unian--2020-09-25--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports one ceasefire violation on Sept 24

No casualties were recorded in the past day .
Ukraine has reported one violation of the latest ceasefire by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday , September 24 .
`` In the past day , September 24 , the Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the July 22 ceasefire agreements one time , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on September 25 , 2020 .
In particular , the enemy used a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher to shell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the evening .
Read alsoDonbas truce holding for almost two months – ZelenskyThe Joint Forces did not return fire .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Since Friday midnight , no attacks by the Russian Federation 's armed formations have been recorded , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties were recorded in the past day.
Ukraine has reported one violation of the latest ceasefire by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday, September 24.
"In the past day, September 24, the Russian Federation's armed formations violated the July 22 ceasefire agreements one time," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on September 25, 2020.
In particular, the enemy used a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher to shell Ukrainian positions near the village of Kamianka in the evening.
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Read alsoDonbas truce holding for almost two months – ZelenskyThe Joint Forces did not return fire.
No casualties were reported in the past day.
Since Friday midnight, no attacks by the Russian Federation's armed formations have been recorded, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


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unian--2020-09-25--Reuters: Oil gains but heading for weekly fall over coronavirus demand concerns

Brent crude LCOc1 was up 17 cents at $ 42.11 a barrel by 0346 GMT , while U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude CLc1 gained 16 cents to $ 40.47 .
Oil prices rose on Friday but are on track for a weekly fall because of rising concerns about the global resurgence of coronavirus infections and its effects on fuel demand , while the likely return of exports from Libya will add to supply .
Brent crude LCOc1 was up 17 cents at $ 42.11 a barrel by 0346 GMT , while U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 40.47 , as reported by Reuters .
Read alsoUkraine , Slovakia share common vision of risks posed by Nord Stream 2 – ZelenskyBrent is heading for a drop of around 2.5 % this week with U.S. crude on track for a decline of about 1.5 % .
Both benchmarks are also heading for a monthly decline , which would be the first for Brent in six months .
In the United States , which has the highest death toll from the coronavirus pandemic and is the world 's biggest oil consumer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an economic recovery is flailing and pushing down fuel demand .
U.S. fuel demand remains in the doldrums as the pandemic constrains travel .
The four-week average of gasoline demand last week was 9 % below a year earlier , government data showed on Wednesday .

Brent crude LCOc1 was up 17 cents at $42.11 a barrel by 0346 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 gained 16 cents to $40.47.
Oil prices rose on Friday but are on track for a weekly fall because of rising concerns about the global resurgence of coronavirus infections and its effects on fuel demand, while the likely return of exports from Libya will add to supply.
Brent crude LCOc1 was up 17 cents at $42.11 a barrel by 0346 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 gained 16 cents to $40.47, as reported by Reuters.
Read alsoUkraine, Slovakia share common vision of risks posed by Nord Stream 2 – ZelenskyBrent is heading for a drop of around 2.5% this week with U.S. crude on track for a decline of about 1.5%. Both benchmarks are also heading for a monthly decline, which would be the first for Brent in six months.
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In the United States, which has the highest death toll from the coronavirus pandemic and is the world's biggest oil consumer, unemployment claims unexpectedly rose last week suggesting an economic recovery is flailing and pushing down fuel demand.
U.S. fuel demand remains in the doldrums as the pandemic constrains travel. The four-week average of gasoline demand last week was 9% below a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday.
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unian--2020-09-25--Minsk activist Pavel Chuduk on Belarus protests: "We don't have enough endorphins to do the Maidan a

Minsk activist Pavel Chuduk on Belarus protests: "We don't have enough endorphins to do the Maidan as you did in 2014… We don't want deaths"

A Minsk-based foreign language teacher  , an active participant in Belarus protests Pavel Chuduk sat down with UNIAN to tell how the first batch of detainees were tortured with electric shockers while in custody , the latest atrocities of security forces amid Lukashenko 's secret inauguration , and on why the Belarusians are no longer afraid , but still believe in peaceful protest .
Soon it will be two months into the Belarus election protests .
Participants in rallies get beaten , detained , and go missing without a trace , but Belarusians still take to the streets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day one ?
Tell us what is happening in Minsk now ?
Let 's start from the very beginning .
On August 9 ( the date of the presidential elections in Belarus ) several thousand people took to the streets in Minsk for peaceful reasons .
Alexandr Lukashenko decided to use all force he had against the people .
It was a military operation , like in Syria or Iraq .
Lukashenko 's army against his people .
The worst thing that happened then was flash and noise grenades .
They would throw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fragments would scatter three to four meters around .
In my presence , three people fell , lay motionless , most likely due to concussion .
Doctors were not allowed to the scene .
I have been an activist for 12 years , but there has never been such a crackdown on the part of Lukashenko .
That night , at about half past one , I was detained .
I was returning from the Minsk Hero City Stele monument ( the place where protesters gathered that evening ) .
Opposite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organized Crime and Corruption , plain cloth operatives jumped out of the van .
In 10 seconds I was down with my face to the pavement .
I was dragged in handcuffs into one of the rooms .
There were three people sporting uniforms with no insignia .
They started electrocuting me .
This lasted about three minutes , the discharges were somewhere around where the kidneys are .
After that , I could not get up off the floor for several minutes .
They yelled : `` Bitch , get up !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ me up and after a while transported to the detention center on Okrestina .
There , I was told to stand on my knees for several hours , along with another 200 people .
If someone moved , they would beat them .
If someone did something wrong , they would beat them .
How has tasing affected your body ?
I did n't feel my fingers , for two days I could not do `` scissors '' .
My feet hurt , my jaw did n't work well , I had dry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the chest , then got darker .
Now I cough as I 'm talking to you – probably also one of the consequences .
My temperature jumps .
My whole body is like a piece of junk now .
Before that , as an activist , I was brought to the police station more than once .
You 've probably read my story and decided not to beat up the `` political '' guy with a record .
Why leave bruises from a baton is I can later report them properly ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ No .
They know about it and they use it .
They are the authority .
There 's only the KGB and the presidential administration who oversee them , as well as president himself .
These people have `` all-inclusive '' authority : if they 're told to kill , they 'll kill , and if they 're told to let someone go , they 'll release them .
Is there information on how many protesters have died ?
Six or seven ...
But there are missing persons , too .
I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and there will be more .
But violence ended when more than 150,000 took to the streets .
There were no cops in sight .
For two weeks , we lived in a democratic country , no one messed with us , we would gather anywhere in the city without any issues .
Then on weekends the government tightened the grip .
Again they began to detain many people .
And after the inauguration , which was held secretly from the media , from diplomats , the violence returned with greater force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people gathered near the Stele monument , people were heading to the Palace of Independence , where the inauguration of the so-called president was taking place .
About half-way , the crowd stopped .
A narrow street was blocked by riot police who stood in several lines .
It seemed to me that they even outnumbered activists .
And they were rough , too – just like on August 9 .
Blood was shed , again .
Massive attacks by riot police began , water cannons drove up , carrying red , yellowish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smell , some chemical , I guess .
People were scattered with water and those who resisted more – with batons .
Yells were heard : `` Come here , bitch !
`` , “ Face to the ground !
” , `` You idiot , why are you here along these morons ?
! ''
But some policemen would just say : `` Move away ! ''
or `` Do you understand that you will get a hefty fine ?
Go away !
`` , '' Run , girl ! ''
Sometimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among law enforcers .
There is a small share of them .
So you ca n't say everything is black and white .
It 's all a mess .
How many protesters were detained during that rally ?
And will it be possible to intimidate Belarusians in this way ?
According to reports as of the evening of September 24 , a total of 343 people were detained and 323 were awaiting trial in custody .
Lukashenko 's authority is based on fear .
`` If not me , then no one '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The main reason for the arrests is to make people afraid to even go grocery shopping .
But in my case , after the handcuffs and tasing , I became stronger .
I passed the peak thresholds .
It 's the same with everyone .
Detentions do n't work .
People resist , sometimes physically .
Two weeks ago Lukashenko turned 66 .
Some 150,000 gathered to `` congratulate '' him .
People were walking toward the Drozdy , the elite village home to businessmen from Lukashenko 's entourage and loyal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives there .
For the past 30 years , people would just whisper to each other about the Drozdy : `` This is a strategic site , '' and now the crowd just heads there chanting : `` Sasha , go away !
`` , `` Get out ! ''
Of course he hears it , and it makes him mad .
Just look at him : clenched fists , all tension .
Of course , the inauguration was supposed to be held in this rat style .
There is no respect for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's a human being ?
It is unclear what this will lead to .
What will happen today , tomorrow – no one can predict .
But the larger the wave of violence , the harsher the response .
Violence beats violence .
People have overcome their fear and are ready to defend their rights in the streets .
In the past two to three weeks , the number of people rallying on weekdays has dropped slightly .
But at the weekends – it 's no fewer than 120,000 .
Violence is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that this has already hardened people .
Why do the protests remain peaceful ?
We have very peculiar people here in Belarus .
Even if the NEXTA Telegram channel starts urging people to `` take to the streets and crush riot police '' , they wo n't do it .
They will come out with roses , stroll along Independence Avenue , then ask riot police : `` Let me into the subway , do n't block the road .
Police are with the people… '' We are neither Ukrainians , nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have enough endorphins ( unfortunately , or fortunately ) to do the Maidan , as you did in 2014 .
We just wo n't be able to .
Do you know how we cross the road ?
The red light is on – and several thousand people just stand there waiting for the green light ... People come with garbage bags to collect trash after rallies .
Is this a revolution ?
Seriously ?
It 's a phenomenal thing .
It 's like a diagnosis – `` Belarusian '' .
We absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , although we do understand that the transition from dictatorship to democracy means sacrifice and blood .
But God forbid .
Nobody wants this .
No new regime is worth it .
Belarusians do n't want their brothers and sisters to die .
And you can hear : `` Well , maybe he 'll go away '' or `` Let 's talk to him . ''
It 's not clear what happen today or tomorrow .
Things are heating up , the level of violence has risen to a higher degree .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Saturday , there will definitely be a women 's march ( our first feminist revolution is a rather interesting nuance ) .
There will also be a traditional march on Sunday .
What happened to those detained in August ?
I am still awaiting a court ruling .
But if I 'm detained a second time , I will be remanded in custody for at least 15 days .
There are various stories .
When they detained me , I realized that if I make a wrong move or if I build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plant some 0.5 grams or 1g of `` weed '' on .
In that case , it would be a completely different story .
They could also find some cash at my home during a search .
Anything could happen .
The state TV channel shows people apologizing on camera : `` I 'm sorry , I 've read too much on those Telegram channels .
I was bringing sharp metal objects for a reward on August 9 .
The person 's face is blurred , and a separate shot shows a vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgiveness , like they do from [ Chechen leader Ramzan ] Kadyrov in Russia .
I 'm aware of 45 people who faced criminal charges for an `` attack on the police '' .
Many were detained when they started to text their police neighbors : `` You bastard , what are you doing ? ''
After the Telegram channel NEXTA posted more than a thousand files with personal data of security operatives , people started sending those operatives different texts .
That immediately resulted in charges .
Punishment depends on `` remorse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard people get two to four years in prison .
No , real terms .
People are thrown behind bars for tearing buttons off police uniforms .
For texts , calls , threats .
It 's as if holes in r uniforms are like fractured fingers .
And the other day , the Prosecutor General promised : `` Everyone will get what they deserve , everyone will be held responsible , there will be fines , not small ones either . ''
Usually a fine is from 100 to 1500 Belarusian rubles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it does n't affect protest developments .
If the government keeps doing what it 's doing , it will simply be rammed .
Here they usually repair roads five times a year .
It will be the same this time , only it will be riot police who will be rolled into the asphalt .
We are not that peaceful to constantly put up with violence .
A wave could rise that would be difficult to subdue .
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A Minsk-based foreign language teacher , an active participant in Belarus protests Pavel Chuduk sat down with UNIAN to tell how the first batch of detainees were tortured with electric shockers while in custody, the latest atrocities of security forces amid Lukashenko's secret inauguration, and on why the Belarusians are no longer afraid, but still believe in peaceful protest.
Soon it will be two months into the Belarus election protests. Participants in rallies get beaten, detained, and go missing without a trace, but Belarusians still take to the streets. Have you been part of protests since day one? Tell us what is happening in Minsk now?
Let's start from the very beginning. On August 9 (the date of the presidential elections in Belarus) several thousand people took to the streets in Minsk for peaceful reasons. Alexandr Lukashenko decided to use all force he had against the people. It was a military operation, like in Syria or Iraq. Lukashenko's army against his people. The worst thing that happened then was flash and noise grenades. They would throw them into the crowd, aiming, and fragments would scatter three to four meters around. In my presence, three people fell, lay motionless, most likely due to concussion. Doctors were not allowed to the scene. I have been an activist for 12 years, but there has never been such a crackdown on the part of Lukashenko.
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That night, at about half past one, I was detained. I was returning from the Minsk Hero City Stele monument (the place where protesters gathered that evening). Opposite the HQ of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime and Corruption, plain cloth operatives jumped out of the van. In 10 seconds I was down with my face to the pavement.
I was dragged in handcuffs into one of the rooms. There were three people sporting uniforms with no insignia. They started electrocuting me. This lasted about three minutes, the discharges were somewhere around where the kidneys are. After that, I could not get up off the floor for several minutes. They yelled: "Bitch, get up!" I couldn't. They picked me up and after a while transported to the detention center on Okrestina. There, I was told to stand on my knees for several hours, along with another 200 people. If someone moved, they would beat them. If someone did something wrong, they would beat them.
How has tasing affected your body?
I didn't feel my fingers, for two days I could not do "scissors". My feet hurt, my jaw didn't work well, I had dry mouth constantly. The neck was red to the chest, then got darker. Now I cough as I'm talking to you – probably also one of the consequences. My temperature jumps. My whole body is like a piece of junk now.
Before that, as an activist, I was brought to the police station more than once. You've probably read my story and decided not to beat up the "political" guy with a record. Why leave bruises from a baton is I can later report them properly? Does the electric shocker leave marks? No. They know about it and they use it. They are the authority. There's only the KGB and the presidential administration who oversee them, as well as president himself. These people have "all-inclusive" authority: if they're told to kill, they'll kill, and if they're told to let someone go, they'll release them.
Is there information on how many protesters have died?
Six or seven... But there are missing persons, too. I would count from ten.
There are victims, and there will be more. But violence ended when more than 150,000 took to the streets. There were no cops in sight. For two weeks, we lived in a democratic country, no one messed with us, we would gather anywhere in the city without any issues. Then on weekends the government tightened the grip. Again they began to detain many people. And after the inauguration, which was held secretly from the media, from diplomats, the violence returned with greater force.
On September 23, about 5,000 people gathered near the Stele monument, people were heading to the Palace of Independence, where the inauguration of the so-called president was taking place. About half-way, the crowd stopped. A narrow street was blocked by riot police who stood in several lines. It seemed to me that they even outnumbered activists. And they were rough, too – just like on August 9. Blood was shed, again.
Massive attacks by riot police began, water cannons drove up, carrying red, yellowish or orange water, with a specific smell, some chemical, I guess. People were scattered with water and those who resisted more – with batons. Yells were heard: "Come here, bitch!", “Face to the ground!”, "You idiot, why are you here along these morons?!" But some policemen would just say: "Move away!" or "Do you understand that you will get a hefty fine? Go away!","Run, girl!" Sometimes there are more or less adequate people among law enforcers. There is a small share of them. So you can't say everything is black and white. It's all a mess.
How many protesters were detained during that rally? And will it be possible to intimidate Belarusians in this way?
According to reports as of the evening of September 24, a total of 343 people were detained and 323 were awaiting trial in custody.
Lukashenko's authority is based on fear. "If not me, then no one" is the main message in these elections. The main reason for the arrests is to make people afraid to even go grocery shopping. But in my case, after the handcuffs and tasing, I became stronger. I passed the peak thresholds. It's the same with everyone. Detentions don't work. People resist, sometimes physically.
Two weeks ago Lukashenko turned 66. Some 150,000 gathered to "congratulate" him. People were walking toward the Drozdy, the elite village home to businessmen from Lukashenko's entourage and loyal to police. Rumor has it Lukashenko also lives there. For the past 30 years, people would just whisper to each other about the Drozdy: "This is a strategic site," and now the crowd just heads there chanting: "Sasha, go away!", "Get out!"
Of course he hears it, and it makes him mad. Just look at him: clenched fists, all tension. Of course, the inauguration was supposed to be held in this rat style. There is no respect for this man, and who even said he's a human being?
It is unclear what this will lead to. What will happen today, tomorrow – no one can predict. But the larger the wave of violence, the harsher the response. Violence beats violence. People have overcome their fear and are ready to defend their rights in the streets. In the past two to three weeks, the number of people rallying on weekdays has dropped slightly. But at the weekends – it's no fewer than 120,000.
Violence is almost constantly used against protesters. You say that this has already hardened people. Why do the protests remain peaceful?
We have very peculiar people here in Belarus. Even if the NEXTA Telegram channel starts urging people to "take to the streets and crush riot police", they won't do it. They will come out with roses, stroll along Independence Avenue, then ask riot police: "Let me into the subway, don't block the road. Police are with the people…" We are neither Ukrainians, nor Russians, nor Americans. We don't have enough endorphins (unfortunately, or fortunately) to do the Maidan, as you did in 2014. We just won't be able to.
Do you know how we cross the road? The red light is on – and several thousand people just stand there waiting for the green light... People come with garbage bags to collect trash after rallies. Is this a revolution? Seriously? It's a phenomenal thing. It's like a diagnosis – "Belarusian".
We absolutely don't want any deaths during protests, although we do understand that the transition from dictatorship to democracy means sacrifice and blood. But God forbid. Nobody wants this. No new regime is worth it. Belarusians don't want their brothers and sisters to die. And you can hear: "Well, maybe he'll go away" or "Let's talk to him."
It's not clear what happen today or tomorrow. Things are heating up, the level of violence has risen to a higher degree. But people keep taking to the streets. On Saturday, there will definitely be a women's march (our first feminist revolution is a rather interesting nuance). There will also be a traditional march on Sunday.
What happened to those detained in August?
I am still awaiting a court ruling. But if I'm detained a second time, I will be remanded in custody for at least 15 days.
What's the ceiling?
There are various stories. When they detained me, I realized that if I make a wrong move or if I build my dialogue wrongly, they would easily plant some 0.5 grams or 1g of "weed" on. In that case, it would be a completely different story. They could also find some cash at my home during a search. Anything could happen.
The state TV channel shows people apologizing on camera: "I'm sorry, I've read too much on those Telegram channels. I was bringing sharp metal objects for a reward on August 9. The person's face is blurred, and a separate shot shows a vehicle carrying iron nails. People ask for forgiveness, like they do from [Chechen leader Ramzan] Kadyrov in Russia.
I'm aware of 45 people who faced criminal charges for an "attack on the police". Many were detained when they started to text their police neighbors: "You bastard, what are you doing?" After the Telegram channel NEXTA posted more than a thousand files with personal data of security operatives, people started sending those operatives different texts. That immediately resulted in charges. Punishment depends on "remorse" and many other factors. I heard people get two to four years in prison.
Probation?
No, real terms. People are thrown behind bars for tearing buttons off police uniforms. For texts, calls, threats. It's as if holes in r uniforms are like fractured fingers. And the other day, the Prosecutor General promised: "Everyone will get what they deserve, everyone will be held responsible, there will be fines, not small ones either." Usually a fine is from 100 to 1500 Belarusian rubles.
The fear factor is out there, but it doesn't affect protest developments. If the government keeps doing what it's doing, it will simply be rammed. Here they usually repair roads five times a year. It will be the same this time, only it will be riot police who will be rolled into the asphalt. We are not that peaceful to constantly put up with violence. A wave could rise that would be difficult to subdue.
Vlad Abramov


unian--2020-09-25--Supporting, developing Zakarpattia "politically and geopolitically" important – Zelensky

The president stressed that the region is an important part of Ukraine , not just a place on the border with a more developed Europe .
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says it is now very important to support and develop Zakarpattia `` politically and geopolitically . ''
Speaking with journalists during a working trip to Zakarpattia region , Zelensky said : `` It is politically and geopolitically very important for us to invest , and next year we are completing the construction of a large complex hospital in Berehove , '' the President 's Office reports .
In turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko said the Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the 2020 state budget , providing for the allocation of UAH 300 million for the construction of a perinatal center in the region .
Read alsoSzijjártó : Hungary wants to resolve language issues soon to unblock Ukraine-NATO CommissionZelensky has noted that Zakarpattia is `` an important part of Ukraine , not just a place on the border with a more developed Europe . ''
Zakarpattia region is home to a massive part of Hunagian national minority in Ukraine .
The Hungarians in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ census of 2001 and are the fifth-largest minority in the country .
They are the seventh biggest Hungarian diaspora in the world .
In Berehove district and the town of Berehove , they form the largest minority at 12.1 % of the population , as per Wikipedia .
Hungary has issued tens of thousands of passports to Ukrainian nationals in Zakarpattia , while Ukraine prohibits dual citizenship .
Relations between Ukraine and Hungary slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law .
Hungary has since been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violation of rights of Hungarians living in Ukraine due to the provision of the law that determines that the language of command in educational facilities shall be the state language , which is Ukrainian .
According to the Venice Commission 's conclusion of December 8 , 2017 , Ukrainian authorities were recommended to balance the provision of the language article of Law on Education .
On January 16 , 2020 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , passed bill No .
0901 on secondary education .
Hungary 's FM Peter Szijjarto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of subjects taught in Ukrainian to the national minorities , which is provided for by the new law .

The president stressed that the region is an important part of Ukraine, not just a place on the border with a more developed Europe.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says it is now very important to support and develop Zakarpattia "politically and geopolitically."
Speaking with journalists during a working trip to Zakarpattia region, Zelensky said: "It is politically and geopolitically very important for us to invest, and next year we are completing the construction of a large complex hospital in Berehove," the President's Office reports.
"Hungarians are our neighbors, and we need to find mutual understanding, we must always find dialogue. But it is important for us that we are building hospitals there. We are investing money in Ukraine," Zelensky said.
In turn, Deputy Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko said the Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the 2020 state budget, providing for the allocation of UAH 300 million for the construction of a perinatal center in the region.
Read alsoSzijjártó: Hungary wants to resolve language issues soon to unblock Ukraine-NATO CommissionZelensky has noted that Zakarpattia is "an important part of Ukraine, not just a place on the border with a more developed Europe."
"Zakarpattia is a wonderful part of our unitary state. Indeed, there was no infrastructure, no hospitals. I know that you need about 30 more kindergartens," he said, assuring that all said issues will be resolved in a few years.
Zakarpattia and minority row with Hungary
Zakarpattia region is home to a massive part of Hungarian national minority in Ukraine. The Hungarians in Ukraine number 156,600 people according to the Ukrainian census of 2001 and are the fifth-largest minority in the country. They are the seventh biggest Hungarian diaspora in the world.
In Berehove district and the town of Berehove, they form the largest minority at 12.1% of the population, as per Wikipedia.
Hungary has issued tens of thousands of passports to Ukrainian nationals in Zakarpattia, while Ukraine prohibits dual citizenship.
Relations between Ukraine and Hungary slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law.
Hungary has since been blocking Ukraine-NATO Commission meetings, claiming alleged violation of rights of Hungarians living in Ukraine due to the provision of the law that determines that the language of command in educational facilities shall be the state language, which is Ukrainian.
According to the Venice Commission's conclusion of December 8, 2017, Ukrainian authorities were recommended to balance the provision of the language article of Law on Education.
On January 16, 2020, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, passed bill No. 0901 on secondary education. Hungary's FM Peter Szijjarto says Budapest asks Kyiv not to increase the number of subjects taught in Ukrainian to the national minorities, which is provided for by the new law.


unian--2020-09-25--Military plane carrying cadets crashes in Kharkiv region

At least 22 people were killed in the accident .
A military transport plane , an An-26 , has crashed in Chuhuiv , Kharkiv region , in eastern Ukraine , just two kilometers from the local military airfield , by the highway .
Massive fire was seen at the crash site after the plane fell .
According to `` Ukraine Now '' Telegram channel , the plane with cadets of the Kharkiv Air Force University on board was conducting a training flight before it crashed in the area of Chihuiv at about 20:50 local time .
The Ministry of Internal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having sustained severe burns to 90 % of the body .
The report was as of 21:45 local time .
The State Emergencies Service says 28 people were on board , adding that 22 bodies have already been found at the crash site along with two survivors .
The search operation is ongoing as the fate of another four people remains unclear .
Oleksiy Kucher , head of regional administration , says seven crew and 21 cadets were on board , according to Ukrainian Pravda .
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the tragic accident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Apart from the crew , there were Ukrainian cadets on board .
There are dead and wounded . ''
The president added he would come to the region on Saturday .
Massive fire at the crash scene was put out at 21:55 .
The President 's Office has expressed condolences to the families of victims in the crash and wished speedy recovery to survivors .
The investigative team is being set up to probe the cause of the crash .
As the plane was descending , it almost hit one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyewitness of the tragedy , police lieutenant colonel Oleh Nahaitsev has told News One .
He also reportedly saw a driver providing first aid to survivors who were ablaze after the plane crashed .
The man used his car extinguisher to put out a fire .

Twenty-six people are believed to have been killed in the accident, including one person who survived the crash but later died at the intensive care. The only remaining survivor is undergoing treatment at the hospital.
A military transport plane, an An-26, has crashed in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, in eastern Ukraine, just two kilometers from the local military airfield, by the highway.
Massive fire was seen at the crash site after the plane fell.
According to "Ukraine Now" Telegram channel, the plane with cadets of the Kharkiv Air Force University on board was conducting a training flight before it crashed in the area of Chihuiv at about 20:50 local time.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs says two people reportedly survived. The report was as of 21:45 local time.
Head of regional administration Oleksiy Kucher said two cadets survived.
The State Emergencies Service late Friday said 28 people were on board, adding that 22 bodies had already been found at the crash site along with two survivors.
Oleksiy Kucher said seven crew and 21 cadets were on board, according to Ukrainian Pravda.
Later, the Air Force Command corrected the information about the number of people on board. It turned out one of the cadets assigned for the flight was called off so the final number is 27.
Later, the Office of the Prosecutor General in an update said 25 people died in the crash.
On Saturday, the report came from the Kharkiv hospital that one of the two crash survivors died in intensive care, according to Hromadske citing Kharkiv City Council spox Olha Myroshnychenko.
The President's Office has expressed condolences to the families and friends of victims in the crash and wished speedy recovery to survivors.
The investigative team has been set up to probe the cause of the crash.
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the tragic accident via Telegram: "An-26 has crashed. Apart from the crew, there were Ukrainian cadets on board. There are dead and wounded." The president added he would come to the region on Saturday.
Massive fire at the crash scene was put out at 21:55.
As the plane was descending, it almost hit one of the cars driving on the highway, an eyewitness of the tragedy, police lieutenant colonel Oleh Nahaitsev has told News One. He also reportedly saw a driver providing first aid to survivors who were ablaze after the plane crashed. The man used his car extinguisher to put out a fire.
As of Saturday noon, two more bodies were retrieved from under the wreckage.
"The following versions are being verified: technical malfunction of aircraft units; improper performance by crew; improper performance by those responsible for ground control; improper aircraft maintenance and preparation for flight," the State Bureau of Investigation said.
What's An-26
The Antonov An-26 (NATO reporting name: Curl) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft, designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986, as per Wikipedia.
The story has been updated to include incoming reports from government agencies and news outlets.


unian--2020-09-25--Envoy believes Belarus' rhetoric toward Ukraine does no good for bilateral ties

The Ukrainian diplomat recommends that the Belarusian authorities `` take a break '' and `` reflect '' on their Ukraine statements .
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Belarus , Ihor Kyzym , believes that the rhetoric of the Belarusian authorities toward Ukraine does nothing good to bilateral relations .
According to the Ukrainian diplomat , the prospect of relations between Belarus and Ukraine will depend , first of all , on the further development of the internal situation in Belarus , as well as on the processes of deepening the integration of Belarus and Russia , TUT.BY reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reservation right away so that I 'm not again accused of allegedly interfering in the internal affairs of your country .
Deepening integration is the sovereign right of Belarus and the degree of integration depends only on Belarus .
But we have our own understanding of the risks associated with this for Ukraine and it is our sovereign right to draw our own conclusions from this and take adequate actions , '' the ambassador said .
He noted that such rhetoric has been observed since the elections in Belarus .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already been called an `` outpost of political provocation '' against Belarus , a `` booster of destructive forces '' toward the toppling of government in your country and almost an organizer of protests in Belarus .
I 'd like to repeat once again that we are interested in an independent , sovereign , and friendly Belarus .
And now I would recommend that all hotheads accusing the Ukrainian leadership of anything , and even more so making things personal , take a break and reflect on what they 're saying .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfortunately , does nothing good for the development of our bilateral relations .
Therefore , I would advise such talking heads to think before saying anything , '' said Kyzym .
Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and external efforts to foment the protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
On August 27 , Putin suggested sending Russian security forces to suppress protests in Belarus .
The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair .
They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials .
On September 14 , Putin received Lukashenko in Russia 's Sochi .
During the meeting , Putin promised to lend US $ 1.5 billion to Belarus .
After the meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lukashenko as the only legitimate president of Belarus .
On September 24 , Ukraine 's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba said Kyiv does not recognize Alexandr Lukashenko a legitimate head of Belarus following the latter 's inauguration .

The Ukrainian diplomat recommends that the Belarusian authorities "take a break" and "reflect" on their Ukraine statements.
Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Belarus, Ihor Kyzym, believes that the rhetoric of the Belarusian authorities toward Ukraine does nothing good to bilateral relations.
According to the Ukrainian diplomat, the prospect of relations between Belarus and Ukraine will depend, first of all, on the further development of the internal situation in Belarus, as well as on the processes of deepening the integration of Belarus and Russia, TUT.BY reports.
"I'd like to make a reservation right away so that I'm not again accused of allegedly interfering in the internal affairs of your country. Deepening integration is the sovereign right of Belarus and the degree of integration depends only on Belarus. But we have our own understanding of the risks associated with this for Ukraine and it is our sovereign right to draw our own conclusions from this and take adequate actions," the ambassador said.
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"Unfortunately, the unfriendly rhetoric toward Ukraine we've been hearing lately from the Belarusian authorities is another unfortunate trend," Kyzym added. "I'm not even talking about the fact that these statements are getting more and more personal, as, for example, it was in yesterday's commentary of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry."
He noted that such rhetoric has been observed since the elections in Belarus.
"We have agreed to the point that Ukraine has already been called an "outpost of political provocation" against Belarus, a "booster of destructive forces" toward the toppling of government in your country and almost an organizer of protests in Belarus. I'd like to repeat once again that we are interested in an independent, sovereign, and friendly Belarus. And now I would recommend that all hotheads accusing the Ukrainian leadership of anything, and even more so making things personal, take a break and reflect on what they're saying. It's obvious that such rhetoric, unfortunately, does nothing good for the development of our bilateral relations. Therefore, I would advise such talking heads to think before saying anything," said Kyzym.
Belarus election: Reactions
Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed "foreign interference" in the election and external efforts to foment the protests. He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request.
On August 27, Putin suggested sending Russian security forces to suppress protests in Belarus.
The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and reached an agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters.
On September 15, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus. Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair. They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials.
On September 14, Putin received Lukashenko in Russia's Sochi. During the meeting, Putin promised to lend US$1.5 billion to Belarus. After the meeting, the Kremlin announced they would recognize Lukashenko as the only legitimate president of Belarus.
On September 24, Ukraine's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba said Kyiv does not recognize Alexandr Lukashenko a legitimate head of Belarus following the latter's inauguration.


unian--2020-09-25--NSDC: cyber attacks reported 24/7, originating in Russia, Asia

The geography of such attacks is expanding , Danilov notes .
The Ukrainian government detects cyber attacks almost round the clock , while its sources are located in Russia and beyond , says National Security and Defense Council 's Secretary Oleksiy Danilov .
Speaking at an online conference entitled Digital Transformation of the State : Cybersecurity Prospects and Risks , cyber attacks of various levels are detected almost around the clock , coming mainly from abroad .
The NSDC Secretary believes that it is necessary to be prepared for cybersecurity challenges because they will increase exponentially .
At the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 24 that the cyber threat will grow in connection with the approaching local elections .
Read alsoPolice to trace Ukrainian users of Russian VKontakte social network – NSDC '' Yes , the likelihood of such events is high .
I do n't think that the CEC website will be hacked , it is quite well protected , although anything is possible .
But , I think , massive efforts will be directed specifically at mass disinformation .
Just yesterday , the websites of the regional divisions of the National Police and posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at compromising Rapid Trident 2020 military exercises .
In this case , everything indicates that this is the aggressor state [ Russia ] and its cyber troops , because this ca n't be beneficial to anyone else . ''
When asked if it was about sabotage , he replied : `` Absolutely so .
The technical investigation will confirm this , I 'm sure .
It was well-coordinated , orchestrated , so here the Kremlin 's hand is fully evident . ''
• Websites of regional police departments and other agencies were targeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23 when hackers gained control of the sites and posted fake news on behalf of law enforcement and other agencies : • A fake report about a radioactive leakage accident at the Rivne nuclear power plant ( NPP ) was posted on the website of Varash City Council , Rivne region .
The information has been refuted both by the city council and the NPP 's press service .
• In particular , a fake report on the death of three soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was posted on the Lviv region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trident 2020 multinational military drills .
• Also , the Mykolaiv region 's Police Department reported a cyber attack on their official website , it is temporarily shut down .
A local Facebook journalism community said the website had a fake post about a lethal traffic accident with five victims .
• A similar situation was reported by the police in Kherson region .
A fake post about the death of U.S. military advisers appeared on their website .
• The press service of the National Police of Ukraine , in turn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been hacked .
It says `` in this connection , false information was disseminated on some Internet pages of regional police departments . ''
The website was temporarily shut down .
• In the wake of the latest string of attacks , Ukraine Government set to create a National Cybersecurity Strategy .

The geography of such attacks is expanding, Danilov notes.
The Ukrainian government detects cyber attacks almost round the clock, while its sources are located in Russia and beyond, says National Security and Defense Council's Secretary Oleksiy Danilov.
Speaking at an online conference entitled Digital Transformation of the State: Cybersecurity Prospects and Risks, cyber attacks of various levels are detected almost around the clock, coming mainly from abroad.
"While earlier attacks came mainly from the territory of the Russian Federation, today many Asian countries have been added to the map of attackers," Danilov said.
The NSDC Secretary believes that it is necessary to be prepared for cybersecurity challenges because they will increase exponentially.
At the same time, cybersecurity expert Kostiantyn Korsun told Ukraine 24 that the cyber threat will grow in connection with the approaching local elections.
Read alsoPolice to trace Ukrainian users of Russian VKontakte social network – NSDC"Yes, the likelihood of such events is high. I don't think that the CEC website will be hacked, it is quite well protected, although anything is possible. But, I think, massive efforts will be directed specifically at mass disinformation. Just yesterday, the websites of the regional divisions of the National Police and posted very high-quality, professional fake news aimed at compromising Rapid Trident 2020 military exercises. In this case, everything indicates that this is the aggressor state [Russia] and its cyber troops, because this can't be beneficial to anyone else."
When asked if it was about sabotage, he replied: "Absolutely so. The technical investigation will confirm this, I'm sure. It was well-coordinated, orchestrated, so here the Kremlin's hand is fully evident."
Latest cyber attacks and fake news spins


unian--2020-09-25--Cabinet starts negotiations with IMF on 2021 state budget deficit

The prime minister believes that the budget for 2021 is realistic .
The Cabinet of Ministers is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund to reduce the deficit , which is laid down in the draft 2021 state budget of Ukraine .
That 's according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal , who spoke on the issue during a working trip to Lviv region , the Government press service reports .
`` This year the deficit is 7.5 % , about UAH 298 billion .
Next year we plan 6 % , but now we are negotiating with the International Monetary Fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , both this year 's budget and next year 's budget are realistic and will be fully implemented , '' the Cabinet press service quoted Shmyhal as saying .
Read alsoBudget spending on President 's Office to be reduced in 2021 – YermakAccording to the prime minister , the government 's strategy is to further reduce both the budget deficit and public debt .
The head of government also noted that a moderate economic recovery is observed in the third quarter of this year , which will continue into 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ministers approved the draft 2021 state budget , providing for a deficit of 6 % of GDP ( UAH 270 billion ) .
• Revenues are laid down at UAH 1.071 trillion and expenses – at UAH 1.35 trillion .
• On September 18 , Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko presented the draft state budget in Parliament .

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unian--2020-09-25--MFA says to invite Russia to partake in Crimea deoccupation platform

PM earlier said the concept of the international `` Crimea is Ukraine '' platform was being finalized .
Russia will be invited to participate in the international platform toward the end of Crimea occupation , according to First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine , Emine Dzheppar .
`` We will invite Russia to take part in the platform .
Of course , we understand , seeing their ostrich-like position throughout these six years , how they twist things and act absolutely cynically towards Ukraine and international law , there is little hope that Russia will take part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RFE/RL 's Crimea.Realities .
If one of the platform 's tasks is to monitor what is happening in Crimea , then the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry understands that `` it 's about the crimes that Russia is committing in Crimea . ''
`` We are convinced that what happened in 2014 in Crimea and Donbas is a violation of the world order that emerged after World War 2 .
Not only Ukraine is interested in restoring justice .
This is a test for Western countries , '' Dzheppar said .
International platform for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of July , Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the concept of the international platform `` Crimea is Ukraine '' was being finalized , and that , first , a consultative and advisory format with a transition to a negotiation format was expected to be set up .
Read alsoNSDC chief says Ukraine can not retake occupied Crimea by military means nowOn August 24 , Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced that Ukraine would offer Germany to join the future international platform toward the `` deoccupation '' of Crimea .
• In March 2014 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and subsequently annexed the Ukrainian peninsula , having set up a sham `` referendum '' on its self-determination .
The self-proclaimed Crimean authorities said 96.77 % were in favor of accession to Russia .
• On March 18 , a so-called `` agreement '' was signed in the Kremlin on Crimea and Sevastopol 's accession to the Russian Federation .
Western powers never recognized the illegitimate annexation attempt by Russia .
They introduced a number of economic sanctions against the Russian Federation in this regard .
• On September 22 , President Volodymyr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the European Commission , EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell , raised the question of creating a negotiating platform for ending the occupation of the Crimean peninsula .

PM earlier said the concept of the international "Crimea is Ukraine" platform was being finalized.
Russia will be invited to participate in the international platform toward the end of Crimea occupation, according to First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Emine Dzheppar.
"We will invite Russia to take part in the platform. Of course, we understand, seeing their ostrich-like position throughout these six years, how they twist things and act absolutely cynically towards Ukraine and international law, there is little hope that Russia will take part in the platform," Dzheppar has told RFE/RL's Crimea.Realities.
If one of the platform's tasks is to monitor what is happening in Crimea, then the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry understands that "it's about the crimes that Russia is committing in Crimea."
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"We are convinced that what happened in 2014 in Crimea and Donbas is a violation of the world order that emerged after World War 2. Not only Ukraine is interested in restoring justice. This is a test for Western countries," Dzheppar said.
International platform for the de-occupation of Crimea: Background
At the end of July, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the concept of the international platform "Crimea is Ukraine" was being finalized, and that, first, a consultative and advisory format with a transition to a negotiation format was expected to be set up.
Read alsoNSDC chief says Ukraine cannot retake occupied Crimea by military means nowOn August 24, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced that Ukraine would offer Germany to join the future international platform toward the "deoccupation" of Crimea.
Russia's annexation of Crimea: Main facts


unian--2020-09-25--EP Committee greenlights Ukrainian seed certification system

The relevant resolution is planned to be put to the EP vote .
The Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association ( UCAB ) says the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development ( AGRI ) has recognized the Ukrainian seed certification system .
The relevant resolution is planned to be put to the vote of the European Parliament , the UCAB 's press service wrote on Facebook on September 23 The move will allow national producers to export seeds grown in Ukraine to the EU countries , whose markets are currently shut down , improve the situation with seed production , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This will have a positive effect not only on seed producers , but on Ukrainian agrarians as well .
Now farmers will be confident in the quality of Ukrainian seeds they purchase and their compliance with high EU standards .
Moreover , they will more actively be considering investment in seed businesses and growing seeds with high added value instead of commercial products , '' the press service added .
• On April 30 , 2020 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , passed a bill on seed certification in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Ukrainian seed growers in 2018 called on EU representatives in Ukraine to contribute to recognizing that Ukraine 's seed certification system is equivalent to that of the EU .
• According to the Seed Association of Ukraine , the potential of Ukrainian seed exports is reaching US $ 100 million , while the share of shipments to the EU may grow to 10 % from almost zero .

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unian--2020-09-25--NBU revokes Arcada bank's license

NBU revokes Arcada bank's license

The decision was initiated by the Deposit Guarantee Fund .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has decided to revoke JSC Arcada ( Arkada ) Bank 's banking license , which will be followed by the closure of the bank .
Read alsoThe Deposit Guarantee Fund says some banks may go bankrupt in 2020 '' The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) , as was proposed by the Deposit Guarantee Fund , passed Decision No .
601 on withdrawal of the banking license and liquidation of JSB ARCADA JSC , '' the regulator 's press service said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Board designated Arcada Bank as an insolvent bank over a decrease in its capital ratios to less than a third of the minimum established level .
• Ukraine 's Deposit Guarantee Fund on August 26 launched the procedure for withdrawing Arcada Bank from the market .
• Arcada Bank and a developing firm have suspended the construction of apartment blocks being built for money invested by individuals and legal entities .
According to Kyiv City State Administration , about 13,000 people invested in the construction of the said projects .
The total number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the construction , along with their family members , is over 30,000 .
• The Deposit Guarantee Fund started making payments to depositors of the insolvent bank on September 11 , 2020 .
• Kyiv-based Arcada Bank has been operating on the Ukrainian market since 1993 .
It belonged to the group of small-sized banks .

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unian--2020-09-26--Risks "immeasurable" for Ukraine: Kuleba on Lukashenko's friendship with Russia

The top diplomat says Ukraine , Poland , and Lithuania offered mediation to Belarus within the framework of the Lublin Triangle interaction format , but the government in Minsk never responded to the proposal .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that Alexander Lukashenko 's choice to have Belarus side with Russia creates `` immeasurable '' risks for Ukraine .
`` Now the biggest problem is the lack of concrete steps .
Therefore , Belarus has essentially locked itself in .
They have now rejected proposals for mediation , '' Kuleba said , speaking at Savik Shuster 's Freedom of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on September 25 .
The minister stressed that the main task today is to set up mediation between the Belarus government and opposition .
`` But Belarus turned it down .
Ukraine offered mediation together with the states of the Lublin Triangle – Poland and Lithuania .
The nearest neighbors are the two EU states , and one is not the EU .
Silence , '' Kuleba said .
He also said that there is a proposal for neutral mediation on the part of the OSCE , but the Belarusian authorities are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OSCE chair Albania and from Sweden , which will take the chair in the organization in 2021 .
Read alsoKuleba warns Russia against steps undermining Belarus sovereignty , destabilizing regionHe added that Ukraine is weighing all risks arising due to the strengthening of Russia 's positions in Belarus .
• Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and external efforts to foment the protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
• On August 27 , Putin suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Belarus .
• The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and reached an agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
• On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair .
They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials .
• On September 14 , Putin received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the meeting , Putin promised to lend US $ 1.5 billion to Belarus .
After the meeting , the Kremlin announced they would recognize Lukashenko as the only legitimate president of Belarus .
• On September 23 , Lukashenko was sworn in as President of Belarus during an inaugural ceremony in the Palace of Independence in Minsk , which was held behind closed doors with no media or international presence .
• Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba says Kyiv does not recognize Alexandr Lukashenko a legitimate head of Belarus following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is in solidarity with the position of the European Union on the events taking place after the presidential elections in Belarus .
• Ambassador of Ukraine to Belarus , Ihor Kyzym , believes that the rhetoric of the Belarusian authorities toward Ukraine `` does nothing good '' to bilateral relations .

The top diplomat says Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania offered mediation to Belarus within the framework of the Lublin Triangle interaction format, but the government in Minsk never responded to the proposal.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that Alexander Lukashenko's choice to have Belarus side with Russia creates "immeasurable" risks for Ukraine.
"Now the biggest problem is the lack of concrete steps. Therefore, Belarus has essentially locked itself in. They have now rejected proposals for mediation," Kuleba said, speaking at Savik Shuster's Freedom of Speech panel show on Ukraine TV channel on September 25.
The minister stressed that the main task today is to set up mediation between the Belarus government and opposition.
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"But Belarus turned it down. Ukraine offered mediation together with the states of the Lublin Triangle – Poland and Lithuania. The nearest neighbors are the two EU states, and one is not the EU. Silence," Kuleba said.
He also said that there is a proposal for neutral mediation on the part of the OSCE, but the Belarusian authorities are also silent on a joint proposal from the OSCE chair Albania and from Sweden, which will take the chair in the organization in 2021.
"Alexander Lukashenko has made his choice – he opted for Russia, for Vladimir Putin. And this means confrontation, which is a key point," Kuleba said.
Read alsoKuleba warns Russia against steps undermining Belarus sovereignty, destabilizing regionHe added that Ukraine is weighing all risks arising due to the strengthening of Russia's positions in Belarus.
"And we understand that if Alexander Lukashenko chose Russia, the risks for us become immeasurable, so we build our stance toward him accordingly," Kuleba stressed.
Belarus election: Reactions


unian--2020-09-26--Paton Bridge in Kyiv awaiting major overhaul

A safety barrier will be installed and bike lanes will be set up .
Eight traffic lanes will be set @ @ @ @ @ Paton Bridge across the Dnipro River , while the reverse lane will be removed .
@ @ @ @ @ Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko , according to one of Telegram channels .
Besides , Klitschko noted @ @ @ @ @ the reinforced concrete monolithic slab with a modern one made of steel , to ease @ @ @ @ @ structure .
`` The reconstruction plan also provides for an additional traffic lane .
That @ @ @ @ @ eight of them .
The reverse lane where many accidents are reported will definitely be @ @ @ @ @ barrier will also be installed .
Bicycle paths will be put up , '' said @ @ @ @ @ Bridge was commissioned in 1953 .
Since its opening , major overhaul was carried out @ @ @ @ @ when tram tracks were dismantled and motorway surface was renewed .
Since then , municipal @ @ @ @ @ on individual sections of the bridge , which is now in disrepair .

A safety barrier will be installed and bike lanes will be set up.
Eight traffic lanes will be set up on Kyiv's famous Paton Bridge across the Dnipro River, while the reverse lane will be removed.
That's according to Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, according to one of Telegram channels.
Besides, Klitschko noted the authorities intend to replace the reinforced concrete monolithic slab with a modern one made of steel, to ease pressure on the bridge internal structure.
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"The reconstruction plan also provides for an additional traffic lane. That is, there will be eight of them. The reverse lane where many accidents are reported will definitely be removed. A modern safety barrier will also be installed. Bicycle paths will be put up," said Mayor Klitschko.
Paton Bridge in Kyiv
The Paton Bridge was commissioned in 1953. Since its opening, major overhaul was carried out once, in 2004, when tram tracks were dismantled and motorway surface was renewed.
Since then, municipal services did minor repairs only on individual sections of the bridge, which is now in disrepair.


unian--2020-09-26--Week's balance: Industrial output on decline, Cabinet continues deregulation, while Uzhgorod Airport

Week's balance: Industrial output on decline, Cabinet continues deregulation, while Uzhgorod Airport set to resume work

During a visit to Slovakia , President Zelenskyy signed a deal unblocking the work of Uzhgorod Airport , the government canceled a number of outdated acts as part of deregulation , while the State Statistics Service announced the acceleration of industrial output decline – these are the key economic stories of the outgoing week .
The outgoing week was not too rich in economic events .
This is understandable : there is only a month left before local elections , so most politicians are busy preparing for this event , while businesses , in turn , are trying to survive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results of the October vote .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky decided to add to his tours across the regions a visit to neighboring Slovakia .
In addition to meetings with top officials of the neighboring state and traditional assurances of friendship , the trip ended with the signing of an agreement allowing the resumption of full-fledged operation of an airport in Uzhgorod .
The essence of the problem lies in the fact that due to the topographic features and close proximity to the border with Slovakia , the Uzhgorod Airport is forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the airspace of the neighboring country .
Until 2016 , the navigation there was regulated in accordance with an intergovernmental agreement , but its validity period has expired .
In the new deal , the parties prescribed not only the possibility of using the airspace , but also took into account the security and defense aspects that arise from Slovakia 's membership in NATO .
According to Zelensky , these agreements open up an opportunity to develop Uzhgorod Airport as a major transport hub .
`` Today we signed an agreement that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resume regular flights to the city of Uzhgorod .
The agreement is actually very important to me .
This is one of the tools that allows us to 'sew Ukraine together ' by restoring the air bridge ' between the West and the East , '' the president said .
The Cabinet of Ministers in the outgoing week returned to the practice of `` deregulation '' meetings , canceling at once 36 outdated normative legal acts of ministries and other agencies that operated in the areas of price regulation , energy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the canceled acts are orders of no longer existing departments , such as the State Oil and Gas Agency , State Customs Committee , and State Agency for Special Monopolies .
As Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal noted , the decision should contribute to the development of the national economy .
`` When we adopt the economic recovery program , one of the important points of assistance to businesses is to reduce regulatory pressure .
It is important that such plans do n't remain only plans , because today we are actually canceling 36 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this should facilitate the work of businesses , '' the prime minister said at a government meeting .
At the same meeting , the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a number of decisions to improve mechanisms and tools for effective monitoring and environmental impact assessment , bringing Ukraine closer to the European Union .
In particular , it 's about the launch of the national market for trading in greenhouse gas quotas from 2021 .
`` The introduction of the greenhouse gas market is a plus for Ukraine 's reputation as a reliable participant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In addition , this is also a requirement of our time because if Ukraine fails to introduce a gas emission metering system in a timely manner , businesses that will pay additional taxes to export their products may suffer , '' the prime minister said , adding that the initiative is designed for seven years .
The government also approved the procedure for holding biddings for subsoil use permits , which should significantly improve the investment climate in this industry .
In the outgoing week , the State Statistics Service released fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 5.3 % in August year-on-year .
Moreover , in July , the drop was 4.2 % .
Thus , the negative trend , which began last year , pursues , while quarantine restrictions only exacerbated it .
The falling industry adds doubt over the government 's forecast of a 4.6 % recovery in the national economy in 2021 .
In the context of the main activities in the processing industry in August of this year , the drop was 7.7 % on year , and for the supply of electricity and gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ context of the main industrial groups , the annual production decline for intermediate consumption goods stood at 4.2 % , for investment goods – at 27 % , for consumer goods of short-term use – at 0.9 % , and for energy – at 1.3 % .
This is reflected in the outgoing week 's statement that in the first six months of this year the Naftogaz Group saw UAH 11.5 billion in net loss against UAH 24.7 billion net profit for the same period last year .
In addition , the State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Ukraine in the second quarter of this year compared to the first one increased by 1.3 % , up to 9.9 % , which equals some 1.7 million people in absolute terms .
This week , the European Business Association held its annual conference , during which its members shared their expectations for 2021 .
In particular , according to the forecasts , the weighted average rate of the hryvnia next year will stand at UAH 29 to the dollar .
A third of the members of the influential business structure expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fully provide their companies with 10 % revenue growth , and about the same number of companies expect revenue growth in the range of 10 % to 20 % compared to 2020 .
`` If we compare the expectations three or four months ago , now the expectations are better , not only in our country , but also among banks and international financial organizations .
Everyone is improving their outlook for the GDP fall this year and for growth in the next one , '' said Tomas Fiala , CEO of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the European Business Association .
Finally , one more `` energy '' story .
Last week , the state-owned Ukrenergo , the operator of the Unified Energy Grid , came up with a proposal to increase the tariff for electricity transmission by almost 2.7 times from November 1 .
The company noted that due to the current tariff , it experiences a shortage of funds to fulfill its duties in the amount of almost UAH 10 billion .
As for next week , we expect the resumption of the plenary work at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 , deputies must submit their proposals on amendments to the draft 2021 state budget developed by government .
Meanwhile , the start of a new heating season is not far off , for which a number of cities traditionally have no time to prepare .
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During a visit to Slovakia, President Zelenskyy signed a deal unblocking the work of Uzhgorod Airport, the government canceled a number of outdated acts as part of deregulation, while the State Statistics Service announced the acceleration of industrial output decline – these are the key economic stories of the outgoing week.
The outgoing week was not too rich in economic events. This is understandable: there is only a month left before local elections, so most politicians are busy preparing for this event, while businesses, in turn, are trying to survive in the crisis, waiting for the results of the October vote.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky decided to add to his tours across the regions a visit to neighboring Slovakia. In addition to meetings with top officials of the neighboring state and traditional assurances of friendship, the trip ended with the signing of an agreement allowing the resumption of full-fledged operation of an airport in Uzhgorod.
The essence of the problem lies in the fact that due to the topographic features and close proximity to the border with Slovakia, the Uzhgorod Airport is forced to have planes land and depart using the airspace of the neighboring country.
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Until 2016, the navigation there was regulated in accordance with an intergovernmental agreement, but its validity period has expired. In the new deal, the parties prescribed not only the possibility of using the airspace, but also took into account the security and defense aspects that arise from Slovakia's membership in NATO.
According to Zelensky, these agreements open up an opportunity to develop Uzhgorod Airport as a major transport hub.
"Today we signed an agreement that will remove the last obstacles and allow us to resume regular flights to the city of Uzhgorod. The agreement is actually very important to me. This is one of the tools that allows us to 'sew Ukraine together' by restoring the air bridge' between the West and the East," the president said.
Return of deregulation
The Cabinet of Ministers in the outgoing week returned to the practice of "deregulation" meetings, canceling at once 36 outdated normative legal acts of ministries and other agencies that operated in the areas of price regulation, energy, and licensing.
For example, among the canceled acts are orders of no longer existing departments, such as the State Oil and Gas Agency, State Customs Committee, and State Agency for Special Monopolies.
As Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal noted, the decision should contribute to the development of the national economy.
"When we adopt the economic recovery program, one of the important points of assistance to businesses is to reduce regulatory pressure. It is important that such plans don't remain only plans, because today we are actually canceling 36 regulatory acts of various agencies. All this should facilitate the work of businesses," the prime minister said at a government meeting.
At the same meeting, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a number of decisions to improve mechanisms and tools for effective monitoring and environmental impact assessment, bringing Ukraine closer to the European Union.
In particular, it's about the launch of the national market for trading in greenhouse gas quotas from 2021.
"The introduction of the greenhouse gas market is a plus for Ukraine's reputation as a reliable participant in global processes to combat climate change. In addition, this is also a requirement of our time because if Ukraine fails to introduce a gas emission metering system in a timely manner, businesses that will pay additional taxes to export their products may suffer," the prime minister said, adding that the initiative is designed for seven years.
The government also approved the procedure for holding biddings for subsoil use permits, which should significantly improve the investment climate in this industry.
Acceleration of industrial production decline
In the outgoing week, the State Statistics Service released fresh data on industrial production, which fell by 5.3% in August year-on-year. Moreover, in July, the drop was 4.2%.
Thus, the negative trend, which began last year, pursues,while quarantine restrictions only exacerbated it. The falling industry adds doubt over the government's forecast of a 4.6% recovery in the national economy in 2021.
In the context of the main activities in the processing industry in August of this year, the drop was 7.7% on year, and for the supply of electricity and gas it was 4.6%.
In the context of the main industrial groups, the annual production decline for intermediate consumption goods stood at 4.2%, for investment goods – at 27%, for consumer goods of short-term use – at 0.9%, and for energy – at 1.3%.
This is reflected in the outgoing week's statement that in the first six months of this year the Naftogaz Group saw UAH 11.5 billion in net loss against UAH 24.7 billion net profit for the same period last year.
In addition, the State Statistics Service reported that the unemployment rate in Ukraine in the second quarter of this year compared to the first one increased by 1.3%, up to 9.9%, which equals some 1.7 million people in absolute terms.
Business forecasts
This week, the European Business Association held its annual conference, during which its members shared their expectations for 2021.
In particular, according to the forecasts, the weighted average rate of the hryvnia next year will stand at UAH 29 to the dollar.
A third of the members of the influential business structure expect that next year they will be able to fully provide their companies with 10% revenue growth, and about the same number of companies expect revenue growth in the range of 10% to 20% compared to 2020.
"If we compare the expectations three or four months ago, now the expectations are better, not only in our country, but also among banks and international financial organizations. Everyone is improving their outlook for the GDP fall this year and for growth in the next one," said Tomas Fiala, CEO of the Dragon Capital investment company, President of the European Business Association.
Finally, one more "energy" story. Last week, the state-owned Ukrenergo, the operator of the Unified Energy Grid, came up with a proposal to increase the tariff for electricity transmission by almost 2.7 times from November 1. The company noted that due to the current tariff, it experiences a shortage of funds to fulfill its duties in the amount of almost UAH 10 billion.
As for next week, we expect the resumption of the plenary work at the Verkhovna Rada, and by October 1, deputies must submit their proposals on amendments to the draft 2021 state budget developed by government.
Meanwhile, the start of a new heating season is not far off, for which a number of cities traditionally have no time to prepare.
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unian--2020-09-26--Donbas war update: Russian proxies violate truce twice on Sept 25

No violations have been recorded since day-start on Saturday .
Russian-controlled armed groups twice violated the ceasefire agreement reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22 .
Over the past day , the invaders opened fire on the military near Avdiyivka .
That 's according to a morning update by the Joint Forces Operation HQ .
Russian-led forces engaged Ukrainian troops using prohibited grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Read alsoUkraine intel : Commanders of occupation forces in Donbas embezzle funds , hide personnel shortageAt other sites , the Command recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among the Ukrainian military .
Since day-start on Saturday , September 26 , no enemy shots were reported .
“ The situation in the area of the Joint Forces operation remains under the control of the Ukrainian defenders .
Our soldiers are steadfastly adhering to the terms of the agreements reached during the meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22 , 2020 , ” the statement said .
• On July 22 , the participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and OSCE ) on Donbas settlement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the contact line from July 27 .
• On September 6 , the enemy violated the ceasefire in Donbas by opening fire on Ukrainian positions .
A Ukrainian soldier was killed and another was wounded .
• On September 22 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the truce in Donbas had been holding for almost two months already .

No violations have been recorded since day-start on Saturday.
Russian-controlled armed groups twice violated the ceasefire agreement reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22.
Over the past day, the invaders opened fire on the military near Avdiyivka.
That's according to a morning update by the Joint Forces Operation HQ.
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Russian-led forces engaged Ukrainian troops using prohibited grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
Read alsoUkraine intel: Commanders of occupation forces in Donbas embezzle funds, hide personnel shortageAt other sites, the Command recorded no violations. There were no losses among the Ukrainian military.
Since day-start on Saturday, September 26, no enemy shots were reported.
“The situation in the area of the Joint Forces operation remains under the control of the Ukrainian defenders. Our soldiers are steadfastly adhering to the terms of the agreements reached during the meeting of the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22, 2020, ”the statement said.
Truce in Donbas: Background


unian--2020-09-26--Defense minister names probable cause of An-26 crash

Taran also spoke about the plane 's pre-accident condition .
One of the sensors in the engine of the An26 transport military aircraft failed , as a result of which the plane caught on the ground as it was approaching the airfield near Chuhuiv before plunging and setting ablaze , Ukraine 's Defense Minister Andriy Taran says citing aviation experts .
On the morning of Saturday , September 26 , Taran arrived at the crash scene and spoke with journalists , Suspilne reports .
Taran elaborated that the training routine involving Air Force University crew and cadets had been going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Preliminary assessment of flight safety experts : some sensor in the left engine failed .
We ca n't provide more details at the moment .
According to preliminary information , the engine did n't fail .
Some sensor did .
According to the incoming reports , the engine had over 5,000 flight hours left before the next scheduled repair .
So now we ca n't name any reasons that something happened to the engine , '' the minister said .
Read alsoMilitary plane carrying cadets crashes in Kharkiv region ( Photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Taran added that the cause of the tragedy could only be confirmed once flight recorders are decrypted .
The An-26 was 43 years old , while the minister says it was intended to fly for another three years .
`` That is , the plane had enough resource , and the engine , too , had enough resource ... What exactly happened was some technical issue , '' he replied .
The head of the Ministry of Defense also noted that on September 25 , the plane had made six safe takeoffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crashed on approach to the Chuhuiv military airfield by the highway , on the night of September 25 .
Kharkiv 's Air Force University 's crew and cadets were on board – a total of 27 people .
According to updated information from the Office of the Prosecutor General , as a result of the accident , 25 people were killed on scene and two survived .
The survivors were hospitalized in grave condition .
One of them later died of his burns , according to a morning update .
Volodymyr Zelensky came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day of Mourning across country .
The Antonov An-26 ( NATO reporting name : Curl ) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft , designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986 .

Taran also spoke about the plane's pre-accident condition.
One of the sensors in the engine of the An26 transport military aircraft failed, as a result of which the plane caught on the ground as it was approaching the airfield near Chuhuiv before plunging and setting ablaze, Ukraine's Defense Minister Andriy Taran says citing aviation experts.
On the morning of Saturday, September 26, Taran arrived at the crash scene and spoke with journalists, Suspilne reports.
Taran elaborated that the training routine involving Air Force University crew and cadets had been going as planned before things went wrong abruptly.
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"Preliminary assessment of flight safety experts: some sensor in the left engine failed. We can't provide more details at the moment. According to preliminary information, the engine didn't fail. Some sensor did. According to the incoming reports, the engine had over 5,000 flight hours left before the next scheduled repair. So now we can't name any reasons that something happened to the engine," the minister said.
Read alsoMilitary plane carrying cadets crashes in Kharkiv region (Photo, video)At the same time, Taran added that the cause of the tragedy could only be confirmed once flight recorders are decrypted.
Plane's pre-accident condition
The An-26 was 43 years old, while the minister says it was intended to fly for another three years.
"That is, the plane had enough resource, and the engine, too, had enough resource... What exactly happened was some technical issue," he replied.
The head of the Ministry of Defense also noted that on September 25, the plane had made six safe takeoffs and five safe landings.
An-26 accident in Chuhuiv: Background
The plane crashed on approach to the Chuhuiv military airfield by the highway, on the night of September 25. Kharkiv's Air Force University's crew and cadets were on board – a total of 27 people.
According to updated information from the Office of the Prosecutor General, as a result of the accident, 25 people were killed on scene and two survived. The survivors were hospitalized in grave condition. One of them later died of his burns, according to a morning update.
Volodymyr Zelensky came to the region on Saturday, declaring Day of Mourning across country.
What's An-26
The Antonov An-26 (NATO reporting name: Curl) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft, designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986.


unian--2020-09-26--New corona cases soar to highest 24-hour total

Almost 4,000 positive tests returned over the past day .
As of the morning of September 26 , a total of 3,833 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Ukraine , which marks a new high since the start of the outbreak .
That 's according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoUkraine publishes update on countries in COVID-19 red and green zonesThe previous record high was recorded on September 16 with 3,584 cases .
Most cases in the past 24 hours were reported in the City of Kyiv ( 447 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ternopil ( 284 ) , Odesa ( 264 ) , and Dnipropetrovsk ( 201 ) regions .
At the same time , 1,740 people recovered and 76 died .
Since the beginning of the epidemic , 195,504 coronavirus cases have been registered in Ukraine , including 86,873 recoveries and 3,903 fatalities .
Today 4,131 tests are yet to return , while 104,728 patients are undergoing treatment for COVID-19 .
• Kyiv to stay in orange quarantine zone until March , official says • Second child death registered in Ukraine since start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing second wave of COVID-19 • Ukraine not to extend entry ban for foreigners – source

Almost 4,000 positive tests returned over the past day.
As of the morning of September 26, a total of 3,833 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Ukraine, which marks a new high since the start of the outbreak.
That's according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoUkraine publishes update on countries in COVID-19 red and green zonesThe previous record high was recorded on September 16 with 3,584 cases.
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Most cases in the past 24 hours were reported in the City of Kyiv (447), as well as Kharkiv (380), Ternopil (284), Odesa (264), and Dnipropetrovsk (201) regions.
At the same time, 1,740 people recovered and 76 died.
Since the beginning of the epidemic, 195,504 coronavirus cases have been registered in Ukraine, including 86,873 recoveries and 3,903 fatalities.
Today 4,131 tests are yet to return, while 104,728 patients are undergoing treatment for COVID-19.


unian--2020-09-25--Military plane carrying cadets crashes in Kharkiv region : UPDATED

Twenty-six people are believed to have been killed in the accident , including one person who survived the crash but later died at the intensive care .
The only remaining survivor is undergoing treatment at the hospital .
A military transport plane , an An-26 , has crashed in Chuhuiv , Kharkiv region , in eastern Ukraine , just two kilometers from the local military airfield , by the highway .
Massive fire was seen at the crash site after the plane fell .
According to `` Ukraine Now '' Telegram channel , the plane with cadets of the Kharkiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a training flight before it crashed in the area of Chihuiv at about 20:50 local time .
The Ministry of Internal Affairs says two people reportedly survived .
The report was as of 21:45 local time .
Head of regional administration Oleksiy Kucher said two cadets survived .
The State Emergencies Service late Friday said 28 people were on board , adding that 22 bodies had already been found at the crash site along with two survivors .
Oleksiy Kucher said seven crew and 21 cadets were on board , according to Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Command corrected the information about the number of people on board .
It turned out one of the cadets assigned for the flight was called off so the final number is 27 .
Later , the Office of the Prosecutor General in an update said 25 people died in the crash .
On Saturday , the report came from the Kharkiv hospital that one of the two crash survivors died in intensive care , according to Hromadske citing Kharkiv City Council spox Olha Myroshnychenko .
The President 's Office has expressed condolences to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crash and wished speedy recovery to survivors .
The investigative team has been set up to probe the cause of the crash .
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the tragic accident via Telegram : `` An-26 has crashed .
Apart from the crew , there were Ukrainian cadets on board .
There are dead and wounded . ''
The president added he would come to the region on Saturday .
Massive fire at the crash scene was put out at 21:55 .
As the plane was descending , it almost hit one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eyewitness of the tragedy , police lieutenant colonel Oleh Nahaitsev has told News One .
He also reportedly saw a driver providing first aid to survivors who were ablaze after the plane crashed .
The man used his car extinguisher to put out a fire .
As of Saturday noon , two more bodies were retrieved from under the wreckage .
`` The following versions are being verified : technical malfunction of aircraft units ; improper performance by crew ; improper performance by those responsible for ground control ; improper aircraft maintenance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Bureau of Investigation said .
The Antonov An-26 ( NATO reporting name : Curl ) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft , designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986 , as per Wikipedia .
The story has been updated to include incoming reports from government agencies and news outlets .


unian--2020-09-26--Father of cadet killed in An26 crash died in plane downing in Donbas warzone in 2014

The young man 's father , Ihor Skochkov , had served as an aviation squadron navigator with the Army 's 25th Guards Military Transport Aviation Brigade .
The death of one of the Ukrainian Air Force University cadets who were killed in the An-26 crash in Kharkiv region Friday night , Oleksandr Skochkov , 20 , is not the first tragedy in his family , it has turned out .
His father Ihor Skochkov , a military pilot , had died in the Donbas warzone near Luhansk when the enemy downed the Il-76 transport plane he was operating as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hromadske reported .
Ihor Skochkov , had served as an aviation squadron navigator with the Army 's 25th Guards Military Transport Aviation Brigade .
Skochkov Junior had also sought to become an air force navigator , just like his late father .
Read alsoDefense minister names probable cause of An-26 crashAn-26 accident in Chuhuiv : Background The plane crashed on approach to the Chuhuiv military airfield by the highway on the night of September 25 .
Kharkiv 's Air Force University 's crew and cadets were on board – a total of 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tragic accident and two survived .
Later , one of the survivors died in the intensive care unit of the Kharkiv hospital .
SBI investigators opened proceedings into possible `` violation of flight rules and preparation , which led to a disaster and grave consequences '' ( Article 416 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ) .
Flight recorders have already been retrieved from the crash site .
The SBU security service elaborated on the last moments of the tragic flight as per ground control data .
At 20:38 the captain reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At 20:40 , he requested an approach to land , and at 20:43 the plane passed the outer marker .
Deputy Interior Minister Anton Geraschehnko added that the pilot reported he would be landing the plane with one operating engine .
The An-26 that crashed on Friday was manufactured in 1977 .
It had been operated as a training aircraft for the Air Force .
The Il-76 military transport aircraft was shot down by Russia-led forces near the city of Luhansk in the early hours of June 14 , 2014 , as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , paratroopers with Ukraine 's 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade were holding defense at the airport of Luhansk , surrounded by enemy troops .
The Il-76 was supposed to deliver ammunition , equipment , and personnel .
Onboard the aircraft there were nine crew members and 40 paratroopers .
They all died in the crash .
According to investigators , the aircraft was shot down by Russia-controlled terrorists Andrei Patrushev and Alexander Gureev on the orders of Igor Plotnitsky , ex-leader of the so-called `` Luhansk People 's Republic '' ( `` LPR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are accused of committing an act of terror under Part 3 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .

The young man's father, Ihor Skochkov, had served as an aviation squadron navigator with the Army's 25th Guards Military Transport Aviation Brigade.
The death of one of the Ukrainian Air Force University cadets who were killed in the An-26 crash in Kharkiv region Friday night, Oleksandr Skochkov, 20, is not the first tragedy in his family, it has turned out.
His father Ihor Skochkov, a military pilot, had died in the Donbas warzone near Luhansk when the enemy downed the Il-76 transport plane he was operating as a navigator on June 14, 2014, Hromadske reported.
Ihor Skochkov, had served as an aviation squadron navigator with the Army's 25th Guards Military Transport Aviation Brigade.
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Skochkov Junior had also sought to become an air force navigator, just like his late father.
Read alsoDefense minister names probable cause of An-26 crashAn-26 accident in Chuhuiv: Background
The plane crashed on approach to the Chuhuiv military airfield by the highway on the night of September 25. Kharkiv's Air Force University's crew and cadets were on board – a total of 27 people.
Twenty-five people were killed in the tragic accident and two survived. Later, one of the survivors died in the intensive care unit of the Kharkiv hospital.
SBI investigators opened proceedings into possible "violation of flight rules and preparation, which led to a disaster and grave consequences" (Article 416 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
Flight recorders have already been retrieved from the crash site.
The SBU security service elaborated on the last moments of the tragic flight as per ground control data.
At 20:38 the captain reported left engine failure to the tower.
At 20:40, he requested an approach to land, and at 20:43 the plane passed the outer marker.
At 20:45, the plane crashed.
Deputy Interior Minister Anton Geraschehnko added that the pilot reported he would be landing the plane with one operating engine.
The An-26 that crashed on Friday was manufactured in 1977. It had been operated as a training aircraft for the Air Force.
Il-76 downing by Russian proxy forces in June 2014
The Il-76 military transport aircraft was shot down by Russia-led forces near the city of Luhansk in the early hours of June 14, 2014, as the plane was landing. At the time, paratroopers with Ukraine's 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade were holding defense at the airport of Luhansk, surrounded by enemy troops. The Il-76 was supposed to deliver ammunition, equipment, and personnel. Onboard the aircraft there were nine crew members and 40 paratroopers. They all died in the crash.
According to investigators, the aircraft was shot down by Russia-controlled terrorists Andrei Patrushev and Alexander Gureev on the orders of Igor Plotnitsky, ex-leader of the so-called "Luhansk People's Republic" ("LPR") terrorist organization. All three are accused of committing an act of terror under Part 3 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.