unian--2020-10-13--Zelensky announces all-Ukrainian poll on local election day

He is offering Ukrainians to answer five questions that are yet to be revealed .
President Volodymyr Zelensky says an all-Ukrainian poll will be held on October 25 , the day of local elections .
The statement came in a televised address to the nation , broadcast by a number of Ukrainian TV channels .
`` Hi !
I appeal specifically to you .
Do you remember how we wrote together my campaign program in order to implement things that you need , that every citizen of Ukraine needs ?
It was a demo version of will of democracy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal , '' Zelensky .
Now the parliament is set to consolidate this mechanism at the legislative level , according to the president .
`` On October 25 , at the polling station , I will ask you five important questions on what we discuss in the streets , in our kitchens and on the internet , what we argue about with our friends , parents , or taxi drivers , about which we 've never been asked .
The five important questions to get your opinion , not that of politicians from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts on TV shows , and not agents of other states .
This is almost the first time in the history of independence that we ask : 'What do you think ? '
Why is your answer important ?
That 's because things will be the way you decide because Ukraine is you .
Sunday , October 25 .
Come and decide , '' Zelensky said .
Read alsoZelensky names condition for holding local elections in occupied DonbasIn his address , the president stopped short of revealing the exact questions citizens will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll .
On September 5 , preparations for the local elections , scheduled for October 25 , began in Ukraine .
The Central Election Commission ( CEC ) preliminary recommended that such rules be adopted for the period of local election : social distancing , limitations on the number of people around the polling station 's desks where ballots are issued ( no more than four persons at a time ) , availability of hand sanitizers , separate booths for persons with flu symptoms , and a ban on public events in indoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for local governments .
People not wearing face masks will be allowed to vote , but police will be entitled to fine violators of the quarantine rules .

He is offering Ukrainians to answer five questions that are yet to be revealed.
President Volodymyr Zelensky says an all-Ukrainian poll will be held on October 25, the day of local elections.
The statement came in a televised address to the nation, broadcast by a number of Ukrainian TV channels.
"Hi! I appeal specifically to you. Do you remember how we wrote together my campaign program in order to implement things that you need, that every citizen of Ukraine needs? It was a demo version of will of democracy, while its real implementation became our common goal," Zelensky.
Now the parliament is set to consolidate this mechanism at the legislative level, according to the president.
"Agree, the right of the Ukrainian people to their own opinion is sacred, it doesn't need any blessing on the part of politicians, and nothing will hold us from simply having a frank talk," Zelensky said, appealing to Ukrainians.
"On October 25, at the polling station, I will ask you five important questions on what we discuss in the streets, in our kitchens and on the internet, what we argue about with our friends, parents, or taxi drivers, about which we've never been asked. The five important questions to get your opinion, not that of politicians from high offices, not "independent" experts on TV shows, and not agents of other states. This is almost the first time in the history of independence that we ask: 'What do you think?' Why is your answer important? That's because things will be the way you decide because Ukraine is you. Sunday, October 25. Come and decide," Zelensky said.
Read alsoZelensky names condition for holding local elections in occupied DonbasIn his address, the president stopped short of revealing the exact questions citizens will be offered to answer as part of the poll.
Local elections: Background
On September 5, preparations for the local elections, scheduled for October 25, began in Ukraine.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) preliminary recommended that such rules be adopted for the period of local election: social distancing, limitations on the number of people around the polling station's desks where ballots are issued (no more than four persons at a time), availability of hand sanitizers, separate booths for persons with flu symptoms, and a ban on public events in indoor settings with the participation of candidates running for local governments.
People not wearing face masks will be allowed to vote, but police will be entitled to fine violators of the quarantine rules.


unian--2020-10-13--Health ministry to offer quarantine extension until Dec 31

Also , the government will be offered to oblige catering establishments to close at 22:00 .
An unstable epidemiological situation in Ukraine with an increase in the number of active cases and hospitalizations has prompted the Health Ministry to look into revising anti-epidemic measures , says chief health official Viktor Liashko .
`` Here 's what can we consider as almost a done move : We just had a meeting of the National Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergencies , where we spoke with the [ acting ] Minister of Education Serhiy Shkarlet and where Resolution 641 enforced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vacation , introducing it from October 15 to October .
After October 30 , we will keep looking into what we are to do with school education .
Also , universities will be offered to switch to distance learning from October 15 to November 15 , while students are recommended to vacate dorms , except for orphans , as well as persons deprived of parental care and [ internally displaced ] persons who came from the occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea , '' said Lyashko .
Read alsoHealth Ministry elaborates on Ukrainians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted that at a government meeting on Tuesday , October 13 , the extension of quarantine until December 31 , 2020 will be initiated .
`` Operations of catering establishments will be limited to 22:00 – that 's what we propose , '' added Liashko .
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Also, the government will be offered to oblige catering establishments to close at 22:00.
An unstable epidemiological situation in Ukraine with an increase in the number of active cases and hospitalizations has prompted the Health Ministry to look into revising anti-epidemic measures, says chief health official Viktor Liashko.
"Here's what can we consider as almost a done move: We just had a meeting of the National Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergencies, where we spoke with the [acting] Minister of Education Serhiy Shkarlet and where Resolution 641 enforced quarantine and proposed to shift the school vacation, introducing it from October 15 to October. After October 30, we will keep looking into what we are to do with school education. Also, universities will be offered to switch to distance learning from October 15 to November 15, while students are recommended to vacate dorms, except for orphans, as well as persons deprived of parental care and [internally displaced] persons who came from the occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea," said Lyashko.
Read alsoHealth Ministry elaborates on Ukrainians re-infected with COVID-19Also, the senior official noted that at a government meeting on Tuesday, October 13, the extension of quarantine until December 31, 2020 will be initiated.
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"Operations of catering establishments will be limited to 22:00 – that's what we propose," added Liashko.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Other reports


unian--2020-10-13--Minimum wage increase should be postponed until Dec 2021, MP suggests

This will have a lighter impact on inflation and exert lower tax pressure on businesses , Hetmantsev believes .
The next stage of minimum wage increase to UAH 6,500 may be postponed until December next year , as offered by Danylo Getmantsev , head of the parliamentary committee for finance , tax and customs policy , MP with the ruling Servant of the People party .
In an interview with the TSN , Getmantsev explains that it is necessary to upgrade payments , while it is impossible to do it all at once .
`` Therefore , we are revising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our move to raise the minimum wage to UAH 5,000 , a third of workers lived below the absolute poverty line .
That is , they earned less than they needed to physically survive .
Every month , the Ministry of Social Policy recalculates the actual subsistence minimum .
In July it was UAH 5,050 , and we raised [ minimum wages ] to UAH 5,000 .
In other words , we did not raise the minimum wage to this level , but we 're close .
Next year we should cross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be 9.3 % , '' MP said .
Read alsoOver 25 % of population live below poverty line – OmbudspersonThe increase in wages could lead to part of businesses going into the shadow by offering employees payments at 0.5 rate .
To a clarifying question that the 2021 budget provides for an increase in the minimum wage to UAH 6,500 , Getmantsev said : `` It does .
But I would postpone the increase until December 1 , 2021 .
Then , I believe , we will pass this year alright .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on inflation and exert lower tax pressure on businesses . ''
• The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on raising the minimum wage to UAH 5,000 from September 1 .
Along with the minimum wage , pensions also went up .
• In 2021 , the budget lays down raising the minimum wage to UAH 6,500 in two stages .
• Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal predicts that the scheduled increase will not lead to a significant increase in prices .

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unian--2020-10-13--COVID-19: Over 5,100 new active cases reported on Oct 13

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 270,587 .
Ukraine said 5,133 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of October 13 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 270,587 as of October 13 , 2020 , according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 116,562 patients , including 2,152 in the past day , have recovered .
Death toll has hit 5,122 with 107 fatalities recorded in the past day .
Read alsoHealth Ministry elaborates on Ukrainians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases as of October 13 .
In total , there have been 339,104 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region ( 439 cases ) , the city of Kyiv ( 397 ) , and Lviv region ( 341 ) .
The overall incidence per region is as follows : • 28,090 ( +397 ) in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luhansk regions – is not available .
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
On August 26 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until November 1 .
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .
On October 8 , Ukraine redrew the map of COVID-19 quarantine zones and new epidemic zoning took effect on Monday , October 12 .

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 270,587.
Ukraine said 5,133 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of October 13, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 270,587 as of October 13, 2020, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 116,562 patients, including 2,152 in the past day, have recovered.
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Death toll has hit 5,122 with 107 fatalities recorded in the past day.
Read alsoHealth Ministry elaborates on Ukrainians re-infected with COVID-19The government reported 148,903 active cases as of October 13. In total, there have been 339,104 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region (439 cases), the city of Kyiv (397), and Lviv region (341).
The overall incidence per region is as follows:
28,090 (+397) in the city of Kyiv;
25,625 (+439) in Kharkiv region;
23,129 (+341) cases in Lviv region;
17,047 (+277) in Odesa region;
16,646 (+161) in Chernivtsi region;
16,250 (+258) in Ternopil region;
15,580 (+201) in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
14,868 (+172) in Rivne region;
11,525 (+216) in Kyiv region;
11,042 (+107) in Zakarpattia region;
9,955 (+164) in Volyn region;
9,272 (+305) in Dnipropetrovsk region;
9,230 (+219) in Khmelnytsky region;
8,661 (+197) in Zhytomyr region;
7,726 (+89) in Vinnytsia region;
7,485 (+205) in Sumy region;
5,961 (+262) in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
5,849 (+181) in Cherkasy region;
5,812 (+191) in Chernihiv region;
5,762 (+173) in Zaporizhia region;
4,906 (+285) in Poltava region;
4,867 (+159) in Mykolaiv region;
2,024 (+39) in Kherson region;
1,917 (+65) in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts); and
1,355 (+30) in Kirovohrad region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1. The Ukrainian regions were split into the green, yellow, orange, and red zones depending on hospital load, the average number of PCR and ELISA tests, the ascertainment rate of COVID-19, and daily spread dynamics.
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone. The mildest ones are in the green zone, the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions.
On August 26, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1.
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet.
On October 8, Ukraine redrew the map of COVID-19 quarantine zones and new epidemic zoning took effect on Monday, October 12.


unian--2020-10-13--Donbas update: Enemy forces breach truce seven times Oct 12

Ukrainian troops did not succumb to provocation .
Seven enemy attacks were recorded over the past day in the Joint Forces Operation zone as Russian-controlled forces continued to violate the latest truce agreement .
That 's according to a morning update by the JFO Headquarters , posted on Facebook .
The enemy opened fire near Avdiyivka , using grenade launchers of various systems and small arms , as well as near Maiorsk – using an automatic easel grenade launcher and small arms .
Read alsoUkrainian naval intel officers hold training on British destroyer ( Photo ) Also , grenade launcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In another incident , terrorists fired small arms near Orikhove .
Since day-start on Tuesday , another violation has been recorded near Zaitseve where the enemy opened fire three times using a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher .
`` The Ukrainian servicemen did not return fire to the enemy provocation , '' the report says .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on 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

Ukrainian troops did not succumb to provocation.
Seven enemy attacks were recorded over the past day in the Joint Forces Operation zone as Russian-controlled forces continued to violate the latest truce agreement.
That's according to a morning update by the JFO Headquarters, posted on Facebook.
The enemy opened fire near Avdiyivka, using grenade launchers of various systems and small arms, as well as near Maiorsk – using an automatic easel grenade launcher and small arms.
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Read alsoUkrainian naval intel officers hold training on British destroyer (Photo)Also, grenade launcher was employed near Novoluhansk and Kamyshevakha. In another incident, terrorists fired small arms near Orikhove.
"There were no combat losses or injuries among the Ukrainian defenders," the JFO HQ said.
Since day-start on Tuesday, another violation has been recorded near Zaitseve where the enemy opened fire three times using a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher.
"The Ukrainian servicemen did not return fire to the enemy provocation," the report says.
Donbas truce: Background


unian--2020-10-13--Experts tell of long-lasting cyberthreat

Over a million devices worldwide have been infected .
Experts with the international antivirus software developer ESET , together with Microsoft , NTT , and others have exposed a new global cyber threat , the Trickbot botnet .
Trickbot has infected over a million computing devices around the world since late 2016 and been a major nuisance for internet users , ESET reports .
Trickbot is one of the most prevalent banking malware families .
Throughout its existence , Trickbot malware has been distributed in a number of ways .
Recently , a chain we observed frequently is Trickbot being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , another large botnet .
In the past , Trickbot malware was leveraged by its operators mostly as a banking trojan , stealing credentials from online bank accounts and trying to perform fraudulent transfers .
Read alsoSBU , police develop common approaches to protecting critical infrastructureTrickbot 's modular architecture allows it to perform a vast array of malicious actions using a variety of plugins .
It can steal all kinds of credentials from a compromised computer and , more recently , has been observed mostly as a delivery mechanism for more damaging attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monitoring of Trickbot campaigns , experts collected tens of thousands of different configuration files , allowing them to know which websites were targeted by Trickbot 's operators .
These targeted URLs mostly belong to financial institutions .
Trying to disrupt an elusive threat such as Trickbot is very challenging and complex .
It has various fallback mechanisms and its interconnection with other highly active cybercriminal actors in the underground makes the overall operation extremely complex , ESET reports .
As reported earlier , ESET said about 300,000 new cyber threats related to information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At the same time , it is extremely difficult to trace hackers ; all that remains for companies is to conduct monitoring every minute to identify cyber threats in order to further block them .
ESET is a global leader in IT security .
The company was founded in Slovakia in 1992 and today it has representation in more than 180 countries .
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Over a million devices worldwide have been infected.
Experts with the international antivirus software developer ESET, together with Microsoft, NTT, and others have exposed a new global cyber threat, the Trickbot botnet.
Trickbot has infected over a million computing devices around the world since late 2016 and been a major nuisance for internet users, ESET reports.
Trickbot is one of the most prevalent banking malware families. Throughout its existence, Trickbot malware has been distributed in a number of ways. Recently, a chain we observed frequently is Trickbot being dropped on systems already compromised by Emotet, another large botnet. In the past, Trickbot malware was leveraged by its operators mostly as a banking trojan, stealing credentials from online bank accounts and trying to perform fraudulent transfers.
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Read alsoSBU, police develop common approaches to protecting critical infrastructureTrickbot's modular architecture allows it to perform a vast array of malicious actions using a variety of plugins. It can steal all kinds of credentials from a compromised computer and, more recently, has been observed mostly as a delivery mechanism for more damaging attacks, such as ransomware.
Through the monitoring of Trickbot campaigns, experts collected tens of thousands of different configuration files, allowing them to know which websites were targeted by Trickbot's operators. These targeted URLs mostly belong to financial institutions.
Trying to disrupt an elusive threat such as Trickbot is very challenging and complex. It has various fallback mechanisms and its interconnection with other highly active cybercriminal actors in the underground makes the overall operation extremely complex, ESET reports.
As reported earlier, ESET said about 300,000 new cyber threats related to information security are recorded in Ukraine every day. At the same time, it is extremely difficult to trace hackers; all that remains for companies is to conduct monitoring every minute to identify cyber threats in order to further block them.
ESET is a global leader in IT security. The company was founded in Slovakia in 1992 and today it has representation in more than 180 countries.
Cyberthreats: Other reports


unian--2020-10-14--Eurosport: Ukraine stun Spain in noisy stadium

Viktor Tsygankov scored the only goal of the game as Ukraine defeated Spain in their Nations League match in Kyiv .
Ukraine pulled off a shock 1-0 win at home to Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday at a raucous Olympic Stadium in Kyiv as fans savoured a first ever victory over the 2010 World Cup winners .
Viktor Tsygankov scored the only goal of the game as Ukraine defeated Spain in their Nations League match in Kyiv , Eurosport reported .
Read alsoTwo key players of FC Shakhtar , national team test positive for COVID-19Andriy Shevchenko 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of play in the 76th minute when Tsygankov took David de Gea by surprise by firing home from outside the area , after latching on to an outstanding reverse pass from Andriy Yarmolenko .
The goal was wildly celebrated by the whole Ukraine team and some 21,000 fans spaced out across the stadium , with the hosts taking advantage of UEFA regulations allowing 30 % capacity at certain matches in an easing of coronavirus restrictions .
Ukraine had lost their last three outings , including a 4-0 reverse to Spain last month and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France in a friendly last week , after losing six players due to COVID-19 positives .

Viktor Tsygankov scored the only goal of the game as Ukraine defeated Spain in their Nations League match in Kyiv.
Ukraine pulled off a shock 1-0 win at home to Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday at a raucous Olympic Stadium in Kyiv as fans savoured a first ever victory over the 2010 World Cup winners.
Viktor Tsygankov scored the only goal of the game as Ukraine defeated Spain in their Nations League match in Kyiv, Eurosport reported.
Read alsoTwo key players of FC Shakhtar, national team test positive for COVID-19Andriy Shevchenko's side took the lead against the run of play in the 76th minute when Tsygankov took David de Gea by surprise by firing home from outside the area, after latching on to an outstanding reverse pass from Andriy Yarmolenko.
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The goal was wildly celebrated by the whole Ukraine team and some 21,000 fans spaced out across the stadium, with the hosts taking advantage of UEFA regulations allowing 30% capacity at certain matches in an easing of coronavirus restrictions.


unian--2020-10-13--Ukraine, Algeria to create intergovernmental commission on bilateral cooperation

The commission is an effective tool to promote trade and investment .
Ukraine and Algeria will create an intergovernmental commission on bilateral cooperation .
`` Within the framework of the political consultations , Ukraine and Algeria intend to sign a bilateral agreement on the establishment of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation which is an effective tool to promote trade and investment , as well as to hold a business forum with leading Ukrainian and Algerian companies , '' said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba during a phone call with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Algeria Sabri Boukadoum , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine .
Kuleba stressed it is unacceptable that vital bilateral contacts at the political level are not taking place with key countries of the region , in particular Algeria which became Ukraine 's second largest trading partner in Africa in 2019 .
Read alsoUkraine , Israel ministers discuss infrastructure projects , trade and investment developmentThe ministers agreed to hold next month the second round of the political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Algeria during which a wide range of bilateral issues will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sovereignty and territorial integrity on the international arena to developing cooperation in industry , education and tourism .
Kuleba also invited Boukadoum to pay an official visit to Ukraine at his convenience .
• In 2019 the total volume of trade in goods and services between Ukraine and Algeria reached a record level for bilateral relations , or US $ 614.4 million .
Last year Algeria became the second largest trade partner of Ukraine in Africa after Egypt .
• Consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries have not been held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the level of foreign ministers took place in 2002 .

The commission is an effective tool to promote trade and investment.
Ukraine and Algeria will create an intergovernmental commission on bilateral cooperation.
"Within the framework of the political consultations, Ukraine and Algeria intend to sign a bilateral agreement on the establishment of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation which is an effective tool to promote trade and investment, as well as to hold a business forum with leading Ukrainian and Algerian companies," said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba during a phone call with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Algeria Sabri Boukadoum, as reported on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
Kuleba stressed it is unacceptable that vital bilateral contacts at the political level are not taking place with key countries of the region, in particular Algeria which became Ukraine's second largest trading partner in Africa in 2019.
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Read alsoUkraine, Israel ministers discuss infrastructure projects, trade and investment developmentThe ministers agreed to hold next month the second round of the political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Algeria during which a wide range of bilateral issues will be discussed: from supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity on the international arena to developing cooperation in industry, education and tourism.
Kuleba also invited Boukadoum to pay an official visit to Ukraine at his convenience.
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unian--2020-10-13--Apple enters 5G race with new iPhone 12s from 'Mini' to 'Pro Max' – media

Apple also announced a HomePod Mini smart speaker that will cost $ 99 and be shipped from November 16 .
Apple Inc on Tuesday launched four versions of the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity , starting at $ 699 , which the Cupertino , California company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its sales booming through the end of the year .
The iPhone 12 , with a 6.1-inch display , will sell for $ 799 .
The phone has flat sides with a flush display , similar to the company 's iPhone 5 and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as reported by Reuters .
Apple also introduced a `` Mini '' version , which has the same features but a smaller 5.4-inch screen and will sell for $ 699 , as well as a `` Pro '' version with three cameras starting at $ 999 and a `` Pro Max '' starting at $ 1,099 and going up to $ 1,399 .
The new products will test whether Apple can ride a wave of consumer excitement around 5G wireless data networks , whose speediest variants outstrip their predecessors ' data rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iPhone 12 models in the United States will support millimeter wave 5G , the fastest variant of the technology , as well as lower-frequency bands .
Some rival Android devices support only the lower-frequency versions of 5G .
Verizon Communications Inc CEO Hans Vestberg said the phones would work with the carrier 's 'ultrawideband ' 5G network , designed to alleviate bottlenecks in major cities like New York and Los Angeles , as well as in crowded areas like NFL stadiums .
Apple said it had tested 5G on more than 800 carriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple fell over 3 % during the event , erasing $ 77 billion worth of stock market value .
Apple may face a lukewarm holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic , said Jake Dollarhide , chief executive officer of Longbow Asset Management in Tulsa , Oklahoma .
`` As the convergence of flu season with COVID and colder weather forces everyone indoors , I think it 's going to be harder to sell iPhones this Christmas .
As much as Apple is a technology company , it 's not known for its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its in-store experience , '' Dollarhide said .
In China , the biggest online video platforms , including Tencent Holdings and Bilibili Inc , canceled Apple 's livestream event without explanation , Bloomberg News reported .
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro in the United States and some other regions begin October 16 and go on sale October 23 .
The iPhone Mini and Pro Max will be available for pre-order November 6 and in stores Nov. 13 .
Apple also announced a HomePod Mini smart speaker that will cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 .
Many of the features serve as a catch-up to similar offerings from Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc 's Google .
The annual launch event is nearly one month later than normal and comes as the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Apple 's well-oiled machine for designing and churning out its biggest-selling product .
The company is in a delicate position of needing to excite consumers with 5G without setting them up for a disappointment : For many of its fans , it will be their first experience with 5G networks , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from delivering dramatic speed boosts for most consumers .
Some analysts worry Apple will be selling a high-powered sports car while its customers remain confined to sleepy village roadways .
But despite waves of retail store closures and travel bans that delayed the development of the iPhone , Apple 's financial results have largely bucked the pandemic .
In July at its most recent earnings , the company posted year-on-year revenue gains across every category and in every geography as consumers working and learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic turned to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched new watch models with blood oxygen sensors and updated its iPad models .
The company has also committed to introducing new Mac computers before year 's end based on processors of its own design .

Apple also announced a HomePod Mini smart speaker that will cost $99 and be shipped from November 16.
Apple Inc on Tuesday launched four versions of the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity, starting at $699, which the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its sales booming through the end of the year.
The iPhone 12, with a 6.1-inch display, will sell for $799. The phone has flat sides with a flush display, similar to the company's iPhone 5 and a departure from rounded edges in recent years, as reported by Reuters.
Apple also introduced a "Mini" version, which has the same features but a smaller 5.4-inch screen and will sell for $699, as well as a "Pro" version with three cameras starting at $999 and a "Pro Max" starting at $1,099 and going up to $1,399.
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The new products will test whether Apple can ride a wave of consumer excitement around 5G wireless data networks, whose speediest variants outstrip their predecessors' data rates multiple times over.
Apple said all iPhone 12 models in the United States will support millimeter wave 5G, the fastest variant of the technology, as well as lower-frequency bands. Some rival Android devices support only the lower-frequency versions of 5G.
Verizon Communications Inc CEO Hans Vestberg said the phones would work with the carrier's 'ultrawideband' 5G network, designed to alleviate bottlenecks in major cities like New York and Los Angeles, as well as in crowded areas like NFL stadiums. Apple said it had tested 5G on more than 800 carriers in 30 regions globally.
Shares of Apple fell over 3% during the event, erasing $77 billion worth of stock market value.
Apple may face a lukewarm holiday season due to the coronavirus pandemic, said Jake Dollarhide, chief executive officer of Longbow Asset Management in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
"As the convergence of flu season with COVID and colder weather forces everyone indoors, I think it's going to be harder to sell iPhones this Christmas. As much as Apple is a technology company, it's not known for its online sales, it's known for its in-store experience," Dollarhide said.
In China, the biggest online video platforms, including Tencent Holdings and Bilibili Inc, canceled Apple's livestream event without explanation, Bloomberg News reported.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro in the United States and some other regions begin October 16 and go on sale October 23. The iPhone Mini and Pro Max will be available for pre-order November 6 and in stores Nov. 13.
HomePod Mini
Apple also announced a HomePod Mini smart speaker that will cost $99 and be shipped from November 16. Many of the features serve as a catch-up to similar offerings from Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google.
The annual launch event is nearly one month later than normal and comes as the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Apple's well-oiled machine for designing and churning out its biggest-selling product.
The company is in a delicate position of needing to excite consumers with 5G without setting them up for a disappointment: For many of its fans, it will be their first experience with 5G networks, which in the United States remain years away from delivering dramatic speed boosts for most consumers. Some analysts worry Apple will be selling a high-powered sports car while its customers remain confined to sleepy village roadways.
But despite waves of retail store closures and travel bans that delayed the development of the iPhone, Apple's financial results have largely bucked the pandemic.
In July at its most recent earnings, the company posted year-on-year revenue gains across every category and in every geography as consumers working and learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic turned to its products and services.
Apple last month launched new watch models with blood oxygen sensors and updated its iPad models. The company has also committed to introducing new Mac computers before year's end based on processors of its own design.


unian--2020-10-13--EU High Representative urges Russia to fully implement Minsk agreements

The full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains key in EU-Russia relations .
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in a phone talk with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called on Russia to fully implement the Minsk agreements .
`` High Representative/Vice-President Borrell also informed Minister Lavrov of the agreement among EU Foreign Ministers to continue the current approach to EU-Russia relations , whereby the full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains key .
He called on Russia to fully implement the Minsk agreements , '' according to a press release following the phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` more flexible '' , Ukrainian leader suggestsIt is noted the High Representative reiterated that the European Union wishes to maintain open channels of communication with Russia and to enhance cooperation on issues of mutual interest .
`` The European Union will continue to defend its interests and values , including respect for international law and fundamental rights , '' reads the report .
• Peace talks on Donbas , eastern Ukraine , were held in Minsk on February 12 , 2015 .
The participants were the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , German Chancellor Angela Merkel , and Russian President Vladimir Putin .
• As a result of the negotiations , a set of measures aimed at implementing the Minsk agreements reached in September 2014 was approved .
In addition , a declaration was adopted by the leaders of Ukraine , France , Germany , and Russia in support of these measures .
• Among other things , the agreements reached by the Normandy Four leaders provide for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine , the withdrawal of all heavy weapons from Ukrainian territory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as the holding of local elections in Donbas .

The full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains key in EU-Russia relations.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell in a phone talk with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called on Russia to fully implement the Minsk agreements.
"High Representative/Vice-President Borrell also informed Minister Lavrov of the agreement among EU Foreign Ministers to continue the current approach to EU-Russia relations, whereby the full implementation of the Minsk agreements remains key. He called on Russia to fully implement the Minsk agreements," according to a press release following the phone talk.
Read alsoMinsk agreements should be "more flexible", Ukrainian leader suggestsIt is noted the High Representative reiterated that the European Union wishes to maintain open channels of communication with Russia and to enhance cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
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"The European Union will continue to defend its interests and values, including respect for international law and fundamental rights," reads the report.
Minsk agreements: Background


unian--2020-10-13--Poroshenko recovered from coronavirus

Poroshenko recovered from coronavirus

Poroshenko thanked all Ukrainian doctors and called them `` real defenders of Ukraine . ''
Former Ukrainian President and leader of the European Solidarity Party Petro Poroshenko has recovered from the coronavirus .
Poroshenko thanked the doctors who `` put him on his feet in a week and a half , '' in particular , head of the Infectious Diseases Department at Bogomolets National Medical University , Professor Olha Golubovskaya .
`` For seven months , Mrs. Olha has been selflessly protecting Ukrainians from the coronavirus almost around the clock , seven days a week , '' he said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoCOVID-19 : Over 5,100 new active cases reported on Oct 13Poroshenko also thanked all Ukrainian doctors and called them `` real defenders of Ukraine . ''
• On September 29 , Poroshenko tested positive for the novel coronavirus .
• He informed he was planning to undergo treatment at home .
• On October 3 , he was hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia .
• On October 7 , his wife Maryna Poroshenko said his health condition had worsened .
• On October 11 , a representative of Poroshenko 's team said former Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Poroshenko thanked all Ukrainian doctors and called them "real defenders of Ukraine."
Former Ukrainian President and leader of the European Solidarity Party Petro Poroshenko has recovered from the coronavirus.
Poroshenko thanked the doctors who "put him on his feet in a week and a half," in particular, head of the Infectious Diseases Department at Bogomolets National Medical University, Professor Olha Golubovskaya.
"For seven months, Mrs. Olha has been selflessly protecting Ukrainians from the coronavirus almost around the clock, seven days a week," he said in a video message on Facebook.
Read alsoCOVID-19: Over 5,100 new active cases reported on Oct 13Poroshenko also thanked all Ukrainian doctors and called them "real defenders of Ukraine."
Poroshenko contracts COVID-19: Background


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unian--2020-10-13--Only one region ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs – health ministry

The epidemiological situation as of October 13 did not let the city of Kyiv and 23 regions enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine .
Ukraine 's Health Ministry says only one region , namely Kirovohrad , is ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs .
The epidemiological situation as of October 13 did not let the city of Kyiv and such regions as Vinnytsia , Volyn , Dnipropetrovsk , Donetsk , Zhytomyr , Zakarpattia , Zaporizhia , Ivano-Frankivsk , Kyiv , Luhansk , Lviv , Mykolaiv , Odesa , Poltava , Rivne , Sumy , Ternopil , Kharkiv , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Chernihiv enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine , the ministry said on its website .
Read alsoUkraine reports 95 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Oct 13Such criteria reflect measures to control the spread of the virus , hospitals ' capacities , and the ability of the healthcare system as a whole to counter the spread of COVID-19 , the ministry said .
• Ukraine said 5,133 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of October 13 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases grew to 270,587 .

The epidemiological situation as of October 13 did not let the city of Kyiv and 23 regions enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine.
Ukraine's Health Ministry says only one region, namely Kirovohrad, is ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs.
The epidemiological situation as of October 13 did not let the city of Kyiv and such regions as Vinnytsia, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Zaporizhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Luhansk, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Sumy, Ternopil, Kharkiv, Kherson, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi and Chernihiv enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine, the ministry said on its website.
Read alsoUkraine reports 95 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Oct 13Such criteria reflect measures to control the spread of the virus, hospitals' capacities, and the ability of the healthcare system as a whole to counter the spread of COVID-19, the ministry said.
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unian--2020-10-13--Soldier shot dead by fellow officer in occupied Crimea

The Russian security forces have not yet officially commented on the information .
A soldier has been shot dead by @ @ @ @ @ of the military units of occupied Crimea .
A criminal case has been initiated on @ @ @ @ @ , according to Russia 's Interfax news agency , citing sources .
Various theories of @ @ @ @ @ out , in particular , premeditated murder , careless handling of weapons , etc .
@ @ @ @ @ to cooperate on ending Crimea occupationThe Russian security forces have not yet officially commented on @ @ @ @ @ same time , the mother of the deceased announced the death of her son on @ @ @ @ @ `` My son is dead , he was 22 years old , he was shot @ @ @ @ @ with one shot in the head .
All this happened in a military unit , @ @ @ @ @ be a military man .
Do n't let your sons join the army .
An @ @ @ @ @ she said .

The Russian security forces have not yet officially commented on the information.
A soldier has been shot dead by a fellow officer in one of the military units of occupied Crimea.
A criminal case has been initiated on the fact of the incident, according to Russia's Interfax news agency, citing sources.
Various theories of what happened are being worked out, in particular, premeditated murder, careless handling of weapons, etc.
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Read alsoUkraine, Poland agree to cooperate on ending Crimea occupationThe Russian security forces have not yet officially commented on the information.
At the same time, the mother of the deceased announced the death of her son on Facebook on October 10.


unian--2020-10-13--Ukraine extends adaptive quarantine by late 2020, but with changes

The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Tuesday .
The Cabinet of Ministers , Ukraine 's government , has extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Tuesday .
Ukraine 's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal explained that adaptive quarantine amid the rapid spread of COVID-19 is still `` the most effective mechanism '' not only in Ukraine , but also in the world .
He called the decision `` a necessary step . ''
The Health Ministry is changing the criteria by which the regions refer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applies to the testing indicator .
The ministry plans to increase it to 48 per 100,000 people .
At the same time , the Health Ministry will take into account only those beds in hospitals that are reserved for those infected with COVID-19 .
Read alsoHealth ministry to offer quarantine extension until Dec 31Regions with morbidity rates of more than 320 per 100,000 people within 14 days will be put in the red quarantine zone .
All sports events may be held without spectators in the green , yellow , and orange quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed by the Health Ministry separately .
From now on , the work of restaurants and cafes will be limited ( they will close no later than 22:00 ) even in the green and yellow zones .
Exceptions have been made only for catering establishments .
Holding mass , cultural and sports events with the participation of over 50 people will be prohibited in the green quarantine zones , as well as over 30 people in the yellow zone , and 20 people in the orange zone .
All restaurants and employers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via the Internet , while educational institutions are encouraged to switch to distance or blended learning .
Distance learning is proposed to be introduced in colleges and universities from October 15 to November 15 .
Face masks and gloves are still mandatory in public places .

The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Tuesday.
The Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine's government, has extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020.
The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting on Tuesday.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal explained that adaptive quarantine amid the rapid spread of COVID-19 is still "the most effective mechanism" not only in Ukraine, but also in the world. He called the decision "a necessary step."
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Adaptive quarantine: Innovations
The Health Ministry is changing the criteria by which the regions refer to quarantine zones. In particular, this applies to the testing indicator. The ministry plans to increase it to 48 per 100,000 people.
At the same time, the Health Ministry will take into account only those beds in hospitals that are reserved for those infected with COVID-19.
Read alsoHealth ministry to offer quarantine extension until Dec 31Regions with morbidity rates of more than 320 per 100,000 people within 14 days will be put in the red quarantine zone.
All sports events may be held without spectators in the green, yellow, and orange quarantine zones, except for international events as agreed by the Health Ministry separately.
Restrictions in quarantine zones:
From now on, the work of restaurants and cafes will be limited (they will close no later than 22:00) even in the green and yellow zones. Exceptions have been made only for catering establishments.
Holding mass, cultural and sports events with the participation of over 50 people will be prohibited in the green quarantine zones, as well as over 30 people in the yellow zone, and 20 people in the orange zone.
All restaurants and employers are recommended to organize work in shifts or via the Internet, while educational institutions are encouraged to switch to distance or blended learning. Distance learning is proposed to be introduced in colleges and universities from October 15 to November 15.
Face masks and gloves are still mandatory in public places.
Adaptive quarantine in Ukraine


unian--2020-10-13--Ukraine reports 95 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Oct 13

Some 428 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 95 as of the morning of October 13 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on October 13 , some 939 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 2,905 people have recovered and 11 have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoHealth ministry to offer quarantine extension until Dec 31Of those newly-infected , 32 people have been hospitalized , while another 63 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 428 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 58 people .
• Ukraine said 5,133 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours as of October 13 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 270,587 .

Some 428 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 95 as of the morning of October 13.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on October 13, some 939 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 2,905 people have recovered and 11 have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on October 13. "Some 95 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoHealth ministry to offer quarantine extension until Dec 31Of those newly-infected, 32 people have been hospitalized, while another 63 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 428 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 58 people.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest


unian--2020-10-13--Poland supports Ukraine's ambitions as Eastern Europe's transit state – Duda

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unian--2020-10-13--Tikhanovskaya addresses Lukashenko with ultimatum

The opposition has also called on government officials to publicly cease further support for the regime .
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , the formally defeated rival of long-time Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the latest elections , has declared a `` people 's ultimatum '' to the regime .
Addressing Lukashenko via her official Telegram channel , Tikhanovskaya put forward demands for his resignation and an end to violent crackdowns against protesters .
The regime has 13 days to fulfill three demands , Tikhanovskaya says : • Street violence must be put to an end .
• All political prisoners must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not met by October 25 , the whole country will take to the streets for a peaceful rally with the People 's Ultimatum .
And on October 26 , a nationwide strike will begin , all roads will be blocked , sales in state-owned stores will collapse .
You have 13 days to fulfill three conditions .
We have 13 days to prepare , and throughout this time the Belarusians will continue their peaceful and persistent protest , '' Tikhanovskaya said .
Read alsoFM Kuleba explains how Ukraine intends to formally refer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials to publicly cease further support for the regime .
On August 9 , presidential elections were held in Belarus .
According to the CEC 's official data , 80.1 % of voters backed Alexander Lukashenko , and 10.1 % – his main opponent Svetlana Tikhanovskaya .
Following the announcement of the election outcome , protests swept across the country .
Security officials have been detaining and using force against protesters , opening politically charged cases against opposition figures .
Hundreds have been injured , with a few lethal incidents reported .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and decided to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials responsible for rigging the vote and violently cracking down on protesters .
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
The MPs branded the elections unfair , condemned repression , and supported EU sanctions against Belarusian officials .
Lukashenko on September 23 secretly sworn in a ceremony held behind closed doors in Minsk .
Large-scale rallies are held against Lukashenko in Minsk every weekend .

The opposition has also called on government officials to publicly cease further support for the regime.
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the formally defeated rival of long-time Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the latest elections, has declared a "people's ultimatum" to the regime.
Addressing Lukashenko via her official Telegram channel, Tikhanovskaya put forward demands for his resignation and an end to violent crackdowns against protesters.
The regime has 13 days to fulfill three demands, Tikhanovskaya says:
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Lukashenko must resign.
Street violence must be put to an end.
All political prisoners must be released.
"If our demands are not met by October 25, the whole country will take to the streets for a peaceful rally with the People's Ultimatum. And on October 26, a nationwide strike will begin, all roads will be blocked, sales in state-owned stores will collapse. You have 13 days to fulfill three conditions. We have 13 days to prepare, and throughout this time the Belarusians will continue their peaceful and persistent protest," Tikhanovskaya said.
Read alsoFM Kuleba explains how Ukraine intends to formally refer to LukashenkoThe opposition has also called on government officials to publicly cease further support for the regime.
Elections and protests in Belarus: Background
On August 9, presidential elections were held in Belarus. According to the CEC's official data, 80.1% of voters backed Alexander Lukashenko, and 10.1% – his main opponent Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.
Following the announcement of the election outcome, protests swept across the country. Security officials have been detaining and using force against protesters, opening politically charged cases against opposition figures. Hundreds have been injured, with a few lethal incidents reported.
The European Union has not recognized election results and decided to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials responsible for rigging the vote and violently cracking down on protesters.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus. The MPs branded the elections unfair, condemned repression, and supported EU sanctions against Belarusian officials.
Lukashenko on September 23 secretly sworn in a ceremony held behind closed doors in Minsk.
Large-scale rallies are held against Lukashenko in Minsk every weekend.


unian--2020-10-14--Cabinet approves draft deal on military cooperation with Turkey

The document is expected to be signed during Zelensky 's visit to Turkey on Oct 15-17 .
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft framework agreement on military cooperation with the Turkish government , Ukraine 's defense ministry reports .
The signing ceremony is planned to be held during President Volodymyr Zelensky 's visit to Turkey , scheduled for October 15-17 .
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran has been authorized to seal the deal .
The agreement will create a legal basis , the minister says , for expanding and deepening the existing Ukrainian-Turkish cooperation in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 20 fundamentally new topical areas .
`` Our interaction with our Turkish partners is extremely dynamic .
Just this July in Kyiv we discussed working nuances with Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar – and now there 's a finish line .
This interaction , I repeat , reflects the strategic nature of our relations and mutual disposition to ensure peace and security in Black Sea-Azov region , '' Taran said .
The Minister of Defense also noted that the Ukrainian national security strategy recently approved by the President defines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners .
• Turkey to provide financial support to Armed Forces of Ukraine – Zelensky • Ukraine to look into Gülen 's organization cells in its territory , Erdogan says • Turkey once again declares its non-recognition of Russian annexation of Ukraine 's Crimea

The document is expected to be signed during Zelensky's visit to Turkey on Oct 15-17.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft framework agreement on military cooperation with the Turkish government, Ukraine's defense ministry reports.
The signing ceremony is planned to be held during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Turkey, scheduled for October 15-17.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran has been authorized to seal the deal.
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The agreement will create a legal basis, the minister says, for expanding and deepening the existing Ukrainian-Turkish cooperation in the field of defense and launching cooperation in more than 20 fundamentally new topical areas.
"Our interaction with our Turkish partners is extremely dynamic. Just this July in Kyiv we discussed working nuances with Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar – and now there's a finish line. This interaction, I repeat, reflects the strategic nature of our relations and mutual disposition to ensure peace and security in Black Sea-Azov region," Taran said.
The Minister of Defense also noted that the Ukrainian national security strategy recently approved by the President defines Turkey as one of Ukraine's strategic partners.
Ukraine-Turkey ties: Other reports


unian--2020-10-14--Zelensky reveals one of five questions to be put up for national poll

Cannabis legalization could also be among questions posed , media reports suggest .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the first out of five questions to be put up for the all-Ukrainian poll , scheduled for local election day on October 25 .
The question is `` Should life sentence be introduced for large-scale corruption ? ''
the president said in a video address on Wednesday , October 14 .
Meanwhile , according to ZN.UA citing its sources in the President 's Office , a question of legalizing cannabis could be among the questions posed to engage younger respondents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to include in the poll the topic of the occupied Crimea and Donbas .
However , to attract youths to the survey , it was decided to add questions that they may be interested in , including about the legalization of cannabis , '' the report suggests .
`` But this may be too sensitive of an issue .
But the idea of carrying out a poll had been around the high offices for some time .
Then another idea struck : given that the [ ruling ] Servant of the People party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and is n't backed by the middle-aged generation as much it was a year ago , while still being popular among younger people , it was decided to engage the youths to vote .
Therefore , they decided to include in the poll questions that would be of interest precisely to younger Ukrainians .
For example , this could be about the legalization of cannabis , '' the source said .
Read alsoZelensky wants Ukraine to become `` equal '' EU memberThe authorities reportedly have no intention to hand out questionnaires at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at local elections across the country .
The survey will be conducted in the form of an exit poll , paid for by non-government funds .
The poll 's organizers are set to print 5 million questionnaires .
On October 13 , Zelensky said an all-Ukrainian poll with five important issues to be out forward would be carrie out on local election day , October 25 .
The exact questions that will be included in the survey are yet to be made public .
The poll , unlike the referendum , will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Office explained , addressing public concern over the legitimacy of holding such a survey and its consequences .

Cannabis legalization could also be among questions posed, media reports suggest.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the first out of five questions to be put up for the all-Ukrainian poll, scheduled for local election day on October 25.
The question is "Should life sentence be introduced for large-scale corruption?" the president said in a video address on Wednesday, October 14.
Meanwhile, according to ZN.UA citing its sources in the President's Office, a question of legalizing cannabis could be among the questions posed to engage younger respondents.
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"Initially, the president allegedly sought to include in the poll the topic of the occupied Crimea and Donbas. However, to attract youths to the survey, it was decided to add questions that they may be interested in, including about the legalization of cannabis," the report suggests.
"But this may be too sensitive of an issue. But the idea of carrying out a poll had been around the high offices for some time. Then another idea struck: given that the [ruling] Servant of the People party has lost the older generation's support, and isn't backed by the middle-aged generation as much it was a year ago, while still being popular among younger people, it was decided to engage the youths to vote. Therefore, they decided to include in the poll questions that would be of interest precisely to younger Ukrainians. For example, this could be about the legalization of cannabis," the source said.
Read alsoZelensky wants Ukraine to become "equal" EU memberThe authorities reportedly have no intention to hand out questionnaires at polling stations where people would be voting at local elections across the country. The survey will be conducted in the form of an exit poll, paid for by non-government funds.
The poll's organizers are set to print 5 million questionnaires.
October 25 poll: Background
On October 13, Zelensky said an all-Ukrainian poll with five important issues to be out forward would be carried out on local election day, October 25.
The exact questions that will be included in the survey are yet to be made public.
The poll, unlike the referendum, will have no direct legal implications, the President's Office explained, addressing public concern over the legitimacy of holding such a survey and its consequences.


unian--2020-10-14--Ukraine celebrating Defenders Day

Ukraine celebrating Defenders Day

On the same date , the country marks Day of Ukrainian Cossacks .
The date is an official day-off in the country .
Read alsoUkrainian naval intel officers hold training on British destroyer ( Photo ) Defenders Day became a state holiday in 2014 amid decommunization spree and against Russia 's armed aggression against Ukraine .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today honored the memory of the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives fighting for the country 's independence .
The head of state laid flowers at the Wall of Memory at Kyiv 's Mykhailivska Square , the President 's Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kyiv where cadets pledged allegiance , President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would pay a visit to Donbas to meet Ukrainian soldiers , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
`` Today , just as last year , I will be in the east , meeting with our soldiers .
I can confidently say that a worthy and powerful generation is soon to follow in their footsteps – a new generation of future Ukraine Defenders , '' the head of state said .
The president added that Defenders Day is not only a men 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many brave and strong women who , alongside their male brothers-in-arms courageously perform their difficult duty , said the president .
He thanked the men and women serving in the Armed Forces , the National Guard , the State Border Guard Service and other law enforcement and security agencies , as well as volunteers and medics .
Former President Petro Poroshenko initiated the Defender Day holiday in October 2014 , at the same time canceling the previous Soviet-era Defender of the Fatherland Day that had been marked , and is still being marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Verkhovna Rada has backed the president 's proposal on March 5 , 2015 .
October 14 is also an important religious holiday for millions of Ukrainians , most of whom are Orthodox Christian .
This is the date with two historically symbolic meanings .
Called Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary , the religious holiday has historic undertones since many Ukrainian Cossacks considered her a protector and intercessor of their main fort , the Sich .
By his decree of August 7 , 1999 , then-president Leonid Kuchma created Day of Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the symbolic founding day of the World War 2-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army .

On the same date, the country marks Day of Ukrainian Cossacks.
Ukraine on October 14 is celebrating Defenders Day.
The date is an official day-off in the country.
Read alsoUkrainian naval intel officers hold training on British destroyer (Photo)Defenders Day became a state holiday in 2014 amid decommunization spree and against Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today honored the memory of the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives fighting for the country's independence.
The head of state laid flowers at the Wall of Memory at Kyiv's Mykhailivska Square, the President's Office reported.
Speaking at the Military Lyceum in Kyiv where cadets pledged allegiance, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would pay a visit to Donbas to meet Ukrainian soldiers, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"Today, just as last year, I will be in the east, meeting with our soldiers. I can confidently say that a worthy and powerful generation is soon to follow in their footsteps – a new generation of future Ukraine Defenders," the head of state said.
The president added that Defenders Day is not only a men's holiday because among Ukrainian soldiers there are many brave and strong women who, alongside their male brothers-in-arms courageously perform their difficult duty, said the president.
He thanked the men and women serving in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service and other law enforcement and security agencies, as well as volunteers and medics.
Defenders Day: Background
Former President Petro Poroshenko initiated the Defender Day holiday in October 2014, at the same time canceling the previous Soviet-era Defender of the Fatherland Day that had been marked, and is still being marked in Russia, on February 23. The Verkhovna Rada has backed the president's proposal on March 5, 2015.
October 14 is also an important religious holiday for millions of Ukrainians, most of whom are Orthodox Christian. This is the date with two historically symbolic meanings.
Called Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the religious holiday has historic undertones since many Ukrainian Cossacks considered her a protector and intercessor of their main fort, the Sich. By his decree of August 7, 1999, then-president Leonid Kuchma created Day of Ukrainian Cossacks.
Coinciding with the date is the symbolic founding day of the World War 2-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army.


unian--2020-10-14--Donbas update: Enemy forces engage Ukrainian troops using grenade launchers

Since day-start on Wednesday , no ceasefire violations have been recorded .
Over the past day in the Donbas warzone , Russian occupation forces violated the latest truce agreement six times .
That 's according to a morning update by the press center of the Joint Forces Operation Headquarters .
Russian proxy forces opened fire , using a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher near Zaitseve , and an automatic easel grenade launcher – by Pisky and Orikhove .
Also , the enemy was reported using a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher and small arms in the area of  Khutir Vilnyi .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not return fire in response to provocative moves by the enemy .
Read alsoNSDC official addresses ammo production issueThere were no combat losses or injuries among the Ukrainian defenders .
Two more violations of truce were reported in the Azov littoral where enemy UAVs were spotted flying over Pishchevyk and Vodian , breaching the contact line .
Ukrainian troops applied e-warfare means to suppress the drones and make their further use impossible .
Since day-start on Wednesday , no ceasefire violations have been recorded .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on 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

Since day-start on Wednesday, no ceasefire violations have been recorded.
Over the past day in the Donbas warzone, Russian occupation forces violated the latest truce agreement six times.
That's according to a morning update by the press center of the Joint Forces Operation Headquarters.
"Over the past day, on October 13, six violations of the agreements that entered into force on July 27, 2020, were recorded," the report says.
Russian proxy forces opened fire, using a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher near Zaitseve, and an automatic easel grenade launcher – by Pisky and Orikhove. Also, the enemy was reported using a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher and small arms in the area of Khutir Vilnyi.
The Headquarters noted that the Ukrainian military did not return fire in response to provocative moves by the enemy.
Read alsoNSDC official addresses ammo production issueThere were no combat losses or injuries among the Ukrainian defenders.
Two more violations of truce were reported in the Azov littoral where enemy UAVs were spotted flying over Pishchevyk and Vodiane, breaching the contact line. Ukrainian troops applied e-warfare means to suppress the drones and make their further use impossible.
Since day-start on Wednesday, no ceasefire violations have been recorded.
Donbas truce: Background


unian--2020-10-14--Zelensky wants Ukraine to become "equal" EU member

Mentally , Ukrainians are Europeans , the president says .
Ukraine should become a member of the European Union and an equal participant in the community of European states , President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a joint interview with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda .
`` For me , the most important thing is that Ukraine be not only a member of the EU , it 's important for me that Ukraine be an equal member .
I want Ukraine to be invited to the EU .
We want to be at this table of negotiations and values at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is important .
And to this end , we are doing everything to be equal partners , '' Zelensky said , according to the President 's Office .
The president recalled that in order to acquire membership in the European Union , countries must fulfill a number of conditions .
`` Politicians – both Ukrainian and European ones – say that the path to the EU is a two-way path , to meet each other halfway .
But no one says that there are many lanes on that path : a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become an EU member .
This is about an independent anti-corruption policy , an attractive investment climate , and , by the way , the infrastructure that we are actively building up , '' the president said .
Read alsoZelensky : Ukraine going toward NATOHe recalled that at one time there had been many disputes regarding the accession to the EU of countries such as Poland , Romania , Slovakia , and now they are EU members .
`` We are now seeing the result , '' Zelensky said .
In turn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supported Ukraine 's European aspirations .
The Polish president noted that he always stood on the position that states that seek to join the EU should have the prospect of accession – the EU 's doors should remain open .
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Mentally, Ukrainians are Europeans, the president says.
Ukraine should become a member of the European Union and an equal participant in the community of European states, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a joint interview with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda.
"For me, the most important thing is that Ukraine be not only a member of the EU, it's important for me that Ukraine be an equal member. I want Ukraine to be invited to the EU. We want to be at this table of negotiations and values at the same level and with the same status. This is important. And to this end, we are doing everything to be equal partners," Zelensky said, according to the President's Office.
The president recalled that in order to acquire membership in the European Union, countries must fulfill a number of conditions.
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"Politicians – both Ukrainian and European ones – say that the path to the EU is a two-way path, to meet each other halfway. But no one says that there are many lanes on that path: a country has to do a lot to become an EU member. This is about an independent anti-corruption policy, an attractive investment climate, and, by the way, the infrastructure that we are actively building up," the president said.
Zelensky stressed that mentally, Ukrainians are Europeans.
Read alsoZelensky: Ukraine going toward NATOHe recalled that at one time there had been many disputes regarding the accession to the EU of countries such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and now they are EU members. "We are now seeing the result," Zelensky said.
In turn, Andrzej Duda noted that Poland had always supported Ukraine's European aspirations.
"Ukraine has always been in Europe, and the issue of EU membership is a political issue, and this requires changes and many reforms that must be implemented in Ukraine," he said.
The Polish president noted that he always stood on the position that states that seek to join the EU should have the prospect of accession – the EU's doors should remain open.
Ukraine-EU: Other reports


unian--2020-10-14--COVID-19: Health officials report 5,590 new active cases Oct 14

In total , since the start of the outbreak in Ukraine , 276,177 cases have been confirmed .
Over the past day , 5,590 new active COVID-19 cases were recorded in Ukraine .
That 's according to the interactive map designed by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine .
In total , since the start of the outbreak in Ukraine , 276,177 cases have been confirmed , as well as 118,699 recoveries ( +2,137 in past day ) and 5,229 deaths ( +107 ) .
Read alsoKyiv deploying five more hospitals to tackle COVID-19 spikeAt the moment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of new cases were recorded in Kharkiv region ( + 637 ) , Kyiv ( +422 ) , Lviv region ( + 345 ) , and Dnipropetrovsk region ( +342 ) .
On August 1 , new rules for adaptive quarantine were enforced in Ukraine .
All regions were divided into `` green '' , `` yellow '' , `` orange '' , and `` red '' zones according to the level of the epidemic threat .
On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulations .
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said it was a `` necessary step , '' adding that such quarantine is `` the most effective mechanism '' in tackling COVID-19 in Ukraine and beyond .

In total, since the start of the outbreak in Ukraine, 276,177 cases have been confirmed.
Over the past day, 5,590 new active COVID-19 cases were recorded in Ukraine.
That's according to the interactive map designed by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
In total, since the start of the outbreak in Ukraine, 276,177 cases have been confirmed, as well as 118,699 recoveries (+2,137 in past day) and 5,229 deaths (+107).
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Read alsoKyiv deploying five more hospitals to tackle COVID-19 spikeAt the moment, 152,249 patients are undergoing treatment.
Most of new cases were recorded in Kharkiv region (+ 637), Kyiv (+422), Lviv region (+ 345), and Dnipropetrovsk region (+342).
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background
On August 1, new rules for adaptive quarantine were enforced in Ukraine. All regions were divided into "green", "yellow", "orange", and "red" zones according to the level of the epidemic threat.
On October 13, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until the end of the year, passing certain changes to regulations.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said it was a "necessary step," adding that such quarantine is "the most effective mechanism" in tackling COVID-19 in Ukraine and beyond.


unian--2020-10-14--Almost 60% of Ukrainians ready to take up arms to defend Homeland against external threat – survey

In 2019 , there was 56 % of such respondents , 54 % in 2017 , and 33 % in 2012 .
Almost 60 % of citizens say they are willing to defend their country 's territorial integrity up in arms in case of an external threat .
That 's according to a survey by the Rating sociological group .
The report says 59 % of the respondents expressed readiness to take up arms and defend their country if needed , of whom 33 % chose the `` definitely yes '' answer and 26 % said they would `` rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , 19 % of the respondents said they would `` definitely not '' make such a move , while 14 % said they would `` rather not . ''
Another 9 % of respondents found the question difficult to answer .
Read alsoUkraine celebrating Defenders DayMost often , readiness to defend Ukraine with arms in hand was expressed by male middle-aged respondents and persons with relatively higher incomes .
In 2019 , there was 56 % of such respondents , 54 % in 2017 , and 33 % in 2012 .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among 2,000 respondents aged 18 and over in all regions , except for the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas .
• The sample is representative in terms of age , gender , and type of settlement .
• The margin error is within 2.2 % .

In 2019, there was 56% of such respondents, 54% in 2017, and 33% in 2012.
Almost 60% of citizens say they are willing to defend their country's territorial integrity up in arms in case of an external threat.
That's according to a survey by the Rating sociological group.
The report says 59% of the respondents expressed readiness to take up arms and defend their country if needed, of whom 33% chose the "definitely yes" answer and 26% said they would "rather" do so.
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At the same time, 19% of the respondents said they would "definitely not" make such a move, while 14% said they would "rather not."
Another 9% of respondents found the question difficult to answer.
Read alsoUkraine celebrating Defenders DayMost often, readiness to defend Ukraine with arms in hand was expressed by male middle-aged respondents and persons with relatively higher incomes.
In 2019, there was 56% of such respondents, 54% in 2017, and 33% in 2012.
Survey: Details


unian--2020-10-14--March of Glory: Activists voice demands to Zelensky

They say the country needs the law on Ukraine 's protection from collaborators and that the `` fifth column '' must be confronted .
The March of Glory in honor of the 78th anniversary of the creation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army ( UPA ) was held in Kyiv under the slogan `` Fight collaborators ! ''
At the event that gathered several thousand participants , activists submitted their demands to the President 's Office .
Activists believe the country needs a law on Ukraine 's protection from enemy collaborators .
National Corps HQ chief Maksym Zhorin suggested that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the President 's Office having been infiltrated by enemy collaborators .
Activists have also demanded that Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova be relieved of her post over what they believe is her `` systematic work on fabricating cases and throwing Ukrainian patriots behind bars . ''
The third requirement is for the government to `` stop persecuting patriots and those defending Ukraine . ''
`` And finally , to start a real fight against the fifth pro-Russian column within the country , '' Zhorin stressed .
Read alsoUkraine celebrating Defenders DayThe President 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list of demands in writing .
Activists have also handed over the project of the relevant bill they want adopted .

They say the country needs the law on Ukraine's protection from collaborators and that the "fifth column" must be confronted.
The March of Glory in honor of the 78th anniversary of the creation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) was held in Kyiv under the slogan "Fight collaborators!"
At the event that gathered several thousand participants, activists submitted their demands to the President's Office.
Activists believe the country needs a law on Ukraine's protection from enemy collaborators.
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National Corps HQ chief Maksym Zhorin suggested that the failure to pass such law is due to the President's Office having been infiltrated by enemy collaborators.
Activists have also demanded that Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova be relieved of her post over what they believe is her "systematic work on fabricating cases and throwing Ukrainian patriots behind bars."
The third requirement is for the government to "stop persecuting patriots and those defending Ukraine."
"And finally, to start a real fight against the fifth pro-Russian column within the country," Zhorin stressed.
Read alsoUkraine celebrating Defenders DayThe President's Office representative came out to receive the list of demands in writing.
Activists have also handed over the project of the relevant bill they want adopted.


unian--2020-10-14--Army to get powerful RS80 rockets ahead of schedule

The first batch of unguided rockets have successfully undergone live-fire tests and confirmed compliance with tactical and technical requirements .
Ukraine 's state-owned Artem Holding , which is part of the Ukroboronprom defense giant , is ready to ensure an early delivery to the customer , the Defense Ministry , several hundred new unguided aircraft rockets , manufactured under the National defense order .
`` Thanks to intensive work , we were able to fulfill our contractual obligations ahead of schedule , and we are ready to symbolically hand over the first batch of these newest rockets on Defenders Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the warhead , the RS-80 is capable of penetrating 400-mm armor with a launch range of 1.2 to 4 kilometers .
We are convinced that it will prove itself worthy in service , and we look forward to continuing production of the RS-80s for the needs of the security and defense forces of Ukraine , `` said Volodymyr Zimin , President and Chairman of the Board at Artem , according to Ukroboronprom 's press service .
The RS-80 is Artem 's unique project .
The design allows installing various kinds of warheads and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles as part of anti-aircraft missile systems .
The first batch of unguided aircraft missiles RS-80 successfully passed firing tests and confirmed compliance with tactical and technical requirements .
Read alsoUkraine , UK sign memo on enhancing military-technical cooperationThe RS-80 unguided aircraft rocket with a cumulative fragmentation warhead is an upgraded version of the S-8KOM rocket .
It has been designed to defeat armored and lightly armored military hardware and manpower .
It is used on Su and MiG aircraft , as well as Mi and Ka helicopters .
It can be launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analogs ) .
Also , the RS-80 rocket can be used as part of the armament of advanced ground platforms and assault landing boats .
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The first batch of unguided rockets have successfully undergone live-fire tests and confirmed compliance with tactical and technical requirements.
Ukraine's state-owned Artem Holding, which is part of the Ukroboronprom defense giant, is ready to ensure an early delivery to the customer, the Defense Ministry, several hundred new unguided aircraft rockets, manufactured under the National defense order.
"Thanks to intensive work, we were able to fulfill our contractual obligations ahead of schedule, and we are ready to symbolically hand over the first batch of these newest rockets on Defenders Day! Thanks to the increased weight of the warhead, the RS-80 is capable of penetrating 400-mm armor with a launch range of 1.2 to 4 kilometers. We are convinced that it will prove itself worthy in service, and we look forward to continuing production of the RS-80s for the needs of the security and defense forces of Ukraine, "said Volodymyr Zimin, President and Chairman of the Board at Artem, according to Ukroboronprom's press service.
What's RS-80
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The RS-80 is Artem's unique project. The design allows installing various kinds of warheads and fuses, including for combating unmanned aerial vehicles as part of anti-aircraft missile systems.
The first batch of unguided aircraft missiles RS-80 successfully passed firing tests and confirmed compliance with tactical and technical requirements.
Read alsoUkraine, UK sign memo on enhancing military-technical cooperationThe RS-80 unguided aircraft rocket with a cumulative fragmentation warhead is an upgraded version of the S-8KOM rocket.
It has been designed to defeat armored and lightly armored military hardware and manpower.
It is used on Su and MiG aircraft, as well as Mi and Ka helicopters. It can be launched from B8-type blocks and their modifications (analogs). Also, the RS-80 rocket can be used as part of the armament of advanced ground platforms and assault landing boats.
Ukraine weapons: Other reports


unian--2020-10-14--Norway blames Russia for cyber attack on parliament

The full extent of damage has not been revealed to the public .
Norway has blamed Russia for a cyber attack on the email system in the Norwegian parliament in August .
Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide called it a serious incident affecting the country 's `` most important democratic institution , '' the BBC reports .
Moscow has rejected the claim , calling it a `` serious and wilful provocation . ''
Soreide said Norway 's security and intelligence services were `` co-operating closely to deal with this matter at the national level . ''
In September , Norwegian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several officials had been compromised during a cyber attack , and some information had been downloaded .
The full extent of damage has not been revealed to the public .
In their annual risk assessment report in February , the Norwegian internal intelligence services warned against operations on the computer network which , according to them , constitute `` a persistent and long-term threat to Norway , '' according to Euronews .
In August , Norway expelled a Russian diplomat on espionage suspicions , while Russia made a mirror move .
Also in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Norwegian citizen in Oslo on espionage charges .
The individual , who has worked with the DNV GL AS classification firm , is being accused of handing to Russians sensitive information that could harm national interests .
In 2018 , Norway arrested a Russian national who was suspected of gathering intelligence on the country 's parliamentary network .
The individual was later released due to a lack of evidence .
In a report earlier this year , Norway 's military intelligence agency warned that Russia was trying to fuel discord in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at weakening public trust in the government , election processes , and the media .

The full extent of damage has not been revealed to the public.
Norway has blamed Russia for a cyber attack on the email system in the Norwegian parliament in August.
Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide called it a serious incident affecting the country's "most important democratic institution," the BBC reports.
"Based on the information available to the government it is our assessment that Russia stood behind this activity" she said.
Moscow has rejected the claim, calling it a "serious and wilful provocation."
Soreide said Norway's security and intelligence services were "co-operating closely to deal with this matter at the national level."
In September, Norwegian authorities said that email accounts belonging to several officials had been compromised during a cyber attack, and some information had been downloaded.
The full extent of damage has not been revealed to the public.
In their annual risk assessment report in February, the Norwegian internal intelligence services warned against operations on the computer network which, according to them, constitute "a persistent and long-term threat to Norway," according to Euronews.
Russia's malign activity targeting Norway
In August, Norway expelled a Russian diplomat on espionage suspicions, while Russia made a mirror move.
Also in August, Norway's security police arrested a Norwegian citizen in Oslo on espionage charges. The individual, who has worked with the DNV GL AS classification firm, is being accused of handing to Russians sensitive information that could harm national interests.
In 2018, Norway arrested a Russian national who was suspected of gathering intelligence on the country's parliamentary network. The individual was later released due to a lack of evidence.
In a report earlier this year, Norway's military intelligence agency warned that Russia was trying to fuel discord in the country through so-called influence operations, aimed at weakening public trust in the government, election processes, and the media.


unian--2020-10-14--Anti-Semitic poster hung by President's Office – UJCU

The UJCU claims that this incident falls under the definition of ethnic hatred incitement , prosecuted under Article 161 of @ @ @ @ @ Unidentified persons have hung a poster with anti-Semitic content by the Office of President Volodymyr @ @ @ @ @ to the Telegram channel run by the United Jewish Community of Ukraine .
The UJCU @ @ @ @ @ : `` Ukrainians !
We celebrate the anniversary of the occupation and plunder of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ of Vova Zelensky . ''
The United Jewish Community of Ukraine claims that the incident @ @ @ @ @ as the perpetrators attributed to Jews responsibility for misconduct – real or alleged – by @ @ @ @ @ or actions by non-Jews .
In addition , the UJCU claims that this incident falls @ @ @ @ @ hatred incitement , prosecuted under Article 161 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .
In @ @ @ @ @ report to law enforcement .
It should be recalled that processions are being held in @ @ @ @ @ Defender of Ukraine Day , in which nationalists are taking part .

The UJCU claims that this incident falls under the definition of ethnic hatred incitement, prosecuted under Article 161 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine
Unidentified persons have hung a poster with anti-Semitic content by the Office of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
That's according to the Telegram channel run by the United Jewish Community of Ukraine.
The UJCU reports that the poster reads: "Ukrainians! We celebrate the anniversary of the occupation and plunder of Ukraine by the Dnipro Jewish clan of Vova Zelensky."
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The United Jewish Community of Ukraine claims that the incident was an act of anti-Semitism as the perpetrators attributed to Jews responsibility for misconduct – real or alleged – by certain Jewish individuals or groups or actions by non-Jews.
In addition, the UJCU claims that this incident falls under the definition of ethnic hatred incitement, prosecuted under Article 161 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. In this regard, UJCU will report to law enforcement.
It should be recalled that processions are being held in Kyiv today in honor of Defender of Ukraine Day, in which nationalists are taking part.