unian--2020-05-08--Escalation in Donbas: Six Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 21 enemy attacks on May 7

According to intelligence data , seven members of Russia-led forces were killed and another five were wounded on May 7 .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on May 7 mounted 21 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with six Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the ceasefire 21 times in the past day , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on May 8 .
`` As a result , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wounded in enemy shelling . ''
Read alsoUS $ 1.3 bln on salaries alone : Ukraine official tells of Russian expenditures in occupied Donbas Russian-led forces opened fire from proscribed 122mm artillery systems , 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , UAVs , weapons installed on infantry fighting vehicles , heavy machine guns , and rifles .
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka , and the villages of Starohnativka , Shyrokyne , Novoselivka Druha , Taramchuk , Pisky , Nevelske , Novotoshkivske , Orikhove , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to each enemy attack .
According to intelligence data , seven members of Russia-led forces were killed and another five were wounded on May 7 .
In addition , an enemy military truck was destroyed .
`` Since Friday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near Orikhove , using 120mm mortars and tripod-mounted man-portable antitank guns , '' the update said .
There have been no Ukrainian army casualties since Friday midnight .

According to intelligence data, seven members of Russia-led forces were killed and another five were wounded on May 7.
Russia's hybrid military forces on May 7 mounted 21 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with six Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed formations violated the ceasefire 21 times in the past day," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on May 8. "As a result, six servicemen of the Joint Forces were wounded in enemy shelling."
Read alsoUS$1.3 bln on salaries alone: Ukraine official tells of Russian expenditures in occupied Donbas
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Russian-led forces opened fire from proscribed 122mm artillery systems, 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, UAVs, weapons installed on infantry fighting vehicles, heavy machine guns, and rifles.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka, and the villages of Starohnativka, Shyrokyne, Novoselivka Druha, Taramchuk, Pisky, Nevelske, Novotoshkivske, Orikhove, and Krymske.
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack. According to intelligence data, seven members of Russia-led forces were killed and another five were wounded on May 7. In addition, an enemy military truck was destroyed.
"Since Friday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near Orikhove, using 120mm mortars and tripod-mounted man-portable antitank guns," the update said.
There have been no Ukrainian army casualties since Friday midnight.


unian--2020-05-08--Reuters: Oil rises as coronavirus curbs ease, setting stage for demand boost

However , crude is still being pumped into storage , raising the prospect that any gains prompted by stronger demand will be capped .
Oil prices gained on Friday as more countries began relaxing restrictions put in place to halt the coronavirus pandemic , raising hopes that demand for crude and its products will start to pick up .
Brent crude LCOc1 was up by 42 cents , or 1.4 % , at $ 29.88 a barrel by 0447 GMT , having fallen nearly 1 % on Thursday , as reported by Reuters .
U.S. oil CLc1 gained 45 cents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24.00 a barrel , after a decline of nearly 2 % in the previous session .
Both contracts are heading for a second week of gains after the lows of April , when U.S. oil crashed below zero , with Brent up around 13 % and WTI about 21 % higher .
However , crude is still being pumped into storage , raising the prospect that any gains prompted by stronger demand will be capped .
`` Oil is rallying on expectations of better demand .
There are green shoots there but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those broaden and extend to sustain the rally , '' said Lachlan Shaw , head of commodities research at National Australia Bank in Melbourne .
On the supply side , North American oil companies are cutting production quicker than OPEC officials and industry analysts expected and are on track to withdraw about 1.7 million barrels per day of output by the end of June .
`` The supply cuts we have seen announced , particularly in North America , are also giving the market confidence , '' Shaw said .
Still , U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oklahoma increased by around 407,000 barrels in the week through May 5 , traders said on Thursday , citing Genscape data .
Australia on Friday became the latest country to plan an easing of lockdown restrictions as infections from the virus slow to a trickle , aiming to relax social distancing restrictions in a three-stage process .
France , parts of the United States and countries such as Pakistan are also planning to ease the restrictions instituted to stop the spread of the world ’ s worst health crisis in a century @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumer of oil and its products , motorists are starting to take to the roads as the lockdowns ease .
Gasoline supplied to the U.S. market rose to almost 6.7 million barrels per day ( bpd ) last week , according to estimates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration .

However, crude is still being pumped into storage, raising the prospect that any gains prompted by stronger demand will be capped.
Oil prices gained on Friday as more countries began relaxing restrictions put in place to halt the coronavirus pandemic, raising hopes that demand for crude and its products will start to pick up.
Brent crude LCOc1 was up by 42 cents, or 1.4%, at $29.88 a barrel by 0447 GMT, having fallen nearly 1% on Thursday, as reported by Reuters.
U.S. oil CLc1 gained 45 cents, or 1.9%, to $24.00 a barrel, after a decline of nearly 2% in the previous session.
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Both contracts are heading for a second week of gains after the lows of April, when U.S. oil crashed below zero, with Brent up around 13% and WTI about 21% higher.
However, crude is still being pumped into storage, raising the prospect that any gains prompted by stronger demand will be capped.
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"Oil is rallying on expectations of better demand. There are green shoots there but I think the market will need to see those broaden and extend to sustain the rally," said Lachlan Shaw, head of commodities research at National Australia Bank in Melbourne.
On the supply side, North American oil companies are cutting production quicker than OPEC officials and industry analysts expected and are on track to withdraw about 1.7 million barrels per day of output by the end of June.
"The supply cuts we have seen announced, particularly in North America, are also giving the market confidence," Shaw said.
Still, U.S. crude inventories at the Cushing storage hub in Oklahoma increased by around 407,000 barrels in the week through May 5, traders said on Thursday, citing Genscape data.
Australia on Friday became the latest country to plan an easing of lockdown restrictions as infections from the virus slow to a trickle, aiming to relax social distancing restrictions in a three-stage process.
France, parts of the United States and countries such as Pakistan are also planning to ease the restrictions instituted to stop the spread of the world’s worst health crisis in a century.
In the U.S., the biggest consumer of oil and its products, motorists are starting to take to the roads as the lockdowns ease. Gasoline supplied to the U.S. market rose to almost 6.7 million barrels per day (bpd) last week, according to estimates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.


unian--2020-05-08--Russia hails Stalin to justify Russia's modern-day aggression against Ukraine, Kuleba tells UNSC

Russian aggression against Ukraine , which led to the illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of Donbas , is already lasting longer than World War 2 .
Russia is elevating Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin 's role to justify its aggression against Ukraine .
`` We regret the elevation of the role of Stalin in Russia .
It pursues the goal of rehabilitation of a totalitarian state with a single unblemished leader at its head , '' Kuleba told the United Nations Security Council High-level Arria Formula meeting `` 75 Years from the End of the Second World War on European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , May 8 .
`` It serves to imitate a sense of regime flawlessness , create an image of an external enemy and justify Moscow 's aggression against neighbors , like Ukraine and Georgia , and the hybrid war against many other countries , '' the top diplomat stressed .
For a short while , Kuleba noted , there was hope that with the UN establishment , the use of force against territorial integrity or political independence of any state would be unimaginable .
Read also '' Pragmatic calculation '' : Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue of Crimea de-occupation '' Alas , for some , including one of the UN Security Council permanent members , this commitment does not mean too much .
The Russian aggression against Ukraine , which led to the illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of Donbas , is already lasting longer than the Second World War .
It resulted in over 13 000 people killed and more than 27000 wounded at the very heart of Europe , '' the foreign minister stated .
`` Disregard for the historical truth and manipulation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resemblance of what was happening in Europe in the 1930s of the past century , '' Kuleba said .
`` This is a lesson to be learned again . ''
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In March 2014 , after deploying its troops , Russia occupied the Ukrainian Crimea and began to destabilize Donbas in eastern Ukraine .
The Russian Federation has been supplying `` DPR '' and `` LPR '' terrorists with weapons , also deploying mercenaries and regular troops to the warzone in Donetsk and Luhansk regions where hostilities have been ongoing since @ @ @

Russian aggression against Ukraine, which led to the illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of Donbas, is already lasting longer than World War 2.
Russia is elevating Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's role to justify its aggression against Ukraine.
"We regret the elevation of the role of Stalin in Russia. It pursues the goal of rehabilitation of a totalitarian state with a single unblemished leader at its head," Kuleba told the United Nations Security Council High-level Arria Formula meeting "75 Years from the End of the Second World War on European Soil" held via video link on Friday, May 8.
"It serves to imitate a sense of regime flawlessness, create an image of an external enemy and justify Moscow's aggression against neighbors, like Ukraine and Georgia, and the hybrid war against many other countries," the top diplomat stressed.
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For a short while, Kuleba noted, there was hope that with the UN establishment, the use of force against territorial integrity or political independence of any state would be unimaginable.
Read also"Pragmatic calculation": Foreign Minister Kuleba names three tactical tasks in issue of Crimea de-occupation
"Alas, for some, including one of the UN Security Council permanent members, this commitment does not mean too much. The Russian aggression against Ukraine, which led to the illegal occupation of Crimea and parts of Donbas, is already lasting longer than the Second World War. It resulted in over 13 000 people killed and more than 27000 wounded at the very heart of Europe," the foreign minister stated.
"Disregard for the historical truth and manipulation of the legacy of the WWII bear a striking resemblance of what was happening in Europe in the 1930s of the past century," Kuleba said. "This is a lesson to be learned again."
UNIAN memo. In March 2014, after deploying its troops, Russia occupied the Ukrainian Crimea and began to destabilize Donbas in eastern Ukraine. The Russian Federation has been supplying "DPR" and "LPR" terrorists with weapons, also deploying mercenaries and regular troops to the warzone in Donetsk and Luhansk regions where hostilities have been ongoing since mid-April 2014.


unian--2020-05-08--Oschadbank announces competition for CEO

The move is due to `` unforeseen external circumstances '' , which have not been specified .
The Supervisory Board of the state-owned Oschadbank ( `` State Savings Bank of Ukraine '' ) as announced a competition for the bank CEO , according to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine .
The move is due to `` unforeseen external circumstances '' , which have not been specified .
`` Selection Board and Supervisory Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Joint Stock Company 'State Savings Bank of Ukraine ' thank all candidates who have already submitted their documents to take part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joint Stock Company `` State Savings Bank of Ukraine '' and informs that pursuant to a decision of the Supervisory Board , a new competition for the CEO of Joint Stock Company `` State Savings Bank of Ukraine '' is hereby announced due to unforeseen external circumstances , '' the statement says .
Read alsoOperating banks in Ukraine post almost US $ 600 mln in Q1 profit The candidates willing to participate in the competition must submit the package of documents to the recruitment company Pedersen & Partners LLC till 18:00 Kyiv time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks from the announcement date .
A candidate for the CEO position must meet the set of requirements , including work experience in the banking sector of at least ten years ( with at least five years in senior positions ) , confirmed experience in strategy development and experience of its implementation ; experience of crisis management and working with non-performing loans .
UNIAN memo .
The State Savings Bank of Ukraine was registered by the National Bank of Ukraine on December 31 , 1991 .
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unian--2020-05-08--Kyiv shopping malls to be reopened during second wave of quarantine easing, Mayor Klitschko says

The move will most likely follow the relaunch of municipal passenger transport .
Shopping malls are set to reopen during the second phase of national quarantine easing , Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says .
`` As for the opening of large shopping centers , this will be the second wave of restriction lift , '' Klitschko told one of the TV channels , his press service reported Friday , May 8 .
`` And we will be looking solely at incidence stats .
If there 's another outbreak of infection , we can return to strict quarantine , again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow public access to shopping malls will most likely follow the relaunch of municipal passenger transport , he added .
Read alsoLockdown easing in Ukraine : What will be allowed from May 11 '' We 're already preparing for this .
I hope that after May 22 , we 'll be able to introduce more mitigations , '' the mayor noted .
So far , schools , kindergartens , and playgrounds remain on lockdown in Kyiv .
`` The reopening of schools and kindergartens , where there will be large crowds of children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is the only reason we are n't going to open schools and kindergartens just yet .
If adults can adhere to the rules , it is extremely difficult to control kids in kindergartens , schools , and on playgrounds , '' said Klitschko .

The move will most likely follow the relaunch of municipal passenger transport.
Shopping malls are set to reopen during the second phase of national quarantine easing, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says.
"As for the opening of large shopping centers, this will be the second wave of restriction lift," Klitschko told one of the TV channels, his press service reported Friday, May 8.
"And we will be looking solely at incidence stats. If there's another outbreak of infection, we can return to strict quarantine, again," said Klitschko.
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The move to allow public access to shopping malls will most likely follow the relaunch of municipal passenger transport, he added.
Read alsoLockdown easing in Ukraine: What will be allowed from May 11
"We're already preparing for this. I hope that after May 22, we'll be able to introduce more mitigations," the mayor noted.
So far, schools, kindergartens, and playgrounds remain on lockdown in Kyiv.
"The reopening of schools and kindergartens, where there will be large crowds of children, may again lead to an outbreak. This is the only reason we aren't going to open schools and kindergartens just yet. If adults can adhere to the rules, it is extremely difficult to control kids in kindergartens, schools, and on playgrounds," said Klitschko.


unian--2020-05-08--Ukraine economy to fall by 5% in 2020, to rebound in following years, NBU chief says

Central bank in June may revise its forecast for GDP slide .
Ukrainian economy , after falling this year by 5 % , could grow by 4 % annually in the years to come , says National Bank Governor Yakiv Smolii .
Speaking at the hearing of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance , Tax , and Customs Policy , Smolii noted that the national economy faced the current crisis in better condition than during the crises of 2008 and 2014 .
Moderate inflation , an effective floating rate policy , forex liberalization , a low current account deficit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a balanced fiscal policy , and a reformed banking sector , which had previously served as a catalyst for crises , have all contributed to this .
`` These achievements and reforms of the past years , rapid and effective action by the National Bank , as well as an anti-crisis fiscal policy – all of this , together , will guarantee that the Ukrainian economy falls by no more than 5 % in 2020 .
Already in the third quarter , immediately after the quarantine lift , it will actively start to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the coming years , we will see economic growth at 4 % , '' Smolii said .
However , the NBU governor did not rule out that the regulator at a June meeting of its monetary committee could revise the forecast for GDP fall .
`` We proceeded from the macro forecast that we examined in March , and we evaluated the situation in the Ukrainian economy and the economies with which we have trade relations , and what was happening on global commodity markets .
This forecast could be revised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee , which will be held in June , and it can be changed , '' the official said .
Read alsoMoney print frenzy aimed at covering gov't spending has always led to disaster – NBU governor As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank in April worsened the assessment of real GDP growth dynamics for 2020 from a 3.5 % growth to a 5 % drop .

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Ukroboronprom reform: details

The defense giant has completed an audit of its assets .
Top management of State Concern Ukroboronprom , as part of the restructuring of its enterprises , intends to reorganize 50 of them , while transferring another 28 to the State Property Fund and other state bodies .
The decision was approved based on a triage analysis , a comprehensive assessment of all 137 Ukroboronprom enterprises by nine parameters , company press service reports .
As a result , of 116 enterprises operating across Ukraine ( excluding the occupied areas ) , 33 have proven financially stable , 27 – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor financial condition .
A total of 29 enterprises earned 88 % of Ukroboronprom 's total net income for 2016-2019 .
Some 67 % of employees of the entire state concern work at 14 enterprises .
The average depreciation rate of fixed assets by the start of 2020 stood at 63 % .
At the same time , there is a lot of excess property reported : the total area of land in the use of enterprises is 5,500 hectares , while real estate totals 11.3 million square meters .
As noted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office , Roman Bondar , all enterprises were divided into three conditional groups : development , rehabilitation , and reassignment .
The development group is represented by 38 enterprises with a total net income of UAH 35 billion , or 88 % of the state concern ’ s income , employing 53,600 workers ( 80 % of the total number of employees ) .
These companies will be included in six industry business units : rocket science , aviation , aircraft repair , armor , as well as radar and marine systems .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a total net income of UAH 4.9 billion , or 12 % of the total .
The group employs 13,900 workers ( 20 % of the total number ) .
These companies are set to be financially rehabilitated and reorganized .
This includes such measures as production capacities transfer , getting rid of excessive assets , withdrawal from bankruptcy proceedings , and payment of arrears to employees , government , and creditors .
`` After that , the rehabilitated and stabilized enterprises will be merged with the newly created branch business units @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press service quoted Bondar as saying .
The reassignment group consists of 28 enterprises with a total net income of UAH 29 million , with only 253 employees .
These enterprises have lost their significance for the country 's defense capabilities as they do n't produce anything .
They will be transferred to the State Property Fund or other government agencies .
`` In particular , we have already handed over paperwork for 21 'dead ' enterprises to the State Property Fund ... Two enterprises will be transferred to the State Space Agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Bondar said , adding that 21 enterprises remained in the occupied territories .
They could be reassigned to be managed by the relevant ministry , but to this end , legislation must be amended .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukroboronprom management aims to merge their enterprises into six separate holdings , after which the Concern could be liquidated – that 's according to Deputy Director General Roman Bondar , who also heads the Transformation Office .
UNIAN memo .
Ukroboronprom SC was founded in 2010 with the aim of ensuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entities of the public sector of the economy carrying out commercial activities in the field of development , manufacture , sale , repair , modernization , and disposal of weapons , military and special equipment and ammunition , and participating in military-technical cooperation .
Nearly 140 enterprises of Ukraine 's defense industry are part of the Concern .

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unian--2020-05-08--Head of Donetsk art hub Liubov Mikhailova: On Donbas issue, Ukraine seems to be walking the path of

Head of Donetsk art hub Liubov Mikhailova: On Donbas issue, Ukraine seems to be walking the path of "let go and forgive", imposed by Russia

Liubov Mikhailova is the head of the Donetsk-based Izoliatsiya International Cultural Foundation .
In 2014 , militants turned her art center into a prison .
UNIAN talked with a businesswoman about how Donetsk entrepreneurs and internally displaced persons perceive the latest `` settlement '' initiatives of the Ukrainian authorities , why Minsk talks should also cover economy , and what 's wrong with the idea of integrating the occupied territories .
Not so long ago , Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak , proposed involving members of parliament and cabinet officials in the Minsk talks on Donbas settlement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think that we 're being offered point changes unable to influence the very essence of talks .
Moreover , this is done in order to meet the deadline , which Volodymyr Zelensky set for achieving peace in Donbas – 12 months from the date he took office .
Instead of just swapping participants in negotiations , it 's better to follow the line that is optimal for Ukraine .
We need to promote our scenario , not slide down to positions imposed on us in a difficult period .
Let 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything quickly and reducing everything to an `` internal conflict '' is beneficial to Russia , but unacceptable to us .
The Minsk format does n't imply instant solutions .
Let me give you an example : for 28 years , Belarus has been hosting talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue ( they 're also called `` Minsk Talks '' ) .
This is a long and difficult path , so we need to be ready for it .
Well-thought-out strategies for all stages and aspects of the peace process are required .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Russia and its `` republics '' who are rushing – they are only able to exist when they grab new territories .
They have already determined their `` state borders '' along the lines of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , so we should n't relax .
But neither it is possible for us to agree to whatever conditions we 're offered only to end the war .
Have you heard anyone on the other side talking of being willing to integrate ?
As long as there is no major movement of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Republic to the Federal Republic of Germany , as long as they do n't jump over the `` wall '' , fleeing en mass , the integration issue must remain off the table .
Ultimately , the `` wall '' will collapse itself and Ukrainian laws will be restored .
But it takes time .
Minister for Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov believes that the implementation of the reintegration strategy will take at least 25 years .
Is this a realistic term ?
This is a long-term process , but I question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy itself .
Reznikov announced that in a couple of weeks he would develop a comprehensive plan for Donbas reintegration .
In one of his interviews , he says that he took into account issues that sparked public criticism of the authorities , including compensation for damage over seized property .
But it seems that everything was done hastily , again – a quickly sketched strategy , which , upon closer examination , wo n't yield any concrete results .
Which aspect do you think is least reflected in the strategy ?
Experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but for some reason forget about economy .
Even minimal research of the subject casts doubt on any ideas of integration .
The occupied territory , de facto , has been fully integrated into the Russian economy .
Everything is in the Russian ruble , settlements are made through Sberbank .
Russia controls the railway and supplies gas .
Products made at `` nationalized '' enterprises are exported to Russia .
And another important issue is the Russian passports offered to the local population .
The appointment schedule for obtaining these documents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before talking integration , it 's necessary to determine how deep the aggressor state penetrated these territories .
How many people there are holders of three passports ?
What is the volume of the ruble mass circulating there ?
Without this , how can we negotiate with an aggressor state that seeks to move from the position of a responsible party to the one of an observer ?
Have n't we already done this ?
Have n't we determined this penetration level ?
I know that Ukraine does n't even have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of private individuals , businesses , or government .
Can damage be assessed without this ?
Why the Ukrainian government has n't paid attention to the issue since 2014 , no one can say .
Protecting property rights is one of the important topics of concern for Ukrainians who have been forced to leave their homes or businesses behind in the occupied Donbas .
In 2018 , an Action Plan was adopted for the implementation of the Strategy for the Integration of Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs ) .
Paragraph 6 included the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IDPs after control over the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions has been regained .
At the same time , no deadlines or specific actions were laid down .
Our experience of communication with authorities suggests that there 's simply no real political will to work out the issue .
And now I 'm not seeing any real prerequisites indicating that loud words will in two weeks be followed by something that has n't been done for six years .
It is necessary to assess all damage incurred by the aggressor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this .
And it 's the Russian Federation who 's responsible .
Have you heard whether the issue was touched upon in Minsk ?
No !
But sooner or later , the issue will come about compensation to owners of seized enterprises .
Imagine us going to such negotiations tomorrow and it turns out Ukraine does n't have a clear position on the matter !
There are no lists of seized enterprises ; for six years the damage has n't been assessed and no bill was handed to those responsible for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions ] ... Let 's put these questions forward in Minsk and focus on the economic component .
We are being led into populist talk about some mystical integration , although , de facto , this is even a wrong term .
It should be about restoring the Ukrainian legal field in the occupied territories , not integration with pseudo-entities .
The latest developments suggest that Ukraine has no will to restore property rights of those affected by conflict .
Many of the enterprises that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is weird for them to hear promises of Ukrainian politicians to create `` investment nannies '' for large businesses .
Who will be willing to invest in Ukraine if the country 's judiciary does n't even recognize their past investments as `` lost as a result of the seizure by terrorist organizations '' !
Therefore , all these stories about attracting investment into Ukraine under the existing judicial system are a mere PR campaign .
However , as Brits say : `` Wake up and smell your coffee ! ''
What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donbas ?
According to Ukrainian laws , your enterprise located there is considered your property , but for the so-called `` republics '' , you `` left it behind '' if you did n't register with them .
We 've long been getting those letters where they urged us to register and pay taxes .
But that would mean financing terrorists .
We did n't go for it .
As a result , the companies were `` nationalized . ''
Special `` laws '' get written in `` LDPR '' , while Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopted `` legislation '' on the introduction of interim administrations .
From their perspective , companies that are not registered by their `` laws '' are seen as abandoned by owners , so they move in to `` protect '' them .
But that 's actually a robbery .
Front mediator firms registered in Ossetia , products get exported to Russia 's Rostov region , where paperwork is altered three times and then Russian certificates for those products appear , and then they get shipped across Russia and beyond .
What happened in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and this infection will spread further .
De facto , the Russian Federation seeks to control us .
But we do n't want to become a Ukrainian republic that 's part of the Russian Federation , right ?
Look at how many Russian companies are entering the Ukrainian market now .
I 'm not an expert in this matter , but at my human level , I talk with Russians who are now waiting for the start of land sales .
They are all set and ready .
And , indeed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investor '' , but the name is Russia .
And here I 'd like to once again speak about the responsibility of those who talk integration .
Who 's integrating with whom ?
Is it Ukraine with Russia ?
Just say it directly that our course has changed , and that we 're `` brothers '' again .
Have you contacted Ukrainian law enforcement regarding damage assessment ?
For many years we have appealed to the SBU , the prosecutor 's office , and the National Police about this .
We would file @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seized and someone else had been operating there .
In response , we would get : `` Contact the police at the place of residence . ''
And that 's been going on for six years now .
Recently it turned out that the Minsk Group has a certain list of seized enterprises .
We again persistently appealed to government bodies to find out some details .
As a result , we were assured : `` Yes , you 're on the list . ''
But what is this list ?
No one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why it 's been drawn ...
It seems that our country 's citizens have n't been put on quarantine , but into a virtual world , where everything 's happening in dissonance with reality .
Any specifics are being eroded by political statements constantly spun in the media space , while being far from reality .
This includes the statement by Andriy Yermak about the intention to include `` civil society '' from the `` LDPR '' into the settlement process .
But there are pro-Ukrainian activists in the occupied territories , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – for their pro-Ukrainian position , they 've been put behind bars and thrown into cellars , so Yermak 's proposal is simply irresponsible .
Cooperation with representatives of the actual civil society from `` LDPR '' , who are n't in prison yet , puts their lives at risk .
But why ca n't Yermak engage in dialogue with the activists who have already been freed from captivity and are now living in the free Ukraine ?
Take Ihor Kozlovsky or Stanislav Aseiev .
The latter , incidentally , spent several years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enterprise – the Izolyatsia Plant in Donetsk , which was seized by militants and turned into a secret prison .
You said earlier that it 's a `` DPR official '' Roman Lyagin who stands behind setting this prison up .
I heard he was supposed to be put on trial .
Is there any progress in this case ?
Among recent events , which I do n't want to believe are real is a closed case of Roman Lyagin , who stood at the origins of the `` DPR '' creation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
It was he who led the seizure of our enterprise , where Ukrainians have been tortured and killed for six years .
As I said , we 've been knocking on all doors , expecting that the government will finally deal with the seizure of private property .
And last year , Ukrainian law enforcers got hold of a participant in and witness of various schemes behind the `` DPR '' functioning and property seizure from true owners .
It seemed that finally there would be progress .
But we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times , under various pretexts .
The Supreme Court of Ukraine rightfully considered us the victims in the case of Roman Lyagin .
And the Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv at the latest hearing simply threw us out of the proceeding , ruling that we were not victim ( also , the judge ruled to hold subsequent hearings behind closed doors , expelling media and activists from the courtroom ) .
Is n't it strange to fail to consider victim someone whose property was taken to set up a concentration camp on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was charged with an episode of seizure as part of the `` DPR '' forces of the land plot and facilities owned by Izolyatsia , but it seems that the act was either withdrawn from the case file or altered .
We want to find out and we also demand that it be published .
Do you think that someone in Donetsk is following the developments in the case ?
The lack of progress in the case of the founding father of the `` DPR '' can be perceived in the `` republics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the other hand , this is an illustration of the authorities ' reluctance to take real action towards restoring peace in Donbas .
Indeed , to this end , they need to clearly understand what 's happening with the economy in the occupied territories , as well as what to do with accomplices of the occupation regime who are already in the hands of Ukrainian judiciary .
Judging by the government 's actions , it seems that letting go and forgive is the path , imposed by Russia , which Ukraine intends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history of the Maidan and closing cases of those who set up the `` republics '' in Donbas .
They put activists behind bars , while setting criminals free .
Are they preparing for capitulation ?

Liubov Mikhailova is the head of the Donetsk-based Izoliatsiya International Cultural Foundation. In 2014, militants turned her art center into a prison. UNIAN talked with a businesswoman about how Donetsk entrepreneurs and internally displaced persons perceive the latest "settlement" initiatives of the Ukrainian authorities, why Minsk talks should also cover economy, and what's wrong with the idea of integrating the occupied territories.
Not so long ago, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, proposed involving members of parliament and cabinet officials in the Minsk talks on Donbas settlement. What do you think about it?
I think that we're being offered point changes unable to influence the very essence of talks. Moreover, this is done in order to meet the deadline, which Volodymyr Zelensky set for achieving peace in Donbas – 12 months from the date he took office.
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Instead of just swapping participants in negotiations, it's better to follow the line that is optimal for Ukraine. We need to promote our scenario, not slide down to positions imposed on us in a difficult period. Let's not take steps toward the abyss. Resolving everything quickly and reducing everything to an "internal conflict" is beneficial to Russia, but unacceptable to us.
The Minsk format doesn't imply instant solutions. Let me give you an example: for 28 years, Belarus has been hosting talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue (they're also called "Minsk Talks"). This is a long and difficult path, so we need to be ready for it. Well-thought-out strategies for all stages and aspects of the peace process are required. We've got nowhere to rush.
This is Russia and its "republics" who are rushing – they are only able to exist when they grab new territories. They have already determined their "state borders" along the lines of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, so we shouldn't relax. But neither it is possible for us to agree to whatever conditions we're offered only to end the war.
Have you heard anyone on the other side talking of being willing to integrate? As long as there is no major movement of people, like it was from the German Democratic Republic to the Federal Republic of Germany, as long as they don't jump over the "wall", fleeing en mass, the integration issue must remain off the table. Ultimately, the "wall" will collapse itself and Ukrainian laws will be restored. But it takes time.
Minister for Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov believes that the implementation of the reintegration strategy will take at least 25 years. Is this a realistic term?
This is a long-term process, but I question not so much the terms but the strategy itself. Reznikov announced that in a couple of weeks he would develop a comprehensive plan for Donbas reintegration. In one of his interviews, he says that he took into account issues that sparked public criticism of the authorities, including compensation for damage over seized property. But it seems that everything was done hastily, again – a quickly sketched strategy, which, upon closer examination, won't yield any concrete results.
Which aspect do you think is least reflected in the strategy?
Experts discuss the political component of the strategy, but for some reason forget about economy. Even minimal research of the subject casts doubt on any ideas of integration.
The occupied territory, de facto, has been fully integrated into the Russian economy. Everything is in the Russian ruble, settlements are made through Sberbank. Russia controls the railway and supplies gas. Products made at "nationalized" enterprises are exported to Russia. And another important issue is the Russian passports offered to the local population. The appointment schedule for obtaining these documents is full until late December...
Therefore, before talking integration, it's necessary to determine how deep the aggressor state penetrated these territories. How many people there are holders of three passports? What is the volume of the ruble mass circulating there? Without this, how can we negotiate with an aggressor state that seeks to move from the position of a responsible party to the one of an observer?
Haven't we already done this? Haven't we determined this penetration level?
I know that Ukraine doesn't even have a register or information about the seized property of private individuals, businesses, or government. Can damage be assessed without this? Why the Ukrainian government hasn't paid attention to the issue since 2014, no one can say.
Protecting property rights is one of the important topics of concern for Ukrainians who have been forced to leave their homes or businesses behind in the occupied Donbas. In 2018, an Action Plan was adopted for the implementation of the Strategy for the Integration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Paragraph 6 included the assessment of material damage and compensation to IDPs after control over the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions has been regained. At the same time, no deadlines or specific actions were laid down.
Our experience of communication with authorities suggests that there's simply no real political will to work out the issue. And now I'm not seeing any real prerequisites indicating that loud words will in two weeks be followed by something that hasn't been done for six years.
It is necessary to assess all damage incurred by the aggressor. We should be talking with those responsible for this. And it's the Russian Federation who's responsible.
Have you heard whether the issue was touched upon in Minsk?
No! But sooner or later, the issue will come about compensation to owners of seized enterprises. Imagine us going to such negotiations tomorrow and it turns out Ukraine doesn't have a clear position on the matter! There are no lists of seized enterprises; for six years the damage hasn't been assessed and no bill was handed to those responsible for the activities of the so-called "LDRP" [occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions]...
Let's put these questions forward in Minsk and focus on the economic component. We are being led into populist talk about some mystical integration, although, de facto, this is even a wrong term. It should be about restoring the Ukrainian legal field in the occupied territories, not integration with pseudo-entities.
The latest developments suggest that Ukraine has no will to restore property rights of those affected by conflict. Many of the enterprises that have been seized have foreign investors, and it is weird for them to hear promises of Ukrainian politicians to create "investment nannies" for large businesses. Who will be willing to invest in Ukraine if the country's judiciary doesn't even recognize their past investments as "lost as a result of the seizure by terrorist organizations"! Therefore, all these stories about attracting investment into Ukraine under the existing judicial system are a mere PR campaign. However, as Brits say: "Wake up and smell your coffee!"
What is the situation with enterprises in the occupied Donbas?
According to Ukrainian laws, your enterprise located there is considered your property, but for the so-called "republics", you "left it behind" if you didn't register with them. We've long been getting those letters where they urged us to register and pay taxes. But that would mean financing terrorists. We didn't go for it. As a result, the companies were "nationalized."
Special "laws" get written in "LDPR", while Russia mentors them. For example, they adopted "legislation" on the introduction of interim administrations. From their perspective, companies that are not registered by their "laws" are seen as abandoned by owners, so they move in to "protect" them. But that's actually a robbery. Front mediator firms registered in Ossetia, products get exported to Russia's Rostov region, where paperwork is altered three times and then Russian certificates for those products appear, and then they get shipped across Russia and beyond.
What happened in the uncontrolled territory is called economic dependence, and this infection will spread further. De facto, the Russian Federation seeks to control us. But we don't want to become a Ukrainian republic that's part of the Russian Federation, right? Look at how many Russian companies are entering the Ukrainian market now. I'm not an expert in this matter, but at my human level, I talk with Russians who are now waiting for the start of land sales. They are all set and ready. And, indeed, we can finally get a "big investor", but the name is Russia.
And here I'd like to once again speak about the responsibility of those who talk integration. Who's integrating with whom? Is it Ukraine with Russia? Just say it directly that our course has changed, and that we're "brothers" again.
Have you contacted Ukrainian law enforcement regarding damage assessment?
For many years we have appealed to the SBU, the prosecutor's office, and the National Police about this. We would file reports stating that our enterprise had been seized and someone else had been operating there. In response, we would get: "Contact the police at the place of residence." And that's been going on for six years now.
Recently it turned out that the Minsk Group has a certain list of seized enterprises. We again persistently appealed to government bodies to find out some details. As a result, we were assured: "Yes, you're on the list." But what is this list? No one saw it. And no one knows why it's been drawn...
It seems that our country's citizens haven't been put on quarantine, but into a virtual world, where everything's happening in dissonance with reality. Any specifics are being eroded by political statements constantly spun in the media space, while being far from reality. This includes the statement by Andriy Yermak about the intention to include "civil society" from the "LDPR" into the settlement process.
But there are pro-Ukrainian activists in the occupied territories, aren't there?
Yes, there are – for their pro-Ukrainian position, they've been put behind bars and thrown into cellars, so Yermak's proposal is simply irresponsible. Cooperation with representatives of the actual civil society from "LDPR", who aren't in prison yet, puts their lives at risk.
But why can't Yermak engage in dialogue with the activists who have already been freed from captivity and are now living in the free Ukraine? Take Ihor Kozlovsky or Stanislav Aseiev. The latter, incidentally, spent several years in captivity on the territory of our enterprise – the Izoliatsia Plant in Donetsk, which was seized by militants and turned into a secret prison.
You said earlier that it's a "DPR official" Roman Lyagin who stands behind setting this prison up. I heard he was supposed to be put on trial. Is there any progress in this case?
Among recent events, which I don't want to believe are real is a closed case of Roman Lyagin, who stood at the origins of the "DPR" creation, who organized an illegal "referendum" there. It was he who led the seizure of our enterprise, where Ukrainians have been tortured and killed for six years.
As I said, we've been knocking on all doors, expecting that the government will finally deal with the seizure of private property. And last year, Ukrainian law enforcers got hold of a participant in and witness of various schemes behind the "DPR" functioning and property seizure from true owners. It seemed that finally there would be progress. But we were wrong.
The hearing was adjourned six times, under various pretexts. The Supreme Court of Ukraine rightfully considered us the victims in the case of Roman Lyagin. And the Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv at the latest hearing simply threw us out of the proceeding, ruling that we were not victim (also, the judge ruled to hold subsequent hearings behind closed doors, expelling media and activists from the courtroom).
Isn't it strange to fail to consider victim someone whose property was taken to set up a concentration camp on the premises? The indictment act said Lyagin was charged with an episode of seizure as part of the "DPR" forces of the land plot and facilities owned by Izoliatsia, but it seems that the act was either withdrawn from the case file or altered. We want to find out and we also demand that it be published.
Do you think that someone in Donetsk is following the developments in the case?
The lack of progress in the case of the founding father of the "DPR" can be perceived in the "republics" as Ukraine's gradual surrender. On the other hand, this is an illustration of the authorities' reluctance to take real action towards restoring peace in Donbas. Indeed, to this end, they need to clearly understand what's happening with the economy in the occupied territories, as well as what to do with accomplices of the occupation regime who are already in the hands of Ukrainian judiciary.
Judging by the government's actions, it seems that letting go and forgive is the path, imposed by Russia, which Ukraine intends to walk. Ukraine is rewriting the history of the Maidan and closing cases of those who set up the "republics" in Donbas. They put activists behind bars, while setting criminals free. Are they preparing for capitulation?
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unian--2020-05-08--Money print frenzy aimed at covering gov't spending has always led to disaster – NBU governor

Smolii strongly opposes the idea of  '' turning on a printing press , '' noting that the vaccine must not be worse than the disease .
National Bank Governor Yakiv Smolii has warned Ukrainian authorities against pursuing the option of financing of part of government spending through uncontrolled hryvnia print .
`` Of course , just like the rest of the countries , Ukraine requires large-scale expenses on fighting the coronavirus and ensuring economic support .
However , the vaccine must not be worse than the disease , '' Smolii told a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
He has called on members of parliament , committee members , to `` recall Ukrainian history '' .
`` Uncontrolled money printing to finance government spending has always entailed disastrous consequences for the economy .
Of course , you can make everyone millionaires , but these millions will cost nothing , '' the central bank chief stressed .
Ukraine now needs to complete negotiations with the International Monetary Fund , as well as get cheap loans from other financial institutions .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Verkhovna Rada introduced `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 2020 , almost tripling its deficit to UAH 298.4 billion .

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Smolii strongly opposes the idea of "turning on a printing press," noting that the vaccine must not be worse than the disease.
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unian--2020-05-08--Electric car sales shrink by 92.9% in April

AUDI E-Tron became the month 's bestseller with 10 cars sold .
Sales of electric vehicles in Ukraine in April 2020 shrank by 92.9 % year-over-year ( y-o-y ) , to 38 .
All zero-emission cars registered in April were new , according to the Ukrautoprom Association 's press service .
The market declined drastically over the nationwide lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic , while registration offices suspended services for used car sales operations .
Noteworthy , electric cars with mileage have always made up the lion 's share of the Ukrainian electric car market .
AUDI E-Tron became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold .
Read alsoLockdown easing in Ukraine : What will be allowed from May 11 BMW i3 and PORSCHE Taycan models came second , having secured seven registrations in April each .
HYUNDAI Ioniq Electric and JAGUAR I-Pace Four cars shared the third place in the month ranking with four vehicles sold each .
A total of 1,747 electric vehicles ( 159 new ones and 1,588 with mileage ) have been sold in Ukraine since year-start .
As UNIAN reported earlier , sales of electric cars in Ukraine in 2019 soared by almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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AUDI E-Tron became the month's bestseller with 10 cars sold.
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unian--2020-05-08--April inflation report shows slowdown to 2.1% on year

Consumer prices rose by 0.8 % against March and by 1.5 % from year-start .
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in April 2020 amounted to 2.1 % year-on-year , slowing down from 2.3 % reported in March , says the State Statistics Service .
Consumer prices rose by 0.8 % against March and by 1.5 % from year-start , the statistics agency wrote on its website .
The largest price increase in April ( y-o-y ) was recorded for fruit ( 30.3 % ) , water utility services ( 25.6 % ) , sewage services ( 21.2 % ) , education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as liquor and tobacco ( 11.8 % ) .
Prices dropped most for natural gas ( 46.5 % ) , vegetables ( 21.1 % ) , fuel and oil ( 18.2 % ) , eggs ( 17.9 % ) , as well as hot water and heating supplies ( 13.2 % ) .
The State Statistics Service recalled that the data were reported without taking into account the occupied Crimea and Sevastopol , the occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 to 6 % from the 4.8 % projected earlier , while remaining in the target range of 5 % +/- 1 pp In 2019 , inflation in Ukraine slowed down to 4.1 % , hitting a six-year low .

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unian--2020-05-08--State bailiff seeking recovery of US$250 mln from PrivatBank in favor of Surkis family

The bank asked the law enforcement agencies and the Justice Ministry to assess the bailiff 's actions .
Ukraine 's largest bank , PrivatBank , on May 5 , 2020 , received from the state bailiff of the Pechersk Department of the Ukrainian Justice Ministry 's State Executive Service four new resolutions on the opening of enforcement proceedings .
`` The new rulings concern the enforced execution by PrivatBank of the decision of the Pechersk District Court of February 9 , 2017 , on securing a lawsuit in case №757/7499/17-ts and paying companies related to the Surkis family more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terminated in December 2016 , the obligations of which were exchanged for shares of additional issue of PrivatBank during nationalization ( bail in ) , '' the bank 's press service said on May 7 .
`` Given that the state bailiff continues to commit illegal acts in the enforcement of the decision of the Pechersk District Court of 09.02.2017 , PrivatBank appealed to law enforcement agencies , the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv and the Minister of Justice to provide a legal assessment of the actions of the state bailiff , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coincidence , despite the existence of an automated case distribution system , all enforcement proceedings were opened by the same state bailiff of the Pechersk district department of the state executive service of the Ministry of Justice , who appealed to the Pechersk District Court for clarification of the 2017 ruling .
Certain actions of this particular bailiff became the basis for numerous complaints of PrivatBank , which are still ignored . ''
On June 15 , 2020 , the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court will continue consideration of the case No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Surkis family on cancellation of the NBU 's decision to identify members of the Surkis family as persons related to JSC CB PrivatBank , and invalidation of agreements on exchange of their deposits for shares of additional issue of PrivatBank ( bail in ) and recovery of UAH 1 billion ( US $ 37.3 million at the current forex rate ) from the state PrivatBank .
The judgments of the Supreme Court 's Grand Chamber in this case will directly affect the outcome of all cases related to the appeal against PrivatBank 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dnipro ) has been operating in the Ukrainian market since 1992 and is the largest bank in terms of assets .
The bank has been in state ownership since December 2016 .

The bank asked the law enforcement agencies and the Justice Ministry to assess the bailiff's actions.
Ukraine's largest bank, PrivatBank, on May 5, 2020, received from the state bailiff of the Pechersk Department of the Ukrainian Justice Ministry's State Executive Service four new resolutions on the opening of enforcement proceedings.
"The new rulings concern the enforced execution by PrivatBank of the decision of the Pechersk District Court of February 9, 2017, on securing a lawsuit in case №757/7499/17-ts and paying companies related to the Surkis family more than US$250 million for deposit agreements terminated in December 2016, the obligations of which were exchanged for shares of additional issue of PrivatBank during nationalization (bail in)," the bank's press service said on May 7.
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"Given that the state bailiff continues to commit illegal acts in the enforcement of the decision of the Pechersk District Court of 09.02.2017, PrivatBank appealed to law enforcement agencies, the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv and the Minister of Justice to provide a legal assessment of the actions of the state bailiff," it said. "By a strange coincidence, despite the existence of an automated case distribution system, all enforcement proceedings were opened by the same state bailiff of the Pechersk district department of the state executive service of the Ministry of Justice, who appealed to the Pechersk District Court for clarification of the 2017 ruling. Certain actions of this particular bailiff became the basis for numerous complaints of PrivatBank, which are still ignored."
On June 15, 2020, the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court will continue consideration of the case No. 826/20221/16 on the claim of the Surkis family on cancellation of the NBU's decision to identify members of the Surkis family as persons related to JSC CB PrivatBank, and invalidation of agreements on exchange of their deposits for shares of additional issue of PrivatBank (bail in) and recovery of UAH 1 billion (US$37.3 million at the current forex rate) from the state PrivatBank.
The judgments of the Supreme Court's Grand Chamber in this case will directly affect the outcome of all cases related to the appeal against PrivatBank's nationalization.
UNIAN memo. PrivatBank (Dnipro) has been operating in the Ukrainian market since 1992 and is the largest bank in terms of assets. The bank has been in state ownership since December 2016.


unian--2020-05-08--Foreigners may be obliged to obtain permits if they invest in Ukraine's strategic enterprises – draf

The relevant draft law was posted on the ministry 's website .
Ukraine 's Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade , and Agriculture proposes that a procedure for issuing special permits to foreigners who plan to invest in Ukraine 's strategic enterprises be introduced in the country .
The relevant bill was posted on the ministry 's website .
The explanatory note to the bill says that many developed countries have already implemented such a rule .
`` Merger approvals for non-resident business entities in Ukraine that acquire or intend to acquire control over a business entity — an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granted if a foreign investment transaction is agreed with the Interdepartmental Commission on the assessment of the impact of foreign investment on Ukraine 's national security .
The procedure is defined by the law of Ukraine related to foreign investment in business entities of strategic importance for ensuring the national security of Ukraine , '' the explanatory note said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers had approved an updated list of enterprises that are not subject to sale .
In particular , this refers to National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( MGU/ '' Trunk Gas Pipelines of Ukraine '' ) , Ukrtransgaz ( the state-owned operator of Ukraine 's gas transmission system/GTS ) , Ukraine 's largest state-run gas producers JSC UkrGasVydobuvannya and Chornomornaftogaz , the national operator of Ukraine 's crude oil transport system Ukrtransnafta , State Joint Stock Holding Company Artem ( ammunition production ) , PJSC Ukrposhta ( Ukraine 's state-owned postal services provider ) , and the Ukrainian national railways company PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia .
The state should have at least 50 % plus one share in such enterprises .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of such enterprises as Ukraine 's national nuclear energy generating company Energoatom , the state-owned energy generating company Ukrhydroenergo , the operator of the Ukrainian integrated power grids Ukrenergo , and the manufacturer of freight and passenger aircraft state-owned Antonov Enterprise .

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unian--2020-05-08--Lockdown easing in Ukraine: What will be allowed from May 11

Quarantine restrictions were officially extended until May 22 , but some curbs were lifted .
Some coronavirus-related lockdown rules will be eased starting from May 11 , and Ukrainians will be able to walk in parks and visit hair , nail , and beauty salons , as well as non-food shops , open-air facilities of restaurants , cafes , etc .
The relevant decision on easing certain quarantine restrictions was adopted by Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers on May 4 .
Read alsoNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine nearing 14,200 on May 8 Quarantine easing in Ukraine : What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the government decree , Ukrainians will be allowed : • to visit parks , squares , recreation zones , forest and coastal areas , children 's outdoor playgrounds and sports grounds ; • to visit facilities providing retail and household services ( under the following conditions : staff and visitors should wear face masks and gloves , there should be no more than one visitor per 10 square meters of retail area ; other sanitary and anti-epidemic measures should also be observed ) ; • to visit outdoor facilities of cafes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 1.5 meters between visitors and no more than two customers are allowed at one table ( except for children under the age of 14 ) .
The following facilities will resume work : • Enterprises , institutions , organizations engaged in training and education of athletes of the Ukrainian national teams in Olympic , non-Olympic , national sports and sports for people with disabilities , athletes in game sports at professional sports clubs ; • Kiosks selling the press , printing houses , editorial offices , logistics companies involved in the delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; • Providers of various consumer services , namely offices of lawyers , notaries , auditors , and psychologists .
It will also be possible to conduct film and video shooting , rehearsals in theaters , circuses , event management organizations , and art groups ( up to 50 people and without spectators ) .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on April 10 presented a preliminary version of a strategy of bringing the country out of the national coronavirus-related quarantine .

Quarantine restrictions were officially extended until May 22, but some curbs were lifted.
Some coronavirus-related lockdown rules will be eased starting from May 11, and Ukrainians will be able to walk in parks and visit hair, nail, and beauty salons, as well as non-food shops, open-air facilities of restaurants, cafes, etc.
The relevant decision on easing certain quarantine restrictions was adopted by Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers on May 4.
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According to the government decree, Ukrainians will be allowed:
• to visit parks, squares, recreation zones, forest and coastal areas, children's outdoor playgrounds and sports grounds;
• to visit facilities providing retail and household services (under the following conditions: staff and visitors should wear face masks and gloves, there should be no more than one visitor per 10 square meters of retail area; other sanitary and anti-epidemic measures should also be observed);
• to visit outdoor facilities of cafes and restaurants on condition there are at least 1.5 meters between visitors and no more than two customers are allowed at one table (except for children under the age of 14).
The following facilities will resume work:
• Enterprises, institutions, organizations engaged in training and education of athletes of the Ukrainian national teams in Olympic, non-Olympic, national sports and sports for people with disabilities, athletes in game sports at professional sports clubs;
• Museums, open-air museums, and historical and cultural sites;
• Kiosks selling the press, printing houses, editorial offices, logistics companies involved in the delivery of paper and printed products, others;
• Dental clinics, hair, hail, beauty salons;
• Providers of various consumer services, namely offices of lawyers, notaries, auditors, and psychologists.
It will also be possible to conduct film and video shooting, rehearsals in theaters, circuses, event management organizations, and art groups (up to 50 people and without spectators).
As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on April 10 presented a preliminary version of a strategy of bringing the country out of the national coronavirus-related quarantine.


unian--2020-05-08--Ukraine launches comfortable detention cells on paid basis

Starting from next week one will be able to pay for the rooms online .
Ukrainian Justice Minister Denys Malyuska says the ministry has launched a service offering detention cells with improved conditions on a paid basis .
In particular , such cells are now available in the capital city of Kyiv ( four cells : one double , one triple , and two four-bed ones ) .
`` The rest of the Ukrainian detention centers will catch up a bit later , '' he wrote on Facebook on May 8 .
Accommodation rates in Kyiv 's detention centers depend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is made : UAH 2,000 ( US $ 75 ) per day , UAH 8,000 ( US $ 298 ) per week , and UAH 12,000 ( US $ 447 ) per month .
Starting from next week one will be able to pay for the rooms online at online.minjust.gov.ua .
`` The detention centers will use the funds to be received to maintain proper conditions in ordinary cells and to cover the cost of maintaining cells with improved conditions , '' Malyuska said .
According to him , the introduction of paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds will go to the budget fund , as well as allocating additional financing for detention centers .
At the same time , the minister denies the idea violates human rights and claims these are not luxurious facilities .
`` This is definitely not a VIP room , and as you can see from the photos – we do not offer or provide anything extraordinary .
We provide the opportunity to use a larger area of cells than usual , as well as basic equipment such as a refrigerator , the TV set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been repaired unlike those one can often see in our detention centers , '' the minister said .
According to Malyuska , ordinary cells will be available along with paid ones , and the condition of the former will not be worse , `` but on the contrary , it will be improved due to the funds received from the paid cells . ''

Starting from next week one will be able to pay for the rooms online.
Ukrainian Justice Minister Denys Malyuska says the ministry has launched a service offering detention cells with improved conditions on a paid basis.
In particular, such cells are now available in the capital city of Kyiv (four cells: one double, one triple, and two four-bed ones). "The rest of the Ukrainian detention centers will catch up a bit later," he wrote on Facebook on May 8.
Accommodation rates in Kyiv's detention centers depend on the period for which the payment is made: UAH 2,000 (US$75) per day, UAH 8,000 (US$298) per week, and UAH 12,000 (US$447) per month. Starting from next week one will be able to pay for the rooms online at online.minjust.gov.ua.
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"The detention centers will use the funds to be received to maintain proper conditions in ordinary cells and to cover the cost of maintaining cells with improved conditions," Malyuska said.
According to him, the introduction of paid cells will prevent corruption, since the funds will go to the budget fund, as well as allocating additional financing for detention centers.
At the same time, the minister denies the idea violates human rights and claims these are not luxurious facilities.
"This is definitely not a VIP room, and as you can see from the photos – we do not offer or provide anything extraordinary. We provide the opportunity to use a larger area of cells than usual, as well as basic equipment such as a refrigerator, the TV set or cutlery. And they have recently been repaired unlike those one can often see in our detention centers," the minister said.
According to Malyuska, ordinary cells will be available along with paid ones, and the condition of the former will not be worse, "but on the contrary, it will be improved due to the funds received from the paid cells."


unian--2020-05-08--Ukrainians sell US$50.9 mln more currency than they buy in April

The sales have been exceeding the purchases for the fifth month in a row .
Sales of cash foreign currency @ @ @ @ @ system , which were estimated at US $ 787.3 million , exceeded the purchases by @ @ @ @ @ April 2020 .
Sales of foreign currency have been exceeding the purchases for the fifth @ @ @ @ @ the website of the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) .
Ukrainian citizens in @ @ @ @ @ 522 million more in cash foreign currency through the banking system than they bought .
@ @ @ @ @ sales of foreign currency by the Ukrainian population in 2019 amounted to US $ 14.943 @ @ @ @ @ $ 176.8 million up on purchases .

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unian--2020-05-09--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide nearing 4 mln

The overall death toll is 275,179 people , while 1,331,733 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of @ @ @ @ @ world was nearing 4 million patients as of the morning of May 9 .
As @ @ @ @ @ cases had been reported as of 13:32 on May 9 , according to the Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
@ @ @ @ @ as Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus – media The overall death toll is 275,179 @ @ @ @ @ patients have already recovered .
The three countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases ) , Spain ( 222,857 ) , and Italy ( 217,185 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ recorded in the United States ( 77,180 people ) , the United Kingdom ( 31,316 @ @ @ @ @ ) , Spain ( 26,299 ) , and France ( 26,233 ) .
As many @ @ @ @ @ affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 275,188 people, while 1,332,023 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world was nearing 4 million patients as of the morning of May 9.
As many as 3,955,484 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 14:32 on May 9, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
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The overall death toll is 275,188 people, while 1,332,023 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The three countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (1,283,929 confirmed cases), Spain (222,857), and Italy (217,185).
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (77,180 people), the United Kingdom (31,316), Italy (30,201), Spain (26,299), and France (26,233).
As many as 187 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-05-09--Zelensky honors memory of fallen soldiers who liberated Ukraine from Nazi invaders

The president arrived in Zakarpattia region on a working trip .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has honored the memory of fallen soldiers who liberated Ukraine from the Nazi invaders .
The president arrived in Zakarpattia region on a working trip , according to the press service .
He visited the `` Hill of Glory '' memorial complex with the graves of soldiers who died in the battles for the liberation of Ukraine from the Nazi invaders in World War II .
The president laid flowers near the Eternal Flame and honored the memory of fallen soldiers .
`` The expulsion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will never forget the terrible price of this victory .
The main thing to honor the feat of everyone who brought the victory closer is not loudness , but sincerity .
And our victory is in everyone 's heart , '' Zelensky said .
UNIAN memo .
On May 9 , Ukraine marks the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II of 1939-1945 .
The memorable date was established by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on April 9 , 2015 , with the law on perpetuation of the victory over Nazism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voted for within the package of decommunization laws .
Now , May 9 is celebrated as the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II , instead of the established Soviet-era Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 .
As is known , the term `` Great Patriotic War '' was used in the former USSR to emphasize that in the war of 1941-1945 , the people defended the Soviet Union as common homeland .
The use of Soviet symbols , like St. George ribbons , is now restricted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who perished in World War II .
Instead , the official symbol of the celebration of the victory over Nazism in World War II , just as on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation , is a red poppy – common around the world on remembrance days of WWII .

The president arrived in Zakarpattia region on a working trip.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has honored the memory of fallen soldiers who liberated Ukraine from the Nazi invaders.
The president arrived in Zakarpattia region on a working trip, according to the press service.
He visited the "Hill of Glory" memorial complex with the graves of soldiers who died in the battles for the liberation of Ukraine from the Nazi invaders in World War II. The president laid flowers near the Eternal Flame and honored the memory of fallen soldiers.
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"The expulsion of invaders ended in Zakarpattia. We will never forget the terrible price of this victory. The main thing to honor the feat of everyone who brought the victory closer is not loudness, but sincerity. And our victory is in everyone's heart," Zelensky said.
UNIAN memo. On May 9, Ukraine marks the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II of 1939-1945.
The memorable date was established by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on April 9, 2015, with the law on perpetuation of the victory over Nazism in the World War II of 1939-1945 voted for within the package of decommunization laws.
Now, May 9 is celebrated as the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II, instead of the established Soviet-era Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. As is known, the term "Great Patriotic War" was used in the former USSR to emphasize that in the war of 1941-1945, the people defended the Soviet Union as common homeland.
The use of Soviet symbols, like St. George ribbons, is now restricted in ceremonies honoring the memory of those who perished in World War II. Instead, the official symbol of the celebration of the victory over Nazism in World War II, just as on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, is a red poppy – common around the world on remembrance days of WWII.


unian--2020-05-09--Ukraine preparing for second wave of coronavirus – health ministry

Preparation activities are being concentrated in Chernivtsi region where most coronavirus cases are recorded today .
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says the country is preparing for a second wave of coronavirus .
Read alsoLockdown easing in Ukraine : What will be allowed from May 11 '' Now we have 26,000 empty hospital beds and 2,500 ventilators .
Some 3,000 beds are occupied , while about 60 people are connected to the ventilators .
That is , we have 10 % of the occupancy of those beds that are ready to accept patients .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and third waves are already thought out for re-profiling , '' he said during a `` Freedom of Speech by Savik Shuster '' panel show on Ukraine TV channel on May 8 .
According to Liashko , preparation activities are being concentrated in Chernivtsi region where most coronavirus cases are recorded today .
`` A new medical facility on 72 beds has already been prepared in the city of Chernivtsi , which will accept patients .
Therefore , when we talk about quarantine easing , we are not talking about the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak and the epidemic , '' the official added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 14,700 on Saturday morning .

Preparation activities are being concentrated in Chernivtsi region where most coronavirus cases are recorded today.
Ukrainian Deputy Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says the country is preparing for a second wave of coronavirus.
Read alsoLockdown easing in Ukraine: What will be allowed from May 11
"Now we have 26,000 empty hospital beds and 2,500 ventilators. Some 3,000 beds are occupied, while about 60 people are connected to the ventilators. That is, we have 10% of the occupancy of those beds that are ready to accept patients. This is the first wave. The second and third waves are already thought out for re-profiling," he said during a "Freedom of Speech by Savik Shuster" panel show on Ukraine TV channel on May 8.
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According to Liashko, preparation activities are being concentrated in Chernivtsi region where most coronavirus cases are recorded today.
"A new medical facility on 72 beds has already been prepared in the city of Chernivtsi, which will accept patients. Therefore, when we talk about quarantine easing, we are not talking about the fact that we have already got rid of the outbreak and the epidemic," the official added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 14,700 on Saturday morning.


unian--2020-05-09--Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 14,700 on May 9

Of them , 515 cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 14,700 on Saturday morning .
`` According to the Public Health Center , there were 14,710 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on May 9 , '' Ukraine 's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on May 9 .
Read alsoLockdown easing in Ukraine : What will be allowed from May 11 Of them , 515 cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
Now the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions : 522 cases in Vinnytsia region ; 445 in Volyn region ; 681 in Dnipropetrovsk region ; 99 in Donetsk region ; 485 in Zhytomyr region ; 678 in Zakarpattia region ; 320 in Zaporizhia region ; 1,095 in Ivano-Frankivsk region ; 411 in Kirovohrad region ; 1,771 in the city of Kyiv ; 959 in Kyiv region ; 699 in Lviv region ; 42 in Luhansk region ; 204 in Mykolayiv region ; 619 in Odesa region ; 240 in Poltava region ; 877 in Rivne region ; 152 in Sumy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 528 in Kharkiv region ; 156 in Kherson region ; 165 in Khmelnytsky region ; 2,179 in Chernivtsi region ; 333 in Cherkasy region ; 73 in Chernihiv region .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
A total of 376 COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country .
Some 2,909 patients have recovered .

Of them, 515 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 14,700 on Saturday morning.
"According to the Public Health Center, there were 14,710 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on May 9," Ukraine's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on May 9.
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Of them, 515 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
Now the novel coronavirus was recorded in the following regions: 522 cases in Vinnytsia region; 445 in Volyn region; 681 in Dnipropetrovsk region; 99 in Donetsk region; 485 in Zhytomyr region; 678 in Zakarpattia region; 320 in Zaporizhia region; 1,095 in Ivano-Frankivsk region; 411 in Kirovohrad region; 1,771 in the city of Kyiv; 959 in Kyiv region; 699 in Lviv region; 42 in Luhansk region; 204 in Mykolayiv region; 619 in Odesa region; 240 in Poltava region; 877 in Rivne region; 152 in Sumy region; 977 in Ternopil region; 528 in Kharkiv region; 156 in Kherson region; 165 in Khmelnytsky region; 2,179 in Chernivtsi region; 333 in Cherkasy region; 73 in Chernihiv region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
A total of 376 COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country. Some 2,909 patients have recovered.


unian--2020-05-09--Ukraine's hryvnia set at UAH 26.82 to U.S. dollar for May 12

The official forex rate against the euro for Tuesday is fixed at UAH 29.10 per euro .
The National Bank @ @ @ @ @ on May 8 set the official forex rate of the hryvnia for Tuesday , May @ @ @ @ @ to the U.S. dollar , having kept the rate at the same level .
Read @ @ @ @ @ 5 % in 2020 , to rebound in following years , NBU chief says The @ @ @ @ @ euro for Tuesday is fixed at UAH 29.10 per euro – the hryvnia weekened by @ @ @ @ @ Friday , according to the NBU website .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on May 8 @ @ @ @ @ dollar on the interbank forex market settled at UAH 26.82/26.84 to the dollar , while @ @ @ @ @ UAH 29.06/29.08 .
The U.S. dollar at Kyiv 's exchange booths in the first half @ @ @ @ @ for UAH 27 , while the forex rate against the euro decreased by eight kopiykas @ @ @ @ @ euro .

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unian--2020-05-09--Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid seven enemy attacks in Donbas on May 8

According to intelligence data , one member of Russia-led forces was killed and another two were wounded on May 8 .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on May 8 mounted seven attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with four Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the ceasefire seven times in the past day , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on May 9 .
`` As a result , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wounded in enemy shelling . ''
Read alsoUS $ 1.3 bln on salaries alone : Ukraine official tells of Russian expenditures in occupied Donbas Russian-led forces opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , an anti-tank missile system , grenade launchers of various types , UAVs , heavy machine guns , and rifles .
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka , and the villages of Shyrokyne , Kamianka , Pisky , Orikhove , and Krymske .
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia-led forces was killed and another two were wounded on May 8 .
`` Since Saturday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near the villages of Krymske and Khutir Vilny , using 120mm and 82mm mortars , tripod-mounted man-portable antitank guns , and heavy machine guns , '' the update said .
There have been no Ukrainian army casualties since Saturday midnight .

According to intelligence data, one member of Russia-led forces was killed and another two were wounded on May 8.
Russia's hybrid military forces on May 8 mounted seven attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with four Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed formations violated the ceasefire seven times in the past day," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on May 9. "As a result, four servicemen of the Joint Forces were wounded in enemy shelling."
Read alsoUS$1.3 bln on salaries alone: Ukraine official tells of Russian expenditures in occupied Donbas
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Russian-led forces opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, an anti-tank missile system, grenade launchers of various types, UAVs, heavy machine guns, and rifles.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka, and the villages of Shyrokyne, Kamianka, Pisky, Orikhove, and Krymske.
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack. According to intelligence data, one member of Russia-led forces was killed and another two were wounded on May 8.
"Since Saturday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near the villages of Krymske and Khutir Vilny, using 120mm and 82mm mortars, tripod-mounted man-portable antitank guns, and heavy machine guns," the update said.
There have been no Ukrainian army casualties since Saturday midnight.


unian--2020-05-09--DW: EU urges closing external borders until mid-June

In March , EU countries agreed to close their external borders to non-EU nationals in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus .
The European Commission on Friday recommended extending travel restrictions for non-EU nationals at the bloc 's external borders until June 15 , saying `` the situation remains fragile both in Europe and worldwide . ''
In March , EU countries agreed to close their external borders to non-EU nationals in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus .
The European Commission spearheaded efforts to close the bloc 's external borders shortly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European nationals , Deutsche Welle ( DW ) reported .
EU officials said frictionless travel within the bloc 's internal borders and the visa-free Schengen area would be prioritized over non-essential travel from non-EU countries .
`` Restrictions on free movement and internal border controls will need to be lifted gradually before we can remove restrictions at the external borders and guarantee access to the EU for non-EU residents for non-essential travel , '' said Ylva Johansson , EU Commission for Home Affairs .
`` We need a phased and coordinated approach , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal functioning of the Schengen area of free movement is our first objective as soon as the health situation allows it . ''
Countries across the globe have enacted stringent restrictions on non-essential travel .
In Europe , the measures have effectively torpedoed economies across the continent and decimated tourism industries .
Going forward , the European Commission said , `` Any further prolongation of the travel restriction beyond June 15 , 2020 , would need to be assessed again , based on the evolution of the epidemiological situation . ''

In March, EU countries agreed to close their external borders to non-EU nationals in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The European Commission on Friday recommended extending travel restrictions for non-EU nationals at the bloc's external borders until June 15, saying "the situation remains fragile both in Europe and worldwide."
In March, EU countries agreed to close their external borders to non-EU nationals in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The European Commission spearheaded efforts to close the bloc's external borders shortly after the U.S. suspended all travel for European nationals, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported.
Read alsoNumber of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide nearing 4 mln
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EU officials said frictionless travel within the bloc's internal borders and the visa-free Schengen area would be prioritized over non-essential travel from non-EU countries.
"Restrictions on free movement and internal border controls will need to be lifted gradually before we can remove restrictions at the external borders and guarantee access to the EU for non-EU residents for non-essential travel," said Ylva Johansson, EU Commission for Home Affairs.
"We need a phased and coordinated approach," Johansson added. "Restoring the normal functioning of the Schengen area of free movement is our first objective as soon as the health situation allows it."
Countries across the globe have enacted stringent restrictions on non-essential travel. In Europe, the measures have effectively torpedoed economies across the continent and decimated tourism industries.
Going forward, the European Commission said, "Any further prolongation of the travel restriction beyond June 15, 2020, would need to be assessed again, based on the evolution of the epidemiological situation."


unian--2020-05-09--Ukrainian farmers export over 51 mln tonnes of grain since July 1

In particular , Ukraine exported 19.2 million tonnes of wheat .
Ukrainian agribusinesses continue shipping grain abroad amid quarantine over @ @ @ @ @ exported 51.47 million tonnes of grain from July 1 , 2019 , the start of @ @ @ @ @ MY ) , which was 8.1 million tonnes up from the relevant period of MY @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine exported 19.2 million tonnes of wheat , 4.2 million tonnes of barley , 26.8 @ @ @ @ @ and 8,200 tonnes of rye , the Ukrainian Economic Development , Trade and Agriculture Ministry @ @ @ @ @ Over the period under review , agrarians also shipped 299,700 tonnes of flour from wheat @ @ @ @ @ to foreign customers , which was 51,700 tonnes up against the relevant period of MY @ @ @ @ @ earlier , Ukrainian farmers in 2019 harvested 75 million tonnes of grain , of which @ @ @ @ @ supplied onto foreign markets , according to the ministry .

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unian--2020-05-09--Zelensky: No one can privatize victory in WWII

According to Zelensky , the contribution of Ukrainians to the victory over Nazism is enormous .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said no one can privatize victory in World War II and the Ukrainians should not give up the feats of Ukrainian heroes to anyone else .
Read alsoZelensky honors memory of fallen soldiers who liberated Ukraine from Nazi invaders ( Photo ) '' More than seven million Ukrainians in the Anti-Hitler Coalition opposed Nazism both in their homeland and on different continents of the planet , '' he said in a video address on the Day of Victory over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the president 's website .
`` Undoubtedly , a human feat does not have a passport .
But the contribution of Ukrainians to the victory over Nazism is enormous .
And today no one can privatize victory .
No one can say that it could have happened without Ukrainians .
We must not forget this , we must not be ashamed and give up the feats of our Ukrainian heroes to anyone else , '' Zelensky said .
`` We defeated Nazism 75 years ago .
It took another 46 years for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And today , for the sixth year in a row , we are defending it , '' he added .

According to Zelensky, the contribution of Ukrainians to the victory over Nazism is enormous.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said no one can privatize victory in World War II and the Ukrainians should not give up the feats of Ukrainian heroes to anyone else.
Read alsoZelensky honors memory of fallen soldiers who liberated Ukraine from Nazi invaders (Photo)
"More than seven million Ukrainians in the Anti-Hitler Coalition opposed Nazism both in their homeland and on different continents of the planet," he said in a video address on the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II, posted on the president's website.
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"Undoubtedly, a human feat does not have a passport. But the contribution of Ukrainians to the victory over Nazism is enormous. And today no one can privatize victory. No one can say that it could have happened without Ukrainians. We must not forget this, we must not be ashamed and give up the feats of our Ukrainian heroes to anyone else," Zelensky said.
"We defeated Nazism 75 years ago. It took another 46 years for us to gain an independent Ukrainian state. And today, for the sixth year in a row, we are defending it," he added.


unian--2020-05-09--Kyiv marks Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II

Commemorative events were held in the capital city of Kyiv today .
On May 9 , Ukraine marks the Day of the Victory over Nazism in World War II of 1939-1945 .
In this regard , commemorative events were held in the capital city of Kyiv today .
The memorable date was established by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on April 9 , 2015 , with the law on perpetuation of the victory over Nazism in the World War II of 1939-1945 voted for within the package of decommunization laws .
Read alsoZelensky honors memory of fallen soldiers who liberated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , May 9 is celebrated as the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II , instead of the established Soviet-era Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 .
As is known , the term `` Great Patriotic War '' was used in the former USSR to emphasize that in the war of 1941-1945 , the people defended the Soviet Union as common homeland .
The use of Soviet symbols , like St. George ribbons , is now restricted in ceremonies honoring the memory of those who perished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the official symbol of the celebration of the victory over Nazism in World War II , just as on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation , is a red poppy – common around the world on remembrance days of WWII .
Ukraine used its own styling , developed by Kharkiv designer Serhiy Mishakin .
The slogan of both days is `` 1939-1945 .
We Honor .
We Prevail . ''

Commemorative events were held in the capital city of Kyiv today.
On May 9, Ukraine marks the Day of the Victory over Nazism in World War II of 1939-1945.
In this regard, commemorative events were held in the capital city of Kyiv today.
The memorable date was established by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on April 9, 2015, with the law on perpetuation of the victory over Nazism in the World War II of 1939-1945 voted for within the package of decommunization laws.
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Read alsoZelensky honors memory of fallen soldiers who liberated Ukraine from Nazi invaders (Photo)
Now, May 9 is celebrated as the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II, instead of the established Soviet-era Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. As is known, the term "Great Patriotic War" was used in the former USSR to emphasize that in the war of 1941-1945, the people defended the Soviet Union as common homeland.
The use of Soviet symbols, like St. George ribbons, is now restricted in ceremonies honoring the memory of those who perished in World War II. Instead, the official symbol of the celebration of the victory over Nazism in World War II, just as on the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, is a red poppy – common around the world on remembrance days of WWII.
Ukraine used its own styling, developed by Kharkiv designer Serhiy Mishakin. The slogan of both days is "1939-1945. We Honor. We Prevail."


unian--2020-05-09--Georgia says to continue strategic partnership with Ukraine – media

PM Gakharia noted that although Georgia recalls its Ambassador to Ukraine Teimuraz Sharashenidze to Tbilisi for consultations , this does not threaten diplomatic relations with Ukraine .
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated today that the strategic partnership between Georgia and Ukraine will not be put under a question mark due to `` certain irresponsible politicians . ''
Gakharia made the remarks amid the former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili 's recent appointment as the chair of the executive committee of the Ukrainian National Reforms Council , Agenda.ge wrote .
Read alsoSaakashvili outlines main tasks in new position in Ukraine PM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ambassador to Ukraine Teimuraz Sharashenidze to Tbilisi for consultations , this does not threaten diplomatic relations with Ukraine .
`` We will recall the ambassador only to consult on how to protect our strategic , brotherly relations with Ukrainian people from avanturist politicians , who , unfortunately , put at risk many things for their unclear personal ambitions and egoism , '' Gakharia told journalists at Vake Park in central Tbilisi , where he paid tribute to the heroes of the World War II .
He further underscored that now it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider Saakashvili 's appointment as their country 's internal affair , will manage to keep him away `` from interfering into Georgia 's internal affairs . ''

PM Gakharia noted that although Georgia recalls its Ambassador to Ukraine Teimuraz Sharashenidze to Tbilisi for consultations, this does not threaten diplomatic relations with Ukraine.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated today that the strategic partnership between Georgia and Ukraine will not be put under a question mark due to "certain irresponsible politicians."
Gakharia made the remarks amid the former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's recent appointment as the chair of the executive committee of the Ukrainian National Reforms Council, Agenda.ge wrote.
Read alsoSaakashvili outlines main tasks in new position in Ukraine
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PM Gakharia noted that although Georgia recalls its Ambassador to Ukraine Teimuraz Sharashenidze to Tbilisi for consultations, this does not threaten diplomatic relations with Ukraine.
"We will recall the ambassador only to consult on how to protect our strategic, brotherly relations with Ukrainian people from avanturist politicians, who, unfortunately, put at risk many things for their unclear personal ambitions and egoism," Gakharia told journalists at Vake Park in central Tbilisi, where he paid tribute to the heroes of the World War II.
He further underscored that now it would be important how the Ukrainian authorities, who consider Saakashvili's appointment as their country's internal affair, will manage to keep him away "from interfering into Georgia's internal affairs."