unian--2020-04-21--Russia lifts sanctions against Ukrainian MP, oligarch Novinsky

The measures were introduced late in December 2018 .
Ukrainian Member of Parliament and oligarch Vadym Novynsky and Andriy Kiseliov @ @ @ @ @ excluded from Russia 's sanctions list on April 20 .
As Russia 's news agency @ @ @ @ @ Kiseliov were removed from the list of individuals subject to special economic measures of Russia @ @ @ @ @ Government of the Russian Federation , signed on April 20 and published on the official @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoOpposition Platform MP Novynsky says he tests positive for coronavirus Novynsky is a co-owner @ @ @ @ @ is reportedly affiliated with the UkrMet Group .
The two businessmen were sanctioned during the @ @ @ @ @ introduced by Russia late in December 2018 , which followed almost immediately after the first @ @ @ @ @ Such measures as the freezing of non-cash funds , securities and property in Russian territory @ @ @ @ @ withdrawal of capital outside Russia are used in respect of legal entities and individuals included @ @ @ @ @ well as organizations controlled by them .

The measures were introduced late in December 2018.
Ukrainian Member of Parliament and oligarch Vadym Novynsky and Andriy Kiseliov whose interests include metallurgy were excluded from Russia's sanctions list on April 20.
As Russia's news agency Interfax reported, Novynsky and Kiseliov were removed from the list of individuals subject to special economic measures of Russia under a decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, signed on April 20 and published on the official portal of legislative acts.
Read alsoOpposition Platform MP Novynsky says he tests positive for coronavirus
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Novynsky is a co-owner of Metinvest Holding, Kiseliov is reportedly affiliated with the UkrMet Group.
The two businessmen were sanctioned during the second wave of restrictive measures introduced by Russia late in December 2018, which followed almost immediately after the first wave in November 2018.
Such measures as the freezing of non-cash funds, securities and property in Russian territory and a ban on the withdrawal of capital outside Russia are used in respect of legal entities and individuals included in the list, as well as organizations controlled by them.


unian--2020-04-21--Ukraine's Health Ministry to offer to extend quarantine until May 12

At the same time , the ministry suggests quarantine measures be mitigated .
Ukraine 's Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the ministry will offer to extend quarantine measures until May 12 .
`` The Health Ministry will submit a resolution on the extension of the quarantine at the next government meeting .
We are going to extend it until May 12 .
This extension is predetermined by our incidence and the danger posed by coronavirus disease , '' he said during an online briefing , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
However , according to Stepanov , the ministry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` For example , walks in parks , but these walks will be very clearly limited by the number of people , the use of personal protective means during walks , '' the minister said , adding the decision would contain `` very clear criteria . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers on March 11 decided to introduce quarantine in Ukraine from March 12 until April 3 over the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus .
On March 25 , the national quarantine was extended , while the national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until April 24 .

At the same time, the ministry suggests quarantine measures be mitigated.
Ukraine's Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the ministry will offer to extend quarantine measures until May 12.
Read alsoUkraine reports 415 new coronavirus cases, incl. 10 deaths, in past day
"The Health Ministry will submit a resolution on the extension of the quarantine at the next government meeting. We are going to extend it until May 12. This extension is predetermined by our incidence and the danger posed by coronavirus disease," he said during an online briefing, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
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However, according to Stepanov, the ministry will suggest quarantine measures be mitigated.
"For example, walks in parks, but these walks will be very clearly limited by the number of people, the use of personal protective means during walks," the minister said, adding the decision would contain "very clear criteria."
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Cabinet of Ministers on March 11 decided to introduce quarantine in Ukraine from March 12 until April 3 over the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus. On March 25, the national quarantine was extended, while the national emergency situation was introduced throughout the country until April 24.


unian--2020-04-21--EU's foreign ministers to discuss Ukraine on April 22

They will assess the EU policies and approach towards the Eastern Neighbourhood in light of the COVID-19 pandemic .
EU @ @ @ @ @ hold a video conference on April 22 to discuss , among other issues , the @ @ @ @ @ `` Ministers will assess the EU policies and approach towards the Eastern Neighbourhood in light @ @ @ @ @ Ministers will focus particularly on Ukraine and the Eastern Partnership region , '' the Council @ @ @ @ @ on its website .
Under current affairs , ministers will focus on recent international developments @ @ @ @ @ follow-up to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic , and will also touch upon the @ @ @ @ @ High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will chair the video conference @

They will assess the EU policies and approach towards the Eastern Neighbourhood in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EU ministers of foreign affairs will hold a video conference on April 22 to discuss, among other issues, the current situation in Ukraine.
"Ministers will assess the EU policies and approach towards the Eastern Neighbourhood in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ministers will focus particularly on Ukraine and the Eastern Partnership region," the Council of the European Union said on its website.
Read alsoVideo talks between Ukraine's PM and German Chancellor indefinitely postponed
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Under current affairs, ministers will focus on recent international developments, particularly related to the follow-up to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will also touch upon the situation in Libya.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will chair the video conference.


unian--2020-04-21--Ukraine's hryvnia strengthens to UAH 27.08 to U.S. dollar on April 21

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unian--2020-04-21--Ukraine's Chief Medical Officer says COVID-19 quarantine may be extended until May 12

The government is to consider the issue on April 22 .
Ukraine 's Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says the @ @ @ @ @ country may be extended until May 12 .
`` Wait until Wednesday .
At a @ @ @ @ @ ] , a decision will be made to extend or shorten the quarantine , '' @ @ @ @ @ for the RBC Ukraine news agency .
`` The Cabinet of Ministers will consider it @ @ @ @ @ chief sanitary officer forecasts [ it will be extended ] at least until May 12 @ @ @ @ @ be made by the government . ''
As reported , Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers @ @ @ @ @ daily growth rates in early May .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this forecast @ @ @ @ @ anti-coronavirus measures with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
After the curve is flattened , the @ @ @ @ @ anti-crisis measures to support the economy .

The government is to consider the issue on April 22.
Ukraine's Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says the coronavirus COVID-19 quarantine in the country may be extended until May 12.
"Wait until Wednesday. At a government meeting [on Wednesday], a decision will be made to extend or shorten the quarantine," he said in a comment for the RBC Ukraine news agency. "The Cabinet of Ministers will consider it on the 22nd. The chief sanitary officer forecasts [it will be extended] at least until May 12. The decision is to be made by the government."
Read alsoPM Shmyhal: Ukraine's government set to extend coronavirus quarantine
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As reported, Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers expects an increase in coronavirus daily growth rates in early May. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this forecast at a recent meeting on anti-coronavirus measures with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
After the curve is flattened, the Ukrainian government will start implementing anti-crisis measures to support the economy.


unian--2020-04-21--Ukraine reports 415 new coronavirus cases, incl. 10 deaths, in past day

Chernivtsi region is in the lead with 988 confirmed cases .
Ukraine reported 415 new coronavirus cases , including 10 deaths , confirmed in the past day .
`` According to the Public Health Center , there were 6,125 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 a.m. Kyiv time on April 21 , '' the Ukrainian Health Ministry said on Facebook on Tuesday .
`` Of them , 161 were lethal cases , 367 patients have recovered .
Some 415 new cases were recorded in the past day . ''
As of now the coronavirus has been recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 338 cases ) ; Volyn region ( 174 ) ; Dnipropetrovsk region ( 122 ) ; Donetsk region ( 16 ) ; Zhytomyr region ( 270 ) ; Zakarpattia region ( 205 ) ; Zaporizhia region ( 137 ) ; Ivano-Frankivsk region ( 556 ) ; Kirovohrad region ( 247 ) ; the city of Kyiv ( 892 ) ; Kyiv region ( 356 ) ; Lviv region ( 256 ) ; Luhansk region ( 25 ) ; Mykolaiv region ( 41 ) ; Odesa region ( 146 ) ; Poltava region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 341 ) ; Sumy region ( 84 ) ; Ternopil region ( 435 ) ; Kharkiv region ( 77 ) ; Kherson region ( 70 ) ; Khmelnytsky region ( 49 ) ; Chernivtsi region ( 988 ) ; Cherkasy region ( 186 ) ; and Chernihiv region ( 13 ) .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
Tests were conducted with the use of polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laboratory and regional laboratories .
In total , there have been 18,532 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 5,710 laboratory-confirmed cases , including 151 deaths , in Ukraine as of 09:30 Kyiv time on April 20 .
Of them , 261 cases were newly confirmed .

Chernivtsi region is in the lead with 988 confirmed cases.
Ukraine reported 415 new coronavirus cases, including 10 deaths, confirmed in the past day.
"According to the Public Health Center, there were 6,125 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 a.m. Kyiv time on April 21," the Ukrainian Health Ministry said on Facebook on Tuesday. "Of them, 161 were lethal cases, 367 patients have recovered. Some 415 new cases were recorded in the past day."
Read alsoTotal number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide approaching 2.5 mln
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As of now the coronavirus has been recorded in the following regions: Vinnytsia region (338 cases); Volyn region (174); Dnipropetrovsk region (122); Donetsk region (16); Zhytomyr region (270); Zakarpattia region (205); Zaporizhia region (137); Ivano-Frankivsk region (556); Kirovohrad region (247); the city of Kyiv (892); Kyiv region (356); Lviv region (256); Luhansk region (25); Mykolaiv region (41); Odesa region (146); Poltava region (101); Rivne region (341); Sumy region (84); Ternopil region (435); Kharkiv region (77); Kherson region (70); Khmelnytsky region (49); Chernivtsi region (988); Cherkasy region (186); and Chernihiv region (13).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
Tests were conducted with the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories.
In total, there have been 18,532 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 5,710 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 151 deaths, in Ukraine as of 09:30 Kyiv time on April 20. Of them, 261 cases were newly confirmed.


unian--2020-04-21--Donbas war update: Number of attacks on Ukrainian positions rises to 13 in past day

The enemy used proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars .
The number of attacks by Russia 's hybrid military forces on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , rose to 13 on April 20 with one Ukrainian soldier reported as killed in action and another four as wounded in action .
`` On April 20 , armed formations of the Russian Federation attacked the Joint Forces 13 times , blatantly violating the ceasefire commitments , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update posted on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result of enemy shelling on April 20 , Ukraine lost one brave defender , three more soldiers were wounded and another one sustained combat-related injuries . ''
Read alsoOne Ukrainian soldier killed , another two wounded in Donbas on April 20 The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , sniper rifles , and small arms .
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and Maryinka , and the villages of Taramchuk , Opytne , Pisky , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Krymske .
According to intelligence data , one member of the enemy forces was killed and another three were wounded on April 20 .
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on April 21 .
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops on Tuesday .

The enemy used proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars.
The number of attacks by Russia's hybrid military forces on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, rose to 13 on April 20 with one Ukrainian soldier reported as killed in action and another four as wounded in action.
"On April 20, armed formations of the Russian Federation attacked the Joint Forces 13 times, blatantly violating the ceasefire commitments," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update posted on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 21. "Unfortunately, as a result of enemy shelling on April 20, Ukraine lost one brave defender, three more soldiers were wounded and another one sustained combat-related injuries."
Read alsoOne Ukrainian soldier killed, another two wounded in Donbas on April 20
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The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, sniper rifles, and small arms.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and Maryinka, and the villages of Taramchuk, Opytne, Pisky, Hnutove, Kamianka, Shumy, Novo-Oleksandrivka, and Krymske.
According to intelligence data, one member of the enemy forces was killed and another three were wounded on April 20.
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on April 21.
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops on Tuesday.


unian--2020-04-21--Trump plans to suspend immigration into U.S. amid coronavirus crisis

He says there is the need to protect jobs on the local market .
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced @ @ @ @ @ order to suspend immigration into the United States as part of the fight against the @ @ @ @ @ In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy , as well as the need @ @ @ @ @ our GREAT American Citizens , I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
he said on Twitter on April 21 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , @ @ @ @ @ lead in terms of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases .
The number of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ 790,000 people .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world was approaching @ @ @ @ @ the morning of April 21 .

He says there is the need to protect jobs on the local market.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign an executive order to suspend immigration into the United States as part of the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
"In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!" he said on Twitter on April 21.
In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2020
As UNIAN reported earlier, the U.S. is in the lead in terms of the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The number of coronavirus patients there is now almost 790,000 people.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world was approaching 2.5 million people as of the morning of April 21.


unian--2020-04-21--Air quality in Kyiv again deteriorates

Air quality in Kyiv again deteriorates

The top three most polluted cities were Chiang Mai in Thailand , Kuwait City in Kuwait , and Hanoi in Vietnam .
As of 08:53 Kyiv time on April 21 , it ranked fourth in the live Air Quality and Pollution City Ranking as the city with the dirtiest air .
Its Air Quality Index ( AQI ) was 150 , which means Kyiv 's air is harmful to human health , according to the QIAir world air quality ranking .
Read alsoKyiv tops Air Quality Ranking as most polluted city on April 16 The top three most polluted cities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City in Kuwait , and Hanoi in Vietnam .
As UNIAN reported earlier , as of 23:48 local time on April 16 , Kyiv ranked No .
1 with its index being 381 .
Air quality in the city was very poor due to local wildfires and forest fires in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone , which have been lasting more than a week .
On April 19 , the city slid to the 10th place in the ranking .
On April 20 , air quality in the city of Kyiv , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the concentration of dust and combustion residues was close to normal .

The top three most polluted cities were Chiang Mai in Thailand, Kuwait City in Kuwait, and Hanoi in Vietnam.
Air quality in Kyiv deteriorated significantly on Tuesday morning.
As of 08:53 Kyiv time on April 21, it ranked fourth in the live Air Quality and Pollution City Ranking as the city with the dirtiest air.
Its Air Quality Index (AQI) was 150, which means Kyiv's air is harmful to human health, according to the QIAir world air quality ranking.
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Read alsoKyiv tops Air Quality Ranking as most polluted city on April 16
The top three most polluted cities were Chiang Mai in Thailand, Kuwait City in Kuwait, and Hanoi in Vietnam.
As UNIAN reported earlier, as of 23:48 local time on April 16, Kyiv ranked No. 1 with its index being 381. Air quality in the city was very poor due to local wildfires and forest fires in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, which have been lasting more than a week.
On April 19, the city slid to the 10th place in the ranking.
On April 20, air quality in the city of Kyiv, as well as in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions improved, the concentration of dust and combustion residues was close to normal.


unian--2020-04-21--Total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide approaching 2.5 mln

The overall death toll was 170,324 people .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world was approaching @ @ @ @ @ the morning of April 21 .
As many as 2,477,426 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been @ @ @ @ @ time on April 21 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the @ @ @ @ @ Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
Read alsoUkrainian doctors helping Italy fight @ @ @ @ @ another week The overall death toll is 170,324 people , while 647,632 coronavirus patients have @ @ @ @ @ countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 787,370 confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ ) , and Italy ( 181,228 ) .
The highest death toll was recorded in @ @ @ @ @ people ) , Italy ( 24,114 ) , Spain ( 20,852 ) , and France @ @ @ @

The overall death toll was 170,324 people.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world was approaching 2.5 million patients as of the morning of April 21.
As many as 2,477,426 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 21, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
Read alsoUkrainian doctors helping Italy fight against coronavirus extend mission for another week
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The overall death toll is 170,324 people, while 647,632 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The three countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (787,370 confirmed cases), Spain (200,210), and Italy (181,228).
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (42,335 people), Italy (24,114), Spain (20,852), and France (20,292).
As of April 20, Ukraine reported 5,710 confirmed cases, including 151 deaths.


unian--2020-04-21--U.S. Senate intelligence report backs joint assessment of 2016 Russian meddling – media

The committee review said interviews with those involved in drafting the assessment showed that `` analysts were under no politically motivated pressure to reach specific conclusions . ''
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday released its review of a joint assessment issued by U.S. intelligence agencies of Russia 's coordinated campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election .
In its heavily redacted 158-page report , the committee found that the Intelligence Community Assessment commissioned by former President Barack Obama in late 2016 `` presents a coherent and well-constructed intelligence basis for the case of unprecedented Russian interference in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report was unanimously approved by senators on the committee , CBS News wrote .
`` The ICA reflects strong tradecraft , sound analytical reasoning , and proper justification of disagreement in the one analytical line where it occurred , '' Republican Senator Richard Burr , the committee chairman , said in a statement accompanying the report 's release .
`` The Committee found no reason to dispute the Intelligence Community 's conclusions . ''
Read alsoWhatsApp leak exposes Russia link to Dutch far right A declassified version of the ICA – which was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Security Agency and Office of the Director of National Intelligence and is otherwise highly classified – was released publicly on January 6 , 2017 .
The committee review said interviews with those involved in drafting the ICA showed that `` analysts were under no politically motivated pressure to reach specific conclusions . ''
The ICA 's principal finding , delivered with `` high confidence , '' was that Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered an influence campaign aimed at the 2016 election and designed to undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in their own report on the matter , faulted the ICA for its judgment that Russia preferred Mr. Trump , saying agencies failed to employ `` proper analytic tradecraft . ''
The U.S. intelligence community has continuously warned that Moscow would again attempt to interfere in the 2020 presidential election , likely using more sophisticated tactics .
The question of whether Russia would show support for a particular candidate has already proven politically divisive .
Read alsoU.S .
mulls aggressive tactics if Russia goes for another election meddling In February , Mr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Intelligence Joseph Maguire after ODNI official Shelby Pierson told the House Intelligence Committee in a classified briefing that Russia had developed a `` preference '' for Mr. Trump in the 2020 election .
In a subsequent briefing to all members of Congress , administration officials said they had `` nothing to support '' the notion that Putin favored one candidate over another .
Pierson was excluded from the latter briefing .

The committee review said interviews with those involved in drafting the assessment showed that "analysts were under no politically motivated pressure to reach specific conclusions."
The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday released its review of a joint assessment issued by U.S. intelligence agencies of Russia's coordinated campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election.
In its heavily redacted 158-page report, the committee found that the Intelligence Community Assessment commissioned by former President Barack Obama in late 2016 "presents a coherent and well-constructed intelligence basis for the case of unprecedented Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election." The report was unanimously approved by senators on the committee, CBS News wrote.
"The ICA reflects strong tradecraft, sound analytical reasoning, and proper justification of disagreement in the one analytical line where it occurred," Republican Senator Richard Burr, the committee chairman, said in a statement accompanying the report's release. "The Committee found no reason to dispute the Intelligence Community's conclusions."
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Read alsoWhatsApp leak exposes Russia link to Dutch far right
A declassified version of the ICA – which was compiled by the CIA, FBI, National Security Agency and Office of the Director of National Intelligence and is otherwise highly classified – was released publicly on January 6, 2017.
The committee review said interviews with those involved in drafting the ICA showed that "analysts were under no politically motivated pressure to reach specific conclusions."
The ICA's principal finding, delivered with "high confidence," was that Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered an influence campaign aimed at the 2016 election and designed to undermine confidence in the U.S. electoral process.
Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee, in their own report on the matter, faulted the ICA for its judgment that Russia preferred Mr. Trump, saying agencies failed to employ "proper analytic tradecraft."
The U.S. intelligence community has continuously warned that Moscow would again attempt to interfere in the 2020 presidential election, likely using more sophisticated tactics. The question of whether Russia would show support for a particular candidate has already proven politically divisive.
Read alsoU.S. mulls aggressive tactics if Russia goes for another election meddling
In February, Mr. Trump abruptly dismissed acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire after ODNI official Shelby Pierson told the House Intelligence Committee in a classified briefing that Russia had developed a "preference" for Mr. Trump in the 2020 election. In a subsequent briefing to all members of Congress, administration officials said they had "nothing to support" the notion that Putin favored one candidate over another. Pierson was excluded from the latter briefing.


unian--2020-04-21--"No threat to Chornobyl facilities": PM reports on wildfire response progress in northern Ukraine

Massive forest fires in the Chornobyl exclusion zone broke out on April 4 before being put out on April 14 and then re-erupting on April 16 .
Over 2,300 firemen and 460 vehicles are involved in tackling wildfires in Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions where the situation is gradually normalizing , says Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal .
`` The situation with the fire liquidation in Ukraine is gradually normalizing .
More than 2,300 people and more than 460 vehicles have been involved in extinguishing fires in the Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions .
Three fire hotbeds have been restrained in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now rescuers are helping forestry workers to extinguish individual hotspots of smoldering grass flooring , hemp , and wood , '' PM reported via his Telegram channel .
`` I 'd like to emphasize that there is no threat to critical facilities within the Exclusion Zone , '' Shmyhal said , expressing his gratitude for the emergency response team 's coordinated work .
In hard-to-reach areas , engineering equipment is being involved to clear the terrain to ensure access of firefighting equipment , says the Emergency Service .
The so-called Shelter ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chornobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 ) , the spent nuclear fuel storage facility , and other facilities within the exclusion zone operate as usual , '' the report notes , adding that radiation levels in the City of Kyiv , Kyiv region , and the exclusion zone remain within the norm .
As UNIAN reported earlier , massive forest fires in the Chornobyl exclusion zone broke out on April 4 before being put out on April 14 .
However , on April 16 , forest fires erupted again .
Dozens of hectares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , three wildfire hotbeds remain in the Chornobyl zone .
More than 1,300 firemen , 296 vehicles , and three firefighting helicopters are battling the fire .
Also on April 4 , forest fires stroke the neighboring Zhytomyr region , spreading to settlements where dozens of homes were devastated in the blaze .
Now more than a thousand people are involved in putting out fires in the territory of two local forestries .
Zhytomyr PD launched a number of criminal proceedings into the nature of large-scale fires in local forests .
April 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the National Guard had started an anti-sabotage operation across vast forest areas in the region .

Massive forest fires in the Chornobyl exclusion zone broke out on April 4 before being put out on April 14 and then re-erupting on April 16.
Over 2,300 firemen and 460 vehicles are involved in tackling wildfires in Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions where the situation is gradually normalizing, says Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.
"The situation with the fire liquidation in Ukraine is gradually normalizing. More than 2,300 people and more than 460 vehicles have been involved in extinguishing fires in the Zhytomyr and Kyiv regions. Three fire hotbeds have been restrained in Zhytomyr region over the past two days. Now rescuers are helping forestry workers to extinguish individual hotspots of smoldering grass flooring, hemp, and wood," PM reported via his Telegram channel.
"I'd like to emphasize that there is no threat to critical facilities within the Exclusion Zone," Shmyhal said, expressing his gratitude for the emergency response team's coordinated work.
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In hard-to-reach areas, engineering equipment is being involved to clear the terrain to ensure access of firefighting equipment, says the Emergency Service.
The so-called Shelter (the arc covering the reactor affected in the Chornobyl nuclear disaster of 1986), the spent nuclear fuel storage facility, and other facilities within the exclusion zone operate as usual," the report notes, adding that radiation levels in the City of Kyiv, Kyiv region, and the exclusion zone remain within the norm.
Read alsoUkraine's wildfires could be planned sabotage – Interior Ministry
As UNIAN reported earlier, massive forest fires in the Chornobyl exclusion zone broke out on April 4 before being put out on April 14. However, on April 16, forest fires erupted again.
Dozens of hectares of forest have burned down. Today, three wildfire hotbeds remain in the Chornobyl zone. More than 1,300 firemen, 296 vehicles, and three firefighting helicopters are battling the fire.
Also on April 4, forest fires stroke the neighboring Zhytomyr region, spreading to settlements where dozens of homes were devastated in the blaze. Now more than a thousand people are involved in putting out fires in the territory of two local forestries.
Zhytomyr PD launched a number of criminal proceedings into the nature of large-scale fires in local forests. April 20, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said that the National Guard had started an anti-sabotage operation across vast forest areas in the region.


unian--2020-04-21--Ukraine ranks 96th in Press Freedom Index

The best-ranking states are Norway , Finland , and Denmark .
Ukraine has ranked 96th in the annual Press Freedom Index drawn by Reporters Without Borders ( RSF ) , released April 21 .
Last year , the country took the 102nd position .
`` Ukraine has a diversified media landscape and its authorities have adopted a number of long-awaited reforms since the 2014 revolution , including a law on media ownership transparency .
However , these gains are fragile , as the new independent public broadcaster ’ s under-financing has shown , '' RSF says .
The fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year is due to a drop of other countries rather than any real progress , the organization admits .
`` The change of government and the hopes raised by Volodymyr Zelensky 's election as president have not as yet reduced the threats and attacks against journalists , '' the report reads .
Read alsoMFA Ukraine calls on Russia to provide treatment to Ukrainian prisoners , population of occupied areas amid pandemic Russia has ranked 149th .
`` What with draconian laws , website blocking and Internet cuts , the pressure on independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-government protests in 2011 and 2012 .
Leading independent news outlets have either been brought under control or throttled out of existence .
As TV channels continue to inundate viewers with propaganda , the climate has become very oppressive for those who question the new patriotic and neo-conservative discourse , or just try to maintain quality journalism .
Journalists and bloggers have been jailed under selectively applied anti-extremism laws or on territorial sovereignty grounds .
The Kremlin seems determined to control the Internet , a goal referred to as the 'sovereign Internet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 'foreign agents , ' a label already placed on some media outlets and leading human rights NGOs .
The best-ranking states are Norway , Finland , and Denmark .
Besides , it is noted that rights activists slammed criticism on Chinese authorities and their media policies .
The PRC is being accused of massive press freedom oppression amid the coronavirus pandemic , which led to `` fatal consequences . ''
Only Eritrea , Turkmenistan , and North Korea rank below China .
RSF notes that populist , authoritarian and dictatorial regimes are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for stronger oppression of the free press .

The best-ranking states are Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
Ukraine has ranked 96th in the annual Press Freedom Index drawn by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), released April 21. Last year, the country took the 102nd position.
"Ukraine has a diversified media landscape and its authorities have adopted a number of long-awaited reforms since the 2014 revolution, including a law on media ownership transparency. However, these gains are fragile, as the new independent public broadcaster’s under-financing has shown," RSF says.
The fact that Ukraine has risen by six positions against last year is due to a drop of other countries rather than any real progress, the organization admits.
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"The change of government and the hopes raised by Volodymyr Zelensky's election as president have not as yet reduced the threats and attacks against journalists," the report reads.
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Russia has ranked 149th. "What with draconian laws, website blocking and Internet cuts, the pressure on independent media has grown steadily since the big anti-government protests in 2011 and 2012. Leading independent news outlets have either been brought under control or throttled out of existence. As TV channels continue to inundate viewers with propaganda, the climate has become very oppressive for those who question the new patriotic and neo-conservative discourse, or just try to maintain quality journalism. Journalists and bloggers have been jailed under selectively applied anti-extremism laws or on territorial sovereignty grounds. The Kremlin seems determined to control the Internet, a goal referred to as the 'sovereign Internet.' Freelance journalists now risk being branded as 'foreign agents,' a label already placed on some media outlets and leading human rights NGOs.
The best-ranking states are Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
Besides, it is noted that rights activists slammed criticism on Chinese authorities and their media policies. The PRC is being accused of massive press freedom oppression amid the coronavirus pandemic, which led to "fatal consequences."
Only Eritrea, Turkmenistan, and North Korea rank below China.
RSF notes that populist, authoritarian and dictatorial regimes are using the coronavirus crisis as a pretext for stronger oppression of the free press.


unian--2020-04-21--"Absolute Apocalypse": Ukrainian film director uploads drone footage of Chornobyl wildfire aftermath

The video shows hectares of devastated forests and abandoned houses .
Ukrainian director Stanislav Karpalov has posted on YouTube a @ @ @ @ @ , offering a bird 's eye view of terrible consequences of the recent forest fires @ @ @ @ @ .
The video shows hectares of devastated forests and abandoned houses .
Read alsoNASA says @ @ @ @ @ break out again ( Satellite image ) '' There 's a feeling of an absolute @ @ @ @ @ convey as clearly as possible the atmosphere of what I saw .
Over the past @ @ @ @ @ left the Chornobyl zone , flora and fauna have revived and become what they were @ @ @ @ @ despite radiation .
Now , much of what had been reborn was destroyed , once @ @ @ @ @ war of humans and nature , '' the author wrote on Facebook .
As UNIAN @ @ @ @ @ 10 days of forest fires raging in the vast area around the site of the @ @ @ @ @ 30 % of the main tourist locations in the exclusion zone were destroyed .

The video shows hectares of devastated forests and abandoned houses.
Ukrainian director Stanislav Karpalov has posted on YouTube a video shot from a drone, offering a bird's eye view of terrible consequences of the recent forest fires within the Chornobyl exclusion zone.
The video shows hectares of devastated forests and abandoned houses.
Read alsoNASA says it sees fires near Chornobyl break out again (Satellite image)
"There's a feeling of an absolute apocalypse. I wanted to convey as clearly as possible the atmosphere of what I saw. Over the past 30 years, after humans left the Chornobyl zone, flora and fauna have revived and become what they were 150 years ago, even despite radiation. Now, much of what had been reborn was destroyed, once again. This is a war of humans and nature," the author wrote on Facebook.
As UNIAN reported earlier, over the 10 days of forest fires raging in the vast area around the site of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, about 30% of the main tourist locations in the exclusion zone were destroyed.


unian--2020-04-21--Zelensky's first 12 months: results and expectations from businesses

EBA has called on president to continue anti-corruption efforts , ensure the proper functioning of judiciary , and introduce clear rules of the game for businesses .
The European Business Association , a Ukrainian-based non-profit , has evaluated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's first year in office .
The organization has called on president to continue anti-corruption efforts , ensure the proper functioning of judiciary , and introduce clear rules of the game for businesses , its press service reports .
`` Fundamental issues remain relevant – creating an effective foundation for a real fight against corruption , proper functioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules of the game , '' the statement reads .
The EBA also put forward a number of proposals related to industrial development .
Read alsoSome 30 % of stores may fail to open in Ukraine after COVID-19 quarantine is over – experts '' It 's important to finally adopt modern labor legislation , ensure a reasonable tax burden ( for example , by simplifying tax administration , reducing the burden on the payroll fund , etc . )
, accelerate harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with EU standards , and ensure further development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy sources , in order to overcome the crisis in the industry , '' the EBA wrote .
Also , the Association proposes to focus on the development of infrastructure by stimulating the development of rivers and ports , raising the level of services rendered by Ukrzaliznytsia railway operator , and so on .
The EBA noted that the year with Volodymyr Zelensky in top office saw a number of areas in which positive dynamics was being observed .
The first positive point is the preservation of macroeconomic stability by supporting the independence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget deficit policy , although the current economic situation is forcing adjustments onto the budget process .
The second point is a number of unpopular decisions on opening the land market and demonopolizing the Ukrspirt alcohol giant .
Read alsoZelensky : IMF support for Ukraine like blood for human body now Third , it 's continued structural reform ( in the field of health care , pension system , and education ) , the launch of the new customs service and reformatting the tax agency .
The fourth is ensuring the independence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Business Association is a Ukrainian-based non-profit organization of international businesses operating in the country , founded in 1999 .
It consists of more than 900 European , Ukrainian and international companies .

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unian--2020-04-21--UkrGasVydobuvannya, Romania's Expert Petroleum sing deal to boost gas output at Ukraine depleted fie

UkrGasVydobuvannya, Romania's Expert Petroleum sing deal to boost gas output at Ukraine depleted fields

The contract was concluded for 15 years with the possibility of extension for another 10 years .
First Deputy CEO of Ukraine 's largest state-run gas producer JSC UkrGasVydobuvannya , Oleksandr Romanyuk , says the company and Romania-based Expert Petroleum have signed a contract to intensify gas production at depleted fields in Ukraine for a 15-year period .
`` The main task of concluding the contract is not to support the main gas production .
Although in terms of efficiency and cost optimization , Yes .
But we expect to boost the production in the first five years of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a few percent , but dozens percent , '' he told an online conference on April 21 .
According to Romanyuk , the contract was concluded for 15 years with the possibility of extension for another 10 years .
According to the contract , Expert Petroleum will be receiving payments from each cubic meter of gas produced , depending on the field .
Read alsoNaftogaz pays nearly US $ 889.6 mln in taxes , dividends in Q1 '' We shall pay expenses the company will incur and guarantee some profit to encourage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fields , '' he said .
According to National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine , a partnership with Expert Petroleum will provide additional production of at least 300 million cubic meters of gas at 13 small-sized fields in Western Ukraine within five years .
The intensification of operations , the increase in taxes and other budgetary payments on the part of the partnership will allow Ukraine to accumulate more than UAH 4 billion in additional GDP of the country and Lviv region .

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unian--2020-04-21--Pirates attack container ship off Benin, kidnap Ukrainian crewman – MFA

Pirates have attacked a Portugal-flagged container ship Tommi Ritscher off the coast of Benin , Director of the Consular Service Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine , Serhiy Pohoreltsev , told UNIAN .
On April 20 , the diplomat stressed , the Ukrainian Embassy in the Federal Republic of Germany was informed of a pirate attack on the Tommi Ritscher ship ( IMO 9656137 ) operated by Transeste Schiffahrt Gmbh ( Germany ) .
`` According to preliminary information , as a result of the attack , one citizen of Ukraine , pirates captured a Ukrainian national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The operator has set up a crisis headquarters , Pohoreltsev added .
In this regard , the Consulate General of Ukraine in Hamburg has contacted the ship 's operator in order to clarify the circumstances of the attack .
Also , the Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria ( covering Benin ) appealed to Benin 's competent authorities to confirm the fact of the capture of the Ukrainian national .
The case is being supervised by Ukraine 's foreign diplomatic institutions involved and the Department of Consular Services of the Ministry of Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding in captivity a total of seven crew members , including a Bulgarian captain .
Another 11 crew members have been released , the report says .

The Ukrainian national's whereabouts remain unknown.
Pirates have attacked a Portugal-flagged container ship Tommi Ritscher off the coast of Benin, Director of the Consular Service Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Serhiy Pohoreltsev, told UNIAN.
On April 20, the diplomat stressed, the Ukrainian Embassy in the Federal Republic of Germany was informed of a pirate attack on the Tommi Ritscher ship (IMO 9656137) operated by Transeste Schiffahrt Gmbh (Germany).
"According to preliminary information, as a result of the attack, one citizen of Ukraine, pirates captured a Ukrainian national, member of the vessel's crew.
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His whereabouts remain unknown.
The operator has set up a crisis headquarters, Pohoreltsev added.
In this regard, the Consulate General of Ukraine in Hamburg has contacted the ship's operator in order to clarify the circumstances of the attack.
Also, the Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria (covering Benin) appealed to Benin's competent authorities to confirm the fact of the capture of the Ukrainian national.
Read alsoSeven Ukrainian sailors captured amid pirate attack on vessel off Africa
The case is being supervised by Ukraine's foreign diplomatic institutions involved and the Department of Consular Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Reuters says pirates have are holding in captivity a total of seven crew members, including a Bulgarian captain. Another 11 crew members have been released, the report says.


unian--2020-04-21--Expert elaborates on effect of global oil prices plunge on Ukrainian market

The current drop is temporary , the expert stresses .
Director for economic programs of the Ukrainian Institute for the Future ( UIF ) Anatoliy Amelin says the rapid fall in prices of U.S. WTI oil and Russia 's Urals crude oil on April 20 will have almost no effect on the Ukrainian market .
`` The Ukrainian market for petroleum products is premium-type , with an informal cartel conspiracy of market players .
Plunging oil prices will not significantly reduce the price of motor fuel .
First , Ukrainian chains purchased petroleum products at a price of oil at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't cut prices until they sell them out .
They are lowering prices gradually , while purchasing cheaper oil as average weighted prices go down , '' he told the Ukrainian TSN TV news service said on April 21 .
Secondly , the current fall is temporary , the expert stresses .
`` The collapse in prices is a consequence of storage facilities being full .
The next step will be the bankruptcy of companies , particularly American ones , that produce shale oil .
Russia will also reduce the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global economy , which will take place once quarantine restrictions are lifted in May-June , demand for oil , as well as prices , will start growing .
So , the current drop [ in prices ] is temporary and short-term .
Ukrainians will hardly feel it , '' he said , American WTI oil sharply slumped in price : first , to US $ 1 , then to zero .
Following that , the price became negative , and then it rebound to US $ 0.22-US $ 0.35 per barrel .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sharp collapse in oil prices by more than 300 % , with prices hitting negative US $ 40 per barrel .
This refers to price of WTI oil for May .
Almost no one needs oil now .
Demand for raw materials declined sharply worldwide after the introduction of quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus .
At the same time , oil prices for June deliveries are above US $ 20 per barrel .

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unian--2020-04-21--Air travel may resume in Ukraine in Aug-Sept 2020

Europe is unlikely to open its air gates until the end of summer , minister suggests .
Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii says regular air transportation services may be resumed in August or September 2020 .
However , he suggests , it will take about two years to reach the pre-crisis level of operations .
Kryklii says this depends not only on Ukraine , as it had been mostly operating international flights in the pre-coronavirus period .
The minister has told 24 TV Channel it is rather difficult to predict when and how quarantine restrictions would be lifted in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that by the end of summer Europe will fully reopen its air gates and engage in tourism as it was before the coronavirus outbreak , '' Kryklii said .
Read alsoNumber of flights in Ukraine 's sky down by 96 % in late March over coronavirus lockdown The minister says it is obvious now that the `` landscape '' of tourism and air travel is changing .
After all , some companies are going bankrupt , while some enterprises are expected to be nationalized .
`` Carriers will use fewer aircraft .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be updated .
In fact , this is the outlook offered by relevant international organizations , '' he added .
Earlier , Kriklii elaborated on when Ukraine 's subway and public transportation would resume operation .

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unian--2020-04-21--Oleg Bakhmatyuk's company on Easter hands food packages to low-income households, elderly residents

Oleg Bakhmatyuk's company on Easter hands food packages to low-income households, elderly residents in three regions' rural areas

Easter gifts to residents of villages in Ivano-Frankivsk , Ternopil , and Khmelnytsky regions were assembled and handed over by farmers with LLC Agrocompany Prykarpattia .
Agrocompany Prykarpattia LLC , part of the UkrLandFarming Group of Companies owned by Oleg Bakhmatyuk , donated Easter presents to low-income families and the elderly .
Easter gifts to residents of villages in Ivano-Frankivsk , Ternopil , and Khmelnytsky regions were assembled and handed over by farmers with LLC Agrocompany Prykarpattia , which is part of the UkrLandFarming Group of Companies , as reported by Ukrainian News with reference to the company press service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lessors in all villages where the enterprise has production capacities .
According to Agrocompany Prykarpattia , they have been distributing Easter gift packages for a few years already , which has become an established tradition .
The main focus is on supporting low-income families and the elderly , who this year received from the company the assembled food packages .
`` For us , this is not only an opportunity to wish these people happy holidays , but also an opportunity to support those who are in need in these difficult times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director .
As reported earlier , in late March this year , Agrocompany Prykarpattia LLC provided assistance to the Regional Clinical Center for Emergency Health Care and Disaster Response for the purchase of protective gowns for all ambulance teams operating in the region , helped the Horodenky Central District Hospital and the Monastyrsk District Hospital in Ternopil Region with acquiring lung ventilators , while four ultrasonic inhalers were purchased for the Chemerovets Regional Hospital in the Khmelnitsky region .
The enterprise is part of the Ukrlandfarming Agricultural Holding owned by businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk @

Easter gifts to residents of villages in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, and Khmelnytsky regions were assembled and handed over by farmers with LLC Agrocompany Prykarpattia.
Agrocompany Prykarpattia LLC, part of the UkrLandFarming Group of Companies owned by Oleg Bakhmatyuk, donated Easter presents to low-income families and the elderly.
Easter gifts to residents of villages in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, and Khmelnytsky regions were assembled and handed over by farmers with LLC Agrocompany Prykarpattia, which is part of the UkrLandFarming Group of Companies, as reported by Ukrainian News with reference to the company press service.
Company employees paid visits to land lessors in all villages where the enterprise has production capacities.
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According to Agrocompany Prykarpattia, they have been distributing Easter gift packages for a few years already, which has become an established tradition. The main focus is on supporting low-income families and the elderly, who this year received from the company the assembled food packages. "For us, this is not only an opportunity to wish these people happy holidays, but also an opportunity to support those who are in need in these difficult times," says Halyna Ivanchuk, the company director.
As reported earlier, in late March this year, Agrocompany Prykarpattia LLC provided assistance to the Regional Clinical Center for Emergency Health Care and Disaster Response for the purchase of protective gowns for all ambulance teams operating in the region, helped the Horodenky Central District Hospital and the Monastyrsk District Hospital in Ternopil Region with acquiring lung ventilators, while four ultrasonic inhalers were purchased for the Chemerovets Regional Hospital in the Khmelnitsky region. The enterprise is part of the Ukrlandfarming Agricultural Holding owned by businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk.


unian--2020-04-21--President Zelensky wishes Britain's Queen Elizabeth II happy birthday

The Queen decided to spend her birthday without the usual gun salute .
`` On behalf of all Ukrainians , @ @ @ @ @ convey warm greetings to Her Majesty The Queen on Her Majesty 's Birthday ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ Twitter on April 21 .
Read alsoUK not to introduce visa-free travel for Ukrainians after @ @ @ @ @ him , the Queen is a `` symbol of courage , faith & devotion .
@ @ @ @ @ Majesty & all Britons good health , harmony & well-being # HappyBirthdayHerMajesty , '' he @ @ @ @ @ ringing in her 94th birthday without any of the usual pomp or party this year @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus crisis .
The monarch asked that there be no gun salutes to mark @ @ @ @ @ chosen not to celebrate .

The Queen decided to spend her birthday without the usual gun salute.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has wished Queen Elizabeth II a happy birthday.
"On behalf of all Ukrainians, I have the pleasure to convey warm greetings to Her Majesty The Queen on Her Majesty's Birthday!" the Ukrainian leader said on Twitter on April 21.
Read alsoUK not to introduce visa-free travel for Ukrainians after Brexit – envoy
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According to him, the Queen is a "symbol of courage, faith & devotion."
"I wish Her Majesty & all Britons good health, harmony & well-being #HappyBirthdayHerMajesty," he said.
The Queen is ringing in her 94th birthday without any of the usual pomp or party this year as the world is seeing the coronavirus crisis.
The monarch asked that there be no gun salutes to mark her special day and has chosen not to celebrate.


unian--2020-04-21--Ukraine's infrastructure ministry elaborates on dates of relaunching public transportation

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unian--2020-04-21--WHO head warns worst of virus still ahead – media

Ghebreyesus did n't specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed over 166,000 could get worse .
The World Health Organization chief warned Monday that `` the worst is yet ahead of us '' in the coronavirus outbreak , reviving the alarm just as many countries ease restrictive measures aimed at reducing its spread .
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus did n't specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed over 166,000 could get worse .
He and others , however , have previously pointed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through Africa , where health systems are far less developed , as reported by ABC News .
`` Trust us .
The worst is yet ahead of us , '' Tedros told reporters from WHO headquarters in Geneva .
`` Let 's prevent this tragedy .
It 's a virus that many people still do n't understand . ''
Some Asian and European governments have gradually eased or started relaxing `` lockdown '' measures like quarantines , school and business closures and restrictions on public gatherings , citing a decline in the growth @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Ghebreyesus didn't specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed over 166,000 could get worse.
The World Health Organization chief warned Monday that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus outbreak, reviving the alarm just as many countries ease restrictive measures aimed at reducing its spread.
Read alsoTotal number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide approaching 2.5 mln
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus didn't specify why he believes the outbreak that has infected some 2.5 million people and killed over 166,000 could get worse. He and others, however, have previously pointed to the likely future spread of the illness through Africa, where health systems are far less developed, as reported by ABC News.
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"Trust us. The worst is yet ahead of us," Tedros told reporters from WHO headquarters in Geneva. "Let's prevent this tragedy. It's a virus that many people still don't understand."
Some Asian and European governments have gradually eased or started relaxing "lockdown" measures like quarantines, school and business closures and restrictions on public gatherings, citing a decline in the growth of COVID-19 case counts and deaths.


unian--2020-04-21--State procurement worth from US$1,838 to be held via Ukraine's ProZorro from April 19

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unian--2020-04-21--Ukraine's Health Ministry warns of COVID-19 surge after mass quarantine violations on Easter

Almost 130,000 people converged on churches across Ukraine on Sunday , April 19 , to celebrate Easter .
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko has said there may be a surge in COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Ukraine in five to seven days because of mass violations of the quarantine on Easter .
`` The [ quarantine ] was in general observed if we compare to the previous year , when 7.5 million Ukrainians participated in church services , but 130,000 were still [ in churches ] , and these 130,000 , if they were indoors , in a cramped room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number that can give us a significant surge in the incidence of coronavirus disease in the future .
On average , we will see this in five-seven days after the Easter holidays , '' he said during a morning TV show , `` Snidanok z 1+1 , '' on April 21 .
According to Liashko , one infected person can infect two others .
`` A surge may occur if people were infected ... What statistics we 've seen – how many we 've seen priests , monks infected indoors – there will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main question is : what kind of surge will it be ?
And how should we prepare for this , '' he added .
Liashko said the Health Ministry was intensively preparing for a possible outbreak of the epidemic in those settlements where the largest number of church members attended the Easter service .
`` Today , certain towns , in particular Pochayiv , are locked down .
We prepare hospitals in those district centers that have not been designated to receive patients , but church services were held there .
We reformat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's all a burden on the health care system , '' the official said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukrainian citizens to comply with the quarantine and stay at home on Easter .
Almost 130,000 people converged on churches across Ukraine on Sunday , April 19 , to celebrate Easter .
In 19 instances , the police recorded a violation of quarantine restrictions .

Almost 130,000 people converged on churches across Ukraine on Sunday, April 19, to celebrate Easter.
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister Viktor Liashko has said there may be a surge in COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Ukraine in five to seven days because of mass violations of the quarantine on Easter.
"The [quarantine] was in general observed if we compare to the previous year, when 7.5 million Ukrainians participated in church services, but 130,000 were still [in churches], and these 130,000, if they were indoors, in a cramped room and contracted – this is a large number that can give us a significant surge in the incidence of coronavirus disease in the future. On average, we will see this in five-seven days after the Easter holidays," he said during a morning TV show, "Snidanok z 1+1," on April 21.
Read alsoUkraine reports 415 new coronavirus cases, incl. 10 deaths, in past day
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According to Liashko, one infected person can infect two others.
"A surge may occur if people were infected... What statistics we've seen – how many we've seen priests, monks infected indoors – there will be a surge for sure. The main question is: what kind of surge will it be? And how should we prepare for this," he added.
Liashko said the Health Ministry was intensively preparing for a possible outbreak of the epidemic in those settlements where the largest number of church members attended the Easter service.
"Today, certain towns, in particular Pochayiv, are locked down. We prepare hospitals in those district centers that have not been designated to receive patients, but church services were held there. We reformat the forces. It's all complicated, it's all a burden on the health care system," the official said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukrainian citizens to comply with the quarantine and stay at home on Easter.
Almost 130,000 people converged on churches across Ukraine on Sunday, April 19, to celebrate Easter. In 19 instances, the police recorded a violation of quarantine restrictions.


unian--2020-04-21--Zelensky's Office discusses possibility of easing quarantine in Ukraine

The government plans to extend quarantine measures as it expects a surge in COVID-19 coronavirus cases in early May .
The possibility of easing the coronavirus quarantine to cushion Ukrainians from the effect of the lockdown and relaunch the economy has been considered at a meeting chaired by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on addressing the epidemic .
Meanwhile , the government plans to extend quarantine measures as it expects a surge in COVID-19 coronavirus cases in early May , according to the President 's Office .
Read alsoUkraine 's Health Ministry to offer to extend quarantine until May 12 '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when and what will reopen , [ inform about ] the government 's clear action plan .
The surge is expected in early May .
People should understand when it is be possible to walk in parks , when hairdressers , notaries , lawyers and other businesses reopen .
I know that Olympic athletes want to train to keep fit .
All people should have a clear vision of how and when the quarantine could be eased , '' Zelensky said .
In turn , Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-critical infrastructure , which could play a role in stabilizing the economy .
He added Ukraine had introduced its quarantine measures on time and thanks to this , it was possible to avoid a critical situation with the number of coronavirus patients .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 415 new coronavirus cases , including 10 deaths , were confirmed in Ukraine in the past day .
Ukraine 's Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said the ministry would offer to extend quarantine measures until May 12 .

The government plans to extend quarantine measures as it expects a surge in COVID-19 coronavirus cases in early May.
The possibility of easing the coronavirus quarantine to cushion Ukrainians from the effect of the lockdown and relaunch the economy has been considered at a meeting chaired by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on addressing the epidemic.
Meanwhile, the government plans to extend quarantine measures as it expects a surge in COVID-19 coronavirus cases in early May, according to the President's Office.
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"It is necessary to tell people exactly when and what will reopen, [inform about] the government's clear action plan. The surge is expected in early May. People should understand when it is be possible to walk in parks, when hairdressers, notaries, lawyers and other businesses reopen. I know that Olympic athletes want to train to keep fit. All people should have a clear vision of how and when the quarantine could be eased," Zelensky said.
In turn, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said it was necessary first to ease quarantine measures in non-critical infrastructure, which could play a role in stabilizing the economy.
He added Ukraine had introduced its quarantine measures on time and thanks to this, it was possible to avoid a critical situation with the number of coronavirus patients.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 415 new coronavirus cases, including 10 deaths, were confirmed in Ukraine in the past day.
Ukraine's Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said the ministry would offer to extend quarantine measures until May 12.


unian--2020-04-22--Quarantine easing in Ukraine may be considered in late April – health minister

The quarantine restrictions over the spread of COVID-19 in Ukraine were extended until May 11 .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the issue of easing quarantine measures , including after May 11 , will be considered in late April .
`` By the end of the month , we will monitor the situation , epidemic developments , and we will consider various options for easing , including after May 11 , '' he told a briefing following a government meeting on April 22 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoPM Shmyhal : Ukrainians will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years As UNIAN reported earlier , the quarantine restrictions over the spread of COVID-19 in Ukraine were extended until May 11 .
Along with this , the document provides that all those who will participate in blood donation programs will be able to use public transport .
`` Certain groups of workers could be engaged without undergoing mandatory health checkups if they coincide with the quarantine period .
That is , we are talking about certain categories of workers who are required to undergo medical examinations , but , unfortunately , they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine .
Therefore , they are allowed to do this later , '' he said .
`` In addition , it is proposed to approve the anti-epidemic procedure related to self-isolation .
In particular , we are expanding self-isolation tools .
The Diia app has been finalized to monitor persons who are self-isolating , '' Stepanov said .

The quarantine restrictions over the spread of COVID-19 in Ukraine were extended until May 11.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the issue of easing quarantine measures, including after May 11, will be considered in late April.
"By the end of the month, we will monitor the situation, epidemic developments, and we will consider various options for easing, including after May 11," he told a briefing following a government meeting on April 22, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoPM Shmyhal: Ukrainians will have to wear face masks for at least two years
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As UNIAN reported earlier, the quarantine restrictions over the spread of COVID-19 in Ukraine were extended until May 11.
Along with this, the document provides that all those who will participate in blood donation programs will be able to use public transport.
"Certain groups of workers could be engaged without undergoing mandatory health checkups if they coincide with the quarantine period. That is, we are talking about certain categories of workers who are required to undergo medical examinations, but, unfortunately, they are not able to do this amid the quarantine. Therefore, they are allowed to do this later," he said. "In addition, it is proposed to approve the anti-epidemic procedure related to self-isolation. In particular, we are expanding self-isolation tools. The Diia app has been finalized to monitor persons who are self-isolating," Stepanov said.


unian--2020-04-22--Ukraine launching clinical trials of COVID-19 drug

Zelensky hopes clinical trials will officially confirm the effectiveness of the drug .
Ukraine is launching clinical trials of a drug against the COVID-19 coronavirus .
`` Ukraine is launching clinical trials of a locally produced drug , which , according to preliminary findings of Ukrainian scientists and manufacturers , can significantly reduce or completely neutralize the risk of death from complications caused by the coronavirus infection , '' the president 's press service said .
Read alsoCoronavirus vaccine to be tested in UK from Thursday , government announces – media In addition , the possibility of using this drug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus is being examined .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he hopes that the clinical trials will officially confirm the effectiveness of the drug that will help save the lives of thousands of Ukrainians in the future .
`` I believe in Ukrainian scientists , and today we keep our fingers crossed for them all over the country , '' the president said .
The President 's Office said more details would follow .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 6,592 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of the morning of @ @ @

Zelensky hopes clinical trials will officially confirm the effectiveness of the drug.
Ukraine is launching clinical trials of a drug against the COVID-19 coronavirus.
"Ukraine is launching clinical trials of a locally produced drug, which, according to preliminary findings of Ukrainian scientists and manufacturers, can significantly reduce or completely neutralize the risk of death from complications caused by the coronavirus infection," the president's press service said.
Read alsoCoronavirus vaccine to be tested in UK from Thursday, government announces – media
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In addition, the possibility of using this drug both for the treatment and prevention of the coronavirus is being examined.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he hopes that the clinical trials will officially confirm the effectiveness of the drug that will help save the lives of thousands of Ukrainians in the future.
"I believe in Ukrainian scientists, and today we keep our fingers crossed for them all over the country," the president said.
The President's Office said more details would follow.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 6,592 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of the morning of April 22.


unian--2020-04-22--Kyiv mayor reports 97 new COVID-19 cases in past day

The number of those who have recovered in the capital city has increased to 39 people .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city rose by 97 in the past day .
`` In the past 24 hours , the number of Kyiv residents who tested positive [ for the coronavirus ] increased by 97 , including 10 healthcare workers .
In total , there are 989 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kyiv , '' he said during an online briefing on April 22 .
Read alsoQuarantine in Kyiv may be eased after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Klitschko , 34 women aged 22 to 83 and 52 men aged 18 to 85 are among those infected .
In addition , seven girls and four boys under the age of 17 tested positive for the coronavirus .
Klitschko said 21 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors .
`` One monk of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery and 12 monks of Kyiv 's Svyato-Pokrovsky Holosiyivsky monastery are among those who contracted the coronavirus over the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] monastery are now undergoing deep cleaning .
And we are closing it for quarantine , '' the mayor said .
The city services also continue checking municipal hostels .
And , they undergo disinfection when necessary .
`` The number of those who have recovered in the capital city has increased to 39 people , '' Klitschko added .

The number of those who have recovered in the capital city has increased to 39 people.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city rose by 97 in the past day.
"In the past 24 hours, the number of Kyiv residents who tested positive [for the coronavirus] increased by 97, including 10 healthcare workers. In total, there are 989 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kyiv," he said during an online briefing on April 22.
Read alsoQuarantine in Kyiv may be eased after coronavirus curve flattened – Klitschko
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According to Klitschko, 34 women aged 22 to 83 and 52 men aged 18 to 85 are among those infected. In addition, seven girls and four boys under the age of 17 tested positive for the coronavirus.
Klitschko said 21 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors.
"One monk of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery and 12 monks of Kyiv's Svyato-Pokrovsky Holosiyivsky monastery are among those who contracted the coronavirus over the past 24 hours. All premises in the [latter] monastery are now undergoing deep cleaning. And we are closing it for quarantine," the mayor said.
The city services also continue checking municipal hostels. And, they undergo disinfection when necessary.
"The number of those who have recovered in the capital city has increased to 39 people," Klitschko added.


unian--2020-04-22--Bakhmatyuk's UkrLandFarming responds to Shabunin's comment: "Corrupt official's lies and manipulatio

Bakhmatyuk's UkrLandFarming responds to Shabunin's comment: "Corrupt official's lies and manipulation"

Oleg Bakhmatyuk 's agricultural holding UkrLandFarming has responded to head of the Anticorruption Action Center ( AntAC ) Vitaliy Shabunin 's comments on the businessman 's offer to return UAH 8 billion ( US $ 295.4 million at the current forex rate ) in bank debts to the state .
This was reported by Ukrainian News .
In particular , AntAC head Vitaliy Shabunin , who is a suspect in the case of embezzlement of US $ 133 million in grant funds allocated for the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS , tuberculosis and malaria , said on Channel 24 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to settle the debt of VAB Bank and pay UAH 8 billion to the state would have been done under pressure from the investigation .
`` For example , the case of Bakhmatyuk , who is the ex-owner of VAB Bank and is hiding abroad .
Now , when they have almost caught up with him , he 's ready to return [ UAH ] 8 billion to the budget , just not to go to jail , '' Shabunin said .
`` We would like to remind the person who is suspected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time the offer to pay the state UAH 8 billion in the banks ' debts stemming from the major banking crisis of 2014-2015 was made by Oleg Bakhmatyuk two years ago , when there was no prosecution brought by NABU [ National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ] against our shareholder , '' the agricultural holding said .
`` Therefore , such a statement is nothing more than a gross manipulation and common revenge of an ordinary corrupt official who is hiding behind the mask of a 'fighter against corruption . '
'' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Artem Sytnyk , who was fined for corruption , became one of the largest sources of budget income from the fight against corruption – 23.8 % of such revenue was provided by Sytnyk 's personal payment of the fine for corrupt actions .
AntAC 's founders , former members of NABU 's Civil Oversight Council Vitaliy Shabunin and four-time convict Dmytro Sherembei , who are close to Artem Sytnyk , continue to claim that NABU is highly effective in its activities .

Oleg Bakhmatyuk's agricultural holding UkrLandFarming has responded to head of the Anticorruption Action Center (AntAC) Vitaliy Shabunin's comments on the businessman's offer to return UAH 8 billion (US$295.4 million at the current forex rate) in bank debts to the state.
This was reported by Ukrainian News.
In particular, AntAC head Vitaliy Shabunin, who is a suspect in the case of embezzlement of US$133 million in grant funds allocated for the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, said on Channel 24 on April 21 that Oleg Bakhmatyuk's offer to settle the debt of VAB Bank and pay UAH 8 billion to the state would have been done under pressure from the investigation. "For example, the case of Bakhmatyuk, who is the ex-owner of VAB Bank and is hiding abroad. Now, when they have almost caught up with him, he's ready to return [UAH] 8 billion to the budget, just not to go to jail," Shabunin said.
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"We would like to remind the person who is suspected of stealing patients' aid that the first time the offer to pay the state UAH 8 billion in the banks' debts stemming from the major banking crisis of 2014-2015 was made by Oleg Bakhmatyuk two years ago, when there was no prosecution brought by NABU [National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine] against our shareholder," the agricultural holding said. "Therefore, such a statement is nothing more than a gross manipulation and common revenge of an ordinary corrupt official who is hiding behind the mask of a 'fighter against corruption.'"
It is worth mentioning that NABU Director Artem Sytnyk, who was fined for corruption, became one of the largest sources of budget income from the fight against corruption – 23.8% of such revenue was provided by Sytnyk's personal payment of the fine for corrupt actions. AntAC's founders, former members of NABU's Civil Oversight Council Vitaliy Shabunin and four-time convict Dmytro Sherembei, who are close to Artem Sytnyk, continue to claim that NABU is highly effective in its activities.


unian--2020-04-22--Ukraine extends COVID-19 quarantine until May 11

There were 6,592 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of the morning of April 22 .
The quarantine restrictions over the spread of COVID-19 in Ukraine have been extended until May 11 .
The corresponding decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on April 22 .
Read alsoPM Shmyhal : Ukrainians will have to wear face masks for at least two years Prior to this , the quarantine was set until April 24 .
`` The quarantine is planned to be extended until May 11 , 2020 , '' said Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said , introducing the relevant document @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the document provides that all those who will participate in blood donation programs will be able to use public transport .
`` Certain groups of workers could be engaged without undergoing mandatory health checkups if they coincide with the quarantine period .
That is , we are talking about certain categories of workers who are required to undergo medical examinations , but , unfortunately , they are not able to do this amid the quarantine .
Therefore , they are allowed to do this later , '' he said .
`` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the anti-epidemic procedure related to self-isolation .
In particular , we are expanding self-isolation tools .
The Diia app has been finalized to monitor persons who are self-isolating . ''
According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal , the government has a clear plan for quitting the quarantine , it consists of five stages .
`` We have a very clear quarantine exit plan .
The plan consists of five stages .
There is a starting point for the implementation of this plan .
We can conditionally call it ' E Day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can start the implementation of our plan subject to a favorable epidemic situation .
According to our forecasts , May 11 should be this day .
Therefore , today we will extend the quarantine until that date , '' Shmyhal said .
According to him , to start existing the quarantine within 10 days , the percentage of confirmed cases in the country should not change and be within plus or minus 5 % .
`` The second condition is that the level of COVID-19 patients in hospitals should not be higher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 'll follow the quarantine exit plan and proceed with the next four steps , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 6,592 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of the morning of April 22 .
Shmyhal forecasts Ukrainians will have to live under new conditions for at least the next two years , when they will be wearing face masks , following social distancing and disinfection guidelines , abiding by certain rules of conduct in transport , in public places , etc .

There were 6,592 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of the morning of April 22.
The quarantine restrictions over the spread of COVID-19 in Ukraine have been extended until May 11.
The corresponding decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on April 22.
Read alsoPM Shmyhal: Ukrainians will have to wear face masks for at least two years
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Prior to this, the quarantine was set until April 24.
"The quarantine is planned to be extended until May 11, 2020," said Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said, introducing the relevant document.
Along with this, Stepanov said, the document provides that all those who will participate in blood donation programs will be able to use public transport.
"Certain groups of workers could be engaged without undergoing mandatory health checkups if they coincide with the quarantine period. That is, we are talking about certain categories of workers who are required to undergo medical examinations, but, unfortunately, they are not able to do this amid the quarantine. Therefore, they are allowed to do this later," he said. "In addition, it is proposed to approve the anti-epidemic procedure related to self-isolation. In particular, we are expanding self-isolation tools. The Diia app has been finalized to monitor persons who are self-isolating."
According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the government has a clear plan for quitting the quarantine, it consists of five stages.
"We have a very clear quarantine exit plan. The plan consists of five stages. There is a starting point for the implementation of this plan. We can conditionally call it 'E Day,' that is, End-of-Quarantine Day. We can start the implementation of our plan subject to a favorable epidemic situation. According to our forecasts, May 11 should be this day. Therefore, today we will extend the quarantine until that date," Shmyhal said.
According to him, to start existing the quarantine within 10 days, the percentage of confirmed cases in the country should not change and be within plus or minus 5%.
"The second condition is that the level of COVID-19 patients in hospitals should not be higher than 50%. After that, we'll follow the quarantine exit plan and proceed with the next four steps," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 6,592 confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of the morning of April 22.
Shmyhal forecasts Ukrainians will have to live under new conditions for at least the next two years, when they will be wearing face masks, following social distancing and disinfection guidelines, abiding by certain rules of conduct in transport, in public places, etc.


unian--2020-04-22--UN warns world may face multiple famines of "biblical proportions" as COVID-19 spreads

The World Food Programme analysis shows that , due to the coronavirus , an additional 130 million people could be pushed to the brink of starvation by the end of 2020 .
UN World Food Programme ( WFP ) Executive Director David Beasley has said the world may face multiple famines of `` biblical proportions '' within a short few months as the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads .
`` There are no famines yet .
But I must warn you that if we do n't prepare and act now – to secure access , avoid funding shortfalls and disruptions to trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of biblical proportions within a short few months , '' he said in a statement on April 21 , 2020 .
The World Food Programme analysis shows that , due to the coronavirus , an additional 130 million people could be pushed to the brink of starvation by the end of 2020 .
That 's a total of 265 million people .
It is noted the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 are most worrisome for communities in countries across Africa as well as the Middle East , because the virus threatens further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people already put at risk by conflict .
`` On any given day now , WFP offers a lifeline to nearly 100 million people , up from about 80 million just a few years ago .
This includes about 30 million people who literally depend on us to stay alive .
If we ca n't reach these people with the life-saving assistance they need , our analysis shows that 300,000 people could starve to death every single day over a three-month period .
This does not include the increase of starvation due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a worst-case scenario , we could be looking at famine in about three dozen countries , and in fact , in 10 of these countries we already have more than one million people per country who are on the verge of starvation .
In many places , this human suffering is the heavy price of conflict , '' he added .
`` While COVID-19 does not discriminate , the 55 countries and territories that are home to 135 million acutely food-insecure people in need of urgent humanitarian food and nutrition assistance are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this pandemic as they have very limited or no capacity to cope with either the health or socioeconomic aspects of the shock .
These countries may face an excruciating trade-off between saving lives or livelihoods or , in a worst-case scenario , saving people from the corona virus to have them die from hunger , '' says the 2020 Global Report on Food Crises , produced by the Global Network Against Food Crises ( which includes WFP ) .
The authors of the report are also concerned about the situation in Russia-occupied parts @ @ @ @ @

The World Food Programme analysis shows that, due to the coronavirus, an additional 130 million people could be pushed to the brink of starvation by the end of 2020.
UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley has said the world may face multiple famines of "biblical proportions" within a short few months as the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads.
"There are no famines yet. But I must warn you that if we don't prepare and act now – to secure access, avoid funding shortfalls and disruptions to trade – we could be facing multiple famines of biblical proportions within a short few months," he said in a statement on April 21, 2020.
The World Food Programme analysis shows that, due to the coronavirus, an additional 130 million people could be pushed to the brink of starvation by the end of 2020. That's a total of 265 million people.
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It is noted the economic and health impacts of COVID-19 are most worrisome for communities in countries across Africa as well as the Middle East, because the virus threatens further damage to the lives and livelihoods of people already put at risk by conflict.
Read alsoNumber of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 2.5 mln
"On any given day now, WFP offers a lifeline to nearly 100 million people, up from about 80 million just a few years ago. This includes about 30 million people who literally depend on us to stay alive. If we can't reach these people with the life-saving assistance they need, our analysis shows that 300,000 people could starve to death every single day over a three-month period. This does not include the increase of starvation due to COVID-19," Beasley said.
"In a worst-case scenario, we could be looking at famine in about three dozen countries, and in fact, in 10 of these countries we already have more than one million people per country who are on the verge of starvation. In many places, this human suffering is the heavy price of conflict," he added.
"While COVID-19 does not discriminate, the 55 countries and territories that are home to 135 million acutely food-insecure people in need of urgent humanitarian food and nutrition assistance are the most vulnerable to the consequences of this pandemic as they have very limited or no capacity to cope with either the health or socioeconomic aspects of the shock. These countries may face an excruciating trade-off between saving lives or livelihoods or, in a worst-case scenario, saving people from the corona virus to have them die from hunger," says the 2020 Global Report on Food Crises, produced by the Global Network Against Food Crises (which includes WFP).
The authors of the report are also concerned about the situation in Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine's east.


unian--2020-04-22--Routine checkups, planned surgery suspended in Ukraine over quarantine – health minister

The Health Ministry has decided all those procedures and measures that could be postponed will take place after the quarantine @ @ @ @ @ Minister Maksym Stepanov says routine medical checkups and planned surgery were suspended over the coronavirus-related @ @ @ @ @ no way relates to emergency cases .
Read alsoNumber of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ past day '' Quarantine measures have also affected medical services , namely : routine checkups @ @ @ @ @ they in no way relate to emergency care – both emergency medical aid and urgent @ @ @ @ @ place now , '' he said during an online briefing on April 22 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ patients now can call a family doctor or get emergency care from any medical specialist @ @ @ @ @ Ministry has decided that all those procedures and measures that could be postponed will take @ @ @ @ @ over .

The Health Ministry has decided all those procedures and measures that could be postponed will take place after the quarantine is over.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says routine medical checkups and planned surgery were suspended over the coronavirus-related quarantine, but this in no way relates to emergency cases.
Read alsoNumber of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ukraine rises by almost 500 in past day
"Quarantine measures have also affected medical services, namely: routine checkups, planned surgery, but they in no way relate to emergency care – both emergency medical aid and urgent surgery – that are taking place now," he said during an online briefing on April 22, 2020.
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According to Stepanov, patients now can call a family doctor or get emergency care from any medical specialist. However, the Health Ministry has decided that all those procedures and measures that could be postponed will take place after the quarantine is over.


unian--2020-04-22--Ukraine's National Bank discloses banking secrecy to law enforcers in 36 cases in Q1

The access to banking privacy information was provided to the National Police , the State Fiscal Service , the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine , the SBU Security Service , the Prosecutor General 's Office , and the State Bureau of Investigation .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) says it disclosed banking secrecy information in 36 cases in January-March 2020 ( Q1 ) , having provided law enforcement authorities with access to property and documents as part of investigations into criminal offenses in the banking sector .
In particular , the National Bank provided access to property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Police and the State Fiscal Service in nine cases each over the period under review , the NBU said on its website on April 21 .
The central bank also authorized the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) and the SBU Security Service of Ukraine to access property and documents in four cases each , while the Prosecutor General 's Office ( PGO ) and the State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) were granted access to banking secrecy in five cases each .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers with access to property and documents in 155 cases as part of probes into criminal offenses in the banking sector .

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unian--2020-04-22--South Korea gives Ukraine US$700,000 for fight against coronavirus

The move was preceded by talks between Ukrainian and South Korean top officials .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says the Government of the Republic of Korea has given Ukraine US $ 700,000 for the fight against the novel COVID-19 coronavirus .
Read alsoSouth Korean gov't to maintain social distancing campaign , with less intensity – media '' The financial aid will be allocated for two projects .
Some US $ 300,000 will be provided as a batch of Korean lab tests or funds for purchasing such tests .
This is not a loan , but non-repayable humanitarian aid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United Nations for the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund [ UHF ] , '' the ministry 's press service quoted Kuleba as saying on April 21 .
The move was preceded by talks between Ukrainian and South Korean top officials .
In particular , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in on April 10 .
Kuleba also met with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ukraine Kwon Ki-Chang on March 31 .
The Ukrainian minister warmly thanked the Korean partners for such important assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will significantly strengthen Ukraine 's capabilities in tackling the coronavirus .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 6,592 laboratory-confirmed cases , including 174 deaths , in Ukraine as of 09:30 Kyiv time on April 22 .
Some 424 patients have recovered .

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unian--2020-04-22--Ukraine could additionally store 10 bcm of European gas – GTS operator

European underground gas storage facilities may be completely filled by the end of the third quarter .
CEO of Gas @ @ @ @ @ ( GTSOU ) LLC Serhiy Makogon says Ukrainian underground storage facilities ( USFs ) in @ @ @ @ @ billion cubic meters ( bcm ) of natural gas from European companies for storage .
@ @ @ @ @ the third quarter , European underground storage facilities may be completely filled .
Ukrainian USFs @ @ @ @ @ cubic meters of gas , '' he said on Facebook on April 21 .
As @ @ @ @ @ gas stocks in Ukraine 's underground storage facilities grew by 1.6 % , to 16.19 @ @ @ @ @ April 11-18 .
UNIAN memo .
Twelve underground gas storages with a total storage capacity @ @ @ @ @ being operated in Ukraine .
In the past decade , Ukraine uses only 50-60 % @ @ @ @ @ Five largest Ukrainian underground storage facilities are located in Ukraine 's west , some 160 @ @ @ @ @ Hungary .

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