unian--2020-09-28--Gov't updates quarantine zoning map

Gov't updates quarantine zoning map

Kyiv is out of the orange zone , at least for the next 14 days , while the only regional center put in the red zone is Ternopil .
The state and regional commission on emergencies has reviewed the quarantine zoning across Ukraine in line with the latest reports on the epidemiological situation .
The whole country since August has been divided into four quarantine zones – green , yellow , orange , and red , depending on COVID-19 spread threats , while the latest decision was announced by Minister Oleh Nemchynov .
The latest zoning update is as follows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Ternopil region ; • The towns of Volodymyr-Volynsky and Novovolynsk , Volodymyr-Volynsky and Lutsk districts of Volyn region ; • The town of Korosten , Luhyn , Liubar and Ovruch districts of Zhytomyr region ; • The city of Uzhgorod and Uzhgorod district of Zakarpattia region ; • The towns of Melitopol and Tokmak , Orikhov and Polohiv districts of Zaporizhia region ; • The towns of Ivano-Frankivsk , Burshtyn , Kalush and Kolomyia , Horodenkiv , Kosiv , Rohatyn , Tysmenytsia , and Tlumak districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region ; • The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ districts of Kyiv region ; • The towns of Belyaivka , Izmail and Chernomorsk ; Artsyz , Berezivka , Belyaivka , Bolhrad , Ivanivka , Mykolaivka , Liman , Ovidiopol , Tarutyn , and Tatarbunary districts of Odesa region ; • The towns of Dubno and Ostroh ; Demydiv , Zarichne , Zdolbuniv , Kostopil , Mlyniv , Ostroh , and Rivne districts of Rivne region ; • The towns of Kremenets and Chortkov , Berezhansky , Borshchevsky , Buchatsky , Gusyatinsky , Zaleschitsky , Zbarazhsky , Zborovsky , Kozovsky , Kremenetsky , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Shpolyansky , Ternopolsky , Chertkovsky and Shumsky regions ; • The towns of Kharkov and Lyubotin , Bogodukhovsky , Velikoburluksky and Zachepilovsky districts of the Kharkov region ; • The towns of Khmelnytsky and Kamenets-Podilsky ; Volochissky , Derazhnyansky , Dunaevsky , Krasilovsky , Teofipolsky and Yarmolinetsky districts of the Khmelnitsky region ; • The towns of Kaniv and Smila , Kanivsky and Smilyansky districts of Cherkasy region ; • The city of Chernivtsi , the town of Novodnistrovsk , Vyzhnitsky , Hertsaivsky , Hlibyvsky , Zastavivsky , Kelmenetsky , Kitsmansky , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Khotynsky districts of Chernivtsi region ; and • The towns of Nizhyn , Borzniansky , Varvinsky , Kulykivsky , Nizhynsky , Nosivsky , and Snovsky districts of Chernihiv region ; Read alsoUkraine publishes update on countries in COVID-19 red and green zonesYellow zone : • The city of Vinnytsia , the towns of Kazatin , Mohyliv-Podilsky and Khmilnyk , Vinnytska , Kalynivsky , Kozyatinsky , Litynsky , Tyvrivsky , Tomashpilsky and Khmelnytsky districts of Vinnytsia region ; • The city of Lutsk , the town of Kovel ; Horokhivsky , Ivanichevsky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liubomlsky , Manivichsky , Rozhischensky , Turia , and Shatsky districts of Volyn region ; • The cities of Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih , the towns of Verkhniodneprovsky , Dnsprovsky , Piatykhatsky , and Tsarichansky districts of Dnipropetrovsk region ; • The towns of Bakhmut , Kramatorsk , Myrnograd , Mariupol , and Sloviansk , Velykonovoselkivsky , Pokrovsky and Sloviansky districts of Donetsk region ; • The city of Zhytomyr , the towns of Berdychiv , Malyn , and Novohrad-Volynsky ; Baranivsky , Berdychivsky , Emilchinsky , Zhitomirsky , Korostensky , Korostyshevsky , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pulinsky , Romanovsky , Ruzhinsky , Khoroshevsky , Chernyakhovsky regions and Zhitomovsky ; • The towns of of Berehove , Mukachevo , Khust and Chop , Berehove , Velykobereznyansky , Vynohradivsky , Irshavsky , Mukachevo , Perechyn , Rakhiv and Tyachiv districts of the Zakarpattia region ; • The city of Zaporizhia , the town of Berdiansk , Veselivsky , Vilnyansky , Huliaipilsky , Zaporizhzhya , Melitopol , Mykhailivsky , Novomykolayivsky , Tokmatsky and Yakymivsky districts of Zaporizhia region ; • The towns of Bolekhiv and Yaremche , Bohorodchany , Halych , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Rozhnyativ and Sniatyn districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region ; • The towns of Bila Tserkva , Berezan , Boryspil , Brovary , Bucha , Vasylkiv , Irpin , Pereyaslav , Slavutych and Fastiv ; Bila Tserkva , Boryspil , Borodyansky , Brovarsky , Vasylkivsky , Volodarsky , Kagarlytsky , Makarivsky , Myronivsky , Obukhivsky , Rokytnyvsky , Yahotyn districts of Kyiv region ; • The towns of Lysychansk and Severodonetsk ; Belovodsky , Markivsky , Milovsky , Stanychno-Luhansky and Starobilsky districts of Luhansk region ; • The city of Lviv , the towns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stryy , Truskavets and Chervonohrad ; Busky , Horodotsky , Drohobych , Zhydachiv , Zhovkva , Kamyanka-Buzky , Mykolayiv , Mosty , Radekhiv , Skoliv , Stryy and Yavoriv districts of Lviv region ; • The city of Mykolaiv , the town of Voznesensk , Vitovsky , Voznesensky , Kazankivsky and Mykolayiv districts of Mykolayiv region ; • The city of Odesa , the towns of Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky , Podolsk , Teplodar and Yuzhne , Baltic , Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky , Kiliya , Kodyma , Podolsk , Rozdilnyansky , Savransky , Saratsky and Shiryaevsky districts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poltava , the town of Myrhorod , Dykansky , Kotelevsky , Myrhorodsky , Novosanzharsky , Poltava , Reshetilivsky , and Shyshatsky districts of Poltava region ; • The city of Rivne , the town of Varash , Bereznivsky , Volodymyretsky , Hoshchansky , Dubensky , Dubrovytsky , Koretsky , Radyvylivsky , Rokytnivsky , and Sarny districts of Rivne region ; • The towns of Konotop , Lebedyn , Romny and Shostka , Bilopil , Hlukhiv , Konotop , Krasnopil , Nedryhailiv , Romny , and Sumy districts of Sumy region ; • The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pervomaisky and Chuhuiv ; Balakliysky , Barvinkivsky , Valkivsky , Vovchansky , Dergachivsky , Zmiyivsky , Zolochivsky , Izyumsky , Kegychivsky , Kolomatsky , Krasnogradsky , Krasnokutsky , Lozivsky , Kharkivny Perizodochiv districts of Kharkiv region ; • The towns of Netyshyn , Slavuta , and Shepetivka ; Bilohirsky , Vinkovetsky , Horodotsky , Kamianets-Podilsky , Letychivsky , Novoushytsky , Polonsky , Slavutsky , Starosinyavsky , Khmelnytsky , and Chemerovetsky districts of Khmelnytsky region ; • The city of Cherkasy , the towns of Vatutine and Zolotonosha ; Horodyshche , Drabiv , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Korsun-Shevchenkivsky , Lysyansky , Mankivsky , Monastyryshche , Khrystynivsky , Cherkasy , Chyhyryn , Chornobayiv and Shpola districts of Cherkasy region ; • The city of Chernihiv , the town of Pryluky ; Bakhmatsky , Bobrovytsky , Gorodnyansky , Kozeletsky , Koryukivsky , Pryluky , Sribnyansky , Talalaivsky .
and Chernihiv districts of Chernihiv region ; and In the `` red zone , '' public transport is banned .
At the same time , passengers of transiting transport are allowed to disembark ( plus all restrictions set for the `` orange '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zone , '' accommodation facilities ( hostels , tourist centers , etc . )
, except for hotels , shall be closed ; entertainment establishments and restaurants are banned from operating in the night hours ; scheduled hospitalizations are suspended ; gyms , fitness clubs , and art establishments shall suspend operations ; new shifts are proscribed to children 's vacation camps .
Mass events are allowed with 1 person per 20 square meters social distancing rules and attendance under 100 ( plus restrictions on the yellow zone ) .
Read alsoNSDC : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 for fifth day in a rowIn the `` yellow zone , '' visits are banned to geriatric centers , except for persons providing crisis intervention services ( plus restrictions on the `` green zone '' ) .
The following restrictions apply in the `` green '' zone : mandated masks in indoor public settings ; mass events with 1 person per 5 square meters social distancing rules ; movie theaters with no more than 50 % seat sold , passenger transportation only in seated setting .

Kyiv is out of the orange zone, at least for the next 14 days, while the only regional center put in the red zone is Ternopil.
The state and regional commission on emergencies has reviewed the quarantine zoning across Ukraine in line with the latest reports on the epidemiological situation.
The whole country since August has been divided into four quarantine zones – green, yellow, orange, and red, depending on COVID-19 spread threats, while the latest decision was announced by Minister Oleh Nemchynov.
The latest zoning update is as follows
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Red zone:
Ternopil; the town of Berezhany in Ternopil region;
Orange zone:
The towns of Volodymyr-Volynsky and Novovolynsk, Volodymyr-Volynsky and Lutsk districts of Volyn region;
The town of Uhledar, Donetsk region;
The town of Korosten, Luhyn, Liubar and Ovruch districts of Zhytomyr region;
The city of Uzhgorod and Uzhgorod district of Zakarpattia region;
The towns of Melitopol and Tokmak, Orikhov and Polohiv districts of Zaporizhia region;
The towns of Ivano-Frankivsk, Burshtyn, Kalush and Kolomyia, Horodenkiv, Kosiv, Rohatyn, Tysmenytsia, and Tlumak districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region;
The town of Obukhiv, Baryshivka and Kyiv-Svyatoshinsky districts of Kyiv region;
Brody, Zolochiv, Peremyshl, Pustomytiv, and Sokal districts of Lviv region;
The towns of Belyaivka, Izmail and Chernomorsk; Artsyz, Berezivka, Belyaivka, Bolhrad, Ivanivka, Mykolaivka, Liman, Ovidiopol, Tarutyn, and Tatarbunary districts of Odesa region;
The towns of Dubno and Ostroh; Demydiv, Zarichne, Zdolbuniv, Kostopil, Mlyniv, Ostroh, and Rivne districts of Rivne region;
The city of Sumy;
The towns of Kremenets and Chortkov, Berezhansky, Borshchevsky, Buchatsky, Gusyatinsky, Zaleschitsky, Zbarazhsky, Zborovsky, Kozovsky, Kremenetsky, Lanovetsky, Monastyrsky, Podvolochisky, Podgaetsky, Shpolyansky, Ternopolsky, Chertkovsky and Shumsky regions;
The towns of Kharkov and Lyubotin, Bogodukhovsky, Velikoburluksky and Zachepilovsky districts of the Kharkov region;
The towns of Khmelnytsky and Kamenets-Podilsky; Volochissky, Derazhnyansky, Dunaevsky, Krasilovsky, Teofipolsky and Yarmolinetsky districts of the Khmelnitsky region;
The towns of Kaniv and Smila, Kanivsky and Smilyansky districts of Cherkasy region;
The city of Chernivtsi, the town of Novodnistrovsk, Vyzhnitsky, Hertsaivsky, Hlibyvsky, Zastavivsky, Kelmenetsky, Kitsmansky, Novoselytsky, Putilsky, Sokyriansky, Storozhinetsky, and Khotynsky districts of Chernivtsi region; and
The towns of Nizhyn, Borzniansky, Varvinsky, Kulykivsky, Nizhynsky, Nosivsky, and Snovsky districts of Chernihiv region;
Read alsoUkraine publishes update on countries in COVID-19 red and green zonesYellow zone:
The city of Vinnytsia, the towns of Kazatin, Mohyliv-Podilsky and Khmilnyk, Vinnytska, Kalynivsky, Kozyatinsky, Litynsky, Tyvrivsky, Tomashpilsky and Khmelnytsky districts of Vinnytsia region;
The city of Lutsk, the town of Kovel; Horokhivsky, Ivanichevsky, Kivertsivsky, Lokachynsky, Liubeshyvsky, Liubomlsky, Manivichsky, Rozhischensky, Turia, and Shatsky districts of Volyn region;
The cities of Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, the towns of Verkhniodneprovsky, Dnsprovsky, Piatykhatsky, and Tsarichansky districts of Dnipropetrovsk region;
The towns of Bakhmut, Kramatorsk, Myrnograd, Mariupol, and Sloviansk, Velykonovoselkivsky, Pokrovsky and Sloviansky districts of Donetsk region;
The city of Zhytomyr, the towns of Berdychiv, Malyn, and Novohrad-Volynsky; Baranivsky, Berdychivsky, Emilchinsky, Zhitomirsky, Korostensky, Korostyshevsky, Narodichsky, Novograd-Volynsky, Olevsky, Popelnyansky, Pulinsky, Romanovsky, Ruzhinsky, Khoroshevsky, Chernyakhovsky regions and Zhitomovsky;
The towns of of Berehove, Mukachevo, Khust and Chop, Berehove, Velykobereznyansky, Vynohradivsky, Irshavsky, Mukachevo, Perechyn, Rakhiv and Tyachiv districts of the Zakarpattia region;
The city of Zaporizhia, the town of Berdiansk, Veselivsky, Vilnyansky, Huliaipilsky, Zaporizhzhya, Melitopol, Mykhailivsky, Novomykolayivsky, Tokmatsky and Yakymivsky districts of Zaporizhia region;
The towns of Bolekhiv and Yaremche, Bohorodchany, Halych, Dolyna, Kalush, Kolomyia, Nadvirna, Rozhnyativ and Sniatyn districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region;
The towns of Bila Tserkva, Berezan, Boryspil, Brovary, Bucha, Vasylkiv, Irpin, Pereyaslav, Slavutych and Fastiv; Bila Tserkva, Boryspil, Borodyansky, Brovarsky, Vasylkivsky, Volodarsky, Kagarlytsky, Makarivsky, Myronivsky, Obukhivsky, Rokytnyvsky, Yahotyn districts of Kyiv region;
The towns of Lysychansk and Severodonetsk; Belovodsky, Markivsky, Milovsky, Stanychno-Luhansky and Starobilsky districts of Luhansk region;
The city of Lviv, the towns of Boryslav, Drohobych, Sambir, Stryy, Truskavets and Chervonohrad; Busky, Horodotsky, Drohobych, Zhydachiv, Zhovkva, Kamyanka-Buzky, Mykolayiv, Mosty, Radekhiv, Skoliv, Stryy and Yavoriv districts of Lviv region;
The city of Mykolaiv, the town of Voznesensk, Vitovsky, Voznesensky, Kazankivsky and Mykolayiv districts of Mykolayiv region;
The city of Odesa, the towns of Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky, Podolsk, Teplodar and Yuzhne, Baltic, Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky, Kiliya, Kodyma, Podolsk, Rozdilnyansky, Savransky, Saratsky and Shiryaevsky districts of Odessa region;
The city of Poltava, the town of Myrhorod, Dykansky, Kotelevsky, Myrhorodsky, Novosanzharsky, Poltava, Reshetilivsky, and Shyshatsky districts of Poltava region;
The city of Rivne, the town of Varash, Bereznivsky, Volodymyretsky, Hoshchansky, Dubensky, Dubrovytsky, Koretsky, Radyvylivsky, Rokytnivsky, and Sarny districts of Rivne region;
The towns of Konotop, Lebedyn, Romny and Shostka, Bilopil, Hlukhiv, Konotop, Krasnopil, Nedryhailiv, Romny, and Sumy districts of Sumy region;
The towns of Izyum, Kupyansk, Lozova, Pervomaisky and Chuhuiv; Balakliysky, Barvinkivsky, Valkivsky, Vovchansky, Dergachivsky, Zmiyivsky, Zolochivsky, Izyumsky, Kegychivsky, Kolomatsky, Krasnogradsky, Krasnokutsky, Lozivsky, Kharkivny Perizodochiv districts of Kharkiv region;
The towns of Netyshyn, Slavuta, and Shepetivka; Bilohirsky, Vinkovetsky, Horodotsky, Kamianets-Podilsky, Letychivsky, Novoushytsky, Polonsky, Slavutsky, Starosinyavsky, Khmelnytsky, and Chemerovetsky districts of Khmelnytsky region;
The city of Cherkasy, the towns of Vatutine and Zolotonosha; Horodyshche, Drabiv, Zhashkiv, Zvenyhorod, Zolotonosha, Kamyansk, Korsun-Shevchenkivsky, Lysyansky, Mankivsky, Monastyryshche, Khrystynivsky, Cherkasy, Chyhyryn, Chornobayiv and Shpola districts of Cherkasy region;
The city of Chernihiv, the town of Pryluky; Bakhmatsky, Bobrovytsky, Gorodnyansky, Kozeletsky, Koryukivsky, Pryluky, Sribnyansky, Talalaivsky. and Chernihiv districts of Chernihiv region; and
The city of Kyiv.
Restrictions in quarantine zones
In the "red zone," public transport is banned. At the same time, passengers of transiting transport are allowed to disembark (plus all restrictions set for the "orange" zone).
In the "orange zone," accommodation facilities (hostels, tourist centers, etc.), except for hotels, shall be closed; entertainment establishments and restaurants are banned from operating in the night hours; scheduled hospitalizations are suspended; gyms, fitness clubs, and art establishments shall suspend operations; new shifts are proscribed to children's vacation camps. Mass events are allowed with 1 person per 20 square meters social distancing rules and attendance under 100 (plus restrictions on the yellow zone).
Read alsoNSDC: Ukraine reports over 3,000 daily cases of COVID-19 for fifth day in a rowIn the "yellow zone," visits are banned to geriatric centers, except for persons providing crisis intervention services (plus restrictions on the "green zone").
The following restrictions apply in the "green" zone: mandated masks in indoor public settings; mass events with 1 person per 5 square meters social distancing rules; movie theaters with no more than 50% seat sold, passenger transportation only in seated setting.


unian--2020-09-28--Zelensky wants car industry development strategy drafted

The head of state noted that Ukraine should have its own production and industry and not build its economy solely on trade or the agricultural sector .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky intends to initiate the drafting of the national car industry development strategy .
During a working trip to the Zakarpattia region last week , Zelensky paid a visit to the Eurocar car manufacturing plant , his Office reports .
The head of state noted that Ukraine should have its own production and industry and not build its economy solely on trade or the agricultural sector .
`` Otherwise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and this can not be our choice .
So we will support the industry .
As for the forms of such support , we need to think very carefully , to approach this issue as rationally as possible , '' Zelensky said .
Read alsoUkraine 's ZAZ launches Renault cars production for domestic marketThe president invited representatives of the automotive industry together with the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Economic Development , Trade and Agriculture to develop a strategy for the development of the country 's automotive industry .
Ukraine 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of motor vehicles in Ukraine had plunged by over 98 % in the past 10 years .
`` In March [ 2018 ] , the Ukrainian plants manufactured 773 vehicles .
Production facilities of the national car industry continue to function only at 2 % of their capacity , while this output of motor vehicles is nearly 98.1 % less than that in March a decade ago , '' Ukrautoprom said in a statement .
From January to August 2020 , a total of 2,243 motor vehicles were assembled in Ukraine , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ukrautoprom .
The largest manufacturers of cars and buses in Ukraine are UkrAVTO Corporation ( Zaporizhia automobile building plant ) , Bogdan Corporation , Eurocar Plant , and Etalon Corporation ( Chernihiv and Boryspil automobile plants ) .
The only plant operating in 2020 the passenger car manufacture segment is Eurocar , as in 2019 .
Eurocar is the official manufacturer of vehicles of the Volkswagen Group in Ukraine .

The head of state noted that Ukraine should have its own production and industry and not build its economy solely on trade or the agricultural sector.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky intends to initiate the drafting of the national car industry development strategy.
During a working trip to the Zakarpattia region last week, Zelensky paid a visit to the Eurocar car manufacturing plant, his Office reports.
"It is a really fundamental, modern plant. It is nice to see that such production exists in our country," Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The head of state noted that Ukraine should have its own production and industry and not build its economy solely on trade or the agricultural sector.
"Otherwise we will always lag behind others, and this cannot be our choice. So we will support the industry. As for the forms of such support, we need to think very carefully, to approach this issue as rationally as possible," Zelensky said.
Read alsoUkraine's ZAZ launches Renault cars production for domestic marketThe president invited representatives of the automotive industry together with the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture to develop a strategy for the development of the country's automotive industry.
Car manufacture stats
Ukraine's Ukrautoprom Association in 2018 said the manufacture of motor vehicles in Ukraine had plunged by over 98% in the past 10 years.
"In March [2018], the Ukrainian plants manufactured 773 vehicles. Production facilities of the national car industry continue to function only at 2% of their capacity, while this output of motor vehicles is nearly 98.1% less than that in March a decade ago," Ukrautoprom said in a statement.
From January to August 2020, a total of 2,243 motor vehicles were assembled in Ukraine, which was 47% fewer y-o-y, according to Ukrautoprom.
Vehicle producers in Ukraine
The largest manufacturers of cars and buses in Ukraine are UkrAVTO Corporation (Zaporizhia automobile building plant), Bogdan Corporation, Eurocar Plant, and Etalon Corporation (Chernihiv and Boryspil automobile plants).
The only plant operating in 2020 the passenger car manufacture segment is Eurocar, as in 2019. Eurocar is the official manufacturer of vehicles of the Volkswagen Group in Ukraine.
In 2019, Eurocar produced 6,254 vehicles.


unian--2020-09-28--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports four ceasefire violations on Sept 27

No casualties were recorded amid shelling in the past day .
Ukraine has reported four violations of the latest ceasefire by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Sunday , September 27 .
`` In the past day , September 27 , the Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the July 22 ceasefire agreements four times , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on September 28 , 2020 .
In particular , the enemy fired grenade launchers of various types @ @ @ @ @ @ @ village of Opytne .
In addition , the enemy provoked the Ukrainian military with the use of rifles near the village of Shumy , and twice near the village of Orikhove .
Read alsoDonbas truce holding for almost two months – ZelenskyNo casualties were recorded amid shelling in the past day .
Since Monday midnight , no attacks by Russia-controlled armed formations have been recorded , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
Read alsoZelensky says ending war in Donbas his top priorityOn the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties were recorded amid shelling in the past day.
Ukraine has reported four violations of the latest ceasefire by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Sunday, September 27.
"In the past day, September 27, the Russian Federation's armed formations violated the July 22 ceasefire agreements four times," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:30 Kyiv time on September 28, 2020.
In particular, the enemy fired grenade launchers of various types and a heavy machine gun near the village of Opytne. In addition, the enemy provoked the Ukrainian military with the use of rifles near the village of Shumy, and twice near the village of Orikhove.
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Read alsoDonbas truce holding for almost two months – ZelenskyNo casualties were recorded amid shelling in the past day.
Since Monday midnight, no attacks by Russia-controlled armed formations have been recorded, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background
Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group (Ukraine, Russia, and the OSCE) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday, July 27.
The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27.
Read alsoZelensky says ending war in Donbas his top priorityOn the very first day of the newly-agreed truce, Russia's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine. Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period.


unian--2020-09-28--NYT: Trump paid no income taxes in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000

Trump paid just $ 750 in income taxes in 2016 , the year he was elected president .
Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes whatsoever in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000 because he reported losing significantly more than he made , according to an explosive report released Sunday by the New York Times .
In both the year he won the presidency and his first year in the White House , Trump paid just $ 750 in federal income taxes , CNN reported citing NYT .
Detailing payments gleaned from more than two decades of tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial losses and years of tax avoidance that undermine Trump 's business-tycoon brand .
At a White House briefing Sunday , Trump denied the New York Times story and claimed that he pays `` a lot '' in federal income taxes .
During the 2016 campaign , the then-candidate broke with presidential election norms and refused to produce his tax returns for public review .
They have remained private since he took office .
Trump says he is willing to release his tax returns once he is no longer under audit .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the IRS does not preclude someone from releasing their tax returns publicly .
According to the newspaper , Trump used the $ 427.4 million he was paid for `` The Apprentice '' to fund his other businesses , mostly his golf courses , and was putting more cash into his businesses than he was taking out .
The Times also says Trump 's tax information reveals specific examples of the potential conflicts of interests between the President 's business with his position .
Read alsoReuters : Germany rejects Trump 's proposal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York Times investigation published in 2018 reported that Trump had helped `` his parents dodge taxes '' in the 1990s , including `` instances of outright fraud '' that allowed him to amass a fortune from them Trump received at least $ 413 million in today 's dollars from his father 's real estate empire , starting at the age of 3 .
The president has collected an additional $ 5 million a year at Mar-a-Lago since 2015 from new members .
A roofing material manufacturer GAF spent at least $ 1.5 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course near Miami while its industry was lobbying the government to roll back federal regulations , according to the Times .
It also found that Billy Graham Evangelistic Association paid more than $ 397,000 to Trump 's Washington , DC , hotel in 2017 .
The newspaper reported that in Trump 's first two years in office , he has collected $ 73 million in revenue overseas , with much of that coming from his golf courses but some coming from licensing deals in countries , including the Philippines , India and Turkey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information obtained was `` provided by sources with legal access to it . ''
In the meantime , the report is sure to fuel fresh attacks on the president in the final weeks of the presidential campaign .

Trump paid just $750 in income taxes in 2016, the year he was elected president.
Donald Trump paid no federal income taxes whatsoever in 10 out of 15 years beginning in 2000 because he reported losing significantly more than he made, according to an explosive report released Sunday by the New York Times.
In both the year he won the presidency and his first year in the White House, Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes, CNN reported citing NYT.
Detailing payments gleaned from more than two decades of tax information, the Times report outlines extensive financial losses and years of tax avoidance that undermine Trump's business-tycoon brand.
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At a White House briefing Sunday, Trump denied the New York Times story and claimed that he pays "a lot" in federal income taxes.
"I pay a lot, and I pay a lot in state income taxes," he said.
During the 2016 campaign, the then-candidate broke with presidential election norms and refused to produce his tax returns for public review. They have remained private since he took office.
Trump says he is willing to release his tax returns once he is no longer under audit. At the same time, being under audit by the IRS does not preclude someone from releasing their tax returns publicly.
According to the newspaper, Trump used the $427.4 million he was paid for "The Apprentice" to fund his other businesses, mostly his golf courses, and was putting more cash into his businesses than he was taking out.
The Times also says Trump's tax information reveals specific examples of the potential conflicts of interests between the President's business with his position.
Read alsoReuters: Germany rejects Trump's proposal to let Russia back into G7A previous New York Times investigation published in 2018 reported that Trump had helped "his parents dodge taxes" in the 1990s, including "instances of outright fraud" that allowed him to amass a fortune from them
Trump received at least $413 million in today's dollars from his father's real estate empire, starting at the age of 3.
The president has collected an additional $5 million a year at Mar-a-Lago since 2015 from new members. A roofing material manufacturer GAF spent at least $1.5 million in 2018 at Trump's Doral golf course near Miami while its industry was lobbying the government to roll back federal regulations, according to the Times.
It also found that Billy Graham Evangelistic Association paid more than $397,000 to Trump's Washington, DC, hotel in 2017.
The newspaper reported that in Trump's first two years in office, he has collected $73 million in revenue overseas, with much of that coming from his golf courses but some coming from licensing deals in countries, including the Philippines, India and Turkey.
The Times said all of the information obtained was "provided by sources with legal access to it."
In the meantime, the report is sure to fuel fresh attacks on the president in the final weeks of the presidential campaign.


unian--2020-09-29--Armenia reports Azerbaijan's large-scale offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh region

Over 370 Azerbaijani soldiers have reportedly been killed .
Armenia has reported that Azerbaijan has launched a large-scale offensive in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Representative of the Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan announced this on his Facebook page .
Read alsoArmenia 's Defense Ministry accuses Turkey of meddling in war over Nagorno-Karabakh '' The enemy has launched a new , large-scale offensive in the Araks [ River ] valley and [ the villages of ] Madaghis and Talish , '' he said .
`` The Defense Army of Artsakh ( the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic ) successfully repels all attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in manpower and equipment . ''
According to him , more than 370 Azerbaijani soldiers have been killed , 22 tanks and 10 units of other equipment have been eliminated .
`` They have a large number of the wounded .
According to the information received , seriously wounded soldiers account for 35 % , '' he said .
• On the morning of Sunday , September 27 , Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed fighting in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and general mobilization .
• Azerbaijan , in turn , introduced martial law on September 28 .
Partial mobilization was announced in that country .
• The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region began in 1988 , when the predominantly Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
• In 1991-1994 , the bloodshed conflict continued in the region , which ended with the signing of a ceasefire protocol .
Nagorno-Karabakh proclaimed itself an independent `` republic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering the territory to have been occupied by Armenia .

Over 370 Azerbaijani soldiers have reportedly been killed.
Armenia has reported that Azerbaijan has launched a large-scale offensive in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Representative of the Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan announced this on his Facebook page.
Read alsoArmenia's Defense Ministry accuses Turkey of meddling in war over Nagorno-Karabakh
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"The enemy has launched a new, large-scale offensive in the Araks [River] valley and [the villages of] Madaghis and Talish," he said. "The Defense Army of Artsakh (the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic) successfully repels all attacks, inflicting significant losses on the enemy in manpower and equipment."
According to him, more than 370 Azerbaijani soldiers have been killed, 22 tanks and 10 units of other equipment have been eliminated.
"They have a large number of the wounded. According to the information received, seriously wounded soldiers account for 35%," he said.
Escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh: Recent developments
On the morning of Sunday, September 27, Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed fighting in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Both countries blamed each other for shelling as a result of which they suffered casualties.
Armenia and the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic declared martial law and general mobilization.
Azerbaijan, in turn, introduced martial law on September 28. Partial mobilization was announced in that country.
Nagorno-Karabakh war: Past developments


unian--2020-09-28--SBI reports on An-26 probe progress: Over 40 witnesses interrogated

Measures are being taken to return the victims ' bodies to the relatives as soon as possible .
State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) agents have reported on progress made on a probe into an An-26 plane crash in Chuhuiv , Kharkiv region , on September 25 .
In particular , they have interrogated over 40 witnesses as part of a criminal investigation conducted under Article 416 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine , which is the violation of the rules of flights and preparations for them , which entailed serious consequences , the SBI said on Facebook on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crash victims to take up to three weeks – local authorities In particular , the SBI investigators had carried out a number of investigative actions as of September 28 : • Inspected the crash site , collected a significant amount of evidence , including two flight recorders ( the so-called `` black boxes '' ) ; • Collected samples of fuel used by the plane , as well as soil samples at the crash site ; • Requested and received reports and documents from the Ukrainian national weather service , Ukrainian State Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state-run Antonov Enterprise ( the manufacturer of An-family aircraft ) , the Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ; • Interrogated more than 40 people as witnesses ; • Collected biological samples for further DNA tests from 18 relatives of the cadets killed in the plane crash and seven relatives of the killed crew members ; • Requested documents related to repairs and extension of the service life of the engines that were used on the ill-fated An-26 plane ; • Filed seven motions to seize collected personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests .
The investigators are also taking measures to return the victims ' bodies to the relatives as soon as possible .
• The military plane crashed by the highway while approaching the Chuhuiv military airfield late on September 25 .
• Kharkiv Air Force University 's crew and cadets were on board – a total of 27 people .
• Twenty-five people were killed at the crash site , one of the two survivors died in hospital , the other one is undergoing treatment .
• According to the SBU Security Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the tower and requested an approach to land .
• Ukraine 's Defense Minister Andriy Taran , citing aviation experts , said one of the sensors in the engine of the An-26 transport military aircraft failed , as a result of which the plane 's wing caught on the ground as it was approaching the airfield near Chuhuiv before plunging and setting ablaze .
• State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) agents are considering four theories of the An-26 military plane crash in Kharkiv region .
• A cleanup operation at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 27 .
Rescuers had been searching for the bodies of the victims , cut the elements of the fuselage and provided psychological assistance to the relatives of the victims .
Some 70 workers and 10 units of equipment were involved .
• The An-26 that crashed on September 25 was manufactured in 1977 .
It had been operated as a training aircraft for the Air Force .

Measures are being taken to return the victims' bodies to the relatives as soon as possible.
State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents have reported on progress made on a probe into an An-26 plane crash in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, on September 25.
In particular, they have interrogated over 40 witnesses as part of a criminal investigation conducted under Article 416 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which is the violation of the rules of flights and preparations for them, which entailed serious consequences, the SBI said on Facebook on September 28.
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In particular, the SBI investigators had carried out a number of investigative actions as of September 28:
Inspected the crash site, collected a significant amount of evidence, including two flight recorders (the so-called "black boxes");
Examined the bodies of 25 victims, involving forensic experts;
Appointed 26 forensic tests;
Collected samples of fuel used by the plane, as well as soil samples at the crash site;
Seized flight documents at the Air Force unit involved;
Requested and received reports and documents from the Ukrainian national weather service, Ukrainian State Air Traffic Service Enterprise (UkSATSE), state-run Antonov Enterprise (the manufacturer of An-family aircraft), the Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
Interrogated more than 40 people as witnesses;
Collected biological samples for further DNA tests from 18 relatives of the cadets killed in the plane crash and seven relatives of the killed crew members;
Appointed 25 molecular genetic tests;
Requested documents related to repairs and extension of the service life of the engines that were used on the ill-fated An-26 plane;
Filed seven motions to seize collected personal belongings and documents for further molecular genetic tests.
The investigators are also taking measures to return the victims' bodies to the relatives as soon as possible.
An-26 accident in Chuhuiv: Background


unian--2020-09-28--Sheremet case: Ex-Donbas war volunteer, musician Antonenko remains in custody

New court hearings are scheduled for October 8 .
Kyiv 's Shevchenkivsky district court has ruled that former Donbas war volunteer and musician Andrii Antonenko , a suspect in the murder case of journalist Pavel Sheremet , should remain in custody .
The jury did not satisfy a motion filed by Antonenko 's lawyers for a change in his measure of restraint from arrest to release on personal recognizance , an UNIAN correspondent reported on September 28 .
`` The motion should be dismissed .
The ruling may be appealed in Kyiv 's Court of Appeals , '' the presiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She also announced that the next hearings on the case would begin at 13:30 Kyiv time on October 8 .
The court is to determine the procedure for examining evidence and hear the parties ' motions .
• The journalist was assassinated in a car blast in the center of Kyiv on the morning of July 20 , 2016 .
• On December 12 , 2019 , police said they suspected five persons of complicity in the crime : former Donbas war volunteer and musician Andrii Antonenko , army volunteer and pediatric surgeon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lysa , '' or `` Fox '' ) , nurse with a paratrooper unit Yana Duhar , and a family couple of army volunteers Inna Hryshchenko ( `` Puma '' ) , and Vladyslav Hryshchenko ( `` Bucha '' ) .
Law enforcers claim that the goal of the Sheremet assassination was to destabilize the social and political situation in Ukraine .
Antonenko , Kuzmenko and Duhar were notified of suspicion on December 12 , 2019 .
• Ukrainian investigative journalists with the Slidstvo.info project said they had found the forensic analysis report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Sheremet far from being unambiguous , while evidence presented by the police was not convincing .
What is more , many Ukrainian activists consider the proof collected by the investigators to be insufficient .
• On August 25 , all three defendants demanded in court that their case be heard by the jury .
Holub , the chair of the panel of judges , said that since they all were facing life imprisonment , the Criminal Code allows such cases to be heard by a jury , which consists of two professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• On September 28 , the prosecutor in the Sheremet case read out the indictment to Antonenko , Kuzmenko and Duhar in Kyiv 's Shevchenkivsky district court .

New court hearings are scheduled for October 8.
Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky district court has ruled that former Donbas war volunteer and musician Andrii Antonenko, a suspect in the murder case of journalist Pavel Sheremet, should remain in custody.
The jury did not satisfy a motion filed by Antonenko's lawyers for a change in his measure of restraint from arrest to release on personal recognizance, an UNIAN correspondent reported on September 28.
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"The motion should be dismissed. The ruling may be appealed in Kyiv's Court of Appeals," the presiding judge, Oksana Holub, said.
She also announced that the next hearings on the case would begin at 13:30 Kyiv time on October 8. The court is to determine the procedure for examining evidence and hear the parties' motions.
Sheremet murder case: Details


unian--2020-09-28--Bill on Ukraine's Bureau of Economic Security tabled for second reading

The draft law passed its first reading in early September .
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance , Tax and Customs Policy has endorsed a bill on setting up the Bureau of Economic Security and submitted it to parliament for its second reading .
This decision was made at a committee meeting on September 28 .
The committee also approved the composition of the selection committee , which will decide on the appointment of the new bureau 's head .
It will include nine people – three from the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) , the Verkhovna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each .
Who will head the Bureau The committee also listed requirements for a candidate to be nominated for the post of the bureau 's director .
This should be a citizen of Ukraine who is at least 35 years old with a university degree in law and/or university decree in economics , with at least 10 years of work experience in the said fields and at least five years of experience in senior positions in government agencies , enterprises , institutions , or organizations .
The committee did not support the idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training center as part of the new bureau , as well as rejecting the need for those who have applied to work for the bureau to undergo the compulsory lie detector tests .
The bill proposes that the SBU Security Service of Ukraine be stripped of functions of investigating economic crimes , yet the SBU could be authorized to conduct counterintelligence in the economic sphere .
• On September 3 , a draft law designed to create the Bureau of Economic Security passed its first reading .
The new agency 's tasks will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , investigate and solve crimes related to public funds .
• When introducing the document , MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak said that the adoption of the document would put an end to law enforcement agencies ' influence on businesses .
• `` The National Police , the Security Service of Ukraine , the Tax Police , the Prosecutor 's Office [ should no longer investigate economic crimes ] .
Instead , one analytical agency should be set up to force businesses into complying with legislation , using the language of numbers rather than that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many as 1,300 cases were opened against entrepreneurs on charges of tax evasion , and a mere 10 cases ended up in court with a verdict , '' he said .

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unian--2020-09-28--Ukraine to borrow EUR 6 mln from EU for nuclear security

The sides will have to sign a loan agreement .
The Cabinet of Ministers , Ukraine 's government , has created a legal basis for concluding an agreement on a EUR 6 million loan to finance an annual nuclear safety program between Ukraine and the European Commission .
The corresponding resolution was adopted at a special Cabinet meeting , as stated on the government portal .
Read alsoCrisis in energy sector : Ukrainian TPPs generate more energy than NPPs in spring , first time on record '' The draft agreement provides for the implementation of a project with a budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's contribution is EUR 5.9 million ) , which consists of two parts : the integration of safety culture and operational efficiency within radioactive waste management sector of Ukraine and support for the creation of an integrated automatic radiation monitoring system covering the entire territory of Ukraine , '' it said .
The State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management is the beneficiary of the project .
According to the press service , the creation of an automated radiation monitoring system will be achieved by integrating existing monitoring facilities into a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observation points and creating effective information exchange procedures .
The steps will help to enhance the capacity to respond to the risk of exposure to radiation in Ukraine and to provide European countries with an early warning system .
It says signing the agreement will contribute to improving the safe management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel , as well as environmental rehabilitation of former nuclear facilities .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine is interested in low-priced nuclear energy , so he set the task before the government to hammer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nuclear energy with specific deadlines .
Zelensky also said that the state should not get rid of the nuclear power in the country , so it is necessary to complete the third and fourth power units of Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant .
Now they are finished by 75 % and 15 % , respectively .

The sides will have to sign a loan agreement.
The Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine's government, has created a legal basis for concluding an agreement on a EUR 6 million loan to finance an annual nuclear safety program between Ukraine and the European Commission.
The corresponding resolution was adopted at a special Cabinet meeting, as stated on the government portal.
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"The draft agreement provides for the implementation of a project with a budget of EUR 6.6 million (the EU's contribution is EUR 5.9 million), which consists of two parts: the integration of safety culture and operational efficiency within radioactive waste management sector of Ukraine and support for the creation of an integrated automatic radiation monitoring system covering the entire territory of Ukraine," it said.
Beneficiary
The State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management is the beneficiary of the project.
According to the press service, the creation of an automated radiation monitoring system will be achieved by integrating existing monitoring facilities into a single system and by modernizing outdated equipment, observation points and creating effective information exchange procedures.
What will change
The steps will help to enhance the capacity to respond to the risk of exposure to radiation in Ukraine and to provide European countries with an early warning system.
It says signing the agreement will contribute to improving the safe management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, as well as environmental rehabilitation of former nuclear facilities.
Previous developments
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine is interested in low-priced nuclear energy, so he set the task before the government to hammer out a strategy for the development of nuclear energy with specific deadlines.
Zelensky also said that the state should not get rid of the nuclear power in the country, so it is necessary to complete the third and fourth power units of Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant. Now they are finished by 75% and 15%, respectively.


unian--2020-09-28--One in three Ukrainians would get free vaccine if ready – poll

The survey was conducted among 1,801 pollees throughout Ukraine .
As many as 35 % of Ukrainians polled say they would take advantage of a free coronavirus vaccine , while 50 % would not get it and another 15 % were undecided .
The results are based on September 5-15 polling in Research & Branding Group 's COVID-19 tracking survey , according to the RBC Ukraine news agency .
Read alsoSenior health official elaborates on COVID-19 vaccine availability in Ukraine Compared to June , the number of those who would not get a free COVID-19 vaccine remained virtually unchanged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who would get decreased by 6 % .
The Research & Branding Group survey was conducted among 1,801 pollees throughout Ukraine , excluding Russia-occupied regions .
The margin of error does not exceed 2.4 % .
According to an earlier survey by the Research & Branding Group , 41 % of Ukrainians surveyed in mid-June 2020 were ready to take advantage of the free coronavirus vaccine .
As a survey conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology , KIIS , in early August 2020 , says , there were some 47 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccinated against coronavirus free of charge with the World Health Organization ( WHO ) -approved vaccine , while 42 % would not do this .
• There is no coronavirus vaccine in the world at the moment .
Scientists from many countries are working on its creation .
• WHO is confident that the number of victims of the COVID-19 pandemic could exceed 2 million even before the start of the massive use of the vaccine .
• The launch of large-scale deliveries of coronavirus vaccines is expected by mid-2021 .
Six vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States , Germany , and China have reached the third phase of clinical trials .
• At the same time , China 's inactivated COVID-19 vaccine may be available for sale by the end of the year .
• Ukraine 's Deputy Health Minister , Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko gave his forecasts when the COVID-19 vaccine might appear on the Ukrainian market .

The survey was conducted among 1,801 pollees throughout Ukraine.
As many as 35% of Ukrainians polled say they would take advantage of a free coronavirus vaccine, while 50% would not get it and another 15% were undecided.
The results are based on September 5-15 polling in Research & Branding Group's COVID-19 tracking survey, according to the RBC Ukraine news agency.
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Compared to June, the number of those who would not get a free COVID-19 vaccine remained virtually unchanged in mid-September 2020, while the number of those who would get decreased by 6%.
The Research & Branding Group survey was conducted among 1,801 pollees throughout Ukraine, excluding Russia-occupied regions. The margin of error does not exceed 2.4%.
According to an earlier survey by the Research & Branding Group, 41% of Ukrainians surveyed in mid-June 2020 were ready to take advantage of the free coronavirus vaccine.
As a survey conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, KIIS, in early August 2020, says, there were some 47% of Ukrainians who were ready to get vaccinated against coronavirus free of charge with the World Health Organization (WHO)-approved vaccine, while 42% would not do this.
Coronavirus vaccine: Developments


unian--2020-09-28--Ukraine accumulates record high stocks of natural gas pending winter

The country 's USFs were filled by almost 90 % as of September 26 , 2020 .
Natural gas stocks @ @ @ @ @ facilities ( USFs ) grew by 2 % , to 27.75 billion cubic meters ( @ @ @ @ @ , September 19-26 , which is the highest amount pending the winter .
As of @ @ @ @ @ gas reserves in the country 's USFs increased by 37 % from 20.3 bcm as @ @ @ @ @ , the state-run gas transport system operator Ukrtransgaz said .
The country 's USFs were @ @ @ @ @ of September 26 , 2020 .
• Ukraine started the season of pumping natural gas @ @ @ @ @ 11 , when the country 's gas reserves there were 15.808 bcm .
• By @ @ @ @ @ heating season , Ukraine had accumulated 21.76 bcm of gas in its USFs , which @ @ @ @ @ in the past decade .

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unian--2020-09-28--Aggravation of long-standing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh: What interests Turkey and Russia pursue

The current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh is primarily related to Azerbaijan 's desire to take revenge for the events of July when Baku tried to regain some of its ground lost previously , but its attempt ultimately failed .
Also , Turkey 's initiative can be traced within the framework of its regional strategy to strengthen own negotiating positions in the Caucasus .
And first of all , this concerns relations with Russia .
Besides , Turkey seeks to enter the processes around the Caucasus as one of the stakeholders .
That is , Ankara seeks to move up from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participants , which Azerbaijan claimed , to a level of power that should be reckoned with when Cucasus issues are considered , as well as to strengthen the Turkey-Azerbaijan-Iran axis , which has existed for several years already .
The current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh has been building up for at least several months .
Such a full-scale offensive , which we saw on the part of Azerbaijan , could never happen ad-hoc .
In addition , it is quite obvious that the information support on the part of the Turkish media had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene a few days before the start of the operation , set up their broadcasting points , prepared their stories , and started their extensive coverage from the ground .
As for Turkey 's role , it supports Azerbaijan – not only verbally but also in practice .
What was the formal reason for this aggravation ?
Has Armenia launched a shelling as the Azeri side claims ?
It is now impossible to verify the claim .
As for Turkey 's role , it supports Azerbaijan – not only verbally but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the drones Azerbaijan has already employed in the latest escalation are Turkish-made .
It is not clear exactly , who operates them – Azerbaijani or Turkish officers – but there are some reports that it 's actually the Turks .
Also , there is information that Turkish aircraft may be involved , because an F-16 wing has been deployed in Nakhichevan since the Turkish-Azerbaijani exercises , held in July-August this year .
The fighters , along with armored vehicles and an unlimited contingent , never left Nakhichevan .
That 's precisely from where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intervention in the conflict with its regular troops if the situation at the front line turns not too favorable for Azerbaijan .
So far , it is difficult to say exactly what role Turkey takes up in the conflict , whether it will intervene directly or prefer to remain the main patron behind-the-scenes , providing military-technical and material assistance to Azerbaijan .
Or will it actually deploy to the front line part of its spec-ops forces that engaged in Syria and Libya , playing a key role in these countries .
Everything will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will become clear in the next couple of days , how successful the so-called Azerbaijani blitzkrieg turns out to be , or will the Azerbaijanis be stuck in the zone .
If they do get stuck , it is possible that Turkey will intervene to shift the balance of power in favor of Azerbaijan until a point where they decide to consolidate the new status quo and go for negotiations .
Negotiations are inevitable .
Turkey has an important goal : to change the balance of power in its favor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to consolidate the new reality through negotiations , and , as far as I can judge , through direct talks with Russia .
Erdogan , in a statement made on the day of the escalation , seriously criticized the OSCE Minsk Group , which , in fact , bears on its shoulders all ceasefire agreements in Nagorno-Karabakh and , in fact , the entire format of negotiations around the region .
Judging by Erdogan 's statement , he is not inclined to address the OSCE Minsk Group .
He intends to consolidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a bilateral format , as it was in Syria , as he tried to do in Libya .
Russia is also already reacting to what is happening in Nagorno-Karabakh .
For example , a rather harsh statement came yesterday , where Moscow called on the parties to cease fire and sit down at the negotiating table .
Further , Russia 's behavior will depend on Turkey 's position .
Yesterday there was a call from Lavrov to Cavusoglu in Ankara – I think it was a reconnaissance move to probe the degree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : how directly they are engaged and what role do they take up .
So Russia is waiting and watching what Turkey will do .
If there is a direct intervention on the part of Turkey , Russia will face a dilemma : they will either have to defend they ally Armenia , with which they are bound by the relevant treaties ( which could worsen relations between Turkey and Russia ) , or step aside and thus spoil the modality of relations with Armenia , which has existed for over 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and will proceed from Turkey 's moves in Nagorno-Karabakh .
It 's interesting to note that Russia is in no rush to support Armenia .
For example , there were no calls to Yerevan either yesterday or today .
It was Pashinyan who reached out to Putin by phone .
This is a very indicative nuance confirming what many have said before : Moscow has a difficult relationship with Pashinyan .
In Russia , they treat him with suspicion as they do n't consider him as `` their guy . ''
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia 's henchman , therefore Moscow ca n't see him through .
This demonstrative disregard ( `` call us yourself '' ) is precisely the indication of this attitude .
This is worth noting since it shows the peculiarities of modern Russian-Armenian relations .
Anyway , the current round of crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh may lead to a change in the status quo that has persisted in the region for years .
This is the largest fighting since 2016 , with hundreds already killed in action on both sides .
However , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest exacerbation since 1994 .
It all depends on further developments – whether hostilities will cover new territories , whether the situation will spread from Nagorno-Karabakh to the state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan , and whether external forces ( Turkey or Russia ) will be involved in conflict ...
If all of this happens , the conflict will drag on and will take shape as a regional international one .
In this case , it will ultimately end up with an altered political modality in the Caucasus .
Thus , all older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both sides are now determined to win .
This is evidenced by the public rhetoric of both Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities .
In yesterday 's address to the nation by Ilham Aliyev , the president said Azerbaijan intends to regain Nagorno-Karabakh because this is primordially Azerbaijani land .
That is , the task has been set to gain full control of Nagorno-Karabakh .
Armenia voiced some quite harsh statements , too .
Pashinyan said Armenia could move to recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh in response to Azerbaijan 's actions .
All these steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conflict .
Everything could boil down to the conflict becoming even more complex and uncompromising because both parties are already moving along this path : imposing martial law and declaring mobilization suggests that this wo n't end quickly .
I suggest the current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh will continue for several weeks , maybe months .
And then everything will depend on what will happen on the ground and on the position of external forces .
It is now obvious that Turkey and Russia will be the key external players in this conflict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far , Tehran has taken its traditional stance – it has offered mediation between Baku and Yerevan .
However , no one is interested in mediation now , since there is no talk of a truce at all .
All other EU powers , except France , which has major interests in Armenia , took a detached position .
The United States has not yet shown much interest in the latest developments .
So it seems it will be Russia and Turkey who will ultimately face off .
Ilia Kusa is an expert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ukrainian Institute for the Future

The current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh is primarily related to Azerbaijan's desire to take revenge for the events of July when Baku tried to regain some of its ground lost previously, but its attempt ultimately failed.
The current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh has been building up for at least several months
Also, Turkey's initiative can be traced within the framework of its regional strategy to strengthen own negotiating positions in the Caucasus. And first of all, this concerns relations with Russia. Besides, Turkey seeks to enter the processes around the Caucasus as one of the stakeholders. That is, Ankara seeks to move up from the status of just one of the regional participants, which Azerbaijan claimed, to a level of power that should be reckoned with when Cucasus issues are considered, as well as to strengthen the Turkey-Azerbaijan-Iran axis, which has existed for several years already.
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The current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh has been building up for at least several months. Such a full-scale offensive, which we saw on the part of Azerbaijan, could never happen ad-hoc. In addition, it is quite obvious that the information support on the part of the Turkish media had been agreed in advance: Turkish journalists arrived at the scene a few days before the start of the operation, set up their broadcasting points, prepared their stories, and started their extensive coverage from the ground.
As for Turkey's role, it supports Azerbaijan – not only verbally but also in practice.
What was the formal reason for this aggravation? Has Armenia launched a shelling as the Azeri side claims? It is now impossible to verify the claim.
As for Turkey's role, it supports Azerbaijan – not only verbally but also in practice. For example, the drones Azerbaijan has already employed in the latest escalation are Turkish-made. It is not clear exactly, who operates them – Azerbaijani or Turkish officers – but there are some reports that it's actually the Turks.
Also, there is information that Turkish aircraft may be involved, because an F-16 wing has been deployed in Nakhichevan since the Turkish-Azerbaijani exercises, held in July-August this year. The fighters, along with armored vehicles and an unlimited contingent, never left Nakhichevan. That's precisely from where rumors stem of Turkey's possible direct intervention in the conflict with its regular troops if the situation at the front line turns not too favorable for Azerbaijan.
Everything will depend on how the hostilities will develop
So far, it is difficult to say exactly what role Turkey takes up in the conflict, whether it will intervene directly or prefer to remain the main patron behind-the-scenes, providing military-technical and material assistance to Azerbaijan. Or will it actually deploy to the front line part of its spec-ops forces that engaged in Syria and Libya, playing a key role in these countries.
Everything will depend on how the hostilities will develop. It will become clear in the next couple of days, how successful the so-called Azerbaijani blitzkrieg turns out to be, or will the Azerbaijanis be stuck in the zone. If they do get stuck, it is possible that Turkey will intervene to shift the balance of power in favor of Azerbaijan until a point where they decide to consolidate the new status quo and go for negotiations.
Negotiations are inevitable. Turkey has an important goal: to change the balance of power in its favor, as well as in favor of Azerbaijan, to consolidate the new reality through negotiations, and, as far as I can judge, through direct talks with Russia.
Erdogan, in a statement made on the day of the escalation, seriously criticized the OSCE Minsk Group, which, in fact, bears on its shoulders all ceasefire agreements in Nagorno-Karabakh and, in fact, the entire format of negotiations around the region. Judging by Erdogan's statement, he is not inclined to address the OSCE Minsk Group. He intends to consolidate his political success in cooperation with Moscow in a bilateral format, as it was in Syria, as he tried to do in Libya.
Further, Russia's behavior will depend on Turkey's position
Russia is also already reacting to what is happening in Nagorno-Karabakh. For example, a rather harsh statement came yesterday, where Moscow called on the parties to cease fire and sit down at the negotiating table. Further, Russia's behavior will depend on Turkey's position. Yesterday there was a call from Lavrov to Cavusoglu in Ankara – I think it was a reconnaissance move to probe the degree of Turkey's involvement in the conflict: how directly they are engaged and what role do they take up.
Moscow is now on a stretch, and will proceed from Turkey's moves in Nagorno-Karabakh
So Russia is waiting and watching what Turkey will do. If there is a direct intervention on the part of Turkey, Russia will face a dilemma: they will either have to defend they ally Armenia, with which they are bound by the relevant treaties (which could worsen relations between Turkey and Russia), or step aside and thus spoil the modality of relations with Armenia, which has existed for over 30 years. Moscow is now on a stretch, and will proceed from Turkey's moves in Nagorno-Karabakh.
It's interesting to note that Russia is in no rush to support Armenia. For example, there were no calls to Yerevan either yesterday or today. It was Pashinyan who reached out to Putin by phone. This is a very indicative nuance confirming what many have said before: Moscow has a difficult relationship with Pashinyan. In Russia, they treat him with suspicion as they don't consider him as "their guy." After all, initially, Pashinyan was not Russia's henchman, therefore Moscow can't see him through. This demonstrative disregard ("call us yourself") is precisely the indication of this attitude. This is worth noting since it shows the peculiarities of modern Russian-Armenian relations.
Anyway, the current round of crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh may lead to a change in the status quo that has persisted in the region for years. This is the largest fighting since 2016, with hundreds already killed in action on both sides. However, it is too early to claim this is the largest exacerbation since 1994.
Both sides are now determined to win
It all depends on further developments – whether hostilities will cover new territories, whether the situation will spread from Nagorno-Karabakh to the state border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and whether external forces (Turkey or Russia) will be involved in conflict... If all of this happens, the conflict will drag on and will take shape as a regional international one. In this case, it will ultimately end up with an altered political modality in the Caucasus. Thus, all older mechanisms and agreements will become void.
Both sides are now determined to win. This is evidenced by the public rhetoric of both Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities. In yesterday's address to the nation by Ilham Aliyev, the president said Azerbaijan intends to regain Nagorno-Karabakh because this is primordially Azerbaijani land. That is, the task has been set to gain full control of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Armenia voiced some quite harsh statements, too. Pashinyan said Armenia could move to recognize the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh in response to Azerbaijan's actions.
The current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh will continue for several weeks, maybe months
All these steps, if implemented, will further prolong the conflict. Everything could boil down to the conflict becoming even more complex and uncompromising because both parties are already moving along this path: imposing martial law and declaring mobilization suggests that this won't end quickly.
I suggest the current escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh will continue for several weeks, maybe months. And then everything will depend on what will happen on the ground and on the position of external forces. It is now obvious that Turkey and Russia will be the key external players in this conflict. Perhaps, also Iran... So far, Tehran has taken its traditional stance – it has offered mediation between Baku and Yerevan. However, no one is interested in mediation now, since there is no talk of a truce at all. All other EU powers, except France, which has major interests in Armenia, took a detached position. The United States has not yet shown much interest in the latest developments. So it seems it will be Russia and Turkey who will ultimately face off.
Ilia Kusa is an expert on international politics and Middle East at the Ukrainian Institute for the Future


unian--2020-09-29--Kyiv top European city in number of high-rise buildings

The report has counted 1,199 buildings above 35 meters ( 12 floors ) in the capital city .
Ukraine 's capital city of Kyiv ranked first among European cities , occupying the eighth spot worldwide in terms of the number of high-rise buildings .
That is according to SkyscraperPage 's ranking released on its website .
In total , there are 1,199 buildings above 35 meters ( 12 floors ) in Kyiv .
The runner up is London with 1,109 high-rise buildings .
New York tops the global ranking with 6,097 skyscrapers .
Toronto ( 2,393 ) and Dubai ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Russian capital city of Moscow took the 16th spot in the ranking with 550 high-rise buildings .
Read alsoExperts say 150 `` problematic '' real estate construction sites across UkraineAnother Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is in TOP 30 of the world ranking , having taken the 26th position with 422 skyscrapers .
According to the official data provided by regional state administrations and the Kyiv City State Administration , 150 housing projects were considered problematic across the country as of October 1 , 2019 .
Most of such projects are registered in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 23 ) , and Odesa region ( 14 ) .

The report has counted 1,199 buildings above 35 meters (12 floors) in the capital city.
Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv ranked first among European cities, occupying the eighth spot worldwide in terms of the number of high-rise buildings.
That is according to SkyscraperPage's ranking released on its website.
In total, there are 1,199 buildings above 35 meters (12 floors) in Kyiv. The runner up is London with 1,109 high-rise buildings.
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New York tops the global ranking with 6,097 skyscrapers. Toronto (2,393) and Dubai (1574) complete the TOP 3.
The Russian capital city of Moscow took the 16th spot in the ranking with 550 high-rise buildings.
Read alsoExperts say 150 "problematic" real estate construction sites across UkraineAnother Ukrainian city of Kharkiv is in TOP 30 of the world ranking, having taken the 26th position with 422 skyscrapers.
Uncompleted domestic construction projects
According to the official data provided by regional state administrations and the Kyiv City State Administration, 150 housing projects were considered problematic across the country as of October 1, 2019. Most of such projects are registered in Kyiv (51), Kyiv region (23), and Odesa region (14).


unian--2020-09-29--SBU busts ex-"LPR" terrorist who seized executive buildings in Severodonetsk in 2014

Law enforcers have pressed charges against the suspect .
Operatives with the SBU Security Service of Ukraine have nabbed a former member of illegal armed formations of the `` Luhansk People 's Republic '' ( `` LPR '' ) terrorist organization who participated in the seizure of administrative buildings in the town of Severodonetsk in 2014 .
According to the preliminary investigation , the suspect joined the illegal armed formations in April 2014 .
It was established he was involved in the storming of the SBU head office in Luhansk region .
Later , as part of `` Dremov 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive buildings in Severodonetsk .
In addition , the man assisted one of the subversive groups , whose members had been plotting terrorist attacks in Severodonetsk on Independence Day in 2014 .
Since the city was liberated from occupation forces , he has been on the run , the SBU said on its website .
Read alsoLocal elections in Ukraine : SBU vows to ensure safety of automated systemsThe terrorist has been served with charge papers under Part 2 of Article 260 ( participation in armed formations proscribed by law ) of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in other crimes committed by terrorist groups in Luhansk region is being verified .
If found guilty , he may face up to eight years in prison with confiscation of property .
• SBU detains Uzbek national who threatened to set off bomb in Kyiv bank ( Photo , video )

Law enforcers have pressed charges against the suspect.
Operatives with the SBU Security Service of Ukraine have nabbed a former member of illegal armed formations of the "Luhansk People's Republic" ("LPR") terrorist organization who participated in the seizure of administrative buildings in the town of Severodonetsk in 2014.
According to the preliminary investigation, the suspect joined the illegal armed formations in April 2014. It was established he was involved in the storming of the SBU head office in Luhansk region. Later, as part of "Dremov's Group," he partook in seizing executive buildings in Severodonetsk. In addition, the man assisted one of the subversive groups, whose members had been plotting terrorist attacks in Severodonetsk on Independence Day in 2014. Since the city was liberated from occupation forces, he has been on the run, the SBU said on its website.
Read alsoLocal elections in Ukraine: SBU vows to ensure safety of automated systemsThe terrorist has been served with charge papers under Part 2 of Article 260 (participation in armed formations proscribed by law) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
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His complicity in other crimes committed by terrorist groups in Luhansk region is being verified.
If found guilty, he may face up to eight years in prison with confiscation of property.
SBU operations: Other stories


unian--2020-09-29--Ukraine changes entry rules for foreigners

Foreign nationals may cross in only if they have valid health insurance .
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed entry rules for foreigners for the COVID-19 quarantine period .
Yesterday , September 28 , Government Decree No .
888 amended Decree No .
641 of July 22 , 2020 , which establishes quarantine and introduces enhanced anti-epidemic measures , as reported by the Interior Ministry .
Foreigners may enter Ukraine only if they have a valid health insurance , `` issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine , or a foreign insurance company that has a representative office in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance company – its partner in Ukraine ( assistance ) , and covers the costs of COVID-19 treatment , observation , and is valid for the period of stay in Ukraine . ''
Read alsoGov't updates quarantine zoning mapWho 's not subject to the requirement • Foreigners and stateless persons who permanently reside in Ukraine ; • Persons recognized as refugees and in need of additional protection ; • Employees of diplomatic and consulate missions , representative offices of international missions and organizations accredited in Ukraine , and their family members ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries participating in the NATO Partnership for Peace program who are engaged in training Ukrainian Army units .
Where the rules also apply Without health insurance , foreigners and stateless persons are also banned from crossing in and out of the temporarily occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions , the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , and Sevastopol .
Who must go for self-isolation People who cross the state border , arriving from the country with a wide spread of COVID-19 are subject to self-isolation .
• Those arriving in Ukraine for studying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of states with a wide spread of COVID-19 , who have not stayed in these countries within the last 14 days or proceed transit through the territory of Ukraine with documents confirming their future exit from Ukraine within two days ; • Employees of diplomatic missions and consular offices of foreign states , representative offices of international missions , organizations accredited in Ukraine , and their family members ; • Drivers and crew members of trucks and buses on regular lines , crew members of planes , sea and river vessels , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Instructors of the armed forces of NATO member states and countries participating in the NATO Partnership for Peace program who take part in training the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ; • Art professionals arriving at the invitation of a cultural institution along with an accompanying person ; • Persons carrying negative COVID-19 PCR tests run no earlier than 48 hours prior to arrival .
On August 26 , 2020 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine across Ukraine until November 1 .
Then the government imposed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 until September 28 , with a number of exceptions for certain categories of foreign nationals .
Read alsoCOVID-19 : Over 3,600 new cases reported as of Sept 29One of such exceptions was reportedly made for Belarusian citizens fleeing amid unrest in their country .
Late on Thursday , August 27 , the Cabinet declared that the borders would be shut a day earlier , from midnight on August 28 .
It was reported on September 25 that Ukraine 's government does not plan to extend an entry ban for foreign nationals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ its effect on September 28 .

Foreign nationals may cross in only if they have valid health insurance.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed entry rules for foreigners for the COVID-19 quarantine period.
Yesterday, September 28, Government Decree No. 888 amended Decree No. 641 of July 22, 2020, which establishes quarantine and introduces enhanced anti-epidemic measures, as reported by the Interior Ministry.
New requirements at border
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Foreigners may enter Ukraine only if they have a valid health insurance, "issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine, or a foreign insurance company that has a representative office in Ukraine or a contractual relationship with an insurance company – its partner in Ukraine (assistance), and covers the costs of COVID-19 treatment, observation, and is valid for the period of stay in Ukraine."
Read alsoGov't updates quarantine zoning mapWho's not subject to the requirement
Foreigners and stateless persons who permanently reside in Ukraine;
Persons recognized as refugees and in need of additional protection;
Employees of diplomatic and consulate missions, representative offices of international missions and organizations accredited in Ukraine, and their family members; and
Military of NATO member states and countries participating in the NATO Partnership for Peace program who are engaged in training Ukrainian Army units.
Where the rules also apply
Without health insurance, foreigners and stateless persons are also banned from crossing in and out of the temporarily occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, and Sevastopol.
Who must go for self-isolation
People who cross the state border, arriving from the country with a wide spread of COVID-19 are subject to self-isolation.
Who doesn't need self-isolation
Children under 12 years of age;
Those arriving in Ukraine for studying in higher education facilities;
Citizens of states with a wide spread of COVID-19, who have not stayed in these countries within the last 14 days or proceed transit through the territory of Ukraine with documents confirming their future exit from Ukraine within two days;
Employees of diplomatic missions and consular offices of foreign states, representative offices of international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine, and their family members;
Drivers and crew members of trucks and buses on regular lines, crew members of planes, sea and river vessels, as well as train and locomotive crews;
Instructors of the armed forces of NATO member states and countries participating in the NATO Partnership for Peace program who take part in training the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
Art professionals arriving at the invitation of a cultural institution along with an accompanying person;
Persons transporting hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation; and
Persons carrying negative COVID-19 PCR tests run no earlier than 48 hours prior to arrival.
Temporary entry ban for foreigners: Background
On August 26, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine across Ukraine until November 1.
Then the government imposed a temporary entry ban for foreigners from August 29 until September 28, with a number of exceptions for certain categories of foreign nationals.
Read alsoCOVID-19: Over 3,600 new cases reported as of Sept 29One of such exceptions was reportedly made for Belarusian citizens fleeing amid unrest in their country.
Late on Thursday, August 27, the Cabinet declared that the borders would be shut a day earlier, from midnight on August 28.
It was reported on September 25 that Ukraine's government does not plan to extend an entry ban for foreign nationals.
An entry ban for foreign nationals lost its effect on September 28.


unian--2020-09-29--Kyiv mayor reports 416 new COVID-19 cases, four fatalities in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 22,559 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 416 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 416 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus , including 11 healthcare workers .
There were four fatalities , '' Klitschko reported via Telegram on September 29 .
According to the city mayor , 214 women aged 20 to 91 and 164 men aged 19 to 90 are among those infected .
Nineteen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old ) and 19 boys ( from two to 16 years old ) have tested positive .
Klitschko said 48 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 48 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 6,553 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
Read alsoOne in three Ukrainians would get free vaccine if ready – pollThe highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district ( 71 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Darnytsky district ( 52 ) .
The total death toll in the city is 373 cases .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .
• The new quarantine zoning across Ukraine reviewed by the state and regional commissions on emergencies quarantine zoning in line with the latest reports on the epidemiological situation took effect on September 28 .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city stands at 22,559.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 416 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 416 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus, including 11 healthcare workers. There were four fatalities," Klitschko reported via Telegram on September 29.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 22,559."
According to the city mayor, 214 women aged 20 to 91 and 164 men aged 19 to 90 are among those infected.
Nineteen girls (from one to 16 years old) and 19 boys (from two to 16 years old) have tested positive.
Klitschko said 48 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 48 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 6,553 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
Read alsoOne in three Ukrainians would get free vaccine if ready – pollThe highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district (71), Shevchenkivsky district (55), and Darnytsky district (52).
The total death toll in the city is 373 cases.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-09-29--Share of renewable generation doubles in Jan-Aug

Electricity generation by wind farms , PV systems , and biomass facilities grew by 120.2 % .
Ukraine 's Energy Ministry says the share of electricity from renewables in January-August doubled year-over-year ( y-o-y ) , to 13.3 % of the country 's total energy balance .
That is according to the ministry 's reports published on its website on September 25 .
In general , the country 's power plants over the period under review cut electricity generation by 6.2 % y-o-y , to 96.38 billion kWh .
Read alsoZelensky enacts law on `` green '' energyHydropower plants ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the eight months of 2020 , which was 12 % down y-o-y .
That of hydropower plants ( HPPs ) and pumped storage power plants ( PSPPs ) accounted for 5.2 % of the total energy balance .
Electricity generation by alternative sources ( wind farms , photovoltaic [ PV ] systems , and biomass facilities ) in January-August 2020 totaled 7.77 billion kWh , which was 120.2 % up y-o-y .
Thus , the share of renewable energy in the total generation was 8.1 % , and including hydropower industry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same time , thermal power plants ( TPPs ) generated 23.07 billion kWh , which was 25.7 % down y-o-y .
Output of combined heat and power plants ( CHPPs ) and cogeneration units stood at 8.1 billion kWh , which was 14.4 % up y-o-y .
TPPs and CHPPs generated 32.4 % of the country 's total electricity .
Nuclear power plants ( NPPs ) over the eight months saw a 6.2 % decline in electricity output , having generated 51.13 billion kWh , which accounted for 53.1 % of electricity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power plants in January-August 2019 reduced power generation by 2.6 % compared to the same period in 2018 , to 101.3 billion kWh .
Thermal power plants generated 40 % of the country 's electricity , while NPPs ' share was 53.8 % .
• Electricity generation by HPPs , PV solar systems , and wind farms accounted for 7.1 % .
The share of hydropower plants alone was 5.5 % in the country 's electricity .
• According to the European Commission , the share of electricity generated from coal in European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first quarter of 2020 , having hit the record lowest 33 % of total electricity generated .
• At the same time , the share of electricity generated from renewables increased from 34 % to 40 % .

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Electricity generation by wind farms, PV systems, and biomass facilities grew by 120.2%.
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