unian--2020-03-22--Reuters: Russian army to send coronavirus help to Italy after Putin phone call

Russia 's military transport planes will deliver eight mobile brigades of military medics and special disinfection vehicles .
The Russian @ @ @ @ @ help to Italy from Sunday in order to help it battle the new coronavirus after @ @ @ @ @ Vladimir Putin , Russia ’ s Defense Ministry said in a statement .
Putin spoke @ @ @ @ @ Conte on Saturday , the Kremlin said , saying the Russian leader had offered his @ @ @ @ @ form of mobile disinfection vehicles and specialists to help the worst hit Italian regions , @ @ @ @ @ a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday , taking the toll @ @ @ @ @ hardest-hit country to almost 5,000 .
The Russian Defense Ministry said military transport planes would @ @ @ @ @ military medics , special disinfection vehicles , and other medical equipment to Italy starting from @ @ @ @ @ reported 306 cases of the virus , most of them in Moscow , and one @ @ @

Russia's military transport planes will deliver eight mobile brigades of military medics and special disinfection vehicles.
The Russian military will start sending medical help to Italy from Sunday in order to help it battle the new coronavirus after receiving an order from President Vladimir Putin, Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Putin spoke to Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Saturday, the Kremlin said, saying the Russian leader had offered his support and help in the form of mobile disinfection vehicles and specialists to help the worst hit Italian regions, Reuters reported.
Read alsoItaly overtakes China's coronavirus death toll – media
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Italy recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taking the toll in the world’s hardest-hit country to almost 5,000.
The Russian Defense Ministry said military transport planes would deliver eight mobile brigades of military medics, special disinfection vehicles, and other medical equipment to Italy starting from Sunday.
Russia itself has reported 306 cases of the virus, most of them in Moscow, and one coronavirus-related death.


unian--2020-03-22--New Ukraine economy minister "lacked time" to declare house outside Kyiv, Moscow flat: Schemes

Under the current law , an asset declaration could be updated within seven days since its first submission .
Ukraine 's newly appointed Minister of Economy , Trade and Agriculture , Ihor Petrashko , has not mentioned a number of assets in his declaration , namely two SUVs , an estate in the village of Romankiv outside Kyiv , and a flat in Moscow ( Russia ) , co-owned by his wife , who is a citizen of Russia .
Journalists from the Skhemy ( Schemes ) project found out that the area of the house in the elite `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is 409 square meters .
According to the Ukrainian real estate register , it is owned by Petrashko 's wife , Svetlana , who is a citizen of Russia .
Also , she owns 15 hectares of land there .
The Moscow-based property was identified with the use of her former surname , Pozdnyakova .
According to the Russian State Register of Real Estate , she co-owns a third of a 109-square-meter flat in Moscow 's Donskoy district , sharing it with her mother and brother .
The cadastral value of the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about US $ 200,000 .
Also , according to the registry of Ukraine 's Ministry of Internal Affairs , Ihor Petrashko is the owner of two SUVs – a Suzuki Vitara S ( 2016 ) and a Land Rover Range Rover Sport ( 2017 ) .
They are not mentioned in his assets declaration now .
While commenting on details in his declaration for Schemes , Petrashko said he had to submit the document before taking office , but he failed to complete it in full over the `` lack of time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ because everyone understands that it is impossible to collect so many documents within such a short period of time .
Now I am gathering them , I have already prepared a new draft there and I hope to submit the updated version before the deadline set by the law , '' the minister said .
`` I indicated only the Kyiv-based flat , because at least certain property was to be mentioned , and this is the place of registration , and the procedure required least any address .
We 'll declare everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is all official – you will see huge revenue in the tax papers , '' he said .
When asked to clarify whether the Moscow flat where his wife has a share would be shown in the declaration , the minister thanked `` for reminding '' and noted that he `` might have forgotten about it . ''
Under the current law , an asset declaration could be updated within seven days since its first submission .
Read alsoUkraine 's new economy minister outlines first steps in office to respond to looming crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other things , that he worked in representative offices of Ernst & Young .
As reported , since 2007 , his work has been connected with Russian investment capital .
Since then , Petrashko had run an investment banking department and was managing director of the Troika Dialog Ukraine investment company , a subsidiary of a large Russian investor , which , in turn , was a subject of a probe by the OCCRP project , where journalists exposed an offshore scheme used to launder billions of dollars by a Russian investment bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dialog is one of the investors of Sberbank of Russia .
From 2012 to 2013 , Petrashko was transferred to the Russian bank 's subsidiary where he headed a corporate business department .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , appointed Petrashko as Minister of Economic Development , Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine on March 17 .

Under the current law, an asset declaration could be updated within seven days since its first submission.
Ukraine's newly appointed Minister of Economy, Trade and Agriculture, Ihor Petrashko, has not mentioned a number of assets in his declaration, namely two SUVs, an estate in the village of Romankiv outside Kyiv, and a flat in Moscow (Russia), co-owned by his wife, who is a citizen of Russia.
Journalists from the Skhemy (Schemes) project found out that the area of the house in the elite "Sunny Valley" cottage town in Romankiv is 409 square meters. According to the Ukrainian real estate register, it is owned by Petrashko's wife, Svetlana, who is a citizen of Russia. Also, she owns 15 hectares of land there.
The Moscow-based property was identified with the use of her former surname, Pozdnyakova. According to the Russian State Register of Real Estate, she co-owns a third of a 109-square-meter flat in Moscow's Donskoy district, sharing it with her mother and brother. The cadastral value of the property is RUB 18.035 million, which is about US$200,000.
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Also, according to the registry of Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ihor Petrashko is the owner of two SUVs – a Suzuki Vitara S (2016) and a Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2017). They are not mentioned in his assets declaration now.
While commenting on details in his declaration for Schemes, Petrashko said he had to submit the document before taking office, but he failed to complete it in full over the "lack of time."
"I filed it without details because everyone understands that it is impossible to collect so many documents within such a short period of time. Now I am gathering them, I have already prepared a new draft there and I hope to submit the updated version before the deadline set by the law," the minister said.
"I indicated only the Kyiv-based flat, because at least certain property was to be mentioned, and this is the place of registration, and the procedure required at least any address. We'll declare everything, everything is official, my income is all official – you will see huge revenue in the tax forms," he said.
When asked to clarify whether the Moscow flat where his wife has a share would be shown in the declaration, the minister thanked "for reminding" and noted that he "might have forgotten about it." Under the current law, an asset declaration could be updated within seven days since its first submission.
Read alsoUkraine's new economy minister outlines first steps in office to respond to looming crisis
Petrashko's short bio mentions, among other things, that he worked in representative offices of Ernst & Young.
As reported, since 2007, his work had been connected with Russian investment capital. Since then, Petrashko had run an investment banking department and was managing director of the Troika Dialog Ukraine investment company, a subsidiary of a large Russian investor, which, in turn, was a subject of a probe by the OCCRP project, where journalists exposed an offshore scheme used to launder billions of dollars by a Russian investment bank.
Also, the Russian group Troika Dialog is one of the investors of Sberbank of Russia. From 2012 to 2013, Petrashko was transferred to the Russian bank's subsidiary where he headed a corporate business department.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, appointed Petrashko as Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine on March 17.


unian--2020-03-22--Almost 60,000 Ukrainians return home amid coronavirus pandemic

As many as 59,494 Ukrainians have returned from abroad thanks to Ukrainian diplomats ' efforts amid the current coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ put in quarantine in other countries , the press service of Ukraine 's Foreign Ministry @ @ @ @ @ of Ukraine are undergoing treatment in Germany , the Dominican Republic , Italy , Poland @ @ @ @ @ , Spain , the Netherlands , and the Seychelles .
Six Ukrainians have already recovered @ @ @ @ @ one in Italy and Poland each .
However , three Ukrainian citizens died from coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ , there were 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the evening of @ @ @ @ @ them were fatal ; one patient recovered and was already discharged from hospital .

Sixteen Ukrainian citizens are undergoing treatment abroad.
As many as 59,494 Ukrainians have returned from abroad thanks to Ukrainian diplomats' efforts amid the current coronavirus pandemic.
Some 152 Ukrainians were put in quarantine in other countries, the press service of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.
Read alsoUkraine's confirmed coronavirus cases increase to 47 on March 21
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Another 16 citizens of Ukraine are undergoing treatment in Germany, the Dominican Republic, Italy, Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Seychelles.
Six Ukrainians have already recovered – four in Japan, one in Italy and Poland each.
However, three Ukrainian citizens died from coronavirus abroad.
As UNIAN reported, there were 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the evening of March 21, three of them were fatal; one patient recovered and was already discharged from hospital.


unian--2020-03-22--RFE/RL: U.S. to evacuate all Peace Corps volunteers due to coronavirus

About 13 percent , or nearly 1,000 volunteers , serve in Eastern Europe and Central Asia , including Albania , Armenia , Moldova , and Ukraine .
The United States has said it is evacuating thousands of Peace Corps volunteers from abroad due to the rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus .
The Peace Corps , a U.S. government-funded agency providing assistance around the world , announced on its website it would temporarily suspend volunteer operations from `` all posts , '' Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) said .
`` We are acting now to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation where volunteers are unable to leave their host countries and return to the United States , '' the agency said .
Read alsoUkraine suspends passage of citizens through demarcation line in Donbas – JFO HQ The Peace Corps did not specify how it was arranging for the volunteers to leave the foreign countries and told them `` not to share evacuation details with others online , including on social media . ''
The United States has imposed international travel restrictions to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and has advised citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries have also imposed international travel restrictions that have already left some U.S. citizens stranded abroad .
Peace Corps volunteers work in developing countries where health-care systems are generally underfunded .
The coronavirus is overwhelming some health-care systems in advanced economies and could do the same in developing countries , experts have said .
The agency said it was returning volunteers to the United States now , even though the country currently has the fourth-largest number of coronavirus cases globally , because it could be difficult to evacuate them for other medical emergencies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to airport closures .
The Peace Corps currently has 7,334 volunteers serving in 61 countries , according to the agency 's website .
About 13 percent , or nearly 1,000 volunteers , serve in Eastern Europe and Central Asia , including Albania , Armenia , Moldova , and Ukraine .
They serve in jobs that focus on health , education , agriculture , community development , and the environment .

About 13 percent, or nearly 1,000 volunteers, serve in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including Albania, Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
The United States has said it is evacuating thousands of Peace Corps volunteers from abroad due to the rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus.
The Peace Corps, a U.S. government-funded agency providing assistance around the world, announced on its website it would temporarily suspend volunteer operations from "all posts," Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) said.
"We are acting now to protect the health of volunteers and prevent a situation where volunteers are unable to leave their host countries and return to the United States," the agency said.
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The Peace Corps did not specify how it was arranging for the volunteers to leave the foreign countries and told them "not to share evacuation details with others online, including on social media."
The United States has imposed international travel restrictions to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and has advised citizens abroad to return home. Many other countries have also imposed international travel restrictions that have already left some U.S. citizens stranded abroad.
Peace Corps volunteers work in developing countries where health-care systems are generally underfunded. The coronavirus is overwhelming some health-care systems in advanced economies and could do the same in developing countries, experts have said.
The agency said it was returning volunteers to the United States now, even though the country currently has the fourth-largest number of coronavirus cases globally, because it could be difficult to evacuate them for other medical emergencies, such as trauma or surgery, due to airport closures.
The Peace Corps currently has 7,334 volunteers serving in 61 countries, according to the agency's website. About 13 percent, or nearly 1,000 volunteers, serve in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including Albania, Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
They serve in jobs that focus on health, education, agriculture, community development, and the environment.


unian--2020-03-22--Donbas war update: 10 enemy attacks on Ukrainian positions, one soldier wounded on March 21

Enemy troops used 120mm and 82mm mortars that are banned under the Minsk agreements .
Russia-led forces mounted 10 attacks @ @ @ @ @ , eastern Ukraine , on Saturday , March 21 , as a result of which @ @ @ @ @ in action .
`` One member of the Joint Forces was wounded as a result @ @ @ @ @ positions yesterday , March 21 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces @ @ @ @ @ in a morning update on Facebook on Sunday , March 22 .
Read alsoUkraine reports @ @ @ @ @ attacks in Donbas on March 20 The enemy attacked Ukrainian positions , using proscribed 120mm @ @ @ @ @ well as grenade launchers of various systems , heavy machine guns , and rifles .
@ @ @ @ @ invaders have been observing the ceasefire .
No Ukrainian army casualties have been reported since @ @

Enemy troops used 120mm and 82mm mortars that are banned under the Minsk agreements.
Russia-led forces mounted 10 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, on Saturday, March 21, as a result of which one Ukrainian soldier was wounded in action.
"One member of the Joint Forces was wounded as a result of enemy attacks on our positions yesterday, March 21," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) said in a morning update on Facebook on Sunday, March 22.
Read alsoUkraine reports four WIAs amid nine enemy attacks in Donbas on March 20
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The enemy attacked Ukrainian positions, using proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, as well as grenade launchers of various systems, heavy machine guns, and rifles.
Ukrainian troops fired back to "give an adequate response."
Since Sunday midnight, Russian invaders have been observing the ceasefire. No Ukrainian army casualties have been reported since then.


unian--2020-03-23--Health Ministry's update on confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine: 73

The number of positive tests rose by 10 from the recently announced figure .
Ukraine 's Health Ministry has updated daily statistics on the confirmed coronavirus cases in the country , up to 73 .
As of 22:30 Kyiv time on March 22 , there were 73 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine , including three deaths and one recovery , it said on Facebook .
Twenty-six new cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours , it said .
Geographically they are distributed the following way : Ivano-Frankivsk region : 5 ( incl .
one death ) , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; Kyiv ( city ) : 29 , of them 20 confirmed in the past day ; Kyiv region : 5 , of them one confirmed in the past day ; Lviv region : 2 , of them one confirmed in the past day ; Cherkasy region : 1 , which was confirmed in the past day .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the first death from the new coronavirus in the country ( a 71-year-old woman in Zhytomyr region ) was reported on March 13 .
The second death – a 33-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reported in Chernivtsi region .
The third fatal case was a 56-year-old woman , who died in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk on March 18 .

The number of positive tests rose by 10 from the recently announced figure.
Ukraine's Health Ministry has updated daily statistics on the confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, up to 73.
As of 22:30 Kyiv time on March 22, there were 73 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine, including three deaths and one recovery, it said on Facebook.
Twenty-six new cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours, it said.
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Geographically they are distributed the following way:
Dnipropetrovsk region: 2;
Donetsk region: 1;
Zhytomyr region: 2 (incl. one death);
Ivano-Frankivsk region: 5 (incl. one death), of them three confirmed in the past day;
Kyiv (city): 29, of them 20 confirmed in the past day;
Kyiv region: 5, of them one confirmed in the past day;
Lviv region: 2, of them one confirmed in the past day;
Ternopil region: 1;
Chernivtsi region: 25 (incl. one death);
Cherkasy region: 1, which was confirmed in the past day.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the first death from the new coronavirus in the country (a 71-year-old woman in Zhytomyr region) was reported on March 13. The second death – a 33-year-old woman tested positive on March 17 – was reported in Chernivtsi region. The third fatal case was a 56-year-old woman, who died in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk on March 18.


unian--2020-03-22--Ukraine's Health Minister advocates introduction of national emergency

He calls on Ukrainians to practice social distancing .
`` I 've been speaking about this since the first day @ @ @ @ @ .
This should have been done from the very beginning , '' he said on @ @ @ @ @ ministry 's press service .
Read alsoZelensky calls on regional governors , mayors to join @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine '' If this had been possible , then there would not have been such @ @ @ @ @ happening geometrically , '' he said .
According to him , to effectively combat the @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine , all Ukrainians must take a socially responsible position , practice social distancing , @ @ @ @ @ and follow Health Ministry recommendations .

He calls on Ukrainians to practice social distancing.
Ukrainian Health Minister Illia Yemets advocates the introduction of national emergency.
"I've been speaking about this since the first day of my work in government. This should have been done from the very beginning," he said on television, according to the ministry's press service.
Read alsoZelensky calls on regional governors, mayors to join hands to counter coronavirus in Ukraine
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"If this had been possible, then there would not have been such spreading, which is now happening geometrically," he said.
According to him, to effectively combat the spread of the coronavirus in Ukraine, all Ukrainians must take a socially responsible position, practice social distancing, abide by hygiene rules, and follow Health Ministry recommendations.
Yemets was appointed Health Minister early in March 2020.


unian--2020-03-22--Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine rises to 63

Sixteen new cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours .
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine has @ @ @ @ @ 63 .
`` As of now , we 've got 645 suspected cases and 63 @ @ @ @ @ of the Public Health Center Ihor Kuzin said on TV Channel Ukraine 24 on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ , the suspected cases in the past 24 hours alone numbered 114 .
As UNIAN @ @ @ @ @ been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 10:00 Kyiv time on March @ @ @ @ @ deaths and one recovery .

Sixteen new cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine has risen by 16, to 63.
"As of now, we've got 645 suspected cases and 63 confirmed ones," Head of the Public Health Center Ihor Kuzin said on TV Channel Ukraine 24 on Sunday evening.
Read alsoEight suspected coronavirus cases in Ukraine have negative test results
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In his words, the suspected cases in the past 24 hours alone numbered 114.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there had been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 10:00 Kyiv time on March 22. They include three deaths and one recovery.


unian--2020-03-22--Russia-led forces use banned 82mm mortars to attack Ukrainian positions on Sunday

No Ukrainian army casualties have been reported today .
Russia-led forces mounted one attack on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , @ @ @ @ @ , having used proscribed weapons .
In particular , they lobbed five 82mm mortar shells @ @ @ @ @ near the village of Vodiane in the Skhid ( East ) sector , the press @ @ @ @ @ Forces said on Facebook in an evening update as of 19:00 Kyiv time on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ alsoDonbas war update : 10 enemy attacks on Ukrainian positions , one soldier wounded on @ @ @ @ @ the Joint Forces took the necessary measures to stop the enemy 's provocation .
Today @ @ @ @ @ any losses among Joint Forces troops , '' it said .
As UNIAN reported earlier @ @ @ @ @ ceasefire in Donbas 10 times , as a result of which a Ukrainian soldier was @ @ @ @

No Ukrainian army casualties have been reported today.
Russia-led forces mounted one attack on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, on Sunday, having used proscribed weapons.
In particular, they lobbed five 82mm mortar shells to attack Ukrainian troops deployed near the village of Vodiane in the Skhid (East) sector, the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces said on Facebook in an evening update as of 19:00 Kyiv time on Sunday, March 22.
Read alsoDonbas war update: 10 enemy attacks on Ukrainian positions, one soldier wounded on March 21
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"Members of the Joint Forces took the necessary measures to stop the enemy's provocation. Today's attack has not caused any losses among Joint Forces troops," it said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the enemy violated the ceasefire in Donbas 10 times, as a result of which a Ukrainian soldier was wounded in action.


unian--2020-03-22--Italy's chief infectious disease specialist elaborates on measures used to treat COVID-19

Yet , he says Italian doctors do n't know whether the used therapy is effective .
Scientific Director of the @ @ @ @ @ Infectious Diseases , Professor Giuseppe Ippolito has said in an interview for Lithuania 's daily @ @ @ @ @ being used in Italy to treat confirmed coronavirus cases .
`` At the moment , @ @ @ @ @ Health Organization approach based on the use of the protease inhibitors and Remdesivir .
Tocilizumab @ @ @ @ @ he said in the interview whose English version is available on UNIAN 's website .
@ @ @ @ @ doctors do n't know whether the used therapy is effective .
`` At the moment @ @ @ @ @ if this works .
We have compassionate use for Remdesivir , compassionate use for Tocilizumab @ @ @ @ @ for Remdesivir , '' he said .

Yet, he says Italian doctors don't know whether the used therapy is effective.
Scientific Director of the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Professor Giuseppe Ippolito has said in an interview for Lithuania's daily Lietuvos Rytas which therapy is being used in Italy to treat confirmed coronavirus cases.
"At the moment, we are using the World Health Organization approach based on the use of the protease inhibitors and Remdesivir. Tocilizumab – more recently," he said in the interview whose English version is available on UNIAN's website.
Read alsoItaly overtakes China's coronavirus death toll – media
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Yet, he says Italian doctors don't know whether the used therapy is effective.
"At the moment, we do not know if this works. We have compassionate use for Remdesivir, compassionate use for Tocilizumab and two randomized controlled studies for Remdesivir," he said.


unian--2020-03-22--Zelensky calls on regional governors, mayors to join hands to counter coronavirus in Ukraine

Such intercom meetings will be held twice a week .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called regional governors and city mayors to join hands in countering the spread of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine .
`` There are two important points today : these are self-isolation and the end of panic , '' Zelensky said during an intercom meeting with regional managers to prevent the spread of COVID-19 , the presidential press service said .
`` Please tell people that quarantine is a serious measure , explain them why it is needed .
Also , you need to join hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the authorities work jointly to protect Ukrainians .
Put aside the political struggle .
Unity means our victory . ''
Read alsoBatch of two types of coronavirus test kits arriving in Ukraine – Health Ministry Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal , representatives of relevant ministries , head of the president 's office Andriy Yermak and his deputies , as well as Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko also took part in the meeting .
According to Zelensky , such intercom meetings will be held twice a week to coordinate efforts in the healthcare sector and ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional authorities to draw up a list of problems on the ground to look for a joint solution to them .
The president recalled that a first aircraft from China was to arrive soon to deliver face masks and protective medical gear along with test kits , which will be split among the regions .
As was reported earlier , the plane is expected to arrive on Sunday , March 22 .
As of 10:00 Kyiv time on March 22 , there had been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine , including @ @ @ @ @ @

Such intercom meetings will be held twice a week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called regional governors and city mayors to join hands in countering the spread of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine.
"There are two important points today: these are self-isolation and the end of panic," Zelensky said during an intercom meeting with regional managers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the presidential press service said. "Please tell people that quarantine is a serious measure, explain them why it is needed. Also, you need to join hands in this difficult period to demonstrate how the authorities work jointly to protect Ukrainians. Put aside the political struggle. Unity means our victory."
Read alsoBatch of two types of coronavirus test kits arriving in Ukraine – Health Ministry
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Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, representatives of relevant ministries, head of the president's office Andriy Yermak and his deputies, as well as Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko also took part in the meeting.
According to Zelensky, such intercom meetings will be held twice a week to coordinate efforts in the healthcare sector and ensure efficient interaction.
He called on the regional authorities to draw up a list of problems on the ground to look for a joint solution to them.
The president recalled that a first aircraft from China was to arrive soon to deliver face masks and protective medical gear along with test kits, which will be split among the regions.
As was reported earlier, the plane is expected to arrive on Sunday, March 22.
As of 10:00 Kyiv time on March 22, there had been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine, including three deaths and one recovery.


unian--2020-03-22--Batch of two types of coronavirus test kits arriving in Ukraine – Health Ministry

They include those using the polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) method .
Ukraine 's Health Ministry has announced the arrival of a batch of two types of coronavirus test kits in the country ; they will be delivered by plane .
They include those using the polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) method , which is considered to be the gold standard for diagnostic testing , and rapid tests , the ministry said .
Read alsoUPDATE : Eight suspected coronavirus cases in Ukraine have negative test results '' We emphasize that rapid tests will be used by emergency teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if an emergency worker arrives at a person who has a fever and is a suspected case for coronavirus , doctors should perform two tests : flu testing and a rapid test for coronavirus .
This is necessary to decide which algorithm of actions should follow , '' the ministry said .
`` If it 's a flu case , doctors should take appropriate measures .
If a rapid test confirms the coronavirus , doctors should take an additional sample for PCR testing .
After that , one can talk about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the necessary anti-epidemic measures , '' the ministry explained .
At the same time , the ministry added that in case the results of both tests ( flu and the rapid test for coronavirus ) are negative , a patient should anyway adhere to the self-isolation regime for the next two weeks under the conditions of nationwide quarantine .
`` PCR tests are currently performed in the regional laboratories every day .
In addition to those PCR tests , another 11 devices for PCR diagnostics will be available in Ukraine this week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the country able to detect the coronavirus , '' the ministry said .
As of 10:00 Kyiv time on March 22 , there had been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine , including three deaths and one recovery .

They include those using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method.
Ukraine's Health Ministry has announced the arrival of a batch of two types of coronavirus test kits in the country; they will be delivered by plane.
They include those using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method, which is considered to be the gold standard for diagnostic testing, and rapid tests, the ministry said.
Read alsoUPDATE: Eight suspected coronavirus cases in Ukraine have negative test results
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"We emphasize that rapid tests will be used by emergency teams for 'sanitary sorting,' that is, if an emergency worker arrives at a person who has a fever and is a suspected case for coronavirus, doctors should perform two tests: flu testing and a rapid test for coronavirus. This is necessary to decide which algorithm of actions should follow," the ministry said.
"If it's a flu case, doctors should take appropriate measures. If a rapid test confirms the coronavirus, doctors should take an additional sample for PCR testing. After that, one can talk about a confirmed case of the disease and take the necessary anti-epidemic measures," the ministry explained.
At the same time, the ministry added that in case the results of both tests (flu and the rapid test for coronavirus) are negative, a patient should anyway adhere to the self-isolation regime for the next two weeks under the conditions of nationwide quarantine.
"PCR tests are currently performed in the regional laboratories every day. In addition to those PCR tests, another 11 devices for PCR diagnostics will be available in Ukraine this week. This will increase the number of labs in the country able to detect the coronavirus," the ministry said.
As of 10:00 Kyiv time on March 22, there had been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine, including three deaths and one recovery.


unian--2020-03-22--Eight suspected coronavirus cases in Ukraine have negative test results

They had two repeat tests .
Ukraine 's Health Ministry has updated its earlier report on eight recoveries from the @ @ @ @ @ 22 , saying that those were suspected cases that had tested negative .
`` Those @ @ @ @ @ .
To get the final results , they had two repeat tests for COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ people had no coronavirus infection , '' the ministry 's Public Health Center said on @ @ @ @ @ Most of patients with coronavirus have influenza-like symptoms .
In fact , this is severe @ @ @ @ @ a previously unknown pathogen .
The Public Health Center says that over 200,000 cases of @ @ @ @ @ common flu are registered in Ukraine every week .
As of 10:00 Kyiv time on @ @ @ @ @ been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine , including three deaths and one recovery @

They had two repeat tests.
Ukraine's Health Ministry has updated its earlier report on eight recoveries from the novel coronavirus as of March 22, saying that those were suspected cases that had tested negative.
"Those were eight COVID-19 suspected cases. To get the final results, they had two repeat tests for COVID-19, which were negative. Those people had no coronavirus infection," the ministry's Public Health Center said on Sunday, March 22.
Read alsoAlmost 60,000 Ukrainians return home amid coronavirus pandemic
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Most of patients with coronavirus have influenza-like symptoms. In fact, this is severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by a previously unknown pathogen.
The Public Health Center says that over 200,000 cases of acute respiratory syndrome and the common flu are registered in Ukraine every week.
As of 10:00 Kyiv time on March 22, there had been 47 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine, including three deaths and one recovery.


unian--2020-03-22--Professor Giuseppe Ippolito: Recommendation for countries where COVID-19 is just starting: "Be prepa

Professor Giuseppe Ippolito: Recommendation for countries where COVID-19 is just starting: "Be prepared!"

The COVID-19 epidemic is not slowing .
In the past day , the death toll from the coronavirus in Italy set a new anti-record – the authorities reported 793 deaths on Saturday , March 21 , bringing the total number of the deaths there to 4,825 .
This is more than at the epicenter of the epidemic , China !
The number of confirmed cases in Italy has exceeded 50,000 .
Scientific Director of the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases ( one of Europe 's best clinics treating infectious diseases ) , Professor Giuseppe Ippolito explains why Italy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus and gives his recommendations for those countries where the coronavirus has not yet reached the critical level .
From your scientific and practical experience in your hospital , could you please tell us what is happening in Italy now ?
After extensive testing in the Northern region of Italy , we have a very large outbreak .
We have a lot of very severe cases at the moment with the very high fatality rate among the elderly people .
The situation is very critical since we have a shortage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Is there some kind of therapy for treating COVID-19 ?
What is your experience – what is the best way to treat it ?
At the moment , we are using the World Health Organization approach based on the use of the protease inhibitors and Remdesivir .
Tocilizumab more recently .
At the moment , we do not know if this works .
We have compassionate use for Remdesivir , compassionate use for Tocilizumab and two randomized controlled studies for Remdesivir .
Do you use this from the very beginning or does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state ?
It depends on the patients .
From the very beginning as start of the treatment we use Kaletra ( Lopinavir/Ritonavir ) as brand or generic drug .
How long does it take for a patient to get better if it 's not a very serious condition , when this is a mild case ?
Patients with mild cases do not need to hospitalized .
But patients in intensive care need from two to three weeks of mechanical ventilation .
How many patients need intensive care ?
Now it is more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old population .
Is there a possibility of reinfection ?
Yes , at the moment .
But it is too early to discuss .
There is possibility for reinfection of course , since we do n't have experience .
But it is too early to say this .
Is there a possibility for the vaccine and when ?
Yes , there is a possibility for the vaccine including we have in Italy some approach for the vaccine , but we will have the vaccine not earlier than in one year .
When will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less is effective ?
You mentioned Remdesivir and others .
When do you think there will be enough evidence that they work ?
To have enough evidence we need to perform the trials and at the moment we are not performing trial .
We need to discuss this approach .
Why children have zero mortality rate ?
Children have zero mortality since children have different capability to react to new pathogens , since when newborns are delivered they do n't have the previous experience with the pathogens and the immune system is already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read that Hong Kong hospital authorities report that some patients who are already cured , they come for follow-ups and they have up to 30 % of lung capabilities down .
Yes , but if you consider some additional factors that are not just age , but also cardiopulmonary involvement and other events , that will determine worsening conditions .
What is your recommendation for patients that are being treated at home ?
For example , the French Minister of Health said that anti-inflammatory drugs ( like ibuprofen ) should not be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients ?
At the moment for anti-inflammatory drugs there are not definite decision .
We have an old population in Italy who receives a lot of inflammatory drugs , but we do not have any data on anti-inflammatory drugs at the moment .
We are collecting data .
What are problems that you face when treating these patients with coronavirus .
Your hospital is one of the best in the world for infection diseases .
What problems you face for the first time treating such patients ?
Oh , shortage of personnel !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time for dressing before entering the room .
We do not have clear position for the management of personnel protective equipment .
Do you have any idea on when this epidemic can end in Italy and the curve wo n't be extensive ?
No , I do not have any idea but of course we hope that in a few months it will be over .
What would you recommend for such countries in which the COVID-19 epidemic is just starting ?
Be prepared !
Be prepared !
You need to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of intensive care and to train the medical workers to deal with the virus that is highly transmitted .
How important is testing and when it should be done ?
At the moment the policy of testing is very difficult and it differs by country from the USA and the UK that do not use large testing , to Italy that has middle approach , to other countries like Germany that have very limited approach to testing .
It depends by the organization of health care system .
What lessons could we learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreaks in hospitals are very relevant .
China had a lot of patients and they established a model of management of those patients .

Scientific Director of the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Professor Giuseppe Ippolito has told Lithuania's daily Lietuvos Rytas in an interview what are the causes of the high death rates from the coronavirus in Italy, whether it is possible to get infected repeatedly and when the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available.
The COVID-19 epidemic is not slowing. In the past day, the death toll from the coronavirus in Italy set a new anti-record – the authorities reported 793 deaths on Saturday, March 21, bringing the total number of the deaths there to 4,825. This is more than at the epicenter of the epidemic, China! The number of confirmed cases in Italy has exceeded 50,000.
Scientific Director of the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases (one of Europe's best clinics treating infectious diseases), Professor Giuseppe Ippolito explains why Italy is unable to cope with the outbreak of the virus and gives his recommendations for those countries where the coronavirus has not yet reached the critical level.
From your scientific and practical experience in your hospital, could you please tell us what is happening in Italy now?
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After extensive testing in the Northern region of Italy, we have a very large outbreak. We have a lot of very severe cases at the moment with the very high fatality rate among the elderly people. The situation is very critical since we have a shortage of ventilators in the Northern region of Italy.
Is there some kind of therapy for treating COVID-19? What is your experience – what is the best way to treat it?
At the moment, we are using the World Health Organization approach based on the use of the protease inhibitors and Remdesivir. Tocilizumab more recently.
Is this therapy effective?
At the moment, we do not know if this works. We have compassionate use for Remdesivir, compassionate use for Tocilizumab and two randomized controlled studies for Remdesivir.
Do you use this from the very beginning or does it depend of the patient's medical state?
It depends on the patients. From the very beginning as start of the treatment we use Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) as brand or generic drug.
How long does it take for a patient to get better if it's not a very serious condition, when this is a mild case?
Patients with mild cases do not need to hospitalized. But patients in intensive care need from two to three weeks of mechanical ventilation.
How many patients need intensive care?
Now it is more than 10-15%, but Italy has very old population.
Is there a possibility of reinfection?
Yes, at the moment. But it is too early to discuss. There is possibility for reinfection of course, since we don't have experience. But it is too early to say this.
Is there a possibility for the vaccine and when?
Yes, there is a possibility for the vaccine including we have in Italy some approach for the vaccine, but we will have the vaccine not earlier than in one year.
When will we have a drug that more or less is effective? You mentioned Remdesivir and others. When do you think there will be enough evidence that they work?
To have enough evidence we need to perform the trials and at the moment we are not performing trial. We need to discuss this approach.
Why children have zero mortality rate?
Children have zero mortality since children have different capability to react to new pathogens, since when newborns are delivered they don't have the previous experience with the pathogens and the immune system is already active.
What about complications? We read that Hong Kong hospital authorities report that some patients who are already cured, they come for follow-ups and they have up to 30% of lung capabilities down.
Yes, but if you consider some additional factors that are not just age, but also cardiopulmonary involvement and other events, that will determine worsening conditions.
What is your recommendation for patients that are being treated at home? For example, the French Minister of Health said that anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) should not be used. What is your recommendation for such patients?
At the moment for anti-inflammatory drugs there are not definite decision. We have an old population in Italy who receives a lot of inflammatory drugs, but we do not have any data on anti-inflammatory drugs at the moment. We are collecting data.
What are problems that you face when treating these patients with coronavirus. Your hospital is one of the best in the world for infection diseases. What problems you face for the first time treating such patients?
Oh, shortage of personnel! Since personnel needs to take a lot of time for dressing before entering the room. We do not have clear position for the management of personnel protective equipment.
Do you have any idea on when this epidemic can end in Italy and the curve won't be extensive?
No, I do not have any idea but of course we hope that in a few months it will be over.
What would you recommend for such countries in which the COVID-19 epidemic is just starting?
Be prepared! Be prepared! You need to be prepared to elevate the number of beds of intensive care and to train the medical workers to deal with the virus that is highly transmitted.
How important is testing and when it should be done?
At the moment the policy of testing is very difficult and it differs by country from the USA and the UK that do not use large testing, to Italy that has middle approach, to other countries like Germany that have very limited approach to testing. It depends by the organization of health care system.
What lessons could we learn from China and South Korea?
That outbreaks in hospitals are very relevant.
And China?
China had a lot of patients and they established a model of management of those patients.
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unian--2020-03-23--Mayor Klitschko: 24 confirmed coronavirus cases in Kyiv

As of today , 13 out of the 24 patients are in hospitals , and another 11 are in self-isolation .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says there are 24 confirmed coronavirus cases in the city .
`` The number of coronavirus patients in the capital city is unfortunately growing , '' he said at a briefing on Monday , March 23 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` In the past 24 hours , Kyiv had another 14 lab-confirmed cases .
Thus , the total number of coronavirus patients in the city is 24 . ''
Read alsoHealth Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war on coronavirus Fourteen of the confirmed cases are female patients aged between 25 and 49 years and six are male patients aged between 23 and 56 , he said .
According to him , the 24 confirmed cases include 22 residents of Kyiv who have returned from European countries , namely France , Spain , Germany .
`` There are two locally transmitted [ coronavirus ] cases from patients from Zhytomyr region and the city of Kyiv , '' Klitschko said .
As of today , 13 out of the 24 patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in self-isolation , receiving treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
`` In the capital city , 594 residents of Kyiv have been tested with the use of rapid test kits today .
We 've sent 22 samples to Kyiv 's city laboratory center of Ukraine 's Health Ministry to verify the diagnosis , '' Klitschko added .
Earlier , the ministry said that there were 73 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of Sunday evening , including 29 in Kyiv ( of them , 20 were confirmed in the past @ @ @ @

As of today, 13 out of the 24 patients are in hospitals, and another 11 are in self-isolation.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says there are 24 confirmed coronavirus cases in the city.
"The number of coronavirus patients in the capital city is unfortunately growing," he said at a briefing on Monday, March 23, according to an UNIAN correspondent. "In the past 24 hours, Kyiv had another 14 lab-confirmed cases. Thus, the total number of coronavirus patients in the city is 24."
Read alsoHealth Minister Yemets: Ukraine enters second phase of war on coronavirus
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Fourteen of the confirmed cases are female patients aged between 25 and 49 years and six are male patients aged between 23 and 56, he said.
According to him, the 24 confirmed cases include 22 residents of Kyiv who have returned from European countries, namely France, Spain, Germany.
"There are two locally transmitted [coronavirus] cases from patients from Zhytomyr region and the city of Kyiv," Klitschko said.
As of today, 13 out of the 24 patients are in hospitals, and another 11 are in self-isolation, receiving treatment at home under doctors' supervision. "In the capital city, 594 residents of Kyiv have been tested with the use of rapid test kits today. We've sent 22 samples to Kyiv's city laboratory center of Ukraine's Health Ministry to verify the diagnosis," Klitschko added.
Earlier, the ministry said that there were 73 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of Sunday evening, including 29 in Kyiv (of them, 20 were confirmed in the past 24 hours).


unian--2020-03-23--Seven Ukrainian sailors captured amid pirate attack on vessel off Africa

There is no further information about the captives .
Seven Ukrainian sailors from the MSC Talia F container ship , @ @ @ @ @ , Portugal , have been captured by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea , off @ @ @ @ @ The vessel was heading from the port of Lomé ( Togo ) to the port @ @ @ @ @ , the Seafarers journal.com said on March 22 .
There were 17 crew members on @ @ @ @ @ , the pirates captured seven sailors , all of them are reportedly Ukrainian nationals .
@ @ @ @ @ about the captives .
The vessel continued its voyage , the publication said .

There is no further information about the captives.
Seven Ukrainian sailors from the MSC Talia F container ship, flying the flag of Madeira, Portugal, have been captured by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Africa.
Read alsoFM Kuleba says Ukrainian citizen freed from Nigerian pirates' captivity
The vessel was heading from the port of Lomé (Togo) to the port of Libreville (Gabon), the Seafarers journal.com said on March 22.
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There were 17 crew members on board. During the attack, the pirates captured seven sailors, all of them are reportedly Ukrainian nationals.
There is no further information about the captives. The vessel continued its voyage, the publication said.


unian--2020-03-23--Ukraine ranks 123rd in World Happiness Report 2020

Finland tops the ranking for the third time in a row .
Ukraine ranked 123rd among 153 countries in the @ @ @ @ @ , having climbed by 11 positions , according to the World Happiness Report for 2020 @ @ @ @ @ and Liberia , it said .
Finland traditionally tops the ranking for the third time @ @ @ @ @ is followed by Denmark , Switzerland , Iceland , Norway , the Netherlands , Sweden @ @ @ @ @ , and Luxembourg .
At the same time , such African countries as Rwanda , @ @ @ @ @ as well as Afghanistan are at the bottom of the list , with their population @ @ @ @ @ Noteworthy , the World Happiness Report was compiled for the eighth time for the time @ @ @ @ @ GDP per capita , healthy life expectancy , freedom , and absence of corruption , @ @ @ @ @ into account the impact of the social , urban , and natural environments on people @ @ @ @ @ .

Finland tops the ranking for the third time in a row.
Ukraine ranked 123rd among 153 countries in the ranking of the happiest countries, having climbed by 11 positions, according to the World Happiness Report for 2020.
It is between Namibia and Liberia, it said.
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Finland traditionally tops the ranking for the third time in a row. It is followed by Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, New Zealand, Austria, and Luxembourg.
At the same time, such African countries as Rwanda, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, as well as Afghanistan are at the bottom of the list, with their population being the least happy.
Noteworthy, the World Happiness Report was compiled for the eighth time for the time being.
In addition to GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, freedom, and absence of corruption, this year's ranking took into account the impact of the social, urban, and natural environments on people's happiness in different countries.


unian--2020-03-23--SIPRI: Ukraine ranks 12th among 68 largest arms exporters

The United States , Russia , France , Germany , and China top the ranking .
Ukraine ranks 12th among the world 's 68 largest arms exporters , according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute ( SIPRI ) .
China , Russia and Thailand have become Ukraine 's main clients in the past four years , according to the SIPRI fact sheet issued in March 2020 .
Although Ukraine ranked 12th among the world exporters , its imports remained low in the four years of the war unleashed by Russia in Donbas .
`` Its largest arms imports included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 210 anti-tank missiles from the USA , '' the report said .
Arms shipments worldwide in 2015-2019 increased by 5.5 % from 2010-2014 and by 20 % from 2005-2009 .
The United States , Russia , France , Germany , and China top the ranking of the largest arms exporters .
`` Between 2010-14 and 2015-19 , there were increases in arms transfers to the Middle East ( by 61 % ) and to Europe ( 3.2 % ) , while there were decreases in the transfers to Africa ( –16 % ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Asia and Oceania ( –7.9 % ) , '' it said .
Russian arms exports decreased by 18 % between 2010-2014 and 2015-2019 , the report said .
Although the Kremlin has been supporting Bashar al-Assad 's regime in Syria since 2015 , deliveries of Russian weapons to the county shrank by 87 % between 2010-2014 and 2015-2019 .
Syria accounted for only 3.9 % of Russian arms exports to the Middle East and 0.7 % of total Russian arms exports in 2015-2019 .

The United States, Russia, France, Germany, and China top the ranking.
Ukraine ranks 12th among the world's 68 largest arms exporters, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
China, Russia and Thailand have become Ukraine's main clients in the past four years, according to the SIPRI fact sheet issued in March 2020.
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Although Ukraine ranked 12th among the world exporters, its imports remained low in the four years of the war unleashed by Russia in Donbas. "Its largest arms imports included 50 second-hand armoured vehicles from Czechia and 210 anti-tank missiles from the USA," the report said.
Arms shipments worldwide in 2015-2019 increased by 5.5% from 2010-2014 and by 20% from 2005-2009.
The United States, Russia, France, Germany, and China top the ranking of the largest arms exporters.
"Between 2010-14 and 2015-19, there were increases in arms transfers to the Middle East (by 61%) and to Europe (3.2%), while there were decreases in the transfers to Africa (–16%), the Americas (–40%) and Asia and Oceania (–7.9%)," it said.
Russian arms exports decreased by 18% between 2010-2014 and 2015-2019, the report said.
Although the Kremlin has been supporting Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria since 2015, deliveries of Russian weapons to the county shrank by 87% between 2010-2014 and 2015-2019. Syria accounted for only 3.9% of Russian arms exports to the Middle East and 0.7% of total Russian arms exports in 2015-2019.


unian--2020-03-23--Reuters: Kremlin says coronavirus aid to Italy is not a ploy to get EU sanctions lifted

Moscow dubbed the goodwill gesture as `` From Russia with Love . ''
The Kremlin said on Monday that medical @ @ @ @ @ Italy to help it battle the new coronavirus was not part of an attempt to @ @ @ @ @ sanctions on Moscow .
The Russian army on Sunday began flying medical help to Italy @ @ @ @ @ President Vladimir Putin , a goodwill gesture that Moscow labelled `` From Russia with Love @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoReuters : Russian army to send coronavirus help to Italy after Putin phone call @ @ @ @ @ Italy to return the favour by trying to get EU sanctions imposed on Russia over @ @ @ @ @ Dmitry Peskov described the notion as absurd .
`` We 're not talking about any @ @ @ @ @ here , '' Peskov said .
`` Italy is really in need of much more @ @ @ @ @ Russia does is manageable , '' he said .

Moscow dubbed the goodwill gesture as "From Russia with Love."
The Kremlin said on Monday that medical assistance Russia was providing to Italy to help it battle the new coronavirus was not part of an attempt to get Rome help lift EU sanctions on Moscow.
The Russian army on Sunday began flying medical help to Italy after receiving an order from President Vladimir Putin, a goodwill gesture that Moscow labelled "From Russia with Love," Reuters said.
Read alsoReuters: Russian army to send coronavirus help to Italy after Putin phone call
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When asked if Russia expected Italy to return the favour by trying to get EU sanctions imposed on Russia over Ukraine lifted, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the notion as absurd.
"We're not talking about any conditions or calculations or hopes here," Peskov said. "Italy is really in need of much more wide scale help and what Russia does is manageable," he said.


unian--2020-03-23--Health Minister Yemets: Ukraine enters second phase of war on coronavirus

Mortality is the next phase .
Ukrainian Health Minister Yemets says Ukraine is entering the second phase of the war on the novel coronavirus , which includes not only prevention measures but also treatment .
`` Unfortunately , Ukraine was unable to take tough measures to prevent the virus from entering , '' the Health Ministry said on Facebook by quoting him as saying in an interview to TV Channel 112 Ukraine on March 22 .
`` Therefore , now , at the moment , we already have cases that did not originate from China or Europe , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second stage is at its beginning , and we must prevent the country from becoming part of the pandemic . ''
Read alsoUkraine 's Health Minister on worst-case scenario for coronavirus : By analogy with Italy According to the minister , the ministry 's team and the Ukrainian authorities are currently working hard to combat the spread of the coronavirus .
The vertical system of the health control service will be restored in Ukraine as a key element of the war against COVID-19 , he said .
`` Now it is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus , although it is very hard to do .
Because the third stage of this invisible enemy ( coronavirus ) is mortality .
If China has managed to keep the death rate as low as 3-4 % , Italy has failed to do that , and it is 8-9 % there now .
Today I 've gathered experts who will work on the medical reform in keeping with Western standards ... Those specialists are able to keep our death rate even lower than in China , '' he said .

Mortality is the next phase.
Ukrainian Health Minister Yemets says Ukraine is entering the second phase of the war on the novel coronavirus, which includes not only prevention measures but also treatment.
"Unfortunately, Ukraine was unable to take tough measures to prevent the virus from entering," the Health Ministry said on Facebook by quoting him as saying in an interview to TV Channel 112 Ukraine on March 22. "Therefore, now, at the moment, we already have cases that did not originate from China or Europe, they are locally spread ones. That is, the second stage is at its beginning, and we must prevent the country from becoming part of the pandemic."
Read alsoUkraine's Health Minister on worst-case scenario for coronavirus: By analogy with Italy
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According to the minister, the ministry's team and the Ukrainian authorities are currently working hard to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
The vertical system of the health control service will be restored in Ukraine as a key element of the war against COVID-19, he said.
"Now it is very important to contain the spread of the virus, although it is very hard to do. Because the third stage of this invisible enemy (coronavirus) is mortality. If China has managed to keep the death rate as low as 3-4%, Italy has failed to do that, and it is 8-9% there now. Today I've gathered experts who will work on the medical reform in keeping with Western standards ... Those specialists are able to keep our death rate even lower than in China," he said.


unian--2020-03-23--Reuters: Oil markets slump amid coronavirus chaos

Oil prices have fallen for four straight weeks and have given up about 60 % since the start of the year .
Oil prices fell on Monday as governments escalated lockdowns to curb the spread of the global coronavirus outbreak that has slashed the demand outlook for oil and threatened a global economic contraction .
Brent crude LCOc1 futures fell $ 1.09 , or 4 % , to $ 25.89 a barrel by 0209 GMT , Reuters said .
West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude CLc1 futures was down 15 cents , or 0.7 % , at $ 22.48 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allocates over US $ 1.4 mln from reserve fund to combat coronavirus Oil prices have fallen for four straight weeks and have given up about 60 % since the start of the year .
Prices of everything from coal to copper have also been hit by the crisis , while markets in bonds and stocks enter rarely charted territory .
The coronavirus , which has infected more than 325,000 and killed over 14,000 worldwide , has disrupted business , travel and daily life .
Many oil companies have rushed to cut spending and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on furlough .
The market has had to contend with the twin shocks of the demand destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the unexpected oil price war that erupted between producers Russia and Saudi Arabia earlier this month .

Oil prices have fallen for four straight weeks and have given up about 60% since the start of the year.
Oil prices fell on Monday as governments escalated lockdowns to curb the spread of the global coronavirus outbreak that has slashed the demand outlook for oil and threatened a global economic contraction.
Brent crude LCOc1 futures fell $1.09, or 4%, to $25.89 a barrel by 0209 GMT, Reuters said.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures was down 15 cents, or 0.7%, at $22.48 a barrel.
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Oil prices have fallen for four straight weeks and have given up about 60% since the start of the year. Prices of everything from coal to copper have also been hit by the crisis, while markets in bonds and stocks enter rarely charted territory.
The coronavirus, which has infected more than 325,000 and killed over 14,000 worldwide, has disrupted business, travel and daily life.
Many oil companies have rushed to cut spending and some producers have already begun putting employees on furlough.
The market has had to contend with the twin shocks of the demand destruction caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the unexpected oil price war that erupted between producers Russia and Saudi Arabia earlier this month.
The current production cut deal expires March 31.


unian--2020-03-23--NBU lets official hryvnia strengthen to UAH 27.74 to U.S. dollar on March 23

The official forex rate against the euro for Monday is fixed at UAH 29.64 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) on Friday evening set the official forex rate for Monday , March 23 , at UAH 27.74 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency strengthen by six kopiykas .
The hryvnia became stronger after it had been weakening against U.S. dollar for two weeks in a row , according to the NBU website .
The official forex rate against the euro for Monday is fixed at UAH 29.64 per euro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value since Friday .
On Friday , the forex rate of the U.S. dollar set by Kyiv 's currency exchange booths remained at UAH 28.50 ( like on Wednesday and Thursday ) , while the forex rate of the euro hit UAH 30.70 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , higher demand for foreign currency , seen in Ukraine for the second week in a row , was caused by the deterioration of market sentiment amid the global spread of the novel coronavirus .
The NBU said it would impose no restrictions on Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mitigate excessive fluctuations by selling foreign currency from its reserves .
The central bank 's purchases of foreign currency on the interbank forex market on March 16-20 exceeded sales by US $ 1.038 billion .

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unian--2020-03-23--CNN: Canada and Australia will not send athletes to Tokyo Olympics

The IOC executive board ruled out canceling the Games .
Canada and Australia will not send athletes to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the risks associated with the coronavirus outbreak , the Olympic committees for both countries said in separate statements .
Both countries ' Olympic committees also are calling for the Games to be postponed until 2021 , CNN reported .
`` While we recognize the inherent complexities around a postponement , nothing is more important than the health and safety of our athletes and the world community , '' the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .
`` This is not solely about athlete health – it is about public health . ''
Read alsoUkraine 's Health Minister on worst-case scenario for coronavirus : By analogy with Italy The Australian Olympic Committee 's executive board met by teleconference Monday and unanimously agreed that an Australian Olympic team could not be assembled given the changing circumstances across the world , the committee said in a statement .
The committee also said `` our athletes now need to prioritise their own health and of those around them , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` It 's clear the Games ca n't be held in July , '' said Ian Chesterman , Australian Team Chef de Mission for Tokyo .
`` Our athletes have been magnificent in their positive attitude to training and preparing , but the stress and uncertainty has been extremely challenging for them . ''
Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll said athletes should prepare for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 .
`` The athletes desperately want to go to the games ... but they also take onboard their own personal health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
`` We need to give our athletes that certainty and that 's what we 've done . ''
The committees ' decisions came hours after International Olympic Committee 's executive board said it is considering postponing – but not canceling – this summer 's Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The IOC board said it is considering several options to deal with the ongoing outbreak , including modifying plans to allow the 2020 Tokyo Games to begin on schedule on July 24 or changing the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive board ruled out canceling the Games .

The IOC executive board ruled out canceling the Games.
Canada and Australia will not send athletes to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the risks associated with the coronavirus outbreak, the Olympic committees for both countries said in separate statements.
Both countries' Olympic committees also are calling for the Games to be postponed until 2021, CNN reported.
"While we recognize the inherent complexities around a postponement, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our athletes and the world community," the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee said in a joint statement Sunday. "This is not solely about athlete health – it is about public health."
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The Australian Olympic Committee's executive board met by teleconference Monday and unanimously agreed that an Australian Olympic team could not be assembled given the changing circumstances across the world, the committee said in a statement.
The committee also said "our athletes now need to prioritise their own health and of those around them, and to be able to return to the families."
"It's clear the Games can't be held in July," said Ian Chesterman, Australian Team Chef de Mission for Tokyo. "Our athletes have been magnificent in their positive attitude to training and preparing, but the stress and uncertainty has been extremely challenging for them."
Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll said athletes should prepare for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
"The athletes desperately want to go to the games...but they also take onboard their own personal health," Carroll told reporters in Sydney on Monday. "We need to give our athletes that certainty and that's what we've done."
The committees' decisions came hours after International Olympic Committee's executive board said it is considering postponing – but not canceling – this summer's Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The IOC board said it is considering several options to deal with the ongoing outbreak, including modifying plans to allow the 2020 Tokyo Games to begin on schedule on July 24 or changing the start date for the Games.
The IOC executive board ruled out canceling the Games.


unian--2020-03-23--Ukraine's Health Minister on worst-case scenario for coronavirus: By analogy with Italy

Over 5,000 people have died from the coronavirus in Italy .
Ukrainian Health Minister Illia Yemets says there could be @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus in Ukraine , which may develop by analogy with Italy .
`` One should @ @ @ @ @ regard to this problem , '' he said on TV Channel 112 Ukraine on March @ @ @ @ @ his experience as a doctor , one should always consider the possibility of events under @ @ @ @ @ And this scenario [ could develop ] by analogy with Italy and , let 's @ @ @ @ @ been going ] with Spain .
Therefore , the chief medical doctor , my deputy @ @ @ @ @ worst-case scenario , '' he said .
Over 5,000 people have died from the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ late Sunday , March 22 , Ukraine has reported 73 confirmed cases , including three @ @ @ @ @ Yemets earlier said he advocates the introduction of national emergency in Ukraine .

Over 5,000 people have died from the coronavirus in Italy.
Ukrainian Health Minister Illia Yemets says there could be the worst-case scenario for the coronavirus in Ukraine, which may develop by analogy with Italy.
"One should analyze the worst-case scenario in regard to this problem," he said on TV Channel 112 Ukraine on March 22.
He says from his experience as a doctor, one should always consider the possibility of events under the worst-case scenario.
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"And this scenario [could develop] by analogy with Italy and, let's see [how it has been going] with Spain. Therefore, the chief medical doctor, my deputy, has estimates for the worst-case scenario," he said.
Over 5,000 people have died from the coronavirus in Italy.
As of late Sunday, March 22, Ukraine has reported 73 confirmed cases, including three deaths and one recovery.
Yemets earlier said he advocates the introduction of national emergency in Ukraine.


unian--2020-03-23--RFE/RL: Zelensky, IMF director hold talks on greater financial support amid COVID-19 crisis

Ukraine is eligible for a loan under that IMF program whose conditions would differ from those attached to the US $ 5.5 billion lending program .
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva about greater financial support as the eastern European faces a possible crisis due to the coronavirus .
`` We discussed increasing the amount of support for Ukraine from the Fund during a time of significant challenges for the economy associated with the global pandemic , '' Zelensky said in a statement on March 22 , according to Radio Free Europe / @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoUkraine `` almost fulfilled '' obligations before IMF , says NBU chief Ukraine has been in talks with the IMF for months about a three-year , US $ 5.5 billion loan tied to reforms to help the country meet a jump in debt repayments this year .
Kyiv however has dragged its feet on passing the legislation – which includes a bank law that would prevent tycoons from regaining control over banks that were bailed out with public funds – and the funds have yet to be released .
Now , Ukraine is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money internationally as it increases spending to fight the spread of the coronavirus and support companies and individuals negatively affected by the potential economic fallout .
Some economists have said Ukraine may need to borrow as much as US $ 10 billion .
However , the recent surge in borrowing rates for some emerging market countries due to the pandemic has effectively shut Ukraine out of international bond markets , making access to IMF loans even more vital .
The IMF earlier this month set up a separate US $ 50 billion emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market countries like Ukraine to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus .
Ukraine is eligible for a loan under that IMF program whose conditions would differ from those attached to the US $ 5.5 billion lending program .

Ukraine is eligible for a loan under that IMF program whose conditions would differ from those attached to the US$5.5 billion lending program.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva about greater financial support as the eastern European faces a possible crisis due to the coronavirus.
"We discussed increasing the amount of support for Ukraine from the Fund during a time of significant challenges for the economy associated with the global pandemic," Zelensky said in a statement on March 22, according to Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).
Read alsoUkraine "almost fulfilled" obligations before IMF, says NBU chief
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Ukraine has been in talks with the IMF for months about a three-year, US$5.5 billion loan tied to reforms to help the country meet a jump in debt repayments this year.
Kyiv however has dragged its feet on passing the legislation – which includes a bank law that would prevent tycoons from regaining control over banks that were bailed out with public funds – and the funds have yet to be released.
Now, Ukraine is likely to need to borrow even more money internationally as it increases spending to fight the spread of the coronavirus and support companies and individuals negatively affected by the potential economic fallout.
Some economists have said Ukraine may need to borrow as much as US$10 billion.
However, the recent surge in borrowing rates for some emerging market countries due to the pandemic has effectively shut Ukraine out of international bond markets, making access to IMF loans even more vital.
The IMF earlier this month set up a separate US$50 billion emergency financing program specifically for low-income and emerging market countries like Ukraine to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus.
Ukraine is eligible for a loan under that IMF program whose conditions would differ from those attached to the US$5.5 billion lending program.


unian--2020-03-23--Ukraine reports three ceasefire violations by Russia-led forces in Donbas on Sunday

No Ukrainian army casualties were reported on March 22 .
Russia-led forces violated the ceasefire in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , three times on Sunday , March 22 .
Enemy troops used , among other weapons , 82mm mortars , which are banned under the Minsk peace agreements , as well as grenade launchers of various systems , large-caliber machine guns , and rifles , the press center of the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Headquarters said on Facebook in a morning update on Monday , March 23 .
Read alsoDonbas war update : 10 enemy attacks on Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 All attacks were recorded in the Skhid ( East ) sector , it said .
In particular , five 82mm mortar shells were fired to attack Ukrainian positions near the village of Vodiane .
What is more , near the village of Pavlopil the enemy opened fire from grenade launchers , large-caliber machine guns , and rifles .
In addition , an anti-tank grenade launcher and large-caliber machine guns were used near the village of Berezove .
`` Joint Forces units used available weapons to counter the attacks mounted by armed formations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JFO HQ said .
No Ukrainian army casualties were reported on March 22 .
From 00:00 to 07:00 on Monday , March 23 , there were no enemy attacks .

No Ukrainian army casualties were reported on March 22.
Russia-led forces violated the ceasefire in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, three times on Sunday, March 22.
Enemy troops used, among other weapons, 82mm mortars, which are banned under the Minsk peace agreements, as well as grenade launchers of various systems, large-caliber machine guns, and rifles, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters said on Facebook in a morning update on Monday, March 23.
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All attacks were recorded in the Skhid (East) sector, it said. In particular, five 82mm mortar shells were fired to attack Ukrainian positions near the village of Vodiane. What is more, near the village of Pavlopil the enemy opened fire from grenade launchers, large-caliber machine guns, and rifles. In addition, an anti-tank grenade launcher and large-caliber machine guns were used near the village of Berezove.
"Joint Forces units used available weapons to counter the attacks mounted by armed formations of the Russian Federation," the JFO HQ said.
No Ukrainian army casualties were reported on March 22.
From 00:00 to 07:00 on Monday, March 23, there were no enemy attacks.


unian--2020-03-23--UN's Guterres calls for global truce amid coronavirus spread

The spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus has drawn comparisons with painful periods such as World War 2 , the 2008 financial crisis , and the 1918 Spanish flu .
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a global ceasefire so the world can focus on fighting the coronavirus pandemic .
`` It is time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives , '' Guterres told a virtual news conference , according to Reuters .
So far more than 351,000 people have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to a Reuters tally .
The spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus has drawn comparisons with painful periods such as World War 2 , the 2008 financial crisis , and the 1918 Spanish flu .
`` The virus does not care about nationality or ethnicity , faction or faith .
It attacks all , relentlessly .
Meanwhile , armed conflict rages on around the world , '' Guterres said .
Read alsoAmid coronavirus spread , Ukraine seeking from IMF double the amount it asked for earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children , people with disabilities , the marginalized and the displaced – pay the highest price , ” he said .
`` They are also at the highest risk of suffering devastating losses from COVID-19 . ''
Guterres warned that in war-torn countries health systems have collapsed and the small number of health professionals left were often targeted in the fighting .
`` End the sickness of war and fight the disease that is ravaging our world , '' he said .
`` It starts by stopping the fighting everywhere .
Now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , now more than ever . ''

The spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus has drawn comparisons with painful periods such as World War 2, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 1918 Spanish flu.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a global ceasefire so the world can focus on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
"It is time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives," Guterres told a virtual news conference, according to Reuters.
So far more than 351,000 people have been infected and over 15,330 have died, according to a Reuters tally.
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The spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus has drawn comparisons with painful periods such as World War 2, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 1918 Spanish flu.
"The virus does not care about nationality or ethnicity, faction or faith. It attacks all, relentlessly. Meanwhile, armed conflict rages on around the world," Guterres said.
Read alsoAmid coronavirus spread, Ukraine seeking from IMF double the amount it asked for earlier
"The most vulnerable – women and children, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the displaced – pay the highest price,” he said. "They are also at the highest risk of suffering devastating losses from COVID-19."
Guterres warned that in war-torn countries health systems have collapsed and the small number of health professionals left were often targeted in the fighting.
"End the sickness of war and fight the disease that is ravaging our world," he said. "It starts by stopping the fighting everywhere. Now. That is what our human family needs, now more than ever."


unian--2020-03-23--All establishments operating in Ukraine during quarantine period ordered to install social distancin

Owners and management together with police must ensure that visitors maintain 1.5 m distance .
All institutions and institutions allowed @ @ @ @ @ the period of national quarantine aimed at countering the spread of COVID-19 must set 1.5-meter @ @ @ @ @ Minister Denys Shmyhal reports .
That 's according to a decision the Cabinet passed at @ @ @ @ @ , March 23 .
`` All establishments and institutions that continue to operate during the @ @ @ @ @ at countering the spread of COVID-19 shall establish social distancing marks , '' Shmyhal wrote @ @ @ @ @ 's Cabinet allocates over US $ 1.4 mln from reserve fund to combat coronavirus Owners @ @ @ @ @ must ensure that visitors maintain 1.5 m distance .
As UNIAN reported , on March @ @ @ @ @ Ministers moved to introduce a national quarantine across Ukraine from March 12 to April 3 @ @ @ @ @ of March 23 , a total of 73 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were recorded , @ @ @ @ @ .
One recovery was also recorded .

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unian--2020-03-23--Zelensky: Government not to introduce state of emergency to pass unpopular decisions

All steps taken by authorities have a single goal – to preserve life and health of Ukrainians .
President of @ @ @ @ @ introduction of a state of emergency across Ukraine will not be exploited to `` pass @ @ @ @ @ It will be aimed at preserving life and health of Ukrainians , the president said @ @ @ @ @ the nation posted on Facebook of the President ’ s Office .
`` I 'd @ @ @ @ @ of our politicians : in difficult times for our country , engaging in political hype @ @ @ @ @ .
You say that the government will introduce a state of emergency in order to @ @ @ @ @ along the way .
I can only say one thing : do n't judge others @ @ @ @ @ experience , and your life principles – if I can name them this way , @ @ @ @ @ `` Today , all our steps have a single goal – to preserve life and @ @ @ @ @ the head of state emphasized .

All steps taken by authorities have a single goal – to preserve life and health of Ukrainians.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says possible introduction of a state of emergency across Ukraine will not be exploited to "pass some unpopular decisions."
It will be aimed at preserving life and health of Ukrainians, the president said in a video address to the nation posted on Facebook of the President’s Office.
"I'd like to turn to some of our politicians: in difficult times for our country, engaging in political hype is actually equal to looting. You say that the government will introduce a state of emergency in order to smuggle through some unpopular decisions along the way. I can only say one thing: don't judge others by yourself, by your experience, and your life principles – if I can name them this way," the president said.
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"Today, all our steps have a single goal – to preserve life and health of Ukrainians," the head of state emphasized.


unian--2020-03-23--Team Zelensky's "optimistic" scenario: GDP to fall 5%

The national budget deficit is expected to increase to 7 % of GDP .
The fall in gross domestic product of Ukraine in 2020 will stand at nearly 5 % - that 's according to an optimistic scenario for the developments with coronavirus , suggests Deputy Head of the Presidential Office , Yulia Kovaliv .
`` We all expect the economy to fall , '' she said at a press conference delivered via video link .
`` In an optimistic scenario for the developments with coronavirus , we approximately see a 5 % fall in the regional economy , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is expected that the national budget deficit will increase to 7 % of GDP , while the pre-quarantine indicator was laid at 2 % of GDP .
Read alsoNational Bank asks Cabinet to allow non-bank financial institutions operate amid quarantine She added that $ 3.5-4 billion will be needed to fight coronavirus alone .
This amount is planned to be obtained in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on a new program of cooperation with Ukraine .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the growth of real GDP of Ukraine in 2019 slowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 , the maximum indicator for the last seven years .

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unian--2020-03-23--Cargo plane brings to Ukraine COVID-19 tests, protective gear from China

They will be distributed among hospitals , labs , police , border guards , and military .
President of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ the arrival of a Ukrainian military cargo plane , which brought from China a batch @ @ @ @ @ systems , rapid tests , artificial lung ventilation machines , facemasks , protective suits , @ @ @ @ @ to fight COVID-19 .
`` The cargo will be distributed across all regions of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ public in his televised address Monday .
`` It will be brought to hospitals , @ @ @ @ @ guards , and military , '' Zelensky said .
Read alsoHealth Minister Yemets : Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ on coronavirus He also thanked doctors , border guards , police officers , postmen , @ @ @ @ @ volunteers for their efforts at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus .
As @ @ @ @ @ , some 73 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases were recorded in Ukraine .

They will be distributed among hospitals, labs, police, border guards, and military.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has reported on the arrival of a Ukrainian military cargo plane, which brought from China a batch of polymerase chain reaction test systems, rapid tests, artificial lung ventilation machines, facemasks, protective suits, and other equipment and gear to fight COVID-19.
"The cargo will be distributed across all regions of Ukraine," Zelensky assured the public in his televised address Monday.
"It will be brought to hospitals, labs, police, border guards, and military," Zelensky said.
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He also thanked doctors, border guards, police officers, postmen, socially responsible businesses, and volunteers for their efforts at the forefront of the fight against the coronavirus.
As of the morning of Monday, some 73 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases were recorded in Ukraine.


unian--2020-03-23--Boryspil to remain Ukraine's only operating airport pending quarantine

Starting March 24 , passengers will be banned from flying abroad on tourist trips .
Ukraine will leave Boryspil International Airport the only operating one in Ukraine as part of the measures to curb Covid-19 spread , that 's according to Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav Krykliy .
`` From tomorrow , only Boryspil International Airport will remain operating in Ukraine .
From 12:00 on March 24 , passengers will also be barred from air travel for tourism .
I apologize for the inconvenience , but this is a necessary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus , '' the minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asks Cabinet to allow non-bank financial institutions operate amid quarantine As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers , in connection with the spread of coronavirus , decided to introduce quarantine in Ukraine from March 12 to April 3 , and also introduced a ban on railway , air and bus intercity and interregional passenger traffic , as well as on subway traffic , from March 18 .
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on March 18 allocated an equivalent of $ 4.16 million from the state budget reserve fund to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abroad amid global border lockdowns .
At the Boryspil airport , a previously closed Terminal B was re-opened on March 22 to service arrivals .
Outbound flights are still operated from Terminal F. Operations in main Terminal D were suspended from March 18 .

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unian--2020-03-23--2020 Tokyo Olympics to be postponed due to coronavirus pandemic, IOC member says

The Olympics would be the latest – and , by far , most significant – sporting event to be impacted by the coronavirus .
Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed , likely to 2021 , with the details to be worked out in the next four weeks .
`` On the basis of the information the IOC has , postponement has been decided , '' Pound said in a phone interview with USA Today .
`` The parameters going forward have not been determined , but the Games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 , that much I know . ''
Pound , a Canadian who has been one of the most influential members of the IOC for decades , said he believes the IOC will announce its next steps soon .
`` It will come in stages , '' he said .
`` We will postpone this and begin to deal with all the ramifications of moving this , which are immense . ''
When told what Pound had said and asked for an IOC response , spokesperson Mark Adams said , `` It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interpret the decision of the IOC executive board which was announced yesterday . ''
In that announcement Sunday , IOC President Thomas Bach said he was going to take the next four weeks to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics , scheduled to begin July 24 .
Bach has ruled out canceling the Games .
Read alsoReuters : Kremlin says coronavirus aid to Italy is not a ploy to get EU sanctions lifted The Olympics would be the latest – and , by far , most significant – sporting event to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first identified in Wuhan , China , in December .
Also known as COVID-19 , the virus rapidly spread throughout China and across the world in subsequent months , infecting hundreds of thousands of people and causing substantial disruptions to daily life in numerous countries .
This would the first time the Olympics have been suspended , though they have been canceled previously during periods of war .
The 1916 Summer Games were canceled because of World War 1 , as were the Summer and Winter Games in 1940 and 1944 , due @ @ @ @ @

The Olympics would be the latest – and, by far, most significant – sporting event to be impacted by the coronavirus.
Veteran International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are going to be postponed, likely to 2021, with the details to be worked out in the next four weeks.
"On the basis of the information the IOC has, postponement has been decided," Pound said in a phone interview with USA Today. "The parameters going forward have not been determined, but the Games are not going to start on July 24, that much I know."
Pound, a Canadian who has been one of the most influential members of the IOC for decades, said he believes the IOC will announce its next steps soon.
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"It will come in stages," he said. "We will postpone this and begin to deal with all the ramifications of moving this, which are immense."
When told what Pound had said and asked for an IOC response, spokesperson Mark Adams said, "It is the right of every IOC member to interpret the decision of the IOC executive board which was announced yesterday."
In that announcement Sunday, IOC President Thomas Bach said he was going to take the next four weeks to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, scheduled to begin July 24. Bach has ruled out canceling the Games.
Read alsoReuters: Kremlin says coronavirus aid to Italy is not a ploy to get EU sanctions lifted
The Olympics would be the latest – and, by far, most significant – sporting event to be impacted by the coronavirus, which was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December. Also known as COVID-19, the virus rapidly spread throughout China and across the world in subsequent months, infecting hundreds of thousands of people and causing substantial disruptions to daily life in numerous countries.
This would the first time the Olympics have been suspended, though they have been canceled previously during periods of war. The 1916 Summer Games were canceled because of World War 1, as were the Summer and Winter Games in 1940 and 1944, due to World War 2.


unian--2020-03-23--Ukraine seeking from IMF double the amount of aid it asked for earlier

All tranche money is set to be allocated for the budget .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a telephone conversation with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva proposed to almost double the amount of assistance to Ukraine under the new extended fund facility , which had previously been suggested at $ 5.5 billion .
That 's according to Deputy Head of the Presidential Office , Yulia Kovaliv , who spoke via a video link .
`` Yesterday , the president discussed with the Fund 's managing director an increase in the cooperation program , a substantial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the numbers , but in fact it 's double the amount , '' she said .
`` We 're also discussing the allocation of all tranche money for the budget , because we see that the National Bank has sufficient reserves , '' Kovaliv added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discussed the increase in assistance to Ukraine due to the spread of coronavirus , as well as expanding the cooperation program between Ukraine and the IMF to support further reforms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in December 2019 reached a staff-level agreement on a new three-year extended fund facility in the amount of $ 5.5 billion .
The decision on the new program is yet to be approved by the IMF Executive Board , while the exact date for consideration of Ukraine issue has not yet been set , since the country has n't fulfilled all preliminary conditions for starting the new program .
On March 11 , Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine would fulfill prerequisites for launching the new program with the IMF within two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 5 said that the Fund would provide about $ 50 billion in rapid financing for low-income economies and developing economies to overcome the negative effects of the coronavirus epidemic .
On March 16 , the Fund expressed willingness to mobilize a $ 1 trillion credit potential to help member states during the coronavirus epidemic .

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unian--2020-03-23--Ukraine's new IFV with NATO-standard anti-mine protection passes initial stage trial

The amphibious 23-tonne vehicle can run at max speed of 110 kmh at max cruising range of 800 km .
Ukraine 's new Otaman 6×6 infantry fighting vehicle has completed one of the initial trial stages in offroad tests .
Otaman 6×6 boasts of the enhanced armor , NATO-standard mine protection system , a large reserve of load capacity ( to install additional composite armor and heavy equipment , such as a combat module ) , modularity , maximum mobility , and high degree of digitization , according to Defense Express .
The new vehicle provides high-level anti-mine ( STANAG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lvl 2 to STANAG lvl 4 with new armor modules ) due to its monocoque steel hull .
The hull is also fully protected from biological and chemical threats .
The 453mm ground clearance protects the crew from mines .
The amphibious 23-tonne vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 110 kmh with a maximum cruising range of 800 km , carrying a crew of 10 including commander , driver , and eight soldiers .
The engine is placed at the front of the vehicle for the sake of better ergonomics @ @ @

The amphibious 23-tonne vehicle can run at max speed of 110 kmh at max cruising range of 800 km.
Ukraine's new Otaman 6×6 infantry fighting vehicle has completed one of the initial trial stages in offroad tests.
Otaman 6×6 boasts of the enhanced armor, NATO-standard mine protection system, a large reserve of load capacity (to install additional composite armor and heavy equipment, such as a combat module), modularity, maximum mobility, and high degree of digitization, according to Defense Express.
The new vehicle provides high-level anti-mine (STANAG 4569) and ballistic protection (STANAG lvl 2 to STANAG lvl 4 with new armor modules) due to its monocoque steel hull. The hull is also fully protected from biological and chemical threats. The 453mm ground clearance protects the crew from mines.
The amphibious 23-tonne vehicle can run at a maximum road speed of 110 kmh with a maximum cruising range of 800 km, carrying a crew of 10 including commander, driver, and eight soldiers.
The engine is placed at the front of the vehicle for the sake of better ergonomics and efficiency.