unian--2020-08-27--Ukraine reports over 1,900 new COVID-19 cases on Aug 27

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 112,059 .
Ukraine said 1,974 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of August 27 , 2020 .
Read alsoCabinet temporarily bans foreigners from entering Ukraine , but with exceptionsThe total number of confirmed cases grew to 112,059 .
As many as 54,217 patients , including 763 in the past day , have recovered , as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
The pandemic has taken 2,403 lives with 49 fatalities recorded over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases was reported in the city of Kyiv , as well as in Kharkiv , Lviv , Odesa , Ivano-Frankivsk , Chernivtsi , Ternopil , and Zakarpattia regions .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
Ukrainian regions were split into the red , green , orange zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• Updated quarantine zoning became effective in Ukraine on August 17 .
Kyiv was included in the yellow zone .
• In Ukrainian schools within the `` orange quarantine zone , '' teachers will be wearing protective face shields in class .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 112,059.
Ukraine said 1,974 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of August 27, 2020.
Read alsoCabinet temporarily bans foreigners from entering Ukraine, but with exceptionsThe total number of confirmed cases grew to 112,059.
As many as 54,217 patients, including 763 in the past day, have recovered, as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
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The pandemic has taken 2,403 lives with 49 fatalities recorded over the past day.
The largest number of new cases was reported in the city of Kyiv, as well as in Kharkiv, Lviv, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, and Zakarpattia regions.
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unian--2020-08-27--Hryvnia strengthens to UAH 27.39 to U.S. dollar on Aug 27

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unian--2020-08-27--Ukraine-made app Reface hits No 1 on U.S. AppStore

It has outrun TikTok , Netflix , Hulu , and Disney .
The hyper-realistic Reface App developed by a Ukrainian team , allowing users to swap their faces to celebrities and movie characters has topped the Entertainment section on U.S AppStore .
That 's according to RefaceAI CPO Ivan Altsybieiev who broke the news on his Facebook page .
The Ukrainian developers ' product has managed to outrun in popularity such giants as TikTok , Netflix , Hulu , and Disney .
Also , the app was ranked second in the Overall Free Apps category on U.S. AppStore .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the world 's most competitive market , while sitting here on Vozdvizhenka [ a district in Kyiv ] !
It 's still hard to believe .
I 'm very proud of our team ! ''
wrote Altsybieiev .
To date , the application has been downloaded and installed over 27 million times .
Reface ( previously Doublicat ) is an app that uses artificial intelligence-powered deepfake technology to let users try on another face/form for size , according to TechCrunch .
Deepface technology has of course been around for a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Reface team ’ s focus is on making the tech accessible and easy to use — serving it up as a push-button smartphone app with no need for more powerful hardware and near instant transformation from a single selfie snap .
The startup has Ukrainian founders but is incorporated in the U.S. Boasting of its own blooming and highly competitive market of IT services , Ukraine has announced the goal to attract some 5,000 IT professionals from abroad , facilitating employment and residence permits .
The latest call was for IT companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing tensions .
IT companies have urged Ukraine 's Rada to accelerate public services ' shift toward cloud technologies

It has outrun TikTok, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney.
The hyper-realistic Reface App developed by a Ukrainian team, allowing users to swap their faces to celebrities and movie characters has topped the Entertainment section on U.S AppStore.
That's according to RefaceAI CPO Ivan Altsybieiev who broke the news on his Facebook page.
The Ukrainian developers' product has managed to outrun in popularity such giants as TikTok, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney.
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Also, the app was ranked second in the Overall Free Apps category on U.S. AppStore.
"Moving Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok on the world's most competitive market, while sitting here on Vozdvizhenka [a district in Kyiv]! It's still hard to believe. I'm very proud of our team!" wrote Altsybieiev.
To date, the application has been downloaded and installed over 27 million times.
What is Reface
Reface (previously Doublicat) is an app that uses artificial intelligence-powered deepfake technology to let users try on another face/form for size, according to TechCrunch.
Deepface technology has of course been around for a number of years, at this point, but the Reface team’s focus is on making the tech accessible and easy to use — serving it up as a push-button smartphone app with no need for more powerful hardware and near instant transformation from a single selfie snap.
The startup has Ukrainian founders but is incorporated in the U.S.
IT experts in Ukraine
Boasting of its own blooming and highly competitive market of IT services, Ukraine has announced the goal to attract some 5,000 IT professionals from abroad, facilitating employment and residence permits. The latest call was for IT companies from Belarus to move to Ukraine amid growing tensions.
IT companies have urged Ukraine's Rada to accelerate public services' shift toward cloud technologies


unian--2020-08-27--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 24 mln

As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 24 million patients as of August 27 .
As many as 24,181,120 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:28 on August 27 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
Read alsoCabinet temporarily bans foreigners from entering Ukraine , but with exceptionsThe overall death toll is 825,794 people , while 15,798,089 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States ( 179,734 people ) , Brazil ( 117,665 ) , Mexico ( 62,076 ) , India ( 60,472 ) , the United Kingdom ( 41,552 ) , Italy ( 35,458 ) , and France ( 30,549 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 5,822,594 confirmed cases ) , Brazil ( 3,717,156 ) , India ( 3,310,234 ) , Russia ( 968,297 ) , South Africa ( 615,701 ) , Peru ( 607,382 ) , Mexico ( 573,888 ) , and Colombia ( 572,243 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been affected by the virus .

As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 24 million patients as of August 27.
As many as 24,181,120 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:28 on August 27, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
Read alsoCabinet temporarily bans foreigners from entering Ukraine, but with exceptionsThe overall death toll is 825,794 people, while 15,798,089 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (179,734 people), Brazil (117,665), Mexico (62,076), India (60,472), the United Kingdom (41,552), Italy (35,458), and France (30,549).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (5,822,594 confirmed cases), Brazil (3,717,156), India (3,310,234), Russia (968,297), South Africa (615,701), Peru (607,382), Mexico (573,888), and Colombia (572,243).
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-08-27--Donbas truce: Ukraine reports one enemy provocation on Aug 26

No Ukrainian army casualties were reported over the past day .
Ukraine has reported one enemy provocation on Wednesday , August 26 , as Russia 's hybrid military forces violated the newly-agreed truce in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
`` Over the past 24 hours , Ukrainian military recorded one ceasefire violation by the Russian Federation 's armed formations , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Command said in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on August 27 , 2020 .
In particular , several shots from small arms were heard near the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make Donbas war end as early as this yearThe provocation posed no threat to life and health , so the Ukrainian military did not return fire .
The Joint Forces were abiding by the ceasefire , being ready to adequately respond to possible attacks by the adversary , it said .
No Ukrainian army casualties were reported over the past day .
Since Thursday midnight , no attacks by Russian Federation 's armed formations have been recorded , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .

No Ukrainian army casualties were reported over the past day.
Ukraine has reported one enemy provocation on Wednesday, August 26, as Russia's hybrid military forces violated the newly-agreed truce in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
"Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian military recorded one ceasefire violation by the Russian Federation's armed formations," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Command said in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on August 27, 2020.
In particular, several shots from small arms were heard near the town of Maryinka.
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Read alsoZelensky hopes to make Donbas war end as early as this yearThe provocation posed no threat to life and health, so the Ukrainian military did not return fire.
The Joint Forces were abiding by the ceasefire, being ready to adequately respond to possible attacks by the adversary, it said.
No Ukrainian army casualties were reported over the past day.
Since Thursday midnight, no attacks by Russian Federation's armed formations have been recorded, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Background


unian--2020-08-27--Reuters: Oil treads water as huge Gulf of Mexico storm shuts output

U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude CLc1 futures fell 4 cents , or 0.1 % , to $ 43.35 a barrel by 0148 GMT , erasing Wednesday 's slight rise .
Oil prices were in a holding pattern on Thursday as a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico raced towards the heart of the U.S. oil industry , forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut , with little impact expected on supply as oil stockpiles remain high .
U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude CLc1 futures fell 4 cents , or 0.1 % , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , erasing Wednesday 's slight rise , as reported by Reuters .
Read alsoReuters : Brent rises on U.S. output cuts ahead of biggest storm threat in 15 yearsBrent crude LCOc1 futures for October , which expire on Friday , inched up 5 cents to $ 45.69 a barrel after falling 22 cents , or 0.5 % , on Wednesday .
The more active November Brent contract LCOc2 rose 2 cents to $ 46.18 .
The threat from Hurricane Laura pushed the market higher earlier in the week , but the storm is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oil and product inventories remain high due to the coronavirus pandemic 's hit to fuel demand .
U.S. crude inventories stood at 507.8 million barrels at the end of the week to Aug. 21 , even after a larger-than-expected drop of 4.7 million barrels .
Laura intensified on Wednesday and is now forecast to bring heavy rains and catastrophic , 150 mile-per-hour ( 240 kph ) winds that will drive ocean waters up to 40 miles ( 64 km ) inland , the U.S. National Hurricane Center said .

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 4 cents, or 0.1%, to $43.35 a barrel by 0148 GMT, erasing Wednesday's slight rise.
Oil prices were in a holding pattern on Thursday as a massive storm in the Gulf of Mexico raced towards the heart of the U.S. oil industry, forcing oil rigs and refineries to shut, with little impact expected on supply as oil stockpiles remain high.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 4 cents, or 0.1%, to $43.35 a barrel by 0148 GMT, erasing Wednesday's slight rise, as reported by Reuters.
Read alsoReuters: Brent rises on U.S. output cuts ahead of biggest storm threat in 15 yearsBrent crude LCOc1 futures for October, which expire on Friday, inched up 5 cents to $45.69 a barrel after falling 22 cents, or 0.5%, on Wednesday. The more active November Brent contract LCOc2 rose 2 cents to $46.18.
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The threat from Hurricane Laura pushed the market higher earlier in the week, but the storm is not expected to affect supplies much because oil and product inventories remain high due to the coronavirus pandemic's hit to fuel demand.
U.S. crude inventories stood at 507.8 million barrels at the end of the week to Aug. 21, even after a larger-than-expected drop of 4.7 million barrels.
Laura intensified on Wednesday and is now forecast to bring heavy rains and catastrophic, 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds that will drive ocean waters up to 40 miles (64 km) inland, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.


unian--2020-08-26--Russia trying to shift Donbas settlement talks away from Normandy Four to TCG – Ukraine delegate

Kremlin seeks to make Ukraine sit down at the negotiating table with their Donbas proxies , while defying own role in the ongoing war .
Russia is trying to shift the Donbas settlement process away `` from the Normandy Four level to the Trilateral Contact Group [ Ukraine , Russia , and OSCE ] , where there are no Germany and France , but there is the ORDLO [ unrecognized Russian puppet authorities in the occupied areas of Donbas ] , '' says Ukraine 's delegate to the TCG representing certain areas of Donetsk region , journalist Serhiy Harmash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Normandy Four ( Ukraine , Germany , France , and Russia ) leaders will not lead to the end of Donbas war , contrary to the expectations earlier voiced by President Volodymyr Zelensky , Harmash believes , according to Ukraine 24 TV channel .
In his opinion , there are no prerequisites for ending the war at the moment .
`` I remember the Paris [ summit of N4 leaders in December 2019 ] communiqué : it contains the point about the next meeting of the Normandy format leaders .
As far as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discuss including the issue of early elections in the occupied territories .
What are the chances of holding such elections while Ukraine is not breaching the red lines like [ regaining ] control over the border and the withdrawal of illegal armed groups , their disarmament ? ''
Harmash said .
Also , he recalled that Russia does not intend to recognize itself party to the conflict in Donbas .
`` On August 21 , [ Russian Foreign Minister Segei ] Lavrov in an interview with the Trud newspaper said that Russia was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and accordingly , there are no armed formations there according to the logic of the Russian side .
Russia insists on securing a special status [ for Donbas ] in the Constitution of Ukraine , which again is unacceptable for us .
As an analyst and as a journalist , I see no opportunities to end the war , although I do n't know what President Zelensky puts into this concept , '' he said .
On August 25 , the President 's Office said the meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was delayed for an indefinite period .
Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Normandy Four leaders ' summit that was set to be held following the advisors ' meeting would provide a high chance of ending the war in Donbas .

Kremlin seeks to make Ukraine sit down at the negotiating table with their Donbas proxies, while defying own role in the ongoing war.
Russia is trying to shift the Donbas settlement process away "from the Normandy Four level to the Trilateral Contact Group [Ukraine, Russia, and OSCE], where there are no Germany and France, but there is the ORDLO [unrecognized Russian puppet authorities in the occupied areas of Donbas]," says Ukraine's delegate to the TCG representing certain areas of Donetsk region, journalist Sergiy Garmash.
Therefore, the new meeting of the Normandy Four (Ukraine, Germany, France, and Russia) leaders will not lead to the end of Donbas war, contrary to the expectations earlier voiced by President Volodymyr Zelensky, Garmash believes, according to Ukraine 24 TV channel.
In his opinion, there are no prerequisites for ending the war at the moment.
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"I remember the Paris [summit of N4 leaders in December 2019] communiqué: it contains the point about the next meeting of the Normandy format leaders. As far as I remember, they were supposed to discuss including the issue of early elections in the occupied territories. What are the chances of holding such elections while Ukraine is not breaching the red lines like [regaining] control over the border and the withdrawal of illegal armed groups, their disarmament?" Garmash said.
Also, he recalled that Russia does not intend to recognize itself party to the conflict in Donbas.
Russia insists on securing a special status [for Donbas] in the Constitution of Ukraine, which again is unacceptable for us
"On August 21, [Russian Foreign Minister Segei] Lavrov in an interview with the Trud newspaper said that Russia was not a party to the conflict, and accordingly, there are no armed formations there according to the logic of the Russian side. Russia insists on securing a special status [for Donbas] in the Constitution of Ukraine, which again is unacceptable for us. As an analyst and as a journalist, I see no opportunities to end the war, although I don't know what President Zelensky puts into this concept," he said.
Normandy Four talks: background
On August 25, the President's Office said the meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four leaders, initially scheduled for August 28, was delayed for an indefinite period.
Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Normandy Four leaders' summit that was set to be held following the advisors' meeting would provide a high chance of ending the war in Donbas.


unian--2020-08-26--NSDC secretary says first world biological war unfolding

Cyber and biological threats are becoming more terrifying and threatening even than nuclear weapons .
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine , Oleksiy Danilov , suggests that the first global biological war is unfolding .
That 's according to a report published by the NSDC press service on August 26 .
Danilov has received Ambassador of Sweden in Ukraine Tobias Tiberg and Ambassador of Finland Päivi Laine , having shown them the capacities of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center under the NSDC .
Read alsoUkraine prolongs quarantine until Nov 1During the meeting , Danilov said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and biological threats are becoming more terrifying and threatening even than nuclear weapons . ''
`` Today we are witnessing the first world biological war , whose consequences are felt by the whole world , '' he noted , stressing the importance of joining efforts of partner states in countering these threats .
The parties also discussed the current security situation in the region , in particular in the context of the settlement in eastern Ukraine , as well as the developments in neighboring Belarus .
In turn , Tiberg and Laine assured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for Ukraine in restoring its territorial integrity and sovereignty over the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation .
The envoys also expressed their readiness to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the field of cybersecurity .
The NSDC secretary has expressed gratitude to Sweden and Finland for the comprehensive assistance and support provided to Ukraine .
On water shortage in Crimea : no grounds for humanitarian disaster ; water supplies to be resumed once Ukraine regains sovereignty over the peninsula .
On Russian threat in the country 's south : `` Everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement : Ukraine plans to end the war in Donbas , but not at the expense of losing its sovereignty or concessions that would not be accepted by Ukrainians On state language : Ukraine should have only one state language , namely , Ukrainian .

Cyber and biological threats are becoming more terrifying and threatening even than nuclear weapons.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, suggests that the first global biological war is unfolding.
That's according to a report published by the NSDC press service on August 26.
Danilov has received Ambassador of Sweden in Ukraine Tobias Tiberg and Ambassador of Finland Päivi Laine, having shown them the capacities of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center under the NSDC.
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Read alsoUkraine prolongs quarantine until Nov 1During the meeting, Danilov said that in the modern world, "cyber and biological threats are becoming more terrifying and threatening even than nuclear weapons."
"Today we are witnessing the first world biological war, whose consequences are felt by the whole world," he noted, stressing the importance of joining efforts of partner states in countering these threats.
The parties also discussed the current security situation in the region, in particular in the context of the settlement in eastern Ukraine, as well as the developments in neighboring Belarus.
In turn, Tiberg and Laine assured of the invariability of their countries' support for Ukraine in restoring its territorial integrity and sovereignty over the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation.
The envoys also expressed their readiness to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the field of cybersecurity.
The NSDC secretary has expressed gratitude to Sweden and Finland for the comprehensive assistance and support provided to Ukraine.
NSDC Secretary Danilov: recent statements
On water shortage in Crimea: no grounds for humanitarian disaster; water supplies to be resumed once Ukraine regains sovereignty over the peninsula.
On Russian threat in the country's south: "Everything is well sealed".
On Donbas settlement: Ukraine plans to end the war in Donbas, but not at the expense of losing its sovereignty or concessions that would not be accepted by Ukrainians
On state language: Ukraine should have only one state language, namely, Ukrainian.


unian--2020-08-26--U.S. adds Russian chemical research facilities to sanctions list

The entities are involved in Russia 's chemical and biowarfare programs , U.S. officials note .
A number of Russian entities – scientific and research facilities – `` have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States . ''
That 's according to a report released on the U.S. Federal Register .
The move is based on a number of factors , including the involvement of targeted facilities with the Russian military , chemical weapons and biowarfare program .
According to RIA Novosti , at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Central Scientific Research Institute , was engaged in testing the Russian `` vaccine '' for COVID-19 .
Read alsoReuters : U.S imposes new sanctions on Russia over Skripal poisoningThe sanctions package includes restrictions on export , reexport , and transfer of goods posing risk to U.S. national security .
In April 2020 , the U.S. Department of State said it believes Russia continues to develop chemical weapons , concealing data on chemical weapons stocks , as well as maintains an offensive bacteriological weapons program .
On August 25 , Mike Pompeo commented on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navalny : `` The United States is deeply concerned by reported preliminary conclusions from German medical experts that Russian opposition activist Aleksey Navalny was poisoned .
If the reports prove accurate , the United States supports the EU ’ s call for a comprehensive investigation and stands ready to assist in that effort . ''
Two years ago , the Kremlin drew international outrage when it was accused of poisoning Russian-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the English town of Salisbury , according to The Hill .
`` After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Salisbury , along with our other allies , we pushed back , we punished Russia with important sanctions , '' Pompeo said in remarks in London in May 2019 , CNN reported .
`` We wanted the world to know that the use of chemical weapons is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by nations like ours who value the rule of law . ''

The entities are involved in Russia's chemical and biowarfare programs, U.S. officials note.
A number of Russian entities – scientific and research facilities – "have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States."
That's according to a report released on the U.S. Federal Register.
The sanctioned entities include:
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33rd Scientific Research and Testing Institute;
48th Central Scientific Research Institute, Kirov;
48th Central Scientific Research Institute, Sergiev Posad;
48th Central Scientific Research Institute, Yekaterinburg; and
State Scientific Research Institute of Organic Chemistry and Technology.
The move is based on a number of factors, including the involvement of targeted facilities with the Russian military, chemical weapons and biowarfare program.
According to RIA Novosti, at least one of those entities, the 48th Central Scientific Research Institute, was engaged in testing the Russian "vaccine" for COVID-19.
Read alsoReuters: U.S imposes new sanctions on Russia over Skripal poisoningThe sanctions package includes restrictions on export, reexport, and transfer of goods posing risk to U.S. national security.
U.S. accusations of Russia
In April 2020, the U.S. Department of State said it believes Russia continues to develop chemical weapons, concealing data on chemical weapons stocks, as well as maintains an offensive bacteriological weapons program.
On August 25, Mike Pompeo commented on the poisoning of Russian opposition's Alexey Navalny: " The United States is deeply concerned by reported preliminary conclusions from German medical experts that Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny was poisoned. If the reports prove accurate, the United States supports the EU’s call for a comprehensive investigation and stands ready to assist in that effort."
Two years ago, the Kremlin drew international outrage when it was accused of poisoning Russian-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the English town of Salisbury, according to The Hill.
"After the chemical weapons attack that took place here in Salisbury, along with our other allies, we pushed back, we punished Russia with important sanctions," Pompeo said in remarks in London in May 2019, CNN reported. "We wanted the world to know that the use of chemical weapons is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by nations like ours who value the rule of law."


unian--2020-08-26--Zelensky compares Pivdenmash rocket plant with Elon Musk's company

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unian--2020-08-26--Ukraine shutting borders: Minister comments on exception for Belarusians

Earlier , Zelensky asked the government to allow Belarusians willing to stay in Ukraine to cross in .
The Cabinet of Ministers has explained whether Ukraine will make exceptions for foreigners seeking to enter the country before the end of September .
Minister of the Cabinet Oleh Nemchynov in his comment to RBC Ukraine has recalled that Zelensky asked the government to simplify entry for citizens of Belarus pending quarantine restrictions at the border .
Read alsoUkraine 's Foreign Minister calls on Ukrainians not to travel Belarus amid protests '' We had the president 's order to support the citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay in Ukraine .
I think that within the framework of law , the decision on the allowing entry can be made by the head of the State Border Guard Service if such an appeal is submitted , '' Nemchynov explained .
Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has confirmed that such an exception was laid down in the resolution .
The government decided to shut the country 's border to foreigners from August 29 until September 28 due to a spike in COVID-19 incidence worldwide .
At the same time , foreigners who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to cross in .
On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers prolonged the adaptive quarantine across Ukraine until November 1 .
From August 1 , adaptive quarantine provides for dividing Ukraine into four zones – green , yellow , orange , and red – depending on the epidemiological situation .
In different zones , quarantine restrictions vary .
The softest rules are introduced for the green zone , while the toughest bans are applied in the red zone .

Earlier, Zelensky asked the government to allow Belarusians willing to stay in Ukraine to cross in.
The Cabinet of Ministers has explained whether Ukraine will make exceptions for foreigners seeking to enter the country before the end of September.
Minister of the Cabinet Oleh Nemchynov in his comment to RBC Ukraine has recalled that Zelensky asked the government to simplify entry for citizens of Belarus pending quarantine restrictions at the border.
Read alsoUkraine's Foreign Minister calls on Ukrainians not to travel Belarus amid protests"We had the president's order to support the citizens of Belarus in case they apply to stay in Ukraine. I think that within the framework of law, the decision on the allowing entry can be made by the head of the State Border Guard Service if such an appeal is submitted," Nemchynov explained.
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Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has confirmed that such an exception was laid down in the resolution.
The government decided to shut the country's border to foreigners from August 29 until September 28 due to a spike in COVID-19 incidence worldwide.
At the same time, foreigners who are holders of a residence permit shall be allowed to cross in.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background
On August 26, the Cabinet of Ministers prolonged the adaptive quarantine across Ukraine until November 1.
From August 1, adaptive quarantine provides for dividing Ukraine into four zones – green, yellow, orange, and red – depending on the epidemiological situation. In different zones, quarantine restrictions vary.
The softest rules are introduced for the green zone, while the toughest bans are applied in the red zone.


unian--2020-08-26--Zelensky, Pompeo discuss Donbas ceasefire

Earlier today , the Joint Forces Operation Command reported on the first month of full and comprehensive ceasefire in Donbas introduced on July 27 .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have discussed the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine 's Donbas warzone .
`` I spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo .
The Secretary of State welcomed the establishment of silence regime in Donbas .
It 's been 31 days without combat losses among our military .
This became possible thanks to our efforts and thanks to the support of the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for territorial integrity and bipartisan support , '' Zelensky tweeted on Wednesday , August 26 , following a phone conversation with the U.S. top diplomat .
Earlier today , the Joint Forces Operation Command reported on the first month of full and comprehensive ceasefire in Donbas introduced on July 27 .
`` No enemy shelling '' was recorded in most areas of the warzone , while Ukraine has been reporting random provocations where the enemy would open non-aimed fire , reads the JFO report posted on Facebook No combat losses or injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the JFO Command says .
Read alsoZelensky on Donbas talks : Direct dialogue with Putin must continue '' Not a single case of the use of heavy weapons was recorded , '' the statement adds .
It is also noted that Joint Forces comply with the ceasefire agreement , while remaining prepared to deliver an adequate response if enemy action poses a threat to the lives and health of Ukrainian troops .
Since midnight on July 27 , a full and comprehensive ceasefire has been in effect along the contact line in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Donbas .
Russian invaders have resorted to random provocations , opening non-aimed fire at the direction of Ukrainian defense positions , employing small arms and grenade launchers .

Earlier today, the Joint Forces Operation Command reported on the first month of full and comprehensive ceasefire in Donbas introduced on July 27.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have discussed the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine's Donbas warzone.
"I spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The Secretary of State welcomed the establishment of silence regime in Donbas. It's been 31 days without combat losses among our military. This became possible thanks to our efforts and thanks to the support of the United States and Europe. Thank you for your support for territorial integrity and bipartisan support," Zelensky tweeted on Wednesday, August 26, following a phone conversation with the U.S. top diplomat.
Earlier today, the Joint Forces Operation Command reported on the first month of full and comprehensive ceasefire in Donbas introduced on July 27.
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"No enemy shelling" was recorded in most areas of the warzone, while Ukraine has been reporting random provocations where the enemy would open non-aimed fire, reads the JFO report posted on Facebook
No combat losses or injuries have been reported over the said period, the JFO Command says.
Read alsoZelensky on Donbas talks: Direct dialogue with Putin must continue"Not a single case of the use of heavy weapons was recorded," the statement adds.
It is also noted that Joint Forces comply with the ceasefire agreement, while remaining prepared to deliver an adequate response if enemy action poses a threat to the lives and health of Ukrainian troops.
Donbas truce: background
Since midnight on July 27, a full and comprehensive ceasefire has been in effect along the contact line in the zone of the Joint Forces Operation in Donbas.
Russian invaders have resorted to random provocations, opening non-aimed fire at the direction of Ukrainian defense positions, employing small arms and grenade launchers.


unian--2020-08-26--Kravchuk comments on local election prospects for occupied areas

The comment comes amid reports that Russia allegedly put forward an ultimatum at the TCG demanding that Ukraine hold local elections throughout the occupied Donbas simultaneously with those across Ukraine before foreign troops withdraw and Ukraine regains control of the border .
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk expects that the parliamentary working group will develop a certain document regarding the local election prospects for the occupied Donbas ahead of the upcoming TCG meeting .
Kravchuk spoke to journalists on Wednesday following a Verkhovna Rada 's Local Government Committee meeting which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UNIAN correspondent .
`` This was a really constructive meeting .
The deputies have analyzed the situation very deeply and considered my appeal ( calling for a resolution on local elections - UNIAN ) from all angles ...
It was about the fact that the elections will definitely be held once appropriate conditions are in place to this end , the same as they are for the territory controlled by Ukraine , '' said Kravchuk .
It is about `` drafting a special law that would allow and ensure the conduct of democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he added , will be created in the coming days .
When asked whether Russia had indeed issued an ultimatum to hold local elections in the occupied territories , Kravchuk said : `` In general , there was no ultimatum [ … ] Nobody put forward an ultimatum .
But it was expressed so concretely , so harshly , and the point was – deliver on what you 've signed , '' he said .
Read alsoDonbas war : Will renaming `` special status '' for `` special regime '' be of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the negotiations in Minsk could be disrupted if Ukraine fails to fulfill the demand to hold local elections in the occupied areas , the ex-president noted : `` When the meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group starts , we will already have that document – I currently do n't know what kind it will be – prepared by the working group .
And we will say , at least , I will say , I 'll repeat again that this is about a democratic parliament of Ukraine .
In order to adopt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analyze and study it based on other documents , laws , and the Constitution of Ukraine .
If this does not suit you , then suggest something else .
At least , this will already be a reason for me to rely on something , for me not to just voice statements , words , or promises – I will show them the relevant document , '' said Kravchuk .
To a clarifying question on whether the working group will have time to develop such a document ahead of the next meeting of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hope so . ''
• On July 15 , the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution scheduling the next local elections for October 25 .
According to the decision , elections in the occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas have not been appointed and scheduled .
• At a TCG meeting on August 19 , Kravchuk informed group members he had submitted to Parliament an appeal calling to verify the said resolution 's compliance with the law on a special procedure for local government in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implement Minsk agreements .
• On August 20 , journalist Serhiy Harmash who in the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG represents certain areas of Donetsk region , in a Facebook post opined that by leaking to the media a document demanding that the Verkhovna Rada resolution on local elections be canceled , Moscow made it impossible to fulfill this requirement and even submit the issue for Parliament consideration .
Harmash believes that in this way Russia has deliberately driven the situation into a dead end , blocking a meeting of advisors to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August .
• On the same day , Kravchuk said that Russia was blocking the TCG work with a demand to cancel the Parliament resolution that bans local elections in the occupied territories .
He said that at the TCG meeting on August 19 and at the meetings of subgroups , Russian delegates and their Donbas proxies had stated they `` do not object to the elections being held throughout Ukraine , '' but demand that the paragraph on the impossibility of holding the vote in the occupied territories be canceled in the @ @ @ @

The comment comes amid reports that Russia allegedly put forward an ultimatum at the TCG demanding that Ukraine hold local elections throughout the occupied Donbas simultaneously with those across Ukraine before foreign troops withdraw and Ukraine regains control of the border.
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk expects that the parliamentary working group will develop a certain document regarding the local election prospects for the occupied Donbas ahead of the upcoming TCG meeting.
Kravchuk spoke to journalists on Wednesday following a Verkhovna Rada's Local Government Committee meeting which he had attended, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
"This was a really constructive meeting. The deputies have analyzed the situation very deeply and considered my appeal (calling for a resolution on local elections - UNIAN) from all angles ... It was about the fact that the elections will definitely be held once appropriate conditions are in place to this end, the same as they are for the territory controlled by Ukraine," said Kravchuk.
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It is about "drafting a special law that would allow and ensure the conduct of democratic elections."
"Now the committees ... agreed that it is necessary to create a working group that will prepare appropriate proposals. At this stage, it would be premature to say that the issue has already been resolved," the ex-president of Ukraine said.
The corresponding working group, he added, will be created in the coming days.
When asked whether Russia had indeed issued an ultimatum to hold local elections in the occupied territories, Kravchuk said: "In general, there was no ultimatum […] Nobody put forward an ultimatum. But it was expressed so concretely, so harshly, and the point was – deliver on what you've signed," he said.
Read alsoDonbas war: Will renaming "special status" for "special regime" be of any help to UkraineAlso, when asked if the negotiations in Minsk could be disrupted if Ukraine fails to fulfill the demand to hold local elections in the occupied areas, the ex-president noted: "When the meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group starts, we will already have that document – I currently don't know what kind it will be – prepared by the working group. And we will say, at least, I will say, I'll repeat again that this is about a democratic parliament of Ukraine. In order to adopt the document, they must first comprehensively analyze and study it based on other documents, laws, and the Constitution of Ukraine. If this does not suit you, then suggest something else. At least, this will already be a reason for me to rely on something, for me not to just voice statements, words, or promises – I will show them the relevant document," said Kravchuk.
To a clarifying question on whether the working group will have time to develop such a document ahead of the next meeting of the TCG, he noted: "I hope so."
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unian--2020-08-26--New chairman appointed at Ukrzaliznytsia railway operator's board

New chairman appointed at Ukrzaliznytsia railway operator's board
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Since 2019, he has chaired the Supervisory Board at Boryspil International Airport.
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unian--2020-08-26--Putin's "journalists" in Belarus. Why Lukashenko's propaganda needs Russians

It was by accident that the public learned about `` Russian staff '' who arrived in Belarus to make crazy cash in return for propaganda : a local newsroom chief who got fired for supporting protests managed to find out about the replacement .
As it turned out , a replacement was found in Moscow – at the infamous Russia Today .
Besides , Lukashenko chose not to hide the fact that he had hired several teams of Kremlin `` professionals '' – so that Belarusian journalists , he said , could follow their example .
Apparently , propaganda pundits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state TV and Radio but also deployed in Lukashenko 's Administration .
Over the weekend , they were already spotted at a pro-government rally in Grodno , where Lukashenko was speaking .
Moreover , it is probable that the Russians were on the other side of the camera filming the complacent `` father of the nation '' wielding an automatic rifle on board a helicopter .
Unable to quietly deploy their military hardware and troops , Russia has applied another tool – their indispensable propagandists .
That 's because the Kremlin knows the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but also of the media that are able to `` shoot '' no worse than an AK .
These journalists are working on the tyrant 's image and at the same time ease tensions in the society that until now used to be inert and passive before suddenly waking up .
People are not focused right now and they can easily be distracted , thus falling victim to the most outrageous fake news .
By the way , it 's Russia Today that 's since 2015 been working on Putin 's image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and `` smooth judoka '' .
However , the narrative of the Kremlin media has not changed since the Euromaidan in Ukraine .
And the repetition of fake news , as well as the abuse of trust , is a very dangerous game : once fooled with the narratives about mad Maidan rioters and `` Banderites '' , people may this time doubt what they hear when it 's Belarusians who are now being branded this way .
Designing an appearance of some external threat , fabricated reports alleging that protests are financed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manipulation tools employed by the Russians , although they are traditional versions of classical authoritarian rhetoric .
This was already the case in Ukraine back in 2013-2014 , and continues today .
However , now it 's the minds of Belarusians that have fallen victim to the Kremlin 's narrative .
Propaganda has been out there for a long time .
Of course it has .
The despot must be supported in the media space : he is put `` in a warm bath '' , he is referred to as an indispensable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's hand or scold farmers for poorly handled livestock .
This is the way Lukashenko 's image has been molded since 1994 , when he became the only Father , having even replaced the Church .
At the same time , it 's a bit weird to see Belarusian journalists , who had been catering to Lukashenko 's needs as if being his press service , are now complaining about being replaced by Russians who `` are even paid more . ''
Many TV hosts have already resigned – when the first blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even shared insider information about the mechanism behind Lukashenko 's ideology .
Russian propagandists were brought to Belarus not just for the sake of it .
It was not due to the lack of staff as Lukashenko claimed .
The Russians were hired because they know how to show events from the `` right angle '' and specialize in keeping the tyrants afloat in a stormy sea when the system 's ship is already sinking .
Another option is to shape a completely new image of the Belarusian `` Father '' holding an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with enemy troops from NATO behind his back .
That 's because citizens have grown weary of Lukashenko 's long-term `` farmer 's suit '' .

It was by accident that the public learned about "Russian staff" who arrived in Belarus to make crazy cash in return for propaganda: a local newsroom chief who got fired for supporting protests managed to find out about the replacement.
Unable to quietly deploy their military hardware and troops, Russia has applied another tool – their indispensable propagandists
As it turned out, a replacement was found in Moscow – at the infamous Russia Today. Besides, Lukashenko chose not to hide the fact that he had hired several teams of Kremlin "professionals" – so that Belarusian journalists, he said, could follow their example. Apparently, propaganda pundits have not only taken over the Belarus state TV and Radio but also deployed in Lukashenko's Administration.
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Over the weekend, they were already spotted at a pro-government rally in Grodno, where Lukashenko was speaking. Moreover, it is probable that the Russians were on the other side of the camera filming the complacent "father of the nation" wielding an automatic rifle on board a helicopter.
Russia's favorite weapon is propaganda
Unable to quietly deploy their military hardware and troops, Russia has applied another tool – their indispensable propagandists. That's because the Kremlin knows the price – not only of its weapons, but also of the media that are able to "shoot" no worse than an AK.
Once fooled with the narratives about mad Maidan rioters and "Banderites", people may this time doubt what they hear that it's Belarusians who are branded this way
These journalists are working on the tyrant's image and at the same time ease tensions in the society that until now used to be inert and passive before suddenly waking up. People are not focused right now and they can easily be distracted, thus falling victim to the most outrageous fake news.
By the way, it's Russia Today that's since 2015 been working on Putin's image of a "sly FSB guy" and "smooth judoka".
However, the narrative of the Kremlin media has not changed since the Euromaidan in Ukraine. And the repetition of fake news, as well as the abuse of trust, is a very dangerous game: once fooled with the narratives about mad Maidan rioters and "Banderites", people may this time doubt what they hear when it's Belarusians who are now being branded this way.
Designing an appearance of some external threat, fabricated reports alleging that protests are financed from abroad, etc. are well-known manipulation tools employed by the Russians, although they are traditional versions of classical authoritarian rhetoric. This was already the case in Ukraine back in 2013-2014, and continues today. However, now it's the minds of Belarusians that have fallen victim to the Kremlin's narrative.
Propaganda has been out there for a long time.
Of course it has. The despot must be supported in the media space: he is put "in a warm bath", he is referred to as an indispensable leader ready to shake an ordinary worker's hand or scold farmers for poorly handled livestock. This is the way Lukashenko's image has been molded since 1994, when he became the only Father, having even replaced the Church.
Russian propagandists were brought to Belarus not just for the sake of it. It was not due to the lack of staff as Lukashenko claimed. The Russians were hired because they know how to show events from the "right angle"
At the same time, it's a bit weird to see Belarusian journalists, who had been catering to Lukashenko's needs as if being his press service, are now complaining about being replaced by Russians who "are even paid more."
Many TV hosts have already resigned – when the first blood was shed in Belarus streets. Some even shared insider information about the mechanism behind Lukashenko's ideology.
Russian propagandists were brought to Belarus not just for the sake of it. It was not due to the lack of staff as Lukashenko claimed. The Russians were hired because they know how to show events from the "right angle" and specialize in keeping the tyrants afloat in a stormy sea when the system's ship is already sinking. Another option is to shape a completely new image of the Belarusian "Father" holding an automatic rifle instead of a potato, with enemy troops from NATO behind his back. That's because citizens have grown weary of Lukashenko's long-term "farmer's suit".
Yana Stavska is an UNIAN news feed editor


unian--2020-08-26--Cabinet temporarily bans foreigners from entering Ukraine, but with exceptions

The resolution is valid from 00:00 Kyiv time on August 29 to 00:00 on September 28 .
Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to temporarily ban foreigners from entering Ukraine until September 28 , except for certain categories of citizens .
Read alsoPoland bans flights from 43 countries , Ukraine also at risk – mediaThe document was made at a government meeting on August 26 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` In order to prevent the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 in Ukraine ...
This is to temporarily ban the entry of foreigners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duration of the quarantine , except for certain categories of persons , '' Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said when presenting the resolution .
Who will be allowed to enter Ukraine According to Avakov , the entry amid the quarantine is prohibited for foreign citizens , except for persons who : • Enter the territory of Ukraine in transit and have documents confirming their departure within two days ; • Undergo military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine ; • Permanently reside on the territory of Ukraine and have an appropriate resident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or persons in need of additional protection ; and • Are employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states , representatives of official international missions , organizations accredited in Ukraine and members of their families or those who are staying at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine .
The resolution is valid from 00:00 Kyiv time on August 29 to 00:00 on September 28 .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
Ukrainian regions were split into the red , green , orange , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• Updated quarantine zoning became effective in Ukraine on August 17 .
Kyiv was included in the yellow zone .
• In Ukrainian schools within the `` orange quarantine zone '' , teachers will be wearing protective face shields in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .

The resolution is valid from 00:00 Kyiv time on August 29 to 00:00 on September 28.
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to temporarily ban foreigners from entering Ukraine until September 28, except for certain categories of citizens.
Read alsoPoland bans flights from 43 countries, Ukraine also at risk – mediaThe document was made at a government meeting on August 26, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
"In order to prevent the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 in Ukraine... This is to temporarily ban the entry of foreigners and stateless persons into Ukraine for the duration of the quarantine, except for certain categories of persons," Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said when presenting the resolution.
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Who will be allowed to enter Ukraine
According to Avakov, the entry amid the quarantine is prohibited for foreign citizens, except for persons who:
Enter the territory of Ukraine in transit and have documents confirming their departure within two days;
Study in Ukraine;
Undergo military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
Permanently reside on the territory of Ukraine and have an appropriate resident card;
Are recognized as refugees or persons in need of additional protection; and
Are employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states, representatives of official international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine and members of their families or those who are staying at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The resolution is valid from 00:00 Kyiv time on August 29 to 00:00 on September 28.
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unian--2020-08-26--Ukraine's official elaborates on condition for canceling school assemblies in Kyiv on Sept 1

They may be held if the settlement is included in the `` green '' or `` yellow '' zones .
Head of the Main Department of Ukraine 's State Food Safety and Consumer Protection Service Oleh Ruban says school celebratory assemblies dedicated to start of the new school year may be canceled in Kyiv if the capital city is included in the `` orange '' quarantine zone .
Read alsoSchools in Ukraine 's red quarantine zone to operate online – health ministry '' School assemblies on September 1 are also a gathering of people , but they belong to cultural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the settlement is included in the 'green ' or 'yellow ' zones , but in line with all rules and regulations : wearing face masks , using hand sanitizers , and observing social distancing , '' the Segodnya newspaper quoted Ruban as saying on August 26 .
`` In addition , the assemblies should be held on a separate territory , where each person will be provided with an area of five square meters .
If Kyiv is included in the 'orange ' zone , all assemblies will be canceled .
They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
According to the official , another rule will be introduced in educational institutions from the beginning of autumn , namely control over changes in the premises ' microclimate .
`` It is scientifically proven this pathogen is transmitted in closed dry and humid premises .
Therefore , control over the microclimate is required .
The norm is 40 % -60 % humidity , while the room temperature should not exceed +20°C to +10°C .
There is also a fifth factor : if someone gets sick , or the symptoms of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor immediately , '' Ruban added .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
Ukrainian regions were split into the red , green , orange , and yellow zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• Updated quarantine zoning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kyiv was included in the yellow zone .
• In Ukrainian schools within the `` orange quarantine zone '' , teachers will be wearing protective face shields in class .

They may be held if the settlement is included in the "green" or "yellow" zones.
Head of the Main Department of Ukraine's State Food Safety and Consumer Protection Service Oleh Ruban says school celebratory assemblies dedicated to start of the new school year may be canceled in Kyiv if the capital city is included in the "orange" quarantine zone.
Read alsoSchools in Ukraine's red quarantine zone to operate online – health ministry"School assemblies on September 1 are also a gathering of people, but they belong to cultural events. They may be held if the settlement is included in the 'green' or 'yellow' zones, but in line with all rules and regulations: wearing face masks, using hand sanitizers, and observing social distancing," the Segodnya newspaper quoted Ruban as saying on August 26.
"In addition, the assemblies should be held on a separate territory, where each person will be provided with an area of five square meters. If Kyiv is included in the 'orange' zone, all assemblies will be canceled. They are prohibited in this case," he said.
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According to the official, another rule will be introduced in educational institutions from the beginning of autumn, namely control over changes in the premises' microclimate.
"It is scientifically proven this pathogen is transmitted in closed dry and humid premises. Therefore, control over the microclimate is required. The norm is 40%-60% humidity, while the room temperature should not exceed +20°C to +10°C. There is also a fifth factor: if someone gets sick, or the symptoms of the disease appear, he should consult a doctor immediately," Ruban added.
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unian--2020-08-26--Ukraine reports 19 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Aug 26

Some 784 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 19 as of the morning of August 26 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on August 26 , some 594 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 923 people have recovered and six have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 casesOf those newly-infected , two people have been hospitalized , while another 17 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 784 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 238 people .
• Ukraine said 1,670 new active COVID-19 cases had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past 24 hours as of August 26 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 110,085 .

Some 784 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 19 as of the morning of August 26.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on August 26, some 594 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 923 people have recovered and six have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on August 26. "Nineteen new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 casesOf those newly-infected, two people have been hospitalized, while another 17 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 784 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 238 people.
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unian--2020-08-26--Economy ministry to expand pilot project to use State Agrarian Register in all Ukraine regions

Economy ministry to expand pilot project to use State Agrarian Register in all Ukraine regions
15:35, 26.08.20 1951
In total, the pilot project will cover 53 unified territorial communities nationwide.
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unian--2020-08-26--Ukraine's health minister: Over 7,400 children, 10,700 healthcare workers contract COVID-19

In the past day , 1,670 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 77 children and 91 healthcare workers @ @ @ @ @ Stepanov says 7,439 children and 10,705 healthcare workers have contracted the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
`` In the past day , 1,670 people tested positive for the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ 91 healthcare workers .
Some 467 new patients were hospitalized .
There were 36 deaths @ @ @ @ @ he said at a briefing on August 26 , as reported by the Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 casesThe overall death toll is @ @ @ @ @ as 53,454 patients have already recovered .
• Ukraine said 1,670 new active COVID-19 cases @ @ @ @ @ country in the past 24 hours as of August 26 , 2020 .
• The @ @ @ @ @ grew to 110,085 .

In the past day, 1,670 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 77 children and 91 healthcare workers.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says 7,439 children and 10,705 healthcare workers have contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the start of the pandemic.
"In the past day, 1,670 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 77 children and 91 healthcare workers. Some 467 new patients were hospitalized. There were 36 deaths and 584 recoveries," he said at a briefing on August 26, as reported by the Health Ministry on Facebook.
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 casesThe overall death toll is 2,354 people.
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As many as 53,454 patients have already recovered.
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unian--2020-08-26--Ukraine prolongs quarantine until Nov 1

Ukraine prolongs quarantine until Nov 1

The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Wednesday .
The Cabinet of Ministers , Ukraine 's government , has extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
Read alsoUkraine mulls entry ban for citizens of `` red zone '' countries , but with some exemptionsThe relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Wednesday , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
According to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov , in addition to the prolongation of the quarantine , the government is strengthening restrictive measures , which is caused by an increase in the number of cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strengthen restrictive measures in those regions where the level of epidemiological risk is 'green , ' namely , by banning discos , entertainment and nightclubs , catering establishments with leisure activities , '' he said .
Stepanov said a ban on holding concerts had been worked out with the Ministry of Culture , except for those held by cultural institutions and for which concert activity had been the main activity over the past year .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
Ukrainian regions were split into the red , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• On August 12 , the Cabinet of Ministers , Ukraine 's government , decided to combine two indicators by which the incidence of COVID-19 cases in the regions is determined and quarantine zones are established .

The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Wednesday.
The Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine's government, has extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1.
Read alsoUkraine mulls entry ban for citizens of "red zone" countries, but with some exemptionsThe relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Wednesday, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
According to Health Minister Maksym Stepanov, in addition to the prolongation of the quarantine, the government is strengthening restrictive measures, which is caused by an increase in the number of cases and the reasons for this.
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"To strengthen restrictive measures in those regions where the level of epidemiological risk is 'green,' namely, by banning discos, entertainment and nightclubs, catering establishments with leisure activities," he said.
Stepanov said a ban on holding concerts had been worked out with the Ministry of Culture, except for those held by cultural institutions and for which concert activity had been the main activity over the past year.
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unian--2020-08-26--Kyiv mayor reports 95 new COVID-19 cases, two fatalities in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached 12,248 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 95 in the past day .
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases '' In the past day , another 95 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus .
There were two fatalities , '' Klitschko wrote on Telegram on August 26 .
`` As of today , the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 12,248 . ''
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 85 , and 42 men aged 19 to 82 among those infected .
Three girls ( from five to 17 years old ) and three boys ( from six to 17 years old ) have tested positive .
Klitschko said 26 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
Fifty-four people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 3,907 Kyiv residents have already recovered .
The highest number of the new cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 23 ) , Desniansky district ( 13 ) , and Obolonsky district ( 12 ) .
The total death toll in the city is 174 cases .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
Ukrainian regions were split into the red , green , orange , and yellow zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red zone have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• Updated quarantine zoning became effective in Ukraine on August 17 .
Kyiv was included in the yellow zone .
• In Ukrainian schools within the `` orange quarantine zone '' , teachers will be wearing protective face shields in class .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached 12,248.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 95 in the past day.
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases"In the past day, another 95 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus. There were two fatalities," Klitschko wrote on Telegram on August 26. "As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 12,248."
According to Klitschko, 47 women aged 22 to 85, and 42 men aged 19 to 82 among those infected.
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Three girls (from five to 17 years old) and three boys (from six to 17 years old) have tested positive.
Klitschko said 26 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
Fifty-four people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 3,907 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky district (23), Desniansky district (13), and Obolonsky district (12).
The total death toll in the city is 174 cases.
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unian--2020-08-26--No negotiating platform to end Russian occupation of Crimea created in six years – Zelensky

According to Zelensky , the situation with Crimea is more complicated than with Donbas .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says no effective negotiating platform has been created in six years that would help return the peninsula under Ukrainian control .
`` I say frankly that I do not think there is a powerful platform where this issue would be raised .
I believe that such a platform has not existed for six years .
Apart from the sanctions , for which I am grateful to our partners and which we are discussing with them .
They are continued , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as reported by the presidential press service .
According to Zelensky , the situation with Crimea is more complicated than with Donbas .
Read alsoZelensky on Donbas talks : Direct dialogue with Putin must continueHe added he had raised the `` Crimean issue '' in the Normandy format talks , but Russia had refused to discuss it .
• Russia annexed Ukraine 's Crimea in March 2014 after its troops had occupied the peninsula .
An illegal referendum was held for Crimeans to decide on accession to Russia .
De-facto Crimean authorities reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population had voted for joining Russia .
• On March 18 , 2014 , the so-called agreement on the accession of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to Russia was signed in the Kremlin .
• The West did not recognize the annexation in response to which sanctions against Russia were introduced .
• Ukraine 's parliament voted to designate February 20 , 2014 , as the official date when the temporary occupation of Crimea began .

According to Zelensky, the situation with Crimea is more complicated than with Donbas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says no effective negotiating platform has been created in six years that would help return the peninsula under Ukrainian control.
"I say frankly that I do not think there is a powerful platform where this issue would be raised. I believe that such a platform has not existed for six years. Apart from the sanctions, for which I am grateful to our partners and which we are discussing with them. They are continued," he told Euronews in an interview, as reported by the presidential press service.
According to Zelensky, the situation with Crimea is more complicated than with Donbas.
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Read alsoZelensky on Donbas talks: Direct dialogue with Putin must continueHe added he had raised the "Crimean issue" in the Normandy format talks, but Russia had refused to discuss it.
"But Crimea is our territory, we will return it," Zelensky said.
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unian--2020-08-26--Normandy Four advisors' meeting to be held in early Sept – Zelensky's Office chief

Head of Ukrainian President 's Office Andriy Yermak has said the meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four ( Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ and France ) leaders , earlier scheduled for August 28 , will be held in @ @ @ @ @ Bonne [ Adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron ] called me a few days ago @ @ @ @ @ meeting due to his business trip .
Today the dates are being discussed , these @ @ @ @ @ September .
I think the meeting will take place before September 10 , '' he @ @ @ @ @ Volodymyr Zelensky 's working trip to Dnipropetrovsk meeting on Wednesday , as reported by the @ @ @ @

Head of Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak has said the meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four (Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France) leaders, earlier scheduled for August 28, will be held in early September.
"Mr. Bonne [Adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron] called me a few days ago and asked to postpone the meeting due to his business trip. Today the dates are being discussed, these are the first days of September. I think the meeting will take place before September 10," he told journalists during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's working trip to Dnipropetrovsk meeting on Wednesday, as reported by the presidential press service.


unian--2020-08-26--Poland bans flights from 43 countries, Ukraine also at risk – media

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unian--2020-08-26--Zelensky: Europe should clearly announce conditions for Ukraine to become full EU member

According to Zelensky , after receiving a specific list of steps , it will be clear what needs to be done and how much time is needed for Ukraine 's European integration .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said European leaders should clearly announce the conditions for Ukraine to become a full member of the European Union .
`` I believe that a clear European position on Ukraine is very important for Ukrainians .
And I have asked many European leaders : 'You should tell Ukrainians what you want Ukrainians to do , step-by-step , to become members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an interview , according to the president 's press service .
According to Zelensky , after receiving a specific list of steps , it will be clear what needs to be done and how much time is needed for Ukraine 's European integration .
`` So that everyone understands what we need now – both Ukraine and Europe .
It seems to me that we just need to make a country that Europe really wants .
And the decision should be up to Ukraine , '' the president said .
In his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all EU countries want to see Ukraine in the EU , the European Union as a whole wants Ukraine to be a partner and a member .
Read alsoPoll : nearly 60 % of Ukrainians support EU accession , almost 50 % – joining NATOAt the same time , Zelensky stressed European countries and the European Union support Ukraine and firmly stand on the position of defending the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine .
`` We see how Europe is acting with sanctions today , how it supports us , losing money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am grateful to them for that , '' he added .
• The North Atlantic Council on June 12 recognized Ukraine as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner .
• The European Union claims on the path of Ukraine-EU rapprochement , it is first necessary to fully implement the Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area ( DCFTA ) .

According to Zelensky, after receiving a specific list of steps, it will be clear what needs to be done and how much time is needed for Ukraine's European integration.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said European leaders should clearly announce the conditions for Ukraine to become a full member of the European Union.
"I believe that a clear European position on Ukraine is very important for Ukrainians. And I have asked many European leaders: 'You should tell Ukrainians what you want Ukrainians to do, step-by-step, to become members of the EU,'" he told Euronews in an interview, according to the president's press service.
According to Zelensky, after receiving a specific list of steps, it will be clear what needs to be done and how much time is needed for Ukraine's European integration.
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"So that everyone understands what we need now – both Ukraine and Europe. It seems to me that we just need to make a country that Europe really wants. And the decision should be up to Ukraine," the president said.
In his opinion, despite the fact that not all EU countries want to see Ukraine in the EU, the European Union as a whole wants Ukraine to be a partner and a member.
Read alsoPoll: nearly 60% of Ukrainians support EU accession, almost 50% – joining NATOAt the same time, Zelensky stressed European countries and the European Union support Ukraine and firmly stand on the position of defending the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
"We see how Europe is acting with sanctions today, how it supports us, losing money through sanctions against the Russian Federation. I am grateful to them for that," he added.
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unian--2020-08-28--Ukraine's health minister: Over 7,600 children, 10,900 healthcare workers contract COVID-19

In the past day , 2,438 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 112 children and 122 healthcare workers @ @ @ @ @ Stepanov says 7,616 children and 10,964 healthcare workers have contracted the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
`` In the past day , 2,438 people tested positive for the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ 122 healthcare workers .
Some 497 new patients were hospitalized .
There were 48 deaths @ @ @ @ @ he said at a briefing on August 28 , as reported by the Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ reports 52 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Aug 28The overall death toll @ @ @ @ @ many as 55,083 patients have already recovered .
• Ukraine said 2,438 new active COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ the country in the past 24 hours as of August 28 , 2020 , marking @ @ @ @ @ .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 114,497 .

In the past day, 2,438 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 112 children and 122 healthcare workers.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says 7,616 children and 10,964 healthcare workers have contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the start of the pandemic.
"In the past day, 2,438 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 112 children and 122 healthcare workers. Some 497 new patients were hospitalized. There were 48 deaths and 866 recoveries," he said at a briefing on August 28, as reported by the Health Ministry on Facebook.
Read alsoUkraine reports 52 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Aug 28The overall death toll is 2,451 people.
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As many as 55,083 patients have already recovered.
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unian--2020-08-28--Ukraine anti-trust watchdog allows transfer of six CHPPs to Naftogaz's management

Naftogaz intends to apply energy-efficient technologies at the enterprises .
The Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine ( AMCU ) has allowed the transfer of six combined heat and power plants ( CHPPs ) from the State Property Fund to the management of the National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine .
Read alsoUkraine 's government expands list of large SOEs to be put up for saleThis refers to Sievierodonetska CHPP , Odeska CHPP , Kryvorizka CHPP , Khersonska CHPP , Mykolaivska CHPP , and Dniprovska CHPP , the Committee 's press service said on its website on August 28 .
With regard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transfer of assets of the state-owned enterprise belonging to the State Property Fund .
As for other CHPPs , Naftogaz may be authorized to manage their corporate rights belonging to the Fund .
• The Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine started considering the transfer of six CHPPs to Naftogaz of Ukraine 's management in April 2020 .
• Naftogaz supplied gas to the enterprises under the terms of public service obligations and offered to apply energy-efficient technologies at the CHPPs .
• The State Property Fund allowed several options for the state-owned CHPPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , local communities , or Naftogaz .
• On August 25 , 2020 , AMCU said it would strengthen monitoring the country 's market for petroleum products over a possible reduction in fuel supplies from Belarus .

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unian--2020-08-28--FM Kuleba: Ukrainian citizens may travel to 45 countries

Tunisia has closed its borders to Ukrainian tourists , whereas Kazakhstan , Sierra Leone , Rwanda and Sudan have reopen their borders .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukrainian citizens may travel to 45 countries as of August 25 .
`` Regarding the list of countries that are open for Ukrainian travelers .
We realize the summer holiday season is ending .
Accordingly , the demand [ for travel services ] will be lower .
Now 45 countries are open and relatively open for Ukraine , '' he said during an online briefing on August 28 .
Read alsoUkraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red zone '' countries , but with some exemptionsThe minister said the figure had changed from that reported two weeks ago , when 42 countries were open to Ukrainian citizens .
Now , Kazakhstan , Sierra Leone , Rwanda , and Sudan have joined those states .
`` The countries still maintain the rules of entry , as some of them allow free entry , while some require the compliance with certain rules , '' he added .
Noteworthy , Tunisia , which was previously included in the list of countries that had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine on the `` red zone '' list of states posing a COVID-19 threat .
List of countries that are open for Ukrainian tourists : Turkey , Serbia , Albania , Northern Macedonia , Montenegro , Croatia , Belarus , Armenia , United Kingdom , the United States , Mexico , Egypt , Republic of Korea , Iraq , Iran , Afghanistan , South Sudan , Ethiopia , Somalia , Kenya , Zambia , Tanzania , Burundi , Bahamas islands , Lebanon , Djibouti , Burkina Faso , Togo , Chad , Bulgaria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maldives , Antigua and Barbuda , Ecuador , Jamaica , Cambodia , Comoros , Kazakhstan , Sierra Leone , Rwanda , Sudan , Pakistan , Puerto Rico , the island country of Saint Lucia , located in the Caribbean Sea , Kazakhstan , Sierra Leone , Rwanda , and Sudan .
• On July 21 , Kuleba announced that 39 countries had reopened borders for Ukrainians .
• On August 13 , he said 42 countries had already reopened their borders for Ukrainian tourists .
• EU countries remain closed for Ukrainians .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not included in the list of `` safe '' countries .
Only certain categories of Ukrainian citizens may enter Europe .

Tunisia has closed its borders to Ukrainian tourists, whereas Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Sudan have reopen their borders.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukrainian citizens may travel to 45 countries as of August 25.
"Regarding the list of countries that are open for Ukrainian travelers. We realize the summer holiday season is ending. Accordingly, the demand [for travel services] will be lower. Now 45 countries are open and relatively open for Ukraine," he said during an online briefing on August 28.
Read alsoUkraine mulls entry ban for citizens of "red zone" countries, but with some exemptionsThe minister said the figure had changed from that reported two weeks ago, when 42 countries were open to Ukrainian citizens. Now, Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and Sudan have joined those states.
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"The countries still maintain the rules of entry, as some of them allow free entry, while some require the compliance with certain rules," he added.
Noteworthy, Tunisia, which was previously included in the list of countries that had reopened borders to Ukrainians, has put Ukraine on the "red zone" list of states posing a COVID-19 threat.
List of countries that are open for Ukrainian tourists:
Turkey, Serbia, Albania, Northern Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, Belarus, Armenia, United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico, Egypt, Republic of Korea, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Bahamas islands, Lebanon, Djibouti, Burkina Faso, Togo, Chad, Bulgaria, Slovenia, UAE, Ireland, Maldives, Antigua and Barbuda, Ecuador, Jamaica, Cambodia, Comoros, Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, Sudan, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, the island country of Saint Lucia, located in the Caribbean Sea, Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and Sudan.
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unian--2020-08-28--Markiv case: Ukrainian guardsman's appeal to be considered in Italy on Sept 29

Ukraine hopes the decision regarding Vitaliy will be fair and impartial .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said a court in Italy on September 29 will start considering the appeal in the case of Ukrainian national Vitaliy Markiv , who is challenging a 24-year sentence for his role six years ago while serving in the Ukrainian National Guard that involved the deaths of an Italian photojournalist and his Russian interpreter .
`` A hearing in the case of our National Guard soldier Markiv will take place on September 29 .
This is a very dramatic process .
We consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfounded , '' he said during an online briefing on Friday .
`` We certainly respect the Italian justice system , but we very clearly express our hope the decision regarding Vitaliy will be fair and impartial , devoid of any emotions and incorrect interpretation of the facts , '' he said .
According to the foreign minister , Ukraine is working with the Italian side on this issue , and the consuls provide constant support to Markiv during the trial .
`` I turned to the international human rights organizations to invite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible violations or incorrect interpretations of the facts related to this case , as well as recording possible facts of pressure on the court to confirm the conviction , '' he said .
`` I hope the international human rights activists will hear our appeal , join this case and , finally , we will have an objective verdict that will give Vitaliy the freedom he deserves , '' Kuleba said .
Read alsoUkraine 's envoy urges Italian media to objectively cover Markiv caseThe minister reiterated the case was under the control of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Interior Ministry and Interior Minister Arsen Avakov were actively involved in protecting Markiv .
• Deputy platoon commander of the Ukrainian National Guard 's first battalion , senior sergeant Vitaliy Markiv was detained in Italy on June 30 , 2017 , on suspicion of the murder of Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli and his Russian interpreter Andrei Mironov amid a mortar attack in Donetsk region in May 2014 .
• According to the Ukrainian investigation , the two were killed in shelling by Russian-led troops .
• Ukrainian National Guard officials insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with mortars in 2014 .
The jury in the court of Italy 's Pavia on July 12 , 2019 , sentenced the Ukrainian guardsman to 24 years in prison .
He is also to pay compensation to Rocchelli 's family .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prosecutor General 's Office to immediately address the issue of Markiv 's return to Ukraine .
• On November 20 , Ukraine filed an appeal against Markiv 's verdict .
It had to be considered by a Lombardy appellate court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On March 10 , 2020 , an Italian appellate court in Milan postponed a hearing in the case of Ukrainian national Vitaliy Markiv over the coronavirus pandemic .

Ukraine hopes the decision regarding Vitaliy will be fair and impartial.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said a court in Italy on September 29 will start considering the appeal in the case of Ukrainian national Vitaliy Markiv, who is challenging a 24-year sentence for his role six years ago while serving in the Ukrainian National Guard that involved the deaths of an Italian photojournalist and his Russian interpreter.
"A hearing in the case of our National Guard soldier Markiv will take place on September 29. This is a very dramatic process. We consider the accusations brought against Vitaliy to be unfounded," he said during an online briefing on Friday.
"We certainly respect the Italian justice system, but we very clearly express our hope the decision regarding Vitaliy will be fair and impartial, devoid of any emotions and incorrect interpretation of the facts," he said.
According to the foreign minister, Ukraine is working with the Italian side on this issue, and the consuls provide constant support to Markiv during the trial.
"I turned to the international human rights organizations to invite them to monitor this trial to prevent possible violations or incorrect interpretations of the facts related to this case, as well as recording possible facts of pressure on the court to confirm the conviction," he said.
"I hope the international human rights activists will hear our appeal, join this case and, finally, we will have an objective verdict that will give Vitaliy the freedom he deserves," Kuleba said.
Read alsoUkraine's envoy urges Italian media to objectively cover Markiv caseThe minister reiterated the case was under the control of the president of Ukraine, as well as the Interior Ministry and Interior Minister Arsen Avakov were actively involved in protecting Markiv.
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unian--2020-08-28--Kyiv mayor reports 251 new COVID-19 cases, nine fatalities in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 12,719 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 251 in the past day .
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike reaches new high in Ukraine with over 2,400 cases on Aug 28 '' In the past day , another 251 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus , including 10 healthcare workers .
There were nine fatalities , '' Klitschko wrote on Telegram on August 28 .
`` As of today , the total number of confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
According to Klitschko , 139 women aged 18 to 92 , and 101 men aged 20 to 80 among those infected .
Five girls ( from three to 16 years old ) and six boys ( from one to 16 years old ) have tested positive .
Klitschko said 47 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
Ninety-five people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 4,070 Kyiv residents have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky and Desniansky districts ( 39 each ) , Dniprovsky district ( 37 ) , and Sviatoshynsky district ( 30 ) .
The total death toll in the city is 187 cases .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
Ukrainian regions were split into the red , green , orange , and yellow zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• Updated quarantine zoning became effective in Ukraine on August 17 .
Kyiv was included in the yellow zone .
• In Ukrainian schools within the `` orange quarantine zone '' , teachers will be wearing protective face shields in class .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 12,719.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 251 in the past day.
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike reaches new high in Ukraine with over 2,400 cases on Aug 28"In the past day, another 251 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus, including 10 healthcare workers. There were nine fatalities," Klitschko wrote on Telegram on August 28. "As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 12,719."
According to Klitschko, 139 women aged 18 to 92, and 101 men aged 20 to 80 among those infected.
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Five girls (from three to 16 years old) and six boys (from one to 16 years old) have tested positive.
Klitschko said 47 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
Ninety-five people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 4,070 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky and Desniansky districts (39 each), Dniprovsky district (37), and Sviatoshynsky district (30).
The total death toll in the city is 187 cases.
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unian--2020-08-28--Ukraine reports 52 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Aug 28

Some 691 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 52 as of the morning of August 28 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on August 28 , some 593 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 1,023 people have recovered and six have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoUkraine not going to reintroduce tough quarantine amid second wave of COVID-19Of those newly-infected , 11 people have been hospitalized , while another 41 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 691 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 168 people .
• Ukraine said 2,438 new active COVID-19 cases had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past 24 hours as of August 28 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 114,497 .

Some 691 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 52 as of the morning of August 28.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on August 28, some 593 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 1,023 people have recovered and six have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on August 28. "Fifty-two new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoUkraine not going to reintroduce tough quarantine amid second wave of COVID-19Of those newly-infected, 11 people have been hospitalized, while another 41 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 691 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 168 people.
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unian--2020-08-28--Ukraine's energy regulator halves fines for over-limit gas distribution

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The NEURC has also significantly extended the deadline for filing the adjustment of the ordered capacity from July 23 to September 15.
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