unian--2020-01-20--Zelensky comments on street renaming sensitivity in Ukraine

Ukrainians should build a common history rather than spark controversy , the president believes .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed a `` very complicated and sensitive '' issue of street renaming to honor heroes of Ukraine 's nationalist movement of the 20th century .
In an interview with The Times of Israel , Zelensky said this applied not only to streets but also to monuments .
`` It 's a question of how people with different history , with different attitudes , can live together in practice , '' the president said .
`` It is a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heroes that are honored in the west and in the center of Ukraine , and there are other Ukrainians that have their own heroes and think otherwise .
And I understand the different feelings .
And that 's why I 've said several times , very clearly : When we have so complicated a history , let 's build a common history .
Let 's find those people whose names do not cause controversy in our present and in our future .
Let 's name the monuments and streets for those people whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said President Zelensky .
`` Nowadays , we have our own modern heroes , '' the Ukrainian leader added , `` people who have made history , scientists , people in space exploration , great sportsmen , many writers… people who are widely respected in all parts of Ukraine . ''
`` Let 's keep politics out of this issue , '' the president said .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine earlier commented on a statement by their Israeli counterparts regarding `` antisemitism '' in Ukraine .
Ukraine `` strongly condemns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Ukrainian authorities at all levels make every effort to fight any of their manifestations , '' Ukrainian diplomats stress .

Ukrainians should build a common history rather than spark controversy, the president believes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed a "very complicated and sensitive" issue of street renaming to honor heroes of Ukraine's nationalist movement of the 20th century.
In an interview with The Times of Israel, Zelensky said this applied not only to streets but also to monuments.
"It's a question of how people with different history, with different attitudes, can live together in practice," the president said.
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"It is a very complicated and sensitive issue. There are heroes that are honored in the west and in the center of Ukraine, and there are other Ukrainians that have their own heroes and think otherwise. And I understand the different feelings. And that's why I've said several times, very clearly: When we have so complicated a history, let's build a common history. Let's find those people whose names do not cause controversy in our present and in our future. Let's name the monuments and streets for those people whose names do not provoke conflict," said President Zelensky.
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"Nowadays, we have our own modern heroes," the Ukrainian leader added, "people who have made history, scientists, people in space exploration, great sportsmen, many writers… people who are widely respected in all parts of Ukraine."
"Let's keep politics out of this issue," the president said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine earlier commented on a statement by their Israeli counterparts regarding "antisemitism" in Ukraine.
Ukraine "strongly condemns all forms of intolerance and antisemitism, and the Ukrainian authorities at all levels make every effort to fight any of their manifestations," Ukrainian diplomats stress.


unian--2020-01-20--Week’s balance: Prime Minister Honcharuk’s failed resignation, NBU delivering relief to entrepreneur

Week’s balance: Prime Minister Honcharuk’s failed resignation, NBU delivering relief to entrepreneurs, and productive Rada

In the past week , a scandal erupted around the Cabinet of Ministers led by Oleksiy Honcharuk , which led to the prime minister filing a resignation letter for President Volodymyr Zelensky ’ s consideration .
According to Honcharuk , the government will continue to work as usual until the head of state , who is the political leader of the mono-majority in the Verkhovna Rada , decides on this issue .
The Constitution of Ukraine says though that it ’ s the Verkhovna Rada , the body that appoints a prime minister , shall also decide on their dismissal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government entails resignation of the entire Cabinet .
Due to the fact that no personnel decisions were taken by Parliament Friday and that the deputies do not plan to hold plenaries until February 4 , it is too early to talk about the upcoming change of government .
The legal conflict with the possible resignation of the prime minister is also due to the fact that in October 2019 , the parliament approved the government program by a majority vote , which bans Parliament from sacking the Cabinet in a no-confidence vote for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaked recordings were released on Wednesday night , purportedly covering the meeting where Prime Minister Honcharuk , Finance Minister Oksana Markarova , First Deputy Head of the National Bank Kateryna Rozhkova , and other officials discussed economic issues before meeting with the president .
A voice resembling the one resembling Honcharuk ’ s referred to himself a “ complete ignoramus ” in economy and admitted that Zelensky wasn ’ t too strong in it either .
On the morning of the next day , the prime minister called the leak “ machinations ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s team will not be intimidated . ''
But on Friday morning , he said he had filed a resignation letter .
“ I came to the position to fulfil the president ’ s program .
For me , he is a model of openness and decency .
However , in order to eliminate any doubts regarding our respect for and trust in the president , I wrote a letter of resignation and handed it to the president with him being entitled to submit it to parliament , ” Honcharuk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took a long pause , only releasing Zelensky ’ s statement instructing security forces to find out the source of the leak within two weeks , and also demanded that measures be taken to rule out similar incidents in the future and protect information .
On Friday evening it became known that Zelensky did not accept the prime minister ’ s resignation , deciding to “ give a chance ” to him and his government , but subject to certain tasks .
“ I decided to give you and your government a chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are very important and of concern to our society .
Now is not the time to undermine the state economically and politically , ” Zelensky said during a meeting with Honcharuk .
The president announced the following conditions : the government must introduce a new concept of salaries for the heads of ministries , departments , and state companies , as well as their deputies , taking into account the overall economic situation .
Zelensky warned that those ministers who would not agree with the salary proposed by the government would go .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resolve the situation with bonuses that are envisaged for top managers of Naftogaz for receiving compensation from Gazprom .
In addition , the president emphasized the importance of strengthening the government through staffing changes .
Financial markets reacted rather sluggishly to the latest government `` drama '' .
Financial analyst with the ICU Group , Mykhailo Demkiv , says prices for Ukrainian Eurobonds fell slightly , but this is slightly noticeable against the background of growth of the previous days .
But it is too early to give solid estimates .
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses with the news about the abolition of the infamous norm , which forbade the use of current accounts by private entrepreneurs for their own needs and allowed to withdraw funds from these accounts only after taxes and fees have been paid .
The regulator explained that the corresponding requirement introduced at the beginning of the year saw no understanding among business community , so the NBU decided to heed the opinions of entrepreneurs and banks .
Indeed , the National Bank and the State Tax Service had not provided Ukrainian entrepreneurs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their accounts and conduct business in the new conditions .
However , despite the abolition of the norm , the NBU does not abandon the idea of introducing other restrictions aimed at combating fictitious financial transactions .
According to the head of the National Bank , Yakiv Smolii , in the near future , financial market regulators will coordinate their positions and develop real mechanisms to minimize risks of such operations .
“ The position of the National Bank , as before , remains unchanged .
Since 2003 , the norm has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals can not be used to conduct operations related to entrepreneurial activity .
Since the banking system must be protected from the risks of financial transactions with signs of fictitiousness , the National Bank will discuss with the State Tax Service mechanisms aimed at minimizing these risks , ” the NBU noted .
Relief from the NBU was not the only news of the past week that was of interest to Ukrainian entrepreneurs .
On Tuesday , January 14 , the parliament returned to plenary work after a long New Year holiday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at improving the business climate .
The Verkhovna Rada voted to create an Entrepreneurship Development Fund in Ukraine , whose main task will be to ensure affordable lending to small and medium-sized businesses .
According to the Prime Minister ’ s forecasts , the adoption of this law will allow many Ukrainians to realize business ideas in their native country , and will also lead to the emergence of about 90,000 new jobs this year .
Honcharuk noted that the Entrepreneurship Development Fund would provide support to small and medium-sized enterprises in two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partial guarantees for loans issued to small businesses , if there are not enough collaterals , and the cheapening of loans by compensating the interest rate to the level of 5 , 7 and 9 percent per annum for loans in national currency .
The size of compensation will depend on the size and type of business .
The procedure for providing support will be determined in the near future by the Cabinet of Ministers .
In addition , the Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the Tax Code , according to which income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups were revised .
The deputies increased the income limit for the so-called individual entrepreneurs of the first group to 1 million hryvnias , the second to 5 million hryvnias , and the third to 7 million hryvnias .
Previously , these limits were set at 300,000 hryvnias , 1.5 million hryvnias and 5 million hryvnias , respectively .
In addition , the parliament introduced a new format for the activities of the state Customs and Tax Services as a single legal entity .
Now the territorial bodies of these structures will carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public law , but as separate units with the necessary scope of authority .
Another important law adopted this week was the one on the implementation in Ukraine of a number of rules of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Europe to combat Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ( BEPS ) .
The Rada also adopted at first reading bills on removing the scrap metal market from the shadows , which should bring 900 million hryvnias of taxes to the state budget annually , and on the legalization of the gambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no less rich in important economic events .
Prime Minister Honcharuk , together with President Zelensky , will pay a working visit to Davos ( Switzerland ) as part of the World Economic Forum , and the State Statistics Service will report on the results of industrial output for 2019 .

Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk filed a resignation letter in the aftermath of audio leaks from his alleged meeting, the National Bank following public outrage eased restrictions on individual entrepreneurs related to the personal use of business accounts, while the Verkhovna Rada adopted a number of important bills – these are the main economic developments of the past week.
In the past week, a scandal erupted around the Cabinet of Ministers led by Oleksiy Honcharuk, which led to the prime minister filing a resignation letter for President Volodymyr Zelensky’s consideration. According to Honcharuk, the government will continue to work as usual until the head of state, who is the political leader of the mono-majority in the Verkhovna Rada, decides on this issue.
The Constitution of Ukraine says though that it’s the Verkhovna Rada, the body that appoints a prime minister, shall also decide on their dismissal. The dismissal of the head of government entails resignation of the entire Cabinet.
Due to the fact that no personnel decisions were taken by Parliament Friday and that the deputies do not plan to hold plenaries until February 4, it is too early to talk about the upcoming change of government. The legal conflict with the possible resignation of the prime minister is also due to the fact that in October 2019, the parliament approved the government program by a majority vote, which bans Parliament from sacking the Cabinet in a no-confidence vote for twelve months.
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The scandal erupted after leaked recordings were released on Wednesday night, purportedly covering the meeting where Prime Minister Honcharuk, Finance Minister Oksana Markarova, First Deputy Head of the National Bank Kateryna Rozhkova, and other officials discussed economic issues before meeting with the president.
A man with the voice resembling the one of Honcharuk referred to himself as a “complete ignoramus” in economy and admitted that Zelensky wasn’t too strong in it either. On the morning of the next day, the prime minister called the leak “machinations” by government opponents, adding that "the president’s team will not be intimidated." But on Friday morning, he said he had filed a resignation letter.
“I came to the position to fulfil the president’s program. For me, he is a model of openness and decency. However, in order to eliminate any doubts regarding our respect for and trust in the president, I wrote a letter of resignation and handed it to the president with him being entitled to submit it to parliament,” Honcharuk noted.
The President’s Office took a long pause, only releasing Zelensky’s statement instructing security forces to find out the source of the leak within two weeks, and also demanded that measures be taken to rule out similar incidents in the future and protect information.
On Friday evening it became known that Zelensky did not accept the prime minister’s resignation, deciding to “give a chance” to him and his government, but subject to certain tasks.
“I decided to give you and your government a chance if you address certain things that today are very important and of concern to our society. Now is not the time to undermine the state economically and politically,” Zelensky said during a meeting with Honcharuk.
The president announced the following conditions: the government must introduce a new concept of salaries for the heads of ministries, departments, and state companies, as well as their deputies, taking into account the overall economic situation.
Zelensky warned that those ministers who would not agree with the salary proposed by the government would go.
The president also instructed the prime minister to resolve the situation with bonuses that are envisaged for top managers of Naftogaz for receiving compensation from Gazprom.
In addition, the president emphasized the importance of strengthening the government through staffing changes.
Financial markets reacted rather sluggishly to the latest government "drama". Financial analyst with the ICU Group, Mykhailo Demkiv, says prices for Ukrainian Eurobonds fell slightly, but this is slightly noticeable against the background of growth of the previous days. But it is too early to give solid estimates.
"Carrot" for entrepreneurs from National Bank
Last week, the National Bank pleased small businesses with the news about the abolition of the infamous norm, which forbade the use of current accounts by private entrepreneurs for their own needs and allowed to withdraw funds from these accounts only after taxes and fees have been paid.
The regulator explained that the corresponding requirement introduced at the beginning of the year saw no understanding among business community, so the NBU decided to heed the opinions of entrepreneurs and banks. Indeed, the National Bank and the State Tax Service had not provided Ukrainian entrepreneurs and banks clear explanations on how to use their accounts and conduct business in the new conditions.
However, despite the abolition of the norm, the NBU does not abandon the idea of introducing other restrictions aimed at combating fictitious financial transactions. According to the head of the National Bank, Yakiv Smolii, in the near future, financial market regulators will coordinate their positions and develop real mechanisms to minimize risks of such operations.
“The position of the National Bank, as before, remains unchanged. Since 2003, the norm has been in force that the current accounts of individuals cannot be used to conduct operations related to entrepreneurial activity. Since the banking system must be protected from the risks of financial transactions with signs of fictitiousness, the National Bank will discuss with the State Tax Service mechanisms aimed at minimizing these risks,” the NBU noted.
Legislative support for business
Relief from the NBU was not the only news of the past week that was of interest to Ukrainian entrepreneurs. On Tuesday, January 14, the parliament returned to plenary work after a long New Year holiday, making a number of important decisions aimed at improving the business climate.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to create an Entrepreneurship Development Fund in Ukraine, whose main task will be to ensure affordable lending to small and medium-sized businesses. According to the Prime Minister’s forecasts, the adoption of this law will allow many Ukrainians to realize business ideas in their native country, and will also lead to the emergence of about 90,000 new jobs this year. Honcharuk noted that the Entrepreneurship Development Fund would provide support to small and medium-sized enterprises in two areas. This is the provision of partial guarantees for loans issued to small businesses, if there are not enough collaterals, and the cheapening of loans by compensating the interest rate to the level of 5, 7 and 9 percent per annum for loans in national currency. The size of compensation will depend on the size and type of business. The procedure for providing support will be determined in the near future by the Cabinet of Ministers.
In addition, the Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the Tax Code, according to which income limits for each of the small business groups were revised. The deputies increased the income limit for the so-called individual entrepreneurs of the first group to 1 million hryvnias, the second to 5 million hryvnias, and the third to 7 million hryvnias. Previously, these limits were set at 300,000 hryvnias, 1.5 million hryvnias and 5 million hryvnias, respectively.
In addition, the parliament introduced a new format for the activities of the state Customs and Tax Services as a single legal entity. Now the territorial bodies of these structures will carry out activities not as legal entities of public law, but as separate units with the necessary scope of authority.
Another important law adopted this week was the one on the implementation in Ukraine of a number of rules of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Europe to combat Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS).
The Rada also adopted at first reading bills on removing the scrap metal market from the shadows, which should bring 900 million hryvnias of taxes to the state budget annually, and on the legalization of the gambling business.
This week promises to be no less rich in important economic events. Prime Minister Honcharuk, together with President Zelensky, will pay a working visit to Davos (Switzerland) as part of the World Economic Forum, and the State Statistics Service will report on the results of industrial output for 2019.
Nadiia Burbela


unian--2020-01-21--Bloomberg: Iran says Ukrainian jet was downed by two short-range missiles

The retrieved flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder are `` some of the most advanced equipment of their kind in the world '' and Iran lacks the facilities to decode them .
A Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed after taking off from the Iranian capital on January 8 was downed by two short-range surface-to-air missiles , Iran 's Civil Aviation Organization said in a second preliminary investigation report .
The Tor-M1 missiles were launched at the Kyiv-bound Boeing 737-800 jetliner from the north , according to the report , Bloomberg said .
It also said that the plane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local time and lost all contact with air traffic control at 8,100 feet .
The aircraft disappeared from secondary surveillance radar screens at 6:15 a.m. and from primary surveillance radars at 6:18 a.m .
The aircraft moved past a residential area and its first physical contact with the ground was at a public park .
The plane was torn apart as it moved through a football pitch , nearby farmland and gardens .
The retrieved flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder are `` some of the most advanced equipment of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lacks the facilities to decode them .
French and U.S. accident investigation agencies have refused to send necessary equipment to Iran for decoding the black boxes .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Kyiv-bound UIA flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran 's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8 .
It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board .
Two passengers , Olena Malakhova and Olha Kobyuk , and the crew were Ukrainians : Volodymyr Haponenko , Oleksiy Naumkin , Serniy Khomenko , Kateryna Statnik @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denys Lykhno , Valeria Ovcharuk , Yulia Solohub .
There were also citizens of Iran , Canada , Sweden , Afghanistan , Germany and the United Kingdom .
There were no survivors .
On January 11 , Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a `` human error . ''
An Il-76 plane with the Ukrainian victims ' bodies arrived in Kyiv on January 19 .

The retrieved flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder are "some of the most advanced equipment of their kind in the world" and Iran lacks the facilities to decode them.
A Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed after taking off from the Iranian capital on January 8 was downed by two short-range surface-to-air missiles, Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said in a second preliminary investigation report.
The Tor-M1 missiles were launched at the Kyiv-bound Boeing 737-800 jetliner from the north, according to the report, Bloomberg said.
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It also said that the plane took off from Tehran at 6:12 a.m. local time and lost all contact with air traffic control at 8,100 feet.
The aircraft disappeared from secondary surveillance radar screens at 6:15 a.m. and from primary surveillance radars at 6:18 a.m.
The aircraft moved past a residential area and its first physical contact with the ground was at a public park. The plane was torn apart as it moved through a football pitch, nearby farmland and gardens.
The retrieved flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder are "some of the most advanced equipment of their kind in the world" and Iran lacks the facilities to decode them.
French and U.S. accident investigation agencies have refused to send necessary equipment to Iran for decoding the black boxes.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Kyiv-bound UIA flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8. It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board.
Two passengers, Olena Malakhova and Olha Kobyuk, and the crew were Ukrainians: Volodymyr Haponenko, Oleksiy Naumkin, Serniy Khomenko, Kateryna Statnik, Ihor Matkov, Maria Mykytyuk, Denys Lykhno, Valeria Ovcharuk, Yulia Solohub. There were also citizens of Iran, Canada, Sweden, Afghanistan, Germany and the United Kingdom. There were no survivors.
On January 11, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a "human error."
An Il-76 plane with the Ukrainian victims' bodies arrived in Kyiv on January 19.


unian--2020-01-21--Parliament Speaker Razumkov: No legal grounds for early parliamentary elections in 2020

He says incumbent lawmakers work `` quite effectively . ''
Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov says there are no legal @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 .
`` From the point of view of legislation , as far as @ @ @ @ @ not possible , because the parliament has immunity for a year , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ former Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy 's words that the ruling party is considering the possibility @ @ @ @ @ soon as this year .
`` Today we see a coalition – a mono coalition @ @ @ @ @ whatever you call it , which passes bills and which works quite effectively , '' @ @ @ @ @ him , many bills have become laws thanks to the support of various political parties @ @ @ @ @ `` For instance , I personally do not see any prerequisites today for the dissolution @ @ @ @ @ from the point of view of legislation , or from the point of view of @ @ @ @ @ said .

He says incumbent lawmakers work "quite effectively."
Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov says there are no legal grounds for early parliamentary elections in 2020.
"From the point of view of legislation, as far as I remember, this is not possible, because the parliament has immunity for a year," he said on ICTV when commenting on former Parliament Speaker Andriy Parubiy's words that the ruling party is considering the possibility of early parliamentary elections as soon as this year.
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"Today we see a coalition – a mono coalition, a mono majority – whatever you call it, which passes bills and which works quite effectively," he said.
According to him, many bills have become laws thanks to the support of various political parties and parliamentarians' groups.
"For instance, I personally do not see any prerequisites today for the dissolution of the parliament – either from the point of view of legislation, or from the point of view of work effectiveness," he said.


unian--2020-01-21--U.K. government comments on situation around Ukraine's Tryzub

The British authorities say they deeply respect the official symbols of Ukrainian statehood .
The government of the United Kingdom has commented on the fact that the official Coat of Arms of Ukraine , Tryzub ( Trident ) , was included in the British Extremism Guide .
`` We are aware of and regretful about the insult caused by the appearance of the Ukrainian Tryzub in the British police 's guide .
As stated by the police , this document clearly indicates that many of the symbols it contains are of no interest in the fight against terrorism , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement in Ukrainian , which was posted by the British Embassy in Ukraine on Facebook .
It says that the British authorities deeply respect the official symbols of Ukrainian statehood , in particular the State Flag , Coat of Arms and Anthem of Ukraine .
`` We recognize that the Tryzub has constitutional , historical and cultural significance for the people of Ukraine as a major element of the State Emblem of Ukraine , '' it said .
`` The United Kingdom remains fully committed to Ukraine 's independence , sovereignty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deepening our bilateral relations in the coming years , '' it said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian Embassy in the United Kingdom demanded that the Tryzub be removed from the British Extremism Guide .
The Tryzub appears on Ukrainian passports and the Ukrainian president 's flag .
The guide is produced by Counter Terrorism Policing and used across England as part of training for Prevent , the anti-radicalization scheme designed to catch those at risk of committing terrorist violence , The Guardian said on January 17 .
Journalists drew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police document distributed to medical staff and teachers as part of anti-extremism briefings included Greenpeace , Peta and other non-violent groups as well as neo-Nazis .
It also features the Ukrainian Azov battalion 's insignia .

The British authorities say they deeply respect the official symbols of Ukrainian statehood.
The government of the United Kingdom has commented on the fact that the official Coat of Arms of Ukraine, Tryzub (Trident), was included in the British Extremism Guide.
"We are aware of and regretful about the insult caused by the appearance of the Ukrainian Tryzub in the British police's guide. As stated by the police, this document clearly indicates that many of the symbols it contains are of no interest in the fight against terrorism," a spokesperson for the British government said in a statement in Ukrainian, which was posted by the British Embassy in Ukraine on Facebook.
It says that the British authorities deeply respect the official symbols of Ukrainian statehood, in particular the State Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem of Ukraine. "We recognize that the Tryzub has constitutional, historical and cultural significance for the people of Ukraine as a major element of the State Emblem of Ukraine," it said.
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"The United Kingdom remains fully committed to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. We look forward to deepening our bilateral relations in the coming years," it said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Ukrainian Embassy in the United Kingdom demanded that the Tryzub be removed from the British Extremism Guide.
The Tryzub appears on Ukrainian passports and the Ukrainian president's flag.
The guide is produced by Counter Terrorism Policing and used across England as part of training for Prevent, the anti-radicalization scheme designed to catch those at risk of committing terrorist violence, The Guardian said on January 17.
Journalists drew attention to the fact that the counter-terrorism police document distributed to medical staff and teachers as part of anti-extremism briefings included Greenpeace, Peta and other non-violent groups as well as neo-Nazis.
It also features the Ukrainian Azov battalion's insignia.


unian--2020-01-20--OIE says Ukraine reports first H5 bird flu case in three years – media

The Ukrainian outbreak killed 4,856 birds out of a flock of 98,000 .
Ukraine has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu on a farm in the west-central part of the country , the first of such outbreak in nearly three years , the World Organisation for Animal Health ( OIE ) said on Monday .
Citing a report from Ukraine 's veterinary services , the Paris-based OIE said the virus was of serotype H5 but gave no further detail , Reuters said .
The H5N8 virus , often carried by migrating wild birds , has spread in eastern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and backyard poultry in Poland , Romania , Slovakia and Hungary .
Germany said on Monday that it had detected a case of H5N8 bird flu in a wild bird , adding that no birds on farms were involved .
The Ukrainian outbreak killed 4,856 birds out of a flock of 98,000 in Vinnytsia , the OIE said .
The rest of the flock was slaughtered , it added .
The virulence of highly pathogenic bird flu viruses has previously prompted countries to bar poultry imports from infected areas .
Although some bird @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people , the H5N8 strain has never been reported in humans .

The Ukrainian outbreak killed 4,856 birds out of a flock of 98,000.
Ukraine has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu on a farm in the west-central part of the country, the first of such outbreak in nearly three years, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Monday.
Citing a report from Ukraine's veterinary services, the Paris-based OIE said the virus was of serotype H5 but gave no further detail, Reuters said.
The H5N8 virus, often carried by migrating wild birds, has spread in eastern Europe in recent weeks, hitting farms and backyard poultry in Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary.
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Germany said on Monday that it had detected a case of H5N8 bird flu in a wild bird, adding that no birds on farms were involved.
The Ukrainian outbreak killed 4,856 birds out of a flock of 98,000 in Vinnytsia, the OIE said. The rest of the flock was slaughtered, it added.
The virulence of highly pathogenic bird flu viruses has previously prompted countries to bar poultry imports from infected areas.
Although some bird flu viruses have been infecting both birds and people, the H5N8 strain has never been reported in humans.


unian--2020-01-20--Security Administration employee shoots himself dead in Kyiv; SBI investigating possible suicide

The possible suicide is being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation .
An employee of Ukraine 's State Security @ @ @ @ @ shot himself dead in the building of the Central Election Commission ( CEC ) in @ @ @ @ @ comment for UNIAN , SSA chief Serhiy Rud confirmed that the serviceman who reportedly committed @ @ @ @ @ building was an SSA employee .
`` An investigation is under way , '' he @ @ @ @ @ suicide is being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) , the @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , January 20 .
The criminal proceedings were opened under Part 1 of @ @ @ @ @ Code of Ukraine ( intentional homicide ) .
`` According to an early report , @ @ @ @ @ in the head , using a service weapon , namely a Makarov pistol , at @ @ @ @ @ January 20 , 2020 , and died of a wound on the spot , '' @ @ @ @ @ is being supervised by the Kyiv Military Prosecutor 's Office .

The possible suicide is being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation.
An employee of Ukraine's State Security Administration (SSA) has shot himself dead in the building of the Central Election Commission (CEC) in Kyiv.
Speaking in a comment for UNIAN, SSA chief Serhiy Rud confirmed that the serviceman who reportedly committed the suicide in the CEC building was an SSA employee.
Read alsoOne dead, one wounded in Kharkiv mall parking lot shootout (Photo, video)
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"An investigation is under way," he told UNIAN.
The possible suicide is being investigated by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), the Bureau said on its website on Monday, January 20.
The criminal proceedings were opened under Part 1 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (intentional homicide). "According to an early report, an SSA employee shot himself in the head, using a service weapon, namely a Makarov pistol, at about 18:20 Kyiv time on January 20, 2020, and died of a wound on the spot," it said.
The investigation is being supervised by the Kyiv Military Prosecutor's Office.


unian--2020-01-20--Reuters: Gazprom says foreign asset freeze lifted

The assets affected were in England , Wales , the Netherlands , and Luxembourg .
The freezing of some of @ @ @ @ @ the request of Ukraine 's state-owned Naftogaz has been lifted , the Russian gas giant @ @ @ @ @ assets affected were in England , Wales , the Netherlands , and Luxembourg , Gazprom @ @ @ @ @ .
Gazprom last month said it had paid Ukraine $ 2.9 billion to settle a @ @ @ @ @ a wider gas package deal .
In exchange , Ukraine was expected to sign a @ @ @ @ @ outstanding claims .

The assets affected were in England, Wales, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
The freezing of some of Gazprom's foreign assets at the request of Ukraine's state-owned Naftogaz has been lifted, the Russian gas giant said on Monday.
The assets affected were in England, Wales, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, Gazprom said, according to Reuters.
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Gazprom last month said it had paid Ukraine $2.9 billion to settle a legal dispute as part of a wider gas package deal.
In exchange, Ukraine was expected to sign a legal settlement and withdraw all outstanding claims.


unian--2020-01-20--Ukraine's population declines to 41.92 mln as of Dec 1 – statistics

The number of newborns in the country decreased to 286,700 babies .
The population of Ukraine in January-November 2019 declined by 230,500 people year-over-year , to 41.922 million people as of December 1 .
In January-November 2019 , some 286,700 babies were born , while their number was 312,600 in January-November 2018 , the State Statistics Service of Ukraine reported .
Read alsoStatistics : Ukraine sees its population shrinking , to 41.98 mln by Sept 1 A natural decrease in the population in the 11 months last year was estimated at 533,700 people , while it was 535,100 people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the number of people who came to Ukraine exceeded the number of people who left the country by 16,456 people .
In January-November 2018 , this indicator was 13,677 people .
In addition , there is a significant excess of the number of deaths over the number of newborns : 100 vs. 54 .
The report includes data from all regions of Ukraine , except for the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol .
Information on natural population changes and migration was generated without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions , the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol .
As UNIAN reported earlier , a trial population census was launched in Ukraine on December 1 , 2019 , which is a preparatory stage for the 2020 nationwide population census .
According to the State Statistics Service , the number of Ukrainians in 2018 decreased by more than 200,000 people .

The number of newborns in the country decreased to 286,700 babies.
The population of Ukraine in January-November 2019 declined by 230,500 people year-over-year, to 41.922 million people as of December 1.
In January-November 2019, some 286,700 babies were born, while their number was 312,600 in January-November 2018, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine reported.
Read alsoStatistics: Ukraine sees its population shrinking, to 41.98 mln by Sept 1
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A natural decrease in the population in the 11 months last year was estimated at 533,700 people, while it was 535,100 people in the same period of 2018.
However, the number of people who came to Ukraine exceeded the number of people who left the country by 16,456 people. In January-November 2018, this indicator was 13,677 people.
In addition, there is a significant excess of the number of deaths over the number of newborns: 100 vs. 54.
The report includes data from all regions of Ukraine, except for the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol. Information on natural population changes and migration was generated without taking into account the temporarily occupied territories in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
As UNIAN reported earlier, a trial population census was launched in Ukraine on December 1, 2019, which is a preparatory stage for the 2020 nationwide population census.
According to the State Statistics Service, the number of Ukrainians in 2018 decreased by more than 200,000 people.


unian--2020-01-20--Ukraine's economy ministry proposes cutting state company's dividends transfers to budget

The national budget for 2020 provides for US $ 1.45 billion in revenue in the form of dividends from state-owned companies .
Ukraine 's Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture has proposed that the share of net profit that state-owned enterprises ( SOEs ) transfer to the national budget in the form of dividends be reduced from 90 % to 50 % .
The relevant draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers was posted on the ministry 's website on January 17 .
Read alsoNaftogaz to pay taxes on US $ 2.9 bln received from Russia 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is to approve the basic standard of deducting part of profit to pay dividends following business entities ' financial and economic activities in 2019 , whose charter capital includes the corporate rights of the state , as well as business entities , whose 50 % and more percent of shares belong to the companies , the state 's share in which is 100 % , including subsidiaries , in the amount of 50 % , '' the document said .
The draft resolution also proposes termination of contracts with CEOs of state-run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the national budget before July 1 , 2020 , based on the results of their financial and economic activities in 2019 .
The national budget for 2020 provides for UAH35.268 billion ( US $ 1.45 billion ) in revenue in the form of dividends from state-owned companies , according to the explanatory note to the document .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers on April 24 increased the share of state enterprises ' net profit to be channeled into the 2019 national budget from 75 % to 90 % @

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unian--2020-01-20--MFA Ukraine reacts to UK police putting Ukrainian trident in Extremism Guide

It is Ukraine 's National Coat of Arms , the ministry stresses .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects a response from the UK authorities regarding the appearance of the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms Tryzub ( Trident ) in the UK Police Counter Terrorism Policing Guide .
`` The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine took note of the information in the UK media about the fact that the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms has been put onto the Counter Terrorism Policing Guide , distributed by the British law enforcement agencies , '' the ministry said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 .
The Coat of Arms of Ukraine originates in the Kyivan Rus times and is one of the symbols of unity of Ukrainians , it said .
`` It is widely used by the Ukrainian public authorities and common Ukrainians alike .
Any attempt to link the Coat of Arms of Ukraine to extremism offends millions of Ukrainians at home and abroad , '' Ukrainian diplomats said .
Read alsoUkraine 's Embassy in UK demands Tryzub be removed from Extremism Guide '' We are looking forward to an official comment from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We assume it will be released soon .
In case the discussed fact is confirmed , we demand that Ukrainian state symbols are removed from the document , '' reads the statement .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian Embassy in the United Kingdom had expressed outrage over the fact that the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms had been put onto the Counter Terrorism Policing Guide .
The Guide , which was prepared by British law enforcers , was published by The Guardian on January 17 .
It also features the Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attention to the fact that the document includes not only the insignia of leftist and rightist movements , but also those of environmental organizations ( in particular , Greenpeace ) and animal protection movements .

It is Ukraine's National Coat of Arms, the ministry stresses.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expects a response from the UK authorities regarding the appearance of the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms Tryzub (Trident) in the UK Police Counter Terrorism Policing Guide.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine took note of the information in the UK media about the fact that the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms has been put onto the Counter Terrorism Policing Guide, distributed by the British law enforcement agencies," the ministry said in a statement on its website on January 20.
The Coat of Arms of Ukraine originates in the Kyivan Rus times and is one of the symbols of unity of Ukrainians, it said.
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"It is widely used by the Ukrainian public authorities and common Ukrainians alike. Any attempt to link the Coat of Arms of Ukraine to extremism offends millions of Ukrainians at home and abroad," Ukrainian diplomats said.
Read alsoUkraine's Embassy in UK demands Tryzub be removed from Extremism Guide
"We are looking forward to an official comment from the British Foreign Office and the Police. We assume it will be released soon. In case the discussed fact is confirmed, we demand that Ukrainian state symbols are removed from the document," reads the statement.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Ukrainian Embassy in the United Kingdom had expressed outrage over the fact that the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms had been put onto the Counter Terrorism Policing Guide.
The Guide, which was prepared by British law enforcers, was published by The Guardian on January 17.
It also features the Ukrainian Azov Regiment's insignia.
Journalists drew attention to the fact that the document includes not only the insignia of leftist and rightist movements, but also those of environmental organizations (in particular, Greenpeace) and animal protection movements.


unian--2020-01-20--Ukraine to appeal to Normandy Four states over intensified shelling in Donbas – FM Prystaiko

Ukraine is concerned about the latest escalation in eastern Ukraine .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko has announced that Ukraine as part of the Normandy Four will appeal to Germany , France , and Russia due to intensified shelling of Ukrainian positions in Russian-occupied Donbas .
`` We 've discussed this with the new OSCE Chairman-in-Office .
And what does it mean in general ?
Is it an attempt to disrupt the [ Donbas settlement ] process or a coincidence of many of the factors that led to the boost in the shelling ? ''
the top diplomat told a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prystaiko says Ukraine is concerned about the latest escalation in Donbas and intensified attacks on Ukrainian Army positions by Russian occupation forces .
In this regard , the foreign minister believes it is necessary for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to observe the situation twenty-four seven , as well as to strengthen technical capabilities of their monitors .
`` Let 's see if this process is able to lead to a result we are all seeking .
I think that there will be Ukraine 's reaction to this shelling .
We will try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Normandy [ Four ] , as we really see , just like you , that the agreements are n't working , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , one Ukrainian military was killed in action and another 10 were wounded in Donbas as Russia-led forces mounted six attacks on Joint Forces positions on January 18 .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on January 19 attacked Ukrainian Army positions 11 times , with one Ukrainian soldier reported as killed in action .

Ukraine is concerned about the latest escalation in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko has announced that Ukraine as part of the Normandy Four will appeal to Germany, France, and Russia due to intensified shelling of Ukrainian positions in Russian-occupied Donbas.
"We've discussed this with the new OSCE Chairman-in-Office. And what does it mean in general? Is it an attempt to disrupt the [Donbas settlement] process or a coincidence of many of the factors that led to the boost in the shelling?" the top diplomat told a press conference in Kyiv January 20.
Prystaiko says Ukraine is concerned about the latest escalation in Donbas and intensified attacks on Ukrainian Army positions by Russian occupation forces.
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In this regard, the foreign minister believes it is necessary for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to observe the situation twenty-four seven, as well as to strengthen technical capabilities of their monitors.
"Let's see if this process is able to lead to a result we are all seeking. I think that there will be Ukraine's reaction to this shelling. We will try to urgently contact our partners in the Normandy [Four], as we really see, just like you, that the agreements aren't working," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, one Ukrainian military was killed in action and another 10 were wounded in Donbas as Russia-led forces mounted six attacks on Joint Forces positions on January 18.
Russia's hybrid military forces on January 19 attacked Ukrainian Army positions 11 times, with one Ukrainian soldier reported as killed in action.


unian--2020-01-20--Ukraine asking OSCE to boost financial support for SMM – Prystaiko

The Ukrainian side expects additional efforts from the OSCE , Ukraine 's top diplomat says .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym @ @ @ @ @ the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ( OSCE ) with a proposal to @ @ @ @ @ OSCE Special Monitoring Mission ( SMM ) to Ukraine .
`` We have made a @ @ @ @ @ continue the mission 's activities , as well as to boost opportunities , human resources @ @ @ @ @ the mission more effective than in previous years , '' Prystaiko said at a joint @ @ @ @ @ the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office , Albania 's Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs @ @ @ @ @ We have discussed with [ Albania 's ] Prime Minister Rama how the OSCE cooperation @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian side expects additional efforts from the OSCE , first of all , from the @ @ @ @ @ .

The Ukrainian side expects additional efforts from the OSCE, Ukraine's top diplomat says.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko says Ukraine has addressed the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) with a proposal to strengthen financial support for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine.
"We have made a formal proposal and request to continue the mission's activities, as well as to boost opportunities, human resources, and finances to make the mission more effective than in previous years," Prystaiko said at a joint press conference in Kyiv with the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Albania's Prime Minister and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Edi Rama.
Read alsoOSCE names conditions for holding elections in occupied Donbas
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"We have discussed with [Albania's] Prime Minister Rama how the OSCE cooperation should be built. The Ukrainian side expects additional efforts from the OSCE, first of all, from the SMM," Prystaiko added.


unian--2020-01-20--NSDC official names conditions for liberating Donbas by force

Kryvonos says Ukraine Army should be prepared for this if such political decision is made .
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) of Ukraine Serhiy Kryvonos has named the conditions for liberating eastern Ukraine 's Donbas by force .
Kryvonos says Ukraine Army should be prepared for this if such political decision is made .
`` My opinion : the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be prepared for the liberation of the Donbas territories y force if such political decision is made ... How much this will be possible depends on the work of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other states .
See , had it not been for support for Croatia on the part of NATO member states , there would have been no 'Croatian scenario ' , '' the official told RFE/RL 's Donbas Realii project .
Kryvonos says everything depends on how well the Armed Forces are prepared .
`` The option is not off the table if a political decision is made .
It all depends on how well we prepare our Armed Forces .
And we must be prepared for this and engaged in working out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emphasize this – the land is ours .
We are n't seizing other nations ' land , we are liberating our land , '' he said .
Kryvonos also notes there is a package of measures that must be taken before making such a decision .
Read alsoUkrainian Army was capable of repelling Crimea annexation in 2014 – NSDC top official '' First is further political movement to continue and strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation .
Second is the creation of a reliable system of territorial defense .
Third is the strengthening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conduct pro-active offensive operations , '' the official said .
`` And in the case when this package of measures has been implemented , and when there are political decisions taken regarding Russia – while Russia categorically does n't want to implement them – then by tightening sanctions and weakening Russia , we must understand that we have the opportunity to liberate our territories by force .
That 's in case if Russia does nothing to support separatist units .
This is a whole set [ of measures ] , including international support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And this must be prepared and we must get prepared for this .
This takes more than a month or two , but it 's possible , '' he added .

Kryvonos says Ukraine Army should be prepared for this if such political decision is made.
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Serhiy Kryvonos has named the conditions for liberating eastern Ukraine's Donbas by force.
Kryvonos says Ukraine Army should be prepared for this if such political decision is made.
"My opinion: the Armed Forces of Ukraine should be prepared for the liberation of the Donbas territories y force if such political decision is made... How much this will be possible depends on the work of politicians at the level of support from other states. See, had it not been for support for Croatia on the part of NATO member states, there would have been no 'Croatian scenario'," the official told RFE/RL's Donbas Realii project.
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Kryvonos says everything depends on how well the Armed Forces are prepared.
"The option is not off the table if a political decision is made. It all depends on how well we prepare our Armed Forces. And we must be prepared for this and engaged in working out the liberation of our land - and I emphasize this – the land is ours. We aren't seizing other nations' land, we are liberating our land," he said.
Kryvonos also notes there is a package of measures that must be taken before making such a decision.
Read alsoUkrainian Army was capable of repelling Crimea annexation in 2014 – NSDC top official
"First is further political movement to continue and strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation. Second is the creation of a reliable system of territorial defense. Third is the strengthening of our Army and its capability to conduct pro-active offensive operations," the official said.
"And in the case when this package of measures has been implemented, and when there are political decisions taken regarding Russia – while Russia categorically doesn't want to implement them – then by tightening sanctions and weakening Russia, we must understand that we have the opportunity to liberate our territories by force. That's in case if Russia does nothing to support separatist units. This is a whole set [of measures], including international support that must move in this direction. And this must be prepared and we must get prepared for this. This takes more than a month or two, but it's possible," he added.


unian--2020-01-20--Ukraine's FM Prystaiko says details of Zelensky's visit to Oman to be disclosed "in due time"

Prystaiko says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been involved in preparing the president 's trip .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister @ @ @ @ @ details of the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oman will be made @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` As for the trip to Oman , it is obvious that the @ @ @ @ @ been involved in this .
Our embassy , which is stationed there , has provided @ @ @ @ @ to this visit .
I am aware of the interest that the journalistic community has @ @ @ @ @ and the administration [ of the president ] receives requests that we will address in @ @ @ @ @ all , these requests are sent to the President 's Office , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ according to an UNIAN correspondent .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on January 5 , @ @ @ @ @ Zelensky was in Oman , where he had scheduled top-level meetings .
It was also @ @ @ @ @ had flown to Oman by regular flight and at their own expense .

Prystaiko says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been involved in preparing the president's trip.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko has said the details of the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oman will be made public "in due time."
"As for the trip to Oman, it is obvious that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been involved in this. Our embassy, which is stationed there, has provided and is proving organizational assistance to this visit. I am aware of the interest that the journalistic community has in this. Both we and the administration [of the president] receives requests that we will address in due time. First of all, these requests are sent to the President's Office," he said at a press conference, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoZelensky cuts short Oman visit following Tehran crash news
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As UNIAN reported earlier, on January 5, the President's Office said Zelensky was in Oman, where he had scheduled top-level meetings.
It was also noted Zelensky and his family had flown to Oman by regular flight and at their own expense.


unian--2020-01-20--NBU replenishes int'l reserves by US$100 mln on Jan 13-17

The regulator sold no foreign currency over the period under review .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) @ @ @ @ @ , replenished the country 's international reserves by US $ 100 million .
Over the @ @ @ @ @ regulator did not sell the currency , according to the NBU 's website .
Since @ @ @ @ @ , the central bank has replenished the reserves by US $ 268 million , the @ @ @ @ @ 's hryvnia weakens against U.S. dollar to 24.25 on Jan 20 As UNIAN reported earlier @ @ @ @ @ 2018 bought US $ 7.933 billion on the interbank forex market to replenish the country @ @ @ @ @ 's international reserves in 2019 grew by 22 % , to US $ 25.3 billion @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , having hit a seven-year high since December 2012 .

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unian--2020-01-20--Regulator obliges Ukrainian banks to disclose full cost of consumer loans

Banks shall include in the cost of consumer loans the insurance and tax payments , mandatory state pension insurance fees , as well as those for services rendered by notaries , state registrars , and appraisers .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has changed the approached the banks apply in calculating the cost of consumer loans , obliging financial institutions to disclose to their clients full information on the cost of such loans .
So , banks shall include in the cost of consumer loans the existing insurance and tax payments , mandatory state pension insurance fees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services rendered by notaries , state registrars , and appraisers , the NBU said on its website on January 17 .
Read alsoNon-residents expand Ukrainian gov't bonds portfolio by another 3 % , to US $ 4.9 bln Earlier , the regulator extended requirements to protect the rights of financial service consumers to credit intermediaries of banks , as well as adopted new requirements that banks should disclose full information about their services on websites and in advertising .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on September 20 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on protecting the rights of consumers of financial services .
So , the National Bank received powers to protect the rights of such consumers .
The law comes into force three months after signing by the president , or from January 2020 .

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unian--2020-01-20--Ukrainian Army was capable of repelling Crimea annexation in 2014 – NSDC top official

The General Staff had been working out a plan that provided for countering the seizure of the Ukrainian territory .
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) of Ukraine Serhiy Kryvonos has said the Ukrainian military could restrain Russian aggression during the process of the illegal annexation of Crimea back in 2014 .
Ukrainian units of highly mobile landing troops and special operations forces were put on combat readiness on January 31 , 2014 , the official told RFE/RL 's Donbas Realii project .
`` We began to work out a plan that provided for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This option was provided and worked out by the General Staff .
Many military units were tasked , according to the plan , to counter possible attempts of territorial seizure , including airborne forces , namely the 25th and the 79th airborne brigades .
They were supposed to be deployed in Crimea , take up positions , and strengthen the grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Crimea , '' said the official .
According to Kryvonos , the first stage of the plan had begun to be implemented .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to be launched .
But it was never implemented because combat orders for the use of said units were never signed .
Accordingly , the plan was curtailed , '' he said .
Kryvonos expressed confidence that the Ukrainian military , in particular , the airborne troops , `` were capable of fulfilling their task . ''
`` I have my own point of view and , perhaps , I am also mistaken , relying on the amount of information that I have .
But I clearly know that units of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ task under that plan .
Just as the special operations forces of our regiments and centers in Crimea were clearly aware of their tasks and performing them clearly .
And , in principle , theoretically , our [ forces ' ] deployment in Crimea , the strengthening of the grouping would , let 's say , keep Russian troops from unpunished impudence , '' the official added .

The General Staff had been working out a plan that provided for countering the seizure of the Ukrainian territory.
Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Serhiy Kryvonos has said the Ukrainian military could restrain Russian aggression during the process of the illegal annexation of Crimea back in 2014.
Ukrainian units of highly mobile landing troops and special operations forces were put on combat readiness on January 31, 2014, the official told RFE/RL's Donbas Realii project.
"We began to work out a plan that provided for countering the seizure of the Ukrainian territory. This option was provided and worked out by the General Staff. Many military units were tasked, according to the plan, to counter possible attempts of territorial seizure, including airborne forces, namely the 25th and the 79th airborne brigades. They were supposed to be deployed in Crimea, take up positions, and strengthen the grouping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Crimea," said the official.
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According to Kryvonos, the first stage of the plan had begun to be implemented.
Read alsoOver 40,000 people in Ukraine victims of Russian aggression – MFA
"After a while, the second stage had to be launched. But it was never implemented because combat orders for the use of said units were never signed. Accordingly, the plan was curtailed," he said.
Kryvonos expressed confidence that the Ukrainian military, in particular, the airborne troops, "were capable of fulfilling their task."
"I have my own point of view and, perhaps, I am also mistaken, relying on the amount of information that I have. But I clearly know that units of the airborne forces were able to fulfill their task under that plan. Just as the special operations forces of our regiments and centers in Crimea were clearly aware of their tasks and performing them clearly. And, in principle, theoretically, our [forces'] deployment in Crimea, the strengthening of the grouping would, let's say, keep Russian troops from unpunished impudence," the official added.


unian--2020-01-20--"Please don't drag us into this": Prystaiko to U.S. over Trump impeachment proceedings

The top diplomat says Ukraine has no relation to the internal political processes ongoing in the USA .
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Vadym Prystaiko has called on Ukraine 's partners in the United States not to drag the country in the context of internal political struggle ongoing in connection with the impeachment process launched against President Donald Trump .
`` As far as impeachment is concerned , this topic has already been mentioned so often and we 're so – I beg your pardon for this word – tired that we 'd like to say once again : 'Please do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , first of all , it 's not about you , journalists , but about the American side – please , do n't drag us into your internal political processes ' , '' Prystaiko said at a Kyiv press conference Monday , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoZelensky says seeks to have `` strong relationship '' with U.S .
The foreign minister said Ukraine 's position had always been based on the fact that American bipartisan support in Congress is key to stability in relations between Ukraine and the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't going to take part in the internal political struggle , and we also hope that other parties do n't take part in our internal political struggle either , '' the top diplomat added .
`` If they want to follow the path we 've been walking , there 's no trace of ours there .
Please do n't look for something that 's just not there . ''

The top diplomat says Ukraine has no relation to the internal political processes ongoing in the USA.
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Vadym Prystaiko has called on Ukraine's partners in the United States not to drag the country in the context of internal political struggle ongoing in connection with the impeachment process launched against President Donald Trump.
"As far as impeachment is concerned, this topic has already been mentioned so often and we're so – I beg your pardon for this word – tired that we'd like to say once again: 'Please don't drag us into this – and, first of all, it's not about you, journalists, but about the American side – please, don't drag us into your internal political processes'," Prystaiko said at a Kyiv press conference Monday, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoZelensky says seeks to have "strong relationship" with U.S.
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The foreign minister said Ukraine's position had always been based on the fact that American bipartisan support in Congress is key to stability in relations between Ukraine and the United States.
"We didn't and aren't going to take part in the internal political struggle, and we also hope that other parties don't take part in our internal political struggle either," the top diplomat added.
"If they want to follow the path we've been walking, there's no trace of ours there. Please don't look for something that's just not there."


unian--2020-01-21--Russian woman with FSB ties tried to get hired by Ukraine defense ministry, SBU says

The position she applied for would provide access to classified information .
The SBU Military Counterintelligence has prevented the hiring of a Russian-occupied Crimea resident , who holds Russian citizenship and maintains contacts with Russian security operatives , to a senior post at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine .
After the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 , the woman obtained a Russian passport , which she told operatives was allegedly needed to register real estate , before eventually moving to Kyiv , the SBU reported .
`` However , she did n't rush to settle in mainland Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nor a source of income .
The woman would often travel to Russia and the temporarily annexed peninsula , where her contacts with the aggressor state 's security operatives were recorded , '' the report reads .
It was after one of these trips that a woman suddenly decided to apply for a job with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine .
She ran for one of the senior positions at the public procurement department , implying access to classified information on defense and communication with NATO allies .
The SBU hindered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial HR stages .
When applying , the woman concealed her Russian citizenship and contacts with the FSB .
The person was warned about criminal liability under Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .

The position she applied for would provide access to classified information.
The SBU Military Counterintelligence has prevented the hiring of a Russian-occupied Crimea resident, who holds Russian citizenship and maintains contacts with Russian security operatives, to a senior post at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
After the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, the woman obtained a Russian passport, which she told operatives was allegedly needed to register real estate, before eventually moving to Kyiv, the SBU reported.
"However, she didn't rush to settle in mainland Ukraine – she had neither a permanent job nor a source of income. The woman would often travel to Russia and the temporarily annexed peninsula, where her contacts with the aggressor state's security operatives were recorded," the report reads.
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It was after one of these trips that a woman suddenly decided to apply for a job with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. She ran for one of the senior positions at the public procurement department, implying access to classified information on defense and communication with NATO allies.
The SBU hindered the attempt after the applicant successfully passed the initial HR stages.
When applying, the woman concealed her Russian citizenship and contacts with the FSB.
The person was warned about criminal liability under Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.


unian--2020-01-21--Most citizens say officials must speak Ukrainian during working hours

A total of 81 % agree that the Ukrainian language is an important feature of Ukraine 's independence .
The vast majority of Ukrainians ( 80 % ) agree that all state leaders and civil servants during working hours must communicate in Ukrainian , that 's according to a recent all-Ukrainian poll by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and the Razumkov Center .
It is noted that 56 % of respondents unconditionally agree with this statement , while 24 percent said they are `` more likely '' to agree , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
Residents of all regions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of communication among civil servants : 96 % in western Ukraine , 86 % in the center , 71 % in the southern part , and 64 % in Ukraine 's east .
Read alsoAll ads in Ukraine should use official language as of Jan 16 A total of 81 % agree that the Ukrainian language is an important feature of Ukraine ’ s independence : 55 % agree unconditionally and 26 % say they would rather agree .
In western Ukraine , 95 % supported the statement , as well as 86 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in southern Ukraine , and 64 % in the eastern part of the country .
*** A nationwide survey was conducted from December 13 to 18 in all regions but the illegally annexed Crimea and the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
A total of 2,017 respondents over the age of 18 years were interviewed .
The theoretical sampling error does not exceed 2.3 % .

A total of 81% agree that the Ukrainian language is an important feature of Ukraine's independence.
The vast majority of Ukrainians (80%) agree that all state leaders and civil servants during working hours must communicate in Ukrainian, that's according to a recent all-Ukrainian poll by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation and the Razumkov Center.
It is noted that 56% of respondents unconditionally agree with this statement, while 24 percent said they are "more likely" to agree, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
Residents of all regions of Ukraine agree on the official language of communication among civil servants: 96% in western Ukraine, 86% in the center, 71% in the southern part, and 64% in Ukraine's east.
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A total of 81% agree that the Ukrainian language is an important feature of Ukraine’s independence: 55% agree unconditionally and 26% say they would rather agree.
In western Ukraine, 95% supported the statement, as well as 86% in the center, 71% in southern Ukraine, and 64% in the eastern part of the country.
*** A nationwide survey was conducted from December 13 to 18 in all regions but the illegally annexed Crimea and the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
A total of 2,017 respondents over the age of 18 years were interviewed. The theoretical sampling error does not exceed 2.3%.


unian--2020-01-21--Poroshenko may be forcibly brought to attend questioning as witness, investigators say

Earlier today , the ex-president failed to report for questioning , while his lawyer said the summons was never delivered to his client .
The State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) says an order is being drafted to forcibly bring former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to attend questioning .
The announcement comes after the ex-president failed to report to the SBI earlier today , while his lawyer Igor Golovan said the summons was never delivered to his client .
`` Poroshenko was really summoned today at 10:30 to be questioned as a witness in a criminal proceeding regarding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first deputy head of the Foreign Intelligence Service , '' SBI official Oleh Koretsky told journalists , commenting on Poroshenko skipping questioning , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
He claims that Poroshenko did not have a good reason not to report as the summons had been sent in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Code at the addresses of his place of residence , place of registration , and his workplace .
In addition , Koretsky said that Poroshenko had come to the SBI on Monday without being called and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told that he had been invited for questioning on Tuesday .
`` Investigators are now drafting papers to have Poroshenko brought forcibly , '' Koretsky said .
Read alsoUkraine 's SBI summons Poroshenko for questioning in two cases ( Video ) However , he did not specify how the measure would be applied , and when .
The next questioning , in another criminal proceeding , has been scheduled for January 24 .
`` The process of forcibly bringing a person to attend , including a lawmaker , is provided for by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
He also did not specify exactly whom the Foreign Intelligence Service was talking about and whether it refers to Serhiy Semochko , who served as first deputy chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service under the presidency of Poroshenko .
`` I 'm not authorized to comment on such things .
This is the secret of the pretrial investigation , '' Koretsky said .
As reported earlier , today , January 21 , Poroshenko did not report for questioning by the State Bureau of Investigation .
He was summoned as a witness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
On December 5 , 2019 , the then SBI Director Roman Truba announced the SBI was going to press charges against Poroshenko for appointing Semochko first deputy chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service .
According to Truba , the agency conducted investigative actions that indicate that Poroshenko 's actions could constitute a crime .
Semochko served as first deputy chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service from July 31 , 2018 to April 12 , 2019 .
UNIAN memo .
Investigative journalists established facts that may prove Semochko 's ties with Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aggressor state might have paid the official for information . ''
Nashi Groshi journalists found evidence that Semochko owns real estate worth over UAH 200 million ( US $ 7.4 million ) , while his family members , namely his common-law wife and her daughter , are Russian nationals running a business in the Russian-occupied Crimea .

Earlier today, the ex-president failed to report for questioning, while his lawyer said the summons was never delivered to his client.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) says an order is being drafted to forcibly bring former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to attend questioning.
The announcement comes after the ex-president failed to report to the SBI earlier today, while his lawyer Igor Golovan said the summons was never delivered to his client.
"Poroshenko was really summoned today at 10:30 to be questioned as a witness in a criminal proceeding regarding the legality of his actions when appointing a first deputy head of the Foreign Intelligence Service," SBI official Oleh Koretsky told journalists, commenting on Poroshenko skipping questioning, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
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He claims that Poroshenko did not have a good reason not to report as the summons had been sent in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Code at the addresses of his place of residence, place of registration, and his workplace.
In addition, Koretsky said that Poroshenko had come to the SBI on Monday without being called and without a warning, where he was told that he had been invited for questioning on Tuesday.
"Investigators are now drafting papers to have Poroshenko brought forcibly," Koretsky said.
Read alsoUkraine's SBI summons Poroshenko for questioning in two cases (Video)
However, he did not specify how the measure would be applied, and when. The next questioning, in another criminal proceeding, has been scheduled for January 24.
"The process of forcibly bringing a person to attend, including a lawmaker, is provided for by the current criminal procedural law," Koretsky said.
He also did not specify exactly whom the Foreign Intelligence Service was talking about and whether it refers to Serhiy Semochko, who served as first deputy chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service under the presidency of Poroshenko.
"I'm not authorized to comment on such things. This is the secret of the pretrial investigation," Koretsky said.
As reported earlier, today, January 21, Poroshenko did not report for questioning by the State Bureau of Investigation.
He was summoned as a witness in the proceeding launched November 12, 2019.
On December 5, 2019, the then SBI Director Roman Truba announced the SBI was going to press charges against Poroshenko for appointing Semochko first deputy chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service. According to Truba, the agency conducted investigative actions that indicate that Poroshenko's actions could constitute a crime.
Semochko served as first deputy chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service from July 31, 2018 to April 12, 2019.
UNIAN memo. Investigative journalists established facts that may prove Semochko's ties with Russia via his family members and that "the aggressor state might have paid the official for information." Nashi Groshi journalists found evidence that Semochko owns real estate worth over UAH 200 million (US$7.4 million), while his family members, namely his common-law wife and her daughter, are Russian nationals running a business in the Russian-occupied Crimea.


unian--2020-01-21--China's CRСC, Ukrainian Ukrzaliznytsia sign Memorandum of Understanding

The move is an important stage of cooperation for the development of the Ukraine–China railway services .
The Ukrainian national railways company PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia and China Railway Construction Corporation ( CRСC ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation .
The document was signed by Chairman of the Board of Ukrzaliznytsia Yevhen Kravtsov , Ukrzaliznytsia Board Member Remihiush Pashkevych , and CRCC Deputy CEO Wang Hongwei , the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry 's press service said on January 20 .
`` We are pleased to welcome the start of cooperation between the largest state-owned railway companies in Ukraine and China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has decided to open a representative office in Ukraine and sign a memorandum on strategic cooperation indicates that Ukraine 's economic situation is changing , the investment climate is improving , and the major foreign technological and industrial giants are interested in operations in the Ukrainian market , '' the press service quoted Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii as saying .
Read alsoUkrzaliznytsia repays US $ 24 mln in coupon on notes placed in 2019 According to the minister , the signing of the memorandum is an important stage of cooperation for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attraction of Chinese partners for upgrading Ukrainian railways , and realization of Ukraine 's transit potential in combination with the European Union-China railway services .
Kryklii says Ukraine also expects to restart and intensify its participation in China 's Belt and Road Initiative , which will allow fulfilling the country 's transit potential related to the continental freight traffic in full .
`` We want to find such a form and formula for Ukraine 's participation in this multilateral project so that the win-win model , that is , the parties ' mutual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukrzaliznytsia in 2018 signed memorandums of cooperation with manufacturers of railway transport , namely French-based Alstom and China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation ( CRRC ) to purchase electric locomotives .

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unian--2020-01-21--Leading faction chief opposes putting Yanukovych's ex-lawyer to senior post at SBI

The faction will announce its general position on the matter following its next meeting .
Chairman of the of Servant the People parliamentary faction David Arakhamia has said he personally stands against the appointment of Oleksandr Babikov , former lawyer of fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych , as deputy director of the State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) .
Speaking at a TV panel show `` Svoboda Slova '' [ Freedom of Speech ] , Arakhamia said the faction will voice its general position following its next meeting , Ukrayinska Pravda wrote .
Lawmakers are now working in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ask my personal position , I am categorically against this ...
I will categorically not support such a decision , '' Arakhamia said , adding that he heard about the appointment for the first time while at the panel show .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Babikov was appointed first deputy director of the State Bureau of Investigation .
Earlier on January 20 , lawyer for victims of Maidan killings Yevhenia Zakrevska said that the appointment of Babikov to the post of the SBI 's first deputy director could translate into @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The faction will announce its general position on the matter following its next meeting.
Chairman of the of Servant the People parliamentary faction David Arakhamia has said he personally stands against the appointment of Oleksandr Babikov, former lawyer of fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, as deputy director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
Speaking at a TV panel show "Svoboda Slova" [Freedom of Speech], Arakhamia said the faction will voice its general position following its next meeting, Ukrayinska Pravda wrote.
Lawmakers are now working in their constituencies, the report reads.
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"If you ask my personal position, I am categorically against this... I will categorically not support such a decision," Arakhamia said, adding that he heard about the appointment for the first time while at the panel show.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Babikov was appointed first deputy director of the State Bureau of Investigation.
Earlier on January 20, lawyer for victims of Maidan killings Yevhenia Zakrevska said that the appointment of Babikov to the post of the SBI's first deputy director could translate into a breakdown in cases against Yanukovych.


unian--2020-01-21--Ukraine embassy considers UK's reaction insufficient over putting Ukrainian trident in Extremism Gui

Ukraine embassy considers UK's reaction insufficient over putting Ukrainian trident in Extremism Guide

UK authorities did not elaborate on whether the Ukrainian Coat of Arms would be removed from the edition .
The Embassy of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland says a comment by the British government regarding the appearance of the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms Tryzub ( Trident ) in the UK Police Counter Terrorism Policing Guide is an insufficient response .
`` And yet , no clear answer to a simple question : whether the Trident Tryzub , constitutional national symbol and Coat of Arms of Ukraine , will be removed from the Extremism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ British side , '' the Embassy wrote on Twitter on January 20 , 2020 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian Embassy in the United Kingdom had expressed outrage over the fact that the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms had been put onto the Counter Terrorism Policing Guide .
The Guide , which was prepared by British law enforcers , was published by The Guardian on January 17 .
It also features the Ukrainian Azov Regiment 's insignia .
Journalists drew attention to the fact that the document includes not only the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also those of environmental organizations ( in particular , Greenpeace ) and animal protection movements .
On January 20 , the government of the United Kingdom commented on the fact that the official Coat of Arms of Ukraine , Tryzub ( Trident ) , was included in the British Extremism Guide .
`` We are aware of and regretful about the insult caused by the appearance of the Ukrainian Tryzub in the British police 's guide .
As stated by the police , this document clearly indicates that many of the symbols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fight against terrorism , '' the document says .
It says that the British authorities deeply respect the official symbols of Ukrainian statehood , in particular the State Flag , Coat of Arms and Anthem of Ukraine .

UK authorities did not elaborate on whether the Ukrainian Coat of Arms would be removed from the edition.
The Embassy of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland says a comment by the British government regarding the appearance of the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms Tryzub (Trident) in the UK Police Counter Terrorism Policing Guide is an insufficient response.
"And yet, no clear answer to a simple question: whether the Trident Tryzub, constitutional national symbol and Coat of Arms of Ukraine, will be removed from the Extremism Guide. Seeking more clarification from the British side," the Embassy wrote on Twitter on January 20, 2020.
And yet, no clear answer to a simple question: whether the Trident #Tryzub, constitutional national symbol and Coat of Arms of #Ukraine, will be removed from the Extremism Guide. Seeking more clarification from the #British side@TerrorismPolicehttps://t.co/SWCaJywZmH — Ukraine's Emb. to UK (@UkrEmbLondon) January 20, 2020
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Ukrainian Embassy in the United Kingdom had expressed outrage over the fact that the Ukrainian National Coat of Arms had been put onto the Counter Terrorism Policing Guide.
The Guide, which was prepared by British law enforcers, was published by The Guardian on January 17.
It also features the Ukrainian Azov Regiment's insignia.
Journalists drew attention to the fact that the document includes not only the insignia of leftist and rightist movements, but also those of environmental organizations (in particular, Greenpeace) and animal protection movements.
On January 20, the government of the United Kingdom commented on the fact that the official Coat of Arms of Ukraine, Tryzub (Trident), was included in the British Extremism Guide.
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"We are aware of and regretful about the insult caused by the appearance of the Ukrainian Tryzub in the British police's guide. As stated by the police, this document clearly indicates that many of the symbols it contains are of no interest in the fight against terrorism," the document says.
It says that the British authorities deeply respect the official symbols of Ukrainian statehood, in particular the State Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem of Ukraine.


unian--2020-01-21--China sentences ex-Interpol chief to 13 years in jail

Meng Hongwei has admitted to taking more than $ 2 million in bribes .
A former Interpol chief accused of bribery was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in jail by a Chinese court on Tuesday .
Meng Hongwei , who was the first Chinese head of Interpol , vanished on a trip back to the country from France in September 2018 , the BBC reports .
China later confirmed he had been detained as part of President Xi Jinping 's drive against corruption .
Meng has admitted to taking more than $ 2 million in bribes .
The 56-year-old was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People 's Court to pay a fine of two million yuan ( $ 289,540 ) .
The court statement said Meng would not appeal the verdict .
The Communist Party said Meng had abused his position for personal gain , misused state funds to finance his family 's `` extravagant lifestyle '' and disregarded Communist Party principles .
He was expelled from the party and stripped of all government positions , according to the party 's watchdog , the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection ( CCDI ) .
Meng admitted his guilt in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is currently living in France under political asylum , has said the charges against him are politically motivated .
Chinese President Xi has overseen a vast and ruthless anti-corruption campaign in which one million officials have been disciplined .
Critics say this campaign has been used to great effect to silence some of his political rivals .

Meng Hongwei has admitted to taking more than $2 million in bribes.
A former Interpol chief accused of bribery was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in jail by a Chinese court on Tuesday.
Meng Hongwei, who was the first Chinese head of Interpol, vanished on a trip back to the country from France in September 2018, the BBC reports.
China later confirmed he had been detained as part of President Xi Jinping's drive against corruption.
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Meng has admitted to taking more than $2 million in bribes.
The 56-year-old was also ordered by the Tianjin No 1 Intermediate People's Court to pay a fine of two million yuan ($289,540).
The court statement said Meng would not appeal the verdict.
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The Communist Party said Meng had abused his position for personal gain, misused state funds to finance his family's "extravagant lifestyle" and disregarded Communist Party principles.
He was expelled from the party and stripped of all government positions, according to the party's watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
Meng admitted his guilt in a trial last year. His wife, who is currently living in France under political asylum, has said the charges against him are politically motivated.
Chinese President Xi has overseen a vast and ruthless anti-corruption campaign in which one million officials have been disciplined. Critics say this campaign has been used to great effect to silence some of his political rivals.


unian--2020-01-21--Naftogaz explains Gazprom's asset defreeze

Naftogaz of Ukraine received US $ 2.9 billion from Russia 's energy giant on December 27 .
National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz of Ukraine says the unfreezing of Gazprom 's foreign assets in Europe is due to the end of recovering US $ 2.9 billion from Russia 's gas giant under the Stockholm Arbitration 's award .
`` Freeze orders were imposed on Gazprom 's assets in different jurisdictions to get it to pay its US $ 2.9 billion debt [ before Naftogaz ] under the Stockholm Arbitration 's award .
We received US $ 2.9 billion from Gazprom on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been recovered , '' Naftogaz 's press service wrote on Facebook on January 21 .
As was reported , the freeze of Gazprom 's foreign assets , which was earlier imposed due to lawsuits filed by Ukraine 's Naftogaz , had been lifted in England , Wales , the Netherlands , and Luxembourg .
On December 27 , NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine received US $ 2.9 billion from Russia 's Gazprom under the Stockholm Arbitration 's award , which made it possible to start the signing of a new gas transit contract between @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-01-21--Czech FM: Visegrad states don't always agree on Ukraine issue

Visegrad is just one of several major platforms , Petříček said .
Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček has said the @ @ @ @ @ agree on the issue of Ukraine .
`` In the long term , we are @ @ @ @ @ we can best promote the interests of our country and our citizens .
Visegrad is @ @ @ @ @ platforms , '' he said in an interview with Euractiv .
`` We cooperate with @ @ @ @ @ framework of the so-called Slavkov format , we have a strategic partnership with Germany and @ @ @ @ @ ways of cooperation with smaller countries .
We also offer cooperation to Croatia , the @ @ @ @ @ Portugal .
Within the V4 we do not agree on everything , for example , @ @ @ @ @ '' Petříček added .

Visegrad is just one of several major platforms, Petříček said.
Czech Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček has said the Visegrad countries do not always agree on the issue of Ukraine.
"In the long term, we are looking for partnerships through which we can best promote the interests of our country and our citizens. Visegrad is just one of several major platforms," he said in an interview with Euractiv.
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"We cooperate with Austria and Slovakia within the framework of the so-called Slavkov format, we have a strategic partnership with Germany and we try to open new ways of cooperation with smaller countries. We also offer cooperation to Croatia, the Baltic States, but also Portugal. Within the V4 we do not agree on everything, for example, the question of Ukraine," Petříček added.


unian--2020-01-21--Leader of "DPR" special forces in occupied Donbas reported killed

The man was shot in the back by his own accomplices .
Deputy commander of the so-called `` special regiment @ @ @ @ @ Affairs of the Donetsk People 's Republic '' ( `` DPR '' ) Alexey Krivulya @ @ @ @ @ ) was shot dead in occupied Donbas on January 20 .
Krivulya had been shot @ @ @ @ @ own accomplices , officer with the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of @ @ @ @ @ Telegram .
Read alsoUkraine reports one KIA , one WIA amid 10 enemy attacks in @ @ @ @ @ of the `` DPR armed forces ' press service '' Daniil Bezsonov has expressed condolences @ @ @ @ @ death .
Russian media also reported on the murder , citing local puppet warlords .
@ @ @ @ @ Krivulya was born in the town of Mykolaivka , Donetsk region .
In the spring @ @ @ @ @ Russian proxy forces in Donbas to fight against Ukraine Army .

The man was shot in the back by his own accomplices.
Deputy commander of the so-called "special regiment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Donetsk People's Republic" ("DPR") Alexey Krivulya (nom de guerre Green) was shot dead in occupied Donbas on January 20.
Krivulya had been shot in the back by his own accomplices, officer with the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Anatoliy Shtefan reported via Telegram.
Read alsoUkraine reports one KIA, one WIA amid 10 enemy attacks in Donbas on Jan 20
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Head of the "DPR armed forces' press service" Daniil Bezsonov has expressed condolences on Twitter over Krivulya's death. Russian media also reported on the murder, citing local puppet warlords.
According to media reports, Krivulya was born in the town of Mykolaivka, Donetsk region. In the spring of 2014, he joined Russian proxy forces in Donbas to fight against Ukraine Army.


unian--2020-01-21--SBU checking whereabouts of 184 Ukrainians imprisoned in Russia-occupied Donbas

A recent large-scale prisoner swap between Ukraine and the self-proclaimed republics in Russia-occupied Donbas took place on December 29 , 2019 .
The Security Service of Ukraine ( SBU ) is checking the whereabouts of 184 Ukrainians imprisoned in Russia-occupied Donbas .
`` As part of the Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) for the peaceful settlement of the situation in the east of Ukraine , information about 184 people illegally deprived of liberty in temporarily occupied districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions had been requested by January 20 , 2020 , according to the Joint Center for the coordination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detained persons in the area of implementation of measures to ensure national security and defense , repulse and deter aggression of the Russian Federation , '' Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty 's Ukrainian Service said with reference to the SBU .
Read alsoLutkovskaya on Donbas prisoner swap : Russia refused to swap Ukrainian military without return of ex-Berkut troops As UNIAN reported earlier , a recent large-scale prisoner swap between Ukraine and the self-proclaimed republics in Russia-occupied Donbas took place on December 29 , 2019 , when 76 Ukrainians ( 12 servicemen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchange for 124 detainees .
Early in January , Ukrainian envoy for the TCG 's humanitarian subgroup Valeria Lutkovska said that about 300 people remained in captivity in Donbas .

A recent large-scale prisoner swap between Ukraine and the self-proclaimed republics in Russia-occupied Donbas took place on December 29, 2019.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is checking the whereabouts of 184 Ukrainians imprisoned in Russia-occupied Donbas.
"As part of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) for the peaceful settlement of the situation in the east of Ukraine, information about 184 people illegally deprived of liberty in temporarily occupied districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions had been requested by January 20, 2020, according to the Joint Center for the coordination of the search, release of illegally detained persons in the area of implementation of measures to ensure national security and defense, repulse and deter aggression of the Russian Federation," Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty's Ukrainian Service said with reference to the SBU.
Read alsoLutkovskaya on Donbas prisoner swap: Russia refused to swap Ukrainian military without return of ex-Berkut troops
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As UNIAN reported earlier, a recent large-scale prisoner swap between Ukraine and the self-proclaimed republics in Russia-occupied Donbas took place on December 29, 2019, when 76 Ukrainians (12 servicemen and 64 civilians) returned home in exchange for 124 detainees.
Early in January, Ukrainian envoy for the TCG's humanitarian subgroup Valeria Lutkovska said that about 300 people remained in captivity in Donbas.