unian--2020-07-02--Ukraine deploys second-wave hospitals to tackle COVID-19 – health official

Ukraine 's Chief Medical Officer , Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko says hospitals of the second wave are being deployed now over the complicated epidemic situation with COVID-19 ; there are already 542 patients there , including 64 placed in intensive care units .
`` In order to improve quality and efficiency of our health care , 1,118 lung ventilators , 1,742 patient monitors , 917 oxygen generators , 172 mobile X-rays , and 106 gas analyzers have been supplied to the 'first wave ' hospitals , which have been providing medical treatment to COVID-19 patients since the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online-briefing on July 2 .
According to Liashko , the upgrade of hospitals is ongoing , including of those of the so-called `` second wave . ''
`` Today 23,353 beds designated for COVID-19 patients in the hospitals of the 'first wave ' are ready , of which 3,000 ( 16 % ) have already been occupied .
In total , there are 1,919 beds in intensive care units , 419 beds ( 22 % ) are occupied by COVID-19 patients .
Amid some 2,400 ventilators available in the 'first wave ' hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3.7 % ) , '' he said .
Read alsoNumber of infected with COVID-19 in Ukraine may exceed 1 mln – medical expert Given the complication of the epidemic situation , which is being observed after the relaxation of quarantine measures , the `` second wave '' hospitals are being prepared , which are gradually being engaged in providing medical care to COVID-19 patients .
`` To date , 10,449 beds have been prepared in such hospitals , including 946 beds in intensive care units .
There are already 542 patients in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – in intensive care .
This primarily concerns Zakarpattia and Volyn regions , where most hospitals of the second wave have been deployed .
In recent weeks , there has been a spike in coronavirus cases , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 45,887 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 2 .
They include 1,185 deaths and 20,053 recoveries .
Some 889 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours .
A total of 677,254 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Volodymyr Zelensky on June 30 said Ukraine needed to be prepared for the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic due to the rapid dynamics of the incidence of coronavirus cases .

This primarily concerns Zakarpattia and Volyn regions.
Ukraine's Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko says hospitals of the second wave are being deployed now over the complicated epidemic situation with COVID-19; there are already 542 patients there, including 64 placed in intensive care units.
"In order to improve quality and efficiency of our health care, 1,118 lung ventilators, 1,742 patient monitors, 917 oxygen generators, 172 mobile X-rays , and 106 gas analyzers have been supplied to the 'first wave' hospitals, which have been providing medical treatment to COVID-19 patients since the start of the epidemic" he said during an online-briefing on July 2.
According to Liashko, the upgrade of hospitals is ongoing, including of those of the so-called "second wave."
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"Today 23,353 beds designated for COVID-19 patients in the hospitals of the 'first wave' are ready, of which 3,000 (16%) have already been occupied. In total, there are 1,919 beds in intensive care units, 419 beds (22%) are occupied by COVID-19 patients. Amid some 2,400 ventilators available in the 'first wave' hospitals, 94 are now in use (3.7%)," he said.
Read alsoNumber of infected with COVID-19 in Ukraine may exceed 1 mln – medical expert
Given the complication of the epidemic situation, which is being observed after the relaxation of quarantine measures, the "second wave" hospitals are being prepared, which are gradually being engaged in providing medical care to COVID-19 patients.
"To date, 10,449 beds have been prepared in such hospitals, including 946 beds in intensive care units. There are already 542 patients in the 'second wave' hospitals, including 64 – in intensive care. This primarily concerns Zakarpattia and Volyn regions, where most hospitals of the second wave have been deployed. In recent weeks, there has been a spike in coronavirus cases," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 45,887 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 2. They include 1,185 deaths and 20,053 recoveries. Some 889 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.
A total of 677,254 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been conducted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 30 said Ukraine needed to be prepared for the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic due to the rapid dynamics of the incidence of coronavirus cases.


unian--2020-07-02--New culture minister Tkachenko speaks of ways to counter Russian propaganda

Strategies that are being worked out will cover culture and heritage , as well as institutional changes through launching agencies , including on religion and nationalities ' affairs .
Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko has elaborated on steps he believes will help fight off the Kremlin 's narratives .
In an interview with the Liga.Business , he said : `` What do we see on the part of Russia ?
They constantly pursue information aggression against the country , spreading their ideological narratives and stuffing people with information so that people cease to think , because when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking . ''
`` That is why we need dialogue , '' Tkachenko stresses .
`` And we can counter this with our strength .
It lies in unity , peaceful stance , and dialogue , and this is how we 're different from the aggressor . ''
Read alsoDeputy FM Bodnar : Russia used to seek control over Ukraine by waging hybrid warfare Among strategies required , the minister says , there are those covering culture and heritage , as well as institutional changes through the launch of agencies , including those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He also stressed the importance of art education and contemporary art .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Tkachenko assured that the Ministry of Culture would not be revising quotas for the Ukrainian-language media content .

Strategies that are being worked out will cover culture and heritage, as well as institutional changes through launching agencies, including on religion and nationalities' affairs.
Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko has elaborated on steps he believes will help fight off the Kremlin's narratives.
In an interview with the Liga.Business, he said: "What do we see on the part of Russia? They constantly pursue information aggression against the country, spreading their ideological narratives and stuffing people with information so that people cease to think, because when they don't think, they stop talking."
"That is why we need dialogue," Tkachenko stresses. "And we can counter this with our strength. It lies in unity, peaceful stance, and dialogue, and this is how we're different from the aggressor."
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Among strategies required, the minister says, there are those covering culture and heritage, as well as institutional changes through the launch of agencies, including those dealing with religion and nationalities' affairs. He also stressed the importance of art education and contemporary art.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Tkachenko assured that the Ministry of Culture would not be revising quotas for the Ukrainian-language media content.


unian--2020-07-02--Ukraine has sufficient resources to ensure hryvnia stability – finance minister

The statement comes following an unexpected resignation of NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii .
Ukraine today has enough capabilities and resources to ensure macroeconomic stability , said Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko .
`` Now we have the capabilities and resources to ensure macroeconomic stability more than ever .
As of July 1 , a single treasury account has a significant amount of funds in it in the amount of UAH 75 billion and over US $ 2 billion , which allows Ukraine to retain full control of public finances , and fulfill all our obligations to international partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be fulfilled on time and in full , '' Marchenko told a Kyiv briefing on Thursday .
The statement comes following an unexpected resignation of NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii which he filed for on Wednesday , which led to Ukraine canceling the new issue of government bonds worth $ 1.75 billion maturing in three years .
Serhiy Marchenko also said that the Ministry of Finance would continue to engage with Ukraine 's international partners and investors , and that it considers it important to ensure the independence of the National Bank .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue to pursue a measured fiscal policy , and hopes to cooperate with the NBU regardless of personalities at the helm of the regulator , '' the minister added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on July 1 , National Bank Governor Yakiv Smolii on Wednesday , July 1 , submitted to president a resignation letter over what he said was a long-standing systematic political pressure , which made it impossible for him to effectively fulfill his duties .

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unian--2020-07-02--Cabinet's quarantine bans contested in Constitutional Court

The Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court today launched a hearing on the motion of the SC plenum .
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has appealed to the Constitutional Court the quarantine restrictions imposed by government on May 20 , 2020 , according to a UNIAN correspondent .
Today , July 2 , the Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court launched a hearing in the form of written proceedings on the motion of the Supreme Court plenum .
The case concerns Cabinet Decree No .
392 `` On establishing quarantine to prevent the spread of acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of weakening antiepidemic measures in Ukraine '' .
According to rapporteur judge Petro Filyuk , the Supreme Court notes in the submission that the clauses appealed provide for a number of restrictions , including on mass events with more than 10 participants , as well as salary cuts to employees of budget-funded institutions pending quarantine period to no more than 10 minimum wages .
The Supreme Court considers that quarantine is in breach of the provisions of the Constitution , in particular Article 33 , which guarantees freedom of movement and free choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exception of restrictions established by law .
Such restrictions were imposed by a government decree , which is not a law , the motion stresses .
Among such restrictions is a ban on free movement of persons over the age of 60 in connection with the obligation of self-isolation .
Read alsoUkraine 's justice ministry elaborates on size of fines for not wearing masks The Supreme Court also sees a violation of Article 39 of the Constitution , which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly , in the provision of a government decree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 10 participants .
The Supreme Court notes that such or any other restrictions on peaceful assemblies shall be established only by court based on the Constitution and laws of Ukraine , not a government decree .
The motion also notes that , in general , rights and freedoms of citizens , which must not be limited in any circumstances , are contained in the Basic Law .
All other rights and freedoms may be restricted by law only in conditions of emergency or martial law .
`` However , we can state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of emergency were introduced in Ukraine , '' the Ukrainian Supreme Court said .
The motion refers to the restriction of the rights to entrepreneurial activity , which are guaranteed by Article 42 of the Constitution .
Authors point that the contested decree prohibited a significant part of entrepreneurial activity , in particular with regard to public catering establishments , entertainment facilities , and passenger transport .
Also , the Supreme Court considers that Article 49 of the Constitution has been violated , which guarantees everyone the right to health care .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over COVID-19 – PM Shmyhal The Supreme Court plenum asks the Constitutional Court to verify the government decree for its compliance with a number of articles of the Basic Law of Ukraine , in particular articles 24 , 33 , 39 , 42 , 49 , 92 , 126 , 121 , and 129-1 .
The Constitutional Court has launched a closed part of the hearing on this case .
Given that a decision has been made on the written form of proceedings , judges will not hear out the parties to this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to court .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on May 29 , the plenum of the Supreme Court decided to apply to CSU the Cabinet 's quarantine restrictions .

The Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court today launched a hearing on the motion of the SC plenum.
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has appealed to the Constitutional Court the quarantine restrictions imposed by government on May 20, 2020, according to a UNIAN correspondent.
Today, July 2, the Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court launched a hearing in the form of written proceedings on the motion of the Supreme Court plenum.
The case concerns Cabinet Decree No. 392 "On establishing quarantine to prevent the spread of acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-COV-2 coronavirus and the stages of weakening antiepidemic measures in Ukraine".
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According to rapporteur judge Petro Filyuk, the Supreme Court notes in the submission that the clauses appealed provide for a number of restrictions, including on mass events with more than 10 participants, as well as salary cuts to employees of budget-funded institutions pending quarantine period to no more than 10 minimum wages.
The Supreme Court considers that quarantine is in breach of the provisions of the Constitution, in particular Article 33, which guarantees freedom of movement and free choice of place of residence, with the exception of restrictions established by law.
Such restrictions were imposed by a government decree, which is not a law, the motion stresses.
Among such restrictions is a ban on free movement of persons over the age of 60 in connection with the obligation of self-isolation.
Read alsoUkraine's justice ministry elaborates on size of fines for not wearing masks
The Supreme Court also sees a violation of Article 39 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly, in the provision of a government decree that limits public events to no more than 10 participants. The Supreme Court notes that such or any other restrictions on peaceful assemblies shall be established only by court based on the Constitution and laws of Ukraine, not a government decree.
The motion also notes that, in general, rights and freedoms of citizens, which must not be limited in any circumstances, are contained in the Basic Law. All other rights and freedoms may be restricted by law only in conditions of emergency or martial law.
"However, we can state that neither martial law nor a state of emergency were introduced in Ukraine," the Ukrainian Supreme Court said.
The motion refers to the restriction of the rights to entrepreneurial activity, which are guaranteed by Article 42 of the Constitution. Authors point that the contested decree prohibited a significant part of entrepreneurial activity, in particular with regard to public catering establishments, entertainment facilities, and passenger transport.
Also, the Supreme Court considers that Article 49 of the Constitution has been violated, which guarantees everyone the right to health care.
The government decree banned scheduled hospitalization pending the quarantine period.
Read alsoSome Ukrainian regions may again halt transportation over COVID-19 – PM Shmyhal
The Supreme Court plenum asks the Constitutional Court to verify the government decree for its compliance with a number of articles of the Basic Law of Ukraine, in particular articles 24, 33, 39, 42, 49, 92, 126, 121, and 129-1.
The Constitutional Court has launched a closed part of the hearing on this case. Given that a decision has been made on the written form of proceedings, judges will not hear out the parties to this proceeding, only working with documents submitted to court.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on May 29, the plenum of the Supreme Court decided to apply to CSU the Cabinet's quarantine restrictions.


unian--2020-07-02--Number of infected with COVID-19 in Ukraine may exceed 1 mln – medical expert

A distinction should be made between the number of infected people and the number of those who got sick , the doctor believes .
The number of those infected with coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in Ukraine may exceed 1 million ; however , many of them may have immunity against the disease , suggests Yuriy Zhihariev , a Ukrainian physician specializing in infectious diseases .
`` I would n't be surprised if there 's a million or even more in Ukraine .
I mean those who have been infected and have immunity , '' he told the Ukrainian online news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the context of COVID-19 statistics , a distinction should be made between the number of infected patients and those who actually got sick .
The expert says the asymptomatic course of the coronavirus could actually also be considered virus contraction .
Read alsoAlmost 890 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day '' Let 's say , someone got infected and further developed an immune response .
But they might have absolutely no symptoms and feel quite alright , '' he said .
Meanwhile , it 's difficult to determine the exact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't seek medical assistance .
At the same time , the statistics on COVID-19 spread are generally true , he added .
`` Almost all patients get registered .
Naturally , if someone experiences relevant symptoms , one way or another , they consult their doctors , thus being included in the stats , '' Zhihariev summed up .
As UNIAN reported , the Health Ministry earlier said that the number of coronavirus tests run across country had been increasing .

A distinction should be made between the number of infected people and the number of those who got sick, the doctor believes.
The number of those infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ukraine may exceed 1 million; however, many of them may have immunity against the disease, suggests Yuriy Zhihariev, a Ukrainian physician specializing in infectious diseases.
"I wouldn't be surprised if there's a million or even more in Ukraine. I mean those who have been infected and have immunity," he told the Ukrainian online news outlet Obozrevatel on July 2.
In the context of COVID-19 statistics, a distinction should be made between the number of infected patients and those who actually got sick. The expert says the asymptomatic course of the coronavirus could actually also be considered virus contraction.
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"Let's say, someone got infected and further developed an immune response. But they might have absolutely no symptoms and feel quite alright," he said.
Meanwhile, it's difficult to determine the exact number of such people as they don't seek medical assistance. At the same time, the statistics on COVID-19 spread are generally true, he added.
"Almost all patients get registered. Naturally, if someone experiences relevant symptoms, one way or another, they consult their doctors, thus being included in the stats," Zhihariev summed up.
As UNIAN reported, the Health Ministry earlier said that the number of coronavirus tests run across country had been increasing.


unian--2020-07-02--Zelensky remains Ukrainians' favorite at top post, poll says

His closest rivals are Petro Poroshenko and Yuriy Boyko .
A recent poll says , if presidential elections were set to be held in the near future , 34.6 % of respondents would support the incumbent head of state , Volodymyr Zelensky .
That 's among voters who intend to cast ballots and have already made up their choice definitely , Rating the Sociological Group reports .
Another 11.4 % of those polled would vote for ex-president Petro Poroshenko , and 11.2 % - for the leader of the pro-Russian Opposition Bloc Party Yuriy Boyko .
Another 7.2 % would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tymoshenko 's Batkivshchyna ( Fatherland ) Party , and 6.7 % - for the leader of Syla I Chest ' ( Strength and Honor ) Party Ihor Smeshko .
Read alsoOver 60 % of Ukrainians predict rise in new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine soon – poll Asked whether they would go to polling stations if presidential elections were held in the near future , 67 % of respondents answered `` yes , definitely '' , 13 % said `` yes , rather '' , 4 % opted for `` no , rather '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely '' , and 3 % remained undecided .
The survey was conducted from June 24 to June 29 among Ukrainians aged 18 years and older in all regions but the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas .

His closest rivals are Petro Poroshenko and Yuriy Boyko.
A recent poll says, if presidential elections were set to be held in the near future, 34.6% of respondents would support the incumbent head of state, Volodymyr Zelensky.
That's among voters who intend to cast ballots and have already made up their choice definitely, Rating the Sociological Group reports.
Another 11.4% of those polled would vote for ex-president Petro Poroshenko, and 11.2% - for the leader of the pro-Russian Opposition Bloc Party Yuriy Boyko.
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Another 7.2% would cast ballots for the leader of Yulia Tymoshenko's Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) Party, and 6.7% - for the leader of Syla I Chest' (Strength and Honor) Party Ihor Smeshko.
Read alsoOver 60% of Ukrainians predict rise in new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine soon – poll
Asked whether they would go to polling stations if presidential elections were held in the near future, 67% of respondents answered "yes, definitely", 13% said "yes, rather", 4% opted for "no, rather", 13% - "no, definitely", and 3% remained undecided.
The survey was conducted from June 24 to June 29 among Ukrainians aged 18 years and older in all regions but the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas.


unian--2020-07-02--Ukrainian military in Donbas to get Javelin anti-tank systems, General Staff chief says

Each brigade set to be deployed in the JFO zone will be armed including with Javelins .
Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ruslan Khomchak has said the Ukrainian military serving in the zone of the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) in Donbas will get Javelin anti-tank systems previously delivered as part of the U.S. lethal aid to Ukraine .
According to Khomchak , one of the brigades , which is completing its training before being deployed to for a mission as part of JFO , is actively practicing the use of Javelins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in teams operating these anti-tank systems .
I personally want to make sure that our troops are able to effectively use these anti-tank systems .
Now we have much more U.S.-made anti-tank systems , '' he said in an interview to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry 's ArmyInform news agency .
`` By the way , we also have more operating teams .
How many do we have ?
It 's a secret .
I can only say that each brigade set to be deployed in the JFO zone will be armed including by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In addition , during the preparation of this brigade for the next rotation , we will also work out the use of [ Turkish-made ] Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles to destroy combat targets , '' he added .
Khomchak said the Armed Forces of Ukraine are paying much more attention to training troops for urban warfare offensive action .
`` We have learned over the six years how to defend well .
But the Army should be trained , it should be able to advance day and night , under any weather conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
After all , the Army should be fully prepared for various scenarios ... , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the first batch of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles .

Each brigade set to be deployed in the JFO zone will be armed including with Javelins.
Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ruslan Khomchak has said the Ukrainian military serving in the zone of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Donbas will get Javelin anti-tank systems previously delivered as part of the U.S. lethal aid to Ukraine.
According to Khomchak, one of the brigades, which is completing its training before being deployed to for a mission as part of JFO, is actively practicing the use of Javelins.
"The military are working out skills in teams operating these anti-tank systems. I personally want to make sure that our troops are able to effectively use these anti-tank systems. Now we have much more U.S.-made anti-tank systems," he said in an interview to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's ArmyInform news agency.
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"By the way, we also have more operating teams. How many do we have? It's a secret. I can only say that each brigade set to be deployed in the JFO zone will be armed including by Javelins," Khomchak said.
Read alsoU.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles delivered to Ukraine, defense ministry confirms
"In addition, during the preparation of this brigade for the next rotation, we will also work out the use of [Turkish-made] Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles to destroy combat targets," he added.
Khomchak said the Armed Forces of Ukraine are paying much more attention to training troops for urban warfare offensive action.
"We have learned over the six years how to defend well. But the Army should be trained, it should be able to advance day and night, under any weather conditions. I set this task a year ago. After all, the Army should be fully prepared for various scenarios...," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the first batch of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles.


unian--2020-07-02--Ukraine's court jails two foreigners for involvement in ISIS smuggling chain – SBU

The criminals created a hub in Ukraine 's Kharkiv region for terrorists ' transfer to Iraq and Syria .
A Ukraine-based court has sentenced two foreigners to ten years and three months in jail , having convicted them of involvement in the transfer of fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ( ISIS ) via Ukraine .
During a pretrial probe , investigators established that the two natives of a country in Transcaucasia had created a point of transfer in Ukraine 's Kharkiv region for the international terrorist organization Islamic State , the press service of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on July 2 .
In 2013-2015 , the criminals `` received '' Islamic State mercenaries from the republics of the North Caucasus ( the Russian Federation ) , Transcaucasia and Central Asia .
Then the terrorists were transferred via Ukraine to the Syrian-Iraqi zone for fighting on the side of the Islamic State .
In Ukraine , the fighters were provided with money , housing , and travel documents .
The special services documented that the convicts had constantly coordinated their actions with Islamic State leaders based in Turkey and Syria .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance from their sponsors .
Among other things , the convicts in October 2013 provided financial and other aid to fighters who committed a terrorist attack in a Central Asian country .
During raids on the convicts ' houses and vehicles , law enforcement officers seized Islamic State insignia , hand grenades , explosives , electric detonators , firearms , and ammunition .
They also found a large number of driver 's license forms and passports of citizens of Central Asian countries , the Russian Federation , the European Union , and Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manufacture of fake seals and stamps , media with photographs of terrorists that were used to produce fake documents , as well as bank cards issued in different countries .
The court found the two foreigners guilty under Part 1 of Article 258-3 ( creation of a terrorist group ) and Part 2 of Article 258-5 ( financing of terrorism ) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine , and sentenced them to ten years and three months in prison .

The criminals created a hub in Ukraine's Kharkiv region for terrorists' transfer to Iraq and Syria.
A Ukraine-based court has sentenced two foreigners to ten years and three months in jail, having convicted them of involvement in the transfer of fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) via Ukraine.
During a pretrial probe, investigators established that the two natives of a country in Transcaucasia had created a point of transfer in Ukraine's Kharkiv region for the international terrorist organization Islamic State, the press service of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said on July 2.
Read alsoSBU exposes neo-Nazi group run by Russian man
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In 2013-2015, the criminals "received" Islamic State mercenaries from the republics of the North Caucasus (the Russian Federation), Transcaucasia and Central Asia. Then the terrorists were transferred via Ukraine to the Syrian-Iraqi zone for fighting on the side of the Islamic State.
In Ukraine, the fighters were provided with money, housing, and travel documents.
The special services documented that the convicts had constantly coordinated their actions with Islamic State leaders based in Turkey and Syria.
The criminals regularly received financial and other assistance from their sponsors.
Among other things, the convicts in October 2013 provided financial and other aid to fighters who committed a terrorist attack in a Central Asian country.
During raids on the convicts' houses and vehicles, law enforcement officers seized Islamic State insignia, hand grenades, explosives, electric detonators, firearms, and ammunition.
They also found a large number of driver's license forms and passports of citizens of Central Asian countries, the Russian Federation, the European Union, and Ukraine. There was also equipment for the manufacture of fake seals and stamps, media with photographs of terrorists that were used to produce fake documents, as well as bank cards issued in different countries.
The court found the two foreigners guilty under Part 1 of Article 258-3 (creation of a terrorist group) and Part 2 of Article 258-5 (financing of terrorism) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and sentenced them to ten years and three months in prison.


unian--2020-07-02--UNICEF: Almost 70 % of Ukrainians' incomes affected by COVID-19

Ukrainians would consider increases in living wages , salaries and pensions to be evidence of improved life after the quarantine , the study says .
A total of 69 % of Ukrainians have experienced the economic impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic .
`` Almost a third of respondents reported losing their jobs , while over half spent their savings and cut their expenses on food .
People from rural areas , industrial workers , and households with unemployed members suffered the most , '' according to a survey commissioned by UNICEF .
During the quarantine , access to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning and the work of all family members .
According to the survey , 16 % of Ukrainians lack Internet-enabled devices .
Meanwhile , 73 % used the Internet every day during the lockdown .
At the same time , residents of small towns and settlements are the least equipped with devices , and West Ukraine 's population uses Internet services the least .
Read alsoRFE/RL : UNICEF calls for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine , says children 'urgently need peace' According to Ukrainians , during the economic crisis the state should first of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and families with children under six .
`` Ukrainians would consider increases in living wages , salaries and pensions to be evidence of improved life after the quarantine , '' it said .
The study was conducted in the framework of the nationwide Ukrainian survey `` Thoughts and views of the population of Ukraine '' ( Omnibus ) in May-June 2020 .
A total of 2,000 interviews were conducted .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine 's Social Policy Ministry predicts poverty in Ukraine will grow to 45 % by late 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( y-o-y ) .
According to UNICEF 's worse-case scenario , the number of poor people in Ukraine may grow by over 9 million , including almost 2 million children .
Commenting on the UNICEF forecast at a press conference on May 20 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a wage of UAH 5,000-6,000 ( US $ 187-224 ) is low , but it is not poverty .

Ukrainians would consider increases in living wages, salaries and pensions to be evidence of improved life after the quarantine, the study says.
A total of 69% of Ukrainians have experienced the economic impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
"Almost a third of respondents reported losing their jobs, while over half spent their savings and cut their expenses on food. People from rural areas, industrial workers, and households with unemployed members suffered the most," according to a survey commissioned by UNICEF.
During the quarantine, access to the Internet and computers was critical for efficient learning and the work of all family members. According to the survey, 16% of Ukrainians lack Internet-enabled devices. Meanwhile, 73% used the Internet every day during the lockdown.
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At the same time, residents of small towns and settlements are the least equipped with devices, and West Ukraine's population uses Internet services the least.
Read alsoRFE/RL: UNICEF calls for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, says children 'urgently need peace'
According to Ukrainians, during the economic crisis the state should first of all help people with disabilities, retirees and families with children under six.
"Ukrainians would consider increases in living wages, salaries and pensions to be evidence of improved life after the quarantine," it said.
The study was conducted in the framework of the nationwide Ukrainian survey "Thoughts and views of the population of Ukraine" (Omnibus) in May-June 2020. A total of 2,000 interviews were conducted.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukraine's Social Policy Ministry predicts poverty in Ukraine will grow to 45% by late 2020, which is 6.5 percentage points higher year-over-year (y-o-y).
According to UNICEF's worse-case scenario, the number of poor people in Ukraine may grow by over 9 million, including almost 2 million children.
Commenting on the UNICEF forecast at a press conference on May 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a wage of UAH 5,000-6,000 (US$187-224) is low, but it is not poverty.


unian--2020-07-03--Ukraine's parliament backs chief banker's exit

Ukrainian parliamentarians on July 3 voted to back Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) Yakiv Smolii @ @ @ @ @ MPs voted for the decision .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Smolii signed a letter @ @ @ @ @ July 1 , 2020 .
The move is a result of what he claims is @ @ @ @ @ July 2 , draft resolution No .
3772 , which was prepared by the Office @ @ @ @ @ to formalize Smolii 's resignation , was registered in parliament .

Smolii signed a letter of resignation on July 1.
Ukrainian parliamentarians on July 3 voted to back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's motion to dismiss Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Yakiv Smolii.
Some 286 MPs voted for the respective resolution (No. 3772) with the required minimum being 226 votes, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, on March 15, 2018, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, appointed Smolii NBU Governor, having dismissed Valeriya Gontareva from that post. Smolii's candidacy had been nominated by the then president Petro Poroshenko. From May 11, 2017 and until his appointment, Smolii was acting NBU Governor.
Smolii signed a letter of resignation on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The move is a result of what he claims is long-standing political pressure. He forwarded it to Zelensky. Under Ukrainian law, Smolii's resignation had to be accepted by the president first and then, his technical dismissal had to be confirmed by parliament.
Draft resolution No. 3772, which was prepared by the Office of the President of Ukraine to formalize Smolii's resignation, was registered in parliament on July 2.


unian--2020-07-03--Ex-NBU deputy governor demands full closure of Pysaruk-Bakhmatyuk case

Former Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) Oleksandr Pysaruk welcomes the closure of the case against him and Oleg Bakhmatyuk , but considers it is fair if the case was closed not only de jure , but also based on facts available to law enforcement agencies , showing that the charges are completely groundless , as reported by Ukrainian News .
In an article for the Novoye Vremya news outlet , Pysaruk said : `` the case , despite all the legal and factual grounds for this , was closed on formal grounds rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also significant . ''
`` The National Bank had to fulfill its function of ensuring financial stability in the country and defending the interests of depositors and creditors and acted completely within the framework of the law and procedures , '' the banker said .
`` In particular , during the process of deciding whether to issue a stabilization loan to VAB Bank , despite the fact that the crisis requires prompt decision-making , the team went through the necessary procedures and made a lawful decision , which is still valid and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` My lawyers have collected all the necessary evidence and filed it with the law enforcement authorities quite long ago , along with a motion to close the criminal case against me , '' Pysaruk said .
`` The absence of the grounds and far-fetched claims regarding the decision were confirmed by professional findings , as well as other documents collected by the defense .
Closing the criminal case against me is the logical conclusion of this story .
The absurdity of the accusations was clear from the very beginning of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and therefore I 'm sure there is every reason to close the case against me both for formal reasons and over the absence of any criminal deed in my actions .
I expect all necessary procedural actions will take place soon and all charges against me will be finally dropped . ''
The case against Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk was opened due to the alleged misuse of refinancing funds provided by the NBU to VAB Bank during the 2014 banking crisis .
However , findings of examinations of the Deposit Guarantee Fund and statements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds had been spent for their intended purpose , i.e .
they were received by bank depositors .
On June 5 , Kyiv 's Pechersky district court declared the resumption of the case against Bakhmatyuk by former Deputy Prosecutor General Vitaliy Kasko , a former deputy of Prosecutor General Ruslan Riaboshapka , was unlawful .

Former Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Oleksandr Pysaruk welcomes the closure of the case against him and Oleg Bakhmatyuk, but considers it is fair if the case was closed not only de jure, but also based on facts available to law enforcement agencies, showing that the charges are completely groundless, as reported by Ukrainian News.
In an article for the Novoye Vremya news outlet, Pysaruk said: "the case, despite all the legal and factual grounds for this, was closed on formal grounds rather than on merits, which, nevertheless, are also significant."
"The National Bank had to fulfill its function of ensuring financial stability in the country and defending the interests of depositors and creditors and acted completely within the framework of the law and procedures," the banker said. "In particular, during the process of deciding whether to issue a stabilization loan to VAB Bank, despite the fact that the crisis requires prompt decision-making, the team went through the necessary procedures and made a lawful decision, which is still valid and has not been contested by anyone."
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"My lawyers have collected all the necessary evidence and filed it with the law enforcement authorities quite long ago, along with a motion to close the criminal case against me," Pysaruk said. "The absence of the grounds and far-fetched claims regarding the decision were confirmed by professional findings, as well as other documents collected by the defense. Closing the criminal case against me is the logical conclusion of this story. The absurdity of the accusations was clear from the very beginning of the active phase of the criminal proceedings, and therefore I'm sure there is every reason to close the case against me both for formal reasons and over the absence of any criminal deed in my actions. I expect all necessary procedural actions will take place soon and all charges against me will be finally dropped."
The case against Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk was opened due to the alleged misuse of refinancing funds provided by the NBU to VAB Bank during the 2014 banking crisis. However, findings of examinations of the Deposit Guarantee Fund and statements by the NBU confirmed that all refinancing funds had been spent for their intended purpose, i.e. they were received by bank depositors. On June 5, Kyiv's Pechersky district court declared the resumption of the case against Bakhmatyuk by former Deputy Prosecutor General Vitaliy Kasko, a former deputy of Prosecutor General Ruslan Riaboshapka, was unlawful.


unian--2020-07-03--Seizure of military equipment by Ukraine's SBI undermines combat readiness – Defense minister

Taran said such actions could lead to a possible leak of classified information .
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran says the actions of the State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) to seize microwave devices at air defense military units are undermining their combat readiness .
`` The information I have lets me conclude the following : inconsistent actions of military counterintelligence officers and other structures concerned have resulted in the undermining of the air defense units ' combat readiness , as well as a possible leak of classified information , '' he said during a Q & A hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parliament , on July 3 , 2020 , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
According to Taran , it is the law enforcement agencies that should give an assessment of what has happened .
`` As for the SBI 's actions , the Defense Ministry does not make any legal assessment of them .
The ministry 's legal experts are now considering the possibility of lodging a case with the relevant agencies , '' he said .
`` The Defense Ministry does not carry out a pretrial investigation .
The only thing we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And it is the SBU Security Service of Ukraine that should probe into where the information from the equipment was leaked to , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on July 2 , the command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said SBI officers had seized microwave devices for air defense missiles ' guidance system during searches at military units , which could undermine the state 's defense .
`` In case of failure of the air defense systems , the stock of microwave devices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The lack of the seized microwave may lead to undesirable consequences and significantly increase the recovery time for military equipment that covers the airspace and important strategic facilities of the state , '' the command said .
The Air Force Command called on law enforcement agencies to make decisions that would not contradict the national interests of the state , adding `` nobody interferes with an unbiased probe into the case . ''
In turn , the SBI said it would conduct an official investigation whether its officers had acted in keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a military unit of the Air Force outside the capital city of Kyiv .

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unian--2020-07-03--Eleven Ukrainian regions not ready for quarantine easing – health minister

Volyn , Zakarpattia , Lviv , Rivne regions are among them .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says 11 Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ the easing of the quarantine-related restrictions , as the incidence of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Today , the situation is the most challenging in the country 's western @ @ @ @ @ , Zakarpattia , Lviv , Rivne regions , and others .
In total , there @ @ @ @ @ where the figures are now exceeding the norm , '' he said at a briefing @ @ @ @ @ Those regions ' disease control services have initiated the tightening of the restrictive measures , @ @ @ @ @ UNIAN reported earlier , there were 46,763 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of @ @ @ @ @ .
They include 1,212 deaths and 20,558 recoveries .
Some 876 new cases were recorded @ @ @ @ @ .

Volyn, Zakarpattia, Lviv, Rivne regions are among them.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says 11 Ukrainian regions are not ready for the easing of the quarantine-related restrictions, as the incidence of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases there exceeds the limit.
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"Today, the situation is the most challenging in the country's western regions, namely, Volyn, Zakarpattia, Lviv, Rivne regions, and others. In total, there are 11 regions in Ukraine where the figures are now exceeding the norm," he said at a briefing on July 3.
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"Those regions' disease control services have initiated the tightening of the restrictive measures," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 46,763 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 3. They include 1,212 deaths and 20,558 recoveries. Some 876 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-07-03--No economic expediency: Health official explains why Ukraine doesn't conduct mass COVID-19 testing

He says each country develops testing algorithms based on their economic capabilities .
Ukraine 's Chief Medical Officer , Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko says Ukraine does n't conduct mass COVID-19 antibody testing to identify cases without symptoms because there is no economic expediency .
Read alsoAlmost 880 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day '' It 's a matter of economic expediency , '' he told the Novoe Vremya news outlet on July 3 .
`` Each country develops testing algorithms based on its economic capabilities .
We ca n't say that our economy today is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spain , or the United States .
We are not able to test everyone to satisfy his or her desire to be tested .
But we are providing tests for people with relevant symptoms in full to ensure control over the situation . ''
Ukraine `` not only has insufficient capacities , but , unfortunately , there is a lack of specialists '' to arrange mass tests , Liashko said .
`` At the very start of the epidemic , we said that our limit was 80,000 tests a week .
Today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekly basis .
That is , we have almost neared the target figure , '' he added .
Asked about how the number of tests done would grow by the autumn , Liashko said : `` We do n't know how many additional , external laboratories will be there , as private companies are also developing their capacities . ''
According to the official , the state `` is now purchasing automated stations for RNA extraction and new analytical panels that will make lab assistants ' work easier . ''
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests '' at state-owned laboratories , Liashko said .

He says each country develops testing algorithms based on their economic capabilities.
Ukraine's Chief Medical Officer, Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko says Ukraine doesn't conduct mass COVID-19 antibody testing to identify cases without symptoms because there is no economic expediency.
Read alsoAlmost 880 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day
"It's a matter of economic expediency," he told the Novoe Vremya news outlet on July 3. "Each country develops testing algorithms based on its economic capabilities. We can't say that our economy today is the same as in Poland, Italy, Spain, or the United States. We are not able to test everyone to satisfy his or her desire to be tested. But we are providing tests for people with relevant symptoms in full to ensure control over the situation."
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Ukraine "not only has insufficient capacities, but, unfortunately, there is a lack of specialists" to arrange mass tests, Liashko said.
"At the very start of the epidemic, we said that our limit was 80,000 tests a week. Today, we easily do 72,000 tests on a weekly basis. That is, we have almost neared the target figure," he added.
Asked about how the number of tests done would grow by the autumn, Liashko said: "We don't know how many additional, external laboratories will be there, as private companies are also developing their capacities."
According to the official, the state "is now purchasing automated stations for RNA extraction and new analytical panels that will make lab assistants' work easier."
"It's quite realistic to double the number of tests" at state-owned laboratories, Liashko said.


unian--2020-07-03--Ukraine will need US$22 bln in 2021 to repay and service its sovereign debt

The government plans to lower the budget deficit next year .
Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko says Ukraine will need about UAH 600 billion ( US $ 22 billion ) to repay and service its sovereign debt in 2021 .
`` Our deficit of the national budget is 7.5 % of GDP this year .
Next year we plan to reduce this deficit .
So far , the only thing I can say is that estimated payments on sovereign debt will amount to about UAH 600 billion next year , '' he said during a Q & A hour at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on July 3 , 2020 .
Read alsoUkraine 's public debt may exceed 65 % of GDP in 2020 – IMF forecast In turn , Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal added his government would be able to meet all state obligations in the social , healthcare and education sectors .
`` We clearly took into account the possibilities of this year to increase the minimum wage to UAH 5,000 ( US $ 184 ) from September 1 .
And we clearly understand how we will plan and implement the budget for next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and domestic debt obligations , especially to fulfill the social functions of the state before the citizens of Ukraine , '' the prime minister said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine 's national and state-guaranteed debt in May in the national currency equivalent grew by 0.59 % , to UAH 2.209 trillion , and by 0.83 % in foreign currency , to US $ 82.12 billion .

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unian--2020-07-03--Kyiv mayor reports 105 new COVID-19 cases in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,347 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 105 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 105 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including five healthcare workers .
There was one fatality , '' he said on Telegram on July 3 .
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,347 .
According to Klitschko , 57 women aged 20 to 84 and 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those infected .
In addition , three girls ( from five to 13 years old ) and five boys ( from two to 15 years old ) tested positive for the coronavirus .
Klitschko said 15 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors .
Ninety-one people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 1,733 Kyiv residents have already recovered .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Darnytsky district ( 18 ) , and Solomyansky and Desniansky districts ( 13 each ) .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 46,763 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 3 .
They include 1,212 deaths and 20,558 recoveries .
Some 876 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,347.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 105 in the past day.
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"In the past day, another 105 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including five healthcare workers. There was one fatality," he said on Telegram on July 3.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,347.
According to Klitschko, 57 women aged 20 to 84 and 40 men aged 20 to 94 are among those infected. In addition, three girls (from five to 13 years old) and five boys (from two to 15 years old) tested positive for the coronavirus.
Klitschko said 15 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors.
Ninety-one people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 1,733 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky region (23), Darnytsky district (18), and Solomyansky and Desniansky districts (13 each).
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 46,763 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 3. They include 1,212 deaths and 20,558 recoveries. Some 876 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-07-03--Civilian killed in Russia-led forces' shelling in Donbas in early hours of Friday

A female civilian was killed in shelling by Russian-led forces in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , which began in early hours of Friday , July 3 .
`` At dawn today , on July 3 , armed formation of the Russian Federation once again opened fire to attack the village of Zaitseve .
A local woman , born in 1940 , was killed in the cynical attack launched from 82mm mortars , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Headquarters said on Facebook on Friday , July 3 .
Read alsoDonbas war escalation : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions on the rise The JFO HQ said the occupation forces had once again openly ignored the Minsk peace agreements , demonstrating that they had come to Donbas to kill people , rob and destroy , and civilians ' lives mean nothing to them .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on July 2 mounted 10 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with one member of the Joint Forces reported as wounded in action .
The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and small arms .
From 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on July 3 , seven more attacks were reported .

The occupation forces openly ignore the Minsk peace agreements.
A female civilian was killed in shelling by Russian-led forces in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, which began in early hours of Friday, July 3.
"At dawn today, on July 3, armed formation of the Russian Federation once again opened fire to attack the village of Zaitseve. A local woman, born in 1940, was killed in the cynical attack launched from 82mm mortars," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters said on Facebook on Friday, July 3.
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The JFO HQ said the occupation forces had once again openly ignored the Minsk peace agreements, demonstrating that they had come to Donbas to kill people, rob and destroy, and civilians' lives mean nothing to them.
Russia's hybrid military forces on July 2 mounted 10 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with one member of the Joint Forces reported as wounded in action.
The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
From 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on July 3, seven more attacks were reported.


unian--2020-07-03--Ukraine's SBI returns missile guidance equipment to air defense forces

The devices were seized over the abuse during the procurement .
Ukraine 's State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) has returned missile guidance equipment to the country 's air defense forces .
SBI detectives conducted searches at three anti-aircraft missile brigades , having seized microwave devices for an air defense missile guidance system , according to the Ukrainian TSN TV news service .
Read alsoG7 Ambassadors call on Ukraine to continue reforms in defense industry The devices were seized over the abuse during the procurement .
The court ruling on the seizure of equipment caused outrage among the military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this procedural action .
It is noted the air defense system can not operate without the seized equipment .
There will be a probe into the detectives ' actions that have actually jeopardized the country 's security , a TSN correspondent said .
Earlier , on June 2 , 2020 , SBI officers conducted searches at the anti-aircraft missile brigades and seized the devices necessary for anti-aircraft missiles ' guidance system .
The SBI charge officials with the abuse during the procurement of klystrons , high power microwave vacuum tubes .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not mention the seizure , but only `` the inspection of the A2860 military unit and subordinate anti-aircraft missile divisions . ''
The same procedural actions were carried out at anti-aircraft missile brigades in Odesa region ( the A2800 military unit ) and Kherson region ( the A1836 military unit ) .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the first batch of U.S. Javelin anti-tank missiles .
Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ruslan Khomchak said the Ukrainian military serving in the zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) in Donbas would get Javelin anti-tank systems .

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unian--2020-07-03--Ukraine's Health Minister comments on possibility of nationwide strict quarantine

The minister listed four criteria for the local authorities to toughen quarantine-related curbs .
Ukraine 's Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says no nationwide strict quarantine will be introduced even if the incidence of COVID-19 cases exceeds 60 active cases per 100,000 people .
`` As for this indicator – 60 active cases per 100,000 people , we are now at the level .
This morning , it was 59.7 per 100,000 people , '' he said at a briefing on July 3 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoAlmost 880 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to determine whether to conduct external independent testing at schools .
And we calculated it as of June 22 .
If this indicator had exceeded 60 , then we would have decided to postpone the tests , '' he said .
`` Regarding the restrictive measures that are in force in our country – I 'd like to remind you : we are in an adaptive quarantine , when , depending on the epidemiological situation in a particular region , specific restrictive measures are introduced or eased [ by the local authorities ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of face masks , hand sanitizers , social distancing , different events with the limited number of people and there are [ measures ] introduced in a particular region in line with the adaptive quarantine , '' Stepanov said .
According to him , there are four criteria for the regional authorities to toughen quarantine-related curbs .
These are the availability of beds in hospital ( less than 50 % ) , the average number of COVID-19 tests ( at least 24 per 100,000 people in the past seven days ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case detection rate .
The worst situation is now in the western regions of Ukraine – Volyn , Zakarpattia , Lviv , and Rivne regions .
As UNIAN reported , on June 30 , Prime Minister Shmyhal said : `` We are carefully monitoring the parameter of the number of active patients per 100,000 people .
Today it is 50 people per 100,000 .
We set the limit at 60 patients .
This will be the moment at which it will be necessary to strengthen quarantine restrictions at the level of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 , the incidence rate in Ukraine was 58 cases per 100,000 people .

The minister listed four criteria for the local authorities to toughen quarantine-related curbs.
Ukraine's Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says no nationwide strict quarantine will be introduced even if the incidence of COVID-19 cases exceeds 60 active cases per 100,000 people.
"As for this indicator – 60 active cases per 100,000 people, we are now at the level. This morning, it was 59.7 per 100,000 people," he said at a briefing on July 3, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
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"We used this indicator solely to determine whether to conduct external independent testing at schools. And we calculated it as of June 22. If this indicator had exceeded 60, then we would have decided to postpone the tests," he said.
"Regarding the restrictive measures that are in force in our country – I'd like to remind you: we are in an adaptive quarantine, when, depending on the epidemiological situation in a particular region, specific restrictive measures are introduced or eased [by the local authorities]. There are general rules – the use of face masks, hand sanitizers, social distancing, different events with the limited number of people and there are [measures] introduced in a particular region in line with the adaptive quarantine," Stepanov said.
According to him, there are four criteria for the regional authorities to toughen quarantine-related curbs. These are the availability of beds in hospital (less than 50%), the average number of COVID-19 tests (at least 24 per 100,000 people in the past seven days), an incidence growth rate, and a case detection rate.
The worst situation is now in the western regions of Ukraine – Volyn, Zakarpattia, Lviv, and Rivne regions.
As UNIAN reported, on June 30, Prime Minister Shmyhal said: "We are carefully monitoring the parameter of the number of active patients per 100,000 people. Today it is 50 people per 100,000. We set the limit at 60 patients. This will be the moment at which it will be necessary to strengthen quarantine restrictions at the level of the country and individual regions."
On July 1, the incidence rate in Ukraine was 58 cases per 100,000 people.


unian--2020-07-03--A mere US$600 in siphoned funds returned to Ukraine in 2020 – Saakashvili

According to Saakashvili , the officials do not want to transfer the rest of the money back .
Former President of Georgia and ex-Governor of Ukraine 's Odesa region Mikheil Saakashvili , who was tapped to chair Ukraine 's Executive Committee on Reforms , says that a mere UAH 16,000 ( US $ 589 ) in money unlawfully siphoned from the country has been returned to Ukraine in 2020 .
`` Ukraine has been able to get back a mere UAH 16,000 this year , '' he said during the Pravo Na Vladu ( `` Right to Power '' ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 2 .
According to Saakashvili , the officials do not want to transfer the rest of the money back .
He said four years ago , the Latvian Prosecutor General `` begged '' him to tell someone from the Ukrainian authorities that EUR 80 million seized by the Latvian prosecutor 's office was on the accounts of the National Bank of Latvia .
`` Take that EUR 80 million , it 's your money , '' Saakashvili said , adding the funds are still in the bank .
Saakashvili said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting how the money could be retrieved , but , as he said , `` sabotage is underway . ''
`` They immediately began to speak about the 'principle of fairness ... ' In short , to prevent this from happening .
I will tell you why they do not want to have the money back .
Firstly , this is a bad precedent , '' he said .
`` Secondly , it deprives those 'decision-makers ' ... and 'trouble shooters ' who handle all this of their 'job . '
Why should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutor 's office and a person who is guilty and owes money ?
It 's better to negotiate behind the scenes , '' the official said .
When asked by host of the panel show Natalia Moseichuk about ex-President Viktor Yanukovych 's money and whether it is profitable for Americans to use it , Saakashvili said that `` Americans are not stupid at all . ''
`` They have a plea deal .
Once , ex-Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko went there , they took all his money and almost stripped him to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money from [ Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro ] Firtash ... Our countries are not only robbed by corrupt officials , but then by those countries that keep the money a second time , without giving anything back to us , '' Saakashvili said .

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unian--2020-07-03--U.S. dollar in Kyiv's exchange booths strengthens on July 3

The euro also became stronger against the hryvnia .
The U.S. dollar in Kyiv 's currency exchange booths strengthened against @ @ @ @ @ national currency , as the forex rate changed by 30 kopiykas to UAH 27.30 on @ @ @ @ @ July 3 , from 27.00 on July 2 .
The euro also gained in value @ @ @ @ @ the rate changed by 40 kopiykas to UAH 30.70 per euro from UAH 30.30 , @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , the U.S. dollar was sold for UAH 27.00 on average , while @ @ @ @ @ on July 3 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank set the official @ @ @ @ @ at UAH 27.18 to the U.S. dollar , which made the country 's national currency @ @ @ @ @ Thus , the hryvnia had been weakening for the second consecutive day .

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unian--2020-07-03--Sweden sure Iran will pay compensation to UIA plane crash victims

Kyiv would represent the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 in the negotiations with Tehran .
Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde says she is confident that Iran will pay compensations to the relatives of those killed in the downing of Ukraine International Airlines ( UIA ) Flight PS752 outside Tehran on January 8 , 2020 .
This was discussed at a meeting of foreign ministers of five affected countries , Deutsche Welle 's Ukrainian Service said .
The countries jointly with Iran will negotiate the payment of compensation to the relatives of the victims .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of group of five affected states to negotiate with Iran on compensation This information was confirmed by Ukraine 's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba .
He recalled that Kyiv would represent the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 in the negotiations with Tehran .
As was reported , Iran says it accidentally shot down the UIA Boeing 737-800 , killing all 176 people aboard , after mistaking it for an incoming missile .
Iran had been bracing for a counterattack after launching missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top commander , Gen. Qassim Soleimani , in a U.S. strike earlier in January .
Since , then it has been in negotiations with Ukraine , Canada and other nations that had citizens aboard the plane , and which have demanded a thorough investigation .
Iran initially blamed the crash on technical problems and only acknowledged shooting down the plane days later .
Ukraine 's Foreign Ministry does not rule out the possibility of filing a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice against Iran over the downing of the UIA plane .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ voice recorder are to be read out in France on July 20 with the participation of all countries involved .

Kyiv would represent the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 in the negotiations with Tehran.
Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde says she is confident that Iran will pay compensations to the relatives of those killed in the downing of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) Flight PS752 outside Tehran on January 8, 2020.
This was discussed at a meeting of foreign ministers of five affected countries, Deutsche Welle's Ukrainian Service said.
The countries jointly with Iran will negotiate the payment of compensation to the relatives of the victims.
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This information was confirmed by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
He recalled that Kyiv would represent the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 in the negotiations with Tehran.
As was reported, Iran says it accidentally shot down the UIA Boeing 737-800, killing all 176 people aboard, after mistaking it for an incoming missile.
Iran had been bracing for a counterattack after launching missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq in response to the killing of its top commander, Gen. Qassim Soleimani, in a U.S. strike earlier in January.
Since, then it has been in negotiations with Ukraine, Canada and other nations that had citizens aboard the plane, and which have demanded a thorough investigation.
Iran initially blamed the crash on technical problems and only acknowledged shooting down the plane days later.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry does not rule out the possibility of filing a lawsuit with the International Court of Justice against Iran over the downing of the UIA plane. The PS752 flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder are to be read out in France on July 20 with the participation of all countries involved.


unian--2020-07-03--RFE/RL: Ukraine's foreign minister says Russia-annexed Crimea's 'de-occupation is inevitable'

The minister stresses Russia , as the occupying power , should strictly meet its obligations , in accordance with international law .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Russia 's departure from the Black Sea Crimea Peninsula , which it annexed in 2014 , is `` inevitable . ''
In an interview with RFE/RL , Kuleba said that Crimea 's `` de-occupation '' wo n't be stopped , even by the controversial constitutional amendments – one of which reiterates the `` inviolability of Russian borders '' – approved in a vote in Russia on July 1 .
Read alsoUkrainian political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cast ballots in vote on constitutional changes '' We insist that this [ annexation ] is temporary , that an illegal occupation is taking place , emphasizing that this is a temporary phenomenon , it is illegal , and under international law , this is an act of occupation , '' Kuleba said .
He added that it was very unlikely Russia will agree to take part in talks directly focusing on Crimea 's de-occupation , so the notion of the peninsula returning to Ukrainian hands must be gradually included to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Russia , as the occupying power , should strictly meet its obligations , in accordance with international law ... .
Namely , they should not violate human rights in Crimea , they should not militarize Crimea , they should not draft local Crimean youth to the Russian Army , they should not block any media outlet expressing thoughts that differ from those of the Kremlin , '' he said .
`` One must understand that if Russia fulfills all these obligations – it would be a very serious contribution to de-occupation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stressing that the international community should help bring such issues into focus when dealing with Russia .
Kuleba also said that after becoming a member of NATO 's Enhanced Opportunities Partner program last month , Ukraine will take part in core military exercises with the alliance 's troops and have more access to intelligence data on developments in Crimea , which are also crucial elements for the peninsula 's de-occupation .

The minister stresses Russia, as the occupying power, should strictly meet its obligations, in accordance with international law.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Russia's departure from the Black Sea Crimea Peninsula, which it annexed in 2014, is "inevitable."
In an interview with RFE/RL, Kuleba said that Crimea's "de-occupation" won't be stopped, even by the controversial constitutional amendments – one of which reiterates the "inviolability of Russian borders" – approved in a vote in Russia on July 1.
Read alsoUkrainian political prisoners in Russia, occupied Crimea forced to cast ballots in vote on constitutional changes
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"We insist that this [annexation] is temporary, that an illegal occupation is taking place, emphasizing that this is a temporary phenomenon, it is illegal, and under international law, this is an act of occupation," Kuleba said.
He added that it was very unlikely Russia will agree to take part in talks directly focusing on Crimea's de-occupation, so the notion of the peninsula returning to Ukrainian hands must be gradually included to the agenda by Ukraine and the international community.
"Russia, as the occupying power, should strictly meet its obligations, in accordance with international law.... Namely, they should not violate human rights in Crimea, they should not militarize Crimea, they should not draft local Crimean youth to the Russian Army, they should not block any media outlet expressing thoughts that differ from those of the Kremlin," he said.
"One must understand that if Russia fulfills all these obligations – it would be a very serious contribution to de-occupation of the peninsula," Kuleba added, stressing that the international community should help bring such issues into focus when dealing with Russia.
Kuleba also said that after becoming a member of NATO's Enhanced Opportunities Partner program last month, Ukraine will take part in core military exercises with the alliance's troops and have more access to intelligence data on developments in Crimea, which are also crucial elements for the peninsula's de-occupation.


unian--2020-07-03--Poland resumes mandatory quarantine for air passengers arriving from Ukraine

Earlier , the decision was canceled on July 1 .
Poland has resumed a mandatory 14-day quarantine for air passengers arriving from Ukraine as of July 3 .
Earlier , the decision was canceled on July 1 , the Hromadske media outlet reported with reference to a resolution issued by Polish Minister of the Interior and Administration Mariusz Kamiński .
It says Ukraine has been excluded from the non-EU countries list allowing passengers from those countries to enter Poland without the mandatory quarantine .
Read alsoPoland transfers humanitarian aid to Ukrainian military doctors to fight off COVID-19 '' The document @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular , the list of categories that are exempt from quarantine after crossing the border has been expanded .
These are students of different study modes , postgraduate and graduate students who could prove at the border the fact that they study in Poland .
Also , this norm applies to scientists who conduct scientific or research work here , '' the publication said .
As before , crew members of aircraft and ships ; people who work on offshore drilling rigs , implement strategic energy projects ; drivers engaged in international passenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a mandatory quarantine in Poland .
In addition , members of diplomatic missions , representatives of international organizations and their families , EU citizens and their immediate family members , residents of other EU countries who travel via Poland are not put in quarantine .

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unian--2020-07-03--Zelensky holds consultations on new NBU governor's candidacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held consultations with the leadership of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) and financial market participants on the candidacy of the new NBU governor .
In particular , the president met with the NBU deputy governors , the heads of state-owned and private banks , as well as heads of banking organizations and institutions , according to the president 's press service .
The meetings were attended by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal , Head of the President 's Office Andriy Yermak , his Deputy Yulia Kovaliv , Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Financial , Tax and Customs Policy Committee Danylo Getmantsev .
Zelensky reiterated commitments to the principle of the central bank 's independence and the need to preserve its institutional capacity .
`` An independent National Bank is a guarantee of macroeconomic stability of the state and the welfare of Ukrainians .
Therefore , as president , I will protect the independence of the NBU under any leadership as a basis for the financial and macroeconomic stability of our state , '' the president said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Smolii signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 1 , 2020 .
The move is a result of what he claims is long-standing political pressure .
On July 2 , draft resolution No .
3772 , which was prepared by the Office of the President of Ukraine to formalize Smolii 's resignation , was registered in parliament .

Smolii signed a letter of resignation on July 1, 2020.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held consultations with the leadership of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) and financial market participants on the candidacy of the new NBU governor.
In particular, the president met with the NBU deputy governors, the heads of state-owned and private banks, as well as heads of banking organizations and institutions, according to the president's press service.
The meetings were attended by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, his Deputy Yulia Kovaliv, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, and Head of the Verkhovna Rada's Financial, Tax and Customs Policy Committee Danylo Getmantsev.
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Zelensky reiterated commitments to the principle of the central bank's independence and the need to preserve its institutional capacity.
"An independent National Bank is a guarantee of macroeconomic stability of the state and the welfare of Ukrainians. Therefore, as president, I will protect the independence of the NBU under any leadership as a basis for the financial and macroeconomic stability of our state," the president said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Smolii signed a letter of resignation on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
The move is a result of what he claims is long-standing political pressure.
On July 2, draft resolution No. 3772, which was prepared by the Office of the President of Ukraine to formalize Smolii's resignation, was registered in parliament.


unian--2020-07-03--Almost 880 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day

As many as 20,558 patients have already recovered .
Some 876 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 46,763 as of the morning of July 3 .
The death toll in Ukraine now is 1,212 people , including 27 who died in the past 24 hours , according to the interactive map of Ukraine 's National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 20,558 patients , including 505 in the past day , have already recovered .
The number of active COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 was 24,993 .
The overall incidence per region is the following : 5,347 in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
A total of 690,953 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have been conducted .
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of July 3 , 2020 , the Center had received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total , there have been 92,421 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .

As many as 20,558 patients have already recovered.
Some 876 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 46,763 as of the morning of July 3.
Read alsoUkraine deploys second-wave hospitals to tackle COVID-19 – health official
The death toll in Ukraine now is 1,212 people, including 27 who died in the past 24 hours, according to the interactive map of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
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As many as 20,558 patients, including 505 in the past day, have already recovered.
The number of active COVID-19 cases as of the morning of July 3 was 24,993.
The overall incidence per region is the following:
5,883 in Lviv region;
5,347 in the city of Kyiv;
4,935 in Chernivtsi region;
3,950 in Rivne region;
3,126 in Zakarpattia region;
2,702 in Kyiv region;
2,571 in Volyn region;
2,544 in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
2,255 in Kharkiv region;
1,990 in Ternopil region;
1,915 cases in Vinnytsia region;
1,792 in Odesa region;
1,435 in Zhytomyr region;
1,103 in Dnipropetrovsk region;
822 in Khmelnytsky region;
653 in Kirovohrad region;
653 in Cherkasy region;
599 in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
579 in Zaporizhia region;
554 in Chernihiv region;
450 in Mykolayiv region;
322 in Poltava region;
304 in Sumy region;
195 in Kherson region;
84 in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
A total of 690,953 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been conducted.
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of July 3, 2020, the Center had received 1,249 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 92,421 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.


unian--2020-07-03--Almost half of surveyed Ukrainians expect economic slide

Two-thirds of Ukrainians note a worsening economic situation over the past six months .
Almost half of Ukrainians polled believe the economic situation in the country will be worsening , that 's according to a survey conducted by Rating Sociological Group on June 24-28 .
About 40 % of respondents expect the country 's economic situation to worsen within the next six months , 31 % expect no change , while 17 % hope for improvement .
According to the survey , more than half of Ukrainians ( 53 % ) believe that the economic crisis this fall may occur @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities , 32 % are sure that the coronavirus may be the cause , while another 6 % believe that the escalation in Donbas could stir crisis .
Also , 22 % of respondents assess the direction in which the government is steering the country as correct , 63 % - as incorrect , while another 15 % found the question difficult to answer .
Read alsoUkraine has enough resources to ensure hryvnia stability – finance minister Sociologists note that over the past month there has been a drop in positive assessments of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country from 32 to 22 % .
`` Two-thirds of respondents noted a deterioration in the economic situation of Ukraine over the past six months , almost a quarter believe that it has n't changed , 9 % - that it has have improved .
Half of the respondents spoke of the worsening of the economic situation of their households , almost 40 % said there were no changes , while 9 % saw improvements , '' the study says .
The survey was conducted via personal formalized face-to-face interviews among the population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all regions but the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas .

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unian--2020-07-03--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 10.8 mln

The overall death toll is 521,337 people , while 5,754,013 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 10.8 million patients as of the morning of July 3 .
Read alsoNumber of infected with COVID-19 in Ukraine may exceed 1 mln – medical expert As many as 10,873,186 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:33 on July 3 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is 521,337 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already recovered .
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States ( 128,740 people ) , Brazil ( 61,884 ) , the United Kingdom ( 44,080 ) , Italy ( 34,818 ) , France ( 29,878 ) , and Mexico ( 29,189 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 2,739,879 confirmed cases ) , Brazil ( 1,496,858 ) , Russia ( 660,231 ) , India ( 625,544 ) , Peru ( 292,004 ) , the United Kingdom ( 285,268 ) , Chile ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Italy ( 240,961 ) , Mexico ( 238,511 ) , Iran ( 232,863 ) , and Pakistan ( 221,896 ) .
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 521,337 people, while 5,754,013 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 10.8 million patients as of the morning of July 3.
Read alsoNumber of infected with COVID-19 in Ukraine may exceed 1 mln – medical expert
As many as 10,873,186 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:33 on July 3, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
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The overall death toll is 521,337 people, while 5,754,013 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (128,740 people), Brazil (61,884), the United Kingdom (44,080), Italy (34,818), France (29,878), and Mexico (29,189).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (2,739,879 confirmed cases), Brazil (1,496,858), Russia (660,231), India (625,544), Peru (292,004), the United Kingdom (285,268), Chile (284,541), Spain (250,103), Italy (240,961), Mexico (238,511), Iran (232,863), and Pakistan (221,896).
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-07-03--Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia, occupied Crimea forced to cast ballots in vote on constitut

Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia, occupied Crimea forced to cast ballots in vote on constitutional changes

The move is in violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation .
Ukrainians who have been illegally detained in the territory of the Russian Federation and the temporarily occupied Crimea were forced to vote for amendments to the constitution of the occupying state , says Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova .
The Ombudsperson shared on Facebook the information she received that administrations of penitentiary facilities had forced Ukrainian political prisoners to participate in an all-Russian vote , since Russian government perceives them as Russian citizens .
At the same time , Denisova noted , psychological pressure was applied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ballots .
In accordance with Article 45 of the IV Convention on the laws and customs of the land war and its annex , `` The Regulations concerning the Laws and Customs of War on Land '' of 1907 , it is forbidden to force people in the occupied territories to swear allegiance to the occupying state .
Read alsoUkraine pushes for international sanctions against Russia over vote on Constitution in Crimea Also , as the Ombudsperson added , Part 4 Article 5 of Law of April 15 , 2014 , on Ensuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Legal Regime in the Temporarily Occupied Territory of Ukraine , clearly defines that the forced automatic acquisition by citizens of Ukraine who reside in the temporarily occupied territory of Russian citizenship shall not be recognized by Ukraine and is not a basis for losing citizenship .
`` I consider coercion to citizenship another type of repressive policy of the Russian Federation towards citizens of Ukraine under occupation .
I urge representatives of international human rights organizations to apply all levers of influence available to force the aggressor state to comply with international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ukraine , who became victims of occupation , '' said Denisova .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on July 1 , the main voting took place in the Russian Federation on amendments to the Constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to be reelected at least two more times as the count of his presidential terms is being reset .

The move is in violation of international law and Ukrainian legislation.
Ukrainians who have been illegally detained in the territory of the Russian Federation and the temporarily occupied Crimea were forced to vote for amendments to the constitution of the occupying state, says Verkhovna Rada Human Rights Commissioner Liudmyla Denisova.
The Ombudsperson shared on Facebook the information she received that administrations of penitentiary facilities had forced Ukrainian political prisoners to participate in an all-Russian vote, since Russian government perceives them as Russian citizens.
At the same time, Denisova noted, psychological pressure was applied against those who initially refused to cast ballots.
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In accordance with Article 45 of the IV Convention on the laws and customs of the land war and its annex, "The Regulations concerning the Laws and Customs of War on Land" of 1907, it is forbidden to force people in the occupied territories to swear allegiance to the occupying state.
Read alsoUkraine pushes for international sanctions against Russia over vote on Constitution in Crimea
Also, as the Ombudsperson added, Part 4 Article 5 of Law of April 15, 2014, on Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Citizens and the Legal Regime in the Temporarily Occupied Territory of Ukraine, clearly defines that the forced automatic acquisition by citizens of Ukraine who reside in the temporarily occupied territory of Russian citizenship shall not be recognized by Ukraine and is not a basis for losing citizenship.
"I consider coercion to citizenship another type of repressive policy of the Russian Federation towards citizens of Ukraine under occupation. I urge representatives of international human rights organizations to apply all levers of influence available to force the aggressor state to comply with international humanitarian law and cease repression of citizens of Ukraine, who became victims of occupation," said Denisova.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on July 1, the main voting took place in the Russian Federation on amendments to the Constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to be reelected at least two more times as the count of his presidential terms is being reset.


unian--2020-07-03--Donbas war escalation: Number of attacks on Ukraine army's positions on the rise

Russia-led troops used proscribed weapons , namely 82mm and 120mm mortars , and 122mm artillery systems to shell Ukrainian strongholds .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on July 2 mounted 10 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with one member of the Joint Forces reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the ceasefire 10 times on July 2 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 3 .
`` As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in enemy shelling . ''
Russian-led forces opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the villages of Luhanske , Novo-Oleksandrivka , Kamianka , Nevelske , and Vodiane .
The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack .
According to intelligence reports , one member of Russia-led forces was wounded on July 2 .
`` Since Friday midnight , Russia-led forces have already violated the ceasefire seven times , including from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the update said .
In particular , the enemy opened fire from proscribed 122mm artillery systems , 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , and heavy machine guns near the town of Avdiyivka , and the villages of Novotoshkivske , Khutir Vilny , Pivdenne , Kamianka , and Vodiane .
No casualties have been reported among Ukrainian troops since Friday midnight .
As UNIAN reported earlier , five attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas were recorded on July 1 .

Russia-led troops used proscribed weapons, namely 82mm and 120mm mortars, and 122mm artillery systems to shell Ukrainian strongholds.
Russia's hybrid military forces on July 2 mounted 10 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with one member of the Joint Forces reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed formations violated the ceasefire 10 times on July 2," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 3. "As a result, one Ukrainian serviceman was wounded in enemy shelling."
Russian-led forces opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
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Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the villages of Luhanske, Novo-Oleksandrivka, Kamianka, Nevelske, and Vodiane.
The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack. According to intelligence reports, one member of Russia-led forces was wounded on July 2.
"Since Friday midnight, Russia-led forces have already violated the ceasefire seven times, including from weapons banned by the Minsk agreements," the update said.
In particular, the enemy opened fire from proscribed 122mm artillery systems, 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, and heavy machine guns near the town of Avdiyivka, and the villages of Novotoshkivske, Khutir Vilny, Pivdenne, Kamianka, and Vodiane.
No casualties have been reported among Ukrainian troops since Friday midnight.
As UNIAN reported earlier, five attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas were recorded on July 1.


unian--2020-07-03--EU says NBU chief's resignation "sends a worrying signal"

Establishing a strong and independent National Bank has been a fundamental achievement for Ukraine , and remains crucial to the country 's future success , the spokesperson said .
The announcement of the resignation of the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine , Yakiv Smolii , against the backdrop of alleged political pressure `` sends a worrying signal '' , reads a statement by Peter Stano , EU 's Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy .
`` The Bank must maintain its ability to fulfill its role independently , '' the spokesperson stressed .
`` Undermining this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for Ukraine 's reform agenda . ''
Establishing a strong and independent National Bank has been a fundamental achievement for Ukraine , and remains crucial to the country 's future success , Stano said .
`` Over the past years , the National Bank of Ukraine has taken bold and much needed steps to ensure Ukraine 's macro-financial stability and facilitate a sustainable economic recovery . ''
The NBU 's policies `` have served the Ukrainian economy and Ukrainian people well , by stabilising the national currency , reducing inflation and increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector and recovering assets lost in cases of bank fraud '' .
Read alsoIMF urges Ukraine to keep central bank independent as governor 's exit rattles market – media Noting Ukraine 's `` challenging '' path to reform , in particular in the current exceptional circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic , the European Union says it `` will continue to support Ukraine in the implementation of much needed reforms , and counts on the Ukrainian authorities to maintain their level of commitment . ''

Establishing a strong and independent National Bank has been a fundamental achievement for Ukraine, and remains crucial to the country's future success, the spokesperson said.
The announcement of the resignation of the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Yakiv Smolii, against the backdrop of alleged political pressure "sends a worrying signal", reads a statement by Peter Stano, EU's Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
"The Bank must maintain its ability to fulfill its role independently," the spokesperson stressed. "Undermining this important institution jeopardises the credibility of and support for Ukraine's reform agenda."
Establishing a strong and independent National Bank has been a fundamental achievement for Ukraine, and remains crucial to the country's future success, Stano said.
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"Over the past years, the National Bank of Ukraine has taken bold and much needed steps to ensure Ukraine's macro-financial stability and facilitate a sustainable economic recovery." The NBU's policies "have served the Ukrainian economy and Ukrainian people well, by stabilising the national currency, reducing inflation and increasing foreign reserves, restructuring the entire banking sector and recovering assets lost in cases of bank fraud".
Read alsoIMF urges Ukraine to keep central bank independent as governor's exit rattles market – media
Noting Ukraine's "challenging" path to reform, in particular in the current exceptional circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic, the European Union says it "will continue to support Ukraine in the implementation of much needed reforms, and counts on the Ukrainian authorities to maintain their level of commitment."