unian--2020-06-01--Zelensky: Ukraine mustn't be dragged into U.S. election process over leaks

`` The only thing I am interested in is how it was possible to eavesdrop , to tape the office of the president of Ukraine , '' Zelensky said .
The president of Ukraine has asked that his country be left out of November ’ s US presidential election after a Ukrainian MP published tapes apparently intended to embarrass Joe Biden .
Volodymyr Zelensky denied involvement in last month 's leak of conversations between ex-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko , his predecessor , and told the Telegraph he did not want the scandal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States .
`` Why is it necessary to drag Ukraine into this , again ? ''
Zelensky told the Telegraph in an interview over Skype .
`` Now we are enjoying bipartisan support in the United States both in Congress and the Senate .
We have the support of the president .
These tapes are not a priority . ''
Zelensky emphasized the fact that Ukraine does n't want to influence the internal political situation or external political situation or the election process in any country .
`` We are an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ America is an independent country , '' the president said .
`` Look , I do n't know anything about the details of that agreement [ between Biden and Poroshenko ] .
And whether that agreement was reached or struck or even if this agreement existed .
The only thing I am interested in is how it was possible to eavesdrop , to tape the office of the president of Ukraine , '' Zelensky said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , incumbent Prosecutor General in Ukraine Iryna Venediktova opened a criminal case after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , released recordings of alleged negotiations between the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden , as well as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry .
In the course of these conversations , Poroshenko was allegedly required to ensure the dismissal of Viktor Shokin from the post of prosecutor general .
Earlier , Shokin , who served as prosecutor general in 2015-2016 , claimed that he had been forced to write a letter of resignation over an investigation against Burisma officials .
He suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 2014 , the son of the then vice president of the United States , Hunter Biden , became a member of the board of directors at Burisma .
Judge of Kyiv 's Pechersky district court Serhiy Vovk has recently ordered the Prosecutor General 's Office to open criminal proceedings regarding alleged meddling by the then U.S. Vice President Biden in Shokin 's activity .
Earlier , seven former U.S. ambassadors issued a joint statement , addressing politicians of both countries over the opening of proceedings regarding alleged meddling by the then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then Ukrainian Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin 's activity .
`` We strongly condemn these efforts to divide our two countries and call on officials in both to avoid steps that will only erode the bilateral relationship and alienate our countries from one another , '' they said in a joint statement posted by the Atlantic Council on May 26 .

"The only thing I am interested in is how it was possible to eavesdrop, to tape the office of the president of Ukraine," Zelensky said.
The president of Ukraine has asked that his country be left out of November’s US presidential election after a Ukrainian MP published tapes apparently intended to embarrass Joe Biden.
Volodymyr Zelensky denied involvement in last month's leak of conversations between ex-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and former President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, his predecessor, and told the Telegraph he did not want the scandal to undermine Ukraine's strategic alliance with the United States.
"Why is it necessary to drag Ukraine into this, again?" Zelensky told the Telegraph in an interview over Skype. "Now we are enjoying bipartisan support in the United States both in Congress and the Senate. We have the support of the president. These tapes are not a priority."
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Zelensky emphasized the fact that Ukraine doesn't want to influence the internal political situation or external political situation or the election process in any country. "We are an independent state. The United States of America is an independent country," the president said.
Read also"Biden-Kerry-Poroshenko tapes" reveal push for prosecutor general's dismissal
"Look, I don't know anything about the details of that agreement [between Biden and Poroshenko]. And whether that agreement was reached or struck or even if this agreement existed. The only thing I am interested in is how it was possible to eavesdrop, to tape the office of the president of Ukraine," Zelensky said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, incumbent Prosecutor General in Ukraine Iryna Venediktova opened a criminal case after Ukrainian MP Andriy Derkach on May 19, 2020, released recordings of alleged negotiations between the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, as well as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
In the course of these conversations, Poroshenko was allegedly required to ensure the dismissal of Viktor Shokin from the post of prosecutor general.
Earlier, Shokin, who served as prosecutor general in 2015-2016, claimed that he had been forced to write a letter of resignation over an investigation against Burisma officials. He suggested that Burisma Holdings Limited had U.S. support.
In 2014, the son of the then vice president of the United States, Hunter Biden, became a member of the board of directors at Burisma. Judge of Kyiv's Pechersky district court Serhiy Vovk has recently ordered the Prosecutor General's Office to open criminal proceedings regarding alleged meddling by the then U.S. Vice President Biden in Shokin's activity.
Earlier, seven former U.S. ambassadors issued a joint statement, addressing politicians of both countries over the opening of proceedings regarding alleged meddling by the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in the then Ukrainian Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin's activity.
"We strongly condemn these efforts to divide our two countries and call on officials in both to avoid steps that will only erode the bilateral relationship and alienate our countries from one another," they said in a joint statement posted by the Atlantic Council on May 26.


unian--2020-06-01--Zelensky: Children's Day should be marked every day, not only June 1

The president is convinced that the fundamental right of every child , which must be secured and protected , is that `` to a happy childhood . ''
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Children 's Day should be marked on each day of people 's lives rather than just once a year , on June 1 .
`` On this day , I 'd like to separately thank everyone who works with children .
These are teachers and social workers , children 's doctors , human rights activists and psychologists , philanthropists and philanthropists , children 's artists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many others .
I 'm sure that Children 's Day is not only June 1 .
It should be marked on each day of our lives , '' he wrote on Facebook on June 1 .
`` 'You are the most gifted ! '
, 'You are the smartest and most beautiful ! '
, 'You can do anything ! '
, and 'You are my pride ! '
I 'm sure that these words are much more important for any child than those routine 'Did you do your homework ? '
, @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that hat . '
We often say : 'Children are our future . '
But are we , adults , doing enough for our future ? ''
he added .
The president is convinced that the fundamental right of every child , which must be secured and protected , is the `` right to a happy childhood . ''
`` After all , this refers not only children 's education and health , safety and development , leisure and recreation .
These are children 's joyful eyes .
This is a child 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best period in life , '' he said .
The head of state also urged Ukrainians to become `` superheroes '' for their children .
`` And this does n't require anyone to fly or walk through walls .
Our superpowers can be decency and honesty , respect and tolerance , kind words , and good deeds .
Find as much time as possible for children .
Make their dreams come true .
Sometimes it 's that simple .
Listen to them .
Sometimes it is so important to just hold them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you . '
Sometimes this is the most important thing , '' the president emphasized .
Zelensky noted that today , unfortunately , there are many children deprived of parental care , children with special educational needs .
According to him , the state should be a source of care and guardianship for them , as well as a defender and benefactor .
UNIAN memo .
International Children 's Day is celebrated annually on June 1 .
It was founded by a decision of the session of the Council of the International Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November 1949 in Paris .
For the first time , International Children 's Day was celebrated in 1950 in 51 countries of the world .
The UN supported this initiative and declared the protection of children 's rights , life and health as one of priorities of its activities .
It has been celebrated in Ukraine annually since June 1 , 1998 .

The president is convinced that the fundamental right of every child, which must be secured and protected, is that "to a happy childhood."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Children's Day should be marked on each day of people's lives rather than just once a year, on June 1.
"On this day, I'd like to separately thank everyone who works with children. These are teachers and social workers, children's doctors, human rights activists and psychologists, philanthropists and philanthropists, children's artists, writers, musicians, animators, and many others. I'm sure that Children's Day is not only June 1. It should be marked on each day of our lives," he wrote on Facebook on June 1.
"'You are the most gifted!', 'You are the smartest and most beautiful!', 'You can do anything!', and 'You are my pride!' I'm sure that these words are much more important for any child than those routine 'Did you do your homework?', 'Stop dreaming', and 'Put on that hat.' We often say: 'Children are our future.' But are we, adults, doing enough for our future?" he added.
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The president is convinced that the fundamental right of every child, which must be secured and protected, is the "right to a happy childhood." "After all, this refers not only children's education and health, safety and development, leisure and recreation. These are children's joyful eyes. This is a child's smile. These are pleasant memories of the best period in life," he said.
The head of state also urged Ukrainians to become "superheroes" for their children. "And this doesn't require anyone to fly or walk through walls. Our superpowers can be decency and honesty, respect and tolerance, kind words, and good deeds. Find as much time as possible for children. Make their dreams come true. Sometimes it's that simple. Listen to them. Sometimes it is so important to just hold them tight and say, 'I love you.' Sometimes this is the most important thing," the president emphasized.
Read alsoParl't speaker: Protection of children's rights, life, health among state priorities
Zelensky noted that today, unfortunately, there are many children deprived of parental care, children with special educational needs. According to him, the state should be a source of care and guardianship for them, as well as a defender and benefactor.
UNIAN memo. International Children's Day is celebrated annually on June 1. It was founded by a decision of the session of the Council of the International Democratic Federation of Women, which took place in November 1949 in Paris. For the first time, International Children's Day was celebrated in 1950 in 51 countries of the world. The UN supported this initiative and declared the protection of children's rights, life and health as one of priorities of its activities. It has been celebrated in Ukraine annually since June 1, 1998.


unian--2020-06-01--Ukraine's JFO HQ reports enemy death toll in Donbas in May

Russian occupying forces also lost seven units of military equipment and weaponry .
The Joint Forces Operation Headquarters ( JFO @ @ @ @ @ enemy death toll in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , for May .
`` According to @ @ @ @ @ occupying forces ' casualties last month totaled : 49 killed and 94 wounded , '' @ @ @ @ @ Facebook on June 1 , 2020 .
In addition , the Russian occupying forces lost @ @ @ @ @ and weaponry ( two 120mm mortars , two UAVs , and three military trucks ) @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoUkraine reports three enemy attacks in Donbas on May 31 '' None of the @ @ @ @ @ occupying forces will go unpunished , the Joint Forces ' command emphasizes .
In case @ @ @ @ @ by the enemy , our defenders always deliver a resilient and harsh response , '' @ @ @ @ @ Joint Forces continue steadfastly carrying out combat missions to protect the Ukrainian people , it @ @

Russian occupying forces also lost seven units of military equipment and weaponry.
The Joint Forces Operation Headquarters (JFO HQ) has disclosed the enemy death toll in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, for May.
"According to confirmed intelligence data, Russian occupying forces' casualties last month totaled: 49 killed and 94 wounded," the JFO HQ wrote on Facebook on June 1, 2020.
In addition, the Russian occupying forces lost seven units of military equipment and weaponry (two 120mm mortars, two UAVs, and three military trucks), reads the report.
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Read alsoUkraine reports three enemy attacks in Donbas on May 31
"None of the criminal actions by the Russian occupying forces will go unpunished, the Joint Forces' command emphasizes. In case of violation of the ceasefire by the enemy, our defenders always deliver a resilient and harsh response," the reports says.
The Joint Forces continue steadfastly carrying out combat missions to protect the Ukrainian people, it said.


unian--2020-06-01--Ukraine easing quarantine restrictions from June 1

Ukrainians may attend sports facilities and travel by train from June 1 .
On June 1 , Ukraine is entering the next , third stage of easing quarantine-related restrictions introduced over the coronavirus .
The following bans have been lifted as of June 1 Taking into account the Health Ministry 's recommendations , the following activities will be allowed from June 1 : • Educational classes in groups of up to 10 people , for example , driving schools will reopen ; and • Travelling by rail and road between regions .
Reopening of swimming pools and gyms : Conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommendations on anti-epidemic standards , which should be met in case the owners decide to reopen a gym or pool .
Sports facilities will be able to resume work under the following mandatory conditions : • Temperature screening of all employees and visitors before shifts/visits ; • All employees must wear face masks or respirators ; • Social distancing between visitors : only one person per 10 square meters of the hall area for individual lessons ; one person per 5 square meters of the hall area for group/team training ( no more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; and • Group or team training can be held only by appointment .
During the quarantine , Ukraine bans the sports facilities to : • Use reusable ( fabric ) towels ( except for personal towels of visitors ) ; • Place advertising brochures , magazines and other printing materials for clients ; • Open fitness bars and functioning of water coolers ( vending machines are allowed ) ; • Let simultaneous use of fitness equipment by several visitors ; • Conduct group training for more than 10 people ; • Conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 12 ; and According to the Health Ministry 's recommendations , the functioning of swimming pools is allowed for individual visits ; for sports training groups of two years of study and older ; provided that no more than four people are on the same track during individual swimming and no more than six people for sports training groups in 50-meter pools ; provided that no more than two people are on the same track during individual swimming and no more than three people for sports training groups in 25-meter pools .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recommendations Ukraine 's joint-stock railway company Ukrzaliznytsia has published the conditions under which passengers will be allowed to travel by train , in particular , passengers will be allowed to board trains only in face masks and after temperature screening .
At the same time , Ukrzaliznytsia added that train carriages would be disinfected before and after each trip , while passenger car attendants would be provided with personal protective means .

Ukrainians may attend sports facilities and travel by train from June 1.
On June 1, Ukraine is entering the next, third stage of easing quarantine-related restrictions introduced over the coronavirus.
The following bans have been lifted as of June 1
Taking into account the Health Ministry's recommendations, the following activities will be allowed from June 1:
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• Visits to swimming pools and gyms;
• Educational classes in groups of up to 10 people, for example, driving schools will reopen; and
• Travelling by rail and road between regions.
Reopening of swimming pools and gyms: Conditions for admission
The Health Ministry has prepared recommendations on anti-epidemic standards, which should be met in case the owners decide to reopen a gym or pool. Sports facilities will be able to resume work under the following mandatory conditions:
• Temperature screening of all employees and visitors before shifts/visits;
• All employees must wear face masks or respirators;
• Social distancing between visitors: only one person per 10 square meters of the hall area for individual lessons; one person per 5 square meters of the hall area for group/team training (no more than 10 people in a group); and
• Group or team training can be held only by appointment.
Restrictions in sports facilities
During the quarantine, Ukraine bans the sports facilities to:
• Use reusable (fabric) towels (except for personal towels of visitors);
• Place advertising brochures, magazines and other printing materials for clients;
• Open spa areas and massage cabinets;
• Open fitness bars and functioning of water coolers (vending machines are allowed);
• Provide access to children's rooms;
• Let simultaneous use of fitness equipment by several visitors;
• Conduct group training for more than 10 people;
• Conduct group training for children under the age of 12; and
• Issue reusable towels to visitors.
Swimming pools' reopening conditions
According to the Health Ministry's recommendations, the functioning of swimming pools is allowed for individual visits; for sports training groups of two years of study and older; provided that no more than four people are on the same track during individual swimming and no more than six people for sports training groups in 50-meter pools; provided that no more than two people are on the same track during individual swimming and no more than three people for sports training groups in 25-meter pools.
Rules for traveling by train: Requirements and recommendations
Ukraine's joint-stock railway company Ukrzaliznytsia has published the conditions under which passengers will be allowed to travel by train, in particular, passengers will be allowed to board trains only in face masks and after temperature screening.
At the same time, Ukrzaliznytsia added that train carriages would be disinfected before and after each trip, while passenger car attendants would be provided with personal protective means.


unian--2020-06-01--Funds in Ukraine Treasury's account more than double as of June 1

The balance in the single account as of June 1 , 2020 , was 10 % up from the figure posted on June 1 , 2019 .
The balance of funds in the single account of Ukraine 's State Treasury Service was estimated at UAH 32.489 billion ( US $ 1.2 billion ) as of June 1 , 2020 , which was 84.3 % up from the figure recorded as of May 1 , 2019 .
Read alsoDeficit of Ukraine 's foreign trade in goods , services 97 % down in Jan-April At the same time , the balance in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , was 10 % up from the figure posted on June 1 , 2019 , and by 86 % up from the figure posted on January 1 , 2020 , the State Treasury Service said on its website .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the balance of funds in the Treasury 's single account was estimated at UAH 17.547 billion ( US $ 653 million ) as of January 1 , 2020 , which was 66.7 % down from the figure recorded as of December 1 , 2019 , but 1.8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 1 , 2019 .

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unian--2020-06-01--MP Tkachenko to take part in primaries before Kyiv mayoral election

Local elections in Kyiv are expected to be held in late October 2020 .
Ukrainian Member of Parliament Oleksandr Tkachenko has confirmed that he will take part in the primaries to be held by the ruling party , Servant of the People , prior to the mayoral elections in Kyiv .
Read alsoEvery fourth Kyiv resident ready to choose among ruling party candidates for mayor 's post – poll '' I think it 's time to be proud again of what city [ Kyiv ] could be today and tomorrow .
A city for people rather than for greedy officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city where one can live a decent , good , pleasant life .
Therefore , I 've made up my mind to participate in the primaries of the Servant of the People [ Party ] before the mayoral elections , '' he wrote on Facebook on May 31 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 131 lawmakers from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction signed a letter , asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to convince the party 's leadership to conduct intra-party primaries to nominate candidates for mayors in the country 's all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a press conference on May 20 , Zelensky announced the primaries would be held by the ruling party , Servant of the People , before the mayoral elections in Kyiv , and he would support the party 's best nominee .
`` As for the primaries .
In Kyiv , I will support a candidate for the mayor of Kyiv who will be nominated by the Servant of the People Party .
Will the primaries be held ?
Yes , they will !
Will only members of the Servant of the People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will certainly be candidates from the Servant of the People , that is , those who are members of the Servant of the People , and there will be independent people who are ready to fight at open primaries at a meeting of our Servant of the People faction , '' he said .

Local elections in Kyiv are expected to be held in late October 2020.
Ukrainian Member of Parliament Oleksandr Tkachenko has confirmed that he will take part in the primaries to be held by the ruling party, Servant of the People, prior to the mayoral elections in Kyiv.
Read alsoEvery fourth Kyiv resident ready to choose among ruling party candidates for mayor's post – poll
"I think it's time to be proud again of what city [Kyiv] could be today and tomorrow. A city for people rather than for greedy officials or real estate developers. A beautiful city where one can live a decent, good, pleasant life. Therefore, I've made up my mind to participate in the primaries of the Servant of the People [Party] before the mayoral elections," he wrote on Facebook on May 31.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, 131 lawmakers from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction signed a letter, asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to convince the party's leadership to conduct intra-party primaries to nominate candidates for mayors in the country's all major cities of strategic importance.
Speaking at a press conference on May 20, Zelensky announced the primaries would be held by the ruling party, Servant of the People, before the mayoral elections in Kyiv, and he would support the party's best nominee.
"As for the primaries. In Kyiv, I will support a candidate for the mayor of Kyiv who will be nominated by the Servant of the People Party. Will the primaries be held? Yes, they will! Will only members of the Servant of the People Party be competing during the primaries? There will certainly be candidates from the Servant of the People, that is, those who are members of the Servant of the People, and there will be independent people who are ready to fight at open primaries at a meeting of our Servant of the People faction," he said.


unian--2020-06-01--Parl't speaker: Protection of children's rights, life, health among state priorities

He says the main task is to make the world safe for children .
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , Dmytro Razumkov says the protection of rights , life and health of children is among the state 's priorities .
Read alsoKindergartens resuming work in Ukraine on May 25 , subject to tough rules '' The protection of the rights , life and health of children is a priority for the state and it should be important to each citizen .
Childhood should remain just a happy and carefree time , regardless of nationality , color @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said in an address posted on the parliament 's website on Children 's Day marked on June 1 .
The speaker noted that attention to the observance of children 's rights and security guarantees are of particular importance , as children are `` our future , and therefore the future of our state . ''
`` Ukraine 's future depends on how carefully we approach our children 's upbringing today , how well we take care of them and teach [ them ] how to take care of others , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creating a world in which their children will live , and the main task is to make this world safe .
The speaker wished that each child be well taken care of and felt protected .
`` They are our today and our tomorrow , our hope , motivation and support , the most valuable and dearest to the heart .
Our duty is to protect children , teach them how to respect and love , so that each next generation is better than the prior one ! ''
he summed up .

He says the main task is to make the world safe for children.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, Dmytro Razumkov says the protection of rights, life and health of children is among the state's priorities.
Read alsoKindergartens resuming work in Ukraine on May 25, subject to tough rules
"The protection of the rights, life and health of children is a priority for the state and it should be important to each citizen. Childhood should remain just a happy and carefree time, regardless of nationality, color, wealth status, etc.," he said in an address posted on the parliament's website on Children's Day marked on June 1.
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The speaker noted that attention to the observance of children's rights and security guarantees are of particular importance, as children are "our future, and therefore the future of our state."
"Ukraine's future depends on how carefully we approach our children's upbringing today, how well we take care of them and teach [them] how to take care of others," he said.
Razumkov added that Ukrainians are creating a world in which their children will live, and the main task is to make this world safe.
The speaker wished that each child be well taken care of and felt protected.
"They are our today and our tomorrow, our hope, motivation and support, the most valuable and dearest to the heart. Our duty is to protect children, teach them how to respect and love, so that each next generation is better than the prior one!" he summed up.


unian--2020-06-01--Operating banks in Ukraine post almost US$940 mln in profit in four months

The banks ' revenue for this period increased by almost 17 % .
Operating banks in Ukraine in January-April 2020 posted UAH 25.208 billion , or US $ 938.1 million , in profit , which was 39 % more than in the same period of the previous year .
The banks ' revenue for this period increased by 16.8 % , to UAH 90.004 billion ( US $ 3.3 billion ) , expenses grew by 9.9 % , to UAH 64.796 billion ( US $ 2.4 billion ) , the National Bank of Ukraine said on its website .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goods , services 97 % down in Jan-April Data per bank is not available yet .
As UNIAN reported earlier , operating banks in Ukraine at the end of 2019 reported positive financial results estimated at UAH 59.6 billion , or US $ 2.2 billion .
Their profit almost tripled compared to 2018 .
Last year , the highest profit was reported by PrivatBank ( UAH 32.6 billion , or US $ 1.2 billion ) , Raiffeisen Bank Aval ( UAH 4.7 billion , or US $ 174.9 million ) , FUIB and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US $ 96.8 million , each ) , and OTP Bank ( UAH 2.5 billion , or US $ 93.04 million ) .

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unian--2020-06-01--Ukrainian gas stocks grow by 1.6 % to almost 18 bcm over week

The USFs were filled by 58 % as of May 30 , 2020 .
Natural gas stocks in Ukraine 's @ @ @ @ @ ) grew by 1.6 % , to 17.92 billion cubic meters ( bcm ) within @ @ @ @ @ .
Read alsoGas transit via Ukraine almost halves in Jan-May As of May 30 , @ @ @ @ @ the country 's USFs increased by 56 % from 11.5 bcm as of May 30 @ @ @ @ @ gas transport system operator Ukrtransgaz said .
The USFs were filled by 58 % as @ @ @ @ @ .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine started the season of pumping natural gas into @ @ @ @ @ , when the country 's gas reserves there were 15.808 bcm .
By the start @ @ @ @ @ , Ukraine had accumulated 21.76 bcm of gas in its USFs , which was a @ @ @ @ @ over a decade .

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unian--2020-06-01--Kyiv's Metro bridge blocked over bomb threat, 'bomber' detained

The potential bomber has n't been identified yet .
The Metro bridge in the city of Kyiv has been blocked over a bomb threat .
The Kyiv police say they have received a phone call from eyewitnesses who have reported that on the bridge there was `` a man who claims that a bomb has been planted '' there and it may explode .
Traffic along the bridge has been halted .
Several subway stations in Kyiv – Dnipro , Hydropark and Livoberezhna – have been shut down over the threat , the municipally owned Kyiv Metropoliten 's press service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene , there is an unidentified man wearing a face mask , according to dtp.kiev.ua , a portal about local incidents , accidents and crimes .
A bag whose content is unknown is seen beside him .
Police forces in large numbers have been pulled up there .
Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko told UNIAN that the man had not been identified yet .
`` I do n't know anything but I think it 's a matter of hours , '' he told journalists on June 1 .
Journalist Max Nazarov said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detained .
According to him , shots were heard during the detention .
Videos of the detention have appeared on social media .

The potential bomber hasn't been identified yet.
The Metro bridge in the city of Kyiv has been blocked over a bomb threat.
The Kyiv police say they have received a phone call from eyewitnesses who have reported that on the bridge there was "a man who claims that a bomb has been planted" there and it may explode.
Traffic along the bridge has been halted.
Several subway stations in Kyiv – Dnipro, Hydropark and Livoberezhna – have been shut down over the threat, the municipally owned Kyiv Metropoliten's press service reported.
On first photos taken on the scene, there is an unidentified man wearing a face mask, according to dtp.kiev.ua, a portal about local incidents, accidents and crimes. A bag whose contents are unknown is seen beside him.
Police forces in large numbers have been pulled up there.
Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko told UNIAN that the man had not been identified yet.
"I don't know anything but I think it's a matter of hours," he told journalists on June 1.
Journalist Max Nazarov said on Telegram that the offender had been detained. According to him, shots were heard during the detention.
Videos of the detention have appeared on social media.


unian--2020-06-02--Ukraine's NSDC secretary insists on balanced operation of electricity market

Danilov is waiting for an action plan to overcome problematic issues on the electricity market .
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov insists on the balanced operation of the country 's electricity market .
`` Danilov stressed the need to take urgent decisions to balance the operation of the electricity market , prevent manipulation over it , and protect citizens ' interests , '' the NSDC 's press service reported , following an ad hoc group meeting energy sector problems .
The participants of the meeting discussed the problematic issues of the functioning of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its work and prevent emergencies and critical situations .
Based on the results of the meeting , it was decided to summarize the proposals and within three days submit to the NSDC secretary a plan of specific measures to overcome problematic issues on the electricity market for further reporting to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
Read alsoCrisis in energy sector : Ukrainian TPPs generate more energy than NPPs in spring , first time on record The meeting was attended by Acting Minister of Energy and Environmental Policy , Olha Buslavets , Chairman of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Energy and Public Utilities Valeriy Tarasyuk , Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Reform Council Oleksandr Olshansky , National Nuclear Energy Generating Company ( NNEGC ) Energoatom 's Acting Director Petro Kotin , Director of Market Operations of NPC Ukrenergo Mykyta Vyshnevskyi , Director of state-owned Energorynok ( Energy Market ) Yuriy Hnatiuk , Director of state-owned Market Operator Volodymyr Yevdokymov , Director for Management of the IPS of Ukraine – Chief Dispatcher of NPC Ukrenergo Vitalii Zaichenko , energy expert Ivan Plachkov , and Ukrainian lawmakers .
As UNIAN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cabinet meeting , Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the energy sector was facing a crisis and instructed that the government together with lawmakers from the parliament 's energy committee to develop an action plan for each branch of the sector .
In early April , the state-run enterprise Energoatom , the operator of Ukrainian-based nuclear power plants , declared a critical situation on the energy market caused by the debt estimated at UAH 5 billion ( US $ 186.4 million ) owed by the state-owned company Guaranteed Buyer for electricity supplied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on April 24 , the Cabinet set up an Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters , headed by PM Shmyhal .
Ukraine 's Acting Minister of Energy and Environmental Policy Olha Buslavets said the electricity market had fallen short of UAH 51 billion ( US $ 1.9 billion ) .
According to her , the Ukrainian energy industry is completely unbalanced in mutual settlements and the state debt on payments for electricity generated from renewable sources may reach UAH 26 billion ( US $ 969.4 million ) by late 2020 .
Up to 20 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DTEK energy holding owned by Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov .

Danilov is waiting for an action plan to overcome problematic issues on the electricity market.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov insists on the balanced operation of the country's electricity market.
"Danilov stressed the need to take urgent decisions to balance the operation of the electricity market, prevent manipulation over it, and protect citizens' interests," the NSDC's press service reported, following an ad hoc group meeting energy sector problems.
The participants of the meeting discussed the problematic issues of the functioning of the electricity market, measures to balance its work and prevent emergencies and critical situations.
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Based on the results of the meeting, it was decided to summarize the proposals and within three days submit to the NSDC secretary a plan of specific measures to overcome problematic issues on the electricity market for further reporting to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Read alsoCrisis in energy sector: Ukrainian TPPs generate more energy than NPPs in spring, first time on record
The meeting was attended by Acting Minister of Energy and Environmental Policy, Olha Buslavets, Chairman of the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Public Utilities Valeriy Tarasyuk, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Reform Council Oleksandr Olshansky, National Nuclear Energy Generating Company (NNEGC) Energoatom's Acting Director Petro Kotin, Director of Market Operations of NPC Ukrenergo Mykyta Vyshnevskyi, Director of state-owned Energorynok (Energy Market) Yuriy Hnatiuk, Director of state-owned Market Operator Volodymyr Yevdokymov, Director for Management of the IPS of Ukraine – Chief Dispatcher of NPC Ukrenergo Vitalii Zaichenko, energy expert Ivan Plachkov, and Ukrainian lawmakers.
As UNIAN reported earlier, at an April 22 Cabinet meeting, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the energy sector was facing a crisis and instructed that the government together with lawmakers from the parliament's energy committee to develop an action plan for each branch of the sector.
In early April, the state-run enterprise Energoatom, the operator of Ukrainian-based nuclear power plants, declared a critical situation on the energy market caused by the debt estimated at UAH 5 billion (US$186.4 million) owed by the state-owned company Guaranteed Buyer for electricity supplied by Energoatom.
At its special meeting on April 24, the Cabinet set up an Anti-Crisis Energy Headquarters, headed by PM Shmyhal.
Ukraine's Acting Minister of Energy and Environmental Policy Olha Buslavets said the electricity market had fallen short of UAH 51 billion (US$1.9 billion).
According to her, the Ukrainian energy industry is completely unbalanced in mutual settlements and the state debt on payments for electricity generated from renewable sources may reach UAH 26 billion (US$969.4 million) by late 2020.
Up to 20% of the renewable energy market belongs to the DTEK energy holding owned by Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov.


unian--2020-06-02--Kyivan who threatened to blow up Kyiv bridge served with charge papers

The man says he wanted to `` draw attention to problems in his life . ''
A male resident of Kyiv who on June 1 threatened to blow up the city 's Metro bridge has been served with charge papers .
The 32-year-old resident 's offence is qualified under Part 2 of Article 259 ( knowingly false report about a threat to citizens ' safety , preparations for an explosion with serious consequences ) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine , the press service of the Kyiv Prosecutor 's Office said .
The man explained his act by an attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life . ''
The police did not find weapons or explosives .
No casualties were reported during the incident and amid the offender 's detention .
The prosecutors are now drafting documents for Kyiv 's Dniprovsky district court to select a preventive measure for the offender in the form of detention in custody .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Kyiv 's Metro bridge was blocked over a bomb threat on June 1 .
According to police , an unknown man called the police at 13:41 Kyiv time on that day , threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special police operation was launched in the capital city .
The man was standing on the bridge with a bag beside him .
At around 15:30 Kyiv time on June 1 , the `` bomber '' was apprehended by the police .

The man says he wanted to "draw attention to problems in his life."
A male resident of Kyiv who on June 1 threatened to blow up the city's Metro bridge has been served with charge papers.
The 32-year-old resident's offence is qualified under Part 2 of Article 259 (knowingly false report about a threat to citizens' safety, preparations for an explosion with serious consequences) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the press service of the Kyiv Prosecutor's Office said.
The man explained his act by an attempt to "draw attention to problems in his life."
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The police did not find weapons or explosives.
Read alsoKyiv's Metro bridge blocked over bomb threat, 'bomber' detained (Photos, videos)
No casualties were reported during the incident and amid the offender's detention.
The prosecutors are now drafting documents for Kyiv's Dniprovsky district court to select a preventive measure for the offender in the form of detention in custody.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Kyiv's Metro bridge was blocked over a bomb threat on June 1. According to police, an unknown man called the police at 13:41 Kyiv time on that day, threatening to blow up the bridge. A special police operation was launched in the capital city.
The man was standing on the bridge with a bag beside him. At around 15:30 Kyiv time on June 1, the "bomber" was apprehended by the police.


unian--2020-06-02--Health minister names Ukraine's regions with largest number of COVID-19 cases in past day

In total , 12,556 tests were conducted in the country over the period under review .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym @ @ @ @ @ with the largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in the country in the past day @ @ @ @ @ 28 new COVID-19 cases , one fatality in past day '' In terms of the @ @ @ @ @ of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours were registered in Rivne region ( 53 @ @ @ @ @ as Zhytomyr and Lviv regions ( 34 each ) , '' he told a briefing @ @ @ @ @ total , 12,556 tests were conducted in the country over the period under review , @ @ @ @ @ use of the polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) method and 4,459 with the application @ @ @ @ @ ( ELISA ) method .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 24,340 laboratory-confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ of the morning of June 2 , including 727 COVID-19 deaths and 10,078 recoveries .
@ @ @ @ @ recorded in the past 24 hours .

In total, 12,556 tests were conducted in the country over the period under review.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has named three regions with the largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in the country in the past day.
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports 28 new COVID-19 cases, one fatality in past day
"In terms of the regions, the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Rivne region (53 cases), as well as Zhytomyr and Lviv regions (34 each)," he told a briefing on June 2.
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In total, 12,556 tests were conducted in the country on June 2 alone; of them, there were 8,097 tests with the use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method and 4,459 with the application of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 24,340 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of June 2, including 727 COVID-19 deaths and 10,078 recoveries. Some 328 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-06-02--EU to impose sanctions on Russia hackers for cyber attack on German Bundestag – journalist

In particular , sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze .
Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak says the EU diplomats will impose sanctions on Russian hackers for the cyber attack on the German Bundestag in 2015 .
`` EU diplomats will this week start to work on sanctions against the people responsible for the cyber attack on the German Bundestag in 2015 .
If it happens , it will be the first sanctioning under the EU 's cyber sanction regime , '' he wrote on Twitter on June 2 , 2020 .
In particular , sanctions include a travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and coverup : Russia accused of hacking those probing it – Bloomberg As UNIAN reported earlier , Germany 's Foreign Ministry threatened EU sanctions against `` those responsible '' for a 2015 hacking attack on the German parliament , including a Russian national .
The ministry said in a statement on May 28 that it had summoned the Russian ambassador to Berlin to deliver the message , saying evidence showed Dmitry Badin was working for a Russian intelligence agency at the time of the attack .
German prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by U.S. authorities , and is believed to be part of the hacker group known as APT28 , or Fancy Bear , on May 5 .

In particular, sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze.
Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak says the EU diplomats will impose sanctions on Russian hackers for the cyber attack on the German Bundestag in 2015.
"EU diplomats will this week start to work on sanctions against the people responsible for the cyber attack on the German Bundestag in 2015. If it happens, it will be the first sanctioning under the EU's cyber sanction regime," he wrote on Twitter on June 2, 2020.
In particular, sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, Germany's Foreign Ministry threatened EU sanctions against "those responsible" for a 2015 hacking attack on the German parliament, including a Russian national.
The ministry said in a statement on May 28 that it had summoned the Russian ambassador to Berlin to deliver the message, saying evidence showed Dmitry Badin was working for a Russian intelligence agency at the time of the attack.
German prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for Badin, who was already being sought by U.S. authorities, and is believed to be part of the hacker group known as APT28, or Fancy Bear, on May 5.


unian--2020-06-02--Russia's FSB confirms detention of Ukrainian serviceman close to Crimea border

He is accused of `` illegal border crossing . ''
The Russian Federal Security Service ( FSB ) has confirmed @ @ @ @ @ close to the administrative border with Russia-occupied Crimea .
He is accused of `` illegal @ @ @ @ @ 's information agency TASS reported .
The Russian side claims that he was drunk amid @ @ @ @ @ FSB , the detainee is Ye .
Dobrynsky , born in 1992 .
As UNIAN @ @ @ @ @ of Ukraine 's Armed Forces was reportedly abducted near the administrative border with Russia-occupied Crimea @ @ @ @ @ of a fight with unidentified persons was found not far from his observation post , @ @ @ @ @ .
It became known later that he was remanded in custody on the occupied peninsula @

He is accused of "illegal border crossing."
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has confirmed a Ukrainian serviceman was detained close to the administrative border with Russia-occupied Crimea.
He is accused of "illegal border crossing," Russia's information agency TASS reported.
Read alsoUkrainian serviceman reportedly abducted near border with Russia-occupied Crimea
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The Russian side claims that he was drunk amid detention.
According to the FSB, the detainee is Ye. Dobrynsky, born in 1992.
As UNIAN reported earlier, a member of Ukraine's Armed Forces was reportedly abducted near the administrative border with Russia-occupied Crimea on May 30.
Evidence of a fight with unidentified persons was found not far from his observation post, the Ukrainian military police reported.
It became known later that he was remanded in custody on the occupied peninsula.


unian--2020-06-02--Sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine shrink by 7% in Jan-May

The KIA Sportage crossover became the month 's bestseller with 593 cars sold .
Sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine declined by 7 % in January-May 2020 year-over-year ( y-o-y ) , to 30,000 vehicles .
Ukrainians in May alone purchased and registered 6,000 new passenger cars , which was almost 15 % down y-o-y , the Ukrautoprom association 's press service said .
Toyota remained in the lead of the May ranking with 1,026 new passenger cars sold on the Ukrainian market , which was 17 % down y-o-y .
Renault was second with 851 vehicles sold in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 12 % down from May 2019 .
KIA cars ranked third as they were assigned 671 Ukrainian license plates in May showing a 51 % growth y-o-y .
The Skoda car brand became fourth with 289 vehicles sold ( 9 % down from May 2019 ) .
The Mercedez-Benz brand ranked fifth with 270 cars with sold over the month ( 71 % growth ) .
The KIA Sportage crossover became the month 's bestseller with 593 cars sold .
As UNIAN reported earlier , sales of new commercial vehicles in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to 12,400 vehicles , according to Ukrautoprom .
UNIAN memo .
The Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association , Ukrautoprom , was created in 1997 .
Its founders include more than 20 leading Ukrainian enterprises of the automotive industry .
Among them are Zaporizhia-based ZAZ Plc.
, Lviv-based bus manufacturer LAZ Plc.
, Kremenchuk-based truck manufacturer AutoKrAZ PJSC , and others .

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unian--2020-06-02--Two shooting incidents reported downtown Odesa on June 2

Two shooting incidents were reported in Odesa downtown on Tuesday , June 2 .
The recent attack occurred on the corner of Rishelievska and Uspenska Streets at about 09:45 Kyiv time .
Eight shots were heard .
The unknown opened fire on a car , as reported by the local news outlet 048.ua .
Read alsoNumber of detainees in Brovary shootout incident grows to 30 : Interior Ministry A car window was damaged and a briefcase was found nearby .
The police team is working on the scene .
Circumstances are being clarified .
According to the Odesa Media news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ window in a parked car where the driver was sitting , took his case away and fled in their Audi car .
The man tried to follow them and opened fire on their car from a traumatic gun .
Prior to that , a massive shootout with casualties was reported at Odesa 's Seventh-Kilometer Market .
The video footage of the incident was posted by the Odessa INFO portal on Telegram .
The video shows that at least two dozen armed non-Caucasian males were involved in the attack .
The police said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of men in masks came into a drapery store and started shooting at sellers .
Police reported two persons had been wounded .
In addition , shop windows were broken .
After that , the robbers got into their cars and drove away .
An investigative team is working on the scene .

The unknown opened fire on a car.
Two shooting incidents were reported in Odesa downtown on Tuesday, June 2.
The recent attack occurred on the corner of Rishelievska and Uspenska Streets at about 09:45 Kyiv time. Eight shots were heard. The unknown opened fire on a car, as reported by the local news outlet 048.ua.
Read alsoNumber of detainees in Brovary shootout incident grows to 30: Interior Ministry
A car window was damaged and a briefcase was found nearby. The police team is working on the scene. Circumstances are being clarified.
According to the Odesa Media news outlet, three unknown men broke the window in a parked car where the driver was sitting, took his case away and fled in their Audi car. The man tried to follow them and opened fire on their car from a traumatic gun.
The city police announced a vehicle pursuit operation.
Prior to that, a massive shootout with casualties was reported at Odesa's Seventh-Kilometer Market.
The video footage of the incident was posted by the Odessa INFO portal on Telegram.
The video shows that at least two dozen armed non-Caucasian males were involved in the attack.
The police said it was an attempted market robbery. A group of men in masks came into a drapery store and started shooting at sellers.
Police reported two persons had been wounded. In addition, shop windows were broken. After that, the robbers got into their cars and drove away.
An investigative team is working on the scene.


unian--2020-06-02--Green power companies in Ukraine ask IMF to prevent renewable tariff cuts – media

Ukraine has invited investors to sign a memorandum in which owners agree to reduce tariffs by 10-20 % voluntarily , depending on the type of generator .
Renewable energy companies in Ukraine said on Monday they had written to the International Monetary Fund stating that the government 's plan to lower energy tariffs would complicate the country 's cooperation with the IMF .
The IMF is expected on June 5 to approve a US $ 5 billion loan package for Ukraine , which has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis , and the first tranche of US $ 1.9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following day , Reuters said .
Read alsoIMF 's Stand-By Arrangement with Ukraine to be approved soon – phone talk with Zelensky Ukraine set up special tariffs for renewable energy companies several years ago to expand the green power production and pledged to buy all the energy produced .
But these high tariffs have become a burden for the state , which faces recession caused by coronavirus epidemic .
The government expects the economy to shrink 12 % in the second quarter after a 1.5 % drop in the first quarter .
Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which owners agree to reduce tariffs by 10-20 % voluntarily , depending on the type of generator .
`` We are concerned that the government of Ukraine may be on verge of going beyond the mediated solution and seeking to impose punitive , retroactive unilateral changes to renewable energy sector contracts , '' investors said in a letter to the IMF , seen by Reuters .
They said in the letter that such actions would cause a decrease in foreign investments and `` would weaken the microeconomic framework of Ukraine and render @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program ) more difficult to achieve . ''
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Reuters last week : `` Our calculations show that this is the minimum we should go for , '' referring to the tariff cuts .
He said everyone was in the same boat - the investors , the government , and the banking institutions that funded this ( renewable energy ) business .
Shmyhal said he hoped the memorandum would be signed later this week .
Some investors said they might agree to a smaller reduction in tariffs , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the government to court in the event of a unilateral tariff cut .

Ukraine has invited investors to sign a memorandum in which owners agree to reduce tariffs by 10-20% voluntarily, depending on the type of generator.
Renewable energy companies in Ukraine said on Monday they had written to the International Monetary Fund stating that the government's plan to lower energy tariffs would complicate the country's cooperation with the IMF.
The IMF is expected on June 5 to approve a US$5 billion loan package for Ukraine, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis, and the first tranche of US$1.9 billion is expected to be disbursed the following day, Reuters said.
Read alsoIMF's Stand-By Arrangement with Ukraine to be approved soon – phone talk with Zelensky
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Ukraine set up special tariffs for renewable energy companies several years ago to expand the green power production and pledged to buy all the energy produced.
But these high tariffs have become a burden for the state, which faces recession caused by coronavirus epidemic. The government expects the economy to shrink 12% in the second quarter after a 1.5% drop in the first quarter.
Ukraine has invited investors to sign a memorandum in which owners agree to reduce tariffs by 10-20% voluntarily, depending on the type of generator.
"We are concerned that the government of Ukraine may be on verge of going beyond the mediated solution and seeking to impose punitive, retroactive unilateral changes to renewable energy sector contracts," investors said in a letter to the IMF, seen by Reuters.
They said in the letter that such actions would cause a decrease in foreign investments and "would weaken the microeconomic framework of Ukraine and render its goals (including under its IMF program) more difficult to achieve."
The IMF declined to comment.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Reuters last week: "Our calculations show that this is the minimum we should go for," referring to the tariff cuts. He said everyone was in the same boat - the investors, the government, and the banking institutions that funded this (renewable energy) business.
Shmyhal said he hoped the memorandum would be signed later this week.
Some investors said they might agree to a smaller reduction in tariffs, but they have also said that they could take the government to court in the event of a unilateral tariff cut.


unian--2020-06-02--Some 76% of Ukrainian restaurants reopen after lockdown

Their profit plunged by 71.5 % during the quarantine .
Some 76 % of restaurants have resumed work amid the easing of the coronavirus-related quarantine in Ukraine .
`` From now on , the catering sector has gradually begun recovering .
Some 76 % of restaurants are now operating in Ukraine , but their turnover is not growing so fast , accounting for 56 % , '' according to OpenDataBot , a business data registration monitoring service .
Read alsoCafes , restaurants in Ukraine may fully reopen from June 10 – health ministry Analysts took the last day before quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 % , and a month later , as of April 12 , a mere 32 % of catering outlets were operating .
Their turnover dropped to 22 % .
During the quarantine , restaurants ' profit plunged by 71.5 % , it said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on May 22 , Ukraine switched to an adaptive quarantine model .
The government loosened nationwide restrictive measures , which will remain in place in the regions where the epidemic statistics prevent easing .
On May 11 , Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open-air seating subject to 1.5 m social distancing rules .

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unian--2020-06-02--Kyiv mayor reports 28 new COVID-19 cases, one fatality in past day

Sixty-four people recovered from the disease in the capital city in the past 24 hours .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 28 in the past day .
Read alsoCOVID-19 incidence in Kyiv fails to comply with quarantine easing – health ministry '' In the past day , another 28 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus .
There were five healthcare workers among them .
One person died .
As of today , the death toll in the capital city is 69 cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 3,071 .
According to Klitschko , 11 women aged 21 to 63 and 15 men aged 29 to 80 are among those infected .
In addition , two girls ( aged two and five ) tested positive for the coronavirus .
Klitschko said 11 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ districts ( four each ) , as well as Obolonsky and Darnytsia districts ( three each ) .
Sixty-four people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 718 Kyiv residents have already recovered .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 24,340 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of June 2 , including 727 COVID-19 deaths and 10,078 recoveries .
Some 328 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours .

Sixty-four people recovered from the disease in the capital city in the past 24 hours.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 28 in the past day.
Read alsoCOVID-19 incidence in Kyiv fails to comply with quarantine easing – health ministry
"In the past day, another 28 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus. There were five healthcare workers among them. One person died. As of today, the death toll in the capital city is 69 cases," he said on Telegram on June 2.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 3,071.
According to Klitschko, 11 women aged 21 to 63 and 15 men aged 29 to 80 are among those infected. In addition, two girls (aged two and five) tested positive for the coronavirus.
Klitschko said 11 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Dniprovsky district (eight), Desniansky and Sviatoshynsky districts (four each), as well as Obolonsky and Darnytsia districts (three each).
Sixty-four people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 718 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 24,340 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of June 2, including 727 COVID-19 deaths and 10,078 recoveries. Some 328 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-06-02--Reuters: Russia not welcome at G7, Canada's Trudeau says

Trump spoke to Putin on Monday and informed him about his plans to hold an expanded G7 meeting later this year , the Kremlin said on Monday .
Canada does not support Russia 's return to the Group of Seven , proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend , because Moscow continues to flout international law , Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday .
`` Russia was excluded from the G7 after it invaded Crimea a number of years ago , and its continued disrespect and flaunting of international rules and norms is why it remains outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to remain out , '' Trudeau said during his daily news conference , Reuters reported .
Trump said on Saturday he would postpone a Group of Seven summit he had hoped to hold next month until at least September and expand the list of invitees to include Australia , Russia , South Korea , and India .
On Saturday Trump said the G7 , which groups the world 's most advanced economies , was a `` very outdated group of countries '' in its current format .
When asked if he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Putin came , Trudeau did not answer , saying that there were still `` many discussions '' needed before the meeting .
But he did say the G20 group , which includes Russia , was a forum that included countries `` we do n't necessarily have great relations with . ''
`` The G7 has always been a place for frank conversations with allies and friends who share so much .
That 's certainly what I 'm hoping to continue to see , '' Trudeau said .
Trump spoke to Putin on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold an expanded G7 meeting later this year , the Kremlin said on Monday .
Russia was expelled from what was then the G8 in 2014 when Trump 's predecessor , Barack Obama , was U.S. president , after Moscow annexed the Crimea region from Ukraine .
Russia still holds the territory , and various G7 governments have rebuffed previous calls from Trump to re-admit Moscow .

Trump spoke to Putin on Monday and informed him about his plans to hold an expanded G7 meeting later this year, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Canada does not support Russia's return to the Group of Seven, proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend, because Moscow continues to flout international law, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday.
"Russia was excluded from the G7 after it invaded Crimea a number of years ago, and its continued disrespect and flaunting of international rules and norms is why it remains outside of the G7, and it will continue to remain out," Trudeau said during his daily news conference, Reuters reported.
Trump said on Saturday he would postpone a Group of Seven summit he had hoped to hold next month until at least September and expand the list of invitees to include Australia, Russia, South Korea, and India.
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On Saturday Trump said the G7, which groups the world's most advanced economies, was a "very outdated group of countries" in its current format.
When asked if he would attend the G7 if Russian President Vladimir Putin came, Trudeau did not answer, saying that there were still "many discussions" needed before the meeting.
But he did say the G20 group, which includes Russia, was a forum that included countries "we don't necessarily have great relations with."
"The G7 has always been a place for frank conversations with allies and friends who share so much. That's certainly what I'm hoping to continue to see," Trudeau said.
Trump spoke to Putin on Monday and informed him about his plans to hold an expanded G7 meeting later this year, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Russia was expelled from what was then the G8 in 2014 when Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, was U.S. president, after Moscow annexed the Crimea region from Ukraine. Russia still holds the territory, and various G7 governments have rebuffed previous calls from Trump to re-admit Moscow.


unian--2020-06-02--Almost 36,000 offences recorded by traffic speed cameras in Kyiv on June 1 – interior ministry

Some 5,620 offences were processed by law enforcers .
Ukraine 's Interior Ministry has said almost 36,000 offences were recorded @ @ @ @ @ a traffic speed camera system was launched in the capital city of Kyiv .
`` @ @ @ @ @ 17 hours when the speed camera system worked in Kyiv : 35,762 offences were recorded @ @ @ @ @ '' the ministry 's press service quoted Interior Minister Arsen Avakov as saying .
`` @ @ @ @ @ Mercedes car was moving around the city at a speed of 208 km/h , and @ @ @ @ @ three cameras at a speed of 200 km/h , the driver will have to pay @ @ @ @ @ minister said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the first speed enforcement cameras started operating @ @ @ @ @ .
The equipment is installed in Kyiv and on Kyiv region 's highways , exclusively @ @ @ @ @ of traffic accidents with serious consequences is the highest .

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unian--2020-06-02--Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 24,300 on June 2

Of them , 328 cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 24,300 on Tuesday morning .
`` According to the Public Health Center , there were 24,340 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 2 , '' Ukraine 's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on June 2 .
Read alsoFour regions not ready for stage 2 of quarantine easing in Ukraine – health ministry Of them , 328 cases were reported in the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following : 1,029 cases in Vinnytsia region ; 942 in Volyn region ; 943 in Dnipropetrovsk region ; 164 in Donetsk region ; 776 in Zhytomyr region ; 1,216 in Zakarpattia region ; 450 in Zaporizhia region ; 1,442 in Ivano-Frankivsk region ; 516 in Kirovohrad region ; 3,071 in the city of Kyiv ; 1,623 in Kyiv region ; 1,734 in Lviv region ; 47 in Luhansk region ; 294 in Mykolayiv region ; 896 in Odesa region ; 271 in Poltava region ; 1,823 in Rivne region ; 173 in Sumy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,105 in Kharkiv region ; 178 in Kherson region ; 458 in Khmelnytsky region ; 3,410 in Chernivtsi region ; 411 in Cherkasy region ; 188 in Chernihiv region .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of June 2 , 2020 , the Center had received 749 reports of suspected cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60,088 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
A total of 727 ( +9 ) COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country .
Some 10,078 ( +388 ) patients have recovered .

Of them, 328 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 24,300 on Tuesday morning.
"According to the Public Health Center, there were 24,340 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 2," Ukraine's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on June 2.
Read alsoFour regions not ready for stage 2 of quarantine easing in Ukraine – health ministry
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Of them, 328 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
Overall incidence per region is the following: 1,029 cases in Vinnytsia region; 942 in Volyn region; 943 in Dnipropetrovsk region; 164 in Donetsk region; 776 in Zhytomyr region; 1,216 in Zakarpattia region; 450 in Zaporizhia region; 1,442 in Ivano-Frankivsk region; 516 in Kirovohrad region; 3,071 in the city of Kyiv; 1,623 in Kyiv region; 1,734 in Lviv region; 47 in Luhansk region; 294 in Mykolayiv region; 896 in Odesa region; 271 in Poltava region; 1,823 in Rivne region; 173 in Sumy region; 1,180 in Ternopil region; 1,105 in Kharkiv region; 178 in Kherson region; 458 in Khmelnytsky region; 3,410 in Chernivtsi region; 411 in Cherkasy region; 188 in Chernihiv region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of June 2, 2020, the Center had received 749 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 60,088 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
A total of 727 (+9) COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country. Some 10,078 (+388) patients have recovered.


unian--2020-06-02--Ukraine expects record high yield of maize due to rains in May

Ukrainian farmers will be able to harvest 68 million tonnes of grain this year if the weather remains favorable for maize crops .
Head of the Agrometeorology Department of the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Tetiana Adamenko says the rains in May 2020 formed the conditions for a record high yield of maize this year .
`` The rains have provided good soil moisture for late crops .
It 's a paradise for maize , sunflower , and soybean crops .
It 's not warm enough yet , but a rise in temperature in Ukraine is expected in three to four days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Adamenko , Ukrainian farmers will be able to harvest 68 million tonnes of grain this year if the weather remains favorable for maize crops .
`` There should be a record high yield of maize to ensure 68 million tonnes of grain .
There will definitely not be a record for wheat this year since crops in Odesa , Kherson and other southern regions , where wheat fields are the largest in Ukraine , suffered from drought in March-April , '' she said .
The expert emphasized although the rains had provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area in the country , the rainfall was not so significant in the south , and the soil in some areas remained dry .
Soil moisture under the early crops has improved , but it is not enough yet , she said .
A wheat crop can be expected below average in Odesa , Kherson , and other southern regions .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ministry of Economic Development , Trade and Agriculture says that a gross harvest of 65-68 million tonnes of grain in Ukraine in 2020 is realistic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonnes of grain , including 35.8 million tonnes of maize and 28.3 million tonnes of wheat .

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unian--2020-06-02--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 6.2 mln

The overall death toll is 375,683 people , while 2,697,873 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 6.2 million patients as of the morning of June 2 .
As many as 6,273,402 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:33 on June 2 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is 375,683 people , while 2,697,873 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The highest death toll was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people ) , the United Kingdom ( 39,127 ) , Italy ( 33,475 ) , Brazil ( 29,937 ) , France ( 28,836 ) , Spain ( 27,127 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 1,811,277 confirmed cases ) , Brazil ( 526,447 ) , Russia ( 414,328 ) , Great Britain ( 277,736 ) , Spain ( 239,638 ) , Italy ( 233,197 ) , India ( 199,343 ) , France ( 189,348 ) , Germany ( 183,594 ) , Peru ( 170,039 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 375,683 people, while 2,697,873 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 6.2 million patients as of the morning of June 2.
Read alsoG7 envoys voice support for Ukraine's coronavirus response efforts
As many as 6,273,402 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:33 on June 2, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
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The overall death toll is 375,683 people, while 2,697,873 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (105,147 people), the United Kingdom (39,127), Italy (33,475), Brazil (29,937), France (28,836), Spain (27,127).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (1,811,277 confirmed cases), Brazil (526,447), Russia (414,328), Great Britain (277,736), Spain (239,638), Italy (233,197), India (199,343), France (189,348), Germany (183,594), Peru (170,039), and Turkey (164,769).
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-06-02--UK would veto Russia's return to G7

UK would veto Russia's return to G7

Boris Johnson 's spokesperson says UK will not support move unless Moscow `` ceases aggressive and destabilizing activity . ''
Any push by Donald Trump to readmit Russia to the G7 gathering of economically advanced nations would be vetoed by the UK , Boris Johnson 's official spokesperson said Monday .
Trump announced Saturday he is postponing the annual G7 summit , which was due to be hosted in the U.S. in June , until September — and plans to invite four additional non-member nations including Russia , Politico reported .
Speaking to journalists at a daily briefing , Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to host nations to decide which countries could be invited as guests , the U.K. would not support Russia being `` readmitted as a member of the group . ''
Decisions on G7 membership are subject to the unanimous backing of all members .
Russia was ejected from the group – previously the G8 – after its annexation of Crimea in 2014 .
Johnson 's spokesperson said the UK would not support Russia 's return to the G7 fold `` unless it ceases aggressive and destabilizing activity that threatens the safety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our allies , '' adding : `` We are yet to see evidence of changed behavior . ''
The UK 's position does not rule out Russian President Vladimir Putin being invited to the summit as a guest .
While it is not unusual for host nations to ask representatives of non-G7 countries to attend summits , an invitation to Putin would prove highly controversial .
The UK has taken a particularly firm stance on Moscow since blaming Russia for the 2018 nerve agent poisoning of a former Russian double agent in Salisbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postpone the G7 summit came after German Chancellor Angela Merkel declined his invitation to attend in person due to the coronavirus pandemic .
However , Johnson had been prepared to make the trip , Downing Street said .
`` The prime minister and President Trump spoke on Friday and the prime minister said that if possible , he would like to attend in person , '' Johnson 's spokesperson added .
`` Subsequent to that , the president spoke about potentially holding it later in the year rather than in June . ''

Boris Johnson's spokesperson says UK will not support move unless Moscow "ceases aggressive and destabilizing activity."
Any push by Donald Trump to readmit Russia to the G7 gathering of economically advanced nations would be vetoed by the UK, Boris Johnson's official spokesperson said Monday.
Trump announced Saturday he is postponing the annual G7 summit, which was due to be hosted in the U.S. in June, until September — and plans to invite four additional non-member nations including Russia, Politico reported.
Speaking to journalists at a daily briefing, Johnson's spokesperson said that while it was up to host nations to decide which countries could be invited as guests, the U.K. would not support Russia being "readmitted as a member of the group."
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Decisions on G7 membership are subject to the unanimous backing of all members. Russia was ejected from the group – previously the G8 – after its annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Read alsoReuters: Trump postpones G7 summit, seeks to add countries to invitation list
Johnson's spokesperson said the UK would not support Russia's return to the G7 fold "unless it ceases aggressive and destabilizing activity that threatens the safety of U.K. citizens and the collective security of our allies," adding: "We are yet to see evidence of changed behavior."
The UK's position does not rule out Russian President Vladimir Putin being invited to the summit as a guest. While it is not unusual for host nations to ask representatives of non-G7 countries to attend summits, an invitation to Putin would prove highly controversial. The UK has taken a particularly firm stance on Moscow since blaming Russia for the 2018 nerve agent poisoning of a former Russian double agent in Salisbury, England.
Trump's decision to postpone the G7 summit came after German Chancellor Angela Merkel declined his invitation to attend in person due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Johnson had been prepared to make the trip, Downing Street said.
"The prime minister and President Trump spoke on Friday and the prime minister said that if possible, he would like to attend in person," Johnson's spokesperson added. "Subsequent to that, the president spoke about potentially holding it later in the year rather than in June."


unian--2020-06-02--One Ukrainian soldier wounded amid three enemy attacks in Donbas on June 1

According to intelligence data , two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on that day .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on June 1 mounted three attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with one Ukrainian soldier reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the ceasefire three times in the past day , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on June 2 .
`` As a result , one Ukrainian serviceman was wounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's JFO HQ reports enemy death toll in Donbas in May Russian-led forces opened fire from grenade launchers of various types and used an UAV .
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the town of Popasna and the village Hnutove .
The Joint Forces returned fire in response to each enemy attack .
According to intelligence data , two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on June 1 .
`` Since Tuesday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near the village of Mayorsk , using hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers and rifles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been no Ukrainian army casualties since Tuesday midnight .

According to intelligence data, two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on that day.
Russia's hybrid military forces on June 1 mounted three attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with one Ukrainian soldier reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed formations violated the ceasefire three times in the past day," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on June 2. "As a result, one Ukrainian serviceman was wounded in enemy shelling."
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Russian-led forces opened fire from grenade launchers of various types and used an UAV.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the town of Popasna and the village Hnutove.
The Joint Forces returned fire in response to each enemy attack. According to intelligence data, two members of Russia-led forces were wounded on June 1.
"Since Tuesday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near the village of Mayorsk, using hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers and rifles," the update said.
There have been no Ukrainian army casualties since Tuesday midnight.


unian--2020-06-02--Ukraine's hryvnia strengthens to UAH 26.82 to U.S. dollar on June 2

The official forex rate against the euro for Tuesday is fixed at UAH 29.80 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) on June 1 set the official forex rate of the hryvnia for Tuesday , June 2 , at UAH 26.82 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency strengthen by five kopiykas .
The hryvnia has seen gains in value against the U.S. dollar for the third consecutive day , according to the NBU website .
The official forex rate against the euro for Tuesday is fixed at UAH 29.80 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in value since Monday , according to the NBU website .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on June 1 , hryvnia quotations against the dollar on the interbank forex market settled at UAH 26.80/26.82 to the dollar , while those against the euro were at UAH 29.78/29.80 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank set the official forex rate for June 1 at UAH 26.87 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency strengthen by four kopiykas .
Thus , the hryvnia had seen gains against the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-06-02--Reuters: Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC+ meeting on extended output cuts

Brent has doubled over the past six weeks .
Oil prices rose on Tuesday , with traders waiting to see @ @ @ @ @ extend their huge output cuts to shore up prices at a virtual meeting expected later @ @ @ @ @ LCOc1 futures rose 0.91 % , or 35 cents , to $ 38.67 a barrel @ @ @ @ @ as reported by Reuters .
Brent has doubled over the past six weeks , thanks @ @ @ @ @ Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies , including Russia , a grouping dubbed @ @ @ @ @ WTI prices , however , are still down about 40 % for the year so @ @ @ @ @ considering extending their output cut of 9.7 million barrels per day ( bpd ) , @ @ @ @ @ production , into July or August , at an online meeting likely to be held @ @ @ @

Brent has doubled over the past six weeks.
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, with traders waiting to see whether major producers agree to extend their huge output cuts to shore up prices at a virtual meeting expected later this week.
Brent crude LCOc1 futures rose 0.91%, or 35 cents, to $38.67 a barrel as of 0427 GMT, as reported by Reuters.
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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 futures rose 0.56%, or 20 cents, to $35.64 a barrel.
Brent has doubled over the past six weeks, thanks to supply cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, including Russia, a grouping dubbed OPEC+.
Both Brent and WTI prices, however, are still down about 40% for the year so far.
OPEC+ producers are considering extending their output cut of 9.7 million barrels per day (bpd), about 10% of global production, into July or August, at an online meeting likely to be held on June 4.


unian--2020-06-02--Nearly US$30 mln worth of grain gone from Ukraine's State Reserve, audit reveals

It 's the equivalent of nearly 2,700 rail cars .
The latest audit carried out in the State Reserve warehouses @ @ @ @ @ revealed a shortage of some 150,000 tonnes of grain worth over UAH 800 million ( @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Police have opened criminal proceedings into misappropriation , embezzlement , or seizure of @ @ @ @ @ , the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported .
The volume of @ @ @ @ @ 2,700 rail cars to transport .
Paperwork claims the grain is in place , while @ @ @ @ @ at three sites , discovered the opposite .
Those responsible will face seven to twelve @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-06-02--Yermak names condition for unblocking Ukrainian prisoners' release from Russian captivity

He also stressed the importance of ceasing shelling as a `` basic condition for advancing the peace process '' .
Andriy Yermak , Head of the Ukrainian President 's Office , and the Foreign Policy Adviser to German Chancellor Jan Hecker during their Berlin meeting on Tuesday discussed the importance of intensifying negotiations on Donbas .
Yermak has said Ukraine continues to insist on the prompt implementation of the agreements of the Normandy summit that took place in December in Paris to unblock the possibility of holding the next summit of the heads of state in Berlin , the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Andriy Yermak , the two rounds of the mutual release of detainees according to the agreed `` all identified for all identified '' formula , successfully conducted following the Paris Summit of Normandy Four leaders , are a positive example of how the agreements can be implemented .
`` However , Yermak added , in order to unblock further mutual release , representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross should get access to persons illegally held in the occupied Donbas , as well as the occupied Crimea , and Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoMinister Kuleba : Normandy foreign ministers to hold next round of talks soon Andriy Yermak stressed the importance of ceasing shelling as a `` basic condition for advancing the peace process '' .
Also , the interlocutors discussed Ukraine 's cooperation with the European Union .
The Ukrainian party counts on Germany 's support for the country 's European integration aspirations as Germany is set to take chairmanship in the Council of the European Union on July 1 .

He also stressed the importance of ceasing shelling as a "basic condition for advancing the peace process".
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, and the Foreign Policy Adviser to German Chancellor Jan Hecker during their Berlin meeting on Tuesday discussed the importance of intensifying negotiations on Donbas.
Yermak has said Ukraine continues to insist on the prompt implementation of the agreements of the Normandy summit that took place in December in Paris to unblock the possibility of holding the next summit of the heads of state in Berlin, the President Office's press service reports.
According to Andriy Yermak, the two rounds of the mutual release of detainees according to the agreed "all identified for all identified" formula, successfully conducted following the Paris Summit of Normandy Four leaders, are a positive example of how the agreements can be implemented.
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"However, Yermak added, in order to unblock further mutual release, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross should get access to persons illegally held in the occupied Donbas, as well as the occupied Crimea, and Russia," the report reads.
Read alsoMinister Kuleba: Normandy foreign ministers to hold next round of talks soon
Andriy Yermak stressed the importance of ceasing shelling as a "basic condition for advancing the peace process".
Also, the interlocutors discussed Ukraine's cooperation with the European Union.
The Ukrainian party counts on Germany's support for the country's European integration aspirations as Germany is set to take chairmanship in the Council of the European Union on July 1.


unian--2020-06-02--Zelensky admits qualified personnel shortage in Ukraine

The issue must be addressed by the higher education system , President says .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , speaking at the meeting with heads of leading higher education facilities , said Ukraine is experiencing shortage of qualified personnel .
`` If we do n't seek a solution together , the staff shortage in the country will remain .
The state should solve this problem together with higher education , '' the president told the meeting , also attended by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Yuriy Kostiuk and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Education , Science and Innovation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of more than a million students studying in Ukraine , most express no willingness to get employed in Ukraine .
And of those who remain in the country fail to build careers in the fields they have studied .
`` Why did you waste your experience , why did the state spend its money if we ca n't involve these really talented students later ? ''
the president said .
Serhiy Babak stated that the task of the Committee on Education , Science and Innovation , as well as that of Parliament as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the development of the higher education system and its further evolution .
So far , the Verkhovna Rada has already taken certain steps to change the university funding system .
Contracts with rectors will now include KPI and assessment mechanisms .
Heads of the leading higher education institutions stressed the importance of opportunities for the development of education provided by the new law on higher education , involvement of businesses in education , creation of venture fund mechanisms , financing of startups , and the need for new legislative initiatives .

The issue must be addressed by the higher education system, President says.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at the meeting with heads of leading higher education facilities, said Ukraine is experiencing shortage of qualified personnel.
"If we don't seek a solution together, the staff shortage in the country will remain. The state should solve this problem together with higher education," the president told the meeting, also attended by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Yuriy Kostiuk and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Innovation Serhiy Babak.
Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that of more than a million students studying in Ukraine, most express no willingness to get employed in Ukraine. And of those who remain in the country fail to build careers in the fields they have studied.
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"Why did you waste your experience, why did the state spend its money if we can't involve these really talented students later?" the president said.
Read alsoUkraine launching "National Online School" project
Serhiy Babak stated that the task of the Committee on Education, Science and Innovation, as well as that of Parliament as a whole is to create legislative conditions for the development of the higher education system and its further evolution. So far, the Verkhovna Rada has already taken certain steps to change the university funding system. Contracts with rectors will now include KPI and assessment mechanisms.
Heads of the leading higher education institutions stressed the importance of opportunities for the development of education provided by the new law on higher education, involvement of businesses in education, creation of venture fund mechanisms, financing of startups, and the need for new legislative initiatives.