unian--2020-07-21--Flight recorders from UIA plane downed in Iran successfully decrypted – FM Kuleba

The black boxes were decrypted in the presence of two Ukrainian experts , as well as representatives of other countries .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said flight recorders from Ukraine International Airlines ( UIA ) flight PS752 downed in Iran this January were successfully decrypted in France yesterday .
`` According to my information , it was a successful effort , but I 'd like to emphasize that , despite all explanations we hear from the Iranian side , we have waited too long for the black boxes to be handed over for decyphering , '' the minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
`` And when we hear arguments that air traffic was suspended , that it was impossible , I 'd like to assure you that , in order to resolve the issue of transporting black boxes for decryption , both Ukraine and other countries affected were ready to take extraordinary measures , including sending an airplane so that those flight recorders could be decrypted in an authoritative laboratory as soon as possible , '' Kuleba said .
The minister also said the black boxes had been decrypted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Civil Aviation Safety in Lyon in the presence of two Ukrainian experts , as well as representatives of other countries .
Read alsoPS752 downing : Ukraine releases intercepted tower communications proving Iran was aware of missile launch all along As UNIAN reported earlier , a Kyiv-bound UIA flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran 's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8 .
It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board .
Two passengers and the crew members were Ukrainians .
There were also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Canada , 10 citizens of Sweden , four citizens of Afghanistan , three citizens of Germany and the United Kingdom each .
There were no survivors .
On January 11 , Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a `` human error '' and that those responsible would be held accountable .
Member countries of the International Coordination and Response Group for Flight PS752 Victims have repeatedly demanded that Iran hand over `` black boxes '' of the plane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Iranian side promised to send the black boxes from the downed Ukrainian plane to France to decipher their data by specialists from the United States , Canada , France , Great Britain , and Ukraine .
According to a report from Iran 's Civil Aviation Organization , an Iranian air defense unit that `` forgot '' to adjust its radar system triggered a chain of communication and human errors that led to the deadly downing of the Ukrainian passenger jet in January 2020 .
On July 14 , Ukrainian Foreign Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Iran 's statement that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down by the Iranian military outside Tehran as a result of human error .
Ukraine 's foreign ministry also does not rule out that the country will have to sue Iran over the downing of flight PS752 , and bring the case to the International Court of Justice .
On July 18 , Iran sent the black boxes from UIA flight PS752 downed near Tehran to France .

The black boxes were decrypted in the presence of two Ukrainian experts, as well as representatives of other countries.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said flight recorders from Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight PS752 downed in Iran this January were successfully decrypted in France yesterday.
"According to my information, it was a successful effort, but I'd like to emphasize that, despite all explanations we hear from the Iranian side, we have waited too long for the black boxes to be handed over for decyphering," the minister said during an online briefing on Tuesday, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"And when we hear arguments that air traffic was suspended, that it was impossible, I'd like to assure you that, in order to resolve the issue of transporting black boxes for decryption, both Ukraine and other countries affected were ready to take extraordinary measures, including sending an airplane so that those flight recorders could be decrypted in an authoritative laboratory as soon as possible," Kuleba said.
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The minister also said the black boxes had been decrypted by the French Bureau of Investigation and Analysis of Civil Aviation Safety in Lyon in the presence of two Ukrainian experts, as well as representatives of other countries.
Read alsoPS752 downing: Ukraine releases intercepted tower communications proving Iran was aware of missile launch all along
As UNIAN reported earlier, a Kyiv-bound UIA flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8. It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board. Two passengers and the crew members were Ukrainians. There were also 82 citizens of Iran, 63 citizens of Canada, 10 citizens of Sweden, four citizens of Afghanistan, three citizens of Germany and the United Kingdom each. There were no survivors.
On January 11, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a "human error" and that those responsible would be held accountable.
Member countries of the International Coordination and Response Group for Flight PS752 Victims have repeatedly demanded that Iran hand over "black boxes" of the plane to the group.
On July 6, the Iranian side promised to send the black boxes from the downed Ukrainian plane to France to decipher their data by specialists from the United States, Canada, France, Great Britain, and Ukraine.
According to a report from Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, an Iranian air defense unit that "forgot" to adjust its radar system triggered a chain of communication and human errors that led to the deadly downing of the Ukrainian passenger jet in January 2020.
On July 14, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Kyiv could not agree with Iran's statement that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down by the Iranian military outside Tehran as a result of human error. Ukraine's foreign ministry also does not rule out that the country will have to sue Iran over the downing of flight PS752, and bring the case to the International Court of Justice.
On July 18, Iran sent the black boxes from UIA flight PS752 downed near Tehran to France.


unian--2020-07-21--Ukraine's Interior Ministry updates info on Lutsk terrorist

The man is a convicted felon with a history of mental disorders .
Ukraine 's Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko has said a terrorist who hijacked a commuter bus in the town of Lutsk , western Ukraine , identified himself as Maksym Plokhoy .
The man is a convicted felon with a history of mental disorders , the official says .
Apnews.com.ua reported , citing a source in law enforcement , that the man has a history of mental disorders .
`` There 's a book on the internet , authored by Maksym Plokhoy , titled 'Philosophy of the Criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in prison and his life views , '' Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook .
Read alsoHostage taker in Lutsk issues demands , threatens to set off bombs '' Here is a typical excerpt from the book : 'They have been correcting me for 15 years , but I have not become a better person , rather the opposite – I 've become even more of who I am .
Why ?
Because I cope with myself and therefore I ca n't be corrected by others .
Because I do n't sell myself with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but this wo n't fix anything .
I am always who I am , because I can .
I can , because there is only one thing that I ca n't do - that 's to not be a Criminal ...
Being a criminal is about depth and only it 's only the one who has it ca n't but be a criminal .
The face of God is in the mirror ... , '' the official wrote , citing the book .
At the same time , according to police , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police say the threat to hostages is real since the culprit does have a weapon on him , which he showed to law enforcers .

The man is a convicted felon with a history of mental disorders.
Ukraine's Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko has said a terrorist who hijacked a commuter bus in the town of Lutsk, western Ukraine, identified himself as Maksym Plokhoy.
The man is a convicted felon with a history of mental disorders, the official says.
Apnews.com.ua reported, citing a source in law enforcement, that the man has a history of mental disorders.
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"There's a book on the internet, authored by Maksym Plokhoy, titled 'Philosophy of the Criminal,' which describes the author's time in prison and his life views," Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook.
Read alsoHostage taker in Lutsk issues demands, threatens to set off bombs
"Here is a typical excerpt from the book: 'They have been correcting me for 15 years, but I have not become a better person, rather the opposite – I've become even more of who I am. Why? Because I cope with myself and therefore I can't be corrected by others. Because I don't sell myself with fear. You can kill me, but this won't fix anything. I am always who I am, because I can. I can, because there is only one thing that I can't do - that's to not be a Criminal... Being a criminal is about depth and only it's only the one who has it can't but be a criminal. The face of God is in the mirror...," the official wrote, citing the book.
At the same time, according to police, the terrorist has a history of mental disorders.
Police say the threat to hostages is real since the culprit does have a weapon on him, which he showed to law enforcers.


unian--2020-07-21--Another 13 countries reopen to Ukrainians

This brings the list to 39 .
Ukrainian Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba says another 13 countries have lifted COVID-19-related lockdown to allow Ukrainians to visit .
This brings the list of countries that have reopened borders for Ukrainian nationals to 39 , Kuleba told an online briefing on Tuesday , July 21 .
He recalled that last week , Ukrainians were allowed to visit 26 countries that are open or relatively open for travel .
`` As of today , there are already 39 such countries , that is , we 're seeing an expansion .
I 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case are we talking of completely free entry .
Certain rules must be observed , respectively , and people must be guided by decisions passed by local authorities .
Therefore , I ask you to carefully check the information on crossing conditions on the [ MFA-designed interactive ] map before setting off , '' said Kuleba .
Another thirteen countries that have reopened borders for Ukrainians this week are : Bulgaria , Slovenia , UAE , Ireland , Maldives , Antigua and Barbuda , Ecuador , Jamaica , Cambodia , Comoros , Pakistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that entry to said countries is allowed subject to certain rules .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Turkey , Serbia , Albania , North Macedonia , Montenegro , Belarus , UK , USA , Mexico , Egypt , Tunisia , Republic of Korea , Iraq , Iran , Afghanistan , South Sudan , Ethiopia , Somalia , Kenya , Zambia , Tanzania , Burundi , Seychelles , Bahamas , and Lebanon reopened for Ukrainian nationals amid quarantine easing .

This brings the list to 39.
Ukrainian Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba says another 13 countries have lifted COVID-19-related lockdown to allow Ukrainians to visit.
This brings the list of countries that have reopened borders for Ukrainian nationals to 39, Kuleba told an online briefing on Tuesday, July 21.
He recalled that last week, Ukrainians were allowed to visit 26 countries that are open or relatively open for travel.
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"As of today, there are already 39 such countries, that is, we're seeing an expansion. I'd like to emphasize that not in every case are we talking of completely free entry. Certain rules must be observed, respectively, and people must be guided by decisions passed by local authorities. Therefore, I ask you to carefully check the information on crossing conditions on the [MFA-designed interactive] map before setting off," said Kuleba.
Read alsoUkraine not included in EU's updated coronavirus safe list
Another thirteen countries that have reopened borders for Ukrainians this week are: Bulgaria, Slovenia, UAE, Ireland, Maldives, Antigua and Barbuda, Ecuador, Jamaica, Cambodia, Comoros, Pakistan, and Puerto Rico.
Kuleba reiterated the fact that entry to said countries is allowed subject to certain rules.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Turkey, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Belarus, UK, USA, Mexico, Egypt, Tunisia, Republic of Korea, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Seychelles, Bahamas, and Lebanon reopened for Ukrainian nationals amid quarantine easing.


unian--2020-07-21--Hostage taker in Lutsk issues demands, threatens to set off bombs

Another explosive device has reportedly been planted in an unnamed crowded location in the city , the attacker claims .
A terrorist who has hijacked a commuter bus in the town of Lutsk , western Ukraine , has published his demands to Ukraine 's government .
In particular , he `` congratulated '' everyone on `` Anti-system Day '' and said `` the state is a primary terrorist . ''
`` The truth voiced by the 24 will save hundreds of lives , '' he wrote on Twitter , urging church leaders , ministers , chiefs of courts , prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and upload on YouTube videos stating on camera that they are `` legalized terrorists . ''
Read alsoArmed man hijacks commuter bus in Ukraine 's Lutsk , city center cordoned off ( Photo , video , live from scene ) Also , the man claims he has an automatic weapon , grenades , and two bombs on the bus .
Another explosive , the culprit claims , has been planted in an unnamed crowded location in Lutsk .
The terrorist , who reportedly goes by the name of Maksym Plokhoy , says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his demands are not met .
President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the incident in a Facebook post .
`` Everything is being done to resolve the situation without casualties .
I keep the developments under personal control , '' the head of state said , noting that the police and the SBU security service have been engaged .
Negotiations with the terrorist are underway .

Another explosive device has reportedly been planted in an unnamed crowded location in the city, the attacker claims.
A terrorist who has hijacked a commuter bus in the town of Lutsk, western Ukraine, has published his demands to Ukraine's government.
In particular, he "congratulated" everyone on "Anti-system Day" and said "the state is a primary terrorist."
"The truth voiced by the 24 will save hundreds of lives," he wrote on Twitter, urging church leaders, ministers, chiefs of courts, prosecutors' offices, and parliament to record and upload on YouTube videos stating on camera that they are "legalized terrorists."
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Read alsoArmed man hijacks commuter bus in Ukraine's Lutsk, city center cordoned off (Photo, video, live from scene)
Also, the man claims he has an automatic weapon, grenades, and two bombs on the bus. Another explosive, the culprit claims, has been planted in an unnamed crowded location in Lutsk.
The terrorist, who reportedly goes by the name of Maksym Plokhoy, says he will set off the explosive devices if his demands are not met.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the incident in a Facebook post.
"Everything is being done to resolve the situation without casualties. I keep the developments under personal control," the head of state said, noting that the police and the SBU security service have been engaged.
Negotiations with the terrorist are underway.


unian--2020-07-21--High demand for Ukrainian workers seen in Europe

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unian--2020-07-21--Armed man hijacks commuter bus in Ukraine's Lutsk, city center cordoned off

The man has taken nearly 20 hostages .
An armed man has taken hostage passengers and a driver of a @ @ @ @ @ western Ukraine , on Tuesday .
Shots were reported at the scene .
The square @ @ @ @ @ police SWAT units , according to NV.ua .
Head of the National Police 's regional @ @ @ @ @ attacker threatens hostages with a firearm and an explosive device .
Local website konkurent.ia writes @ @ @ @ @ crews are working on the scene .
`` The Berestechko-Krasnylivka bus is parked in the @ @ @ @ @ its windows shattered .
There are people inside , '' the report says .
The @ @ @ @ @ ensure the safety of citizens .
Preliminary reports say the perpetrator expressed discontent with the @ @ @ @ @ fire at law enforcers .
The culprit is yet to be identified .
Police negotiators @ @ @ @ @ .

The man has taken nearly 20 hostages.
An armed man has taken hostage passengers and a driver of a commuter bus in Lutsk, western Ukraine, on Tuesday.
Shots were reported at the scene. The square has been cordoned off by police SWAT units, according to NV.ua.
Head of the National Police's regional department Yuriy Kroshko said the attacker threatens hostages with a firearm and an explosive device.
Local website konkurent.ia writes at least five patrol police crews are working on the scene.
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"The Berestechko-Krasnylivka bus is parked in the middle of Teatralna Square with its windows shattered. There are people inside," the report says.
The city center is blocked to ensure the safety of citizens.
Read alsoKyiv's Metro bridge blocked over bomb threat, 'bomber' detained (Photos, videos)
Preliminary reports say the perpetrator expressed discontent with the "system" and opened fire at law enforcers.
The culprit is yet to be identified.
Police negotiators are working at the scene.


unian--2020-07-21--Team Zelensky fulfill some 20% of campaign promises in first year in office – MP Stefanchuk

`` This 20 % in first 12 months is n't bad , '' MP stresses .
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , Ruslan Stefanchuk has said the team of President Volodymyr Zelensky fulfilled about 20 % of election promises during the first year in power .
`` If we take the main points of the president 's five-year program he has voiced , we saw that about 20 % of promises he made , including on lifting parliamentary immunity , responsibility for piano voting , and other things , have already been fulfilled '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Stefanchuk , `` 20 % in first 12 months is n't bad . ''
Read alsoMP tells of Zelensky 's stance on resumption of water supplies to occupied Crimea '' There will be difficult issues coming up– this is about systemic transformations , issues of economic reforms .
And here we already have worked-out answers .
We will see how they move forward .
But both the president and the Rada have intentions to implement all this , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Zelensky has retained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44 % ) .

"This 20% in first 12 months isn't bad," MP stresses.
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk has said the team of President Volodymyr Zelensky fulfilled about 20% of election promises during the first year in power.
"If we take the main points of the president's five-year program he has voiced, we saw that about 20% of promises he made, including on lifting parliamentary immunity, responsibility for piano voting, and other things, have already been fulfilled", MP told Ukraine 24 TV channel.
According to Stefanchuk, "20% in first 12 months isn't bad."
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Read alsoMP tells of Zelensky's stance on resumption of water supplies to occupied Crimea
"There will be difficult issues coming up– this is about systemic transformations, issues of economic reforms. And here we already have worked-out answers. We will see how they move forward. But both the president and the Rada have intentions to implement all this," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Zelensky has retained the highest level of public confidence (44%).


unian--2020-07-21--Over 670 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day

As many as 32,199 patients have already recovered .
Some 673 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 60,166 as of the morning of July 21 .
The death toll in Ukraine now is 1,518 , according to the interactive map by Ukraine 's National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 32,199 patients have recovered .
The number of active COVID-19 cases as of the morning of July 21 was 26,449 .
Read alsoUkraine reports two new COVID-19 cases in armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Lviv region ( 114 new cases and three fatalities ) .
A total of 894,393 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have been run .
Some 760 patients were discharged from hospitals in the past day .
The overall incidence per region is as follows : 7,034 in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of July 21 , 2020 , the Center had received 1,044 reports of suspected cases .
In total , there have been 109,954 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .

As many as 32,199 patients have already recovered.
Some 673 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 60,166 as of the morning of July 21.
The death toll in Ukraine now is 1,518, according to the interactive map by Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 32,199 patients have recovered.
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The number of active COVID-19 cases as of the morning of July 21 was 26,449.
Read alsoUkraine reports two new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of July 20
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Lviv region (114 new cases and three fatalities).
A total of 894,393 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been run. Some 760 patients were discharged from hospitals in the past day.
The overall incidence per region is as follows:
8,229 cases in Lviv region;
7,034 in the city of Kyiv;
5,363 in Chernivtsi region;
5,183 in Rivne region;
4,518 in Zakarpattia region;
3,611 in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
3,332 in Kyiv region;
3,318 in Volyn region;
3,082 in Kharkiv region;
2,638 in Odesa region;
2,466 in Ternopil region;
2,330 in Vinnytsia region;
1,609 in Zhytomyr region;
1,224 in Dnipropetrovsk region;
991 in Khmelnytsky region;
847 in Cherkasy region;
797 in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
686 in Kirovohrad region;
682 in Zaporizhia region;
649 in Chernihiv region;
524 in Mykolayiv region;
371 in Sumy region;
356 in Poltava region;
216 in Kherson region;
110 in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of July 21, 2020, the Center had received 1,044 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 109,954 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.


unian--2020-07-21--Hryvnia weakens to UAH 27.60 to U.S. dollar on July 21

Hryvnia weakens to UAH 27.60 to U.S. dollar on July 21
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The official forex rate against the euro for Tuesday is fixed at UAH 31.59 per euro.
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unian--2020-07-21--U.S. House backs more sanctions targeting Nord Stream 2

European vessels laying the pipeline halted work in December following the first round of U.S. sanctions targeting their efforts to help Russia .
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would impose new sanctions on companies assisting Russia in completing a controversial gas pipeline to the European Union bypassing Ukraine .
Legislation is yet to be approved by the Senate and signed by President Donald Trump before new sanctions are enforced , according to RFE/RL .
European vessels laying the pipeline halted work in December following the first round of U.S. sanctions targeting their efforts to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolve Ukraine of its gas transit country status and strip the country of billions of dollars in annual fees in this regard .
Russia is hoping to complete the project using own pipe-laying vessels , prompting the United States to widen the sanctions beyond vessels to any company .
The nearly $ 11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline , which would have an annual capacity of 55 billion cubic meters a year , is more than 90 percent built .
Read alsoU.S .
Department of State prepares sanctions against companies investing in Nord @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposes the project on the grounds that it strengthens the Kremlin 's grip on the European energy market and punishes Ukraine , which is battling Russian-controlled forces in its eastern region of Donbas .
`` Russia is trying to develop the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to exert undue control on our European allies and their energy supplies .
We must stop [ President Vladimir ] Putin 's hostile influence strategy , '' Representative Steve Womack said in a tweet after the vote .
Russia has accused the United States of using sanctions as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The United States is seeking to increase liquefied-natural-gas exports to Europe .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , who warned companies last week against helping Russia finish the pipeline , is scheduled to travel to Denmark this week .
The portion of the pipeline that remains to be built lies in Denmark 's economic waters .

European vessels laying the pipeline halted work in December following the first round of U.S. sanctions targeting their efforts to help Russia.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would impose new sanctions on companies assisting Russia in completing a controversial gas pipeline to the European Union bypassing Ukraine.
Legislation is yet to be approved by the Senate and signed by President Donald Trump before new sanctions are enforced, according to RFE/RL.
European vessels laying the pipeline halted work in December following the first round of U.S. sanctions targeting their efforts to help Russia build a pipe that would effectively absolve Ukraine of its gas transit country status and strip the country of billions of dollars in annual fees in this regard.
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Russia is hoping to complete the project using own pipe-laying vessels, prompting the United States to widen the sanctions beyond vessels to any company.
The nearly $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which would have an annual capacity of 55 billion cubic meters a year, is more than 90 percent built.
Read alsoU.S. Department of State prepares sanctions against companies investing in Nord Stream 2 – Pompeo
The United States opposes the project on the grounds that it strengthens the Kremlin's grip on the European energy market and punishes Ukraine, which is battling Russian-controlled forces in its eastern region of Donbas.
"Russia is trying to develop the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to exert undue control on our European allies and their energy supplies. We must stop [President Vladimir] Putin's hostile influence strategy," Representative Steve Womack said in a tweet after the vote.
Russia has accused the United States of using sanctions as a weapon to boost its energy exports. The United States is seeking to increase liquefied-natural-gas exports to Europe.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who warned companies last week against helping Russia finish the pipeline, is scheduled to travel to Denmark this week. The portion of the pipeline that remains to be built lies in Denmark's economic waters.


unian--2020-07-21--Ukraine makes "important step" in Donbas settlement talks – political scientist

The Verkhovna Rada is helping the negotiation process .
The involvement of people 's deputies of Ukraine in the negotiations conducted by the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement will contribute to a constructive dialogue , political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko believes .
`` It should be borne in mind that negotiations on Donbas are carried out by government officials .
Now Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Reznikov is engaged , as well as representatives of the President 's Office , head of the Office Andriy Yermak , '' Fesenko told Ukraine 24 TV channel .
The political scientist says the Verkhovna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Read alsoUkraine 's senior official elaborates on introduction of peacekeeping mission in Donbas '' An important step that has been taken was to involve in the Minsk format 's Trilateral Contact Group Ukraine 's parliamentary corps .
It 's not just deputies , it 's heads of parliamentary committees .
Even the OSCE representative in the Trilateral Contact Group noted this was the right step and that it brought more constructiveness to negotiations , '' Fesenko said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , President Volodymyr Zelenskyy updated the composition of the Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donbas settlement .
The delegation now includes , among others , Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Reznikov , MPs , and deputy ministers .

The Verkhovna Rada is helping the negotiation process.
The involvement of people's deputies of Ukraine in the negotiations conducted by the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement will contribute to a constructive dialogue, political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko believes.
"It should be borne in mind that negotiations on Donbas are carried out by government officials. Now Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Reznikov is engaged, as well as representatives of the President's Office, head of the Office Andriy Yermak," Fesenko told Ukraine 24 TV channel.
The political scientist says the Verkhovna Rada also contributes to the negotiation process.
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Read alsoUkraine's senior official elaborates on introduction of peacekeeping mission in Donbas
"An important step that has been taken was to involve in the Minsk format's Trilateral Contact Group Ukraine's parliamentary corps. It's not just deputies, it's heads of parliamentary committees. Even the OSCE representative in the Trilateral Contact Group noted this was the right step and that it brought more constructiveness to negotiations," Fesenko said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy updated the composition of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement. The delegation now includes, among others, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, MPs, and deputy ministers.


unian--2020-07-21--Ukraine reports  casualties amid 17 enemy attacks in Donbas in past day

Intelligence says one invader was killed and another two were wounded as Joint Forces returned fire .
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and one was wounded as Russia-led forces mounted 17 attacks in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , on Monday , July 20 .
`` Russia 's armed formations violated the ceasefire 17 times in the past day , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 21 .
`` Unfortunately , as a result of enemy shelling , one Ukrainian serviceman was killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemy opened fire , using proscribed 122mm artillery systems , 120mm and 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , sniper rifles , and small arms .
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Popasna and Maryinka , and the villages of Myronivskiy , Shumy , Orikhove , Novotoshkivske , Prychepylivka , Luhanske , Starohnativka , Pavlopil , Shyrokyne , Kamianka , Hnutove , Vodiane , and Opytne .
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling .
According to intelligence reports , one member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were wounded on July 20 .
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on July 21 .
No casualties have been reported since Tuesday midnight .

Intelligence says one invader was killed and another two were wounded as Joint Forces returned fire.
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and one was wounded as Russia-led forces mounted 17 attacks in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, on Monday, July 20.
"Russia's armed formations violated the ceasefire 17 times in the past day," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 21. "Unfortunately, as a result of enemy shelling, one Ukrainian serviceman was killed and one was wounded."
The enemy opened fire, using proscribed 122mm artillery systems, 120mm and 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, sniper rifles, and small arms.
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Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Popasna and Maryinka, and the villages of Myronivskiy, Shumy, Orikhove, Novotoshkivske, Prychepylivka, Luhanske, Starohnativka, Pavlopil, Shyrokyne, Kamianka, Hnutove, Vodiane, and Opytne.
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling. According to intelligence reports, one member of Russia-led forces was killed and another two were wounded on July 20.
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on July 21.
No casualties have been reported since Tuesday midnight.


unian--2020-07-21--MP tells of Zelensky's stance on resumption of water supplies to occupied Crimea

The president was laconic on the issue , Yaremenko says .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sys he does not support the idea of resuming fresh water supplies from mainland Ukraine to the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula .
That 's according to MP with the ruling Servant of the People Party , former diplomat Bohdan Yaremenko .
`` I stand against [ such resumption ] , '' President Zelensky reportedly said , answering Yaremenko 's direct question on his attitude to the matter .
Read alsoUkraine 's NSDC secretary names condition for resumption of water supplies to Crimea The answer was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the comment section to his post , Yaremenko was asked about the president 's opinion on whether Russian artists touring the peninsula that Russia has grabbed in 2014 should be allowed to visit mainland Ukraine .
In response , the people 's deputy said that he would never ask Zelensky such question .
`` There is legislation , there is common sense .
This is enough to address the issue without involving the president , '' he wrote .
As UNIAN reported earlier , activists recently rallied at the dam of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ water supplies to the occupied peninsula .
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba earlier noted that Ukraine would not be helping Russia amid fresh water shortage in Crimea as the occupying power `` must bear full responsibility '' for whatever happens in the occupied territories .
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has also stated that Ukraine will not supply water to Crimea for industrial and military needs .
Russia has been militarizing the peninsula since the start of the occupation in 2014 .

The president was laconic on the issue, Yaremenko says.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sys he does not support the idea of resuming fresh water supplies from mainland Ukraine to the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula.
That's according to MP with the ruling Servant of the People Party, former diplomat Bohdan Yaremenko.
"I stand against [such resumption]," President Zelensky reportedly said, answering Yaremenko's direct question on his attitude to the matter.
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The answer was "laconic", the deputy said.
In the comment section to his post, Yaremenko was asked about the president's opinion on whether Russian artists touring the peninsula that Russia has grabbed in 2014 should be allowed to visit mainland Ukraine.
In response, the people's deputy said that he would never ask Zelensky such question.
"There is legislation, there is common sense. This is enough to address the issue without involving the president," he wrote.
As UNIAN reported earlier, activists recently rallied at the dam of the North Crimean Canal against the resumption of water supplies to the occupied peninsula.
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba earlier noted that Ukraine would not be helping Russia amid fresh water shortage in Crimea as the occupying power "must bear full responsibility" for whatever happens in the occupied territories.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has also stated that Ukraine will not supply water to Crimea for industrial and military needs.
Russia has been militarizing the peninsula since the start of the occupation in 2014.


unian--2020-07-22--Zelensky unveils details of special operation in Lutsk

The conversation lasted for up to 10 minutes .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled details of a special operation to free 13 hostages captured by a terrorist on a bus in Lutsk on July 21 .
The president said on video shared by his Office that specialists were to assess the terrorist 's metal stability as his demands were `` not quite clear , '' according to the Ukrayinska Pravda media outlet .
`` Everyone – from psychologists to negotiators – had been talking with him for about nine hours , '' the president said .
`` The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wanted only one thing – his demands had to be fulfilled . ''
`` There were proposals to immediately commence a special operation but its ending was unknown .
That is , there would have been a SWAT operation , a quick one , I am sure it would have been effective , but there is always a risk that people might die , someone , a certain number of people might die , and this is very risky .
Therefore , after consultations I wanted to speak with that person over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secure a chance that he will set the people free .
I tried , talked to him , '' the president said .
Zelensky recalled that the detainee had talked to everyone for 10-15 seconds , after which he hung up .
`` Our conversation lasted for 7-10 minutes .
We agreed that he would take the first step .
He would release several people .
I asked him to release a wounded person , a pregnant woman and a child .
He said that there was no wounded [ The terrorist previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person inside the bus ] and that it was a bluff .
So we agreed that he would release the three persons and then I would record a video [ The terrorist demanded that Zelensky should record a video where he should ask everyone to watch the documentary 'Earthlings ' ( 2005 ) by Shaun Monson .
Zelensky indeed recorded the video and posted it on his Facebook page , but it was deleted after the operation was over ] .
[ It was agreed that ] as soon as the video appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the remaining people 30 minutes after .
It happened nearly that way .
30-40 minutes – and he released the hostages .
And all this is obvious to me .
These are obvious steps to me , '' Zelensky added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 13 hostages trapped on a bus in the western city of Lutsk were released at about 22:00 Kyiv time on July 21 .

The conversation lasted for up to 10 minutes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of a special operation to free 13 hostages captured by a terrorist on a bus in Lutsk on July 21.
The president said on video shared by his Office that specialists were to assess the terrorist's metal stability as his demands were "not quite clear," according to the Ukrayinska Pravda media outlet.
"Everyone – from psychologists to negotiators – had been talking with him for about nine hours," the president said. "The man wanted only one thing, he threatened and wanted only one thing – his demands had to be fulfilled."
Read alsoLutsk terrorist detained, all hostages freed (Video)
"There were proposals to immediately commence a special operation but its ending was unknown. That is, there would have been a SWAT operation, a quick one, I am sure it would have been effective, but there is always a risk that people might die, someone, a certain number of people might die, and this is very risky. Therefore, after consultations I wanted to speak with that person over the phone. And to try to secure a chance that he will set the people free. I tried, talked to him," the president said.
Zelensky recalled that the detainee had talked to everyone for 10-15 seconds, after which he hung up.
"Our conversation lasted for 7-10 minutes. We agreed that he would take the first step. He would release several people. I asked him to release a wounded person, a pregnant woman and a child. He said that there was no wounded [The terrorist previously told journalists that there was a wounded person inside the bus] and that it was a bluff. So we agreed that he would release the three persons and then I would record a video [The terrorist demanded that Zelensky should record a video where he should ask everyone to watch the documentary 'Earthlings' (2005) by Shaun Monson. Zelensky indeed recorded the video and posted it on his Facebook page, but it was deleted after the operation was over]. [It was agreed that] as soon as the video appeared on social media, he would release all the remaining people 30 minutes after. It happened nearly that way. 30-40 minutes – and he released the hostages. And all this is obvious to me. These are obvious steps to me," Zelensky added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 13 hostages trapped on a bus in the western city of Lutsk were released at about 22:00 Kyiv time on July 21.


unian--2020-07-22--Two-thirds of Ukrainians do not consider Ukraine "really independent" – poll

Some 22.5 % of pollees share the opposite opinion .
Over 66 % of Ukrainians say they do not consider Ukraine is `` really independent . ''
The option `` Ukraine declared its independence on August 24 , 1991 .
In your opinion , Ukraine is not a really independent state '' was chosen by 66.5 % of those polled , while 22.5 % had the opposite opinion and 11 % found it difficult to answer , Chairperson of the Board of Social Monitoring Center Olha Balakireva said at a press conference .
Read alsoOver half of Ukrainians do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the press event , Balakireva presented findings of the respective poll , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` If we look at the regional split , we will see there is a significant difference between the responses of residents in the western and other regions .
That is , the level of assessment that 'Ukraine is not a really independent state ' ... is quite high in the central region , in the east , in Donbas , in the south , '' she said .
`` And the opinion that Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high level of assessment ( 42 % ) in the western region , '' she added .
At the same time , she clarified , even in the western part of Ukraine , the balance is not in favor of that assessment , because more than 51 % of pollees in that area chose the answer that `` Ukraine is not a really independent state . ''
The poll was conducted by Kyiv-based NGO Social Monitoring Center from July 8 to July 15 using face-to-face interviews .
Some 3,000 adult respondents were polled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and other Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine , namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
The margin of error is within 1.1-1.9 % .

Some 22.5% of pollees share the opposite opinion.
Over 66% of Ukrainians say they do not consider Ukraine is "really independent."
The option "Ukraine declared its independence on August 24, 1991. In your opinion, Ukraine is not a really independent state" was chosen by 66.5% of those polled, while 22.5% had the opposite opinion and 11% found it difficult to answer, Chairperson of the Board of Social Monitoring Center Olha Balakireva said at a press conference.
Read alsoOver half of Ukrainians do not trust official COVID-19 statistics – poll
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During the press event, Balakireva presented findings of the respective poll, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
"If we look at the regional split, we will see there is a significant difference between the responses of residents in the western and other regions. That is, the level of assessment that 'Ukraine is not a really independent state' ... is quite high in the central region, in the east, in Donbas, in the south," she said.
"And the opinion that Ukraine is a really independent state secured a high level of assessment (42%) in the western region," she added.
At the same time, she clarified, even in the western part of Ukraine, the balance is not in favor of that assessment, because more than 51% of pollees in that area chose the answer that "Ukraine is not a really independent state."
The poll was conducted by Kyiv-based NGO Social Monitoring Center from July 8 to July 15 using face-to-face interviews. Some 3,000 adult respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine, namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The margin of error is within 1.1-1.9%.


unian--2020-07-21--Switzerland allocates 108 mln francs in humanitarian, technical aid to Ukraine

The talks were part of President Sommaruga 's state visit to Kyiv .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Switzerland allocated 108 million Swiss francs in humanitarian and technical aid to Ukraine .
`` We have agreed to develop those areas of cooperation that are of mutual interest for both countries .
They are determined by the Memorandum of Partnership on Bilateral Relations signed today , '' Zelensky said during a conversation with media representatives after Ukrainian-Swiss talks in Kyiv on July 21 .
According to Zelensky , the document launched the Program of Cooperation between Switzerland and Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and for its implementation the Swiss party has allocated 108 million Swiss francs for humanitarian and technical assistance .
The talks were part of a state visit by President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga to Kyiv .
The visit began on July 20 and will last until July 23 .
Sommaruga is scheduled to hold talks with Zelensky in a tête-à-tête format and as part of delegations .
A wide range of issues of bilateral relations and interaction in the international arena are to be discussed .
Zelensky and Sommaruga will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get acquainted with the security situation , social and economic developments in the region , as well as the implementation of Swiss humanitarian aid projects .

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unian--2020-07-21--Bomb threats in Kyiv court, shopping mall, railway station, airport found to be fake

All the facilities have resumed work .
Kyiv police say bomb threats concerning the building of the Kyiv Court of @ @ @ @ @ shopping mall , the Central Railway Station , and Kyiv Sikorsky Airport ( Zhuliany ) @ @ @ @ @ disposal teams did not find any explosive device in the said facilities , the police @ @ @ @ @ UNIAN .
Read alsoUkraine 's Interior Ministry : No links between Lutsk incident and explosives @ @ @ @ @ facilities resumed work after the search operation was over .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said @ @ @ @ @ improvised explosive devices had been found during an inspection of the area near the Minska @ @ @ @ @ city .
They were later disposed of in an explosion .
Police also received anonymous @ @ @ @ @ the court , the shopping mall , and the railway station .
Therefore , security @ @ @ @ @ the streets and in places of mass gatherings of citizens , transport interchanges , subway @ @ @ @

All the facilities have resumed work.
Kyiv police say bomb threats concerning the building of the Kyiv Court of Appeals, the Ocean Plaza shopping mall, the Central Railway Station, and Kyiv Sikorsky Airport (Zhuliany) were fake reports.
Bomb disposal teams did not find any explosive device in the said facilities, the police's media liaison office told UNIAN.
Read alsoUkraine's Interior Ministry: No links between Lutsk incident and explosives found in Kyiv
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All the facilities resumed work after the search operation was over.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said on July 21 that two improvised explosive devices had been found during an inspection of the area near the Minska subway station in the capital city. They were later disposed of in an explosion.
Police also received anonymous calls about bombs planted in the court, the shopping mall, and the railway station. Therefore, security measures were stepped up on the streets and in places of mass gatherings of citizens, transport interchanges, subway stations, etc.


unian--2020-07-21--Lutsk terrorist detained, all hostages freed

The man left the bus on his own .
Maksym Kryvosh , the terrorist who took bus passengers hostage in Lutsk on Tuesday morning , has been detained .
This information was confirmed by Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov , who shared a video from the scene .
`` [ It 's ] over , '' the minister said on Twitter .
Speaking at a follow-up briefing , Avakov said that 13 hostages had been freed .
According to him , the terrorist left the bus on his own and then was detained by SWAT police .
As UNIAN reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers and the driver of a commuter bus in Lutsk , western Ukraine , on July 21 .
The police said the terrorist had firearms on him along with an explosive device .
The man expressed his indignation with the existing state system in Ukraine , saying that `` the state is terrorist No .
1 . ''
According to media reports , the Lutsk terrorist was identified as Maksym Stepanovych Kryvosh , 44 , while `` Maksym Plokhoy '' is his nickname .
He reportedly has two criminal records .
A criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( hostage-taking ) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine was opened following this incident .
On Tuesday evening , he set the first three hostages free after long-lasting negotiations with police .

The man left the bus on his own.
Maksym Kryvosh, the terrorist who took bus passengers hostage in Lutsk on Tuesday morning, has been detained.
This information was confirmed by Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, who shared a video from the scene.
"[It's] over," the minister said on Twitter.
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Speaking at a follow-up briefing, Avakov said that 13 hostages had been freed. According to him, the terrorist left the bus on his own and then was detained by SWAT police.
As UNIAN reported earlier, an armed man took hostage passengers and the driver of a commuter bus in Lutsk, western Ukraine, on July 21. The police said the terrorist had firearms on him along with an explosive device.
The man expressed his indignation with the existing state system in Ukraine, saying that "the state is terrorist No. 1."
According to media reports, the Lutsk terrorist was identified as Maksym Stepanovych Kryvosh, 44, while "Maksym Plokhoy" is his nickname. He reportedly has two criminal records.
A criminal case under Part 2 of Article 147 (hostage-taking) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine was opened following this incident.
On Tuesday evening, he set the first three hostages free after long-lasting negotiations with police.


unian--2020-07-21--Lutsk terrorist sets three hostages free

These are a child , a pregnant woman , and an elderly woman .
Maksym Kryvosh , the terrorist who took about 20 bus passengers hostage in Lutsk , has set three people free .
`` [ First Deputy Chief of Ukraine 's National Police ] Yeven Koval has just agreed with Maksym Kryvosh on the release of the first three hostages ! ''
Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook on Tuesday evening .
According to media reports , these are a child , a pregnant woman , and an elderly woman .
The terrorist earlier said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The hostages are in poor condition .
The bus is full [ of people ] , one person is injured , one is pregnant , there is one child , '' he told journalists from Lviv-based TV Channel NTA , according to nv.ua .
He reportedly told the journalists he would set the hostages free when his demands had been met .
According to him , `` should there have been more cameras , '' the faster his demands would have been met .
He said none of those he had mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked .
Read alsoUkraine 's Interior Ministry sees no links between Lutsk incident and explosives found in Kyiv As UNIAN reported earlier , an armed man took hostage passengers and the driver of a commuter bus in Lutsk , western Ukraine , on July 21 .
Prior to the attack , the terrorist recorded a video and posted it on the web .
The man said that `` the state is terrorist No .
1 . ''
He also demands that heads of courts , ministries , prosecutors , parliament , churches , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and post them on their pages on social media and YouTube that they are terrorists in the law .
Also , he demands that President Volodymyr Zelensky record a video message .

These are a child, a pregnant woman, and an elderly woman.
Maksym Kryvosh, the terrorist who took about 20 bus passengers hostage in Lutsk, has set three people free.
"[First Deputy Chief of Ukraine's National Police] Yeven Koval has just agreed with Maksym Kryvosh on the release of the first three hostages!" Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook on Tuesday evening.
According to media reports, these are a child, a pregnant woman, and an elderly woman.
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The terrorist earlier said that the hostages did not feel well. "The hostages are in poor condition. The bus is full [of people], one person is injured, one is pregnant, there is one child," he told journalists from Lviv-based TV Channel NTA, according to nv.ua.
He reportedly told the journalists he would set the hostages free when his demands had been met. According to him, "should there have been more cameras," the faster his demands would have been met. He said none of those he had mentioned in his ultimatum had done what was asked.
Read alsoUkraine's Interior Ministry sees no links between Lutsk incident and explosives found in Kyiv
As UNIAN reported earlier, an armed man took hostage passengers and the driver of a commuter bus in Lutsk, western Ukraine, on July 21.
Prior to the attack, the terrorist recorded a video and posted it on the web. The man said that "the state is terrorist No. 1." He also demands that heads of courts, ministries, prosecutors, parliament, churches, as well as Ukrainian oligarchs record statements and post them on their pages on social media and YouTube that they are terrorists in the law. Also, he demands that President Volodymyr Zelensky record a video message.


unian--2020-07-21--Donbas war: One of two Ukraine soldiers wounded outside Pavlopil dies in hospital

One of the two Ukrainian soldiers who were wounded near the village of Pavlopil , Donetsk region , on July 21 has died in hospital .
`` We are sad to inform that one of the servicemen who have been wounded today near Pavlopil has unfortunately died in a hospital from shrapnel wounds , '' the press center of the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Headquarters said on Facebook on Tuesday evening .
Thus , as a result of enemy shelling , one serviceman was killed and the other was injured between 00:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time on July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The JFO HQ also said in the update that illegal armed formations of the Russian Federation had already violated the ceasefire in Donbas three times on Tuesday .
Enemy troops used 120mm mortars near the village of Novotoshkivske in the Pivnich ( North ) sector and opened fire from grenade launchers near Pavlopil in the Skhid ( East ) sector .
`` What is more , the enemy attacked Ukrainian defenders deployed near the village of Hnutove , using hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers , '' the press center said .
The Ukrainian military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the peace deal .
No violations of the ceasefire were reported at disengagement sites Nos .
1-3 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in action near Pavlopil on Tuesday morning .
Both were rushed to hospital .

He died of shrapnel wounds.
One of the two Ukrainian soldiers who were wounded near the village of Pavlopil, Donetsk region, on July 21 has died in hospital.
"We are sad to inform that one of the servicemen who have been wounded today near Pavlopil has unfortunately died in a hospital from shrapnel wounds," the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters said on Facebook on Tuesday evening.
Read alsoUkraine reports casualties amid 17 enemy attacks in Donbas in past day
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Thus, as a result of enemy shelling, one serviceman was killed and the other was injured between 00:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time on July 21, the press center updated.
The JFO HQ also said in the update that illegal armed formations of the Russian Federation had already violated the ceasefire in Donbas three times on Tuesday.
Enemy troops used 120mm mortars near the village of Novotoshkivske in the Pivnich (North) sector and opened fire from grenade launchers near Pavlopil in the Skhid (East) sector.
"What is more, the enemy attacked Ukrainian defenders deployed near the village of Hnutove, using hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers," the press center said.
The Ukrainian military returned fire to make Russia-led forces observe the peace deal.
No violations of the ceasefire were reported at disengagement sites Nos. 1-3.
As UNIAN reported earlier, two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in action near Pavlopil on Tuesday morning. Both were rushed to hospital.


unian--2020-07-21--Interior Ministry: No links between Lutsk incident and explosives found in Kyiv

Police in Kyiv , Odesa , Kharkiv have received mass reports on bombs planted in public places .
Ukraine 's Interior Ministry says it sees no links between an incident in Lutsk , where a terrorist took hostages on a bus , and improvised explosive devices ( IEDs ) found near the Minska subway station in Kyiv .
`` Every day explosives are discovered here or there .
Weapons are also found .
It has nothing to do with this , '' Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said when asked whether there are links between the incidents in Kyiv and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , July 21 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
As UNIAN reported earlier , law enforcers were searching kiosks near the Minska subway station in Kyiv on Tuesday morning to check reports on planted bombs .
They found a box with IEDs , which were disposed of and the remains were sent for forensic examination .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko , in turn , informed that two improvised explosive devices had been seized during the inspection of the area near the station and had been later disposed of in an explosion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received anonymous reports on bombs planted in the building of Kyiv 's Court of Appeals , the Ocean Plaza shopping mall , Kyiv 's Central Railway Station , and Kyiv Sikorsky Airport ( Zhuliany ) .
All the facilities are being inspected by police officers .
At about 15:00 Kyiv time on July 21 , Kharkiv region 's police also received an email about bombs planted in local hospitals , supermarkets , shopping malls , banks , hotels , post offices , bus and railway stations .
What is more , law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about bombs planted inside facilities of social infrastructure in that city .
As UNIAN reported earlier , an armed man took hostage passengers and the driver of a commuter bus in Lutsk , western Ukraine , on July 21 .
Shots were reported at the scene .
Lutsk 's Teatralna Square was cordoned off by SWAT units .
The police said the terrorist had firearms on him along with an explosive device .
According to the SBU Security Office of Ukraine , about 10 people are being held hostage .
Later it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the evening , the terrorist allowed a police officer to pass bottles of water to the hostages , who have been trapped on the bus for more than eight hours .
Nearly 100 members of the National Guard of Ukraine and special equipment are involved in an operation to free the captives .
The center of the city is now in lockdown .
A criminal case under Part 2 of Article 147 ( hostage-taking ) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine was opened following this incident .
The criminal introduced himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bad Maksym '' ) .
Prior to the attack , he recorded a video and posted it on the web .
The man said that `` the state is terrorist No .
1 . ''
Now he demands that the chairmen of courts , ministries , prosecutors , parliament , churches , as well as Ukrainian oligarchs record statements and post them on their pages on social networks and YouTube that they are terrorists in the law .
Also , he demands that President Volodymyr Zelensky record a video message .
Read alsoArmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lutsk , city center cordoned off ( Photo , video , live from scene ) The police are currently negotiating with the terrorist .
The man expressed his indignation with the existing state system , he refused to leave the bus or set the people inside it free .
He also fired at law enforcement officers and attempted to open fire at a police drone , according to Suspilne Media .
According to media reports , the Lutsk terrorist who hijacked the bus with passengers has been identified as Maksym Stepanovych Kryvosh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is his nickname .
He reportedly has two criminal records .
Interior Minister Avakov denied reports that Kryvosh had undergone treatment in a psychiatric hospital .

Police in Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv have received mass reports on bombs planted in public places.
Ukraine's Interior Ministry says it sees no links between an incident in Lutsk, where a terrorist took hostages on a bus, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) found near the Minska subway station in Kyiv.
"Every day explosives are discovered here or there. Weapons are also found. It has nothing to do with this," Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said when asked whether there are links between the incidents in Kyiv and Lutsk, which happened on the same day, July 21, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
As UNIAN reported earlier, law enforcers were searching kiosks near the Minska subway station in Kyiv on Tuesday morning to check reports on planted bombs. They found a box with IEDs, which were disposed of and the remains were sent for forensic examination.
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Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, in turn, informed that two improvised explosive devices had been seized during the inspection of the area near the station and had been later disposed of in an explosion.
In addition, the police later received anonymous reports on bombs planted in the building of Kyiv's Court of Appeals, the Ocean Plaza shopping mall, Kyiv's Central Railway Station, and Kyiv Sikorsky Airport (Zhuliany). All the facilities are being inspected by police officers.
At about 15:00 Kyiv time on July 21, Kharkiv region's police also received an email about bombs planted in local hospitals, supermarkets, shopping malls, banks, hotels, post offices, bus and railway stations.
What is more, law enforcement agencies in Odesa are also checking reports about bombs planted inside facilities of social infrastructure in that city.
Hostages trapped on a bus
As UNIAN reported earlier, an armed man took hostage passengers and the driver of a commuter bus in Lutsk, western Ukraine, on July 21. Shots were reported at the scene. Lutsk's Teatralna Square was cordoned off by SWAT units. The police said the terrorist had firearms on him along with an explosive device. According to the SBU Security Office of Ukraine, about 10 people are being held hostage. Later it was reported that there are 20 hostages there.
In the evening, the terrorist allowed a police officer to pass bottles of water to the hostages, who have been trapped on the bus for more than eight hours.
City in lockdown
Nearly 100 members of the National Guard of Ukraine and special equipment are involved in an operation to free the captives. The center of the city is now in lockdown.
A criminal case under Part 2 of Article 147 (hostage-taking) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine was opened following this incident.
Lutsk terrorist: Facts about him
The criminal introduced himself as "Maksym Plokhoy" ("Bad Maksym"). Prior to the attack, he recorded a video and posted it on the web. The man said that "the state is terrorist No. 1." Now he demands that the chairmen of courts, ministries, prosecutors, parliament, churches, as well as Ukrainian oligarchs record statements and post them on their pages on social networks and YouTube that they are terrorists in the law. Also, he demands that President Volodymyr Zelensky record a video message.
Read alsoArmed man hijacks commuter bus in Ukraine's Lutsk, city center cordoned off (Photo, video, live from scene)
The police are currently negotiating with the terrorist. The man expressed his indignation with the existing state system, he refused to leave the bus or set the people inside it free. He also fired at law enforcement officers and attempted to open fire at a police drone, according to Suspilne Media.
According to media reports, the Lutsk terrorist who hijacked the bus with passengers has been identified as Maksym Stepanovych Kryvosh, 44, while "Maksym Plokhoy" is his nickname. He reportedly has two criminal records.
Interior Minister Avakov denied reports that Kryvosh had undergone treatment in a psychiatric hospital.


unian--2020-07-21--BBC: MPs say UK failed to investigate Russian interference in elections

The Intelligence and Security Committee 's long-awaited report said the government was `` playing catch-up , '' despite evidence of interference in the Scottish independence referendum .
The UK government `` actively avoided '' looking for Russian interference during the EU referendum , says a group of MPs .
The Intelligence and Security Committee 's long-awaited report said the government was `` playing catch-up , '' despite evidence of interference in the Scottish independence referendum , according to the BBC .
Its report called for `` immediate action '' by government and intelligence agencies to tackle the threat .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a full assessment by intelligence agencies of potential Russian meddling in the 2016 referendum , saying it had `` seen no evidence of successful interference '' .
And No 10 denied the claim it had `` badly underestimated '' the threat from Russia .
Read alsoReuters : UK says Russia tried to meddle in election by leaking U.S. trade documents The ISC 's inquiry covers a number of topics , including disinformation campaigns , cyber tactics and Russian expatriates in the UK – saying the UK was a `` top target '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` highly sensitive '' detail will not be published due to fears Russia could use the evidence to threaten the UK .
The committee said Russian influence in the UK was now `` the new normal '' and the UK was `` clearly a target '' for disinformation campaigns around its elections .
But they said the issue was described as a `` hot potato '' – with no one organisation taking a lead to tackle it .
The report criticised intelligence agencies for not taking action during the EU referendum , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commentary '' suggesting `` influence campaigns '' from the Russians during the Scottish independence referendum in 2014 , and them later having looked into Russian activity in U.S. elections .

The Intelligence and Security Committee's long-awaited report said the government was "playing catch-up," despite evidence of interference in the Scottish independence referendum.
The UK government "actively avoided" looking for Russian interference during the EU referendum, says a group of MPs.
The Intelligence and Security Committee's long-awaited report said the government was "playing catch-up," despite evidence of interference in the Scottish independence referendum, according to the BBC.
Its report called for "immediate action" by government and intelligence agencies to tackle the threat.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry called the report "Russophobia."
The UK government rejected the committee's call for a full assessment by intelligence agencies of potential Russian meddling in the 2016 referendum, saying it had "seen no evidence of successful interference".
And No 10 denied the claim it had "badly underestimated" the threat from Russia.
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The ISC's inquiry covers a number of topics, including disinformation campaigns, cyber tactics and Russian expatriates in the UK – saying the UK was a "top target" for the state.
But much of the "highly sensitive" detail will not be published due to fears Russia could use the evidence to threaten the UK.
The committee said Russian influence in the UK was now "the new normal" and the UK was "clearly a target" for disinformation campaigns around its elections.
But they said the issue was described as a "hot potato" – with no one organisation taking a lead to tackle it.
The report criticised intelligence agencies for not taking action during the EU referendum, despite there being "credible open source commentary" suggesting "influence campaigns" from the Russians during the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, and them later having looked into Russian activity in U.S. elections.


unian--2020-07-21--Talks ongoing on Schengen borders reopening for Ukrainians – FM Kuleba

On July 16 , the EU did not include Ukraine in the EU Council 's updated list of countries whose citizens will see travel restriction lift .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says the ministry continues to negotiate the reopening of borders within the Schengen zone for Ukrainian travelers .
`` The situation with the Schengen countries is the most sensitive because there are general recommendations of the European Union on crossing into the Schengen zone .
Some countries may make certain concessions as part of recommendations , but in general , they try to comply .
We are indeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are potentially interesting for the Ukrainian tourism sector , trying to create at least the most favorable conditions and create at least a narrow corridor for the entry .
But the situation is really very complicated .
However , we do not abandon our efforts , '' he told during an online briefing on July 21 .
The minister also cited the example of Slovenia , where the authorities allowed Ukrainians to enter the country subject to a 14-day quarantine .
This shows that `` we must continue our work rather than give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recalled that under the EU recommendations , entry into EU member states is allowed for citizens traveling for educational purposes ; seafarers ( bound for their ships ) ; highly qualified workers from third countries ( if their employment is economically justified and can not be postponed , namely seasonal workers ) ; and those who have a residence permit in the EU ( or a similar document ) , as well as for diplomats .
As UNIAN reported , on July 16 , the European Union did not include Ukraine in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for which travel restrictions should be lifted amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
So , Ukrainian citizens will not be able to travel freely to EU countries for at least another two weeks .
The EU Council says the criteria to determine the third countries for which the current travel restriction should be lifted cover in particular the epidemiological situation and containment measures , including physical distancing , as well as economic and social considerations .
They are applied cumulatively .
Regarding the epidemiological situation , third countries listed should meet the following criteria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days and per 100,000 inhabitants close to or below the EU average ( as it stood on June 15 , 2020 ) , as well as stable or decreasing trend of new cases over this period in comparison to the previous 14 days .
On July 21 , the Ukrainian foreign minister also said that another 13 countries had lifted COVID-19-related lockdown to allow Ukrainians to visit .

On July 16, the EU did not include Ukraine in the EU Council's updated list of countries whose citizens will see travel restriction lift.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says the ministry continues to negotiate the reopening of borders within the Schengen zone for Ukrainian travelers.
"The situation with the Schengen countries is the most sensitive because there are general recommendations of the European Union on crossing into the Schengen zone. Some countries may make certain concessions as part of recommendations, but in general, they try to comply. We are indeed in constant talks with all countries that are potentially interesting for the Ukrainian tourism sector, trying to create at least the most favorable conditions and create at least a narrow corridor for the entry. But the situation is really very complicated. However, we do not abandon our efforts," he told during an online briefing on July 21.
The minister also cited the example of Slovenia, where the authorities allowed Ukrainians to enter the country subject to a 14-day quarantine. This shows that "we must continue our work rather than give up," he added.
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Kuleba recalled that under the EU recommendations, entry into EU member states is allowed for citizens traveling for educational purposes; seafarers (bound for their ships); highly qualified workers from third countries (if their employment is economically justified and cannot be postponed, namely seasonal workers); and those who have a residence permit in the EU (or a similar document), as well as for diplomats.
As UNIAN reported, on July 16, the European Union did not include Ukraine in the EU Council's updated list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. So, Ukrainian citizens will not be able to travel freely to EU countries for at least another two weeks.
The EU Council says the criteria to determine the third countries for which the current travel restriction should be lifted cover in particular the epidemiological situation and containment measures, including physical distancing, as well as economic and social considerations. They are applied cumulatively.
Regarding the epidemiological situation, third countries listed should meet the following criteria, in particular: number of new COVID-19 cases over the last 14 days and per 100,000 inhabitants close to or below the EU average (as it stood on June 15, 2020), as well as stable or decreasing trend of new cases over this period in comparison to the previous 14 days.
On July 21, the Ukrainian foreign minister also said that another 13 countries had lifted COVID-19-related lockdown to allow Ukrainians to visit.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukraine's Boryspil Airport starts accepting e-passports via Diia app for domestic flights – Kryklii

Airports in the cities of Odesa , Lviv , and Kherson are expected to start using the app before the @ @ @ @ @ Vladyslav Kryklii says Boryspil International Airport has started accepting electronic passports in the Diia ( @ @ @ @ @ application for digital IDs to identify passengers checking in for domestic flights .
`` From @ @ @ @ @ digital versions of their national passport or biometric foreign travel passports via the Diia app @ @ @ @ @ Airport instead of traditional ones .
The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine [ SAAU ] @ @ @ @ @ to the airport 's technological instructions , '' he wrote on Facebook on July 21 @ @ @ @ @ in the cities of Odesa , Lviv , and Kherson would also start accepting digital @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming weekend .
As UNIAN reported earlier , in April 2020 , Ukraine 's @ @ @ @ @ passports and student ID cards in the Diia mobile app for digitized documents .

Airports in the cities of Odesa, Lviv, and Kherson are expected to start using the app before the weekend.
Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii says Boryspil International Airport has started accepting electronic passports in the Diia ("Action") mobile application for digital IDs to identify passengers checking in for domestic flights.
"From today, travelers may present digital versions of their national passport or biometric foreign travel passports via the Diia app at Boryspil [International] Airport instead of traditional ones. The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine [SAAU] has approved the relevant changes to the airport's technological instructions," he wrote on Facebook on July 21.
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Kryklii added that airports in the cities of Odesa, Lviv, and Kherson would also start accepting digital passports via the app by the upcoming weekend.
As UNIAN reported earlier, in April 2020, Ukraine's Digital Transformation Ministry presented electronic passports and student ID cards in the Diia mobile app for digitized documents.


unian--2020-07-22--Venice Commission issues Urgent Joint Opinion on Ukraine referendum bill

There are several issues that could be improved in the text or would need further clarification , Commission says .
The European Commission for Democracy through Law of the Council of Europe ( Venice Commission ) has issued an Urgent Joint Opinion on draft law 3612 `` On democracy through all-Ukraine referendum . ''
`` The Draft law therefore represents a considerable step forward compared to the 2012 law ; however , there are several issues that could be improved in the text or would need further clarification , '' the Venice Commission said in a document of July 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights ( ODIHR ) .
The following key issues could be given further consideration : A .
It is recommended to clarify the relation between the popular initiative referendum of abrogation of laws or part of laws and the referendum on `` resolving matters of nationwide significance '' ; B .
The procedure for the popular initiative referendum should provide Parliament with a role before the vote , as well as , if necessary , after the vote and in conformity with the results ; the consequences of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be defined in the law ; C. Additional provisions should be introduced aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for the supporters and the opponents of issues submitted to referendum on referendum commissions of different levels ; D. It is recommended to extend the deadline for collecting the signatures for referendums on popular initiative ; E. It is recommended to check all signatures ; F. It is recommended that the Draft law be harmonised with the election legislation to further strengthen the mechanisms of accessibility of referendums for persons with disabilities , and to establish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and meaningful exercise of suffrage rights of IDPs ; G. Consideration should be given to synchronising the provisions of the Draft law on funding of referendum campaign with the legislation on financing of political parties ; H. It is recommended that provisions on electronic voting are excluded from the Draft law and regulated globally at a later date by way of a separate law , which would also address local , parliamentary and presidential elections ; I .
Limitations and bans on campaign activities should be reconsidered ; J. the Draft law should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctions on media-related violations .
It is noted this urgent Opinion was authorized by the Enlarged Bureau on June 17 , 2020 , and issued pursuant to the Venice Commission 's Protocol on the preparation of urgent opinions ( CDL-AD ( 2018 ) 019 ) on July 21 , 2020 .
It will be presented to the Venice Commission for endorsement at its 124th Plenary Session on October 8-9 , 2020 .
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The bill determines the possibility of introducing electronic procedures for organizing and conducting a nationwide referendum , including electronic voting .
On June 18 , the Verkhovna Rada passed the relevant bill in the first reading .

There are several issues that could be improved in the text or would need further clarification, Commission says.
The European Commission for Democracy through Law of the Council of Europe (Venice Commission) has issued an Urgent Joint Opinion on draft law 3612 "On democracy through all-Ukraine referendum."
"The Draft law therefore represents a considerable step forward compared to the 2012 law; however, there are several issues that could be improved in the text or would need further clarification," the Venice Commission said in a document of July 21, prepared jointly with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).
The following key issues could be given further consideration:
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A. It is recommended to clarify the relation between the popular initiative referendum of abrogation of laws or part of laws and the referendum on "resolving matters of nationwide significance";
B. The procedure for the popular initiative referendum should provide Parliament with a role before the vote, as well as, if necessary, after the vote and in conformity with the results; the consequences of the approval of the popular initiative should be defined in the law;
C. Additional provisions should be introduced aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for the supporters and the opponents of issues submitted to referendum on referendum commissions of different levels;
D. It is recommended to extend the deadline for collecting the signatures for referendums on popular initiative;
E. It is recommended to check all signatures;
F. It is recommended that the Draft law be harmonised with the election legislation to further strengthen the mechanisms of accessibility of referendums for persons with disabilities, and to establish mechanisms that will practically facilitate the effective and meaningful exercise of suffrage rights of IDPs;
G. Consideration should be given to synchronising the provisions of the Draft law on funding of referendum campaign with the legislation on financing of political parties;
H. It is recommended that provisions on electronic voting are excluded from the Draft law and regulated globally at a later date by way of a separate law, which would also address local, parliamentary and presidential elections;
I. Limitations and bans on campaign activities should be reconsidered;
J. the Draft law should include specific articles for dissuasive and effective sanctions on media-related violations.
It is noted this urgent Opinion was authorized by the Enlarged Bureau on June 17, 2020, and issued pursuant to the Venice Commission's Protocol on the preparation of urgent opinions (CDL-AD(2018)019) on July 21, 2020. It will be presented to the Venice Commission for endorsement at its 124th Plenary Session on October 8-9, 2020.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, presidential Bill No. 3612 "On people's rule through an all-Ukrainian referendum" was registered in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on June 9, 2020. The bill determines the possibility of introducing electronic procedures for organizing and conducting a nationwide referendum, including electronic voting.
On June 18, the Verkhovna Rada passed the relevant bill in the first reading.


unian--2020-07-22--Zelensky lifts visa requirements for citizens of six countries

Decree No .
289/2020 of July 21 has been posted on the presidential website .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has @ @ @ @ @ entry to Ukraine for a number of countries .
Relevant decree No .
289/2020 of @ @ @ @ @ the presidential website .
`` To establish from August 1 , 2020 a visa-free regime @ @ @ @ @ through the territory of Ukraine for citizens of Australia , New Zealand , the Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ of Kuwait , the Sultanate of Oman , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia if their @ @ @ @ @ exceed 90 days during a 180-day period , '' the document says .
The decree @ @ @ @ @ day of its publication .
Nevertheless , it should be added Ukrainians need to apply @ @ @ @ @ to enter some of these countries : either online or by contacting the country 's @ @

Decree No. 289/2020 of July 21 has been posted on the presidential website.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved a visa-free regime for entry to Ukraine for a number of countries.
Relevant decree No. 289/2020 of July 21 was posted on the presidential website.
"To establish from August 1, 2020 a visa-free regime of entry to and transit through the territory of Ukraine for citizens of Australia, New Zealand, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia if their stay in Ukraine does not exceed 90 days during a 180-day period," the document says.
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The decree comes into force on the day of its publication.
Nevertheless, it should be added Ukrainians need to apply for a visa in advance to enter some of these countries: either online or by contacting the country's embassy.


unian--2020-07-22--Ukraine prolongs quarantine until Aug 31

The Cabinet of Ministers , Ukraine 's government , has extended the adaptive quarantine until August 31 .
The relevant @ @ @ @ @ government meeting on Wednesday , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
`` This is a new @ @ @ @ @ to apply it from August 1 to August 31 .
It will establish quarantine across @ @ @ @ @ Minister Maksym Stepanov said before the decision was adopted .
`` Depending on the epidemic @ @ @ @ @ certain administrative territorial units , a green , yellow , orange or red level of @ @ @ @ @ established , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 829 new cases of @ @ @ @ @ reported in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ morning of July 22 .

The Cabinet passed the relevant resolution Wednesday.
The Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine's government, has extended the adaptive quarantine until August 31.
The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Wednesday, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"This is a new resolution. It is proposed to apply it from August 1 to August 31. It will establish quarantine across country," Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said before the decision was adopted.
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"Depending on the epidemic situation in the region or certain administrative territorial units, a green, yellow, orange or red level of COVID-19 spread threat shall be established," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 829 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 60,995 as of the morning of July 22.


unian--2020-07-22--Lawmakers ask SBU to react to pro-Russian MP's statement on Ukraine's sovereignty

MPs urge the SBU chief to `` take response measures in accordance with competences . ''
A group of lawmakers from a number of parliamentary factions have asked head of the SBU Security Service of Ukraine Ivan Bakanov to react to the statement earlier voiced by Ukrainian MP from the pro-Russian Opposition Platform – For Life faction Oleh Voloshin who cast doubt on Ukraine 's sovereignty .
`` As promised , we appealed to the SBU leadership demanding that they launch an investigation into a criminal act committed in the Verkhovna Rada when a lawmaker defied Ukraine 's sovereignty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers from various factions who have signed our joint appeal , '' co-chairman of the European Solidarity parliamentary faction Iryna Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook .
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MPs urge him to `` take response measures in accordance with competences . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , on July 17 , during the consideration of the draft resolution on the Verkhovna Rada 's statement regarding the illegitimate holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Constitution of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine , namely in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol ( No .
3736 ) , Voloshin asked : `` What are we doing toward having residents of Crimea return and , most importantly , want to return to Ukraine ? ''
Voloshin said the day before he had deliberately ignored a solemn plenary session marking the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty , claiming `` there is nothing to celebrate – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ management . ''
`` A country in which there is no sovereignty can not restore sovereignty over Ukrainian Crimea .
You did nothing to make the residents of Crimea want to be in Ukraine today , '' he said .
In response , Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov called on the MPs to cease attempts to cast doubt on the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine .

MPs urge the SBU chief to "take response measures in accordance with competences."
A group of lawmakers from a number of parliamentary factions have asked head of the SBU Security Service of Ukraine Ivan Bakanov to react to the statement earlier voiced by Ukrainian MP from the pro-Russian Opposition Platform – For Life faction Oleh Voloshin who cast doubt on Ukraine's sovereignty.
"As promised, we appealed to the SBU leadership demanding that they launch an investigation into a criminal act committed in the Verkhovna Rada when a lawmaker defied Ukraine's sovereignty, which is treason. I appreciate fellow lawmakers from various factions who have signed our joint appeal," co-chairman of the European Solidarity parliamentary faction Iryna Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook.
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She also published a copy of the relevant appeal to SBU Chief Ivan Bakanov. MPs urge him to "take response measures in accordance with competences."
As UNIAN reported earlier, on July 17, during the consideration of the draft resolution on the Verkhovna Rada's statement regarding the illegitimate holding of an all-Russian vote on amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, namely in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol (No. 3736), Voloshin asked: "What are we doing toward having residents of Crimea return and, most importantly, want to return to Ukraine?"
Voloshin said the day before he had deliberately ignored a solemn plenary session marking the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty, claiming "there is nothing to celebrate – sovereignty has been given off to external management."
"A country in which there is no sovereignty cannot restore sovereignty over Ukrainian Crimea. You did nothing to make the residents of Crimea want to be in Ukraine today," he said.
In response, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov called on the MPs to cease attempts to cast doubt on the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.