unian--2020-09-09--Reuters: Oil slips further as coronavirus concerns mount

Both major oil benchmarks are trading at around three month lows .
Oil futures fell again on Wednesday after a sharp slide in the previous session , as a rebound in COVID-19 cases in some countries undermined hopes for a steady recovery in global demand .
Brent crude LCOc1 was down 25 cents , or 0.6 % , at $ 39.53 a barrel by 0455 GMT after dropping more than 5 % on Tuesday to fall below $ 40 a barrel for the first time since June , as reported by Reuters .
Read alsoGlobal economy may face US $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mediaU.S .
crude CLc1 was down 28 cents , or 0.8 % , at $ 36.48 a barrel , having fallen nearly 8 % in the previous session .
Both major oil benchmarks are trading at around three month lows .
The global health crisis continues to flare unabated with cases rising in India , Great Britain , Spain and several parts of the United States .
The outbreak is threatening hopes for a global economic recovery that could reduce demand for fuels from aviation gas to diesel , although the price slump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territory , Eurasia said in a note .
• Merkel says sanctions on Nord Stream 2 over Navalny poisoning not ruled out • Reuters : Oil prices fall as fuel demand concerns grow after end of U.S. summer driving season

Both major oil benchmarks are trading at around three month lows.
Oil futures fell again on Wednesday after a sharp slide in the previous session, as a rebound in COVID-19 cases in some countries undermined hopes for a steady recovery in global demand.
Brent crude LCOc1 was down 25 cents, or 0.6%, at $39.53 a barrel by 0455 GMT after dropping more than 5% on Tuesday to fall below $40 a barrel for the first time since June, as reported by Reuters.
Read alsoGlobal economy may face US$35 trln in losses over coronavirus – mediaU.S. crude CLc1 was down 28 cents, or 0.8%, at $36.48 a barrel, having fallen nearly 8% in the previous session.
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Both major oil benchmarks are trading at around three month lows.
The global health crisis continues to flare unabated with cases rising in India, Great Britain, Spain and several parts of the United States.
The outbreak is threatening hopes for a global economic recovery that could reduce demand for fuels from aviation gas to diesel, although the price slump could lift refinery profits back into positive territory, Eurasia said in a note.


unian--2020-09-09--Cabinet amends categories of foreigners exempt from COVID-19-related entry ban

Foreign nationals who intend to cross Ukraine in transit shall be prohibited entry .
The Cabinet of Ministers at a meeting on September 9 introduced changes to the list of categories of foreign nationals who shall be exempt from a temporary entry ban introduced for a month , until September 28 .
That 's according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs ' press service .
• A foreign national who is a spouse , parent , child , grandmother or grandfather of a citizen of Ukraine is exempt from the entry ban .
• A person retains the legal status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age .
• The rule has been canceled allowing entry to foreigners traveling in transit .
• If a foreign national arrives for study , the receiving side shall only be a higher educational facility .
On August 26 , 2020 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine across Ukraine until November 1 .
At the same time , the government decided to shut borders to foreigners from August 29 to September 28 .
On the next day , the Cabinet changed the date for introducing the restriction for August 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exempt from the entry ban .

Foreign nationals who intend to cross Ukraine in transit shall be prohibited entry.
The Cabinet of Ministers at a meeting on September 9 introduced changes to the list of categories of foreign nationals who shall be exempt from a temporary entry ban introduced for a month, until September 28.
That's according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs' press service.
Read alsoFM Kuleba explains Cabinet's move to restrict transit via Ukraine (Video)Changes adopted: details
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A foreign national who is a spouse, parent, child, grandmother or grandfather of a citizen of Ukraine is exempt from the entry ban.
A person retains the legal status of a child until they reach majority age.
The rule has been canceled allowing entry to foreigners traveling in transit.
If a foreign national arrives for study, the receiving side shall only be a higher educational facility.
Temporary entry ban to foreigners: background
On August 26, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine across Ukraine until November 1.
At the same time, the government decided to shut borders to foreigners from August 29 to September 28. On the next day, the Cabinet changed the date for introducing the restriction for August 28.
Certain categories of foreign nationals were exempt from the entry ban.


unian--2020-09-09--Belarus opposition's Kolesnikova, earlier abducted in Minsk, officially detained, charged

The last member of the seven-strong Coordination Council who has not yet fled , told to leave country , or been arrested , is Svetlana Aleksievich , a prominent Belarusian writer and Nobel prize winner .
Members of the Belarusian opposition 's Coordination Council Maria Kolesnikova and Maksim Znak have been taken into custody as a measure of restraint .
The two have been confirmed as suspects in the criminal investigation into their `` public calls for action to the detriment of national security , '' the country 's Investigative Committee reported via Telegram .
Kolesnikova 's lawyer Ilya Salei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same case .
Detectives claim evidence has been obtained testifying to suspects committing `` actions aimed at destabilizing the socio-political , economic and media situation in the country , causing harm to the national security of the Republic of Belarus . ''
It is emphasized that these actions were carried out through the use of media and internet resources .
Russia 's RIA Novosti , citing Kolesnikova 's father , reported that she could face imprisonment for a term of two to five years .
The last member of the seven-strong Coordination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told to leave country , or been arrested , is Svetlana Aleksievich , a prominent Belarusian writer and Nobel prize winner .
On September 9 , European diplomats came to Aleksievich 's home to try to protect her from the arrest .
`` Harassments , arrests & forced exile of opposition in Belarus is serious violation of peaceful protests by the regime in Belarus , '' Sweden 's Foreign Minister Ann Linde tweeted .
• Three members of the opposition 's Coordination Council – Maria Kolesnikova , and later Ivan Kravtsov and Anton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 7 , with their whereabouts remaining unknown for more than a day .
• On September 8 , Kravtsov and Rodnenkov arrived in Kyiv , telling at a press conference that they had been captured by security operatives and interrogated , after which they were told to leave country under threat of criminal prosecution .
• They agreed to drive off to Ukraine , while Kolesnikova , who had been told to do the same , allegedly deliberately tore her passport right at the border checkpoint , which made her crossing into @ @ @

The last member of the seven-strong Coordination Council who has not yet fled, told to leave country, or been arrested, is Svetlana Aleksievich, a prominent Belarusian writer and Nobel prize winner.
Members of the Belarusian opposition's Coordination Council Maria Kolesnikova and Maksim Znak have been taken into custody as a measure of restraint.
The two have been confirmed as suspects in the criminal investigation into their "public calls for action to the detriment of national security," the country's Investigative Committee reported via Telegram.
Kolesnikova's lawyer Ilya Salei was also detained as a suspect in the same case.
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Detectives claim evidence has been obtained testifying to suspects committing "actions aimed at destabilizing the socio-political, economic and media situation in the country, causing harm to the national security of the Republic of Belarus."
It is emphasized that these actions were carried out through the use of media and internet resources.
Russia's RIA Novosti, citing Kolesnikova's father, reported that she could face imprisonment for a term of two to five years.
The last member of the seven-strong Coordination Council that has not yet fled, told to leave country, or been arrested, is Svetlana Aleksievich, a prominent Belarusian writer and Nobel prize winner. On September 9, European diplomats came to Aleksievich's home to try to protect her from the arrest.
"Harassments, arrests & forced exile of opposition in Belarus is serious violation of peaceful protests by the regime in Belarus," Sweden's Foreign Minister Ann Linde tweeted.
Harassments, arrests & forced exile of opposition in Belarus is serious violation of peaceful protests by the regime in Belarus.
Happy to share this photo taken a moment ago in Minsk with
Svetlana Aleksijevitj surrounded by European diplomats, including a Swedish diplomat. 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/b96Nafhlf6 — Ann Linde (@AnnLinde) September 9, 2020
Abduction of opposition figures in Minsk: background


unian--2020-09-09--"Belarusian activist" protesting against foreign meddling turns out to be Russian politician

In what appears to be a staged interview , the Russian man posing as a Belarusian protester is ironically speaking against fake news , as well as external interference .
In the light of recent reports of Russian propaganda pundits taking over control of the Belarusian state TV with long-time ruler Alexander Lukashenko 's personal blessing , the latest disinformation trick has been exposed , becoming an embarrassment for its masterminds .
A pro-government Belarus 1 TV channel took a street interview with a man posing as a local activist who stands for having Alexander Lukashenko retain power and condemns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' NEXTA Telegram channel reports .
Read alsoKuleba : Russia exercising `` fairly effective control '' over Belarus eventsIn a twist , the interviewee was exposed as a Russian national , Anton Tarasov , who even run for the Russian legislature with the Communist Party at one of Moscow 's constituencies .
`` So this guy is precisely the fake news and foreign meddling , against which he claims to stand , '' Aleksei Novoselov , an independent journalist from Belarus , tweeted on Wednesday .
• Vladimir Putin has promised Lukashenko comprehensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat , if such assistance is requested .
• Alexander Lukashenko has thanked Russian state-backed television channel RT for providing journalists to help prop up Belarusian state media after hundreds of staff went on strike in protest against his rule , Reuters reported .
• Some European diplomats and U.S. legislators , as well as political scientists , have expressed concerns about Russia 's meddling in Belarus , with some warning of the `` Crimea scenario '' unfolding .

In what appears to be a staged interview, the Russian man posing as a Belarusian protester is ironically speaking against fake news, as well as external interference.
In the light of recent reports of Russian propaganda pundits taking over control of the Belarusian state TV with long-time ruler Alexander Lukashenko's personal blessing, the latest disinformation trick has been exposed, becoming an embarrassment for its masterminds.
A pro-government Belarus 1 TV channel took a street interview with a man posing as a local activist who stands for having Alexander Lukashenko retain power and condemns "fake news and foreign meddling," NEXTA Telegram channel reports.
Read alsoKuleba: Russia exercising "fairly effective control" over Belarus eventsIn a twist, the interviewee was exposed as a Russian national, Anton Tarasov, who even ran for the Russian legislature with the Communist Party at one of Moscow's constituencies.
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"So this guy is precisely the fake news and foreign meddling, against which he claims to stand," Aleksei Novoselov, an independent journalist from Belarus, tweeted on Wednesday.
Russia's "support" for Lukashenko


unian--2020-09-09--Finance ministry says IMF loan tranches expected within 2020

Ukraine has been fulfilling all `` structural beacons '' envisaged in the IMF cooperation program .
Ukraine before the end of the year is supposed to have received all scheduled tranches within the new Stand-By Arrangement signed with Ukraine 's main creditor , the International Monetary Fund , Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko believes .
That 's because Ukraine has been implementing all structural beacons provided for by the IMF cooperation program , Marchenko told a meeting of the parliamentary committee on finance , tax , and customs policy on September 9 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Governor '' Just yesterday , the latest high-level call was held .
We discussed the prospects for the 2021 budget , discussed the key issues that we have to the mission .
And we have been in constant communication with the IMF mission over the past month and regarding the audit of the COVID-19 Fund , and utilizing the fund 's resources , discussing bills that affect the revenue and expenditure parts , as well as the implementation of our structural beacons , which we must fulfill in accordance with the program , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at the moment , Ukraine is fully complying with the structural beacons enshrined in the IMF cooperation program .
A plan to reduce non-performing loans has already been approved .
`` Regarding the tax and customs reform , their reorganization into a single legal entity : now we are at the final stage .
In particular , by the end of the month , we plan to approve new structures , having already submitted a new plan for converting the tax service into a single legal entity for approval by ministries and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister noted that the rest of cooperation steps are also being pursued in full , and expressed hope that in the near future the IMF mission will take a decision on reviewing the cooperation program 's progress .
`` And we expect to receive the scheduled tranches as part of the IMF loan before year-end , '' Marchenko said .
The IMF Executive Board on June 9 approved an 18-month SBA for Ukraine , with access equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion ( about US $ 5 billion , or 179 % of quota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed it received the first disbursement worth US $ 2.1 billion on June 12 , 2020 .
The IMF said its mission would carry out in September the first review of how Ukraine implements a new 18-month SBA .

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unian--2020-09-09--Zelensky's Office comments on "joint inspection" with Russian proxies in Donbas

`` We value every life , '' Zelensky 's office said , noting that the key priority is to save lives of Ukrainian military and civilians in Donbas .
`` It 's clear that this can not be taken lightly by all those who are used to profiting politically or financially off of war , '' reads the statement released by the President 's Office on the evening of September 9 .
`` In order to resume hostilities , they resort to provocations , spread fake news , and have traditionally set PR above saving lives . ''
`` In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new provocations , an agreement was reached today within the Trilateral Contact Group on a joint inspection in the area of the village of Shumy with the participation of the coordinator 's representative from the OSCE , '' Zelensky 's Office has recalled .
In the legal plain , they add `` it 's not the parties to the military conflict who conduct the inspection but by the OSCE mediator , accompanied by parties ' representatives . ''
The OSCE has repeatedly confirmed that any allegations of any violations of the agreements by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If someone does not trust the OSCE , let them see the truth with their own eyes , '' the Office stressed .
The report went on to address critics of the said decision : `` If someone fails to understand the possible mechanism of such an inspection , we recommend they refresh in their memory the history of the Joint Center for Ceasefire Coordination ( JCCC ) , as well as Paragraph 2 of the Minsk Agreement – the part that defines the parties on the line of demarcation , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' diplomats . ''
The JCCC is a bilateral , Ukrainian-Russian , mechanism established in September 2014 to implement the Minsk deal .
`` Indeed , Russia has refused to work within the JCCC .
Every normal person understands perfectly well the purpose of such move .
But the fact that such purpose is out there does n't mean it 's realistic , '' Zelensky 's Office said , apparently referring to claims that any involvement of Russian proxy forces in Donbas in the `` joint inspection '' would give the latter a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conflict , while allowing Russia to claim it has no role in the conflict which Moscow has long persisted is of internal nature .
`` Once again , together with the international community , we call on Russia to return to the JCCC as it is absurd to refrain from doing so , '' the Ukrainian president 's Office stressed .
`` Armed people standing against Ukrainian troops in Donbas are an objective fact , but every political force in Ukraine and society as a whole must do everything possible to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , '' Zelensky 's Office noted .
`` They use the hostilities to their advantage .
Ukraine , in turn , will use truth and the real state of affairs on the line of contact in order to deprive the invaders of any chance to increase pressure on our state . ''
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group , Leonid Kravchuk , has confirmed that members of illegal armed groups in Donbas will be allowed to jointly `` inspect '' the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shumy .
Speaking on the air of the TSN news show on Wednesday evening , he elaborated on the composition of the joint inspection team : `` ORDLO [ occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions ] representatives from Donetsk region , the Ukrainian side to the JCCC , and OSCE coordinator Ms. Heidi Grau . ''
Kravchuk opined that it was impossible to accuse Ukraine representatives to the TCG of legalizing terrorist groups and territories they seized since an OSCE representative will be present at the inspection .
• The participants in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspection in the area of the inhabited locality of Shumy with the participation of a representative of the OSCE coordinator .
• The self-styled leader of the Russian puppet `` DPR '' in eastern Ukraine , Denis Pushilin , threatened to open fire on Ukrainian Army positions from 8:00 on September 7 .
• As grounds for such move , Pushilin claimed violation by Ukrainian forces of the latest ceasefire agreement sealed on July 22 .
He demanded that Ukrainian troops undo the trenches that had allegedly been dug after July 22 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right '' to act to eliminate the alleged violations .
• On September 6 , Russia 's proxy forces violated ceasefire agreements reached on July 22 .
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another one was wounded as a result of the shelling .
The Trilateral Contact Group for Donbas settlement is a group of representatives from Ukraine , the Russian Federation , and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe that was formed in 2014 as means to facilitate a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine 's Donbas region .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and `` LPR '' , the unrecognized entities widely supported by the Russian Federation , are not officially a party to the TCG .

"We value every life," Zelensky's office said, noting that the key priority is to save lives of Ukrainian military and civilians in Donbas.
"It's clear that this cannot be taken lightly by all those who are used to profiting politically or financially off of war," reads the statement released by the President's Office on the evening of September 9. "In order to resume hostilities, they resort to provocations, spread fake news, and have traditionally set PR above saving lives."
"We strongly condemn such an approach to resolving any issues," the statement stressed.
"In order to refute fake news and prevent new provocations, an agreement was reached today within the Trilateral Contact Group on a joint inspection in the area of the village of Shumy with the participation of the coordinator's representative from the OSCE," Zelensky's Office has recalled. In the legal plain, they add "it's not the parties to the military conflict who conduct the inspection but by the OSCE mediator, accompanied by parties' representatives."
The OSCE has repeatedly confirmed that any allegations of any violations of the agreements by the Ukrainian side are unfounded. "If someone does not trust the OSCE, let them see the truth with their own eyes," the Office stressed.
The report went on to address critics of the said decision: "If someone fails to understand the possible mechanism of such an inspection, we recommend they refresh in their memory the history of the Joint Center for Ceasefire Coordination (JCCC), as well as Paragraph 2 of the Minsk Agreement – the part that defines the parties on the line of demarcation, and that was inherited by Ukraine from some 'major' diplomats."
The JCCC is a bilateral, Ukrainian-Russian, mechanism established in September 2014 to implement the Minsk deal.
"Indeed, Russia has refused to work within the JCCC. Every normal person understands perfectly well the purpose of such move. But the fact that such purpose is out there doesn't mean it's realistic," Zelensky's Office said, apparently referring to claims that any involvement of Russian proxy forces in Donbas in the "joint inspection" would give the latter a pretext for recognition as a party to the conflict, while allowing Russia to claim it has no role in the conflict which Moscow has long persisted is of internal nature.
"The extremely limited manifestation of militants' presence could give nothing to anyone but one thing – another argument in favor of Ukraine's rightness."
"Once again, together with the international community, we call on Russia to return to the JCCC as it is absurd to refrain from doing so," the Ukrainian president's Office stressed.
"Armed people standing against Ukrainian troops in Donbas are an objective fact, but every political force in Ukraine and society as a whole must do everything possible to ensure that these people never become a political fact," Zelensky's Office noted. "They use the hostilities to their advantage. Ukraine, in turn, will use truth and the real state of affairs on the line of contact in order to deprive the invaders of any chance to increase pressure on our state."
UPDATE:
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group, Leonid Kravchuk, has confirmed that members of illegal armed groups in Donbas will be allowed to jointly "inspect" the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the vicinity of the village of Shumy.
Speaking on the air of the TSN news show on Wednesday evening, he elaborated on the composition of the joint inspection team: "ORDLO [occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions] representatives from Donetsk region, the Ukrainian side to the JCCC, and OSCE coordinator Ms. Heidi Grau."
Kravchuk opined that it was impossible to accuse Ukraine representatives to the TCG of legalizing terrorist groups and territories they seized since an OSCE representative will be present at the inspection.
TCG meeting on September 9: background
The participants in the TCG meeting agreed on a joint inspection in the area of the inhabited locality of Shumy with the participation of a representative of the OSCE coordinator.
The self-styled leader of the Russian puppet "DPR" in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, threatened to open fire on Ukrainian Army positions from 8:00 on September 7.
As grounds for such move, Pushilin claimed violation by Ukrainian forces of the latest ceasefire agreement sealed on July 22. He demanded that Ukrainian troops undo the trenches that had allegedly been dug after July 22, and warned that they "have every right" to act to eliminate the alleged violations.
On September 6, Russia's proxy forces violated ceasefire agreements reached on July 22. One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another one was wounded as a result of the shelling.
The Trilateral Contact Group for Donbas settlement is a group of representatives from Ukraine, the Russian Federation, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe that was formed in 2014 as means to facilitate a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine's Donbas region.
Representatives of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR", the unrecognized entities widely supported by the Russian Federation, are not officially a party to the TCG.


unian--2020-09-09--"They want people's love ahead of elections": Zelensky on why certain mayors defy quarantine bans

The president stressed that while people might not like restrictions , the latter must be logical and fair .
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has commented on the move by a number of local leaders to ignore the obligatory strengthening of quarantine rules .
`` On some rebellious local leaders…In general , I do n't understand who 's fighting whom .
I 'm not fighting anyone at all .
This sounds ridiculous , but these 'rebels ' ...
I do realize that ahead of local elections they seek to please people and open up everything , allow them walking around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blind eye to things ... '' Zelensky said at a briefing as part of a working trip to Khmelnytsky region , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
As a result of a careless attitude towards the pandemic , there may not be enough beds in hospitals : `` No one 's fighting with anyone , we will simply have not enough beds [ for COVID-19 patients ] .
`` For example , take Ivano-Frankivsk region , to which I have a very good attitude – if there 's such a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why this region should become another Italy ?
They simply have no beds available .
This is just an unfair position , '' he added .
The President stated that people might not like restrictions , but the latter must be logical and fair .
`` This is about communication between local authorities and the Ministry of Health , not about communication between local authorities and the president , '' the head of state pointed .
Read alsoUkraine reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases on Sept 9According to Zelensky , local officials should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He suggested that local leaders who have refused to strengthen quarantine in accordance with the epidemic situation be forced to visit homes of corona victims ' families and `` look them in the eyes . ''
• Adaptive quarantine has been enforced in Ukraine since August 1 .
It provides for the division of all regions into four zones – `` green '' , `` yellow '' , `` orange '' , and `` red '' – depending on the epidemiological situation .
• In each of the epidemiological zones , different quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 7 , three regional centers have been put into the red zone : Ivano-Frankivsk , Ternopil , and Chernivtsi .
• On September 7 , Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor Ruslan Martsynkiv said he would greenlight the reopening of schools and kindergartens from September 14 if the city remains in the red zone past this date .

The president stressed that while people might not like restrictions, the latter must be logical and fair.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has commented on the move by a number of local leaders to ignore the obligatory strengthening of quarantine rules.
"On some rebellious local leaders…In general, I don't understand who's fighting whom. I'm not fighting anyone at all. This sounds ridiculous, but these 'rebels' ... I do realize that ahead of local elections they seek to please people and open up everything, allow them walking around with no masks on, and turn a blind eye to things..." Zelensky said at a briefing as part of a working trip to Khmelnytsky region, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
As a result of a careless attitude towards the pandemic, there may not be enough beds in hospitals: "No one's fighting with anyone, we will simply have not enough beds [for COVID-19 patients].
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"For example, take Ivano-Frankivsk region, to which I have a very good attitude – if there's such a number of cases there, I don't understand why this region should become another Italy? They simply have no beds available. This is just an unfair position," he added.
The President stated that people might not like restrictions, but the latter must be logical and fair.
"This is about communication between local authorities and the Ministry of Health, not about communication between local authorities and the president," the head of state pointed.
Read alsoUkraine reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases on Sept 9According to Zelensky, local officials should work jointly with the central government. He suggested that local leaders who have refused to strengthen quarantine in accordance with the epidemic situation be forced to visit homes of corona victims' families and "look them in the eyes."
Adaptive quarantine in Ukraine


unian--2020-09-09--Lukashenko compares protesters to Nazis

Lukashenko compares protesters to Nazis

The comment came during an interview with Russian propaganda media .
Alexander Lukashenko , Belarus ' long-time ruler , has expressed his opinion about Belarusian protesters who have been contesting the results of the latest presidential election they believe was rigged .
The comment came during Lukashenko 's interview with Kremlin propaganda media .
Read alsoMarch of Unity in Belarus : Police , plain-clothed masked men chase down , beat , detain protesters ( Photo , video ) According to the long-term leader , who claimed a landslide win in the latest election on August 9 , the ongoing rallies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Telegram channels .
`` And you see how people go out there : sometimes they go careless , bringing along their children .
At the latest rally , 2/3 of participants were women , also some young people come ... '' Lukashenko said .
Chief of Russia Today propaganda outlet Margarita Simonyan responded to this by saying : `` We all know this well .
We 've been there . ''
Lukashenko went on : `` It even got to the point where our men started hiding behind women and children .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this 75-80 years ago : when the Nazis would put women ahead of them to hide behind their backs . ''
• Female protesters started self-organizing in massive groups after law enforcers delivered a violent crackdown on peaceful rallies at their onset on August 9-11 .
• Women would mostly come out carrying flowers , calling for security officers to side with protesters and cease violence .
• Women were also seen actively defending male protesters whom law enforcers would try to apprehend one by one , snatching them from the crowd .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a circle formation , surrounding groups of security officials and apparently confusing the latter .
• On September 8 , at the rally in support of opposition 's Maria Kolesnikova , numerous cases of violence against these female groups were already reported .
On August 9 , presidential elections were held in Belarus .
The country 's Central Election Commission announced the final election results .
In particular , 80.1 % of voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko , 10.1 % voted for Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , 1.67 % for Anna Kanopatskaya , 1.2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % for Sergei Cherechnya .
Some 4.59 % voted against all candidates .
Thousands Belarusians took to the streets to protest what they believe is a rigged vote count .
Riot police violently cracked down on protesters .
Belarus ' Ministry of Internal Affairs said about 7,000 protesters had been detained in different cities since August 9 .
On the evening of August 13 , the authorities started to release detainees .
The first March of Freedom , the largest protest in the history of Belarus , took place in Minsk on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On August 20 , the Prosecutor General 's Office opened a criminal probe into the attempt by the opposition to `` seize power . ''
Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and the external efforts to foment protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has warned of the possible use of army to disperse protesters rallying under the flags he claims were once used by Nazi troops .

The comment came during an interview with Russian propaganda media.
Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus' long-time ruler, has expressed his opinion about Belarusian protesters who have been contesting the results of the latest presidential election they believe was rigged.
The comment came during Lukashenko's interview with Kremlin propaganda media.
Read alsoMarch of Unity in Belarus: Police, plain-clothed masked men chase down, beat, detain protesters (Photo, video)According to the long-term leader, who claimed a landslide win in the latest election on August 9, the ongoing rallies against the voting result are run via Telegram channels.
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"And you see how people go out there: sometimes they go careless, bringing along their children. At the latest rally, 2/3 of participants were women, also some young people come..." Lukashenko said.
Chief of Russia Today propaganda outlet Margarita Simonyan responded to this by saying: "We all know this well. We've been there."
Lukashenko went on: "It even got to the point where our men started hiding behind women and children. It's just that we've already had this 75-80 years ago: when the Nazis would put women ahead of them to hide behind their backs."
Women at Belarusian rallies: background.
Female protesters started self-organizing in massive groups after law enforcers delivered a violent crackdown on peaceful rallies at their onset on August 9-11.
Women would mostly come out carrying flowers, calling for security officers to side with protesters and cease violence.
Women were also seen actively defending male protesters whom law enforcers would try to apprehend one by one, snatching them from the crowd. Groups of female activists would get into a circle formation, surrounding groups of security officials and apparently confusing the latter.
On September 8, at the rally in support of opposition's Maria Kolesnikova, numerous cases of violence against these female groups were already reported.
Belarus protests: developments
On August 9, presidential elections were held in Belarus. The country's Central Election Commission announced the final election results. In particular, 80.1% of voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, 10.1% voted for Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, 1.67% for Anna Kanopatskaya, 1.2% for Andrey Dmitriev, and 1.14% for Sergei Cherechnya. Some 4.59% voted against all candidates.
Thousands Belarusians took to the streets to protest what they believe is a rigged vote count. Riot police violently cracked down on protesters. Belarus' Ministry of Internal Affairs said about 7,000 protesters had been detained in different cities since August 9. On the evening of August 13, the authorities started to release detainees.
The first March of Freedom, the largest protest in the history of Belarus, took place in Minsk on August 16, and every Sunday since.
On August 20, the Prosecutor General's Office opened a criminal probe into the attempt by the opposition to "seize power."
Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed "foreign interference" in the election and the external efforts to foment protests. He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has warned of the possible use of army to disperse protesters rallying under the flags he claims were once used by Nazi troops.


unian--2020-09-09--Sytnyk Faces 2 Years in Prison for Selling Land in Crimea and Usurpation of Power

Artem Sytnyk is accused of selling a land plot in Sevastopol , Crimea , under Russian law for USD 40 thousand , which the NABU Director has allegedly failed to report in his financial disclosures .
The State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) has launched a criminal investigation into an alleged sale by NABU Director Artem Sytnyk of a land plot in Crimea .
Sytnyk is also accused of usurpation of power and abuse of office .
The SBI has opened criminal proceedings registered under No .
4779ЗKP in response to a complaint lodged by the TV presenter Dmytro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Code of Ukraine .
The Director of the National Anticorruption Bureau ( NABU ) , Artem Sytnyk , is accused of selling a land plot in Sevastopol , Crimea , under Russian law for USD 40 thousand , which the NABU Director has allegedly failed to report in his financial disclosures .
Sytnyk is potentially facing 2 years in prison under that statute .
The TV presenter has also filed another complaint alleging Sytnyk usurped power when refusing to comply with a ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine finding his appointment unlawful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ 8 Billion for State Budget , No One Has Seen the Money ThoughThe land plot in the occupied Crimea ( plot B-65 , gardening society ‘ Mirage ’ , Nakhimov District , Sevastopol ) was registered by Sytnyk ’ s wife in her own name under Russian law .
Sytnyk has denied its alienation .
The land plot was actually sold in 2017 with taxes paid to the Russian authorities .
The sale of the land for RUB 900 thousand is corroborated by extracts from the Russian property registers , a contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a reminder , Oleksandr Dubinskiy , MP , of the Servant of the People faction has also filed a complaint with the State Bureau of Investigation seeking the opening of a criminal investigation against Director Sytnyk challenging his failure to comply with the ruling of the Constitutional Court .
If charged under Articles 109 ( actions aimed at a forcible change of government or subversion of the constitutional order ) , Section 2 of Article 353 ( usurpation of power or official title by wearing an official uniform or using a law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Section 4 of Article 382 ( wilful contempt by a public official of a judgement of the European Court of Human Rights , ruling by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine , wilful failure to comply with an judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ) , and Article 364 ( abuse of power or office ) Sytnyk potentially faces 10 years behind bars and confiscation of property .

Artem Sytnyk is accused of selling a land plot in Sevastopol, Crimea, under Russian law for USD 40 thousand, which the NABU Director has allegedly failed to report in his financial disclosures.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has launched a criminal investigation into an alleged sale by NABU Director Artem Sytnyk of a land plot in Crimea. Sytnyk is also accused of usurpation of power and abuse of office.
The SBI has opened criminal proceedings registered under No. 4779ЗKP in response to a complaint lodged by the TV presenter Dmytro Spivak under Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The Director of the National Anticorruption Bureau (NABU), Artem Sytnyk, is accused of selling a land plot in Sevastopol, Crimea, under Russian law for USD 40 thousand, which the NABU Director has allegedly failed to report in his financial disclosures. Sytnyk is potentially facing 2 years in prison under that statute. The TV presenter has also filed another complaint alleging Sytnyk usurped power when refusing to comply with a ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine finding his appointment unlawful.
Read alsoSytnyk Claims He ‘Collected’ 8 Billion for State Budget, No One Has Seen the Money ThoughThe land plot in the occupied Crimea (plot B-65, gardening society ‘Mirage’, Nakhimov District, Sevastopol) was registered by Sytnyk’s wife in her own name under Russian law. Sytnyk has denied its alienation. The land plot was actually sold in 2017 with taxes paid to the Russian authorities. The sale of the land for RUB 900 thousand is corroborated by extracts from the Russian property registers, a contract of sale and other documents.
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Just as a reminder, Oleksandr Dubinskiy, MP, of the Servant of the People faction has also filed a complaint with the State Bureau of Investigation seeking the opening of a criminal investigation against Director Sytnyk challenging his failure to comply with the ruling of the Constitutional Court. If charged under Articles 109 (actions aimed at a forcible change of government or subversion of the constitutional order), Section 2 of Article 353 (usurpation of power or official title by wearing an official uniform or using a law enforcement officer’s ID), and Section 4 of Article 382 (wilful contempt by a public official of a judgement of the European Court of Human Rights, ruling by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, wilful failure to comply with an judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine), and Article 364 (abuse of power or office) Sytnyk potentially faces 10 years behind bars and confiscation of property.


unian--2020-09-09--Ryanair to increase frequency of Kyiv-Berlin flights from Oct

The move is due to high demand from both German and Ukrainian passengers .
Europe 's largest budget air carrier Ryanair says it will up the frequency of Kyiv-Berlin flights to seven times a week starting October 27 .
`` Due to high demand from both German and Ukrainian customers , Ryanair will be operating daily flights from Kyiv to Berlin ( +3 additional flights per week ) starting from October 27 , 2020 , '' the company 's press service said .
It is noted that the flights would be available throughout the winter season .
Read alsoPassenger flow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year-startEarlier , Ryanair said it would suspend certain flights from Ukraine in September over a temporary COVID-19 related entry ban the government has imposed on foreigners .
• On August 26 , the government decided to close down the country 's border to foreigners from August 29 until September 28 due to a spike in COVID-19 incidence worldwide .
• On August 27 , the launch of the restrictive measure was rescheduled for August 28 .
• Exempt from travel ban are foreigners studying in Ukraine or undergoing military service with the Armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holders of temporary or permanent residence permits ; those transiting the territory of Ukraine ; diplomats and consuls , and a number of other categories .

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unian--2020-09-09--Donbas war: TCG holds extraordinary meeting

The President 's Office has revealed the meeting 's results .
The Trilateral Contact Group for Donbas settlement on September 9 held an extraordinary meeting via video conference .
The meeting aimed to prevent the disruption of a full and comprehensive ceasefire established on July 27 , the Ukrainian President 's Office reports .
The OSCE has once again confirmed groundlessness of any allegations put forward against the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of the town of Shumy between July 5 and September 2 .
The participants in consultations agreed on a joint inspection in the area of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participation of a representative of the OSCE coordinator .
Read alsoZelensky on ceasefire violations in Donbas : Russia must adhere to agreements '' The Ukrainian party will provide logistics and security guarantees to all participants in the inspection , '' the report says .
`` This day gives us hope that the ceasefire will continue to be observed by all parties .
To this end , the Ukrainian party will use any mechanisms both within the TCG and within the Normandy format , which will save the lives of Ukrainian servicemen and civilians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peace process and the implementation of the agreements reached , '' head of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG , Leonid Kravchuk , emphasized .
• The self-styled leader of the Russian puppet `` DPR '' in eastern Ukraine , Denis Pushilin , threatened to open fire on Ukrainian Army positions from 8:00 on September 7 .
• As grounds for such move , Pushilin claimed violation by Ukrainian forces of the latest ceasefire agreement sealed on July 22 .
He demanded that Ukrainian troops undo the trenches that had allegedly been dug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they `` have every right '' to act to eliminate the alleged violations .
• In the light of Pushilin 's threats , Ukraine called for an extraordinary meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group on September 6 , but the meeting never took place .
• On September 7 , no attacks were reported in the area , while Pushilin stated he was postponing the date of the shelling , setting it for 10:00 on September 9 .
• On September 9 , the enemy refrained from attacks in the area of Shumy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an extraordinary meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group at 12:00 on the same day .
The Trilateral Contact Group for Donbas settlement is a group of representatives from Ukraine , the Russian Federation , and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe that was formed in 2014 as means to facilitate a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine 's Donbas region .
Representatives of the so-called `` DPR '' and `` LPR '' , the unrecognized entities widely supported by the Russian Federation , are not officially a party to the @ @

The President's Office has revealed the meeting's results.
The Trilateral Contact Group for Donbas settlement on September 9 held an extraordinary meeting via video conference.
The meeting aimed to prevent the disruption of a full and comprehensive ceasefire established on July 27, the Ukrainian President's Office reports.
The OSCE has once again confirmed groundlessness of any allegations put forward against the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of the town of Shumy between July 5 and September 2.
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"This is a fact set out in our report of September 5," Chief Monitor of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine Yaşar Halit Çevik said.
The participants in consultations agreed on a joint inspection in the area of the inhabited locality of Shumy with the participation of a representative of the OSCE coordinator.
Read alsoZelensky on ceasefire violations in Donbas: Russia must adhere to agreements"The Ukrainian party will provide logistics and security guarantees to all participants in the inspection," the report says.
"This day gives us hope that the ceasefire will continue to be observed by all parties. To this end, the Ukrainian party will use any mechanisms both within the TCG and within the Normandy format, which will save the lives of Ukrainian servicemen and civilians. We remain fully committed to the peace process and the implementation of the agreements reached," head of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG, Leonid Kravchuk, emphasized.
Developments near Shumy: enemy threats
The self-styled leader of the Russian puppet "DPR" in eastern Ukraine, Denis Pushilin, threatened to open fire on Ukrainian Army positions from 8:00 on September 7.
As grounds for such move, Pushilin claimed violation by Ukrainian forces of the latest ceasefire agreement sealed on July 22. He demanded that Ukrainian troops undo the trenches that had allegedly been dug after July 22, and warned that they "have every right" to act to eliminate the alleged violations.
In the light of Pushilin's threats, Ukraine called for an extraordinary meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group on September 6, but the meeting never took place.
On September 7, no attacks were reported in the area, while Pushilin stated he was postponing the date of the shelling, setting it for 10:00 on September 9.
On September 9, the enemy refrained from attacks in the area of Shumy, again, while calling to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group at 12:00 on the same day.
What is TCG
The Trilateral Contact Group for Donbas settlement is a group of representatives from Ukraine, the Russian Federation, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe that was formed in 2014 as means to facilitate a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine's Donbas region.
Representatives of the so-called "DPR" and "LPR", the unrecognized entities widely supported by the Russian Federation, are not officially a party to the TCG.


unian--2020-09-09--Capital investment in Ukrainian economy shrinks by 34.9% in H1

The largest decline in investment was recorded in such fields as art , sports , entertainment and recreation .
Capital investment in the Ukrainian economy in January-June 2020 ( H1 ) shrank by 34.9 % year-over-year ( y-o-y ) , to UAH 163.78 billion ( US $ 5.9 billion ) .
Read alsoUkraine may create virtual economic zoneThe largest decline in investment was recorded in such fields as art , sports , entertainment and recreation ( by 74.4 % , to UAH 459.8 million , or US $ 16.5 million ) , temporary accommodation and catering services ( by 57.8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or US $ 22.9 million ) , as well as transportation , postal , and courier services ( by 54.5 % , to UAH 8.9 billion , or US $ 320 million ) , according to the State Statistics Service .
All sectors of Ukraine 's economy saw a decline over the period under review , the report said .
The State Statistics Service said the report does not include data from Russian-occupied areas in Crimea , Sevastopol and parts of Luhansk and Donetsk regions .
• Capital investment in the Ukrainian economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 35.5 % y-o-y , to UAH 76.9 billion ( US $ 2.8 billion ) .
• Earlier , nine Ukrainian startups got state funding within the Ukrainian Startup Fund program .
• Ukrainian startups attracted over US $ 500 million in investments as of September 3 , 2020 .
• The volume of capital investment in Ukraine in 2019 increased by 11 % against last year , up to UAH 584.45 billion ( US $ 21 billion ) .

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unian--2020-09-09--Kremlin confirms Kozak's participation in Normandy Four advisors' meeting on Sept 11

According to Peskov , the agenda is the one that is fixed and endorsed in advance by all sides involved .
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has confirmed the participation of Deputy Head of Russia 's presidential administration Dmitry Kozak in the meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four ( Ukraine , Russia , Germany , and France ) leaders scheduled for September 11 .
`` My colleague Kozak will be in Berlin on Friday .
He will participate in the meeting of advisors .
The agenda is the one that is fixed and endorsed in advance by all sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday , according to an UNIAN correspondent in Russia .
Read alsoRussia trying to shift Donbas settlement talks away from Normandy Four to TCG – Ukraine delegatePeskov stressed Kozak had insisted on that before the meeting so as `` not to 'water down ' the previously reached agreements and the substance of discussion during the meeting . ''
• On August 22 , Zelensky said that a meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four leaders would be held on August 28 , followed by a foreign ministers ' meeting and a summit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries were to be represented by Deputy Head of Russia 's presidential administration Dmitry Kozak , Head of the Ukrainian President 's Office Andriy Yermak , aide to the German Chancellor for foreign policy Jan Haecker , and French president 's advisor Emmanuel Bonne .
• On August 25 , it was reported the meeting had been postponed .
• On September 4 , Ukraine 's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said the meeting of the Normandy Four foreign ministers would be held in September , after the advisors to the countries ' leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four leaders would be held in Berlin on September 11 .

According to Peskov, the agenda is the one that is fixed and endorsed in advance by all sides involved.
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has confirmed the participation of Deputy Head of Russia's presidential administration Dmitry Kozak in the meeting of advisors to the Normandy Four (Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France) leaders scheduled for September 11.
"My colleague Kozak will be in Berlin on Friday. He will participate in the meeting of advisors. The agenda is the one that is fixed and endorsed in advance by all sides involved," he told journalists on Wednesday, according to an UNIAN correspondent in Russia.
Read alsoRussia trying to shift Donbas settlement talks away from Normandy Four to TCG – Ukraine delegatePeskov stressed Kozak had insisted on that before the meeting so as "not to 'water down' the previously reached agreements and the substance of discussion during the meeting."
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unian--2020-09-10--Chief of Ukraine's General Staff tests positive for COVID-19

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ruslan Khomchak has tested positive for COVID-19 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus [ COVID-19 ] disease , Khomchak is in self-isolation for two weeks .
His @ @ @ @ @ Head of the Public Relations Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Bohdan Senyk told @ @ @ @ @ 2,582 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 145,612 .
• @ @ @ @ @ as of September 10 .
• The death toll is 3,023 with 44 fatalities recorded @ @ @ @ @

His condition is satisfactory.
Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ruslan Khomchak has tested positive for COVID-19.
"Having tested positive for the coronavirus [COVID-19] disease, Khomchak is in self-isolation for two weeks. His condition is satisfactory," Head of the Public Relations Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Bohdan Senyk told UNIAN.


unian--2020-09-10--"Joint inspection" with Russian proxies in Donbas suspended – source

The President 's Office is looking for competent legal solutions to end the war in Donbas and preserve Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity .
The so-called `` joint inspection '' of Ukrainian positions near the village of Shumy in Donbas agreed on at a special meeting of the Minsk Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) has been suspended .
`` There will be no inspection today .
It has not been cancelled – it has been suspended , '' a source in the President 's Office said on September 10 .
`` Representatives of the 'DPR ' and 'LPR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republics ' ] terrorist organizations have been members of the JCCC [ Joint Center for Control and Coordination ] since 2014 .
Their participation in the negotiations is stipulated in the Minsk agreements signed by [ former President Petro ] Poroshenko , now they are in the TCG .
Although it is not legally binding , '' the source said .
Read alsoDonbas war : TCG holds extraordinary meetingThe source says Ukraine does not negotiate with terrorists , that is why the Ukrainian president is in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an aggressor state , may be present at the negotiating table .
`` But something needs to be done with the achievements signed by Petro Poroshenko .
Let 's remember that in 2015 , following the results of negotiations between the leaders of illegal armed formations , the signatures of terrorists [ Alexander ] Zakharchenko and [ Igor ] Plotnitsky were put under the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements .
Poroshenko skillfully forgot about those decisions , with which the current government has to do something , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manipulations .
And this is just one example , '' the source says .
The President 's Office is looking for competent legal solutions to end the war in Donbas and preserve Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity , according to the source .
`` Although the former government did everything to make the road to peace super difficult , '' the source said .
• So-called `` DPR leader '' Denis Pushilin threatened to open fire on Ukrainian army positions from 08:00 a.m. local time on September 7 .
• As grounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Ukrainian forces of the latest ceasefire agreement sealed on July 22 .
He demanded that Ukrainian troops undo the trenches that had allegedly been dug after July 22 , and warned that they `` have every right '' to act to eliminate the alleged violations .
• In turn , Commander of the Joint Forces , Lieutenant General Volodymyr Kravchenko said the Ukrainian troops had not violated any agreements .
• On September 6 , the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine confirmed there had been no violations of the ceasefire agreements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 9 , participants in the TCG meeting agreed on a joint inspection near Shumy with the participation of a representative of the OSCE coordinator .
• The President 's Office said the relevant agreement on the inspection had been reached to refute fake news and prevent new provocations .

The President's Office is looking for competent legal solutions to end the war in Donbas and preserve Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The so-called "joint inspection" of Ukrainian positions near the village of Shumy in Donbas agreed on at a special meeting of the Minsk Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) has been suspended.
"There will be no inspection today. It has not been cancelled – it has been suspended," a source in the President's Office said on September 10.
"Representatives of the 'DPR' and 'LPR' ['Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics'] terrorist organizations have been members of the JCCC [Joint Center for Control and Coordination] since 2014. Their participation in the negotiations is stipulated in the Minsk agreements signed by [former President Petro] Poroshenko, now they are in the TCG. Although it is not legally binding," the source said.
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Read alsoDonbas war: TCG holds extraordinary meetingThe source says Ukraine does not negotiate with terrorists, that is why the Ukrainian president is in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, since only Russia, which is an aggressor state, may be present at the negotiating table.
"But something needs to be done with the achievements signed by Petro Poroshenko. Let's remember that in 2015, following the results of negotiations between the leaders of illegal armed formations, the signatures of terrorists [Alexander] Zakharchenko and [Igor] Plotnitsky were put under the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements. Poroshenko skillfully forgot about those decisions, with which the current government has to do something, and now he is rocking the public with manipulations. And this is just one example," the source says.
The President's Office is looking for competent legal solutions to end the war in Donbas and preserve Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the source.
"Although the former government did everything to make the road to peace super difficult," the source said.
Background


unian--2020-09-10--Zelensky compares fight against COVID-19 with Chornobyl clean-up operation

The president says non-observance of quarantine measures is behind an increase in the incidence of coronavirus cases .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has compared the fight against the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) spread across the country with an operation to eliminate consequences of the disaster at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 .
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 casesThe comment came during his working visit to Ukraine 's Khmelnytsky region , an UNIAN correspondent reported on September 9 .
`` We have to act as a team when facing COVID-19 [ challenges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one or another region ... For example , Odesa region or Kharkiv .
Earlier , there were no COVID-19 patients at all in Odesa region , as well as in Kharkiv region .
Let 's reopen the subway , let it operate , everything will be fine – people supported [ the idea ] , people went outdoors .
Yes , let it be .
And why are Odesa and Kharkiv [ regions ] in the lead in terms of the number of patients now ?
These were the regions where there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now ?
Why are 100 , 200 [ new COVID-19 cases ] reported , '' he said .
Zelensky says in most countries where there are beaches people wear protective face masks .
`` I do n't know how it works – I 'm not a doctor , although we all have become doctors in recent months .
But for some reason , this works worldwide , '' he said .
`` But we are 'different ' – we are 'free , democratic ' people , and we can do anything .
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
More doctors ?
Where do we get all this ?
Who is to be responsible for all this ? ''
the president stressed .
`` I think that when the Chornobyl disaster happened – sorry for such a comparison , did anyone then mention any obligations ?
All people got united then , all just wanted to save [ other ] people 's lives .
I believe the COVID-19 issue is the same thing .
Look at the number of people [ tested positive ] – this is the same tragedy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – it 's a virus , '' he said .
According to Zelensky , no one still knows when the coronavirus vaccine will be available and when Ukraine is to get it .
So , he says , everyone should think not only about themselves , but also about those beside them .
`` 'Come to a cafe , ' they say , while the authorities tell them ; 'No , you need to keep distance . '
When you eat in a cafe , of course , you do it without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wedding party , but not with 100 people invited to a restaurant ?
To tell the truth – this is stunning , '' he added .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
• The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital bed occupancy , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• Updated quarantine zoning became effective in Ukraine on August 17 .
Kyiv became part of the yellow zone .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• On September 3 , the government reviewed the list of quarantine zones , expanding the red zone .
• The Ukrainian Health Ministry on September 7 updated its protocol for patients with suspected coronavirus .

The president says non-observance of quarantine measures is behind an increase in the incidence of coronavirus cases.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has compared the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) spread across the country with an operation to eliminate consequences of the disaster at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in 1986.
Read alsoHealth minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 casesThe comment came during his working visit to Ukraine's Khmelnytsky region, an UNIAN correspondent reported on September 9.
"We have to act as a team when facing COVID-19 [challenges], which is not limited to one or another region ... For example, Odesa region or Kharkiv. Earlier, there were no COVID-19 patients at all in Odesa region, as well as in Kharkiv region. Let's reopen the subway, let it operate, everything will be fine – people supported [the idea], people went outdoors. Yes, let it be. And why are Odesa and Kharkiv [regions] in the lead in terms of the number of patients now? These were the regions where there were no such patients. What is happening now? Why are 100, 200 [new COVID-19 cases] reported," he said.
Zelensky says in most countries where there are beaches people wear protective face masks.
"I don't know how it works – I'm not a doctor, although we all have become doctors in recent months. But for some reason, this works worldwide," he said. "But we are 'different' – we are 'free, democratic' people, and we can do anything. How do we arrange more beds in hospitals? More doctors? Where do we get all this? Who is to be responsible for all this?" the president stressed.
"I think that when the Chornobyl disaster happened – sorry for such a comparison, did anyone then mention any obligations? All people got united then, all just wanted to save [other] people's lives. I believe the COVID-19 issue is the same thing. Look at the number of people [tested positive] – this is the same tragedy, yes – it's different, yes – it's a virus," he said.
According to Zelensky, no one still knows when the coronavirus vaccine will be available and when Ukraine is to get it. So, he says, everyone should think not only about themselves, but also about those beside them.
"'Come to a cafe,' they say, while the authorities tell them; 'No, you need to keep distance.' When you eat in a cafe, of course, you do it without a mask. Well, one may arrange a wedding party, but not with 100 people invited to a restaurant? To tell the truth – this is stunning," he added.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-09-10--Large fire erupts in Beirut port area, a month after massive blast – media

The blaze erupted in the duty free zone of the port , sending a huge column of smoke above a city .
A store of oil and tyres at Beirut port burst into flames on Thursday but there were no immediate reports of injuries , a little more than a month after a massive blast devastated the port and surrounding residential area of the Lebanese capital .
The army said it was not immediately clear why the oil and tyres had erupted in flames and said it was sending helicopters to help bring the fire under control .
Television footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blaze , Reuters wrote .
The blaze erupted in the duty free zone of the port , sending a huge column of smoke above a city still traumatised by the explosion on Aug. 4 that killed about 190 people and injured 6,000 people .
Read alsoOne Ukrainian citizen killed in massive Beirut explosion – Ukraine 's embassyThe head of Lebanon 's Red Cross , George Kettaneh , said there was no fear of another explosion as a result of the flames and said there were no injuries , although he said there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result .
Television footage showed firefighters trying to douse the blaze in an area surrounded by the mangled remains of warehouses that were destroyed in the explosion last month .
The blast was caused by a huge store of ammonium nitrate that had been kept at the port in poor condition for years .
• A powerful explosion of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate at a seaport warehouse in Beirut on August 4 brought massive devastation to the city .
• The batch of highly explosive material had been stored for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put in place .
• The explosion destroyed the port and caused major damage to a significant part of the city .
Lebanese authorities have declared the capital a disaster area .
• The death toll has reached about 190 , while nearly 6,000 people were injured .
• Another 110 people are still reported missing .

The blaze erupted in the duty free zone of the port, sending a huge column of smoke above a city.
A store of oil and tyres at Beirut port burst into flames on Thursday but there were no immediate reports of injuries, a little more than a month after a massive blast devastated the port and surrounding residential area of the Lebanese capital.
The army said it was not immediately clear why the oil and tyres had erupted in flames and said it was sending helicopters to help bring the fire under control. Television footage showed a helicopter dropping water on the blaze, Reuters wrote.
The blaze erupted in the duty free zone of the port, sending a huge column of smoke above a city still traumatised by the explosion on Aug. 4 that killed about 190 people and injured 6,000 people.
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Read alsoOne Ukrainian citizen killed in massive Beirut explosion – Ukraine's embassyThe head of Lebanon's Red Cross, George Kettaneh, said there was no fear of another explosion as a result of the flames and said there were no injuries, although he said there were some people suffering from shortness of breath as a result.
Television footage showed firefighters trying to douse the blaze in an area surrounded by the mangled remains of warehouses that were destroyed in the explosion last month.
The blast was caused by a huge store of ammonium nitrate that had been kept at the port in poor condition for years.
A large fire has broken out amongst the rubble at Beirut Port#Beirutpic.twitter.com/FdGANNFD7I — CNW (@ConflictsW) September 10, 2020
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unian--2020-09-10--Ukraine becomes global leader in sunflower oil exports

Shipments of major types of vegetable oil from Ukraine grew by US $ 5.28 billion .
Ukraine has become the world 's leader in exports of sunflower oil at the end of the 2019-2020 marketing year ( MY , September 2019 through August 2020 ) .
This was reported by the Ukroilprom Association .
Read alsoAgri-exports from Ukraine up 2 % in Jan-May During the reporting period , Ukraine boosted exports of basic types of vegetable oil by US $ 5.28 billion , which was 16.9 % more than in the previous season , it said .
Sunflower oil exports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10.2 % up year-on-year ) to the tune of US $ 4.9 billion , 17 % up .
Meanwhile , Ukraine 's share in global exports of sunflower oil was 54.9 % .
For comparison , the share of Russia on this market at the end of the season was 26.2 % , Argentina accounted for 6.2 % , the European Union for 5.1 % , and Turkey for 3.3 % .
The US Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) estimates that Ukraine will remain the global leader in exports of sunflower oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine exported US $ 2.5 billion worth of oilseeds and US $ 4.3 billion worth of sunflower oil .
Germany was the largest importer of oilseeds from Ukraine last year , accounting for 19 % of all shipments , while India was the largest buyer of Ukrainian-made vegetable oil , accounting for 30 % of its purchases .

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unian--2020-09-10--Ukraine reports 44 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Sept 10

Some 534 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 44 as of the morning of September 10 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on September 10 , some 643 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 1,440 people have recovered and six have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoHealth minister rejects new lockdown in UkraineOf those newly-infected , seven people have been hospitalized , while another 44 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 534 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 140 people .
• Ukraine said 2,582 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 10 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 145,612 .

Some 534 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 44 as of the morning of September 10.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on September 10, some 643 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 1,440 people have recovered and six have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on September 10. "Forty-four new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoHealth minister rejects new lockdown in UkraineOf those newly-infected, seven people have been hospitalized, while another 44 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 534 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 140 people.
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unian--2020-09-10--Ukraine reports record number of daily PCR tests for COVID-19 – health minister

The number of PCR tests has increased from 200 per day in early April to over 29,700 .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says that the number of polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests for the COVID-19 coronavirus done in the past 24 hours has reached 29,708 , which is a record high figure .
Read alsoUkraine reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases on Sept 10In total , 55,503 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular , there were 29,708 tests done with the use of the PCR method and 25,795 with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ELISA ) method , he said at a briefing on September 10 .
`` This is an absolute record .
As we promised , the number of PCR tests per day in September is planned to increase to 30,000 .
So , you can see how we are increasing the number of tests done by this method for diagnosing COVID-19 , '' he said .
According to Stepanov , the number of PCR tests has increased from 200 per day in early April to over 29,700 as of today , September 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 1 .
• The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital bed occupancy , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• Updated quarantine zoning became effective in Ukraine on August 17 .
Kyiv became part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• On September 3 , the government reviewed the list of quarantine zones , expanding the red zone .
• The Ukrainian Health Ministry on September 7 updated its protocol for patients with suspected coronavirus .

The number of PCR tests has increased from 200 per day in early April to over 29,700.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says that the number of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for the COVID-19 coronavirus done in the past 24 hours has reached 29,708, which is a record high figure.
Read alsoUkraine reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases on Sept 10In total, 55,503 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 29,708 tests done with the use of the PCR method and 25,795 with the application of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method, he said at a briefing on September 10.
"This is an absolute record. As we promised, the number of PCR tests per day in September is planned to increase to 30,000. So, you can see how we are increasing the number of tests done by this method for diagnosing COVID-19," he said.
According to Stepanov, the number of PCR tests has increased from 200 per day in early April to over 29,700 as of today, September 10.
"We continue boosting capacities [of testing]," the minister summed up.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-09-10--NSDC chief on Ukrainian negotiators' notorious statements: "Own opinions"

Danilov says President Zelensky 's actions are in line with the council 's strategy .
Secretary of Ukraine 's National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) Oleksiy Danilov has commented on statements made by two Ukrainian negotiators at Donbas peace talks , Ukraine 's envoys to the Minsk Trilateral Contact Group , Leonid Kravchuk and Vitold Fokin .
`` Both Kravchuk and Fokin who were appointed to the TCG have their own opinions on certain issues .
They have some experience .
But we need to understand this is their position as individuals , as citizens .
Whether it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sure about many issues .
But I can say that what [ Ukrainian President Volodymyr ] Zelensky is doing today is in line with the NSDC 's decision dated December 5 , 2019 , '' he told Ukraine 24 TV channel .
Danilov reiterated the NSDC meeting had preceded the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9 had considered five scenarios to end the Russian occupation of certain districts in Donbas .
`` Now the first scenario is in progress , namely a political and diplomatic way of handling the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
We are trying to negotiate with Russia so that they leave our home .
If we fail , we have every right to switch to other scenarios , '' Danilov said .
Zelensky 's Office comments on `` joint inspection '' with Russian proxies in Donbas ( UPDATED ) Background • Fokin has recently said he is in favor of granting special status to the entire Donetsk and Luhansk regions – both government-controlled and uncontrolled districts , as demanded by Russia .
• The official mentioned his stance on the special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibility of pardoning members of Russia-backed proxy forces .
• According to Fokin , many crimes have been committed `` by both sides , '' and that they all must be investigated , while criminals must be punished .
• Fokin also noted that he was ready to travel to the occupied part of Donbas to negotiate with Russia-backed forces if the president or parliament ordered so .
• He claimed the move was also supported by Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG Leonid Kravchuk .
• In turn , Kravchuk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding the latter had not consulted or discussed it with the delegation .
• On September 9 , Kravchuk confirmed that members of illegal armed groups in Donbas would be allowed to jointly `` inspect '' the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the village of Shumy .

Danilov says President Zelensky's actions are in line with the council's strategy.
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksiy Danilov has commented on statements made by two Ukrainian negotiators at Donbas peace talks, Ukraine's envoys to the Minsk Trilateral Contact Group, Leonid Kravchuk and Vitold Fokin.
"Both Kravchuk and Fokin who were appointed to the TCG have their own opinions on certain issues. They have some experience. But we need to understand this is their position as individuals, as citizens. Whether it is Ukraine's position – I'm not sure about many issues. But I can say that what [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky is doing today is in line with the NSDC's decision dated December 5, 2019," he told Ukraine 24 TV channel.
Danilov reiterated the NSDC meeting had preceded the Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9 had considered five scenarios to end the Russian occupation of certain districts in Donbas.
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"Now the first scenario is in progress, namely a political and diplomatic way of handling the situation. This is when diplomats and politicians work. We are trying to negotiate with Russia so that they leave our home. If we fail, we have every right to switch to other scenarios," Danilov said.


unian--2020-09-10--Health minister rejects new lockdown in Ukraine

The official says the current adaptive quarantine model works well .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the ministry does not plan to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .
`` We believe the model that is in effect amid the adaptive quarantine , depending on the basic principles ( incidence and hospital bed occupancy ) , works well , '' he said during a morning TV show , `` Snidanok z 1+1 , '' on September 9 .
`` For example , the incidence is growing in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions , but not in Kherson and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduce strict quarantine there ? ''
Stepanov wondered .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital bed occupancy , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine on August 17 .
Kyiv became part of the yellow zone .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .

The official says the current adaptive quarantine model works well.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the ministry does not plan to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet.
"We believe the model that is in effect amid the adaptive quarantine, depending on the basic principles (incidence and hospital bed occupancy), works well," he said during a morning TV show, "Snidanok z 1+1," on September 9.
"For example, the incidence is growing in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, but not in Kherson and Zaporizhia ones. So why should we introduce strict quarantine there?" Stepanov wondered.
Read also Cabinet amends categories of foreigners exempt from COVID-19-related entry ban Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-09-10--Navalny's condition improving, police guard stepped up – media

The Kremlin critic is being treated in Berlin 's Charite hospital after falling ill on a Russian domestic flight last month .
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has made further progress in his recovery after what Germany said was poisoning with a Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent , and is able to speak again , Der Spiegel magazine reported on Thursday .
The Kremlin critic is being treated in Berlin 's Charite hospital after falling ill on a Russian domestic flight last month , Reuters reported .
Germany says Navalny was the victim of an attempt to kill him and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said it has seen no evidence that Navalny , 44 , was poisoned .
Read alsoNavalny poisoning : G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to establish those responsibleDer Spiegel magazine said Navalny 's police protection had been stepped up in the expectation that he would be receiving more visitors as his condition improved .
`` Der Spiegel and Bellingcat understand that Navalny can speak again and can likely remember details about his collapse , '' the magazine wrote , crediting its investigative website partner .
`` His statements could be dangerous for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was no immediate comment by the hospital treating Navalny .
A Berlin police spokesman had no comment .
Navalny 's spokeswoman , Kira Yarmysh , tweeted that `` the story is exaggerated and contains many factual inaccuracies '' in apparent reference to the Spiegel piece .
The Navalny affair has driven tensions between Russia and the West to new heights , with some Western governments believing Navalny was poisoned by Russian security services with top-level backing .
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday there was a `` substantial chance '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials .
Berlin faces calls for a sharper response to the poisoning .
Some opposition politicians have called for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany , a Kremlin flagship project , to be cancelled , even as it nears completion .
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was quoted on Thursday as saying Russian President Vladimir Putin had told him he would set up a committee to investigate Navalny 's case and `` was ready to collaborate with the German authorities . ''
• Russian opposition 's Alexei Navalny felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flying to the city of Tomsk on August 20 .
His rapidly deteriorating condition forced the captain to perform an emergency landing in Omsk .
• Navalny 's press secretary assumed the politician 's tea had been laced with poison .
• Navalny was evacuated from Omsk to Germany on an ambulance aircraft for further medical treatment on Saturday , August 22 .
• Experts with the Bundeswehr laboratory found in Navalny 's body traces of poison from the novichok group .
In this regard , Berlin called on Moscow to explain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposition figure .

The Kremlin critic is being treated in Berlin's Charite hospital after falling ill on a Russian domestic flight last month.
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has made further progress in his recovery after what Germany said was poisoning with a Soviet-style Novichok nerve agent, and is able to speak again, Der Spiegel magazine reported on Thursday.
The Kremlin critic is being treated in Berlin's Charite hospital after falling ill on a Russian domestic flight last month, Reuters reported.
Germany says Navalny was the victim of an attempt to kill him and has demanded an explanation from Russia. Moscow has said it has seen no evidence that Navalny, 44, was poisoned.
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Read alsoNavalny poisoning: G7 foreign ministers call on Russia to establish those responsibleDer Spiegel magazine said Navalny's police protection had been stepped up in the expectation that he would be receiving more visitors as his condition improved.
"Der Spiegel and Bellingcat understand that Navalny can speak again and can likely remember details about his collapse," the magazine wrote, crediting its investigative website partner. "His statements could be dangerous for people behind the attack."
There was no immediate comment by the hospital treating Navalny. A Berlin police spokesman had no comment. Navalny's spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, tweeted that "the story is exaggerated and contains many factual inaccuracies" in apparent reference to the Spiegel piece.
The Navalny affair has driven tensions between Russia and the West to new heights, with some Western governments believing Navalny was poisoned by Russian security services with top-level backing.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday there was a "substantial chance" his poisoning was ordered by senior Russian officials.
Berlin faces calls for a sharper response to the poisoning. Some opposition politicians have called for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, a Kremlin flagship project, to be cancelled, even as it nears completion.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was quoted on Thursday as saying Russian President Vladimir Putin had told him he would set up a committee to investigate Navalny's case and "was ready to collaborate with the German authorities."
Navalny poisoning: background


unian--2020-09-10--Troublesome oil tanker stranded near Odesa eventually removed

The tanker with three Ukrainians on board went aground in the Black Sea near Odesa in November 2019 .
The troublesome Delfi tanker that was stranded near the Ukrainian city of Odesa last autumn has eventually been removed from the beach .
`` The Delfi has left the Dolphin Beach .
She wo n't be missed , '' Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii wrote on Facebook .
• The Delfi tanker with three Ukrainians on board went aground in the Black Sea near Odesa in November 2019 .
• The Delfi ( IMO : 8866266 , MMSI 214181012 ) is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 43 years old ) , the vessel was sailing under the flag of Moldova .
• The local authorities opened a criminal case against the captain .
• The fuel that continued leaking from the vessel polluted the coast .
Leaks became even more frequent during the summer .
The shipowner pledged to withdraw the tanker from the beach before March 31 , but the operation was postponed .
The previous attempts to remove the tanker failed in late July .
• On July 23 , the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , setting August 28 as the deadline for bids .
The minimum bid was fixed at almost UAH 24.7 million ( US $ 886,885 ) .
• On July 26 , Odesa Regional State Administration 's commission on industry-related and environmental safety and emergencies designated the Delfi case as an emergency .
The shipowner was denied the right to continue the vessel removal operation .
Officials repeatedly said they did not rule out cutting the ship at the crash site .
Environmentalists and public figures claimed that the incident could turn into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to be lifted by a private company without the use of budget funds .
• On August 26 , the Delfi was put on an even keel .
• On August 31 , Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov said the tanker would be towed on September 3-5 .
• None On September 1 , Odesa region 's commercial court seized the Delfi as part of a claim filed by the USPA .

The tanker with three Ukrainians on board went aground in the Black Sea near Odesa in November 2019.
The troublesome Delfi tanker that was stranded near the Ukrainian city of Odesa last autumn has eventually been removed from the beach.
"The Delfi has left the Dolphin Beach. She won't be missed," Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii wrote on Facebook.
Background


unian--2020-09-10--Kyiv mayor reports 298 new COVID-19 cases, four fatalities in past day

As of today , the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 16,119 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 298 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 298 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus , including 11 healthcare workers .
There were four fatalities , '' Klitschko wrote on Telegram on September 10 .
`` As of today , the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 16,119 . ''
Read alsoKyiv , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curbs – health ministryAccording to Klitschko , 155 women aged 21 to 84 and 123 men aged 18 to 84 are among those infected .
Nine girls ( from three months to 17 years old ) and 11 boys ( from two to 16 years old ) have tested positive .
Klitschko said 51 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
Ninety-two people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 5,002 Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district ( 59 ) , Dniprovsky district ( 45 ) , and Obolonsky district ( 36 ) .
The total death toll in the city is 254 cases .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
• Ukrainian regions were split into the red , orange , yellow , and green zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• On September 3 , the government reviewed the list of quarantine zones in view of the epidemiological situation in regions .
The red zone has been expanded .
• The Ministry of Health of Ukraine on September 7 updated the protocol for patients with suspected coronavirus .

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 16,119.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 298 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 298 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus, including 11 healthcare workers. There were four fatalities," Klitschko wrote on Telegram on September 10. "As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 16,119."
Read alsoKyiv, 17 regions not ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs – health ministryAccording to Klitschko, 155 women aged 21 to 84 and 123 men aged 18 to 84 are among those infected.
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Nine girls (from three months to 17 years old) and 11 boys (from two to 16 years old) have tested positive.
Klitschko said 51 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
Ninety-two people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 5,002 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district (59), Dniprovsky district (45), and Obolonsky district (36).
The total death toll in the city is 254 cases.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background


unian--2020-09-10--Ukraine reports over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases on Sept 10

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 145,612 .
Ukraine said 2,582 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 10 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 145,612 , as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoKyiv , 17 regions not ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs – health ministryAs many as 65,877 patients , including 1,174 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll is 3,023 with 44 fatalities recorded in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases as of September 10 .
In total , there have been 208,744 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region ( 339 cases ) , Ternopil region ( 251 ) , and the city of Kyiv ( 298 ) .
In total , 1,778,483 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have been run since the outbreak .
The overall incidence per region is as follows : • 16,119 ( +298 ) in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
COVID-19 tests were run by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of September 10 , 2020 , the Center had received 2,925 reports of suspected cases .
In total , there have been 208,744 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
• Ukrainian regions were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yellow , and green zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone have to introduce the toughest restrictive measures .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• On September 3 , the government reviewed the list of quarantine zones in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The red zone has been expanded .
• The Ministry of Health of Ukraine on September 7 updated the protocol for patients with suspected coronavirus .

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 145,612.
Ukraine said 2,582 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 10, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 145,612, as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoKyiv, 17 regions not ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs – health ministryAs many as 65,877 patients, including 1,174 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll is 3,023 with 44 fatalities recorded in the past day.
There were 76,712 active cases as of September 10. In total, there have been 208,744 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region (339 cases), Ternopil region (251), and the city of Kyiv (298).
In total, 1,778,483 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been run since the outbreak.
The overall incidence per region is as follows:
16,452 (+183) cases in Lviv region;
16,119 (+298) in the city of Kyiv;
11,832 (+339) in Kharkiv region;
11,715 (+134) in Chernivtsi region;
10,802 (+143) in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
10,073 (+98) in Rivne region;
8,874 (+47) in Odesa region;
8,359 (+82) in Zakarpattia region;
8,075 (+251) in Ternopil region;
6,554 (+95) in Kyiv region;
6,092 (+77) in Volyn region;
4,606 (+44) in Vinnytsia region;
3,938 (+59) in Zhytomyr region;
3,497 (+142) in Khmelnytsky region;
2,843 (+76) in Dnipropetrovsk region;
2,545 (+30) in Chernihiv region;
2,187 (+44) in Sumy region;
2,177 (+56) in Cherkasy region;
2,081 (+40) in Zaporizhia region;
1,852 (+90) in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
1,766 (+52) in Mykolayiv region;
1,069 (+51) in Poltava region;
874 (+4) in Kirovohrad region;
558 (+20) in Kherson region;
503 (+23) 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.
COVID-19 tests were run by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of September 10, 2020, the Center had received 2,925 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 208,744 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background


unian--2020-09-10--Ukraine's Foreign Minister invites Portuguese investors to partake in grand privatization

The minister briefed the Portuguese side on key cooperation opportunities .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has invited Portuguese investors to take part in a large-scale privatization campaign in Ukraine .
Kuleba took part in an economic forum in Lisbon on September 9 , which was attended by Portuguese businessmen and Secretary of State for Trade , Services and Consumer Protection at Portugal 's Ministry of Economy and Digital Transition João Torres , the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry 's press service reported .
The minister briefed the attendees about economic reforms in Ukraine and three key opportunities that Ukraine today can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A large-scale privatization campaign is the first of them , the minister said .
Kuleba mentioned a transparent and competitive tender procedure and invited investors to join in the large-scale privatization in Ukraine .
Digitalization is opportunity number two .
The minister praised Portugal 's achievements in that sector and spoke about Ukraine 's experience and successes in the development of a digital government .
`` Today Ukraine means thousands of experienced engineers and IT specialists and high-quality products , in particular the Diia [ app ] platform .
It may be of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digital cooperation are enormous indeed , '' Kuleba said .
The Ukrainian minister listed Ukraine 's technology and the aerospace industry as the third opportunity , given the interest in space , which is now growing everywhere , in particular in Portugal .

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