unian--2020-10-31--Hospital load for COVID-19 patients approaching 70% across Ukraine

The worst situation is reported in Odesa region ( 87.4 % ) .
Hospital load across Ukraine has already reached 67.2 % , while no regions are left where the indicator has remained below 50 % .
That 's according to the country 's health ministry .
The highest hospital load as regards COVID-19 patients is reported in Odesa ( 87.4 % ) , Zhytomyr ( 85.9 % ) , and Poltava ( 85.4 % ) regions .
Read alsoHealth ministry opposes idea of another strict lockdown across UkraineAt the same time , there is not a single region where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The best situation so far is in Ternopil region ( 54.9 % ) .
In all regions , the incidence rate has exceeded the norm .
On average , across Ukraine , the figure is set at 246.4 , while the norm is 40 .
The worst situation is observed in Chernivtsi region ( 467.7 ) .
In Kyiv , the ministry says , hospital load stands at 69.3 % , while the incidence rate is 254.3 per 100,000 population .
Over the past day , 8,752 new cases were confirmed , setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , 3,902 patients recovered .
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has appealed to lawmakers to back the bill providing tougher fines for mask rules violations .

The worst situation is reported in Odesa region (87.4%).
Hospital load across Ukraine has already reached 67.2%, while no regions are left where the indicator has remained below 50%.
That's according to the country's health ministry.
The highest hospital load as regards COVID-19 patients is reported in Odesa (87.4%), Zhytomyr (85.9%), and Poltava (85.4%) regions.
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Read alsoHealth ministry opposes idea of another strict lockdown across UkraineAt the same time, there is not a single region where hospital load is below 50%.
The best situation so far is in Ternopil region (54.9%).
In all regions, the incidence rate has exceeded the norm. On average, across Ukraine, the figure is set at 246.4, while the norm is 40. The worst situation is observed in Chernivtsi region (467.7).
In Kyiv, the ministry says, hospital load stands at 69.3%, while the incidence rate is 254.3 per 100,000 population.
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Over the past day, 8,752 new cases were confirmed, setting a new daily high. At the same time, 3,902 patients recovered.
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has appealed to lawmakers to back the bill providing tougher fines for mask rules violations.


unian--2020-10-31--Belarus shutting down border to foreigners from Nov 1

The restriction does not extend to the Minsk Airport .
From November 1 , the Belarus government has decided to suspend entry of foreign citizens and stateless persons .
That 's according to Europeiska Pravda referring to the statement by the country 's State Border Guard Committee .
The entry restriction is said to be aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 .
The ban does not apply to 12 categories of foreigners , including holders of diplomatic and service passports , those provide international humanitarian assistance to Belarus , as well as spouses , parents or children of Belarusian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residence permits , `` and others . ''
Read alsoUkraine 's foreign minister names conditions for meeting with Belarus ' opposition leadersThose arriving in Belarus through the national airport in Minsk shall not be subject to the restriction , the statement notes .
The agency has not elaborated on the term the restriction is being imposed for .
Earlier , Belarus restricted entry into its territory through road , rail , and pedestrian checkpoints for certain categories of foreigners from the neighboring Ukraine , Latvia , Lithuania , and Poland .
The government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevailing in the said countries .
Earlier , Alexander Lukashenko on multiple occasions accused the neighboring states , except for Russia , of meddling in the country 's internal affairs , and blamed Poland and Lithuania for `` financing '' protests that erupted following the recent presidential election many believe was rigged in Lukashenko 's favor .

The restriction does not extend to the Minsk Airport.
From November 1, the Belarus government has decided to suspend entry of foreign citizens and stateless persons.
That's according to Europeiska Pravda referring to the statement by the country's State Border Guard Committee.
The entry restriction is said to be aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
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The ban does not apply to 12 categories of foreigners, including holders of diplomatic and service passports, those provide international humanitarian assistance to Belarus, as well as spouses, parents or children of Belarusian citizens, holders of permanent or temporary residence permits, "and others."
Read alsoUkraine's foreign minister names conditions for meeting with Belarus' opposition leadersThose arriving in Belarus through the national airport in Minsk shall not be subject to the restriction, the statement notes.
The agency has not elaborated on the term the restriction is being imposed for.
Background
Earlier, Belarus restricted entry into its territory through road, rail, and pedestrian checkpoints for certain categories of foreigners from the neighboring Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
The government explained the move with the COVID-19 situation prevailing in the said countries.
Earlier, Alexander Lukashenko on multiple occasions accused the neighboring states, except for Russia, of meddling in the country's internal affairs, and blamed Poland and Lithuania for "financing" protests that erupted following the recent presidential election many believe was rigged in Lukashenko's favor.


unian--2020-10-31--Justice chief names three stages to resolve what he calls "constitutional crisis"

Chief justice is convinced the Constitutional Court needs a reboot .
Justice Minister Denys Maliuska has named three ways to resolve the `` constitutional crisis '' caused by the Constitutional Court 's ruling to repeal criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration .
`` The exit has three stages , '' Maliuska said , speaking at the Svoboda Slova [ Freedom of Speech ] panel show hosted by Savik Shuster on Friday .
According to Maliuska , the first stage has already been implemented after the Cabinet passed order that `` neutralized the most significant blows inflicted on the anti-corruption mechanism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restored to the national register of electronic declarations of officials ' assets and income , while the National Agency on Corruption Prevention has resumed special vetting routine and regained access to all databases required to this end .
Read alsoNSDC does n't rule out Russia 's involvement in Constitutional Court 's decision on e-declarationsHe also said that within the framework of stage 2 , it is necessary to restore NACP 's powers to verify e-declarations , including those filed by judges .
According to the minister , a law must be adopted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill have already been submitted to parliament , Maliuska added .
`` But there is a third and most important issue , which in fact is now being hotly debated .
This is the problem of loss of confidence in the CCU judges , '' the justice chief emphasized .
`` As it became clear from today 's press conferences ( by CCU judges ) , no one really hides that the court 's ruling was handed down guided by personal motives , in particular , the conflict between the judges and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves , Due to this , the judges acted quickly and efficiently , despite difficulties that arose along the way , '' Maliuska said .
He added that the CCU judges `` had started to abuse power , '' assuming the powers of the Verkhovna Rada , `` claiming that criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration is excessive… '' The minister also said that the CCU judges , when considering the motion tabled by lawmakers , assumed the applicants ' powers and ruled unconstitutional certain provisions of law , which had not even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an atmosphere of distrust , so something must be done about it .
And the key thing here is that none of those who had drafted the Constitution assumed that at some point the Constitutional Court might start acting indecently , '' Maliuska said .
Read alsoSBI launches probe against Constitutional Court chairHe said that no one had envisaged a mechanism for disciplinary control over the Constitutional Court and sanctions against CCU judges .
On October 27 , the CCU , on the motion of 47 legislators , handed down a judgment rescinding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
Also , the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations ' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog , the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations and identify conflicts of interest .
The CCU deprived the NACP of access to state registers required for vetting declarations of candidates for government offices , thus blocking the appointment of officials , including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine .
The NABU said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move , all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed , while officials exposed for abuse will avoid responsibility .
On October 28 , pursuant to the CCU ruling , the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations , which was restored overnight Friday in line with the Cabinet decision following public outrage .
On October 29 , President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council issued instructions to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Constitutional Court .
Later the same day , Zelensky submitted to Parliament a draft law , offering an early termination of powers of the Constitutional Court 's entire composition .

Chief justice is convinced the Constitutional Court needs a reboot.
Justice Minister Denys Maliuska has named three ways to resolve the "constitutional crisis" caused by the Constitutional Court's ruling to repeal criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration.
"The exit has three stages," Maliuska said, speaking at the Svoboda Slova [Freedom of Speech] panel show hosted by Savik Shuster on Friday.
According to Maliuska, the first stage has already been implemented after the Cabinet passed order that "neutralized the most significant blows inflicted on the anti-corruption mechanism."
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Thus, public access was restored to the national register of electronic declarations of officials' assets and income, while the National Agency on Corruption Prevention has resumed special vetting routine and regained access to all databases required to this end.
Read alsoNSDC doesn't rule out Russia's involvement in Constitutional Court's decision on e-declarationsHe also said that within the framework of stage 2, it is necessary to restore NACP's powers to verify e-declarations, including those filed by judges. According to the minister, a law must be adopted to this end. Various versions of such bill have already been submitted to parliament, Maliuska added.
"But there is a third and most important issue, which in fact is now being hotly debated. This is the problem of loss of confidence in the CCU judges," the justice chief emphasized.
"As it became clear from today's press conferences (by CCU judges), no one really hides that the court's ruling was handed down guided by personal motives, in particular, the conflict between the judges and the NACP. The judges tried to defend themselves, Due to this, the judges acted quickly and efficiently, despite difficulties that arose along the way," Maliuska said.
He added that the CCU judges "had started to abuse power," assuming the powers of the Verkhovna Rada, "claiming that criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration is excessive…"
"It's Parliament that decides whether it's excessive or unintentional, whether a person should be brought to criminal responsibility," he said.
The minister also said that the CCU judges, when considering the motion tabled by lawmakers, assumed the applicants' powers and ruled unconstitutional certain provisions of law, which had not even been challenged.
"All this created an atmosphere of distrust, so something must be done about it. And the key thing here is that none of those who had drafted the Constitution assumed that at some point the Constitutional Court might start acting indecently," Maliuska said.
Read alsoSBI launches probe against Constitutional Court chairHe said that no one had envisaged a mechanism for disciplinary control over the Constitutional Court and sanctions against CCU judges.
"The President has set an ambitious goal – he wants to have an open, transparent, and fair Constitutional Court, so a reboot could be a tool to achieve this," Maliuska said.
Constitutional Court's controversial ruling on inaccurate asset declaration: Facts
On October 27, the CCU, on the motion of 47 legislators, handed down a judgment rescinding Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials.
Also, the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations and identify conflicts of interest.
The CCU deprived the NACP of access to state registers required for vetting declarations of candidates for government offices, thus blocking the appointment of officials, including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine.
The NABU said that as a result of the CCU move, all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed, while officials exposed for abuse will avoid responsibility.
On October 28, pursuant to the CCU ruling, the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations, which was restored overnight Friday in line with the Cabinet decision following public outrage.
On October 29, President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council issued instructions to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration of the integrity of legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court.
Later the same day, Zelensky submitted to Parliament a draft law, offering an early termination of powers of the Constitutional Court's entire composition.


unian--2020-10-31--Senior tax official detained on major bribe

The official was apprehended upon receiving the first part of the illegal benefit amounting to $ 100,000 .
One of @ @ @ @ @ Fiscal Service was detained for extortion of US $ 200,000 on Friday , October 30 @ @ @ @ @ the State Bureau of Investigation .
Investigators with the SBI have detained the head of @ @ @ @ @ Economic Offenses of the State Fiscal Service upon receiving the first part of the bribe @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 .
`` According to preliminary reports , the official extorted from the CEO of @ @ @ @ @ US $ 200,000 for the return of the documents seized during the search and for @ @ @ @ @ , '' the statement says .
• SBU raids offices of ex-officials associated with Kyiv @ @ @ @

The official was apprehended upon receiving the first part of the illegal benefit amounting to $100,000.
One of the heads of the State Fiscal Service was detained for extortion of US$200,000 on Friday, October 30.
That's according to the State Bureau of Investigation.
Investigators with the SBI have detained the head of the Main Directorate for Countering Economic Offenses of the State Fiscal Service upon receiving the first part of the bribe in the amount of $100,000.
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"According to preliminary reports, the official extorted from the CEO of one of the pharmaceutical companies US$200,000 for the return of the documents seized during the search and for the termination of criminal proceedings," the statement says.
Further investigation is underway.
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unian--2020-10-31--Head of EU Delegation Maasikas: Trust in anti-corruption agencies needs to be restored fast

The ambassador says the Ukrainian people deserve visa-free travel .
Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine , Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas says that it is necessary to fast restore trust in the country 's anti-corruption agencies after the country 's Constitutional Court repealed criminal liability for inaccurate declaration by government officials of their assets .
Maasikas announced this on the air of Savik Shuster 's Freedom of Speech program on TV Channel Ukraina .
The ambassador says he is convinced that the `` anti-corruption architecture '' that has been developing in Ukraine since 2014 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working very well .
`` It is a basis of much of our cooperation , including on visa-free travel which the Ukrainian people deserve and on which Ukrainian politicians have worked very hard to achieve , '' Maasikas said .
`` And now this trust needs to be restored fast .
It needs to be done with my favorite Ukrainian word 'shvydko ' – 'fast , ' with urgency , '' he added .
Maasikas noted that the discussion that is now taking place in Ukraine testifies to the need to resolve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 , the Constitutional Court ruled on a motion filed by 47 legislators to repeal Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
• The Constitutional Court also recognized the provisions of laws on the verification of officials ' e-declarations as unconstitutional and deprived the National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) of the authority to check asset declarations and identify conflicts of interest .
• The Constitutional Court , by its decision , blocked the NACP 's access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checks on declarations of candidates nominated for top positions in the government .
Without such vetting , no head of a government agency could be appointed officially .
• On October 28 , the NACP closed access to the State E-Declarations Register .
• On October 28 , the Constitutional Court published the text of the respective decision adopted by its Grand Chamber , composed of 15 judges .
• The National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) said that pursuant to the Constitutional Court 's decision , all cases of inaccurate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and government officials convicted of abuse would thus evade liability .
• On October 29 , President Volodymyr Zelensky gave instructions at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration of the integrity of legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court .

The ambassador says the Ukrainian people deserve visa-free travel.
Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas says that it is necessary to fast restore trust in the country's anti-corruption agencies after the country's Constitutional Court repealed criminal liability for inaccurate declaration by government officials of their assets.
Maasikas announced this on the air of Savik Shuster's Freedom of Speech program on TV Channel Ukraina.
Read alsoU.S., EU, Japan envoys meet with Constitutional Court chair following asset declaration judgment
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The ambassador says he is convinced that the "anti-corruption architecture" that has been developing in Ukraine since 2014 after the Revolution of Dignity has started working very well.
"It is a basis of much of our cooperation, including on visa-free travel which the Ukrainian people deserve and on which Ukrainian politicians have worked very hard to achieve," Maasikas said.
"And now this trust needs to be restored fast. It needs to be done with my favorite Ukrainian word 'shvydko' – 'fast,' with urgency," he added.
Maasikas noted that the discussion that is now taking place in Ukraine testifies to the need to resolve the current problem urgently.
Constitutional Court's controversial decision on illegal enrichment: Facts


unian--2020-11-01--NACP: Impossible to reboot anti-corruption system without repealing Constitutional Court ruling

The Agency says the judges acted in their own interests .
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) says it will be impossible to reboot Ukraine 's anti-corruption system without repealing a ruling by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) on government officials ' e-declarations .
The NACP said this on Facebook on November 1 in response to a letter sent by President of the Council of Europe 's European Commission for Democracy through Law ( Venice Commission ) Gianni Buquicchio and President of the Group of States against Corruption ( CRECO ) Marin Mrčela to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke up against the draft law on renewal of public confidence in constitutional judiciary , which President Volodymyr Zelensky has tabled in parliament .
The letter was posted on the website of the Council of Europe on October 31 .
Read alsoVenice Commission , GRECO presidents concerned about Zelensky 's bill to sack all Constitutional Court judges What is more , the NACP says it is convinced that passing its decision , the CCU violated the Constitution of Ukraine at least twice .
Firstly , the NACP notes , the court interfered with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the establishment of criminal liability for declaring deliberately false information , as well as deliberate non-submission of a declaration is an excessive punishment for committing these offenses .
According to the Constitution of Ukraine , it is exclusively without the powers of the legislative branch of power to determine which action is a crime .
Secondly , the Constitution establishes a rule all branches of government must abide by – to act exclusively within their powers , in the manner and on the grounds provided for by it and the laws of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the laws of Ukraine , the CCU could only pass decisions on the provisions of laws on the prevention of corruption challenged in a motion [ filed by Ukrainian lawmakers ] .
Yet , the judges violated the Constitution and canceled the provisions of the Law of Ukraine on the Prevention of Corruption that were not a subject of the constitutional motion by 47 parliamentarians , '' the NACP said .
The Agency also pointed out that being a judge in their own case is prohibited by the fundamental principles of law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ repealed [ by the CCU ] were a basis for a case to make three CCU judges – [ Volodymyr ] Moisyk , [ Ihor ] Slidenko , and [ Iryna ] Zavhorodnia – administratively and criminally liable , '' the NACP said .
`` They were aware of this fact , however , they chose not to recuse themselves from the case but to repeal the relevant provisions .
On the day when the decision was made , a fact was established that [ another CCU ] Serhiy Holovaty had failed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 126,500 ) in [ his income ] declaration , yet he know about this fact while taking part in the [ CCU ] meeting , '' the NACP notes .
Therefore , when passing the decision , `` the judges acted in their own interests . ''
The NACP also says that in its reports , the Council of Europe 's Group of States against Corruption ( GRECO ) positively assesses the declaration system created in Ukraine .
`` GRECO appreciates that legal and regulatory measures have been taken to improve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for appeal channels , '' says GRECO said in a report on the results of the fourth evaluation round .
`` It is also positive that illicit enrichment has been re-criminalised , '' it said .
Although there is a special section in GRECO 's assessment reports titled `` Corruption prevention in respect of judges , '' there is no recommendation for the creation of a separate agency to collect , store and verify their declarations .
As earlier reported , the Council of Europe expressed concern over the draft bill on restoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to terminate the powers of Constitutional Court judges .
• On October 27 , the Constitutional Court ruled on a motion filed by 47 legislators to repeal Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
• The Constitutional Court also recognized the provisions of laws on the verification of officials ' e-declarations as unconstitutional and deprived the National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) of the authority to check asset declarations and identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court , by its decision , blocked the NACP 's access to the state registers necessary for conducting special checks on declarations of candidates nominated for top positions in the government .
Without such vetting , no head of a government agency could be appointed officially .
• On October 28 , the NACP closed access to the State E-Declarations Register .
• On October 28 , the Constitutional Court published the text of the respective decision adopted by its Grand Chamber , composed of 15 judges .
• The National Anti-corruption Bureau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursuant to the Constitutional Court 's decision , all cases of inaccurate declaration of assets would be closed , and government officials convicted of abuse would thus evade liability .
• On October 29 , President Volodymyr Zelensky gave instructions at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration of the integrity of legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court .

The Agency says the judges acted in their own interests.
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) says it will be impossible to reboot Ukraine's anti-corruption system without repealing a ruling by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) on government officials' e-declarations.
The NACP said this on Facebook on November 1 in response to a letter sent by President of the Council of Europe's European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) Gianni Buquicchio and President of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) Marin Mrčela to Verkhovna Rada Chairman Dmytro Razumkov. They spoke up against the draft law on renewal of public confidence in constitutional judiciary, which President Volodymyr Zelensky has tabled in parliament. The letter was posted on the website of the Council of Europe on October 31.
Read alsoVenice Commission, GRECO presidents concerned about Zelensky's bill to sack all Constitutional Court judges
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The NACP says it is convinced that passing its decision, the CCU violated the Constitution of Ukraine at least twice.
Firstly, the NACP notes, the court interfered with the powers of parliament, noting that the establishment of criminal liability for declaring deliberately false information, as well as deliberate non-submission of a declaration is an excessive punishment for committing these offenses. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, it is exclusively without the powers of the legislative branch to determine which action is a crime.
"This means that it is impossible to reinstate criminal liability for declaring false information, as well as restore equality of all branches of power by adopting a new law. Any law that reinstates criminal liability will almost automatically be considered unconstitutional, given this decision by the CCU," it said.
Secondly, the Constitution establishes a rule all branches of government must abide by – to act exclusively within their powers, in the manner and on the grounds provided for by it and the laws of Ukraine.
"According to the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine, the CCU could only pass decisions on the provisions of laws on the prevention of corruption challenged in a motion [filed by Ukrainian lawmakers]. Yet, the judges violated the Constitution and canceled the provisions of the Law of Ukraine on the Prevention of Corruption that were not a subject of the constitutional motion lodged by 47 parliamentarians," the NACP said.
The Agency also pointed out that being a judge in their own case is prohibited by the fundamental principles of law.
"The anti-corruption provisions, which were repealed [by the CCU], were a basis for a case to make three CCU judges – [Volodymyr] Moisyk, [Ihor] Slidenko, and [Iryna] Zavhorodnia – administratively and criminally liable," the NACP said. "They were aware of this fact, however, they chose not to recuse themselves from the case but to repeal the relevant provisions. On the day when the decision was made, a fact was established that [another CCU judge] Serhiy Holovaty had failed to mention UAH 3.6 million (about US$126,500) in [his income] declaration, yet he knew about this fact while taking part in the [CCU] meeting," the NACP notes.
Therefore, when passing the decision, "the judges acted in their own interests."
The NACP also says that in its reports, GRECO positively assesses the declaration system created in Ukraine.
"GRECO appreciates that legal and regulatory measures have been taken to improve the control of financial declarations and to provide for appeal channels," GRECO said in a report on the results of the fourth evaluation round.
"It is also positive that illicit enrichment has been re-criminalised," it said.
Although there is a special section in GRECO's assessment reports, titled "Corruption prevention in respect of judges," there is no recommendation for the creation of a separate agency to collect, store and verify their declarations.
As earlier reported, the Council of Europe expressed concern over the draft bill on restoring public confidence in constitutional judiciary, which was initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to terminate the powers of Constitutional Court judges.
Constitutional Court's controversial decision on illegal enrichment: Facts


unian--2020-11-01--Russian aggression: One incident of ceasefire violation in Donbas reported on Oct 31

No Ukrainian military casualties were registered over the period under review .
One incident of the violation of the ceasefire @ @ @ @ @ , eastern Ukraine , was reported in the past day , October 31 .
The @ @ @ @ @ with a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher not far from the village of Zaitseve , the @ @ @ @ @ Forces Operation ( JFO ) Headquarters said in a morning update as of 07:30 Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
The hostile act of provocation posed no threat to Ukrainian servicemen , so @ @ @ @ @ .
No Ukrainian military casualties were registered over the period under review .
Since the @ @ @ @ @ 1 , no violation of the ceasefire has been recorded , the ceasefire is being @ @ @ @ @ line .
• Ukraine at TCG discusses new sites for disengagement in Donbas • OSCE @ @ @ @ @ Donbas depends on parties ' political will • Participants in Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas @ @ @ @ @ violations

No Ukrainian military casualties were registered over the period under review.
One incident of the violation of the ceasefire by Russia-led forces in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, was reported in the past day, October 31.
The enemy fired a single shot with a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher not far from the village of Zaitseve, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Headquarters said in a morning update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on Sunday, November 1.
Read alsoSilence in Donbas following TCG emergency meeting
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The hostile act of provocation posed no threat to Ukrainian servicemen, so they did not fire back.
No Ukrainian military casualties were registered over the period under review.
Since the beginning of Sunday, November 1, no violation of the ceasefire has been recorded, the ceasefire is being observed along the entire contact line.
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unian--2020-11-01--Nearly 700 new cases of coronavirus reported in Kyiv in past day

The highest number of new COVID-19 patients were registered in Dniprovsky district .
As many as 689 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in the city of Kyiv in the past day as of November 1 .
Of them , there were 49 children – 20 girls aged 1 month to 16 years old and 29 boys aged 3 months to 17 years old , Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said on his Telegram channel .
Read alsoAlmost 8,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day Of the new patients , 59 people were hospitalized , others are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died of COVID-19 in the past day .
According to him , the total death toll in the city since the start of the epidemic has reached 778 Kyiv residents .
Today , there are already 38,238 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the capital .
Most cases of the disease over the past day were registered in Dniprovsky district ( 122 ) , Solomyansky district ( 117 ) , and Holosiyivsky district ( 88 ) .
In total , 12,912 residents of Kyiv , including 50 people in the past day , have @ @

The highest number of new COVID-19 patients was registered in Dniprovsky district.
As many as 689 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in the city of Kyiv in the past day as of November 1.
Of them, there were 49 children – 20 girls aged 1 month to 16 years old and 29 boys aged 3 months to 17 years old, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said on his Telegram channel.
Read alsoAlmost 8,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day
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Of the new patients, 59 people were hospitalized, others are self-isolating under medical supervision.
The new cases included 25 healthcare workers.
Twelve people died of COVID-19 in the past day.
According to him, the total death toll in the city since the start of the epidemic has reached 778 Kyiv residents. Today, there are already 38,238 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the capital.
Most cases of the disease over the past day were registered in Dniprovsky district (122),Solomyansky district (117), and Holosiyivsky district (88).
In total, 12,912 residents of Kyiv, including 50 people in the past day, have recovered.


unian--2020-11-01--Almost 8,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day

As many as 7,959 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Ukraine in the past day as of November 1 , brining the total number of cases to 395,440 .
The total death toll was 7,306 people , including 110 in the past day , according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council .
Meanwhile , 161,441 coronavirus patients ( +2,513 per day ) have already recovered .
The number of suspected cases is 469,871 people .
Most of COVID-19 cases were detected in in the city of Kyiv , as well as in Kharkiv , Lviv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • As of the morning of November 1 , more than 46 million cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed worldwide , 475,000 new cases were reported in the past day alone , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
• The total global death toll was 1.195 million .
Some 30.8 million coronavirus patients have already recovered .
• Most of COVID-19 coronavirus were recorded in the United States ( 9,126,361 ) , India ( 8,184,082 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ( 1,606,267 ) , and France ( 1,412,709 ) .
• Ukraine ranks 21st between Bangladesh and the Philippines in terms of the incidence of the coronavirus cases .

The total death toll was 7,306.
As many as 7,959 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Ukraine in the past day as of November 1, brining the total number of cases to 395,440.
The total death toll was 7,306 people, including 110 in the past day, according to the interactive map of the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoHospital load for COVID-19 patients approaching 70% across Ukraine
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Meanwhile, 161,441 coronavirus patients (+2,513 per day) have already recovered. The number of suspected cases is 469,871 people.
Most of COVID-19 cases were detected in in the city of Kyiv, as well as in Kharkiv, Lviv, Odesa, and Chernivtsi regions.
Global coronavirus statistics as of Nov 1


unian--2020-11-01--Five more members of FC Dynamo Kyiv test positive for COVID-19

Most of them do not have COVID-19 symptoms .
Five more members of Football Club Dynamo Kyiv have tested positive @ @ @ @ @ announced by editor-in-chief of the Football magazine Artem Frankov on Telegram .
Read alsoAlmost 8,000 @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine in past day In particular , Mykola Shaparenko , Mikkel Duelund , Oleksandr Karavayev @ @ @ @ @ Giorgi Tsitaishvili have tested positive for the coronavirus .
In addition , assistant to the @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv Emilian Karas and several doctors of the team were infected with the coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ have COVID-19 symptoms .
Left-back Kostiantyn Vivcharenko was transferred to the national team as a @ @ @ @ @ 4 , Dynamo Kyiv will face Barcelona on Matchday 3 of 6 of the UEFA @ @ @ @ @ , Group G .

Most of them do not have COVID-19 symptoms.
Five more members of Football Club Dynamo Kyiv have tested positive for COVID-19.
This was announced by editor-in-chief of the Football magazine Artem Frankov on Telegram.
Read alsoAlmost 8,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day
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In particular, Mykola Shaparenko, Mikkel Duelund, Oleksandr Karavayev, Tudor Băluță, and Giorgi Tsitaishvili have tested positive for the coronavirus.
In addition, assistant to the head coach of FC Dynamo Kyiv Emilian Karas and several doctors of the team were infected with the coronavirus.
Most of them do not have COVID-19 symptoms.
Left-back Kostiantyn Vivcharenko was transferred to the national team as a reserve player.
On November 4, Dynamo Kyiv will face Barcelona on Matchday 3 of 6 of the UEFA Champions League, group stage, Group G.
Coronavirus at FC Dynamo Kyiv: Previous developments


unian--2020-11-01--Zelensky sees demarche, conspiracy against president, society in CCU's decisions

He says oligarchs do not want to `` pay bills for their champagne and caviar lifestyle lived without control . ''
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considers a recent decision by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) to abolish e-declarations to be a demarche and a public manifestation of a conspiracy by the old elites against the president and the country .
He shared his opinion on Telegram on November 1 .
`` I know for sure that today 's demarche of the Constitutional Court is a public manifestation of a conspiracy by some of the old elites and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
Not otherwise .
Specifically against .
Because only a weak president and a weak state are guarantees that their corrupt way of life will be preserved .
They ca n't act the other way , '' Zelensky wrote .
According to him , the Constitutional Court in an expedited manner began to consider and repeal the fundamental laws .
`` The entire anti-corruption [ system ] .
NABU [ National Anti-corruption Bureau ] , which we 've provided with opportunities .
NACP [ National Agency on Corruption Prevention ] , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and how much earns and spends .
Next in line is the High Anti-Corruption Court itself , which will put top thieves behind bars .
Well , the old elites do not want to face the consequences .
They do not want to pay bills for their champagne and caviar lifestyle lived without any control , '' Zelensky said .

He says oligarchs do not want to "pay bills for their champagne and caviar lifestyle lived without control."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky considers a recent decision by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) to abolish e-declarations to be a demarche and a public manifestation of a conspiracy by the old elites against the president and the country.
He shared his opinion on Telegram on November 1.
"I know for sure that today's demarche of the Constitutional Court is a public manifestation of a conspiracy by some of the old elites and oligarchs against the president and against the country. Not otherwise. Specifically against. Because only a weak president and a weak state are guarantees that their corrupt way of life will be preserved. They can't act the other way," Zelensky wrote.
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According to him, the Constitutional Court in an expedited manner began to consider and repeal the fundamental laws. "The entire anti-corruption [system]. NABU [National Anti-corruption Bureau], which we've provided with opportunities. The NACP [National Agency on Corruption Prevention], which has begun to meticulously look into who and how much earns and spends. Next in line is the High Anti-Corruption Court itself, which will put top thieves behind bars. Well, the old elites do not want to face the consequences. They do not want to pay bills for their champagne and caviar lifestyle lived without any control," Zelensky said.
Constitutional Court's controversial decision on illegal enrichment: Earlier developments


unian--2020-11-01--Second round of Lviv mayoral elections scheduled for Nov 22

Two candidates will compete in the second round .
The second round of mayoral elections in Lviv is scheduled for @ @ @ @ @ was fixed by the Lviv City Territorial Election Commission , the news outlet ZAXID.NET reported @ @ @ @ @ the commission , Ihor Slipetsky .
Two candidates , incumbent mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovyi @ @ @ @ @ region Oleh Syniutka , will compete .
According to the final results of the first @ @ @ @ @ % of the vote ( 91,131 votes ) , while Syniutka had 31.1 % ( @ @ @ @ @ turnout was 39.47 % .
• On October 25 , the scheduled local elections took @ @ @ @ @ Polling stations worked from 08:00 to 20:00 Kyiv time on that day .
• Election @ @ @ @ @ voting results by November 3 inclusive , and establish the election results by November 6 @ @

Two candidates will compete in the second round.
The second round of mayoral elections in Lviv is scheduled for November 22.
The date was fixed by the Lviv City Territorial Election Commission, the news outlet ZAXID.NET reported, citing the head of the commission, Ihor Slipetsky.
Read alsoLocal elections: Exit poll data emerging across country
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Two candidates, incumbent mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovyi and former Governor of Lviv region Oleh Syniutka, will compete.
According to the final results of the first round, Sadovyi won 40.09% of the vote (91,131 votes), while Syniutka had 31.1% (70,682). The voter turnout was 39.47%.
Local elections in Ukraine


unian--2020-11-02--Zelensky could dissolve Rada if MPs fail to purge Constitutional Court

Zelensky reminded the lawmakers that many had won the latest elections riding the wave of his public support .
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he could decide to dissolve Parliament if the legislators fail to support his initiative to dismiss all Constitutional Court judges to clear way for selecting the new CCU composition .
`` You know , this is serious , this is no game .
But I , as president , passed the ball to them .
I believe that MPs have many options ...
It 's they who have to decide further .
I will support them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talked about , the one I proposed , '' Zelensky told a panel show on ICTV .
The head of state said that earlier on Monday , he attended a meeting of the ruling parliamentary faction and called on lawmakers to show unity .
Read alsoVenice Commission , GRECO presidents concerned about Zelensky 's bill to sack all Constitutional Court judgesThe guests at a TV studio asked the president if he was ready to dissolve Parliament if legislators failed to support his move on the Constitutional Court .
`` I want this parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell you frankly .
It will also depend on the implementation of our plan and on the conclusions that our deputies will draw .
Therefore , if it happens so that there is a political collapse , a real political conflict , if I see that I have no support in the Verkhovna Rada , and first of all – from the Servants of the People faction – they must be aware of responsibility .
If we part ways , we will get out of this corner even in such a way [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the head of state replied ... At the same time , Zelensky reminded the lawmakers that many had won the latest elections riding the wave of his public support .
• Lawmaker forecasts new Constitutional Court can be formed within six months • Zelensky warns against street clashes if CCU chaos not stopped • `` War '' if Rada sacks Constitutional Court judges , one of them claims • Zelensky says not afraid of political crisis , outlines `` red lines '' for Constitutional Court

Zelensky reminded the lawmakers that many had won the latest elections riding the wave of his public support.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he could decide to dissolve Parliament if the legislators fail to support his initiative to dismiss all Constitutional Court judges to clear way for selecting the new CCU composition.
"You know, this is serious, this is no game. But I, as president, passed the ball to them. I believe that MPs have many options... It's they who have to decide further. I will support them even on the radical path I've talked about, the one I proposed," Zelensky told a panel show on ICTV.
The head of state said that earlier on Monday, he attended a meeting of the ruling parliamentary faction and called on lawmakers to show unity.
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Read alsoVenice Commission, GRECO presidents concerned about Zelensky's bill to sack all Constitutional Court judgesThe guests at a TV studio asked the president if he was ready to dissolve Parliament if legislators failed to support his move on the Constitutional Court.
"I want this parliament to work for the state, I tell you frankly. It will also depend on the implementation of our plan and on the conclusions that our deputies will draw. Therefore, if it happens so that there is a political collapse, a real political conflict, if I see that I have no support in the Verkhovna Rada, and first of all – from the Servants of the People faction – they must be aware of responsibility. If we part ways, we will get out of this corner even in such a way [through the dissolution of Parliament]," the head of state replied...
At the same time, Zelensky reminded the lawmakers that many had won the latest elections riding the wave of his public support.
Constitutional Court row: Other reports


unian--2020-11-02--Terrorists open fire in Vienna

Terrorists open fire in Vienna

Multiple attackers have opened gunfire outside a synagogue in the center of the Austrian capital Vienna .
Oskar Deutsch , @ @ @ @ @ Vienna , said the synagogue on Seitenstettengasse and the office building at the same address @ @ @ @ @ time of the attack , and it was `` unclear '' if it was one @ @ @ @ @ attack , according to The Guardian .
Deutsch told the Kurier newspaper that no members @ @ @ @ @ were among those injured in the attack .
At least one shooter was arrested and @ @ @ @ @ , ORF reported .
Seven casualties are reported so far .
According to the Kronen @ @ @ @ @ launched a large-scale operation to locate the attackers , whose number remains unclear .
The @ @ @ @ @ been cordoned off .
The Interior Ministry says at least one attacker has been arrested @ @ @ @ @ to have been seriously injured .
The Israeli religious community in Austria encourages Jewish citizens @ @ @ @ @

Casualties are being reported.
Multiple attackers have opened gunfire outside a synagogue in the center of the Austrian capital Vienna.
Shots were reportedly fired at passers-by, local media reported citing police.
Oskar Deutsch, president of the Jewish Community Vienna, said the synagogue on Seitenstettengasse and the office building at the same address were already closed at the time of the attack, and it was "unclear" if it was one of the targets of the attack, according to The Guardian.
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Deutsch told the Kurier newspaper that no members of Vienna's Jewish community were among those injured in the attack.
At least one shooter was arrested and another one was shot dead, ORF reported.
Seven casualties are reported so far.
According to the Kronen Zeitung, the police have launched a large-scale operation to locate the attackers, whose number remains unclear. The area around the scene has been cordoned off.
The Interior Ministry says at least one attacker has been arrested.
A police officer appears to have been seriously injured.
The Israeli religious community in Austria encourages Jewish citizens to stay at home.


unian--2020-11-02--Confusion as German club says flying off to Donetsk for away game with Shakhtar

Commentators were merciless to the press service 's gaffe , asking the team to wear bulletproof vests and also pointing that the Russian invaders had destroyed the Donetsk Airport years ago .
Borussia Mönchengladbach 's press service has allowed an unfortunate error in a Twitter post , announcing that the team ahead of the away game with Shakhtar Donetsk are actually flying off to Donetsk – as if the city has n't been occupied by Russian-led forces since 2014 .
Commentators were merciless to the press service 's gaffe .
Some suggested the players and staff should all wear bulletproof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian invaders had destroyed the Donetsk Airport years ago .
The press service has acknowledged the mistake and soon removed the tweet altogether .
The official website of Borussia Mönchengladbach has posted the correct information about the match 's venue , stating that the teams will play in Kyiv .
The Ukrainian club , originally from Donetsk , has been deprived of an opportunity to play at home since the onset of hostilities in Donbas .
The club relocated to the government-controlled territory and had since played its home matches in different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Kyiv and Lviv .
Read alsoChampions League : COVID-hit Shakhtar earn famous Real win – mediaThe match of the group stage 's third leg in UEFA Champions League 2021 against Borussia Mönchengladbach will be held at the Olympisky Arena in Kyiv with no fans allowed on stands despite an earlier green light from health officials , due to a recent COVID-19 surge that led to tougher restrictions .
The two teams will face off for the first time ever .
After two rounds of the group stage , Shakhtar are leading Group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 points and is now a runner-up in the group .
In the opening rounds , Shakhtar shocked Real Madrid with an away win ( 2:3 ) and drew with Inter at home ( 0:0 ) .
Borussia drew 2:2 in both matches – against Inter and Real Madrid .

Commentators were merciless to the press service's gaffe, asking the team to wear bulletproof vests and also pointing that the Russian invaders had destroyed the Donetsk Airport years ago.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's press service has allowed an unfortunate error in a Twitter post, announcing that the team ahead of the away game with Shakhtar Donetsk are actually flying off to Donetsk – as if the city hasn't been occupied by Russian-led forces since 2014.
Commentators were merciless to the press service's gaffe.
Some suggested the players and staff should all wear bulletproof vests, while some pointed out that the Russian invaders had destroyed the Donetsk Airport years ago.
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The press service has acknowledged the mistake and soon removed the tweet altogether.
The official website of Borussia Mönchengladbach has posted the correct information about the match's venue, stating that the teams will play in Kyiv.
Background
The Ukrainian club, originally from Donetsk, has been deprived of an opportunity to play at home since the onset of hostilities in Donbas.
The club relocated to the government-controlled territory and had since played its home matches in different tournaments in a number of cities, including Kyiv and Lviv.
Read alsoChampions League: COVID-hit Shakhtar earn famous Real win – mediaThe match of the group stage's third leg in UEFA Champions League 2021 against Borussia Mönchengladbach will be held at the Olympisky Arena in Kyiv with no fans allowed on stands despite an earlier green light from health officials, due to a recent COVID-19 surge that led to tougher restrictions.
The two teams will face off for the first time ever.
After two rounds of the group stage, Shakhtar are leading Group B with 4 points. Borussia has 2 points and is now a runner-up in the group.
In the opening rounds, Shakhtar shocked Real Madrid with an away win (2:3) and drew with Inter at home (0:0). Borussia drew 2:2 in both matches – against Inter and Real Madrid.


unian--2020-11-02--Zelensky says "not afraid" of political crisis, outlines "red lines" for Constitutional Court

The president reminded Chair Judge Tupytsky of the importance of the High Anti-Corruption Court , land reform , and banking reform .
President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is not afraid of political crisis amid the ongoing row regarding the Constitutional Court of Ukraine and its recent rulings on anti-corruption reform .
Speaking at a panel show on ICTV on Monday , the head of state outlined what he called `` red lines '' for the Constitutional Court Chair Oleksandr Tupytsky that can not be crossed , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
The head of state said this on the air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ICTV channel .
`` As for political crisis , I 'm not afraid of it .
I acted in president 's capacity , defending the state of Ukraine .
This is point 1 .
Secondly , as for 'usurpation of power ' , I have n't met any of these judges for a year and a half .
I did not see them , I did n't know their names . ''
We did n't communicate .
I spoke only with the Chairman of the Constitutional Court , and it 's true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines for the Ukrainian society if we do n't want to go back 10 years back due to your decisions , '' Zelensky stressed .
In particular , we are talking about the importance of reforms related to the High Anti-Corruption Court , land reform , and banking reform .
The president also spoke of the stance of Ukraine 's key lenders - the International Monetary Fund , the World Bank , and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development .
Zelensky says partners have warned that further cooperation with Ukraine was off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ e-declaration of assets by the country 's officials .
`` After their [ CCU 's ] ruling , what did we receive ?
We received multiple signals coming from our Western partners .
We got a signal from the International Monetary Fund – there can be no cooperation , you should n't wait for any mission - and I do n't want to conceal it from public what this implies – if there 's no mission , we will , and we already have a hole in the budget , of which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis , the global crisis , the crisis in the Ukrainian economy , the coronacrisis , so we do need help of our partners , '' Zelensky said .
The head of state said that similar signals came from the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development .
`` From all the ambassadors of the Great Seven in Ukraine , so I urgently introduced the bill [ on restoring public confidence in constitutional proceedings ] to stop their actions .
I think this is a statist position , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , conspiracy against president , society in CCU 's decisionsAlso , Zelensky spoke of forces standing behind the CCU move .
On September 16 , the Constitutional Court ruled that certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) are at variance with the country 's Constitution .
In particular , the provisions on empowering the President of Ukraine to form NABU , to appoint and dismiss its director , to appoint three persons to the commission for holding a competition for the position of the bureau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the external control commission to conduct an independent assessment ( audit ) of NABU 's effectiveness , its operational and institutional independence and approve the provisions on the Civil Oversight Council and the procedure for its formation .
On July 28 , the Constitutional Court declared a presidential decree dated April 16 , 2015 , on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director as unconstitutional .
The decision was taken on a motion filed by 51 lawmakers .
According to them , the then President Petro Poroshenko went beyond his constitutional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of state power .
Also , the lawmakers argued that the decree contradicted the provisions of the Constitution , which contain an exhaustive list of the powers of the President of Ukraine .
On October 27 , the Constitutional Court issued a ruling on a motion filed by 47 Members of Parliament , having repealed Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provided for criminal liability for inaccurate declaration by government officials of income .
On October 28 , the National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) shut down access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 29 , the Ukrainian government obliged the NACP to restore such access .
NABU said that pursuant to the Constitutional Court 's decision , all cases of inaccurate declaration of assets would be closed , and government officials convicted of abuse would thus evade liability .
President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled a bill in parliament to terminate the powers of all CCU judges .
The document states , in particular , that the decision of the Constitutional Court of October 27 is `` null and void '' ( such that it does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was adopted by the CCU judges in conditions of a real conflict of interests . ''
Zelensky proposes the termination of the powers of CCU judges from the date when the law becomes effective , suggesting that subjects authorized to appoint new judges should immediately begin the procedure for the competitive selection of the court 's new members .
In an audio address to members of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction , Volodymyr Zelensky has called on them to support the bill on dismissing all CCU judges : `` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Constitutional Court has been creating for money , we will see clashes in the street . ''
Constitutional Court Judge Ihor Slidenko has threatened President Volodymyr Zelensky with grave consequences if Parliament moves to pass the president 's bill on sacking all CCU judges – including `` war '' and the country 's `` disintegration '' .

The president reminded Chair Judge Tupytsky of the importance of the High Anti-Corruption Court, land reform, and banking reform.
President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is not afraid of political crisis amid the ongoing row regarding the Constitutional Court of Ukraine and its recent rulings on anti-corruption reform.
Speaking at a panel show on ICTV on Monday, the head of state outlined what he called "red lines" for the Constitutional Court Chair Oleksandr Tupytsky that cannot be crossed, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
The head of state said this on the air of the Freedom of Speech program on the ICTV channel.
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"As for political crisis, I'm not afraid of it. I acted in president's capacity, defending the state of Ukraine. This is point 1. Secondly, as for 'usurpation of power', I haven't met any of these judges for a year and a half. I did not see them, I didn't know their names." We didn't communicate. I spoke only with the Chairman of the Constitutional Court, and it's true that I told him there are red lines for the Ukrainian society if we don't want to go back 10 years back due to your decisions," Zelensky stressed.
In particular, we are talking about the importance of reforms related to the High Anti-Corruption Court, land reform, and banking reform.
The president also spoke of the stance of Ukraine's key lenders - the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Zelensky says partners have warned that further cooperation with Ukraine was off the table over the CCU ruling regarding e-declaration of assets by the country's officials.
"After their [CCU's] ruling, what did we receive? We received multiple signals coming from our Western partners. We got a signal from the International Monetary Fund – there can be no cooperation, you shouldn't wait for any mission - and I don't want to conceal it from public what this implies – if there's no mission, we will, and we already have a hole in the budget, of which we can all talk frankly because of the crisis, the global crisis, the crisis in the Ukrainian economy, the coronacrisis, so we do need help of our partners," Zelensky said.
The head of state said that similar signals came from the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. "From all the ambassadors of the Great Seven in Ukraine, so I urgently introduced the bill [on restoring public confidence in constitutional proceedings] to stop their actions. I think this is a statist position," the president said.
Read alsoZelensky sees demarche, conspiracy against president, society in CCU's decisionsAlso, Zelensky spoke of forces standing behind the CCU move.
"I'm sure that many people are behind this. We can already see openly through an appeal to the Constitutional Court what exactly those parties are. I don't want to talk about it. Or perhaps we can speak up openly as the election is over. So, we all know that these are people with the Opposition Bloc – For Life and 'Maybach' – Za Majbutne," said Zelensky.
Constitutional Court row – Background
On September 16, the Constitutional Court ruled that certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) are at variance with the country's Constitution.
In particular, the provisions on empowering the President of Ukraine to form NABU, to appoint and dismiss its director, to appoint three persons to the commission for holding a competition for the position of the bureau's director, to appoint one member of the external control commission to conduct an independent assessment (audit) of NABU's effectiveness, its operational and institutional independence and approve the provisions on the Civil Oversight Council and the procedure for its formation.
On July 28, the Constitutional Court declared a presidential decree dated April 16, 2015, on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director as unconstitutional. The decision was taken on a motion filed by 51 lawmakers. According to them, the then President Petro Poroshenko went beyond his constitutional powers and violated the ban on usurpation of state power. Also, the lawmakers argued that the decree contradicted the provisions of the Constitution, which contain an exhaustive list of the powers of the President of Ukraine.
On October 27, the Constitutional Court issued a ruling on a motion filed by 47 Members of Parliament, having repealed Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provided for criminal liability for inaccurate declaration by government officials of income.
On October 28, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) shut down access to the State E-Declarations Register. Yet on October 29, the Ukrainian government obliged the NACP to restore such access.
NABU said that pursuant to the Constitutional Court's decision, all cases of inaccurate declaration of assets would be closed, and government officials convicted of abuse would thus evade liability.
President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled a bill in parliament to terminate the powers of all CCU judges. The document states, in particular, that the decision of the Constitutional Court of October 27 is "null and void" (such that it does not create legal consequences) as such that was adopted by the CCU judges in conditions of a real conflict of interests." Zelensky proposes the termination of the powers of CCU judges from the date when the law becomes effective, suggesting that subjects authorized to appoint new judges should immediately begin the procedure for the competitive selection of the court's new members.
In an audio address to members of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction, Volodymyr Zelensky has called on them to support the bill on dismissing all CCU judges: "If we don't stop the chaos that the Constitutional Court has been creating for money, we will see clashes in the street."
Constitutional Court Judge Ihor Slidenko has threatened President Volodymyr Zelensky with grave consequences if Parliament moves to pass the president's bill on sacking all CCU judges – including "war" and the country's "disintegration".


unian--2020-11-02--Ukraine invites France to join "Crimean Platform"

The Crimean Platform is a format consolidating the efforts of the international community to bring an end to the Russian occupation and protect human rights in the Russia-seized territory .
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has invited France to join the efforts to create an international platform for the Crimea de-occupation .
On Monday , Kuleba spoke over the phone with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian , MFA Ukraine reports .
The ministers discussed the dynamics of diplomatic efforts within the Normandy Four negotiation format ( Ukraine , France , Germany , and Russia ) .
The French @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create prerequisites for progress in resolving the Donbas crisis , and stressed the invariability of Paris ' position in supporting Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders .
Read alsoIs Crimean Platform set to become another `` Minsk '' Kuleba told his French colleague about the initiative to create the Crimean Platform – an international format consolidating the efforts of the international community to bring an end to the Russian occupation and protect human rights in the Russia-seized territory .
`` The international community needs to take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal occupation of Crimea and its consequences , '' he said .
Kuleba has invited France to take an active part in the work of the Crimean Platform .
In turn , Le Drian expressed gratitude for the invitation and assured that France 's principled position on non-recognition of the Crimea annexation attempt would prevail , as well as the corresponding policy of restrictive measures applied toward Russia .
The French side will consider the issue of participation in the Crimean Platform .
In late July , Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crimea is Ukraine '' international platform and that initially a consultative and advisory format with a transition to a negotiation format was planned to be set up .
Read alsoU.S .
looks forward to supporting Ukraine in development of Crimean PlatformOn September 23 , President Volodymyr Zelensky , during a debate at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly , called on partners to join the international platform for the Crimea de-occupation .
On October 6 , the president announced that the EU was ready to join the Platform .
In October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said negotiation process .
The summit on the launch of the Crimean Platform may be held in May next year .
On October 20 , the foreign ministry reported that Ukraine has begun active promotion of the international Platform .
As the ministry explained , the `` Crimean Platform '' will operate at several levels .
The first is the highest political level , which will be joined by heads of states and governments .
The second is the level of top diplomats and defense ministers , the third is the inter-parliamentary level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-governmental experts .
An expert network will be created to enhance the effectiveness of government efforts , as well as to attract additional intellectual resources to the Platform 's work .

The Crimean Platform is a format consolidating the efforts of the international community to bring an end to the Russian occupation and protect human rights in the Russia-seized territory.
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba has invited France to join the efforts to create an international platform for the Crimea de-occupation.
On Monday, Kuleba spoke over the phone with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, MFA Ukraine reports.
The ministers discussed the dynamics of diplomatic efforts within the Normandy Four negotiation format (Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia). The French foreign minister assessed positively Ukraine's moves to create prerequisites for progress in resolving the Donbas crisis, and stressed the invariability of Paris' position in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
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Read alsoIs Crimean Platform set to become another "Minsk"Kuleba told his French colleague about the initiative to create the Crimean Platform – an international format consolidating the efforts of the international community to bring an end to the Russian occupation and protect human rights in the Russia-seized territory.
"The international community needs to take a comprehensive look at the issue of the illegal occupation of Crimea and its consequences," he said.
Kuleba has invited France to take an active part in the work of the Crimean Platform.
In turn, Le Drian expressed gratitude for the invitation and assured that France's principled position on non-recognition of the Crimea annexation attempt would prevail, as well as the corresponding policy of restrictive measures applied toward Russia.
The French side will consider the issue of participation in the Crimean Platform.
What's the "Crimean Platform"
In late July, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the concept was being finalized of the "Crimea is Ukraine" international platform and that initially a consultative and advisory format with a transition to a negotiation format was planned to be set up.
Read alsoU.S. looks forward to supporting Ukraine in development of Crimean PlatformOn September 23, President Volodymyr Zelensky, during a debate at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, called on partners to join the international platform for the Crimea de-occupation.
On October 6, the president announced that the EU was ready to join the Platform. In October, Poland announced its interest in the said negotiation process.
The summit on the launch of the Crimean Platform may be held in May next year.
On October 20, the foreign ministry reported that Ukraine has begun active promotion of the international Platform.
As the ministry explained, the "Crimean Platform" will operate at several levels. The first is the highest political level, which will be joined by heads of states and governments. The second is the level of top diplomats and defense ministers, the third is the inter-parliamentary level, and the fourth is that of non-governmental experts. An expert network will be created to enhance the effectiveness of government efforts, as well as to attract additional intellectual resources to the Platform's work.


unian--2020-11-02--"War" if Rada sacks Constitutional Court judges, one of them claims

Zelensky has earlier tabled in Rada the bill to dismiss all Constitutional Court judges .
Constitutional Court Judge Ihor Slidenko has threatened President Volodymyr Zelensky with grave consequences if Parliament moves to pass the president 's bill on sacking all CCU judges – including `` war '' and the country 's `` disintegration '' .
The judge has commented to an UNIAN correspondent on today 's presidential audio address to the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction .
Answering the question on how the events will develop if Parliament gathers 226 votes to pass a bill , submitted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all CCU judges , Slidenko said : '' I think that further will come the disintegration of Ukraine and the war because , except for those 226 , no one will recognize this .
If there are attempts to seize the Constitutional Court by force , I mean the courthouse , this will mean war .
There are political forces that under no circumstances will agree to such developments , to the usurpation of power . ''
The judge said : `` Ca n't you see what 's happening ?
Ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his audio address ? ''
`` It seems that someone is pushing him toward this , '' the CCU judge believes .
Read alsoZelensky warns against street clashes if CCU chaos not stoppedSlidenko says Zelensky in his address to MPs `` spoke enough to get a 150-year prison sentence . ''
`` The President publicly calls on deputies to overthrow the government system .
This is no longer an invention of the NSDC that the Constitutional Court encroached on the government system .
What did it encroach on ?
Was it by canceling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying it needs to be enhanced ?
It 's even embarrassing to comment on this , '' Slidenko said .
On September 16 , the Constitutional Court ruled that certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) are at variance with the country 's Constitution .
In particular , the provisions on empowering the President of Ukraine to form NABU , to appoint and dismiss its director , to appoint three persons to the commission for holding a competition for the position of the bureau 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the external control commission to conduct an independent assessment ( audit ) of NABU 's effectiveness , its operational and institutional independence and approve the provisions on the Civil Oversight Council and the procedure for its formation .
On July 28 , the Constitutional Court declared a presidential decree dated April 16 , 2015 , on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director as unconstitutional .
The decision was taken on a motion filed by 51 lawmakers .
According to them , the then President Petro Poroshenko went beyond his constitutional powers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state power .
Also , the lawmakers argued that the decree contradicted the provisions of the Constitution , which contain an exhaustive list of the powers of the President of Ukraine .
On October 27 , the Constitutional Court issued a ruling on a motion filed by 47 Members of Parliament , having repealed Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provided for criminal liability for inaccurate declaration by government officials of income .
On October 28 , the National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) shut down access to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 , the Ukrainian government obliged the NACP to restore such access .
NABU said that pursuant to the Constitutional Court 's decision , all cases of inaccurate declaration of assets would be closed , and government officials convicted of abuse would thus evade liability .
President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled a bill in parliament to terminate the powers of all CCU judges .
The document states , in particular , that the decision of the Constitutional Court of October 27 is `` null and void '' ( such that it does not create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopted by the CCU judges in conditions of a real conflict of interests . ''
Zelensky proposes the termination of the powers of CCU judges from the date when the law becomes effective , suggesting that subjects authorized to appoint new judges should immediately begin the procedure for the competitive selection of the court 's new members .
In an audio address to members of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction , Volodymyr Zelensky has called on them to support the bill on dismissing all CCU judges : `` If we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitutional Court has been creating for money , we will see clashes in the street . ''

Zelensky has earlier tabled in Rada the bill to dismiss all Constitutional Court judges.
Constitutional Court Judge Ihor Slidenko has threatened President Volodymyr Zelensky with grave consequences if Parliament moves to pass the president's bill on sacking all CCU judges – including "war" and the country's "disintegration".
The judge has commented to an UNIAN correspondent on today's presidential audio address to the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction.
Answering the question on how the events will develop if Parliament gathers 226 votes to pass a bill, submitted by President, on the termination of powers of all CCU judges, Slidenko said:
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"I think that further will come the disintegration of Ukraine and the war because, except for those 226, no one will recognize this. If there are attempts to seize the Constitutional Court by force, I mean the courthouse, this will mean war. There are political forces that under no circumstances will agree to such developments, to the usurpation of power."
The judge said: "Can't you see what's happening? Can't you see what the president said in his audio address?"
"It seems that someone is pushing him toward this," the CCU judge believes.
Read alsoZelensky warns against street clashes if CCU chaos not stoppedSlidenko says Zelensky in his address to MPs "spoke enough to get a 150-year prison sentence."
"The President publicly calls on deputies to overthrow the government system. This is no longer an invention of the NSDC that the Constitutional Court encroached on the government system. What did it encroach on? Was it by canceling Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code and saying it needs to be enhanced? It's even embarrassing to comment on this," Slidenko said.
Constitutional Court's controversial moves: Background
On September 16, the Constitutional Court ruled that certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) are at variance with the country's Constitution.
In particular, the provisions on empowering the President of Ukraine to form NABU, to appoint and dismiss its director, to appoint three persons to the commission for holding a competition for the position of the bureau's director, to appoint one member of the external control commission to conduct an independent assessment (audit) of NABU's effectiveness, its operational and institutional independence and approve the provisions on the Civil Oversight Council and the procedure for its formation.
On July 28, the Constitutional Court declared a presidential decree dated April 16, 2015, on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director as unconstitutional. The decision was taken on a motion filed by 51 lawmakers. According to them, the then President Petro Poroshenko went beyond his constitutional powers and violated the ban on usurpation of state power. Also, the lawmakers argued that the decree contradicted the provisions of the Constitution, which contain an exhaustive list of the powers of the President of Ukraine.
On October 27, the Constitutional Court issued a ruling on a motion filed by 47 Members of Parliament, having repealed Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provided for criminal liability for inaccurate declaration by government officials of income.
On October 28, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) shut down access to the State E-Declarations Register. Yet on October 29, the Ukrainian government obliged the NACP to restore such access.
NABU said that pursuant to the Constitutional Court's decision, all cases of inaccurate declaration of assets would be closed, and government officials convicted of abuse would thus evade liability.
President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled a bill in parliament to terminate the powers of all CCU judges. The document states, in particular, that the decision of the Constitutional Court of October 27 is "null and void" (such that it does not create legal consequences) as such that was adopted by the CCU judges in conditions of a real conflict of interests." Zelensky proposes the termination of the powers of CCU judges from the date when the law becomes effective, suggesting that subjects authorized to appoint new judges should immediately begin the procedure for the competitive selection of the court's new members.
In an audio address to members of the ruling Servant of the People parliamentary faction, Volodymyr Zelensky has called on them to support the bill on dismissing all CCU judges: "If we don't stop the chaos that the Constitutional Court has been creating for money, we will see clashes in the street."


unian--2020-11-02--Treasury balance down by almost 30%

Treasury balance down by almost 30%

The current balance is 71.5 % lower than that recorded for the same date last year .
The balance of @ @ @ @ @ of the State Treasury in October has dropped to UAH 15.1 billion .
This is @ @ @ @ @ month earlier ( UAH 21.3 billion ) , the State Treasury reported on its website @ @ @ @ @ 2021 national budget draft on Nov 5The current balance is 71.5 % lower than that @ @ @ @ @ last year ( UAH 53.1 billion ) and 13.7 % lower against year-start ( UAH @ @ @ @ @ balance of funds in the State Treasury 's single account as of January 1 , @ @ @ @ @ 17.547 billion , which was almost 67 % less compared to the previous month , @ @ @ @ @ at the beginning of 2019 .

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unian--2020-11-02--Chornobyl zone shutting down for tourists amid COVID-19 quarantine

A special operation mode has been introduced at the nuclear facility in order to minimize the pandemic threats to personnel @ @ @ @ @ Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant is closing down for tours due to the COVID-19 considerations .
@ @ @ @ @ NPP website .
Only the operating staff will remain at workplaces to ensure the nuclear @ @ @ @ @ facility , as well as the guards and maintenance personnel .
The ban on tours @ @ @ @ @ will remain in force at least until November 30 , the report reads .
International @ @ @ @ @ and technical visits of foreign specialists to the Chornobyl site have also been suspended .
@ @ @ @ @ to present Chornobyl zone development plan • Spent nuclear fuel storage to be built near @ @ @ @ @

A special operation mode has been introduced at the nuclear facility in order to minimize the pandemic threats to personnel.
The area around the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant is closing down for tours due to the COVID-19 considerations.
That's according to the NPP website.
"The ChNPP administration has made a decision to transfer personnel to a special operating mode from November 2 to November 15," the statement says.
Only the operating staff will remain at workplaces to ensure the nuclear and radiation safety of the facility, as well as the guards and maintenance personnel.
The ban on tours across the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone will remain in force at least until November 30, the report reads.
International business trips of NPP staff and technical visits of foreign specialists to the Chornobyl site have also been suspended.
Chornobyl: Other reports


unian--2020-11-02--Agonizing choice: When will doctors be forced to prioritize among COVID-19 patients

In Ukraine , the number of new daily COVID-19 cases is on a steady rise .
The Ministry of Health says once the daily figure reaches 20,000 , the country 's hospitals will be overloaded .
Doctors will have to choose patients who must be treated first , while the others will have to rely on their own endurance and wait for rescue .
As long as your breathing routine is unimpeded , it is difficult to imagine what it 's like to experience air shortage or when someone takes your ventilator generator from you .
The pulseoximeter on Tetiana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level , but the nurse unlocked the concentrator and took the life-saving device to where it was needed even more – to intensive care .
`` Someone needed it more .
That 's why they took this ventilator from us , '' Tetiana told TSN.Tyzhnia .
`` When the doctors would come and say , 'Guys , we 're taking one from you , ' there was panic .
And when they would come and take both devices because they were needed in the intensive care unit , we were in such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them back ! ''
Pavlo Bahmut was admitted to Kyiv 's Hospital 15 with COVID-19 .
Recently he was discharged and told TSN.Tyzhnya that the disease is not as terrible as some Ukrainian medical facilities .
`` Eight people were brought in .
The women were put in wards , while men had to lie in the hallway .
They made makeshift beds of stools and they just lay there .
I felt so sorry for them , '' he said .
A hell of a sight – in the same hospital hallway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go out to the restroom and see a body lying in a black bag before someone finds tome to take it out . ''
ERs are overwhelmed by the flow of patients .
Doctors faint from fatigue .
Resuscitator-anesthesiologist Volodymyr Lykhodiyevsky honestly admits that given the growing tsunami of patients , doctors are preparing to use medical sorting – the same principle that the doctors applied in the Italian city of Bergamo , which was devastated by COVID-19 at the onset of the pandemic .
`` There is , for example , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients are in need of hospitalization precisely to intensive care .
And among them you choose the one who has most chances to survive .
This is a very terrible moral choice for medics , '' says the doctor .
`` This is war .
And in war , as in war , '' he added .
Due to the high incidence among doctors doing their utmost to tackle the epidemic as well as the mass resignations of medics who are not willing to risk their lives , several COVID-19 hospitals in Kharkiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dmytro Zhdanov was a patient in one of these hospitals in Odesa .
He knows what it 's like to be suffocating , cherishing the last hope of hospitalization , and then suddenly ending up in the hospital with no doctors around to actually take care of him .
`` My condition has worsened .
Pulmonary edema .
I vomited blood , but there were no medical staff anywhere around… It took over an hour for my ward mates to find a doctor or at least a nurse for me , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubling number of daily infections as early as this winter leave no space for even restrained optimism that Ukraine 's health care system will be able to withstand such a challenge .
Ukrainian Pediatrician Andriy Penkov , who recently survived a heavy COVID-19 case had multiple times reached out to his local Kharkiv officials to make moves to avert the disaster .
Now he is forced to state that we 're just one step short of the collapse .
`` From the legal perspective , a crime is being committed right now… We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would n't be the case had response measures been organized properly .
At the scale of a single case , such an incident would be treated as negligence and the doctor would be convicted .
At the scale of the government decisions though , no one bears any responsibility for some reason , '' Andriy Penkov told TSN.Tyzhnya .
Special correspondent Andriy Tsaplienko asked the health minister directly , whether the latter could guarantee that this winter COVID-19 patients in Ukraine would not be left without medical care and would n't die @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Can you promise that in wo n't we be like it was at the onset of the epidemic in China , when people begged on their knees to be admitted to the hospital and still were denied ?
Can you promise we wo n't get down to this ?
” Maksym Stepanov said : `` So that a large number of people do n't contract COVID simultaneously , they just need to follow the rules .
If rules are n't followed , there will be a critical load on hospitals… We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a system collapse.
`` According to him , at the current level of testing , if we reach 20,000 cases a day , we will have 100 % hospital load , including at makeshift hospitals .
So , doctors will start selecting patients for admission when the daily figure strikes 20,000 .
Our Polish neighbors , where morbidity has just crossed this line , are already deploying a makeshift hospital at the main sports arena in Warsaw .
Where such a hospital will be located in Kyiv has not been finally decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and without a doctor to come to the rescue in time is just a nice number in the report , volunteers say .
`` They continue to lie .
Unfortunately , even now there are issues with resuscitation .
Just a few days ago , a patient died in a private clinic as they were looking for a place in intensive care to put her , '' Kateryna Nozhevnikova , the head of the Monsters Corporation volunteer project , told TSN .
The pace at which Ukraine is being dragged into the vortex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shut down own instinct for self-preservation .
And if people fail to turn it back on soon , the disease will begin to sign off a death sentence for tens of thousands of Ukrainians .
Even for those who are naïve enough to think they are safe .
And the deaths of several mayors last week prove that those in power are no exception .
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In Ukraine, the number of new daily COVID-19 cases is on a steady rise. The Ministry of Health says once the daily figure reaches 20,000, the country's hospitals will be overloaded. Doctors will have to choose patients who must be treated first, while the others will have to rely on their own endurance and wait for rescue.
As long as your breathing routine is unimpeded, it is difficult to imagine what it's like to experience air shortage or when someone takes your ventilator generator from you.
The pulseoximeter on Tetiana's hand showed a critically low oxygen level, but the nurse unlocked the concentrator and took the life-saving device to where it was needed even more – to intensive care.
"Someone needed it more. That's why they took this ventilator from us," Tetiana told TSN.Tyzhnia. "When the doctors would come and say, 'Guys, we're taking one from you,' there was panic. And when they would come and take both devices because they were needed in the intensive care unit, we were in such a state that… we just wanted to grab them back!"
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Pavlo Bahmut was admitted to Kyiv's Hospital 15 with COVID-19. Recently he was discharged and told TSN.Tyzhnya that the disease is not as terrible as some Ukrainian medical facilities.
"Eight people were brought in. The women were put in wards, while men had to lie in the hallway. They made makeshift beds of stools and they just lay there. I felt so sorry for them," he said.
A hell of a sight – in the same hospital hallway lay patients and bodies: "You go out to the restroom and see a body lying in a black bag before someone finds tome to take it out."
ERs are overwhelmed by the flow of patients. Doctors faint from fatigue.
Resuscitator-anesthesiologist Volodymyr Lykhodiyevsky honestly admits that given the growing tsunami of patients, doctors are preparing to use medical sorting – the same principle that the doctors applied in the Italian city of Bergamo, which was devastated by COVID-19 at the onset of the pandemic.
"There is, for example, one bed left in intensive care while four patients are in need of hospitalization precisely to intensive care. And among them you choose the one who has most chances to survive. This is a very terrible moral choice for medics," says the doctor.
"This is war. And in war, as in war," he added.
Due to the high incidence among doctors doing their utmost to tackle the epidemic as well as the mass resignations of medics who are not willing to risk their lives, several COVID-19 hospitals in Kharkiv and Odesa regions are now massively understaffed.
Dmytro Zhdanov was a patient in one of these hospitals in Odesa. He knows what it's like to be suffocating, cherishing the last hope of hospitalization, and then suddenly ending up in the hospital with no doctors around to actually take care of him.
"My condition has worsened. Pulmonary edema. I vomited blood, but there were no medical staff anywhere around… It took over an hour for my ward mates to find a doctor or at least a nurse for me," he told TSN.Tyzhnya.
Forecasts of a doubling number of daily infections as early as this winter leave no space for even restrained optimism that Ukraine's health care system will be able to withstand such a challenge. Ukrainian Pediatrician Andriy Penkov, who recently survived a heavy COVID-19 case had multiple times reached out to his local Kharkiv officials to make moves to avert the disaster. Now he is forced to state that we're just one step short of the collapse.
"From the legal perspective, a crime is being committed right now… We note a large number of fatalities, which wouldn't be the case had response measures been organized properly. At the scale of a single case, such an incident would be treated as negligence and the doctor would be convicted. At the scale of the government decisions though, no one bears any responsibility for some reason," Andriy Penkov told TSN.Tyzhnya.
Special correspondent Andriy Tsaplienko asked the health minister directly, whether the latter could guarantee that this winter COVID-19 patients in Ukraine would not be left without medical care and wouldn't die at the doors of overcrowded hospitals: "Can you promise that in won't we be like it was at the onset of the epidemic in China, when people begged on their knees to be admitted to the hospital and still were denied? Can you promise we won't get down to this? ”
Maksym Stepanov said: "So that a large number of people don't contract COVID simultaneously, they just need to follow the rules. If rules aren't followed, there will be a critical load on hospitals… We have clearly calculated in which case we will see a system collapse. "
According to him, at the current level of testing, if we reach 20,000 cases a day, we will have 100% hospital load, including at makeshift hospitals.
So, doctors will start selecting patients for admission when the daily figure strikes 20,000.
Our Polish neighbors, where morbidity has just crossed this line, are already deploying a makeshift hospital at the main sports arena in Warsaw. Where such a hospital will be located in Kyiv has not been finally decided. But a hospital bed without oxygen and without a doctor to come to the rescue in time is just a nice number in the report, volunteers say.
"They continue to lie. Unfortunately, even now there are issues with resuscitation. Just a few days ago, a patient died in a private clinic as they were looking for a place in intensive care to put her," Kateryna Nozhevnikova, the head of the Monsters Corporation volunteer project, told TSN.
The pace at which Ukraine is being dragged into the vortex of the epidemic suggests that society probably has shut down own instinct for self-preservation. And if people fail to turn it back on soon, the disease will begin to sign off a death sentence for tens of thousands of Ukrainians. Even for those who are naïve enough to think they are safe. And the deaths of several mayors last week prove that those in power are no exception.
Andriy Tsaplienko, Yulia Semenenko, Valeria Kovalinska


unian--2020-11-02--Man threatening to blow up restaurant downtown Kyiv detained

The incident occurred in the city 's Pechersk district .
A perpetrator threatening to set off a bomb at a restaurant in Kyiv 's Pechersk district has been apprehended by law enforcers , a source in the National Police has told UNIAN .
The initial report by the public broadcaster Suspilne , with reference to the district police unit , said an unidentified perpetrator was threatening to blow up a restaurant in Kyiv 's Pechersk .
`` There came a report that an unidentified individual has threatened to blow up the restaurant .
The patrol police , the crime investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deployed at the scene .
The report has been received , now this information is being verified , '' said Oksana Tishchenko , the Unit 's press secretary .
The restaurant in question is Katiusha on 24 Lesi Ukrainky Boulevard .
The source has told UNIAN that the man walked into the establishment and threatened those inside he would blow up the place by setting off an explosive device the man claimed he had on him .
Kyiv Police have already apprehended the `` bomber '' .
No pending threat is reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices , police wrote in a report .
The man was identified as an Ivano-Frankivsk native , born in 1987 .
No further details are being provided at the moment .
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The incident occurred in the city's Pechersk district.
A perpetrator threatening to set off a bomb at a restaurant in Kyiv's Pechersk district has been apprehended by law enforcers, a source in the National Police has told UNIAN.
The initial report by the public broadcaster Suspilne, with reference to the district police unit, said an unidentified perpetrator was threatening to blow up a restaurant in Kyiv's Pechersk.
"There came a report that an unidentified individual has threatened to blow up the restaurant. The patrol police, the crime investigation team of the Pechersk police department, deployed at the scene. The report has been received, now this information is being verified," said Oksana Tishchenko, the Unit's press secretary.
The restaurant in question is Katiusha on 24 Lesi Ukrainky Boulevard.
The source has told UNIAN that the man walked into the establishment and threatened those inside he would blow up the place by setting off an explosive device the man claimed he had on him.
Kyiv Police have already apprehended the "bomber". No pending threat is reported.
The man did not carry any explosive devices, police wrote in a report.
The man was identified as an Ivano-Frankivsk native, born in 1987. No further details are being provided at the moment.
Kyiv crime: Other reports