unian--2020-07-22--Fear, irritation, distrust: difference between messages of terrorists and those of terrorist acts

Any act of terror implies two types of victims : direct and indirect .
For terrorists , direct victims are those whom they captured – the means .
Terrorists do n't care about their lives .
Culprits are more interested in affecting another category – victims of information waves .
Those who will experience anxiety about both the direct victims and themselves .
Incidentally , among other things , so to speak , they will also most certainly hear or see the demands put forward by terrorists .
Usually , terrorists intend to convey their message through someone else 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday 's acts of terror , we have all become their victims .
But what message was the Lutsk gunman trying to convey ?
It was nonsensical , more or less .
Did anyone take responsibility for the exploded trash bins in Kyiv ?
No one did !
The main message that the whole country heard and saw yesterday is the very fact of acts of terror .
Despite the ongoing hostilities in the country 's east , the rest of the county has traditionally been considered a safe place .
Now it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indeed , if someone seizes a commuter bus and holds passengers hostage , why ca n't this happen in your local supermarket or a subway station near you ?
Or even at your office ?
So the first implication is irritation .
People are irritated over the fact that pseudo bombings take time to deal with , that talks with a Lutsk hostage-taker went for so long , that the country 's president did wrong by conceding to the terrorist 's demands , and that terrorism prevention does n't work .
The security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cameras installed throughout Ukrainian cities for some reason fail to spot those who planted IEDs in those trash bins .
People are irritated that a convicted felon with a few prison terms behind his back is able to obtain firearms .
Some even wonder , was there really a terrorist act at all ?
This whole narrative gradually leads people to distrusting authorities .
It 's not even about distrust in some certain politicians , it 's about doubting that the government is able to keep you safe .
People are disappointed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and international community .
A so-called `` failed state '' , which is n't worth dealing with… And here the main threat is being watered down – it 's not clearly external anymore , it 's not only about the war with Russia – it 's here , among us .
Remind me please , are n't these by any chance Russian messages ?
Are n't these the Kremlin narratives regarding Ukraine ?
No wonder that it was Russian media outlets who took a major part in spinning the `` Lutsk terror '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fear comes where fake terror acts eventually become real .
And that fear will expand further if law enforcers fail to expose Kyiv bombers if similar IEDs in trash bins eventually kill someone , as it was in the City of Dnipro back in 2011-2012 , and if it comes to someone 's mind to copycat the Lutsk gunman .
Now , when people are guided toward fear and anxiety , it 's really easy to channel another message : `` safety in exchange for freedoms '' .
That is , expanding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of restricting people 's rights .
Russians have been living under similar conditions since 1999 when Putin started setting off bombs in apartment blocks .
Will our own law enforcers exploit the situation to also boost authority ?
Yes , they will .
After all , it 's exactly what they did after a deadly road accident outside Kyiv when they passed at first reading a bill expanding the rights of police officers .
Most probably , something like this is coming this time , too .
But will Ukrainians be eager to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
At least , so far the society has resisted such offers .
And one more thing… Talking about the prospects , we 're entering an electoral campaign period of tensions .
And this is what brings most problems .
The situation during the elections traditionally escalates .
The curve of activity always goes up .
And there are always risks that , seeing the bar that high at the very start where we witness a high profile hostage situation – we might as well face a further increase of aggression and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief of Ukrainian Institute of Extremism Research

Any act of terror implies two types of victims: direct and indirect. For terrorists, direct victims are those whom they captured – the means. Terrorists don't care about their lives. Culprits are more interested in affecting another category – victims of information waves. Those who will experience anxiety about both the direct victims and themselves. Incidentally, among other things, so to speak, they will also most certainly hear or see the demands put forward by terrorists. Usually, terrorists intend to convey their message through someone else's suffering. So, whoever stands behind yesterday's acts of terror, we have all become their victims.
But what message was the Lutsk gunman trying to convey? It was nonsensical, more or less.
Did anyone take responsibility for the exploded trash bins in Kyiv? No one did!
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The main message that the whole country heard and saw yesterday is the very fact of acts of terror. Despite the ongoing hostilities in the country's east, the rest of the county has traditionally been considered a safe place. Now it may seem that it's not. Indeed, if someone seizes a commuter bus and holds passengers hostage, why can't this happen in your local supermarket or a subway station near you? Or even at your office?
Some even wonder, was there even a terrorist act at all?
So the first implication is irritation. People are irritated over the fact that pseudo bombings take time to deal with, that talks with a Lutsk hostage-taker went for so long, that the country's president did wrong by conceding to the terrorist's demands, and that terrorism prevention doesn't work. The security system is ineffective. All those CCTV cameras installed throughout Ukrainian cities for some reason fail to spot those who planted IEDs in those trash bins. People are irritated that a convicted felon with a few prison terms behind his back is able to obtain firearms. Some even wonder, was there really a terrorist act at all?
This whole narrative gradually leads people to distrusting authorities. It's not even about distrust in some certain politicians, it's about doubting that the government is able to keep you safe. People are disappointed in the State of Ukraine – both Ukrainians and international community. A so-called "failed state", which isn't worth dealing with… And here the main threat is being watered down – it's not clearly external anymore, it's not only about the war with Russia – it's here, among us.
Remind me please, aren't these by any chance Russian messages? Aren't these the Kremlin narratives regarding Ukraine? No wonder that it was Russian media outlets who took a major part in spinning the "Lutsk terror" story.
Another message is fear. Fear comes where fake terror acts eventually become real. And that fear will expand further if law enforcers fail to expose Kyiv bombers if similar IEDs in trash bins eventually kill someone, as it was in the City of Dnipro back in 2011-2012, and if it comes to someone's mind to copycat the Lutsk gunman.
Russians have been living under similar conditions since 1999 when Putin started setting off bombs in apartment blocks
Now, when people are guided toward fear and anxiety, it's really easy to channel another message: "safety in exchange for freedoms". That is, expanding the authority of law enforcement at the expense of restricting people's rights. Russians have been living under similar conditions since 1999 when Putin started setting off bombs in apartment blocks. Will our own law enforcers exploit the situation to also boost authority? Yes, they will. After all, it's exactly what they did after a deadly road accident outside Kyiv when they passed at first reading a bill expanding the rights of police officers.
Most probably, something like this is coming this time, too. But will Ukrainians be eager to swap freedoms for safety? I doubt it. At least, so far the society has resisted such offers.
And one more thing… Talking about the prospects, we're entering an electoral campaign period of tensions. And this is what brings most problems. The situation during the elections traditionally escalates. The curve of activity always goes up. And there are always risks that, seeing the bar that high at the very start where we witness a high profile hostage situation – we might as well face a further increase of aggression and violence.
Bohdan Petrenko is a deputy chief of Ukrainian Institute of Extremism Research


unian--2020-07-22--Ukrainians banned from entering Montenegro by car

At the same time , they are allowed to cross in by car if prior to the arrival they stayed in a country from the 'green list ' or 'yellow list ' for at least 15 days .
Starting from July 22 , travel to Montenegro for residents of Ukraine and Belarus is only possible by air .
`` Entry into Montenegro is provided by air traffic to residents of Ukraine and Belarus , with passenger control during boarding and disembarking and fulfillment of other conditions prescribed by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism , '' the Government of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report updated on July 22 .
At the same time , they are allowed to cross in by car if prior to the arrival they stayed in a country from the 'green list ' or 'yellow list ' for at least 15 days .
Meanwhile , Balkan Observer for Ukraine wrote on Facebook Ukrainian tourists will face new rules while traveling to Montenegro .
A tour operator must ensure temperature screening of passengers at least once before boarding .
Passenger with body temperature over the norm shall be banned from boarding a plane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Montenegro and immediately after border crossing , the tour operator is obliged to provide each passenger with a memo containing recommendations of the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro , and inform them of obligations to comply with anti-epidemic rules .
In cases when the tour includes excursions , the tour operator is obliged to keep a detailed record of all locations visited by their tourists .

At the same time, they are allowed to cross in by car if prior to the arrival they stayed in a country from the 'green list' or 'yellow list' for at least 15 days.
Starting from July 22, travel to Montenegro for residents of Ukraine and Belarus is only possible by air.
"Entry into Montenegro is provided by air traffic to residents of Ukraine and Belarus, with passenger control during boarding and disembarking and fulfillment of other conditions prescribed by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism," the Government of Montenegro said in a general protective measures report updated on July 22.
At the same time, they are allowed to cross in by car if prior to the arrival they stayed in a country from the 'green list' or 'yellow list' for at least 15 days.
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Meanwhile, Balkan Observer for Ukraine wrote on Facebook Ukrainian tourists will face new rules while traveling to Montenegro.
A tour operator must ensure temperature screening of passengers at least once before boarding. Passenger with body temperature over the norm shall be banned from boarding a plane en route to Montenegro.
Upon arrival in Montenegro and immediately after border crossing, the tour operator is obliged to provide each passenger with a memo containing recommendations of the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro, and inform them of obligations to comply with anti-epidemic rules.
In cases when the tour includes excursions, the tour operator is obliged to keep a detailed record of all locations visited by their tourists.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukraine's PM: It's already possible to talk about mortgage at 10%

The National Bank is cutting the key rate for banks .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says he considers it quite real and possible to reduce the rate on mortgage loans in Ukraine to 10 % .
`` You can see that the National Bank is cutting the key rate for banks , so today it 's already possible to talk about mortgage loans at 10 % .
Our goal is to continue reducing the cost of lending resources for businesses and individuals .
This will revive lending in Ukraine , '' he told journalists on July 22 .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , despite the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic , mortgage rates in Ukraine would slide to 10 % per annum by the end of 2020 .
Ukraine 's Finance Ministry earlier said that certain legislative restrictions related to residence registration prevented the launch of mortgages at 10 % .
On June 2 , 2020 , the National Bank said that the launch of a mortgage at 10 % per annum was possible in Ukraine after quarantine-related restrictions were lifted .
This also requires that banks pursue proper interest rate policies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On June 23 , the prime minister declared the Cabinet 's target to reduce mortgage rate to 7 % , or even 5 % .

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unian--2020-07-22--Volunteers launch huge Ukrainian flag into the sky over occupied Donetsk

Russian invaders were seen shooting at the balloon-driven banner for at least 20 minutes .
On July 21 , a @ @ @ @ @ massive Ukrainian flag into the sky over the occupied city of Donetsk , using dozens @ @ @ @ @ the activists , Vlad Ivanov , said Russian invaders had been shooting at the flag @ @ @ @ @ the launch .
`` Our national flag once again flew over Donetsk .
As it @ @ @ @ @ enemy was firing at our flag from all kinds of firearms .
There was shooting @ @ @ @ @ '' the volunteer wrote on Facebook .
He also asked local subscribers to inform him @ @ @ @ @ spot it anywhere in the occupied territory .
`` I 'm interested in what eventually @ @ @ @ @ Donetsk people , DM me !
Thank you all ! )
, '' Ivanov said @

Russian invaders were seen shooting at the balloon-driven banner for at least 20 minutes.
On July 21, a group of volunteers launched a massive Ukrainian flag into the sky over the occupied city of Donetsk, using dozens of balloons.
One of the activists, Vlad Ivanov, said Russian invaders had been shooting at the flag for about 20 minutes into the launch.
"Our national flag once again flew over Donetsk. As it became known later, the enemy was firing at our flag from all kinds of firearms. There was shooting for about 20 minutes," the volunteer wrote on Facebook.
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He also asked local subscribers to inform him about the flag if they spot it anywhere in the occupied territory.
"I'm interested in what eventually happens to the flag. Donetsk people, DM me! Thank you all!)," Ivanov said.


unian--2020-07-22--Naftogaz to slightly raise gas prices for industrial consumers from Aug 1

The price ceiling for industrial consumers will be increased by 0.5 % .
National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine will slightly raise the minimum prices of natural gas for industrial consumers from August 1 , 2020 .
The price will grow to UAH 2,982 , or US $ 107.81 ( excluding VAT and transportation costs ) per 1,000 cubic meters from UAH 2,975 , or US $ 107.56 , in July 2020 , the company said in a statement .
At the same time , the maximum prices of natural gas for industrial consumers will be increased by 0.5 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAH 3,474 , or US $ 125.60 ( excluding VAT and transportation costs ) per 1,000 cubic meters from UAH 3,458 , or US $ 125.02 .
Naftogaz quotations depend on the volume of purchases and payment terms , the company said .
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Naftogaz develops oil and gas fields , produces crude oil and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also transportation and trade in fuel through its own network of filling stations .
The price of natural gas for households was UAH 2,570 ( US $ 92.91 ) per 1,000 cubic meters in June 2020 .
The government intended to launch the gas market from July 1 and cancel special obligations for suppliers to deliver gas to households at reduced prices , which meant citizens would have to buy gas at market prices .
On June 23 , 2020 , Naftogaz published gas prices for the next month for industrial consumers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public service obligations .
In July , the price of gas on the terms of advance payment was UAH 3,570 ( US $ 129.07 ) per 1,000 cubic meters , while on the terms of postpayment it was set at UAH 4,150 ( US $ 150.04 ) .

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unian--2020-07-22--Rebrov rejects offer to take helm of FC Dynamo Kyiv – media

Negotiations with a foreign manager , whose name has not been disclosed , are underway .
Head manager of Hungary @ @ @ @ @ 's Serhiy Rebrov has rejected FC Dynamo Kyiv owners ' offer to lead one of @ @ @ @ @ Rebrov , 46 , is Dynamo 's former star striker who has already served as @ @ @ @ @ Dynamo.kiev.ua reports .
Citing a source , the outlet says Rebrov has declined the proposal @ @ @ @ @ , deciding to retain his current job in Hungary .
The source says Dynamo , @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 's Premier League , may invite a foreigner to the top post .
The @ @ @ @ @ , although the publication says this is not Croatia 's Nenad Bjelica .
Negotiations are @ @ @ @ @ earlier , on July 20 , the Dynamo Kyiv fired its manager Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko , @ @ @ @ @ team of his assistants .

Negotiations with a foreign manager, whose name has not been disclosed, are underway.
Head manager of Hungary's FC Ferencvaros, Ukraine's Serhiy Rebrov has rejected FC Dynamo Kyiv owners' offer to lead one of Ukraine's top clubs.
Rebrov, 46, is Dynamo's former star striker who has already served as club manager in 2014-2017, Dynamo.kiev.ua reports.
Citing a source, the outlet says Rebrov has declined the proposal after thoroughly thinking it over, deciding to retain his current job in Hungary.
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The source says Dynamo, this year's runner-up in Ukraine's Premier League, may invite a foreigner to the top post.
The name has not been revealed, although the publication says this is not Croatia's Nenad Bjelica. Negotiations are underway.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on July 20, the Dynamo Kyiv fired its manager Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko, 57, along with the team of his assistants.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukrainian businesses need cheap loans – PM Shmyhal

Cooperation between the government and the National Bank is constructive , the official believes .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said the Cabinet of Ministers plans to continue constructive cooperation with the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) as Ukraine 's businesses need cheap loans .
`` I 'd like to assure you that cooperation between the government and the National Bank , which is based on legal grounds , is absolutely constructive and will develop further , '' he told journalists on July 22 .
Prime minister says that one of the key issues of such cooperation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The government , together with the National Bank , must create appropriate conditions for commercial banks to be able to provide loans for Ukrainian businesses on very specific terms since they are in dire need of cheap lending resources , '' he said .
On February 3 , Ukrainian government announced the start of the program titled `` Affordable Loans : 5 % -7 % -9 % , '' evaluating its potential for 2020 at 50,000 loans .
The Cabinet of Ministers on June 17 simplified access of businesses to loans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses under said program , easing mandatory profitability requirement for existing businesses and removing restrictions on the use of funds and the loan ceiling .
As of July 20 , 2020 , businesses have received 1,250 loans worth UAH 1.775 billion ( US $ 64.2 million ) .

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unian--2020-07-22--Journalists debunk report claiming Ukraine tops list of European countries with highest crime rate

The challenged rating had been posted by the Numbeo portal earlier this month .
The rating where Ukraine is named the country with the highest crime rate in Europe is unfounded , providing no actual confirmation of data published , a journalistic investigation reveals .
`` The rating was posted on the Numbeo portal earlier this month .
It said Ukraine topped the list of European countries with the highest crime rate .
The rating lacks sources and their verification , calculation criteria and quantitative indicators .
A single person manages the website and keeps records of data – its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Golos.UA reports .
The admin of the website said he had only partially taken official data , mainly using information from a special questionnaire , while the methodology of respondent selection remains unclear .
`` For Ukraine data , an opinion was used based on 1,126 surveys .
How this circle of respondents was selected remains a mystery .
It can be assumed the website works as follows .
M. Adamovic receives a request for a certain result in his 'rating . '
The required number of questionnaires is filled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the required result , '' the investigation says .
`` It should be noted not a single reputable publication referred to this source in their publications related to crime research , '' journalists said .
Authors emphasize that users should trust ratings that take into account the main factor affecting the drop in the population safety index in Ukraine , namely the armed conflict in Donbas .
Journalists offer to take note of a survey by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology ( KIIS ) conducted at the request of the EU Advisory Mission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector .
It was based on the methodology of the EU sociological service 'Eurobarometer ' according to the CATI method , and was carried out on May 19-25 , 2020 among 2,003 respondents living throughout Ukraine .
According to the study , despite the ongoing armed aggression and destabilizing influence on the part of the Russian Federation , related illegal arms trafficking , the COVID-19 pandemic , and the economic recession related to it , thanks to the efforts of the Interior Ministry and other law enforcement agencies , 65 % of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live .
Another aspect that casts doubt on a claim that `` Ukraine is a criminal country '' are indicators of growing public trust and approval of the activities of the Interior Ministry and the law enforcement system as a whole .
`` According to various independent sociological studies , the level of public trust in the Interior Ministry 's bodies has grown by an average of 20 % over the past two years .
This is hard to imagine in a country with the lowest security level in Europe !
Bottom line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some media which replicate fake ratings from dubious sources is one of the key factors in the rough hybrid war being waged against Ukraine , '' reads the report .

The challenged rating had been posted by the Numbeo portal earlier this month.
The rating where Ukraine is named the country with the highest crime rate in Europe is unfounded, providing no actual confirmation of data published, a journalistic investigation reveals.
"The rating was posted on the Numbeo portal earlier this month. It said Ukraine topped the list of European countries with the highest crime rate. The rating lacks sources and their verification, calculation criteria and quantitative indicators. A single person manages the website and keeps records of data – its creator Mladen Adamovic, a Belgrade-based Serb," Golos.UA reports.
The admin of the website said he had only partially taken official data, mainly using information from a special questionnaire, while the methodology of respondent selection remains unclear.
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"For Ukraine data, an opinion was used based on 1,126 surveys. How this circle of respondents was selected remains a mystery. It can be assumed the website works as follows. M. Adamovic receives a request for a certain result in his 'rating.' The required number of questionnaires is filled in (or even not) to achieve the required result," the investigation says.
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"It should be noted not a single reputable publication referred to this source in their publications related to crime research," journalists said.
Authors emphasize that users should trust ratings that take into account the main factor affecting the drop in the population safety index in Ukraine, namely the armed conflict in Donbas.
Journalists offer to take note of a survey by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted at the request of the EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine on reforming the civil security sector. It was based on the methodology of the EU sociological service 'Eurobarometer' according to the CATI method, and was carried out on May 19-25, 2020 among 2,003 respondents living throughout Ukraine.
According to the study, despite the ongoing armed aggression and destabilizing influence on the part of the Russian Federation, related illegal arms trafficking, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic recession related to it, thanks to the efforts of the Interior Ministry and other law enforcement agencies, 65% of the population considers Ukraine a safe place to live.
Another aspect that casts doubt on a claim that "Ukraine is a criminal country" are indicators of growing public trust and approval of the activities of the Interior Ministry and the law enforcement system as a whole.
"According to various independent sociological studies, the level of public trust in the Interior Ministry's bodies has grown by an average of 20% over the past two years. This is hard to imagine in a country with the lowest security level in Europe! Bottom line: do not forget that the bias in some media which replicate fake ratings from dubious sources is one of the key factors in the rough hybrid war being waged against Ukraine," reads the report.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukraine's Rada approves cut in feed-in tariffs

The draft law was backed by 288 MPs with at least 226 votes required .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , has passed a bill in the second reading and as a whole , which provides for a cut in the so-called `` green , '' or feed-in tariff for photovoltaic ( PV ) systems and wind farms in an effort to tackle a shortage of funds on the electricity market .
Draft law No .
3658 on amendments to certain laws of Ukraine regulating conditions for electricity generation from alternative energy sources was backed by 288 MPs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an UNIAN correspondent reported on July 21 .
`` This is a long-awaited and extremely necessary bill for the electricity industry .
It legislatively regulates the pressing issues of 'green ' power generation , is designed to ease the financial burden on the final price of electricity by optimizing the 'green ' tariff and balance the interests of the public , electricity consumers , and electricity market players .
It will also improve the solvency of market participants , while ensuring the further development of renewable energy , '' the explanatory note to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be introduced In particular , the feed-in tariffs will be retroactively reduced from July 1 , 2020 , for facilities commissioned from July 1 , 2015 , to December 31 , 2019 : by 15 % for PV systems whose capacity exceeds 1 MW and by 7.5 % for PV systems and wind farms whose capacity is below 1 MW .
`` For [ power ] generation facilities below 1 MW , the reduction will be half the rate for all the others , i.e .
7.5 % instead of 15 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facilities will be different , as they will have a higher tariff than others , '' Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy , Housing and Utilities , Andriy Gerus said while presenting the bill .
Lawmakers also supported the clause extending the project completion deadline for companies that have already started building `` green '' power plants until October 31 , 2020 ( instead of July 1 , 2020 ) and a reduction in their tariffs will be 2.5 % .
The document also sets limitations on feed-in tariffs applicable to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 30 , 2015 , cutting their rates to 52 % .
Moreover , feed-in tariffs for solar power plants to be commissioned from August 1 , 2020 , will be cut by 50 % .
Parliamentarians also supported an amendment excluding the provisions under which tax legislation could not be changed for power plants operating on alternative energy sources , as was proposed in the bill submitted for the first reading .
In addition , lawmakers supported an amendment , according to which at least 20 % of refunds to the state-owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fulfilling the state 's obligations to pay for electricity from renewables at feed-in tariffs , will be paid from the national budget .
From 2022 , full responsibility ( 50 % in 2021 ) will be introduced for the failure to balance actual and forecast schedules of electricity generation for all renewable energy companies .
At the same time , the margin of error will be 10 % for wind farms and 5 % for PV systems .
The draft law proposes that the transmission system operator should be responsible for compensation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies as a result of performing dispatching commands by them to reduce and/or limit the load in keeping with the methodology approved by the regulator .
The document also provides for measures to hone tender procedures for the construction of new renewable energy facilities .
More than 20 % of the country 's renewable energy market belongs to Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov 's DTEK energy holding .
Then come Swedish , Chinese and Ukrainian companies .
As of the beginning of June , the installed capacity of renewable energy facilities was 7 GW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renewables energy facilities located in the Russian-occupied areas ( 637 MW ) , and households ' small-sized PV systems ( 618 MW ) .
The share of electricity from renewables grew to 8 % in Ukraine , yet they accounted for 26 % of money circulating on the market .
In May 2020 , the Energy and Environmental Protection Ministry developed the terms of a memorandum to cut feed-in tariffs by 15 % for PV systems and by 7.5 % for wind farms .
It was proposed that the ceiling limitations on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per kWh .
While meeting with investors in the renewable energy sector , Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine could not afford to have Europe 's most expensive `` green '' energy .

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unian--2020-07-22--Naftogaz starts drilling new gas well in Kherson region

The design daily flow rate at the Strilkove field is 40,000 cubic meters .
National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine has begun drilling a new well at the Strilkove field in the country 's southern Kherson region , says head of Naftogaz Board Andriy Kobolyev .
The design daily flow rate at the Strilkove field is 40,000 cubic meters , Kobolyev wrote in a Facebook post .
`` This is a special project for Naftogaz – gas produced is intended for ensuring uninterrupted supplies to Henichesk and Henichesk district , the areas that are not connected to the main GTS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Strilkove field is the most promising option in this regard , the head of board noted .
`` Also , it 's a logical step for Naftogaz .
Especially compared with the option of building a separate trunk gas pipeline at the expense of Naftogaz , '' he wrote .
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“ The Strilkove field is a long-suffering asset of our Group .
From 2014 to 2017 , the field was operated in unfavorable conditions of joint activities with the notorious Plast Company , '' Kobolyev wrote .
As UNIAN reported earlier , in October 2018 , the Economic Court of Kyiv invalidated the contract between Chornomornaftogaz and Plast , which is affiliated with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered to collect more than UAH 18 million in favor of the state .
Chornomornaftogaz is part of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine , specializing in the exploration and production of oil and gas in the Black and Azov Seas .
Chornomornaftogaz has on its balance 17 fields , of which 11 are gas fields , four gas condensate fields , and two oil fields .
Total reserves of natural gas stand at 58.56 billion cubic meters ; gas condensate – at 1.231 million tonnes , and oil – at 2.53 million tonnes .

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unian--2020-07-22--Renewables: 25,600 Ukrainian households install PV systems as of July 1

About 1,500 households switched to the use of solar panels in the second quarter of 2020 alone .
Ukraine 's State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving says 25,600 households in Ukraine had installed photovoltaic ( PV ) systems with a total capacity of 658 MW as of July 1 , 2020 , against 11,900 households year-over-year ( y-o-y ) .
`` As of July 1 , 2020 , more than 25,600 households in Ukraine used 'clean ' electricity , having installed photovoltaic systems .
The investment made by households exceeds EUR 520 million , while the capacity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In particular , during the second quarter of 2020 , about 1,500 households switched to the use of solar panels , '' the agency 's press service said on its website on July 21 .
The top five Ukrainian regions in terms of the number of installed PV systems were Dnipropetrovsk region ( 3,500 ) , Ternopil region ( over 2,200 ) , Kyiv region ( over 2,000 ) , Ivano-Frankivsk region ( over 1,800 ) , and Zakarpattia region ( over 1,600 ) .
Changes to support the development of renewable energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed now , do not refer to households , the press service added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , US $ 3.7 billion was invested in Ukrainian renewables in 2019 , which allowed the construction of additional 4.5 GW facilities .
Thus , the total capacity of the renewable sector was 6.8 GW late last year .
The main incentive of renewable energy generation in Ukraine is the so-called `` green , '' or feed-in tariff , which is higher than other power rates .

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unian--2020-07-22--U.S. works to bolster Ukraine's Navy – media

This is aimed to confront Russian threat in the Black and Azov seas .
The U.S. is working to bolster Ukraine 's navy , a force that was decimated by Russia 's seizure of Crimea in 2014 , an effort that comes as Moscow strengthens its own forces in the region in a buildup that some officials see as a threat to NATO 's southeastern flank .
The ramped-up effort to help Ukraine includes a military exercise that begun Monday called `` Sea Breeze , '' which is taking place days after Russia launched major military drills in the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of force that underscore the tensions between NATO and Moscow , CNN reports .
That tension has been further fueled in recent days as the U.S. has accused Moscow of a wide range of activities , including cyber-attacks on organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development and using Russian mercenaries to destabilize Libya .
Reports that Russian operatives offered cash incentives to Taliban-linked militants to target U.S. troops in Afghanistan have further highlighted the tense relationship .
Some 80 % of Ukraine 's Navy was captured by Russia when its forces seized the Crimea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annexing the territory , leaving Kyiv with only a single frigate .
As a result , Ukraine had to basically rebuild its Navy from scratch and the U.S. has sought to help that process .
The focus of that effort has been on smaller ships that operate closer to shore , giving Ukraine the ability to control its littoral waters , the near shore .
Read alsoPatrol boats purchased from U.S. to help contain Russian aggression in Black , Azov Seas – FM Kuleba The U.S. has provided two retired Island-class U.S. Coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boats which are seen as ideal when it comes to operating in the shallow waters of the Sea of Azov .
A U.S. defense official told CNN that Kyiv is in the process of acquiring three more Island Class Coast Guard cutters with Ukraine 's government paying for the retrofitting of the mothballed ships which are being transferred as part of the excess defense articles program .
The Pentagon recently announced plans to provide Kyiv with several Mark VI patrol boats and the State department also recently approved the sale of 16 additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will be paid for through a U.S. assistance program with the remainder being purchased using Ukraine 's own defense funds .
While the patrol boats come armed with remote-controlled cannons , U.S. defense officials tell CNN that the U.S. is actively considering arming the vessels with even more firepower , shipborne missiles capable of targeting enemy warships .
`` We are interested in arming their patrol boats with missiles , '' a U.S. defense official told CNN .
The enhanced armaments are seen as particularly important given Ukraine 's tensions with Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Azov .
In 2018 , Russian forces seized three Ukrainian vessels and captured 24 Ukrainian sailors following a clash in the Krech Strait connecting the two said seas and being the sole access route for ships traveling to Ukraine 's eastern port cities .
The Sea of Azov has a maximum depth of only 14 meters and is therefore much too shallow for most warships to operate in , making it the ideal environment for the Mark VI-type patrol boats to operate .
Meanwhile , Ukraine is also pursuing the development of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the indigenous developed Neptune cruise missile , a larger weapon which can be fired from shore but would likely be too large for the U.S.-supplied ships .
U.S. officials have long-accused Russia of building up its military forces in Crimea , stationing additional aircraft , warships , and missiles that can threaten countries in the region , making U.S. efforts to strengthen allies in the region more imperative .
American military advisers are also advising Ukrainian naval officials on how to retain and recruit navy personnel .
`` They are moving from what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model to an entirely volunteer-based western model and that 's taken some time , they 've had to work through that , '' the U.S. defense official told CNN .
Training and exercises are also seen as critical to helping bolster Ukraine 's navy and exercise Sea Breeze which takes place in the Black Sea is seen as a critical component .

This is aimed to confront Russian threat in the Black and Azov seas.
The U.S. is working to bolster Ukraine's navy, a force that was decimated by Russia's seizure of Crimea in 2014, an effort that comes as Moscow strengthens its own forces in the region in a buildup that some officials see as a threat to NATO's southeastern flank.
The ramped-up effort to help Ukraine includes a military exercise that begun Monday called "Sea Breeze," which is taking place days after Russia launched major military drills in the region involving nearly 150,000 troops, dueling shows of force that underscore the tensions between NATO and Moscow, CNN reports.
That tension has been further fueled in recent days as the U.S. has accused Moscow of a wide range of activities, including cyber-attacks on organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development and using Russian mercenaries to destabilize Libya. Reports that Russian operatives offered cash incentives to Taliban-linked militants to target U.S. troops in Afghanistan have further highlighted the tense relationship.
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Some 80% of Ukraine's Navy was captured by Russia when its forces seized the Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 with Moscow later annexing the territory, leaving Kyiv with only a single frigate.
As a result, Ukraine had to basically rebuild its Navy from scratch and the U.S. has sought to help that process. The focus of that effort has been on smaller ships that operate closer to shore, giving Ukraine the ability to control its littoral waters, the near shore.
Read alsoPatrol boats purchased from U.S. to help contain Russian aggression in Black, Azov Seas – FM Kuleba
The U.S. has provided two retired Island-class U.S. Coast Guard cutters and new Mark VI patrol boats which are seen as ideal when it comes to operating in the shallow waters of the Sea of Azov.
A U.S. defense official told CNN that Kyiv is in the process of acquiring three more Island Class Coast Guard cutters with Ukraine's government paying for the retrofitting of the mothballed ships which are being transferred as part of the excess defense articles program.
The Pentagon recently announced plans to provide Kyiv with several Mark VI patrol boats and the State department also recently approved the sale of 16 additional patrol boats to Ukraine, six of which will be paid for through a U.S. assistance program with the remainder being purchased using Ukraine's own defense funds.
While the patrol boats come armed with remote-controlled cannons, U.S. defense officials tell CNN that the U.S. is actively considering arming the vessels with even more firepower, shipborne missiles capable of targeting enemy warships.
"We are interested in arming their patrol boats with missiles," a U.S. defense official told CNN.
The enhanced armaments are seen as particularly important given Ukraine's tensions with Russia in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. In 2018, Russian forces seized three Ukrainian vessels and captured 24 Ukrainian sailors following a clash in the Kerch Strait connecting the two said seas and being the sole access route for ships traveling to Ukraine's eastern port cities.
Read alsoUkraine's MFA issues strong protest over Putin's illegal visit to occupied Crimea
The Sea of Azov has a maximum depth of only 14 meters and is therefore much too shallow for most warships to operate in, making it the ideal environment for the Mark VI-type patrol boats to operate.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is also pursuing the development of an anti-ship missile of its own, the indigenous developed Neptune cruise missile, a larger weapon which can be fired from shore but would likely be too large for the U.S.-supplied ships.
U.S. officials have long-accused Russia of building up its military forces in Crimea, stationing additional aircraft, warships, and missiles that can threaten countries in the region, making U.S. efforts to strengthen allies in the region more imperative.
American military advisers are also advising Ukrainian naval officials on how to retain and recruit navy personnel. "They are moving from what essentially was an old Soviet mandatory service model to an entirely volunteer-based western model and that's taken some time, they've had to work through that," the U.S. defense official told CNN.
Training and exercises are also seen as critical to helping bolster Ukraine's navy and exercise Sea Breeze which takes place in the Black Sea is seen as a critical component.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukraine to hand out labor migration permits to foreign IT professionals

In February of this year , the government introduced immigration quotas to ensure employment in Ukraine of 5,000 foreign IT @ @ @ @ @ service starting July 21 started accepting from foreign IT professionals applications for obtaining a `` @ @ @ @ @ The move is part of the government program aimed to attract foreigners to the development @ @ @ @ @ , as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Digital Transformation .
Foreign @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine are welcome to submit their applications to their local unit of the State Migration @ @ @ @ @ are yet to come to Ukraine are offered to apply to the country 's consular @ @ @ @ @ earlier , in February , the government introduced immigration quotas to ensure employment in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ .
The COVID-19-related quarantine has delayed the process of accepting applications .
The quota system @ @ @ @ @ visas , which will streamline the access of IT professionals to the Ukrainian digital market @

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unian--2020-07-22--Over 800 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day

Some 829 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the @ @ @ @ @ to 60,995 as of the morning of July 22 .
The death toll is 1,534 @ @ @ @ @ the past 24 hours , according to the interactive map by Ukraine 's National Security @ @ @ @ @ many as 33,172 patients , including 973 in the past day , have already recovered @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases as of the morning of July 22 stood at 26,289 .
Over the @ @ @ @ @ cases were recorded in the capital city of Kyiv ( 132 ) , as well @ @ @ @ @ ) , Ivano-Frankivsk ( 78 ) , Zakarpattia ( 60 ) , and Kharkiv regions @ @ @ @ @ UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine on July 21 reported 673 new COVID-19 cases .

The death toll stands at 1,534.
Some 829 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 60,995 as of the morning of July 22.
The death toll is 1,534, including 16 fatalities in the past 24 hours, according to the interactive map by Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 33,172 patients, including 973 in the past day, have already recovered.
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The number of active COVID-19 cases as of the morning of July 22 stood at 26,289.
Over the past day, most COVID-19 cases were recorded in the capital city of Kyiv (132), as well as in Lviv (124), Ivano-Frankivsk (78), Zakarpattia (60), and Kharkiv regions (57).
As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukraine on July 21 reported 673 new COVID-19 cases.


unian--2020-07-22--Hryvnia weakens to UAH 27.66 to U.S. dollar on July 22

The official forex rate against the euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 31.67 per euro .
The National Bank @ @ @ @ @ on July 21 set the official forex rate for July 22 at UAH 27.66 to @ @ @ @ @ made the country 's national currency weaken by six kopiykas .
The hryvnia has seen @ @ @ @ @ U.S. dollar for the third consecutive day , according to the NBU website .
The @ @ @ @ @ euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 31.67 per euro – the hryvnia lost eight @ @ @ @ @ .
The central bank has fixed the following official forex rates of the hryvnia against @ @ @ @ @ 22 : US $ 100 will be quoted at UAH 2,766.47 ( UAH 2,760.11 as @ @ @ @ @ EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH 3,167.19 ( UAH 3,159.08 as of July 21 @ @ @ @ @ earlier , the NBU set the official forex rate for July 21 at UAH 27.60 @ @ @ @ @ which made the country 's national currency weaken by 24 kopiykas .

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unian--2020-07-22--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports one KIA, one WIA in past 24 hours

One Ukrainian soldier was killed and one was wounded as Russia-led forces mounted nine attacks in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , on Tuesday , July 21 .
`` Russia 's armed formations violated the ceasefire nine times in the past day , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 22 .
`` Unfortunately , as a result of enemy shelling , one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and one was wounded . ''
The enemy opened fire , using proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cannons installed on infantry fighting vehicles , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Read alsoDonbas war : One of two Ukraine soldiers wounded outside Pavlopil dies in hospital Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the villages of Novotoshkivske , Krymske , Khutir Vilny , Hnutove , Pavlopil , Lebedynske , and Vodiane .
`` Since Wednesday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions four times near the town of Maryinka , and the villages of Mayorsk and Lebedynske , using 120mm mortars , grenade launchers of various systems , heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the update said .
No casualties have been reported since Wednesday midnight .

Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and one was wounded as Russia-led forces mounted nine attacks in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, on Tuesday, July 21.
"Russia's armed formations violated the ceasefire nine times in the past day," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 22. "Unfortunately, as a result of enemy shelling, one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and one was wounded."
The enemy opened fire, using proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, cannons installed on infantry fighting vehicles, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
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Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the villages of Novotoshkivske, Krymske, Khutir Vilny, Hnutove, Pavlopil, Lebedynske, and Vodiane.
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling.
"Since Wednesday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions four times near the town of Maryinka, and the villages of Mayorsk and Lebedynske, using 120mm mortars, grenade launchers of various systems, heavy machine guns, and rifles," the update said.
No casualties have been reported since Wednesday midnight.


unian--2020-07-22--New NBU chief holds first meeting with G7 ambassadors

He has told envoys he supports corporate governance reform in state-owned banks .
The new governor of the National Bank of Ukraine , Kyrylo Shevchenko , on Tuesday held a first meeting with the G7 ambassadors .
Members of the NBU Board have also attended the meeting , the central bank 's press service reports .
`` Close partnerships with our international partners are significant achievements in the financial sector reform over recent years .
I consider it my duty to support and develop them .
The National Bank highly appreciates relations with the G7 states , the European Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strive to further remain your predictable and consistent partner , '' the NBU press service quotes Shevchenko as saying .
The National Bank , Shevchenko says , will remain an independent institution , which will make apolitical and economically motivated decisions .
The NBU head assured that the monetary policy , inflation targeting regime , and flexible exchange rate regime will be preserved .
U.S .
Charge d'Affaires in Ukraine Kristina Kvien has noted that the National Bank is a fundamental pillar of ongoing reforms that has played a key role in tackling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis .
The U.S. hopes , she said , that the National Bank will continue a well-thought-out policy aimed at ensuring macro-financial and economic stability in Ukraine , the press service noted .
Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas said that international partners see the National Bank as a role-model organization in Ukraine and that the central bank 's entire team should be `` proud '' of that .
As one of the largest donors in Ukraine , the EU looks forward to continuing cooperation with the National Bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBU independence has been and remains a pillar of trust and cooperation .
During the meeting , Shevchenko announced his main priorities in office : restoring lending , reducing portfolios of `` bad '' loans , maintaining macro-financial stability , as well as continuing and deepening cooperation with international partners .
Answering the question of the G7 ambassadors , Shevchenko noted that he is a supporter of corporate governance reform in state-owned banks .
Its result today is the banks ' successful performance and their ability to attract investors .
As UNIAN reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Volodymyr Zelensky officially introduced the new head of the National Bank of Ukraine , Kyrylo Shevchenko , who had been appointed by Parliament on July 16 as a successor of Yakiv Smolii who earlier wrote a resignation letter complaining about systematic `` political pressure '' .

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unian--2020-07-23--Ukraine's new chief banker: IMF remains key partner

Shevchenko assures the IMF representatives that he respects the NBU 's independence .
Newly appointed Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) Kyrylo Shevchenko says the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) remains a key strategic partner for the country and its central bank .
`` The IMF was , is and will be a key strategic partner of Ukraine in general and the National Bank in particular .
Therefore , the full and successful implementation of the program of cooperation with the IMF is my priority , '' the NBU 's press service quoted Shevchenko as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I can assure you that all the obligations that the National Bank undertook under the memorandum on economic and financial policy will be fulfilled in full and on time . ''
Read alsoIMF hopes Ukraine central bank chief will keep the bank 's independence – media On July 21 , Shevchenko met with IMF Mission Chief to Ukraine Ivanna Vladkova Hollar , IMF Resident Representative for Ukraine Goesta Ljungman , and Alternate Executive Director at the IMF Vladyslav Rashkovan .
Ukraine 's chief banker said that one of the priorities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IMF , is to reduce the amount of non-performing loans , which is the burden on the banking system in general and on state-owned banks in particular .
`` Improving banks ' balance sheets will help revitalize lending , which will contribute to a faster economic recovery , '' he said .
According to the report , the IMF representatives noted that largely due to the balanced policy of the NBU , Ukraine owes the macroeconomic stabilization seen in the last five years , and this would have been impossible without the central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn , assured the IMF representatives that he deeply respects the NBU 's independence .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the IMF 's Executive Board on June 9 , 2020 , approved an 18-month Stand-By Arrangement for Ukraine with funding equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion ( about US $ 5 billion ) , aimed at helping Ukraine overcome the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic .
On June 12 , Ukraine received the first disbursement of the IMF loan under the new 18-month cooperation program between Ukraine and the Fund .
Tentatively in September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first review of how Ukraine has been implementing the program .

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unian--2020-07-22--Donbas peace talks: New ceasefire agreed from July 27

Ukraine has once again reaffirmed its full readiness to comply with the agreements reached during the Paris summit in December .
The Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) on July 22 held a video conference during which the parties agreed on a new , full and comprehensive ceasefire in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
It is to start at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 , the press service of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's Office said in a statement on the official website on July 22 .
`` During today 's TCG meeting , the parties , mediated by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of measures to reinforce the ceasefire until the full settlement of the international armed conflict in Ukraine 's Donbas , '' the statement said .
`` The corresponding measures were agreed at the TCG [ meeting ] by Ukraine and Russia and backed by the OSCE .
The full and comprehensive ceasefire – if the other side abides by it – is a basic prerequisite for the fulfillment of the Minsk accords and opens the way for the implementation of other provisions of these agreements . ''
Read alsoTrilateral Contact Group on Donbas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening of two checkpoints Zelensky 's Office says this breakthrough in the TCG 's work is the result of the effective work of the Ukrainian delegation with the support of Berlin and Paris , as well as political advisers and foreign ministers in the Normandy format .
According to the statement , Ukraine has once again reaffirmed its full readiness to comply with the agreements reached during the Normandy summit in Paris in December and its adherence to the implementation of the Minsk agreements .
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures , Zelensky 's Office said , stressing that the complete ceasefire is a basic precondition for a political settlement .
Local elections in Russia-occupied districts in Ukraine 's east are possible only under the following conditions : comprehensive de-escalation ; the withdrawal of foreign military units and equipment , the disarmament of illegal armed formations ; restoration of control by the Ukrainian government over the Ukrainian-Russian border .
What is more , the elections must take place exclusively in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine and in compliance with the OSCE Copenhagen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ TCG 's ] humanitarian subgroup , the Ukrainian side , as agreed , has handed over lists of persons for mutual release and expects the same from the other side , '' Zelensky 's Office said .

Ukraine has once again reaffirmed its full readiness to comply with the agreements reached during the Paris summit in December.
The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on July 22 held a video conference during which the parties agreed on a new, full and comprehensive ceasefire in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
It is to start at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27, the press service of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Office said in a statement on the official website on July 22.
"During today's TCG meeting, the parties, mediated by the OSCE, agreed on the implementation of measures to reinforce the ceasefire until the full settlement of the international armed conflict in Ukraine's Donbas," the statement said. "The corresponding measures were agreed at the TCG [meeting] by Ukraine and Russia and backed by the OSCE. The full and comprehensive ceasefire – if the other side abides by it – is a basic prerequisite for the fulfillment of the Minsk accords and opens the way for the implementation of other provisions of these agreements."
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Zelensky's Office says this breakthrough in the TCG's work is the result of the effective work of the Ukrainian delegation with the support of Berlin and Paris, as well as political advisers and foreign ministers in the Normandy format.
According to the statement, Ukraine has once again reaffirmed its full readiness to comply with the agreements reached during the Normandy summit in Paris in December and its adherence to the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine will facilitate and support the fulfilment of these measures, Zelensky's Office said, stressing that the complete ceasefire is a basic precondition for a political settlement.
Local elections in Russia-occupied districts in Ukraine's east are possible only under the following conditions: comprehensive de-escalation; the withdrawal of foreign military units and equipment, the disarmament of illegal armed formations; restoration of control by the Ukrainian government over the Ukrainian-Russian border. What is more, the elections must take place exclusively in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine and in compliance with the OSCE Copenhagen Document.
"As part of the [TCG's] humanitarian subgroup, the Ukrainian side, as agreed, has handed over lists of persons for mutual release and expects the same from the other side," Zelensky's Office said.


unian--2020-07-22--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide surpasses 15 mln

Over 8.5 million patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 15 million patients as of July 22 .
As many as 15,023,398 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 22:30 Kyiv time on July 22 , 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 618,061 people , while 8,529,492 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States ( 142,459 people ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United Kingdom ( 45,586 ) , Mexico ( 40,400 ) , and Italy ( 35,083 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 3,931,359 confirmed cases ) , Brazil ( 2,159,654 ) , India ( 1,193,078 ) , Russia ( 787,846 ) , and South Africa ( 381,798 ) .
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 829 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of the morning of July 22 .

Over 8.5 million patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 15 million patients as of July 22.
As many as 15,023,398 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 22:30 Kyiv time on July 22, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
Read alsoUkraine prolongs quarantine until Aug 31
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The overall death toll is 618,061 people, while 8,529,492 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (142,459 people), Brazil (81,487), the United Kingdom (45,586), Mexico (40,400), and Italy (35,083).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (3,931,359 confirmed cases), Brazil (2,159,654), India (1,193,078), Russia (787,846), and South Africa (381,798).
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 829 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 60,995 as of the morning of July 22.


unian--2020-07-22--Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo – BBC

The image is a photo from a pro-democracy protest in Ukraine in 2014 .
A post by Donald Trump 's official Facebook account purports to show violence in the U.S. but is in fact of an event in another country .
The advert shows one image of Mr Trump in a calm setting talking to police officers beside another of a security official being surrounded by protesters , saying : `` Public safety vs chaos and violence , '' the BBC reported .
However , the image is a photo from a pro-democracy protest in Ukraine in 2014 .
Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be taking any action against the post but gave no further comment .
What does the ad show ?
The post reads `` Evangelicals For Trump are ready to help re-elect President Donald J Trump . ''
On the image on the right , the officer is wearing a badge on his shoulder .
However , it is an insignia not recognisable as one U.S. police wear – it 's a Coptic cross seen in countries which practice Orthodox Christianity .
Using a reverse image search shows that the image is actually from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , during the revolution that overthrew the government .
The security official pictured is in fact not a U.S. police officer .
That badge was worn by members of the `` Internal Troops of Ukraine , '' a now disbanded section of the national military that also assisted with policing .
Read alsoYanukovych 's interior minister wanted to use 50,000 policemen to disperse Maidan in Feb 2014 – general The image is also on the Wikipedia page about the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution , and says it shows events in February 2014 when security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old photo in the advert was picked up by a former Hillary Clinton staffer Jesse Lehrich in tweet that has been widely shared .
President Trump 's Facebook page has more than 30 million followers .
The imagery appears to have been made by campaign group `` Evangelicals for Trump '' and has mostly reached users in Florida and Texas who are older than 55 , according to Facebook 's estimates .
Social media companies Facebook and Twitter have taken steps in recent months to label posts by public officials .

The image is a photo from a pro-democracy protest in Ukraine in 2014.
A post by Donald Trump's official Facebook account purports to show violence in the U.S. but is in fact of an event in another country.
The advert shows one image of Mr Trump in a calm setting talking to police officers beside another of a security official being surrounded by protesters, saying: "Public safety vs chaos and violence," the BBC reported.
However, the image is a photo from a pro-democracy protest in Ukraine in 2014.
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Facebook have told the BBC they won't be taking any action against the post but gave no further comment.
What does the ad show?
The post reads "Evangelicals For Trump are ready to help re-elect President Donald J Trump."
On the image on the right, the officer is wearing a badge on his shoulder.
However, it is an insignia not recognisable as one U.S. police wear – it's a Coptic cross seen in countries which practice Orthodox Christianity.
Using a reverse image search shows that the image is actually from Ukraine and was first posted in 2014, during the revolution that overthrew the government.
The security official pictured is in fact not a U.S. police officer. That badge was worn by members of the "Internal Troops of Ukraine," a now disbanded section of the national military that also assisted with policing.
Read alsoYanukovych's interior minister wanted to use 50,000 policemen to disperse Maidan in Feb 2014 – general
The image is also on the Wikipedia page about the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution, and says it shows events in February 2014 when security officials clashed with anti-government protesters.
The old photo in the advert was picked up by a former Hillary Clinton staffer Jesse Lehrich in tweet that has been widely shared.
Who's seen it?
President Trump's Facebook page has more than 30 million followers.
The imagery appears to have been made by campaign group "Evangelicals for Trump" and has mostly reached users in Florida and Texas who are older than 55, according to Facebook's estimates.
Social media companies Facebook and Twitter have taken steps in recent months to label posts by public officials.


unian--2020-07-22--RFE/RL: Russia-controlled court sentences Crimean Tatar for participation in resistance group

He was sentenced to eight years in prison .
A court in Russia-annexed Crimea has sentenced a local Crimean Tatar man to eight years in prison after finding him guilty of being a member of an `` illegal armed group ” that resists Moscow 's control of the peninsula .
The Federal Security Service ( FSB ) said on July 22 that Nariman Mezhmedinov , 55 , had joined the Noman Chelebidzhikhan battalion of Crimean Tatar volunteers in 2016 , Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) reported .
The battalion operates in Ukraine 's southern Kherson region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crimean Tatars detained during July 7 searches to remand in custody until Sept 9 – NGO According to the FSB , Mezhmedinov had actively participated for four months during 2016 in the battalion 's activities , namely blocking roads near a checkpoint and searching vehicles coming in and out of Crimea in 2016 .
Since the Kremlin annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014 , Russian authorities have prosecuted dozens of Crimean Tatars and other local residents who openly oppose Moscow 's control .
Rights groups and Western governments have denounced Russian actions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have called for the release of those detained for political reasons .

He was sentenced to eight years in prison.
A court in Russia-annexed Crimea has sentenced a local Crimean Tatar man to eight years in prison after finding him guilty of being a member of an "illegal armed group” that resists Moscow's control of the peninsula.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) said on July 22 that Nariman Mezhmedinov, 55, had joined the Noman Chelebidzhikhan battalion of Crimean Tatar volunteers in 2016, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported.
The battalion operates in Ukraine's southern Kherson region bordering the Crimean peninsula.
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According to the FSB, Mezhmedinov had actively participated for four months during 2016 in the battalion's activities, namely blocking roads near a checkpoint and searching vehicles coming in and out of Crimea in 2016.
Since the Kremlin annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014, Russian authorities have prosecuted dozens of Crimean Tatars and other local residents who openly oppose Moscow's control.
Rights groups and Western governments have denounced Russian actions in Crimea as a campaign of repression and have called for the release of those detained for political reasons.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukraine returns to bond market – media

Ukraine returns to bond market – media

Ukraine will also announce an exchange program for outstanding eurobonds maturing in 2021 and 2022 .
The Ukrainian government said on Wednesday it would relaunch a eurobond issue this week after being forced to postpone a US $ 1.75 billion sale at the start of July , when the surprise resignation of the central bank governor rattled investors .
Ukraine has hired international banks to organise the issuance of a eurobond denominated in U.S. dollars and will also announce an exchange program for outstanding eurobonds maturing in 2021 and 2022 , the finance ministry said in a statement on July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Bank of Ukraine Kyrylo Shevchenko was installed last week , promising to keep the central bank free from political meddling .
Bonds rallied on his appointment , although investors said much depended on how independent Shevchenko actually proved to be .
Ukraine 's dollar-denominated sovereign bonds rose again on Wednesday , with some rising by their most since before parliament approved Shevchenko .
The central bank held a call with investors this week ahead of the eurobond sale .
Ukraine wants to raise debt on the back of securing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the International Monetary Fund that the government touts as a signal of its commitment to reforms while it battles an economic slump caused by the coronavirus .
`` Ukraine also plans to launch tomorrow , on Thursday , 23rd July 2020 , an accelerated switch tender offer for certain of Ukraine 's existing notes due 2021 and 2022 up to US $ 750 million in conjunction with the issuance of new notes , '' the finance ministry said .

Ukraine will also announce an exchange program for outstanding eurobonds maturing in 2021 and 2022.
The Ukrainian government said on Wednesday it would relaunch a eurobond issue this week after being forced to postpone a US$1.75 billion sale at the start of July, when the surprise resignation of the central bank governor rattled investors.
Ukraine has hired international banks to organise the issuance of a eurobond denominated in U.S. dollars and will also announce an exchange program for outstanding eurobonds maturing in 2021 and 2022, the finance ministry said in a statement on July 22, Reuters reported.
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New Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine Kyrylo Shevchenko was installed last week, promising to keep the central bank free from political meddling. Bonds rallied on his appointment, although investors said much depended on how independent Shevchenko actually proved to be.
Ukraine's dollar-denominated sovereign bonds rose again on Wednesday, with some rising by their most since before parliament approved Shevchenko.
The central bank held a call with investors this week ahead of the eurobond sale.
Ukraine wants to raise debt on the back of securing a US$5 billion loan deal from the International Monetary Fund that the government touts as a signal of its commitment to reforms while it battles an economic slump caused by the coronavirus.
"Ukraine also plans to launch tomorrow, on Thursday, 23rd July 2020, an accelerated switch tender offer for certain of Ukraine's existing notes due 2021 and 2022 up to US$750 million in conjunction with the issuance of new notes," the finance ministry said.


unian--2020-07-22--U.S. announces US$1 mln rewards for two Ukrainian hackers

In January 2020 , a U.S. Secret Service led investigation resulted in a 16-count indictment against Radchenko and Ieremenko .
The United States has announced rewards of up to US $ 1 million each for two Ukrainian hackers .
`` Today , the U.S. Department of State announces rewards of up to US $ 1 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of Ukrainian nationals Artem Viacheslavovich Radchenko and Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko for participating in transnational organized crime , specifically cybercrime , '' U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement on July 22 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine .
`` As their criminal reach is worldwide , we welcome the cooperation and coordination of all governments to bring these criminals to justice and protect innocent citizens throughout the world , '' the statement said .
In January 2020 , a U.S. Secret Service led investigation resulted in a 16-count indictment against Radchenko and Ieremenko , charging them with securities fraud conspiracy , wire fraud conspiracy , computer fraud conspiracy , wire fraud , and computer fraud .
The indictment alleges Radchenko and Ieremenko hacked the Security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Electronic Data Gathering , Analysis , and Retrieval ( EDGAR ) system and stole thousands of confidential files , which were then illegally sold for profit .
The SEC has also filed a civil complaint charging Ieremenko and other individuals and entities .
This reward offer is made under the State Department 's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program ( TOCRP ) , which together with the Narcotics Rewards Program , has brought more than 75 transnational criminals to justice since these programs began in 1986 .
The Department of State has paid more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for information leading to those apprehensions .

In January 2020, a U.S. Secret Service led investigation resulted in a 16-count indictment against Radchenko and Ieremenko.
The United States has announced rewards of up to US$1 million each for two Ukrainian hackers.
"Today, the U.S. Department of State announces rewards of up to US$1 million each for information leading to the arrests and/or convictions of Ukrainian nationals Artem Viacheslavovich Radchenko and Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko for participating in transnational organized crime, specifically cybercrime," U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement on July 22, which was posted on the website of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.
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"As their criminal reach is worldwide, we welcome the cooperation and coordination of all governments to bring these criminals to justice and protect innocent citizens throughout the world," the statement said.
In January 2020, a U.S. Secret Service led investigation resulted in a 16-count indictment against Radchenko and Ieremenko, charging them with securities fraud conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, computer fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and computer fraud. The indictment alleges Radchenko and Ieremenko hacked the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system and stole thousands of confidential files, which were then illegally sold for profit. The SEC has also filed a civil complaint charging Ieremenko and other individuals and entities.
This reward offer is made under the State Department's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP), which together with the Narcotics Rewards Program, has brought more than 75 transnational criminals to justice since these programs began in 1986. The Department of State has paid more than US$130 million in rewards for information leading to those apprehensions.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukraine accumulates enough gas, coal for heating season – PM Shmyhal

Gas stocks in USFs are record-breaking in Ukraine .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the country has accumulated enough @ @ @ @ @ a smooth heating season .
`` Gas stocks totaling 21 billion cubic meters ( bcm @ @ @ @ @ ( USFs ) are record-breaking for Ukraine .
Coal reserves are also record-high over the @ @ @ @ @ and TPPs are provided with sufficient coal stocks .
Therefore , we are set to @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said at a government meeting on Wednesday .
Read alsoNaftogaz to slightly @ @ @ @ @ consumers from Aug 1 As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine started the season of pumping @ @ @ @ @ on March 11 , when the country 's gas reserves there were 15.808 bcm .
@ @ @ @ @ natural gas stocks in Ukraine 's USFs stood at 20.15 billion cubic meters .
By @ @ @ @ @ heating season , Ukraine had accumulated 21.76 bcm of gas in its USFs , which @ @ @ @ @ in the past decade .

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unian--2020-07-22--EU ambassadors agree on sanctions against Russia, China for cyberattacks – journalist

This is about asset freezes against Russia 's GRU military intel and the intelligence services of China and North Korea @ @ @ @ @ European Union member states have agreed to impose new sanctions against Russia and China due @ @ @ @ @ , according to Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak .
`` EU ambassadors today decided to @ @ @ @ @ 's GRU military intel and the intel services of China and North Korea over the @ @ @ @ @ and Cloud Hopper , there will also be visa ban and asset freezes of six @ @ @ @ @ '' Jozwiak wrote on Twitter on July 22 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , EU @ @ @ @ @ on those responsible for the cyberattack on the German Bundestag .

This is about asset freezes against Russia's GRU military intel and the intelligence services of China and North Korea.
The ambassadors of the European Union member states have agreed to impose new sanctions against Russia and China due to their involvement in cyberattacks, according to Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak.
"EU ambassadors today decided to adopt asset freezes against Russia's GRU military intel and the intel services of China and North Korea over the cyberattacks WannaCry, NotPetya, and Cloud Hopper, there will also be visa ban and asset freezes of six Russian and Chinese officials," Jozwiak wrote on Twitter on July 22.
EU ambassadors have today decided to adopt asset freezes against #Russia's GRU military intel & the intel services of #China and #NorthKorea over the cyberattacks WannaCry, NotPetya & Cloud Hopper. there will also be visa bans & asset freezes on 6 Russian & Chinese officials — Rikard Jozwiak (@RikardJozwiak) July 22, 2020
As UNIAN reported earlier, EU diplomats intended to slap sanctions on those responsible for the cyberattack on the German Bundestag.


unian--2020-07-22--Zelensky reveals details of special operation in Lutsk

The conversation lasted for up to 10 minutes .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of a special operation to free 13 hostages captured by a terrorist on a bus in Lutsk on July 21 .
The president said on video shared by his Office that specialists were to assess the terrorist 's metal stability as his demands were `` not quite clear , '' according to the Ukrayinska Pravda media outlet .
`` Everyone – from psychologists to negotiators – had been talking with him for about nine hours , '' the president said .
`` The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wanted only one thing – his demands had to be fulfilled . ''
`` There were proposals to immediately commence a special operation but its ending was unknown .
That is , there would have been a SWAT operation , a quick one , I am sure it would have been effective , but there is always a risk that people might die , someone , a certain number of people might die , and this is very risky .
Therefore , after consultations I wanted to speak with that person over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure a chance that he will set the people free .
I tried , talked to him , '' the president said .
Zelensky recalled that the detainee had talked to everyone for 10-15 seconds , after which he hung up .
`` Our conversation lasted for 7-10 minutes .
We agreed that he would take the first step .
He would release several people .
I asked him to release a wounded person , a pregnant woman and a child .
He said that there was no wounded [ The terrorist previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person inside the bus ] and that it was a bluff .
So we agreed that he would release the three persons and then I would record a video [ The terrorist demanded that Zelensky should record a video where he should ask everyone to watch the documentary 'Earthlings ' ( 2005 ) by Shaun Monson .
Zelensky indeed recorded the video and posted it on his Facebook page , but it was deleted after the operation was over ] .
[ It was agreed that ] as soon as the video appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the remaining people 30 minutes after .
It happened nearly that way .
30-40 minutes – and he released the hostages .
And all this is obvious to me .
These are obvious steps to me , '' Zelensky added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 13 hostages trapped on a bus in the western city of Lutsk were released at about 22:00 Kyiv time on July 21 .

The conversation lasted for up to 10 minutes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of a special operation to free 13 hostages captured by a terrorist on a bus in Lutsk on July 21.
The president said on video shared by his Office that specialists were to assess the terrorist's metal stability as his demands were "not quite clear," according to the Ukrayinska Pravda media outlet.
"Everyone – from psychologists to negotiators – had been talking with him for about nine hours," the president said. "The man wanted only one thing, he threatened and wanted only one thing – his demands had to be fulfilled."
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"There were proposals to immediately commence a special operation but its ending was unknown. That is, there would have been a SWAT operation, a quick one, I am sure it would have been effective, but there is always a risk that people might die, someone, a certain number of people might die, and this is very risky. Therefore, after consultations I wanted to speak with that person over the phone. And to try to secure a chance that he will set the people free. I tried, talked to him," the president said.
Zelensky recalled that the detainee had talked to everyone for 10-15 seconds, after which he hung up.
"Our conversation lasted for 7-10 minutes. We agreed that he would take the first step. He would release several people. I asked him to release a wounded person, a pregnant woman and a child. He said that there was no wounded [The terrorist previously told journalists that there was a wounded person inside the bus] and that it was a bluff. So we agreed that he would release the three persons and then I would record a video [The terrorist demanded that Zelensky should record a video where he should ask everyone to watch the documentary 'Earthlings' (2005) by Shaun Monson. Zelensky indeed recorded the video and posted it on his Facebook page, but it was deleted after the operation was over]. [It was agreed that] as soon as the video appeared on social media, he would release all the remaining people 30 minutes after. It happened nearly that way. 30-40 minutes – and he released the hostages. And all this is obvious to me. These are obvious steps to me," Zelensky added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 13 hostages trapped on a bus in the western city of Lutsk were released at about 22:00 Kyiv time on July 21.


unian--2020-07-23--Detective who spoke up about pressure from SBI leadership gets sacked

On July 9 , Koretskyi went public to compain about pressure on the part of SBI Acting Director Oleksandr Sokolov and First Deputy Director Oleksandr Babikov .
Investigator with Ukraine 's State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) Oleh Koretskyi , who earlier claimed he had been under pressure from the agency 's leadership has been dismissed .
The formal reason for his sacking was that his position in the agency , `` head of the third department of the Office for investigation of crimes committed by officials '' , has been cut .
Koretskyi provided an UNIAN correspondent with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismissal , signed by SBI Acting Director Oleksandr Sokolov .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on July 8 , one of the lawyers of former President Petro Poroshenko , Ilya Novikov , said Koretskyi had told him about pressure coming from SBI leadership on investigators in the case of the sale of a Kyiv shipyard .
On the same day , the SBI claimed Koretskyi 's statement was a politically-motivated lie .
On July 9 , Koretskyi publicly announced pressure on him from Sokolov and SBI First Deputy Director Oleksandr Babikov .
Koretskyi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him to investigate cases against Poroshenko , which had no judicial prospects .
Koretskyi added that some 80 % of criminal proceedings targeting the ex-president had no judicial prospects .
He also said the SBI had been `` purging '' its ranks .
Later , Koretskyi appealed in court his dismissal notice .

On July 9, Koretskyi went public to compain about pressure on the part of SBI Acting Director Oleksandr Sokolov and First Deputy Director Oleksandr Babikov.
Investigator with Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Oleh Koretskyi, who earlier claimed he had been under pressure from the agency's leadership has been dismissed.
The formal reason for his sacking was that his position in the agency, "head of the third department of the Office for investigation of crimes committed by officials", has been cut.
Koretskyi provided an UNIAN correspondent with a photocopy of the order on his dismissal, signed by SBI Acting Director Oleksandr Sokolov.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, on July 8, one of the lawyers of former President Petro Poroshenko, Ilya Novikov, said Koretskyi had told him about pressure coming from SBI leadership on investigators in the case of the sale of a Kyiv shipyard.
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On the same day, the SBI claimed Koretskyi's statement was a politically-motivated lie.
On July 9, Koretskyi publicly announced pressure on him from Sokolov and SBI First Deputy Director Oleksandr Babikov. Koretskyi claimed the said officials had been forcing him to investigate cases against Poroshenko, which had no judicial prospects.
Koretskyi added that some 80% of criminal proceedings targeting the ex-president had no judicial prospects.
He also said the SBI had been "purging" its ranks.
Later, Koretskyi appealed in court his dismissal notice.


unian--2020-07-23--Digital transformation ministry to introduce virtual assets financial monitoring in Ukraine

The ministry 's specialists are expected to undergo relevant training .
Ukraine 's Digital Transformation Ministry says it is working on the introduction of financial monitoring of virtual assets , which will be required if the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , legalizes such assets .
`` We are preparing to implement financial monitoring of virtual assets , to verify the origin of transactions .
To this end , we cooperate with Crystal Blockchain B.V. , one of the world 's leading manufacturers of software for tracking virtual assets transactions , '' the ministry 's press service said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's specialists are set to undergo relevant training , the report said .
Read alsoUkraine to hand out labor migration permits to foreign IT professionals As UNIAN reported , on July 11 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , registered a bill on virtual assets , which proposes the legalization of such assets and the creation of regulatory conditions for a market of such assets , for example , cryptocurrencies .
Legalization of virtual assets and introduction of electronic tax residency in Ukraine are one of the government 's priorities .

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unian--2020-07-23--Official: Mircea Lucescu becomes FC Dynamo Kyiv manager

For years , he had coached the club 's most principled rival , FC Shakhtar Donetsk .
Romania 's top @ @ @ @ @ been officially introduced as the new manager of FC Dynamo Kyiv .
The details of @ @ @ @ @ specified , according to the club 's official website .
This marks the star coach @ @ @ @ @ a four-year pause .
`` I hope that with the arrival of his coaching team @ @ @ @ @ Dynamo Kyiv will be revived , that he will win many titles , and the @ @ @ @ @ his results .
Good luck to him , good luck !
With all I can @ @ @ @ @ , '' said club President Ihor Surkis .
From 2004 to 2016 , Lucescu was @ @ @ @ @ 's most principled rival FC Shakhtar Donetsk .
Read alsoRebrov rejects offer to take helm @ @ @ @ @ media After that , he worked with Russia 's Zenit St Petersburg and Turkey national @ @ @ @ @ Mykhaylychenko was sacked from the post of Dynamo manager following a dull season .

For years, he had coached the club's most principled rival, FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
Romania's top football coach Mircea Lucescu has been officially introduced as the new manager of FC Dynamo Kyiv.
The details of the contract have not been specified, according to the club's official website.
This marks the star coach's return to Ukraine after a four-year pause.
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"I hope that with the arrival of his coaching team, the victorious traditions of Dynamo Kyiv will be revived, that he will win many titles, and the fans will evaluate Mircea by his results. Good luck to him, good luck! With all I can, I will help him," said club President Ihor Surkis.
From 2004 to 2016, Lucescu was at the helm of Dynamo's most principled rival FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
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After that, he worked with Russia's Zenit St Petersburg and Turkey national team.
Earlier, Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko was sacked from the post of Dynamo manager following a dull season.