unian--2020-11-29--Russia-led forces mount nine attacks on Ukraine positions in Donbas on Nov 28

Enemy troops used proscribed 120mm mortars near the village of Vodiane .
Russia-led forces mounted nine attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , in the past day as of November 28 .
`` In the past 24 hours as of November 28 , armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the peace deal nine times , '' the press center of the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Headquarters said on Facebook in a morning update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 29 .
Read alsoUkrainian soldier wounded by Russian sniper near Avdiyivka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemy used a large-caliber machine gun near the village of Luhanske .
Another two acts of provocation with the use of a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher and rifles were recorded near the village of Pivdenne .
Four more attacks were mounted near the village of Vodiane , where during the day enemy troops used 120mm and 82mm mortars , fired grenade launchers of various systems , large-caliber machine guns , and rifles .
And in the evening , Russia-controlled forces based in the occupied village of Uzhivka ( formerly Leninske , Donetsk region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mines [ Soviet-type stake mounted anti-personnel fragmentation mines ] at Ukrainian troops ' positions near Vodiane .
No Ukrainian military casualties were reported in the past day .
In addition , an enemy quadcopter attempted to cross the contact line in the Pryazovia area ( the north coast of the Sea of Azov ) ; it was jammed by Ukrainian troops .
No ceasefire violations in Donbas were recorded from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on November 29 .
• Donbas war update : Number of ceasefire violations by enemy forces up on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine reports one KIA amid four ceasefire violations on Nov 24

Enemy troops used proscribed 120mm mortars near the village of Vodiane.
Russia-led forces mounted nine attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, in the past day as of November 28.
"In the past 24 hours as of November 28, armed formations of the Russian Federation and its mercenaries violated the peace deal nine times," the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters said on Facebook in a morning update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 29.
Read alsoUkrainian soldier wounded by Russian sniper near Avdiyivka dies of wounds
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In particular, the enemy used a large-caliber machine gun near the village of Luhanske. Another two acts of provocation with the use of a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher and rifles were recorded near the village of Pivdenne.
Four more attacks were mounted near the village of Vodiane, where during the day enemy troops used 120mm and 82mm mortars, fired grenade launchers of various systems, large-caliber machine guns, and rifles. And in the evening, Russia-controlled forces based in the occupied village of Uzhivka (formerly Leninske, Donetsk region) tried to remotely plant prohibited POM-2 mines [Soviet-type stake mounted anti-personnel fragmentation mines] at Ukrainian troops' positions near Vodiane.
No Ukrainian military casualties were reported in the past day.
In addition, an enemy quadcopter attempted to cross the contact line in the Pryazovia area (the north coast of the Sea of Azov); it was jammed by Ukrainian troops.
No ceasefire violations in Donbas were recorded from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on November 29.
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unian--2020-11-29--Number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine on decline

The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ukraine in the past day as of November 29 , 2020 , declined by 20.4 % to 12,978 from 16,294 , a historic high reported as of November 28 .
The new confirmed cases include 599 children , Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said on Facebook on November 29 .
Read alsoSeveral New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – media Also , there were 408 healthcare workers among those tested positive for COVID-19 .
On November 28 , some 1,561 coronavirus patients were hospitalized ; 4,243 recovered .
There were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours ; of them , there were 39,233 PCR tests and 9,947 ELISA tests .
Since the start of the coronavirus epidemic in Ukraine , the related statistics are as follows : Over the past day , the largest number of confirmed cases was registered in the city of ( 1,740 ) , as well as in the following regions : Odesa region ( 1,280 ) , Dnipropetrovsk region ( 1,164 ) , Zaporizhia ( 854 ) , and Kyiv region ( 782 ) .
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The daily death toll was 120.
The number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ukraine in the past day as of November 29, 2020, declined by 20.4% to 12,978 from 16,294, a historic high reported as of November 28.
The new confirmed cases include 599 children, Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said on Facebook on November 29.
Read alsoSeveral New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – media
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Also, there were 408 healthcare workers among those tested positive for COVID-19.
On November 28, some 1,561 coronavirus patients were hospitalized; 4,243 recovered.
The daily death toll was 120.
There were 49,180 COVID-19 tests conducted in the past 24 hours; of them, there were 39,233 PCR tests and 9,947 ELISA tests.
Since the start of the coronavirus epidemic in Ukraine, the related statistics are as follows:
722,679 confirmed cases;
339,378 recoveries;
12,213 deaths from COVID-19;
4,502,482 PCR tests.
Over the past day, the largest number of confirmed cases was registered in the city of (1,740), as well as in the following regions: Odesa region (1,280), Dnipropetrovsk region (1,164), Zaporizhia (854), and Kyiv region (782).
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unian--2020-11-29--Zelensky's Office says Tatarov's statement on NABU doesn't reflect official position

Yermak says the independence and integrity of the anti-corruption system is a priority .
The Office of the President of Ukraine says the statement made by Deputy Head of the Office Oleh Tatarov regarding the activities of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) is his personal opinion and does not reflect the official position of Volodymyr Zelensky .
This is stated in a comment posted by the presidential press service on Sunday evening .
Read alsoZelensky 's chief of staff unveils action plan to end constitutional crisis in Ukraine The President 's Office recalls that Zelensky has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provisions of the law on NABU were recognized unconstitutional was unable to undermine the legitimacy and independence of the Bureau and its director Artem Sytnyk .
`` As stated by Oleh Tatarov , he works in the team of the President of Ukraine and fully supports his course of cooperation with international partners to strengthen the independence of all anti-corruption agencies , '' the press service said .
It also cites explanations by Tatarov himself .
`` Yesterday I expressed my personal opinion , which in no way impacts my support for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the independence of all anti-corruption agencies , '' he said .
Chief of the president 's staff Andriy Yermak noted that the independence and integrity of the anti-corruption system is a priority .
• The day before , Tatarov criticized the activities of the Bureau and its leadership .
• `` NABU is not a Ukrainian history , which , unfortunately , is outside our country .
You can come up with various legislative initiatives , but it is Artem Sytnyk who is the roots of problems in the state 's anti-corruption policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Ukrainian media .
According to the official , Sytnyk has no moral right to head the state 's anti-corruption department and must resign .

Yermak says the independence and integrity of the anti-corruption system is a priority.
The Office of the President of Ukraine says the statement made by Deputy Head of the Office Oleh Tatarov regarding the activities of the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is his personal opinion and does not reflect the official position of Volodymyr Zelensky.
This is stated in a comment posted by the presidential press service on Sunday evening.
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The President's Office recalls that Zelensky has repeatedly stated that the fact that certain provisions of the law on NABU were recognized unconstitutional was unable to undermine the legitimacy and independence of the Bureau and its director Artem Sytnyk.
"As stated by Oleh Tatarov, he works in the team of the President of Ukraine and fully supports his course of cooperation with international partners to strengthen the independence of all anti-corruption agencies," the press service said.
It also cites explanations by Tatarov himself.
"Yesterday I expressed my personal opinion, which in no way impacts my support for all legislative initiatives of the president to strengthen the independence of all anti-corruption agencies," he said.
Chief of the president's staff Andriy Yermak, in turn, noted that the independence and integrity of the anti-corruption system is a priority.
Previous statement by Tatarov on NABU


unian--2020-11-29--MP Dubinsky: Cabinet to re-impose full lockdown in Ukraine from Dec 24

MP Dubinsky : Cabinet to re-impose full lockdown in Ukraine from Dec 24 On November 25 , the Cabinet admitted a complete quarantine might be introduced for the New Year holidays .
The Cabinet of Ministers intends to re-impose a full lockdown in Ukraine from December 24 to January 15 .
This was announced by Member of Parliament Oleksandr Dubinsky on Telegram on November 29 .
Read alsoUkraine 's government mulling over flexible lockdown during New Year 's holidays `` The Cabinet plans to introduce a full lockdown from December 24 to January 15 , '' he said .
Quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 • On November 11 , the Ukrainian government decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine from November 14 .
• On November 19 , following a meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal , Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv said that tough quarantine-related restrictions could be introduced in Ukraine in December .
In particular , such periods as December 10-15 or December 20-25 are being considered as possible dates for the lockdown , which may last several weeks .
• On November 25 , the Cabinet admitted a complete quarantine might be introduced for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Maksym Stepanov said that if a full lockdown was introduced in Ukraine , the public would be informed about it 7-10 days in advance .
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On November 25, the Cabinet admitted a complete quarantine might be introduced for the New Year holidays.
The Cabinet of Ministers intends to re-impose a full lockdown in Ukraine from December 24 to January 15.
This was announced by Member of Parliament Oleksandr Dubinsky on Telegram on November 29.
Read alsoUkraine's government mulling over flexible lockdown during New Year's holidays
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"The Cabinet plans to introduce a full lockdown from December 24 to January 15," he said.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Update as of Nov 29


unian--2020-11-29--Expert forecasts Normandy summit, prisoner swap to be blocked by Russia

He says Ukraine may seek tougher sanctions over Russia 's inability to negotiate .
Ukrainian political scientist Kyrylo Sazonov forecasts Russia may block a new Normandy summit and another round of the prisoner swap .
He announced his forecasts on TV Channel Ukraina 24 .
Read alsoUkraine 's envoy calls on Russia to take charge of fulfillment of Normandy agreements Asked whether the Normandy summit would take place , he said : `` I think no , definitely no ... Russia has repeatedly announced – both [ Vladimir ] Putin and representatives of the Kremlin said – that it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results and there is something to discuss .
While we see Russia putting forth its demands Ukraine categorically rejects , so the meeting is meaningless . ''
Sazonov suggested that Russia `` will block the meeting , refuse it . ''
`` We could use the meeting – we will once highlight the problem , draw the attention of Germany and France to it once again .
Perhaps we will seek tougher sanctions , show Russia 's inability to negotiate .
But the Kremlin also understands this very well , therefore the meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchange of prisoners .
Russia needs no people – they are ready to return our captives only in exchange for political concessions , '' the expert said .

He says Ukraine may seek tougher sanctions over Russia's inability to negotiate.
Ukrainian political scientist Kyrylo Sazonov forecasts Russia may block a new Normandy summit and another round of the prisoner swap.
He announced his forecasts on TV Channel Ukraina 24.
Read alsoUkraine's envoy calls on Russia to take charge of fulfillment of Normandy agreements
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Asked whether the Normandy summit would take place, he said: "I think no, definitely no ... Russia has repeatedly announced – both [Vladimir] Putin and representatives of the Kremlin said – that it is necessary to meet when there are some results and there is something to discuss. While we see Russia putting forth its demands that Ukraine categorically rejects, so there is no sense in meeting."
Sazonov suggested that Russia "will block the meeting, refuse it."
"We could use the meeting – we will once again highlight the problem, again draw the attention of Germany and France to it. Perhaps we will seek tougher sanctions, show Russia's inability to negotiate. But the Kremlin also understands this very well, therefore the meeting is most unlikely; so is an exchange of prisoners. Russia needs no people – they are ready to return our captives only in exchange for political concessions," the expert said.
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unian--2020-11-29--Ukraine's government mulling over flexible lockdown during New Year's holidays

The probability of a complete lockdown is 90 % .
Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers is considering the possibility of introducing a flexible variation of the lockdown , which will take into account the epidemic situation in each separate region .
Head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction David Arakhamia announced this option on TV Channel Ukraina 24 .
Read alsoNumber of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine on decline '' The probability of a complete lockdown is 90 % .
There are chances that we will be lucky , but so far it looks like the probability is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to enter it correctly and in what format .
The government announces some kind of intelligent lockdown .
That is , not the complete lockdown , which was this spring , and it [ will be ] adjusted to the realities of each region , including public transport and so on , '' Arakhamia said .
The parliamentarian also assessed the possibility of halting public transport services during the quarantine .
He does not rule out that the lockdown may might be introduced for the entire period of New Year 's holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown , let 's say tomorrow , but all enterprises would be working and we would have to halt public transport , e.g .
Kyiv 's subway , during that lockdown , we will face huge difficulties in transportation of people to work .
If this happens , for example , on December 27 , then in general , this [ transportation ] problem will be removed as such .
From the point of view of the consequences and inconveniences for people , of course , this will spoil the New Year holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy so hard , '' he added .

The probability of a complete lockdown is 90%.
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers is considering the possibility of introducing a flexible variation of the lockdown, which will take into account the epidemic situation in each separate region.
Head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction David Arakhamia announced this option on TV Channel Ukraina 24.
Read alsoNumber of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine on decline
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"The probability of a complete lockdown is 90%. There are chances that we will be lucky, but so far it looks like the probability is very high. Now the question is how to enter it correctly and in what format. The government announces some kind of intelligent lockdown. That is, not the complete lockdown, which was this spring, and it [will be] adjusted to the realities of each region, including public transport and so on," Arakhamia said.
The parliamentarian also assessed the possibility of halting public transport services during the quarantine. He does not rule out that the lockdown may might be introduced for the entire period of New Year's holidays.
"If we had imposed the lockdown, let's say tomorrow, but all enterprises would be working and we would have to halt public transport, e.g. Kyiv's subway, during that lockdown, we would have faced huge difficulties in transportation of people to work. If this happens, for example, on December 27, then in general, this [transportation] problem will be removed as such. From the point of view of the consequences and inconveniences for people, of course, this will spoil the New Year holidays, but it will not hit the economy so hard," he added.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Update as of Nov 29


unian--2020-11-30--Ukraine's electricity price highest in EU in Q2 – European Commission

The lowest electricity rates were recorded in Norway and Sweden .
The average electricity price in Ukraine in the second quarter of 2020 ( Q2 ) was higher than in European Union member states .
Read alsoWeek 's balance : President vows support to businesses , energy ministry raises electricity tariffs , while industrial output dropsThat is according to the European Commission 's Quarterly Report on European Electricity Markets , Liga.net wrote on November 30 .
It particular , over the period under review , the highest electricity rates in Europe were registered in the Burshtynska Energy Island – the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( EUR 50.4 per MWh ) , the Polish electric power system ( EUR 40.1 per MWh ) and Ukraine 's Integrated Power System ( EUR 40 per MWh ) .
The lowest electricity rates were recorded in Norway and Sweden , where , due to quarantine restrictions and large-scale electricity generation at hydroelectric power plants , the price was from EUR 4.8 to EUR 12.3 per MWh .
They are followed by France ( EUR 18 per MWh ) , Belgium ( EUR 18.6 per MWh ) , Switzerland ( EUR 19.9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denmark and Germany ( EUR 20.3 per MWh each ) .
In Q2 , 2020 , the average price of electricity in the European Union was EUR 24 per MWh , which was 29 % down from Q1 and 44 % lower year-over-year .

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unian--2020-11-30--Over 19,700 COVID-19 cases, 407 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of epidemic

Some 292 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the past day .
Experts @ @ @ @ @ Group ( CHRG ) say 19,718 COVID-19 cases , including 407 fatalities , have been @ @ @ @ @ the start of the coronavirus epidemic .
`` Some 292 new COVID-19 cases were recorded @ @ @ @ @ of Sevastopol in the past day , '' the CHRG said on Facebook on November @ @ @ @ @ occupying authorities ' data .
Read alsoUkraine 's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains toughIn @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past day .
In total , 4,364 coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ city since the start of the epidemic .
• Ukraine said 9,946 new active COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ the country in the past 24 hours as of November 30 , 2020 .
• @ @ @ @ @ cases grew to 732,625 .

Some 292 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the past day.
Experts from the Crimean Human Rights Group (CHRG) say 19,718 COVID-19 cases, including 407 fatalities, have been registered in Russian-occupied Crimea since the start of the coronavirus epidemic.
"Some 292 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the past day," the CHRG said on Facebook on November 30, referring to the occupying authorities' data.
Read alsoUkraine's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains toughIn Sevastopol alone, 65 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past day.
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In total, 4,364 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the city since the start of the epidemic.
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unian--2020-11-30--Ukraine may get NATO MAP in 2023 if several conditions met – expert

According to the expert , it is necessary to develop competent communication with those countries that do not yet want to hear about the MAP for Ukraine so that they want to discuss this issue .
Director of the New Europe Center Alyona Getmanchuk has said Ukraine may get the NATO Membership Action Plan ( MAP ) in 2023 if several conditions are met .
`` I think we may look forward to getting the MAP in 2023 .
This will end the first period of Ukraine 's participation in the NATO Enhanced Opportunities Program , a certain assessment will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian media outlet European Pravda .
`` If we can demonstrate that we are using this status effectively , if by that time we have implemented at least one or two annual national programs effectively , if we show there is a real desire to implement , but not to announce only at the level of declarations , this is absolutely realistic in 2023 , '' Getmanchuk said .
Read alsoLaw on Intelligence required by NATO comes into forceAccording to the expert , it is also necessary to develop competent communication with those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear about the MAP for Ukraine so that they want to discuss this issue .
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According to the expert, it is necessary to develop competent communication with those countries that do not yet want to hear about the MAP for Ukraine so that they want to discuss this issue.
Director of the New Europe Center Alyona Getmanchuk has said Ukraine may get the NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP) in 2023 if several conditions are met.
"I think we may look forward to getting the MAP in 2023. This will end the first period of Ukraine's participation in the NATO Enhanced Opportunities Program, a certain assessment will be made," she told the Ukrainian media outlet European Pravda.
"If we can demonstrate that we are using this status effectively, if by that time we have implemented at least one or two annual national programs effectively, if we show there is a real desire to implement, but not to announce only at the level of declarations, this is absolutely realistic in 2023," Getmanchuk said.
Read alsoLaw on Intelligence required by NATO comes into forceAccording to the expert, it is also necessary to develop competent communication with those countries that do not yet want to hear about the MAP for Ukraine so that they want to discuss this issue.
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unian--2020-11-30--Atlantic Council: Biden picks Antony Blinken: Good news for Ukraine?

Within the Obama White House , Blinken played an influential role in the imposition of sanctions against Russia over the 2014 invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine , and subsequently led ultimately unsuccessful calls for the U.S. to arm Ukraine .
As he prepares to take office in January 2021 , U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has nominated longtime ally and advisor Antony Blinken as his pick for Secretary of State .
The decision was greeted with cautious optimism in Kyiv , where Blinken is seen as a supporter of Ukraine 's struggle against Russian aggression and someone who has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Much of this Ukrainian enthusiasm is due to Blinken 's prior record during the Obama administration , where he served as a national security advisor to both President Obama and Vice President Biden before becoming Deputy Secretary of State .
Within the Obama White House , Blinken played an influential role in the imposition of sanctions against Russia over the 2014 invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine , and subsequently led ultimately unsuccessful calls for the U.S. to arm Ukraine , as reported by the Atlantic Council .
Read alsoBiden discuses Ukraine issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long association with Biden mean his foreign policy is expected to be closely in line with the president 's own vision .
Indeed , according to one former State Department official quoted by CNN , `` it 's difficult to know where one person 's policy vision ends and the other 's begins . ''
Herbst said the Biden administration will also encourage reform in Ukraine with economic aid set to be linked to serious reform steps .
Biden himself took on this task as Vice President .
According to Herbst , Blinken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Biden presidency .
Blinken will also implement a Biden policy of pushing back hard against Kremlin provocations , not only in Ukraine , but elsewhere .
An important part of this will be strengthening NATO and pursuing closer relations with the EU and key European states .
Read alsoBiden decides on pick for secretary of State – mediaIn turn , Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow and former U.S .
Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried said the Biden administration will view Ukraine not as Trump did , from the strange perspective of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perspective of U.S. interests .
This means support for a successful , sovereign , democratic , and prospering Ukraine drawing closer to the West .
Like Biden , Tony Blinken knows Ukraine .
Both regarded the Revolution of Dignity with respect .
Both supported the sanctions that the Obama administration imposed after Putin 's 2014 invasion of Ukraine .
`` Indeed , without Blinken 's support , there might have been no sanctions ; as Deputy National Security Advisor , he gave me the backing I needed ( as Sanctions Coordinator at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Europeans .
Biden and Blinken also know Vladimir Putin and will not regard him with the cloying affection Trump displayed .
They will , I suspect , push for a diplomatic solution that gets the Russians out of Donbas first and then Crimea , '' Fried said .
He added both also understand that Ukraine will not succeed without transformation at home .
The iron ring of corruption and oligarchic control ( through which Putin seeks to dominate Ukraine ) can damage the country 's future just as much as direct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push Ukraine 's leaders to step up and deliver on better , cleaner governance that serves Ukraine 's people and provides the necessary foundation for the country 's European future .
Read alsoBiden discusses situation in Ukraine with leaders of France , UKDeputy Director of the Atlantic Council 's Eurasia Center Melinda Haring said Tony Blinken is a consummate professional who understands that Vladimir Putin is a `` punk and menace to the world order . ''

Within the Obama White House, Blinken played an influential role in the imposition of sanctions against Russia over the 2014 invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine, and subsequently led ultimately unsuccessful calls for the U.S. to arm Ukraine.
As he prepares to take office in January 2021, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has nominated longtime ally and advisor Antony Blinken as his pick for Secretary of State. The decision was greeted with cautious optimism in Kyiv, where Blinken is seen as a supporter of Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression and someone who has a deep understanding of post-Soviet geopolitical realities.
Much of this Ukrainian enthusiasm is due to Blinken's prior record during the Obama administration, where he served as a national security advisor to both President Obama and Vice President Biden before becoming Deputy Secretary of State. Within the Obama White House, Blinken played an influential role in the imposition of sanctions against Russia over the 2014 invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine, and subsequently led ultimately unsuccessful calls for the U.S. to arm Ukraine, as reported by the Atlantic Council.
Read alsoBiden discuses Ukraine issue with EU leadersBlinken's strong ties and long association with Biden mean his foreign policy is expected to be closely in line with the president's own vision. Indeed, according to one former State Department official quoted by CNN, "it's difficult to know where one person's policy vision ends and the other's begins."
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"Blinken will implement and refine Biden's vision. The Biden administration will provide major support for Ukraine as it withstands Kremlin aggression. This support will include military supplies and lethal weapons. It is worth recalling that Biden supported sending Javelins to Ukraine during the Obama administration," Director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John E. Herbst said.
Herbst said the Biden administration will also encourage reform in Ukraine with economic aid set to be linked to serious reform steps. Biden himself took on this task as Vice President. According to Herbst, Blinken and other subordinates will play this role during the Biden presidency. Blinken will also implement a Biden policy of pushing back hard against Kremlin provocations, not only in Ukraine, but elsewhere. An important part of this will be strengthening NATO and pursuing closer relations with the EU and key European states.
"This cooperation will mean more effective sanctions and other steps to limit and deter Kremlin aggression," he said.
Read alsoBiden decides on pick for secretary of State – mediaIn turn, Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow and former U.S. Ambassador to Poland Daniel Fried said the Biden administration will view Ukraine not as Trump did, from the strange perspective of his personal political fortunes, but from the perspective of U.S. interests.
This means support for a successful, sovereign, democratic, and prospering Ukraine drawing closer to the West. Like Biden, Tony Blinken knows Ukraine. Both regarded the Revolution of Dignity with respect. Both supported the sanctions that the Obama administration imposed after Putin's 2014 invasion of Ukraine.
"Indeed, without Blinken's support, there might have been no sanctions; as Deputy National Security Advisor, he gave me the backing I needed (as Sanctions Coordinator at the State Department) to negotiate those sanctions with the Europeans. Biden and Blinken also know Vladimir Putin and will not regard him with the cloying affection Trump displayed. They will, I suspect, push for a diplomatic solution that gets the Russians out of Donbas first and then Crimea," Fried said.
He added both also understand that Ukraine will not succeed without transformation at home. The iron ring of corruption and oligarchic control (through which Putin seeks to dominate Ukraine) can damage the country's future just as much as direct Russian pressure. Biden and Blinken will push Ukraine's leaders to step up and deliver on better, cleaner governance that serves Ukraine's people and provides the necessary foundation for the country's European future.
Read alsoBiden discusses situation in Ukraine with leaders of France, UKDeputy Director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center Melinda Haring said Tony Blinken is a consummate professional who understands that Vladimir Putin is a "punk and menace to the world order."


unian--2020-11-30--Ukraine takes tougher stand in TCG talks with Russia on Donbas – journalist

He says the negotiations are not at an impasse now .
Ukraine has taken a tougher stand in talks with Russia as part of the Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) on Donbas .
This was told by Ukrainian member of the TCG political subgroup , journalist Serhiy Garmash on TV Channel Ukraina 24 .
He also shared details of a group meeting held on Wednesday , November 25 .
`` Nobody has given an ultimatum to Ukraine , on the contrary , Ukraine has begun to get tough with Russia .
Rather , we 've raised the question as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side has not raised any questions about constitutional amendments for a long time .
Because the Minsk agreements stipulate that the constitutional reform is based on decentralization , taking into account the specifics of self-government in the ORDLO [ Russia-occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions ] , '' he said .
The dynamics of the negotiations got under way , the journalist believes .
`` Now Russia 's proxies from the ORDLO have put forward a plan that they want to receive special powers by 2050 .
But we do not take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegitimate participant in the process , they are not a party to the TCG .
We demanded that Russia take responsibility and submit this plan as a plan of Russia , '' he said .
Garmash is convinced that the negotiations are not at an impasse now .
`` How can you talk about a deadlock in the peace process if nothing had happened for six years before that , but now at least something is happening ?
The most important thing now is that we have changed our tactics , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started demanding from Russia responsibility for what has been happening , '' he said .
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He says the negotiations are not at an impasse now.
Ukraine has taken a tougher stand in talks with Russia as part of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on Donbas.
This was told by Ukrainian member of the TCG political subgroup, journalist Serhiy Garmash on TV Channel Ukraina 24.
Read alsoRussia-led forces step up activity in Donbas: Truce violation, subversive group, reconnaissance drone
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He also shared details of a group meeting held on Wednesday, November 25.
"Nobody has given an ultimatum to Ukraine, on the contrary, Ukraine has begun to get tough with Russia. Rather, we've raised the question as a matter of principle ... The Russian side has not raised any questions about constitutional amendments for a long time. Because the Minsk agreements stipulate that the constitutional reform is based on decentralization, taking into account the specifics of self-government in the ORDLO [Russia-occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions]," he said.
The dynamics of the negotiations got under way, the journalist believes.
"Now Russia's proxies from the ORDLO have put forward a plan that they want to receive special powers by 2050. But we do not take for discussion the documents submitted by an illegitimate participant in the process, they are not a party to the TCG. We demanded that Russia take responsibility and submit this plan as a plan of Russia," he said.
Garmash is convinced that the negotiations are not at an impasse now.
"How can you talk about a deadlock in the peace process if nothing had happened for six years before that, but now at least something is happening? The most important thing now is that we have changed our tactics, we have become tougher in the sense that we started demanding from Russia responsibility for what has been happening," he said.
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unian--2020-11-30--Over 70% of pollees say events in Ukraine developing wrongly – poll

The situation has been assessed worst by Donbas residents .
Over 70 % of Ukrainians believe the events in the country have been developing in the wrong direction .
Chairperson of the Board of Social Monitoring Center Olha Balakireva presented findings of the respective poll at a press conference on Monday , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
In particular , 73.2 % of Ukrainians are convinced the country has been moving in the wrong direction .
Read alsoPoll : 75 % of Ukrainians support fines for not wearing face masksThe situation has been assessed worst by Donbas residents ( 84.1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine had been developing the wrong way ) .
In addition , 78.3 % of respondents from the country 's southern regions , 74.8 % from the west , 73.3 % from the east , and 68.5 % from the central part of Ukraine share the opinion .
The poll was conducted by Kyiv-based NGO Social Monitoring Center from November 18 to November 26 , using face-to-face interviews .
Some 3,020 adult respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine , namely certain districts in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of error does not exceed 1.9 % .
• Most Ukrainians unhappy about government actions to fight COVID-19 – poll • Over 60 % of Ukrainians oppose introduction of lockdown – poll • More than half of Zakarpattia residents oppose idea of dual citizenship – poll

The situation has been assessed worst by Donbas residents.
Over 70% of Ukrainians believe the events in the country have been developing in the wrong direction.
Chairperson of the Board of Social Monitoring Center Olha Balakireva presented findings of the respective poll at a press conference on Monday, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
In particular, 73.2% of Ukrainians are convinced the country has been moving in the wrong direction.
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Read alsoPoll: 75% of Ukrainians support fines for not wearing face masksThe situation has been assessed worst by Donbas residents (84.1% of whom said the events in Ukraine had been developing the wrong way).
In addition, 78.3% of respondents from the country's southern regions, 74.8% from the west, 73.3% from the east, and 68.5% from the central part of Ukraine share the opinion.
The poll was conducted by Kyiv-based NGO Social Monitoring Center from November 18 to November 26, using face-to-face interviews. Some 3,020 adult respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The margin of error does not exceed 1.9%.
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unian--2020-11-30--National Bank halts forex interventions on interbank market for three weeks

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unian--2020-11-30--Kyiv mayor reports almost 1,500 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths as of Nov 30

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 70,478 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,460 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of November 30 , 2020 .
`` In the past day , another 1,460 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 62 healthcare workers .
There were 13 fatalities , '' Klitschko reported via Telegram on Monday .
According to the city mayor , 783 women aged 18 to 94 and 515 men aged 19 to 89 are among those infected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation remains toughThe new cases include 99 girls aged 7 months to 17 years and 63 boys aged 9 months to 17 years .
Klitschko said 86 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 88 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 22,843 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky district ( 256 ) , Podilsky district ( 230 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 1,292 .
• Ukraine said 9,946 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 30 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 732,625 .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 70,478.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,460 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of November 30, 2020.
"In the past day, another 1,460 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 62 healthcare workers. There were 13 fatalities," Klitschko reported via Telegram on Monday.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 70,478."
According to the city mayor, 783 women aged 18 to 94 and 515 men aged 19 to 89 are among those infected.
Read alsoUkraine's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains toughThe new cases include 99 girls aged 7 months to 17 years and 63 boys aged 9 months to 17 years.
Klitschko said 86 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 88 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 22,843 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky district (256), Podilsky district (230), and Desniansky district (180).
The death toll in the city stands at 1,292.
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unian--2020-11-30--"Cappuccino or Baileys coffee": Crimea blogger posts photo of brown tap water

The blogger says the tap water was of poor quality almost all the time last week .
Blogger RoksolanaToday & KrymUA ( @ KrimRT ) has posted a photo of a brown liquid running from the tap in Russia-occupied Crimea .
`` Simferopol .
I remind you what we often use to wash our hands !
That 's the water which was almost constantly running on Pervomayskaya Street last week , '' she wrote on Twitter , posting the relevant photo .
In the comments under the tweet , some people compared the water to cappuccino .
`` 'Wow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get cappuccino instead of [ the tap ] water and are still unhappy ?
Or maybe this is Baileys [ Irish ] coffee ? '
, 'Is this really water , and not a cup with coffee grounds ? '
'' read the comments .
All Crimea lakes may soon vanish , experts claim Water supplies to Crimea : Background • Prior to the occupation of Crimea by Russia , Ukraine used to cover up to 85 % of the peninsula 's needs for freshwater through the North Crimean Canal .
• After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 , Ukraine severed water supplies to the occupied peninsula .
• Ukraine 's government says the resumption of water supplies to Crimea would be possible only in the context of the end of the Russian occupation .
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The blogger says the tap water was of poor quality almost all the time last week.
Blogger RoksolanaToday&KrymUA (@KrimRT) has posted a photo of a brown liquid running from the tap in Russia-occupied Crimea.
"Simferopol. I remind you what we often use to wash our hands! That's the water which was almost constantly running on Pervomayskaya Street last week," she wrote on Twitter, posting the relevant photo.
In the comments under the tweet, some people compared the water to cappuccino.
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"'Wow, look the way people live – they get cappuccino instead of [the tap] water and are still unhappy? Or maybe this is Baileys [Irish] coffee?', 'Is this really water, and not a cup with coffee grounds?'" read the comments.
Read also All Crimea lakes may soon vanish, experts claim Water supplies to Crimea: Background


unian--2020-11-30--Missiles, radars among most popular Ukraine-made weapons sold abroad – Ukroboronprom

Missiles, radars among most popular Ukraine-made weapons sold abroad – Ukroboronprom
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unian--2020-11-30--Ukraine's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains tough

Almost 97,000 new cases were recorded over the past week .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the COVID-19 situation in the country remains tough .
`` The situation remains quite tough .
The number of new cases has been increasing and , as a result , the number of people in hospitals is on the rise , '' he said at a briefing on Monday , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Read alsoMP Dubinsky : Cabinet to re-impose full lockdown in Ukraine from Dec 24According to Stepanov , 96,936 new COVID-19 cases were recorded over the past week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous week .
The number of hospitalizations is also growing : 11,606 people were hospitalized last week , while their number was 10,597 in the previous week .
• On November 11 , the Ukrainian government decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine from November 14 .
• On November 25 , the Cabinet admitted a complete quarantine might be introduced for the New Year holidays .
• Ukraine said 9,946 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 30 , 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grew to 732,625 .

Almost 97,000 new cases were recorded over the past week.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the COVID-19 situation in the country remains tough.
"The situation remains quite tough. The number of new cases has been increasing and, as a result, the number of people in hospitals is on the rise," he said at a briefing on Monday, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoMP Dubinsky: Cabinet to re-impose full lockdown in Ukraine from Dec 24According to Stepanov, 96,936 new COVID-19 cases were recorded over the past week, which was almost 7,000 up on the previous week.
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The number of hospitalizations is also growing: 11,606 people were hospitalized last week, while their number was 10,597 in the previous week.
Coronavirus in Ukraine


unian--2020-11-30--Ukraine reports 68 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Nov 30

Some 412 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 68 as of the morning of November 30 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on November 30 , some 3,140 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 7,064 people have recovered and 26 have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoMP Dubinsky : Cabinet to re-impose full lockdown in Ukraine from Dec 24Of those newly-infected , 21 people have been hospitalized , while another 47 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 412 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 65 people .
• Ukraine said 9,946 new active COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past 24 hours as of November 30 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 732,625 .

Some 412 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 68 as of the morning of November 30.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on November 30, some 3,140 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 7,064 people have recovered and 26 have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on November 30. "Some 68 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoMP Dubinsky: Cabinet to re-impose full lockdown in Ukraine from Dec 24Of those newly-infected, 21 people have been hospitalized, while another 47 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 412 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 65 people.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-11-30--Gas stocks shrink by 1.9% to 26.63 bcm over week

Gas stocks shrink by 1.9% to 26.63 bcm over week
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USFs were filled by 86% as of November 28, 2020.
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unian--2020-11-30--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 62.7 mln

The overall death toll is 1,460,049 people , while 40,164,221 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 62.7 million patients as of November 30 .
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 high beats record third day in row with almost 16,300 cases reported Nov 28As many as 62,789,645 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:27 on November 30 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is 1,460,049 people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States ( 266,875 people ) , Brazil ( 172,833 ) , India ( 137,139 ) , Mexico ( 105,655 ) , the United Kingdom ( 58,342 ) , Italy ( 54,904 ) , and France ( 52,410 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 13,384,651 confirmed cases ) , India ( 9,431,691 ) , Brazil ( 6,314,740 ) , Russia ( 2,275,936 ) , France ( 2,270,573 ) , Spain ( 1,628,208 ) , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As many as 191 countries have been affected by the virus .
• Ukraine 's government mulling over flexible lockdown during New Year 's holidays • Weekend quarantine effect can be evaluated next week – Stepanov • Health minister reveals number of beds available for COVID-19 patients

The overall death toll is 1,460,049 people, while 40,164,221 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 62.7 million patients as of November 30.
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 high beats record third day in row with almost 16,300 cases reported Nov 28As many as 62,789,645 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:27 on November 30, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
The overall death toll is 1,460,049 people, while 40,164,221 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (266,875 people), Brazil (172,833), India (137,139), Mexico (105,655), the United Kingdom (58,342), Italy (54,904), and France (52,410).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (13,384,651 confirmed cases), India (9,431,691), Brazil (6,314,740), Russia (2,275,936), France (2,270,573), Spain (1,628,208), and the United Kingdom (1,621,305).
As many as 191 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-11-30--Ukrainian parliament speaker recovers from COVID-19

Razumkov posted a photocopy of the negative result of his PCR test for November 29 .
Chairman of the Verkhovna @ @ @ @ @ says he has recovered from COVID-19 .
Read alsoZelensky beats COVID-19 '' Good morning !
@ @ @ @ @ schedule again !
Once again – thank you all for your sincere support ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ November 30 .
Razumkov also posted a photocopy of the negative result of his PCR @ @ @ @ @ • On November 11 , Razumkov said he had tested positive for COVID-19 .
• @ @ @ @ @ Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk said he had also contracted the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 732,625 .

Razumkov posted a photocopy of the negative result of his PCR test for November 29.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov says he has recovered from COVID-19.
Read alsoZelensky beats COVID-19"Good morning! Finally, the usual work schedule again! Once again – thank you all for your sincere support!" he wrote on Facebook on November 30.
Razumkov also posted a photocopy of the negative result of his PCR test for November 29.
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unian--2020-11-30--Russia-led forces step up activity in Donbas: Truce violation, subversive group, reconnaissance dron

Russia-led forces step up activity in Donbas: Truce violation, subversive group, reconnaissance drone

No casualties were reported in the past day .
The Command of Ukraine 's Armed Forces has reported that Russia-led forces became more active in the Donbas warzone on Sunday , November 29 , having mounted four attacks on Ukrainian positions simultaneously with a subversive operation to plant mines and use a reconnaissance drone .
`` In the past day , November 29 , the Russian occupation forces four times breached the ceasefire agreements of the Trilateral Contact Group , which entered into force on July 27 , 2020 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 30 , 2020 .
In particular , the Russian Federation 's armed formations fired grenade launchers of various systems and 82mm mortars near the village of Katerynivka , as well as an automatic grenade launcher , rifles and a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher near the town of Popasna .
Read alsoRussia-led forces mount nine attacks on Ukraine positions in Donbas on Nov 28Also , a unit of the Joint Forces timely spotted an enemy subversive group near the village of Luhanske in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coordinated actions , the Ukrainian servicemen thwarted their attempt to plant mines near Ukrainian positions .
After a firefight , the enemy had to retreat .
Following the enemy 's retreat , the Ukrainian troops found Russian-made mines , other military equipment , and personal belongings .
What is more , the Ukrainian military shot down an enemy-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle in the same sector .
It was used for reconnaissance and gaining of access to Ukrainian positions .
Such Granat-type drones are part of the advanced Russian-made Navodchik-2 electronic warfare system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
OSCE monitors were immediately informed through Ukrainian members of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of the ceasefire in Donbas of the criminal actions by Russia 's armed formations , the report said .
Since midnight , enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties were reported in the past day.
The Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported that Russia-led forces became more active in the Donbas warzone on Sunday, November 29, having mounted four attacks on Ukrainian positions simultaneously with a subversive operation to plant mines and use a reconnaissance drone.
"In the past day, November 29, the Russian occupation forces four times breached the ceasefire agreements of the Trilateral Contact Group, which entered into force on July 27, 2020," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 30, 2020.
In particular, the Russian Federation's armed formations fired grenade launchers of various systems and 82mm mortars near the village of Katerynivka, as well as an automatic grenade launcher, rifles and a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher near the town of Popasna.
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Read alsoRussia-led forces mount nine attacks on Ukraine positions in Donbas on Nov 28Also, a unit of the Joint Forces timely spotted an enemy subversive group near the village of Luhanske in the Pivnich [North] sector. By coordinated actions, the Ukrainian servicemen thwarted their attempt to plant mines near Ukrainian positions. After a firefight, the enemy had to retreat. Following the enemy's retreat, the Ukrainian troops found Russian-made mines, other military equipment, and personal belongings.
What is more, the Ukrainian military shot down an enemy-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle in the same sector. It was used for reconnaissance and gaining of access to Ukrainian positions. Such Granat-type drones are part of the advanced Russian-made Navodchik-2 electronic warfare system.
No casualties were reported in the past day.
OSCE monitors were immediately informed through Ukrainian members of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of the ceasefire in Donbas of the criminal actions by Russia's armed formations, the report said.
Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


unian--2020-11-30--Hryvnia keeps sliding: fresh rates for Nov 30

Hryvnia keeps sliding: fresh rates for Nov 30
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unian--2020-11-30--COVID-19: Almost 10,000 new active cases reported as of Nov 30

The total number of confirmed cases has reached 732,625 .
Ukraine said 9,946 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 30 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 732,625 as of November 30 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 345,149 patients , including 5,771 in the past day , have recovered .
Read alsoUkraine 's government mulling over flexible lockdown during New Year 's holidaysThe death toll has hit 12,327 with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours .
The government reported 375,149 active cases as of November 30 .
In total , there have been 819,812 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
`` In the past day , 9,946 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 570 children and 360 healthcare workers .
Some 1,161 new patients were hospitalized , '' Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Monday .
In total , 31,901 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular , there were 26,290 PCR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as 5,611 ELISA ( enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ) tests .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered the city of Kyiv ( 1,460 ) , Dnipropetrovsk region ( 1,138 ) , Odesa region ( 818 ) , Zaporizhia region ( 725 ) , and Kyiv region ( 691 ) .
The overall incidence per region is as follows : • 70,478 cases in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – is not available .
• Immunologist predicts another 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 in Ukraine in Q1 • Zelensky 's office says 80 % of beds in hospitals to have oxygen supply

The total number of confirmed cases has reached 732,625.
Ukraine said 9,946 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 30, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 732,625 as of November 30, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 345,149 patients, including 5,771 in the past day, have recovered.
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Read alsoUkraine's government mulling over flexible lockdown during New Year's holidaysThe death toll has hit 12,327 with 114 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours.
The government reported 375,149 active cases as of November 30. In total, there have been 819,812 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
"In the past day, 9,946 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 570 children and 360 healthcare workers. Some 1,161 new patients were hospitalized," Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Monday.
In total, 31,901 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 26,290 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests run, as well as 5,611 ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered the city of Kyiv (1,460), Dnipropetrovsk region (1,138), Odesa region (818), Zaporizhia region (725), and Kyiv region (691).
The overall incidence per region is as follows:
70,478 cases in the city of Kyiv;
55,341 in Kharkiv region;
46,078 in Lviv region;
44,949 in Odesa region;
38,789 in Dnipropetrovsk region;
37,687 in Kyiv region;
36,434 in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
33,732 in Chernivtsi region;
30,956 in Rivne region;
30,875 in Zaporizhia region;
29,911 in Zhytomyr region;
29,577 in Khmelnytsky region;
28,831 in Sumy region;
27,849 in Ternopil region;
24,135 in Volyn region;
23,193 in Zakarpattia region;
22,924 in Cherkasy region;
22,807 in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
22,055 in Poltava region;
18,535 in Mykolaiv region;
18,375 in Chernihiv region;
17,405 in Vinnytsia region;
10,149 in Kherson region;
6,274 in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts); and
5,286 in Kirovohrad region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
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unian--2020-11-30--Reuters: Oil prices slip in cautious trade ahead of OPEC+ meet

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for January fell 48 cents , or 1.1 % , to $ 45.05 a barrel .
Crude oil prices fell on Monday , amid investor jitters ahead of a meeting of producer group OPEC+ to decide whether to extend large output cuts to balance global markets , but vaccine hopes helped keep them on track to rise more than a fifth in November .
January Brent crude futures , which will expire later on Monday , dropped 46 cents , or 1 % , to $ 47.72 a barrel by 0355 GMT .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at $ 47.83 a barrel , down 42 cents , as reported by Reuters .
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for January fell 48 cents , or 1.1 % , to $ 45.05 a barrel .
Read alsoSBU exposes illegal coal supplies from occupied Donbas , including to EUHowever , both benchmarks are still set for a rise of more than 20 % in November , the strongest monthly gains since May , boosted by hopes for three promising coronavirus vaccines to limit spread of the disease and thus support fuel demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and allies including Russia - the OPEC+ grouping - to delay next year ’ s planned increase in oil output as a second COVID-19 wave has hit global fuel demand .
OPEC+ previously agreed to raise output by 2 million barrels per day ( bpd ) in January - or about 2 % of global consumption - after record supply cuts this year .
The group held an initial round of talks on Sunday , but has yet to reach consensus on oil output @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday and Tuesday , four OPEC+ sources told Reuters .
Monday 's meeting begins at 1300 GMT .

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for January fell 48 cents, or 1.1%, to $45.05 a barrel.
Crude oil prices fell on Monday, amid investor jitters ahead of a meeting of producer group OPEC+ to decide whether to extend large output cuts to balance global markets, but vaccine hopes helped keep them on track to rise more than a fifth in November.
January Brent crude futures, which will expire later on Monday, dropped 46 cents, or 1%, to $47.72 a barrel by 0355 GMT. The more actively traded February Brent contract was at $47.83 a barrel, down 42 cents, as reported by Reuters.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for January fell 48 cents, or 1.1%, to $45.05 a barrel.
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Read alsoSBU exposes illegal coal supplies from occupied Donbas, including to EUHowever, both benchmarks are still set for a rise of more than 20% in November, the strongest monthly gains since May, boosted by hopes for three promising coronavirus vaccines to limit spread of the disease and thus support fuel demand.
Analysts and traders also expect the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia - the OPEC+ grouping - to delay next year’s planned increase in oil output as a second COVID-19 wave has hit global fuel demand.
OPEC+ previously agreed to raise output by 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in January - or about 2% of global consumption - after record supply cuts this year.
The group held an initial round of talks on Sunday, but has yet to reach consensus on oil output policy for 2021 ahead of key meetings on Monday and Tuesday, four OPEC+ sources told Reuters. Monday's meeting begins at 1300 GMT.
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unian--2020-12-01--Rada could renew punishment for inaccurate declaration of assets by officials

No prison term is envisaged for officials for declaring false information on their assets in the new bill – only fines .
A bill has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , set to renew the norms to punish officials for failing to file asset declarations or submitting false information on their income and property .
Bill No .
4441 has been authored by a working group of MPs on the settlement of the constitutional crisis .
The draft law to repeal Article 366-1 and supplement the Criminal Code of Ukraine with a new Article 366-2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lays down liability for public servants for deliberately filing inaccurate information if the gap from the actual volume of assets ranges from 500 to 3000 subsistence minimums for able-bodied persons .
Fines shall be introduced for the relevant violations in the amount of 2,500 to 3,000 tax-free subsistence minimums ( from UAH 42,500 to UAH 51,000 ) , public works for a period of 150 to 240 hours , and a ban on certain public positions or engaging in certain activity for up to three years .
The norm shall also apply to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to abandon such type of punishment for the said crime as imprisonment .
Read alsoZelensky 's chief of staff unveils action plan to end constitutional crisis in UkraineIn turn , Chairman of the Board of the Anti-Corruption Center ( AntAC ) NGO , Vitaly Shabunin , says cutting imprisonment out of the criminal code 's article text is `` sabotage against asset declaration . ''
On October 27 , the Constitutional Court made a decision on a motion filed by 47 Members of Parliament , having repealed Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the inaccurate declaration by government officials of their income .
The Constitutional Court also recognized the provisions of laws on the audit of officials ' e-declarations as unconstitutional and stripped the National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) of powers to vet asset reports and identify conflicts of interest .
President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled bill No .
4288 in parliament to terminate the powers of all CCU judges .
The document states , in particular , that the decision of the Constitutional Court of October 27 is `` null and void .
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No prison term is envisaged for officials for declaring false information on their assets in the new bill – only fines.
A bill has been tabled in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, set to renew the norms to punish officials for failing to file asset declarations or submitting false information on their income and property.
Bill No. 4441 has been authored by a working group of MPs on the settlement of the constitutional crisis.
The draft law to repeal Article 366-1 and supplement the Criminal Code of Ukraine with a new Article 366-2 "Declaring inaccurate information", which lays down liability for public servants for deliberately filing inaccurate information if the gap from the actual volume of assets ranges from 500 to 3000 subsistence minimums for able-bodied persons.
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Fines shall be introduced for the relevant violations in the amount of 2,500 to 3,000 tax-free subsistence minimums (from UAH 42,500 to UAH 51,000), public works for a period of 150 to 240 hours, and a ban on certain public positions or engaging in certain activity for up to three years.
The norm shall also apply to people's deputies.
The bill proposes to abandon such type of punishment for the said crime as imprisonment.
Read alsoZelensky's chief of staff unveils action plan to end constitutional crisis in UkraineIn turn, Chairman of the Board of the Anti-Corruption Center (AntAC) NGO, Vitaly Shabunin, says cutting imprisonment out of the criminal code's article text is "sabotage against asset declaration."
Constitutional Crisis: Background
On October 27, the Constitutional Court made a decision on a motion filed by 47 Members of Parliament, having repealed Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provided for criminal liability for the inaccurate declaration by government officials of their income.
The Constitutional Court also recognized the provisions of laws on the audit of officials' e-declarations as unconstitutional and stripped the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) of powers to vet asset reports and identify conflicts of interest.
President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled bill No. 4288 in parliament to terminate the powers of all CCU judges. The document states, in particular, that the decision of the Constitutional Court of October 27 is "null and void."


unian--2020-11-30--Spat over Antonov between Ministry of Strategic Industries and Ukroboronprom

Public confrontation between the Ministry of Strategic Industries and Ukroboronprom State Concern is gaining momentum .
It all started with an appeal by Ukroboronprom 's management – that came as a bolt out of the blue – to the state leadership , where they accused the Ministry of Strategic Industries of interference , as well as of a systematic blocking of reform of the country 's defense industry .
The ministry 's first deputy chief , Valery Ivashchenko , called the appeal `` a declaration of war . ''
At the same time , he emphasized that the real reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the defense giant 's management is the ministry 's attempt to take Antonov Design Bureau from under Ukroboronprom 's control , along with five other state aviation companies .
Based on Antonov , the Cabinet intends to create a new Aerospace Systems Holding within the framework of defense industry reform .
As further developments proved , most likely , this explanation might as well be true : it was precisely Antonov that became the bone of contention to spark a real fallout between Ukroboronprom and the ministry .
Or rather , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company annually pays the Concern .
These funds are forwarded to be distributed between other defense firms that are part of Ukroboronprom and also used to pay salaries to a `` team of reformers '' , whom the Ministry is said to be trying to sack .
In 2018-2020 , Antonov paid UAH 208 million in contributions , of which UAH 150 million was paid this year alone .
Other aviation enterprises , for which the war is being waged , also annually transfer to Ukroboronprom tens of millions of hryvnias , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is clear that no one would like to lose such a cash cow , so the state-owned defense concern rushed to publicly defend its interests .
It 's noteworthy that just a few days after its reverberating statement , the entire team of Ukroboronprom 's management held a briefing .
Acting CEO Ihor Fomenko said that with their appeal to the president , prime minister , and NSDC secretary , the team sought to `` bring the discussion of the defense industry reform to a whole new level . ''
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never wished to `` embarrass or , God forbid , offend anyone . ''
This sounded rather strange , especially considering the steps that followed : the defense company announced it had decided to change the corporate governance system at Antonov Design Bureau .
The main innovation is that a supervisory board is being created , which will become the `` supreme governing body with an independent control function . ''
It is not yet clear why a unitary enterprise needs to set up another body that can significantly slow down production routine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Moreover , some media reports claimed that Ukroboronprom began to secretly register ownership rights to property of a number of state-owned enterprises that are part of it , including property of Antonov Design Bureau .
The state company hastened to assure that they are only following the procedure prescribed by law , and that once rights to property are registered , the enterprises will also be registered as property owners .
This did n't sound too convincing so it 's not surprising Antonov 's professional unions , along with their colleagues from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ management of an attempt to destroy the industry at someone 's behest .
It is worth remembering here that more than a month ago , Vice Prime Minister Oleh Urusky , who also heads the Ministry of Strategic Industry , told in detail about his view on the process of transformation in defense industry .
At the same time , he spoke of plans to make Antonov the base for a new holding .
And when the government moved from words to action , the bureaucratic struggle between the two agencies got into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , both the ministry and the SOE seek to achieve the same goal – to corporatize defense firms and merge them into specialized holdings .
Apparently , though , the transformation process affects so many interests that each party seeks to carry it out in line with its own scenario .
Whatever anyone says , the new ministry is a government body , while Ukroboronprom is a state-owned business entity , albeit with expanded powers .
Therefore , the Vice PM 's team will sooner or later either rein in the rivaling company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is quite possible that President Volodymyr Zelensky could become the last resort in this dispute .
One of the factors that ensured his election win was the corruption scandal involving Ukroboromprom 's procurement schemes .
The head of state promised to eradicate corruption and reform the defense company .
To this end , Zelensky appointed ex-Minister of Economy Aivaras Abromavicius Ukroboronprom CEO .
The latter , by the way , left the Concern a month and a half ago , stating that he was returning to business , and also subtly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Industry better not mess with his `` team of reformers '' he was leaving behind .
Anyway , in the near future we are likely to see the defense giant 's management reformatted , while the defense industry as such will eventually be supervised by the relevant ministry .
Or perhaps Ukraine 's international partners may try to convince the president not to sack the incumbent Ukroboronprom team , but then a reasonable question would arise : what was the point in creating a ministry that has no influence over the entrusted industry @

Public confrontation between the Ministry of Strategic Industries and Ukroboronprom State Concern is gaining momentum.
It all started with an appeal by Ukroboronprom's management – that came as a bolt out of the blue – to the state leadership, where they accused the Ministry of Strategic Industries of interference, as well as of a systematic blocking of reform of the country's defense industry.
The ministry's first deputy chief, Valery Ivashchenko, called the appeal "a declaration of war."
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The government intends to create a new Aerospace Systems Holding
At the same time, he emphasized that the real reason for the sharp response on the part of the defense giant's management is the ministry's attempt to take Antonov Design Bureau from under Ukroboronprom's control, along with five other state aviation companies. Based on Antonov, the Cabinet intends to create a new Aerospace Systems Holding within the framework of defense industry reform.
As further developments proved, most likely, this explanation might as well be true: it was precisely Antonov that became the bone of contention to spark a real fallout between Ukroboronprom and the ministry.
Or rather, it was those millions of hryvnias that the company annually pays the Concern. These funds are forwarded to be distributed between other defense firms that are part of Ukroboronprom and also used to pay salaries to a "team of reformers", whom the Ministry is said to be trying to sack.
In 2018-2020, Antonov paid UAH 208 million in contributions, of which UAH 150 million was paid this year alone.
Other aviation enterprises, for which the war is being waged, also annually transfer to Ukroboronprom tens of millions of hryvnias, which is also a substantial amount of money.
It is clear that no one would like to lose such a cash cow, so the state-owned defense concern rushed to publicly defend its interests.
It's noteworthy that just a few days after its reverberating statement, the entire team of Ukroboronprom's management held a briefing. Acting CEO Ihor Fomenko said that with their appeal to the president, prime minister, and NSDC secretary, the team sought to "bring the discussion of the defense industry reform to a whole new level." At the same time, Fomenko added he never wished to "embarrass or, God forbid, offend anyone."
This sounded rather strange, especially considering the steps that followed: the defense company announced it had decided to change the corporate governance system at Antonov Design Bureau. The main innovation is that a supervisory board is being created, which will become the "supreme governing body with an independent control function."
It is not yet clear why a unitary enterprise needs to set up another body that can significantly slow down production routine, which would affect its financial performance.
Moreover, some media reports claimed that Ukroboronprom began to secretly register ownership rights to property of a number of state-owned enterprises that are part of it, including property of Antonov Design Bureau.
The state company hastened to assure that they are only following the procedure prescribed by law, and that once rights to property are registered, the enterprises will also be registered as property owners.
This didn't sound too convincing so it's not surprising Antonov's professional unions, along with their colleagues from the aviation industry, accused Ukroboronprom's management of an attempt to destroy the industry at someone's behest.
Antonov Design Bureau is set to become the base for a new holding
It is worth remembering here that more than a month ago, Vice Prime Minister Oleh Urusky, who also heads the Ministry of Strategic Industry, told in detail about his view on the process of transformation in defense industry. At the same time, he spoke of plans to make Antonov the base for a new holding.
And when the government moved from words to action, the bureaucratic struggle between the two agencies got into a public spotlight.
In their statements, both the ministry and the SOE seek to achieve the same goal – to corporatize defense firms and merge them into specialized holdings.
Apparently, though, the transformation process affects so many interests that each party seeks to carry it out in line with its own scenario.
Whatever anyone says, the new ministry is a government body, while Ukroboronprom is a state-owned business entity, albeit with expanded powers. Therefore, the Vice PM's team will sooner or later either rein in the rivaling company or risk losing its authority.
Therefore, it is quite possible that President Volodymyr Zelensky could become the last resort in this dispute.
One of the factors that ensured his election win was the corruption scandal involving Ukroboromprom's procurement schemes. The head of state promised to eradicate corruption and reform the defense company.
To this end, Zelensky appointed ex-Minister of Economy Aivaras Abromavicius Ukroboronprom CEO. The latter, by the way, left the Concern a month and a half ago, stating that he was returning to business, and also subtly hinted that the newly-created Ministry of Strategic Industry better not mess with his "team of reformers" he was leaving behind.
Anyway, in the near future we are likely to see the defense giant's management reformatted, while the defense industry as such will eventually be supervised by the relevant ministry. Or perhaps Ukraine's international partners may try to convince the president not to sack the incumbent Ukroboronprom team, but then a reasonable question would arise: what was the point in creating a ministry that has no influence over the entrusted industry?
Dmytro Shvarts


unian--2020-11-30--Ukraine working to open 33 new export markets

Certain Ukrainian goods will soon be allowed for exports to Canada , China , and Kuwait .
The Ukrainian government is working to open 33 new markets for a range of Ukrainian products .
That 's according to a statement by the State Food and Consumer Service .
`` In the near future , the opening of the following markets is expected : Canada – poultry meat ; the People 's Republic of China – fish and fish products , feed , honey , wheat flour , and legumes ; and Kuwait – milk and dairy products , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Challenge for farmers , rising food pricesAlso recently , the State Food and Consumer Service received a positive response from the trading partners ' competent authorities on the approval of certificate forms for livestock exports to the United Arab Emirates and honey exports to Serbia .
The report says that the priority is to open new Asian markets , including in China , ASEAN countries ( Vietnam , Malaysia , Philippines , and Indonesia ) , South Asia ( India , Sri Lanka , Pakistan , and Afghanistan ) , East Asia ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as GCC ( Qatar , Kuwait , and UAE ) .
Ukraine in January-October 2020 reduced exports of agricultural products by 1.7 % , to $ 17.6 billion .
At the same time , the imports of agricultural products increased by 14.4 % , up to $ 5.1 billion .

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unian--2020-11-30--NBU reports on expectations in financial sector for next six months

The overall risk assessment in the financial sector has remained negative since May 2018 .
Financial institutions generally believe the financial sector is now in a satisfactory state , while for the next six months pessimistic expectations prevail .
However , the share of respondents who assess the state of the financial sector negatively has decreased since May .
That 's according to the National Bank 's press service referring to the `` Survey on Systemic Risks in the Financial Sector '' conducted in November .
`` The assessment of the overall risk level in the financial sector has remained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a row , about a third of respondents consider the risk level as high or very high .
Most of the survey participants are pessimistic about the prospects of the financial sector for the next six months .
However , the share of respondents who have negative expectations decreased notably : 71 % in May 2020 , 48 % today , '' the report says .
Read alsoNational Bank halts forex interventions on interbank market for three weeksIt is noted that , according to the results of the survey , corruption and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a factor of high or very high risk for the financial sector .
This is the opinion voiced by 91 % of the heads of the surveyed financial institutions .
The respondents also pointed to the rapid growth of risks of the state of cooperation with international financial organizations and the aggravation of the political and social situation in the country .
`` The economic risks that dominated in the May poll have faded into the background .
Despite the high assessment of threats to the financial system , the risks of availability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respondents , are the least notable , '' the regulator 's press service said .
The press service says the survey was conducted from November 11 to 25 , 2020 .
CEOs of 19 banks , 12 insurance and two investment companies took part .
The sample did not include sanctioned financial institutions .
The final results did not take into account the size of the bank/company or their market share - all answers were equal .
The next poll will be published in May 2021 .
The number of citizens ' appeals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter increased by 73 % against the previous quarter , amounting to more than 16,000 .

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unian--2020-11-30--Ukraine military intel reports on number of Russian invaders in occupied Donbas

Occupation forces are stuffed by up to 80 % .
Some 35,000 of Russian-controlled military oppose Ukrainian troops in the occupied Donbas , the Ukrainian military intelligence reports .
That 's according to Vadym Skybystky , a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate ( GUR ) at the Ministry of Defense .
Commenting on the latest mobilization readiness checks by the Russian occupation administration , Skybytsky noted that the rear and support units are seen as best staffed .
The military intelligence says a 35,500-strong Russian occupation force has been deployed in Donbas .
Some 3,000 regular military personnel of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1st and 2nd army corps .
Read alsoRussia-led forces step up activity in Donbas : Truce violation , subversive group , reconnaissance droneAt the same time , the military intelligence of Ukraine says , there is an ongoing outflow of soldiers from the occupation forces ' units , as well as a shrinking mobilization resource .
The GUR explains that this is due to the difficult social and economic conditions in the occupied region , where many leave to find jobs elsewhere , including in Russia .
In this regard , Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ male citizens aged 18 to 50 from crossing out to Russia .
According to intelligence , occupation forces in Donbas are staffed by up to 80 % .

Occupation forces are stuffed by up to 80%.
Some 35,000 of Russian-controlled military oppose Ukrainian troops in the occupied Donbas, the Ukrainian military intelligence reports.
That's according to Vadym Skybystky, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) at the Ministry of Defense.
Commenting on the latest mobilization readiness checks by the Russian occupation administration, Skybytsky noted that the rear and support units are seen as best staffed.
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"The issue with mobilization resources was reported during inspections of army corps 1 and army corps 2 by the Russian General Staff's commission. The shortcomings revealed are being urgently eliminated," the GUR official added.
The military intelligence says a 35,500-strong Russian occupation force has been deployed in Donbas. Some 3,000 regular military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces are serving with the 1st and 2nd army corps.
Read alsoRussia-led forces step up activity in Donbas: Truce violation, subversive group, reconnaissance droneAt the same time, the military intelligence of Ukraine says, there is an ongoing outflow of soldiers from the occupation forces' units, as well as a shrinking mobilization resource.
The GUR explains that this is due to the difficult social and economic conditions in the occupied region, where many leave to find jobs elsewhere, including in Russia. In this regard, Russian security officials are making efforts to block male citizens aged 18 to 50 from crossing out to Russia.
According to intelligence, occupation forces in Donbas are staffed by up to 80%.


unian--2020-11-30--Wage arrears up to UAH 3.79 bln across country in Oct

Debts to employees of economically active enterprises increased by 8.9 % .
Wage arrears accumulated by Ukrainian enterprises to their employees across Ukraine in October 2020 were up by 6.5 % on month , amounting to UAH 3.79 billion ( US $ 132.99 million ) as of November 1 .
That 's according to the State Statistics Service .
In particular , economically active enterprises as of November 1 owe their employees a total of UAH 2.53 billion ( $ 88.78 million ) in unpaid wages , which is 8.9 % more than on October 1 .
Read alsoMinimum wage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec 2021 – finance ministerThe stats agency notes that the data are provided without taking into account the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol , as well as part of the temporarily occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
Minimum wage in Ukraine from January 1 , 2020 , increased by UAH 550 , up to UAH 4,000 ( $ 140 ) .
On August 25 , the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law raising the minimum wage to UAH 5,000 from September 1 .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 34.6 million of the economically active population ( 15-70 years old ) receive official salaries .
On November 27 , 2020 , Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko said the date for the increase in the minimum wage to UAH 6,500 ( $ 228 ) was postponed from July 1 , 2021 , to December 1 .

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unian--2020-11-30--Security officials in Ukraine conduct searches targeting Party of Hungarians' leader

The SBU is investigating possible subversive activity in the interests of a foreign government and high treason on the part of certain officials .
In Ukraine 's far-western Zakarpattia region , the Security Service ( SBU ) conducted a warranted search in the home of Vasyl Brenzovych , leader of the KMKS Party ( Party of Hungarians of Ukraine ) along with a number of other raids targeting other individuals .
As journalist Vitaly Hlahola reports on Telegram , law enforcers probe the suspected conclusion of fictitious contracts by the Egan Ede charity .
As the journalist notes , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fictitious contracts by Hungarian charitable foundations .
According to law enforcement operatives , the scheme could be used to commit acts threatening national security of Ukraine .
The Security Service of Ukraine has later confirmed the fact of the search .
Security operatives are also investigating the facts of possible action toward violation of Ukraine 's state sovereignty .
`` The defendants are suspected of conducting subversive activity to the detriment of Ukraine in the interests of a neighboring country , '' the SBU said in a statement .
As reported on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studied into the internal affairs of Ukraine and harm to national security through the spread of fake news claiming that the Hungarian legislation and jurisdiction of its state bodies extend to certain regions of Ukraine .
The investigation is also probing the alleged assistance to a foreign government by certain public figures of Ukraine .
They are suspected of complicity in a foreign government 's subversive activities to the detriment of Ukraine , including by committing high treason .
According to Civil Network OPORA observers , Hungarian officials promoted the Ukrajnai Magyar Part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) while visiting Zakarpattia region during the campaign period .
On October 26 , Ukraine 's Foreign Ministry handed a note of protest to Ambassador of Hungary to Ukraine Istvan Ijgyarto over the interference of Hungarian officials into the electoral process in Zakarpattia .
Kyiv had put two Hungarian officials on the stoplist .
Commissioner of the Government of Hungary for Cooperation between Hungary 's Szabolcs-On November 24 , Commissioner of Hungary 's Government for Cooperation between Szatmar-Bereg County and Zakarpattia region , Mr. Istvan Grezsa , was refused entry into Ukraine due @ @ @ @ @

The SBU is investigating possible subversive activity in the interests of a foreign government and high treason on the part of certain officials.
In Ukraine's far-western Zakarpattia region, the Security Service (SBU) conducted a warranted search in the home of Vasyl Brenzovych, leader of the KMKSZ Party (Party of Hungarians of Ukraine) along with a number of other raids targeting other individuals.
As journalist Vitaly Hlahola reports on Telegram, law enforcers probe the suspected conclusion of fictitious contracts by the Egan Ede charity.
As the journalist notes, the criminal proceedings concern the alleged conclusion of fictitious contracts by Hungarian charitable foundations. According to law enforcement operatives, the scheme could be used to commit acts threatening national security of Ukraine.
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"The criminal scheme is being investigated where one of the foundations allegedly ordered works under fictitious contracts, suspects appropriated the allocated funds, kept a shadow ledger, while funds allocated by Hungary were used to the detriment of Ukraine's national security," Hlahola said.
The Security Service of Ukraine has later confirmed the fact of the search. Security operatives are also investigating the facts of possible action toward violation of Ukraine's state sovereignty.
"The defendants are suspected of conducting subversive activity to the detriment of Ukraine in the interests of a neighboring country," the SBU said in a statement.
As reported on the SBU website, possible interference is being studied into the internal affairs of Ukraine and harm to national security through the spread of fake news claiming that the Hungarian legislation and jurisdiction of its state bodies extend to certain regions of Ukraine.
The investigation is also probing the alleged assistance to a foreign government by certain public figures of Ukraine. They are suspected of complicity in a foreign government's subversive activities to the detriment of Ukraine, including by committing high treason.
"During searches, law enforcers discovered printed materials promoting the so-called 'Great Hungary' and the creation of an ethnic autonomy in Zakarpattia," the statement says.
Background: Hungarian interference in Ukraine's local elections
According to Civil Network OPORA observers, Hungarian officials promoted the Ukrajnai Magyar Part (the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine) while visiting Zakarpattia region during the campaign period.
On October 26, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry handed a note of protest to Ambassador of Hungary to Ukraine Istvan Ijgyarto over the interference of Hungarian officials into the electoral process in Zakarpattia.
Kyiv had put two Hungarian officials on the stoplist.
Commissioner of the Government of Hungary for Cooperation between Hungary's Szabolcs-On November 24, Commissioner of Hungary's Government for Cooperation between Szatmar-Bereg County and Zakarpattia region, Mr. Istvan Grezsa, was refused entry into Ukraine due to the existing ban.


unian--2020-11-30--Ukrainian businesses facing more difficulties in 2020 – poll

Some 57 % of those surveyed said they were unsatisfied with their financial performance .
About 82 % of Ukrainian small- , medium- and large-sized enterprises reported more difficulties in doing business in 2020 against 2019 , while a mere 10 % noted the ease of doing business .
That is according to a survey of 790 enterprises conducted by the SheExports platform from October 13 to November 1 , 2020 .
Some 57 % of those surveyed said they were unsatisfied with the current state of affairs in their business , whereas 35 % were satisfied with their development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respondents said they faced more difficulties in conducting foreign economic activity in 2020 , against 21 % of those said the opposite .
Read alsoCabinet decides on lockdown dates in Ukraine – mediaAnother 42 % of surveyed businessmen noted a drop in orders and demand on the domestic market as the key challenge faced by domestic businesses during the epidemic .
• Postponement of preliminary agreements on supplies of goods/services ( 10 % ) ; In addition , about 32 % of businesses noted quarantine-related curbs on businesses as one of the major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortage .
Another 31 % of respondents mentioned restrictions on public transportation .
About 28 % of those surveyed named employees ' salaries and payment of single social security contributions as one of the main problematic expenditure items , while 22 % noted rent payments and 16 % pointed out support of operating activities and the closure of older contracts .
Read alsoUkraine plans to get US $ 300 mln loan from World Bank to tackle pandemic falloutThe study was conducted by the SheExports platform in partnership with Gradus Research and AdvanterGroup , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The overwhelming majority of respondents ( 68 % ) are representatives of the country 's small- and micro-businesses , while a third of the respondents are exporters .
In November , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the government had to do its utmost to prevent weekend quarantine from becoming critical for small- and medium-sized businesses .
On November 26 , Zelensky submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , on social support for insured persons and business entities during the period of restrictive anti-epidemic measures introduced to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ document provides for the payment of one-time financial assistance to businesses and employees , whose activities are subject to a ban amid the quarantine .
Deputy Head of the President 's Office Yulia Kuznetsova said the package of assistance to entrepreneurs in case of the introduction of a lockdown in Ukraine would be financed from the Fund for Combating COVID-19 .
From UAH 12 billion ( US $ 421 million ) to UAH 15 billion ( US $ 527 million ) in assistance is expected to be provided to individual entrepreneurs and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the enterprises by the end of the year .
Kuznetsova says the draft laws initiated by president clearly indicate the amount of assistance , including UAH 8,000 ( US $ 280 ) for private entrepreneurs and employees .
Enterprises whose activities shall be prohibited during quarantine will get compensation for single social security payments .

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