unian--2020-10-02--Country may face lack of medics to rescue COVID-19 patients – health minister

A total of 801 people were hospitalized in Ukrainian hospitals over the past day .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said Ukraine is facing the rapid growth of COVID-19 cases , as well as the rate of hospitalizations .
As of today , 15,797 people infected with coronavirus are being treated in hospitals , he said during an online briefing .
Stepanov stressed the Health Ministry had significantly increased the capacity of the domestic health care system over the past six months , although the response may not be sufficient .
`` We are constantly deploying new hospitals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of beds with the supply of oxygen ...
But there is a limit to any system .
We can place new beds , supply oxygen , etc.
, but we may not have enough medics to provide medical care and rescue people , '' he said .
Read alsoUkraine 's Health Ministry predicts record spike in COVID-19 hospitalizationsThe minister reiterated 801 people had been hospitalized over the past day , and once again called for anti-epidemiological measures to be observed .
• Ukraine said 4,633 new active COVID-19 cases had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , October 1 , which marks a steady trend toward faster spread of the disease .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 217,661 .
• The World Health Organization predicts Ukraine may record up to 9,000 new coronavirus cases daily .

A total of 801 people were hospitalized in Ukrainian hospitals over the past day.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said Ukraine is facing the rapid growth of COVID-19 cases, as well as the rate of hospitalizations.
As of today, 15,797 people infected with coronavirus are being treated in hospitals, he said during an online briefing.
Stepanov stressed the Health Ministry had significantly increased the capacity of the domestic health care system over the past six months, although the response may not be sufficient.
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"We are constantly deploying new hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients, increasing testing, the number of beds with the supply of oxygen... But there is a limit to any system. We can place new beds, supply oxygen, etc., but we may not have enough medics to provide medical care and rescue people," he said.
Read alsoUkraine's Health Ministry predicts record spike in COVID-19 hospitalizationsThe minister reiterated 801 people had been hospitalized over the past day, and once again called for anti-epidemiological measures to be observed.
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unian--2020-10-02--President's Office vows assistance in probe into death of U.S. embassy employee in Kyiv

U.S. federal agents are already on their way to Ukraine .
The President 's Office of Ukraine has vowed comprehensive assistance in a probe into the death of an employee of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv .
U.S. federal agents are already on their way to Ukraine to investigate , together with the Ukrainian law enforcement , the death of a U.S. citizen , as reported by the TSN TV news service .
The late employee 's husband is the Embassy 's military press attaché , the report reads , adding that she had four children .
The building of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman 's body was brought , is guarded by police .
On Wednesday , the woman with a head injury was found in a forest area by the railway tracks .
She was unconscious .
She was rushed to a hospital but later she died .
Read alsoKyiv police confirm death of U.S. embassy employeeThe woman was sporting a sports suit and had earphones on , so according to one of the theories , she could be hit by a passing train while jogging along the tracks .
According to another version , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the head .
Former SBU Deputy Chief Viktor Yahun does not believe it was an accident and says the autopsy will not be carried out until U.S. federal agents arrive .
On September 30 , the media reported that an unconscious employee of the U.S. Embassy was found on a street in Kyiv , she had a head injury .
The victim was identified as Sanver Nikaelo .
The woman was admitted to the hospital , but she later died from injuries .
The police say the embassy employee could have been assaulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years old , dark-haired ( hair cut short on the sides ) , around 192-200 cm tall , sporting black shorts , navy blue sneakers , and a T-shirt .
The investigation is underway by Kyiv 's Shevchenkivsky district police unit .
Based on its results , the appropriate legal qualification will be delivered .
This is the second lethal incident involving an employee of a foreign diplomatic institution since Ukraine gained independence .
In 2005 , an employee of the embassy of one of the Western countries was shot dead .
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U.S. federal agents are already on their way to Ukraine.
The President's Office of Ukraine has vowed comprehensive assistance in a probe into the death of an employee of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.
U.S. federal agents are already on their way to Ukraine to investigate, together with the Ukrainian law enforcement, the death of a U.S. citizen, as reported by the TSN TV news service.
The late employee's husband is the Embassy's military press attaché, the report reads, adding that she had four children.
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The building of the forensic medical examination, where the woman's body was brought, is guarded by police.
On Wednesday, the woman with a head injury was found in a forest area by the railway tracks. She was unconscious. She was rushed to a hospital but later she died.
Read alsoKyiv police confirm death of U.S. embassy employeeThe woman was sporting a sports suit and had earphones on, so according to one of the theories, she could be hit by a passing train while jogging along the tracks. According to another version, a male attacker could hit her on the head.
Former SBU Deputy Chief Viktor Yahun does not believe it was an accident and says the autopsy will not be carried out until U.S. federal agents arrive.
Death of a U.S. embassy employee: Background
On September 30, the media reported that an unconscious employee of the U.S. Embassy was found on a street in Kyiv, she had a head injury. The victim was identified as Sanver Nikaelo. The woman was admitted to the hospital, but she later died from injuries.
Details on possible suspect
The police say the embassy employee could have been assaulted by a male suspect, about 30-40 years old, dark-haired (hair cut short on the sides), around 192-200 cm tall, sporting black shorts, navy blue sneakers, and a T-shirt.
Legal qualification of the incident
The investigation is underway by Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky district police unit. Based on its results, the appropriate legal qualification will be delivered.
This is the second lethal incident involving an employee of a foreign diplomatic institution since Ukraine gained independence. In 2005, an employee of the embassy of one of the Western countries was shot dead. The diplomat's killer was found immediately.


unian--2020-10-02--Azerbaijan claims 19 civilians killed, 55 injured as a result of artillery shelling by Armenian army

In turn , Armenia says Azerbaijan employed a Smerch MLR system in the attack on the city of Gadrut .
Azerbaijan claims 19 civilians have been killed and 55 injured as a result of artillery shelling of civilian homes by the Armenian army .
`` Fifty-five civilians have been hospitalized with various injuries , while 19 persons in total have been killed so far as a result of heavy artillery shelling of Azerbaijan 's densely populated areas , '' the Prosecutor General 's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan wrote on Facebook .
It is reported the Armenian military units @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelling '' the densely populated areas – regional and rural centers , civil infrastructure objects – hospitals , medical centers , school buildings , kindergartens , executive buildings , and residential areas .
`` As a result of the shelling of civilian infrastructure facilities by the occupying country 's armed forces , 175 houses , as well as 41 civilian facilities were severely damaged .
Vehicles belonging to civilians became unserviceable , while lots of cattle , livestock , and haystacks were destroyed as well , '' reads the report .
Armenia announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Azerbaijan 's Smerch multiple launch rocket system , that 's according to the country 's defense ministry official , who said civilians were injured .
Later , he claimed the city of Stepanakert was shelled , with civilian deaths reported .
• On the morning of Sunday , September 27 , fighting resumed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they suffered casualties .
• Armenia and the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and general mobilization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced martial law on September 28 .
Partial mobilization was announced in that country .
• Azerbaijan said that during a successful offensive they took control of several villages of Nagorno-Karabakh , but Armenia denies the information .
• Both sides claim that they inflicted huge losses on the enemy , numbering hundreds of killed soldiers and dozens of destroyed units of military equipment .
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine consistently supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan .
• The UN Security Council has called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region began in 1988 , when the predominantly Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1991-1994 , the bloodshed conflict continued in the region , which ended with the signing of a ceasefire protocol .
Nagorno-Karabakh proclaimed itself an independent `` republic . ''
Azerbaijan did not recognize this , considering the territory to have been occupied by Armenia .

In turn, Armenia says Azerbaijan employed a Smerch MLR system in the attack on the city of Gadrut.
Azerbaijan claims 19 civilians have been killed and 55 injured as a result of artillery shelling of civilian homes by the Armenian army.
"Fifty-five civilians have been hospitalized with various injuries, while 19 persons in total have been killed so far as a result of heavy artillery shelling of Azerbaijan's densely populated areas," the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan wrote on Facebook.
It is reported the Armenian military units continue to "subject to intensive artillery shelling" the densely populated areas – regional and rural centers, civil infrastructure objects – hospitals, medical centers, school buildings, kindergartens, executive buildings, and residential areas.
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"As a result of the shelling of civilian infrastructure facilities by the occupying country's armed forces, 175 houses, as well as 41 civilian facilities were severely damaged. Vehicles belonging to civilians became unserviceable, while lots of cattle, livestock, and haystacks were destroyed as well," reads the report.
Armenia announced the shelling of Nagorno-Karabakh's Gadrut city by Azerbaijan's Smerch multiple launch rocket system, that's according to the country's defense ministry official, who said civilians were injured.
Later, he claimed the city of Stepanakert was shelled, with civilian deaths reported.
Escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh: Recent developments
On the morning of Sunday, September 27, fighting resumed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they suffered casualties.
Armenia and the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and general mobilization.
Azerbaijan, in turn, introduced martial law on September 28. Partial mobilization was announced in that country.
Azerbaijan said that during a successful offensive they took control of several villages of Nagorno-Karabakh, but Armenia denies the information.
Both sides claim that they inflicted huge losses on the enemy, numbering hundreds of killed soldiers and dozens of destroyed units of military equipment.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine consistently supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
The UN Security Council has called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to immediately stop fighting.
Nagorno-Karabakh war: History
The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region began in 1988, when the predominantly Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.
In 1991-1994, the bloodshed conflict continued in the region, which ended with the signing of a ceasefire protocol. Nagorno-Karabakh proclaimed itself an independent "republic." Azerbaijan did not recognize this, considering the territory to have been occupied by Armenia.


unian--2020-10-02--Zelensky talks creating centers to help victims of domestic violence

Such facilities will become `` communicators '' between the government , police , and public .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , during a working trip to Rivne region , met with representatives of NGO For the Welfare of Life `` Berehynia '' to discuss the establishment of centers to support victims of domestic violence .
The relevant report was published by the President 's Office on its website , October 1 .
According to the NGO representatives , such centers should employ professionals in all necessary fields who are not always available with social services .
These include psychologists , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correctional experts , and social educators .
Engaging the community in addressing such issues will break down psychological barriers between staff and visitors .
In addition , such facilities will become communicators between the government , the police , and society .
Zelensky stressed the inadmissibility of domestic violence on any pretexts .
According to him , the state should make every effort to reduce the number of such cases .
`` There must be an understanding in society that domestic violence is unacceptable , it 's savagery .
But if there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a person should know that he or she will be rendered support , '' he said .
Some 142,000 cases of domestic violence were reported to the police in Ukraine in 2019 .
Mobile police teams dealing with cases of domestic violence have been set up in all large cities across Ukraine .
Ukraine may increase fines for domestic violence by hundreds of times .
Relevant bill No .
3908 has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada .
The Cabinet has drafted a bill toughening liability for acts of domestic and gender-based violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and other officials who are subject to disciplinary regulations .
Such persons will bear administrative responsibility on a general basis .

Such facilities will become "communicators" between the government, police, and public.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a working trip to Rivne region, met with representatives of NGO For the Welfare of Life "Berehynia" to discuss the establishment of centers to support victims of domestic violence.
The relevant report was published by the President's Office on its website, October 1.
According to the NGO representatives, such centers should employ professionals in all necessary fields who are not always available with social services. These include psychologists, lawyers, community or family counselors, correctional experts, and social educators. Engaging the community in addressing such issues will break down psychological barriers between staff and visitors.
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"We designed the development of various master classes and training sessions there, which will help such women improve their psycho-emotional state. It's very important. Also, we designed a temporary stay room there," the Office quoted NGO representatives as saying.
In addition, such facilities will become communicators between the government, the police, and society.
Zelensky stressed the inadmissibility of domestic violence on any pretexts. According to him, the state should make every effort to reduce the number of such cases.
"There must be an understanding in society that domestic violence is unacceptable, it's savagery. But if there is an unfortunate situation in a family, a person should know that he or she will be rendered support," he said.
Domestic violence in Ukraine: Background
Some 142,000 cases of domestic violence were reported to the police in Ukraine in 2019.
Mobile police teams dealing with cases of domestic violence have been set up in all large cities across Ukraine.
Ukraine may increase fines for domestic violence by hundreds of times. Relevant bill No. 3908 has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.
The Cabinet has drafted a bill toughening liability for acts of domestic and gender-based violence committed by military personnel, police officers, and other officials who are subject to disciplinary regulations. Such persons will bear administrative responsibility on a general basis.


unian--2020-10-02--U.S. yet to decide on recognizing Tikhanovskaya Belarus president – Pompeo

Pompeo said the U.S. wanted to support the aspirations of the people on the streets .
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington has not yet made a decision on recognizing Svetlana Tikhanovskaya as President of Belarus .
In an interview with Fox News , Pompeo said the U.S. wanted to support the aspirations of the people on the streets .
`` We 've been very supportive .
We declared that election was a fraud within days of the election 's conclusion , '' he said .
`` We 've opposed the fact that he [ Alexander Lukashenko ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the people of Belarus want .
They want something different .
They want freedom .
They want to turn towards a different direction that President Lukashenko has not given them .
And , we 're going to be alongside them to try help them , support them , use our diplomatic capabilities to give them a better path forward , '' Pompeo said .
Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and external efforts to foment the protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On August 27 , Putin suggested sending Russian security forces to suppress protests in Belarus .
The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and reached an agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair .
They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 , Putin received Lukashenko in Russia 's Sochi .
During the meeting , Putin promised to lend US $ 1.5 billion to Belarus .
After the meeting , the Kremlin announced they would recognize Lukashenko as the only legitimate president of Belarus .
On September 23 , Lukashenko was sworn in as President of Belarus during an inaugural ceremony held behind closed doors in the Palace of Independence in Minsk .
On September 24 , Kuleba said Ukraine does not recognize Alexandr Lukashenko a legitimate head of Belarus following the latter 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine is in solidarity with the position of the European Union on the events taking place after the presidential elections in Belarus .
On September 27 , French President Emmanuel Macron said Alexander Lukashenko must step down , days after the European Union 's foreign policy chief said the Belarusian strongman 's `` so-called inauguration '' lacked democratic legitimacy .

Pompeo said the U.S. wanted to support the aspirations of the people on the streets.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington has not yet made a decision on recognizing Svetlana Tikhanovskaya as President of Belarus.
In an interview with Fox News, Pompeo said the U.S. wanted to support the aspirations of the people on the streets.
"We've been very supportive. We declared that election was a fraud within days of the election's conclusion," he said.
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"We've opposed the fact that he [Alexander Lukashenko] has now inaugurated himself. We know what the people of Belarus want. They want something different. They want freedom. They want to turn towards a different direction that President Lukashenko has not given them. And, we're going to be alongside them to try help them, support them, use our diplomatic capabilities to give them a better path forward," Pompeo said.
Belarus election: Reactions
Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed "foreign interference" in the election and external efforts to foment the protests. He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request.
On August 27, Putin suggested sending Russian security forces to suppress protests in Belarus.
The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and reached an agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters.
On September 15, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus. Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair. They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials.
On September 14, Putin received Lukashenko in Russia's Sochi. During the meeting, Putin promised to lend US$1.5 billion to Belarus. After the meeting, the Kremlin announced they would recognize Lukashenko as the only legitimate president of Belarus.
On September 23, Lukashenko was sworn in as President of Belarus during an inaugural ceremony held behind closed doors in the Palace of Independence in Minsk.
On September 24, Kuleba said Ukraine does not recognize Alexandr Lukashenko a legitimate head of Belarus following the latter's inauguration.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is in solidarity with the position of the European Union on the events taking place after the presidential elections in Belarus.
On September 27, French President Emmanuel Macron said Alexander Lukashenko must step down, days after the European Union's foreign policy chief said the Belarusian strongman's "so-called inauguration" lacked democratic legitimacy.


unian--2020-10-02--Rights activists submit motion to ICC on Russia's crimes in Crimea

Now there are about 100 people on the list of political prisoners , and most of them are Crimean Tatars .
Human rights activists have submitted to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court ( ICC ) in The Hague a motion regarding Russia 's crimes against over 100 illegally detained citizens of Ukraine , most of whom are Crimean Tatars , in the occupied Crimea .
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on Thursday , Head of the Center for Public Freedoms Oleksandra Matviychuk said the number of prisoners and persecuted persons in Russian-occupied Crimea had been on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Now there are about 100 people on our list of political prisoners , and most of them are Crimean Tatars , '' she said , adding that the Ukrainian state has no leverage to protect its citizens living under the Russianoccupation in Crimea .
In turn , Scott Martin , a U.S. lawyer with Global Rights Compliance LLP said the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague received reports on about 104 Ukrainian citizens , most of whom had been detained or arrested in the occupied Crimea on terrorism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Free Russia Foundation NGO , added that materials for submission to the ICC had been gathered over the past six to eight months .
According to him , the motion was submitted last week .
The organization he represents is deeply engaged in efforts toward the release of Ukrainian political prisoners , added Frolov .
Read alsoZelensky elaborates on Crimea-related issues to be raised internationally '' And so that the people who actually built this repressive machine , being directly responsible for the ruined lives and for the years they 've spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Frolov said .
In turn , Matviychuk expressed hope that in the near future the ICC would decide on transition from the stage of preliminary study of the Ukraine case ( which , among other things , includes issues of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Crimea and Donbas ) to the stage of independent investigation .
`` Every year the Office of the Prosecutor reports on the progress of preliminary investigations .
When we analyze what they write on the Ukrainian case , in particular the issue of occupied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political persecution , but not as many as we 'd like to see .
It 's the gap we 'd like to fill with our motion , '' Matviychuk explained .
She said since the onset of the Russian occupation in 2014 , Crimea , as a former resort destination , has been turning into a massive military base , with the ever-growing military contingent and weapons arsenals .
`` Even now , we can say Russia is conducting military operations in Syria using a military base located in Crimea .
In particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then to be used in Syria hostilities , '' Matviychuk said .
Read alsoKuleba urges international community not to turn a blind eye to Russia 's terrorist methodsRussia 's actions in occupied Crimea : Human rights activists elaborate According to her , Russia is pursuing a policy of population resettlement to Crimea to build such a base .
`` The occupying authorities of Crimea and the Russian Federation view the entire population of the peninsula as potentially disloyal , '' she said .
Matviychuk added that resettlement was carried out in two ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of controlled migration with the implementation of various programs for the resettlement of Russian citizens from different regions of Russia to the occupied Crimea , '' the rights activist said .
Another one is the deployment of a system of political persecution , which sends the proactive minority a signal to flee the peninsula , she said .
According to Matviychuk , political persecution manifests itself in various ways , through a variety of enforcement mechanisms ( searches , interrogations , fabricated criminal and administrative cases ) , as well as illegal methods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ torture , and murder .

Now there are about 100 people on the list of political prisoners, and most of them are Crimean Tatars.
Human rights activists have submitted to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague a motion regarding Russia's crimes against over 100 illegally detained citizens of Ukraine, most of whom are Crimean Tatars, in the occupied Crimea.
Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv on Thursday, Head of the Center for Public Freedoms Oleksandra Matviychuk said the number of prisoners and persecuted persons in Russian-occupied Crimea had been on the rise, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"Now there are about 100 people on our list of political prisoners, and most of them are Crimean Tatars," she said, adding that the Ukrainian state has no leverage to protect its citizens living under the Russian occupation in Crimea.
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In turn, Scott Martin, a U.S. lawyer with Global Rights Compliance LLP said the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague received reports on about 104 Ukrainian citizens, most of whom had been detained or arrested in the occupied Crimea on terrorism charges.
Gregory Frolov, a representative of Free Russia Foundation NGO, added that materials for submission to the ICC had been gathered over the past six to eight months. According to him, the motion was submitted last week.
The organization he represents is deeply engaged in efforts toward the release of Ukrainian political prisoners, added Frolov.
Read alsoZelensky elaborates on Crimea-related issues to be raised internationally"And so that the people who actually built this repressive machine, being directly responsible for the ruined lives and for the years they've spent in inhumane conditions, be punished," Frolov said.
In turn, Matviychuk expressed hope that in the near future the ICC would decide on transition from the stage of preliminary study of the Ukraine case (which, among other things, includes issues of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Crimea and Donbas) to the stage of independent investigation.
"Every year the Office of the Prosecutor reports on the progress of preliminary investigations. When we analyze what they write on the Ukrainian case, in particular the issue of occupied Crimea, we find the references to political persecution, but not as many as we'd like to see. It's the gap we'd like to fill with our motion," Matviychuk explained.
She said since the onset of the Russian occupation in 2014, Crimea, as a former resort destination, has been turning into a massive military base, with the ever-growing military contingent and weapons arsenals.
"Even now, we can say Russia is conducting military operations in Syria using a military base located in Crimea. In particular, missiles are delivered from there, then to be used in Syria hostilities," Matviychuk said.
Read alsoKuleba urges international community not to turn a blind eye to Russia's terrorist methodsRussia's actions in occupied Crimea: Human rights activists elaborate
According to her, Russia is pursuing a policy of population resettlement to Crimea to build such a base.
"The occupying authorities of Crimea and the Russian Federation view the entire population of the peninsula as potentially disloyal," she said.
Matviychuk added that resettlement was carried out in two ways.
"The first is the path of controlled migration with the implementation of various programs for the resettlement of Russian citizens from different regions of Russia to the occupied Crimea," the rights activist said.
Another one is the deployment of a system of political persecution, which sends the proactive minority a signal to flee the peninsula, she said.
According to Matviychuk, political persecution manifests itself in various ways, through a variety of enforcement mechanisms (searches, interrogations, fabricated criminal and administrative cases), as well as illegal methods, such as assaults, abductions, torture, and murder.


unian--2020-10-02--UEFA allows football fans back on stands in Ukraine

The news comes as Ukrainian clubs learned their rivals in the Champions League group stage .
The UEFA Executive Committee has decided to allow international matches to be held in Ukraine with spectators allowed at stadiums .
That 's according to the Ukrainian Association of Football President Andriy Pavelko .
For the past months , the national team have been playing their matches with empty stands amid the COVID-19 quarantine restrictions .
The easing moves that the fans will be able to attend the National Team 's upcoming matches against Spain and Germany , scheduled to be played at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another reason to rejoice for Ukrainian football fans is a spectacular draw of this year 's Champions League group stage that put Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk up against top European clubs .
Dynamo will play against Barcelona and Juventus , as well as Hungary 's Ferencvaros , led by a former Dynamo striker Andriy Rebrov .
Read alsoChampions League draw : Shakhtar , Dynamo learn group stage opponentsShakhtar Donetsk will play against Real , Inter , and Borussia Moenchengladbach football fans have region to attend the games of Ukrainian clubs in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stands are allowed to be filled up to 30 % of the total stadium capacity .
• At the end of July , Ukraine for the first time since March within the Ukrainian Premier League hosted matches with spectators allowed .
• On August 1 , the Cabinet allowed fans to attend all football matches , but as early as August 20 , the decision was revised due to the worsening trend of corona spread across country .
As a result , fans could not attend matches of the Premier League 's 1st @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Ukraine National Team on September 3 hosted Switzerland at the Arena Lviv , also with empty stands .
• On September 11 , the Ministry of Health allowed holding international matches in Ukraine with spectators allowed , with one condition .
• On September 29 , the UAF approved a new medical protocol for football matches with attendance .

The news comes as Ukrainian clubs learned their rivals in the Champions League group stage.
The UEFA Executive Committee has decided to allow international matches to be held in Ukraine with spectators allowed at stadiums.
That's according to the Ukrainian Association of Football President Andriy Pavelko.
For the past months, the national team have been playing their matches with empty stands amid the COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.
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The easing moves that the fans will be able to attend the National Team's upcoming matches against Spain and Germany, scheduled to be played at the Olympiyskyi Arena in Kyiv this October.
Another reason to rejoice for Ukrainian football fans is a spectacular draw of this year's Champions League group stage that put Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk up against top European clubs.
Dynamo will play against Barcelona and Juventus, as well as Hungary's Ferencvaros, led by a former Dynamo striker Andriy Rebrov.
Read alsoChampions League draw: Shakhtar, Dynamo learn group stage opponentsShakhtar Donetsk will play against Real, Inter, and Borussia Moenchengladbach football fans have region to attend the games of Ukrainian clubs in the Champions League and Europa League.
The stands are allowed to be filled up to 30% of the total stadium capacity.
Fans coming back to stands: Background


unian--2020-10-02--Canada allocating $4.3 mln for strengthening Ukraine's security, defense

The funds will support projects that integrate technical expertise , gender-based analysis and results-based management tools to enhance security sector institutions .
Canada will commit over $ 4.3 million to strengthen defense and broader security sector reforms in Ukraine as part of Canada ’ s whole-of-government support to the country , Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne says .
That 's according to a statement released by the Canadian foreign ministry .
The contribution complements Operation UNIFIER , Canada ’ s military training and capacity-building mission in Ukraine , and will be implemented in partnership with the Parliamentary Centre and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projects that integrate technical expertise , gender-based analysis and results-based management tools to enhance security sector institutions .
Canada 's partnership with Alinea International will advance governance and democratic accountability of the security sector by helping reform initiatives undertaken within security sector institutions in Ukraine .
Canada 's contribution to the Parliamentary Centre will bolster the capacities of Ukrainian parliamentary committees to review and pass legislation required for security sector reform .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in turn noted that Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday spoke over the phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exemplary interaction '' between the two countries in the field of security .
Read alsoZelensky , Trudeau discuss visa facilitation between Ukraine , CanadaAlso , Kuleba thanked Champagne for the active participation of Canadian troops in Operation UNIFIER and Canada 's important contribution to strengthening security of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ukrainian Army .
• Canada ’ s military training and capacity-building mission in Ukraine , Operation UNIFIER , launched in September 2015 , is a key part of Canada 's overall effort to support Ukraine 's security , stability , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Canada ' Peace and Stabilization Operations Program support Ukraine 's police reform efforts by building the capacity and effectiveness of Ukraine 's police services .
Canada will continue to support police reform in Ukraine , building on successes to date .
• On December 2 , 1991 , Canada was the first Western country to recognize Ukraine 's independence .

The funds will support projects that integrate technical expertise, gender-based analysis and results-based management tools to enhance security sector institutions.
Canada will commit over $4.3 million to strengthen defense and broader security sector reforms in Ukraine as part of Canada’s whole-of-government support to the country, Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne says.
That's according to a statement released by the Canadian foreign ministry.
The contribution complements Operation UNIFIER, Canada’s military training and capacity-building mission in Ukraine, and will be implemented in partnership with the Parliamentary Centre and Alinea International. These funds will support projects that integrate technical expertise, gender-based analysis and results-based management tools to enhance security sector institutions.
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Canada's partnership with Alinea International will advance governance and democratic accountability of the security sector by helping reform initiatives undertaken within security sector institutions in Ukraine.
Today, I spoke with my counterpart from #Ukraine@DmytroKuleba to highlight the 10th rotation of Op UNIFIER and talk about the progress made.
To strengthen defence and broader security sector reforms, 🇨🇦’s announcing $4.3M to @Alinea_Ideas@parlcent. https://t.co/KbVREVnoaHpic.twitter.com/RGHGbgRFtn — François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 (@FP_Champagne) October 1, 2020
Canada's contribution to the Parliamentary Centre will bolster the capacities of Ukrainian parliamentary committees to review and pass legislation required for security sector reform.
"Canada remains a steadfast partner of Ukraine in their sovereignty and territorial integrity," Champagne said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in turn noted that Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday spoke over the phone with his Canadian counterpart, noting "exemplary interaction" between the two countries in the field of security.
Read alsoZelensky, Trudeau discuss visa facilitation between Ukraine, CanadaAlso, Kuleba thanked Champagne for the active participation of Canadian troops in Operation UNIFIER and Canada's important contribution to strengthening security of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ukrainian Army.
Canada support for Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-10-02--Hryvnia keeps sliding: fresh rates for Oct 2

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unian--2020-10-02--Daily COVID-19 high beats record third day in row on Oct 1

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 217,661 .
Ukraine said 4,633 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across country in the past day , October 1 , which marks a steady trend toward faster spread of the disease .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 217,661 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoUkraine redraws map of COVID-19 quarantine zonesAs many as 96,591 patients , including 2,193 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll stands at 4,261 , with 68 patients having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In total , 2,337,942 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have been run since the outbreak .
The overall incidence per region is as follows : • 23,602 ( +447 ) in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
COVID-19 tests were run by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of October 2 , 2020 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases .
In total , there have been 284,500 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
The new quarantine zoning across Ukraine reviewed by the state and regional commissions on emergencies quarantine zoning in line with the latest reports on the epidemiological situation took effect on September 28 .

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 217,661.
Ukraine said 4,633 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across country in the past day, October 1, which marks a steady trend toward faster spread of the disease.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 217,661, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoUkraine redraws map of COVID-19 quarantine zonesAs many as 96,591 patients, including 2,193 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll stands at 4,261, with 68 patients having died in the past 24 hours.
In total, 2,337,942 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been run since the outbreak.
The overall incidence per region is as follows:
23,602 (+447) in the city of Kyiv;
20,826 (+236) cases in Lviv region;
19,588 (+460) in Kharkiv region;
14,787 (+182) in Chernivtsi region;
14,069 (+280) in Odesa region;
13,996 (+229) in Ternopil region;
13,968 (+131) in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
12,770 (+216) in Rivne region;
10,004 (+86) in Zakarpattia region;
9,428 (+149) in Kyiv region;
8,325 (+131) in Volyn region;
6,452 (+144) in Vinnytsia region;
6,432 (+244) in Khmelnytsky region;
6,422 (+334) in Dnipropetrovsk region;
6,265 (+177) in Zhytomyr region;
4,677 (+242) in Sumy region;
4,409 (+155) in Chernihiv region;
4,295 (+130) in Cherkasy region;
4,284 (+156) in Zaporizhia region;
3,650 (+93) in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
3,369 (+99) in Mykolaiv region;
2,512 (+167) in Poltava region;
1,250 (+82) in Kherson region;
1,141 (+14) in Kirovohrad region; and
1,140 (+49) in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 tests were run by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of October 2, 2020, the Center had received 4,856 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 284,500 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
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.
The new quarantine zoning across Ukraine reviewed by the state and regional commissions on emergencies quarantine zoning in line with the latest reports on the epidemiological situation took effect on September 28.


unian--2020-10-02--New temperature record set in Kyiv in September

The temperature in Kyiv has repeated its 1909 September record .
The average monthly air temperature in the city of @ @ @ @ @ , which exceeded the climatic norm by 4.5°C .
Thus , Kyiv equaled its 1909 @ @ @ @ @ by the Central Geophysical Observatory .
It also turned out to be unique since the @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv was recorded at 34.7°C on September 1 .
Read alsoDeath toll from wildfires in @ @ @ @ @ ( Video ) At the same time , the minimum temperature dropped to 6.9°C on @ @ @ @ @ today , the meteorological autumn in Kyiv has not yet begun since the average daily @ @ @ @ @ .
• Climate change : tornadoes becoming more frequent and powerful in Ukraine • Ecologist @ @ @ @ @ , water is consumed in a barbaric way .
It 's like pouring champagne over @ @

The temperature in Kyiv has repeated its 1909 September record.
The average monthly air temperature in the city of Kyiv in September was 18.4°C, which exceeded the climatic norm by 4.5°C.
Thus, Kyiv equaled its 1909 September record, as reported by the Central Geophysical Observatory.
It also turned out to be unique since the current maximum air temperature in Kyiv was recorded at 34.7°C on September 1.
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Read alsoDeath toll from wildfires in Luhansk region grows to 11 (Video)At the same time, the minimum temperature dropped to 6.9°C on September 19.
As of today, the meteorological autumn in Kyiv has not yet begun since the average daily air temperature is above 15°C.
Weather and climate: Other stories


unian--2020-10-02--Five countries' envoys to UN call on Russia to disclose circumstances of Navalny's poisoning

Russia is asked to inform the UN Security Council .
The Permanent Representatives of France , Germany , Great Britain , Belgium , and Estonia to the UN have called in a letter on Russia to urgently disclose the circumstances of the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a poisonous substance from the Novichok group .
The letter whose copy is available to Russia 's news agency Interfax is addressed to Permanent Representative of Niger to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of September Abdou Abarry and UN Secretary-General António Guterres .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on water bottle in hotel room – media '' As such , we consider that the use of a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group in the abhorrent poisoning of Mr Alexei Navalny constitutes a threat to international peace and security , '' they said in the letter .
`` We call on the Russian Federation to disclose , urgently , fully and in a transparent manner , the circumstances of this attack and to inform the Security Council in this regard . ''
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beginning of Russia 's presidency of the Security Council , Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia advised Germany and other countries `` cooperate with the Russian authorities '' instead of `` drafting letters in a hurry before the end of Niger 's presidency of the Security Council . ''
• Russian opposition 's Alexei Navalny felt sick on board the plane he was flying to the city of Tomsk on August 20 .
His rapidly deteriorating condition forced the captain to perform an emergency landing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assumed the politician 's tea had been laced with poison .
• Navalny was evacuated from Omsk to Germany on an ambulance aircraft for further medical treatment on Saturday , August 22 .
• Experts with the Bundeswehr laboratory found in Navalny 's body traces of poison from the Novichok group .
In this regard , Berlin called on Moscow to explain the circumstances of the poisoning of the Russian opposition figure .
• On September 10 , it was reported Navalny had made further progress in his recovery and was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , French and Swedish laboratories independently confirmed Navalny had been poisoned with a chemical nerve agent of the Novichok group .
• On September 15 , the politician 's press secretary Kira Yarmysh said Navalny plans to return to Russia after his treatment in the German hospital is completed .

Russia is asked to inform the UN Security Council.
The Permanent Representatives of France, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, and Estonia to the UN have called in a letter on Russia to urgently disclose the circumstances of the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a poisonous substance from the Novichok group.
The letter whose copy is available to Russia's news agency Interfax is addressed to Permanent Representative of Niger to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of September Abdou Abarry and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Read alsoNavalny team says Novichok traces found on water bottle in hotel room – media
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"As such, we consider that the use of a chemical nerve agent from the Novichok group in the abhorrent poisoning of Mr Alexei Navalny constitutes a threat to international peace and security," they said in the letter.
"We call on the Russian Federation to disclose, urgently, fully and in a transparent manner, the circumstances of this attack and to inform the Security Council in this regard."
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, October 1, which was dedicated to the beginning of Russia's presidency of the Security Council, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia advised Germany and other countries "cooperate with the Russian authorities" instead of "drafting letters in a hurry before the end of Niger's presidency of the Security Council."
Navalny poisoning: Background


unian--2020-10-02--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports two ceasefire violations on Oct 1

No casualties were recorded over the period under review .
Ukraine has reported two violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday , October 1 .
`` In the past day , October 1 , the Russian Federation 's armed formations twice violated the ceasefire , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on October 2 , 2020 .
In particular , the enemy used an automatic grenade launcher near the village of Stanytsia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grenade launcher near the village of Orikhove .
Read alsoOSCE interrupts TCG meeting over unauthorized recording by Russians – mediaSince Friday midnight , two ceasefire violations by the enemy , who employed grenade launchers of various types , have been recorded near the town of Avdiyivka .
No casualties were recorded over the period under review .
The situation remains under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• 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 .

No casualties were recorded over the period under review.
Ukraine has reported two violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday, October 1.
"In the past day, October 1, the Russian Federation's armed formations twice violated the ceasefire," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on October 2, 2020.
In particular, the enemy used an automatic grenade launcher near the village of Stanytsia Luhanska, as well as an under-barrel grenade launcher near the village of Orikhove.
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Read alsoOSCE interrupts TCG meeting over unauthorized recording by Russians – mediaSince Friday midnight, two ceasefire violations by the enemy, who employed grenade launchers of various types, have been recorded near the town of Avdiyivka.
No casualties were recorded over the period under review.
The situation remains under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


unian--2020-10-02--Donald Trump, First Lady test positive for COVID-19

Trump broke the news himself , via Twitter .
United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have contracted COVID-19 .
`` Tonight , @ FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19 .
We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately .
We will get through this TOGETHER ! ''
the U.S. president wrote on Twitter October 2 .
Earlier , Trump announced he was going on quarantine together with his wife following the news that his assistance Hope Hicks had tested positive for COVID-19 .
The news on Donald Trump 's positive test comes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Ballot Day scheduled for November 3 .
Read alsoNYT : Trump paid no income taxes in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000At Tuesday evening 's presidential debate , the U.S. president mocked his rival Joe Biden for frequently wearing a mask .
The diagnosis amounts to the most serious known health threat to a sitting American president in decades , CNN reports .
At 74 years old , Trump falls into the highest risk category for serious complications from the disease , which has killed more than 200,000 Americans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Daily COVID-19 high beats record second day in row with 4,069 cases reporded Sept 30 • Ukraine interested in cooperation with China in overcoming COVID-19 fallout – Zelensky

Trump broke the news himself, via Twitter.
United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have contracted COVID-19.
"Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" the U.S. president wrote on Twitter October 2.
Earlier, Trump announced he was going on quarantine together with his wife following the news that his assistance Hope Hicks had tested positive for COVID-19.
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The news on Donald Trump's positive test comes in the final stretch of his reelection campaign, with Ballot Day scheduled for November 3.
Read alsoNYT: Trump paid no income taxes in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000At Tuesday evening's presidential debate, the U.S. president mocked his rival Joe Biden for frequently wearing a mask.
The diagnosis amounts to the most serious known health threat to a sitting American president in decades, CNN reports.
At 74 years old, Trump falls into the highest risk category for serious complications from the disease, which has killed more than 200,000 Americans and more than 1 million people worldwide.
COVID-19: Other stories


unian--2020-10-01--Ecologist Ievgen Khlobystov: In Crimea, water is consumed in a barbaric way. It's like pouring champ

Ecologist Ievgen Khlobystov: In Crimea, water is consumed in a barbaric way. It's like pouring champagne over the garden

Ievgen Khlobystov , Professor at the Department of Ecology of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy , Academician at the Academy of Economic Sciences of Ukraine , expert with the Crimean Tatar Resource Center , told UNIAN , how Crimea is turning into a desert , what it has to do with the policy of occupation authorities and what awaits local residents .
How acute is the problem with fresh water in Crimea ?
Is it true that the peninsula is turning into a desert ?
In general , the situation is depressing .
As you know , the North Crimean Canal has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's main motive for blocking was that this water was supplied for agricultural and industrial purposes .
To fill the reservoirs , the canal was an auxiliary or reserve source .
Its task was not to provide cities and towns with water .
So occupation authorities lie when they claim that today 's issue is only due to the blocking of the canal .
Over the last few years , we 've been seeing a global climate change .
The academic and expert community predicted that from 2020 such change will manifest itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we 're seeing today .
Precipitation and temperatures are changing .
Recent years have been the aridest ones for Crimea , so the natural filling of rivers due to precipitation and snow melting has decreased .
Objectively , water volumes are decreasing , while population has been growing significantly : now it 's about 3.5 million against 2.5 million in 2013 .
Russia announced that 250,000 people have moved to Crimea , and their families relocated , too .
There was also an informal resettlement .
For several years , Crimea was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to escape from the cold Russian winter , wet spring , and even more so , for the summer period .
Many bought real estate , but never registered , although they 've been living in Crimea for most part of the year .
Also , the number of military personnel and military facilities that use water for their own purposes has increased , too .
By how much ?
`` Big military secret '' ... Due of these factors , the issue of providing residents with water is in fact in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be resolved ?
It is impossible to revive the North Crimea Canal .
This requires huge funds , in fact comparable to the cost of building a similar structure .
The canal has stayed without water for six years already , and deep cracks have formed on the walls .
The fact is that back in 2012-2013 , the canal had very large water losses , which in certain periods of the year amounted to 60 % .
The bottom required repair works , but no one did this .
So it ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is handed back to Ukraine , the question will be about a new hydro-structure .
The Crimean authorities address the issue by drilling wells .
If we are talking about local water needs , for example , for summer cottage , we can drill a 70-100 meter well that will provide enough water for six acres of land and a house .
Well , it used to .
Now , in the vicinity of Sevastopol , our data say the chemical composition in artesian springs has changed dramatically , the water has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to use it for drinking , cooking , hygiene ( after all , water is absorbed through the skin ) .
Salinity creates an aggressive environment that finishes off the water pipes , most of which have n't been replaced over the past 30 years .
In many utility systems across Crimea , the critical operation period has already passed .
In cities , there are huge losses of water [ according to the Crimean media – the loss is up to 80 % ] .
On social networks , photos and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from taps .
Apparently , after pressure dropped , air got into the pipes , metal surfaces oxidized , and rust appeared .
As a result , people wait for hours for fresh water , then being forced to drain it until clean water starts coming out .
So much far saving water .
Is there really no other way ?
Perhaps , purify water , make it less aggressive for pipes ?
There is no technical capacity to purify water from wells .
Treatment facilities are not designed for underground sources .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ troublesome .
Occupation authorities will plug holes , as always , in order to solve most urgent problems .
Crimea occupation authorities drill more than a hundred wells annually to address local problems .
As a result , artesian water , which is millions of years old , flows through utility pipes .
If you remember , ten years ago there was the Krymskaya mineral water , bottled outside Evpatoria .
We used to buy it as spring water , and now it is drained into the toilet .
A unique resource is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's like pouring champagne over the garden .
Due to such predatory massive extraction of water , underground voids are formed , subsidence of rocks takes place , as well as small artificial earthquakes .
The water slides deeper and deeper , and , as I said , things can get worse .
What other projects were discussed in Russia and why were they abandoned ?
I heard about the Russian government 's plans to build a powerful water pipeline , laid from the Krasnodar Territory through the Kerch Strait .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it as everything stumbled at the stage of expert assessments .
The problem is not only technical .
In the south of the Kuban there are no such volumes of water that could be transferred to Crimea .
Due to climate change , local rivers have lost their water content .
There is another option , which Russia is not ready to go for – to build desalination stations .
Such facilities operate in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East .
Such projects may use nuclear fuel , but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can take water from the Black Sea , desalinate it , then introduce salts required for the human body , and run this water through pipes .
There are countries that have successfully mastered this technology .
But this is expensive , so Russia wouldn ’ t agree to this .
Also , where could such a station be built ?
The Black Sea coast is mostly recreational area .
The Azov Sea is far away , so the logistics costs would be too high .
I think that Russia is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of desalination stations .
The Kremlin needs `` glitter '' projects , for example , `` on restoring order in Belarus '' .
Water desalination is less media-attractive .
The topic of Crimea has become too dull for Russians .
In this case , why spend loads of money on Crimeans rather than allocate it for some Russian region ?
Or perhaps the reservoirs should be filled due to `` artificial rain '' ?
`` Great '' idea – rather expensive though .
This technology dates back to the Soviet times when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1980 to clear out the sky for a massive sports event .
They shoot silver iodide – a very expensive salt – into the clouds .
A very short rain would cost tens of thousands of dollars .
Let 's be realistic .
If even really wealthy countries do n't use this , it means the technology is unfeasible .
What challenges is Crimea facing ?
What will the water shortage lead to ?
Crimea is entering a period of desertification , when the water content changes , decreases , and low waters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to artificial desertification .
The picture will be very sad if the peninsula sees no major rainfall in the coming years .
There 's hope that it will snow on Mount Ai-Petri , and the problem of the Crimean reservoirs will be partially solved .
But the general trend is that there will be more and more drought .
Agriculture without irrigation will be in a difficult situation ; it is necessary to radically change the irrigation system .
There are technologies that allow growing vegetables even in the desert : just look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such technologies available in Crimea .
I know a lot of Crimean farmers who have given up farming and found new ways to get by .
This will affect tourism business as well .
The cost of vacation in Crimea and Turkey has long been in favor of the latter .
The situation where water is supplied by hour will not give Crimea 's South Coast any advantages .
Finally , washing hands amid a pandemic has become part of the common culture .
They could look for a way out , switch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But they choose to shout out : `` Ukraine is bad .
It 's their blame '' and respond to claims that they have grabbed Crimea from Ukraine with a banal `` This is already history . ''
What other environmental issues have emerged in Crimea ?
Can they threaten Ukraine mainland 's Kherson region ?
Could history repeat itself with the emissions of sulfurous anhydride from the Crimean Titan Plant ?
As far as I know , there are no concentrations at the moment of harmful substances similar to those that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago .
But I ca n't say the problem has been resolved .
As an ecologist , I 'm truly concerned about the Sivash Bay .
The Titan Plant does unauthorized discharges into it .
As a result , instead of a unique natural object , we could get a puddle with an unclear water composition .
However , by 2035 , Crimea may ultimately turn into an island due to the rising sea level .
Then the issue of the Crimea Bridge will attain an additional perspective .
By the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment ?
In Russia , they never assessed environmental losses .
But , of course , both flora and fauna have been affected .
The currents , water exchange between the Black and Azov seas have been altered .
The construction was carried out in unique areas so fish , dolphins , and birds suffered from it .
But to assess the severity of the damage , research must be conducted .
But how ?
Nobody will give us access to the water area of the Krech Strait , no one guarantees safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they always cite `` military secret '' when responding to scientific inquiries .
I will add that , realizing the threat to the Crimean ecosystem due to the irrational and criminal use of natural water sources by occupation authorities , the Crimean Tatar Resource Center drafted a report and filed it with the UN , having also submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine proposals to the UN General Assembly Resolution in the context of harm done to Crimea 's ecosystems .
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Ievgen Khlobystov, Professor at the Department of Ecology of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Academician at the Academy of Economic Sciences of Ukraine, expert with the Crimean Tatar Resource Center, told UNIAN, how Crimea is turning into a desert, what it has to do with the policy of occupation authorities and what awaits local residents.
How acute is the problem with fresh water in Crimea? Is it true that the peninsula is turning into a desert?
In general, the situation is depressing. As you know, the North Crimean Canal has been shut down since 2014. Ukraine's main motive for blocking was that this water was supplied for agricultural and industrial purposes. To fill the reservoirs, the canal was an auxiliary or reserve source. Its task was not to provide cities and towns with water. So occupation authorities lie when they claim that today's issue is only due to the blocking of the canal.
Over the last few years, we've been seeing a global climate change. The academic and expert community predicted that from 2020 such change will manifest itself even more clearly. And that's what we're seeing today. Precipitation and temperatures are changing.
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Recent years have been the aridest ones for Crimea, so the natural filling of rivers due to precipitation and snow melting has decreased. Objectively, water volumes are decreasing, while population has been growing significantly: now it's about 3.5 million against 2.5 million in 2013. Russia announced that 250,000 people have moved to Crimea, and their families relocated, too. There was also an informal resettlement. For several years, Crimea was considered a place where it is nice to escape from the cold Russian winter, wet spring, and even more so, for the summer period. Many bought real estate, but never registered, although they've been living in Crimea for most part of the year. Also, the number of military personnel and military facilities that use water for their own purposes has increased, too. By how much? "Big military secret"...
Due of these factors, the issue of providing residents with water is in fact in a dead end.
How can the issue be resolved?
It is impossible to revive the North Crimea Canal. This requires huge funds, in fact comparable to the cost of building a similar structure. The canal has stayed without water for six years already, and deep cracks have formed on the walls.
The fact is that back in 2012-2013, the canal had very large water losses, which in certain periods of the year amounted to 60%. The bottom required repair works, but no one did this. So it can't be restored now. When Crimea is handed back to Ukraine, the question will be about a new hydro-structure.
The Crimean authorities address the issue by drilling wells. If we are talking about local water needs, for example, for summer cottage, we can drill a 70-100 meter well that will provide enough water for six acres of land and a house. Well, it used to.
Now, in the vicinity of Sevastopol, our data say the chemical composition in artesian springs has changed dramatically, the water has become calcareous and salty. It is increasingly difficult to use it for drinking, cooking, hygiene (after all, water is absorbed through the skin). Salinity creates an aggressive environment that finishes off the water pipes, most of which haven't been replaced over the past 30 years. In many utility systems across Crimea, the critical operation period has already passed. In cities, there are huge losses of water [according to the Crimean media – the loss is up to 80%].
On social networks, photos and videos are uploaded of rusty water flowing from taps. Apparently, after pressure dropped, air got into the pipes, metal surfaces oxidized, and rust appeared. As a result, people wait for hours for fresh water, then being forced to drain it until clean water starts coming out. So much far saving water. Is there really no other way? Perhaps, purify water, make it less aggressive for pipes?
There is no technical capacity to purify water from wells. Treatment facilities are not designed for underground sources. Replacing pipelines completely would be costly and troublesome. Occupation authorities will plug holes, as always, in order to solve most urgent problems.
Crimea occupation authorities drill more than a hundred wells annually to address local problems. As a result, artesian water, which is millions of years old, flows through utility pipes. If you remember, ten years ago there was the Krymskaya mineral water, bottled outside Evpatoria. We used to buy it as spring water, and now it is drained into the toilet. A unique resource is being consumed in the most barbaric way. It's like pouring champagne over the garden.
Due to such predatory massive extraction of water, underground voids are formed, subsidence of rocks takes place, as well as small artificial earthquakes. The water slides deeper and deeper, and, as I said, things can get worse.
What other projects were discussed in Russia and why were they abandoned?
I heard about the Russian government's plans to build a powerful water pipeline, laid from the Krasnodar Territory through the Kerch Strait. But they stopped short of even designing it as everything stumbled at the stage of expert assessments. The problem is not only technical. In the south of the Kuban there are no such volumes of water that could be transferred to Crimea. Due to climate change, local rivers have lost their water content.
There is another option, which Russia is not ready to go for – to build desalination stations. Such facilities operate in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East. Such projects may use nuclear fuel, but there are other energy sources available as well. You can take water from the Black Sea, desalinate it, then introduce salts required for the human body, and run this water through pipes. There are countries that have successfully mastered this technology. But this is expensive, so Russia wouldn’t agree to this.
Also, where could such a station be built? The Black Sea coast is mostly recreational area. The Azov Sea is far away, so the logistics costs would be too high. I think that Russia is not even ready to discuss the construction of desalination stations. The Kremlin needs "glitter" projects, for example, "on restoring order in Belarus". Water desalination is less media-attractive. The topic of Crimea has become too dull for Russians. In this case, why spend loads of money on Crimeans rather than allocate it for some Russian region?
Or perhaps the reservoirs should be filled due to "artificial rain"?
"Great" idea – rather expensive though. This technology dates back to the Soviet times when it was applied at the Moscow Olympics in 1980 to clear out the sky for a massive sports event. They shoot silver iodide – a very expensive salt – into the clouds. A very short rain would cost tens of thousands of dollars. Let's be realistic. If even really wealthy countries don't use this, it means the technology is unfeasible.
What challenges is Crimea facing? What will the water shortage lead to?
Crimea is entering a period of desertification, when the water content changes, decreases, and low waters dry up. Climate change can lead to artificial desertification. The picture will be very sad if the peninsula sees no major rainfall in the coming years. There's hope that it will snow on Mount Ai-Petri, and the problem of the Crimean reservoirs will be partially solved. But the general trend is that there will be more and more drought.
Agriculture without irrigation will be in a difficult situation; it is necessary to radically change the irrigation system. There are technologies that allow growing vegetables even in the desert: just look at Israel. But they are no such technologies available in Crimea. I know a lot of Crimean farmers who have given up farming and found new ways to get by.
This will affect tourism business as well. The cost of vacation in Crimea and Turkey has long been in favor of the latter. The situation where water is supplied by hour will not give Crimea's South Coast any advantages.
Finally, washing hands amid a pandemic has become part of the common culture. They could look for a way out, switch to water-saving systems and minimize water losses. But they choose to shout out: "Ukraine is bad. It's their blame" and respond to claims that they have grabbed Crimea from Ukraine with a banal "This is already history."
What other environmental issues have emerged in Crimea? Can they threaten Ukraine mainland's Kherson region? Could history repeat itself with the emissions of sulfurous anhydride from the Crimean Titan Plant?
As far as I know, there are no concentrations at the moment of harmful substances similar to those that were observed over Armyansk and Krasnoperekopsk several years ago. But I can't say the problem has been resolved.
As an ecologist, I'm truly concerned about the Sivash Bay. The Titan Plant does unauthorized discharges into it. As a result, instead of a unique natural object, we could get a puddle with an unclear water composition. However, by 2035, Crimea may ultimately turn into an island due to the rising sea level. Then the issue of the Crimea Bridge will attain an additional perspective.
By the way, how did the project affect the environment?
In Russia, they never assessed environmental losses. But, of course, both flora and fauna have been affected. The currents, water exchange between the Black and Azov seas have been altered. The construction was carried out in unique areas so fish, dolphins, and birds suffered from it. But to assess the severity of the damage, research must be conducted. But how? Nobody will give us access to the water area of the Krech Strait, no one guarantees safety of international teams involved. Also, they always cite "military secret" when responding to scientific inquiries.
I will add that, realizing the threat to the Crimean ecosystem due to the irrational and criminal use of natural water sources by occupation authorities, the Crimean Tatar Resource Center drafted a report and filed it with the UN, having also submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine proposals to the UN General Assembly Resolution in the context of harm done to Crimea's ecosystems. We are working at different levels toward ending the Russian occupation of Crimea.
Vlad Abramov


unian--2020-10-02--Zelensky wishes Trump, First Lady "fast and full recovery" from COVID-19

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has wished U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery from COVID-19 .
`` # Covid19 is a huge challenge for the entire world .
@ RealDonaldTrump and @ FLOTUS [ Melania Trump ] stay strong !
Wishing you fast and full recovery ! ''
Zelensky tweeted on October 2 .
Trump 's disease amid debates with Biden : What is known • U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his wife Melania and he had tested positive for the coronavirus .
• White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said Trump had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would keep working .
• U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden , who debated with Trump on September 29 , said his wife , Jill , and he had tested negative for the coronavirus .
• U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump were supposed to debate three times , and vice-presidential candidates should have taken part in another debate .
The presidential debate was scheduled as follows : Cleveland , Ohio , on September 29 ; Miami , Florida , on October 15 ; Nashville , Tennessee , on October 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kamala Harris are to meet in Salt Lake City , Utah , on October 7 .
• Following the first round of Trump-Biden debates , the U.S. Commission on Presidential Debates said it was considering adjusting the format of this year 's remaining matchups .
• The U.S. presidential election is due on November 3 .
Donald Trump , 74 , will face off against nearly 78-year-old Joe Biden .

The Ukrainian president stresses COVID-19 is a huge challenge.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has wished U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a speedy recovery from COVID-19.
"#Covid19 is a huge challenge for the entire world. @RealDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS [Melania Trump] stay strong! Wishing you fast and full recovery!" Zelensky tweeted on October 2.
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unian--2020-10-02--Britain joins EU's anti-Russia sanctions over Kerch Bridge

The new restrictions were imposed on two persons and four entities .
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has joined the extended sanctions of the European Union against citizens of the Russian Federation and Russian companies involved in the construction of the Kerch Bridge in occupied Crimea .
This is stipulated in the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation , HM Treasury .
In particular , the British authorities have updated the list of individuals and legal entities that are subject to financial sanctions for violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine .
The UK aligned its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Union , according to which sanctions are applied against 177 people and 48 companies .
Thus , the UK also imposed sanctions against General Director of JSC TC Grand Service Express railway carrier Alexander Ganov and Deputy General Director for Infrastructure Projects at Stroygazmontazh , also spelled as Stroigazmontazh , ( SGM ) construction firm Leonid Ryzhenkin .
Also , the restrictive measures were applied against such organizations as : JSC LenPromTransProyekt , JSC Berkakit-Tommot-Yakutsk Railway Line 's Construction Directorate , Federal State Unitary Enterprise `` Crimean Railway , '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 7 , Russia launched a train service across the Crimean Bridge to connect the occupied peninsula with the Russian Federation 's Krasnodar Krai .
• Automobile traffic across the bridge between Russia and Crimea was opened in May 2018 , which was followed by the launch of a freight transport service .
• The opening of the Kerch Bridge is considered by most Russians to be the milestone event of 2018 .
• Earlier , it was reported that the Kerch Bridge , illegally built by Russia in annexed Crimea , started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 21 , 2020 , the company that insured the construction of the Kerch Bridge came under U.S. sanctions .
• On September 28 , 2020 , EU ambassadors approved sanctions against Russia over the Kerch Bridge .
• On October 1 , 2020 , the European Union expanded sanctions against Russia for the construction of the Kerch Bridge .

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unian--2020-10-02--Digital transformation ministry, Microsoft to develop cloud services in Ukraine

The cooperation will help engage experienced IT specialists in the development of domestic cloud technologies .
Ukraine 's Ministry of Digital Transformation and the American technology corporation Microsoft have signed a memorandum of cooperation , providing for the joint development of cloud-based data storage services in Ukraine .
Ukraine 's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov and Country Manager of Microsoft in Ukraine Jan Peter De Jong signed the document in Kyiv , an UNIAN correspondent reported on October 2 .
Read alsoDB Best Explains how eCommerce Benefits from the Cloud Fedorov says the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` One of our ministry 's priorities is the digitalization of all public services in two and a half years .
This can not be done without a data center that will store our data , as we are focusing on data storage in our country .
The Microsoft project may be the first one that will allow us to achieve this ambitious goal , '' he added .
Fedorov also says that the Finance Ministry is considering the option of transferring services of Diia 2.0 , an updated mobile application for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the official , the cooperation will help attract experienced IT specialists to the development of domestic cloud technologies .
`` As part of our cooperation , we plan to attract over 100,000 experienced professionals to the program [ development of cloud technologies in Ukraine ] in the next three years , '' he added .
Country Manager of Microsoft in Ukraine Jan Peter De Jong , in turn , noted that the cooperation would help accelerate the digital transformation of Ukraine 's public sector .
Cloud storage is a service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ servers distributed on the network , provided for use by customers mainly by third parties .
Data is stored and processed in the so-called `` cloud , '' which represents , from the client 's point of view , one large virtual server .
Physically , such servers can be located far from each other geographically .
On September 22 , 2020 , Ukraine 's Infrastructure Ministry , the state enterprise `` Industry Center for Digitalization and Cybersecurity , '' and Microsoft Ukraine , part of the Microsoft holding , signed a memorandum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 's transport sector .
Also in September , the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection announced cloud service providers ( companies providing remote data storage ) might become part of critical infrastructure .

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unian--2020-10-02--EU imposes sanctions on 40 Belarussian officials

Alexander Lukashenko is not on the sanctions list .
The European Union has officially imposed sanctions on 40 representatives of Alexander Lukashenko 's regime who are involved in suppressing peaceful protests in Belarus and rigging presidential election results .
This is announced in a statement on the European Council 's website .
`` The Council today imposed restrictive measures against 40 individuals identified as responsible for repression and intimidation against peaceful demonstrators , opposition members and journalists in the wake of the 2020 presidential election in Belarus , as well as for misconduct of the electoral process , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same time , Alexander Lukashenko is not on the list of persons subject to the sanctions , which was published in the EU Official Journal .
• On the night of October 2 , the media reported that EU representatives at a summit agreed on the introduction of sanctions against representatives of the Belarusian authorities .
The sanctions should take effect next week .
• The process of imposing the restrictions was hampered by Cyprus , which demanded that Europe in return react in the same way to the unauthorized exploration of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waters .
On this occasion , the country 's president even met with President of the European Council Charles Michel .
• Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania imposed sanctions on 128 Belarusian officials .
Among them are Lukashenko and his son Viktor , the head of the presidential administration Igor Sergeenko and his first deputy Maxim Ryzhenkov , deputies Olga Chupris , Dmitry Krutoy , as well as other officials of Lukashenko 's administration .

Alexander Lukashenko is not on the sanctions list.
The European Union has officially imposed sanctions on 40 representatives of Alexander Lukashenko's regime who are involved in suppressing peaceful protests in Belarus and rigging presidential election results.
This is announced in a statement on the European Council's website.
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"The Council today imposed restrictive measures against 40 individuals identified as responsible for repression and intimidation against peaceful demonstrators, opposition members and journalists in the wake of the 2020 presidential election in Belarus, as well as for misconduct of the electoral process," the statement said on October 2.
At the same time, Alexander Lukashenko is not on the list of persons subject to the sanctions, which was published in the EU Official Journal.
Sanctions against Lukashenko's regime


unian--2020-10-02--Kuleba calls on officials to make balanced comments on Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict

The foreign minister has also urged representatives of Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in Ukraine not to succumb to provocation .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has urged Ukrainian officials to make balanced comments on the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia that would be in line with Ukraine 's official position instead of provoking confrontation and enmity .
`` Regarding the statements by a Ukrainian lawmaker on the provision of military , humanitarian or any other assistance to foreign states , I 'd like to note the following : every MP may express their position or opinion on any issue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign nations is within the competence of the government and president of Ukraine , '' Kuleba said .
Read alsoUkraine consistently supports Azerbaijan 's territorial integrity – FM KulebaThe minister has also recalled that Ukraine is home to a large Armenian and Azerbaijani diaspora .
MP with the Servant of the People Party , Liudmyla Marchenko , told Ukraine 24 TV Channel that Ukraine would allegedly move to provide military aid to Azerbaijan if requested .
Later , Interior Minister Arsen Avakov , an ethnic Armenian , said Ukraine would provide no military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict .
`` However , the whole country should scramble to provide medical assistance , perhaps some pills for certain fantasizing lawmakers , '' Avakov wrote in a snapping tweet on Friday , apparently hinting at the MP 's mentioned statement .
• On the morning of Sunday , September 27 , fighting resumed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they suffered casualties .
• Armenia and the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn , introduced martial law on September 28 .
Partial mobilization was announced in that country .
• Azerbaijan said that during a successful offensive they took control of several villages of Nagorno-Karabakh , but Armenia denies the information .
• Both sides claim that they inflicted huge losses on the enemy , numbering hundreds of killed soldiers and dozens of destroyed units of military equipment .
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine consistently supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan .
• The UN Security Council has called on Armenia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region began in 1988 , when the predominantly Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1991-1994 , the bloodshed conflict continued in the region , which ended with the signing of a ceasefire protocol .
Nagorno-Karabakh proclaimed itself an independent `` republic . ''
Azerbaijan did not recognize this , considering the territory to have been occupied by Armenia .

The foreign minister has also urged representatives of Armenian and Azerbaijani communities in Ukraine not to succumb to provocation.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has urged Ukrainian officials to make balanced comments on the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia that would be in line with Ukraine's official position instead of provoking confrontation and enmity.
"In short, control your own emotions and don't play with those of other people," he wrote on Facebook.
"Regarding the statements by a Ukrainian lawmaker on the provision of military, humanitarian or any other assistance to foreign states, I'd like to note the following: every MP may express their position or opinion on any issue, but the decision to provide assistance to foreign nations is within the competence of the government and president of Ukraine," Kuleba said.
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Read alsoUkraine consistently supports Azerbaijan's territorial integrity – FM KulebaThe minister has also recalled that Ukraine is home to a large Armenian and Azerbaijani diaspora.
"It is extremely important to ensure peace and interethnic harmony for all ethnic communities living in Ukraine. I urge representatives of the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities not to succumb to provocation and to comply with Ukraine's legislation," he added.
Earlier personal statements of officials on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
MP with the Servant of the People Party, Liudmyla Marchenko, told Ukraine 24 TV Channel that Ukraine would allegedly move to provide military aid to Azerbaijan if requested.
Later, Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, an ethnic Armenian, said Ukraine would provide no military assistance to any of the parties to the Azerbaijani-Armenian conflict.
"However, the whole country should scramble to provide medical assistance, perhaps some pills for certain fantasizing lawmakers," Avakov wrote in a snapping tweet on Friday, apparently hinting at the MP's mentioned statement.
Escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh: Recent developments
On the morning of Sunday, September 27,fighting resumed between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they suffered casualties.
Armenia and the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and general mobilization.
Azerbaijan, in turn, introduced martial law on September 28. Partial mobilization was announced in that country.
Azerbaijan said that during a successful offensive they took control of several villages of Nagorno-Karabakh, but Armenia denies the information.
Both sides claim that they inflicted huge losses on the enemy, numbering hundreds of killed soldiers and dozens of destroyed units of military equipment.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine consistently supports the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
The UN Security Council has called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to immediately stop fighting.
Nagorno-Karabakh war: History
The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region began in 1988, when the predominantly Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.
In 1991-1994, the bloodshed conflict continued in the region, which ended with the signing of a ceasefire protocol. Nagorno-Karabakh proclaimed itself an independent "republic." Azerbaijan did not recognize this, considering the territory to have been occupied by Armenia.


unian--2020-10-02--Local elections could be postponed on one condition – senior health official

The deputy minister was asked whether the vote could be put off over a COVID-19 spike .
Local elections may be postponed only on one condition – that 's if a state of emergency is introduced nationwide , says Deputy Health Minister , Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko .
The comment came at a roundtable discussion `` Local Elections 2020 and COVID-19 , '' when the deputy minster was asked if local elections could be put off over a surge in COVID- 19 cases , an UNIAN correspondent reported on October 2 .
`` Elections may be postponed only when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
Otherwise , the elections will take place as prescribed in the electoral legislation and in line with epidemic norms approved by the Cabinet of Ministers , '' Liashko said .
Daily COVID-19 high beats record third day in row on Oct 1 Local elections in Ukraine amid quarantine : Recent developments • 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
At the same time , police will be entitled to fine quarantine rule violators .

The deputy minister was asked whether the vote could be put off over a COVID-19 spike.
Local elections may be postponed only on one condition – that's if a state of emergency is introduced nationwide, says Deputy Health Minister, Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko.
The comment came at a roundtable discussion "Local Elections 2020 and COVID-19," when the deputy minster was asked if local elections could be put off over a surge in COVID- 19 cases, an UNIAN correspondent reported on October 2.
"Elections may be postponed only when a state of emergency is declared across country. Otherwise, the elections will take place as prescribed in the electoral legislation and in line with epidemic norms approved by the Cabinet of Ministers," Liashko said.
Read also Daily COVID-19 high beats record third day in row on Oct 1 Local elections in Ukraine amid quarantine: Recent developments