unian--2020-06-11--DB Best Explains how eCommerce Benefits from the Cloud

In April 2020 , US online sales surged by 49 % from the same month a year ago , according to Adobe Analytics .
As you can imagine , it becomes important more than ever that the user experience of the consumer was solid and could handle the demand on the backend .
In this article , DB Best helps briefly explain how online retailers are benefiting from the cloud .
Here are its key findings : As companies grow or as demand shifts , as like what has happened during the global pandemic , it is important that businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its website to work harder at a moment ’ s notice .
This is done by sizing up their cloud environment to provide more computing power .
Gartner ’ s Craig Lowery , a VP Analyst , says that organizations not on the cloud “ may hit limits on what they can provide and possibly be forced to turn away customers or see some service degradation ” .
One of the primary benefits to using the cloud is that you in essence have unlimited scalability power , avoiding any slowdowns .
In its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its website slowed by just 1 second , they would suffer $ 1.6BN in lost revenue .
This is because the consumer is growing more impatient .
In fact , according to a survey by KissMetrics.com , 47 % expect your site to load within 2 seconds , with 40 % abandoning the effort entirely if it takes more than 3 seconds .
Cloud services help avoid this by providing tools like Content Delivery Networks ( CDN ) which stores a copy of their website to the nearest major city to the location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good is a web presence if it can not be accessed ?
Cloud providers have built in measures to keep websites online even in disaster .
They also enable you to have applications and workloads such as databases in a high-availability configuration , so that if a serious issue takes down one environment , there is a replica of that environment that can be spun up instantly .
Working with high-profile clients , DB Best has assisted many of its client which such advanced configurations .
While there are a host of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that drive digital transformations into the cloud .
DB Best , a Seattle-area based data management and application development company , has helped businesses understand the pros and cons of moving their applications to the cloud and has deployed customer environments on all major cloud platforms .
Having developed the framework that would become SQL Server Migration Assistant ( SSMA ) after selling it to Microsoft in 2005 , they pioneered how migrations were done by developing tools to make the process easier .
Since 2008 , DB Best expanded from being a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward company that helps with cloud and database migrations , and helping businesses understand their data better .
Their clients include Microsoft , Sephora , Emerson , and even developed and maintains for Amazon Web Services the Schema Conversion Tool ( SCT ) that helps move workloads to their cloud platform .

In April 2020, US online sales surged by 49% from the same month a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics. As you can imagine, it becomes important more than ever that the user experience of the consumer was solid and could handle the demand on the backend.
In this article, DB Best helps briefly explain how online retailers are benefiting from the cloud.
Here are its key findings:
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Scalability
As companies grow or as demand shifts, as like what has happened during the global pandemic, it is important that businesses are able to provide more fuel to its website to work harder at a moment’s notice. This is done by sizing up their cloud environment to provide more computing power. Gartner’s Craig Lowery, a VP Analyst, says that organizations not on the cloud “may hit limits on what they can provide and possibly be forced to turn away customers or see some service degradation”. One of the primary benefits to using the cloud is that you in essence have unlimited scalability power, avoiding any slowdowns.
Speed
In its own study, Amazon found that if its website slowed by just 1 second, they would suffer $1.6BN in lost revenue. This is because the consumer is growing more impatient. In fact, according to a survey by KissMetrics.com, 47% expect your site to load within 2 seconds, with 40% abandoning the effort entirely if it takes more than 3 seconds. Cloud services help avoid this by providing tools like Content Delivery Networks (CDN) which stores a copy of their website to the nearest major city to the location you’re accessing from.
Reliability
What good is a web presence if it cannot be accessed? Cloud providers have built in measures to keep websites online even in disaster. They also enable you to have applications and workloads such as databases in a high-availability configuration, so that if a serious issue takes down one environment, there is a replica of that environment that can be spun up instantly. Working with high-profile clients, DB Best has assisted many of its client which such advanced configurations.
While there are a host of other benefits, these are the key benefits that drive digital transformations into the cloud.
DB Best, a Seattle-area based data management and application development company, has helped businesses understand the pros and cons of moving their applications to the cloud and has deployed customer environments on all major cloud platforms. Having developed the framework that would become SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) after selling it to Microsoft in 2005, they pioneered how migrations were done by developing tools to make the process easier. Since 2008, DB Best expanded from being a developer of tools to becoming a services forward company that helps with cloud and database migrations, and helping businesses understand their data better. Their clients include Microsoft, Sephora, Emerson, and even developed and maintains for Amazon Web Services the Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) that helps move workloads to their cloud platform.
Peter Vadymov
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unian--2020-06-12--SBU charges members of "Sapfir" group with encroachment on national security

The group was engaged in supporting in media space Russia 's hybrid aggression against Ukraine .
The SBU Security Service of Ukraine has served members of a special infowar group `` Sapfir '' ( Sapphire ) with charge papers on the encroachment on the foundations of national security .
`` The Ukrainian Security Service has reported in absentia the suspicion of an encroachment on the foundations of national security to two representatives of the 'Luhansk People 's Republic ' ( 'LPR ' ) terrorist organization and their handler – an active operative of the General Staff of the Russian armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special anti-Ukrainian infowar unit , better known as 'Sapfir ' group , '' the SBU 's press center said .
The group was engaged in supporting in media space Russia 's hybrid aggression against Ukraine , namely launching propaganda campaigns across social networks , spinning fake news to compromise the Ukrainian Army , and sowing discord to spark tensions in Ukraine 's peaceful territory .
According to investigators , the group had also been gathering intelligence on the deployment , structure , number , and routes of military units involved in the Joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the information group from the `` LPR '' were additionally charged with high treason .
Their Russian handler 's actions have been qualified as incitement to treason .

The group was engaged in supporting in media space Russia's hybrid aggression against Ukraine.
The SBU Security Service of Ukraine has served members of a special infowar group "Sapfir" (Sapphire) with charge papers on the encroachment on the foundations of national security.
"The Ukrainian Security Service has reported in absentia the suspicion of an encroachment on the foundations of national security to two representatives of the 'Luhansk People's Republic' ('LPR') terrorist organization and their handler – an active operative of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces. Perpetrators are part of a special anti-Ukrainian infowar unit, better known as 'Sapfir' group," the SBU's press center said.
The group was engaged in supporting in media space Russia's hybrid aggression against Ukraine, namely launching propaganda campaigns across social networks, spinning fake news to compromise the Ukrainian Army, and sowing discord to spark tensions in Ukraine's peaceful territory.
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According to investigators, the group had also been gathering intelligence on the deployment, structure, number, and routes of military units involved in the Joint Forces Operation.
Two key members of the information group from the "LPR" were additionally charged with high treason.
Their Russian handler's actions have been qualified as incitement to treason.


unian--2020-06-12--Zelensky to visit Belarus

Zelensky to visit Belarus

The trip is tentatively scheduled for October .
Head of Ukrainian President 's Office Andriy Yermak has discussed with his @ @ @ @ @ upcoming visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to Belarus .
That 's according to the president @ @ @ @ @ visit is tentatively scheduled for October 2020 .
The parties express hope that the epidemiological @ @ @ @ @ two presidents ' participation in the third Forum of Regions of Ukraine and the Republic @ @ @ @ @ held in the Belarusian city of Grodno .
Read alsoZelensky not invited to attend Victory @ @ @ @ @ upcoming visit , Yermak and Sergienko discussed cooperation in the field of infrastructure , economic @ @ @ @ @ Contact Group 's efforts toward Donbas settlement .

The trip is tentatively scheduled for October.
Head of Ukrainian President's Office Andriy Yermak has discussed with his Belarusian counterpart Igor Sergienko the upcoming visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to Belarus.
That's according to the president's press service.
The visit is tentatively scheduled for October 2020.
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The parties express hope that the epidemiological situation will not thwart the two presidents' participation in the third Forum of Regions of Ukraine and the Republic of Belarus, to be held in the Belarusian city of Grodno.
Read alsoZelensky not invited to attend Victory Parade in Moscow
Besides the upcoming visit, Yermak and Sergienko discussed cooperation in the field of infrastructure, economic cooperation, and the Trilateral Contact Group's efforts toward Donbas settlement.


unian--2020-06-12--Ukrainian president's wife tests positive for coronavirus

First Lady feels well and has no symptoms of the disease , the president 's press office reports .
Olena @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , has tested positive for COVID-19 .
First Lady feels well @ @ @ @ @ the disease , the president 's press service reports .
Olena Zelenska remains on outpatient @ @ @ @ @ family members , according to the President 's Office .
President Zelensky and his children @ @ @ @ @ All tests are negative .
Read alsoNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 29,700 @ @ @ @ @ noted that during working meetings and while at home , Zelenska complied with quarantine rules @ @ @ @ @ Ministry .
In accordance with the requirements of the security protocol , she also regularly @ @ @ @ @ It remains unclear where and when she contracted the virus .
All contact persons have @ @ @ @ @ potential risk of infection .

First Lady feels well and has no symptoms of the disease, the president's press office reports.
Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has tested positive for COVID-19.
First Lady feels well and has no symptoms of the disease, the president's press service reports.
Olena Zelenska remains on outpatient treatment, isolated from other family members, according to the President's Office.
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President Zelensky and his children have also been tested. All tests are negative.
Read alsoNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 29,700 on June 12
It is noted that during working meetings and while at home, Zelenska complied with quarantine rules and recommendations of the Health Ministry. In accordance with the requirements of the security protocol, she also regularly underwent testing for COVID-19.
The previous test run in early June returned negative.
It remains unclear where and when she contracted the virus.
An epidemiological investigation is underway.
All contact persons have been immediately informed of the potential risk of infection.


unian--2020-06-12--Saakashvili backs Bakhmatyuk's idea of resolving disputes between government and businesses

Today , at the first meeting of the National Reform Council , Head of the Office of Simple Solutions Mikheil Saakashvili announced that settlement agreements would be concluded between the government and businesses allowing the state to return substantial amounts of debts instead of launching criminal cases .
This idea was previously put forward by Oleg Bakhmatyuk , who offered to repay to the state debts worth UAH 8 billion ( US $ 300.7 million ) of banks removed from the market as a result of the banking crisis in 2014 , as reported by Ukrainian News .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be possible to reach procedural agreements when there are old cases on businesses , for example , involving the money , to say : OK. What is the procedure now ?
You must establish all damage , and then , until it is covered in full , the case does n't close or someone needs to be put in jail .
Nothing like this !
In Georgia , for the first year we introduced procedural agreements and returned US $ 1.5 billion to the state .
It was just a settlement deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is any damage and litigation lasts for many years , we will settle it .
We do n't need people in prison .
We need to put this on the conveyor belt .
There will be a minimum agreement that suits both parties , case closed , move on , '' Saakashvili said at the first meeting of the National Reform Council .
The head of the Office of Simple Solutions reiterated the issue of the procedural settlement with the prosecutor had been discussed during a meeting with business CEOs , after which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ department : `` The orders to this department she gave – I met with her on this subject the day before yesterday – are to close such cases .
KPI [ key performance indicator ] of this department is how many cases unlawfully opened on businesses they 've discovered and how many they 've closed . ''
As reported earlier , owner of the UkrLandFarming and Avangard Group of Companies Oleg Bakhmatyuk offered the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine , the Deposit Guarantee Fund , the National Bank of Ukraine and the Office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repaying debts worth UAH 8 billion of VAB Bank and Financial Initiative Bank removed from the market in 2014-2015 that would save an enterprise important for the real sector of economy , which employs 27,000 workers , generates about 1 % of the country 's GDP and paid about UAH 7.7 billion ( US $ 289.4 million ) in taxes over the past three years .
To this end , he proposed using successful world experience in resolving such debts .
This way of resolving the debt issue was backed by the Deposit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in particular the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank .
The Cabinet of Ministers is developing a relevant bill that will be submitted to parliament in the near future .

Today, at the first meeting of the National Reform Council, Head of the Office of Simple Solutions Mikheil Saakashvili announced that settlement agreements would be concluded between the government and businesses allowing the state to return substantial amounts of debts instead of launching criminal cases.
This idea was previously put forward by Oleg Bakhmatyuk, who offered to repay to the state debts worth UAH 8 billion (US$300.7 million) of banks removed from the market as a result of the banking crisis in 2014, as reported by Ukrainian News.
"We are now drawing the norm that it will be possible to reach procedural agreements when there are old cases on businesses, for example, involving the money, to say: OK. What is the procedure now? You must establish all damage, and then, until it is covered in full, the case doesn't close or someone needs to be put in jail. Nothing like this! In Georgia, for the first year we introduced procedural agreements and returned US$1.5 billion to the state. It was just a settlement deal between prosecutors and businesses. If there is any damage and litigation lasts for many years, we will settle it. We don't need people in prison. We need to put this on the conveyor belt. There will be a minimum agreement that suits both parties, case closed, move on," Saakashvili said at the first meeting of the National Reform Council.
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The head of the Office of Simple Solutions reiterated the issue of the procedural settlement with the prosecutor had been discussed during a meeting with business CEOs, after which the prosecutor general created a special investment department: "The orders to this department she gave – I met with her on this subject the day before yesterday – are to close such cases. KPI [key performance indicator] of this department is how many cases unlawfully opened on businesses they've discovered and how many they've closed."
As reported earlier, owner of the UkrLandFarming and Avangard Group of Companies Oleg Bakhmatyuk offered the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Deposit Guarantee Fund, the National Bank of Ukraine and the Office of the Prosecutor General a mechanism for repaying debts worth UAH 8 billion of VAB Bank and Financial Initiative Bank removed from the market in 2014-2015 that would save an enterprise important for the real sector of economy, which employs 27,000 workers, generates about 1% of the country's GDP and paid about UAH 7.7 billion (US$289.4 million) in taxes over the past three years. To this end, he proposed using successful world experience in resolving such debts. This way of resolving the debt issue was backed by the Deposit Guarantee Fund and international financial institutions, in particular the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The Cabinet of Ministers is developing a relevant bill that will be submitted to parliament in the near future.


unian--2020-06-12--Ukraine must launch tenders for sale of at least two large SOEs by late 2020 – IMF memo

Ukraine has also committed to continue with the sale of small companies and assets and leasing of state property through open , competitive and transparent two-tier electronic auctions ( ProZorro.Sale ) .
The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) has said the Ukrainian authorities must launch tenders for the sale of at least two large SOEs by end-December 2020 .
`` We [ Ukraine ] have appointed new management at the State Property Fund ( SPF ) , while parliament adopted legislation to reduce the list of companies banned from privatization , leaving only companies of strategic importance or essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As of end-March 2020 , we have transferred 530 companies from line ministries to the SPF , '' according to a letter of intent and the memorandum of economic and financial policy on the new 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) between Ukraine and the Fund .
`` The SPF will aim to launch tenders for the sale of at least two large SOEs by end-December 2020 , market conditions permitting , and at least three more by end-June 2021 , including companies from the following list : the Odesa Portside Plant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Elekrovazhmash , Krasnolymanska mine , and the President Hotel , '' reads the report .
Ukraine has also committed to continuing with the sale of small companies and assets and leasing of state property through open , competitive and transparent two-tier electronic auctions ( ProZorro.Sale ) .
`` We will further strengthen SOE corporate governance including by : ( i ) revising the corporate governance framework for SOEs , with the assistance of the OECD and EBRD , to bring it in line with OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SOE corporate governance law to broaden the powers of supervisory boards to appoint CEOs and approve financial plans ; ( iii ) adopting an overarching state ownership policy ; and ( iv ) adopting a new corporate charter for Naftogaz ( structural benchmark , by end-September , 2020 ) , in line with the OECD 's recommendations on corporate governance , and applicable legislation , including the current law 'On Joint Stock Companies , ' '' the report says .
In addition , Ukraine will strengthen the Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine ( AMCU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We will adopt legislation to ensure : ( i ) its financial and operational independence ; ( ii ) that the appointment and the dismissal of the AMCU 's chairperson and its commissioners are transparent , competitive and insulated from political interference ; ( iii ) strengthens the powers of AMCU to conduct physical searches and confiscate documents and to obtain information from , and share information with other law enforcement agencies and other government bodies ; and ( iv ) that the decisions of AMCU will gain the status of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no need for a court process to enforce decisions , '' the letter says .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the IMF Executive Board on June 9 approved an 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) for Ukraine , with access equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion ( about US $ 5 billion , or 179 % of quota ) .
The first disbursement is worth US $ 2.1 billion .

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Ukraine has also committed to continue with the sale of small companies and assets and leasing of state property through open, competitive and transparent two-tier electronic auctions (ProZorro.Sale).
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unian--2020-06-12--RFE/RL: Babies born to Ukrainian surrogates meet parents after pandemic restrictions ease

The babies have been stranded in Ukraine since the country closed its borders to curb COVID-19 spread .
Foreign couples who waited two months because of coronavirus-related border closures have finally collected their babies from surrogate mothers in Ukraine .
Ukraine 's human rights ombudswoman , Lyudmila Denisova , said June 10 that 31 couples had arrived and been united with their infant children , RFE/RL reports .
There were emotional scenes as new parents cried and held their babies after a long ordeal because of the pandemic .
`` It 's a very good ending of the story , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Argentina , who held her baby for the first time .
The babies have been stranded in Ukraine since the country closed its borders because of the pandemic .
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry finally allowed the families to enter , conditional on a two-week quarantine and negative COVID-19 test .
A total of 125 babies born to surrogates across Ukraine were awaiting parents from abroad .
The issue received wide attention when Biotexcom , the country 's largest surrogacy operation , posted a video showing more than 60 babies in cribs at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denisova said 88 more families have received permits to enter the country and will arrive in the coming weeks .
Ukraine is one of the few countries that allows foreigners to use surrogate birth services at about 50 clinics .

The babies have been stranded in Ukraine since the country closed its borders to curb COVID-19 spread.
Foreign couples who waited two months because of coronavirus-related border closures have finally collected their babies from surrogate mothers in Ukraine.
Ukraine's human rights ombudswoman, Lyudmila Denisova, said June 10 that 31 couples had arrived and been united with their infant children, RFE/RL reports.
There were emotional scenes as new parents cried and held their babies after a long ordeal because of the pandemic.
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"It's a very good ending of the story, unbelievable," said Andrea Diez of Argentina, who held her baby for the first time.
The babies have been stranded in Ukraine since the country closed its borders because of the pandemic.
Read alsoSurrogacy in Ukraine: Parliament mulls criminalizing violations
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry finally allowed the families to enter, conditional on a two-week quarantine and negative COVID-19 test.
A total of 125 babies born to surrogates across Ukraine were awaiting parents from abroad.
The issue received wide attention when Biotexcom, the country's largest surrogacy operation, posted a video showing more than 60 babies in cribs at a hotel where the clients usually stay.
Denisova said 88 more families have received permits to enter the country and will arrive in the coming weeks.
Ukraine is one of the few countries that allows foreigners to use surrogate birth services at about 50 clinics.


unian--2020-06-12--Ukraine relaunching border formalities at int'l airports from June 15

The government also approved new criteria for foreigners crossing the border .
Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on reopening border checkpoints at the country 's international airports from June 15 .
According to the document , checkpoints and control points will resume servicing international flights with new criteria introduced for foreigners crossing the border , an UNIAN correspondent reported following an extraordinary government meeting on June 12 .
In turn , Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii wrote on Facebook : `` Today , by its resolution , the government opened checkpoints at Ukrainian airports and allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of countries with a high COVID-19 spread and have not visited such countries for the past 14 days .
These changes will make allow air transport enterprises to resume operations and relaunch international air travel . ''
Read alsoEgypt to resume limited flights to resorts least affected by coronavirus starting July Kryklii says Ukrainian citizens from June 15 will be able to travel to Albania and the United States ( without restrictions at border ) , UK ( subject to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival ) , Turkey ( without restrictions at border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Tunisia ( from June 27 , with testing upon arrival ) .
Moreover , after the epidemic situation in Ukraine stabilizes , the government will consider the relaunch of air travel with Cyprus , Montenegro , Georgia , and Greece starting July 1 .

The government also approved new criteria for foreigners crossing the border.
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on reopening border checkpoints at the country's international airports from June 15.
According to the document, checkpoints and control points will resume servicing international flights with new criteria introduced for foreigners crossing the border, an UNIAN correspondent reported following an extraordinary government meeting on June 12.
In turn, Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii wrote on Facebook: "Today, by its resolution, the government opened checkpoints at Ukrainian airports and allowed entry for foreigners who are not citizens of countries with a high COVID-19 spread and have not visited such countries for the past 14 days. These changes will make allow air transport enterprises to resume operations and relaunch international air travel."
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Read alsoEgypt to resume limited flights to resorts least affected by coronavirus starting July
Kryklii says Ukrainian citizens from June 15 will be able to travel to Albania and the United States (without restrictions at border), UK (subject to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival), Turkey (without restrictions at border, but with testing upon arrival, and Tunisia (from June 27, with testing upon arrival).
Moreover, after the epidemic situation in Ukraine stabilizes, the government will consider the relaunch of air travel with Cyprus, Montenegro, Georgia, and Greece starting July 1.


unian--2020-06-12--"Foreign adversaries" targeting U.S. over ongoing unrest – media

They are employing state media , proxy outlets , and social media accounts to amplify criticism of the United States related to the death of George Floyd and subsequent events .
An intelligence bulletin obtained by Fox News Thursday indicates that American defense officials are warning about `` foreign adversaries '' capitalizing on the unrest following the death of George Floyd in order to `` sow discord '' among Americans .
The bulletin further illustrates what has been known for years -- that enemies of the U.S. , including Russia , China and Iran , have aimed to take advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to advance their own geopolitical goals , Fox News wrote .
It was ABC News who first reported on the document .
`` This Intelligence Note describes how foreign adversaries are employing state media , proxy outlets , and social media accounts to amplify criticism of the United States related to the death of George Floyd and subsequent events , '' the note reads .
It adds : `` Foreign influence actors affiliated with Russia , China , and Iran are using state media , proxy websites , and social media accounts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 May 2020 death of George Floyd and subsequent events .
These actors criticize the United States as hypocritical , corrupt , undemocratic , racist , guilty of human rights abuses , and on the verge of collapsing . ''
Read alsoRussia exploiting coronavirus situation to further own interests – NATO The note gives specific examples of how these countries are working to `` manipulate the public , sow discord and ill will , discredit the electoral process , disrupt markets , and undermine the interests of the American people . ''
Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories on the protests which played up their `` scale '' and `` intensity '' while saying they were justified against `` the 'corrupt American capitalist system ' '' and `` white elites . ''
Russia also used `` proxy websites , '' according to the bulletin , to spread narratives harmful to the United States .
It closes with a warning for intelligence and defense officials to double-check where they are getting their information from and ensure they are not spreading online disinformation or foreign propaganda themselves .

They are employing state media, proxy outlets, and social media accounts to amplify criticism of the United States related to the death of George Floyd and subsequent events.
An intelligence bulletin obtained by Fox News Thursday indicates that American defense officials are warning about "foreign adversaries" capitalizing on the unrest following the death of George Floyd in order to "sow discord" among Americans.
The bulletin further illustrates what has been known for years -- that enemies of the U.S., including Russia, China and Iran, have aimed to take advantage of and exacerbate domestic divisions in America to advance their own geopolitical goals, Fox News wrote.
It was ABC News who first reported on the document.
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"This Intelligence Note describes how foreign adversaries are employing state media, proxy outlets, and social media accounts to amplify criticism of the United States related to the death of George Floyd and subsequent events," the note reads.
It adds: "Foreign influence actors affiliated with Russia, China, and Iran are using state media, proxy websites, and social media accounts to amplify criticism of the US over the 25 May 2020 death of George Floyd and subsequent events. These actors criticize the United States as hypocritical, corrupt, undemocratic, racist, guilty of human rights abuses, and on the verge of collapsing."
Read alsoRussia exploiting coronavirus situation to further own interests – NATO
The note gives specific examples of how these countries are working to "manipulate the public, sow discord and ill will, discredit the electoral process, disrupt markets, and undermine the interests of the American people."
Russian state media, for example, ran stories on the protests which played up their "scale" and "intensity" while saying they were justified against "the 'corrupt American capitalist system'" and "white elites." Russia also used "proxy websites," according to the bulletin, to spread narratives harmful to the United States.
It closes with a warning for intelligence and defense officials to double-check where they are getting their information from and ensure they are not spreading online disinformation or foreign propaganda themselves.


unian--2020-06-12--Putin's diplomats in Ukraine see "greetings" ahead of Russia Day

A mural with the emblem of Ukraine 's counterintelligence agency has appeared in the city of Kharkiv in front of @ @ @ @ @ themed billboards were installed in the cities of Kyiv , Lviv and Odesa ahead of @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian agency , which has been successfully exposing enemy agents in Ukraine , sends its @ @ @ @ @ Greetings with a hint , '' Ukrainian journalist Andriy Tsaplienko wrote on Telegram .
Read @ @ @ @ @ GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't In particular , a mural in @ @ @ @ @ in its claws a two-headed snake , as well as a slogan `` Aquila non @ @ @ @ @ `` An eagle does n't catch flies . ''

Russia marks its national holiday on June 12.
A mural with the emblem of Ukraine's counterintelligence agency has appeared in the city of Kharkiv in front of the Russian Consulate, while themed billboards were installed in the cities of Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa ahead of Russia Day.
"The Ukrainian agency, which has been successfully exposing enemy agents in Ukraine, sends its greetings to Russian diplomats. Greetings with a hint," Ukrainian journalist Andriy Tsaplienko wrote on Telegram.
Read alsoSBU presses charges against Russian GRU operative who handled senior asset in Ukrainian gov't
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In particular, a mural in Kharkiv depicts an eagle holding in its claws a two-headed snake, as well as a slogan "Aquila non captat muscas" translated as "An eagle doesn't catch flies."
Russia marks its national holiday on June 12.


unian--2020-06-12--Kyiv not ready to move to next stage of quarantine easing

Restaurants will not be allowed to have patrons indoors , health minister adds .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the capital city of Kyiv is not yet allowed to transfer to the next stage of easing the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) quarantine due to high incidence .
`` Based on the current epidemic situation in the city of Kyiv , the transition to the stage with reopening of restaurants [ indoor capacities ] is impossible since the main indicator , the incidence , that is [ the average ] number of confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is growing .
It exceeds the acceptable norms established by the government 's decree , '' he said during an online briefing on June 12 .
According to the minister , it is the regional commission on technogenic and environmental safety and emergency situations that takes decisions on relaxing quarantine based on said indicators .
`` They decided not to move to the stage that allows the reopening of indoor restaurants , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko on June 10 said that the city might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of easing the quarantine restrictions .
`` I 'd like to note that the indicator of the number of patients per 100,000 residents over the past five days is more than 15 people .
According to this criterion , Kyiv , unfortunately , is not able to proceed to the next stages of easing restrictions .
Therefore , it 's too early to talk about the reopening of restaurants , swimming pools , children 's camps , etc.
, '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 29,753 laboratory-confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning of June 12 , including 870 COVID-19 deaths and 13,567 recoveries .
Some 683 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours .

Restaurants will not be allowed to have patrons indoors, health minister adds.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said the capital city of Kyiv is not yet allowed to transfer to the next stage of easing the coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine due to high incidence.
"Based on the current epidemic situation in the city of Kyiv, the transition to the stage with reopening of restaurants [indoor capacities] is impossible since the main indicator, the incidence, that is [the average] number of confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past seven days [per 100,000 population], is growing. It exceeds the acceptable norms established by the government's decree," he said during an online briefing on June 12.
According to the minister, it is the regional commission on technogenic and environmental safety and emergency situations that takes decisions on relaxing quarantine based on said indicators.
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"They decided not to move to the stage that allows the reopening of indoor restaurants," he added.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko on June 10 said that the city might not yet proceed to the next stages of easing the quarantine restrictions.
"I'd like to note that the indicator of the number of patients per 100,000 residents over the past five days is more than 15 people. According to this criterion, Kyiv, unfortunately, is not able to proceed to the next stages of easing restrictions. Therefore, it's too early to talk about the reopening of restaurants, swimming pools, children's camps, etc.," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 29,753 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of June 12, including 870 COVID-19 deaths and 13,567 recoveries. Some 683 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-06-12--Hryvnia strengthens to UAH 26.60 to U.S. dollar on June 12

The official forex rate against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 30.17 per euro .
The National Bank @ @ @ @ @ has set the official forex rate for June 12 at UAH 26.60 to the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ country 's national currency strengthen by four kopiykas .
The central bank has fixed the @ @ @ @ @ the hryvnia against key foreign currencies for June 12 : US $ 100 will be @ @ @ @ @ UAH 2,663.67 as of June 11 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH @ @ @ @ @ of June 11 ) .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on June 11 , hryvnia quotations @ @ @ @ @ interbank forex market settled at UAH 26.63/26.66 to the dollar , while those against the @ @ @ @ @ .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank on June 10 set the official @ @ @ @ @ at UAH 26.64 to the U.S. dollar , having kept the rate at the same @ @

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unian--2020-06-12--Lawmakers lobbying for punishment for suffering caused by disclosure of correspondence

Ukraine still uses the Soviet-era definition of moral damage .
Some lawmakers from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction are lobbying for the introduction of the punishment for damage such as pain , suffering or depression caused by infringements on the secrecy of correspondence and confidential records .
They tabled bill No .
3605 in parliament to amend certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding compensation for harm such as pain and suffering , an UNIAN correspondent reported on June 11 .
Read alsoUkraine to demand compensation from Russia caused by aggression in Kerch Strait – FM official The sponsors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ruling Servant of the People Party , namely Halyna Tretyakova , Oleksandr Kachura , and Danylo Getmantsev .
The explanatory note to the bill says that Ukraine , which is reforming legal relations in the field of compensation for moral damage , still `` uses the Soviet-era definition , which , in turn , requires reformation as well . ''
The legislators propose `` changing the approach to the definition of non-pecuniary damage with due regard to the legislation of the European Union , where harm done to a person is defined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than non-pecuniary damage . ''
The document also envisages amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine ; in particular , this refers to Article 23 where the lawmakers propose replacing the term `` moral damage '' with `` damage caused by pain and suffering . ''
In addition , the bill provides for compensation for harm inflicted on a person 's feelings by breaching the secrecy of correspondence and confidential records , interference with a person 's privacy by unauthorized photography , disclosure of privacy or inaccurate personal information , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labor legislation .
It is provided that the damage for pain and suffering shall be compensated in the form of money , other property or in another way .
At the same time , the document proposes the removal of the provision stipulating that while satisfying a lawful heir 's claim , the court may reduce the amount of fines and penalties , compensation for pecuniary damage ( harm ) and non-pecuniary damage if they are disproportionately large compared to the value of movable or immovable property inherited .
It is also proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amended as well .
In particular , employers or their authorized agency must indemnify an employee if violations of the latter 's legal rights have led , in particular , to depression .

Ukraine still uses the Soviet-era definition of moral damage.
Some lawmakers from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction are lobbying for the introduction of the punishment for damage such as pain, suffering or depression caused by infringements on the secrecy of correspondence and confidential records.
They tabled bill No. 3605 in parliament to amend certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding compensation for harm such as pain and suffering, an UNIAN correspondent reported on June 11.
Read alsoUkraine to demand compensation from Russia caused by aggression in Kerch Strait – FM official
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The sponsors of the draft law are lawmakers from the ruling Servant of the People Party, namely Halyna Tretyakova, Oleksandr Kachura, and Danylo Getmantsev.
The explanatory note to the bill says that Ukraine, which is reforming legal relations in the field of compensation for moral damage, still "uses the Soviet-era definition, which, in turn, requires reformation as well."
The legislators propose "changing the approach to the definition of non-pecuniary damage with due regard to the legislation of the European Union, where harm done to a person is defined as damage caused by pain and suffering rather than non-pecuniary damage."
The document also envisages amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine; in particular, this refers to Article 23 where the lawmakers propose replacing the term "moral damage" with "damage caused by pain and suffering."
In addition, the bill provides for compensation for harm inflicted on a person's feelings by breaching the secrecy of correspondence and confidential records, interference with a person's privacy by unauthorized photography, disclosure of privacy or inaccurate personal information, and a breach of business ethics and provisions of labor legislation. It is provided that the damage for pain and suffering shall be compensated in the form of money, other property or in another way.
At the same time, the document proposes the removal of the provision stipulating that while satisfying a lawful heir's claim, the court may reduce the amount of fines and penalties, compensation for pecuniary damage (harm) and non-pecuniary damage if they are disproportionately large compared to the value of movable or immovable property inherited.
It is also proposed that the Labor Code of Ukraine be amended as well. In particular, employers or their authorized agency must indemnify an employee if violations of the latter's legal rights have led, in particular, to depression.


unian--2020-06-12--Deputy parliament speaker says issues of territorial cuts not to be put on referendum

The latest version of the relevant bill is in conformity with Article 73 of the Constitution .
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk says a bill on the possibility of altering the territory of Ukraine at a referendum is aimed exclusively at increasing it and will not envisage cuts .
Speaking during a TV panel show Pravo na Vladu [ Right to Power ] on Thursday , he responded to a host asking him why authorities needed to create an instrument to change the country 's territory .
`` This information is outdated .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought into conformity with Article 73 of the Constitution of Ukraine .
It clearly states the issue of changing the territory of Ukraine is decided at an all-Ukrainian referendum , '' Stefanchuk said .
`` So , if a question is raised on altering the territory of Ukraine , it 's a constitutional requirement , and we could n't get around it in the bill .
But at the same time , we inserted a fuse to prevent issues that would destroy territorial integrity from being put [ on a referendum ] .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ could only mean gains , '' he added .

The latest version of the relevant bill is in conformity with Article 73 of the Constitution.
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk says a bill on the possibility of altering the territory of Ukraine at a referendum is aimed exclusively at increasing it and will not envisage cuts.
Speaking during a TV panel show Pravo na Vladu [Right to Power] on Thursday, he responded to a host asking him why authorities needed to create an instrument to change the country's territory.
"This information is outdated. The edition of Bill No. 3612 was brought into conformity with Article 73 of the Constitution of Ukraine. It clearly states the issue of changing the territory of Ukraine is decided at an all-Ukrainian referendum," Stefanchuk said.
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"So, if a question is raised on altering the territory of Ukraine, it's a constitutional requirement, and we couldn't get around it in the bill. But at the same time, we inserted a fuse to prevent issues that would destroy territorial integrity from being put [on a referendum]. So the changing of territories of Ukraine could only mean gains," he added.


unian--2020-06-12--Health minister names Ukraine regions with largest number of COVID-19 cases in past day

Some 683 new cases were recorded across country in the past 24 hours .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has @ @ @ @ @ largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in the country in the past day .
`` @ @ @ @ @ , the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in @ @ @ @ @ ) , the city of Kyiv ( 95 ) , and Vinnytsia region ( 81 @ @ @ @ @ during an online briefing on June 12 .
Read alsoNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in @ @ @ @ @ 12 As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 29,753 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ June 12 , including 870 COVID-19 deaths and 13,567 recoveries .
Some 683 new cases @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours .

Some 683 new cases were recorded across country in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has named three regions with the largest number of COVID-19 cases reported in the country in the past day.
"In terms of the regions, the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Lviv region (112 cases), the city of Kyiv (95), and Vinnytsia region (81)," he said during an online briefing on June 12.
Read alsoNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 29,700 on June 12
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As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 29,753 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of June 12, including 870 COVID-19 deaths and 13,567 recoveries. Some 683 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-06-12--Ukraine's government expects economic growth to resume from Q3

There was no economic growth in Q2 because of the coronavirus-related quarantine .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the government expects the growth of the country 's economy will resume from the third quarter ( Q3 ) this year .
`` Starting from the third quarter , we expect the growth of the Ukrainian economy , '' he said on June 11 during a press conference summing up the new government 's performance for 100 days .
`` Naturally , the second quarter failed because of the quarantine and the coronacrisis , '' he said .
According to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government does not see any critical threats that could cause economic collapse in the country .
`` The governments of many countries do not give forecasts beyond 100 days , but we are confidently enough – I do n't say 'optimistically ' but 'confidently ' – looking at the implementation of economic and budgetary measures this year , '' he said .
`` We do not see any critical threats that could appear in August , September or October .
The economy is stable , the situation is complicated , but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a global disaster , '' he added .

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unian--2020-06-12--Egypt to resume limited flights to resorts least affected by coronavirus starting July

Egypt has so far allowed 155 hotels that have met safety protocols to reopen at a reduced occupancy rate to revive its key tourism sector , which has been hit hard by the virus restrictions .
Egypt said it would resume international flights and allow foreign tourists to some coastal cities that have been least affected by the coronavirus starting from the beginning of July , the cabinet said on Thursday .
Regular international flights will , however , continue to remain suspended until further notice , cabinet media advisor Hany Younes told Ahram Online .
The tourist governorates with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to foreign tourists and international flights are South Sinai , the Red Sea and Marsa Matrouh , the cabinet said in a statement sent to Ahram Online .
Egypt has suspended international flights on March 19 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus .
It has since only allowed its airports to open to domestic , freight and special repatriation flights .
Egypt has so far allowed 155 hotels that have met safety protocols to reopen at a reduced occupancy rate to revive its key tourism sector , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions .
The permitted occupancy rate of the reopened hotels was initially set at 25 % , but was increased to 50 % earlier this month .
Read alsoAir carriers may postpone relaunch of flights from Ukraine to EU – Ambassador On Wednesday , the government announced it would exempt tourists coming on direct flights to seaside resort cities from visa fees until the end of October , the end of the summer tourism season .
Ukraine 's TSN news service says Egyptian authorities recommend that tourists refrain from dining and buying drinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tourists are also asked to contact hotel administration if they experience any coronavirus symptoms .
If tourists contract COVID-19 during their stay in Egypt , they will be provided medication and treatment at the expense of a special government fund .
Upon arrival in Egypt , foreign nationals will have to sign a document confirming they have not earlier been infected with COVID-19 , have not contacted an ill person , and have not experienced corona symptoms 14 days prior to the arrival .
Those arriving from COVID-19 hotspots will have to present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior to the flight .
In case no such test is available , tourists will be tested inside the airport .
Test results will be ready in nearly four hours .

Egypt has so far allowed 155 hotels that have met safety protocols to reopen at a reduced occupancy rate to revive its key tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the virus restrictions.
Egypt said it would resume international flights and allow foreign tourists to some coastal cities that have been least affected by the coronavirus starting from the beginning of July, the cabinet said on Thursday.
Regular international flights will, however, continue to remain suspended until further notice, cabinet media advisor Hany Younes told Ahram Online.
The tourist governorates with the least number of infections that will open to foreign tourists and international flights are South Sinai, the Red Sea and Marsa Matrouh, the cabinet said in a statement sent to Ahram Online.
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Egypt has suspended international flights on March 19 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. It has since only allowed its airports to open to domestic, freight and special repatriation flights.
Egypt has so far allowed 155 hotels that have met safety protocols to reopen at a reduced occupancy rate to revive its key tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the virus restrictions.
The permitted occupancy rate of the reopened hotels was initially set at 25%, but was increased to 50% earlier this month.
Read alsoAir carriers may postpone relaunch of flights from Ukraine to EU – Ambassador
On Wednesday, the government announced it would exempt tourists coming on direct flights to seaside resort cities from visa fees until the end of October, the end of the summer tourism season.
Ukraine's TSN news service says Egyptian authorities recommend that tourists refrain from dining and buying drinks beyond hotel compounds or safety-certified restaurants. Tourists are also asked to contact hotel administration if they experience any coronavirus symptoms.
If tourists contract COVID-19 during their stay in Egypt, they will be provided medication and treatment at the expense of a special government fund.
Upon arrival in Egypt, foreign nationals will have to sign a document confirming they have not earlier been infected with COVID-19, have not contacted an ill person, and have not experienced corona symptoms 14 days prior to the arrival.
Those arriving from COVID-19 hotspots will have to present a negative test taken within 48 hours prior to the flight. In case no such test is available, tourists will be tested inside the airport. Test results will be ready in nearly four hours.


unian--2020-06-12--Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 29,700 on June 12

Of them , 683 cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 29,700 as of the morning of Friday , June 12 .
`` According to the Public Health Center , there were 29,753 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 12 , '' Ukraine 's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on June 12 .
Of them , 683 cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
Read alsoHealth officials in Ukraine mull `` certain measures '' amid record daily spike in COVID-19 cases COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of June 12 , 2020 , the Center had received 1,244 reports of suspected cases .
In total , there have been 69,521 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
A total of 870 ( +16 ) COVID-19 deaths have already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13,567 ( +426 ) patients have recovered .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 29,070 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of June 11 , including 854 COVID-19 deaths and 13,141 recoveries .
Some 689 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours .

Of them, 683 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 29,700 as of the morning of Friday, June 12.
"According to the Public Health Center, there were 29,753 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on June 12," Ukraine's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on June 12.
Of them, 683 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
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Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
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COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of June 12, 2020, the Center had received 1,244 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 69,521 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
A total of 870 (+16) COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country. Some 13,567 (+426) patients have recovered.
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 29,070 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of June 11, including 854 COVID-19 deaths and 13,141 recoveries. Some 689 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-06-12--Journalist debunks fake report alleging Ukrainian fighters took part in Libya hostilities

He explains what 's wrong with the so-called `` evidence '' .
A fake report that is now being spun across social networks claims Ukrainian nationals participated in the battles for the Libyan capital of Tripoli as part of Russia 's Wagner PMC .
As a `` proof '' of this , photos emerged of some inscriptions and a drawing of the alleged coat of arms of Ukraine , purportedly made in the southern districts of the city , Ukrainian journalist Ihor Solovey reported , according to Obozrevatel .
He ridiculed the fake spin , noting a way too obvious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ written on the wall .
Also , those who drew what they thought was Ukraine 's coat of arms seem to be unaware of how it actually looks like .
The photo also shows a `` confession '' , for some reason written in Russian : `` We are khokhols '' [ which in fact is a derogatory term for Ukrainians which is widely used in Russia ] .
`` Ask yourself : could any Ukrainian label himself a 'khokhol ' , pass off Poseidon 's trident as Ukraine 's coat of arms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' with massive mistakes ?
But those people who actually did this could , '' the journalist wrote .
In his opinion , it is Russian info-ops troops with the GRU military intelligence who have long launched a propaganda campaign to claim Ukraine is one way or another involved in the Libyan conflict .
As reported earlier , a video captured Libyan government forces using Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft system `` Pantsir '' ( NATO codename SA-22 `` Greyhound '' ) , hitting it from a Turkish-made Bayraktar drone .
As UNIAN reported earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian fighters in Libya were flown out to a town south of Tripoli by their eastern-based allies after retreating from front lines at the capital , Tripoli .
The reported departure of the Russians to the airport of Bani Walid , a town 150 km southeast of Tripoli , was another blow to renegade eastern commander Khalifa Haftar 's self-styled Libyan National Army ( LNA ) and his foreign allies , who have been trying to take the capital for more than a year from the UN-recognized Government of National Accord ( GNA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LNA spokesman earlier denied any foreigners were fighting with his force , the presence of the Russian fighters has been widely documented by diplomats and journalists , and photographs purporting to show Russians in the city of Bani Walid have been posted on social media .

He explains what's wrong with the so-called "evidence".
A fake report that is now being spun across social networks claims Ukrainian nationals participated in the battles for the Libyan capital of Tripoli as part of Russia's Wagner PMC.
As a "proof" of this, photos emerged of some inscriptions and a drawing of the alleged coat of arms of Ukraine, purportedly made in the southern districts of the city, Ukrainian journalist Ihor Solovey reported, according to Obozrevatel.
He ridiculed the fake spin, noting a way too obvious mistake in the word "Ukraine" written on the wall. Also, those who drew what they thought was Ukraine's coat of arms seem to be unaware of how it actually looks like. The photo also shows a "confession", for some reason written in Russian: "We are khokhols" [which in fact is a derogatory term for Ukrainians which is widely used in Russia].
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"Ask yourself: could any Ukrainian label himself a 'khokhol', pass off Poseidon's trident as Ukraine's coat of arms, and finally write 'Glory of Ukraine' with massive mistakes? But those people who actually did this could," the journalist wrote.
Read alsoU.S. accuses Russia of sending jets to Libya
In his opinion, it is Russian info-ops troops with the GRU military intelligence who have long launched a propaganda campaign to claim Ukraine is one way or another involved in the Libyan conflict.
As reported earlier, a video captured Libyan government forces using Russian self-propelled anti-aircraft system "Pantsir" (NATO codename SA-22 "Greyhound"), hitting it from a Turkish-made Bayraktar drone.
As UNIAN reported earlier with the reference to Al Jazeera, Russian fighters in Libya were flown out to a town south of Tripoli by their eastern-based allies after retreating from front lines at the capital, Tripoli.
The reported departure of the Russians to the airport of Bani Walid, a town 150 km southeast of Tripoli, was another blow to renegade eastern commander Khalifa Haftar's self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) and his foreign allies, who have been trying to take the capital for more than a year from the UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), Al Jazeera reports.
Although LNA spokesman earlier denied any foreigners were fighting with his force, the presence of the Russian fighters has been widely documented by diplomats and journalists, and photographs purporting to show Russians in the city of Bani Walid have been posted on social media.


unian--2020-06-12--IMF publishes letter of intent, memo on new program for Ukraine

The decision on the SBA was taken on June 9 .
The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) has published the full text of a letter of intent and the memorandum of economic and financial policy on the new 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) between Ukraine and the Fund .
The letter of intent and the memorandum were approved by the IMF Executive Board on June 9 , 2020 .
They contain measures and conditions that have been implemented and are planned to be fulfilled by the government of Ukraine and the NBU during 2020-2021 when the program will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the documents outline specific steps necessary to successfully complete reviews of the program and secure new disbursements under it .
`` The implementation of the provisions of the memorandum will allow until the end of the program to receive the rest of the funds from the IMF ( US $ 2.9 billion ) , which should ensure macroeconomic and financial stability .
The Stand-By Arrangement focuses on the key task of supporting macroeconomic and financial stability and covers , inter alia , such areas as fiscal policy , monetary policy , financial sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Ukraine 's Finance Ministry said .
`` The availability of such a program made it possible to obtain the second tranche under the fourth EU Macro-Financial Assistance program in the amount of EUR 500 million , '' the Finance Ministry said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the IMF Executive Board on June 9 approved an 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) for Ukraine , with access equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion ( about US $ 5 billion , or 179 % of quota ) .
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unian--2020-06-12--Ukraine reports three soldiers wounded amid 16 enemy attacks in Donbas

Intelligence says eight members of Russia-led forces were killed and at least another eight were wounded in action .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on June 11 mounted 16 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with three Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the ceasefire 16 times in the past day , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on June 12 .
`` As a result , two servicemen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another one sustained combat-related injuries in enemy shelling . ''
Russian-led forces opened fire , employing proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , infantry fighting vehicles , grenade launchers of various types , UAVs , heavy machine guns , sniper rifles , and small arms .
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the town of Maryinka , and the villages of Novomykhailivka , Hnutove , Novotroyitske , Chermalyk , Pavlopil , Orikhove , Khutir Vilny , Krymske , Novo-Oleksandrivka , and Luhanske .
The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia-led forces were killed and at least another eight were wounded on June 11 .
`` Since Friday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near the villages of Luhanske and Verkhniotoretske , using 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types and heavy machine guns , '' the update said .
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops from Friday midnight .

Intelligence says eight members of Russia-led forces were killed and at least another eight were wounded in action.
Russia's hybrid military forces on June 11 mounted 16 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with three Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed formations violated the ceasefire 16 times in the past day," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on June 12. "As a result, two servicemen of the Joint Forces were wounded and another one sustained combat-related injuries in enemy shelling."
Russian-led forces opened fire, employing proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, infantry fighting vehicles, grenade launchers of various types, UAVs, heavy machine guns, sniper rifles, and small arms.
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Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the town of Maryinka, and the villages of Novomykhailivka, Hnutove, Novotroyitske, Chermalyk, Pavlopil, Orikhove, Khutir Vilny, Krymske, Novo-Oleksandrivka, and Luhanske.
The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack. According to intelligence data, eight members of Russia-led forces were killed and at least another eight were wounded on June 11.
"Since Friday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near the villages of Luhanske and Verkhniotoretske, using 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types and heavy machine guns," the update said.
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops from Friday midnight.


unian--2020-06-12--Ukraine's National Bank cuts key policy rate to 6%

This is a record low over Ukraine 's independence period .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has continued easing its monetary policy , cutting the key rate to 6 % per annum effective June 12 .
At the same time , the regulator has reduced the rate for the eighth time in a row , after lowering it in January , March , and April 2020 , and in December , October , September , and July 2019 .
`` Consumer and investment demand is most likely to remain subdued for longer than forecast in April .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep inflation below the target level for longer than projected in the April forecast .
On the other hand , this means that the Ukrainian economy will face a deeper contraction than expected .
This requires the central bank to continue its monetary policy easing in order to support the economy as the country gradually lifts quarantine measures , '' the regulator 's press service said on its website on June 11 .
Given the expectation that inflation would be below its target for a longer period of time , the NBU Board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percentage points ( pp ) , to 6 % .
Overall , the key policy rate has decreased by 7.5 pp since the start of the current year , hitting a historic low in independent Ukraine .
`` Monetary easing and other anti-crisis measures taken by the NBU in recent months will support business activity in the country , '' NBU Governor Yakiv Smolii said during an online briefing on June 11 .
`` Although the contraction has already bottomed out , the NBU estimates that the extent of the contraction in Q2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater than expected .
Therefore , measures to put the economy back on the track to growth need to be rather decisive , '' he added .
The regulator has also decided to narrow its interest rate band on standing facilities , from the key policy rate +/- 2 pp to the key policy rate +/- 1 pp .
This means that with the new key policy rate , overnight refinancing loans will be issued at 7 % , and overnight certificates of deposit will be placed at 5 % .
`` By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the NBU will be able to achieve the operational goal of its monetary policy , which is to keep hryvnia interbank rates close to the key policy rate , and within the band of interest rates on standing facilities , '' Smolii added .
A decrease in the key policy rate below its neutral level indicates the end of the cycle of rapid monetary policy easing .
`` Given the high level of uncertainty , the NBU 's future monetary policy will mainly depend on how great the fall is in consumer demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the other hand , it will be driven by the speed of the recovery of business activity on the back of relaxed quarantine measures , which will accelerate price growth , '' Smolii said .
The NBU Board will hold a new meeting on monetary policy issues on July 23 , 2020 , as scheduled , the press service said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank on April 24 cut the key policy rate by 2 pp , to a five-year minimum of 8 % per annum .

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unian--2020-06-12--Health Minister Stepanov: Ukraine may backtrack as COVID-19 cases grow in number

He calls on Ukrainians to abide by the quarantine rules .
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov predicts Ukraine may return to previous stages of the coronavirus-related quarantine as the country has lately seen a surge in COVID-19 cases per day , which means the return of the respective restrictions .
`` One of the main criteria is an incidence and the growth that we see along with the number of confirmed cases with symptoms , hospital bed occupancy , adequate systemic response , and medical assistance , '' he told the TV news service TSN .
`` I will give you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's hospitals designated for COVID-19 treatment was 35 % as of June 1 , but it 's 46 % today .
Eleven percentage points in 11 days is a lot . ''
Read alsoNumber of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 29,700 on June 12 When asked whether the country may return to the previous quarantine stages , the minister replied : `` There are a few parameters : the number of cases per 100,000 people , hospital bed occupancy – these are main parameters , and their dynamics matter .
When figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that we will have to backtrack to the previous stage .
There are several indicators that clearly show us the picture .
That is why I ask all citizens not to neglect the rules introduced by the ministry . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases grew to 29,753 as of June 12 , including 683 cases registered within the past day .

He calls on Ukrainians to abide by the quarantine rules.
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov predicts Ukraine may return to previous stages of the coronavirus-related quarantine as the country has lately seen a surge in COVID-19 cases per day, which means the return of the respective restrictions.
"Main criteria include an incidence and the growth that we see along with the number of confirmed cases with symptoms, as well as hospital bed occupancy, adequate systemic response, and medical assistance," he told the TV news service TSN. "I will give you an example: bed occupancy in Kyiv's hospitals designated for COVID-19 treatment was 35% as of June 1, but it's 46% today. Eleven percentage points in 11 days is a lot."
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When asked whether the country may return to the previous quarantine stages, the minister replied: "There are a few parameters: the number of cases per 100,000 people, hospital bed occupancy – these are main parameters, and their dynamics matter. When figures reach certain levels, we'll immediately say that we will have to backtrack to the previous stage. There are several indicators that clearly show us the picture. That is why I ask all citizens not to neglect the rules introduced by the ministry."
As UNIAN reported earlier, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases grew to 29,753 as of June 12, including 683 cases registered within the past day.


unian--2020-06-12--PM Shmyhal informs how Ukraine will use IMF funds

The first disbursement worth US $ 2.1 billion was wired to Ukraine on June 12 .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has informed the public that the first tranche allocated by the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) under a new cooperation program with Ukraine will be funneled directly into the country 's national budget .
`` Ukraine has received the first tranche from the IMF in the amount of US $ 2.1 billion today , '' he said on Facebook on June 12 .
`` These funds will go directly to the budget so that the government continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronacrisis . ''
`` The agreements with the International Monetary Fund were reached as a result of the joint work of the government , the Office of the President , the Verkhovna Rada , and the National Bank , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the IMF Executive Board on June 9 approved an 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) for Ukraine , with access equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion ( about US $ 5 billion , or 179 % of quota ) .
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unian--2020-06-12--Fourteen Ukrainian sailors freed in Libya after three-year imprisonment

Fourteen Ukrainians who are crewmembers of the Ruta oil products tanker have been freed in Libya after three-year imprisonment .
@ @ @ @ @ city of Misrata , the northwest of Libya , the TV news service TSN said @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoUkrainian sailors on hunger strike in Libya may be placed under house arrest – @ @ @ @ @ decide how to bring them home .
A doctor who assisted in their release estimates @ @ @ @ @ , including 10 who went on hunger strike last month , as normal .
The @ @ @ @ @ an Odesa-based company , was captured by the Libyan side in April 2017 .
The @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of smuggling oil products .
No court hearings have been held since then , @ @ @ @ @ the tanker has disappeared under unknown circumstances .

Their health condition is normal.
Fourteen Ukrainians who are crewmembers of the Ruta oil products tanker have been freed in Libya after three-year imprisonment.
They are now in the city of Misrata, the northwest of Libya, the TV news service TSN said, citing its sources.
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The authorities are to decide how to bring them home.
A doctor who assisted in their release estimates the health of the sailors, including 10 who went on hunger strike last month, as normal.
The Ruta tanker, chartered by an Odesa-based company, was captured by the Libyan side in April 2017.
The sailors were allegedly arrested on suspicion of smuggling oil products.
No court hearings have been held since then, while the freight transported by the tanker has disappeared under unknown circumstances.


unian--2020-06-12--Ukraine's president to self-isolate after First Lady tests positive for COVID-19

The Ukrainian leader has tested negative for the coronavirus .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to self-isolate after First Lady Olena Zelenska tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus .
`` Volodymyr Zelensky 's health condition allows him to continue performing official duties .
The head of state has tested for the coronavirus .
His results are negative , '' the press service of the Office of the President said .
A special protocol was introduced for the president 's work in line with the current legislation and epidemiological requirements .
Every day , Zelensky will undergo enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( PCR ) tests along with physical health checks .
He will limit physical communication and switch to online meetings .
Face-to-face meetings suggesting communication with the president in person are not to be held in the coming days .
His participation in mass events and working trips outside Kyiv have been cancelled .
Only bodyguards and personal assistants will be able to communicate with the president in person .
`` Exceptions to this protocol are possible only in the event of an emergency , which will require an immediate response from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitutional powers , '' the press service said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , First Lady Olena Zelenska tested positive for the coronavirus .
She feels well and has no COVID-19 symptoms .

The Ukrainian leader has tested negative for the coronavirus.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to self-isolate after First Lady Olena Zelenska tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
"Volodymyr Zelensky's health condition allows him to continue performing official duties. The head of state has tested for the coronavirus. His results are negative," the press service of the Office of the President said.
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A special protocol was introduced for the president's work in line with the current legislation and epidemiological requirements.
Every day, Zelensky will undergo enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests along with physical health checks. He will limit physical communication and switch to online meetings.
Face-to-face meetings suggesting communication with the president in person are not to be held in the coming days. His participation in mass events and working trips outside Kyiv have been cancelled.
Only bodyguards and personal assistants will be able to communicate with the president in person.
"Exceptions to this protocol are possible only in the event of an emergency, which will require an immediate response from the head of state in accordance with his constitutional powers," the press service said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, First Lady Olena Zelenska tested positive for the coronavirus. She feels well and has no COVID-19 symptoms.


unian--2020-06-12--Reuters: Russian nuclear-powered sub enters service amid arms control fears

The first upgraded 955A model to be produced in the Borei class is one of the centrepieces in President Valdimir Putin 's plans to upgrade the nuclear-powered fleet .
Russia 's most-advanced new nuclear-powered submarine entered service on Friday , the defence ministry said , at a time of growing arms control tensions between Moscow and the West .
The Knyaz Vladimir ( Prince Vladimir ) – designed to carry Bulava intercontinental nuclear missiles – was enrolled into the navy during Friday 's Russia Day celebrations , Reuters said .
The announcement comes against the background of a rift with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a burgeoning arms race following the demise of a landmark Cold War-era nuclear pact .
The Borei-A ( Boreas ) class submarine is named after a ruler of the medieval Kievan Rus , the territory in modern-day Ukraine from which the Russian state would later emerge .
The first upgraded 955A model to be produced in the Borei class is one of the centrepieces in President Valdimir Putin 's plans to upgrade the nuclear-powered fleet .
The Borei submarine project , started shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union , had long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failures during tests of the Bulava missile .
The global arms control architecture erected during the Cold War to keep Washington and Moscow in check has come under strain since the demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty .
In August last year , the United States pulled out of the accord that banned the deployment of short and intermediate range missiles , accusing Moscow of flouting it , something Russia denies .
The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States , the New START treaty , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limits the number of strategic nuclear warheads the world 's two biggest nuclear powers can deploy .

The first upgraded 955A model to be produced in the Borei class is one of the centrepieces in President Valdimir Putin's plans to upgrade the nuclear-powered fleet.
Russia's most-advanced new nuclear-powered submarine entered service on Friday, the defence ministry said, at a time of growing arms control tensions between Moscow and the West.
The Knyaz Vladimir (Prince Vladimir) – designed to carry Bulava intercontinental nuclear missiles – was enrolled into the navy during Friday's Russia Day celebrations, Reuters said.
The announcement comes against the background of a rift with Western powers over Ukraine and fears of a burgeoning arms race following the demise of a landmark Cold War-era nuclear pact.
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The Borei-A (Boreas) class submarine is named after a ruler of the medieval Kievan Rus, the territory in modern-day Ukraine from which the Russian state would later emerge.
The first upgraded 955A model to be produced in the Borei class is one of the centrepieces in President Valdimir Putin's plans to upgrade the nuclear-powered fleet.
The Borei submarine project, started shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union, had long been plagued by shortages of cash and failures during tests of the Bulava missile.
The global arms control architecture erected during the Cold War to keep Washington and Moscow in check has come under strain since the demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
In August last year, the United States pulled out of the accord that banned the deployment of short and intermediate range missiles, accusing Moscow of flouting it, something Russia denies.
The last major nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States, the New START treaty, is due to expire in 2021. It limits the number of strategic nuclear warheads the world's two biggest nuclear powers can deploy.


unian--2020-06-12--Handziuk case: Kyiv court authorizes compulsory delivery of suspect Manger

He will be brought from Kherson to Kyiv .
Kyiv 's Pechersky district court has authorized the compulsory delivery of Chairman of Kherson Regional Council Vladyslav Manger , one of the suspects in a fatal acid attack on Kherson activist Kateryna Handziuk , to a Kyiv court .
The ruling was announced by judge Tetiana Ilyeva , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
He will be brought from Kherson to Kyiv for hearings on prosecutors ' motion to select a preventive measure for him .
Read alsoUkraine 's PGO chief on Handziuk murder : Prosecutors did n't want to probe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 15 , a new hearing is scheduled to begin at 09:30 Kyiv time .
UNIAN memo .
Kherson activist , advisor to the Mayor of Kherson and acting manager of affairs at Kherson City Council 's executive committee Kateryna Handziuk , 33 , on July 31 , 2018 , survived an acid attack .
She suffered burns to more than 35 % of her body and underwent 11 operations in Kyiv .
Handziuk died on November 4 , 2018 .
The immediate cause of her death was a severed blood clot resulting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified the attack as an attempted murder committed with extreme cruelty , then its status was changed to completed murder .
Six suspects were detained , one of whom , Mykola Novikov , was later released from custody as charges against him had been dropped .
On May 7 , 2019 , the Prosecutor General 's Office sent an indictment against five defendants in the case of the murder : Mykyta Hrabchuk , Volodymyr Vasyanovych , Vyacheslav Vishnevsky , Serhiy Torbin , and Viktor Horbunov .
On June 6 , 2019 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the organizer of the murder , was sentenced to six years and six months in prison .
Hrabchuk , the actual perpetrator of the crime , was sentenced to six years in prison .
Accused of aiding , Vasyanovych and Horbunov were sentenced to four and three years in prison , respectively ; accomplice Vishnevsky 's sentence is four years ' imprisonment .
Oleksiy Levin , who has a criminal record , as well as Chairman of Kherson Regional Council Vladyslav Manger and Ihor Pavlovsky , who was an assistant to MP Mykola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Handziuk murder case .
Moreover , public activists believe that former Chairman of Kherson Regional State Administration Andriy Gordeev and former Deputy Chairman of Kherson Regional State Administration Yevhen Ryshchuk were involved in the crime .
On January 27 , Levin was put into custody in Bulgaria 's Burgas for a 40-day term after detention on January 24 .
On February 22 , the court of the city of Burgas ( Bulgaria ) ruled to extradite Levin to Ukraine .
He was extradited on March 16 and Kyiv 's Pechersky district court on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody until April 2 .
On March 25 , Kyiv 's Shevchenkivsky district court extended the pretrial probe into the Handziuk case until July 29 .
Manger and Levin are suspected of committing crimes under Part 3 of Article 27 , Part 2 of Article 28 and Part 2 of Article 121 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .

He will be brought from Kherson to Kyiv.
Kyiv's Pechersky district court has authorized the compulsory delivery of Chairman of Kherson Regional Council Vladyslav Manger, one of the suspects in a fatal acid attack on Kherson activist Kateryna Handziuk, to a Kyiv court.
The ruling was announced by judge Tetiana Ilyeva, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
He will be brought from Kherson to Kyiv for hearings on prosecutors' motion to select a preventive measure for him.
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The court session will continue on June 15, a new hearing is scheduled to begin at 09:30 Kyiv time.
UNIAN memo. Kherson activist, advisor to the Mayor of Kherson and acting manager of affairs at Kherson City Council's executive committee Kateryna Handziuk, 33, on July 31, 2018, survived an acid attack. She suffered burns to more than 35% of her body and underwent 11 operations in Kyiv. Handziuk died on November 4, 2018.
The immediate cause of her death was a severed blood clot resulting from the acid attack. Police originally qualified the attack as an attempted murder committed with extreme cruelty, then its status was changed to completed murder. Six suspects were detained, one of whom, Mykola Novikov, was later released from custody as charges against him had been dropped.
On May 7, 2019, the Prosecutor General's Office sent an indictment against five defendants in the case of the murder: Mykyta Hrabchuk, Volodymyr Vasyanovych, Vyacheslav Vishnevsky, Serhiy Torbin, and Viktor Horbunov.
On June 6, 2019, the court announced their sentences. Torbin, the organizer of the murder, was sentenced to six years and six months in prison. Hrabchuk, the actual perpetrator of the crime, was sentenced to six years in prison. Accused of aiding, Vasyanovych and Horbunov were sentenced to four and three years in prison, respectively; accomplice Vishnevsky's sentence is four years' imprisonment.
Oleksiy Levin, who has a criminal record, as well as Chairman of Kherson Regional Council Vladyslav Manger and Ihor Pavlovsky, who was an assistant to MP Mykola Palamarchuk, are also suspects in the Handziuk murder case. Moreover, public activists believe that former Chairman of Kherson Regional State Administration Andriy Gordeev and former Deputy Chairman of Kherson Regional State Administration Yevhen Ryshchuk were involved in the crime. On January 27, Levin was put into custody in Bulgaria's Burgas for a 40-day term after detention on January 24. On February 22, the court of the city of Burgas (Bulgaria) ruled to extradite Levin to Ukraine. He was extradited on March 16 and Kyiv's Pechersky district court on March 17 ruled to remand him in custody until April 2. On March 25, Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky district court extended the pretrial probe into the Handziuk case until July 29.
Manger and Levin are suspected of committing crimes under Part 3 of Article 27, Part 2 of Article 28 and Part 2 of Article 121 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.


unian--2020-06-12--NATO recognizes Ukraine as Enhanced Opportunities Partner

Ukraine 's status as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner does not prejudge any decisions on NATO membership .
The North Atlantic Council on June 12 recognized Ukraine as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner .
This status is part of NATO 's Partnership Interoperability Initiative , which aims to maintain and deepen cooperation between Allies and partners that have made significant contributions to NATO-led operations and missions , NATO said on its website .
Read alsoUkraine 's Rada formalizes rescheduling of NATO PA session in Kyiv over COVID-19 As a NATO partner , Ukraine has provided troops to Allied operations , including in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the NATO Response Force and NATO exercises .
`` Allies highly value these significant contributions , which demonstrate Ukraine 's commitment to Euro-Atlantic security , '' NATO said .
As an Enhanced Opportunities Partner , Ukraine will benefit from tailor-made opportunities to help sustain such contributions .
This includes enhanced access to interoperability program and exercises , and more sharing of information , including lessons learned .
`` This decision recognizes Ukraine 's strong contributions to NATO missions , and demonstrates the Alliance 's continued commitment to its partnerships despite the COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lungescu .
Ukraine is now one of six Enhanced Opportunities Partners , alongside Australia , Finland , Georgia , Jordan , and Sweden .
Each of the partners has a tailor-made relationship with NATO , based on areas of mutual interest .
`` Ukraine 's status as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner does not prejudge any decisions on NATO membership .
NATO Allies continue to encourage and support Ukraine in its reform efforts , including in the security and defense sector , with regard to civilian control and democratic oversight , and in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Ukraine's status as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner does not prejudge any decisions on NATO membership.
The North Atlantic Council on June 12 recognized Ukraine as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner.
This status is part of NATO's Partnership Interoperability Initiative, which aims to maintain and deepen cooperation between Allies and partners that have made significant contributions to NATO-led operations and missions, NATO said on its website.
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As a NATO partner, Ukraine has provided troops to Allied operations, including in Afghanistan and Kosovo, as well as to the NATO Response Force and NATO exercises.
"Allies highly value these significant contributions, which demonstrate Ukraine's commitment to Euro-Atlantic security," NATO said.
As an Enhanced Opportunities Partner, Ukraine will benefit from tailor-made opportunities to help sustain such contributions. This includes enhanced access to interoperability program and exercises, and more sharing of information, including lessons learned.
"This decision recognizes Ukraine's strong contributions to NATO missions, and demonstrates the Alliance's continued commitment to its partnerships despite the COVID-19 pandemic," said NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu.
Ukraine is now one of six Enhanced Opportunities Partners, alongside Australia, Finland, Georgia, Jordan, and Sweden. Each of the partners has a tailor-made relationship with NATO, based on areas of mutual interest.
"Ukraine's status as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner does not prejudge any decisions on NATO membership. NATO Allies continue to encourage and support Ukraine in its reform efforts, including in the security and defense sector, with regard to civilian control and democratic oversight, and in the fight against corruption," NATO said.


unian--2020-06-12--Sixty-four MPs ask Ukraine's Constitutional Court to check law on banking regulation

The law violates numerous provisions of the Ukrainian Constitution , which is very important as it influences the legal system and the country 's economy , the MPs say .
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) has received a constitutional petition , signed by 64 Ukrainian MPs regarding compliance with the Constitution of the law `` On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Improving the Mechanisms for Regulation of Banking , '' its separate provisions , as well as the provisions of other legislative acts as amended by this law .
`` Today , June 11 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was seized with a constitutional petition of 64 people 's deputies of Ukraine on the compliance of the Law of Ukraine 'On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Concerning the Improvement of Banking Regulation Mechanisms , ' its separate provisions , as well as the provisions of other legislative acts in the wording of this Law with the Constitution of Ukraine ( constitutionality ) , '' the CCU 's press service said on its website on June 11 .
According to the MPs , the law ( No .
590-IX ) violates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is very important as it influences the legal system and the country 's economy .
`` The fact that law No .
590-IX , contrary to the Constitution of Ukraine , has actually retroactive effect , this can lead to irreparable consequences that will arise during its validity .
Based on the foregoing and in order to minimize the consequences that may be caused by the law , there is every reason to determine the constitutional proceedings on this constitutional petition as urgent , '' reads the document .
As UNIAN reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , passed at second reading a bill on banking regulation .
Some 270 MPs with the required minimum of 226 votes backed in the second reading the adoption of the bill ( No .
2571-d ) on amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the improvement of certain banking regulation mechanisms .
According to the explanatory note to the bill , it provides for the inevitability of the process of withdrawing banks from the market , since the relevant decision of the National Bank can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judgment .
At the same time , the law clearly defines the prerequisites and procedure for former owners to receive compensation if they prove in court that the NBU 's move was illegal .
During first reading , a number of lawmakers and experts labeled the bill unconstitutional , claiming it was at variance with many existing laws .

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The law violates numerous provisions of the Ukrainian Constitution, which is very important as it influences the legal system and the country's economy, the MPs say.
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unian--2020-06-12--Ukraine must ensure independence of anti-corruption institutions – IMF memo

The IMF says Ukraine should also ensure stable and full financing of such agencies , as well as expand NABU 's investigative capabilities .
The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) has said the Ukrainian authorities must ensure the independence , adequate resources , and effectiveness of the new anti-corruption institutions .
`` The authorities will ensure the independence , adequate resources , and effectiveness of the new anti-corruption institutions ( e.g.
, the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) , the Special Anti-corruption Prosecutor 's Office ( SAPO ) , and the High Anti-Corruption Court ( HACC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter of intent and the memorandum of economic and financial policy on the new 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) between Ukraine and the Fund .
The IMF says Ukraine should also ensure stable and full financing of such agencies , as well as expand NABU 's investigative capabilities .
Ukraine has also committed to implementing and strengthening asset declaration systems , combating money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism , improving the system for selecting judges , and creating an inspection body under the High Council of Justice .
As UNIAN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on June 9 approved an 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) for Ukraine , with access equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion ( about US $ 5 billion , or 179 % of quota ) .
The first disbursement is worth US $ 2.1 billion .

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The IMF says Ukraine should also ensure stable and full financing of such agencies, as well as expand NABU's investigative capabilities.
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