unian--2020-10-20--Reuters: Oil prices drop for 4th day as COVID-19 second wave worries intensify

Brent crude LCOc1 futures fell 32 cents , or 0.8 % , to $ 42.30 a barrel by 0418 GMT , after falling 31 cents on Monday .
Oil prices slipped for a fourth straight day on Tuesday on worries a resurgence of coronavirus cases globally is stifling a promising recovery in fuel demand , while growing output from Libya adds to plentiful supply .
Brent crude LCOc1 futures fell 32 cents , or 0.8 % , to $ 42.30 a barrel by 0418 GMT , after falling 31 cents on Monday , as reported by Reuters .
U.S. West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ futures slid 26 cents , or 0.6 % , to $ 40.57 a barrel , after losing 5 cents on Monday .
Read alsoUkrainian gas stocks grow to 28.4 bcm over weekCOVID-19 cases topped 40 million on Monday , according to a Reuters tally , with a growing second wave in Europe and North America sparking new clampdowns .
A meeting on Monday of a ministerial panel of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and its allies , together called OPEC+ , pledged to support the oil market as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is rapidly ramping up production after armed conflict shut almost all of the country 's output in January .
Output from its biggest field , Sharara , which reopened on Oct. 11 , is now at around 150,000 bpd , or about half its capacity , two industry sources told Reuters .
Meanwhile traders will be watching for crude and product inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute on Tuesday .
Analysts expect U.S. crude oil and distillate stockpiles likely fell in the latest week , according to a Reuters poll .

Brent crude LCOc1 futures fell 32 cents, or 0.8%, to $42.30 a barrel by 0418 GMT, after falling 31 cents on Monday.
Oil prices slipped for a fourth straight day on Tuesday on worries a resurgence of coronavirus cases globally is stifling a promising recovery in fuel demand, while growing output from Libya adds to plentiful supply.
Brent crude LCOc1 futures fell 32 cents, or 0.8%, to $42.30 a barrel by 0418 GMT, after falling 31 cents on Monday, as reported by Reuters.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures slid 26 cents, or 0.6%, to $40.57 a barrel, after losing 5 cents on Monday.
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Read alsoUkrainian gas stocks grow to 28.4 bcm over weekCOVID-19 cases topped 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, with a growing second wave in Europe and North America sparking new clampdowns.
A meeting on Monday of a ministerial panel of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, together called OPEC+, pledged to support the oil market as concerns grow over soaring infections.
Libya is rapidly ramping up production after armed conflict shut almost all of the country's output in January. Output from its biggest field, Sharara, which reopened on Oct. 11, is now at around 150,000 bpd, or about half its capacity, two industry sources told Reuters.
Meanwhile traders will be watching for crude and product inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute on Tuesday. Analysts expect U.S. crude oil and distillate stockpiles likely fell in the latest week, according to a Reuters poll.


unian--2020-10-20--Kravchuk elaborates on stages of Donbas reintegration

The issue of the reintegration of the temporarily occupied territories is complex , the official believes .
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk has said the Ukrainian government must adopt a package of laws on reintegration of Russia-occupied territories in eastern Ukraine to achieve peace in Donbas .
Read alsoPresident 's Office explains essence of `` Donbas question '' in upcoming Zelensky pollThe official made the comment in an interview with a Ukrainian TV channel , as reported by the Ukrainian weekly Novoye Vremya on October 20 .
According to Kravchuk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donbas is complex and it should include the following stages : • Formation of executive agencies in the uncontrolled areas ; • Adoption of a package of economic laws ( including those that create conditions for investment and doing business ) .
`` This is a huge array of documents , which includes the period of the war , the post-war period , and the stage of inclusion of uncontrolled territories in Ukraine 's state power system , '' he summed up .
• As part of a nationwide poll proposed by Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 25 , citizens would be asked their opinion on the idea of creating a free economic zone in Donbas .
• The President 's Office says the creation of a free economic zone in the government-controlled part of Donbas could have a significantly effect on the pace of reintegration of the temporarily occupied certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions .

The issue of the reintegration of the temporarily occupied territories is complex, the official believes.
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk has said the Ukrainian government must adopt a package of laws on reintegration of Russia-occupied territories in eastern Ukraine to achieve peace in Donbas.
Read alsoPresident's Office explains essence of "Donbas question" in upcoming Zelensky pollThe official made the comment in an interview with a Ukrainian TV channel, as reported by the Ukrainian weekly Novoye Vremya on October 20.
According to Kravchuk, the issue of the reintegration of Donbas is complex and it should include the following stages:
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End of the war;
Holding elections in the non-government controlled territories;
Formation of executive agencies in the uncontrolled areas;
Adoption of a package of economic laws (including those that create conditions for investment and doing business).
"This is a huge array of documents, which includes the period of the war, the post-war period, and the stage of inclusion of uncontrolled territories in Ukraine's state power system," he summed up.
Reintegration of Donbas in Zelensky's poll


unian--2020-10-20--State Property Fund sells second distillery of Ukrspyrt

The starting price of the facility increased 1.7 times .
Ukraine 's State Property Fund ( SPF ) says it has sold the second facility of the country 's state-run alcohol giant , Ukrspyrt , namely the Artemivsky distillery , to a private investor for UAH 50 million ( US $ 1.8 million ) .
Read alsoState Property Fund puts Ukrspyrt 's third distillery up for sale '' The auction has completed , '' the SPF 's press service wrote on Facebook on October 20 .
`` Two companies wanted to become the owners of the Artemivsky distillery at once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased 1.7 times , from UAH 29.7 million [ US $ 1 million ] to UAH 50 million [ US $ 1.8 million ] , '' the press service added .
• On December 3 , 2019 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , passed a bill to liberalize alcohol production and abolish a government monopoly in the alcohol industry .
• State-owned Ukrspyrt , which was set up on the basis of a consortium with the same name in 2010 , holds a monopoly on alcohol production in Ukraine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is expected to be completed by July 1 , 2021 .
Over 40 distilleries that are part of the enterprise are to be put up for sale .
• In September 2020 , the State Property Fund launched the privatization campaign in the alcohol industry .
• The SPF put up for sale the Nemyriv distillery ( Vinnytsia region ) on September 15 and the Artemivsky distillery ( Kharkiv region ) on September 17 .
The auctions were to take place in the second half of October 2020 .
• On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold for UAH 55 million ( US $ 1.9 million ) .

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unian--2020-10-20--Ukrainian farmers sow winter grain crops on 76% of planned area

In particular , winter wheat has been sown on 4.6 million ha , or 76 % of the plan .
Ukrainian farmers as of October 19 sowed 6.2 million hectares ( ha ) with winter grain , which accounted for 76 % of the planned area .
Read alsoFarmers thresh almost 46 mln tonnes of grain , legumes of new harvestIn particular , winter wheat was sown on 4.6 million ha , or 76 % of the target , barley on 628,300 ha ( 66 % ) , rye on 104,300 ha ( 78 % ) , and rapeseed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 's Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture said on its website on October 20 .
Leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa region ( 350,600 ha ) , Zaporizhia region ( 127,000 ha ) and Mykolaiv region ( 126,700 ha ) .
Moreover , the sowing campaign has been completed in Poltava region , the report said .
According to the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences ( NAAS ) , the weather in the second half of October is conducive to winter crops .
In particular , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crops stopped after heavy rains across Ukraine .

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In particular, winter wheat has been sown on 4.6 million ha, or 76% of the plan.
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unian--2020-10-20--Gas prices to grow until end of winter – Ukraine's official

The price of gas is already exceeds US $ 180 per 1,000 cubic meters .
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy , Housing and Utilities , Andriy Gerus says the `` era '' of cheap gas , which started this spring , is coming to an end , and gas prices will be growing until the end of winter .
Read alsoUkraine in Sep pays US $ 140.54 per 1,000 cubic meters of imported gas '' We see that the price of gas is rising .
Today it exceeds US $ 180 .
It 's obvious this trend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of winter .
I think the era of cheap energy , which began this spring , is over .
Diplomatically speaking , the prices will be at such an average level and quite stable , '' he said during the expert online discussion ENERGY INSIDE , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on October 20 .
Today , Ukraine sees the gas market liberalization , which provides opportunities for gas companies , but it 's not always positive for consumers .
`` We observe the gas market liberalization now .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for consumers if there is insufficient competition , '' he said .
• On August 1 , the natural gas market opened for the country 's households , who were allowed to independently select their gas supplier .
• National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine 's public service obligations ( PSOs ) to supply gas to households expired , but municipal heating companies will continue to receive gas at prices regulated by Naftogaz .
• The average price of imported natural gas paid by Ukraine in September 2020 was US $ 140.54 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % up from August 2020 .
• Ukraine 's gas supply companies , within the competitive natural gas market , offered the households to buy gas in October at UAH 4.7 - UAH 6.8 ( US $ 0.17 - US $ 0.24 ) per cubic meter , while the minimum gas price was 7.1 % up and the maximum one was 2 % down from September .
• In the spring of 2020 , after the conclusion of the gas transit contract between Naftogaz and Russia 's Gazprom , gas prices on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the summer , the price reached US $ 80 per 1,000 cubic meters , whereas the average price of imported natural gas paid by Ukraine in January was US $ 175.26 per 1,000 cubic meters .
• In October 2020 , analysts predicted an increase in gas prices for Ukrainian households .

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unian--2020-10-20--U.S. Department of State expands sanctions against Nord Stream 2

Sanctions will not apply to persons engaged in repairs and maintenance of Nord Stream 2 or TurkStream .
The U.S. Department of State says it expands sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project .
That is according to a statement published on the U.S. Department of State 's website .
`` In accordance with [ the Protecting Europe 's Energy Security Act of 2019 ] PEESA Section 7503 , the Secretary of State , in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury , is to submit a report to Congress for the relevant period , identifying ( A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depths of 100 feet or more below sea level for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project , the TurkStream pipeline project , or any project that is a successor to either such project ; and ( B ) foreign persons that the Secretary of State , in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury , determines have knowingly sold , leased or provided those vessels for the construction of such a project ; or facilitated deceptive or structured transactions to provide those vessels for the construction of such a project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoZelensky thanks Poland for decisive stance on Nord Stream 2 '' Such activities subject to sanctions pursuant to PEESA or other authorities may include , but are not limited to , providing services or facilities for upgrades or installation of equipment for those vessels , or funding for upgrades or installation of equipment for those vessels .
The Department of State and the Department of the Treasury are prepared to use the full range of sanctions authorities to halt construction of these pipelines , '' it said .
Sanctions will not apply to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related to the repair or maintenance of , or environmental remediation with respect to , Nord Stream 2 , TurkStream , or any project that is a successor to either such project .
Also , the United States will not impose sanctions on persons that the Secretary of State , in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury , determines , on or after October 20,2020 meet the above criteria for having knowingly `` provided those vessels for the construction of such a project '' under Section 7503 ( a ) ( 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if those persons immediately engage in , and complete within 30 days , a good-faith wind down of such activities upon the issuance of this clarification .
• The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the construction and operation of two gas pipeline branches with a total throughput capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from the coast of Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany .
It should connect Russia 's Ust-Lug and Germany 's Greifswald .
This new pipeline bypassing Ukraine is to be built next to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The construction of the pipeline was expected to be completed before the end of 2019 .
• The pipeline will be 1,220 km long .
The project is being implemented by Russia 's Gazprom in alliance with European companies – ENGIE , OMV , Royal Dutch Shell , Uniper , and Wintershall .
Ukraine stands against the construction of Nord Stream 2 as it will most likely lose its status of a gas transit country , while its potential revenue losses are estimated at US $ 3 billion annually .
The project is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poland , and the Baltic States .
• On July 15 , U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that the participants in the Nord Stream 2 project would fall under the Countering America 's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act , CAATSA .
• On July 16 , the U.S. recommended that investment companies reconsider their participation in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project .
• On July 23 , the U.S. Senate approved the draft National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 , which , among other things , contains additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction of Nord Stream 2 .
• Ukraine 's Foreign Ministry welcomed the United States ' readiness to impose sanctions on investment companies involved in the completion of the project .

Sanctions will not apply to persons engaged in repairs and maintenance of Nord Stream 2 or TurkStream.
The U.S. Department of State says it expands sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.
That is according to a statement published on the U.S. Department of State's website.
"In accordance with [the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019] PEESA Section 7503, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, is to submit a report to Congress for the relevant period, identifying (A) vessels that engaged in pipe-laying at depths of 100 feet or more below sea level for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, the TurkStream pipeline project, or any project that is a successor to either such project; and (B) foreign persons that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, determines have knowingly sold, leased or provided those vessels for the construction of such a project; or facilitated deceptive or structured transactions to provide those vessels for the construction of such a project," reads the statement.
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Read alsoZelensky thanks Poland for decisive stance on Nord Stream 2"Such activities subject to sanctions pursuant to PEESA or other authorities may include, but are not limited to, providing services or facilities for upgrades or installation of equipment for those vessels, or funding for upgrades or installation of equipment for those vessels. The Department of State and the Department of the Treasury are prepared to use the full range of sanctions authorities to halt construction of these pipelines," it said.
Repair of Nord Stream 2
Sanctions will not apply to persons engaging in activities necessary for or related to the repair or maintenance of, or environmental remediation with respect to, Nord Stream 2, TurkStream, or any project that is a successor to either such project.
Also, the United States will not impose sanctions on persons that the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, determines, on or after October 20,2020 meet the above criteria for having knowingly "provided those vessels for the construction of such a project" under Section 7503(a)(1)(B) of PEESA, if those persons immediately engage in, and complete within 30 days, a good-faith wind down of such activities upon the issuance of this clarification.
Nord Stream 2: Background


unian--2020-10-20--Hryvnia slightly strengthens to U.S. dollar on Oct 21

The official forex rate against the euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 33.50 per euro .
The National Bank @ @ @ @ @ has set the official forex rate for October 21 at UAH 28.37 to the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ country 's national currency strengthen by one kopiyka .
Read alsoLegislator talks of possible hryvnia @ @ @ @ @ rate against the euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 33.50 per euro – the @ @ @ @ @ value since Tuesday , according to the NBU website .
The central bank has fixed @ @ @ @ @ of the hryvnia against key foreign currencies for October 21 : US $ 100 will @ @ @ @ @ ( UAH 2,837.62 as of October 20 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at @ @ @ @ @ as of October 20 ) .
The National Bank set the official forex rate for @ @ @ @ @ to the U.S. dollar , thus weakening the country 's national currency by two kopiykas @

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unian--2020-10-20--Zelensky sees Ukraine turning into global IT hub

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he sees Ukraine turning into a global IT hub .
`` Ukraine is already becoming @ @ @ @ @ '' he told members of the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , during an @ @ @ @ @ Address on October 20 .
Read alsoUkrainian president says there 's no threat to EU @ @ @ @ @ had signed a decree on favorable conditions for the development of the IT industry a @ @ @ @ @ digital country is not only convenient , it is a country where bureaucracy and corruption @ @ @ @ @ is a strong economic development because the share of the digital economy in the world @ @ @ @ @ he said .
Also , according to him , the Ukrainian government is working to @ @ @ @ @ , virtual economic zone , City.Diia , with a special taxation , financial and legal @ @ @ @ @ will ensure the development of creative businesses and encourage foreign investment , '' he added @ @ @ @ @ hits No 1 on U.S. AppStore

The Ukrainian leader says a digital economy means a strong economic boost.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he sees Ukraine turning into a global IT hub.
"Ukraine is already becoming a global IT hub," he told members of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, during an annual State of the Nation Address on October 20.
Read alsoUkrainian president says there's no threat to EU visa-free travel
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Zelensky mentioned he had signed a decree on favorable conditions for the development of the IT industry a month before.
"A digital country is not only convenient, it is a country where bureaucracy and corruption will become odd. This is a strong economic development because the share of the digital economy in the world is growing rapidly," he said.
Also, according to him, the Ukrainian government is working to create the world's unique, virtual economic zone, City.Diia, with a special taxation, financial and legal regime.
"This project will ensure the development of creative businesses and encourage foreign investment," he added.
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unian--2020-10-21--Expert elaborates on why Ukraine unable to develop own COVID-19 vaccine

The country lacks proper conditions for its production .
Ukrainian biophysicist Semen Yesylevskyy says the development of a COVID-19 vaccine in Ukraine is not yet possible .
Read alsoNew COVID-19 rapid tests may emerge in Ukraine next week : health officialThe country lacks proper conditions for its production , he said in his medical blog post on October 21 .
`` There are no laboratories in Ukraine with the required level of biosafety to develop a COVID-19 vaccine ...
Even if this development [ presented by the President 's Office on October 20 ] suddenly reaches the vaccine stage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ developed ] with the participation of a Ukrainian-based subsidiary of an international private pharmaceutical company [ developers want to conduct trials in Turkey ] , '' he said .
The scientist says he does not understand why there is the need for a local vaccine at an early , preclinical stage , while vaccines being developed by the global pharmacology industry are expected to be ready and presented on the market in a few months .
• In April , Ukraine 's Deputy Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a whopping US $ 1 million prize to local scientists who will develop a successful coronavirus vaccine .
• On October 1 , Zelensky said four or five drugs for COVID-19 prevention or treatment were being tested in Ukraine .
• On October 20 , a pilot vaccine development was showcased to the president .
According to Expert and Doctor of Medical Sciences Mykhailo Favorov , the current substance suggests that the future drug will help fight new types of coronavirus infections , which are constantly mutating .
• At the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is a `` candidate for [ developing ] the vaccine . ''
Trials of the vaccine are expected to be conducted in Turkish laboratories .

The country lacks proper conditions for its production.
Ukrainian biophysicist Semen Yesylevskyy says the development of a COVID-19 vaccine in Ukraine is not yet possible.
Read alsoNew COVID-19 rapid tests may emerge in Ukraine next week: health officialThe country lacks proper conditions for its production, he said in his medical blog post on October 21.
"There are no laboratories in Ukraine with the required level of biosafety to develop a COVID-19 vaccine ... Even if this development [presented by the President's Office on October 20] suddenly reaches the vaccine stage, it will be a Turkish vaccine, [developed] with the participation of a Ukrainian-based subsidiary of an international private pharmaceutical company [developers want to conduct trials in Turkey]," he said.
The scientist says he does not understand why there is the need for a local vaccine at an early, preclinical stage, while vaccines being developed by the global pharmacology industry are expected to be ready and presented on the market in a few months.
Ukraine's development of COVID-19 vaccine


unian--2020-10-21--Ukrainian official: Russia may more actively press for resumption of water supply to occupied Crimea

Russia is trying to shift responsibility from the occupying country to the victim country , Ukraine .
Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Ihor Yaremenko says Russia 's pressure on Ukraine to resume water supplies to occupied Crimea may increase , but Ukraine should not give up .
Read alsoEcologist Ievgen Khlobystov : In Crimea , water is consumed in a barbaric way .
It 's like pouring champagne over the gardenThe official made the comment during the international online conference , titled `` Problematic issues of water supply and use of water resources in Crimea under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` The issue of water is being further accelerated to change the information focus and shift responsibility from the occupying country to the victim country , that is , Ukraine .
This is an infowar-like way to disguise their illegal actions and put the blame on Ukraine , '' he said at the conference , which was broadcast on YouTube by Kherson Regional State Administration .
According to Yaremenko , it 's absolutely obvious that water supplies through the North Crimean Canal to the annexed peninsula is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'm absolutely convinced that we must keep our stance despite any pressure from the Russian Federation , which , I also think , will be only increasing , '' he said .
At the same time , he is sure that water supplies via the North Crimean Canal to Crimea will be resumed immediately after the end of the occupation .
The Ukrainian authorities are currently working on the issue .
• Prior to the occupation of Crimea by Russia , Ukraine used to cover up to 85 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North Crimean Canal .
• After the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 , Ukraine severed water supplies to the occupied peninsula .
• Water reserves in Crimea are replenished from natural runoff reservoirs and underground sources .
• Environmentalists say the regular use of water from underground sources has led to soil salinization .
• On September 7 , in Simferopol , Bakhchisarai , and Simferopol districts , due to ongoing drought and shallowing of reservoirs , the third , most severe , stage of water supply restrictions was introduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an OHCHR representative said it is Russia that bears responsibility for ensuring water supplies to occupied Crimea .
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says the resumption of water supplies to Crimea would be possible only in the context of the end of the Russian occupation .
At the same time , there is no humanitarian crisis with freshwater in occupied Crimea whatsoever , the chief of Ukraine 's diplomacy emphasizes .
`` The narrative about the 'humanitarian crisis ' was invented by Russian propaganda in order to convince the world that water @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Russia is trying to shift responsibility from the occupying country to the victim country, Ukraine.
Ukrainian Deputy Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Ihor Yaremenko says Russia's pressure on Ukraine to resume water supplies to occupied Crimea may increase, but Ukraine should not give up.
Read alsoEcologist Ievgen Khlobystov: In Crimea, water is consumed in a barbaric way. It's like pouring champagne over the gardenThe official made the comment during the international online conference, titled "Problematic issues of water supply and use of water resources in Crimea under Russian occupation" on October 21, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
"The issue of water is being further accelerated to change the information focus and shift responsibility from the occupying country to the victim country, that is, Ukraine. This is an infowar-like way to disguise their illegal actions and put the blame on Ukraine," he said at the conference, which was broadcast on YouTube by Kherson Regional State Administration.
According to Yaremenko, it's absolutely obvious that water supplies through the North Crimean Canal to the annexed peninsula is impossible until the Russian occupation is over. "I'm absolutely convinced that we must keep our stance despite any pressure from the Russian Federation, which, I also think, will be only increasing," he said.
At the same time, he is sure that water supplies via the North Crimean Canal to Crimea will be resumed immediately after the end of the occupation. The Ukrainian authorities are currently working on the issue.
Water supplies to Crimea: Background


unian--2020-10-21--Six hundred Ukrainians facing forced eviction from Crimea under Russia court rulings

Six hundred citizens of Ukraine are currently facing forced eviction from Russia-occupied Crimea under rulings issued by Russian courts .
This was announced by Director of the Directorate General for International Law under Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Larysa Herasko during the international online conference `` Problematic issues of water supply and use of water resources in Crimea under Russian occupation , '' according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoZelensky asks the world not to forget about Russian occupation of Crimea The event was broadcast on YouTube by Kherson Regional State Administration .
`` The ongoing forced evictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian courts issued orders to evict almost a thousand people from the territory of Crimea , of which about 600 are citizens of Ukraine , '' she said .
Also , according to the diplomat , in violation of international humanitarian law , the Russian authorities are resettling their own population to the territory of the temporarily occupied peninsula .
`` Reports from international organizations say that more than 140,000 Russians have changed their registered place of residence to Crimea , '' she said .
• Russia annexed Ukraine 's Crimea in March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peninsula .
An illegal referendum was held for Crimeans to decide on accession to Russia .
De-facto Crimean authorities reported that allegedly 96.77 % of the Crimean population had voted for 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporary occupation of Crimea began .

Forced evictions are prohibited by international humanitarian law.
Six hundred citizens of Ukraine are currently facing forced eviction from Russia-occupied Crimea under rulings issued by Russian courts.
This was announced by Director of the Directorate General for International Law under Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Larysa Herasko during the international online conference "Problematic issues of water supply and use of water resources in Crimea under Russian occupation," according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoZelensky asks the world not to forget about Russian occupation of Crimea
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The event was broadcast on YouTube by Kherson Regional State Administration.
"The ongoing forced evictions are expressly prohibited by international law. Russian courts issued orders to evict almost a thousand people from the territory of Crimea, of which about 600 are citizens of Ukraine," she said.
Also, according to the diplomat, in violation of international humanitarian law, the Russian authorities are resettling their own population to the territory of the temporarily occupied peninsula.
"Reports from international organizations say that more than 140,000 Russians have changed their registered place of residence to Crimea," she said.
Russian occupation of Crimea: Background


unian--2020-10-21--Quarantine in Ukraine: Number of marriages six times higher than that of divorces

As many as 107,069 newly married couples registered their marriage since March 12 .
The number of marriages was six times higher than that of divorce filings in the seven months of the COVID-19 quarantine in Ukraine .
This was reported by the press service of Ukraine 's Justice Ministry on Facebook on October 21 .
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike in Ukraine hits new high with over 6,700 cases on Oct 21 '' From March 12 to October 10 , as many as 107,069 newly married couples registered their marriage .
During the same period , the number of divorces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In April 2020 , Ukraine 's first online wedding ceremony took place in Lviv .
Inna and Ihor met in 2013 .
At first , there was a long distance relationship between them , because they lived in different cities .
He is from Kyiv , she is from Lviv .
The wedding party was only for the two , but 70 guests from five countries were able to witness Inna and Ihor 's milestone event via the Internet .
If it were not for the online format , then most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' their wedding party .
The parents were also on the other side of the screen .
They traditionally made the first toast and gave their blessing to the newly-weds .

As many as 107,069 newly married couples registered their marriage since March 12.
The number of marriages was six times higher than that of divorce filings in the seven months of the COVID-19 quarantine in Ukraine.
This was reported by the press service of Ukraine's Justice Ministry on Facebook on October 21.
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike in Ukraine hits new high with over 6,700 cases on Oct 21
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"From March 12 to October 10, as many as 107,069 newly married couples registered their marriage. During the same period, the number of divorces was 16,475," it said.
Change in marriage format amid COVID-19
In April 2020, Ukraine's first online wedding ceremony took place in Lviv. Inna and Ihor met in 2013. At first, there was a long distance relationship between them, because they lived in different cities. He is from Kyiv, she is from Lviv.
The wedding party was only for the two, but 70 guests from five countries were able to witness Inna and Ihor's milestone event via the Internet. If it were not for the online format, then most of the guests would definitely not have "attended" their wedding party.
The parents were also on the other side of the screen. They traditionally made the first toast and gave their blessing to the newly-weds.


unian--2020-10-21--Zelensky: Ukraine sees huge opposition to land reform, about 5 mln ha stolen

Certain politicians and businesses want to preserve the `` gray '' market .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Ukrainian government counters huge resistance by some politicians and businesses to land reform and the launch of the farmland market , meanwhile , an area of 5 million hectares ( ha ) has already been stolen .
Read alsoZelensky : Farmland remains cheap over lack of transparent marketThe comment came during Zelensky 's annual address to the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , on October 20 , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent .
`` Our important promise and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the launch of a land market in Ukraine .
There was a huge opposition to this reform , manipulation and myths , the desire of politicians and individual businesses to preserve the 'gray ' market where during this time they stole 5 million hectares of land , '' he said .
Zelensky stressed the farmland market law , enacted by him , allows the purchase of land by Ukrainian citizens only , it sets limits on the maximum area owned by one person and provides preferential terms for Ukrainian farmers .
• The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 31 passed a bill launching the farmland market in the country .
• On September 10 , 2020 , the World Bank called on Ukraine to speed up the adoption of the laws required for the launch of the farmland market .
Main provisions of bill No .
2178-10 are the following : • Only individuals who are citizens of Ukraine shall be able to buy land before January 1 , 2024 ; • Foreigners ' access to the purchase of land in Ukraine shall be possible only after the relevant decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Agricultural land in state and municipal ownership shall not be sold ; • In the first two years after the launch of land reform , land purchases shall be limited to 100 ha per buyer ; • From January 1 , 2024 , Ukrainian legal entities shall be allowed to buy land , but no more than 10,000 ha ; • Only non-cash payments shall be allowed .
Banks may be owners of land within the framework of collateral recovery .
Such plots must be alienated at auctions within two years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the aggressor state ( Russia ) and/or sanctioned individuals shall be banned from acquiring land even following the referendum ; • Foreign citizens shall be barred from buying land within 50 km from the state border ; • The selling price of farmland plots shall not be lower than estimates of their normative monetary value ; • These rules will be in effect until January 1 , 2030 .

Certain politicians and businesses want to preserve the "gray" market.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Ukrainian government counters huge resistance by some politicians and businesses to land reform and the launch of the farmland market, meanwhile, an area of 5 million hectares (ha) has already been stolen.
Read alsoZelensky: Farmland remains cheap over lack of transparent marketThe comment came during Zelensky's annual address to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on October 20, as reported by an UNIAN correspondent.
"Our important promise and, without exaggeration, a historic decision is the launch of a land market in Ukraine. There was a huge opposition to this reform, manipulation and myths, the desire of politicians and individual businesses to preserve the 'gray' market where during this time they stole 5 million hectares of land," he said.
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Zelensky stressed the farmland market law, enacted by him, allows the purchase of land by Ukrainian citizens only, it sets limits on the maximum area owned by one person and provides preferential terms for Ukrainian farmers.
Land market
The Verkhovna Rada at a special meeting on March 31 passed a bill launching the farmland market in the country.
On September 10, 2020, the World Bank called on Ukraine to speed up the adoption of the laws required for the launch of the farmland market.
Main provisions of bill No. 2178-10 are the following:


unian--2020-10-21--Kyiv mayor reports 559 new COVID-19 cases, 23 fatalities in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 31,869 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 559 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 559 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 27 healthcare workers .
There were 23 fatalities , '' Klitschko said on Telegram on October 21 .
According to the city mayor , 294 women aged 18 to 87 and 221 men aged 18 to 90 are among those infected .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for tougher COVID-19 quarantine – mediaTwenty girls ( from one to 17 years old ) and 24 boys ( from two to 17 years old ) have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Klitschko said 63 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 199 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 11,115 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 78 ) , and Pechersky district ( 66 ) .
The total death toll in the city is 626 cases .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .
• On October 15 , Ukraine redrew the map of COVID-19 quarantine zones and new epidemic zoning took effect on Monday , October 19 .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 31,869.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 559 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 559 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 27 healthcare workers. There were 23 fatalities," Klitschko said on Telegram on October 21.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 31,869."
According to the city mayor, 294 women aged 18 to 87 and 221 men aged 18 to 90 are among those infected.
Read alsoUkraine's government mulling over five scenarios for tougher COVID-19 quarantine – mediaTwenty girls (from one to 17 years old) and 24 boys (from two to 17 years old) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Klitschko said 63 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 199 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 11,115 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district (139), Dniprovsky district (78), and Pechersky district (66).
The total death toll in the city is 626 cases.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-10-21--Ukraine calls on international community to put more pressure on Russia for cyber attacks

The Ukrainian government says it trusts findings of a U.S. probe into Russia 's cyber crimes .
Ukraine has called on the international community to continue pressure on the Russian Federation for violations in cyberspace .
This is stated in a comment by Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) with regard to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo charging Russian military intelligence ( GRU ) officers for сyber crimes .
`` Ukraine fully trusts the recently published results of the investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the indictment of six employees of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involvement in a number of cyber attacks around the world , namely in Ukraine , the United States , France , Georgia , and South Korea , '' the comment says .
The ministry stresses Ukraine fully supports a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemning in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation 's continuing disruptive , destructive , and destabilizing activities in cyberspace .
`` These cyber activities demonstrate a complete disregard for public safety and international stability , '' the comment said .
The ministry says Ukraine reconfirms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of international law are fully applied to the behavior of states in cyberspace , and that those responsible for cyber attacks should be held accountable .
`` Ukraine appeals to the international community to continue coordinated pressure on Russia to stop its systematic violations of norms and principles of international law , in particular , the use of cyber instruments for malicious purposes , threatening the security of global cyberspace , '' the comment said .
The criminal charges the Department of Justice ( DOJ ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , against six officers of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate 's ( GRU ) Military Unit 74455 highlight once again Russia 's continuing disruptive , destructive , and destabilizing activities in cyberspace .
`` As the DOJ and FBI make clear , this Russian military intelligence unit unleashed some of the most destructive malware the world has seen .
The 2017 NotPetya cyber attack , which we publicly attributed previously to Russian military intelligence , was launched in Ukraine and caused billions of dollars in damage across Europe , Asia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action disrupted the delivery of critical infrastructure services to the public , including in the transportation and healthcare sectors , '' Pompeo said in the statement .
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The Ukrainian government says it trusts findings of a U.S. probe into Russia's cyber crimes.
Ukraine has called on the international community to continue pressure on the Russian Federation for violations in cyberspace.
This is stated in a comment by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) with regard to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo charging Russian military intelligence (GRU) officers for сyber crimes.
Read alsoUkraine reports string of cyber attacks on police websites, hackers post fake news
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"Ukraine fully trusts the recently published results of the investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the indictment of six employees of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate for their involvement in a number of cyber attacks around the world, namely in Ukraine, the United States, France, Georgia, and South Korea," the comment says.
The ministry stresses Ukraine fully supports a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemning in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation's continuing disruptive, destructive, and destabilizing activities in cyberspace.
"These cyber activities demonstrate a complete disregard for public safety and international stability," the comment said.
The ministry says Ukraine reconfirms its stance that the norms and principles of international law are fully applied to the behavior of states in cyberspace, and that those responsible for cyber attacks should be held accountable.
"Ukraine appeals to the international community to continue coordinated pressure on Russia to stop its systematic violations of norms and principles of international law, in particular, the use of cyber instruments for malicious purposes, threatening the security of global cyberspace," the comment said.
U.S. charges
The criminal charges the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced on October 19, 2020, against six officers of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate's (GRU) Military Unit 74455 highlight once again Russia's continuing disruptive, destructive, and destabilizing activities in cyberspace.
"As the DOJ and FBI make clear, this Russian military intelligence unit unleashed some of the most destructive malware the world has seen. The 2017 NotPetya cyber attack, which we publicly attributed previously to Russian military intelligence, was launched in Ukraine and caused billions of dollars in damage across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The GRU's action disrupted the delivery of critical infrastructure services to the public, including in the transportation and healthcare sectors," Pompeo said in the statement.
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unian--2020-10-21--Zelensky vows not to reduce Ukrainian army budget in 2021

Ukraine is building the army that will be able to defend Ukrainians on land , at sea , in the air , in cyberspace .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will not allow a reduction in budget spending on the Ukrainian army in 2021 .
The comment came during Zelensky 's annual address to the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , on October 20 , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoNSDC : Missile , aircraft production `` priority '' for Ukraine 's defense industry '' There were fake draft notices , horror stories that Zelensky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all there .
But there are indisputable facts .
In 2020 , the budget for the army became the largest one in Ukraine 's history , '' the President 's Office quoted Zelensky as saying .
Moreover , during the coronavirus crisis , `` it did not decrease by a single hryvnia , '' he said .
`` And please do not spread the 'betrayal ' allegations that in the year 2021 we will cut the funds for the army .
I will not allow this to happen , '' he added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds will remain at this year 's level .
That is more than UAH 117 billion [ US $ 4.1 billion ] .
That is UAH 15 billion [ US $ 528.7 million ] more than in the era of billboards about the army [ reference to former President Petro Poroshenko 's campaign ] , '' he said .
Zelensky says the current government did not have such billboards , but `` we are strengthening the army in deed . ''
In addition , the U.S. Congress has approved US $ 250 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an agreement worth GBP 1.250 billion has been signed with the United Kingdom to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy .
Read alsoUkraine to showcase upgraded Uragan MLRS at arms expo '' We have received and are waiting for additional Island-class patrol boats .
Together with Turkey , we will produce corvettes , engines and military drones , as well as develop air defense systems .
We began manufacturing the latest samples of weapons : the control complex of the artillery division 'Obolon-A , ' mortar complex 'Bars , ' and artillery ammunition , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
What 's more , the Vilkha-M multiple rocket launcher ( MRL ) system and the Typhoon missile systems are being tested .
The upgrading of the Hetman Sahaidachny frigate and preparations for the testing of the Centaur landing boats are underway .
Zelensky says the Neptune anti-ship cruise missile has been accepted for use by the Armed Forces , while the building of two state-owned Ukrainian naval bases to protect the Black Sea region has been launched .
`` One can spread lies about our non-patriotic position , but for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received the status of combatants , '' he said .
According to Zelensky , foreigners who have defended Ukraine are granted Ukrainian citizenship .
Also , Ukraine was recognized as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner – this status is part of NATO 's Partnership Interoperability Initiative .
`` We have transferred the General Staff to the standard structure of NATO member states , '' he said .
`` We are building a Ukrainian army that can defend Ukraine on land , at sea , in the air and cyberspace .
So that no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our sovereignty , territorial integrity or take away part of Ukraine 's territory without firing a single shot .
This will never happen , '' he stressed .
• The head of state emphasized that those who surrendered Crimea without a fight had to be held accountable .
• Zelensky said the message to the parliament was based on his election program .
• According to the president , work on the release of Ukrainian citizens who are still held captive in Russia and Russia-occupied Donbas is underway .

Ukraine is building the army that will be able to defend Ukrainians on land, at sea, in the air, in cyberspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will not allow a reduction in budget spending on the Ukrainian army in 2021.
The comment came during Zelensky's annual address to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on October 20, as reported by an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoNSDC: Missile, aircraft production "priority" for Ukraine's defense industry"There were fake draft notices, horror stories that Zelensky would destroy the army. It was all there. But there are indisputable facts. In 2020, the budget for the army became the largest one in Ukraine's history," the President's Office quoted Zelensky as saying.
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Moreover, during the coronavirus crisis, "it did not decrease by a single hryvnia," he said. "And please do not spread the 'betrayal' allegations that in the year 2021 we will cut the funds for the army. I will not allow this to happen," he added.
"At the very least, these funds will remain at this year's level. That is more than UAH 117 billion [US$4.1 billion]. That is UAH 15 billion [US$528.7 million] more than in the era of billboards about the army [reference to former President Petro Poroshenko's campaign]," he said.
Zelensky says the current government did not have such billboards, but "we are strengthening the army in deed."
In addition, the U.S. Congress has approved US$250 million in military aid for Ukraine, while an agreement worth GBP 1.250 billion has been signed with the United Kingdom to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy.
Read alsoUkraine to showcase upgraded Uragan MLRS at arms expo"We have received and are waiting for additional Island-class patrol boats. Together with Turkey, we will produce corvettes, engines and military drones, as well as develop air defense systems. We began manufacturing the latest samples of weapons: the control complex of the artillery division 'Obolon-A,' mortar complex 'Bars,' and artillery ammunition, in particular for jet systems," he added.
What's more, the Vilkha-M multiple rocket launcher (MRL) system and the Typhoon missile systems are being tested. The upgrading of the Hetman Sahaidachny frigate and preparations for the testing of the Centaur landing boats are underway.
Zelensky says the Neptune anti-ship cruise missile has been accepted for use by the Armed Forces, while the building of two state-owned Ukrainian naval bases to protect the Black Sea region has been launched.
"One can spread lies about our non-patriotic position, but for the first time since 2014, volunteers have received the status of combatants," he said.
According to Zelensky, foreigners who have defended Ukraine are granted Ukrainian citizenship. Also, Ukraine was recognized as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner – this status is part of NATO's Partnership Interoperability Initiative.
"We have transferred the General Staff to the standard structure of NATO member states," he said.
"We are building a Ukrainian army that can defend Ukraine on land, at sea, in the air and cyberspace. So that no one could ever think they could encroach on our sovereignty, territorial integrity or take away part of Ukraine's territory without firing a single shot. This will never happen," he stressed.
Zelensky's address to the Verkhovna Rada


unian--2020-10-21--Consumer service watchdog: Ukrainians need to learn to live amid COVID-19 in next two years

There is a legal basis for conducting inspections of businesses and imposing fines for violating quarantine rules .
Ukrainians will have to learn how to live under conditions of the coronavirus epidemic in the next one and a half to two years .
Oleh Ruban , head of the Kyiv office of the State Food and Consumer Service , forecasts that the desease causative agent – the coronavirus – will remain forever , the RBC Ukraine news agency reported .
Read alsoUkraine 's government mulling over five scenarios for tougher COVID-19 quarantine – media '' Indeed , the pathogen is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn how to live , work under conditions of the epidemic for the next one and a half to two years , '' Ruban said .
He noted the need to change the rhetoric regarding who should bear responsibility for violating quarantine – business entities or citizens .
At the same time , Ruban clarified that today there is a legal basis for conducting inspections of business entities and imposing fines for violating quarantine-related requirements .
• In Ukraine , there were 6,719 new daily cases as of the morning of October 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But more than 2,000 patients recovered in the past day .
• Ukraine 's Deputy Health Minister , Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko said that the increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases is associated with the circulation of the virus and its cyclical nature .

There is a legal basis for conducting inspections of businesses and imposing fines for violating quarantine rules.
Ukrainians will have to learn how to live under conditions of the coronavirus epidemic in the next one and a half to two years.
Oleh Ruban, head of the Kyiv office of the State Food and Consumer Service, forecasts that the desease causative agent – the coronavirus – will remain forever, the RBC Ukraine news agency reported.
Read alsoUkraine's government mulling over five scenarios for tougher COVID-19 quarantine – media
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"Indeed, the pathogen is with us forever, and we must learn how to live, work under conditions of the epidemic for the next one and a half to two years," Ruban said.
He noted the need to change the rhetoric regarding who should bear responsibility for violating quarantine – business entities or citizens.
At the same time, Ruban clarified that today there is a legal basis for conducting inspections of business entities and imposing fines for violating quarantine-related requirements.
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unian--2020-10-21--Ukraine's government mulling over five scenarios for tougher COVID-19 quarantine – media

Lockdown is not on the agenda .
The Ukrainian government is mulling over five scenarios for tougher COVID-19 quarantine measures , and none of them is related to the local elections scheduled to be held on October 25 .
Three sources in the government shared this information with the Obozrevatel media outlet .
According to them , quarantine curbs might be stepped up by the end of the year , but such a decision will most likely be correlated with an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients to 10,000 new cases per day and with the bed occupancy rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Denys ] Shmyhal is against a tougher quarantine , but decisions are made on Bankova Street [ the President 's Office ] .
They try to show that it 's all the Cabinet , although in reality nothing really depends on it [ government ] . ''
According to the source , it will take at least a month to form new local councils after the local elections are over , which will be followed by reshuffles on key executive positions , and a new policy will be hammered out .
Yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as it is his invention and he is banking on it .
`` Decisions on lockdown are not even discussed .
The Health Ministry mentions it , among other things , as a preventive measure – to make Ukrainians comply with the current restrictions .
The Cabinet is now lobbying to introduce the punishment for not wearing protective face masks , tighten control , [ begin ] inspections .
But certainly they are not going to shut down all the businesses unlike the case this spring .
In any case , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source added .
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Lockdown is not on the agenda.
The Ukrainian government is mulling over five scenarios for tougher COVID-19 quarantine measures, and none of them is related to the local elections scheduled to be held on October 25.
Three sources in the government shared this information with the Obozrevatel media outlet.
Read alsoFour COVID-19 risk levels introduced in Ukraine – health minister
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According to them, quarantine curbs might be stepped up by the end of the year, but such a decision will most likely be correlated with an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients to 10,000 new cases per day and with the bed occupancy rate in hospitals.
"There are five scenarios – green, yellow-green, yellow, orange, and black. There will definitely no green one. The black one [is possible] if there is a high mortality rate and more than 10,000 cases per day," a source told the publication.
"[Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys] Shmyhal is against a tougher quarantine, but decisions are made on Bankova Street [the President's Office]. They try to show that it's all the Cabinet, although in reality nothing really depends on it [government]."
According to the source, it will take at least a month to form new local councils after the local elections are over, which will be followed by reshuffles on key executive positions, and a new policy will be hammered out. Yet, Prime Minister Shmyhal advocates adaptive quarantine, as it is his invention and he is banking on it.
"Decisions on lockdown are not even discussed. The Health Ministry mentions it, among other things, as a preventive measure – to make Ukrainians comply with the current restrictions. The Cabinet is now lobbying to introduce the punishment for not wearing protective face masks, tighten control, [begin] inspections. But certainly they are not going to shut down all the businesses unlike the case this spring. In any case, it is not even discussed," the source added.
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unian--2020-10-21--Daily COVID-19 spike in Ukraine hits new high with over 6,700 cases on Oct 21

As many as 132,219 patients , including 2,686 in the past day , have recovered .
Ukraine said 6,719 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of October 21 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
Read alsoFour COVID-19 risk levels introduced in Ukraine – health ministerThe total number of confirmed cases grew to 315,826 as of October 21 , 2020 , according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 132,219 patients , including 2,686 in the past day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit 5,927 with 141 fatalities recorded in the past day .
The government reported 177,680 active cases as of October 21 .
In total , there have been 386,531 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
• On August 1 , new rules for adaptive quarantine were enforced in Ukraine .
All regions were divided into `` green '' , `` yellow '' , `` orange '' , and `` red '' zones according to the level of the epidemic threat .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the year , passing certain changes to regulations .
• Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said it was a `` necessary step , '' adding that such quarantine is `` the most effective mechanism '' in tackling COVID-19 in Ukraine and beyond .

As many as 132,219 patients, including 2,686 in the past day, have recovered.
Ukraine said 6,719 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of October 21, 2020, marking yet another highest daily rise.
Read alsoFour COVID-19 risk levels introduced in Ukraine – health ministerThe total number of confirmed cases grew to 315,826 as of October 21, 2020, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 132,219 patients, including 2,686 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 5,927 with 141 fatalities recorded in the past day.
The government reported 177,680 active cases as of October 21. In total, there have been 386,531 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
Quarantine: Background


unian--2020-10-21--Donbas warzone: Number of ceasefire violations grows to six on Oct 20

One Ukrainian soldier suffered from a ruptured eardrum caused by a blast .
The Ukrainian military says Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Tuesday , October 20 , committed six violations of the latest ceasefire agreement .
`` In the past day , October 20 , the agreements reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22 , 2020 , were violated by armed formations of the Russian Federation six times , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were recorded near the town of Svitlodarsk and the village of Mayorsk , where enemy troops opened fire with rifles , as well as near the town of Avdiyivka , where grenade launchers of various systems and small arms were used .
`` As a result of an enemy attack , one Ukrainian defender received an injury – a ruptured eardrum .
The serviceman was rushed to a hospital .
His condition is satisfactory .
The brigade 's senior officers and an ad hoc group of the military law enforcement service of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site , '' the press center said .
What is more , an enemy quadcopter was spotted flying near the village of Pavlopil in an attempt to cross the contact line in violation of the earlier agreements .
It was jammed by JFO troops .
Since Wednesday midnight , no attacks by Russia-controlled armed formations have been recorded , the JFO HQ said .
The ceasefire is now being observed along the entire contact line .
`` The situation in the JFO zone remains under control by the Ukrainian military , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two violations of the Donbas ceasefire were registered on October 19 .
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One Ukrainian soldier suffered from a ruptured eardrum caused by a blast.
The Ukrainian military says Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Tuesday, October 20, committed six violations of the latest ceasefire agreement.
"In the past day, October 20, the agreements reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22, 2020, were violated by armed formations of the Russian Federation six times," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on October 21, 2020.
Read alsoKravchuk elaborates on stages of Donbas reintegration
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The incidents were recorded near the town of Svitlodarsk and the village of Mayorsk, where enemy troops opened fire with rifles, as well as near the town of Avdiyivka, where grenade launchers of various systems and small arms were used.
"As a result of an enemy attack, one Ukrainian defender received an injury – a ruptured eardrum. The serviceman was rushed to a hospital. His condition is satisfactory. The brigade's senior officers and an ad hoc group of the military law enforcement service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are working at the site," the press center said.
What is more, an enemy quadcopter was spotted flying near the village of Pavlopil in an attempt to cross the contact line in violation of the earlier agreements. It was jammed by JFO troops.
Since Wednesday midnight, no attacks by Russia-controlled armed formations have been recorded, the JFO HQ said. The ceasefire is now being observed along the entire contact line.
"The situation in the JFO zone remains under control by the Ukrainian military," it said.
According to earlier reports, two violations of the Donbas ceasefire were registered on October 19.
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unian--2020-10-21--Hryvnia strengthens against dollar on Oct 21

The official forex rate against the euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 33.50 per euro .
The National Bank @ @ @ @ @ has set the official forex rate for October 21 at UAH 28.37 to the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ country 's national currency by one kopiyka .
Read alsoUkrainians sell US $ 135.5 mln @ @ @ @ @ in SeptThe official forex rate against the euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 33.50 @ @ @ @ @ lost seven kopiykas in value since Tuesday , according to the NBU website .
The @ @ @ @ @ following official forex rates of the hryvnia against key foreign currencies for October 21 : @ @ @ @ @ quoted at UAH 2,837.07 ( UAH 2,837.62 as of October 20 ) ; EUR 100 @ @ @ @ @ 3,350.44 ( UAH 3,343.43 as of October 20 ) .
The National Bank set the @ @ @ @ @ 20 at UAH 28.38 to the U.S. dollar , which made the country 's national @ @ @ @ @ .

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The official forex rate against the euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 33.50 per euro.
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unian--2020-10-21--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 40.7 mln

The overall death toll is 1,124,758 people , while 27,908,968 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 40.7 million patients as of October 21 .
Read alsoCOVID-19 can live on skin for nine hours – studyAs many as 40,783,648 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 08:24 on October 21 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is 1,124,758 people , while 27,908,968 coronavirus patients have already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded in the United States ( 221,066 people ) , Brazil ( 154,837 ) , India ( 115,914 ) , Mexico ( 86,893 ) , the United Kingdom ( 44,057 ) , Italy ( 36,705 ) , and Spain ( 34,210 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 8,273,304 confirmed cases ) , India ( 7,651,107 ) , Brazil ( 5,273,954 ) , Russia ( 1,422,775 ) , Argentina ( 1,018,999 ) , Spain ( 988,322 ) , Colombia ( 974,139 ) , and France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 189 countries have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 1,124,758 people, while 27,908,968 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 40.7 million patients as of October 21.
Read alsoCOVID-19 can live on skin for nine hours – studyAs many as 40,783,648 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 08:24 on October 21, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
The overall death toll is 1,124,758 people, while 27,908,968 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (221,066 people), Brazil (154,837), India (115,914), Mexico (86,893), the United Kingdom (44,057), Italy (36,705), and Spain (34,210).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (8,273,304 confirmed cases), India (7,651,107), Brazil (5,273,954), Russia (1,422,775), Argentina (1,018,999), Spain (988,322), Colombia (974,139), and France (973,275).
As many as 189 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-10-21--Reuters: Oil prices slip as U.S. inventory build stokes fears of supply glut

Crude inventories rose by 584,000 barrels in the week to October 16 to about 490.6 million barrels .
Oil prices eased on Wednesday after a surprise build-up in U.S. crude stockpiles stoked concerns about a global supply glut even as a spike in global COVID-19 cases fuelled fears of slower recovery in fuel demand .
Brent crude futures for December delivery were at $ 42.93 a barrel , down 23 cents , or 0.5 % , as of 0332 GMT , while December U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude futures slipped 20 cents , or 0.5 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Read alsoUkraine suffers from COVID-19 less than many European economies – Zelensky Both benchmarks rose in the previous session .
Crude inventories rose by 584,000 barrels in the week to October 16 to about 490.6 million barrels , data from industry group the American Petroleum Institute showed , compared with analysts ’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a draw of 1 million barrels .
Adding to pressure , worldwide COVID-19 cases crossed 40 million on Tuesday , with some parts of Europe imposing renewed lockdown measures .
On the supply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on Tuesday it was too early to discuss the future of global oil production curbs beyond December , less than a week after saying plans to scale back existing output restrictions should proceed .
Earlier this year the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and allies including Russia – together known as OPEC+ – agreed to trim production cuts in January from a current 7.7 million barrels per day ( bpd ) to roughly 5.7 million bpd .
• Reuters : Oil prices drop for 4th day as COVID-19 @ @ @ @

Crude inventories rose by 584,000 barrels in the week to October 16 to about 490.6 million barrels.
Oil prices eased on Wednesday after a surprise build-up in U.S. crude stockpiles stoked concerns about a global supply glut even as a spike in global COVID-19 cases fuelled fears of slower recovery in fuel demand.
Brent crude futures for December delivery were at $42.93 a barrel, down 23 cents, or 0.5%, as of 0332 GMT, while December U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures slipped 20 cents, or 0.5%, to $41.50 a barrel, Reuters said.
Read alsoUkraine suffers from COVID-19 less than many European economies – Zelensky
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Both benchmarks rose in the previous session.
Crude inventories rose by 584,000 barrels in the week to October 16 to about 490.6 million barrels, data from industry group the American Petroleum Institute showed, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a draw of 1 million barrels.
Adding to pressure, worldwide COVID-19 cases crossed 40 million on Tuesday, with some parts of Europe imposing renewed lockdown measures.
On the supply side, Russia’s energy minister said on Tuesday it was too early to discuss the future of global oil production curbs beyond December, less than a week after saying plans to scale back existing output restrictions should proceed.
Earlier this year the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia – together known as OPEC+ – agreed to trim production cuts in January from a current 7.7 million barrels per day (bpd) to roughly 5.7 million bpd.
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unian--2020-10-21--Over 8,900 COVID-19 cases, 181 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of epidemic

Some 256 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the past day .
Experts @ @ @ @ @ Group ( CHRG ) say 8,953 COVID-19 cases , including 181 fatalities , have been @ @ @ @ @ the start of the coronavirus epidemic .
`` Some 256 new COVID-19 cases were recorded @ @ @ @ @ of Sevastopol in the past day , '' the CHRG said on Facebook on October @ @ @ @ @ occupying authorities ' data .
Read alsoSix hundred Ukrainians facing forced eviction from CrimeaIn Sevastopol @ @ @ @ @ cases were recorded in the past day .
In total , 1,743 coronavirus cases have @ @ @ @ @ since the start of the epidemic .
• Ukraine said 6,719 new active COVID-19 cases @ @ @ @ @ country in the past 24 hours as of October 21 , 2020 , marking yet @ @ @ @ @ • The total number of confirmed cases grew to 315,826 .

Some 256 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the past day.
Experts from the Crimean Human Rights Group (CHRG) say 8,953 COVID-19 cases, including 181 fatalities, have been registered in Russian-occupied Crimea since the start of the coronavirus epidemic.
"Some 256 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the past day," the CHRG said on Facebook on October 21, referring to the occupying authorities' data.
Read alsoSix hundred Ukrainians facing forced eviction from CrimeaIn Sevastopol alone, 53 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past day.
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In total, 1,743 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the city since the start of the epidemic.
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unian--2020-10-21--NATO to hold consultations with Ukraine, Georgia on NATO 2030 strategy

NATO to hold consultations with Ukraine , Georgia on NATO 2030 strategy There will be an expert report later on this year .
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance will hold consultations with Ukraine and Georgia on the NATO 2030 strategy .
`` There will be an expert report later on this year .
And then I will , based on that report , and consultations and inputs and guidance from Allies – and also the discussion we will have at the Foreign Minister meeting in December – I will then put forward my proposals for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said ahead of the meetings of NATO Defence Ministers on October 21 , 2020 .
`` As part of that process , both of the Expert Group and my consultations , which will take place before I put forward my proposals , of course , I will also consult with partners , including Georgia and Ukraine , because for NATO partnerships are of great importance .
Georgia and Ukraine are highly-valued partners .
They are important for NATO because , for many reasons , but also because they contribute to NATO missions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course , it 's the strategic importance of the Black Sea Region has just increased .
And , therefore , to work closely with and to discuss with and listen to a partner like Ukraine or Georgia is an important part of the whole NATO 2030 process , '' Stoltenberg said .
• The North Atlantic Council on June 12 recognized Ukraine as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner .
• On October 8 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , during a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson , said Ukraine needs a NATO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you see a spelling error on our site , select it and press Ctrl+Enter

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance will hold consultations with Ukraine and Georgia on the NATO 2030 strategy.
"There will be an expert report later on this year. And then I will, based on that report, and consultations and inputs and guidance from Allies – and also the discussion we will have at the Foreign Minister meeting in December – I will then put forward my proposals for the heads of state and government," he said ahead of the meetings of NATO Defence Ministers on October 21, 2020.
"As part of that process, both of the Expert Group and my consultations, which will take place before I put forward my proposals, of course, I will also consult with partners, including Georgia and Ukraine, because for NATO partnerships are of great importance. Georgia and Ukraine are highly-valued partners. They are important for NATO because, for many reasons, but also because they contribute to NATO missions and operations, but also, of course, it's the strategic importance of the Black Sea Region has just increased. And, therefore, to work closely with and to discuss with and listen to a partner like Ukraine or Georgia is an important part of the whole NATO 2030 process," Stoltenberg said.


unian--2020-10-21--Ukraine sees 6.7% rise in retail trade in Jan-Sept

Retail turnover increased most in Kyiv , Zaporizhia and Chernihiv regions .
Retail trade in Ukraine grew by 6.7 % @ @ @ @ @ 2020 year-over-year ( y-o-y ) .
Retail turnover increased most in Kyiv region ( by @ @ @ @ @ region ( by 14.1 % ) , and Chernihiv region ( by 12.4 % ) @ @ @ @ @ State Statistics Service .
Read alsoZelensky : Ukraine sees huge opposition to land reform , @ @ @ @ @ worst turnover indicators for the reporting period were recorded in Zakarpattia region with a 7 @ @ @ @ @ as Chernivtsi region ( 1.2 % ) .
Retail trade in September 2020 alone rose @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , but fell by 0.7 % against August 2020 .
• Retail trade in @ @ @ @ @ in comparable prices in January-August 2020 ( y-o-y ) .
• Retail trade in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ 2019 from 2018 .

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unian--2020-10-21--Champions League: COVID-hit Shakhtar earn famous Real win – media

The Ukrainian champions arrived in Madrid without 13 first-team players after 19 positive COVID-19 tests throughout the club left them needing to call up youth-team players .
Thirteen-time European Cup winners Real Madrid were handed a humiliating defeat as a shambolic first-half performance was clinically punished by a second-string Shakhtar Donetsk side .
The Ukrainian champions arrived in Madrid without 13 first-team players after 19 positive COVID-19 tests throughout the club left them needing to call up youth-team players , according to the BBC .
But Luis Castro 's young side were undaunted and swept into an amazing , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's empty Alfredo di Stefano training ground .
Goals from Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior after the break gave Real hope , but there was no escape for the competition 's most decorated side despite a dramatic finale .
Federico Valverde thought he had hit a stoppage-time leveller but after a check at the pitchside monitor referee Srdjan Jovanovic disallowed the goal for offside .
Club legend Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League in each of his first three seasons in charge of Real , but his decision to rest players with next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind was a rare , and huge , aberration .
Read alsoTwo key players of FC Shakhtar , national team test positive for COVID-19Without captain Sergio Ramos - left in the stands with a knee injury - Real 's defence was a mess and could do little to prevent Mateus Tete and Manor Solomon scoring either side of a Raphael Varane own goal .
Former Tottenham midfielder Modric hit a stunning long-range strike to bring a ray of hope and , although Vinicius scored within 15 seconds of coming , on Shakhtar held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was asked in his pre-match news conference whether the game should have been called off thanks to their depletion , with the former Porto boss admitting `` at the moment we 're experiencing a nightmare . ''
Instead it was a first-half dream for his fearless team which contained eight players under the age of 23 .
Captain Marlos had already wasted a glorious chance to put Donetsk ahead when Tete did drive past Thibaut Courtois after some woeful defending from Varane and Marcelo .
Varane then toed into his own net after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Solomon swept in a fine third after some slick one-touch play had carved Real apart .
Read alsoEurosport : Ukraine stun Spain in noisy stadiumReal sent on the rested Karim Benzema at the break and got a foothold in the game when Modric scored a wonderful goal , arrowing a 25-yarder into the top corner .
The comeback was well and truly on when Vinicius scored with his first touch , sweeping in after a defensive lapse .
Shakhtar were camped in defence but had chances to seal it on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Marlos seeing a fourth ruled out for offside .
There was more offside drama to come .
Valverde 's shot from a short corner beat 19-year-old goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin , but Vinicius was offside , right in his eyeline and the goal was chalked off .
After a summer which saw no incoming transfers , Zidane now has work on his hands to qualify from a group which also contains Inter and Borussia Monchengladbach .
He can make more history though - as no side has won the Champions League after losing @ @ @ @

The Ukrainian champions arrived in Madrid without 13 first-team players after 19 positive COVID-19 tests throughout the club left them needing to call up youth-team players.
Thirteen-time European Cup winners Real Madrid were handed a humiliating defeat as a shambolic first-half performance was clinically punished by a second-string Shakhtar Donetsk side.
The Ukrainian champions arrived in Madrid without 13 first-team players after 19 positive COVID-19 tests throughout the club left them needing to call up youth-team players, according to the BBC.
But Luis Castro's young side were undaunted and swept into an amazing, but thoroughly warranted, 3-0 lead at Real's empty Alfredo di Stefano training ground.
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Goals from Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior after the break gave Real hope, but there was no escape for the competition's most decorated side despite a dramatic finale.
Federico Valverde thought he had hit a stoppage-time leveller but after a check at the pitchside monitor referee Srdjan Jovanovic disallowed the goal for offside.
Club legend Zinedine Zidane won the Champions League in each of his first three seasons in charge of Real, but his decision to rest players with next Saturday's El Clasico against Barcelona in mind was a rare, and huge, aberration.
Read alsoTwo key players of FC Shakhtar, national team test positive for COVID-19Without captain Sergio Ramos - left in the stands with a knee injury - Real's defence was a mess and could do little to prevent Mateus Tete and Manor Solomon scoring either side of a Raphael Varane own goal.
Former Tottenham midfielder Modric hit a stunning long-range strike to bring a ray of hope and, although Vinicius scored within 15 seconds of coming, on Shakhtar held on for a famous result.
Castro was asked in his pre-match news conference whether the game should have been called off thanks to their depletion, with the former Porto boss admitting "at the moment we're experiencing a nightmare."
Instead it was a first-half dream for his fearless team which contained eight players under the age of 23. Captain Marlos had already wasted a glorious chance to put Donetsk ahead when Tete did drive past Thibaut Courtois after some woeful defending from Varane and Marcelo.
Varane then toed into his own net after Courtois failed to hold a Tete shot, and Solomon swept in a fine third after some slick one-touch play had carved Real apart.
Read alsoEurosport: Ukraine stun Spain in noisy stadiumReal sent on the rested Karim Benzema at the break and got a foothold in the game when Modric scored a wonderful goal, arrowing a 25-yarder into the top corner.
The comeback was well and truly on when Vinicius scored with his first touch, sweeping in after a defensive lapse.
Shakhtar were camped in defence but had chances to seal it on the counter, Tete twice wasting good chances and Marlos seeing a fourth ruled out for offside.
There was more offside drama to come. Valverde's shot from a short corner beat 19-year-old goalkeeper Anatolii Trubin, but Vinicius was offside, right in his eyeline and the goal was chalked off.
After a summer which saw no incoming transfers, Zidane now has work on his hands to qualify from a group which also contains Inter and Borussia Monchengladbach.
He can make more history though - as no side has won the Champions League after losing their opening game.


unian--2020-10-21--Sheremet case: Activists, police clash outside Kyiv's court as Antonenko's arrest extended

According to eyewitnesses , the police used tear gas .
Clashes between activists and police officers have been reported outside Kyiv 's Shevchenkivsky District Court amid the ruling to extend the arrest of former Donbas war volunteer and musician AKA 'Riffmaster ' Andrii Antonenko , a suspect in the murder case of journalist Pavel Sheremet .
Read alsoSheremet case : Ex-Donbas war volunteer , musician Antonenko 's arrest extended ( Photos ) Witnesses and journalists said dozens of people had come to the court building .
Later , clashes broke out between them and the police officers .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Today , October 21 , the court ruled to extend the preventive measures against Antonenko and army volunteer and pediatric surgeon Yulia Kuzmenko , as well as the obligations laid on nurse with a paratrooper unit Yana Duhar until December 19 ( she is banned from communicating with witnesses in the high-profile case and must be present when summoned by investigators or prosecutors ) .
• The journalist was assassinated in a car blast in the center of Kyiv on the morning of July 20 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , police said they suspected five persons of complicity in the crime : former Donbas war volunteer and musician Andrii Antonenko , army volunteer and pediatric surgeon Yulia Kuzmenko ( nom de guerre `` Lysa , '' or `` Fox '' ) , nurse with a paratrooper unit Yana Duhar , and a family couple of army volunteers Inna Hryshchenko ( `` Puma '' ) , and Vladyslav Hryshchenko ( `` Bucha '' ) .
Law enforcers claim that the goal of Sheremet 's assassination was to destabilize the social and political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Duhar were notified of suspicion on December 12 , 2019 .
• Ukrainian investigative journalists with the Slidstvo.info project said they had found the forensic analysis report used in the probe into the murder of Sheremet far from being unambiguous , while evidence presented by the police was not convincing .
What is more , many Ukrainian activists consider the proof collected by the investigators to be insufficient .
• On August 25 , all three defendants demanded in court that their case be heard by the jury .
Holub , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that since they all were facing life imprisonment , the Criminal Code allows such cases to be heard by a jury , which consists of two professional judges and three members of the jury .
• On September 28 , the prosecutor in the Sheremet case read out the indictment to Antonenko , Kuzmenko and Duhar in Kyiv 's Shevchenkivsky district court .
• On the same day , the prosecutor read out the indictment in the case .

According to eyewitnesses, the police used tear gas.
Clashes between activists and police officers have been reported outside Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky District Court amid the ruling to extend the arrest of former Donbas war volunteer and musician AKA 'Riffmaster' Andrii Antonenko, a suspect in the murder case of journalist Pavel Sheremet.
Read alsoSheremet case: Ex-Donbas war volunteer, musician Antonenko's arrest extended (Photos)Witnesses and journalists said dozens of people had come to the court building. Later, clashes broke out between them and the police officers. According to eyewitnesses, the police used tear gas, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Today, October 21, the court ruled to extend the preventive measures against Antonenko and army volunteer and pediatric surgeon Yulia Kuzmenko, as well as the obligations laid on nurse with a paratrooper unit Yana Duhar until December 19 (she is banned from communicating with witnesses in the high-profile case and must be present when summoned by investigators or prosecutors).
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unian--2020-10-21--No Ukrainian region ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs – health ministry

Prior to that , only Kirovohrad region was on the list .
Ukraine 's Health Ministry says no Ukrainian region @ @ @ @ @ curbs .
The epidemiological situation as of October 20 did not let the city of @ @ @ @ @ enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine , the ministry said on its @ @ @ @ @ , only Kirovohrad region was on the list .
Read alsoQuarantine in Ukraine : Number @ @ @ @ @ than that of divorcesSuch criteria reflect measures to control the spread of the virus , @ @ @ @ @ the ability of the healthcare system as a whole to counter the spread of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ • Ukraine said 6,719 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in @ @ @ @ @ of October 21 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
• The @ @ @ @ @ grew to 315,826 .

Prior to that, only Kirovohrad region was on the list.
Ukraine's Health Ministry says no Ukrainian region is ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs.
The epidemiological situation as of October 20 did not let the city of Kyiv and all 24 regions enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine, the ministry said on its website.
Prior to that, only Kirovohrad region was on the list.
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Read alsoQuarantine in Ukraine: Number of marriages six times higher than that of divorcesSuch criteria reflect measures to control the spread of the virus, hospitals' capacities, and the ability of the healthcare system as a whole to counter the spread of COVID-19, the ministry said.
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