unian--2020-11-05--Health ministry proposes additional COVID-19 curbs

This refers to limitations to be imposed on food courts , children 's rooms , and entertainment zones in shopping malls and entertainment centers .
Ukraine 's Deputy Health Minister , Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says the ministry has proposed that the government introduce additional COVID-19 quarantine-related curbs across the country .
He made this comment during a briefing on November 5 , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent .
`` The health care system is not unlimited ; today it saves everyone who needs medical care .
But we need assistance from Ukrainian citizens and various businesses .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ministry , propose that the government establish additional quarantine-related restrictions on Ukrainian territory , '' he said .
According to Liashko , this refers to limitations to be imposed on food courts , children 's rooms , and entertainment zones in shopping malls and entertainment centers .
`` We want that only shops function in shopping and entertainment centers so that people could buy the necessary things , so that it could n't affect the country 's economy , '' he added .
The ministry will ask the government to ban all mass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gyms , fitness centers , swimming pools , as well as operations of businesses that failed to comply with sanitary norms prescribed by the Cabinet .
`` This will allow regulatory authorities to apply administrative measures and punish those who violate anti-epidemic norms , while those who adhere to these norms will be able to work under existing quarantine curbs , '' he added .
• Certain media earlier reported that COVID-19 curbs might be stepped up as early as from Monday , November 9 .
• Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduce a lockdown across the country over COVID-19 .
• Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says if the capital city of Kyiv is included in the red quarantine zone , municipal transportation services may be limited along with a simultaneous ban on transport operations between regions or their particular districts .

This refers to limitations to be imposed on food courts, children's rooms, and entertainment zones in shopping malls and entertainment centers.
Ukraine's Deputy Health Minister, Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says the ministry has proposed that the government introduce additional COVID-19 quarantine-related curbs across the country.
He made this comment during a briefing on November 5, as reported by an UNIAN correspondent.
"The health care system is not unlimited; today it saves everyone who needs medical care. But we need assistance from Ukrainian citizens and various businesses. Today, we, as the Health Ministry, propose that the government establish additional quarantine-related restrictions on Ukrainian territory," he said.
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According to Liashko, this refers to limitations to be imposed on food courts, children's rooms, and entertainment zones in shopping malls and entertainment centers. "We want that only shops function in shopping and entertainment centers so that people could buy the necessary things, so that it couldn't affect the country's economy," he added.
The ministry will ask the government to ban all mass cultural events, limit the activities of gyms, fitness centers, swimming pools, as well as operations of businesses that failed to comply with sanitary norms prescribed by the Cabinet. "This will allow regulatory authorities to apply administrative measures and punish those who violate anti-epidemic norms, while those who adhere to these norms will be able to work under existing quarantine curbs," he added.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-11-05--Russia-led forces on Nov 4 mount six attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas amid ceasefire

Members of Ukraine 's Joint Forces shot down an enemy drone , which was crossing the contact line .
Russia-led forces on Wednesday , November 4 , mounted six attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , amid the ongoing ceasefire .
The incidents were registered near the villages of Novoluhanske and Shyrokyne , Hnutove , Vodiane , and the town of Avdiyivka , the press center of the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Headquarters said in a morning update on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 5 .
Read alsoThree Ukrainian soldiers killed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JFO 's deputy commander The enemy used different types of grenade launchers and rifles .
No Ukrainian military casualties were reported over the period under review .
`` In addition , contrary to the agreements of the Trilateral Contact Group , an enemy UAV was spotted flying near the village of Shumy to cross the contact line .
Using small arms , members of the Joint Forces shot down the enemy drone , '' it said .
Since the beginning of Thursday , November 5 , no violation of the ceasefire has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along the entire contact line .
On Tuesday , November 3 , Russia-led forces also violated the ceasefire six times .
One member of Ukraine 's Joint Forces was wounded in shelling .
• Since midnight on July 27 , a full and comprehensive ceasefire has been in effect along the contact line in the JFO zone in Donbas .
• The Russian invaders regularly attack the Ukrainian military 's positions .
According to the JFO headquarters , such attacks are an act of provocation to make the Ukrainian side fire back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they grossly violated the ceasefire in Donbas by shelling Ukrainian positions .
One Ukrainian soldier was killed , another was wounded in that attack .
• A recent violation was reported on October 30 when at 00:28 Kyiv time , enemy troops based in the village of Pikuzy mounted an attack towards the village of Vodiane .
They used different types of grenade launchers .
The shelling killed two members of the Ukrainian Marine Corps – Sergeant Volodymyr Bondaryuk and Senior Sergeant Mykhailo Starostin .

Members of Ukraine's Joint Forces shot down an enemy drone, which was crossing the contact line.
Russia-led forces on Wednesday, November 4, mounted six attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, amid the ongoing ceasefire.
The incidents were registered near the villages of Novoluhanske and Shyrokyne, Hnutove, Vodiane, and the town of Avdiyivka, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters said in a morning update on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 5.
Read alsoThree Ukrainian soldiers killed in 100 days of ceasefire in Donbas – JFO's deputy commander
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The enemy used different types of grenade launchers and rifles.
No Ukrainian military casualties were reported over the period under review.
"In addition, contrary to the agreements of the Trilateral Contact Group, an enemy UAV was spotted flying near the village of Shumy to cross the contact line. Using small arms, members of the Joint Forces shot down the enemy drone," it said.
Since the beginning of Thursday, November 5, no violation of the ceasefire has been recorded, the ceasefire is being observed along the entire contact line.
On Tuesday, November 3, Russia-led forces also violated the ceasefire six times. One member of Ukraine's Joint Forces was wounded in shelling.
War in Donbas: Ceasefire violations by Russia-controlled formations


unian--2020-11-05--Kyiv mayor reports almost 1,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 11 fatalities as of Nov 5

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 41,373 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 983 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 983 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 27 healthcare workers .
There were 11 fatalities , '' Klitschko said on Telegram on November 5 .
According to the city mayor , 539 women aged 18 to 89 and 362 men aged 18 to 91 are among those infected .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if Kyiv becomes red zoneForty-one girls ( from one month to 17 years old ) and 41 boys ( from one to 17 years old ) have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Klitschko said 99 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 348 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 13,769 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Solomyansky district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 144 ) , and Darnytsky district ( 127 ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 827 .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 41,373.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 983 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 983 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 27 healthcare workers. There were 11 fatalities," Klitschko said on Telegram on November 5.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 41,373."
According to the city mayor, 539 women aged 18 to 89 and 362 men aged 18 to 91 are among those infected.
Read alsoSenior health official elaborates on public transportation if Kyiv becomes red zoneForty-one girls (from one month to 17 years old) and 41 boys (from one to 17 years old) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Klitschko said 99 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 348 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 13,769 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Solomyansky district (154), Desniansky district (144), and Darnytsky district (127).
The death toll in the city stands at 827.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-11-05--Ukrainian American female politician elected U.S. House member – media

Republican Victoria Spartz , 42 , a Ukrainian American politician and businesswoman , who was born in Ukraine 's Chernihiv region , has become member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana 's 5th District .
This was reported by the media outlet Ukrainian American Media .
In 2017 , she was appointed to a seat in the Indiana Senate after the resignation of Luke Kenley , an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana Senate , city court judge , and mayor of Noblesville , Indiana .
Then Spartz defeated six candidates , including Dan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governor Mike Pence .
In 2020 , she joined the race as a Republican candidate ; she scored 187,000 votes .
The woman outstripped her closest rival , Democratic candidate Christina Hale , by 6 % .
But the figure is subject to change as only 89 % of the protocols have been counted .
• As of the morning of November 5 , Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden had only six votes left to win the U.S. presidential election .
He is gaining 264 votes , while Donald Trump has 214 votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign essentially depends on the results in the state of Nevada .

She scored 187,000 votes.
Republican Victoria Spartz, 42, a Ukrainian American politician and businesswoman, who was born in Ukraine's Chernihiv region, has become member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 5th District.
This was reported by the media outlet Ukrainian American Media.
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In 2017, she was appointed to a seat in the Indiana Senate after the resignation of Luke Kenley, an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana Senate, city court judge, and mayor of Noblesville, Indiana. Then Spartz defeated six candidates, including Dan Schmidt, who previously worked with former governor Mike Pence.
In 2020, she joined the race as a Republican candidate; she scored 187,000 votes. The woman outstripped her closest rival, Democratic candidate Christina Hale, by 6%. But the figure is subject to change as only 89% of the protocols have been counted.
U.S. elections: Latest developments


unian--2020-11-05--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 48.1 mln

The overall death toll is 1,225,463 people , while 31,900,365 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 48.1 million patients as of November 5 .
Read alsoDaily number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine may grow to 15,000 by Jan – expertAs many as 48,107,322 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:24 on November 5 , 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 1,225,463 people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States ( 233,729 people ) , Brazil ( 161,106 ) , India ( 124,315 ) , Mexico ( 93,228 ) , the United Kingdom ( 47,832 ) , Italy ( 39,764 ) , and France ( 38,728 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 9,486,677 confirmed cases ) , India ( 8,364,086 ) , Brazil ( 5,590,025 ) , Russia ( 1,680,574 ) , France ( 1,591,152 ) , Spain ( 1,284,408 ) , Argentina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,108,086 ) .
As many as 190 countries have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 1,225,463 people, while 31,900,365 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 48.1 million patients as of November 5.
Read alsoDaily number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine may grow to 15,000 by Jan – expertAs many as 48,107,322 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:24 on November 5, 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 1,225,463 people, while 31,900,365 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (233,729 people), Brazil (161,106), India (124,315), Mexico (93,228), the United Kingdom (47,832), Italy (39,764), and France (38,728).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (9,486,677 confirmed cases), India (8,364,086), Brazil (5,590,025), Russia (1,680,574), France (1,591,152), Spain (1,284,408), Argentina (1,205,928), and Colombia (1,108,086).
As many as 190 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-11-05--Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Nov 5

The official forex rate against the euro for Thursday is fixed at UAH 33.42 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has set the official forex rate for November 5 at UAH 28.51 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency strengthen by nine kopiykas .
Read alsoExperts elaborate on change in hryvnia forex rate after U.S. electionsThe official forex rate against the euro for Thursday is fixed at UAH 33.42 per euro – the hryvnia gained six kopiykas in value since Wednesday , according to the NBU website .
The central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates of the hryvnia against key foreign currencies for November 5 : US $ 100 will be quoted at UAH 2,850.74 ( UAH 2,860.00 as of November 4 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH 3,342.49 ( UAH 3,348.06 as of November 4 ) .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on November 4 , hryvnia quotations against the dollar on the interbank forex market settled at UAH 28.46/28.48 to the dollar , while those against the euro were at UAH 33.35/33.37 .
The National Bank set the official forex rate for November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dollar , thus weakening the country 's national currency by two kopiykas .

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The official forex rate against the euro for Thursday is fixed at UAH 33.42 per euro.
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unian--2020-11-05--Daily COVID-19 cases in Ukraine break 9,800 mark on Nov 5

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 430,467 .
Ukraine said 9,850 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 5 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
Read alsoMedia reveals details of tightening curbs to be imposed from Nov 9The total number of confirmed cases grew to 430,467 as of November 5 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 184,782 patients , including 8,378 in the past day , have recovered .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 193 fatalities recorded in the past day .
The government reported 237,761 active cases as of November 5 .
In total , there have been 506,951 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv ( 983 ) , Kharkiv region ( 771 ) , Khmelnytsky region ( 550 ) , Zaporizhia region ( 523 ) , and Donetsk region ( 506 ) .
In total , 3,470,669 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 430,467.
Ukraine said 9,850 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 5, 2020, marking yet another highest daily rise.
Read alsoMedia reveals details of tightening curbs to be imposed from Nov 9The total number of confirmed cases grew to 430,467 as of November 5, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 184,782 patients, including 8,378 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 7,924 with 193 fatalities recorded in the past day.
The government reported 237,761 active cases as of November 5. In total, there have been 506,951 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv (983), Kharkiv region (771), Khmelnytsky region (550), Zaporizhia region (523), and Donetsk region (506).
In total, 3,470,669 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been run since the outbreak.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1. The Ukrainian regions were split into the green, yellow, orange, and red zones depending on hospital load, the average number of PCR and ELISA tests, the ascertainment rate of COVID-19, and daily spread dynamics.
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone. The mildest ones are in the green zone, the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions.
On October 13, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020.
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet.
Ukraine's updated epidemic zoning took effect on Monday, November 2.


unian--2020-11-05--AP: Biden's victories in Great Lakes states left him at 264

As of Thursday morning , Trump had 214 electoral votes .
Two days after Election Day in the United States @ @ @ @ @ the votes needed to win the White House .
But Democrat Joe Biden 's victories @ @ @ @ @ left him at 264 , meaning he was one battleground state away — any would @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed @ @ @ @ @ , securing victories in the `` blue wall '' battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan , @ @ @ @ @ 's path , '' the Associated Press reported .
As of Thursday morning , Trump @ @ @ @ @ , faced a much higher hurdle .
To reach 270 , he needed to claim @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania , North Carolina , Georgia , and Nevada .
• A win-win combination : @ @ @ @ @ U.S. election results • Ukrainian Ambassador speaks on how U.S. election outcome could influence Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ in hryvnia forex rate after U.S. elections

As of Thursday morning, Trump had 214 electoral votes.
Two days after Election Day in the United States, neither candidate had amassed the votes needed to win the White House. But Democrat Joe Biden's victories in the Great Lakes states left him at 264, meaning he was one battleground state away — any would do — from becoming president-elect.
"Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the "blue wall" battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan, and narrowing President Donald Trump's path," the Associated Press reported.
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As of Thursday morning, Trump, with 214 electoral votes, faced a much higher hurdle. To reach 270, he needed to claim all four remaining battlegrounds: Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, and Nevada.
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unian--2020-11-04--PACE calls on Ukraine to restore e-declarations of assets

At the same time , Ukrainian authorities are urged to refrain from `` any actions that would have a lasting detrimental effect on the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary . ''
The co-rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ( PACE ) for the monitoring of Ukraine , Alfred Heer ( Switzerland ) , has expressed serious concern about the consequences of the recent decision of the Constitutional Court regarding anti-corruption legislation .
That 's according to the PACE press service .
The move by the Constitutional Court `` could have far-reaching detrimental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country and their capacity to effectively fight corruption , including among the judiciary , '' the report says .
Read alsoEU calls on Ukraine to restore e-declaration of assets , work of anti-graft bodiesHeer has called upon the authorities `` to take all necessary actions to restore the effective functioning of the e-declaration system and to clarify the legal status of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine . ''
At the same time , the co-rapporteur has urged the authorities to refrain from `` any actions that would have a lasting detrimental effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ independence of the judiciary . ''
`` I share the concerns expressed by the Presidents of GRECO and the Venice Commission in that respect , '' said Alfred Heer .
• Justice chief names three stages to resolve what he calls `` constitutional crisis '' • Lawmaker forecasts new Constitutional Court can be formed within six months • Zelensky warns against street clashes if CCU chaos not stopped • `` War '' if Rada sacks Constitutional Court judges , one of them claims • Zelensky says `` not afraid '' of political crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitutional Court • Zelensky could dissolve Rada if MPs fail to purge Constitutional Court • Venice Commission : Chair 's letter no legal assessment of Zelensky 's bill on CCU • Zelensky explains to Venice Commission chief need to sack Constitutional Court

At the same time, Ukrainian authorities are urged to refrain from "any actions that would have a lasting detrimental effect on the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary."
The co-rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for the monitoring of Ukraine, Alfred Heer (Switzerland), has expressed serious concern about the consequences of the recent decision of the Constitutional Court regarding anti-corruption legislation.
That's according to the PACE press service.
The move by the Constitutional Court "could have far-reaching detrimental effects on the anti-corruption structures in the country and their capacity to effectively fight corruption, including among the judiciary," the report says.
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Read alsoEU calls on Ukraine to restore e-declaration of assets, work of anti-graft bodiesHeer has called upon the authorities "to take all necessary actions to restore the effective functioning of the e-declaration system and to clarify the legal status of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine."
At the same time, the co-rapporteur has urged the authorities to refrain from "any actions that would have a lasting detrimental effect on the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary."
"I share the concerns expressed by the Presidents of GRECO and the Venice Commission in that respect," said Alfred Heer.
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unian--2020-11-04--Shopping hours for senior citizens: Ukraine mulls new initiative amid quarantine

The step is supposed to curb corona spread among vulnerable groups .
Ukraine government could recommend that shop owners set certain hours in their establishments exclusively for visits by customers who are 60 years of age or older .
That 's according to Deputy Minister of Health Viktor Liashko , who spoke on the air of Radio NV .
`` We 'd like to recommend setting hours for senior citizens .
We recommend that vendors , pharmacies and other stores set certain hours , say , from 10:00 to 12:00 , when we would all know that this is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liashko .
Read alsoChornobyl zone shutting down for tourists amid COVID-19 quarantine ( Photo ) Most of the coronavirus deaths hit the 50+ category , the health official said .
Also , Liashko noted that special shopping hours are a European practice .
Earlier , the reports said the government considered the possibility of introducing a curfew and weekend quarantine .
• Daily COVID-19 spike in Ukraine hits new high with over 9,500 cases on Nov 4 • Health minister : 'Weekend quarantine ' may be introduced in Ukraine soon • Media reveals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Nov 9

The step is supposed to curb corona spread among vulnerable groups.
Ukraine government could recommend that shop owners set certain hours in their establishments exclusively for visits by customers who are 60 years of age or older.
That's according to Deputy Minister of Health Viktor Liashko, who spoke on the air of Radio NV.
"We'd like to recommend setting hours for senior citizens. We recommend that vendors, pharmacies and other stores set certain hours, say, from 10:00 to 12:00, when we would all know that this is the time for people 60+," noted Liashko.
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Read alsoChornobyl zone shutting down for tourists amid COVID-19 quarantine (Photo)Most of the coronavirus deaths hit the 50+ category, the health official said.
Also, Liashko noted that special shopping hours are a European practice.
Earlier, the reports said the government considered the possibility of introducing a curfew and weekend quarantine.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest


unian--2020-11-04--Cabinet approves strategy for development of sports: main goals named

Until 2028 , almost a third of the country 's population should go in for sports .
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the strategy for the development of physical culture and sports .
That 's according to the Ministry of Youth and Sports .
The strategy will be implemented in three stages until 2028 .
Read alsoHealth Ministry to deploy makeshift hospital at Kyiv 's Palace of SportsThe program is aimed at popularizing sports among Ukrainians , as well as creating a positive image for the country in the international arena .
• The share of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 30 % of the country 's total population .
• Five modern training centers for athletes shall be created in the west , east , north , south , and center of Ukraine .
• Twenty-five sports complexes must be constructed within the framework of the President 's Program .
• Ukraine must host at least 80 international tournaments .
• The Ukrainian team must reach the top 21 in the Olympic medal count , as well as the top 10 in the Paralympics , as well as in the Deaflympics and @ @ @

Until 2028, almost a third of the country's population should go in for sports.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the strategy for the development of physical culture and sports.
That's according to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The strategy will be implemented in three stages until 2028.
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Read alsoHealth Ministry to deploy makeshift hospital at Kyiv's Palace of SportsThe program is aimed at popularizing sports among Ukrainians, as well as creating a positive image for the country in the international arena.
Program's key points:


unian--2020-11-04--Zelensky, Bolsonaro discuss military-technical, defense cooperation

The heads of state also agreed on interaction on joint production of vaccines and medicines .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone conversation with his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro , according to the press service of the President 's Office .
The two leaders discussed cooperation in the military-technical and defense spheres , reads the report .
`` In this context , preparations were noted for holding the Defense Industry Dialogue , which will allow considering in detail promising bilateral projects , '' the statement said .
Further cooperation in space exploration was separately considered during talks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Brazil include trade , economic and investment spheres , in particular as regards the implementation of joint projects .
Zelensky and Bolsonaro also stressed the need to increase the volume of bilateral trade .
Read alsoZelensky vows not to reduce Ukrainian army budget in 2021Ukraine is happy to cooperate with Brazil in agriculture , nuclear energy , space , and military-defense spheres , Zelensky stressed .
The interlocutors agreed to boost joint efforts to counter the consequences of the second COVID-19 wave , including in the issue of joint production of vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the necessary modern capacities and are ready to work with Brazilian partners .
This can become a new successful area of our cooperation , '' the Ukrainian leader noted .

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unian--2020-11-04--Ukraine runs risk of losing more than $2 bln in loans over CCU ruling – Finance Minister

The country can not afford this , Marchenko said .
Ukraine is now at risk of losing more than $ 2 billion in loan financing due to the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court to abolish the Criminal Code article on inaccurate declaration of assets by officials , says Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko .
`` Now the achievements and agreements of great importance for the country are under the threat of failure .
I have the assessments of the World Bank 's top management on the decision of the CCU regarding e-declarations .
They believe that Ukraine is violating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank 's projects with Ukraine .
In general , we are talking about nearly $ 2.23 billion , '' the minister said , according to the Finance Ministry 's press service .
Marchenko noted that the development of anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine is a key condition for obtaining loans .
Read alsoEU calls on Ukraine to restore e-declaration of assets , work of anti-graft bodies '' The development of anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine has been a key condition of all international financial programs since 2014 .
Our partners consider any attempt to block @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And this is a fair vision .
After all , we agreed to such conditions and these reforms correspond to public demand .
This , in fact , allowed us to reach favorable agreements and gain our partners ' trust , '' the minister said .
Marchenko recalled that Ukraine this year had received several external loans : $ 2.1 billion from the International Monetary Fund and EUR 500 million from the European Union .
`` This year , Ukraine received $ 2.1 billion from the IMF and 500 million euros of macro-financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , according to the cooperation program with the IMF , the state budget will be fully implemented , subject to receiving $ 6.2 billion in loans from official creditors .
That is , while there is a fiscal gap of $ 3.5 billion , which should be financed .
The country can not afford to lose these funds , `` the minister stressed .
• The Constitutional Court of Ukraine on October 27 repealed Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognized declarations verification as unconstitutional and deprived the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of the relevant right , as well as the right to identify conflict of interest .
• On October 29 , President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled in the Verkhovna Rada Draft Law No .
4288 , proposing to terminate the powers of Constitutional Court judges and have the relevant appointing actors start the selection procedure to replace dismissed CCU members .
• The bill states , among other things , that the CCU judgment of October 27 is `` null and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actual `` conflict of interests . ''

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The country cannot afford this, Marchenko said.
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unian--2020-11-04--Russia seeking to change Crimea's demographic map – Ukraine official

Moscow wants to `` erase '' the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar identities there , Zelensky 's envoy stresses .
Russian occupation authorities systematically relocate Russians from mainland to the occupied Crimea with the specific intention of altering the demographic map of the peninsula , says the President 's Permanent Representative for the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , Anton Korinevych .
`` Such behavior is a war crime under international law , '' Korinevych said during a discussion on the situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Crimea and Sevastopol , according to his Facebook page .
In Crimean schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Crimean Tatar national identities , including by limiting the use of Crimean Tatar as language of instruction and shutting down schools with the Ukrainian language of instruction .
By doing so , the occupation power seeks to destroy the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar national-cultural identities and that of children and youths who see themselves as citizens of Ukraine , '' Korinevych said .
He also noted that the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has become outlawed in the occupied Crimea .
`` Before the occupation , there were 49 parishes of the Crimean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 20 clergymen throughout the peninsula , but now only a few parishes and a few clergymen remain there , '' he said .
`` Parishioners and clergy of the Crimean Diocese ( headed by Metropolitan Klyment ) were persecuted , many premises were seized , and Sunday schools established by the Ukrainian-language Crimean Diocese were shut down by the occupation authorities .
The Diocese 's ability to use its main cathedral has been limited .
In particular , a few days ago , representatives of the so-called `` self-defense forces '' were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HQ of an occupying authority , which has been located in the cathedral along with the Ukrainian church , '' he added .
Other religious groups also face persecution , in particular the Jehovah 's Witnesses and some Muslim organizations , Korinevych added .
Lawyers also face challenges in Crimea , in particular those defending political prisoners in Russian-controlled courts .
In many cases , lawyers are the only source of information on the latest developments in Crimea , and the Russian occupation authorities seek to restrict them in their capacity to act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
• Russia occupied Ukraine 's Crimea in March 2014 after its troops had occupied the peninsula .
An illegal referendum was held for Crimeans to decide on accession to Russia .
De-facto Crimean authorities reported that allegedly 96.77 % of the Crimean population had voted for acceding to Russia .
• On March 18 , 2014 , the so-called `` agreement on the accession '' of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to Russia was signed in the Kremlin .
• The West did not recognize the annexation in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Ukraine 's parliament voted to designate February 20 , 2014 , as the official date when the temporary occupation of Crimea began .

Moscow wants to "erase" the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar identities there, Zelensky's envoy stresses.
Russian occupation authorities systematically relocate Russians from mainland to the occupied Crimea with the specific intention of altering the demographic map of the peninsula, says the President's Permanent Representative for the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Anton Korinevych.
"Such behavior is a war crime under international law," Korinevych said during a discussion on the situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Crimea and Sevastopol, according to his Facebook page.
In Crimean schools, they are "erasing" Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar national identities, including by limiting the use of Crimean Tatar as language of instruction and shutting down schools with the Ukrainian language of instruction. By doing so, the occupation power seeks to destroy the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar national-cultural identities and that of children and youths who see themselves as citizens of Ukraine," Korinevych said.
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He also noted that the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has become outlawed in the occupied Crimea.
"Before the occupation, there were 49 parishes of the Crimean Diocese […] including 25 churches and 20 clergymen throughout the peninsula, but now only a few parishes and a few clergymen remain there," he said.
"Parishioners and clergy of the Crimean Diocese (headed by Metropolitan Klyment) were persecuted, many premises were seized, and Sunday schools established by the Ukrainian-language Crimean Diocese were shut down by the occupation authorities. The Diocese's ability to use its main cathedral has been limited. In particular, a few days ago, representatives of the so-called "self-defense forces" were accommodated in the cathedral to guard the HQ of an occupying authority, which has been located in the cathedral along with the Ukrainian church," he added.
Other religious groups also face persecution, in particular the Jehovah's Witnesses and some Muslim organizations, Korinevych added.
Lawyers also face challenges in Crimea, in particular those defending political prisoners in Russian-controlled courts. In many cases, lawyers are the only source of information on the latest developments in Crimea, and the Russian occupation authorities seek to restrict them in their capacity to act as defense lawyers in "political cases."
Russian occupation of Crimea: Background


unian--2020-11-04--Markiv initially charged in Italy at the behest of Russian propaganda – Interior Ministry

The National Guard was offered a `` deal '' : to secure own release in exchange for declaring publicly that the Ukrainian government was to blame for the death of the Italian journalist in Donbas .
Ukrainian National Guard Vitaly Markiv , who was yesterday released from an Italian prison after the court of appeal in Milan has cleared him of all charges , was initially accused at the behest of Russian propaganda pundits , Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko told journalists on Wednesday , November 4 .
As soon as Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , most Russian media blamed Ukraine forces for the Italian 's death , and `` then , someone whom we have n't identified started telling the Italian special services that Markiv , who has Italian citizenship and often visited Italy on business , was complicit in this murder , '' said Gerashchenko .
Read alsoMarkiv case : Italian prosecutors distort facts , Ombudsperson saysAlthough , as Gerashchenko said , `` in fact , his fault was only that he was there on Mount Karachun , 2 kilometers from where Rocchelli died . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his phones , the phones of his family , and when he was detained - Vitaliy told me this himself – the Italian justice officials offered him to state that Ukraine was guilty of Rochelli 's murder , and for this they promised to release him .
However , Markiv turned down such cooperation offer , refusing to call Ukraine a country where journalists get killed , '' Gerashchenko stressed .
In his opinion , `` Russian propaganda did everything to show , using the example of Rocchelli 's death , that Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Deputy platoon commander of the Ukrainian National Guard 's first battalion , senior sergeant Vitaliy Markiv was detained in Italy on June 30 , 2017 , on suspicion of the murder of Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli and his Russian interpreter Andrei Mironov amid a mortar attack in Donetsk region in May 2014 .
According to the Ukrainian investigation , the two were killed in shelling by Russian-led troops .
Ukrainian National Guard officials insisted that the Ukrainian battalion was not armed with mortars in 2014 .
The jury in the court of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , sentenced the Ukrainian guardsman to 24 years in prison .
He is also to pay compensation to Rocchelli 's family .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prosecutor General 's Office to immediately address the issue of Markiv 's return to Ukraine .
On November 20 , Ukraine filed an appeal against Markiv 's verdict .
It had to be considered by a Lombardy appellate court in the spring of 2020 .
On March 10 , 2020 , an Italian appellate court in Milan postponed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national Vitaliy Markiv over the coronavirus pandemic .
On July 3 , 2020 , President Zelensky during his phone talks with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said he hoped for a fair ruling in Markiv 's case and his return home as soon as possible .
On November 3 , the Court of Appeal in Italy 's Milan ruled to fully acquit Markiv .
The Guardsman was released at the courtroom and flown to Ukraine along with the Ukrainian delegation that attended the hearing .

The National Guard was offered a "deal": to secure own release in exchange for declaring publicly that the Ukrainian government was to blame for the death of the Italian journalist in Donbas.
Ukrainian National Guard Vitaliy Markiv, who was yesterday released from an Italian prison after the court of appeal in Milan has cleared him of all charges, was initially accused at the behest of Russian propaganda pundits, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko told journalists on Wednesday, November 4.
As soon as Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli died in Donbas on May 24, 2014, most Russian media blamed Ukraine forces for the Italian's death, and "then, someone whom we haven't identified started telling the Italian special services that Markiv, who has Italian citizenship and often visited Italy on business, was complicit in this murder," said Gerashchenko.
Read alsoMarkiv case: Italian prosecutors distort facts, Ombudsperson saysAlthough, as Gerashchenko said, "in fact, his fault was only that he was there on Mount Karachun, 2 kilometers from where Rocchelli died."
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"After that, the Italians wiretapped his phones, the phones of his family, and when he was detained - Vitaliy told me this himself – the Italian justice officials offered him to state that Ukraine was guilty of Rocchelli's murder, and for this they promised to release him. However, Markiv turned down such cooperation offer, refusing to call Ukraine a country where journalists get killed," Gerashchenko stressed.
In his opinion, "Russian propaganda did everything to show, using the example of Rocchelli's death, that Ukrainian military are beasts who kill journalists."
Markiv's case: Background
Deputy platoon commander of the Ukrainian National Guard's first battalion, senior sergeant Vitaliy Markiv was detained in Italy on June 30, 2017, on suspicion of the murder of Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli and his Russian interpreter Andrei Mironov amid a mortar attack in Donetsk region in May 2014.
According to the Ukrainian investigation, the two were killed in shelling by Russian-led troops.
Ukrainian National Guard officials insisted that the Ukrainian battalion was not armed with mortars in 2014.
The jury in the court of Italy's Pavia on July 12, 2019, sentenced the Ukrainian guardsman to 24 years in prison. He is also to pay compensation to Rocchelli's family.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prosecutor General's Office to immediately address the issue of Markiv's return to Ukraine.
On November 20, Ukraine filed an appeal against Markiv's verdict.
It had to be considered by a Lombardy appellate court in the spring of 2020. On March 10, 2020, an Italian appellate court in Milan postponed a hearing in the case of Ukrainian national Vitaliy Markiv over the coronavirus pandemic.
On July 3, 2020, President Zelensky during his phone talks with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said he hoped for a fair ruling in Markiv's case and his return home as soon as possible.
On November 3, the Court of Appeal in Italy's Milan ruled to fully acquit Markiv. The Guardsman was released at the courtroom and flown to Ukraine along with the Ukrainian delegation that attended the hearing.


unian--2020-11-04--Ukraine Army receives batch of RPO-16 flamethrowers

Last week , the new batch successfully passed acceptance tests .
Ukrainian military have received a batch of RPO-16 jet infantry flamethrowers , the country 's defense giant Ukroboronprom reports .
The high-explosive effect of the RPO-16 shot is equivalent to an artillery shell , so the portable weapon is capable of destroying enemy manpower even in powerful shelters at a range of nearly one kilometer .
The State Research Institute of Chemical Products , which is part of the Ukroboronprom defense concern , has fulfilled its contractual obligations ahead of schedule , handing over to the Ministry of Defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rocket infantry flamethrowers .
Read alsoUkroboronprom to be reorganized into nine holdings , deputy PM saysLast week , the batch successfully passed acceptance tests , confirming their tactical and technical features .
`` During live-fire tests , all targets were hit in accordance with the test program , '' said Volodymyr Shcherban , Chief of Shostka-based Research Institute of Chemical Products , the weapon 's producer .
• ROP-16 is a Ukraine-made jet flamethrower with thermobaric fuel-air munitions designed to destroy enemy firing points , disabling lightly armored vehicles , and manpower .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 93 mm flamethrower boasts of a firing range of up to 1,000 meters .
• It can be deployed to engage within 30 seconds .

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Last week, the new batch successfully passed acceptance tests.
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unian--2020-11-04--EU envoys approve sanctions on Lukashenko, 14 officials – journalist

The list is set to be published in the EU official journal on Friday .
The Committee of the Permanent Representatives of EU Member States ( COREPER ) has endorsed the decision to introduce sanctions targeting Alexander Lukashenko and 14 Belarusian officials .
That 's according to Rikard Jozwiak , RFE/RL 's correspondent in Brussels .
EU ambassadors have given `` green light '' to impose asset freezes and visa bans , Jozwiak reported via Twitter .
The list will be published in the EU official journal on Friday , the journalist added .
• On August 9 , presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Central Election Commission 's official data , 80.1 % of voters backed Alexander Lukashenko , and 10.1 % voted for his main rival Svetlana Tikhanovskaya .
• Following the announcement of the election outcome , protests swept across the country .
Security officials have been detaining and using force against protesters , opening politically charged cases against opposition figures .
Hundreds have been injured , with a few lethal incidents reported .
• The Belarusian opposition has created the Coordination Council for the Transfer of Power .
• The European Union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials responsible for rigging the vote and violently cracking down on protesters .
• On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
The MPs branded the elections unfair , condemned repression , and supported EU sanctions against Belarusian officials .
• Lukashenko on September 23 was secretly sworn in a ceremony held behind closed doors in Minsk .
• On October 26 , an indefinite national strike began in Belarus .

The list is set to be published in the EU official journal on Friday.
The Committee of the Permanent Representatives of EU Member States (COREPER) has endorsed the decision to introduce sanctions targeting Alexander Lukashenko and 14 Belarusian officials.
That's according to Rikard Jozwiak, RFE/RL's correspondent in Brussels.
EU ambassadors have given "green light" to impose asset freezes and visa bans, Jozwiak reported via Twitter.
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EU ambassadors just gave green light to impose asset freezes and visa bans on #Lukashenko + 14 other Belarusians. Will be published in the EU official journal on Fri. #Belarus — Rikard Jozwiak (@RikardJozwiak) November 4, 2020
The list will be published in the EU official journal on Friday, the journalist added.
Belarus elections, protests: Background


unian--2020-11-04--Ukraine exports almost 17 mln tonnes of grain since July

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Ukraine exports almost 17 mln tonnes of grain since July
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Some 61,300 tonnes of flour made of wheat and other types of grain was shipped abroad.
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unian--2020-11-04--Experts elaborate on change in hryvnia forex rate after U.S. elections

Experts elaborate on change in hryvnia forex rate after U.S. elections
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The situation with the hryvnia is still quite stable, Nayman says.
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unian--2020-11-04--Poll: Over 60% of Ukrainians would vote for extension of ban on farmland sale

Poll: Over 60% of Ukrainians would vote for extension of ban on farmland sale
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Citizens' support for the extension of the moratorium has changed slightly compared to October 2019.
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unian--2020-11-04--S&P classifies Ukraine's banking sector in group '10' under BICRA

Experts say economic risk in the Ukrainian banking system is very high in a global comparison .
S & P Global Ratings says it classifies Ukraine 's banking sector in group '10 ' under its Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment ( BICRA ) .
It says that in accordance with the BICRA , countries are divided into groups depending on the level of risks of their banking sectors – from group ' 1 ' ( countries with the lowest risks ) to group '10 ' ( countries with the highest risks ) .
Along with Ukraine , BICRA Group 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sri Lanka , and Nigeria .
The agency listed key factors that determine the risks of the banking sector in Ukraine , referring to the positive ones as the higher quality of banking supervision and regulation and a relatively high level of predictability ; a stable funding profile , as well as the adoption of a law on banks and banking activities .
On the negative side , S & P noted a very low quality of assets , especially in state-owned banks ; low indicators of the population 's well-being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a low level of corporate governance and transparency due to a significant share of the shadow economy and widespread corruption .
`` Economic risk in the Ukrainian banking system is very high in a global comparison .
We expect Ukraine 's GDP to contract by about 6 % in 2020 due to COVID-19 containment measures , and to expand by an average 3.3 % in 2021-2023 supported by domestic demand .
In our view , the Ukrainian economy continues to be in a prolonged correction phase , '' S & P said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Ukraine has reduced over the past five years but remains very high in global terms .
We believe that banking regulation and supervision have strengthened over the past five years under the management of the new governors of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) .
The NBU is striving to preserve its independence despite political pressure and harmonize the regulatory framework with EU standards , '' it said .
• Banks in Ukraine positive of prospects for lending next year • Ukraine 's economy to fully recover from coronacrisis in @ @ @

Experts say economic risk in the Ukrainian banking system is very high in a global comparison.
S&P Global Ratings says it classifies Ukraine's banking sector in group '10' under its Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment (BICRA).
"We classify the banking sector of Ukraine (B/Stable/B; national scale rating: 'uaA') in group '10' under our Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment," it said in a statement.
Read alsoUkrainians increasingly opting for bank cards over cash – NBU
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It says that in accordance with the BICRA, countries are divided into groups depending on the level of risks of their banking sectors – from group '1' (countries with the lowest risks) to group '10' (countries with the highest risks). Along with Ukraine, BICRA Group 10 includes the Republic of Belarus, Tunisia, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria.
The agency listed key factors that determine the risks of the banking sector in Ukraine, referring to the positive ones as the higher quality of banking supervision and regulation and a relatively high level of predictability; a stable funding profile, as well as the adoption of a law on banks and banking activities.
On the negative side, S&P noted a very low quality of assets, especially in state-owned banks; low indicators of the population's well-being in the international context, as well as a low level of corporate governance and transparency due to a significant share of the shadow economy and widespread corruption.
"Economic risk in the Ukrainian banking system is very high in a global comparison. We expect Ukraine's GDP to contract by about 6% in 2020 due to COVID-19 containment measures, and to expand by an average 3.3% in 2021-2023 supported by domestic demand. In our view, the Ukrainian economy continues to be in a prolonged correction phase," S&P said.
"We think industry risk for banks in Ukraine has reduced over the past five years but remains very high in global terms. We believe that banking regulation and supervision have strengthened over the past five years under the management of the new governors of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). The NBU is striving to preserve its independence despite political pressure and harmonize the regulatory framework with EU standards," it said.
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unian--2020-11-04--Media reveals details of tightening curbs to be imposed from Nov 9

Restrictions will be imposed based on the situation in a particular region .
Certain Ukrainian media have revealed details of possible tightening of the COVID-19 quarantine in Ukraine , which may be stepped up next Monday , November 9 .
Read alsoHealth minister : 'Weekend quarantine ' may be introduced in Ukraine soonNew curbs provide for no shutdown of public transport , which will continue its work , RBC Ukraine wrote on November 3 , referring to its source in the Ukrainian President 's Office .
Restrictions will be imposed based on the situation in a particular region .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe cases , mortality , and the number of beds available in hospitals rather than an increase in the number of new COVID-19 patients .
Public transport will operate as usual .
Possible restrictions may be related to the number of their runs or load .
The same refers to shops : they will not be closed , but the time of their work may be limited , in particular , on the weekend .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine @ @

Restrictions will be imposed based on the situation in a particular region.
Certain Ukrainian media have revealed details of possible tightening of the COVID-19 quarantine in Ukraine, which may be stepped up next Monday, November 9.
Read alsoHealth minister: 'Weekend quarantine' may be introduced in Ukraine soonNew curbs provide for no shutdown of public transport, which will continue its work, RBC Ukraine wrote on November 3, referring to its source in the Ukrainian President's Office.
Restrictions will be imposed based on the situation in a particular region. The key factor will be the number of severe cases, mortality, and the number of beds available in hospitals rather than an increase in the number of new COVID-19 patients.
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Transport and shops
Public transport will operate as usual. Possible restrictions may be related to the number of their runs or load.
The same refers to shops: they will not be closed, but the time of their work may be limited, in particular, on the weekend.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-11-04--PM Shmyhal assures no strict COVID-19 lockdown planned nationwide

Yet , a further deterioration will make the government impose tougher curbs .
The Cabinet of Ministers currently has no plans to introduce a lockdown across the country over COVID-19 .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this at a government meeting on November 4 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoHealth minister : 'Weekend quarantine ' may be introduced in Ukraine soon '' We are not going to follow this way and impose a nationwide lockdown .
But if we see a further deterioration in the situation , it will actually force the government into introducing tougher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine said 9,524 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 4 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 420,617 as of November 4 , 2020 .
• As many as 176,404 patients , including 7,536 in the past day , have recovered .
• The death toll has hit 7,731 with 199 fatalities recorded in the past day .
• According to some media reports , the Ukrainian government is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting next Monday , November 9 .

Yet, a further deterioration will make the government impose tougher curbs.
The Cabinet of Ministers currently has no plans to introduce a lockdown across the country over COVID-19.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this at a government meeting on November 4, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoHealth minister: 'Weekend quarantine' may be introduced in Ukraine soon
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"We are not going to follow this way and impose a nationwide lockdown. But if we see a further deterioration in the situation, it will actually force the government into introducing tougher restrictions," he said.
Coronavirus in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-11-04--Mayor Klitschko recovers from COVID-19

Mayor Klitschko recovers from COVID-19

Klitschko has updated on his condition .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says he has recovered from COVID-19 .
He announced @ @ @ @ @ on November 4 .
`` I am glad to return to active work .
My @ @ @ @ @ And I feel good , '' he said .
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports over 800 @ @ @ @ @ in new daily high • On October 24 , Klitschko wrote on Telegram he had @ @ @ @ @ to him , he felt good , but was forced to self-isolate and work from @ @ @ @ @ 25 , he said he had no symptoms of coronavirus disease , so he would @ @ @ @ @ .
• On October 28 , Klitschko received positive results of the repeat test for @ @ @ @ @ lost his senses of smell .
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Klitschko has updated on his condition.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says he has recovered from COVID-19.
He announced this during an online briefing on November 4.
"I am glad to return to active work. My coronavirus test is negative. And I feel good," he said.
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports over 800 new COVID-19 cases Nov 4 in new daily high
Klitschko's illness: Background


unian--2020-11-04--Kyiv mayor reports over 800 new COVID-19 cases Nov 4 in new daily high

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 40,390 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 856 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of November 4 , 2020 , the highest daily rise ever reported .
`` In the past day , another 856 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 43 healthcare workers .
There were 17 fatalities , '' Klitschko said during an online briefing on October 4 .
According to the city mayor , 456 women aged 19 to 90 and 334 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those infected .
Read alsoHealth Ministry not yet considering deployment of mobile morgues amid COVID-19Thirty-four girls ( from two months to 17 years old ) and 32 boys ( from 15 days to 16 years old ) have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Klitschko said 71 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 268 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 13,421 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ registered in Dniprovsky district ( 132 ) , Desniansky district ( 109 ) , and Solomyansky district ( 98 ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 816 .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 40,390.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 856 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of November 4, 2020, the highest daily rise ever reported.
"In the past day, another 856 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 43 healthcare workers. There were 17 fatalities," Klitschko said during an online briefing on October 4.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 40,390."
According to the city mayor, 456 women aged 19 to 90 and 334 men aged 18 to 83 are among those infected.
Read alsoHealth Ministry not yet considering deployment of mobile morgues amid COVID-19Thirty-four girls (from two months to 17 years old) and 32 boys (from 15 days to 16 years old) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Klitschko said 71 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 268 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 13,421 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky district (132), Desniansky district (109), and Solomyansky district (98).
The death toll in the city stands at 816.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-11-04--Agricultural production cost in Ukraine shrinks by 4.1% in Jan-Sept

Agricultural production cost in Ukraine shrinks by 4.1% in Jan-Sept
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Crop production costs fell by 6.2%, while those of livestock production declined by 1.3%.
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unian--2020-11-04--Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in 100 days of ceasefire in Donbas – JFO's deputy commander

As many as 21 ceasefire regimes have been declared since the beginning of hostilities in Donbas in 2014 .
Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and another 11 were injured in 100 days of the ongoing ceasefire in Donbas .
Deputy Commander of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) , Major General Bohdan Bondar announced the figures at a briefing on recent developments in the JFO zone on November 4 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoEscalation in Donbas as two Ukrainian soldiers killed in shelling Since the beginning of hostilities in Donbas in 2014 , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared and `` this regime [ announced at the end of July 2020 ] is the most effective , '' Bondar said .
From July 27 to November 4 , 2020 , three members of the JFO were killed and 11 were injured and sustained combat-related injuries .
`` In the same period before the ceasefire began , the casualties totaled 197 soldiers , including 17 deaths , '' he said .
`` You know that shelling continues , [ the enemy uses ] various types of weapons , but thanks to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who are on the front line , we support and fulfill our obligations to cease fire and not to fire back in response to provocative shelling , '' he said .
`` In terms of the number of attacks – we are talking about 224 attacks in total , while for the same period before the ceasefire there were about 1,200 attacks .
We see that the number of attacks has decreased by more than 80 % .
This allows us to think about a positive result and that we need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Bondar said .
• Since midnight on July 27 , a full and comprehensive ceasefire has been in effect along the contact line in the JFO zone in Donbas .
• The Russian invaders regularly attack the Ukrainian military 's positions .
According to the JFO headquarters , such attacks are an act of provocation to make the Ukrainian side fire back .
• In particular , on September 6 , they grossly violated the ceasefire in Donbas by shelling Ukrainian positions .
One Ukrainian soldier was killed , another was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent violation was reported on October 30 when at 00:28 Kyiv time , enemy troops based in the village of Pikuzy mounted an attack towards the village of Vodiane .
They used different types of grenade launchers .
The shelling killed two members of the Ukrainian Marine Corps – Sergeant Volodymyr Bondaryuk and Senior Sergeant Mykhailo Starostin .

As many as 21 ceasefire regimes have been declared since the beginning of hostilities in Donbas in 2014.
Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and another 11 were injured in 100 days of the ongoing ceasefire in Donbas.
Deputy Commander of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO), Major General Bohdan Bondar announced the figures at a briefing on recent developments in the JFO zone on November 4, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoEscalation in Donbas as two Ukrainian soldiers killed in shelling
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Since the beginning of hostilities in Donbas in 2014, as many as 21 ceasefire regimes have been declared and "this regime [announced at the end of July 2020] is the most effective," Bondar said.
From July 27 to November 4, 2020, three members of the JFO were killed and 11 were injured and sustained combat-related injuries. "In the same period before the ceasefire began, the casualties totaled 197 soldiers, including 17 deaths," he said.
"You know that shelling continues, [the enemy uses] various types of weapons, but thanks to the efforts of all our military, especially those who are on the front line, we support and fulfill our obligations to cease fire and not to fire back in response to provocative shelling," he said.
"In terms of the number of attacks – we are talking about 224 attacks in total, while for the same period before the ceasefire there were about 1,200 attacks. We see that the number of attacks has decreased by more than 80%. This allows us to think about a positive result and that we need to continue moving more resolutely in that direction," Bondar said.
War in Donbas: Ceasefire violations by Russia-controlled formations


unian--2020-11-04--Health minister: 'Weekend quarantine' may be introduced in Ukraine soon

The official assures no curfew is planned .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says a new type of coronavirus-related restrictions , the so-called `` weekend quarantine , '' may soon be introduced in Ukraine as early as next Monday , November 9 , amid the spread of COVID-19 .
Read alsoUkraine 's government said to drastically step up COVID-19 curbs next weekCertain media earlier reported that COVID-19 curbs might be stepped up and the minister confirmed these reports on Wednesday .
`` I do n't rule out that [ the introduction of ] quarantine on the weekend is possible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in effect on the weekend .
We are doing this to break the chain of disease transmission , '' the minister said during a morning TV show , `` Snidanok z 1+1 , '' on November 4 , as reported by the Ukrainian TSN TV news service .
Stepanov also envisages the relevant move by the Cabinet of Ministers .
`` For example , more shops will be shut down on Saturday and Sunday , while catering establishments will operate in the take-away mode .
These measures will reduce the number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
However , there will be no curfew in Ukraine , the minister assures .
To this end , a state of emergency must be declared in the country , but the Health Ministry will not recommend this .
On November 4 , the government is expected to consider further steps for tackling the epidemic in Ukraine , which ranked ninth in Europe in terms of the number of new daily COVID-19 cases .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red zones depending on the availability of beds in hospitals , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The official assures no curfew is planned.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says a new type of coronavirus-related restrictions, the so-called "weekend quarantine," may soon be introduced in Ukraine as early as next Monday, November 9, amid the spread of COVID-19.
Read alsoUkraine's government said to drastically step up COVID-19 curbs next weekCertain media earlier reported that COVID-19 curbs might be stepped up and the minister confirmed these reports on Wednesday.
"I don't rule out that [the introduction of] quarantine on the weekend is possible, that is when stricter restrictions will be in effect on the weekend. We are doing this to break the chain of disease transmission," the minister said during a morning TV show, "Snidanok z 1+1," on November 4, as reported by the Ukrainian TSN TV news service.
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Stepanov also envisages the relevant move by the Cabinet of Ministers.
"For example, more shops will be shut down on Saturday and Sunday, while catering establishments will operate in the take-away mode. These measures will reduce the number of people [in public areas]," he said.
However, there will be no curfew in Ukraine, the minister assures. To this end, a state of emergency must be declared in the country, but the Health Ministry will not recommend this.
On November 4, the government is expected to consider further steps for tackling the epidemic in Ukraine, which ranked ninth in Europe in terms of the number of new daily COVID-19 cases.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-11-04--U.S., British diplomats call on Ukraine to bring to justice those involved in murder of Handziuk

U.S. and British diplomats have called on the Ukrainian authorities to bring to justice those who are involved in the murder of activist Kateryna Handziuk .
`` Today , we remember the dedication , will and remarkable courage of Kateryna Handziuk , a civil rights and anti-corruption activist who died two years ago today from injuries following an acid attack .
We join those urging authorities to bring to justice both her attackers and those who called for the attacks , '' the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said on Twitter on November 4 .
Read alsoHandziuk case : Court sentences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-year probation '' Her memory is preserved in the growing acknowledgment that civil society is a critical part of any successful democracy , '' it said .
As reported by the British Embassy in Ukraine on Facebook , Ambassador Melinda Simmons also made a statement on the second anniversary of Handziuk 's death .
`` Today is the 2nd anniversary of # anticorruption activist Kateryna # Handziuk 's death .
I am visiting her home town of Kherson this week & will raise her case there , as I do in # Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her family & friends for justice to be served soon , '' the Ambassador wrote on Twitter on November 4 .
• Kherson activist , advisor to the Mayor of Kherson and acting manager of affairs at Kherson City Council 's executive committee Kateryna Handziuk , 33 , on July 31 , 2018 , survived an acid attack .
She suffered burns to more than 35 % of her body and underwent 11 operations in Kyiv .
• Handziuk died on November 4 , 2018 .
The immediate cause of her death was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acid attack .
• In June 2019 , five suspects involved in the execution of the crime were convicted .
• Chairman of Kherson Regional Council Vladyslav Manger and his accomplice , Oleksiy Levin , who are accused of organizing and ordering the crime , were detained , they are in custody .
• They are charged with offenses under Part 3 of Article 27 , Part 2 of Article 28 , and Part 2 of Article 121 of the Criminal Code ( intentionally causing grievous bodily harm with signs of torment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Kateryna Handziuk died two years ago.
U.S. and British diplomats have called on the Ukrainian authorities to bring to justice those who are involved in the murder of activist Kateryna Handziuk.
"Today, we remember the dedication, will and remarkable courage of Kateryna Handziuk, a civil rights and anti-corruption activist who died two years ago today from injuries following an acid attack. We join those urging authorities to bring to justice both her attackers and those who called for the attacks," the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv said on Twitter on November 4.
Read alsoHandziuk case: Court sentences Pavlovsky to two years in prison, one-year probation
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"Her memory is preserved in the growing acknowledgment that civil society is a critical part of any successful democracy," it said.
As reported by the British Embassy in Ukraine on Facebook, Ambassador Melinda Simmons also made a statement on the second anniversary of Handziuk's death.
"Today is the 2nd anniversary of #anticorruption activist Kateryna #Handziuk's death. I am visiting her home town of Kherson this week & will raise her case there, as I do in #Kyiv. We remember Kateryna and hope with her family & friends for justice to be served soon," the Ambassador wrote on Twitter on November 4.
Handziuk case


unian--2020-11-04--Ukrainian labor migrants boost remittances in Sept – National Bank

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unian--2020-11-04--U.S. election: Trump-Biden gap narrowing significantly – Fox News data

Biden has gained 238 electoral votes , and the incumbent Chief Executive has secured 213 votes .
The voting in the United States is over , and according to the latest vote count , the Republican candidate , incumbent President Donald Trump is confidently catching up with his rival , Democrat Joe Biden , and has every chance of being elected for another term .
According to preliminary data from Fox News , Biden has gained 238 electoral votes , and the incumbent Chief Executive has secured 213 votes .
As of 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time , according to Reuters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Trump had 213 votes .
Thus , as of 10:20 Kyiv time on November 4 , some 66.04 million people ( 49.8 % ) supported Biden , while Trump was backed by 64.45 million people ( 48.6 % ) .
As of 09:00 a.m. Kyiv time , Biden had 224 votes and Trump had 213 according to the Associated Press , while CNN said Biden had 220 votes and Trump had 213 .
Read alsoUkrainian Ambassador speaks on how U.S. election outcome could influence Ukraine U.S. election in brief • The U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
Trump , representing Republicans , is running for another term .
His Democratic rival is former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden .
• On September 29 , the first round of the Trump-Biden debate took place .
• Amid the election campaign , Trump tested positive for the coronavirus , but after treatment he was able to get back to the campaigning .
• During the election campaign , Biden accused Trump of incompetence and appeasing authoritarian regimes , in particular , Putin 's .
Trump , in turn , claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a corruption scheme in the Ukrainian energy sector .
• The U.S. electoral system differs from the Ukrainian one .
Voting there takes place in two stages : first , citizens elect electors , who will subsequently directly elect the president .
Electors are people with good education , activists and patrons of the arts .
Voters know in advance who each voter supports .

Biden has gained 238 electoral votes, and the incumbent Chief Executive has secured 213 votes.
The voting in the United States is over, and according to the latest vote count, the Republican candidate, incumbent President Donald Trump is confidently catching up with his rival, Democrat Joe Biden, and has every chance of being elected for another term.
According to preliminary data from Fox News, Biden has gained 238 electoral votes, and the incumbent Chief Executive has secured 213 votes.
As of 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time, according to Reuters, Biden was gaining 220 votes, while Trump had 213 votes. Thus, as of 10:20 Kyiv time on November 4, some 66.04 million people (49.8%) supported Biden, while Trump was backed by 64.45 million people (48.6%).
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As of 09:00 a.m. Kyiv time, Biden had 224 votes and Trump had 213 according to the Associated Press, while CNN said Biden had 220 votes and Trump had 213.
To win, a candidate must gain 270 electoral votes.
Read alsoUkrainian Ambassador speaks on how U.S. election outcome could influence Ukraine
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unian--2020-11-04--Daily COVID-19 spike in Ukraine hits new high with over 9,500 cases on Nov 4

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 420,617 .
Ukraine said 9,524 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 4 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
Read alsoDaily number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine may grow to 15,000 by Jan – expertThe total number of confirmed cases grew to 420,617 as of November 4 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 176,404 patients , including 7,536 in the past day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has hit 7,731 with 199 fatalities recorded in the past day .
The government reported 236,482 active cases as of November 4 .
In total , there have been 496,419 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv ( 856 ) , Kharkiv region ( 850 ) , Donetsk region ( 636 ) , Odesa region ( 547 ) , and Khmelnytsky region ( 511 ) .
• The adaptive quarantine was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 420,617.
Ukraine said 9,524 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 4, 2020, marking yet another highest daily rise.
Read alsoDaily number of new COVID-19 cases in Ukraine may grow to 15,000 by Jan – expertThe total number of confirmed cases grew to 420,617 as of November 4, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 176,404 patients, including 7,536 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 7,731 with 199 fatalities recorded in the past day.
The government reported 236,482 active cases as of November 4. In total, there have been 496,419 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv (856), Kharkiv region (850), Donetsk region (636), Odesa region (547), and Khmelnytsky region (511).
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-11-04--Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on Nov 4

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unian--2020-11-04--Borussia Mönchengladbach beat Shaktar 6-0 in Kyiv

Despite the embarrassment , Shakhtar slid only a position down from Group B 's top spot .
Borussia Mönchengladbach on Tuesday crushed Shakhtar 6-0 in the match played in Kyiv on Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage .
Despite the embarrassment , Shakhtar slid only a position down from Group B 's top spot after Real Madrid beat Inter 3-2 at home , ranking third and leaving the Milanese team at the group 's bottom .
The loss was the most devastating one for Shakhtar in the history of its Champions League home matches .
Borussia are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five points after three games , one point ahead of Shakhtar .
`` We are human beings , we have such fragility – we have the right to make mistakes .
Sometimes we think that something bad happens only to others , but we 're wrong .
Such a result is humiliation for us .
We lost three points , but we will continue to fight until the last second and we will try to rebound , '' Shakhtar manager Luis Castro told Football 1 TV channel , Tribuna.ua reports .
Shakhtar will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this time in Germany .
• Five more members of FC Dynamo Kyiv test positive for COVID-19 • Confusion as German club says flying off to Donetsk for away game with Shakhtar

Despite the embarrassment, Shakhtar slid only a position down from Group B's top spot.
Borussia Mönchengladbach on Tuesday crushed Shakhtar 6-0 in the match played in Kyiv on Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage.
Despite the embarrassment, Shakhtar slid only a position down from Group B's top spot after Real Madrid beat Inter 3-2 at home, ranking third and leaving the Milanese team at the group's bottom.
The loss was the most devastating one for Shakhtar in the history of its Champions League home matches.
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Borussia are now at the top of Group B with five points after three games, one point ahead of Shakhtar.
"We are human beings, we have such fragility – we have the right to make mistakes. Sometimes we think that something bad happens only to others, but we're wrong. Such a result is humiliation for us. We lost three points, but we will continue to fight until the last second and we will try to rebound," Shakhtar manager Luis Castro told Football 1 TV channel, Tribuna.ua reports.
Shakhtar will play their next match also against Borussia, this time in Germany.
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unian--2020-11-03--Ukrainian Ambassador speaks on how U.S. election outcome could influence Ukraine

Yelchenko believes Ukraine is `` lucky '' as it enjoys bipartisan support in the United States .
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Volodymyr Yelchenko has commented on the influence he believes the U.S. presidential election outcome could have on Ukraine .
`` Any of my comments 'against ' or 'for ' would sound like interference in the U.S. elections .
But , in principle , the real military , lethal , strategic aid came precisely under Trump .
We also received two Island-class boats , three more are being prepared , we saw a whole bunch of decisions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and specific hardware .
It was under Trump that sanctions were introduced against those constructing the Nord Stream [ 2 ] , '' the diplomat has told TSN .
Also , Yelchenko adds , there are forecasts that the Democrats will increase the overall number of their representatives in both House chambers .
Read alsoA win-win combination : What can Ukraine expect from U.S. election results '' And therefore , the position of the Democratic Party in relation to Russia , as is seen here , is sharper and tougher .
Besides , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circle of incumbent lawmakers and those who could be elected , there are much more people who at the expert level understand the essence of problems around Ukraine , and therefore I 'm absolutely sure that sanctions against Russia will be strengthening and military assistance will be increasing , '' the ambassador assured .
In general , Yelchenko believes that Ukraine is `` lucky '' as it enjoys bipartisan support in the United States .

Yelchenko believes Ukraine is "lucky" as it enjoys bipartisan support in the United States.
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Volodymyr Yelchenko has commented on the influence he believes the U.S. presidential election outcome could have on Ukraine.
"Any of my comments 'against' or 'for' would sound like interference in the U.S. elections. But, in principle, the real military, lethal, strategic aid came precisely under Trump. We also received two Island-class boats, three more are being prepared, we saw a whole bunch of decisions to increase the amount [of assistance] and specific hardware. It was under Trump that sanctions were introduced against those constructing the Nord Stream [2]," the diplomat has told TSN.
Also, Yelchenko adds, there are forecasts that the Democrats will increase the overall number of their representatives in both House chambers.
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Read alsoA win-win combination: What can Ukraine expect from U.S. election results"And therefore, the position of the Democratic Party in relation to Russia, as is seen here, is sharper and tougher. Besides, in Biden's circle, in the circle of incumbent lawmakers and those who could be elected, there are much more people who at the expert level understand the essence of problems around Ukraine, and therefore I'm absolutely sure that sanctions against Russia will be strengthening and military assistance will be increasing," the ambassador assured.
In general, Yelchenko believes that Ukraine is "lucky" as it enjoys bipartisan support in the United States.


unian--2020-11-03--Finance Ministry attracts UAH 1.955 bln at domestic bonds auction

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unian--2020-11-03--Ukrainians increasingly opting for bank cards over cash – NBU

The amount of such transactions amounted to UAH 2.8 trillion , which is 8.7 % more than in 2019 .

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unian--2020-11-03--Italian court of appeal fully acquits Ukrainian National Guardsman Vitaliy Markiv

The first instance court has initially sentenced the soldier to 24 years in prison .
The Court of Appeal in Italy 's Milan on Tuesday , November 3 , ruled to fully acquit Ukrainian National Guardsman Vitaliy Markiv , who had been accused of complicity in the death of an Italian reporter Andrea Rocchelli and his Russian interpreter Andrei Mironov who were killed in the Donbas warzone in May 2014 .
That 's according to Liudmyla Denisova , Ukraine 's Ombudsperson .
`` The Court of Appeals in Milan has handed down an acquitting verdict in the case of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the official wrote on her Telegram channel .
Denisova also wrote Markiv would be returning to Ukraine along with the Ukrainian delegation .
Documentary aired at Italian Senate , offering deeper look into Markiv case Vitaliy Markiv case : background Deputy platoon commander of the Ukrainian National Guard 's first battalion , senior sergeant Vitaliy Markiv was detained in Italy on June 30 , 2017 , on suspicion of the murder of Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli and his Russian interpreter Andrei Mironov amid a mortar attack in Donetsk region in May 2014 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two were killed in shelling by Russian-led troops .
Ukrainian National Guard officials insisted that the Ukrainian battalion was not armed with mortars in 2014 .
The jury in the court of Italy 's Pavia on July 12 , 2019 , sentenced the Ukrainian guardsman to 24 years in prison .
He is also to pay compensation to Rocchelli 's family .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prosecutor General 's Office to immediately address the issue of Markiv 's return to Ukraine .
On November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Markiv 's verdict .
It had to be considered by a Lombardy appellate court in the spring of 2020 .
On March 10 , 2020 , an Italian appellate court in Milan postponed a hearing in the case of Ukrainian national Vitaliy Markiv over the coronavirus pandemic .
On July 3 , 2020 , President Zelensky during his phone talks with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said he hoped for a fair ruling in Markiv 's case and his return home as soon as possible .
The defense team in their appeal asked the @ @ @ @ @ @

The first instance court has initially sentenced the soldier to 24 years in prison.
The Court of Appeal in Italy's Milan on Tuesday, November 3, ruled to fully acquit Ukrainian National Guardsman Vitaliy Markiv, who had been accused of complicity in the death of an Italian reporter Andrea Rocchelli and his Russian interpreter Andrei Mironov who were killed in the Donbas warzone in May 2014.
That's according to Liudmyla Denisova, Ukraine's Ombudsperson.
"The Court of Appeals in Milan has handed down an acquitting verdict in the case of our hero, having fully acquitted him," the official wrote on her Telegram channel.
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"Justice is here!" she added.
Denisova also wrote Markiv would be returning to Ukraine along with the Ukrainian delegation.
Read also Documentary aired at Italian Senate, offering deeper look into Markiv case Vitaliy Markiv case: background
Deputy platoon commander of the Ukrainian National Guard's first battalion, senior sergeant Vitaliy Markiv was detained in Italy on June 30, 2017, on suspicion of the murder of Italian journalist Andrea Rocchelli and his Russian interpreter Andrei Mironov amid a mortar attack in Donetsk region in May 2014.
According to the Ukrainian investigation, the two were killed in shelling by Russian-led troops.
Ukrainian National Guard officials insisted that the Ukrainian battalion was not armed with mortars in 2014.
The jury in the court of Italy's Pavia on July 12, 2019, sentenced the Ukrainian guardsman to 24 years in prison. He is also to pay compensation to Rocchelli's family.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Prosecutor General's Office to immediately address the issue of Markiv's return to Ukraine.
On November 20, Ukraine filed an appeal against Markiv's verdict.
It had to be considered by a Lombardy appellate court in the spring of 2020. On March 10, 2020, an Italian appellate court in Milan postponed a hearing in the case of Ukrainian national Vitaliy Markiv over the coronavirus pandemic.
On July 3, 2020, President Zelensky during his phone talks with Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said he hoped for a fair ruling in Markiv's case and his return home as soon as possible.
The defense team in their appeal asked the court to fully acquit Markiv.


unian--2020-11-03--EU calls on Ukraine to restore e-declaration of assets, work of anti-graft bodies

The EU has noted the complexity of the situation , appreciating the urgency with which President Zelensky and Government seek to address it .
The decision of Ukraine 's Constitutional Court of October 27 , 2020 , on elements of the anti-corruption legislation has far-reaching consequences for the whole anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine established after the 2014 Revolution of Dignity , reads the statement delivered by the Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy , Peter Stano .
The fight against corruption , the EU notes , is `` one of the key benchmarks and commitments that Ukraine has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agreement , the recently agreed Macro-Financial Assistance programme between the EU and Ukraine and the Visa liberalisation process . ''
Read alsoVenice Commission : Chair 's letter no legal assessment of Zelensky 's bill on CCUAt the same time , the EU has noted the complexity of the situation , appreciating the urgency with which President Volodymyr Zelensky and Government seek to address it .
`` We urge the Ukrainian authorities to rapidly restore the legislation on e-declaration of assets and corresponding tasks of the National Agency for Prevention of Corruption , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine before the 16 December deadline set by the Constitutional Court , '' the statement reads .
Ukrainians need a `` robust judicial reform '' so the EU encouraged the President , the Government and the Verkhovna Rada to `` work together towards a comprehensive and sustainable solution . ''
`` The EU stands ready to support our Ukrainian partners in this endeavour , '' the statement concludes .
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The EU has noted the complexity of the situation, appreciating the urgency with which President Zelensky and Government seek to address it.
The decision of Ukraine's Constitutional Court of October 27, 2020, on elements of the anti-corruption legislation has far-reaching consequences for the whole anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine established after the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, reads the statement delivered by the Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Peter Stano.
"The decision also calls into question a number of international commitments that Ukraine assumed in relation to its international partners, including the EU," the statement says.
The fight against corruption, the EU notes, is "one of the key benchmarks and commitments that Ukraine has taken in the framework of the Association Agreement, the recently agreed Macro-Financial Assistance programme between the EU and Ukraine and the Visa liberalisation process."
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Read alsoVenice Commission: Chair's letter no legal assessment of Zelensky's bill on CCUAt the same time, the EU has noted the complexity of the situation, appreciating the urgency with which President Volodymyr Zelensky and Government seek to address it.
"We urge the Ukrainian authorities to rapidly restore the legislation on e-declaration of assets and corresponding tasks of the National Agency for Prevention of Corruption, as well as to stabilise the legal status of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine before the 16 December deadline set by the Constitutional Court," the statement reads.
Ukrainians need a "robust judicial reform" so the EU encouraged the President, the Government and the Verkhovna Rada to "work together towards a comprehensive and sustainable solution."
"The EU stands ready to support our Ukrainian partners in this endeavour," the statement concludes.
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