unian--2020-04-15--Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant Looking to the Future: Switching to Alternative Energy Sources as

Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant Looking to the Future: Switching to Alternative Energy Sources as a Way to Save the Planet

The world around us is charging at breakneck speed : technology is developing , new scientific discoveries are emerging , manufacturers are concluding that environmentally friendly production and a search of alternative energy sources are not just some “ tricks ” , an up-to-date tendency , or a strong stand of the owner , but a precondition for preserving the planet for future generations .
Global Society Already Switching to Alternative Energy Sources : Indeed , the Future Has Come !
But What about Ukraine ?
The world-leading industrial manufacturers are trying to use the energy of the sun , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secondary energy resources , waves and tides , gas from organic waste and sewage treatment plants , etc.
, to the maximal extent for the sustainable use of resources and protection of the environment .
Leading scientists are also trying to find ways to efficiently use secondary energy resources , such as blast and coke gas , methane from coal deposits , emission energy potential of technological processes and others .
The International Energy Agency suggests that up to the year 2030 , the share of alternative energy will be around 16 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the European Industry Union of renewable energy sources mentions a bigger figure - up to 35 % .
Leading experts claim that the future of humanity remains with alternative energy sources !
In Germany , one of the top countries that use alternative energy sources , the share of renewable energy reaches up to 40 % and the production of electric energy amounts to 67 % , as reported by the Federal Renewable Energy Commission .
Last year , a scientific research laboratory was established as part of the Perechin Timber and Chemical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usage of alternative energy sources .
Collaboration of the Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant with German Karlsruhe Institute of Technology In December 2019 , a scientific research laboratory was launched as part of the plant , where PLC specialists work in collaboration with employees of the well-known European Karlsruhe Institute of Technology on critical tasks , such as the following : ● Technologies generating additional energy from charcoal waste .
It is planned to be focused not only on the needs of production but also on the creation of new products ; ● @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemical compounds are naturally extracted from wood .
It presupposes the extraction of such compounds mainly from pyrolysis gases .
Besides , this is the world-leading trend !
In fact , the company is sincerely proud of an opportunity to contribute to the protection of the environment together with the oldest technological institute of Germany , the absolute authority in ecology production matters .
Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant Moves with the Times : Recognition of Customers and Environmental Specialists Compliance with high-quality standards and environmental principles of the production has made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner to large foreign companies , including the European largest activated coal plants , the world-leading silicon and metal producers .
The products can also be found in the largest European market chains , such as LIDL , Kaufland , Carrefour , EDEKA , TESCO .
The plant operates in accordance with BSCI , PEFC and ISO standards .
Up-to-Date Methods of Industrial Charcoal Production at the Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant : When Ecology Is an Axiom !
The Additional Liability Company Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant uses only fuel firewood for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ materials are properly certified .
The production process takes place in two vertical retorts and is fully automated , which allows experts to carefully monitor chemical indicators , such as ash content , humidity , volatiles content , etc .
The process itself features a closed cycle : organic compounds that appear as a result of combustion are disposed of in a special boiler , producing the energy required for further processes .
That is to say , the production not just eliminates environmental pollution , but also provides the necessary energy resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Such a growth vector was chosen not for the recognition by international experts or as a pursuit of world trends .
Instead , it was selected with the thought of future generations and the preservation of the environment on a global scale .

The world around us is charging at breakneck speed: technology is developing, new scientific discoveries are emerging, manufacturers are concluding that environmentally friendly production and a search of alternative energy sources are not just some “tricks”, an up-to-date tendency, or a strong stand of the owner, but a precondition for preserving the planet for future generations.
Global Society Already Switching to Alternative Energy Sources: Indeed, the Future Has Come! But What about Ukraine?
The world-leading industrial manufacturers are trying to use the energy of the sun, wind, water, biogas, and secondary energy resources, waves and tides, gas from organic waste and sewage treatment plants, etc., to the maximal extent for the sustainable use of resources and protection of the environment. Leading scientists are also trying to find ways to efficiently use secondary energy resources, such as blast and coke gas, methane from coal deposits, emission energy potential of technological processes and others.
The International Energy Agency suggests that up to the year 2030, the share of alternative energy will be around 16% of the total world production, while the European Industry Union of renewable energy sources mentions a bigger figure - up to 35%. Leading experts claim that the future of humanity remains with alternative energy sources!
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In Germany, one of the top countries that use alternative energy sources, the share of renewable energy reaches up to 40% and the production of electric energy amounts to 67%, as reported by the Federal Renewable Energy Commission.
Last year, a scientific research laboratory was established as part of the Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant, aimed at the search and usage of alternative energy sources.
Collaboration of the Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant with German Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
In December 2019, a scientific research laboratory was launched as part of the plant, where PLC specialists work in collaboration with employees of the well-known European Karlsruhe Institute of Technology on critical tasks, such as the following:
● Technologies generating additional energy from charcoal waste. It is planned to be focused not only on the needs of production but also on the creation of new products;
● Technologies with the help of which useful chemical compounds are naturally extracted from wood. It presupposes the extraction of such compounds mainly from pyrolysis gases. Besides, this is the world-leading trend!
In fact, the company is sincerely proud of an opportunity to contribute to the protection of the environment together with the oldest technological institute of Germany, the absolute authority in ecology production matters.
Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant Moves with the Times: Recognition of Customers and Environmental Specialists
Compliance with high-quality standards and environmental principles of the production has made the Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant a dependable partner to large foreign companies, including the European largest activated coal plants, the world-leading silicon and metal producers.
The products can also be found in the largest European market chains, such as LIDL, Kaufland, Carrefour, EDEKA, TESCO. The plant operates in accordance with BSCI, PEFC and ISO standards.
Up-to-Date Methods of Industrial Charcoal Production at the Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant: When Ecology Is an Axiom!
The Additional Liability Company Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant uses only fuel firewood for the production of charcoal. All raw materials are properly certified.
The production process takes place in two vertical retorts and is fully automated, which allows experts to carefully monitor chemical indicators, such as ash content, humidity, volatiles content, etc. The process itself features a closed cycle: organic compounds that appear as a result of combustion are disposed of in a special boiler, producing the energy required for further processes. That is to say, the production not just eliminates environmental pollution, but also provides the necessary energy resources for its further functioning, instead.
Such a growth vector was chosen not for the recognition by international experts or as a pursuit of world trends. Instead, it was selected with the thought of future generations and the preservation of the environment on a global scale.


unian--2020-04-15--Forty COVID-19 cases reportedly confirmed in Russia-occupied Crimea

Eight cases were reported in Sevastopol alone .
Forty COVID-19 coronavirus cases have reportedly been confirmed in Russia-occupied Crimea .
@ @ @ @ @ Crimean Human Rights Group with reference to the acting `` head '' of the occupying @ @ @ @ @ Sevastopol , Mikhail Razvozhaev .
A recent case was confirmed in Russia-occupied Sevastopol – this @ @ @ @ @ that city .
Thus , as of April 14 , the occupying authorities reported 40 @ @ @ @ @ in Sevastopol .
`` The incidence rate of COVID-19 in Crimea remains low , so @ @ @ @ @ number of COVID-19 cases are not true , '' the human rights group said .
@ @ @ @ @ the Moscow-controlled occupying authorities of Crimea made individuals arriving in the Russia-occupied territory self-isolate for @ @ @ @ @ the quarantine was extended until the end of April .

Eight cases were reported in Sevastopol alone.
Forty COVID-19 coronavirus cases have reportedly been confirmed in Russia-occupied Crimea.
This was reported by the Crimean Human Rights Group with reference to the acting "head" of the occupying authorities in the city of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhaev.
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A recent case was confirmed in Russia-occupied Sevastopol – this is the eighth case in that city.
Thus, as of April 14, the occupying authorities reported 40 confirmed cases, including eight in Sevastopol.
"The incidence rate of COVID-19 in Crimea remains low, so the official figures with the number of COVID-19 cases are not true," the human rights group said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Moscow-controlled occupying authorities of Crimea made individuals arriving in the Russia-occupied territory self-isolate for two weeks. Also, the quarantine was extended until the end of April.


unian--2020-04-15--Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid nine enemy attacks on April 14

The enemy opened fire , employing grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on April 14 mounted nine attacks on Ukrainian Army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with three Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed forces violated the ceasefire nine times on April 14 .
Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded as a result of enemy shelling , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update posted on Facebook as of 07:00 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemy opened fire , employing grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
Read alsoOne serviceman killed , another eight injured in mortar blast at firing range in Donetsk region Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and Krasnohorivka , and the villages of Pisky , Pavlopil , NovoMykhailivka , Starohnativka , Taramchuk , and Kamianka .
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling .
Losses among enemy forces are being verified .
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The enemy opened fire, employing grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
Russia's hybrid military forces on April 14 mounted nine attacks on Ukrainian Army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with three Ukrainian soldiers reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed forces violated the ceasefire nine times on April 14. Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded as a result of enemy shelling," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update posted on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 15.
The enemy opened fire, employing grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
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Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and Krasnohorivka, and the villages of Pisky, Pavlopil, NovoMykhailivka, Starohnativka, Taramchuk, and Kamianka.
Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy shelling. Losses among enemy forces are being verified.
The enemy did not attack Ukrainian positions from 00:00 to 07:00 Kyiv time on April 15.


unian--2020-04-15--Temperature screening introduced on roads leading to Kyiv

The new rule applies to buses and vans , freight and utility vehicles , as well as any vehicles carrying more than three persons ( including driver ) .
Temperature screening routine is being introduced at the checkpoints on motorways leading to Kyiv , manned by police forces and medics .
The rule , effective April 16 , requires drivers and passengers to have their temperature taken , according to the order of the head of the emergency response , the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration reports .
The new rule applies to buses and vans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as any vehicles carrying more than three persons ( driver included ) .
Read alsoKyiv Pechersk Lavra shut down for quarantine as coronavirus hotbed ( Photo ) '' If a person 's temperature is within the norm , they are allowed to pass to the capital .
If the temperature is above 37.5 degrees and there are signs of acute respiratory illness , a person will be tested for coronavirus disease and sent for self-isolation , '' the report said .
If body temperature exceeds 38 degrees and if a person has symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an emergency medical team will be called up to hospitalize the patient . ''

The new rule applies to buses and vans, freight and utility vehicles, as well as any vehicles carrying more than three persons (including driver).
Temperature screening routine is being introduced at the checkpoints on motorways leading to Kyiv, manned by police forces and medics.
The rule, effective April 16, requires drivers and passengers to have their temperature taken, according to the order of the head of the emergency response, the press service of the Kyiv City State Administration reports.
The new rule applies to buses and vans, freight and utility vehicles, as well as any vehicles carrying more than three persons (driver included).
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"If a person's temperature is within the norm, they are allowed to pass to the capital. If the temperature is above 37.5 degrees and there are signs of acute respiratory illness, a person will be tested for coronavirus disease and sent for self-isolation," the report said.
If body temperature exceeds 38 degrees and if a person has symptoms of an acute respiratory viral infection, an emergency medical team will be called up to hospitalize the patient."


unian--2020-04-15--Ukraine's president says there's no fire-related threat to Chornobyl NPP, spent fuel storage facilit

Ukraine's president says there's no fire-related threat to Chornobyl NPP, spent fuel storage facility

A few more days are needed to completely liquidate the remaining smoldering areas left after the devastating forest fire .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says there is currently no open fire in the Chornobyl exclusion zone and thus there is no threat to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant ( NPP ) , a spent fuel storage facility , or other critical infrastructure .
`` Speaking about the forest fire in the exclusion zone : every day in the past week , the chairman of the State Emergency Service reported on the situation .
Six fires were put out yesterday [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats to the nuclear power plant , spent fuel storage and other critical facilities , '' he said in a video address posted on the President 's Office page on Facebook on April 14 .
`` The national police have already detained people who caused the fires – they will be held liable for all their actions .
I urge all citizens not to panic .
We remember the lessons of April 26 , 1986 [ when the Chornobyl nuclear power plant exploded ] .
And no one will hide the truth from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president emphasized that `` the truth is that the situation there is under control , the radiation background in the capital city and Kyiv region is within normal limits . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , forest fires in the Chornobyl exclusion zone began on April 4 , covering 20 hectares then .
On April 7 , the area affected by the fire expanded to 35 hectares .
Director of the Chornobyl Tour operator Yaroslav Yemelianenko , writing on Facebook , described the situation as critical .
He said the fire was rapidly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Pripyat , two kilometers from where `` the most highly active radiation waste of the whole Chornobyl zone is located . ''
He called on officials to warn people of the danger .
Acting chairman of the State Environmental Inspectorate Yehor Firsov said on April 14 that they had managed to contain the fire in the Chornobyl zone and radiation levels were within normal limits overall .
Chairman of the State Emergency Service Mykola Chechotkin , in turn , said that a few more days were needed to completely liquidate the remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire in the Chernobyl zone .
Police say they have identified a 27-year old local resident who they accuse of deliberately starting the blaze .

A few more days are needed to completely liquidate the remaining smoldering areas left after the devastating forest fire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says there is currently no open fire in the Chornobyl exclusion zone and thus there is no threat to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant (NPP), a spent fuel storage facility, or other critical infrastructure.
"Speaking about the forest fire in the exclusion zone: every day in the past week, the chairman of the State Emergency Service reported on the situation. Six fires were put out yesterday [April 13]. There are no threats to the nuclear power plant, spent fuel storage and other critical facilities," he said in a video address posted on the President's Office page on Facebook on April 14.
Read alsoRain helps beat forest fire in Chornobyl exclusion zone
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"The national police have already detained people who caused the fires – they will be held liable for all their actions. I urge all citizens not to panic. We remember the lessons of April 26, 1986 [when the Chornobyl nuclear power plant exploded]. And no one will hide the truth from you," he said.
The president emphasized that "the truth is that the situation there is under control, the radiation background in the capital city and Kyiv region is within normal limits."
As UNIAN reported earlier, forest fires in the Chornobyl exclusion zone began on April 4, covering 20 hectares then. On April 7, the area affected by the fire expanded to 35 hectares.
Director of the Chornobyl Tour operator Yaroslav Yemelianenko, writing on Facebook, described the situation as critical. He said the fire was rapidly expanding and had reached the abandoned town of Pripyat, two kilometers from where "the most highly active radiation waste of the whole Chornobyl zone is located." He called on officials to warn people of the danger.
Acting chairman of the State Environmental Inspectorate Yehor Firsov said on April 14 that they had managed to contain the fire in the Chornobyl zone and radiation levels were within normal limits overall.
Chairman of the State Emergency Service Mykola Chechotkin, in turn, said that a few more days were needed to completely liquidate the remaining smoldering areas left after the devastating forest fire in the Chornobyl zone.
Police say they have identified a 27-year old local resident who they accuse of deliberately starting the blaze.


unian--2020-04-14--Ukraine halves deficit of foreign trade in goods in two months, China becomes biggest partner

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unian--2020-04-14--Ukraine's DTEK to send debt restructuring proposals to creditors – media

It is not disclosed how much debt the company wants to restructure .
Ukraine 's largest private power producer , DTEK , which recently suspended its debt payments , is ready to submit proposals on debt restructuring to creditors , the company 's CEO said on Tuesday .
DTEK , owned by the country 's richest man , Rinat Akhmetov , missed payments of coupons on eurobonds and interest on bank debt as it struggled to minimize effects of the economic crisis , Reuters said .
`` A committee of creditors has been established ; we have prepared proposals for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the committee of creditors in the near future , '' DTEK 's chief executive , Maxim Timchenko , said in an online briefing .
He declined to disclose how much debt the company wants to restructure or for how long .
`` We need to ask our investors to restructure our loan portfolio , '' Timchenko said .
`` Since April , the company has not been able to continue payments on the loan portfolio according to the schedule being agreed with investors . ''
In December 2016 , during the restructuring of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonds worth US $ 1.3 billion with a quarterly coupon payment .
One such payment was due on April 1 .
Last November DTEK also placed a five-year `` green '' eurobond worth EUR 325 million .
`` I rely very much on the trust and memory of our investors ...
In any situation we work very professionally , honestly with our investors and they always become our allies , '' Timchenko said .
Due to financial problems in the energy sector , DTEK has not received full payments for its production and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operations of some coal units , where about 8,000 employees work , he said .
He added that the biggest Ukraine mining company – Pavlohrad coal mining group , with 22,000 jobs – would adopt a temporary stoppage from April 20 .

It is not disclosed how much debt the company wants to restructure.
Ukraine's largest private power producer, DTEK, which recently suspended its debt payments, is ready to submit proposals on debt restructuring to creditors, the company's CEO said on Tuesday.
DTEK, owned by the country's richest man, Rinat Akhmetov, missed payments of coupons on eurobonds and interest on bank debt as it struggled to minimize effects of the economic crisis, Reuters said.
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"A committee of creditors has been established; we have prepared proposals for restructuring and they will be sent to the committee of creditors in the near future," DTEK's chief executive, Maxim Timchenko, said in an online briefing.
He declined to disclose how much debt the company wants to restructure or for how long.
"We need to ask our investors to restructure our loan portfolio," Timchenko said. "Since April, the company has not been able to continue payments on the loan portfolio according to the schedule being agreed with investors."
In December 2016, during the restructuring of previously placed debts, DTEK issued eight-year bonds worth US$1.3 billion with a quarterly coupon payment. One such payment was due on April 1.
Last November DTEK also placed a five-year "green" eurobond worth EUR 325 million.
"I rely very much on the trust and memory of our investors ... In any situation we work very professionally, honestly with our investors and they always become our allies," Timchenko said.
Due to financial problems in the energy sector, DTEK has not received full payments for its production and had to temporarily suspend from April 1 operations of some coal units, where about 8,000 employees work, he said. He added that the biggest Ukraine mining company – Pavlohrad coal mining group, with 22,000 jobs – would adopt a temporary stoppage from April 20.


unian--2020-04-14--Zelensky: Almost 100 Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monks test positive for COVID-19

The president calls on Ukrainians to stay home on Orthodox Easter .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that almost 100 people from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus .
`` As for the situation in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra : now almost 100 coronavirus cases have been confirmed on the monastery 's territory and , unfortunately , there are two fatal ones , '' he said in a video address posted on the President 's Office page on Facebook on April 14 .
`` We wish all the patients a speedy recovery , '' he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrates that the coronavirus infects anyone , regardless of nationality , gender or religion , and one should not take this virus irresponsibly .
The president once again urged Ukrainians to stay home on Orthodox Easter , which is marked on April 19 this year .
As UNIAN reported earlier , over 90 confirmed coronavirus cases were reported at the monastery as of April 13 .
It was closed for quarantine .
Three monks have already died , and the monastery 's head , Metropolitan Pavel , who was a COVID-19 suspected case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rapid deterioration .

The president calls on Ukrainians to stay home on Orthodox Easter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that almost 100 people from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
"As for the situation in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra: now almost 100 coronavirus cases have been confirmed on the monastery's territory and, unfortunately, there are two fatal ones," he said in a video address posted on the President's Office page on Facebook on April 14.
"We wish all the patients a speedy recovery," he added.
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According to Zelensky, the situation demonstrates that the coronavirus infects anyone, regardless of nationality, gender or religion, and one should not take this virus irresponsibly.
The president once again urged Ukrainians to stay home on Orthodox Easter, which is marked on April 19 this year.
As UNIAN reported earlier, over 90 confirmed coronavirus cases were reported at the monastery as of April 13. It was closed for quarantine.
Three monks have already died, and the monastery's head, Metropolitan Pavel, who was a COVID-19 suspected case and was self-isolating, was hospitalized over a rapid deterioration.


unian--2020-04-14--One serviceman killed, another eight injured in mortar blast at firing range in Donetsk region

One serviceman has been killed and another eight have been injured in a blast of a mortar during drills at @ @ @ @ @ region .
`` According to the investigation , a mortar exploded during planned drills at @ @ @ @ @ region on April 14 , 2020 .
As a result , a 24-year-old Private First @ @ @ @ @ of the special operations detachment was killed .
Another eight members of the Armed Forces @ @ @ @ @ varying severity , '' the Prosecutor General 's Office said on its website on April @ @ @ @ @ : Two Ukrainian servicemen injured in Molot rupture , no threat to their life The @ @ @ @ @ said .
Urgent investigative actions are ongoing , forensic tests are to be appointed .
@ @ @ @ @ conducted by the Kramatorsk department of the State Bureau of Investigation under the procedural supervision @ @ @ @ @ office of the Donetsk garrison .
The violation of the weapons safety rules ( Part @ @ @ @ @ the Criminal Code of Ukraine ) is considered as a major theory .

The incident occurred on April 14.
One serviceman has been killed and another eight have been injured in a blast of a mortar during drills at a firing range in Donetsk region.
"According to the investigation, a mortar exploded during planned drills at a firing range in Donetsk region on April 14, 2020. As a result, a 24-year-old Private First Class from a special unit of the special operations detachment was killed. Another eight members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine sustained injuries of varying severity," the Prosecutor General's Office said on its website on April 14.
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The injured were hospitalized, it said.
Urgent investigative actions are ongoing, forensic tests are to be appointed.
The pretrial investigation is being conducted by the Kramatorsk department of the State Bureau of Investigation under the procedural supervision of the military prosecutor's office of the Donetsk garrison.
The violation of the weapons safety rules (Part 2 of Article 414 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine) is considered as a major theory.


unian--2020-04-14--Reuters: Gold climbs to seven-year high on growth fears, stimulus measures

Gold tends to benefit from widespread stimulus measures from central banks .
Gold prices rose to their highest in more @ @ @ @ @ as concerns over global economic growth and a wave of stimulus measures from central banks @ @ @ @ @ appeal .
Spot gold was up 0.4 % at $ 1,721.54 per ounce at 1202 @ @ @ @ @ highest since November 2012 .
U.S. gold futures were steady at $ 1,761.80 , Reuters @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus on global economy .
What awaits Ukraine Gold tends to benefit from widespread stimulus @ @ @ @ @ as it is often seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement .
Lower @ @ @ @ @ opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion .

Gold tends to benefit from widespread stimulus measures from central banks.
Gold prices rose to their highest in more than seven years on Tuesday as concerns over global economic growth and a wave of stimulus measures from central banks and governments lifted bullion's appeal.
Spot gold was up 0.4% at $1,721.54 per ounce at 1202 GMT, having touched its highest since November 2012. U.S. gold futures were steady at $1,761.80, Reuters said.
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Gold tends to benefit from widespread stimulus measures from central banks, as it is often seen as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement.
Lower interest rates also cut the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.


unian--2020-04-14--Stoltenberg comments on Ukraine's accession to NATO's Enhanced Opportunity Partnership

NATO welcomes the close partnership with Ukraine , Stoltenberg said .
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says it 's too early to draw conclusions about Ukraine joining the Alliance 's Enhanced Opportunity Partnership .
During an online video conference for journalists ahead of the meeting of defense ministers of the Alliance member countries , he was asked whether the participation of the Ukrainian An-225 Mriya and An-224 Ruslan aircraft in the delivery of medical supplies from China to NATO countries would be taken into account when assessing the possibility of Ukraine becoming a member of Enhanced Opportunity Partnership .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different ways .
And we welcome the fact that NATO has so many partners and that we can stand together and address common challenges as the COVID-19 crisis is .
And Ukraine helped NATO Allies because Ukraine provides strategic airlift , '' he said .
Stoltenberg said Ukrainian planes have enormous capacity , and the attraction of these planes shows how NATO is cooperating with Ukraine as a partner country .
According to him , for a long period of time , Ukrainian planes have demonstrated their importance for lifting medical equipment from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries in Europe .
Read alsoNATO approves new package to support Ukraine and Georgia – Stoltenberg '' We work with Ukraine , we welcome the close partnership with Ukraine .
We 're all affected .
This is a common challenge .
We need to respond in a common way .
And , of course , we are now looking at how we can further strengthen the partnership with Ukraine .
The issue of Enhanced Opportunity Partnership is one of the elements in that discussion .
It 's too early for me to conclude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the partnership between NATO and Ukraine , '' Stoltenberg added .

NATO welcomes the close partnership with Ukraine, Stoltenberg said.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says it's too early to draw conclusions about Ukraine joining the Alliance's Enhanced Opportunity Partnership.
During an online video conference for journalists ahead of the meeting of defense ministers of the Alliance member countries, he was asked whether the participation of the Ukrainian An-225 Mriya and An-224 Ruslan aircraft in the delivery of medical supplies from China to NATO countries would be taken into account when assessing the possibility of Ukraine becoming a member of Enhanced Opportunity Partnership.
"We are also working with partners in different ways. And we welcome the fact that NATO has so many partners and that we can stand together and address common challenges as the COVID-19 crisis is. And Ukraine helped NATO Allies because Ukraine provides strategic airlift," he said.
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Stoltenberg said Ukrainian planes have enormous capacity, and the attraction of these planes shows how NATO is cooperating with Ukraine as a partner country. According to him, for a long period of time, Ukrainian planes have demonstrated their importance for lifting medical equipment from China across the world into NATO member countries in Europe.
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"We work with Ukraine, we welcome the close partnership with Ukraine. We're all affected. This is a common challenge. We need to respond in a common way. And, of course, we are now looking at how we can further strengthen the partnership with Ukraine. The issue of Enhanced Opportunity Partnership is one of the elements in that discussion. It's too early for me to conclude, but everything we do together strengthens the partnership between NATO and Ukraine," Stoltenberg added.


unian--2020-04-14--Ukraine's health ministry: Decision to lift COVID-19 quarantine to be considered closer to April 24

The official says restrictions could be eased subject to the improved epidemiological state .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the issue of easing of and recovering from nationwide quarantine , which was introduced in Ukraine over the novel COVID-19 coronavirus spread , will be considered closer to April 24 .
`` Regarding us getting out of quarantine : every day , we analyze the situation in the country , including the epidemiological one , and how it 's developing .
We also analyze the situation worldwide , considering how other countries , for example , China and Austria , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official told an online briefing , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on April 14 .
Stepanov says that given a possible improvement in the epidemiological situation and `` when we see that we can ease quarantine measures step by step , we will immediately start doing so . ''
`` But now the quarantine in our country is valid until April 24 .
Closer to this date we will analyze the situation and make a decision .
Of course , this will happen after Easter holidays since this year it is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home , '' the minister summed up .
Read alsoNumber of Ukrainians find quarantine restrictions too harsh doubles over two weeks – poll As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers on March 11 decided to introduce quarantine in Ukraine from March 12 until April 3 over the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus .
On March 25 , the national quarantine was extended , while the national emergency situation was introduced throughout the country until April 24 .
The Cabinet also strengthened quarantine measures , having adopted the relevant resolution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 6 to April 24 imposed bans on : staying in public places without wearing a respirator or face mask ; movement by a group of people of more than two people , except for cases of official necessity and accompanying persons under the age of 14 by parents ; staying in public places of persons under the age of 14 unaccompanied by parents ; visiting parks , squares , recreation areas , forest parks , and coastal zones , except for pet-walking by one person and in matters related to service ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public events ; walking the streets without IDs confirming citizenship or special status ; and leaving the observation ( isolation ) site without permission .
On April 8 , Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the government had no plans to lift the quarantine measures and , most likely , they would be extended until early May .
Should there be positive dynamics , the government will begin to restart the economy .

The official says restrictions could be eased subject to the improved epidemiological state.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the issue of easing of and recovering from nationwide quarantine, which was introduced in Ukraine over the novel COVID-19 coronavirus spread, will be considered closer to April 24.
"Regarding us getting out of quarantine: every day, we analyze the situation in the country, including the epidemiological one, and how it's developing. We also analyze the situation worldwide, considering how other countries, for example, China and Austria, started weakening quarantine measures," the official told an online briefing, as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on April 14.
Stepanov says that given a possible improvement in the epidemiological situation and "when we see that we can ease quarantine measures step by step, we will immediately start doing so."
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"But now the quarantine in our country is valid until April 24. Closer to this date we will analyze the situation and make a decision. Of course, this will happen after Easter holidays since this year it is very important that we celebrate Easter while staying at home," the minister summed up.
Read alsoNumber of Ukrainians find quarantine restrictions too harsh doubles over two weeks – poll
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Cabinet of Ministers on March 11 decided to introduce quarantine in Ukraine from March 12 until April 3 over the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus. On March 25, the national quarantine was extended, while the national emergency situation was introduced throughout the country until April 24.
The Cabinet also strengthened quarantine measures, having adopted the relevant resolution.
In particular, the government from April 6 to April 24 imposed bans on: staying in public places without wearing a respirator or face mask; movement by a group of people of more than two people, except for cases of official necessity and accompanying persons under the age of 14 by parents; staying in public places of persons under the age of 14 unaccompanied by parents; visiting parks, squares, recreation areas, forest parks, and coastal zones, except for pet-walking by one person and in matters related to service; visiting sports sites and playgrounds; holding public events; walking the streets without IDs confirming citizenship or special status; and leaving the observation (isolation) site without permission.
On April 8, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the government had no plans to lift the quarantine measures and, most likely, they would be extended until early May. Should there be positive dynamics, the government will begin to restart the economy.


unian--2020-04-14--Russian businesses expect massive bankruptcies, layoffs, law enforcement interventions – expert

Two different shockers are affecting the Russian economy , namely the pandemic itself and the quarantine measures associated with it , as well as the fall in oil prices .
Ex-employee of the Russian Presidential Administration , economist Dmitry Nekrasov has said Russia 's small and medium-sized businesses will start going bankrupt during quarantine over the lack of government support , while the sector as a whole will face layoffs and meddling on the part of law enforcement in the redistribution of the market .
`` Two different shockers are affecting the Russian economy – this is the pandemic itself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as the fall in oil prices .
The drop in oil prices is a well-studied shocker for Russia , so the country has been preparing for it for some time .
It is clear that in the context of plunging oil prices , budget revenues will sharply decrease , it is clear that the drop in oil prices alone , without any pandemic , is able to bring down GDP growth to negative digits , which affects the ruble exchange rate .
However , in general , the Russian economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fall in oil prices as it is now .
Huge reserves have been accumulated .
The Central Bank 's reserves exceeded US $ 580 billion , while the National Welfare Fund 's reserves exceeded US $ 100 billion , respectively .
But to purely tackle a fall in oil prices , even by the most radical scenario , the Russian government had enough reserves for one or two years , or for three to four years on average .
But it 's clear this is not good for the economy , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus shocker , it 's too early to talk about its ultimate consequences since we do n't realize its ultimate scale .
In fact , quarantine measures have just been introduced in the Russian Federation , and the epidemic is only gaining momentum , so we can only imagine how widespread losses will be , '' Nekrasov said .
Read alsoItalians offered EUR 200 for praising Putin 's help on camera – media '' The Russian government , unlike most European ones , did not support businesses , did not compensate for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only announcing a month-off .
And this means that businesses are paying salaries at their own expense now .
It is clear that this measure can not be permanent , because businesses will physically go bankrupt and fire everyone .
It is unclear how people will survive during this month-off , which has been announced .
I am sure that even in the current situation , many businesses will go bankrupt and without any doubt there will be a surge and there will be losses to small and medium-sized businesses .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these losses , they will definitely take place , even if everything returns to norm and the lockdown ends by late May , we will definitely see some reduction in GDP , '' he said .
`` Compared with the developed European economies , especially with Italy , where small and medium-sized businesses are very developed , it will be difficult for a part of the Russian economy that lives in competitive conditions .
I think we will see both massive bankruptcies and massive reductions in this sector .
The government will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions , any emergency leads to the fact that law enforcement start taking part in the redistribution of the market and seizing control over some players , '' the analyst added .

Two different shockers are affecting the Russian economy, namely the pandemic itself and the quarantine measures associated with it, as well as the fall in oil prices.
Ex-employee of the Russian Presidential Administration, economist Dmitry Nekrasov has said Russia's small and medium-sized businesses will start going bankrupt during quarantine over the lack of government support, while the sector as a whole will face layoffs and meddling on the part of law enforcement in the redistribution of the market.
"Two different shockers are affecting the Russian economy – this is the pandemic itself and the quarantine measures associated with it, as well as the fall in oil prices. The drop in oil prices is a well-studied shocker for Russia, so the country has been preparing for it for some time. It is clear that in the context of plunging oil prices, budget revenues will sharply decrease, it is clear that the drop in oil prices alone, without any pandemic, is able to bring down GDP growth to negative digits, which affects the ruble exchange rate. However, in general, the Russian economy has never been so ready for a fall in oil prices as it is now. Huge reserves have been accumulated. The Central Bank's reserves exceeded US$580 billion, while the National Welfare Fund's reserves exceeded US$100 billion, respectively. But to purely tackle a fall in oil prices, even by the most radical scenario, the Russian government had enough reserves for one or two years, or for three to four years on average. But it's clear this is not good for the economy," he told Guildhall.
"As for the coronavirus shocker, it's too early to talk about its ultimate consequences since we don't realize its ultimate scale. In fact, quarantine measures have just been introduced in the Russian Federation, and the epidemic is only gaining momentum, so we can only imagine how widespread losses will be," Nekrasov said.
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"The Russian government, unlike most European ones, did not support businesses, did not compensate for the loss of jobs, in fact, only announcing a month-off. And this means that businesses are paying salaries at their own expense now. It is clear that this measure cannot be permanent, because businesses will physically go bankrupt and fire everyone. It is unclear how people will survive during this month-off, which has been announced. I am sure that even in the current situation, many businesses will go bankrupt and without any doubt there will be a surge and there will be losses to small and medium-sized businesses. It is too early to assess the scale of these losses, they will definitely take place, even if everything returns to norm and the lockdown ends by late May, we will definitely see some reduction in GDP," he said.
"Compared with the developed European economies, especially with Italy, where small and medium-sized businesses are very developed, it will be difficult for a part of the Russian economy that lives in competitive conditions. I think we will see both massive bankruptcies and massive reductions in this sector. The government will be seizing more control. And in Russian conditions, any emergency leads to the fact that law enforcement start taking part in the redistribution of the market and seizing control over some players," the analyst added.


unian--2020-04-14--Kyiv mayor reports 56 new COVID-19 cases in past day

Three girls and three boys aged three to seven have contracted the coronavirus .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city rose by 56 in the past day , to 551 cases .
In the past day , the number of Kyiv residents who contracted the coronavirus increased by 56 , including five healthcare workers .
Unfortunately , one case was lethal .
The capital city has already as many as 551 confirmed COVID-19 cases , '' he told an online briefing , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on April 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 26 to 74 , and 24 men aged 21 to 82 are among those infected .
In addition , three girls and three boys aged three to seven have contracted the coronavirus .
Klitschko said 11 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors .
`` I would like to note that two new cases of those reported in the past day have been recorded in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery .
One lethal case , as I mentioned earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra , who had been previously hospitalized , '' he said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Kyiv Mayor Klitschko on April 13 said the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra had been shut down for quarantine since over 90 confirmed coronavirus cases were registered there .
As of the morning of April 14 , another 270 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across the country over the past day , bringing the total count to 3,372 lab-confirmed cases , including 98 fatalities and 119 recoveries .

Three girls and three boys aged three to seven have contracted the coronavirus.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city rose by 56 in the past day, to 551 cases.
In the past day, the number of Kyiv residents who contracted the coronavirus increased by 56, including five healthcare workers. Unfortunately, one case was lethal. The capital city has already as many as 551 confirmed COVID-19 cases," he told an online briefing, as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on April 14.
According to Klitschko, 26 women aged 26 to 74, and 24 men aged 21 to 82 are among those infected.
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In addition, three girls and three boys aged three to seven have contracted the coronavirus.
Klitschko said 11 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors.
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"I would like to note that two new cases of those reported in the past day have been recorded in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery. One lethal case, as I mentioned earlier, is a monk, 42, from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, who had been previously hospitalized," he said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko on April 13 said the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra had been shut down for quarantine since over 90 confirmed coronavirus cases were registered there.
As of the morning of April 14, another 270 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across the country over the past day, bringing the total count to 3,372 lab-confirmed cases, including 98 fatalities and 119 recoveries.


unian--2020-04-14--Ukrainian kamikaze drone passes another testing stage

Such type of drones is able to seek out a target to destroy it on its own .
Ukraine-made Hrim @ @ @ @ @ has passed tests of its control systems and target detection algorithms .
The drone carries @ @ @ @ @ has a total take-off weight of 10 kg , being able to accelerate to 120 @ @ @ @ @ air for up to 60 minutes , as reported by Defense Express .
An optical @ @ @ @ @ allows detecting even small targets from an altitude of over 1,200 meters .
The drone @ @ @ @ @ of a powerful multitool , which simultaneously performs several tasks , namely lifting the Hrim @ @ @ @ @ barraging , and relaying control signals and telemetry .
This allows increasing operating time and @ @ @ @ @ data transmission , even in the face of massive enemy e-warfare .
Hrim is a @ @ @ @ @ which is barraging ammunition , combining the concepts of unmanned aerial vehicles and high-precision weapons @ @ @ @ @ to seek out a target and destroy it on their own .

Such type of drones is able to seek out a target to destroy it on its own.
Ukraine-made Hrim (Thunder) kamikaze drone has passed tests of its control systems and target detection algorithms.
The drone carries a 3.5 kg warhead, has a total take-off weight of 10 kg, being able to accelerate to 120 kmh and stay in the air for up to 60 minutes, as reported by Defense Express.
An optical station with a powerful camera allows detecting even small targets from an altitude of over 1,200 meters.
The drone's feature is the use of a powerful multitool, which simultaneously performs several tasks, namely lifting the Hrim to its cruiser altitude, barraging, and relaying control signals and telemetry. This allows increasing operating time and expanding the range of stable data transmission, even in the face of massive enemy e-warfare.
Hrim is a new type of weapon, which is barraging ammunition, combining the concepts of unmanned aerial vehicles and high-precision weapons.
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Such drones are able to seek out a target and destroy it on their own.


unian--2020-04-14--No new COVID-19 cases reported in Ukraine Army

The number of confirmed cases remains at 19 with 227 servicemen put in isolation .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ Forces of Ukraine as of 07:00 on April 14 remained unchanged in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ outbreak , 19 military servicemen in Ukraine contracted the coronavirus , according to tests .
@ @ @ @ @ one died , reads the report by the press service of the Medical Force Command @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine .
`` As of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 14 , no new cases @ @ @ @ @ caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus were registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine .
In @ @ @ @ @ were recorded , including one recovery case and one death , '' reads the report @ @ @ @ @ 227 servicemen remain in isolation ( including self-isolation ) , the report said .
For @ @ @ @ @ term is expiring in the next three days .

The number of confirmed cases remains at 19 with 227 servicemen put in isolation.
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 07:00 on April 14 remained unchanged in the past 24 hours.
Since the epidemic outbreak, 19 military servicemen in Ukraine contracted the coronavirus, according to tests. One serviceman recovered and another one died, reads the report by the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Read alsoAlmost 70% of Ukrainians consider quarantine effective – poll
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"As of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 14, no new cases of acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus were registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In total, nineteen COVID-19 cases were recorded, including one recovery case and one death," reads the report published on Facebook.
Some 227 servicemen remain in isolation (including self-isolation), the report said. For 32 servicemen, the isolation term is expiring in the next three days.


unian--2020-04-14--SBU reveals top mole in own ranks working for Russians

The major general had been gathering intelligence and could even be involved in plotting terrorist acts , the investigation says .
Counterintelligence operatives with the SBU Security Service of Ukraine have exposed and detained SBU Major General Valery Shaitanov on charges of high treason and terrorism .
`` The SBU collected a sufficient amount of evidence that convincingly testifies to Shaitanov being an asset of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation , '' the SBU press service reported , adding that it has at its disposal audio and video evidence backing the charges pressed .
On FSB instructions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intelligence on certain covert operations carried out in the Donbas warzone , on Ukrainian security agencies ' international cooperation on issues of national security and defense , etc .
The investigation has videos of the turncoat 's repeated meetings with his handler , held on the territory of third states , including Germany , France , and Croatia .
The investigation also has irrefutable evidence that , on the instructions of the Russian security agencies , Major General Shaitanov plotted to carry out terrorist acts in Ukraine .
To this end , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a Russian passport .
To execute acts of terror , Shaitanov has specifically picked a person from among former special operations forces troops .
Searches are being carried out at locations where Shaitanov is known to have been living , as well as homes of other Ukrainian citizens suspected of being part of a human asset network led by FSB operative Colonel Igor Yegorov .
The SBU states that , using his powers in office , Shaitanov had been gathering intelligence from senior and top SBU operatives .
It is also reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recruit the SBU general during regular official visits to Ukraine before the outbreak of war in 2014 as part of interagency cooperation .

The major general had been gathering intelligence and could even be involved in plotting terrorist acts, the investigation says.
Counterintelligence operatives with the SBU Security Service of Ukraine have exposed and detained SBU Major General Valery Shaitanov on charges of high treason and terrorism.
"The SBU collected a sufficient amount of evidence that convincingly testifies to Shaitanov being an asset of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation," the SBU press service reported, adding that it has at its disposal audio and video evidence backing the charges pressed.
On FSB instructions, Shaitanov had been gathering and transmitting intelligence on certain covert operations carried out in the Donbas warzone, on Ukrainian security agencies' international cooperation on issues of national security and defense, etc.
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The investigation has videos of the turncoat's repeated meetings with his handler, held on the territory of third states, including Germany, France, and Croatia.
The investigation also has irrefutable evidence that, on the instructions of the Russian security agencies, Major General Shaitanov plotted to carry out terrorist acts in Ukraine. To this end, his FSB handler promised a $200,000 reward and a Russian passport.
To execute acts of terror, Shaitanov has specifically picked a person from among former special operations forces troops.
Searches are being carried out at locations where Shaitanov is known to have been living, as well as homes of other Ukrainian citizens suspected of being part of a human asset network led by FSB operative Colonel Igor Yegorov.
The SBU states that, using his powers in office, Shaitanov had been gathering intelligence from senior and top SBU operatives.
It is also reported that the FSB handler had managed to recruit the SBU general during regular official visits to Ukraine before the outbreak of war in 2014 as part of interagency cooperation.


unian--2020-04-14--Some 85% of Ukrainians do not plan to go to church on Easter – poll

A total of 4 % intend to go to worship , while 7 % are just going to have priests bless their Easter basket .
Some 85 % of Ukrainians do not plan to go to church on Easter against 21 % recorded at the beginning of quarantine in March , according to a survey conducted by the Rating Sociological Group .
A total of 4 % intend to go to worship , while 7 % are just going to have priests bless their Easter basket ( in March it was 39 % and 35 % , respectively ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ attend Easter liturgies are residents of the Western regions , those living in rural areas , parishioners of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church .
Read alsoHealth ministry warns about threat of mass contamination in churches The poll was conducted on April 10-12 with the use of the CATI method ( computer-assisted telephone interviews ) based on a random selection of mobile phone numbers among the population aged 18 and older .
The sample is representative of age , gender , region and type of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respondents .
The margin of error is no more than 2.2 % .

A total of 4% intend to go to worship, while 7% are just going to have priests bless their Easter basket.
Some 85% of Ukrainians do not plan to go to church on Easter against 21% recorded at the beginning of quarantine in March, according to a survey conducted by the Rating Sociological Group.
A total of 4% intend to go to worship, while 7% are just going to have priests bless their Easter basket (in March it was 39% and 35%, respectively). Most of those who seek to directly attend Easter liturgies are residents of the Western regions, those living in rural areas, parishioners of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Read alsoHealth ministry warns about threat of mass contamination in churches
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The poll was conducted on April 10-12 with the use of the CATI method (computer-assisted telephone interviews) based on a random selection of mobile phone numbers among the population aged 18 and older. The sample is representative of age, gender, region and type of settlement. The sample frame is 2,000 respondents. The margin of error is no more than 2.2%.


unian--2020-04-14--Rain helps beat forest fire in Chornobyl exclusion zone

Wildfires that broke out on April 4 in the zone surrounding the site of a nuclear disaster at the Chornobyl @ @ @ @ @ the State Environmental Inspectorate reports .
Radiation background in general remains within norm , wrote @ @ @ @ @ , Yehor Firsov .
`` Dear friends , I received from you hundreds of messages @ @ @ @ @ journalists .
Sorry , but there is poor signal here in the zone and in @ @ @ @ @ , the fire has been extinguished , rain helped us a lot .
Radiation background @ @ @ @ @ but the data that we have say it 's generally within the norm , '' @ @ @ @ @ He thanked firefighters who had been working to tackle wildfires for the past 10 days @ @ @ @ @ the fire in the Chornobyl zone started on April 4 , and by April 7 @ @ @ @ @ from 20 to 35 hectares .
More than 500 people were mobilized to fight fire @ @ @ @ @ 100 firefighting vehicles and aviation .

Radiation background remains within norm.
Wildfires that broke out on April 4 in the zone surrounding the site of a nuclear disaster at the Chornobyl have been successfully extinguished, the State Environmental Inspectorate reports.
Radiation background in general remains within norm, wrote acting chairman of the Inspectorate, Yehor Firsov.
"Dear friends, I received from you hundreds of messages with questions, especially from journalists. Sorry, but there is poor signal here in the zone and in the forest. In short, the fire has been extinguished, rain helped us a lot. Radiation background is constantly being measured, but the data that we have say it's generally within the norm," Firsov wrote on Facebook.
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He thanked firefighters who had been working to tackle wildfires for the past 10 days.
According to UNIAN, the fire in the Chornobyl zone started on April 4, and by April 7, the affected area increased from 20 to 35 hectares. More than 500 people were mobilized to fight fire, as well as almost 100 firefighting vehicles and aviation.


unian--2020-04-14--Number of Ukrainians who find quarantine restrictions too harsh doubles over two weeks – poll

Some 61 % of respondents consider the measures introduced by the government to combat coronavirus optimal .
The number of @ @ @ @ @ too mild has decreased ( from 28 % to 17 % ) over the past @ @ @ @ @ number of those who find restrictions too harsh is up from 7 % to 15 @ @ @ @ @ survey conducted by the Rating sociological group .
Some 61 % of respondents consider the @ @ @ @ @ combat coronavirus optimal , 17 % say they are too soft , while 15 % @ @ @ @ @ too harsh .
The poll was conducted on April 10-12 with the use of the @ @ @ @ @ interviews ) based on a random selection of mobile phone numbers among the population aged @ @ @ @ @ sample is representative of age , gender , region and type of settlement .
The @ @ @ @ @ .
The margin of error is no more than 2.2 % .

Some 61% of respondents consider the measures introduced by the government to combat coronavirus optimal.
The number of those who consider quarantine measures too mild has decreased (from 28% to 17%) over the past two weeks, while the number of those who find restrictions too harsh is up from 7% to 15%, according to a survey conducted by the Rating sociological group.
Some 61% of respondents consider the measures introduced by government to combat coronavirus optimal, 17% say they are too soft, while 15% are convinced the measures are too harsh.
Read alsoAlmost 70% of Ukrainians consider quarantine effective – poll
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The poll was conducted on April 10-12 with the use of the CATI method (computer-assisted telephone interviews) based on a random selection of mobile phone numbers among the population aged 18 and older. The sample is representative of age, gender, region and type of settlement. The sample frame is 2,000 respondents. The margin of error is no more than 2.2%.


unian--2020-04-14--Int'l donors asked not to send aid to Ukraine though corrupt structures led by Sherembei, Shabunin b

Int'l donors asked not to send aid to Ukraine though corrupt structures led by Sherembei, Shabunin both close to NABU chief Sytnyk

Charitable organization `` Civic Movement Fund Ukrainians Against Tuberculosis '' and NGO `` International Journalism Association Health Without Borders '' have called for the removal of head of the Anti-corruption Action Center Vitaliy Shabunin and Dmytro Sherembei , whom the court brought to responsibility four times , from the governing bodies of the `` Stop tuberculosis .
Ukraine '' Partnership over the charges of embezzlement of funds allocated for patients .
Also , they appealed to international donors with a request to stop transferring though them international assistance grants provided to Ukraine .
The NGOs have addressed with an open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and distribute international technical assistance for treating patients with AIDS , tuberculosis , and malaria .
The letter says that in early March 2020 , U.S. president 's personal lawyer Rudolph Giuliani and Ukrainian MP Andriy Derkach released a report , informing the general public about the embezzlement of U.S. and other international aid worth US $ 5.3 billion , provided to Ukraine , including related to fighting tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS .
`` The name of its leader Dmytro Sherembei , as well as the Anti-corruption Action Center NGO and its head Vitaliy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and others were personally mentioned .
We also call on the international community to hear these alarming signals and take well-thought decisions on the provision of financial assistance with the participation of organizations , which were discussed in the aforementioned videos , '' the statement says .
The report mentioned in the statement claims that former members of the Public Control Council at the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) close to its Director Artem Sytnyk – Sherembei and Shabunin – used the Anti-corruption Action Center as a cover-up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We believe that representatives of the All-Ukrainian network of people living with HIV ( '100 % Life ' ) , the Anti-corruption Action Center , the Light of Hope NGO and some other organizations affiliated with them have no moral right , until the results of the investigation are received and truth is established in these cases , to occupy elected positions in bodies like the 'Stop tuberculosis .
Ukraine ' Partnership , '' activists say .
`` We also believe the said organizations can not be the main recipients of grants of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not aware of any examples in a civilized democratic international community that people representing organizations that are suspected of embezzlement and misuse of funds occupy posts , that these organizations and people representing these organizations are listened to and respected in society . ''
As reported earlier , Shabunin and Sherembei , whom the court has four times brought to responsibility , are being accused of embezzlement of international assistance to Ukraine for patients with HIV/AIDS , tuberculosis and malaria .
Now these cases are being investigated by the National Police of @ @

Charitable organization "Civic Movement Fund Ukrainians Against Tuberculosis" and NGO "International Journalism Association Health Without Borders" have called for the removal of head of the Anti-corruption Action Center Vitaliy Shabunin and Dmytro Sherembei, whom the court brought to responsibility four times, from the governing bodies of the "Stop tuberculosis. Ukraine" Partnership over the charges of embezzlement of funds allocated for patients. Also, they appealed to international donors with a request to stop transferring though them international assistance grants provided to Ukraine.
The NGOs have addressed with an open letter national and international structures that provide and distribute international technical assistance for treating patients with AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The letter says that in early March 2020, U.S. president's personal lawyer Rudolph Giuliani and Ukrainian MP Andriy Derkach released a report, informing the general public about the embezzlement of U.S. and other international aid worth US$5.3 billion, provided to Ukraine, including related to fighting tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.
"The name of its leader Dmytro Sherembei, as well as the Anti-corruption Action Center NGO and its head Vitaliy Shabunin, Poltava-based Light of Hope NGO, and others were personally mentioned. We also call on the international community to hear these alarming signals and take well-thought decisions on the provision of financial assistance with the participation of organizations, which were discussed in the aforementioned videos," the statement says.
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The report mentioned in the statement claims that former members of the Civil Oversight Council at the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) close to its Director Artem Sytnyk – Sherembei and Shabunin – used the Anti-corruption Action Center as a cover-up for dealings with international technical assistance. "We believe that representatives of the All-Ukrainian network of people living with HIV ('100% Life'), the Anti-corruption Action Center, the Light of Hope NGO and some other organizations affiliated with them have no moral right, until the results of the investigation are received and truth is established in these cases, to occupy elected positions in bodies like the 'Stop tuberculosis. Ukraine' Partnership," activists say. "We also believe the said organizations cannot be the main recipients of grants of international assistance provided to Ukraine. We are not aware of any examples in a civilized democratic international community that people representing organizations that are suspected of embezzlement and misuse of funds occupy posts, that these organizations and people representing these organizations are listened to and respected in society."
As reported earlier, Shabunin and Sherembei, whom the court has four times brought to responsibility, are being accused of embezzlement of international assistance to Ukraine for patients with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Now these cases are being investigated by the National Police of Ukraine.


unian--2020-04-16--Ukraine's Defense Ministry gets upgraded armored reconnaissance vehicles

This is the first batch of hardware that underwent a major overhaul and performance improvement at Mykolayiv Armored Plant as part of the current state defense order .
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has received a batch of eight upgraded armored reconnaissance vehicles BRDM-2L1 .
`` The Mykolayiv Armored Plant state enterprise , which is part of the Ukroboronprom Group of Companies , has transferred to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine a batch of eight heavily upgraded armored reconnaissance vehicles BRDM-2L1 , '' the press service of the Ukroboronprom state concern said .
This is the first batch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and performance upgrade at Mykolayiv Armored Plant as part of the current state defense order .
`` Even in the conditions of quarantine and an emergency situation in the country , we did not stop production .
We worked for the future .
Therefore , as soon as a new agreement with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was signed , we almost immediately shipped our military the first batch of BRDM-2 with enhanced capabilities .
Combat missions ca n't wait , so we worked and are working , '' said Director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the overhaul , taking into account combat experience of the Ukrainian military , the enterprise 's experts enhanced capabilities of the BRDM-2 base vehicle .
In particular , the BRDM-2L1 now boasts the latest navigation and communication tools , a thermal imaging night control system ; more efficient personnel seating , and better ergonomics due to side hatches with reinforced armor , which shortens landing time and simplifies operation .
Designers at Mykolayiv Armored Plant completed the overhaul of the first batch of BRDM-2L1s in the conditions of national quarantine over the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle is in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine , has increased all-terrain capability and is designed to conduct reconnaissance and escort of convoys , also serving to accommodate special weapons .
Mykolayiv Armored Plant is one of the main enterprises of Ukroboronprom , specializing in the manufacture and upgrading of armored wheeled vehicles for the Armed Forces .

This is the first batch of hardware that underwent a major overhaul and performance improvement at Mykolayiv Armored Plant as part of the current state defense order.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has received a batch of eight upgraded armored reconnaissance vehicles BRDM-2L1.
"The Mykolayiv Armored Plant state enterprise, which is part of the Ukroboronprom Group of Companies, has transferred to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine a batch of eight heavily upgraded armored reconnaissance vehicles BRDM-2L1," the press service of the Ukroboronprom state concern said.
This is the first batch of hardware that underwent a major overhaul and performance upgrade at Mykolayiv Armored Plant as part of the current state defense order.
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"Even in the conditions of quarantine and an emergency situation in the country, we did not stop production. We worked for the future. Therefore, as soon as a new agreement with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was signed, we almost immediately shipped our military the first batch of BRDM-2 with enhanced capabilities. Combat missions can't wait, so we worked and are working," said Director of Mykolayiv Armored Plant Yuriy Kravchenko.
During the overhaul, taking into account combat experience of the Ukrainian military, the enterprise's experts enhanced capabilities of the BRDM-2 base vehicle. In particular, the BRDM-2L1 now boasts the latest navigation and communication tools, a thermal imaging night control system; more efficient personnel seating, and better ergonomics due to side hatches with reinforced armor, which shortens landing time and simplifies operation.
Designers at Mykolayiv Armored Plant completed the overhaul of the first batch of BRDM-2L1s in the conditions of national quarantine over the coronavirus epidemic.
*** The BRDM-2 armored reconnaissance vehicle is in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has increased all-terrain capability and is designed to conduct reconnaissance and escort of convoys, also serving to accommodate special weapons.
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Mykolayiv Armored Plant is one of the main enterprises of Ukroboronprom, specializing in the manufacture and upgrading of armored wheeled vehicles for the Armed Forces.


unian--2020-04-16--Kherson medics get surprise tulips from canceled flower festival

Farmers hope tourists will be able to enjoy the next festival with blooming lilies and lavenders this summer .
Farmers @ @ @ @ @ have come up with a nice way to show appreciation to local medics fighting the @ @ @ @ @ up with local volunteers , they delivered loads of tulips and daffodils to local hospitals @ @ @ @ @ workers , TSN reported .
The flowers were taken from the `` Little Holland '' @ @ @ @ @ quarantine .
Almost half a million tulips in Kherson region 's village of Liubymivka are @ @ @ @ @ to see them this year .
Farmers hope tourists will be able to enjoy the @ @ @ @ @ and lavenders this summer and crocuses in the fall Earlier , Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym @ @ @ @ @ home on April 19 might curb the coronavirus spread across Ukraine .

Farmers hope tourists will be able to enjoy the next festival with blooming lilies and lavenders this summer.
Farmers in Ukraine's Kherson region have come up with a nice way to show appreciation to local medics fighting the novel coronavirus.
Having teamed up with local volunteers, they delivered loads of tulips and daffodils to local hospitals to cheer up health care workers, TSN reported.
The flowers were taken from the "Little Holland" festival canceled over the COVID-19 quarantine.
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Almost half a million tulips in Kherson region's village of Liubymivka are blooming without tourists being able to see them this year.
Farmers hope tourists will be able to enjoy the next festival with blooming lilies and lavenders this summer and crocuses in the fall
Earlier, Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said Easter celebrations from home on April 19 might curb the coronavirus spread across Ukraine.


unian--2020-04-16--Ex-political prisoner Sentsov comments on today's prisoner swap

Russians are n't releasing any of those they have been holding captive for years ; none of the Crimean Tatars has been released .
Ukrainian film director and the Kremlin 's former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov has commented on the latest stage of prisoner swap that kicked off in Donbas this morning .
`` Another swap .
Today , 19 of our guys will finally be home .
This is very good , and I congratulate these people on their release and express gratitude to those whose efforts made this happen .
But these are not all Ukrainian prisoners held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote on Facebook .
According to Sentsov , Russians are n't releasing any of those they have been holding captive for years ; none of the Crimean Tatars has been released .
Read alsoUkraine taking back nine citizens from captivity in Russian-occupied part of Donetsk region '' Dudka , Kuku , Vyhovsky , Mustafaev , Shchur , Gafarov , and hundreds of others are still being held behind bars .
Of course , Putin does n't want to give them away just like that , but wants reciprocal concessions from Ukraine to slowly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serfdom barn .
It is necessary to free our people , but one must n't bargain our country at the same time , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , another stage of the prisoner swap kicked off in Donbas on Thursday – Ukraine is bringing home 19 of its citizens who have been held in captivity in the temporarily occupied territories .

Russians aren't releasing any of those they have been holding captive for years; none of the Crimean Tatars has been released.
Ukrainian film director and the Kremlin's former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov has commented on the latest stage of prisoner swap that kicked off in Donbas this morning.
"Another swap. Today, 19 of our guys will finally be home. This is very good, and I congratulate these people on their release and express gratitude to those whose efforts made this happen. But these are not all Ukrainian prisoners held in the occupied territories," he wrote on Facebook.
According to Sentsov, Russians aren't releasing any of those they have been holding captive for years; none of the Crimean Tatars has been released.
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"Dudka, Kuku, Vyhovsky, Mustafaev, Shchur, Gafarov, and hundreds of others are still being held behind bars. Of course, Putin doesn't want to give them away just like that, but wants reciprocal concessions from Ukraine to slowly bring [Ukraine] back in a serfdom barn. It is necessary to free our people, but one mustn't bargain our country at the same time," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, another stage of the prisoner swap kicked off in Donbas on Thursday – Ukraine is bringing home 19 of its citizens who have been held in captivity in the temporarily occupied territories.


unian--2020-04-16--Zelensky starts working trip to Zakarpattia region

The president will examine the progress of construction of a military camp for the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade .
@ @ @ @ @ progress of construction of a military camp for the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade 's @ @ @ @ @ of the President 's Office reported .
Read alsoMFA Ukraine calls on Russia to provide @ @ @ @ @ population of occupied areas amid pandemic Zelensky will also observe the conduct of tactical drills @ @ @ @ @ 80th Airborne Assault Brigade 's company-tactical groups .
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The president will examine the progress of construction of a military camp for the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has started a working trip to Zakarpattia region.
The president will examine the progress of construction of a military camp for the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade's units, the press service of the President's Office reported.
Read alsoMFA Ukraine calls on Russia to provide treatment to Ukrainian prisoners, population of occupied areas amid pandemic
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Zelensky will also observe the conduct of tactical drills with the involvement of the 80th Airborne Assault Brigade's company-tactical groups.


unian--2020-04-16--Easter celebrations from home should curb COVID-19 spread in Ukraine – health minister

Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says Easter celebrations from home on April 19 should curb the spread of the novel @ @ @ @ @ Once again , I 'd like to emphasize , appealing to the Ukrainians , that @ @ @ @ @ us to celebrate Easter at home , online , since in our opinion this will @ @ @ @ @ disease in Ukraine , '' the minister said at an online briefing , according to @ @ @ @ @ alsoFive new COVID-19 cases reported in Ukraine Army , number grows to 28 As UNIAN @ @ @ @ @ Christians celebrated Easter on April 12 , while Eastern Rite Christians will celebrate it on @ @ @ @ @ , the president of Ukraine and the health minister have repeatedly called on Ukrainians to @ @ @ @ @ and to comply with quarantine measures during the holidays over the coronavirus pandemic .

Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter on April 19.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says Easter celebrations from home on April 19 should curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine.
"Once again, I'd like to emphasize, appealing to the Ukrainians, that it is very important for us to celebrate Easter at home, online, since in our opinion this will stop the spread of this disease in Ukraine," the minister said at an online briefing, according to a UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoFive new COVID-19 cases reported in Ukraine Army, number grows to 28
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As UNIAN reported earlier, Western Rite Christians celebrated Easter on April 12, while Eastern Rite Christians will celebrate it on April 19.
In turn, the president of Ukraine and the health minister have repeatedly called on Ukrainians to stay at home for Easter and to comply with quarantine measures during the holidays over the coronavirus pandemic.


unian--2020-04-16--Bakhmatyuk offers government to repay US$293.9 mln debt of banks withdrawn from market

Owner of the UkrLandFarming and Avangard Group of Companies Oleg Bakhmatyuk has offered to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine , the Deposit Guarantee Fund , the National Bank of Ukraine , and the Office of the Prosecutor General a mechanism for repaying debts of the VAB Bank and the Financial Initiative , withdrawn from the market in 2014-2015 , in the amount of UAH 8 billion ( US $ 293.9 million ) .
This is stated in the appeal memorandum by Oleg Bakhmatyuk on the settlement of the debt of VAB Bank and Financial Initiative commercial banks withdrawn from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 95 banks affected by the crisis .
Now the main source of refunds to creditors and the state budget is the sale of assets of insolvent banks , which on average brings the state only about 1 % of debt .
Oleg Bakhmatyuk believes that in the current conditions of the global economic crisis , a rapid and ultimate return of funds is important for the state , and advocates the return of UAH 8 billion to the state within five years .
It will also allow maintaining an important enterprise for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employs 27,000 workers , generates about 1 % of the country 's GDP , and has paid about UAH 7.7 billion ( US $ 282.8 million ) in taxes over the past three years .
To this end , he proposes to employ the successful world experience in the settlement of such debts .
`` International financial institutions , in particular , the IMF and the World Bank , support this step .
I ask you to support this proposal as meeting the interests of the state , '' the businessman said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memo contains specific proposals for the settlement of bad debts through restructuring , which will allow the state budget to receive UAH 8 billion .
The first payment in the amount of UAH 1 billion ( US $ 36.7 million ) will be made in 2020 , while full payment of the remaining amount will be made over the next five years without deferring payments on the loan body .

Owner of the UkrLandFarming and Avangard Group of Companies Oleg Bakhmatyuk has offered to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Deposit Guarantee Fund, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the Office of the Prosecutor General a mechanism for repaying debts of the VAB Bank and the Financial Initiative, withdrawn from the market in 2014-2015, in the amount of UAH 8 billion (US$293.9 million).
This is stated in the appeal memorandum by Oleg Bakhmatyuk on the settlement of the debt of VAB Bank and Financial Initiative commercial banks withdrawn from the market in 2014-2015, among other 95 banks affected by the crisis.
Now the main source of refunds to creditors and the state budget is the sale of assets of insolvent banks, which on average brings the state only about 1% of debt. Oleg Bakhmatyuk believes that in the current conditions of the global economic crisis, a rapid and ultimate return of funds is important for the state, and advocates the return of UAH 8 billion to the state within five years. It will also allow maintaining an important enterprise for the real sector of the economy, which employs 27,000 workers, generates about 1% of the country's GDP, and has paid about UAH 7.7 billion (US$282.8 million) in taxes over the past three years. To this end, he proposes to employ the successful world experience in the settlement of such debts. "International financial institutions, in particular, the IMF and the World Bank, support this step. I ask you to support this proposal as meeting the interests of the state," the businessman said in a memorandum.
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The text of the memo contains specific proposals for the settlement of bad debts through restructuring, which will allow the state budget to receive UAH 8 billion. The first payment in the amount of UAH 1 billion (US$36.7 million) will be made in 2020, while full payment of the remaining amount will be made over the next five years without deferring payments on the loan body.


unian--2020-04-16--MFA Ukraine calls on Russia to provide treatment to Ukrainian prisoners, population of occupied area

MFA Ukraine calls on Russia to provide treatment to Ukrainian prisoners, population of occupied areas amid pandemic

Ukrainian diplomats demand that Russia ensure unhindered and safe access of international monitoring missions and the ICRC , as well as doctors , to the population of temporarily occupied territories .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on the Russian Federation to provide emergency medical care to the population of the occupied Crimea and Donbas , as well as illegally detained Ukrainians , against the backdrop of the coronavirus spread .
MFA Ukraine has expressed concern about the current state of affairs in this regard .
`` The ongoing armed aggression by the Russian Federation rules out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the population of the temporarily occupied territories .
In the context of continued hostilities and the severance by the occupation administration of access of the OSCE SMM , UN agencies , the International Committee of the Red Cross , and other international humanitarian organizations , assistance on the part of the international community is also being hindered , '' the statement says .
At the same time , Ukrainian diplomats once again emphasize obligations Russia bears as an occupying power , in accordance with international humanitarian law , to take all necessary measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the population of these territories .
`` In particular , according to Article 56 of the Geneva Convention for the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of August 12 , 1949 , the occupying power is obliged to ensure and maintain conditions in the occupied territory that are satisfactory from the point of view of health and sanitation , and must take preventive measures required to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and epidemics , '' reads the statement .
Read alsoMEP warns Russia of sanctions to come over lack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donbas In this regard , MFA Ukraine has called on Russia to provide on regular basis comprehensive information on the situation with the COVID-19 spread in the Ukrainian territories it temporarily occupies , as well as on measures to assist the population of these territories in connection with the pandemic .
`` We urge the Russian Federation to fully ensure the right to life and access to medical support for illegally detained citizens of Ukraine , to provide unhindered and safe access of representatives of international monitoring missions and the International Committee of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors , to the population of temporarily occupied territories with the aim of conducting a qualified medical examination and treatment , as well as provide humanitarian assistance , '' the Foreign Ministry emphasizes .
A corresponding note was sent to the Russian side setting out demands to the Russian Federation as an occupying power .
`` We urge the international community to facilitate the unblocking by Russia of access to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to provide such assistance , '' the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry summed up .

Ukrainian diplomats demand that Russia ensure unhindered and safe access of international monitoring missions and the ICRC, as well as doctors, to the population of temporarily occupied territories.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on the Russian Federation to provide emergency medical care to the population of the occupied Crimea and Donbas, as well as illegally detained Ukrainians, against the backdrop of the coronavirus spread.
MFA Ukraine has expressed concern about the current state of affairs in this regard.
"The ongoing armed aggression by the Russian Federation rules out direct assistance by the Ukrainian side to the population of the temporarily occupied territories. In the context of continued hostilities and the severance by the occupation administration of access of the OSCE SMM, UN agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and other international humanitarian organizations, assistance on the part of the international community is also being hindered," the statement says.
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At the same time, Ukrainian diplomats once again emphasize obligations Russia bears as an occupying power, in accordance with international humanitarian law, to take all necessary measures aimed at protecting the life and health of the population of these territories.
"In particular, according to Article 56 of the Geneva Convention for the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of August 12, 1949, the occupying power is obliged to ensure and maintain conditions in the occupied territory that are satisfactory from the point of view of health and sanitation, and must take preventive measures required to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and epidemics," reads the statement.
Read alsoMEP warns Russia of sanctions to come over lack of COVID-19 response in occupied Crimea, Donbas
In this regard, MFA Ukraine has called on Russia to provide on regular basis comprehensive information on the situation with the COVID-19 spread in the Ukrainian territories it temporarily occupies, as well as on measures to assist the population of these territories in connection with the pandemic.
"We urge the Russian Federation to fully ensure the right to life and access to medical support for illegally detained citizens of Ukraine, to provide unhindered and safe access of representatives of international monitoring missions and the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as doctors, to the population of temporarily occupied territories with the aim of conducting a qualified medical examination and treatment, as well as provide humanitarian assistance," the Foreign Ministry emphasizes.
A corresponding note was sent to the Russian side setting out demands to the Russian Federation as an occupying power.
"We urge the international community to facilitate the unblocking by Russia of access to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to provide such assistance," the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry summed up.


unian--2020-04-16--Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Ukraine Army, number grows to 28

A total of 274 servicemen have been quarantined , including in self-isolation .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 07:00 on April 13 grew by five cases , to 28 , in the past 24 hours .
`` As of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 16 , twenty eight cases of acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus , including one fatality and one recovery , were registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some 274 servicemen have been quarantined ( including in self-isolation ) , the report said .
For fortz servicemen , the isolation term is expiring in the next three days .
In particular , a serviceman from the Chernivtsi garrison has tested positive for the coronavirus .
He contacted citizens who had arrived from abroad in early April .
Since April 5 , he had been on outpatient treatment , diagnosed with the acute respiratory infection .
On April 10 , he returned to service , but his body temperature rose and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital .
Now , his condition is satisfactory , and he is being treated at home under medical supervision .
Read alsoUkraine coronavirus update : 397 new cases in past 24 hours , bringing total to 4,161 In addition , three soldiers from various military units of the Zaporizhia garrison have tested positive for the coronavirus .
Since April 9 , they have been self-isolating after being in contact with an infected person .
Their condition is also satisfactory .
They are being treated at home under the supervision of healthcare workers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has become the fifth confirmed case .
Since April 13 , she had been on outpatient treatment , in accordance with the recommendations of a family doctor , with a diagnosis of acute respiratory infections .
Now , her health condition is satisfactory , and she is being treated at home .

A total of 274 servicemen have been quarantined, including in self-isolation.
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 07:00 on April 13 grew by five cases, to 28, in the past 24 hours.
"As of 07:00 Kyiv time on April 16, twenty eight cases of acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, including one fatality and one recovery, were registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on Thursday.
Some 274 servicemen have been quarantined (including in self-isolation), the report said. For fortz servicemen, the isolation term is expiring in the next three days.
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In particular, a serviceman from the Chernivtsi garrison has tested positive for the coronavirus. He contacted citizens who had arrived from abroad in early April. Since April 5, he had been on outpatient treatment, diagnosed with the acute respiratory infection. On April 10, he returned to service, but his body temperature rose and the soldier was admitted to the Chernivtsi Military Hospital. Now, his condition is satisfactory, and he is being treated at home under medical supervision.
Read alsoUkraine coronavirus update: 397 new cases in past 24 hours, bringing total to 4,161
In addition, three soldiers from various military units of the Zaporizhia garrison have tested positive for the coronavirus. Since April 9, they have been self-isolating after being in contact with an infected person. Their condition is also satisfactory. They are being treated at home under the supervision of healthcare workers.
A female employee of the Kharkiv garrison has become the fifth confirmed case. Since April 13, she had been on outpatient treatment, in accordance with the recommendations of a family doctor, with a diagnosis of acute respiratory infections. Now, her health condition is satisfactory, and she is being treated at home.