unian--2020-02-13--Expert opinion: China coronavirus may affect Ukrainian exports

The expert warns a decline in imports from China will significantly affect Ukraine 's electronics market .
Deputy Director of the Center for Economic Strategy Maria Repko says the further spread of the novel coronavirus in China may affect Ukrainian exports , especially those related to steelmaking .
Read alsoTwo Ukrainians with coronavirus on cruise ship in satisfactory condition – MFA '' Moody 's [ Investors Service ] has published forecasts for the global economy amid a coronavirus outbreak , while prices of commodities , fuel , and iron ore may be affected first .
Ukraine does not sell many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drop , revenue of ore exporters and steelmakers will decrease as well .
They have already suffered from deteriorating market conditions in 2019 , '' she said at a roundtable discussion on February 12 .
Repko also gave an outlook for the largest Ukrainian export channels to China ; they include shipments of iron ore and concentrates ( account for 23 % of the country 's relevant exports ) and those of gas turbines ( 60 % ) .
Moreover , the share of rapeseeds exports is 45 % , that of maize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wheat and soybeans to China account for almost 25 % .
Therefore , the said segments will instantly respond to the worsening economic situation .
What is more , the expert warns a decline in imports from China will significantly affect Ukraine 's electronics market .
`` Ukraine imports 94 % of Chinese diodes and semiconductors , smartphones , and monitors .
Chinese goods account for 50-90 % of the electronics market , depending on a particular group of the commodities .
Therefore , the effect will be tangible , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decrease in Chinese imports of clothes and shoes to Ukraine could have a positive effect on domestic production , as Ukrainian manufacturers will be able to replace Chinese goods with those of Ukrainian origin .
Repko also added that the further spread of the coronavirus could affect financial markets , which are usually sensitive to such news .
`` Analysts expect China 's GDP to lose 1.5 % of its growth rate .
The markets are reacting nervously to this .
There is no panic yet , but we observe a noticeable trend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States , Germany , and the United Kingdom are bought first , while money is being withdrawn from developing countries , including Ukraine , '' the expert summed up .

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unian--2020-02-13--Zelensky, ruling party continue enjoying Ukrainians' trust – poll

Zelensky gains 49 % of confidence among the respondents .
Ukraine 's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues enjoying the highest confidence of Ukrainians , while the ruling Servant of the People Party still tops the rating of the country 's political parties .
Zelensky gains 49 % of confidence among the respondents , while 39 % do not trust him , as evidenced by the findings of a survey carried out by the Sociological Association of Ukraine and presented at a press conference in Kyiv on Thursday , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoPoll : Zelensky 's popular rating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sociologists note the level of confidence in other politicians has a negative trend .
Some 36 % trust Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov , while 63 % do not trust him .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk 's figures are 13 % and 79 % , respectively .
In addition , the survey shows 22 % of citizens trust the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , while 69 % do not trust .
The Cabinet of Ministers , Ukraine 's government , scores 19 % and 76 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party is the leader among those who have decided and intend to vote for their favorite party ( 43.2 % ) .
It is followed by the Opposition Platform – For Life Party ( 11.9 % ) , the European Solidarity Party ( 10.1 % ) , and the Batkivshchyna Party ( 9.2 % ) .
Other parties receive less than 4 % of the public 's support .
The poll was conducted on February 3-7 through personal formalized ( face-to-face ) interviews .
The study involved 1,525 respondents aged 18 and older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , gender , region and type of settlement .
The margin of error is no more than 2.5 % .

Zelensky gains 49% of confidence among the respondents.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues enjoying the highest confidence of Ukrainians, while the ruling Servant of the People Party still tops the rating of the country's political parties.
Zelensky gains 49% of confidence among the respondents, while 39% do not trust him, as evidenced by the findings of a survey carried out by the Sociological Association of Ukraine and presented at a press conference in Kyiv on Thursday, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoPoll: Zelensky's popular rating now under 50% in Ukraine
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However, sociologists note the level of confidence in other politicians has a negative trend. Some 36% trust Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov, while 63% do not trust him. Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk's figures are 13% and 79%, respectively.
In addition, the survey shows 22% of citizens trust the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, while 69% do not trust. The Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine's government, scores 19% and 76%, respectively.
The Servant of the People Party is the leader among those who have decided and intend to vote for their favorite party (43.2%). It is followed by the Opposition Platform – For Life Party (11.9%), the European Solidarity Party (10.1%), and the Batkivshchyna Party (9.2%). Other parties receive less than 4% of the public's support.
The poll was conducted on February 3-7 through personal formalized (face-to-face) interviews. The study involved 1,525 respondents aged 18 and older. The sample is representative of age, gender, region and type of settlement. The margin of error is no more than 2.5%.


unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine's economy ministry: Some 200 farmers start using State Agrarian Register

The pilot project is being implemented in six Ukrainian regions .
Ukraine 's Economic Development , Trade and Agriculture Ministry says the first 200 farmers have already started using the State Agrarian Register , which was launched as a pilot project in late January .
Read alsoSeed imports into Ukraine exceed exports by 34 times in 11 months of 2019 '' The first 200 farmers have already registered with the State Agrarian Register .
Mobile teams are working in Kyiv , Cherkasy , Odesa , Lviv , Volyn , and Mykolaiv regions to help farmers enter their information into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service said .
The service provides a number of advantages .
In particular , farmers can track information about themselves in four registers of the online office : the State Land Cadastre , the register of legal entities and individuals , the register of rights , and the register of animals .
In addition , one can apply to correct errors , register land plots in the cadastre , as well as learn about state support programs .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on January 31 , the Economic Development , Trade and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in pilot mode for agricultural producers ' interaction with state authorities .
The pilot project is being implemented in the said six regions .

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unian--2020-02-14--Zelensky meets with representatives of Ukraine's leading business associations

The president suggested holding such meetings on a monthly basis .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with representatives of the country 's leading business associations .
The head of state urged them to join government programs for large investors and said that the state is ready to stand up for them , the president 's press service said on February 13 .
Zelensky also mentioned the government program for large investors , `` Investment Nanny , '' and a five-year exemption from tax on profit for those who will participate in the privatization of facilities worth US $ 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he and his team were open to cooperation with businesses and were ready to listen to all proposals , in particular , on legislative changes that would improve the business climate and would be aimed at the growth of the economy and welfare of citizens .
He also suggested holding such meetings on a monthly basis .
President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine Andy Hunder noted that the meeting had been attended by the largest investors who had already raised tens of billions of dollars for the Ukrainian economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Some 88 % of U.S. companies already operating in Ukraine report an increase in their revenue , while 65 % are ready to continue investing , '' he said .
Executive Director of the European Business Association Anna Derevyanko commended the recent steps taken to improve the investment climate , including the launch of the reformed State Customs Service .
She also noted the de-monopolization of Ukraine 's state-owned distillery , Ukrspyrt , the promotion of land reform , the preservation of the National Bank 's independence , the launch of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At the same time , Derevyanko stressed the need for judicial reform , `` so that everyone has a level-playing field . ''

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unian--2020-02-14--Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform

The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks , as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities .
Ukrainian Health Minister Zoryana Skaletska has explained the slowdown in the health care reform in Ukraine .
`` The reform is hindered by frustration and a desire to wait and see in expectation that everything may roll back , '' she said during a TV panel show Pravo na Vladu on Thursday .
Read alsoUkrainians to get 50 free medical services in 2020 – MP According to Skaletska , the reform is underway in Ukraine .
Its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
She said that doctors and medical workers were gradually getting used to the new working conditions since they realized there was no turning back .
`` We will have a very serious conversation with the government and parliament regarding the need to considerably increase the budget , '' Skaletska said .
`` They will decide how to spend that little UAH 72 billion ( US $ 2.9 billion ) allocated for payment of medical services . ''
The minister admitted it would be difficult to implement the reform this year because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we manage , next year will be much better , '' she said .
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks , as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities .
As UNIAN reported earlier , maternity services will become free in Ukraine from April 1 , 2020 .
Hospitals will be given UAH 8,500 ( US $ 347 ) for every woman in labor .

The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
Ukrainian Health Minister Zoryana Skaletska has explained the slowdown in the health care reform in Ukraine.
"The reform is hindered by frustration and a desire to wait and see in expectation that everything may roll back," she said during a TV panel show Pravo na Vladu on Thursday.
Read alsoUkrainians to get 50 free medical services in 2020 – MP
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According to Skaletska, the reform is underway in Ukraine. Its next stage starts on April 1, 2020.
She said that doctors and medical workers were gradually getting used to the new working conditions since they realized there was no turning back.
"We will have a very serious conversation with the government and parliament regarding the need to considerably increase the budget," Skaletska said. "They will decide how to spend that little UAH 72 billion (US$2.9 billion) allocated for payment of medical services."
The minister admitted it would be difficult to implement the reform this year because of the limited resources. "But if we manage, next year will be much better," she said.
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
As UNIAN reported earlier, maternity services will become free in Ukraine from April 1, 2020. Hospitals will be given UAH 8,500 (US$347) for every woman in labor.


unian--2020-02-14--Central bank's net international reserves grow to almost US$17 bln in Jan

The country 's official reserve assets also expanded .
Net international reserves of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU @ @ @ @ @ by 6.5 % , to US $ 16.8 billion .
The official reserve assets over @ @ @ @ @ by 4 % , to US $ 26.3 billion , according to the NBU website @ @ @ @ @ , gross reserve liabilities shrank by 0.4 % in January 2020 , to US $ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ukraine 's total international reserves as of February 1 , 2020 , stood at @ @ @ @ @ which was 4 % up against the figure posted at the beginning of the year @ @ @ @ @ a difference between gross reserves and the outstanding balance of the NBU and the Finance @ @ @ @ @ the International Monetary Fund .

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unian--2020-02-14--Deposits at Ukraine's banks in Jan exceed US$44 bln both in national and foreign currency

Bank deposits in foreign currency alone amounted to US $ 17.7 billion .
Bank deposits in the national currency in @ @ @ @ @ by 1.6 % , to UAH 651 billion , or US $ 26.6 billion , @ @ @ @ @ also showed growth – by 2.5 % , to US $ 17.7 billion , in @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoUkraine 's National Bank to conduct stress testing of 16 banks in 2020 ( @ @ @ @ @ hryvnia loans over the period under review shrank by 2.1 % , to UAH 596.5 @ @ @ @ @ 24.4 billion , the regulator said .
The balance of loans in foreign currency increased @ @ @ @ @ , to US $ 14.9 billion in the U.S. dollar equivalent .
As UNIAN reported @ @ @ @ @ bank deposits in the national currency in 2019 grew by 18.5 % , to UAH @ @ @ @ @ 26.1 billion ) , while deposits in foreign currency expanded by 28.5 % , to @ @ @ @ @ in the U.S. dollar equivalent .

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unian--2020-02-14--Ukraine's minister explains idea of population census in occupied Crimea, Donbas via satellite

Dubilet gave details about a meeting with UN representatives who shared information about experience of conducting a population census via satellite .
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Dmytro Dubilet has explained the idea of carrying out a population census in Russia-occupied Crimea and Donbas via satellite .
`` A news report was spread on the Internet that we are allegedly planning to conduct a population census in the occupied territories via satellite .
Let me tell you how it really was .
During an interview , a journalist asked me about a meeting with UN representatives that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before .
I said we had discussed the results of our population estimates .
Then we switched to the topic of a population census in the occupied territories .
UN representatives said they had experience of such evaluation in Afghanistan and other 'hot spots ' via satellite and they could help us with such a project for free .
We have decided we should study this issue as much as possible , '' he wrote on Facebook .
Dubilet said the news with the headline saying `` Dubilet wants to count Ukrainians via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Internet after that .
Moreover , people posted the headline alone , without giving the context mentioned above .
`` Some began to write that we want to spend some crazy budgets on this , some just decided that I was some kind of astronaut .
Well , I sometimes lack experience not to say things that may turn into wrong headlines , '' the minister added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Dubilet mentioned his meeting with UN representatives who shared information about conducting a population census via satellite .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the approximate number of people via satellite imagery and other layers of information .
But so far I ca n't say how accurately it is possible to estimate the number of people in Crimea and [ other ] occupied territories by satellite or with some other tools , '' he said .

Dubilet gave details about a meeting with UN representatives who shared information about experience of conducting a population census via satellite.
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Dmytro Dubilet has explained the idea of carrying out a population census in Russia-occupied Crimea and Donbas via satellite.
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"A news report was spread on the Internet that we are allegedly planning to conduct a population census in the occupied territories via satellite. Let me tell you how it really was. During an interview, a journalist asked me about a meeting with UN representatives that we had held in Kyiv not long before. I said we had discussed the results of our population estimates. Then we switched to the topic of a population census in the occupied territories. UN representatives said they had experience of such evaluation in Afghanistan and other 'hot spots' via satellite and they could help us with such a project for free. We have decided we should study this issue as much as possible," he wrote on Facebook.
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Dubilet said the news with the headline saying "Dubilet wants to count Ukrainians via satellite" had been spread on the Internet after that. Moreover, people posted the headline alone, without giving the context mentioned above.
"Some began to write that we want to spend some crazy budgets on this, some just decided that I was some kind of astronaut. Well, I sometimes lack experience not to say things that may turn into wrong headlines," the minister added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Dubilet mentioned his meeting with UN representatives who shared information about conducting a population census via satellite.
"They [UN representatives] tried to understand the approximate number of people via satellite imagery and other layers of information. But so far I can't say how accurately it is possible to estimate the number of people in Crimea and [other] occupied territories by satellite or with some other tools," he said.


unian--2020-02-14--CNN: Trump contradicts past denials, admits sending Giuliani to Ukraine

Trump explained that he has `` a very bad taste '' of the U.S. intelligence community , because of the Russia investigation , so he turned to Giuliani .
Emboldened after his impeachment acquittal , U.S. President Donald Trump now openly admits to sending his attorney Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to find damaging information about his political opponents , even though he strongly denied it during the impeachment inquiry .
The reversal came Thursday in a podcast interview Trump did with journalist Geraldo Rivera , who asked , `` Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine , your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did that ? ''
Trump responded , `` No , not at all , '' and praised Giuliani 's role as a `` crime fighter , '' as reported by CNN .
`` Here 's my choice : I deal with the Comeys of the world , or I deal with Rudy , '' Trump said , referring to former FBI Director James Comey .
Trump explained that he has `` a very bad taste '' of the U.S. intelligence community , because of the Russia investigation , so he turned to Giuliani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why did I use Rudy , and one of the things about Rudy , number one , he was the best prosecutor , you know , one of the best prosecutors , and the best mayor , '' Trump said .
`` But also , other presidents had them .
FDR had a lawyer who was practically , you know , was totally involved with government .
Eisenhower had a lawyer .
They all had lawyers . ''
Read alsoReuters : In wake of impeachment , U.S. senators to visit Ukraine Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ukraine .
Asked in November if he directed Giuliani to `` do anything '' in Ukraine , Trump said , `` No , I did n't direct him , '' but went on to call Giuliani a `` great corruption fighter . ''
Giuliani says he 's exposing legitimate corruption in Ukraine , even though his claims about former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden have been widely debunked .
In the new interview , Trump defended the decision to `` use '' Giuliani , even though U.S. diplomats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. policy toward Ukraine .
Giuliani was a central player in the scandal that got Trump impeached , though the President was acquitted by the Senate last week .
Multiple witnesses described how Giuliani met with former Ukrainian officials in search of dirt against Joe and Hunter Biden .
Other key players described how Giuliani and his allies pressured Ukraine to announce investigations into the Bidens .

Trump explained that he has "a very bad taste" of the U.S. intelligence community, because of the Russia investigation, so he turned to Giuliani.
Emboldened after his impeachment acquittal, U.S. President Donald Trump now openly admits to sending his attorney Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine to find damaging information about his political opponents, even though he strongly denied it during the impeachment inquiry.
The reversal came Thursday in a podcast interview Trump did with journalist Geraldo Rivera, who asked, "Was it strange to send Rudy Giuliani to Ukraine, your personal lawyer? Are you sorry you did that?" Trump responded, "No, not at all," and praised Giuliani's role as a "crime fighter," as reported by CNN.
Read alsoU.S Senate acquits Trump of impeachment charges – media
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"Here's my choice: I deal with the Comeys of the world, or I deal with Rudy," Trump said, referring to former FBI Director James Comey. Trump explained that he has "a very bad taste" of the U.S. intelligence community, because of the Russia investigation, so he turned to Giuliani.
"So when you tell me, why did I use Rudy, and one of the things about Rudy, number one, he was the best prosecutor, you know, one of the best prosecutors, and the best mayor," Trump said. "But also, other presidents had them. FDR had a lawyer who was practically, you know, was totally involved with government. Eisenhower had a lawyer. They all had lawyers."
Read alsoReuters: In wake of impeachment, U.S. senators to visit Ukraine
Trump had previously denied that he sent Giuliani to Ukraine. Asked in November if he directed Giuliani to "do anything" in Ukraine, Trump said, "No, I didn't direct him," but went on to call Giuliani a "great corruption fighter." Giuliani says he's exposing legitimate corruption in Ukraine, even though his claims about former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden have been widely debunked.
In the new interview, Trump defended the decision to "use" Giuliani, even though U.S. diplomats previously testified that Giuliani had undermined long-standing U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
Giuliani was a central player in the scandal that got Trump impeached, though the President was acquitted by the Senate last week. Multiple witnesses described how Giuliani met with former Ukrainian officials in search of dirt against Joe and Hunter Biden. Other key players described how Giuliani and his allies pressured Ukraine to announce investigations into the Bidens.


unian--2020-02-14--Zelensky honors memory of Ukrainians fallen in Soviet-Afghan war

The Ukrainian leader laid flowers to the monument .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has paid tribute to Ukrainians fallen during the Soviet-Afghan war .
On the eve of Memorial Day to commemorate the military personnel who died while serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the territory of other states , the Ukrainian president participated in a commemorative event near the Memorial Complex to Ukrainian citizens fallen in Afghanistan , according to the president 's press service .
Together with soldiers of the honor guard , Zelensky laid flowers to the monument that is part of the Memorial .
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens of Ukraine with a moment of silence .
Ukraine marks the Day of Honoring the Memory of Participants in Combat Actions in Territories of Other States ( Memorial Day ) on February 15 .
It was introduced in 2004 to commemorate the anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan .
More than 3,000 Ukrainians were killed and over 8,000 were injured during the Soviet-Afghan war ( 1979-1989 ) ; 72 people are considered missing or captured .
On Memorial Day , Ukraine also commemorates those who took part in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international operations in Chile , Spain , Egypt , Vietnam , Ethiopia , on the island of Cuba and other `` hot spots '' in the world .

The Ukrainian leader laid flowers to the monument.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has paid tribute to Ukrainians fallen during the Soviet-Afghan war.
On the eve of Memorial Day to commemorate the military personnel who died while serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the territory of other states, the Ukrainian president participated in a commemorative event near the Memorial Complex to Ukrainian citizens fallen in Afghanistan, according to the president's press service.
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Together with soldiers of the honor guard, Zelensky laid flowers to the monument that is part of the Memorial.
Those present honored the memory of the fallen citizens of Ukraine with a moment of silence.
Ukraine marks the Day of Honoring the Memory of Participants in Combat Actions in Territories of Other States (Memorial Day) on February 15. It was introduced in 2004 to commemorate the anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.
More than 3,000 Ukrainians were killed and over 8,000 were injured during the Soviet-Afghan war (1979-1989); 72 people are considered missing or captured.
On Memorial Day, Ukraine also commemorates those who took part in other wars – military personnel who participated in international operations in Chile, Spain, Egypt, Vietnam, Ethiopia, on the island of Cuba and other "hot spots" in the world.


unian--2020-02-14--Ukraine's Agrarian Fund signs first contract to buy grain of 2020 harvest

The Fund on February 11 launched a forward grain procurement program for 2020 .
PJSC Agrarian Fund , a leading @ @ @ @ @ sector , says it has signed the first contract for the purchase of grain of @ @ @ @ @ alsoUkraine exports almost 38 mln tonnes of grain since July 1 The Fund struck a @ @ @ @ @ of 3rd grade wheat , making 100 % prepayment with mineral fertilizers , the Fund @ @ @ @ @ February 13 .
The Agrarian Fund launched its forward grain procurement program for 2020 on @ @ @ @ @ said .
Minimum batches to buy grain from farmers are set at 100 tonnes for @ @ @ @ @ maize , and 50 tonnes for rye .
UNIAN memo .
PJSC Agrarian Fund was @ @ @ @ @ company is in charge of grain purchases under forward contracts to support Ukrainian farmers .
@ @ @ @ @ .
It is also involved in trade in flour and cereals .

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unian--2020-02-14--"DPR" claims Surkov to remain Donbas negotiator

The Kremlin has not yet commented on this information .
Founder of the Vostok terrorist unit and former `` Security Council Secretary of the Donetsk People 's Republic ( `` DPR '' ) '' Alexander Khodakovsky has said the Kremlin decided to divide the supervision areas into `` Ukrainian issues '' and issues of the occupied regions of Donbas .
`` There is good news : [ deputy head of the Russian Presidential Administration Dmitry ] Kozak will be responsible for Ukraine and [ Russian President 's aide Vladislav ] Surkov for us , '' Khodakovsky wrote on Telegram .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this information .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on February 11 , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Kozak had already started supervising the `` Ukrainian direction '' and issues of `` integration . ''
`` I could say that yes , Kozak is engaged in and will continue dealing with Ukrainian affairs and integration issues in his new position .
The exact wording will be stipulated in the distribution of responsibilities , which has not yet been formalized , '' Peskov told journalists , answering a question from an UNIAN correspondent in Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zelensky 's aide Andriy Yermak [ Head of President 's Office as of February 11 ] with Kozak means that the latter will be in charge of the Ukrainian direction in the Russian Presidential Administration .
Answering a clarifying question from UNIAN what kind of integration Kozak will deal with , Peskov said : `` Not between Russia and Ukraine .
Russia has many integration processes besides Ukraine , in which it [ Russia ] has been very successful . ''
Moreover , according to Peskov , the resignation letter submitted by Vladislav @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Ukrainian direction '' in the Kremlin , has not been signed yet .
`` No , not signed yet .
We have not announced this , '' Peskov said .
He confirmed Kozak would be a key official at the Russian Presidential Administration to deal with Ukraine .

The Kremlin has not yet commented on this information.
Founder of the Vostok terrorist unit and former "Security Council Secretary of the Donetsk People's Republic ("DPR")" Alexander Khodakovsky has said the Kremlin decided to divide the supervision areas into "Ukrainian issues" and issues of the occupied regions of Donbas.
"There is good news: [deputy head of the Russian Presidential Administration Dmitry] Kozak will be responsible for Ukraine and [Russian President's aide Vladislav] Surkov for us," Khodakovsky wrote on Telegram.
The Kremlin has not yet commented on this information.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, on February 11, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Kozak had already started supervising the "Ukrainian direction" and issues of "integration."
"I could say that yes, Kozak is engaged in and will continue dealing with Ukrainian affairs and integration issues in his new position. The exact wording will be stipulated in the distribution of responsibilities, which has not yet been formalized," Peskov told journalists, answering a question from an UNIAN correspondent in Russia whether a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aide Andriy Yermak [Head of President's Office as of February 11] with Kozak means that the latter will be in charge of the Ukrainian direction in the Russian Presidential Administration.
Answering a clarifying question from UNIAN what kind of integration Kozak will deal with, Peskov said: "Not between Russia and Ukraine. Russia has many integration processes besides Ukraine, in which it [Russia] has been very successful."
Moreover, according to Peskov, the resignation letter submitted by Vladislav Surkov, who had previously supervised the "Ukrainian direction" in the Kremlin, has not been signed yet. "No, not signed yet. We have not announced this," Peskov said.
He confirmed Kozak would be a key official at the Russian Presidential Administration to deal with Ukraine.


unian--2020-02-14--Dubai-based DP World acquiring 51% stake in Ukraine's TIS Container Terminal

TIS Container Terminal is one of the largest and most dynamic container terminals in Ukraine .
Dubai-based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics , DP World , has announced its intention to acquire a majority 51 % stake in Ukraine 's TIS Container Terminal ( the Port of Yuzhny , Ukraine 's Odesa region ) .
The deal was supervised by the investment company SD Capital .
The company has not disclosed its amount , but emphasizes this is the largest investment in infrastructure over Ukraine 's independence .
`` DP World will introduce its latest IT solutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the intermodal segment of cargo transportation , enhancing the terminal team by involving the best professionals from around the world , developing a TIS industrial park following the example of Jebel Ali Free Zone , '' the TIS press service wrote on Facebook on February 12 .
`` DP World provides the best customer-oriented logistics solutions worldwide .
Our partnership will provide the container terminal with an opportunity to focus on honing the quality of services , focus on intermodality and the development of the Industrial Park , '' TIS Co-Founder , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are delighted to extend our Ukraine footprint with this venture and are excited about the significant growth potential of the terminal .
Our goal is to build the industry 's leading data-driven supply chain solutions through our global portfolio , creating opportunities for our customers to realize game-changing value and accelerate their cargo deployments .
We believe the strategic partnership with TIS Group will enable the terminal to continue growing , further cementing TIS Container Terminal 's position as the leading gateway to Ukraine , '' Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
In turn , SD Capital partner Philipp Grushko added that the merger would have a critical impact on the Ukrainian logistics sector .
`` A country where DP World works is an important player in the global maritime shipping and global trade market .
This is a quality mark for the country 's investment climate and a support for its further growth , '' he said .
DP World is one of the world 's largest port operators .
The company has 78 marine terminals in 50 countries .
Turnover in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compare , the container turnover of all Ukrainian ports in 2019 amounted to just over 1 million TEU ) .
TIS Container Terminal is one of the largest and most dynamic container terminals in Ukraine .
In 2019 , its container turnover increased by 75 % .
The facility was one of the first among Ukrainian ports to start developing regular transportation of containerized cargo by block trains .

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unian--2020-02-14--Russia selecting Donbas terrorists for May 9 parade in Moscow – OSINT group

They are supposed to take part in the Moscow Victory Day Parade on the 75th anniversary .
Russian supervisors are @ @ @ @ @ groups in Russia-occupied Donbas to be sent to Moscow to participate in the Victory Day @ @ @ @ @ Units and divisions of the Russia-led occupation forces have started selecting those who will take @ @ @ @ @ Day Parade on the 75th anniversary , the Information Resistance OSINT Group said .
Military @ @ @ @ @ `` Donetsk and Luhansk People 's Republics '' are directly involved in the said events @ @ @ @ @ personal files '' of potential candidates .

They are supposed to take part in the Moscow Victory Day Parade on the 75th anniversary.
Russian supervisors are selecting members of illegal armed groups in Russia-occupied Donbas to be sent to Moscow to participate in the Victory Day parade on May 9.
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Units and divisions of the Russia-led occupation forces have started selecting those who will take part in the Moscow Victory Day Parade on the 75th anniversary, the Information Resistance OSINT Group said.
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Military counterintelligence agencies of the so-called "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics" are directly involved in the said events, starting with studying "personal files" of potential candidates.


unian--2020-02-14--Coronavirus infects 1,716 medical staff as China reports 5,090 new cases – media

The National Health Commission said 121 new deaths were reported , making the death toll on the mainland 1,380 .
@ @ @ @ @ cases of coronavirus infections on Thursday , bringing the total number in mainland China to @ @ @ @ @ Commission said 121 new deaths were reported , making the death toll on the mainland @ @ @ @ @ 108 deaths from the Hubei numbers because they had been counted twice , South China @ @ @ @ @ province , the epicentre of the outbreak , reported a further 4,823 cases of the @ @ @ @ @ 10th straight day that the number of daily new confirmed cases in the country fell @ @ @ @ @ figures were the second daily batch to be released since the roll-out of expanded diagnostic @ @ @ @ @ diagnosis based on an analysis of symptoms is considered a confirmed case .
The new @ @ @ @ @ used in Hubei .

The National Health Commission said 121 new deaths were reported, making the death toll on the mainland 1,380.
China has reported 5,090 new cases of coronavirus infections on Thursday, bringing the total number in mainland China to 63,851.
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The National Health Commission said 121 new deaths were reported, making the death toll on the mainland 1,380. The commission removed 108 deaths from the Hubei numbers because they had been counted twice, South China Morning Post reported.
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Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, reported a further 4,823 cases of the diseases. It was the 10th straight day that the number of daily new confirmed cases in the country fell, excluding Hubei.
The figures were the second daily batch to be released since the roll-out of expanded diagnostic criteria, under which a diagnosis based on an analysis of symptoms is considered a confirmed case. The new diagnostic criteria are only being used in Hubei.


unian--2020-02-14--NBU strengthens official hryvnia to UAH 24.48 to U.S. dollar on Feb 14

The official forex rate of the hryvnia against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 26.59 .
The National @ @ @ @ @ ) has set the official forex rate for Friday , February 14 , at UAH @ @ @ @ @ , which let the country 's national currency strengthen by two kopiykas .
The hryvnia @ @ @ @ @ lost eight kopiykas in value against U.S. dollar , according to the NBU website .
@ @ @ @ @ the hryvnia against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 26.59 – the hryvnia @ @ @ @ @ value since Thursday .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian hryvnia in January 2020 @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. dollar , to UAH 25.03 per U.S. dollar and by 4.7 % against @ @ @ @ @ 27.66 per euro .
In 2019 , Ukraine 's national currency strengthened by 14.5 % @ @ @ @ @ to UAH 23.69 and by 16.7 % against the euro , to UAH 26.42 .
@ @ @ @ @ against the U.S. dollar was registered at UAH 30.01 in February 2015 .

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unian--2020-02-14--Ukraine reports six enemy attacks in Donbas on Feb 13

There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on Thursday mounted six @ @ @ @ @ Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
`` The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the @ @ @ @ @ 13 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation said in a @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv time on February 14 , 2020 .
The enemy opened fire from a proscribed @ @ @ @ @ of various types , heavy machine guns , and rifles .
Under attack were Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ Lebedynske , Berezove , Slavne , Novomykhailivka , Novoluhanske , and Novotoshkivske .
There were @ @ @ @ @ the past day .
`` Since Friday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions @ @ @ @ @ 82mm mortar , a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher , a heavy machine gun , and @ @ @ @ @ said .
No Ukrainian army casualties registered on Friday have been reported yet .

There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.
Russia's hybrid military forces on Thursday mounted six attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
Read alsoRussian police free 'Black Lenin' – media
"The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire six times on February 13," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation said in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on February 14, 2020.
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The enemy opened fire from a proscribed 82mm mortar, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and rifles.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the villages of Lebedynske, Berezove, Slavne, Novomykhailivka, Novoluhanske, and Novotoshkivske.
There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.
"Since Friday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near Novoluhanske, using an 82mm mortar, a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher, a heavy machine gun, and rifles," the update said.
No Ukrainian army casualties registered on Friday have been reported yet.


unian--2020-02-14--Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows

Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half , that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected .
As the number of coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China , a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse : Two-thirds of the world 's population could catch it .
So says Ira Longini , an adviser to the World Health Organization who tracked studies of the virus 's transmissibility in China .
His estimate implies that there could eventually be billions more infections than the current official tally of about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Japan has 44 more cases of COVID-19 on quarantined ship If the virus spreads to anywhere near that extent , it will show the limitations of China 's strict containment measures , including quarantining areas inhabited by tens of millions of people .
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has credited those steps with giving the rest of China and the world a `` window '' in which to prepare .
Quarantines may slow the spread , but the virus had the opportunity to roam in China and beyond before they went into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boosted its count of those infected by almost 15,000 on Thursday after widening the diagnosis methods .
Longini 's modeling is based on data showing that each infected person normally transmits the disease to two to three other people .
A lack of rapid tests and the relative mildness of the infection in some people also makes it difficult to track its spread , he said .
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half , that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes , surveillance and containment can only work so well , '' Longini , co-director of the Center for Statistics and Quantitative Infectious Diseases at the University of Florida , said in an interview at WHO headquarters in Geneva .
`` Isolating cases and quarantining contacts is not going to stop this virus . ''
Read alsoChina 's Hubei reports jump in new cases of COVID-19 after diagnosis criteria revision – media He 's not alone in warning of the possibility of a far greater spread .
Neil Ferguson , a researcher at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many as 50,000 people may be infected each day in China .
Gabriel Leung , a public health professor at the University of Hong Kong , has also said close to two-thirds of the world could catch the virus if it is left unchecked .
The estimates of spread are part of a spectrum of possibilities that could unfold as the epidemic progresses , said Alessandro Vespignani , a biostatistician at Northeastern University in Boston .
The next few weeks may provide more information about how easily the disease spreads outside China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place to control it , he said .
`` People change behaviors '' in response to disease , he said .
`` This is kind of a worst-case scenario .
It 's one of the possibilities . ''
More data need to be gathered to gain a better idea of how far the virus is likely to range , said David Heymann , an infectious disease expert at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine who oversaw the WHO 's response to SARS in 2003 .
`` We 're seeing countries outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain the outbreak pretty well . ''
`` I 'm not saying they 're wrong , '' he said of estimates from the likes of Longini and Leung .
`` I 'm saying the models will be refined as more information comes to light . ''

Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
As the number of coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world's population could catch it.
So says Ira Longini, an adviser to the World Health Organization who tracked studies of the virus's transmissibility in China. His estimate implies that there could eventually be billions more infections than the current official tally of about 60,000, Bloomberg wrote.
Read alsoAP: Japan has 44 more cases of COVID-19 on quarantined ship
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If the virus spreads to anywhere near that extent, it will show the limitations of China's strict containment measures, including quarantining areas inhabited by tens of millions of people. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has credited those steps with giving the rest of China and the world a "window" in which to prepare.
Quarantines may slow the spread, but the virus had the opportunity to roam in China and beyond before they went into effect, Longini said. The country boosted its count of those infected by almost 15,000 on Thursday after widening the diagnosis methods.
Longini's modeling is based on data showing that each infected person normally transmits the disease to two to three other people. A lack of rapid tests and the relative mildness of the infection in some people also makes it difficult to track its spread, he said.
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected, Longini said.
"Unless the transmissibility changes, surveillance and containment can only work so well," Longini, co-director of the Center for Statistics and Quantitative Infectious Diseases at the University of Florida, said in an interview at WHO headquarters in Geneva. "Isolating cases and quarantining contacts is not going to stop this virus."
Read alsoChina's Hubei reports jump in new cases of COVID-19 after diagnosis criteria revision – media
He's not alone in warning of the possibility of a far greater spread. Neil Ferguson, a researcher at Imperial College London, estimated that as many as 50,000 people may be infected each day in China. Gabriel Leung, a public health professor at the University of Hong Kong, has also said close to two-thirds of the world could catch the virus if it is left unchecked.
The estimates of spread are part of a spectrum of possibilities that could unfold as the epidemic progresses, said Alessandro Vespignani, a biostatistician at Northeastern University in Boston. The next few weeks may provide more information about how easily the disease spreads outside China, particularly if more measures are put in place to control it, he said.
"People change behaviors" in response to disease, he said. "This is kind of a worst-case scenario. It's one of the possibilities."
More data need to be gathered to gain a better idea of how far the virus is likely to range, said David Heymann, an infectious disease expert at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine who oversaw the WHO's response to SARS in 2003. "We're seeing countries outside of China that have been able to contain the outbreak pretty well."
"I'm not saying they're wrong," he said of estimates from the likes of Longini and Leung. "I'm saying the models will be refined as more information comes to light."


unian--2020-02-14--Reuters: Oil prices stabilize, set for weekly gain on hopes for supply cut

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allied producers are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day .
Oil prices were steady on Friday , but set for their first weekly gain in six weeks on the assumption that major producers will implement deeper output cuts to offset slowing demand in China caused by the coronavirus epidemic .
Brent crude futures LCOc1 were 1 cent higher at $ 56.35 a barrel by 0439 GMT , after gaining 1 % the previous session , Reuters said .
Brent is 3.4 % higher for the week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of January 10 .
U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) futures CLc1 were 4 cents higher at $ 51.46 a barrel .
The contract rose 0.5 % on Thursday and is now 2.2 % higher for the week .
`` Oil prices appear to have stabilized this week on optimism that OPEC+ will once again do whatever it takes to tighten output and on hope that the coronavirus peak is nearing , '' said Edward Moya , senior market analyst at OANDA in New York .
Crude prices have plunged about 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 as oversupply concerns combined with worries about large fuel demand declines in China as the country 's quarantine to fight the coronavirus outbreak has stymied economic activity .
In response to the demand slump , the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and its allied producers , known as OPEC+ , are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day .
The International Energy Agency ( IEA ) on Thursday said that first quarter 2020 oil demand is set to fall versus a year earlier for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2009 because of the coronavirus outbreak in China .

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allied producers are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day.
Oil prices were steady on Friday, but set for their first weekly gain in six weeks on the assumption that major producers will implement deeper output cuts to offset slowing demand in China caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
Brent crude futures LCOc1 were 1 cent higher at $56.35 a barrel by 0439 GMT, after gaining 1% the previous session, Reuters said.
Brent is 3.4% higher for the week, the first increase since the week of January 10.
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U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures CLc1 were 4 cents higher at $51.46 a barrel. The contract rose 0.5% on Thursday and is now 2.2% higher for the week.
"Oil prices appear to have stabilized this week on optimism that OPEC+ will once again do whatever it takes to tighten output and on hope that the coronavirus peak is nearing," said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at OANDA in New York.
Crude prices have plunged about 20% from their 2020 peaks on January 8 as oversupply concerns combined with worries about large fuel demand declines in China as the country's quarantine to fight the coronavirus outbreak has stymied economic activity.
In response to the demand slump, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allied producers, known as OPEC+, are considering cutting output by up to 2.3 million barrels per day.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Thursday said that first quarter 2020 oil demand is set to fall versus a year earlier for the first time since the financial crisis in 2009 because of the coronavirus outbreak in China.


unian--2020-02-14--Finance Ministry seeing no reason to revise Ukraine budget for 2020

The Ministry expects the situation with revenues to improve .
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine says it sees no reason in revising the state budget for 2020 .
Officials expect that the situation with budget revenues will improve in the coming months , UNIAN learned from the ministry .
Ministry officials have told UNIAN that in January the state budget fell short of UAH 13.8 billion in budget revenues due to the difference in actual macroeconomic and forecast indicators , and also due to the increase in average monthly volumes of VAT refunds and advance payment of rent by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of factors that negatively affected the implementation of the state budget are temporary , which will partially offset the failure to fulfill the January plan in the coming months .
Even amid low target revenues , government liquidity remained sufficient to make payments , including debt servicing , in February .
Therefore , now there is no reason to revise the budget , '' the report said .
The Ministry of Finance recalled that the basis for adjusting the state budget , according to the Budget Code , is the failure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the state budget by more than 15 % following a quarter , as well as deviation from the forecast taken into account when approving the state budget for the corresponding period .
`` In the case of revision of the macroeconomic forecast by the Ministry of Economic Development and the adoption of a new forecast by the government , the Ministry of Finance will assess the impact of the updated forecast on budget indicators , and only after that will it make a decision on the advisability of amending the state budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Ministry of Finance emphasized that they are guided by the principle of balance , according to which budget expenditures should correspond to the volume of revenues in the corresponding budget period .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the state budget of Ukraine for January 2020 received UAH 50.7 billion in revenues , which is 7 % lower than in the same period last year and 21.5 % lower than the target figure .

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unian--2020-02-14--MFA Ukraine comments on "Munich plan" for Donbas settlement

Earlier , the Munich Security Conference leadership also said they do not recognize the piece as an official document of the Conference .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that the document laying out steps toward `` greater security in Ukraine '' earlier published in Munich is not official paper and contradicts the official position of Ukraine .
That 's according to press secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine , Kateryna Zelenko .
`` The document titled 'Twelve Steps toward Greater Security in Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic Region ' was prepared by a non-governmental organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a private initiative of a group of politicians and experts who are not indifferent to issues of international security and the security situation in Ukraine , in particular the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against our state , '' Zelenko told UNIAN .
The press secretary stated that `` the provisions contained in this document do not correspond to the official position of the Ukrainian state . ''
`` According to the leadership of the Munich Security Conference , they do n't recognize this piece as an official document of the conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ document has been removed from the official website of the conference , '' the spokeswoman said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on February 14 , the document in question appeared on the website of the Munich Security Conference before being removed shortly .

Earlier, the Munich Security Conference leadership also said they do not recognize the piece as an official document of the Conference.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine states that the document laying out steps toward "greater security in Ukraine" earlier published in Munich is not official paper and contradicts the official position of Ukraine.
That's according to press secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Kateryna Zelenko.
"The document titled 'Twelve Steps toward Greater Security in Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic Region' was prepared by a non-governmental organization Euro-Atlantic Security Leadership Group. This is a private initiative of a group of politicians and experts who are not indifferent to issues of international security and the security situation in Ukraine, in particular the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against our state," Zelenko told UNIAN.
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The press secretary stated that "the provisions contained in this document do not correspond to the official position of the Ukrainian state."
"According to the leadership of the Munich Security Conference, they don't recognize this piece as an official document of the conference, either. The text of the document has been removed from the official website of the conference," the spokeswoman said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on February 14, the document in question appeared on the website of the Munich Security Conference before being removed shortly.


unian--2020-02-14--Ukraine's foreign trade deficit almost halves over past year

Last year , imports of goods and services to Ukraine grew by 6 % , while exports rose 11 % @ @ @ @ @ balance for 2019 was reduced with a deficit of $ 3.633 billion , which is @ @ @ @ @ deficit for 2018 at $ 6.213 billion , as reported on the website of the @ @ @ @ @ .
Imports of goods and services to Ukraine over the past year grew by 6 @ @ @ @ @ billion , while exports rose 11.2 % , to $ 63.676 billion , the report @ @ @ @ @ data provided , the deficit of foreign trade in goods in 2019 increased by 8.8 @ @ @ @ @ 10.723 billion .
Read alsoUkraine exports almost 38 mln tonnes of grain since July 1 @ @ @ @ @ the surplus of foreign trade in services grew 1.6 times , up to $ 8.710 @ @ @ @ @ earlier , referring to the National Bank 's estimates , the deficit of foreign trade @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine in 2019 increased by 7 % , to $ 12.1 billion .

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unian--2020-02-14--U.S. senators in Ukraine: Democrats and Republicans have no disagreements on support for Ukraine

Senators Johnson , Murphy , and Barrasso stress the need for continued reform in Ukraine .
Democrats and Republicans in U.S. Senate have no disagreements regarding further aid to Ukraine following President Donald Trump 's acquittal of impeachable charges , that 's according to a bipartisan group of senators who are now on a visit to Ukraine .
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv following the meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky , Sen. Chris Murphy ( D-CT ) said the U.S. has just finished a `` very difficult moment '' in politics , noting the senators had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But we are here together because there 's no difference between us or between the Republicans and Democrats in Congress in our support for Ukraine , in our support for continued funding for Ukraine to defend itself , and our continued support for reform , '' he said .
Read alsoControversial `` Munich plan '' for Donbas taken off Security Conference site '' Ukraine was not at fault in the matter of the impeachment trial , '' he said .
`` But we are here to express our support for continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reform `` makes it much easier for us to be able to continue to convince our colleagues in Congress to be able to continue to deliver record amounts of support for Ukraine . ''
Senator Ron Johnson ( R-WI ) said the group had come to Ukraine to show `` bipartisan support to the courageous people of Ukraine and also to demonstrate how impressed we are with the dedicated efforts of President Zelensky and his team in not only fighting corruption but , as he said , trying to defeat corruption . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is his fourth trip to Ukraine in the last six years .
`` And every time I come I see a better Ukraine . ''
The relationship between the United States and Ukraine `` is an important one for the people of both countries , '' he said .
`` And we are here today to commit to continuing to strengthen that relationship . ''
The senator said the three of them , being part of the Senate 's foreign relations committee , will `` continue to push '' for more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` There is a bipartisan commitment to do that in the United States , '' he said .

Senators Johnson, Murphy, and Barrasso stress the need for continued reform in Ukraine.
Democrats and Republicans in U.S. Senate have no disagreements regarding further aid to Ukraine following President Donald Trump's acquittal of impeachable charges, that's according to a bipartisan group of senators who are now on a visit to Ukraine.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv following the meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said the U.S. has just finished a "very difficult moment" in politics, noting the senators had voted differently on the matter of impeachment.
"But we are here together because there's no difference between us or between the Republicans and Democrats in Congress in our support for Ukraine, in our support for continued funding for Ukraine to defend itself, and our continued support for reform," he said.
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"Ukraine was not at fault in the matter of the impeachment trial," he said. "But we are here to express our support for continued reform efforts."
He said successful reform "makes it much easier for us to be able to continue to convince our colleagues in Congress to be able to continue to deliver record amounts of support for Ukraine."
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) said the group had come to Ukraine to show "bipartisan support to the courageous people of Ukraine and also to demonstrate how impressed we are with the dedicated efforts of President Zelensky and his team in not only fighting corruption but, as he said, trying to defeat corruption."
According to Senator Barrasso (R-WY), this is his fourth trip to Ukraine in the last six years. "And every time I come I see a better Ukraine."
The relationship between the United States and Ukraine "is an important one for the people of both countries," he said. "And we are here today to commit to continuing to strengthen that relationship."
The senator said the three of them, being part of the Senate's foreign relations committee, will "continue to push" for more assistance, specifically military assistance for Ukraine."
"There is a bipartisan commitment to do that in the United States," he said.


unian--2020-02-14--NSDC to cooperate with major private companies in countering cyber threats

During a meeting of the Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and the largest international companies specializing in cybersecurity , issues of cooperation were discussed .
The meeting was chaired by Secretary of the NSDC of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov , who heads the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity , the NSDC press service reports .
Such cooperation will be permanently maintained on the platform of the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity ( working body of the NSDC ) and representatives of U.S. companies-manufacturers of technology and equipment for cybersecurity and cyber protection : Cisco , Fortinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as an Israel-based Radware .
Danilov stressed the need to develop effective mechanisms for such cooperation and expressed readiness to provide comprehensive support to the process .
`` Cybersecurity is not a problem of a single country .
If a threat is identified , we understand that it may affect more than one country .
Working together to deal with such threats is much more effective .
Therefore , now we need to establish a mechanism of cooperation in the field of protection against cyber threats , '' the NSDC Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During the meeting , the NSDC Staff presented the opportunities of the NCCC and discussed the exchange of best cybersecurity practices .
Moreover , the parties discussed cooperation of the NSDC Staff with private international companies for the development of the NCCC service platform .
The NSDC Secretary has repeatedly stated that the cybersecurity sphere is one of the top priorities for the Council .
The Decree of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky of 28.01.2020 №27/2020 introduced changes aimed at improving the Center 's efficiency .

NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov heads the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity
During a meeting of the Staff of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and the largest international companies specializing in cybersecurity, issues of cooperation were discussed.
The meeting was chaired by Secretary of the NSDC of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov, who heads the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity, the NSDC press service reports.
Such cooperation will be permanently maintained on the platform of the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity (working body of the NSDC) and representatives of U.S. companies-manufacturers of technology and equipment for cybersecurity and cyber protection: Cisco, Fortinet, IBM, MicroFocus, Microsoft, as well as an Israel-based Radware.
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Danilov stressed the need to develop effective mechanisms for such cooperation and expressed readiness to provide comprehensive support to the process.
"Cybersecurity is not a problem of a single country. If a threat is identified, we understand that it may affect more than one country. Working together to deal with such threats is much more effective. Therefore, now we need to establish a mechanism of cooperation in the field of protection against cyber threats," the NSDC Secretary noticed addressing the representatives of private companies.
During the meeting, the NSDC Staff presented the opportunities of the NCCC and discussed the exchange of best cybersecurity practices. Moreover, the parties discussed cooperation of the NSDC Staff with private international companies for the development of the NCCC service platform.
The NSDC Secretary has repeatedly stated that the cybersecurity sphere is one of the top priorities for the Council. The Decree of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky of 28.01.2020 №27/2020 introduced changes aimed at improving the Center's efficiency.


unian--2020-02-14--Controversial "Munich plan" for Donbas taken off Security Conference site

It had been co-authored by Russia .
A so-called Donbas settlement plan has been removed from the site of the Munich Security Conference , which offered 12 steps to achieve peace in eastern Ukraine and which a group of U.S. experts and diplomats said used `` Kremlin-friendly '' terms .
Also , the notion was deleted from the site , stating the plan had been co-authored and supported by the Munich Security Conference , European Pravda reports .
There have been no reports yet to explain the move .
As reported earlier , 12 steps to achieve peace in Donbas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement plan announced at the Munich Security Conference .
The document notes that three Ukrainian experts took part in its development , all of whom are known for their cooperation with Russia and taking into account Russia 's interests : Vasyl Filipchuk , Oleksandr Chaliy , and Oleksiy Semeniy .
Conference leader Wolfgang Ischinger earlier said the West should cooperate with Russia , despite the Kremlin 's numerous violations of international law .
Some steps , proposed by the mentioned plan `` echo Kremlin negotiating proposals or disinformation themes , '' the Atlantic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` More importantly , the document describes the problem to be resolved in Kremlin-friendly terms , perhaps in order to persuade members of the Russian elite to sign , '' the statement said .

It had been co-authored by Russia.
A so-called Donbas settlement plan has been removed from the site of the Munich Security Conference, which offered 12 steps to achieve peace in eastern Ukraine and which a group of U.S. experts and diplomats said used "Kremlin-friendly" terms.
Also, the notion was deleted from the site, stating the plan had been co-authored and supported by the Munich Security Conference, European Pravda reports.
There have been no reports yet to explain the move.
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As reported earlier, 12 steps to achieve peace in Donbas were put forward today in a so-called settlement plan announced at the Munich Security Conference. The document notes that three Ukrainian experts took part in its development, all of whom are known for their cooperation with Russia and taking into account Russia's interests: Vasyl Filipchuk, Oleksandr Chaliy, and Oleksiy Semeniy.
Read alsoZelensky brings "fresh energy" to peace efforts in Donbas: Munich Security Conference report
Conference leader Wolfgang Ischinger earlier said the West should cooperate with Russia, despite the Kremlin's numerous violations of international law.
Some steps, proposed by the mentioned plan "echo Kremlin negotiating proposals or disinformation themes," the Atlantic Council earlier said in a statement.
"More importantly, the document describes the problem to be resolved in Kremlin-friendly terms, perhaps in order to persuade members of the Russian elite to sign," the statement said.


unian--2020-02-14--Some 5,000 family dairy farms may emerge in Ukraine by 2027 – expert

The UN is interested in developing Ukraine 's dairy industry since milk production cost there is one of the world 's lowest .
President of the Ukrainian Cooperative Federation ( UCF ) Mykhailo Korylkevych says 5,000 new family dairy farms may emerge in Ukraine before 2027 .
`` According to our business plan , 5,000 family farms may be opened in Ukraine by 2027 , which in general will add UAH 12 billion [ US $ 490 million ] to the country 's GDP , '' he said at a press conference on February 13 .
According to Korylkevych , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the development of family dairy farms , with UAH 1 billion ( US $ 40.8 million ) allocated under the UN Development Program ( UNDP ) .
Read alsoMilk producers in Ukraine see over US $ 104.8 mln in profit Following the project implementation , the federation will demonstrate `` exemplary '' farms , whose model will be used to develop the country 's dairy industry .
The expert says , citing UN data , global milk output should be increased by 250,000 tonnes per year by 2030 ( from annual production @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover demand of a growing population .
In this regard , the United Nations is interested in developing Ukraine 's dairy industry since milk production cost there is one of the world 's lowest .
`` Ukraine is in world 's TOP 10 states with the lowest milk production cost , along with Mexico and New Zealand .
But the paradox is that Ukraine keeps reducing milk output , '' Korylkevych said .

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unian--2020-02-14--National Bank: Several foreign players may enter Ukraine's forex market

The move will boost its liquidity , trading volumes , and attractiveness to foreign investors .
Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) Oleh Churiy says the regulator expects several foreign players to come to the Ukrainian foreign exchange market this year after foreign banks were allowed to trade among themselves in Ukraine 's national currency , the hryvnia .
`` We expect that by the end of the year five or six foreign banks will enter the market and start [ forex ] trading , '' he said at a February 13 meeting with business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EBA ) , commenting on the NBU 's decision to allow foreign banks to trade with each other in hryvnias via correspondent accounts in Ukrainian banks .
According to Churiy , the move will definitely increase liquidity of Ukraine 's currency market , its trading volumes , and attractiveness to foreign investors .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank allowed foreign banks to freely settle in hryvnias with other overseas banks on currency purchase/sale transactions under agreements sealed beyond Ukraine using correspondent accounts with Ukrainian banks Since January 1 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government domestic loan bonds has increased by 7.2 % , or UAH 8.3 billion ( US $ 339 million ) , to UAH 124.1 billion ( US $ 5.1 billion ) .
In order to purchase Ukrainian government bonds , non-residents used to bring to Ukraine an appropriate amount of currency that was sold on the country 's interbank forex market .

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unian--2020-02-14--Media report of Sytnik getting an apartment for bribes

The documents presented by journalist Boyko suggest that Artem Sytnyk , who heads an anti-graft body , is himself being investigated for obtaining illegal proceeds .
Investigative journalist Volodymyr Boyko has released a video report , telling the story of NABU Director Artem Sytnyk having received an apartment in a new apartment block in Brovary by exerting pressure on the developer and through funding from a `` charity fund '' .
The documents provided by the journalist suggest that Artem Sytnyk , who heads an anti-corruption body , is himself being investigated for obtaining illegal proceeds .
In this situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after he has been put in the NAPC register of corrupt officials in another case , is becoming increasingly toxic for President Zelensky , who has vowed tackling corruption in Ukraine , Obozrevatel reports citing Ukranian News .
Journalist Volodymyr Boyko spoke about the circumstances of this case in an investigation published on the Koza Nostra channel .
The journalist cites documents – agreements , court judgments , interrogation papers , and accounting documents attesting to the Sytnik 's involvement in acts of corruption .
In April 2008 , CEO of Brovary Factory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the residential area in Brovary , was visited by Prosecutor of Kyiv region , Oleksandr Hardetsky , along with his nephew , Serhiy Shcherbina , who at that time held the post of Brovary 's interdistrict prosecutor .
`` High officials demanded that the plant sell two apartments to Kyiv region 's prosecutors with a 60 % discount .
The harassed plant director consented , and on November 14 , 2008 , a preliminary contract was concluded , according to which Sytnyk was to receive an 82.6 sq.m apartment after the block would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says Boyko .
According to the preliminary contract , which was released by the journalist , head of department at the Kyiv region 's prosecutor 's office , Artem Sytnyk , was supposed to get an apartment in Brovary at a symbolic price of UAH 3,580 per square meter , that is , with a 60 % discount , which falls under the scope of Article 364 of the Criminal Code `` Abuse of power or official position '' , which provides for three to six years in prison .
It is noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has exclusive jurisdiction over investigation of this type of crime .
In the preliminary contract , the apartment 's price was estimated at UAH 288,000 .
But Sytnik contributed only UAH 63,000 , while the rest of the sum in the amount of UAH 225,000 , on November 17 , 2008 , was donated by the Vilna Hromada Human Rights Foundation charity .
The journalist has shown the relevant accounting papers to confirm his claim .
In 2010 , Sytnyk took up ownership of the apartment .
To make sure no unnesessary questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the apartment by Sytnyk , the sales contract was registered by a public notary Shcherbina , who is the wife of the Brovary-based inter-district prosecutor , the investigation said .
The journalist also notes that Sytnik paid no taxes from the deal , that 's despite the fact that the apartment was practically gifted to him by a charity fund .
`` Artem Sytnyk has become an active participant in the scam , which he arranged together with Hardetsky .
To collect money from persons targeted in criminal cases Sytnyk investigated , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name `` Vilna Hromada Human Rights Foundation '' , to which these persons were supposed to transfer money to safeguard loyalty of the prosecutor 's office , '' Boyko says .
The organization 's was Hordetsky and Sytnyk 's crony in land plot deals , Kozyn Village Head Valeriy Hartyk , while his wife Lilia Hartyk headed the Fund . ''
At the same time , he refers to the letter by Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada committee on legislative support of law enforcement , Stretovych , of November 16 , 2009 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SBU Head Nalyvaychenko , in which these charges are detailed and the deal is mentioned where Sytnyk got to own an apartment in Brovary .
Also , the journalist saw interrogation papers of Dudar , the plant CEO , who was forced to sell the apartments to prosecutors for nothing .
`` At a meeting , A.S. Hardetsky asked me to sell to his subordinates three residential apartments , which were being built by the Brovary Factory Building Plant in the town of Brovary .
A.S. Hardetsky said verbatim : 'How can you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' '' Dudar told investigators with the Prosecutor General ’ s Office of Ukraine as part of the criminal investigation opened on May 24 , 2017 .
The plant CEO also said that the actual price per square meter at the time of that meeting was about UAH 8,000 , while real estate prices at that period were constantly growing .
Two apartments at a price per square meter at UAH 3,500 at the insistence of prosecutor Shcherbina were sold through a scheme with a charity fund , the journalist notes .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unified State Register of Judicial Decisions , funds used to buy an apartment for Sytnyk came from UAH 465,000 that had been received to the Vilna Hromada Human Rights Foundation charity fund 's account on September 19 , 2008 , from LLC Orslana .
It was at the same time when the Sytnik-led investigative department of the Kyiv region prosecutor 's office investigated criminal case No .
471022 where first deputy chief of the Land resources department in Obukhiv district , Kyiv region , was charged with receiving a bribe in the amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number to the land plot of LLC Orslana in Obukhiv district , Kyiv Region .
This case was investigated by the current head of the Main Detectives Division at NABU , Andriy Kaluzhynsky .
Artem Sytnyk represented the prosecutor 's office in a court hearing on July 17 , 2008 , where an appeal was considered to the decision to initiate the case .
The conclusion drawn by the State Audit Service says that this form of housing investment for prosecutors Olefirenko and Sytnyk equals `` obtaining illegal proceeds . ''
But , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journalist recalls , only the prosecutor general can report suspicion to the NABU director .
Today PG is Ruslan Ryaboshapka , who the report says is Artem Sytnyk 's friend .

The documents presented by journalist Boyko suggest that Artem Sytnyk, who heads an anti-graft body, is himself being investigated for obtaining illegal proceeds.
Investigative journalist Volodymyr Boyko has released a video report, telling the story of NABU Director Artem Sytnyk having received an apartment in a new apartment block in Brovary by exerting pressure on the developer and through funding from a "charity fund".
The documents provided by the journalist suggest that Artem Sytnyk, who heads an anti-corruption body, is himself being investigated for obtaining illegal proceeds. In this situation, Sytnyk's stay in office, after he has been put in the NAPC register of corrupt officials in another case, is becoming increasingly toxic for President Zelensky, who has vowed tackling corruption in Ukraine, Obozrevatel reports citing Ukranian News.
Journalist Volodymyr Boyko spoke about the circumstances of this case in an investigation published on the Koza Nostra channel. The journalist cites documents – agreements, court judgments, interrogation papers, and accounting documents attesting to the Sytnik's involvement in acts of corruption. In April 2008, CEO of Brovary Factory Building Plant, which had been developing the residential area in Brovary, was visited by Prosecutor of Kyiv region, Oleksandr Hardetsky, along with his nephew, Serhiy Shcherbina, who at that time held the post of Brovary's interdistrict prosecutor.
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"High officials demanded that the plant sell two apartments to Kyiv region's prosecutors with a 60% discount. The harassed plant director consented, and on November 14, 2008, a preliminary contract was concluded, according to which Sytnyk was to receive an 82.6 sq.m apartment after the block would have been put into operation," says Boyko.
According to the preliminary contract, which was released by the journalist, head of department at the Kyiv region's prosecutor's office, Artem Sytnyk, was supposed to get an apartment in Brovary at a symbolic price of UAH 3,580 per square meter, that is, with a 60% discount, which falls under the scope of Article 364 of the Criminal Code "Abuse of power or official position", which provides for three to six years in prison. It is noted that NABU, which Sytnyk heads, has exclusive jurisdiction over investigation of this type of crime.
In the preliminary contract, the apartment's price was estimated at UAH 288,000. But Sytnik contributed only UAH 63,000, while the rest of the sum in the amount of UAH 225,000, on November 17, 2008, was donated by the Vilna Hromada Human Rights Foundation charity. The journalist has shown the relevant accounting papers to confirm his claim. In 2010, Sytnyk took up ownership of the apartment. To make sure no unnesessary questions arise regarding the legality of acquisition of the apartment by Sytnyk, the sales contract was registered by a public notary Shcherbina, who is the wife of the Brovary-based inter-district prosecutor, the investigation said. The journalist also notes that Sytnik paid no taxes from the deal, that's despite the fact that the apartment was practically gifted to him by a charity fund.
"Artem Sytnyk has become an active participant in the scam, which he arranged together with Hardetsky. To collect money from persons targeted in criminal cases Sytnyk investigated, a charity fund was used with the pompous name "Vilna Hromada Human Rights Foundation", to which these persons were supposed to transfer money to safeguard loyalty of the prosecutor's office," Boyko says. The organization's was Hordetsky and Sytnyk's crony in land plot deals, Kozyn Village Head Valeriy Hartyk, while his wife Lilia Hartyk headed the Fund." At the same time, he refers to the letter by Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada committee on legislative support of law enforcement, Stretovych, of November 16, 2009, to the then president Yushchenko and SBU Head Nalyvaychenko, in which these charges are detailed and the deal is mentioned where Sytnyk got to own an apartment in Brovary.
Also, the journalist saw interrogation papers of Dudar, the plant CEO, who was forced to sell the apartments to prosecutors for nothing.
"At a meeting, A.S. Hardetsky asked me to sell to his subordinates three residential apartments, which were being built by the Brovary Factory Building Plant in the town of Brovary. A.S. Hardetsky said verbatim: 'How can you help my employees buy three apartments?'" Dudar told investigators with the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine as part of the criminal investigation opened on May 24, 2017. The plant CEO also said that the actual price per square meter at the time of that meeting was about UAH 8,000, while real estate prices at that period were constantly growing. Two apartments at a price per square meter at UAH 3,500 at the insistence of prosecutor Shcherbina were sold through a scheme with a charity fund, the journalist notes.
The report says that, according to the Unified State Register of Judicial Decisions, funds used to buy an apartment for Sytnyk came from UAH 465,000 that had been received to the Vilna Hromada Human Rights Foundation charity fund's account on September 19, 2008, from LLC Orslana. It was at the same time when the Sytnik-led investigative department of the Kyiv region prosecutor's office investigated criminal case No. 471022 where first deputy chief of the Land resources department in Obukhiv district, Kyiv region, was charged with receiving a bribe in the amount of $7,300 for assigning a cadastral number to the land plot of LLC Orslana in Obukhiv district, Kyiv Region. This case was investigated by the current head of the Main Detectives Division at NABU, Andriy Kaluzhynsky. Artem Sytnyk represented the prosecutor's office in a court hearing on July 17, 2008, where an appeal was considered to the decision to initiate the case.
The conclusion drawn by the State Audit Service says that this form of housing investment for prosecutors Olefirenko and Sytnyk equals "obtaining illegal proceeds." But, according to the current legislation, the journalist recalls, only the prosecutor general can report suspicion to the NABU director. Today PG is Ruslan Ryaboshapka, who the report says is Artem Sytnyk's friend.


unian--2020-02-14--Zelensky, Putin discuss preparations for another Normandy summit

The presidents paid special attention to the release of Ukrainian citizens .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has had a phone @ @ @ @ @ Vladimir Putin to discuss the implementation of the agreements reached during the Normandy Four summit @ @ @ @ @ , 2019 , as well as preparations for another meeting of the leaders of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ Germany .
Read alsoNo new prisoner swap deal with Ukraine so far , Russian ombudsperson @ @ @ @ @ attention to the release of Ukrainian citizens held in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas @ @ @ @ @ as in the Russian Federation , according to the Ukrainian president 's press service .
@ @ @ @ @ need to intensify work within the Trilateral Contact Group in Minsk to implement the agreements @ @ @ @ @ earlier , on February 11 , Zelensky and German Chancellor Angela Merkel also discussed by @ @ @ @ @ agreements reached at the Normandy summit .

The presidents paid special attention to the release of Ukrainian citizens.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has had a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the implementation of the agreements reached during the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9, 2019, as well as preparations for another meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany.
Read alsoNo new prisoner swap deal with Ukraine so far, Russian ombudsperson says
The presidents paid special attention to the release of Ukrainian citizens held in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea, as well as in the Russian Federation, according to the Ukrainian president's press service.
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The officials agreed on the need to intensify work within the Trilateral Contact Group in Minsk to implement the agreements reached.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on February 11, Zelensky and German Chancellor Angela Merkel also discussed by phone the implementation of the agreements reached at the Normandy summit.


unian--2020-02-14--Energoatom generates 7.8 bln kWh of electricity in Jan 2020

The company 's power plants sold 7.375 billion kWh of electricity over the period under review .
State-run enterprise Energoatom , the operator of Ukrainian-based nuclear power plants , generated 7.825 billion kWh of electricity in January 2020 , which was 126.6 million kWh , or 1.6 % , up from the target set for the period .
Read alsoUkraine 's Energoatom pays US $ 803 mln in taxes , fees , insurance to budgets in 2019 Over the period under review , Energoatom 's power plants sold 7.375 billion kWh of electricity , which was 149.1 million kWh up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ electricity supplies was fulfilled by 102.1 % , according to the company 's report released on its website .
The installed capacity utilization factor in the first month of 2020 was 75.8 % , which was 2.8 percentage points down year-over-year ( 78.6 % ) .
Over the period under review , Energoatom accounted for 55.5 % of Ukraine 's total electricity output .
`` In January 2020 , some UAH 1.376 billion [ US $ 56.2 million ] in taxes was paid to budgets of all levels and UAH 236.7 million [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payments , '' the report said .
UNIAN memo .
Energoatom is Ukraine 's largest electricity producer , accounting for about 50 % of the country 's overall power output .
Energoatom is responsible for the safe operation of the country 's nuclear power plants .
Ukraine ranks seventh globally in terms of the installed capacity of its nuclear power generating units .
Energoatom operates four nuclear power plants across Ukraine with a total of 15 power generating units , all with VVER-type reactors .
Zaporizhia nuclear power plant , operating six power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GW , is Europe 's largest .

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unian--2020-02-14--NABU Chief Sytnyk accused of receiving money from occupied Crimea

The money were reportedly received for the plot sold in Crimea .
Mykola Nadeyko , the main witness in the corruption case against Director of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) Artem Sytnyk , has told how he had met people with money from occupied Crimea at Sytnyk 's request .
In an interview to the news portal Strana , Nadeyko said Sytnyk had instructed him to meet some friends who arrived from annexed Crimea .
`` We met on the border with Crimea , but on our territory .
A couple , as I understood from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , apparently , for the plot sold in Crimea .
I do n't know what kind of plot and how much it was sold .
These people , most likely , were intermediaries in the transaction , some of his friends .
We spent the night at Sytnyk 's house , and the next day he drove them to the airport , '' Nadeyko said , the Ukrainian news outlet Obozrevatel said .
Earlier , Ukrainian journalist Sergii Ivanov wrote about Sytnyk family 's deal in occupied Crimea .
It is about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's wife under the Russian legislation and sold for RUB 900,000 .
In 2015 , Hanna Sytnyk , the wife of Artem Sytnyk , gave a power of attorney for the right to alienate property to Russian citizen Nebyvaylova .
On the same day , Artem Sytnyk gave his wife consent to the alienation of the said plot .
On August 1 , 2017 , the Russian occupying authorities in the city of Sevastopol registered the ownership right of Hanna Mykolaivna Sytnyk on a land plot of 0.0416 hectares in Sevastopol .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plot for RUB 900,000 through an intermediary , of which RUB 6,600 were paid to the Russian budget as a fee .
These operations were not mentioned in Sytnyk 's income tax declaration .
It is also noted Nadeyko is an adviser to the sister of businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk , against whom Sytnyk has opened criminal cases .
The businessman himself said in an interview that the motives for pressure on the witness and personal revenge for recognizing Sytnyk as a corrupt official became the reason for the prosecution of Bakhmatyuk by @ @

The money were reportedly received for the plot sold in Crimea.
Mykola Nadeyko, the main witness in the corruption case against Director of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Artem Sytnyk, has told how he had met people with money from occupied Crimea at Sytnyk's request.
In an interview to the news portal Strana, Nadeyko said Sytnyk had instructed him to meet some friends who arrived from annexed Crimea.
"We met on the border with Crimea, but on our territory. A couple, as I understood from the conversation, brought money to Sytnyk, apparently, for the plot sold in Crimea. I don't know what kind of plot and how much it was sold. These people, most likely, were intermediaries in the transaction, some of his friends. We spent the night at Sytnyk's house, and the next day he drove them to the airport," Nadeyko said, the Ukrainian news outlet Obozrevatel said.
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Earlier, Ukrainian journalist Sergii Ivanov wrote about Sytnyk family's deal in occupied Crimea. It is about a plot, which was registered by Sytnyk's wife under the Russian legislation and sold for RUB 900,000. In 2015, Hanna Sytnyk, the wife of Artem Sytnyk, gave a power of attorney for the right to alienate property to Russian citizen Nebyvaylova. On the same day, Artem Sytnyk gave his wife consent to the alienation of the said plot. On August 1, 2017, the Russian occupying authorities in the city of Sevastopol registered the ownership right of Hanna Mykolaivna Sytnyk on a land plot of 0.0416 hectares in Sevastopol. On the same day, the Sytnyks sold a plot for RUB 900,000 through an intermediary, of which RUB 6,600 were paid to the Russian budget as a fee. These operations were not mentioned in Sytnyk's income tax declaration.
It is also noted Nadeyko is an adviser to the sister of businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk, against whom Sytnyk has opened criminal cases. The businessman himself said in an interview that the motives for pressure on the witness and personal revenge for recognizing Sytnyk as a corrupt official became the reason for the prosecution of Bakhmatyuk by NABU.


unian--2020-02-14--Zelensky's trip to Oman: President's Office to sue journalists of Skhemy project

The President 's Office also draws the UA : Pershyi public broadcaster 's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities .
The Office of the President of Ukraine has said it is going to sue the `` Skhemy ( Schemes ) : Corruption in Detail '' program , demanding a retraction of a false report on President Volodymyr Zelensky 's visit to Oman in January 2020 .
`` The Office of the President of Ukraine declares that the information provided in the story of the 'Schemes ' program about the meeting of the president of Ukraine with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that allegedly took place in Oman is completely false , '' the president 's press service said in a statement on February 14 .
It says the president has never met ( in person or as part of international events ) , talked or otherwise communicated with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev .
Zelensky 's Office considers the publication of `` conclusions based not on facts or testimony , but on speculation and information '' from some secret 'sources ' an open manipulation of public opinion by the `` Schemes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is carried out on social networks by anonymous accounts as part of the aggressor 's information activities against Ukraine , this can be explained by the logic of the hybrid war .
But when Ukrainian journalists do the same , it goes beyond the notion of free journalism per se , '' the statement said .
`` The Office of the President of Ukraine expects the 'Schemes ' program to refute the untrue information and assumptions made on its basis .
We are filing a lawsuit demanding a denial and an apology .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ draw the UA : Pershyi public broadcaster 's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities , which is an outright manipulation of public opinion , '' reads the report .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Zelensky was spotted in Oman on January 5 – a number of media outlets reported that he was there on vacation with his family , publishing a photo of him .
A few hours later , the President 's Office confirmed that Zelensky was staying in Oman : they noted that the president had travelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expense .
At the same time , the President 's Office reported of `` highest-level meetings '' that were scheduled for the head of state `` for the coming days . ''
On February 13 , RFE/RL 's investigative project `` Schemes '' published a material claiming that the charter plane used by Zelensky to urgently return from Oman to Ukraine on January 8 , 2020 , had allegedly arrived to Oman from Moscow , Russia .
This was the plane used by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Patrushev to arrive in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` data from open online services used to track aircraft . ''

The President's Office also draws the UA:Pershyi public broadcaster's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities.
The Office of the President of Ukraine has said it is going to sue the "Skhemy (Schemes): Corruption in Detail" program, demanding a retraction of a false report on President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Oman in January 2020.
"The Office of the President of Ukraine declares that the information provided in the story of the 'Schemes' program about the meeting of the president of Ukraine with a high-ranking official of the Russian Federation that allegedly took place in Oman is completely false," the president's press service said in a statement on February 14.
It says the president has never met (in person or as part of international events), talked or otherwise communicated with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev.
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Zelensky's Office considers the publication of "conclusions based not on facts or testimony, but on speculation and information" from some secret 'sources' an open manipulation of public opinion by the "Schemes" program.
"When such manipulation is carried out on social networks by anonymous accounts as part of the aggressor's information activities against Ukraine, this can be explained by the logic of the hybrid war. But when Ukrainian journalists do the same, it goes beyond the notion of free journalism per se," the statement said.
"The Office of the President of Ukraine expects the 'Schemes' program to refute the untrue information and assumptions made on its basis. We are filing a lawsuit demanding a denial and an apology. We also consider it our duty to draw the UA:Pershyi public broadcaster's attention to the distribution of false information via its facilities, which is an outright manipulation of public opinion," reads the report.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Zelensky was spotted in Oman on January 5 – a number of media outlets reported that he was there on vacation with his family, publishing a photo of him.
A few hours later, the President's Office confirmed that Zelensky was staying in Oman: they noted that the president had travelled there with his family at his own expense. At the same time, the President's Office reported of "highest-level meetings" that were scheduled for the head of state "for the coming days."
On February 13, RFE/RL's investigative project "Schemes" published a material claiming that the charter plane used by Zelensky to urgently return from Oman to Ukraine on January 8, 2020, had allegedly arrived to Oman from Moscow, Russia. This was the plane used by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Patrushev to arrive in Oman, according to journalists who referred to "data from open online services used to track aircraft."