unian--2020-11-16--Reuters: Oil climbs higher on China, Japan rebound, hopes of OPEC+ supply curb

Brent crude futures for January rose 44 cents , or 1 % , to $ 43.22 a barrel by 0204 GMT .
Oil prices climbed on Monday , recouping some losses from the previous session as hopes that OPEC+ will hold current output curbs offset concerns about weaker fuel demand due to rising COVID-19 cases and higher production from Libya .
Figures showing a rebound in the world 's second and third largest economies , China and Japan , also supported prices , along with data that Chinese refineries processed the most crude ever in October on a daily basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crude futures for January rose 44 cents , or 1 % , to $ 43.22 a barrel by 0204 GMT , while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for December was at $ 40.67 a barrel , up 54 cents , or 1.4 % .
Read alsoEBRD to provide loan for developing mineral deposits in Ukraine – CabinetBoth contracts gained more than 8 % last week on hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine and that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and their allies including Russia will maintain lower output next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also known as OPEC+ , has been cutting production by about 7.7 million barrels per day , with a compliance rate seen at 101 % in October , and had planned to increase output by 2 million bpd from January .
OPEC+ is due to hold a ministerial committee meeting on Tuesday which could recommend changes to production quotas when all the ministers meet on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 .

Brent crude futures for January rose 44 cents, or 1%, to $43.22 a barrel by 0204 GMT.
Oil prices climbed on Monday, recouping some losses from the previous session as hopes that OPEC+ will hold current output curbs offset concerns about weaker fuel demand due to rising COVID-19 cases and higher production from Libya.
Figures showing a rebound in the world's second and third largest economies, China and Japan, also supported prices, along with data that Chinese refineries processed the most crude ever in October on a daily basis, as reported by Reuters.
Brent crude futures for January rose 44 cents, or 1%, to $43.22 a barrel by 0204 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for December was at $40.67 a barrel, up 54 cents, or 1.4%.
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Read alsoEBRD to provide loan for developing mineral deposits in Ukraine – CabinetBoth contracts gained more than 8% last week on hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine and that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and their allies including Russia will maintain lower output next year to support prices.
The group, also known as OPEC+, has been cutting production by about 7.7 million barrels per day, with a compliance rate seen at 101% in October, and had planned to increase output by 2 million bpd from January.
OPEC+ is due to hold a ministerial committee meeting on Tuesday which could recommend changes to production quotas when all the ministers meet on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.


unian--2020-11-15--Incumbent mayor Trukhanov wins mayoral elections in Odesa: Exit poll

Some 55.1 % of voters cast their votes for the incumbent mayor .
Incumbent mayor Hennady Trukhanov has won the @ @ @ @ @ according to findings of an exit poll conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology ( @ @ @ @ @ the exit poll data , 55.1 % of voters cast their votes for him during @ @ @ @ @ local elections , while his rival , Mykola Skoryk , was supported by 42.8 % @ @ @ @ @ Turnout during repeat mayoral elections in seven cities hits 24 % .Regardless of political preferences @ @ @ @ @ of Odesa believe in Trukhanov 's victory , while 35.5 % in Skoryk 's victory @ @ @ @ @ respondents took part in the survey .
The error of margin does not exceed 3-4 @ @

Some 55.1% of voters cast their votes for the incumbent mayor.
Incumbent mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov has won the mayoral elections in Odesa, according to findings of an exit poll conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).
According to the exit poll data, 55.1% of voters cast their votes for him during the second round of the local elections, while his rival, Mykola Skoryk, was supported by 42.8%.
Read alsoLocal elections - Turnout during repeat mayoral elections in seven cities hits 24%.Regardless of political preferences, 63.9% of residents of Odesa believe in Trukhanov's victory, while 35.5% in Skoryk's victory.
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In total, 1,780 respondents took part in the survey. The error of margin does not exceed 3-4%.


unian--2020-11-15--Turnout during repeat mayoral elections in seven cities reported at 24%

The CEC says the data is not official .
As of 20:00 Kyiv time on November 15 , the turnout during repeat elections of mayors in seven cities was 24 % .
This was reported by the media relations department of the Secretariat of the Central Election Commission ( CEC ) .
Read alsoSecond round of local elections under way in some Ukrainian communities '' We are providing a summary update on the number of voters who received ballots at polling stations ( voter turnout ) in the elections of city mayors on November 15 ( repeat voting ) at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of regions of Ukraine , as of 20:00 , '' the message says .
It is noted that according to reports from all territorial election commissions that are currently preparing and conducting the repeat voting for the mayoral elections , the turnout was 24 % .
The CEC recalled that this information is not official , since , in accordance with CEC resolution No .
404 of October 20 , 2020 , it is received by the Commission from the agencies maintaining the State Voter Register , which in turn receive this information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of communication , in particular by phone or email .
• On November 15 , the second round of elections of mayors took place in the city of Lutsk ( Volyn region ) , the town of Kramatorsk ( Ukrainian-controlled part of Donetsk region ) , the town of Ukrainka ( Kyiv region ) , the cities of Odesa , Sumy , and Kherson , as well as the town of Kamianets-Podilskyi ( Khmelnytsky region ) .
• In addition , territorial communities with the number of voters estimated at up to 10,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for elections of members of 46 local councils .
• The voting results must be announced no later than on the fifth day from the day of the repeat voting , that is , by November 20 inclusive .

The CEC says the data is not official.
As of 20:00 Kyiv time on November 15, the turnout during repeat elections of mayors in seven cities was 24%.
This was reported by the media relations department of the Secretariat of the Central Election Commission (CEC).
Read alsoSecond round of local elections under way in some Ukrainian communities
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"We are providing a summary update on the number of voters who received ballots at polling stations (voter turnout) in the elections of city mayors on November 15 (repeat voting) at the end of voting in the context of regions of Ukraine, as of 20:00," the message says.
It is noted that according to reports from all territorial election commissions that are currently preparing and conducting the repeat voting for the mayoral elections, the turnout was 24%.
The CEC recalled that this information is not official, since, in accordance with CEC resolution No. 404 of October 20, 2020, it is received by the Commission from the agencies maintaining the State Voter Register, which in turn receive this information from territorial election commissions by any means of communication, in particular by phone or email.
Local elections in Ukraine: Second round


unian--2020-11-15--Russia-led forces in Donbas open fire near Maryinka

There are no combat losses or injuries among Ukrainian servicemen .
Armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russian-controlled forces @ @ @ @ @ time from 00:00 to 17:30 Kyiv time on Sunday , November 15 .
This was @ @ @ @ @ of the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) headquarters in an evening report on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ alsoDonbas war update : Enemy breaches truce five times on Nov 13 '' In particular @ @ @ @ @ the town of Maryinka , the enemy used small arms , '' the report said @ @ @ @ @ losses or injuries among Ukrainian servicemen , the headquarters added .
Three violations of the @ @ @ @ @ 14 .

There are no combat losses or injuries among Ukrainian servicemen.
Armed formations of the Russian Federation and Russian-controlled forces violated the Donbas ceasefire one time from 00:00 to 17:30 Kyiv time on Sunday, November 15.
This was reported by the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters in an evening report on Facebook on November 15.
Read alsoDonbas war update: Enemy breaches truce five times on Nov 13"In particular, in the area near the town of Maryinka, the enemy used small arms," the report said.
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There are no combat losses or injuries among Ukrainian servicemen, the headquarters added.
Three violations of the ceasefire were reported on November 14.
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unian--2020-11-15--Possible deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Crimea to endanger whole Europe – NSDC

The Security Council explained that Russia has capacities for storying and deploying nuclear weapons on the territory of occupied Crimea .
The possible deployment of nuclear weapons by Russia on the territory of occupied Crimea could pose a threat to any part of Europe .
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) Serhiy Kryvonos announced in a comment for Apostrophe Live .
Read alsoRussia may soon deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea – NSDC secretaryHe explained that the Russian Federation has considerable capacities for storying and deploying nuclear weapons on the territory of occupied Crimea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there have been several facilities that were used to store nuclear weapons .
One of the facilities is the so-called Feodosia-13 facility , now it is the village of Krasnokamyanka .
In the Crimean Tatar language , this is Kyzyltash , where the large-scale construction of a storage base had been carried out for six years since the beginning of the 1950s .
This is the former 12th Directorate of the USSR Ministry of Defense , which was in charge of nuclear weapons .
The facility was in use until 1996 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the middle of the 1990s , '' Kryvonos said .
This military facility consists of tunnels that have dimensions of a subway and are more than 30 km in length .
It was partially mothballed and partially dismantled , he said .
`` According to our information , after the annexation of Crimea , Russia began to carry out certain work at the facility , '' Kryvonos said .
He also named the second facility on the territory of Crimea , where nuclear weapons could be deployed .
This is Balaklava , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They have built additional tunnels for submarines – and this is verified information , '' Kryvonos said .
He noted that the weapons deployed by Russia on the occupied peninsula pose a threat to European countries .
`` For example , when Tu-22M3 bombers are based in Crimea , they can threaten even Great Britain ...
It is difficult to say what type of nuclear weapons they are deploying there , new or old ones .
But all this creates a great danger to any part of Europe , '' Kryvonos said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine , said that Russia could soon deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea .
• According to Danilov , the deployment of nuclear weapons in Crimea depends on many factors .

The Security Council explained that Russia has capacities for storying and deploying nuclear weapons on the territory of occupied Crimea.
The possible deployment of nuclear weapons by Russia on the territory of occupied Crimea could pose a threat to any part of Europe.
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Serhiy Kryvonos announced in a comment for Apostrophe Live.
Read alsoRussia may soon deploy nuclear weapons in occupied Crimea – NSDC secretaryHe explained that the Russian Federation has considerable capacities for storying and deploying nuclear weapons on the territory of occupied Crimea.
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"Since the Soviet times, there have been several facilities that were used to store nuclear weapons. One of the facilities is the so-called Feodosia-13 facility, now it is the village of Krasnokamyanka.
In the Crimean Tatar language, this is Kyzyltash, where the large-scale construction of a storage base had been carried out for six years since the beginning of the 1950s. This is the former 12th Directorate of the USSR Ministry of Defense, which was in charge of nuclear weapons. The facility was in use until 1996, and the last weapon was removed from there in the middle of the 1990s," Kryvonos said.
This military facility consists of tunnels that have dimensions of a subway and are more than 30 km in length. It was partially mothballed and partially dismantled, he said.
"According to our information, after the annexation of Crimea, Russia began to carry out certain work at the facility," Kryvonos said.
He also named the second facility on the territory of Crimea, where nuclear weapons could be deployed. This is Balaklava, where the Russian submarines are based.
"They have built additional tunnels for submarines – and this is verified information," Kryvonos said.
He noted that the weapons deployed by Russia on the occupied peninsula pose a threat to European countries.
"For example, when Tu-22M3 bombers are based in Crimea, they can threaten even Great Britain ... It is difficult to say what type of nuclear weapons they are deploying there, new or old ones. But all this creates a great danger to any part of Europe," Kryvonos said.
Russia may deploy nuclear weapons in Crimea: NSDC warnings


unian--2020-11-15--Over 500 people detained during street protests in Belarus – media

More than 500 people have been detained in Belarus during recent unauthorized opposition rallies in memory of those killed during street protests .
Belarusian security forces actively used stun grenades in Minsk , according to the Russian service of the BBC .
Participants in the Minsk event intended to restore the memorial to Alexander Taraikovsky , who died at a rally on August 12 , and then planned to march to one of the courtyards of Minsk , known as the Square of Changes , to honor the memory of activist Roman Bondarenko ( Raman Bandarenka ) , who died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be plainclothes police officers .
Severe detentions with the use of special equipment began outside the Pushkinskaya metro station in the center of Minsk , from where the rally began .
Eyewitnesses reported tear gas and stun grenades were used to disperse protesters in Minsk .
When several thousand demonstrators gathered on the Square of Change , the security forces surrounded them and again used stun grenades .
As a result , according to media reports , several people were injured .
A water cannon also arrived at the scene .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty .
Law enforcement officers took the flags and tore down posters near the spontaneous memorial to the deceased Roman Bondarenko .
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , who ran for president in Belarus , also posted a video showing an explosion , calling on the international community to stand up for the Belarusian people and the protection of human rights .
• On November 12 , a 31-year-old resident of the capital of Belarus , Roman Bondarenko , died in a Minsk hospital .
According to Belarusian media reports , unidentified masked men beat him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a dispute on the Square of Changes over white-red-white ribbons indicating support for anti-government protests .
• The European Union announced its readiness to impose additional sanctions against officials of Belarus after Bondarenko 's death .
• Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs , in turn , demanded the Belarusian activist 's murderers be punished .
• On August 9 , presidential elections were held in Belarus .
The country 's Central Election Commission announced the final election results .
In particular , 80.1 % of voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , 1.67 % for Anna Kanopatskaya , 1.2 % for Andrey Dmitriev , and 1.14 % for Sergei Cherechnya .
Some 4.59 % voted against all candidates .
• Thousands have taken to the streets to protest what many believe was a rigged vote count .
Riot police violently crack down on protesters , detain them and open politically motivated cases against opposition-minded activists .
• The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and imposed sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 23 , a secret ceremony of Lukashenko 's inauguration was held in Minsk .

Belarusian security forces used stun grenades.
More than 500 people have been detained in Belarus during recent unauthorized opposition rallies in memory of those killed during street protests.
Belarusian security forces actively used stun grenades in Minsk, according to the Russian service of the BBC.
Read alsoDemocracy March in Belarus: Rights watchdogs report mass arrests (Photo)
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Participants in the Minsk event intended to restore the memorial to Alexander Taraikovsky, who died at a rally on August 12, and then planned to march to one of the courtyards of Minsk, known as the Square of Changes, to honor the memory of activist Roman Bondarenko (Raman Bandarenka), who died after being beaten by several men believed to be plainclothes police officers.
Severe detentions with the use of special equipment began outside the Pushkinskaya metro station in the center of Minsk, from where the rally began.
Eyewitnesses reported tear gas and stun grenades were used to disperse protesters in Minsk.
When several thousand demonstrators gathered on the Square of Change, the security forces surrounded them and again used stun grenades. As a result, according to media reports, several people were injured. A water cannon also arrived at the scene.
After harsh detentions, the square was practically empty. Law enforcement officers took the flags and tore down posters near the spontaneous memorial to the deceased Roman Bondarenko.
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who ran for president in Belarus, also posted a video showing an explosion, calling on the international community to stand up for the Belarusian people and the protection of human rights.
Death of Belarusian activist Bondarenko
On November 12, a 31-year-old resident of the capital of Belarus, Roman Bondarenko, died in a Minsk hospital. According to Belarusian media reports, unidentified masked men beat him and took him away in a minibus after a dispute on the Square of Changes over white-red-white ribbons indicating support for anti-government protests.
The European Union announced its readiness to impose additional sanctions against officials of Belarus after Bondarenko's death.
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in turn, demanded the Belarusian activist's murderers be punished.
Protests in Belarus: Key events


unian--2020-11-15--Police shut down 1,355 economic entities amid weekend quarantine raids

Some 445 criminal cases were opened since the introduction of quarantine-related curbs .
During raids conducted as part of the recently imposed weekend quarantine , Ukrainian police formed 1,542 raid groups , which inspected over 17,000 economic entities , as a result of which 1,355 businesses were shut down .
In particular , 891 retail outlets , 416 cafes and restaurants , 18 gyms , fitness centers and swimming pools , six shopping malls and entertainment centers were closed as their operation is prohibited on the weekend , the National Police 's media liaison office said on its website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ List of bans on Saturdays , Sundays In the past day , the police launched nine criminal proceedings and drew up 990 administrative protocols violation of the quarantine restrictions .
In total , 1,029 reports on violation of the weekend quarantine were processed .
Most incidents were recorded in Lviv region ( 390 ) , Dnipropetrovsk region ( 209 ) , Cherkasy region ( 128 ) , the city of Kyiv ( 121 ) , Kyiv region ( 84 ) , and Ternopil region ( 74 ) .
In the past day as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 990 administrative protocols under Article 44-3 ( violation of the quarantine rules ) of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses .
Also , information on nine criminal offenses was entered into the State Register of Pretrial Investigations .
Since the beginning of the quarantine restrictions , the police have received 134,067 reports related to violation of quarantine measures , as a result of which over 52,000 administrative protocols were drawn up and 445 criminal proceedings were launched .
About 20,000 law enforcement officers have been involved in measures to prevent the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and order .
• Parliamentarian predicts when full lockdown possible in Ukraine • Entrepreneur `` converts '' restaurant into church , hostel – into monastery to evade quarantine bans • Saturday and Sunday declared working days in Lviv to counter nationwide weekend quarantine • Weekend quarantine enforced in Ukraine : List of bans on Saturdays , Sundays

Some 445 criminal cases were opened since the introduction of quarantine-related curbs.
During raids conducted as part of the recently imposed weekend quarantine, Ukrainian police formed 1,542 raid groups, which inspected over 17,000 economic entities, as a result of which 1,355 businesses were shut down.
In particular, 891 retail outlets, 416 cafes and restaurants, 18 gyms, fitness centers and swimming pools, six shopping malls and entertainment centers were closed as their operation is prohibited on the weekend, the National Police's media liaison office said on its website.
Read alsoWeekend quarantine enforced in Ukraine: List of bans on Saturdays, Sundays
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In the past day, the police launched nine criminal proceedings and drew up 990 administrative protocols violation of the quarantine restrictions.
In total, 1,029 reports on violation of the weekend quarantine were processed.
Most incidents were recorded in Lviv region (390), Dnipropetrovsk region (209), Cherkasy region (128), the city of Kyiv (121), Kyiv region (84), and Ternopil region (74).
In the past day as of November 15 alone, police issued 990 administrative protocols under Article 44-3 (violation of the quarantine rules) of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses. Also, information on nine criminal offenses was entered into the State Register of Pretrial Investigations.
Since the beginning of the quarantine restrictions, the police have received 134,067 reports related to violation of quarantine measures, as a result of which over 52,000 administrative protocols were drawn up and 445 criminal proceedings were launched.
About 20,000 law enforcement officers have been involved in measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and strengthen public safety and order.
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unian--2020-11-15--Zelensky says parliament should pass budget, decide on Constitutional Court by year-end

The president stresses the Verkhovna Rada still has a lot of work to do this year .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , should take a decision on the Constitutional Court and pass a draft law on the national budget for 2021 by the end of the year .
He said this in his video message to the Ukrainians from the Feofaniya hospital , where he is undergoing treatment for the coronavirus .
He stressed that the Verkhovna Rada still had a lot of work to do this year .
`` These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Constitutional Court and the adoption of the budget in the second reading .
And possible personnel reshuffles .
Many important laws that we promised in our program , and therefore no viruses should prevent us from doing this , '' the presidential press service quoted Zelensky as saying .
He mentioned that many MPs had fallen ill with COVID-19 , in particular , Speaker of the Parliament Dmytro Razumkov and First Deputy Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk .
`` I wish them health .
And I wish health to all members of parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belong to ] , '' Zelensky added .
Speaking in a video address , First Deputy Speaker Stefanchuk , in turn , expressed the hope that the parliament 's work would continue , and despite the absence of some lawmakers , it will be able to perform its functions .
According to him , next week the parliament will consider the draft law on popular rule through a national referendum and the draft law on investment nannies , which provides for state support for investment projects with significant investments .
It will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , virtual assets , on the protection of the rights of persons from among orphans , children deprived of parental care with disabilities , and a number of social initiatives aimed at protecting the population of Ukraine during the quarantine period introduced amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
In total , as Stefanchuk noted , more than 100 legislative acts are planned for consideration at different stages .
• MEPs praise Ukraine 's progress on reforms , except on judiciary • Zelensky hospitalized with COVID-19 at Feofania Clinic in Kyiv

The president stresses the Verkhovna Rada still has a lot of work to do this year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, should take a decision on the Constitutional Court and pass a draft law on the national budget for 2021 by the end of the year.
He said this in his video message to the Ukrainians from the Feofaniya hospital, where he is undergoing treatment for the coronavirus.
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He stressed that the Verkhovna Rada still had a lot of work to do this year.
"These are both a solution to the problem with the Constitutional Court and the adoption of the budget in the second reading. And possible personnel reshuffles. Many important laws that we promised in our program, and therefore no viruses should prevent us from doing this," the presidential press service quoted Zelensky as saying.
He mentioned that many MPs had fallen ill with COVID-19, in particular, Speaker of the Parliament Dmytro Razumkov and First Deputy Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk.
"I wish them health. And I wish health to all members of parliament, regardless of the party [they belong to]," Zelensky added.
Speaking in a video address, First Deputy Speaker Stefanchuk, in turn, expressed the hope that the parliament's work would continue, and despite the absence of some lawmakers, it will be able to perform its functions.
According to him, next week the parliament will consider the draft law on popular rule through a national referendum and the draft law on investment nannies, which provides for state support for investment projects with significant investments. It will also consider bills on the public health system, virtual assets, on the protection of the rights of persons from among orphans, children deprived of parental care with disabilities, and a number of social initiatives aimed at protecting the population of Ukraine during the quarantine period introduced amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In total, as Stefanchuk noted, more than 100 legislative acts are planned for consideration at different stages.
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unian--2020-11-17--UEFA League of Nations' Switzerland-Ukraine match officially postponed

A further decision on the match will be made by UEFA .
The UEFA League of Nations ' Switzerland-Ukraine match @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoFive more members of FC Dynamo Kyiv test positive for COVID-19 '' UEFA informed @ @ @ @ @ 'due to the competent decision of the Department of Health of the Canton of Lucerne @ @ @ @ @ of the national team of Ukraine , the UEFA League of Nations ' Switzerland-Ukraine match @ @ @ @ @ ' '' as reported on the Ukrainian Association of Football 's official website .
A @ @ @ @ @ will be made by UEFA .

A further decision on the match will be made by UEFA.
The UEFA League of Nations' Switzerland-Ukraine match has been officially postponed.
Read alsoFive more members of FC Dynamo Kyiv test positive for COVID-19"UEFA informed the Ukrainian Football Association that 'due to the competent decision of the Department of Health of the Canton of Lucerne to quarantine the entire delegation of the national team of Ukraine, the UEFA League of Nations' Switzerland-Ukraine match cannot take place,'" as reported on the Ukrainian Association of Football's official website.
A further decision on the match will be made by UEFA.


unian--2020-11-17--Ukrainian lawmakers collecting votes for government resignation

The relevant initiative has already been supported by 84 Ukrainian lawmakers .
Members of the European Solidarity parliamentary faction have @ @ @ @ @ votes needed for initiating the resignation of the government .
`` Our faction has initiated @ @ @ @ @ 84 signatures of Ukrainian lawmakers in support for the resignation of the incumbent government , @ @ @ @ @ at a parliamentary session on Tuesday , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Read alsoLawmakers fail @ @ @ @ @ UkraineHe urged his colleagues to sign the relevant draft resolution .
A minimum of 226 @ @ @ @ @ the government step down .

The relevant initiative has already been supported by 84 Ukrainian lawmakers.
Members of the European Solidarity parliamentary faction have collected over a third of votes needed for initiating the resignation of the government.
"Our faction has initiated and we have already collected 84 signatures of Ukrainian lawmakers in support for the resignation of the incumbent government," MP Oleksiy Honcharenko said at a parliamentary session on Tuesday, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoLawmakers fail to repeal weekend quarantine in UkraineHe urged his colleagues to sign the relevant draft resolution.
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A minimum of 226 votes are required to make the government step down.


unian--2020-11-17--Ukraine developing own recon strike drone

The Sokil-300 drone will be smaller than the Ukrainian-made Horlytsia reconnaissance drone .
The state-owned Luch Design Bureau has been @ @ @ @ @ unmanned aerial vehicle , Sokil-300 ( Falcon-300 ) .
The budget of the project is @ @ @ @ @ US $ 5.3 million ) , while the cost of one device will not exceed @ @ @ @ @ $ 1.4-1.6 million ) , as reported by the RFE/RL 's Donbas Realii project .
@ @ @ @ @ Sokil-300 recon strike drone ( Photo ) The bureau says the drone , which has @ @ @ @ @ year and a half , could be showcased in a year .
The Sokil-300 drone @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian-made Horlytsia [ Turtle Dove ] reconnaissance drone .
In addition to reconnaissance capabilities , @ @ @ @ @ designed for strikes .
The device will be able to lift 8-10 kg of freight @ @ @ @ @ Reconnaissance drones that are already in service in the army could become strike ones after @ @ @ @ @ added .

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unian--2020-11-17--Lawmakers fail to repeal weekend quarantine in Ukraine

A mere 149 Members of Parliament voted for the resolution .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , has not backed a draft resolution recommending that the Ukrainian government soften the curbs imposed along with the so-called weekend quarantine .
A mere 149 Members of Parliament voted for resolution No .
4381 on Cabinet decision No .
1100 dated November 11 on strengthening anti-epidemic measures , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Read alsoPM Shmyhal hails weekend quarantine , says it helps slash new COVID-19 cases Of them , there were a mere 34 representatives of the ruling Servant of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 226 votes are needed for a decision to pass .
The resolution was drafted by Deputy Chairwoman of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratiuk , as well as the chairmen or deputy chairmen of all parliamentary factions .
The document recommended that the government , within three calendar days from the date of entry into force of the resolution , should review the restrictive measures imposed by the Cabinet resolution , dated July 22 , for the establishment of quarantine and the introduction of enhanced anti-epidemic measures in the territory with a wide spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the SARS-CoV-2 .
The Rada 's No .
4381 resolution noted that the government 's decision should be changed `` in order to soften curbs effective on the weekend '' imposed on public catering ( bars , restaurants , cafes , etc . )
; shopping malls and entertainment centers ; retail outlets and those providing consumer services for households ; cultural institutions ; gyms , fitness centers , swimming pools .
• On November 11 , the Cabinet of Ministers decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine nationwide from November 14 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect from 00.00 Saturday through 00.00 Monday .
• On the weekend , a ban will be in effect in addition to the restrictions provided for on weekdays , namely cafes and restaurants ( except for the take-out service ) , shopping malls and entertainment centers , other entertainment outlets , fitness centers and the like should be closed on Saturdays and Sundays .
• Only grocery stores , pharmacies , veterinary pharmacies , medical institutions , gas stations are allowed to operate .

A mere 149 Members of Parliament voted for the resolution.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has not backed a draft resolution recommending that the Ukrainian government soften the curbs imposed along with the so-called weekend quarantine.
A mere 149 Members of Parliament voted for resolution No. 4381 on Cabinet decision No. 1100 dated November 11 on strengthening anti-epidemic measures, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoPM Shmyhal hails weekend quarantine, says it helps slash new COVID-19 cases
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Of them, there were a mere 34 representatives of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction.
At least 226 votes are needed for a decision to pass.
The resolution was drafted by Deputy Chairwoman of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratiuk, as well as the chairmen or deputy chairmen of all parliamentary factions.
The document recommended that the government, within three calendar days from the date of entry into force of the resolution, should review the restrictive measures imposed by the Cabinet resolution, dated July 22, for the establishment of quarantine and the introduction of enhanced anti-epidemic measures in the territory with a wide spread of acute respiratory disease COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2.
The Rada's No. 4381 resolution noted that the government's decision should be changed "in order to soften curbs effective on the weekend" imposed on public catering (bars, restaurants, cafes, etc.); shopping malls and entertainment centers; retail outlets and those providing consumer services for households; cultural institutions; gyms, fitness centers, swimming pools.
Weekend quarantine: In brief


unian--2020-11-17--Russian occupying forces conduct large military drills in Donbas – intelligence

The Russian armed forces ' command continues to enhance the combat readiness of the occupying forces ' task groups in Donbas .
The Russian occupying forces last week held large-scale military drills in the temporarily occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions with the involvement of the so-called `` local defense units . ''
`` Last week , a large-scale command and staff training event was held in the temporarily occupied territory in Donetsk and Luhansk regions with the involvement of the 'territorial defense units . '
Its major goal was to ensure the stability of the control and telecoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry 's Main Intelligence Directorate .
Read alsoDonbas invaders mulling `` foreign citizen '' status for Ukrainian nationals – intelThe Russian armed forces ' command continues to enhance the combat readiness of the occupying forces ' task groups in Donbas .
What is more , the General Staff and the Southern Military District 's commissions of the Russian armed forces during the training updated the operational plans for the use of formations and units of the 1st ( Donetsk ) and 2nd ( Luhansk ) Army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Defense Ministry added .

The Russian armed forces' command continues to enhance the combat readiness of the occupying forces' task groups in Donbas.
The Russian occupying forces last week held large-scale military drills in the temporarily occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions with the involvement of the so-called "local defense units."
"Last week, a large-scale command and staff training event was held in the temporarily occupied territory in Donetsk and Luhansk regions with the involvement of the 'territorial defense units.' Its major goal was to ensure the stability of the control and telecoms system by deploying new reserve command posts," according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
Read alsoDonbas invaders mulling "foreign citizen" status for Ukrainian nationals – intelThe Russian armed forces' command continues to enhance the combat readiness of the occupying forces' task groups in Donbas.
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What is more, the General Staff and the Southern Military District's commissions of the Russian armed forces during the training updated the operational plans for the use of formations and units of the 1st (Donetsk) and 2nd (Luhansk) Army Corps against Ukraine's Joint Forces, the Defense Ministry added.


unian--2020-11-17--Ukraine to seize 44 more Russian planes for flights to occupied Crimea

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unian--2020-11-17--Ukraine expects to get about 8 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccine in spring – prime minister

Both the government and the Health Ministry are constantly negotiating with international companies on the purchase of additional batches of an effective and proven vaccine .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said the government expects to get about 8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the second quarter of 2021 .
`` Regarding vaccination .
We expect Ukraine will be able to get about 8 million doses in the second quarter of next year , '' he said while addressing the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Shmyhal said both the government and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international companies on the purchase of additional batches of an effective and proven vaccine .
Read alsoWHO outlines timeframe for supply of COVID-19 vaccine to UkraineBoth Pfizer and Moderna , which have already announced the success of their vaccines , are among those companies , he added .
• The product developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is 90 % effective , the producer says .
The Phase 3 clinical trial of BNT162b2 began on July 27 and has enrolled 43,538 participants to date , 38,955 of whom have received a second dose of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 .
• Approximately 42 % of global participants and 30 % of U.S. participants have racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds .
The trial continues to enroll and is expected to pursue through the final analysis once a total of 164 confirmed COVID-19 cases have accrued .
• After discussion with the FDA , the companies recently elected to drop the 32-case interim analysis and conduct the first interim analysis at a minimum of 62 cases .
Upon the conclusion of those discussions , the evaluable case count reached 94 and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on all cases .
The case split between vaccinated individuals and those who received the placebo indicates a vaccine efficacy rate above 90 % , at seven days after the second dose .
• Pfizer says there are no serious side effects .
• The companies are projected to produce 50 million doses of the vaccine in 2020 and more than one billion in 2021 .
• President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on November 10 had a phone call with Germany 's Chancellor Angela Merkel , asking the German leader to assist in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• On November 16 , Moderna , Inc. said its experimental vaccine was 94.5 % effective in preventing COVID-19 based on interim data from a late-stage trial .

Both the government and the Health Ministry are constantly negotiating with international companies on the purchase of additional batches of an effective and proven vaccine.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said the government expects to get about 8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the second quarter of 2021.
"Regarding vaccination. We expect Ukraine will be able to get about 8 million doses in the second quarter of next year," he said while addressing the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Shmyhal said both the government and the Health Ministry were constantly negotiating with international companies on the purchase of additional batches of an effective and proven vaccine.
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Read alsoWHO outlines timeframe for supply of COVID-19 vaccine to UkraineBoth Pfizer and Moderna, which have already announced the success of their vaccines, are among those companies, he added.
COVID-19 vaccine: Background


unian--2020-11-17--PM Shmyhal threatens to re-impose lockdown if weekend quarantine cancelled

The prime minister warns Ukraine may face a lack of hospital beds in a month .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has threatened to re-impose lockdown in Ukraine if the so-called weekend quarantine is cancelled .
`` If during the weekend quarantine , in fact , you and I , Ukrainians , do not ensure the necessary reduction in social contacts , according to analysts from the National Security and Defense Council , we may cross the mark of 20,000 daily patients in three weeks ...
If we do not take measures , we may face a lack of hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said while addressing the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Read alsoAlmost 12,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Nov 17In such a situation , it would be necessary to introduce a lockdown for at least three weeks , the prime minister added .
`` The decision on a complete lockdown will not be introduced as long as we have an alternative .
But everyone needs to work on this alternative together to flatten the curve and stop the spread of the epidemic , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official said the weekend quarantine had contributed to a steep slowdown in the movement of people since spring when the first lockdown was in force .
`` What happened last weekend in Ukraine , according to the National Security and Defense Council : the activity of citizens in large cities with a population of over 100,000 decreased by almost 19 % on Saturday , and by 27 % on Sunday , i.e .
people just stayed at home and this reduced mobility .
We see such a decrease according to mobile operators ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the minimum movement of people since spring when the lockdown was in force , '' he said .
According to Shmyhal , this means the weekend quarantine works well .
`` We really hope it will help stop the increase in the number of patients , '' he said and called on all Ukrainians to abide by the weekend quarantine rules .

The prime minister warns Ukraine may face a lack of hospital beds in a month.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has threatened to re-impose lockdown in Ukraine if the so-called weekend quarantine is cancelled.
"If during the weekend quarantine, in fact, you and I, Ukrainians, do not ensure the necessary reduction in social contacts, according to analysts from the National Security and Defense Council, we may cross the mark of 20,000 daily patients in three weeks... If we do not take measures, we may face a lack of hospital beds in a month," he said while addressing the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoAlmost 12,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Nov 17In such a situation, it would be necessary to introduce a lockdown for at least three weeks, the prime minister added.
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"The decision on a complete lockdown will not be introduced as long as we have an alternative. But everyone needs to work on this alternative together to flatten the curve and stop the spread of the epidemic," Shmyhal said.
In addition, the official said the weekend quarantine had contributed to a steep slowdown in the movement of people since spring when the first lockdown was in force.
"What happened last weekend in Ukraine, according to the National Security and Defense Council: the activity of citizens in large cities with a population of over 100,000 decreased by almost 19% on Saturday, and by 27% on Sunday, i.e. people just stayed at home and this reduced mobility. We see such a decrease according to mobile operators' data. This was the biggest achievement and the minimum movement of people since spring when the lockdown was in force," he said.
According to Shmyhal, this means the weekend quarantine works well.
"We really hope it will help stop the increase in the number of patients," he said and called on all Ukrainians to abide by the weekend quarantine rules.


unian--2020-11-17--Number of foreign tourists in Ukraine plunges by almost 75% over COVID-19

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Foreign tourists spent 96.3% less currency in Ukraine for the nine months of 2020 y-o-y.
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unian--2020-11-17--Kyiv mayor reports 1,143 new daily COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths as of Nov 17

The death toll in the city stands at 990 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 1,143 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 1,143 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 45 healthcare workers .
There were 14 fatalities , '' Klitschko said on Telegram on November 17 .
`` As of today , the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 52,642 . ''
According to the city mayor , 636 women aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 to 85 are among those infected .
Forty-three girls ( from five months to 17 years old ) and 42 boys ( from 21 days to 17 years old ) have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports 879 new daily COVID-19 cases , 11 deaths as of Nov 16Klitschko said 90 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 359 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 19,126 Kyiv residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district ( 164 ) , Desniansky district ( 155 ) , and Dniprovsky district ( 139 ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 990 .

The death toll in the city stands at 990.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 1,143 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 1,143 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 45 healthcare workers. There were 14 fatalities," Klitschko said on Telegram on November 17.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 52,642."
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According to the city mayor, 636 women aged 18 to 88 and 422 men aged 18 to 85 are among those infected.
Forty-three girls (from five months to 17 years old) and 42 boys (from 21 days to 17 years old) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports 879 new daily COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths as of Nov 16Klitschko said 90 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 359 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 19,126 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district (164), Desniansky district (155), and Dniprovsky district (139).
The death toll in the city stands at 990.


unian--2020-11-17--Russian troops move Grad multiple rocket launchers towards Nagorno-Karabakh – media

Moreover , a Russian tank was spotted in the area .
Russia has moved truck-mounted multiple rocket launchers into a land corridor it controls between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh as its peacekeeping forces secure new territory for a deal struck over the enclave last week .
This was reported by Reuters .
Moscow brokered an end to six weeks of fighting between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces over the enclave , an accord that prompted the deployment of almost 2,000 Russian peacekeepers to the area , a process that is continuing .
Read alsoCuts through Caucasus : What Ukraine and Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armenian surrender The Russian defense ministry said on Monday it had set up seven temporary observation posts in the Lachin Corridor , which runs from the edge of Armenia to the enclave inside Azeri territory , to ensure the safe passage of Russian peacekeepers to Armenian-controlled parts of Nagorno-Karabakh .
Reuters reporters saw two Russian truck-mounted Grad multiple missile launch systems in the Lachin Corridor .
The Soviet-era system can fire 40 rockets in around 20 seconds and their deployment suggests Moscow is not taking any chances with the security of its peacekeepers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crews and the servicemen confirmed to Reuters that they were from Russia .
One of the Grads had a Russian military license plate with regional code 94 , indicating it belonged to the Transcaucasian military district .
The other Grad had no license plate , but was accompanied by a Kamaz military truck with a Russian license plate from the same military district .
Reuters reporters also spotted a Russian tank in the area .
A statement about the Russian deployment on the Kremlin website says the armed peacekeepers will be accompanied by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardware .
It made no specific mention of rocket systems .
• On September 27 , fighting resumed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they suffered casualties .
• Armenia and the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and general mobilization .
• Azerbaijan , in turn , introduced martial law on September 28 .
Partial mobilization was announced in that country .
• The UN Security Council has called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to immediately stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced he signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war over the disputed area of Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10 , 2020 .
• The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region began in 1988 , when the predominantly Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
• In 1991-1994 , the bloodshed conflict continued in the region , which ended with the signing of a ceasefire protocol .
Nagorno-Karabakh proclaimed itself an independent `` republic . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the territory to have been occupied by Armenia .
• In 1994 , the Bishkek Protocol on the ceasefire was signed between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh on the one hand and Azerbaijan on the other .
However , armed conflicts continued along the line of contact .
• In April 2016 , the situation escalated when Azerbaijan and Armenia accused each other of violating the ceasefire .
Then , as a result of the shooting at the border , at least several dozen people were killed .

Moreover, a Russian tank was spotted in the area.
Russia has moved truck-mounted multiple rocket launchers into a land corridor it controls between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh as its peacekeeping forces secure new territory for a deal struck over the enclave last week.
This was reported by Reuters.
Moscow brokered an end to six weeks of fighting between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces over the enclave, an accord that prompted the deployment of almost 2,000 Russian peacekeepers to the area, a process that is continuing.
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Read alsoCuts through Caucasus: What Ukraine and Russia need to keep in mind when observing Armenian surrender
The Russian defense ministry said on Monday it had set up seven temporary observation posts in the Lachin Corridor, which runs from the edge of Armenia to the enclave inside Azeri territory, to ensure the safe passage of Russian peacekeepers to Armenian-controlled parts of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Reuters reporters saw two Russian truck-mounted Grad multiple missile launch systems in the Lachin Corridor. The Soviet-era system can fire 40 rockets in around 20 seconds and their deployment suggests Moscow is not taking any chances with the security of its peacekeepers.
Both Grads were manned by Russian crews and the servicemen confirmed to Reuters that they were from Russia.
One of the Grads had a Russian military license plate with regional code 94, indicating it belonged to the Transcaucasian military district. The other Grad had no license plate, but was accompanied by a Kamaz military truck with a Russian license plate from the same military district.
Reuters reporters also spotted a Russian tank in the area.
A statement about the Russian deployment on the Kremlin website says the armed peacekeepers will be accompanied by armored personnel carriers and other vehicles and hardware. It made no specific mention of rocket systems.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Background
On September 27, fighting resumed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they suffered casualties.
Armenia and the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and general mobilization.
Azerbaijan, in turn, introduced martial law on September 28. Partial mobilization was announced in that country.
The UN Security Council has called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to immediately stop the fighting.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced he signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war over the disputed area of Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10, 2020.
Nagorno-Karabakh war: History


unian--2020-11-17--Entrepreneurs, police clash outside parliament's building in Kyiv

The protesters are opposing the immediate introduction of software-based cash registers for private entrepreneurs .
Clashes between entrepreneurs and police have been reported outside the building of the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , amid a large-scale rally against the introduction of cash registers .
Representatives of the SaveFOP [ Save Individual Entrepreneurs ] movement were preventing lawmakers from entering the parliament 's building .
Therefore , the National Guard and the National Police tried to form a corridor for the MPs to get into the building , the RBC Ukraine news agency reported .
• A rally whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ministers ! ''
organized by the Protect FOP Council of Cities ( radamist.org.ua ) union of entrepreneurs started in Kyiv 's government quarter on Tuesday .
Private entrepreneurs representing micro- and small-sized businesses , as well as business associations from all over Ukraine are taking part in the event .
• The protesters are opposing the immediate introduction of cash registers for private entrepreneurs .
• On Tuesday morning , the protesters blocked traffic on Hrushevskoho Street .
The introduction of software-based recorders of payment transactions in Ukraine should take place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on August 1 , and it provided for the voluntary installation of cash register software by businesses in 2020 .
Read alsoKyiv entrepreneurs rallying against weekend quarantine ( Photo , video ) The second stage was supposed to begin on January 1 , 2021 , when the scope of online cash registers was to be expanded to critical , so-called risky business areas .
This applies to trade in textile goods , used goods , hotels , restaurants , e-commerce .
These are the business areas with the greatest risks of hiding transactions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin on April 1 , 2021 , provides for the introduction of cash registers for all private entrepreneurs who belong to the second and third groups of the simplified taxation system .
On November 3 , 2020 , Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov announced that the Verkhovna Rada planned to consider as an urgent draft law on the postponement of the use of cash registers by entrepreneurs using the simplified taxation system for a year , until January 1 , 2022 .
On November 4 , 2020 , it became known that the bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tabled in parliament .
On the same day , November 4 , 2020 , lawmakers failed to vote on the document .
Parliamentarians are expected to consider this bill again this week .

The protesters are opposing the immediate introduction of software-based cash registers for private entrepreneurs.
Clashes between entrepreneurs and police have been reported outside the building of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, amid a large-scale rally against the introduction of cash registers.
Representatives of the SaveFOP [Save Individual Entrepreneurs] movement were preventing lawmakers from entering the parliament's building. Therefore, the National Guard and the National Police tried to form a corridor for the MPs to get into the building, the RBC Ukraine news agency reported.
Entrepreneurs' protests in Kyiv
A rally whose motto is "Quarantine for the Cabinet of Ministers!" organized by the Protect FOP Council of Cities (radamist.org.ua) union of entrepreneurs started in Kyiv's government quarter on Tuesday. Private entrepreneurs representing micro- and small-sized businesses, as well as business associations from all over Ukraine are taking part in the event.
The protesters are opposing the immediate introduction of cash registers for private entrepreneurs.
On Tuesday morning, the protesters blocked traffic on Hrushevskoho Street.
Milestones
The introduction of software-based recorders of payment transactions in Ukraine should take place in three stages. The first stage started on August 1, and it provided for the voluntary installation of cash register software by businesses in 2020.
Read alsoKyiv entrepreneurs rallying against weekend quarantine (Photo, video)The second stage was supposed to begin on January 1, 2021, when the scope of online cash registers was to be expanded to critical, so-called risky business areas. This applies to trade in textile goods, used goods, hotels, restaurants, e-commerce. These are the business areas with the greatest risks of hiding transactions.
The third stage, scheduled to begin on April 1, 2021, provides for the introduction of cash registers for all private entrepreneurs who belong to the second and third groups of the simplified taxation system.
Lawmaking developments
On November 3, 2020, Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov announced that the Verkhovna Rada planned to consider as an urgent draft law on the postponement of the use of cash registers by entrepreneurs using the simplified taxation system for a year, until January 1, 2022.
On November 4, 2020, it became known that the bill on the postponement of cash registers was tabled in parliament.
On the same day, November 4, 2020, lawmakers failed to vote on the document.
Parliamentarians are expected to consider this bill again this week.


unian--2020-11-17--Ukraine reports 129 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Nov 17

Some 368 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 129 as of the morning of November 17 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on November 17 , some 2,401 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 5,614 people have recovered and 24 have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoPM Shmyhal hails weekend quarantine , says it helps slash new COVID-19 casesOf those newly-infected , 107 people have been hospitalized , while another 41 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 368 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 158 people .
• As many as 11,968 new cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past day as of the morning of November 17 .
• The total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed since the start of the epidemic in the country has reached 557,657 .

Some 368 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 129 as of the morning of November 17.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on November 17, some 2,401 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 5,614 people have recovered and 24 have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on November 17. "Some 129 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoPM Shmyhal hails weekend quarantine, says it helps slash new COVID-19 casesOf those newly-infected, 107 people have been hospitalized, while another 41 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 368 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 158 people.
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unian--2020-11-17--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 55 mln

The overall death toll is 1,328,068 people , while 35,386,141 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 55 million patients as of November 17 .
As many as 55,074,994 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:25 on November 17 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
Read alsoModerna vaccine success gives world more hope – mediaThe overall death toll is 1,328,068 people , while 35,386,141 coronavirus patients have already recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States ( 247,220 people ) , Brazil ( 166,014 ) , India ( 130,519 ) , Mexico ( 98,861 ) , the United Kingdom ( 52,240 ) , Italy ( 45,733 ) , and France ( 45,122 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 11,205,485 confirmed cases ) , India ( 8,874,290 ) , Brazil ( 5,876,464 ) , France ( 2,041,293 ) , Russia ( 1,954,912 ) , Spain ( 1,496,864 ) , the United Kingdom ( 1,394,299 ) , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 191 countries have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 1,328,068 people, while 35,386,141 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 55 million patients as of November 17.
As many as 55,074,994 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:25 on November 17, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
Read alsoModerna vaccine success gives world more hope – mediaThe overall death toll is 1,328,068 people, while 35,386,141 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (247,220 people), Brazil (166,014), India (130,519), Mexico (98,861), the United Kingdom (52,240), Italy (45,733), and France (45,122).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (11,205,485 confirmed cases), India (8,874,290), Brazil (5,876,464), France (2,041,293), Russia (1,954,912), Spain (1,496,864), the United Kingdom (1,394,299), and Argentina (1,318,384).
As many as 191 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-11-17--PM Shmyhal hails weekend quarantine, says it helps slash new COVID-19 cases

It is in effect every weekend from November 14 through November 30 .
The newly introduced weekend quarantine has allowed the Ukrainian authorities to considerably reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases , since it has significantly decreased the mobility of the population and , accordingly , their contacts .
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this during the Freedom of Speech on ICTV TV program .
`` This weekend , on Saturday , mobility decreased by 19 % , and on Sunday by 27 % .
These are very important indicators .
This actually , according to research by international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease by 66.7 % , '' he said .
Read alsoCabinet reacts to lawmakers ' initiative to consider canceling `` weekend quarantine '' • Due to the deterioration of the epidemiological situation , the Cabinet of Ministers on November 11 decided to impose the so-called weekend quarantine in Ukraine .
It is in effect every Saturday and Sunday from November 14 through November 30 .
Only grocery stores , pharmacies , post offices , veterinary pharmacies , medical institutions , gas stations are allowed to operate .
• Mayors of certain cities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Cherkasy , Dnipro , Odesa , Ivano-Frankivsk , said that their municipalities would not comply with the Cabinet 's decision on the weekend quarantine .
• In Ukraine , 557,657 coronavirus cases have been confirmed since the start of the epidemic .
Of them , 11,968 were confirmed in the past 24 hours as of November 17 .
The death toll is 9,856 , including 159 in the past day .

It is in effect every weekend from November 14 through November 30.
The newly introduced weekend quarantine has allowed the Ukrainian authorities to considerably reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases, since it has significantly decreased the mobility of the population and, accordingly, their contacts.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced this during the Freedom of Speech on ICTV TV program.
"This weekend, on Saturday, mobility decreased by 19%, and on Sunday by 27%. These are very important indicators. This actually, according to research by international institutions, reduces the spread of the disease by 66.7%," he said.
Read alsoCabinet reacts to lawmakers' initiative to consider canceling "weekend quarantine"
Weekend quarantine in Ukraine


unian--2020-11-17--Almost 12,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Nov 17

The total death toll is 9,856 people , including 159 recorded in the past day .
As many as 11,968 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ukraine in the past day as of the morning of November 17 .
Thus , the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed since the start of the epidemic in the country has reached 557,657 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoEffectiveness of `` weekend quarantine '' to become clear in about two weeks – health ministryThe total death toll is 9,856 people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , 250,983 patients ( including 6,786 in the past 24 hours ) have already recovered .
There are 637,178 suspected cases as of today .
Most cases of coronavirus were recorded in the city of Kyiv , as well as in Dnipropetrovsk , Odesa , Cherkasy , and Zaporizhia regions .
• On November 11 , the Cabinet of Ministers decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine starting from November 14 .
• The government repealed the adaptive quarantine system and imposed a nationwide quarantine with curbs for all territories that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus quarantine in territories with the orange risk level .

The total death toll is 9,856 people, including 159 recorded in the past day.
As many as 11,968 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Ukraine in the past day as of the morning of November 17.
Thus, the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed since the start of the epidemic in the country has reached 557,657, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoEffectiveness of "weekend quarantine" to become clear in about two weeks – health ministryThe total death toll is 9,856 people, including 159 recorded in the past day.
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Meanwhile, 250,983 patients (including 6,786 in the past 24 hours) have already recovered. There are 637,178 suspected cases as of today.
Most cases of coronavirus were recorded in the city of Kyiv, as well as in Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Cherkasy, and Zaporizhia regions.
Weekend quarantine in Ukraine


unian--2020-11-17--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports one ceasefire violation on Nov 16

No casualties were reported in the past day .
The Command of Ukraine 's Armed Forces has reported one violation of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday , November 16 .
`` In the past day , November 16 , one ceasefire violation by the Russian Federation 's armed formations was recorded in the area of responsibility of the Skhid ( East ) group , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update : Ukraine reports two ceasefire violations on Nov 15In particular , the enemy fired automatic rifles from the occupied village of Pikuzy toward the village of Hnutove in the evening .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Since midnight , enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties were reported in the past day.
The Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported one violation of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday, November 16.
"In the past day, November 16, one ceasefire violation by the Russian Federation's armed formations was recorded in the area of responsibility of the Skhid (East) group," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 17, 2020.
Read alsoDonbas war update: Ukraine reports two ceasefire violations on Nov 15In particular, the enemy fired automatic rifles from the occupied village of Pikuzy toward the village of Hnutove in the evening.
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No casualties were reported in the past day.
Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


unian--2020-11-17--Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Nov 17

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The country's national currency strengthened by one kopiyka.
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unian--2020-11-17--Reuters: Oil prices edge up as market eyes OPEC+ meeting, vaccine hopes

Equity markets rose on hopes of a quicker economic recovery after Moderna Inc said its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was 94.5 % effective in preventing infection based on interim late-state data .
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday on expectations OPEC and its allies will extend oil production cuts for at least three months , while sentiment was bolstered by news of another promising coronavirus vaccine .
Brent crude futures for January rose 26 cents , or 0.6 % , to $ 44.08 a barrel by 0535 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for December added 18 cents , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barrel , as reported by Reuters .
Read alsoReuters : Oil climbs higher on China , Japan rebound , hopes of OPEC+ supply curbEquity markets rose on hopes of a quicker economic recovery after Moderna Inc said its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was 94.5 % effective in preventing infection based on interim late-state data .
OPEC+ , which groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and its allies , including Russia , is set to hold a ministerial committee meeting on Tuesday that could recommend changes to production quotas when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Dec. 1 .

Equity markets rose on hopes of a quicker economic recovery after Moderna Inc said its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing infection based on interim late-state data.
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday on expectations OPEC and its allies will extend oil production cuts for at least three months, while sentiment was bolstered by news of another promising coronavirus vaccine.
Brent crude futures for January rose 26 cents, or 0.6%, to $44.08 a barrel by 0535 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for December added 18 cents, or 0.4%, to $41.52 a barrel, as reported by Reuters.
Read alsoReuters: Oil climbs higher on China, Japan rebound, hopes of OPEC+ supply curbEquity markets rose on hopes of a quicker economic recovery after Moderna Inc said its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing infection based on interim late-state data.
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OPEC+, which groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, is set to hold a ministerial committee meeting on Tuesday that could recommend changes to production quotas when all the ministers meet on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.


unian--2020-11-17--U.S. ready to help Ukraine secure deals for COVID-19 vaccines – health ministry

Also , the United States is ready to strengthen cooperation on programs fighting measles , tuberculosis , and other infectious diseases .
The United States of America is willing to help Ukraine in signing contracts for buying a COVID-19 vaccine , the Ukrainian health ministry reports .
The issue was discussed over the phone by Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar , the ministry 's press service wrote on Facebook .
Azar noted that ensuring that Ukraine gets the vaccine is among priorities for the U.S. government , the report says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help enhance communication of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine with such vaccine manufacturers as Moderna , Johnson & Johnson , Pfizer , and Novavax to speed up the signing of contracts for the vaccine , '' the statement said .
Also , the U.S. official noted his readiness to strengthen cooperation on programs in fighting measles , tuberculosis , and other infectious diseases .
Read alsoAlmost 12,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Nov 17Vaccines : Other reports • Zelensky asks Merkel to assist in allocating COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine • Ukraine expects to get about 8 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccine in spring – prime minister

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unian--2020-11-17--NATO membership "only alternative" to MAP – Kuleba

The top diplomat says Ukraine would welcome all instruments and formats for strengthening NATO 's presence in the Black Sea region .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( NATO ) the only alternative to Ukraine receiving a Membership Action Plan .
On Tuesday , Kuleba took part in an online conference titled `` The Road to the Warsaw Security Forum '' , the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports .
As part of a discussion panel on the Black Sea regional security , he was asked whether Ukraine is seeking to secure a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recalled that the majority of Ukrainians support their country 's accession to NATO , and that this support has been growing steadily .
Read alsoNATO says new bill on SBU requires further workAccording to the head of the Ukrainian diplomacy , NATO 's eastern flank should proactively interact with Ukraine and Georgia , both seeking to become members of the Alliance and guarantee the security of Europe , in particular of the Black Sea region .
`` We are all natural allies in the Black Sea .
Ukraine will welcome all instruments and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Black Sea region , which will also include pro-active involvement of Ukraine and Georgia , '' he said .
Kuleba also informed about the threats of the growing militarization of the temporarily occupied Crimea and separately drew attention to Russia 's possible deployment of nuclear weapons across the peninsula .
• U.S. , EU , NATO call on Ukraine to create Rada committee to oversee intelligence agencies • Law on Intelligence required by NATO comes into force • NATO names conditions for Ukraine to receive MAP in several years – lawmaker

The top diplomat says Ukraine would welcome all instruments and formats for strengthening NATO's presence in the Black Sea region.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) the only alternative to Ukraine receiving a Membership Action Plan.
On Tuesday, Kuleba took part in an online conference titled "The Road to the Warsaw Security Forum", the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports.
As part of a discussion panel on the Black Sea regional security, he was asked whether Ukraine is seeking to secure a NATO Membership Action Plan.
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"The only alternative to providing Ukraine with a Membership Action Plan is Ukraine's membership in NATO," Kuleba stressed.
He also recalled that the majority of Ukrainians support their country's accession to NATO, and that this support has been growing steadily.
Read alsoNATO says new bill on SBU requires further workAccording to the head of the Ukrainian diplomacy, NATO's eastern flank should proactively interact with Ukraine and Georgia, both seeking to become members of the Alliance and guarantee the security of Europe, in particular of the Black Sea region.
"We are all natural allies in the Black Sea. Ukraine will welcome all instruments and formats for strengthening NATO's presence in the Black Sea region, which will also include pro-active involvement of Ukraine and Georgia," he said.
Kuleba also informed about the threats of the growing militarization of the temporarily occupied Crimea and separately drew attention to Russia's possible deployment of nuclear weapons across the peninsula.
NATO: Other reports


unian--2020-11-17--Turkish parliament greenlights deployment of observer troops to Karabakh

Some 2,000 Russian `` peacekeepers '' have already started their deployment to the area .
Turkey 's parliament on Tuesday approved the deployment of troops to join Russian forces at an observation post in Nagorno-Karabakh after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a Russian-brokered ceasefire deal to end hostilities over the long-disputed region .
The mandate , Reuters reports , will allow Turkish troops to be stationed at the center for 12 months as part of a deal reached between Ankara and Moscow to monitor ceasefire implementation .
Read alsoRussian troops move Grad multiple rocket launchers towards Nagorno-Karabakh – mediaSome 2,000 Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deployment to the area .
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an appeal to parliament said the presence of Turkish troops will `` be to the benefit of the peace and prosperity of the regional people , and necessary for our national interests , '' adding that civilian personnel will be deployed as well , `` if needed . ''
• Armenian PM signs peace deal over Nagorno-Karabakh , Russian peacekeepers to be deployed • Turkey to control ceasefire implementation in Karabakh together with Russia – Erdogan • Cuts through Caucasus : What Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when observing Armenian surrender

Some 2,000 Russian "peacekeepers" have already started their deployment to the area.
Turkey's parliament on Tuesday approved the deployment of troops to join Russian forces at an observation post in Nagorno-Karabakh after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a Russian-brokered ceasefire deal to end hostilities over the long-disputed region.
The mandate, Reuters reports, will allow Turkish troops to be stationed at the center for 12 months as part of a deal reached between Ankara and Moscow to monitor ceasefire implementation.
Read alsoRussian troops move Grad multiple rocket launchers towards Nagorno-Karabakh – mediaSome 2,000 Russian "peacekeepers" have already started their deployment to the area.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an appeal to parliament said the presence of Turkish troops will "be to the benefit of the peace and prosperity of the regional people, and necessary for our national interests," adding that civilian personnel will be deployed as well, "if needed."
Nagorno-Karabakh: Latest


unian--2020-11-17--NATO says new bill on SBU requires further work

The draft law should be consistent with Euro-Atlantic norms , principles , and best practices , the mission chief believes .
Head of the NATO Representation to Ukraine , Alexander Vinnikov , says the draft law on the Security Service on Ukraine ( SBU ) requires further work .
`` The current version of the draft law on the SBU contains a number of important improvements as compared to previous ones that NATO advisers and other international advisers working hand in hand have seen and reviewed , '' Vinnikov told a reform conference in Kyiv on Tuesday , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , SBU Chairman Ivan Bakanov told the G7 ambassadors , heads of the NATO Delegation and the EU Advisory Mission for civilian security sector that complex reforms can not be implemented quickly .
Read alsoU.S .
Chargé d'Affaires names obstacles to Ukraine 's European integrationBakanov presented the concept underlying the reform program , as well as spoke about the changes that are set to be achieved as a result of its implementation .
As a result of the reform , the SBU chief noted , the agency will gain trust of Ukrainians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this means a halt to the rudimentary practices of political engagement and corruption , while the SBU 's main task will be countering threats to Ukraine 's national security .
Bakanov has expressed confidence that clearly defined tasks and competencies , demilitarization of units , as well as increased civil control will mark the beginning of the reform program and allow launching it before the new law on the SBU passes the Rada .
At the same time , this will be the first step toward the introduction of a new flexible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cuts , as well as an improvement in the working conditions and additional training for active employees and newly-hired operatives .

The draft law should be consistent with Euro-Atlantic norms, principles, and best practices, the mission chief believes.
Head of the NATO Representation to Ukraine, Alexander Vinnikov, says the draft law on the Security Service on Ukraine (SBU) requires further work.
"The current version of the draft law on the SBU contains a number of important improvements as compared to previous ones that NATO advisers and other international advisers working hand in hand have seen and reviewed," Vinnikov told a reform conference in Kyiv on Tuesday, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
"At the same time," he added, "we believe further work is required on this draft to enhance the consistency of the reform with Euro-Atlantic norms, principles, and best practices."
SBU reform: Background
On October 10, SBU Chairman Ivan Bakanov told the G7 ambassadors, heads of the NATO Delegation and the EU Advisory Mission for civilian security sector that complex reforms cannot be implemented quickly.
Read alsoU.S. Chargé d'Affaires names obstacles to Ukraine's European integrationBakanov presented the concept underlying the reform program, as well as spoke about the changes that are set to be achieved as a result of its implementation.
As a result of the reform, the SBU chief noted, the agency will gain trust of Ukrainians and become accountable to citizens. In particular, this means a halt to the rudimentary practices of political engagement and corruption, while the SBU's main task will be countering threats to Ukraine's national security.
Bakanov has expressed confidence that clearly defined tasks and competencies, demilitarization of units, as well as increased civil control will mark the beginning of the reform program and allow launching it before the new law on the SBU passes the Rada. At the same time, this will be the first step toward the introduction of a new flexible agency, which will lead to staff cuts, as well as an improvement in the working conditions and additional training for active employees and newly-hired operatives.


unian--2020-11-17--Russians trying to sell legendary Massandra winery in occupied Crimea

Today , 100 % of the company 's shares belong to the `` Ministry of Property '' of Crimea .
The occupation authorities in Crimea have put up for an auction 100 % of shares of JSC Production and Agricultural Association Massandra – the oldest and largest winery on the peninsula .
That 's according to the Russian Interfax , referring to the data released on the Unified Electronic Trading Platform .
The starting price of the shares is RUB 5.3 billion ( about $ 70 million ) .
The auction has been scheduled for December 14 .
The applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Read alsoSanctions lists of U.S. , EU , UK , Japan , and Australia include 161 Ukrainian companiesAt the moment , 100 % of the company 's shares are held by the Ministry of Property of Crimea .
After the occupation of Crimea by Russia , Massandra 's production routine faced difficulties .
The enterprise was unexpectedly handed over to be controlled by the administrative department of the Russian President , while a long-time CEO Mykola Boyko , who had been in charge of the company for 28 years , was fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The vineyards , formerly owned by Massandra , were being sold out , while the winery started producing dry wine instead of its traditional jeres and port .
At the same time , Massandra came under the EU sanctions imposed for the annexation of Crimea .
In 2015 , Ukraine was furious over the opening of five bottles of 240-year-old Jerez de la Frontera from Massandra 's acclaimed collection – for a cellar tour of Vladimir Putin and Italy 's Silvio Berlusconi .

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unian--2020-11-17--MFA Ukraine rejects Russia's accusations of trying to "disavow Minsk agreements"

Diplomats believe that when the question is raised about Ukraine fulfilling Minsk agreements , Russia resorts to yet another attempt to justify further aggression .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine denies accusations voiced by the Russian Federation of allegedly attempting to `` disavow the Minsk agreements . ''
That 's according to a statement released in response to the comment by a Russian diplomat over the recent joint statement by Germany and France on the Donbas settlement .
`` The assessment by the foreign ministries of Germany and France of the efforts Ukraine is making on the path @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the agreements reached at the level of Normandy Four leaders , caused a storm of emotions , unfounded criticism , and manipulative accusations on the part of the Russian foreign ministry .
They do not correspond to reality , being an unsuccessful attempt to justify Russia 's further aggressive policy toward Ukraine and the unwillingness of the Russian side to take at least minimal steps to ease the humanitarian situation in the occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions or to facilitate unhindered contacts between Ukrainian citizens on both sides of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Read alsoUkraine to seize 44 more Russian planes for flights to occupied CrimeaMFA Ukraine categorically denies accusations voiced by the official representative of the Russian foreign ministry regarding the attempts of the Ukrainian side to `` disavow the Minsk agreements . ''
`` The draft plan of joint steps of the TCG participants on the implementation of Minsk agreements , which was drafted at the initiative of the chairman of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG , Leonid Kravchuk , and recently submitted for consideration by the Trilateral Contact Group , contains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflict , demilitarization of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , and the creation of conditions for holding local elections in Donbas , which is fully consistent with the spirit and letter of the 2015 Package of Measures to Implement the Minsk Agreements , '' the statement says .
As for the work of crossing checkpoints , MFA Ukraine noted that the newly created checkpoint `` Shchastia '' was launched on November 10 this year , where citizens are able to apply to the Administrative Services Center , a bank branch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room .
A service center has been opened at the checkpoint to provide more than 80 services , which will greatly facilitate for Ukrainian citizens living in the temporarily occupied territories the process of solving a number of humanitarian issues .
Also , work continues to improve services for the civilians at the Zolote checkpoint .
`` We state that illegal armed groups keep preventing citizens from freely crossing the line of contact .
There are restrictions on the free movement of observers with the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission , '' the foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in position '' to push Ukraine toward own terms of Donbas settlement – EnvoyAt the same time , the ministry assures that Ukraine , with the active participation of Germany and France in the Normandy format of talks , will continue to make maximum efforts toward a peaceful settlement of the conflict and the implementation of the agreements reached within the Normandy format and the TCG .
On November 13 , France and Germany called on the Russian Federation to use influence over its proxies to open the checkpoint in Shchastia and Zolote @

Diplomats believe that when the question is raised about Ukraine fulfilling Minsk agreements, Russia resorts to yet another attempt to justify further aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine denies accusations voiced by the Russian Federation of allegedly attempting to "disavow the Minsk agreements."
That's according to a statement released in response to the comment by a Russian diplomat over the recent joint statement by Germany and France on the Donbas settlement.
"The assessment by the foreign ministries of Germany and France of the efforts Ukraine is making on the path to consistent implementation of Minsk agreements, including the agreements reached at the level of Normandy Four leaders, caused a storm of emotions, unfounded criticism, and manipulative accusations on the part of the Russian foreign ministry. They do not correspond to reality, being an unsuccessful attempt to justify Russia's further aggressive policy toward Ukraine and the unwillingness of the Russian side to take at least minimal steps to ease the humanitarian situation in the occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions or to facilitate unhindered contacts between Ukrainian citizens on both sides of the contact line," the statement said.
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Read alsoUkraine to seize 44 more Russian planes for flights to occupied CrimeaMFA Ukraine categorically denies accusations voiced by the official representative of the Russian foreign ministry regarding the attempts of the Ukrainian side to "disavow the Minsk agreements."
"The draft plan of joint steps of the TCG participants on the implementation of Minsk agreements, which was drafted at the initiative of the chairman of the Ukrainian delegation to the TCG, Leonid Kravchuk, and recently submitted for consideration by the Trilateral Contact Group, contains practical proposals for a complete cessation of conflict, demilitarization of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and the creation of conditions for holding local elections in Donbas, which is fully consistent with the spirit and letter of the 2015 Package of Measures to Implement the Minsk Agreements," the statement says.
As for the work of crossing checkpoints, MFA Ukraine noted that the newly created checkpoint "Shchastia" was launched on November 10 this year, where citizens are able to apply to the Administrative Services Center, a bank branch, as well as use a child care room. A service center has been opened at the checkpoint to provide more than 80 services, which will greatly facilitate for Ukrainian citizens living in the temporarily occupied territories the process of solving a number of humanitarian issues.
Also, work continues to improve services for the civilians at the Zolote checkpoint.
"We state that illegal armed groups keep preventing citizens from freely crossing the line of contact. There are restrictions on the free movement of observers with the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission," the foreign ministry said.
Read alsoRussia "not in position" to push Ukraine toward own terms of Donbas settlement – EnvoyAt the same time, the ministry assures that Ukraine, with the active participation of Germany and France in the Normandy format of talks, will continue to make maximum efforts toward a peaceful settlement of the conflict and the implementation of the agreements reached within the Normandy format and the TCG.
Background
On November 13, France and Germany called on the Russian Federation to use influence over its proxies to open the checkpoint in Shchastia and Zolote.