the issue of non-performing loans.
However, none of these plans convinced Parliament to endorse the plan. On Thursday, deputies rejected the program as such.
At the same time, the prime minister says neither he nor the government as a whole "pursue immunity," and the updated program, even if it's not approved by MPs, will become a guide in government's work.
"We will keep fulfilling our goals. This is about support for Ukrainian manufacturers, support for small and medium-sized businesses, support for power engineers and farmers, as well as and many other steps that the public awaits. I have repeatedly said that our government is not interested in immunity – we are interested in the well-being of the country," PM said.
Shmyhal added that he saw no reason for the government to step down. He believes that the Rada's decision not to support the program was "political".
Ex-PM Oleksiy Honcharuk, who was dismissed in March, voiced a more critical assessment of the lack of support in the Rada for the incumbent Cabinet. He stated that the failure of the government program in parliament indicates that the Cabinet cannot keep working in its current form.
"This was obvious earlier, because personnel reshuffles in the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance, numerous dubious appointments and chaotic attacks on ProZorro, school tests, the National Bank, the failure for the fourth month to appoint ministers in key sectors (energy and education) is too much, even in conditions of personnel hunger," Honcharuk said.
Relaunch of international flights
On Monday, June 15, travelers rejoiced as an official ban on regular international flights was lifted.
The first such flight was performed by Belarusian Belavia. Their plane brought passengers from Minsk to Boryspil Airport. Kyiv Airport also opened its gates for other countries, having also accepted a Belavia liner.
However, it's too early to talk about full restoration of international air traffic, since there are significant restrictions related to the coronavirus.
According to the decision of the government, to cross the Ukrainian, foreigners must have an insurance policy that covers the coronavirus treatment and observation.
In addition, persons arriving from coronavirus hotbed destinations (countries where the incidence rate is over 40 per 100,000 population) are required to undergo a 14-day observation.
Similar rules await the Ukrainians set to fly abroad. According to Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav Krykliy, from June 15, to travel to the UK, citizens will need to remain in quarantine for 14 days. Also from June 27 it will be possible to visit Tunisia, having passed testing upon arrival. At the same time, Ukrainians are allowed to travel to Albania and the USA without restrictions on border and also with no testing required. Turkey will also open up for Ukrainians from July 1 with no restrictions imposed.
More destinations for foreign travel could open by mid-summer. If the epidemic situation in Ukraine remains stable, air travel with Montenegro and Georgia could launch on July 1.
From July 1, the European Union could lift travel restrictions – but only for citizens of countries where the epidemic situation is similar or better than that in the EU. According to the Viktor Lyashko, the EU is considering the rate of 40 active cases per 100,000 population. Thus, Ukrainians should not rely on being able to travel to Europe anytime soon. The sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine in recent days has moved the country from the "green" to the "red" zone with over 40 cases per 100,000 population.
Next week, forecasters promise warm weather along with rains and thunderstorms throughout Ukraine. But this should not interfere with the economic life. Thus, the World Bank's Executive Board plans to consider a new loan for Ukraine aimed at restoring economic growth during the crisis. Meanwhile, the stats agency will unveil industrial output figures for the first five months of 2020.
Oleksandr Kunytsky


unian--2020-06-20--FC Shakhtar Donetsk win Ukrainian Premier League, for fourth consecutive time

This is the 13 top Ukrainian title for the team .
FC Shakhtar Donetsk have won Ukrainian Premier League for @ @ @ @ @ having beat Alexandria 3:2 on Matchday 27 , thus becoming unreachable to rivals with their @ @ @ @ @ game that was nominally a homer for Shakhtar , hosted by Olimpiysky Arena in Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ win to secure the title .
Having scored early in the game from a penalty @ @ @ @ @ in the first half .
Alexandria delivered a worthy rebound on 48th after a successful @ @ @ @ @ time in just four minutes , this time with a penalty kick .
Shakhtar boosted @ @ @ @ @ 60th before Brazil 's Tison sealed a double , becoming the game 's MVP .

This is the 13 top Ukrainian title for the team.
FC Shakhtar Donetsk have won Ukrainian Premier League for the fourth consecutive year, having beat Alexandria 3:2 on Matchday 27, thus becoming unreachable to rivals with their 71 points.
In the game that was nominally a homer for Shakhtar, hosted by Olimpiysky Arena in Kyiv, the squad needed a win to secure the title.
Read alsoShakhtar Donetsk defeat Dynamo Kyiv in Ukrainian Premier League game: 3-1 (Photos)
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Having scored early in the game from a penalty kick, Shakhtar remained confident in the first half. Alexandria delivered a worthy rebound on 48th after a successful corner and scored one more time in just four minutes, this time with a penalty kick.
Shakhtar boosted their pressure to equalize on 60th before Brazil's Tison sealed a double, becoming the game's MVP.


unian--2020-06-20--Ukrainian farmers to enjoy preferential terms for farmland acquisition

On the occasion of Farmer 's Day , President Zelensky emphasized that without land reform , Ukraine would have no chance to become Europe 's breadbasket again .
Farmers will receive preferential terms for farmland acquisition after the land market is introduced in Ukraine .
That 's according to a report by the Office of the President on the occasion of Farmer 's Day in Ukraine , which is marked on June 19 .
`` Farmers will enjoy preferential terms for farmland acquisition .
In particular , those who run business on state-owned lands handed to them for permanent use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 10-year interest-free installments , '' the statement said .
It is also reported that local governments will once again be granted authority to manage the lands of local communities outside the settlements – something they have been deprived of since January 1 , 2002 .
`` Land reform will provide benefits to the national small and medium-sized agricultural producers .
The Fund to ensure loans to small farmers and the Fund for the development of rural areas are to be set up .
A national infrastructure of geospatial data will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filled in the cadastre , '' the report said .
Read alsoZelensky enacts law on farmland sale in Ukraine from July 2021 According to the President 's Office , Zelensky emphasized that without land reform , Ukraine would have no chance to become Europe 's breadbasket again .
`` This year , the parliament adopted , and I signed , a series of laws that streamline land turnover , making it transparent , fair , and efficient .
The development of farming is extremely important for the Ukrainian economy , '' the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As part of reform launched in 2020 , the state allocated UAH 4 billion to support Ukrainian agricultural producers , while access to funds will be simplified as much as possible for small farmers .
`` It 's enough just to register in the system of the Agrarian Register to receive assistance under the programs defined by government , '' the report says .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on April 28 Zelensky signed a law introducing the agricultural land market in Ukraine from July 2021 .
The law provides for a phased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 , only citizens of Ukraine will be able to acquire farmland plots , with a 100 ha ceiling per buyer .
At the second stage , from January 1 , 2024 , the limit will increase to 10,000 hectares , while legal entities will also be allowed to acquire land .

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On the occasion of Farmer's Day, President Zelensky emphasized that without land reform, Ukraine would have no chance to become Europe's breadbasket again.
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unian--2020-06-20--Treasures from Kyiv Pechersk Lavra found in Moscow museum

Ukrainian archeologist Timur Bobrovsky , who was randomly scrolling through the digitized archives of a Moscow museum , discovered at least 57 precious objects made of gold , silver and precious stones from the sacristies of the Sophia and Assumption Cathedrals of Kyiv .
Most of the items discovered had been previously presumed lost .
`` But it turned out that they were preserved , '' the researcher wrote on Facebook , adding that , unfortunately , they have been stored outside Ukraine .
He noted he had discovered them among some 900,000 digitized images of exhibits on the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian Federation .
`` I hope that 'my ' find will be useful to everyone who is not indifferent to the Ukrainian heritage .
And it seems there 's still a lot of treasures there , '' he wrote .
`` Of the 119 items listed in the catalog according to the data of the 1930s , I was able to identify 57 Kyiv items on the site , of which at least four dozen were presumed lost forever .
And I only looked at part of the digitized collection , '' the @ @ @

They were previously presumed lost.
Ukrainian archeologist Timur Bobrovsky, who was randomly scrolling through the digitized archives of a Moscow museum, discovered at least 57 precious objects made of gold, silver and precious stones from the sacristies of the Sophia and Assumption Cathedrals of Kyiv.
Most of the items discovered had been previously presumed lost.
"But it turned out that they were preserved," the researcher wrote on Facebook, adding that, unfortunately, they have been stored outside Ukraine.
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He noted he had discovered them among some 900,000 digitized images of exhibits on the site of Moscow-based State Historical Museum of the Russian Federation.
"I hope that 'my' find will be useful to everyone who is not indifferent to the Ukrainian heritage. And it seems there's still a lot of treasures there," he wrote.
"Of the 119 items listed in the catalog according to the data of the 1930s, I was able to identify 57 Kyiv items on the site, of which at least four dozen were presumed lost forever. And I only looked at part of the digitized collection," the archaeologist wrote.


unian--2020-06-20--Merkel says new Russia sanctions not ruled out

One of the possible pretexts for imposing new sanctions Merkel called Russian hackers ' 2015 cyber-attack that targeted Bundestag , as well as computers in her own office .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany reserves the right to impose more sanctions on Russia over the Berlin killing of a Chechen asylum-seeker Zeliman Khangoshvili .
On Thursday , German prosecutors accused Russia of murdering a Chechen man in Berlin , which further escalated the already strained relations between the two states , according to Deutsche Welle .
She said new sanctions had earlier been discussed by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait until the investigation is over '' , DW reports .
Speaking at a video conference following the virtual meeting of EU leaders , Merkel criticized Russia for not taking sufficient steps to implement the 2015 Minsk agreement , aimed at ending the war in eastern Ukraine .
Speaking of Russia sanctions in general , Merkel said Berlin `` is oriented toward certain grounds , one of which is the Ukraine conflict '' .
Another possible pretext for imposing new sanctions she called Russian hackers ' 2015 cyber-attack that targeted Bundestag , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and offices of parliamentarians in the Bundestag .
Merkel said talks are underway with EU leaders in this regard .
As reported earlier , EU leaders have agreed to extend for another six months diplomatic and economic sanctions against Russia , initially imposed over the illegal annexation of Crimea and later expanded due to Russia 's failure to fully implement Minsk agreements .

One of the possible pretexts for imposing new sanctions Merkel called Russian hackers' 2015 cyber-attack that targeted Bundestag, as well as computers in her own office.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany reserves the right to impose more sanctions on Russia over the Berlin killing of a Chechen asylum-seeker Zeliman Khangoshvili.
On Thursday, German prosecutors accused Russia of murdering a Chechen man in Berlin, which further escalated the already strained relations between the two states, according to Deutsche Welle.
She said new sanctions had earlier been discussed by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, and now "we have to wait until the investigation is over", DW reports.
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Speaking at a video conference following the virtual meeting of EU leaders, Merkel criticized Russia for not taking sufficient steps to implement the 2015 Minsk agreement, aimed at ending the war in eastern Ukraine.
Read alsoEU further extends economic sanctions against Russia
Speaking of Russia sanctions in general, Merkel said Berlin "is oriented toward certain grounds, one of which is the Ukraine conflict".
Another possible pretext for imposing new sanctions she called Russian hackers' 2015 cyber-attack that targeted Bundestag, as well as computers in her own office, and offices of parliamentarians in the Bundestag.
Merkel said talks are underway with EU leaders in this regard.
As reported earlier, EU leaders have agreed to extend for another six months diplomatic and economic sanctions against Russia, initially imposed over the illegal annexation of Crimea and later expanded due to Russia's failure to fully implement Minsk agreements.


unian--2020-06-20--Fourteen Ukrainian sailors back home after three-year Libyan captivity

The president thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the Security Service of Ukraine , and all those who helped citizens be released and brought back to Ukraine .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has commended the return on Friday , June 19 , of 14 Ukrainian sailors , crew of the Ruta tanker , who had been arrested on smuggling charges .
The sailors had spent more than three years in Libyan jail , the Office of the President reported .
`` A special flight carrying 14 citizens of Ukraine , members of the crew of the Ruta tanker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of imprisonment in Libya , landed at Boryspil International Airport , '' the report reads .
`` President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the arrival of fellow citizens in their homeland . ''
`` Our task is to return Ukrainian citizens .
I am very glad that after almost three and a half years behind bars in Libya , 14 members of the crew of the Ruta tanker returned home .
I am happy for them , for their families , '' Volodymyr Zelensky said .
The president thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all those who helped citizens be released and brought back to Ukraine .
In April 2017 , Ukrainian sailors were detained in Libya on charges of involvement in the smuggling of petroleum products .
Due to the complicated political and security situation in this country , Libyan courts had long been dragging with consideration of their case .
Coordinated efforts by Ukraine government agencies brought results in negotiations with the Libyan authorities , leading to the release of Ukrainian crew .

The president thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and all those who helped citizens be released and brought back to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has commended the return on Friday, June 19, of 14 Ukrainian sailors, crew of the Ruta tanker, who had been arrested on smuggling charges.
The sailors had spent more than three years in Libyan jail, the Office of the President reported.
"A special flight carrying 14 citizens of Ukraine, members of the crew of the Ruta tanker, who returned home after more than 3 years of imprisonment in Libya, landed at Boryspil International Airport," the report reads. "President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the arrival of fellow citizens in their homeland."
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"Our task is to return Ukrainian citizens. I am very glad that after almost three and a half years behind bars in Libya, 14 members of the crew of the Ruta tanker returned home. I am happy for them, for their families," Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Read alsoFourteen Ukrainian sailors freed in Libya after three-year imprisonment
The president thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and all those who helped citizens be released and brought back to Ukraine.
In April 2017, Ukrainian sailors were detained in Libya on charges of involvement in the smuggling of petroleum products. Due to the complicated political and security situation in this country, Libyan courts had long been dragging with consideration of their case.
Coordinated efforts by Ukraine government agencies brought results in negotiations with the Libyan authorities, leading to the release of Ukrainian crew.


unian--2020-06-20--Council of Europe prolongs action plan for Ukraine until end of 2022

The CoE rapporteur group on democracy approved the relevant decision on June 18 .
The Council of Europe 's Action @ @ @ @ @ has been extended until the end of 2022 .
That 's according to Ukraine 's @ @ @ @ @ of Europe .
`` On June 18 , the CoE rapporteur 's group on democracy @ @ @ @ @ approval of a report on medium-term progress in the implementation of the CoE Action Plan @ @ @ @ @ as well as extending its validity until the end of 2022 , '' Ukrainian diplomats @ @ @ @ @ is noted that , during the meeting , emphasis was placed on the overall success @ @ @ @ @ Plan 's goals , as well as the importance of sustainable development in its further @ @ @ @ @ with Russian aggression against Ukraine and those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic .
The implementation @ @ @ @ @ by the Office of the CoE Directorate General for Programs with the assistance of the @ @ @ @ @ while its funding comes from donors .

The CoE rapporteur group on democracy approved the relevant decision on June 18.
The Council of Europe's Action Plan for Ukraine for 2018-2021 has been extended until the end of 2022.
That's according to Ukraine's Permanent Mission to the Council of Europe.
"On June 18, the CoE rapporteur's group on democracy approved a decision on the approval of a report on medium-term progress in the implementation of the CoE Action Plan for Ukraine for 2018-2021, as well as extending its validity until the end of 2022," Ukrainian diplomats wrote on Facebook.
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It is noted that, during the meeting, emphasis was placed on the overall success of the implementation of the Plan's goals, as well as the importance of sustainable development in its further implementation, despite issues associated with Russian aggression against Ukraine and those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The implementation of the Plan is coordinated by the Office of the CoE Directorate General for Programs with the assistance of the CoE Office in Ukraine, while its funding comes from donors.


unian--2020-06-20--"Surprise" awaiting foreign delegations set to attend Moscow parade

The set of rules includes mandatory 14-day quarantine prior to arrival .
The Victory Day parade in Russian capital Moscow , rescheduled from May 9 to June 24 over pandemic considerations , will see a number of foreign delegations attending the event .
According to a letter the Russian foreign ministry sent to the relevant counterparts , the copy of which was seen by Moldova 's Deschide.md , all foreign guests were required to undergo a full-fledged 14-day observation period prior to their arrival in Moscow , the Apostrophe outlet reports .
MFA Russia has told foreign delegations in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supposed to complete a 14-day quarantine ahead of arrival in Moscow and run at least three consecutive lab tests with 24-hour intervals , including a day prior to the visit .
Also , a nasal swab for a new PCR test will be taken from delegation members upon arrival – either on board the plane or at the airport .
Medical staff who are part of the relevant delegations are told to perform temperature screening three times a day and obliged to inform Russia authorities of any signs of disease in delegation members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the letter reads .
The report by Apostrophe notes that , apparently , Russian President Vladimir Putin is afraid of contracting the coronavirus : 'Public events with his participation were almost completely canceled ; he appeared in public only on May 9 and June 12 .
Disinfection tunnels were installed in the Kremlin and Novo-Ogaryovo , while all visitors are placed in preliminary multi-day quarantine . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier citing the IGDTS think tank , the Moscow parade is of great geopolitical importance to Russia .
Firstly , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctions imposed over the annexation of Crimea and the war Russia has been waging in eastern Ukraine , authors state .
Secondly , this is `` an attempt to legitimize representatives of the self-proclaimed puppet republics '' .

The set of rules includes mandatory 14-day quarantine prior to arrival.
The Victory Day parade in Russian capital Moscow, rescheduled from May 9 to June 24 over pandemic considerations, will see a number of foreign delegations attending the event.
According to a letter the Russian foreign ministry sent to the relevant counterparts, the copy of which was seen by Moldova's Deschide.md, all foreign guests were required to undergo a full-fledged 14-day observation period prior to their arrival in Moscow, the Apostrophe outlet reports.
MFA Russia has told foreign delegations in a letter published by Apostrophe their members are supposed to complete a 14-day quarantine ahead of arrival in Moscow and run at least three consecutive lab tests with 24-hour intervals, including a day prior to the visit.
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Also, a nasal swab for a new PCR test will be taken from delegation members upon arrival – either on board the plane or at the airport.
Medical staff who are part of the relevant delegations are told to perform temperature screening three times a day and obliged to inform Russia authorities of any signs of disease in delegation members.
Face masks and gloves are mandated, the letter reads.
The report by Apostrophe notes that, apparently, Russian President Vladimir Putin is afraid of contracting the coronavirus: 'Public events with his participation were almost completely canceled; he appeared in public only on May 9 and June 12. Disinfection tunnels were installed in the Kremlin and Novo-Ogaryovo, while all visitors are placed in preliminary multi-day quarantine."
As UNIAN reported earlier citing the IGDTS think tank, the Moscow parade is of great geopolitical importance to Russia. Firstly, this is an attempt to neutralize political consequences of sanctions imposed over the annexation of Crimea and the war Russia has been waging in eastern Ukraine, authors state. Secondly, this is "an attempt to legitimize representatives of the self-proclaimed puppet republics".


unian--2020-06-21--Chief of Emergencies Service doesn't rule out terrorist act behind explosion of Kyiv building

A leak of gas and the explosion of an explosive device are among the theories of the incident .
Chairman of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Mykola Chechotkin does n't rule out an act of terror was a cause behind the explosion of a Kyiv-based apartment building .
`` The police are considering all versions .
According to preliminary estimates , the explosion occurred on the 6th , 7th , 8th floors .
The staircases between the 5th and 8th floors were destroyed in the explosion , '' he told reporters on June 21 , according to an UNIAN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debris of Kyiv apartment block hit by explosion ( Photos , video ) The key theories considered by the police `` include a gas explosion , an explosion of an unknown explosive device , there are many other versions , '' he said .
As UNIAN reported , several apartments in a nine-storied apartment block at 1/5 Solomiya Krushelnytska Street in Kyiv 's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion at about 10:00 on Sunday , June 21 .
The explosion destroyed interfloor structures between the fourth and eighth floors .
Mayor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been killed in the explosion .
According to him , two theories are being examined – the explosion of gas or an improvised device .
According to police , one person was killed , three were unblocked , 21 people were evacuated .
The search for three more victims continues .

A leak of gas and the explosion of an explosive device are among the theories of the incident.
Chairman of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Mykola Chechotkin doesn't rule out an act of terror was a cause behind the explosion of a Kyiv-based apartment building.
"The police are considering all theories. According to preliminary estimates, the explosion occurred on the 6th, 7th, 8th floors. The staircases between the 5th and 8th floors were destroyed in the explosion," he told reporters on June 21, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoOne body found in debris of Kyiv apartment block hit by explosion (Photos, video)
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The key theories considered by the police "include a gas explosion, an explosion of an unknown explosive device, there are many other versions," he said.
As UNIAN reported, several apartments in a nine-storied apartment block at 1/5 Solomii Krushelnytskoi Street in Kyiv's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion at about 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21.
The explosion destroyed interfloor structures between the fourth and eighth floors.
Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko reported two persons had been killed in the explosion. According to him, two theories are being examined – the explosion of gas or an improvised device.
According to police, one person was killed, three were unblocked, 21 people were evacuated.
The search for three more victims continues.


unian--2020-06-21--Kyiv mayor reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, one fatality in past day

The total death toll in the city was 98 cases .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 73 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 73 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus .
There was one fatality , '' he said on Facebook on June 21 .
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 4,325 .
According to Klitschko , 41 women , 28 men , and four children are among those infected .
Klitschko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Shevchenkivsky district ( 15 ) , Sviatoshynsky and Dniprovsky districts ( 12 each ) , and Pechersky district ( 10 ) .
The total death toll in the city was 98 cases .
As UNIAN reported earlier , as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 21 , there were 36,560 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine .
They included 1,002 deaths and 16,509 recoveries .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past day .

The total death toll in the city was 98 cases.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 73 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 73 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus. There was one fatality," he said on Facebook on June 21.
Read alsoUkraine's COVID-19 death toll crosses 1,000 mark
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 4,325.
According to Klitschko, 41 women, 28 men, and four children are among those infected.
Klitschko said eight new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Shevchenkivsky district (15), Sviatoshynsky and Dniprovsky districts (12 each), and Pechersky district (10).
The total death toll in the city was 98 cases.
As UNIAN reported earlier, as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 21, there were 36,560 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine. They included 1,002 deaths and 16,509 recoveries. Some 735 new cases were recorded in the past day.


unian--2020-06-21--One body found in debris of Kyiv apartment block hit by explosion

The incident was reported on Sunday morning .
One body has been found under the debris of a Kyiv-based residential @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday morning .
His body was discovered under a concrete slab at 10:47 Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ according to the website of Kyiv City State Administration .
Rescuers and police are working @ @ @ @ @ incident was reported at about 10:00 on Sunday .
Several apartments in a nine-storied apartment @ @ @ @ @ Street in Kyiv 's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion .
According to preliminary @ @ @ @ @ by a leak of gas , Ukraine 's Emergency Situations Service said .
The explosion @ @ @ @ @ fourth and seventh floors .
Twenty-one residents have been evacuated , one person has been @ @ @ @ @ under the debris .
Residents on the upper floors remain blocked .
They are to @ @ @ @ @ .

The incident was reported on Sunday morning.
One body has been found under the debris of a Kyiv-based residential building hit by an explosion on Sunday morning.
His body was discovered under a concrete slab at 10:47 Kyiv time on June 21, according to the website of Kyiv City State Administration.
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Rescuers and police are working on the scene.
The incident was reported at about 10:00 on Sunday. Several apartments in a nine-storied apartment block at 1/5 Solomii Krushelnytskoi Street in Kyiv's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion.
According to preliminary reports, it was caused by a leak of gas, Ukraine's Emergency Situations Service said. The explosion destroyed interfloor structures between the fourth and seventh floors.
Twenty-one residents have been evacuated, one person has been de-blocked, and three remain under the debris.
Residents on the upper floors remain blocked. They are to be rescued by fire brigades.


unian--2020-06-21--Ukraine's COVID-19 death toll crosses 1,000 mark

The city of Kyiv is currently in the lead by the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases with 4,325 .
@ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 coronavirus in Ukraine was 1,002 as of the morning of June 21 .
@ @ @ @ @ the past 24 hours , according to the interactive map of Ukraine 's National Security @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Read alsoDaily rise of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine a bit down against yesterday @ @ @ @ @ number of confirmed cases was 36,560 , including 735 cases reported in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ recovered in the past day .
The total number of recoveries since the start of @ @ @ @ @ .
The number of suspected cases is 79,075 .
The city of Kyiv is currently @ @ @ @ @ total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases with 4,325 .
It is followed by Chernivtsi region @ @ @ @ @ with 3,780 , Rivne with 2,872 , and Kyiv region with 2,208 .

The city of Kyiv is currently in the lead by the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases with 4,325.
The number of deaths from the COVID-19 coronavirus in Ukraine was 1,002 as of the morning of June 21.
Eight deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the interactive map of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
Read alsoDaily rise of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine a bit down against yesterday's record spike
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The total number of confirmed cases was 36,560, including 735 cases reported in the past 24 hours.
Some 103 patients recovered in the past day. The total number of recoveries since the start of the pandemic is 16,509 people. The number of suspected cases is 79,075.
The city of Kyiv is currently in the lead by the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases with 4,325.
It is followed by Chernivtsi region with 4,324, Lviv region with 3,780, Rivne with 2,872, and Kyiv region with 2,208.


unian--2020-06-21--Donbas war escalation: Number of attacks on Ukrainian positions soars to almost 30 on June 20

Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in action on June 20 , another one sustained injuries on June 21 .
Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted 28 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , on Saturday , June 20 .
`` The enemy fired at our positions , using proscribed 152mm and 122mm artillery systems along with 120mm and 82mm mortars , as well as unguided air-to-air missiles , weapons installed on infantry fighting vehicles , grenade launchers of various systems , large-caliber machine guns , and rifles , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook in a morning update on June 21 .
Three members of the Joint Forces were wounded in action as a result of the attacks .
According to Ukrainian intelligence reports , one member of Russia-led forces was wounded on that day .
What is more , another four attacks on Ukrainian positions were reported from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on June 21 .
Enemy troops opened fire from 120mm and 82mm mortars twice near the village of Shumy in the Pivnich ( North ) sector .
Two more attacks were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where enemy troops used 120mm mortars , and near the village Krymske , where banned 120mm and 82mm mortars were used along with anti-tank grenade launchers .
One Ukrainian soldier was wounded on June 21 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Russia-led forces attacked Ukrainian positions in Donbas 20 times ; two members of Ukraine 's Joint Forces were wounded in action on that day .

Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in action on June 20, another one sustained injuries on June 21.
Russia's hybrid military forces mounted 28 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, on Saturday, June 20.
"The enemy fired at our positions, using proscribed 152mm and 122mm artillery systems along with 120mm and 82mm mortars, as well as unguided air-to-air missiles, weapons installed on infantry fighting vehicles, grenade launchers of various systems, large-caliber machine guns, and rifles," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters said on Facebook in a morning update on June 21.
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Three members of the Joint Forces were wounded in action as a result of the attacks.
Ukrainian servicemen fired back to suppress the enemy's fire.
According to Ukrainian intelligence reports, one member of Russia-led forces was wounded on that day.
What is more, another four attacks on Ukrainian positions were reported from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on June 21.
Enemy troops opened fire from 120mm and 82mm mortars twice near the village of Shumy in the Pivnich (North) sector. Two more attacks were reported near the village of Zalizne, where enemy troops used 120mm mortars, and near the village Krymske, where banned 120mm and 82mm mortars were used along with anti-tank grenade launchers.
Ukraine's military fired back, using available weapons.
One Ukrainian soldier was wounded on June 21.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Russia-led forces attacked Ukrainian positions in Donbas 20 times; two members of Ukraine's Joint Forces were wounded in action on that day.


unian--2020-06-20--Ukrainian military return fire to enemy attacks in Donbas, killing two, wounding three occupiers

Ukraine reported no casualties from day-start on Saturday .
Russian occupation forces on Friday eight times violated the ceasefire , employing 120 mm and 82 mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk agreements , as well as grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms , when firing on Ukraine defense positions .
In the area of responsibility of the Pivnich [ North ] tactical group , just outside Krymsky , the enemy fired grenade launchers of various types and small arms , reads the morning update by the Joint Forces Command .
Ukrainian defenders near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Repeated enemy attacks were reported near the village of Orikhove , where the occupation forces fired proscribed 120 mm mortars , as well as grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Read alsoZelensky 's Office announces development of new bill on Donbas with 'Steinmeier formula' On the approaches to Khutir Vilnyi , Ukrainian defenders were fired upon twice as the enemy employed banned 120 mm and 82 mm mortars .
Also , the aggressors fired grenade launchers and heavy machine guns .
In the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] tactical group the enemy opened fire near Slavne .
They used grenade launchers and small arms .
During an engineering reconnaissance effort near the village of Novotoshkivske , two Ukrainian troops were injured in a landmine blast .
Both were provided first aid and promptly evacuated to a hospital .
Their condition is reported as satisfactory .
Ukrainian soldiers returned fire to enemy attacks , coercing the invaders to cease aggressive actions .
According to intelligence reports , on June 19 , Ukrainian soldiers killed two and wounded at least three enemy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian occupation forces opened fire near Avdiyivka , employing 82 mm mortars , grenade launchers , and heavy machine guns .
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops .


unian--2020-06-22--Javelins destined for Ukraine: U.S. foreign military sales loaded on board the plane

The U.S. Embassy 's Office of Defense Cooperation on June 16 received more than US $ 60 million of equipment @ @ @ @ @ .
U.S. foreign military sales , including Javelin systems , destined for Ukraine have been @ @ @ @ @ .
`` United States Air Force Port Dawgs load a contract aircraft at Dover Air @ @ @ @ @ Air Worldwide Holdings jet carried foreign military sales destined for the Ukraine .
U.S. Transportation @ @ @ @ @ inextricably linked to the commercial transportation industry which provides important augmentation in peace and war @ @ @ @ @ Command ( USTRANSCOM ) said on Facebook on June 21 .
The U.S. side reiterates @ @ @ @ @ territorial integrity of Ukraine .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the U.S. Embassy 's Office @ @ @ @ @ 16 received more than US $ 60 million of equipment to transfer to Ukrainian partners @ @ @ @ @ , and Javelin anti-tank missiles .
What is more , the U.S. Department of State @ @ @ @ @ Mark VI patrol boats and armament worth US $ 600 million to Ukraine .

The U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation on June 16 received more than US$60 million of equipment to transfer to Ukrainian partners.
U.S. foreign military sales, including Javelin systems, destined for Ukraine have been loaded on board the plane.
"United States Air Force Port Dawgs load a contract aircraft at Dover Air Force Base. The Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings jet carried foreign military sales destined for the Ukraine. U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is inextricably linked to the commercial transportation industry which provides important augmentation in peace and war," the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) said on Facebook on June 21.
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The U.S. side reiterates it supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the U.S. Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation on June 16 received more than US$60 million of equipment to transfer to Ukrainian partners, including radios, ammunition, and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
What is more, the U.S. Department of State cleared the sale of 16 Mark VI patrol boats and armament worth US$600 million to Ukraine.


unian--2020-06-22--PS752 downing: Zelensky says Ukraine to seek justice in international courts

The Iranian side blamed the pandemic for the delay in delivering the flight recorders to Kyiv .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will seek justice in international courts if Iran does not fulfill its promises in relation to issues related to the downing of Ukraine International Airlines ' flight PS752 .
`` I hope that we will be able , eventually , to be able to count on a result-oriented policy from the Iranian government , '' he said in an interview with The Globe and Mail , a Canadian media outlet .
`` Because it is not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the black boxes .
It is also about their [ other ] promises .
They have to give an official apology .
They have to pay adequate compensations… .
They have to do what they have promised .
Otherwise , we will have no other choice – and they know our position – but to resort to the international courts . ''
Read alsoReuters : Iran to send black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner to Ukraine According to Zelensky , the Iranian side blamed the pandemic for the delay in delivering the flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem can not wait indefinitely because we have been waiting for quite a long time now . ''
UNIAN memo .
Kyiv-bound Ukraine International Airlines ( UIA ) flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran 's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8 .
It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board .
Two passengers and the crew members were Ukrainians .
There were also 82 citizens of Iran , 63 citizens of Canada , 10 citizens of Sweden , four citizens of Afghanistan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kingdom each .
There were no survivors .
On January 11 , Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a `` human error '' and that those responsible would be held accountable .
Member countries of the International Coordination and Response Group for Flight PS752 Victims have repeatedly demanded that Iran hand over `` black boxes '' of the plane to the group .
On June 7 , Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Enin said that Iran had still not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all issues related to the UIA flight PS752 case .

The Iranian side blamed the pandemic for the delay in delivering the flight recorders to Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will seek justice in international courts if Iran does not fulfill its promises in relation to issues related to the downing of Ukraine International Airlines' flight PS752.
"I hope that we will be able, eventually, to be able to count on a result-oriented policy from the Iranian government," he said in an interview with The Globe and Mail, a Canadian media outlet. "Because it is not only that they don't give us back the black boxes. It is also about their [other] promises. They have to give an official apology. They have to pay adequate compensations…. They have to do what they have promised. Otherwise, we will have no other choice – and they know our position – but to resort to the international courts."
Read alsoReuters: Iran to send black boxes from downed Ukrainian airliner to Ukraine
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According to Zelensky, the Iranian side blamed the pandemic for the delay in delivering the flight recorders to Kyiv, but "this problem cannot wait indefinitely because we have been waiting for quite a long time now."
UNIAN memo. Kyiv-bound Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8. It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board. Two passengers and the crew members were Ukrainians. There were also 82 citizens of Iran, 63 citizens of Canada, 10 citizens of Sweden, four citizens of Afghanistan, three citizens of Germany and the United Kingdom each. There were no survivors.
On January 11, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a "human error" and that those responsible would be held accountable.
Member countries of the International Coordination and Response Group for Flight PS752 Victims have repeatedly demanded that Iran hand over "black boxes" of the plane to the group.
On June 7, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Enin said that Iran had still not responded to Ukraine's note on settling all issues related to the UIA flight PS752 case.


unian--2020-06-21--Zelensky sees all countries seeking seat on UNSC for 2021-2022 as Ukraine's partners

The Ukrainian president pledges his country 's support for Canada .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that all countries that have sought non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council ( UNSC ) for 2021-2022 , including Canada , are partners of Ukraine , regardless of the results of the voting .
`` This is a secret ballot structure , and I want to tell you that all the candidates , without exception , including Canada , which fought for this non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council , are our partners and really deserve to be in the UN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with The Globe and Mail , according to the presidential press service .
He stressed that Ukraine had always supported and would continue to support Canada .
`` Ukraine has always and will continue to support Canada .
Regarding the voting and the election process at the United Nations , I can not say because that is confidential information , '' The Globe and Mail quoted Zelensky as saying .
`` I know that Canada wanted very much to be elected and to be on the Security Council of the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen this time , but what is important for Canada is also important for Ukraine because the success of Canada is the success of Ukraine . ''
The Ukrainian leader expressed hope that next time Canada would be the winner .
He stressed that there are many platforms in the world where everyone listens to that country 's opinion , in particular , it is NATO and the OSCE , the presidential press service said .
`` I 'd like you to understand that everything that is important for Canada is also important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Canada always supports Ukraine on such large-scale geopolitical platforms .
And we will always support Canada , '' the press service quoted him as saying .

The Ukrainian president pledges his country's support for Canada.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that all countries that have sought non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2021-2022, including Canada, are partners of Ukraine, regardless of the results of the voting.
"This is a secret ballot structure, and I want to tell you that all the candidates, without exception, including Canada, which fought for this non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council, are our partners and really deserve to be in the UN Security Council," he said in an interview with The Globe and Mail, according to the presidential press service.
He stressed that Ukraine had always supported and would continue to support Canada.
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"Ukraine has always and will continue to support Canada. Regarding the voting and the election process at the United Nations, I cannot say because that is confidential information," The Globe and Mail quoted Zelensky as saying. "I know that Canada wanted very much to be elected and to be on the Security Council of the United Nations. Well, it did not happen this time, but what is important for Canada is also important for Ukraine because the success of Canada is the success of Ukraine."
The Ukrainian leader expressed hope that next time Canada would be the winner. He stressed that there are many platforms in the world where everyone listens to that country's opinion, in particular, it is NATO and the OSCE, the presidential press service said.
"I'd like you to understand that everything that is important for Canada is also important for Ukraine, because we understand that Canada always supports Ukraine on such large-scale geopolitical platforms. And we will always support Canada," the press service quoted him as saying.


unian--2020-06-21--Ryanair, SWISS resume regular flights to Kyiv on June 21

Before booking tickets , passengers should take into account a possible change in the flight schedule , as well as existing or potential restrictions .
Ryanair and SWISS on June 21 , 2020 , resumed regular flights to Kyiv 's Boryspil Airport after a three-month break over the coronavirus pandemic .
Ryanair transported its first passengers from Barcelona , SWISS handled the first flight to Kyiv from Zurich , according to the aviation news portal avianews.com .
In June , the Irish low-cost airline will serve three routes to Ukraine – from Barcelona and Madrid ( Spain ) , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week .
Read alsoWizz Air resumes flights from Ukraine to six European countries The relaunch of a route between Krakow ( Poland ) and Kyiv was postponed over a ban imposed by the Polish authorities on flights from Ukraine and other countries until June 30 .
To work before the end of the summer navigation season , Ryanair plans to resume only half of its previous Ukrainian routes in July , it expects to start flights from the cities of Italy to Kyiv , Lviv , Odesa , and Kharkiv .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority , also known as ENAC .
SWISS at first will fly between Kyiv and Zurich once a week on Sundays .
From July , the airline plans to increase the frequency to two flights a week .
Before booking tickets , passengers should take into account a possible change in the flight schedule , as well as restrictions on the entry of foreigners into other countries that have already been introduced or may be extended or introduced in the future .
As UNIAN reported , European Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Ukrainians only starting from July 1 if certain conditions exist , according to EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson .

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unian--2020-06-21--Third body found in debris of Kyiv apartment block hit by explosion on Sunday

The incident is being investigated under Part 2 of Article 270 ( violation of fire safety requirements ) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .
The death toll from an explosion at a residential building in the Pozniaky area in Kyiv 's Darnytsky district on Sunday morning has risen to three after one more body was found under the debris , officials say .
`` By 20:00 Kyiv time [ on June 21 ] , three dead bodies had been found on the scene , '' the press service of Ukraine 's Emergency Situations Ministry said .
Read alsoPolice raiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exploded on Sunday As UNIAN reported , several apartments in a nine-storied apartment block at 1/5 Solomii Krushelnytskoi Street in Kyiv 's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion at about 10:00 a.m. on Sunday , June 21 .
The explosion destroyed interfloor structures between the fourth and eighth floors .
Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko says two theories are being examined – the explosion of gas or an improvised device .
More than 100 people lived in the destroyed part of the building , he said .
Tents have been set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them will be accommodated in a boarding school at 121/3 Kharkivske Shose Highway , and will be provided with food .
The incident is being investigated under Part 2 of Article 270 ( violation of fire safety requirements established by law ) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .

The incident is being investigated under Part 2 of Article 270 (violation of fire safety requirements) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The death toll from an explosion at a residential building in the Pozniaky area in Kyiv's Darnytsky district on Sunday morning has risen to three after one more body was found under the debris, officials say.
"By 20:00 Kyiv time [on June 21], three dead bodies had been found on the scene," the press service of Ukraine's Emergency Situations Ministry said.
Read alsoPolice raiding gas company that services Kyiv building which exploded on Sunday
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As UNIAN reported, several apartments in a nine-storied apartment block at 1/5 Solomii Krushelnytskoi Street in Kyiv's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion at about 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21. The explosion destroyed interfloor structures between the fourth and eighth floors.
Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko says two theories are being examined – the explosion of gas or an improvised device.
More than 100 people lived in the destroyed part of the building, he said. Tents have been set up for victims. In addition, some of them will be accommodated in a boarding school at 121/3 Kharkivske Shose Highway, and will be provided with food.
The incident is being investigated under Part 2 of Article 270 (violation of fire safety requirements established by law) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.


unian--2020-06-21--DW: Canada investigates discovery of 38 dead puppies on flight from Ukraine

The French bulldog puppies who survived were exhibiting symptoms such as dehydration , vomiting and weakness .
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ( CFIA ) is launching an investigation after the arrival of a Ukraine International Airlines flight from Kyiv to Toronto 's Pearson International Airport with approximately 500 puppies on board , 38 of whom were found dead .
The incident occurred on June 13 , Deutsche Welle reported on June 20 .
The French bulldog puppies who survived were exhibiting symptoms such as dehydration , vomiting and weakness .
The breed is popular in Canada .
Read alsoCanada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid to Ukrainian police '' CFIA officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and will determine next steps once the investigation is complete , '' the agency said .
Ukraine International Airlines condemned the incident on their Facebook page , saying they were working with local authorities to determine what happened .
A spokesperson for Transport Canada told Global News that there were no set Canadian Aviation Regulations for pet transportation in airline cabins or in cargo holds , and that air operators set their own policies regarding pets on board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Guelph told Canada 's CBC news that puppy sales are a lucrative business in the country .
`` We have no idea how many dogs come in , where they go , where they come from , '' he said .
Animal welfare advocates have expressed concern that the incident could be just the latest example of dogs being being crowded onto flights from Ukraine and Eastern Europe bound for Canada to be resold .

The French bulldog puppies who survived were exhibiting symptoms such as dehydration, vomiting and weakness.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is launching an investigation after the arrival of a Ukraine International Airlines flight from Kyiv to Toronto's Pearson International Airport with approximately 500 puppies on board, 38 of whom were found dead.
The incident occurred on June 13, Deutsche Welle reported on June 20.
The French bulldog puppies who survived were exhibiting symptoms such as dehydration, vomiting and weakness. The breed is popular in Canada.
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"CFIA officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and will determine next steps once the investigation is complete," the agency said.
Ukraine International Airlines condemned the incident on their Facebook page, saying they were working with local authorities to determine what happened.
A spokesperson for Transport Canada told Global News that there were no set Canadian Aviation Regulations for pet transportation in airline cabins or in cargo holds, and that air operators set their own policies regarding pets on board.
Professor Scott Weese from the University of Guelph told Canada's CBC news that puppy sales are a lucrative business in the country. "We have no idea how many dogs come in, where they go, where they come from," he said.
Animal welfare advocates have expressed concern that the incident could be just the latest example of dogs being being crowded onto flights from Ukraine and Eastern Europe bound for Canada to be resold.


unian--2020-06-21--Reuters: Russia's Putin says he may seek another term if constitutional changes passed

The changes that Russians will vote on , already approved by parliament and the Constitutional Court , would reset Putin 's presidential term tally to zero .
Vladimir Putin is considering running for a new term as Russia 's president if voters approve constitutional changes that would enable him to do so , Russian news agencies quoted him as saying in an interview on Sunday .
Russia will hold a nationwide vote from June 25 to July 1 on proposed changes to the constitution , including an amendment that would allow Putin to seek two more six-year terms as president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Reuters said .
Read alsoNo money for medics in occupied Crimea , while RUB 15 bln spent to rubberstamp Putin 's life presidency – rights group Opponents say the reforms are designed to allow Putin to keep power until 2036 and amount to a constitutional coup .
The Kremlin says they are needed to strengthen the role of parliament and improve social policy and public administration .
`` I do not rule out the possibility of running for office , if this ( option ) comes up in the constitution .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as saying in an interview with state TV that was shown in Russia 's far east before airing in western Russia .
`` I have not decided anything for myself yet . ''
The changes that Russians will vote on , already approved by parliament and the Constitutional Court , would reset Putin 's presidential term tally to zero .
He would not be able to seek a new term under current constitutional limits .
The changes are widely expected to be approved in the vote .
Putin , who has been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 67 , suggested the hunt for a candidate to succeed him could become a distraction if he does not run again .

The changes that Russians will vote on, already approved by parliament and the Constitutional Court, would reset Putin's presidential term tally to zero.
Vladimir Putin is considering running for a new term as Russia's president if voters approve constitutional changes that would enable him to do so, Russian news agencies quoted him as saying in an interview on Sunday.
Russia will hold a nationwide vote from June 25 to July 1 on proposed changes to the constitution, including an amendment that would allow Putin to seek two more six-year terms as president when his current mandate ends in 2024, Reuters said.
Read alsoNo money for medics in occupied Crimea, while RUB 15 bln spent to rubberstamp Putin's life presidency – rights group
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Opponents say the reforms are designed to allow Putin to keep power until 2036 and amount to a constitutional coup. The Kremlin says they are needed to strengthen the role of parliament and improve social policy and public administration.
"I do not rule out the possibility of running for office, if this (option) comes up in the constitution. We'll see," Putin was quoted as saying in an interview with state TV that was shown in Russia's far east before airing in western Russia. "I have not decided anything for myself yet."
The changes that Russians will vote on, already approved by parliament and the Constitutional Court, would reset Putin's presidential term tally to zero. He would not be able to seek a new term under current constitutional limits.
The changes are widely expected to be approved in the vote.
Putin, who has been in power for two decades and is now 67, suggested the hunt for a candidate to succeed him could become a distraction if he does not run again.


unian--2020-06-21--Police raiding gas company that services exploded building in Kyiv

Criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 270 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ( violation of fire safety requirements ) .
Ukrainian police are now raiding the gas company that services a Kyiv-based residential building , which exploded on Sunday , June 21 .
`` The National Police of Ukraine are currently conducting urgent searches in the gas distribution company and all utilities that served the apartment building where the explosion occurred , '' Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said in a statement on the ministry 's Facebook page on June 21 .
Read alsoChief of Emergencies Service does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv building Criminal proceedings are under way under Part 2 of Article 270 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ( violation of fire safety requirements established by law ) .
`` The state of the building is being examined to check for possible destruction .
After receiving an expert opinion , we will be able to give people access to their apartments so that they could take the most necessary things with them .
There will be a 24-hour cordon around by the police and guards to protect [ the apartments ] against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to him , an operation is under way to dismantle the debris .
More than 500 people and over 50 pieces of equipment are working on the scene .
As UNIAN reported , several apartments in a nine-storied apartment block at 1/5 Solomii Krushelnytskoi Street in Kyiv 's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion at about 10:00 a.m. on Sunday , June 21 .
The explosion destroyed interfloor structures between the fourth and eighth floors .
Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko says two theories are being examined – the explosion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to police , one person was killed , three were unblocked , 21 people were evacuated .
The search for three more victims continues .
Later , the bodies of two more victims were found .

Criminal proceedings under Part 2 of Article 270 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of fire safety requirements).
Ukrainian police are now raiding the gas company that services a Kyiv-based residential building, which exploded on Sunday, June 21.
"The National Police of Ukraine are currently conducting urgent searches in the gas distribution company and all utilities that served the apartment building where the explosion occurred," Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said in a statement on the ministry's Facebook page on June 21.
Read alsoChief of Emergencies Service doesn't rule out terrorist act behind explosion of Kyiv building
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Criminal proceedings are under way under Part 2 of Article 270 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of fire safety requirements established by law).
"The state of the building is being examined to check for possible destruction. After receiving an expert opinion, we will be able to give people access to their apartments so that they could take the most necessary things with them. There will be a 24-hour cordon around by the police and guards to protect [the apartments] against looters," the interior minister said.
According to him, an operation is under way to dismantle the debris. More than 500 people and over 50 pieces of equipment are working on the scene.
As UNIAN reported, several apartments in a nine-storied apartment block at 1/5 Solomii Krushelnytskoi Street in Kyiv's Darnytsky district were damaged by an explosion at about 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21. The explosion destroyed interfloor structures between the fourth and eighth floors. Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko says two theories are being examined – the explosion of gas or an improvised device.
According to police, one person was killed, three were unblocked, 21 people were evacuated. The search for three more victims continues. Later, the bodies of two more victims were found.


unian--2020-06-21--Zelensky: 43 healthcare workers die of coronavirus in Ukraine

Forty-three healthcare workers in Ukraine have died of the coronavirus .
`` Today we 're honoring 43 healthcare workers who @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 , '' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a greeting speech on Medical Worker @ @ @ @ @ is actually also at the forefront , fighting for our health and life , '' @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian doctors are like Ukrainian soldiers defending the country in the east .
And the @ @ @ @ @ receive respective compensations soon .
Although , of course , no money could bring their @ @ @ @ @ he added .
The president called on Ukrainians to think about how hard doctors work @ @ @ @ @ quarantine rules – to wear face masks , keep social distancing in public transport , @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Be careful to stay healthy .
It will be the best gift for @ @ @ @ @ present them such gifts .
Today and every day , '' he said .
Zelensky @ @ @ @ @ Worker Day and promised them a pay rise .

Ukraine marks Medical Worker Day on June 21.
Forty-three healthcare workers in Ukraine have died of the coronavirus.
"Today we're honoring 43 healthcare workers who have died while fighting against COVID-19," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a greeting speech on Medical Worker Day.
Read alsoUkraine's COVID-19 death toll crosses 1,000 mark
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"Every doctor is actually also at the forefront, fighting for our health and life," the president said.
"Ukrainian doctors are like Ukrainian soldiers defending the country in the east. And the dead doctors' families will receive respective compensations soon. Although, of course, no money could bring their loved ones back," he added.
The president called on Ukrainians to think about how hard doctors work and to abide by the quarantine rules – to wear face masks, keep social distancing in public transport, supermarkets, and public places.
"Be careful to stay healthy. It will be the best gift for our doctors. Let's present them such gifts. Today and every day," he said.
Zelensky congratulated healthcare workers on Medical Worker Day and promised them a pay rise.


unian--2020-06-22--On WW2 Victims Commemoration Day, Zelensky says his duty to bring peace back to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the Day of Sorrow and Remembrance of Victims of War has said his duty to turn Ukraine into a peaceful and happy country for every Ukrainian .
`` In September 1939 , World War 2 came to Ukrainian land when Lviv , Sambir and Drohobych were bombed by German warplanes .
And on June 22 , 1941 , the war came to the Ukrainian capital .
At 04:00 79 years ago , Nazi planes dropped their first bombs on Kyiv , '' he wrote on Facebook .
According to the president , today , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greatest catastrophes of the 20th century .
`` Ukraine lost about 10 million human lives in World War 2 .
As a result , almost 13 million children were never born .
Never in our history did we pay a heavier price to remain a nation , '' Zelensky added .
`` Unfortunately , that war still stirs a lot of controversy in society .
The debate about whether it was 'our ' war or someone else 's .
I think we have nothing to argue about .
And the war , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian family .
It gave us a bitter experience of loss and experience of inspiring feats .
We will always remember everyone who perished – military and civilians , men , women and children .
We will remember that not only have we survived that terrible war , we also later received a state of our own , '' the president said .
Zelensky said `` our duty is to turn it into a peaceful and happy country for every Ukrainian . ''
UNIAN memo .
Ukraine on June 22 marks Day of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is marked annually on the day when the German-Soviet war began , which claimed the lives of every fifth Ukrainian .
The Day was established by President 's Decree No .
1245/2000 of November 17 , 2000 .

Ukraine lost about 10 million human lives in World War 2.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the Day of Sorrow and Remembrance of Victims of War has said his duty to turn Ukraine into a peaceful and happy country for every Ukrainian.
"In September 1939, World War 2 came to Ukrainian land when Lviv, Sambir and Drohobych were bombed by German warplanes. And on June 22, 1941, the war came to the Ukrainian capital. At 04:00 79 years ago, Nazi planes dropped their first bombs on Kyiv," he wrote on Facebook.
According to the president, today, the country remembers all Ukrainians who suffered from the greatest catastrophes of the 20th century.
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"Ukraine lost about 10 million human lives in World War 2. As a result, almost 13 million children were never born. Never in our history did we pay a heavier price to remain a nation," Zelensky added.
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"Unfortunately, that war still stirs a lot of controversy in society. The debate about whether it was 'our' war or someone else's. I think we have nothing to argue about. And the war, one way or another, affected every Ukrainian family. It gave us a bitter experience of loss and experience of inspiring feats. We will always remember everyone who perished – military and civilians, men, women and children. We will remember that not only have we survived that terrible war, we also later received a state of our own," the president said.
Zelensky said "our duty is to turn it into a peaceful and happy country for every Ukrainian."
UNIAN memo. Ukraine on June 22 marks Day of Mourning and Remembrance of Victims of War. It is marked annually on the day when the German-Soviet war began, which claimed the lives of every fifth Ukrainian. The Day was established by President's Decree No. 1245/2000 of November 17, 2000.


unian--2020-06-22--Ukraine benefits from natural gas glut – media

European natural gas traders are storing more gas than ever in Ukraine as sites closer to home are rapidly filling up .
Storage sites on the continent , ranging from old salt caverns to huge overground tanks , are fuller-than-normal after two mild winters and the plunge in demand caused by the pandemic .
The unprecedented glut means prices are languishing near record lows .
Ukraine 's retired gas fields have emerged as an option for Europe to stockpile the fuel in the past few years after the introduction of a special customs regime that allows foreign traders to inject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attract fuel from western Europe , BNN Bloomberg reports '' Extra demand is required at such low prices as storage in northwest Europe is filling too quickly and a new route is necessary to take supplies out of the region , '' said Marco Saalfrank , head of continental Europe merchant trading at Swiss utility Axpo Holding AG .
`` Ukraine has important storage capacities for natural gas and we have been increasingly active in the country ’ s gas trading business . ''
Gas stored in Ukraine by foreign companies tripled so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meters compared with the same period last year , storage and pipeline company Ukrtransgaz said on Friday .
At the same time , European sites were 77 % full on June 17 compared with an average 52 % for this time of year .
Last year , only seven foreign companies used Ukraine as a storage option , compared with as many as 54 companies today , according to the operator .
Read alsoUkrainian gas stocks grow by 2.5 % to over 19 bcm over week '' We have the lowest gas storage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tariffs , '' CEO Sergiy Oleksienko said by email .
Ukraine has about 13 billion cubic meters of empty storage , or roughly 13 % of Europe 's total capacity .
If traders use that space too , it means the threat of negative prices later in the summer may subside , said Elchin Mammadov , an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence in London .
Traders and analysts have been pondering that possibility ever since oil futures fell below zero in April .
Without the Ukraine option , Europe will run out of space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demand persists , he said .
`` We are expecting Europe to run out of spare storage capacity by about end of August to early September . ''
As the amount of gas shipped by Gazprom PJSC to Europe is in decline , Ukraine needs to attract fuel from the west to get storage income , he said .
`` The aggregate cost of using Ukrainian storage , taking into account associated pipeline transportation fees between neighboring countries , is no higher than 3.16 euros per megawatt-hour , giving sufficient incentive to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a report in April .
By comparison , European storage sold for between 3.5 euros ( $ 3.93 ) and 6.5 euros per megawatt-hour in the most recent auction season .
`` While European storage facilities are spread across many countries , with different conditions , the Ukrainian ones are under the same rules and have only one operator , '' said Andriy Olesiyuk , head of the gas desk at Ukraine 's D. Trading .
`` There are advantages to store gas in Ukraine now . ''

European natural gas traders are storing more gas than ever in Ukraine as sites closer to home are rapidly filling up.
Storage sites on the continent, ranging from old salt caverns to huge overground tanks, are fuller-than-normal after two mild winters and the plunge in demand caused by the pandemic. The unprecedented glut means prices are languishing near record lows.
Ukraine's retired gas fields have emerged as an option for Europe to stockpile the fuel in the past few years after the introduction of a special customs regime that allows foreign traders to inject there. Reduced tariffs are offered to attract fuel from western Europe, BNN Bloomberg reports.
"Extra demand is required at such low prices as storage in northwest Europe is filling too quickly and a new route is necessary to take supplies out of the region," said Marco Saalfrank, head of continental Europe merchant trading at Swiss utility Axpo Holding AG. "Ukraine has important storage capacities for natural gas and we have been increasingly active in the country’s gas trading business."
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Gas stored in Ukraine by foreign companies tripled so far in June to 2.8 billion cubic meters compared with the same period last year, storage and pipeline company Ukrtransgaz said on Friday. At the same time, European sites were 77% full on June 17 compared with an average 52% for this time of year.
Last year, only seven foreign companies used Ukraine as a storage option, compared with as many as 54 companies today, according to the operator.
Read alsoUkrainian gas stocks grow by 2.5% to over 19 bcm over week
"We have the lowest gas storage prices in Europe and very attractive transportation tariffs," CEO Sergiy Oleksienko said by email.
Ukraine has about 13 billion cubic meters of empty storage, or roughly 13% of Europe's total capacity. If traders use that space too, it means the threat of negative prices later in the summer may subside, said Elchin Mammadov, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence in London. Traders and analysts have been pondering that possibility ever since oil futures fell below zero in April.
Without the Ukraine option, Europe will run out of space before the summer ends if the subdued demand persists, he said. "We are expecting Europe to run out of spare storage capacity by about end of August to early September."
As the amount of gas shipped by Gazprom PJSC to Europe is in decline, Ukraine needs to attract fuel from the west to get storage income, he said.
"The aggregate cost of using Ukrainian storage, taking into account associated pipeline transportation fees between neighboring countries, is no higher than 3.16 euros per megawatt-hour, giving sufficient incentive to use this capacity," Wood Mackenzie Ltd. said in a report in April.
By comparison, European storage sold for between 3.5 euros ($3.93) and 6.5 euros per megawatt-hour in the most recent auction season.
"While European storage facilities are spread across many countries, with different conditions, the Ukrainian ones are under the same rules and have only one operator," said Andriy Olesiyuk, head of the gas desk at Ukraine's D. Trading. "There are advantages to store gas in Ukraine now."


unian--2020-06-22--Russian Constitutional amendments to make Crimea return to Ukraine "impossible"

The amendments are to be voted in a national referendum on July 1 .
An amendment to the Russian Constitution related to the `` protection of sovereignty '' is required to make it impossible to return the annexed Crimea to Ukraine .
`` This is spelled out so that no one could seriously alter legislation by which Crimea could be transferred to Ukraine , '' said co-chair of the working group on the development of amendments to the Russian Constitution and the Federation Council envoy to the Constitutional Court of Russia Andrey Klishas , the Russian news agency RBC reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a single state authority , including president , or parliament , or government , could seriously negotiate , for example , the Crimea return to Ukraine , '' he said .
Read alsoMerkel says new Russia sanctions not ruled out The senator claims the amendment will not be used to `` chase bloggers or monitor social networks to see if someone has called for handing Crimea back . ''
The amendment is worded as follows : `` The Russian Federation protects its sovereignty and territorial integrity .
Actions ( with the exception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state border of the Russian Federation with the neighboring states ) aimed at alienating part of the territory of the Russian Federation , as well as calls for such actions , shall not be allowed . ''
The amendments are to be voted in a national referendum on July 1 .

The amendments are to be voted in a national referendum on July 1.
An amendment to the Russian Constitution related to the "protection of sovereignty" is required to make it impossible to return the annexed Crimea to Ukraine.
"This is spelled out so that no one could seriously alter legislation by which Crimea could be transferred to Ukraine," said co-chair of the working group on the development of amendments to the Russian Constitution and the Federation Council envoy to the Constitutional Court of Russia Andrey Klishas, the Russian news agency RBC reported.
"This is done so that not a single state authority, including president, or parliament, or government, could seriously negotiate, for example, the Crimea return to Ukraine," he said.
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The senator claims the amendment will not be used to "chase bloggers or monitor social networks to see if someone has called for handing Crimea back."
The amendment is worded as follows: "The Russian Federation protects its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Actions (with the exception of delimitation, demarcation, re-demarcation of the state border of the Russian Federation with the neighboring states) aimed at alienating part of the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as calls for such actions, shall not be allowed."
The amendments are to be voted in a national referendum on July 1.