unian--2020-02-12--Two Ukrainians with coronavirus on cruise ship in satisfactory condition – MFA

No new Ukrainian crew members aboard the Diamond Princess have tested positive for the novel coronavirus .
Director of the Consular Service Department of Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Pohoreltsev has said the two Ukrainians infected with the novel coronavirus on board a quarantined cruise ship in Japan are in a satisfactory condition .
Read alsoCall for overhaul of early warning process as coronavirus deaths hit 1,115 – media '' Both the man and the woman are now in hospital in Tokyo .
Their health condition is satisfactory .
They are under constant medical supervision .
We 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has no external signs of the disease .
The woman has common flu symptoms , '' he said .
According to Pohoreltsev , no new Ukrainian crew members aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the novel coronavirus .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the first case of the coronavirus involving a citizen of Ukraine on board the Diamond Princess was announced on February 9 .
The quarantine regime was introduced from 07:00 on February 5 for a period of 14 days .
In total , there are 3,700 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of which 2,700 are passengers and the remaining are crew members , including 25 Ukrainians .
On February 10 , Pohoreltsev reported a second confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection involving a citizen of Ukraine on board the cruise ship .

No new Ukrainian crew members aboard the Diamond Princess have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Director of the Consular Service Department of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Pohoreltsev has said the two Ukrainians infected with the novel coronavirus on board a quarantined cruise ship in Japan are in a satisfactory condition.
Read alsoCall for overhaul of early warning process as coronavirus deaths hit 1,115 – media
"Both the man and the woman are now in hospital in Tokyo. Their health condition is satisfactory. They are under constant medical supervision. We're in touch with them. The man has no external signs of the disease. The woman has common flu symptoms," he said.
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According to Pohoreltsev, no new Ukrainian crew members aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the first case of the coronavirus involving a citizen of Ukraine on board the Diamond Princess was announced on February 9.
The quarantine regime was introduced from 07:00 on February 5 for a period of 14 days. In total, there are 3,700 people from 56 countries on board the ship, of which 2,700 are passengers and the remaining are crew members, including 25 Ukrainians.
On February 10, Pohoreltsev reported a second confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection involving a citizen of Ukraine on board the cruise ship.


unian--2020-02-12--Ukraine to become global leader in terms of poultry production growth in 2020– economy minister

Ukraine is expected to produce 1.45 million tonnes of chicken meat this year .
Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development , @ @ @ @ @ says Ukraine will become a global leader in terms of chicken meat production growth in @ @ @ @ @ Index Mundi analytical agency .
`` According to their estimates , the annual growth rate @ @ @ @ @ in Ukraine ] will be 8.61 % .
Thus , 1.45 million tonnes will be @ @ @ @ @ he wrote on Facebook on February 11 , referring to Index Mundi statistics .
The @ @ @ @ @ had traditionally been among top exporters of farm produce .
`` We are the largest @ @ @ @ @ rank second globally in terms of barley exports and fourth in terms of maize shipments @ @ @ @ @ top ten exporters of wheat , butter , and oilseeds .
And we rank seventh @ @ @ @ @ he said .
UNIAN memo .
Ukrainian agribusinesses in 2019 produced 1 million tonnes of @ @ @ @ @ by-products , according to the State Statistics Service .

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unian--2020-02-12--Ukraine streamlines procedure for granting combatant status to Army volunteers – PM

They will be entitled to benefits and social guarantees equal to those of war veterans .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy @ @ @ @ @ of Ministers on February 12 streamlined a procedure for granting combatant status to members of @ @ @ @ @ The government has defined a clear mechanism for granting combatant status to members of volunteer @ @ @ @ @ on Telegram channel .
`` Prior to that , sometimes volunteers had to prove in @ @ @ @ @ the country 's east [ in the war with Russia-led forces ] , '' he @ @ @ @ @ , justice has been restored as volunteers will enjoy benefits and social guarantees equal to @ @ @ @ @ `` They will also be able to get state social support , as well as @ @ @ @ @ adaptation after returning from military service , '' the prime minister said .

They will be entitled to benefits and social guarantees equal to those of war veterans.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has said the Cabinet of Ministers on February 12 streamlined a procedure for granting combatant status to members of military volunteer groups.
Read alsoUkraine's Cabinet simplifies mechanism for naturalizing foreign volunteers defending Ukraine
"The government has defined a clear mechanism for granting combatant status to members of volunteer groups," he wrote on Telegram channel.
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"Prior to that, sometimes volunteers had to prove in court that they had defended the country's east [in the war with Russia-led forces]," he added.
According to Honcharuk, justice has been restored as volunteers will enjoy benefits and social guarantees equal to those of war veterans.
"They will also be able to get state social support, as well as assistance in social and professional adaptation after returning from military service," the prime minister said.


unian--2020-02-12--U.S. again urges Russia to cease aggression against Ukraine

The United States has once again urged the Russian Federation to cease aggression against Ukraine .
Read alsoUkraine to insist on revision of Minsk agreements '' 5 years after the establishment of a 'Package of Measures ' for the Minsk agreements implementation , Ukrainians continue to die as a result of Russian aggression .
Russia must cease its aggression and fully meet its Minsk commitments , '' the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine wrote on Twitter on February 12 , 2020 .
UNIAN memo .
Peace talks on Donbas , eastern Ukraine , were held in Minsk on February 12 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President of Ukraine Poroshenko , the then French President Francois Hollande , German Chancellor Angela Merkel , and Russian President Vladimir Putin .
As a result of the negotiations , a set of measures aimed at implementing the Minsk agreements reached in September 2014 was approved .
In addition , a declaration was adopted by the leaders of Ukraine , France , Germany , and Russia in support of these measures .
Among other things , the agreements reached by the Normandy Four leaders provide for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territory , the exchange and release of all hostages , as well as the holding of local elections in Donbas .

Russia must fully meet its Minsk commitments.
The United States has once again urged the Russian Federation to cease aggression against Ukraine.
Read alsoUkraine to insist on revision of Minsk agreements
"5 years after the establishment of a 'Package of Measures' for the Minsk agreements implementation, Ukrainians continue to die as a result of Russian aggression. Russia must cease its aggression and fully meet its Minsk commitments," the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine wrote on Twitter on February 12, 2020.
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UNIAN memo. Peace talks on Donbas, eastern Ukraine, were held in Minsk on February 12, 2015. The participants were the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, the then French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As a result of the negotiations, a set of measures aimed at implementing the Minsk agreements reached in September 2014 was approved. In addition, a declaration was adopted by the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia in support of these measures.
Among other things, the agreements reached by the Normandy Four leaders provide for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, the withdrawal of all heavy weapons from Ukrainian territory, the exchange and release of all hostages, as well as the holding of local elections in Donbas.


unian--2020-02-12--PM Honcharuk expects EU-Ukraine Open Skies deal to be signed in 2020

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unian--2020-02-12--Latvian-born Donbas mercenary detained in Russia, faces extradition to Ukraine

Aijo was detained in the village of Yarensk .
Notorious Latvian-born terrorist who joined the so-called `` Donetsk People 's Republic '' ( `` DPR '' ) in the Donbas war Beness Aijo , nom de guerre 'Black Lenin , ' has been detained in Russia 's Arkhangelsk region at the request of Ukraine .
Read alsoUkraine reports five enemy attacks in Donbas on Feb 11 Aijo was apprehended in the village of Yarensk , Russia 's Regnum News Agency reported .
He came to the region to support residents of the village of Shiyes protesting against the construction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be extradited to Ukraine .
UNIAN memo .
Beness Aijo , 40 , a Latvian citizen of Russian/Ugandan ethnicity .
He has been an activist of the National Bolshevik Party since 1998 , member of the Communist Party of Great Britain ( Marxist-Leninist ) , and the Korean Friendship Association-UK .
Aijo has participated in many actions in solidarity with Palestine .
He was active in the 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and joined Russia-led forces fighting against Ukraine in Donbas .
Aijo has been arrested multiple times and @ @ @ @ @ @

Aijo was detained in the village of Yarensk.
Notorious Latvian-born terrorist who joined the so-called "Donetsk People's Republic" ("DPR") in the Donbas war Beness Aijo, nom de guerre 'Black Lenin,' has been detained in Russia's Arkhangelsk region at the request of Ukraine.
Read alsoUkraine reports five enemy attacks in Donbas on Feb 11
Aijo was apprehended in the village of Yarensk, Russia's Regnum News Agency reported.
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He came to the region to support residents of the village of Shiyes protesting against the construction of a landfill.
It is reported Aijo may be extradited to Ukraine.
UNIAN memo. Beness Aijo, 40, a Latvian citizen of Russian/Ugandan ethnicity. He has been an activist of the National Bolshevik Party since 1998, member of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), and the Korean Friendship Association-UK. Aijo has participated in many actions in solidarity with Palestine. He was active in the 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and joined Russia-led forces fighting against Ukraine in Donbas. Aijo has been arrested multiple times and tried for his political activities.


unian--2020-02-12--Zelensky announces launch of large-scale construction of new roads in Ukraine from March 1

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unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine's Cabinet considering idea of population census in occupied Crimea, Donbas via satellite

Dubilet earlier said nearly 37.3 million people lived in Ukraine-controlled territory as of December 1 , 2019 .
Minister of @ @ @ @ @ Dubilet has said Ukraine 's government is considering the idea of carrying out a population @ @ @ @ @ Donbas via satellite .
`` Yesterday we met with UN representatives who will help us @ @ @ @ @ , which is very complicated .
A similar project was carried out in Afghanistan , @ @ @ @ @ the territory is also not controlled by the government .
They tried to understand the @ @ @ @ @ satellite imagery and other layers of information , '' he told UA : Ukrainian Radio @ @ @ @ @ I ca n't say how accurately it is possible to estimate the number of people @ @ @ @ @ ] occupied territories by satellite or some other tools , '' the minister said .
@ @ @ @ @ people lived in Ukraine-controlled territory as of December 1 , 2019 .
Census data was @ @ @

Dubilet earlier said nearly 37.3 million people lived in Ukraine-controlled territory as of December 1, 2019.
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Dmytro Dubilet has said Ukraine's government is considering the idea of carrying out a population census in Russia-occupied Crimea and Donbas via satellite.
Read alsoPopulation count in Ukraine: Fresh data released
"Yesterday we met with UN representatives who will help us with a satellite imagery project, which is very complicated. A similar project was carried out in Afghanistan, where a significant part of the territory is also not controlled by the government. They tried to understand the approximate number of people via satellite imagery and other layers of information," he told UA:Ukrainian Radio.
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"But so far I can't say how accurately it is possible to estimate the number of people in Crimea and [other] occupied territories by satellite or some other tools," the minister said.
Dubilet earlier said nearly 37,289,000 people lived in Ukraine-controlled territory as of December 1, 2019. Census data was collected electronically.


unian--2020-02-13--Ukrainian households with zero gas consumption to pay for gas transportation

Consumers must pay for access to gas supply infrastructure and pipeline maintenance , the official says .
Head of the National Energy and Utilities Regulation Commission ( NEURC ) Valeriy Tarasiuk says Ukrainian households with zero gas consumption will pay the minimum rate for gas transportation .
`` Yesterday , the National Commission approved an act , according to which households with zero consumption [ of natural gas ] will receive utility bills with a minimum rate , that is , they will pay the minimum sum for [ gas ] transportation .
For example , a house will receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ US $ 0.82 ] per month for [ gas ] transmission , '' he told a briefing on February 12 .
Tarasiuk says it is impossible to pay absolutely nothing for gas network maintenance since consumers must pay for the opportunity to access gas infrastructure .
`` A [ gas ] transportation rate is payment for a network service , rather than a gas consumption fee .
This is required to ensure continuous gas supplies with proper pressure , availability of gas in burners , as well as the reliable operation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] transportation charges existed , exist and will exist , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on February 11 , the NEURC approved a draft resolution to set the minimum rate of gas distribution services for new consumers and those who consumed no gas in 2019 .
The document may be finally adopted in early March after relevant debates .
In particular , the minimum consumption level will be set at 39 cubic meters for consumers who use natural gas only for cooking , 126 cubic meters for those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cook , and 314 cubic meters for households who use gas comprehensively , including for heating .
Ukrainians have begun to receive separate utility bills with charges for gas transportation by gas distribution companies since January 2020 .
Consumers who do not consume gas in their households , as well as new ones have also received such bills .
In October 2019 , the NEURC amended the procedure for setting regional gas tariffs for gas distribution so that fees would be calculated based on volumes of gas consumed in the previous year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine meets criteria for NATO Enhanced Opportunity Partner status – defense minister

Ukraine 's EOP status is key to strengthening European security and deepening cooperation and partnership .
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk has said Ukraine meets the criteria for NATO 's Enhanced Opportunity Partner ( EOP ) status .
Read alsoUkraine 's Defense Minister : Military bases meeting NATO standards to be built in Donbas '' Allies are aware that this issue is an absolute priority for Ukraine .
Ukraine has made significant progress in implementing the Alliance 's standards and already meets military criteria to join the EOP program .
We are ready and now we have a window of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working breakfast on Thursday at the invitation of Canada 's Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan with the participation of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg , as reported on the ministry 's official website .
Zagorodnyuk also said Ukraine 's EOP status was key to strengthening European security and deepening cooperation and partnership .
In addition , the defense minister stressed Ukraine has something to offer to the Alliance .
`` Among the directions , the minister singled out the further contribution to NATO operations , sharing and exploiting operational lessons from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the cyber/hybrid domain , as well as contributing to Black Sea security , '' the report said .
The minister also encouraged Allies to consider Ukraine 's request and build consensus to support the EOP status for Ukraine .

Ukraine's EOP status is key to strengthening European security and deepening cooperation and partnership.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk has said Ukraine meets the criteria for NATO's Enhanced Opportunity Partner (EOP) status.
Read alsoUkraine's Defense Minister: Military bases meeting NATO standards to be built in Donbas
"Allies are aware that this issue is an absolute priority for Ukraine. Ukraine has made significant progress in implementing the Alliance's standards and already meets military criteria to join the EOP program. We are ready and now we have a window of opportunity," he said at a working breakfast on Thursday at the invitation of Canada's Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan with the participation of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, as reported on the ministry's official website.
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Zagorodnyuk also said Ukraine's EOP status was key to strengthening European security and deepening cooperation and partnership.
In addition, the defense minister stressed Ukraine has something to offer to the Alliance. "Among the directions, the minister singled out the further contribution to NATO operations, sharing and exploiting operational lessons from the Joint Forces Operation of Ukraine, including in the cyber/hybrid domain, as well as contributing to Black Sea security," the report said.
The minister also encouraged Allies to consider Ukraine's request and build consensus to support the EOP status for Ukraine.


unian--2020-02-13--PM Honcharuk announces launch of e-excise for alcohol from May 1

The move will step up the fight against tax evasion and reduce the shadow market of alcoholic beverages .
Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ announced the launch of electronic excise stamps to protect consumers from buying counterfeit alcohol from @ @ @ @ @ May 1 , the Electronic Excise Stamp system will be launched to protect consumers from @ @ @ @ @ , the story we 've been talking about since 2014 is becoming reality , '' @ @ @ @ @ February 12 .
According to Honcharuk , this will create a level-playing field for producers @ @ @ @ @ replacing paper orders with electronic ones via a taxpayer 's e-cabinet , which will be @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
`` It will also help step up the fight against tax evasion and @ @ @ @ @ alcoholic beverages , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the prime minister @ @ @ @ @ expected the introduction of electronic excise stamps for all excisable goods in the spring of @ @

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unian--2020-02-13--POLITICO: 'I don't anticipate' another freeze on Ukraine aid, Trump budget chief says

Trump 's decision to halt $ 400 million in assistance to Ukraine in 2019 was deemed illegal by a federal watchdog .
Acting OMB chief Russ Vought said Wednesday that the Trump administration does n't expect any additional freeze on military aid to Ukraine following the 2019 hold that fueled an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump .
`` I am not going to take any tools that the president has off the table , but I do n't anticipate anything on that front , '' the acting budget director told reporters when asked if the administration 's concerns about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His comments followed a House Budget Committee hearing on the president 's fiscal 2021 budget request , POLITICO wrote .
Trump 's decision to halt $ 400 million in assistance to Ukraine in 2019 was deemed illegal by a federal watchdog , though OMB officials disagreed with that finding .
Read alsoCNN : Pentagon officials stunned by White House decision to block Ukraine aid , new emails show Last October , House impeachment investigators issued a subpoena to Vought , part of a round of subpoenas sent by the House Intelligence Committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during a three-hour session Wednesday with Vought , Democrats did n't once directly bring up Ukraine .
Budget Chairman John Yarmuth ( D-Ky. ) only alluded to the aid freeze in the last question asked of Vought , about the steps OMB is taking to ensure the agency does not withhold `` duly enacted appropriations . ''
`` We will continue to be transparent with regard to how we manage the people 's money and ... ensure that money is not wasted in the process , '' Vought replied .
`` We believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriation passed by Congress , '' Vought added .
In determining how to spend money efficiently and economically , Vought said OMB examines federal spending laws in order to figure out the various budget `` flexibilities '' at the agency 's disposal .
The acting White House budget director also contended that the agency gave GAO `` all of the information that they 've requested , to our knowledge . ''
The federal watchdog ruled last month that the president 's pause on Ukraine aid was illegal , noting that OMB `` failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary for its investigation .

Trump's decision to halt $400 million in assistance to Ukraine in 2019 was deemed illegal by a federal watchdog.
Acting OMB chief Russ Vought said Wednesday that the Trump administration doesn't expect any additional freeze on military aid to Ukraine following the 2019 hold that fueled an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump.
"I am not going to take any tools that the president has off the table, but I don't anticipate anything on that front," the acting budget director told reporters when asked if the administration's concerns about corruption in the country had been addressed. His comments followed a House Budget Committee hearing on the president's fiscal 2021 budget request, POLITICO wrote.
Trump's decision to halt $400 million in assistance to Ukraine in 2019 was deemed illegal by a federal watchdog, though OMB officials disagreed with that finding.
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Last October, House impeachment investigators issued a subpoena to Vought, part of a round of subpoenas sent by the House Intelligence Committee. Vought refused to appear.
But during a three-hour session Wednesday with Vought, Democrats didn't once directly bring up Ukraine.
Budget Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) only alluded to the aid freeze in the last question asked of Vought, about the steps OMB is taking to ensure the agency does not withhold "duly enacted appropriations."
"We will continue to be transparent with regard to how we manage the people's money and ... ensure that money is not wasted in the process," Vought replied.
"We believe that we need to abide by the appropriation passed by Congress," Vought added. In determining how to spend money efficiently and economically, Vought said OMB examines federal spending laws in order to figure out the various budget "flexibilities" at the agency's disposal.
The acting White House budget director also contended that the agency gave GAO "all of the information that they've requested, to our knowledge." The federal watchdog ruled last month that the president's pause on Ukraine aid was illegal, noting that OMB "failed" to provide all of the information necessary for its investigation.


unian--2020-02-13--Russian police free 'Black Lenin' – media

The man was apprehended in Arkhangelsk region .
Russian police have reportedly freed notorious Latvian-born mercenary Beness Aijo , nom de guerre `` Black Lenin , '' who has joined the Russia-backed self-proclaimed `` Donetsk People 's Republic '' in the war against the Ukrainian army in Donbas .
The man , who was apprehended in the village of Shiyes , Arkhangelsk region , at the request of Ukraine , was taken to the town of Kotlas and later released , the local Echo Severa [ the Echo of the North ] news outlet reported , citing sources in police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be considered settled , '' the report said .
UNIAN memo .
Beness Aijo , 40 , a Latvian citizen of Russian/Ugandan ethnicity .
He has been an activist of the National Bolshevik Party since 1998 , member of the Communist Party of Great Britain ( Marxist-Leninist ) , and the Korean Friendship Association-UK .
Aijo has participated in many actions in solidarity with Palestine .
He was active in the 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and joined Russia-led forces fighting against Ukraine in Donbas .
Aijo has been arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities .
He was arrested in Shiyes , where he came to support local residents protesting against the construction of a landfill .

The man was apprehended in Arkhangelsk region.
Russian police have reportedly freed notorious Latvian-born mercenary Beness Aijo, nom de guerre "Black Lenin," who has joined the Russia-backed self-proclaimed "Donetsk People's Republic" in the war against the Ukrainian army in Donbas.
Read alsoLatvian-born Donbas mercenary detained in Russia, faces extradition to Ukraine
The man, who was apprehended in the village of Shiyes, Arkhangelsk region, at the request of Ukraine, was taken to the town of Kotlas and later released, the local Echo Severa [the Echo of the North] news outlet reported, citing sources in police.
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"Thus, the incident can be considered settled," the report said.
UNIAN memo. Beness Aijo, 40, a Latvian citizen of Russian/Ugandan ethnicity. He has been an activist of the National Bolshevik Party since 1998, member of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), and the Korean Friendship Association-UK. Aijo has participated in many actions in solidarity with Palestine. He was active in the 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and joined Russia-led forces fighting against Ukraine in Donbas. Aijo has been arrested multiple times and tried for his political activities.
He was arrested in Shiyes, where he came to support local residents protesting against the construction of a landfill.


unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine calls tender to hire consultants to Ukrzaliznytsia, along with Deutsche Bahn

The company is ready to pay EUR 3.22 million for the consulting services .
Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii says the ministry has called a tender to hire consultants to the national railway operator PJSC Ukrzaliznytsia , along with Germany 's Deutsche Bahn , which may provide services in a consortium with other companies .
`` We have announced a tender to buy consulting services , and we are selecting a consultant .
In addition to Deutsche Bahn , many more consultants could bid .
I know that seven companies are ready to offer their services , '' he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep managing Ukrzaliznytsia , but with possible support of Deutsche Bahn managers The announcement has been placed in the ProZorro e-procurement system with an expected price of services set at UAH 86 million , or EUR 3.22 million .
According to the tender documentation , Ukrzaliznytsia is looking for at least 10 consultants with experience in implementing projects to improve the railways ' operational performance .
Noteworthy , consultants must be fluent in Ukrainian or Russian .
Answering a question from a journalist about the price , as EUR 1.5 million was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was Deutsche Bahn 's bid alone .
`` Now we are talking about broader cooperation .
Some work can be done by Deutsche Bahn , while other things by other companies .
Deutsche Bahn has wide expertise , but not in all areas ...
There may be a consortium .
I ca n't say what will be the figure [ price ] at the close of bidding and what formulas are used to calculate it .
This is within Ukrzaliznytsia 's competence , '' he said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company Ukrzaliznytsia signed a memorandum of cooperation with the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn and its subsidiary , DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH ( DB E & C ) .
UNIAN memo .
Deutsche Bahn AG is one of Europe 's largest railway operators , which transports about 4.6-4.8 billion passengers and 270-290 million tonnes of cargo annually .
The holding includes more than 300 different divisions and individual enterprises .
The company pursues an active policy to expand its business in Europe , constantly invests in the acquisition of new companies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bahn 's revenue in 2018 was EUR 44 billion , EBITDA was estimated at EUR 4.7 billion , and profit at EUR 542 million .
Ukrzaliznytsia is a joint-stock company wholly owned by the state .
The company is included in the list of state enterprises that are not subject to privatization .
The Ukrainian railways account for 82 % of freight transportation and for about 50 % of passenger traffic by all types of transport .
It ranks fourth on the Eurasian continent , following railway operators of China , Russia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transportation volumes .

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unian--2020-02-13--Reuters: In wake of impeachment, U.S. senators to visit Ukraine

Johnson is chairman , and Barrasso and Murphy are members , of a Senate subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation .
Three U.S. senators will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday , seeking to reinforce the importance of his country as a strategic U.S. ally after he found himself at the center of President Donald Trump 's acrimonious impeachment trial .
`` The U.S.-Ukraine relationship is as important now as ever , '' Republican Senators Ron Johnson and John Barrasso and Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said in a statement on Wednesday announcing their trip , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine matters to the United States and we must make sure Ukraine knows that we view them as a strategic ally , '' they said .
Johnson and Murphy last met with Zelensky in Kyiv on September 5 , as his government was dealing with Trump 's decision to freeze nearly US $ 400 million in security assistance .
Murphy told reporters at a news conference in Washington with Johnson on September 10 that Ukrainian officials did not have a full understanding of why the money might be withheld , and that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting during their trip .
That decision , and Trump 's telephone call with the Ukrainian leader to discuss it , became central to an investigation of Trump that led to his impeachment by the Democratic-led House of Representatives late last year .
The Republican-led Senate acquitted Trump last week .
His defense argued that the money had been withheld because of corruption in Ukraine , not to put pressure on Zelensky .
Trump insisted his call with Zelensky had been `` perfect . ''
Democratic impeachment managers contended that Trump withheld the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigate former Vice President Joe Biden , a Democratic rival to Trump as he seeks re-election this year , and Biden 's son , Hunter Biden , who was on the board of a Ukrainian company .
Johnson is chairman , and Barrasso and Murphy are members , of a Senate subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation .

Johnson is chairman, and Barrasso and Murphy are members, of a Senate subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation.
Three U.S. senators will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday, seeking to reinforce the importance of his country as a strategic U.S. ally after he found himself at the center of President Donald Trump's acrimonious impeachment trial.
"The U.S.-Ukraine relationship is as important now as ever," Republican Senators Ron Johnson and John Barrasso and Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said in a statement on Wednesday announcing their trip, Reuters reported.
"The future of Ukraine matters to the United States and we must make sure Ukraine knows that we view them as a strategic ally," they said.
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Johnson and Murphy last met with Zelensky in Kyiv on September 5, as his government was dealing with Trump's decision to freeze nearly US$400 million in security assistance.
Murphy told reporters at a news conference in Washington with Johnson on September 10 that Ukrainian officials did not have a full understanding of why the money might be withheld, and that they had brought up the issue in every meeting during their trip.
That decision, and Trump's telephone call with the Ukrainian leader to discuss it, became central to an investigation of Trump that led to his impeachment by the Democratic-led House of Representatives late last year.
The Republican-led Senate acquitted Trump last week. His defense argued that the money had been withheld because of corruption in Ukraine, not to put pressure on Zelensky. Trump insisted his call with Zelensky had been "perfect."
Democratic impeachment managers contended that Trump withheld the money to put pressure on Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, a Democratic rival to Trump as he seeks re-election this year, and Biden's son, Hunter Biden, who was on the board of a Ukrainian company.
Johnson is chairman, and Barrasso and Murphy are members, of a Senate subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation.


unian--2020-02-13--Another Ukrainian MP backs idea of resuming water supply to occupied Crimea

The lawmaker also spoke in favor of paying Ukrainian pensions to residents of the occupied territories in Donbas .
Ukrainian MP from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction Yuriy Kamelchuk has backed the idea of resuming water supply to Russia-occupied Crimea .
`` I do n't understand : do we want to dry out Crimea that we want to have back , where , among others , Ukrainians live ; Crimea , where there are fertile lands ?
If we think so , we may not want this desert in 5-10 years , '' he told Ukrainian TV channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Read alsoKremlin spokesman busts idea of water supply to Crimea in exchange for Donbas border Kamelchuk added Ukraine would have to be far-sighted since it should supply water to Crimea not for anyone else , but for itself .
`` Why do n't we sign a contract for water supply ?
Maybe we will sell water at the same price as Russia is selling gas to us , '' he said .
The lawmaker also spoke in favor of paying Ukrainian pensions to residents of the occupied territories in Donbas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian lives , Ukraine 's duty is to pay pensions , '' Kamelchuk added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Chairman of the Servant the People faction in Ukraine 's parliament David Arakhamia said he would personally agree if water were supplied from mainland Ukraine to Russia-occupied Crimea in exchange for full control of the Ukrainian border in Donbas .
Yet , Arakhamia said , it was his personal opinion rather than the position as the parliamentary faction 's head .
Later , he apologized to Ukrainians for his words , saying they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

The lawmaker also spoke in favor of paying Ukrainian pensions to residents of the occupied territories in Donbas.
Ukrainian MP from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction Yuriy Kamelchuk has backed the idea of resuming water supply to Russia-occupied Crimea.
"I don't understand: do we want to dry out Crimea that we want to have back, where, among others, Ukrainians live; Crimea, where there are fertile lands? If we think so, we may not want this desert in 5-10 years," he told Ukrainian TV channel NASH, the Ukrainian news outlet Obozrevatel said.
Read alsoKremlin spokesman busts idea of water supply to Crimea in exchange for Donbas border
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Kamelchuk added Ukraine would have to be far-sighted since it should supply water to Crimea not for anyone else, but for itself.
"Why don't we sign a contract for water supply? Maybe we will sell water at the same price as Russia is selling gas to us," he said.
The lawmaker also spoke in favor of paying Ukrainian pensions to residents of the occupied territories in Donbas.
"It doesn't matter where a Ukrainian lives, Ukraine's duty is to pay pensions," Kamelchuk added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Chairman of the Servant of the People faction in Ukraine's parliament David Arakhamia said he would personally agree if water were supplied from mainland Ukraine to Russia-occupied Crimea in exchange for full control of the Ukrainian border in Donbas.
Yet, Arakhamia said, it was his personal opinion rather than the position as the parliamentary faction's head.
Later, he apologized to Ukrainians for his words, saying they were "taken out of context."


unian--2020-02-13--Nigeria warns of 'strange epidemic outbreak' as 15 die and 104 infected by mystery disease – media

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ( NCDC ) added the first cases had been discovered last month in January .
The Nigerian Senate today raised the alarm over what they are calling an epidemic in Oye-Obi , in the state of Bunue , which has also infected at least 104 people .
`` As of Monday February 3 , 2020 , the number of people affected with the strange endemic has risen to 104 , '' Emmanuel Eche-Ofun John , Special Assistant on New Media to Senator Moro , said , according to the Daily Express .
Read alsoAP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 on quarantined ship The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ( NCDC ) added the first cases had been discovered last month in January .
It is unlikely the disease is the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus to the African region .
Today , News Africa said the disease has not yet been diagnosed by health authorities , so a possible cure has not yet been found .
The main symptoms are headache , diarrhoea , vomiting and stomach swelling .
The country 's Senate has urged the NCDC to closely monitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the disease and ordered the quarantine of those infected .

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) added the first cases had been discovered last month in January.
The Nigerian Senate today raised the alarm over what they are calling an epidemic in Oye-Obi, in the state of Bunue, which has also infected at least 104 people.
"As of Monday February 3, 2020, the number of people affected with the strange endemic has risen to 104," Emmanuel Eche-Ofun John, Special Assistant on New Media to Senator Moro, said, according to the Daily Express.
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) added the first cases had been discovered last month in January.
It is unlikely the disease is the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus to the African region.
Today, News Africa said the disease has not yet been diagnosed by health authorities, so a possible cure has not yet been found.
The main symptoms are headache, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach swelling.
The country's Senate has urged the NCDC to closely monitor the situation to try to prevent the spread of the disease and ordered the quarantine of those infected.


unian--2020-02-13--Zelensky introduces chief of staff Yermak to NSDC

Yermak was appointed Zelensky 's chief of staff on Tuesday .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced his chief of @ @ @ @ @ National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) and removed Andriy Bohdan from the council @ @ @ @ @ chief of staff Yermak outlines priorities in new position Relevant decree No .
52/2020 of @ @ @ @ @ the president 's website .
`` To introduce Andriy Yermak , Head of the President @ @ @ @ @ to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine ; to remove Andriy Bohdan from @ @ @ @ @ Council of Ukraine , '' the document says .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Zelensky @ @ @ @ @ the President 's Office Bohdan and appointed Yermak to this position .

Yermak was appointed Zelensky's chief of staff on Tuesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has introduced his chief of staff Andriy Yermak to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) and removed Andriy Bohdan from the council.
Read alsoUkrainian president's chief of staff Yermak outlines priorities in new position
Relevant decree No. 52/2020 of February 12 is available on the president's website.
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"To introduce Andriy Yermak, Head of the President's Office of Ukraine, to the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine; to remove Andriy Bohdan from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine," the document says.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Zelensky on Tuesday dismissed Head of the President's Office Bohdan and appointed Yermak to this position.


unian--2020-02-13--AP: Japan has 44 more cases of COVID-19 on quarantined ship

In all , Japan has 247 confirmed cases of the new disease that apparently started in Wuhan , a city @ @ @ @ @ December .
Japan 's health ministry said Thursday 44 more people on a cruise ship @ @ @ @ @ positive for the virus that causes the new disease known as COVID-19 .
Read alsoChina @ @ @ @ @ new cases of COVID-19 after diagnosis criteria revision – media The ship , which is @ @ @ @ @ passengers and crewmembers , has 218 people infected with the virus out of 713 people @ @ @ @ @ to the Yokohama Port on Feb. 3 , according to the Associated Press ( AP @ @ @ @ @ Japan has 247 confirmed cases of the new disease that apparently started in Wuhan , @ @ @ @ @ , in December .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Director of the Consular Service Department @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Affairs Serhiy Pohoreltsev said the two Ukrainians infected with the novel coronavirus on board @ @ @ @ @ Japan were in a satisfactory condition .

In all, Japan has 247 confirmed cases of the new disease that apparently started in Wuhan, a city in central China, in December.
Japan's health ministry said Thursday 44 more people on a cruise ship quarantined near Tokyo have tested positive for the virus that causes the new disease known as COVID-19.
Read alsoChina's Hubei reports jump in new cases of COVID-19 after diagnosis criteria revision – media
The ship, which is still carrying more than 3,500 passengers and crewmembers, has 218 people infected with the virus out of 713 people tested since the ship returned to the Yokohama Port on Feb. 3, according to the Associated Press (AP).
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In all, Japan has 247 confirmed cases of the new disease that apparently started in Wuhan, a city in central China, in December.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Director of the Consular Service Department of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Pohoreltsev said the two Ukrainians infected with the novel coronavirus on board a quarantined cruise ship in Japan were in a satisfactory condition.


unian--2020-02-13--UN Security Council to analyze Minsk agreements implementation on Feb 18 – media

Wednesday , February 12 , is the fifth anniversary of the agreements .
The UN Security Council will gather on February 18 on Russia 's initiative to discuss the implementation of the Minsk agreements .
Read alsoU.S .
again urges Russia to cease aggression against Ukraine '' In connection with the fifth anniversary of the Minsk agreements , marked today [ February 12 ] , Russia has requested holding an open UN Security Council session with an OSCE envoy 's participation to analyze the implementation of the agreements , '' Russia 's First Deputy Envoy to the UN Dmitry Polyansky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UNIAN memo .
Peace talks on Donbas , eastern Ukraine , were held in Minsk on February 12 , 2015 .
The participants were the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko , the then French President Francois Hollande , German Chancellor Angela Merkel , and Russian President Vladimir Putin .
As a result of the negotiations , a set of measures aimed at implementing the Minsk agreements reached in September 2014 was approved .
In addition , a declaration was adopted by the leaders of Ukraine , France , Germany , and Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other things , the agreements reached by the Normandy Four leaders provide for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine , the withdrawal of all heavy weapons from Ukrainian territory , the exchange and release of all hostages , as well as the holding of local elections in Donbas .

Wednesday, February 12, is the fifth anniversary of the agreements.
The UN Security Council will gather on February 18 on Russia's initiative to discuss the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Read alsoU.S. again urges Russia to cease aggression against Ukraine
"In connection with the fifth anniversary of the Minsk agreements, marked today [February 12], Russia has requested holding an open UN Security Council session with an OSCE envoy's participation to analyze the implementation of the agreements," Russia's First Deputy Envoy to the UN Dmitry Polyansky told the Russian news agency TASS.
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UNIAN memo. Peace talks on Donbas, eastern Ukraine, were held in Minsk on February 12, 2015. The participants were the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, the then French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As a result of the negotiations, a set of measures aimed at implementing the Minsk agreements reached in September 2014 was approved. In addition, a declaration was adopted by the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, and Russia in support of these measures.
Among other things, the agreements reached by the Normandy Four leaders provide for a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, the withdrawal of all heavy weapons from Ukrainian territory, the exchange and release of all hostages, as well as the holding of local elections in Donbas.


unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Eight Ukrainians killed in road accident in Russia

One citizen of Ukraine with moderate injuries was hospitalized .
Press Secretary of Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kateryna @ @ @ @ @ have been killed in a road accident in Russia 's Pskov region in the early @ @ @ @ @ Another Ukrainian survived with moderate injuries , she said , according to the Hromadske media @ @ @ @ @ local time on February 13 , there was an accident involving a minibus with a @ @ @ @ @ ] and a truck near the village of Ruda , Pustoshkinsky district of Russia 's @ @ @ @ @ said .
According to the Consulate General of Ukraine in St. Petersburg , eight citizens @ @ @ @ @ the road accident ; another Ukrainian , Mykhailo Zelenchuk , received moderate injuries .
He @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
Ukraine 's State Emergency Service reported that it was a collision of a @ @ @ @ @ Volvo truck .
The driver of the truck , Vyacheslav Ryabov , is a citizen @ @ @ @ @ also hospitalized .

One citizen of Ukraine with moderate injuries was hospitalized.
Press Secretary of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kateryna Zelenko has confirmed eight Ukrainians have been killed in a road accident in Russia's Pskov region in the early hours of February 13.
Another Ukrainian survived with moderate injuries, she said, according to the Hromadske media outlet.
"At 00:29 local time on February 13, there was an accident involving a minibus with a Ukraine-issued number plate [АО3315ВН] and a truck near the village of Ruda, Pustoshkinsky district of Russia's Pskov region," she said.
According to the Consulate General of Ukraine in St. Petersburg, eight citizens of Ukraine were killed in the road accident; another Ukrainian, Mykhailo Zelenchuk, received moderate injuries. He was sent to a local hospital.
Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported that it was a collision of a Mercedes Sprinter minibus with a Volvo truck.
The driver of the truck, Vyacheslav Ryabov, is a citizen of Belarus. He was also hospitalized.


unian--2020-02-13--Dutch refused Moscow request to try MH17 Russian suspects there – media

If the case eventually goes to trial , the four may be tried in absentia under Dutch law .
The Netherlands refused a request by Moscow to consider allowing Russia to prosecute three Russian nationals identified as suspects in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 , the Dutch justice minister revealed on Wednesday .
The first court hearing in the Dutch case against the three Russian suspects and one Ukrainian is scheduled for March 9 , Reuters said .
If the case eventually goes to trial , the four may be tried in absentia under Dutch law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ testify in MH17 trial The Netherlands is leading an investigation into MH17 being shot down on July 17 , 2014 , killing all 298 people on board .
Two-thirds of the passengers were Dutch .
The plane was flying over territory held by Russia-led forces in eastern Ukraine on a journey to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam .
Dutch Minister of Justice Ferd Grapperhaus , in a letter to parliament about the progress of the case , said Russia made the request last October .
`` The justice minister answered that the transfer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not an option for the Dutch authorities and will not be considered , '' the letter said .
Investigators say the missile that hit the airline came from a launcher transported from a Russian military base in Kursk , just across the border .
Moscow denies wrongdoing .
Russia does not extradite its own citizens , so none of Russian suspects are expected to appear in a Dutch court .
However , a Dutch law firm has said that one of the Russian suspects in the case has asked it to represent him @

If the case eventually goes to trial, the four may be tried in absentia under Dutch law.
The Netherlands refused a request by Moscow to consider allowing Russia to prosecute three Russian nationals identified as suspects in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the Dutch justice minister revealed on Wednesday.
The first court hearing in the Dutch case against the three Russian suspects and one Ukrainian is scheduled for March 9, Reuters said.
If the case eventually goes to trial, the four may be tried in absentia under Dutch law.
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The Netherlands is leading an investigation into MH17 being shot down on July 17, 2014, killing all 298 people on board. Two-thirds of the passengers were Dutch. The plane was flying over territory held by Russia-led forces in eastern Ukraine on a journey to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam.
Dutch Minister of Justice Ferd Grapperhaus, in a letter to parliament about the progress of the case, said Russia made the request last October.
"The justice minister answered that the transfer of prosecution of the three Russian suspects was not an option for the Dutch authorities and will not be considered," the letter said.
Investigators say the missile that hit the airline came from a launcher transported from a Russian military base in Kursk, just across the border.
Moscow denies wrongdoing. Russia does not extradite its own citizens, so none of Russian suspects are expected to appear in a Dutch court. However, a Dutch law firm has said that one of the Russian suspects in the case has asked it to represent him.


unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine reports three enemy attacks in Donbas on Feb 12

There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on Wednesday mounted three @ @ @ @ @ Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
`` The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the @ @ @ @ @ 12 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation said in a @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv time on February 13 , 2020 .
The enemy opened fire from a proscribed @ @ @ @ @ of various types , and rifles .
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the villages @ @ @ @ @ and Pivdenne .
There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day .
No @ @ @ @ @ 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on February 13 .

There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.
Russia's hybrid military forces on Wednesday mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
Read alsoMinsk talks: next disengagement area in Donbas warzone practically agreed – Ukraine envoy's press secretary
"The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire three times on February 12," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation said in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on February 13, 2020.
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The enemy opened fire from a proscribed 120mm mortar, grenade launchers of various types, and rifles.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the villages of Novotoshkivske, Orikhove, and Pivdenne.
There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.
No enemy attacks were reported from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on February 13.


unian--2020-02-13--NBU lets official hryvnia weaken to UAH 24.50 to U.S. dollar on Feb 13

The hryvnia 's historical low against the U.S. dollar was registered at UAH 30.01 in February 2015 .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) on February 12 set the official forex rate for Thursday , February 13 , at UAH 24.50 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency weaken by eight kopiykas .
The hryvnia has fallen against the dollar after continuous growth for more than a week since February 4 , according to the NBU website .
The official forex rate of the hryvnia against the euro for Thursday is fixed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 kopiykas in value since Wednesday .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian hryvnia in January 2020 weakened by 5.7 % against the U.S. dollar , to UAH 25.03 , and by 4.7 % against the euro , to UAH 27.66 per euro .
Ukraine 's national currency in 2019 strengthened against the U.S. dollar by 14.5 % , to UAH 23.69 and against the euro by 16.7 % , to UAH 26.42 .
The hryvnia 's historical low against the U.S. dollar was registered at UAH 30.01 in February 2015 .

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unian--2020-02-13--China's Hubei reports jump in new cases of COVID-19 after diagnosis criteria revision – media

It brought the total confirmed cases in the hard-hit province to 48,206 .
China 's Hubei Province , center of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak , reported 14,840 new confirmed cases and 242 new deaths on Wednesday , the highest daily increases so far , local health authorities said Thursday .
The Hubei Provincial Health Commission said the number of new cases included 13,332 clinically diagnosed cases , which have been seen as confirmed cases from Thursday , Xinhua reported .
Read alsoCall for overhaul of early warning process as coronavirus deaths hit 1,115 – media It brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ province to 48,206 .
The province had a total of 1,310 deaths as of Wednesday .
Clinically diagnosed cases are unique to Hubei statistically .
The inclusion of those cases drives the surge in the number of new confirmed cases .
Any suspected cases with pneumonia-related computerized tomography ( CT ) scan results are counted as clinically diagnosed cases , according to the latest version of the diagnosis and treatment scheme released by the National Health Commission .
The provincial health commission said the diagnosis criteria revision has been made to give those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standard treatment of confirmed cases to further improve the treatment success rate .
The province also saw 3,441 patients discharged from hospital after recovery as of Wednesday .
Among the 33,693 hospitalized patients , 5,647 were still in severe condition and another 1,437 in critical condition .

It brought the total confirmed cases in the hard-hit province to 48,206.
China's Hubei Province, center of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, reported 14,840 new confirmed cases and 242 new deaths on Wednesday, the highest daily increases so far, local health authorities said Thursday.
The Hubei Provincial Health Commission said the number of new cases included 13,332 clinically diagnosed cases, which have been seen as confirmed cases from Thursday, Xinhua reported.
Read alsoCall for overhaul of early warning process as coronavirus deaths hit 1,115 – media
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It brought the total confirmed cases in the hard-hit province to 48,206. The province had a total of 1,310 deaths as of Wednesday.
Clinically diagnosed cases are unique to Hubei statistically. The inclusion of those cases drives the surge in the number of new confirmed cases.
Any suspected cases with pneumonia-related computerized tomography (CT) scan results are counted as clinically diagnosed cases, according to the latest version of the diagnosis and treatment scheme released by the National Health Commission.
The provincial health commission said the diagnosis criteria revision has been made to give those who have been clinically diagnosed the timely standard treatment of confirmed cases to further improve the treatment success rate.
The province also saw 3,441 patients discharged from hospital after recovery as of Wednesday. Among the 33,693 hospitalized patients, 5,647 were still in severe condition and another 1,437 in critical condition.


unian--2020-02-13--Reuters: Oil prices mixed as demand concerns outweigh output cut expectations

Oil demand in China , the world 's second-largest crude consumer , has plunged because of travel restrictions to and from the country and quarantines within it .
Oil prices were mixed on Thursday as concerns about falling demand caused by travel restrictions tied to the coronavirus outbreak in China , the world 's biggest oil importer , outweighed expectations of supply cuts from major producers .
Brent crude LCOc1 fell 8 cents , or 0.1 % , to $ 55.71 per barrel at 0533 GMT , Reuters said .
U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) CLc1 rose 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 51.24 a barrel .
Brent rose 3.2 % on Wednesday while WTI gained 2.5 % as a slowdown in new Chinese coronavirus cases boosted expectations of a demand recovery .
Oil demand in China , the world 's second-largest crude consumer , has plunged because of travel restrictions to and from the country and quarantines within it .
Another Chinese oil refiner China National Chemical Corp said on Thursday it would close a 100,000 barrel-per-day plant and cut processing at two other amid falling fuel demand .
`` Oil 's rally lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jump in new virus cases , '' said Edward Moya , senior market analyst at OANDA .
However , even with the increase in cases pressuring crude , `` oil prices are seeing some support from progress that the Russians may finally sign off on the OPEC+ additional production cuts , '' he said .
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and its allies including Russia , known as OPEC+ , recommended last week an additional output cut of 600,000 barrels per day ( bpd ) to its current 1.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demand losses .
OPEC yesterday lowered its 2020 forecast for demand for the group 's crude by 200,000 bpd , prompting expectations that OPEC+ may enact the cuts when the group next meets , possibly as early as this month .
Russia 's government has not made clear that it will endorse the deeper cuts but a majority of Russian oil companies want the cuts extend through the second quarter at least , a senior Lukoil official said on Wednesday .
Brent and WTI have fallen more than 20 % from their 2020-peak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The expectations for lower future fuel demand because of the virus has shifted the market structure for both Brent and WTI into a contango , when prompt prices are less than later prices .
The front-month Brent futures contract , for April , is currently at a 55-cent discount to the September future .

Oil demand in China, the world's second-largest crude consumer, has plunged because of travel restrictions to and from the country and quarantines within it.
Oil prices were mixed on Thursday as concerns about falling demand caused by travel restrictions tied to the coronavirus outbreak in China, the world's biggest oil importer, outweighed expectations of supply cuts from major producers.
Brent crude LCOc1 fell 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $55.71 per barrel at 0533 GMT, Reuters said.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) CLc1 rose 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $51.24 a barrel. Brent rose 3.2% on Wednesday while WTI gained 2.5% as a slowdown in new Chinese coronavirus cases boosted expectations of a demand recovery.
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Oil demand in China, the world's second-largest crude consumer, has plunged because of travel restrictions to and from the country and quarantines within it. Another Chinese oil refiner China National Chemical Corp said on Thursday it would close a 100,000 barrel-per-day plant and cut processing at two other amid falling fuel demand.
"Oil's rally lost some momentum after China reported a sizable jump in new virus cases," said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at OANDA.
However, even with the increase in cases pressuring crude, "oil prices are seeing some support from progress that the Russians may finally sign off on the OPEC+ additional production cuts," he said.
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies including Russia, known as OPEC+, recommended last week an additional output cut of 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) to its current 1.7 million bpd reduction to offset the disease-related demand losses.
OPEC yesterday lowered its 2020 forecast for demand for the group's crude by 200,000 bpd, prompting expectations that OPEC+ may enact the cuts when the group next meets, possibly as early as this month.
Russia's government has not made clear that it will endorse the deeper cuts but a majority of Russian oil companies want the cuts extend through the second quarter at least, a senior Lukoil official said on Wednesday.
Brent and WTI have fallen more than 20% from their 2020-peak in January because of the disease outbreak.
The expectations for lower future fuel demand because of the virus has shifted the market structure for both Brent and WTI into a contango, when prompt prices are less than later prices.
The front-month Brent futures contract, for April, is currently at a 55-cent discount to the September future.


unian--2020-02-13--Ukrainian Army to join NATO mission in Iraq – defense chief

Now Ukraine is determining specific tasks , levels of engagement , and personnel numbers .
Ukrainian Army will join the NATO mission in Iraq , according to a corresponding document on cooperation , already signed with the Alliance , says Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk .
`` We have clearly stated that we will .
The likelihood is extremely high .
All countries related have stated that they supported the move .
This is strategically important for us .
We are interested in our participation in more programs with NATO , '' the minister said in an interview with TSN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an agreement regarding Afghanistan settlement , but a larger number of resources will be deployed to Iraq .
`` The Allies themselves have not yet decided when the mission will be restored in Iraq , so we are now working to determine specific tasks , specific volumes , and specific personnel .
As soon as this happens , we , of course , will inform everyone , '' said the minister .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on October 5–9 , 2020 , Odesa will host a joint Ukraine-NATO exercise on protecting critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Coherent Resilience 2020 '' .

Now Ukraine is determining specific tasks, levels of engagement, and personnel numbers.
Ukrainian Army will join the NATO mission in Iraq, according to a corresponding document on cooperation, already signed with the Alliance, says Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk.
"We have clearly stated that we will. The likelihood is extremely high. All countries related have stated that they supported the move. This is strategically important for us. We are interested in our participation in more programs with NATO," the minister said in an interview with TSN.
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According to Zagorodnyuk, there is an agreement regarding Afghanistan settlement, but a larger number of resources will be deployed to Iraq.
"The Allies themselves have not yet decided when the mission will be restored in Iraq, so we are now working to determine specific tasks, specific volumes, and specific personnel. As soon as this happens, we, of course, will inform everyone," said the minister.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on October 5–9, 2020, Odesa will host a joint Ukraine-NATO exercise on protecting critical infrastructure in the Black Sea region, "Coherent Resilience 2020".


unian--2020-02-13--Russia poll: negative attitudes toward Ukraine double

At the same time , 56 % of Russian nationals believe that Russia and Ukraine should be independent , but friendly states – with open borders , no customs , and no visas .
The number of Russians expressing a negative attitude toward Ukraine has almost doubled over the past four months , that 's according to the latest poll by Levada Center , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
Asked about their general attitude to Ukraine today , 20 % of respondents said it was `` very bad '' and 27 % – `` mostly bad . ''
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mostly good '' and 6 % said `` very good '' .
Another 11 % of respondents found the question difficult to answer .
In September 2019 , Levada Center reports , there were fewer Russian citizens who expressed a negative attitude toward Ukraine ( 12 % `` very bad '' , 19 % `` mostly bad '' , 47 % `` mostly good '' , and 9 % `` very good '' ) .
Back then , 13 % found the question difficult to answer .
At the same time , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of respondents believe that Russia and Ukraine should be independent , but friendly states – with open borders , no customs , and no visas .
Another 26 % believe Russia 's relations with Ukraine should be the same as with other states – with closed borders , visas , customs ; 15 % say Russia and Ukraine should unite into one state .
Another 3 % of respondents found it difficult to answer .
Levada Center conducted a survey on January 23-29 , 2020 , among 1,603 respondents aged 18 years and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entities of the Russian Federation , applying a personal interview method .
As UNIAN reported earlier , in the summer of 2019 , almost a third of Russians supported the occupation of `` southeastern Ukraine '' and another third favored setting up an `` independent state '' there .

At the same time, 56% of Russian nationals believe that Russia and Ukraine should be independent, but friendly states – with open borders, no customs, and no visas.
The number of Russians expressing a negative attitude toward Ukraine has almost doubled over the past four months, that's according to the latest poll by Levada Center, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
Asked about their general attitude to Ukraine today, 20% of respondents said it was "very bad" and 27% – "mostly bad." At the same time, 36% said "mostly good" and 6% said "very good". Another 11% of respondents found the question difficult to answer.
In September 2019, Levada Center reports, there were fewer Russian citizens who expressed a negative attitude toward Ukraine (12% "very bad", 19% "mostly bad", 47% "mostly good", and 9% "very good"). Back then, 13% found the question difficult to answer.
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At the same time, as the survey showed, now 56% of respondents believe that Russia and Ukraine should be independent, but friendly states – with open borders, no customs, and no visas. Another 26% believe Russia's relations with Ukraine should be the same as with other states – with closed borders, visas, customs; 15% say Russia and Ukraine should unite into one state. Another 3% of respondents found it difficult to answer.
Levada Center conducted a survey on January 23-29, 2020, among 1,603 respondents aged 18 years and older in 137 settlements, 50 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, applying a personal interview method.
As UNIAN reported earlier, in the summer of 2019, almost a third of Russians supported the occupation of "southeastern Ukraine" and another third favored setting up an "independent state" there.


unian--2020-02-13--IMF elaborates on progress of talks with Ukraine

The decision on approving the new program is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board .
The International Monetary Fund has not yet come up with the date for the approval of the extended fund facility for Ukraine worth US $ 5.5 billion , according to IMF speaker Gerry Rice .
He said he could n't name a certain date , adding that the corresponding decision is to be taken by the IMF Executive Board .
At the same time , Rice said the Fund had been conducting `` very active '' and `` constructive '' discussions with Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will move further .
`` Strengthening the rule of law , tackling corruption , enhancing competition , opening up markets , reducing the role of the state and oligarchs , continuing with prudent fiscal policies to ensure medium-term sustainability , and ensuring central bank independence and financial stability – those are the main areas that are under discussion .
The discussions are active , they are progressing , '' he said .
Read alsoUkraine 's economy minister says IMF Executive Board may approve new program soon As UNIAN reported earlier , IMF Managing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on January 22 welcomed progress in Ukraine 's reform agenda and progress in prior actions for the start of the new program .
Ukraine and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement on the next Extended Fund Facility worth $ 5.5 billion .
The decision is to be approved by the Executive Board .
In December 2019 , NBU Governor Yakiv Smoli said that the decision on the new program could be approved in the first quarter of 2020 , while among the preconditions for concluding the agreement was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the return of insolvent banks to former owners , the creation of unified tax entities and customs services , and agricultural land turnover .

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unian--2020-02-13--Yermak to G7 envoys: Ukraine doing everything to end war, working 24/7

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine , Andriy Yermak , had a meeting with G7 ambassadors in Kyiv February 13 .
Andriy Yermak thanked the diplomats and their countries for supporting Ukraine and expressed hope for further fruitful cooperation .
He briefed the envoys on the situation in Donbas and future steps in the framework of the Minsk process .
`` The position of the President remains unchanged : we want to do everything necessary to end the war and hold local elections throughout Ukraine at the end of October .
We work 24/7 as it concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andriy Yermak stressed .
According to the Head of the President 's Office , the Normandy summit in Paris was quite successful as it resulted in the mutual return of the detained persons at the end of December , and new lists have already been submitted in Minsk .
However , it is important to fulfill all the agreements to move further toward peace .
`` The pace of work on the [ swap ] lists and the return of our people will not be slowed down , '' Andriy Yermak stressed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group dealing with the issue .
The Head of the President 's Office also said that one of three areas for the new disengagement had been practically agreed during yesterday 's meeting in Minsk .
At the same time , he said , the Ukrainian party strives to speed up the process as much as possible .
Andriy Yermak also assured that the main purpose of his activity as Head of the President 's Office would be to ensure the effective work of the President for the success of Ukraine , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be an example of openness and democracy .
This should be the office of extremely efficient people whose main goal is the success of the President and Ukraine .
Therefore , I will do everything to make the exchange of thoughts and information even more fruitful , '' Yermak told the G7 ambassadors .

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, had a meeting with G7 ambassadors in Kyiv February 13.
Andriy Yermak thanked the diplomats and their countries for supporting Ukraine and expressed hope for further fruitful cooperation.
He briefed the envoys on the situation in Donbas and future steps in the framework of the Minsk process.
"The position of the President remains unchanged: we want to do everything necessary to end the war and hold local elections throughout Ukraine at the end of October. We work 24/7 as it concerns the lives of our citizens," Andriy Yermak stressed.
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According to the Head of the President's Office, the Normandy summit in Paris was quite successful as it resulted in the mutual return of the detained persons at the end of December, and new lists have already been submitted in Minsk. However, it is important to fulfill all the agreements to move further toward peace.
Read alsoZelensky introduces chief of staff Yermak to NSDC
"The pace of work on the [swap] lists and the return of our people will not be slowed down," Andriy Yermak stressed, recalling that Volodymyr Zelensky made reshuffles in the group dealing with the issue.
The Head of the President's Office also said that one of three areas for the new disengagement had been practically agreed during yesterday's meeting in Minsk. At the same time, he said, the Ukrainian party strives to speed up the process as much as possible.
Andriy Yermak also assured that the main purpose of his activity as Head of the President's Office would be to ensure the effective work of the President for the success of Ukraine, according to the press service.
"We want to be an example of openness and democracy. This should be the office of extremely efficient people whose main goal is the success of the President and Ukraine. Therefore, I will do everything to make the exchange of thoughts and information even more fruitful," Yermak told the G7 ambassadors.


unian--2020-02-13--Russian Security Council secretary flew to Oman while Zelensky was there – media

The President ’ s Office has stated that Zelensky had no contact with and was n't even acquainted with Patrushev .
During the stay of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oman in January this year , Nikolai Patrushev , Secretary of the Russian Security Council , also came to this country , claims RFE/RL 's investigative project `` Skhemy '' [ Schemes ] .
Skhemy 's investigation says Patrushev arrived on the night of January 8 on the same Bombardier Global Express 6000 charter plane ( tail No .
9H-VJN ) , which took the Ukrainian president from Muscat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the news on the crash of a UIA passenger jet in Iran .
Journalists say that the information about Patrushev coming to Oman from Moscow , initially received from a source , was later confirmed by an independent source who apparently had access to the data from the Russian border crossing data base , operated by the Border Guard Service , which is part of the FSB .
Patrushev made no public appearances on that specific day , January 8 , journalists reported after monitoring Russia 's information space .
`` Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Security Council of the Russian Federation flies to Oman precisely at the time President Zelensky is resting there .
He does n't fly on a government plane , instead using a chartered flight , which is difficult to tie to specific individuals .
It is this charter that later becomes available to President Zelensky for his urgent return to Kyiv , which for some reason ended up being delayed for almost a day , '' the report says..
The President 's Office has said that the head of state is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him on the phone or in person .
At the same time , the report says , the president ignored the journalists ' question about the reasons why Zelensky used the very private plane which Secretary of the Russian Security Council Patrushev used to get to Oman .
The Russian Security Council said that only Patrushev 's spokesman could comment on these issues , while no comment had come by the time of the investigation was released .
According to Roman Dobrokhotov , chief editor of The Insider ( Russia ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the second-ranking person following president .
`` And the security forces , of course , play a key role in Russia .
In this area , he will remain the key guy – while Putin is in power , '' explains Dobrokhotov .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on January 5 , President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky was spotted in Oman – a number of media outlets reported that he was there on vacation with his family , publishing a photo of him .
A few hours later , the President 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oman : they noted that the president went there with his family at his own expense on a charter flight .
At the same time , the President 's Office reported of highest-level meetings '' that were scheduled for the head of state `` for the coming days '' .

The President’s Office has stated that Zelensky had no contact with and wasn't even acquainted with Patrushev.
During the stay of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oman in January this year, Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, also came to this country, claims RFE/RL's investigative project "Skhemy" [Schemes].
Skhemy's investigation says Patrushev arrived on the night of January 8 on the same Bombardier Global Express 6000 charter plane (tail No. 9H-VJN), which took the Ukrainian president from Muscat to Kyiv a day later in the wake of the news on the crash of a UIA passenger jet in Iran.
Journalists say that the information about Patrushev coming to Oman from Moscow, initially received from a source, was later confirmed by an independent source who apparently had access to the data from the Russian border crossing data base, operated by the Border Guard Service, which is part of the FSB.
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Patrushev made no public appearances on that specific day, January 8, journalists reported after monitoring Russia's information space.
"Putin’s trusted security operative, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation flies to Oman precisely at the time President Zelensky is resting there. He doesn't fly on a government plane, instead using a chartered flight, which is difficult to tie to specific individuals. It is this charter that later becomes available to President Zelensky for his urgent return to Kyiv, which for some reason ended up being delayed for almost a day," the report says..
Read alsoZelensky cuts short Oman visit following Tehran crash news
The President's Office has said that the head of state is not acquainted with Patrushev and had no contact with him on the phone or in person. At the same time, the report says, the president ignored the journalists' question about the reasons why Zelensky used the very private plane which Secretary of the Russian Security Council Patrushev used to get to Oman.
The Russian Security Council said that only Patrushev's spokesman could comment on these issues, while no comment had come by the time of the investigation was released.
According to Roman Dobrokhotov, chief editor of The Insider (Russia), Patrushev, as a security official, is the second-ranking person following president.
"And the security forces, of course, play a key role in Russia. In this area, he will remain the key guy – while Putin is in power," explains Dobrokhotov.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on January 5, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky was spotted in Oman – a number of media outlets reported that he was there on vacation with his family, publishing a photo of him.
A few hours later, the President's Office confirmed that Zelensky was staying in Oman: they noted that the president went there with his family at his own expense on a charter flight.
At the same time, the President's Office reported of highest-level meetings" that were scheduled for the head of state "for the coming days".


unian--2020-02-13--German arrested for illegal military exports to Russia

He allegedly bypassed checks by listing bogus recipients for his goods .
German prosecutors said Thursday ( 13 February ) they had arrested a businessman on suspicion of exporting millions of euros in machinery to Russia that could be used for military purposes , in violation of EU sanctions .
Customs police detained the suspect , German national Alexander S. , in the Bavarian city of Augsburg on Tuesday , federal prosecutors said in a statement , according to Euractiv .
He stands accused of violating the foreign trade law by entering into commercial deals `` with the secret service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
In connection with the probe , officers raided the suspect ’ s Augsburg apartment as well as business premises in Bavaria , Saxony state and Berlin .
As the managing director of a company based in southern Germany , Alexander S. is alleged to have sold machine tools to `` military end users '' in Russia .
He allegedly bypassed checks by listing bogus recipients for his goods .
He also fraudulently obtained the necessary export permits by giving `` incorrect information '' about how the goods would be used .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ between January 2016 and January 2018 worth a total of some eight million euros , prosecutors said .
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russia following its annexation of Crimea in 2014 .
They include a ban on exporting `` dual-use goods and technology '' that can be used for both military and civilian purposes .
In 2015 a joint venture by Germany ’ s Daimler and Russia ’ s Kamaz , a producer of trucks , but also of a large variety of military vehicles , raised eyebrows .
However , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spirit of EU sanctions '' , but was n't illegal as such .

He allegedly bypassed checks by listing bogus recipients for his goods.
German prosecutors said Thursday (13 February) they had arrested a businessman on suspicion of exporting millions of euros in machinery to Russia that could be used for military purposes, in violation of EU sanctions.
Customs police detained the suspect, German national Alexander S., in the Bavarian city of Augsburg on Tuesday, federal prosecutors said in a statement, according to Euractiv.
He stands accused of violating the foreign trade law by entering into commercial deals "with the secret service of a foreign power", they said.
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In connection with the probe, officers raided the suspect’s Augsburg apartment as well as business premises in Bavaria, Saxony state and Berlin.
Read alsoPro-Russian act by German delegate to PACE
As the managing director of a company based in southern Germany, Alexander S. is alleged to have sold machine tools to "military end users" in Russia.
He allegedly bypassed checks by listing bogus recipients for his goods. He also fraudulently obtained the necessary export permits by giving "incorrect information" about how the goods would be used.
The accused carried out seven such transactions between January 2016 and January 2018 worth a total of some eight million euros, prosecutors said.
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russia following its annexation of Crimea in 2014.
They include a ban on exporting "dual-use goods and technology" that can be used for both military and civilian purposes.
In 2015 a joint venture by Germany’s Daimler and Russia’s Kamaz, a producer of trucks, but also of a large variety of military vehicles, raised eyebrows. However, it turned out that the deal contradicted "the spirit of EU sanctions", but wasn't illegal as such.


unian--2020-02-13--Gas price in Ukraine at ten-year low – market participant

The price throughout 2020 will remain within $ 120- $ 150 per 1,000 , head of ETG.UA suggests .
The price of gas on the Ukrainian market fell to a ten-year low – to the level of US $ 186 per 1,000 cubic meters , starting in the third quarter of 2019 , the energy company ETG.UA said in a statement .
`` The price of gas on the Ukrainian market fell to $ 186 per 1,000 cubic meters , starting from the third quarter of 2019 , which is the minimum for the last 10 years .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slight increase , but it 's already clear that the ongoing warm winter and the Chinese coronavirus will lower the price bar even lower , '' the company said .
Several factors influenced the current price , both on the Ukrainian and global markets , the company suggests .
Firstly , it 's an abnormally warm winter in Ukraine and throughout Europe .
The second reason is political .
In anticipation of a decision on the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine , European market participants filled all available storage facilities .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gas negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation resulted in the signing of a new agreement , in connection with which the supply exceeded demand .
ETG.UA noted that the third factor is not so obvious : the Chinese industry , which is the world 's main gas consumer , has significantly reduced production due to the coronavirus , in some industries down to 40 % .
Accordingly , consumption decreased , and the price on the world market dipped even lower .
`` Based on this information , we can predict the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 120- $ 150 .
Russia with its Nord and South streams , as well as deliveries of LNG from the USA and Russia , create an excess supply on the market , therefore , you should not expect a significant price upward adjustment , '' the press service quotes ETG.UA CEO , Volodymyr Shvedky , quotes .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the average price of imported natural gas in Ukraine in January 2020 amounted to $ 175.26 per 1,000 cubic meters , which is 0.8 % lower than in December 2019 @

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unian--2020-02-13--NATO calls on Ukraine to continue reform

The Alliance 's defense ministers welcome the existing progress .
NATO top defense officials have called on Ukraine to continue the implementation of reforms , Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference in Brussels as part of the defense ministerial on February 13 .
`` This morning , Allies and the Ukrainian Defence Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk had a good discussion about the security situation in and around Ukraine , '' Stoltenberg said .
At a breakfast hosted by Canada , Allies expressed their support for Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity , according to the secretary general .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practical support .
Allies welcomed the progress being made in the reform process and encouraged Ukraine to continue along this path , '' he said .
Also , Stoltenberg noted NATO 's assistance in training thousands of Ukrainian troops .
The Allies `` promised clearly and stated that we will continue to provide practical support and political support , '' Stoltenberg said .
`` It is important for us to continue to support Ukraine .
To do so , it is also important that Ukraine continue on the path of reform , '' @ @ @ @ @ @

The Alliance's defense ministers welcome the existing progress.
NATO top defense officials have called on Ukraine to continue the implementation of reforms, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a press conference in Brussels as part of the defense ministerial on February 13.
"This morning, Allies and the Ukrainian Defence Minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk had a good discussion about the security situation in and around Ukraine," Stoltenberg said.
At a breakfast hosted by Canada, Allies expressed their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the secretary general.
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"NATO continues to provide strong political and practical support. Allies welcomed the progress being made in the reform process and encouraged Ukraine to continue along this path," he said.
Read alsoU.S. supports Ukraine joining NATO's Enhanced Opportunity Partnership
Also, Stoltenberg noted NATO's assistance in training thousands of Ukrainian troops.
The Allies "promised clearly and stated that we will continue to provide practical support and political support," Stoltenberg said.
"It is important for us to continue to support Ukraine. To do so, it is also important that Ukraine continue on the path of reform," the NATO secretary general stated.


unian--2020-02-13--Strong hryvnia leaves national budget $94 mln short of target in January

The general fund of the state budget in January was fulfilled by 75.5 % ( UAH 13.8 billion , or $ 564 million short of plan ) .
The shortcomings of macroeconomic forecasting , in particular regarding the hryvnia exchange rate , led the state budget falling short of UAH 2.3 billion ( $ 94 million ) in January , says head of the Accounts Chamber of Ukraine , Valeriy Patskan .
`` The actual hryvnia exchange rate in January on average amounted to UAH 24.1 to the dollar , while budget revenue calculations for 2020 suggested UAH 27 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chamber , this led to a shortfall worth UAH 2.3 billion , '' Patskan told a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada budget committee , the chamber 's press service reports .
The general fund of the state budget in January was fulfilled by 75.5 % ( UAH 13.8 billion , or $ 564 million short of plan ) .
`` Such a significant non-compliance is caused primarily by the low level of customs payments .
Thus , revenues , the collection of which is controlled by customs authorities , fell short of UAH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or 30.4 % , '' the press service quoted Patskan as saying .
Another factor was a decrease in imports of goods by 1 % year-on-year , given a forecasted growth of 11.3 % for 2020 .
The value added tax plan for goods ( works , services ) produced in Ukraine , taking into account budgetary reimbursement , fell short of UAH 2.5 billion ( $ 102.2 million ) , or 26.7 % .
`` We have the last year 's situation repeating , where in January we 're seeing budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the end of last year .
In January 2020 , UAH 18 billion was reimbursed , which is 1.8 times more than in December 2019 ( UAH 9.8 billion ) , '' the press service of the Accounts Chamber quoted Patskan as saying .
The official added that the revenues from excise tax on excisable goods produced in Ukraine fell short of UAH 2.2 billion ( $ 89.9 million ) , or 43.7 % .
`` It 's tobacco , again .
The Accounts Chamber paid attention to the problems of planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year and provided relevant proposals .
However , we again read the explanations of the Ministry of Finance that payers were selling products for which the excise tax had been paid .
That is , until the next increase in tax rates , '' Patskan said .
Under these conditions , the expenses of the general fund amounted to UAH 11.5 billion ( $ 470 million ) , or 15.7 % lower than the plan for January , in particular : UAH 2.9 billion ( $ 118 million ) , or 10.4 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion ( $ 98 million ) , or 35.3 % , on public debt servicing ; and UAH 1.6 billion ( $ 65 million ) , or 10.6 % , on wages .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the state budget revenues of Ukraine in January amounted to UAH 42.6 billion , which is 25 % lower than the target figure for the said period .
According to the Ministry of Finance , the main reason was the significant change in macroeconomic indicators compared to the government forecast approved in October 2019 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oksana Markarova said that the state budget of Ukraine for 2019 will not be implemented in full in terms of revenues , including due to the strengthening of the hryvnia .

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unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine, Norway to strengthen energy cooperation – Ministry

Ukraine will study Norway 's experience in energy efficiency and development of electric vehicle infrastructure .
Ukraine and Norway will strengthen cooperation in the energy sector , the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection of Ukraine said following a meeting with the Norwegian side .
It is reported that Ukraine 's Ambassador to Norway , Viacheslav Yatsiuk , noted significant progress made in implementing the Ukrainian-Norwegian initiative to boost energy efficiency , and called on the Norwegian government to further promote among Norwegian companies the investment opportunities of the Ukrainian energy sector , according to the ministry 's press service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reiterated commitment of the Norwegian government to facilitate the effective implementation of energy agreements between Ukraine and Norway , noting the significant potential for bilateral cooperation in this area .
`` The Norwegian official expressed willingness to exchange information on effective energy efficiency solutions , in particular on the introduction of measures at the state level to stimulate energy efficiency , the use of statistical data in political decision-making in the field of energy efficiency , the construction of fast charging stations for e-vehicles , and on requirements for companies implementing the relevant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Protection of Ukraine Oleksiy Ryabchyn expressed interest in studying Norway 's best experiences in the field of energy efficiency , the development of electric vehicles , and the possibilities of cooperation between the state and businesses on the research and innovation in the energy sector .
In this context , special attention was paid to learning about the operations of the Norwegian state-owned Enova , set up by the Norwegian government in order to promote the use of innovative technology and products that minimize environmental impact .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ government will provide Ukraine with EUR 20 million in loan funds for the full energy modernization of kindergartens and schools , which will flow into Ukraine through the Northern Environmental Finance Corporation ( NEFCO ) .

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unian--2020-02-13--Ex-chief of staff Bohdan declared 'persona non grata' by Kyiv cake shop

Bohdan was fired from his post on February 11 .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's ex-chief of staff Andriy Bohdan @ @ @ @ @ persona non grata '' by a Kyiv-based cake shop .
A photo with the corresponding @ @ @ @ @ doors was posted by the news outlet Strana.ua .
`` Andriy Bohdan is not allowed @ @ @ @ @ of paper in a transparent folder posted on a glass door .
The Kalyna café @ @ @ @ @ Street , is reportedly owned by Mykhailo Brodskyy , a Ukrainian politician , leader of @ @ @ @ @ , and a businessman .
Cake shop staff explained to reporters that the announcement had @ @ @ @ @ instructions , since Bohdan is an 'unwanted guest . '
As UNIAN reported earlier , @ @ @ @ @ head of the President 's Office , having dismissed Bohdan from the post .

Bohdan was fired from his post on February 11.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Andriy Bohdan has been declared a "persona non grata" by a Kyiv-based cake shop.
A photo with the corresponding announcement on the shop's doors was posted by the news outlet Strana.ua.
Read alsoZelensky dismisses Head of President's Office Bohdan
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"Andriy Bohdan is not allowed," says a piece of paper in a transparent folder posted on a glass door.
The Kalyna café, located at 29a Moskovska Street, is reportedly owned by Mykhailo Brodskyy, a Ukrainian politician, leader of the Party of Free Democrats, and a businessman.
Cake shop staff explained to reporters that the announcement had appeared on the owner's instructions, since Bohdan is an 'unwanted guest.'
As UNIAN reported earlier, Zelensky appointed Andriy Yermak as head of the President's Office, having dismissed Bohdan from the post.


unian--2020-02-13--Ukraine exports almost 38 mln tonnes of grain since July 1

Ukrainian farmers have already shipped 16.1 million tonnes of wheat abroad .
Ukrainian agribusinesses exported 37.92 million tonnes of grain from July 1 , 2019 , the start of the 2019-2020 marketing year ( MY ) , to February 13 , 2020 , which was 8.2 million tonnes up from the relevant period of MY 2018-2019 .
Read alsoSeed imports into Ukraine exceed exports by 34 times in 11 months of 2019 In particular , Ukraine exported 16.1 million tonnes of wheat , 3.9 million tonnes of barley , 17.4 million tonnes of maize , and 5,000 tonnes of rye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Agriculture Ministry 's press service said .
Over the period under review , agrarians also shipped 236,300 tonnes of flour from wheat and other types of grain to foreign customers , which was 80,700 tonnes up against the relevant period of MY 2018-2019 , the report said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukrainian farmers harvested 75 million tonnes of grain in 2019 , of which 54 million tonnes will be exported to foreign markets , according to the ministry .
The yield of grain was 70.1 million tonnes in 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ million tonnes of grain , which was a record high over Ukraine 's independence .

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