unian--2020-07-09--Kyiv mayor reports 93 new COVID-19 cases, three fatalities in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,872 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 93 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 93 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus .
There were three fatalities , '' he said on Telegram on July 9 .
Read alsoDistance learning mode in Kyiv schools to last until end of quarantine – Mayor Klitschko The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,872 .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 71 and 50 men aged 20 to 76 are among those infected .
In addition , three girls ( from eight to 15 years old ) and six boys ( from one month to 16 years old ) tested positive for the coronavirus .
Klitschko said 20 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors .
Sixty-two people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 1,962 Kyiv residents have already recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky region ( 27 ) , Desniansky district ( 15 ) , as well as Holosiyivsky , Obolonsky , and Shevchenkivsky districts ( 10 each ) .
The total death toll in the city was 122 cases.The total death toll in the city was 122 cases .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 51,224 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 9 .
They include is 1,327 deaths and 23,784 recoveries .
Some 810 new cases were recorded in the past @ @ @

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,872.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 93 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 93 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus. There were three fatalities," he said on Telegram on July 9.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,872.
According to Klitschko, 34 women aged 22 to 71 and 50 men aged 20 to 76 are among those infected. In addition, three girls (from eight to 15 years old) and six boys (from one month to 16 years old) tested positive for the coronavirus.
Klitschko said 20 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors.
Sixty-two people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 1,962 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district (27), Desniansky district (15), as well as Holosiyivsky, Obolonsky, and Shevchenkivsky districts (10 each).
The total death toll in the city was 122 cases.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 51,224 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 9. They include is 1,327 deaths and 23,784 recoveries. Some 810 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-07-09--Facebook removes accounts involved in coordinated inauthentic behavior in Ukraine

According to estimates , about US $ 1.93 million was spent for ads on Facebook and Instagram .
Facebook has removed dozens of accounts and pages involved in coordinated inauthentic behavior in Ukraine .
`` We removed 72 Facebook accounts , 35 Pages , and 13 Instagram accounts that were involved in coordinated inauthentic behavior in Ukraine .
This network focused on domestic audiences , '' Head of Security Policy Nathaniel Gleicher said in a statement on July 8 , 2020 .
`` The people behind this activity used fake accounts – some of which had already been detected and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create fictitious personas , post in Groups and on Pages , comment on their own content , evade enforcement , and manage Pages .
Some of this network 's accounts had also been removed for hate speech and impersonation , '' he said .
Read alsoExperts expose Russian disinfo campaign that operated for six years It is noted this network was particularly active during the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine .
Some of its accounts have gone through significant name changes over time .
The Page admins and account owners posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including about Crimea , NATO , economic policies in Ukraine , domestic politics , elections , criticism and support of various candidates , including Volodymyr Zelensky , Yulia Tymoshenko , and Petro Poroshenko .
`` We identified this activity as a result of our internal investigation into coordinated inauthentic behavior in Ukraine .
Our assessment benefited from public reporting in Ukraine .
Although the people behind this activity attempted to conceal their identities and coordination , our investigation linked this activity to Postmen DA , an advertising agency in Ukraine , '' Gleicher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US $ 1.93 million was spent for ads on Facebook and Instagram .

According to estimates, about US$1.93 million was spent for ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook has removed dozens of accounts and pages involved in coordinated inauthentic behavior in Ukraine.
"We removed 72 Facebook accounts, 35 Pages, and 13 Instagram accounts that were involved in coordinated inauthentic behavior in Ukraine. This network focused on domestic audiences," Head of Security Policy Nathaniel Gleicher said in a statement on July 8, 2020.
"The people behind this activity used fake accounts – some of which had already been detected and disabled by our automated systems – to create fictitious personas, post in Groups and on Pages, comment on their own content, evade enforcement, and manage Pages. Some of this network's accounts had also been removed for hate speech and impersonation," he said.
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It is noted this network was particularly active during the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine.
Some of its accounts have gone through significant name changes over time. The Page admins and account owners posted political memes, satire and other content including about Crimea, NATO, economic policies in Ukraine, domestic politics, elections, criticism and support of various candidates, including Volodymyr Zelensky, Yulia Tymoshenko, and Petro Poroshenko.
"We identified this activity as a result of our internal investigation into coordinated inauthentic behavior in Ukraine. Our assessment benefited from public reporting in Ukraine. Although the people behind this activity attempted to conceal their identities and coordination, our investigation linked this activity to Postmen DA, an advertising agency in Ukraine," Gleicher said.
According to estimates, about US$1.93 million was spent for ads on Facebook and Instagram.


unian--2020-07-09--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 12 mln

The overall death toll is 549,534 people , while 6,588,485 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 12 million patients as of the morning of July 9 .
Read alsoUkraine spends up to US $ 1,000 on treatment of one COVID-19 patient on average As many as 12,043,922 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:34 on July 9 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already recovered .
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States ( 132,309 people ) , Brazil ( 67,964 ) , the United Kingdom ( 44,602 ) , Italy ( 34,914 ) , Mexico ( 32,796 ) , and France ( 29,936 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 3,055,101 confirmed cases ) , Brazil ( 1,713,160 ) , India ( 767,296 ) , Russia ( 699,749 ) , Peru ( 312,911 ) , Chile ( 303,083 ) , the United Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Spain ( 252,513 ) , Iran ( 248,379 ) , Italy ( 242,149 ) , and Pakistan ( 240,848 ) .
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 549,534 people, while 6,588,485 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 12 million patients as of the morning of July 9.
Read alsoUkraine spends up to US$1,000 on treatment of one COVID-19 patient on average
As many as 12,043,922 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:34 on July 9, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
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The overall death toll is 549,534 people, while 6,588,485 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (132,309 people), Brazil (67,964), the United Kingdom (44,602), Italy (34,914), Mexico (32,796), and France (29,936).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (3,055,101 confirmed cases), Brazil (1,713,160), India (767,296), Russia (699,749), Peru (312,911), Chile (303,083), the United Kingdom (288,511), Mexico (275,003), Spain (252,513), Iran (248,379), Italy (242,149), and Pakistan (240,848).
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-07-09--Over 800 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day

The overall death toll is 1,327 people .
Some 810 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 as of the morning of July 9 .
Read alsoUkraine to handle possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches – ministry '' According to the Public Health Center , there were 51,224 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on July 9 .
Of them , 810 cases were reported in the past 24 hours , '' Ukraine 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning update on July 9 .
The overall death toll is 1,327 people .
As many as 23,784 patients have already recovered .
The overall incidence per region is the following : 5,872 in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
A total of 760,247 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have been conducted .
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center 's virological reference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the morning of July 9 , 2020 , the Center had received 1,154 reports of suspected cases .
In total , there have been 98,510 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .

The overall death toll is 1,327 people.
Some 810 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 as of the morning of July 9.
Read alsoUkraine to handle possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches – ministry
"According to the Public Health Center, there were 51,224 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on July 9. Of them, 810 cases were reported in the past 24 hours," Ukraine's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on July 9.
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The overall death toll is 1,327 people.
As many as 23,784 patients have already recovered.
The overall incidence per region is the following:
6,681 in Lviv region;
5,872 in the city of Kyiv;
5,074 in Chernivtsi region;
4,380 in Rivne region;
3,622 in Zakarpattia region;
2,895 in Kyiv region;
2,875 in Volyn region;
2,857 in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
2,521 in Kharkiv region;
2,153 in Ternopil region;
2,052 in Odesa region;
2,021 cases in Vinnytsia region;
1,500 in Zhytomyr region;
1,130 in Dnipropetrovsk region;
865 in Khmelnytsky region;
749 in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
707 in Cherkasy region;
669 in Kirovohrad region;
605 in Zaporizhia region;
585 in Chernihiv region;
465 in Mykolayiv region;
328 in Sumy region;
327 in Poltava region;
201 in Kherson region;
90 in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
A total of 760,247 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been conducted.
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of July 9, 2020, the Center had received 1,154 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 98,510 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.


unian--2020-07-09--Amazon.com, Inc. fined for work in Russia-occupied Crimea

The company also provided goods and services in Iran and Syria .
Amazon.com , Inc. has been fined for violations of sanctions programs of the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC ) .
`` Amazon.com , Inc. , a Seattle , Washington-based company that provides retail , ecommerce , and digital services to millions of customers worldwide , has agreed to pay $ 134,523 to settle its potential civil liability for apparent violations of multiple OFAC sanctions programs , '' the U.S. Department of the Treasury said on July 8 .
As a result of deficiencies related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided goods and services to persons sanctioned by OFAC ; to persons located in the sanctioned region or countries of Crimea , Iran , and Syria ; and to individuals located in or employed by the foreign missions of countries sanctioned by OFAC .
`` Amazon also failed to timely report several hundred transactions conducted pursuant to a general license issued by OFAC that included a mandatory reporting requirement , thereby nullifying that authorization with respect to those transactions , '' it said .
The settlement amount reflects OFAC 's determination that Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-disclosed , and further reflects the significant remedial measures implemented by Amazon upon discovery of the apparent violations .
From on or about November 15 , 2011 , to on or about October 18 , 2018 , persons located in Crimea , Iran , and Syria placed orders or otherwise conducted business on Amazon 's websites for consumer and retail goods and services where the transaction details demonstrated that the goods or services would be provided to persons in Crimea , Iran , or Syria .
Amazon also accepted and processed orders on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employed by the foreign missions of Cuba , Iran , North Korea , Sudan , and Syria .
`` Overall , the apparent violations consisted primarily of transactions involving low-value retail goods and services for which the total transaction value of the apparent violations was approximately $ 269,000 , '' it said .

The company also provided goods and services in Iran and Syria.
Amazon.com, Inc. has been fined for violations of sanctions programs of the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
"Amazon.com, Inc., a Seattle, Washington-based company that provides retail, ecommerce, and digital services to millions of customers worldwide, has agreed to pay $134,523 to settle its potential civil liability for apparent violations of multiple OFAC sanctions programs," the U.S. Department of the Treasury said on July 8.
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As a result of deficiencies related to Amazon's sanctions screening processes, Amazon provided goods and services to persons sanctioned by OFAC; to persons located in the sanctioned region or countries of Crimea, Iran, and Syria; and to individuals located in or employed by the foreign missions of countries sanctioned by OFAC.
"Amazon also failed to timely report several hundred transactions conducted pursuant to a general license issued by OFAC that included a mandatory reporting requirement, thereby nullifying that authorization with respect to those transactions," it said.
The settlement amount reflects OFAC's determination that Amazon's apparent violations were non-egregious and voluntarily self-disclosed, and further reflects the significant remedial measures implemented by Amazon upon discovery of the apparent violations.
From on or about November 15, 2011, to on or about October 18, 2018, persons located in Crimea, Iran, and Syria placed orders or otherwise conducted business on Amazon's websites for consumer and retail goods and services where the transaction details demonstrated that the goods or services would be provided to persons in Crimea, Iran, or Syria. Amazon also accepted and processed orders on its websites for persons located in or employed by the foreign missions of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
"Overall, the apparent violations consisted primarily of transactions involving low-value retail goods and services for which the total transaction value of the apparent violations was approximately $269,000," it said.


unian--2020-07-09--Ukraine's hryvnia weakens to UAH 26.95 to U.S. dollar on July 9

The official forex rate against the euro for Thursday is fixed at UAH 30.43 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) on July 8 set the official forex rate for July 9 at UAH 26.95 to the U.S. dollar , which made the country 's national currency weaken by two kopiykas .
The official forex rate against the euro for Thursday is fixed at UAH 30.43 per euro – the hryvnia lost two kopiykas in value since Wednesday , according to the NBU website .
The central bank has fixed the following official forex rates of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 9 : US $ 100 will be quoted at UAH 2,695.14 ( UAH 2,693.09 as of July 8 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH 3,042.95 ( UAH 3,040.90 as of July 8 ) .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank set the official forex rate of the hryvnia for Wednesday , July 8 , at UAH 26.93 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency strengthen by 20 kopiykas .
Thus , the hryvnia had seen gains in value against the U.S. dollar @ @ @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-07-09--Ukraine reaffirms readiness for 'all-for-all' swap of detainees in Donbas

The parties also agreed on 13 sites in Ukraine 's east for landmine clearance .
Ukrainian members of the Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) have reaffirmed Kyiv 's readiness for a swap of detainees with the self-proclaimed `` Donetsk People 's Republic '' ( `` DPR '' ) and `` Luhansk People 's Republic '' ( `` LPR '' ) in the `` all-for-all '' format .
`` Ukraine also reaffirmed its willingness to release detainees in the 'all-for-all ' format as soon as possible and stressed that it is waiting for the written confirmation from the other side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office of the President said after TCG consultations held as a video conference on July 8 .
The parties also agreed on 13 sites in Ukraine 's east for landmine clearance .
The OSCE , a party to the TCG , acknowledged significant progress in developing an updated demining plan .
`` As part of this work and in pursuance of the agreements of the Paris Summit of the Normandy Four , 13 demining sites were preliminarily agreed upon with the possibility of further processing of the next seven sites , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further intensify work on security issues , the Ukrainian delegation initiated an additional meeting of the relevant TCG working group on July 14 .
Ukraine also received safety guarantees for flights of civil aircraft of its State Emergencies Service ( SES ) for eliminating wildfires in Luhansk region .
`` During a discussion , the Ukrainian party to the TCG insisted on the immediate establishment of a sustainable and comprehensive ceasefire , in particular in view of the situation resulting from the fires in Luhansk region .
This request was fully supported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and agreed by the participants of the meeting .
Thanks to the active position of the Ukrainian delegation , security guarantees were obtained for flights of SES civilian aircraft to eliminate fires in Luhansk region near the contact line , '' it said .

The parties also agreed on 13 sites in Ukraine's east for landmine clearance.
Ukrainian members of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) have reaffirmed Kyiv's readiness for a swap of detainees with the self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" ("DPR") and "Luhansk People's Republic" ("LPR") in the "all-for-all" format.
"Ukraine also reaffirmed its willingness to release detainees in the 'all-for-all' format as soon as possible and stressed that it is waiting for the written confirmation from the other side," the press service of the Office of the President said after TCG consultations held as a video conference on July 8.
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The parties also agreed on 13 sites in Ukraine's east for landmine clearance. The OSCE, a party to the TCG, acknowledged significant progress in developing an updated demining plan. "As part of this work and in pursuance of the agreements of the Paris Summit of the Normandy Four, 13 demining sites were preliminarily agreed upon with the possibility of further processing of the next seven sites," the press service said.
In order to further intensify work on security issues, the Ukrainian delegation initiated an additional meeting of the relevant TCG working group on July 14.
Ukraine also received safety guarantees for flights of civil aircraft of its State Emergencies Service (SES) for eliminating wildfires in Luhansk region.
"During a discussion, the Ukrainian party to the TCG insisted on the immediate establishment of a sustainable and comprehensive ceasefire, in particular in view of the situation resulting from the fires in Luhansk region. This request was fully supported by the TCG coordinator – the OSCE representative and agreed by the participants of the meeting. Thanks to the active position of the Ukrainian delegation, security guarantees were obtained for flights of SES civilian aircraft to eliminate fires in Luhansk region near the contact line," it said.


unian--2020-07-09--One Ukraine soldier killed, three wounded amid 14 enemy attacks in Donbas in past day

According to intelligence reports , two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on July 8 .
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another three were wounded as Russia-led forces mounted 14 attacks in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , on Wednesday , July 8 .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the ceasefire 14 times in the past day , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 9 .
`` Unfortunately , as a result of enemy shelling , one Ukrainian serviceman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were wounded in action . ''
The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , small arms , and UAVs .
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka , and the villages of Starohnativka , Opytne , Khutir Vilny , Orikhove , Novoluhanske , Novozvanivka , and Zaitseve .
The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling .
According to intelligence reports , two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on July 8 .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military truck .
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on July 9 .
No casualties have been reported since Thursday midnight .

According to intelligence reports, two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on July 8.
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another three were wounded as Russia-led forces mounted 14 attacks in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 8.
"The Russian Federation's armed formations violated the ceasefire 14 times in the past day," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 9. "Unfortunately, as a result of enemy shelling, one Ukrainian serviceman was killed in action and another three were wounded in action."
Read alsoRussia continues to supply military hardware, weapons to occupied Donbas – Ukraine intel
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The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, small arms, and UAVs.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka, and the villages of Starohnativka, Opytne, Khutir Vilny, Orikhove, Novoluhanske, Novozvanivka, and Zaitseve.
The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling. According to intelligence reports, two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on July 8. In addition, Ukrainian troops destroyed one enemy military truck.
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on July 9.
No casualties have been reported since Thursday midnight.


unian--2020-07-09--Reuters: Oil eases as coronavirus fears offset gasoline recovery signs

U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude CLc1 futures fell 14 cents , or 0.3 % , to $ 40.76 a barrel by 0229 GMT , after rising 0.7 % on Wednesday .
Oil prices drifted lower on Thursday as concerns about renewed COVID-19 lockdowns in the United States outweighed signs of a recovery in U.S. gasoline demand .
U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude CLc1 futures fell 14 cents , or 0.3 % , to $ 40.76 a barrel by 0229 GMT , after rising 0.7 % on Wednesday , as reported by Reuters .
Brent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 0.2 % , to $ 43.22 , after gaining 0.5 % on Wednesday .
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed U.S. gasoline stockpiles fell by 4.8 million barrels last week , much more than analysts had expected , as demand climbed to 8.8 million barrels per day ( bpd ) , highest since March 20 .
A spike in COVID-19 cases across several U.S. states , however , raised the prospect of renewed lockdowns that would likely hold back any sustained recovery in fuel @ @

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 14 cents, or 0.3%, to $40.76 a barrel by 0229 GMT, after rising 0.7% on Wednesday.
Oil prices drifted lower on Thursday as concerns about renewed COVID-19 lockdowns in the United States outweighed signs of a recovery in U.S. gasoline demand.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures fell 14 cents, or 0.3%, to $40.76 a barrel by 0229 GMT, after rising 0.7% on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters.
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Brent crude LCOc1 futures slipped 7 cents, or 0.2%, to $43.22, after gaining 0.5% on Wednesday.
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed U.S. gasoline stockpiles fell by 4.8 million barrels last week, much more than analysts had expected, as demand climbed to 8.8 million barrels per day (bpd), highest since March 20.
A spike in COVID-19 cases across several U.S. states, however, raised the prospect of renewed lockdowns that would likely hold back any sustained recovery in fuel demand.


unian--2020-07-10--IMF names conditions of cooperation with Ukraine after chief banker's exit

The Ukrainian government should stick to the current model of management at the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) , as well as it should not deviate from the principles of inflation targeting and a floating exchange rate if it wants to secure the remaining part of the International Monetary Fund 's disbursement after NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii 's exit .
`` The Fund has been supporting Ukraine in developing a well-balanced framework for NBU independence and accountability .
We are also convinced that the central bank governance model and the monetary and financial sector policy framework serves Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Representative in Ukraine Goesta Ljungman said in an interview for Liga.net .
`` But in order for this model to work , the central bank must feel confident that they can take difficult – but necessary – decisions without politically motivated repercussions , '' he said .
`` The central bank 's independence is not just an abstract , theoretical concept that can be bent and twisted to fit any reality .
There are well-established links between central bank independence and economic performance , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on July 3 backed President Volodymyr Zelensky 's motion to dismiss NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii .

The Central Bank should remain independent.
The Ukrainian government should stick to the current model of management at the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), as well as it should not deviate from the principles of inflation targeting and a floating exchange rate if it wants to secure the remaining part of the International Monetary Fund's disbursement after NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii's exit.
"The Fund has been supporting Ukraine in developing a well-balanced framework for NBU independence and accountability. We are also convinced that the central bank governance model and the monetary and financial sector policy framework serves Ukraine's economic interests," IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine Goesta Ljungman said in an interview for Liga.net.
Read alsoUkraine's parliament backs chief banker's exit
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"But in order for this model to work, the central bank must feel confident that they can take difficult – but necessary – decisions without politically motivated repercussions," he said.
"The central bank's independence is not just an abstract, theoretical concept that can be bent and twisted to fit any reality. There are well-established links between central bank independence and economic performance," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on July 3 backed President Volodymyr Zelensky's motion to dismiss NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii.


unian--2020-07-10--Ukraine's military considering several possible scenarios of Russian invasion

He says the army 's task is to fend off the aggressor and to repel an attack in the event of open aggression .
The Ukrainian military is considering several possible scenarios of the Russian invasion of Ukraine along different parts of the border .
`` The Ukrainian Armed Forces are considering several scenarios along the entire perimeter of the border with the Russian Federation and Russia-occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea .
We are considering possible developments when such a threat appears simultaneously from several directions , '' Commander of Ukraine 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Pravo na Vladu '' ( `` Right to Power '' ) panel show on TV Channel 1+1 , according to the TSN TV news service .
Read alsoJFO Commander : Ukraine 's army sees no direct threat of Russian invasion yet '' The respective units of the military command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine , including the Joint Forces Command whose head I am – we all are constantly preparing for an adequate response , '' he said .
`` Our task is to fend off the aggressor , and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repel the attack and prevent the enemy 's boots on the ground in Ukraine , '' the Joint Forces ' chief said .
`` We are doing everything to ensure that our actions are effective , well prepared .
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have not identified a direct threat of aggression from the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in relation to Ukraine 's Kherson region , the facilities and the grouping that are in that area . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , Nayev previously said that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invasion of Ukraine , however , the Ukrainian army had been preparing for any scenario .

He says the army's task is to fend off the aggressor and to repel an attack in the event of open aggression.
The Ukrainian military is considering several possible scenarios of the Russian invasion of Ukraine along different parts of the border.
"The Ukrainian Armed Forces are considering several scenarios along the entire perimeter of the border with the Russian Federation and Russia-occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. We are considering possible developments when such a threat appears simultaneously from several directions," Commander of Ukraine's Joint Forces Serhiy Nayev said during the "Pravo na Vladu" ("Right to Power") panel show on TV Channel 1+1, according to the TSN TV news service.
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"The respective units of the military command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the Joint Forces Command whose head I am – we all are constantly preparing for an adequate response," he said.
"Our task is to fend off the aggressor, and in the event of open aggression – to repel the attack and prevent the enemy's boots on the ground in Ukraine," the Joint Forces' chief said.
"We are doing everything to ensure that our actions are effective, well prepared. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have not identified a direct threat of aggression from the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in relation to Ukraine's Kherson region, the facilities and the grouping that are in that area."
As UNIAN reported earlier, Nayev previously said that there was no immediate threat of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, however, the Ukrainian army had been preparing for any scenario.


unian--2020-07-10--Zelensky says he's sure Medvedchuk sponsored by Moscow

The president says all actions should proceed in accordance with law .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is sure that Viktor Medvedchuk , the head of the Political Council of the Opposition Platform – For Life Party in Ukraine and a close ally of Vladimir Putin , is sponsored by Moscow .
`` I am sure he is indeed funded by the Russian Federation .
But these are law enforcement agencies that should address this in detail , '' Zelensky said amid his visit to Volyn region when a local activist from the National Corps asked the president about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding .
`` I hear you and I share your opinion on this issue , '' he told the activist .
The president stressed that `` we should live in accordance with law . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , Zelensky , speaking in an interview for TV Channel 1+1 on the program `` 100 Days of the President of Ukraine '' on August 31 , 2019 , announced that there was information on amounts and sources of funding of the Opposition Platform – For Life Party and the TV channels associated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a `` very high-profile story . ''
`` As for Medvedchuk 's party , there is still a big question : is this his party or is this a temporary association , and who are they ?
There is a big question as for where they got the money to finance the party , where the money came from to finance the channels .
We have answers as to amounts of cash , its sources and the country they all get it from .
And it will be a very high-profile story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending , '' Zelensky said then .

The president says all actions should proceed in accordance with law.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is sure that Viktor Medvedchuk, the head of the Political Council of the Opposition Platform – For Life Party in Ukraine and a close ally of Vladimir Putin, is sponsored by Moscow.
"I am sure he is indeed funded by the Russian Federation. But these are law enforcement agencies that should address this in detail," Zelensky said amid his visit to Volyn region when a local activist from the National Corps asked the president about a probe into Medvedchuk's sources of funding.
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"I hear you and I share your opinion on this issue," he told the activist.
The president stressed that "we should live in accordance with law."
As UNIAN reported earlier, Zelensky, speaking in an interview for TV Channel 1+1 on the program "100 Days of the President of Ukraine" on August 31, 2019, announced that there was information on amounts and sources of funding of the Opposition Platform – For Life Party and the TV channels associated with its representatives. He promised it would become a "very high-profile story."
"As for Medvedchuk's party, there is still a big question: is this his party or is this a temporary association, and who are they? There is a big question as for where they got the money to finance the party, where the money came from to finance the channels. We have answers as to amounts of cash, its sources and the country they all get it from. And it will be a very high-profile story and it won't have a happy ending," Zelensky said then.


unian--2020-07-09--Advocates of Ukrainian Language Law rally outside Constitutional Court building

They see attempts to cancel the law as part of Russian propaganda .
Ukrainians have staged a rally outside the Constitutional Court building in Kyiv against attempts to repeal the law on the Ukrainian language .
The rally was held on July 9 , 2020 , under the slogan : `` Let 's protect Ukrainian as the only official language , '' the TSN TV news service reported .
Read alsoUkraine must have only one state language , NSDC secretary says The Constitutional Court continued considering a motion filed by lawmakers mainly from the Opposition Bloc , who are seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ functioning of Ukrainian as the only national language .
Supporters of various political parties and simply indifferent citizens came to the Constitutional Court building on July 9 .
They are convinced that the motion filed by the lawmakers , who previously belonged to the Regions Party , is part of Russian propaganda .
On July 9 , judges heard representatives of the Verkhovna Rada , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , linguists and authors of laws who are now members of the European Solidarity Party .
The language law was adopted by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it provides for the expansion of the mandatory use of Ukrainian in the public sphere .

They see attempts to cancel the law as part of Russian propaganda.
Ukrainians have staged a rally outside the Constitutional Court building in Kyiv against attempts to repeal the law on the Ukrainian language.
The rally was held on July 9, 2020, under the slogan: "Let's protect Ukrainian as the only official language," the TSN TV news service reported.
Read alsoUkraine must have only one state language, NSDC secretary says
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The Constitutional Court continued considering a motion filed by lawmakers mainly from the Opposition Bloc, who are seeking the repeal of the law on the functioning of Ukrainian as the only national language.
Supporters of various political parties and simply indifferent citizens came to the Constitutional Court building on July 9. They are convinced that the motion filed by the lawmakers, who previously belonged to the Regions Party, is part of Russian propaganda.
On July 9, judges heard representatives of the Verkhovna Rada, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, linguists and authors of laws who are now members of the European Solidarity Party.
The language law was adopted by the parliament of the previous convocation, and it provides for the expansion of the mandatory use of Ukrainian in the public sphere.


unian--2020-07-09--One in five COVID-19 patients in Ukraine needs intensive care – National Health Service

Almost US $ 63 million has been allocated for the treatment of COVID-19 patients .
Ukraine 's National Health Service says that 18-19 % of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 need intensive care .
In April and June alone , 18,724 patients with the coronavirus were hospitalized , of them , 3,472 were admitted to the intensive care unit , it said on Facebook on July 9 .
Read alsoUkraine not seeing second wave of COVID-19 yet – Zelensky The National Health Service stresses the share of patients in the intensive care unit in Ukraine is below the global figure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In total , fewer than a half of all patients with the coronavirus need hospitalization .
The total number of hospitalized patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 increased by 28 % in June , but there is no overload in hospitals .
The National Health Service allocated almost UAH 1.7 billion , or US $ 63.08 million , for the treatment of COVID-19 patients .
Some 810 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine in the past 24 hours as of July 9 .
The highest number of the confirmed cases was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over the period , 21 patients died of complications related to the disease .
However , 665 people were discharged from hospital as they had recovered from COVID-19 .
In the past day , 27,584 people underwent testing for the coronavirus .
In particular , 13,568 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests and 14,016 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA ) tests were conducted .
Since the start of the epidemic in Ukraine , the number of confirmed cases has reached 51,224 , including 1,327 deaths and 23,784 recoveries .

Almost US$63 million has been allocated for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Ukraine's National Health Service says that 18-19% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 need intensive care.
In April and June alone, 18,724 patients with the coronavirus were hospitalized, of them, 3,472 were admitted to the intensive care unit, it said on Facebook on July 9.
Read alsoUkraine not seeing second wave of COVID-19 yet – Zelensky
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The National Health Service stresses the share of patients in the intensive care unit in Ukraine is below the global figure, i.e. 18-19% against 25%.
In total, fewer than a half of all patients with the coronavirus need hospitalization.
The total number of hospitalized patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 increased by 28% in June, but there is no overload in hospitals.
The National Health Service allocated almost UAH 1.7 billion, or US$63.08 million, for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 statistics in Ukraine
Some 810 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine in the past 24 hours as of July 9. The highest number of the confirmed cases was reported in Lviv region (+119). Over the period, 21 patients died of complications related to the disease.
However, 665 people were discharged from hospital as they had recovered from COVID-19.
In the past day, 27,584 people underwent testing for the coronavirus. In particular, 13,568 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and 14,016 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests were conducted.
Since the start of the epidemic in Ukraine, the number of confirmed cases has reached 51,224, including 1,327 deaths and 23,784 recoveries.


unian--2020-07-09--Council of Europe Office in Ukraine calls on Rada to consider bill on media

The Council of Europe experts provided their recommendations to the authors and part of the recommendations have been already incorporated .
The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine has called on the Verkhovna Rada , the Ukrainian parliament , to consider a bill on media .
`` Ukraine has an obligation to align its media legislation with the Council of Europe standards as its member-state and to implement the EU 's Audiovisual Media Services Directive in line with the Association Agreement .
Draft law on media No .
2693-d is an important step for Ukraine to fulfil its obligations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook on July 9 .
During the previous 10 months , the working group of the Parliamentary Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy worked on enhancing the text of the draft law .
`` Considering the progress achieved , it is important to use the positive dynamics and the window of opportunities to consider Draft Law on Media No .
2693-d in the first reading during the current Parliamentary session , '' it said .
The Council of Europe experts provided their recommendations to the authors and part of the recommendations have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held a series of public discussions with journalists , representatives of the media industry , associations and experts .
It also says that the Council of Europe has received an official request to carry out the expertise of the revised version of the draft law for further improvement of the text .
`` In view of Ukraine 's international obligations , it is important that the draft law is fully in line with the Council of Europe standards and provisions of EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive .
It is necessary to liberalize the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and provide additional safeguards against possible abuse when applying the sanctions ( such as , in particular , blocking of online media ) , '' it said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy elaborated on key provisions of the finalized draft law on media .
In particular , the chairman of the committee , Nikita Poturaev , assured that the revised bill did not contain `` any censorship and draconian norms in respect to the media . ''

The Council of Europe experts provided their recommendations to the authors and part of the recommendations have been already incorporated.
The Council of Europe Office in Ukraine has called on the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, to consider a bill on media.
"Ukraine has an obligation to align its media legislation with the Council of Europe standards as its member-state and to implement the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive in line with the Association Agreement. Draft law on media No. 2693-d is an important step for Ukraine to fulfil its obligations," the Office said in a statement on Facebook on July 9.
During the previous 10 months, the working group of the Parliamentary Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy worked on enhancing the text of the draft law.
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"Considering the progress achieved, it is important to use the positive dynamics and the window of opportunities to consider Draft Law on Media No. 2693-d in the first reading during the current Parliamentary session," it said.
The Council of Europe experts provided their recommendations to the authors and part of the recommendations have been already incorporated.
The working group held a series of public discussions with journalists, representatives of the media industry, associations and experts.
It also says that the Council of Europe has received an official request to carry out the expertise of the revised version of the draft law for further improvement of the text.
"In view of Ukraine's international obligations, it is important that the draft law is fully in line with the Council of Europe standards and provisions of EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive. It is necessary to liberalize the regulation of online media and print press, and provide additional safeguards against possible abuse when applying the sanctions (such as, in particular, blocking of online media)," it said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy elaborated on key provisions of the finalized draft law on media. In particular, the chairman of the committee, Nikita Poturaev, assured that the revised bill did not contain "any censorship and draconian norms in respect to the media."


unian--2020-07-09--Big wildfire in Luhansk region's Novoaidarsky district under control – emergency service

The death toll is five persons , 34 people have been taken to hospital .
Firefighters have brought a big wildfire in Luhansk region 's Novoaidarsky district , which broke out on July 6 , under control .
A massive forest fire in Novoaidarsky district , which started near the village of Oskolonivka and was spread by gusts of wind to the forests near the villages of Kapitanove and Voronove , and to the area of the village of Smolianynove , had been contained as of 17:40 Kyiv time on July 9 , according to Ukraine 's State Emergency Situations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread of the fire .
Read alsoRegional authorities say arson may be behind wildfires in Ukraine 's east According to the service , 1,494 people and 293 pieces of equipment , including two An-32P aircraft , were involved in an operation to extinguish the fire .
An emergency response center and an emergency station have been set up on the scene ; the service 's emergency response team is working there .
As UNIAN reported earlier , a fire on July 6 broke out on an area of about 50 hectares near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is part of the Borovsky and Okhtyrsky forestry departments .
Gusts of wind ( up to 25 meters per second ) and high air temperatures ( + 38 °C ) let the fire spread to the village of Smolianynove .
It destroyed and damaged dozens of houses , 30 people , including 13 children , were evacuated from Smolianynove and a nearby gardening co-operative , and another 30 people were resettled .
The death toll was five persons , 34 people were taken to hospital .
The police are considering three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather events , careless handling of fire , and arson .
On July 8 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the state would allocate UAH 50 million in aid to those affected by the fires .

The death toll is five persons, 34 people have been taken to hospital.
Firefighters have brought a big wildfire in Luhansk region's Novoaidarsky district, which broke out on July 6, under control.
A massive forest fire in Novoaidarsky district, which started near the village of Oskolonivka and was spread by gusts of wind to the forests near the villages of Kapitanove and Voronove, and to the area of the village of Smolianynove, had been contained as of 17:40 Kyiv time on July 9, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Situations Service.
Three areas remain smoldering.
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There is no threat of the spread of the fire.
Read alsoRegional authorities say arson may be behind wildfires in Ukraine's east
According to the service, 1,494 people and 293 pieces of equipment, including two An-32P aircraft, were involved in an operation to extinguish the fire.
An emergency response center and an emergency station have been set up on the scene; the service's emergency response team is working there.
As UNIAN reported earlier, a fire on July 6 broke out on an area of about 50 hectares near the village of Oskolonivka in Novoaidarsky district, which is part of the Borovsky and Okhtyrsky forestry departments.
Gusts of wind (up to 25 meters per second) and high air temperatures (+ 38 °C) let the fire spread to the village of Smolianynove. It destroyed and damaged dozens of houses, 30 people, including 13 children, were evacuated from Smolianynove and a nearby gardening co-operative, and another 30 people were resettled.
The death toll was five persons, 34 people were taken to hospital.
The police are considering three main theories behind the fire: severe weather events, careless handling of fire, and arson.
On July 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the state would allocate UAH 50 million in aid to those affected by the fires.


unian--2020-07-09--RFE/RL: Russian lawmakers propose expanded 'extremism' law aimed at Crimea

The new bill proposes imprisonment of 6 to 10 years , especially for repeated violations of the law .
A group of Russian lawmakers has proposed an expanded extremism bill aimed at further quelling opposition activists and politicians as well as anyone questioning Moscow 's forcible seizure of the Crimean Peninsula .
One of the authors of the bill , chairman of the parliamentary committee of state-building and legislation in the State Duma , Pavel Krasheninnikov , said on July 8 that the bill would amend the federal law on measures against extremism , according to which a violation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered an act of extremism , Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) reported .
Read alsoAmazon.com , Inc. fined for work in Russia-occupied Crimea Krasheninnikov said that the bill would supplement existing laws by indicating that extremism is a violation of Russia 's territorial integrity , `` including the alienation of parts of its territory . ''
The additional wording is primarily aimed at targeting any discussion or criticism of Russia 's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine .
Among other things , the bill outlines fines and criminal liability for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Internet , or any other information channel .
According to Krasheninnikov , the bill would bring the law into line with constitutional amendments that were adopted in Russia last week amid protests by oppositionists and rights defenders .
He said it `` will avoid an ambiguous or uncertain interpretation of the integrity of the Russian Federation . ''
Among other changes , the constitutional amendments allowed President Vladimir Putin to seek two more presidential terms after his current second term in a row expires in 2024 .
The head of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the parliament 's upper chamber , Andrei Klishas , who is also the bill 's author , said on July 8 that the bill might be approved by the parliament by the end of July .
Russian lawmakers amended the Criminal Code in July 2014 , several months after Moscow seized Ukraine 's Crimea , toughening punishment for public calls for separatism , namely introducing a punishment of up to five in prison for public calls for separatism via media and the Internet .
That amendment was used by Russian authorities to crack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Crimea for their open stance opposing the annexation of the Black Sea peninsula .
The new bill proposes imprisonment of 6 to 10 years , especially for repeated violations of the law .

The new bill proposes imprisonment of 6 to 10 years, especially for repeated violations of the law.
A group of Russian lawmakers has proposed an expanded extremism bill aimed at further quelling opposition activists and politicians as well as anyone questioning Moscow's forcible seizure of the Crimean Peninsula.
One of the authors of the bill, chairman of the parliamentary committee of state-building and legislation in the State Duma, Pavel Krasheninnikov, said on July 8 that the bill would amend the federal law on measures against extremism, according to which a violation of the Russian Federation's territorial integrity is considered an act of extremism, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported.
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Krasheninnikov said that the bill would supplement existing laws by indicating that extremism is a violation of Russia's territorial integrity, "including the alienation of parts of its territory."
The additional wording is primarily aimed at targeting any discussion or criticism of Russia's annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. Among other things, the bill outlines fines and criminal liability for "public appeals" using the media, the Internet, or any other information channel.
According to Krasheninnikov, the bill would bring the law into line with constitutional amendments that were adopted in Russia last week amid protests by oppositionists and rights defenders.
He said it "will avoid an ambiguous or uncertain interpretation of the integrity of the Russian Federation."
Among other changes, the constitutional amendments allowed President Vladimir Putin to seek two more presidential terms after his current second term in a row expires in 2024.
The head of the committee for constitutional legislation and state-building at the parliament's upper chamber, Andrei Klishas, who is also the bill's author, said on July 8 that the bill might be approved by the parliament by the end of July.
Russian lawmakers amended the Criminal Code in July 2014, several months after Moscow seized Ukraine's Crimea, toughening punishment for public calls for separatism, namely introducing a punishment of up to five in prison for public calls for separatism via media and the Internet.
That amendment was used by Russian authorities to crack down on dozens of journalists and activists in Crimea for their open stance opposing the annexation of the Black Sea peninsula.
The new bill proposes imprisonment of 6 to 10 years, especially for repeated violations of the law.


unian--2020-07-09--NABU refuses to execute ECHR's ruling – Ukrainian MP

The European Court of Human Rights ( ECHR ) has pointed out to serious human rights violations by the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) , namely pressure on witnesses and illegal surveillance .
In turn , NABU stated that it would continue to persecute former Ukrainian MP Georgiy Logvinskiy , despite the ECHR 's ruling .
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko says Director of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine Artem Sytnyk by such actions destroys the country 's most important institution and poses a threat to its international image and its European integration prospects .
The European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruled NABU could not strip Logvinskiy , a former Member of Parliament , who represented Ukraine in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ( PACE ) , of parliamentary immunity .
He enjoys the immunity from persecution by the authorities because his wife is an ECHR judge .
Moreover , the European Court of Human Rights recognized that NABU had pressured witnesses in the case and conducted illegal investigation .
On July 8 , NABU said that despite the ECHR 's ruling , it would continue to prosecute Logvinskiy .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions related to the Logvinsky case : `` The ECHR made a decision and responded in a way that it has never responded to any state : NABU puts pressure on witnesses and engages in illegal surveillance .
But , the Strasbourg-based ECHR is a body of the Council of Europe with an impeccable reputation and authority worldwide .
In fact , yesterday [ July 8 ] the ECHR reaffirmed once again what I have been saying for the recent year , e.i .
corrupt Sytnyk ( he is officially included in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is destroying this important institution , settling personal accounts and fulfilling orders , including political persecution . ''
Honcharenko told UNIAN in a comment on how such actions by Sytnyk destroy NABU 's reputation , Ukraine 's relations with the European Union and the country 's European integration prospects .
`` Rough disregard for human rights , norms and principles of European and Ukrainian legislation wo n't lead to anything good .
One person , Artem Sytnyk , is ruining the relations that Ukrainian politicians and diplomats have been building with the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We all understand that Europe does not need a visa-free regime , let alone close integration , with a country where such lawlessness is possible , where the decisions of the most important institution , the ECHR , are ignored , where witnesses are pressured , illegal surveillance is organized and family members of European Court judges are threatened .
Other sanctions against Ukraine are not ruled out .
In addition , Sytnyk 's actions come as a huge reputational blow to NABU , from which the Bureau will be very difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Any application to the ECHR will now be considered through the prism of the lawlessness and disregard for the rulings by the European judicial system that Sytnyk allows himself . ''
Representative of the Kharkiv Human Rights Group Yevhen Zakharov earlier said that Ukraine could be accused of putting pressure on the European Court of Human Rights because NABU has been keeping an ECHR judge under illegal surveillance .
As UNIAN reported earlier , NABU also refused to execute the Kyiv-based Pechersky District Court 's decision on closing of criminal proceedings as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk case .
Oleg Bakhmatyuk 's lawyers said they would appeal against NABU 's illegal actions in the ECHR .

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has pointed out to serious human rights violations by the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), namely pressure on witnesses and illegal surveillance. In turn, NABU stated that it would continue to persecute former Ukrainian MP Georgiy Logvinskiy, despite the ECHR's ruling.
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko says Director of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine Artem Sytnyk by such actions destroys the country's most important institution and poses a threat to its international image and its European integration prospects.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled NABU could not strip Logvinskiy, a former Member of Parliament, who represented Ukraine in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), of parliamentary immunity. He enjoys the immunity from persecution by the authorities because his wife is an ECHR judge. Moreover, the European Court of Human Rights recognized that NABU had pressured witnesses in the case and conducted illegal investigation. On July 8, NABU said that despite the ECHR's ruling, it would continue to prosecute Logvinskiy.
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In turn, Honcharenko commented on NABU's actions related to the Logvinsky case: "The ECHR made a decision and responded in a way that it has never responded to any state: NABU puts pressure on witnesses and engages in illegal surveillance. But, the Strasbourg-based ECHR is a body of the Council of Europe with an impeccable reputation and authority worldwide. In fact, yesterday [July 8] the ECHR reaffirmed once again what I have been saying for the recent year, e.i. corrupt Sytnyk (he is officially included in the register of corrupt officials in Ukraine) is destroying this important institution, settling personal accounts and fulfilling orders, including political persecution."
Honcharenko told UNIAN in a comment on how such actions by Sytnyk destroy NABU's reputation, Ukraine's relations with the European Union and the country's European integration prospects.
"Rough disregard for human rights, norms and principles of European and Ukrainian legislation won't lead to anything good. One person, Artem Sytnyk, is ruining the relations that Ukrainian politicians and diplomats have been building with the European Commission and the European Parliament for years. We all understand that Europe does not need a visa-free regime, let alone close integration, with a country where such lawlessness is possible, where the decisions of the most important institution, the ECHR, are ignored, where witnesses are pressured, illegal surveillance is organized and family members of European Court judges are threatened. Other sanctions against Ukraine are not ruled out. In addition, Sytnyk's actions come as a huge reputational blow to NABU, from which the Bureau will be very difficult to recover," Honcharenko said. "Any application to the ECHR will now be considered through the prism of the lawlessness and disregard for the rulings by the European judicial system that Sytnyk allows himself."
Representative of the Kharkiv Human Rights Group Yevhen Zakharov earlier said that Ukraine could be accused of putting pressure on the European Court of Human Rights because NABU has been keeping an ECHR judge under illegal surveillance.
As UNIAN reported earlier, NABU also refused to execute the Kyiv-based Pechersky District Court's decision on closing of criminal proceedings as illegal in other notorious case, namely the Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk case. Oleg Bakhmatyuk's lawyers said they would appeal against NABU's illegal actions in the ECHR.


unian--2020-07-09--Ukraine needs direct dialogue with Russia to resolve Donbas conflict – Kuleba

However , Russia rejects direct dialogue , insisting on talks with the so-called `` DPR '' and `` LPR . ''
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says a direct dialogue with the Russian Federation is needed to resolve the conflict in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Read alsoCall with Merkel : Putin presses for `` direct dialogue '' between Ukraine and Russia 's proxies '' There is one issue that blocks everything .
If we solve it , we could move forward .
This issue is a direct dialogue , '' he told Voice of America 's Ukrainian language service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we must negotiate exclusively with the so-called [ 'Donetsk and Luhansk People 's Republics ' ] 'DPR ' and 'LPR ' , while we insist that we should have a direct dialogue with the Russian Federation and seek a solution with it .
It would be possible to achieve a breakthrough in many issues if we could solve this problem .
There is no solution yet , '' the minister said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Russia refused to sign the recommendations agreed by Ukraine , Germany and France for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donbas settlement .

However, Russia rejects direct dialogue, insisting on talks with the so-called "DPR" and "LPR."
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says a direct dialogue with the Russian Federation is needed to resolve the conflict in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
Read alsoCall with Merkel: Putin presses for "direct dialogue" between Ukraine and Russia's proxies
"There is one issue that blocks everything. If we solve it, we could move forward. This issue is a direct dialogue," he told Voice of America's Ukrainian language service on July 9.
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"Russia insists that we must negotiate exclusively with the so-called ['Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics'] 'DPR' and 'LPR', while we insist that we should have a direct dialogue with the Russian Federation and seek a solution with it. It would be possible to achieve a breakthrough in many issues if we could solve this problem. There is no solution yet," the minister said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Russia refused to sign the recommendations agreed by Ukraine, Germany and France for the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on Donbas settlement.


unian--2020-07-10--Ryanair to launch Lviv-Pisa flights from March 31, 2021

The flights will be performed twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays .
Europe 's largest low-cost airline Ryanair plans @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian city of Lviv to Italy 's Pisa from March 31 , 2021 .
Read @ @ @ @ @ routes from Ukraine to Italy The flights will be performed twice a week on Tuesdays @ @ @ @ @ the booking system on the airline 's website .
One-way tickets cost EUR 26 .
@ @ @ @ @ small item of hand luggage with dimensions up to 40x25x20 cm , without weight restrictions @ @ @ @ @ , Ryanair opened ticket sales for flights from Ukraine to Italy : from Kyiv to @ @ @ @ @ , and Rome ; from Odesa and Lviv to Bergamo , Bologna , and Rome @ @ @ @ @ Bergamo .

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unian--2020-07-10--Atlantic Council: Coronavirus chaos reigns at front line checkpoints in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Although pandemic restrictions have recently been somewhat relaxed , a climate of confusion continues to prevail along the line of contact .
Crossing the line of contact in eastern Ukraine has been a humanitarian concern ever since the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2014 .
In mid-March 2020 , the implementation of coronavirus-related quarantine procedures caused a dramatic reduction in crossings , leading to the rapid deterioration of what was already a problematic situation .
Although pandemic restrictions have recently been somewhat relaxed , a climate of confusion continues to prevail along the line of contact .
This uncertainty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more difficult for the millions of Ukrainians living on both sides of the front lines , Eric Fritz , a Project Manager with Right to Protection , wrote in an article for the Atlantic Council .
For many residents of eastern Ukraine , crossing the line of contact is critical in order to see family , visit property , withdraw cash , or access social programs including pensions .
For a period of almost three months beginning in March 2020 , the entry-exit checkpoints on the line of contact were effectively closed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceptions .
Read alsoAll travelers stuck in neutral zone at Donbas checkpoint to undergo observation in designated locations In early June , the authorities on both sides began taking steps towards easing the crossing embargo , but a lack of clarity in the reopening process has led to a number of instances where individuals have found themselves stuck for days at a time in the `` gray zone , '' the heavily mined and almost completed exposed open space between the Ukrainian government crossings and Russian-controlled checkpoints .
These miscommunications and persistent blunders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As has so often proved the case over the past six years of the conflict , confused Ukrainian civilians find themselves caught in the middle and are suffering the consequences .
On June 9 , Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation announced that line of contact crossing would resume on the following day .
However , messaging about the resumption of operations was insufficiently clear as to exactly how , when , and where crossing would commence .
For instance , the Ukrainian government failed to properly message that it was not speaking on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas .
Russian occupation forces had , in fact , decided to keep their entry points largely closed .
As a consequence of this confusion , many Ukrainians spent their last dollars traveling to checkpoints only to then discover that there was no way to cross .
In fact , it was n't until a week later , on June 19 , that normal operations resumed at Stanytsia Luhanska , the only checkpoint on the line of contact in Luhansk region .
Meanwhile , in Donetsk region , all four existing checkpoints remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the checkpoint at Novotroitske permits occasional passage , and this is only on an extremely limited basis .
The limited flow through the Novotroitske crossing is permitted for those individuals designated on certain previously approved lists .
The drafting process of these lists remains opaque and unclear .
Read alsoTrilateral Contact Group on Donbas discusses local elections , POW lists , opening of two checkpoints The Ukrainian government has since agreed to the use of these lists in order to prevent people from getting stuck in the gray zone .
Nonetheless , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of information has created several localized humanitarian crises with people stuck in the highly dangerous and inhospitable gray zone for days at a time .
This lack of clarity is creating a fertile environment for dangerous misunderstandings .
Over the past few weeks , rumors have been circulating that Russian occupation forces were fully opening the checkpoint at Novotroitske .
As a result of this speculation , a number of individuals piled into the gray zone on July 6 hoping to cross the front line despite the fact that they were not featured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kateryna Rachynskaya , a checkpoint monitor for the local human rights NGO Right to Protection , recounts what happened next .
She says a total of 83 people were lined up hoping to enter non-government controlled areas before things began to turn ugly .
`` The forces of the so-called Donetsk Peoples Republic began to threaten people .
People started filming them , force was used against them , and 15 people were injured .
Some people also had their smartphones smashed . ''
The militants apparently started beating some of the men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crowd to turn back .
In response , 34 people did indeed give up and returned to government controlled areas , while the other 49 remained in the gray zone for the entire day with no food , water , or protection from the sun .
They were eventually permitted to enter non-government controlled areas in the late evening .
A different group of 30 individuals trying to enter government controlled areas of Ukraine were trapped overnight in the gray zone on June 23 .
They were n't permitted entry because they either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had n't yet downloaded the `` Act at Home '' app , a smartphone application which the Ukrainian government has made a requirement for entering Ukraine during the coronavirus pandemic .
These individuals also could n't return to the Russian-occupied zone because the authorities in non-government controlled Donetsk had made them sign forms vowing they would n't attempt to return until the coronavirus situation had improved .
In this instance , one 90-year-old man was stuck in the gray zone for two days .
Similar accounts continue to mount up .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confusion and misinformation is in a conflict environment like eastern Ukraine , with its disproportionately elderly and impoverished population .
Greater coordination of crossing procedures is urgently needed in order to prevent further unnecessary hardship among a population already ravaged by over six years of war .

Although pandemic restrictions have recently been somewhat relaxed, a climate of confusion continues to prevail along the line of contact.
Crossing the line of contact in eastern Ukraine has been a humanitarian concern ever since the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2014. In mid-March 2020, the implementation of coronavirus-related quarantine procedures caused a dramatic reduction in crossings, leading to the rapid deterioration of what was already a problematic situation.
Although pandemic restrictions have recently been somewhat relaxed, a climate of confusion continues to prevail along the line of contact. This uncertainty about checkpoint operations is making life significantly more difficult for the millions of Ukrainians living on both sides of the front lines, Eric Fritz, a Project Manager with Right to Protection, wrote in an article for the Atlantic Council.
For many residents of eastern Ukraine, crossing the line of contact is critical in order to see family, visit property, withdraw cash, or access social programs including pensions. For a period of almost three months beginning in March 2020, the entry-exit checkpoints on the line of contact were effectively closed, with a very limited number of specific exceptions.
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In early June, the authorities on both sides began taking steps towards easing the crossing embargo, but a lack of clarity in the reopening process has led to a number of instances where individuals have found themselves stuck for days at a time in the "gray zone," the heavily mined and almost completed exposed open space between the Ukrainian government crossings and Russian-controlled checkpoints.
These miscommunications and persistent blunders are now leading to rising tensions. As has so often proved the case over the past six years of the conflict, confused Ukrainian civilians find themselves caught in the middle and are suffering the consequences.
On June 9, Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation announced that line of contact crossing would resume on the following day. However, messaging about the resumption of operations was insufficiently clear as to exactly how, when, and where crossing would commence. For instance, the Ukrainian government failed to properly message that it was not speaking on behalf of the authorities in non-government controlled areas. Russian occupation forces had, in fact, decided to keep their entry points largely closed.
As a consequence of this confusion, many Ukrainians spent their last dollars traveling to checkpoints only to then discover that there was no way to cross. In fact, it wasn't until a week later, on June 19, that normal operations resumed at Stanytsia Luhanska, the only checkpoint on the line of contact in Luhansk region.
Meanwhile, in Donetsk region, all four existing checkpoints remain closed, with limited exceptions. Only the checkpoint at Novotroitske permits occasional passage, and this is only on an extremely limited basis.
The limited flow through the Novotroitske crossing is permitted for those individuals designated on certain previously approved lists. The drafting process of these lists remains opaque and unclear.
Read alsoTrilateral Contact Group on Donbas discusses local elections, POW lists, opening of two checkpoints
The Ukrainian government has since agreed to the use of these lists in order to prevent people from getting stuck in the gray zone. Nonetheless, the climate of confusion continues. Poor dissemination of information has created several localized humanitarian crises with people stuck in the highly dangerous and inhospitable gray zone for days at a time.
This lack of clarity is creating a fertile environment for dangerous misunderstandings. Over the past few weeks, rumors have been circulating that Russian occupation forces were fully opening the checkpoint at Novotroitske. As a result of this speculation, a number of individuals piled into the gray zone on July 6 hoping to cross the front line despite the fact that they were not featured on existing lists of approved persons.
Kateryna Rachynskaya, a checkpoint monitor for the local human rights NGO Right to Protection, recounts what happened next. She says a total of 83 people were lined up hoping to enter non-government controlled areas before things began to turn ugly. "The forces of the so-called Donetsk Peoples Republic began to threaten people. People started filming them, force was used against them, and 15 people were injured. Some people also had their smartphones smashed."
Read alsoSeven Ukrainian regions not ready for quarantine easing – health ministry
The militants apparently started beating some of the men, hoping that this would encourage the crowd to turn back. In response, 34 people did indeed give up and returned to government controlled areas, while the other 49 remained in the gray zone for the entire day with no food, water, or protection from the sun. They were eventually permitted to enter non-government controlled areas in the late evening.
A different group of 30 individuals trying to enter government controlled areas of Ukraine were trapped overnight in the gray zone on June 23. They weren't permitted entry because they either didn't have smartphones, or they hadn't yet downloaded the "Act at Home" app, a smartphone application which the Ukrainian government has made a requirement for entering Ukraine during the coronavirus pandemic.
These individuals also couldn't return to the Russian-occupied zone because the authorities in non-government controlled Donetsk had made them sign forms vowing they wouldn't attempt to return until the coronavirus situation had improved. In this instance, one 90-year-old man was stuck in the gray zone for two days.
Similar accounts continue to mount up. It is not difficult to imagine how dangerous such confusion and misinformation is in a conflict environment like eastern Ukraine, with its disproportionately elderly and impoverished population. Greater coordination of crossing procedures is urgently needed in order to prevent further unnecessary hardship among a population already ravaged by over six years of war.


unian--2020-07-10--Ukrainian soldier wounded in enemy shelling in Donbas on July 10

A Ukrainian soldier was wounded as Russian-led forces opened fire in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , on July 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ from grenade launchers of various types and heavy machine guns near the town of Avdiyivka @ @ @ @ @ the shelling , one of our soldiers sustained a shrapnel wound , '' the press @ @ @ @ @ Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook on July 10 , 2020 .
The serviceman was @ @ @ @ @ provided with medical care .
His state of health is satisfactory .
The Joint Forces @ @ @ @ @ are being verified .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Russia 's hybrid military forces on @ @ @ @ @ on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .

Enemy losses are being verified.
A Ukrainian soldier was wounded as Russian-led forces opened fire in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, on July 10.
Read alsoJFO Commander elaborates on Russian army grouping deployed in occupied Crimea
"The enemy opened fire from grenade launchers of various types and heavy machine guns near the town of Avdiyivka. As a result of the shelling, one of our soldiers sustained a shrapnel wound," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook on July 10, 2020.
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The serviceman was evacuated to a hospital and provided with medical care. His state of health is satisfactory.
The Joint Forces returned fire. Enemy losses are being verified.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Russia's hybrid military forces on July 9 mounted seven attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.


unian--2020-07-10--Ukraine reports 12 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of July 10

Some 567 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the @ @ @ @ @ by 12 as of the morning of July 10 .
Read alsoUkraine reports three new @ @ @ @ @ as of July 8 '' As of 10:00 Kyiv time on July 10 , some @ @ @ @ @ Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In @ @ @ @ @ recovered and five have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the @ @ @ @ @ Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on July 10 .
`` Twelve new COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ past 24 hours . ''
Of those newly-infected , three people have been hospitalized , @ @ @ @ @ , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of @ @ @ @ @ 567 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose @ @ @ @ @ the next three days is 58 people .

Some 567 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 12 as of the morning of July 10.
Read alsoUkraine reports three new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of July 8
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on July 10, some 144 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 428 people have recovered and five have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on July 10. "Twelve new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
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Of those newly-infected, three people have been hospitalized, while another nine are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
Some 567 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 58 people.


unian--2020-07-10--Naftogaz of Ukraine GSC becomes "last resort" gas supplier in Ukraine

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unian--2020-07-10--Quarantine may be strengthened in Kyiv – Mayor Klitschko

Klitschko says the dynamics of the spread of the disease are disappointing .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said quarantine @ @ @ @ @ the capital city to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Read alsoDistance learning mode in @ @ @ @ @ end of quarantine – Mayor Klitschko '' I do n't want to scare anyone .
@ @ @ @ @ spread of the disease are disappointing .
And we may get back to tougher restrictions @ @ @ @ @ it to this , '' he said at a briefing on Friday , July 10 @ @ @ @ @ , the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the capital city rose @ @ @ @ @ day .
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,990 .
@ @ @ @ @ residents have already recovered .

Klitschko says the dynamics of the spread of the disease are disappointing.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said quarantine measures may be strengthened in the capital city to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Read alsoDistance learning mode in Kyiv schools to last until end of quarantine – Mayor Klitschko
"I don't want to scare anyone. But the dynamics of the spread of the disease are disappointing. And we may get back to tougher restrictions. Let's not bring it to this," he said at a briefing on Friday, July 10.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the capital city rose by 118 in the past day.
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,990.
In total, 2,033 Kyiv residents have already recovered.


unian--2020-07-10--Ukraine's rocket firm to make electric buses for Korea, PM Shmyhal says – media

The total value of the contract is almost US $ 850 million .
Ukrainian state company Pivdenmash , or Yuzhmash @ @ @ @ @ rocket boosters , will make 5,000 electric buses for South Korean firm Caris , Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
Read alsoSales of new passenger cars in Ukraine grow by 12 % @ @ @ @ @ total value of the contract was almost US $ 850 million and the deal was @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 's industrial sector in recent years , as reported by Reuters .
Pivdenmash separately @ @ @ @ @ 7,800 charging stations until 2023 .
It said buses could be exported to European markers @

The total value of the contract is almost US$850 million.
Ukrainian state company Pivdenmash, or Yuzhmash, a leading producer of rocket boosters, will make 5,000 electric buses for South Korean firm Caris, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Friday.
Read alsoSales of new passenger cars in Ukraine grow by 12% in June
He said the total value of the contract was almost US$850 million and the deal was one of the largest in Ukraine's industrial sector in recent years, as reported by Reuters.
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Pivdenmash separately said it would also produce 7,800 charging stations until 2023.
It said buses could be exported to European markers.


unian--2020-07-10--Kyiv mayor reports 118 new COVID-19 cases in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,990 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 118 in the past day .
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases '' In the past day , another 118 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including four healthcare workers , '' he said on Telegram on July 10 .
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,990 .
According to Klitschko , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 48 men aged 18 to 84 are among those infected .
In addition , four girls ( from one to six years old ) and five boys ( from six months to 14 years old ) tested positive for the coronavirus .
Klitschko said 17 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors .
Seventy-one people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 2,033 Kyiv residents have already recovered .
The highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was registered in Dniprovsky district ( 24 ) , Sviatoshynsky district ( 17 ) , and Darnytsky districts ( 16 ) .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 52,043 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 10 .
They include 1,345 deaths and 24,800 recoveries .
Some 819 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,990.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 118 in the past day.
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases
"In the past day, another 118 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including four healthcare workers," he said on Telegram on July 10.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,990.
According to Klitschko, 61 women aged 19 to 93 and 48 men aged 18 to 84 are among those infected. In addition, four girls (from one to six years old) and five boys (from six months to 14 years old) tested positive for the coronavirus.
Klitschko said 17 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors.
Seventy-one people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 2,033 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky district (24), Sviatoshynsky district (17), and Darnytsky districts (16).
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 52,043 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 10. They include 1,345 deaths and 24,800 recoveries. Some 819 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-07-10--"Unknown pneumonia" deadlier than coronavirus sweeping Kazakhstan, Chinese embassy warns – media

While the Chinese embassy described the illness as an `` unknown pneumonia , '' Kazakhstani officials and media have only said it is pneumonia .
The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan has warned of a deadly `` unknown pneumonia '' after the former Soviet republic reported a spike in pneumonia cases since June .
`` The death rate of this disease is much higher than the novel coronavirus .
The country 's health departments are conducting comparative research into the pneumonia virus , but have yet to identify the virus , '' the embassy said in a warning to Chinese citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South China Morning Post .
While the Chinese embassy described the illness as an `` unknown pneumonia , '' Kazakhstani officials and media have only said it is pneumonia .
It was not clear why the Chinese embassy had described the illness as `` unknown '' or what information it had about the pneumonia .
The embassy 's website , citing local media reports , said the provinces of Atyrau and Aktobe and the city of Shymkent have reported significant spikes in pneumonia cases since the middle of June .
Shymkent and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 930 miles ) apart , while the distance between the capital cities of Atyrau and Aktobe is 330km ( 205 miles ) .
The Chinese embassy said that so far there have been nearly 500 pneumonia cases in the three places , with over 30 people in a critical condition .
The country as a whole saw 1,772 pneumonia deaths in the first part of the year , 628 of which happened in June , including some Chinese nationals , the embassy continued .

While the Chinese embassy described the illness as an "unknown pneumonia," Kazakhstani officials and media have only said it is pneumonia.
The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan has warned of a deadly "unknown pneumonia" after the former Soviet republic reported a spike in pneumonia cases since June.
"The death rate of this disease is much higher than the novel coronavirus. The country's health departments are conducting comparative research into the pneumonia virus, but have yet to identify the virus," the embassy said in a warning to Chinese citizens in the country, according to the South China Morning Post.
While the Chinese embassy described the illness as an "unknown pneumonia," Kazakhstani officials and media have only said it is pneumonia.
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It was not clear why the Chinese embassy had described the illness as "unknown" or what information it had about the pneumonia.
The embassy's website, citing local media reports, said the provinces of Atyrau and Aktobe and the city of Shymkent have reported significant spikes in pneumonia cases since the middle of June.
Shymkent and the capital city of Atyrau are 1,500km (930 miles) apart, while the distance between the capital cities of Atyrau and Aktobe is 330km (205 miles).
The Chinese embassy said that so far there have been nearly 500 pneumonia cases in the three places, with over 30 people in a critical condition.
The country as a whole saw 1,772 pneumonia deaths in the first part of the year, 628 of which happened in June, including some Chinese nationals, the embassy continued.


unian--2020-07-10--Seven Ukrainian regions not ready for quarantine easing – health ministry

In particular , Zakarpattia , Rivne , Ternopil , Kharkiv , Chernihiv , Volyn , and Donetsk regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine .
Ukrainian Health Ministry says seven Ukrainian regions are not ready for the easing of the quarantine-related restrictions , as the incidence of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases there exceeds the limit .
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases In particular , Zakarpattia , Rivne , Ternopil , Kharkiv , Chernihiv , Volyn , and Donetsk regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions to the next quarantine stage , which provides for the easing of restrictions , is possible when the epidemiological situation in a region meets certain criteria , namely the target indicator of bed occupancy in hospitals should be below 50 % , the rate of testing is more than 24 per 100,000 people within seven days , the percentage of positive results of PRC tests is less than 11 % , and the dynamics ( comparison of the epidemic situation of the last week with the previous one ) should be below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 819 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 52,043 as of the morning of July 10 .

In particular, Zakarpattia, Rivne, Ternopil, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Volyn, and Donetsk regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine.
Ukrainian Health Ministry says seven Ukrainian regions are not ready for the easing of the quarantine-related restrictions, as the incidence of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases there exceeds the limit.
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases
In particular, Zakarpattia, Rivne, Ternopil, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Volyn, and Donetsk regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine, the ministry said.
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The transfer of the regions to the next quarantine stage, which provides for the easing of restrictions, is possible when the epidemiological situation in a region meets certain criteria, namely the target indicator of bed occupancy in hospitals should be below 50%, the rate of testing is more than 24 per 100,000 people within seven days, the percentage of positive results of PRC tests is less than 11%, and the dynamics (comparison of the epidemic situation of the last week with the previous one) should be below 10%.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 819 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 52,043 as of the morning of July 10.


unian--2020-07-10--JFO Commander elaborates on Russian army grouping deployed in occupied Crimea

In particular , the ground grouping consists of 11,500 people .
Commander of the Ukrainian Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Serhiy Nayev has elaborated on Russia 's army grouping deployed in occupied Crimea .
In particular , 200 armored vehicles , 31 tanks , 100 artillery systems , 34 helicopters , 63 aircraft , 684 units of military equipment , and 32,500 servicemen are deployed in Russian-occupied Crimea , according to the exchange information with the Russian Federation provided by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry .
`` Yes , this information is true .
I 'd like to add the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is about the entire composition of [ Russian troops ] deployed in the temporarily occupied territory , which includes the Russian Navy , as well as air defense forces and means .
The ground grouping consists of two brigades and one battalion , '' he said during the Pravo Na Vladu ( `` Right to Power '' ) TV panel show on TV Channel 1+1 on July 9 , as reported by the Ukrainian TSN TV news service .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian military was considering several possible scenarios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different parts of the border .

In particular, the ground grouping consists of 11,500 people.
Commander of the Ukrainian Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Serhiy Nayev has elaborated on Russia's army grouping deployed in occupied Crimea.
In particular, 200 armored vehicles, 31 tanks, 100 artillery systems, 34 helicopters, 63 aircraft, 684 units of military equipment, and 32,500 servicemen are deployed in Russian-occupied Crimea, according to the exchange information with the Russian Federation provided by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
"Yes, this information is true. I'd like to add the ground grouping consists of 11,500 people. This is about the entire composition of [Russian troops] deployed in the temporarily occupied territory, which includes the Russian Navy, as well as air defense forces and means. The ground grouping consists of two brigades and one battalion," he said during the Pravo Na Vladu ("Right to Power") TV panel show on TV Channel 1+1 on July 9, as reported by the Ukrainian TSN TV news service.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, the Ukrainian military was considering several possible scenarios of the Russian invasion of Ukraine along different parts of the border.


unian--2020-07-10--Health minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases

In total , 27,281 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has listed four regions that are in the lead by the number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the past day .
Read alsoOne in five COVID-19 patients in Ukraine needs intensive care – National Health Service '' In terms of the regions , the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Zakarpattia region ( 112 cases ) , Lviv region ( 82 ) , Rivne region ( 74 ) , and the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said at a briefing on July 10 .
In total , 27,281 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular , there were 13,134 tests done with the use of the polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) method and 14,147 with the application of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA ) method .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 819 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 52,043 as of @ @ @ @ @ @

In total, 27,281 tests were conducted in the country in the past day.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has listed four regions that are in the lead by the number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the past day.
Read alsoOne in five COVID-19 patients in Ukraine needs intensive care – National Health Service
"In terms of the regions, the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Zakarpattia region (112 cases), Lviv region (82), Rivne region (74), and the city of Kyiv (118)," he said at a briefing on July 10.
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In total, 27,281 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 13,134 tests done with the use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method and 14,147 with the application of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 819 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 52,043 as of the morning of July 10.