unian--2020-10-29--Dynamo Kyiv seal draw with Ferencvarosc in Champions League

The Kyiv squad failed to hold the first half 's 0:2 lead in the away match .
In their second match in this year 's UEFA Champions League group stage , Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday played in Budapest against the local Ferencvarosc , Hungary 's Champion .
After a promising first half where Mircea Lucescu 's team stunned the hosts with two goals – first from a penalty shot by Viktor Tsyhankov on the 28th and a nice cross finisher by Carlos de Pena on 41st , Ferencvarosci still managed to rebound after the break .
The team , led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has been widely praised by local fans for the club 's latest success , dominated pretty much throughout the second half and made Dynamo forget about more goal attempts , forcing Ukrainians to focus on defense .
First struggling to penetrate Dynamo 's defenses , Ferencvarosc finally found the hole on 59th when Tokmac Nguen delivered a brilliant shot from the sharp right corner of the box , driving the ball into the left pole before it went in – much to the keeper Denys Boyko 's disappointment as he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manager amid the astonishing performance by Heorhiy Bushchan , who has recently tested positive for COVID-19 .
Ferencvarosc 's Franck Boli equalized shortly before the final whistle , just minutes after Dynamo captain Serhiy Sydorchuk was sent off the pitch as his second yellow card turned red .
The result leaves Dynamo on the third spot in Group G , while Ferencvarosci is so far on the group 's bottom , each with 1 point .
Barcelona tops the group with 6 points after beating Juventus 0:2 in Turin .
The Italian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second in the group .
• UEFA allows football fans back on stands in Ukraine • Two key players of FC Shakhtar , national team test positive for COVID-19

The Kyiv squad failed to hold the first half's 0:2 lead in the away match.
In their second match in this year's UEFA Champions League group stage, Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday played in Budapest against the local Ferencvarosc, Hungary's Champion.
After a promising first half where Mircea Lucescu's team stunned the hosts with two goals – first from a penalty shot by Viktor Tsyhankov on the 28th and a nice cross finisher by Carlos de Pena on 41st, Ferencvarosci still managed to rebound after the break.
The team, led by former Dynamo star striker Serhiy Rebrov, who has been widely praised by local fans for the club's latest success, dominated pretty much throughout the second half and made Dynamo forget about more goal attempts, forcing Ukrainians to focus on defense.
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First struggling to penetrate Dynamo's defenses, Ferencvarosc finally found the hole on 59th when Tokmac Nguen delivered a brilliant shot from the sharp right corner of the box, driving the ball into the left pole before it went in – much to the keeper Denys Boyko's disappointment as he is now trying to prove his skills before the manager amid the astonishing performance by Heorhiy Bushchan, who has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Ferencvarosc's Franck Boli equalized shortly before the final whistle, just minutes after Dynamo captain Serhiy Sydorchuk was sent off the pitch as his second yellow card turned red.
The result leaves Dynamo on the third spot in Group G, while Ferencvarosci is so far on the group's bottom, each with 1 point.
Barcelona tops the group with 6 points after beating Juventus 0:2 in Turin. The Italian team now has 3 points and stands second in the group.
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unian--2020-10-29--Is Crimean Platform set to become another "Minsk"

Establishing a so-called Crimean Platform – a negotiating site on Crimea – is surely a positive endeavor .
In fact , it will be the only tool to bring the Crimea issue back into the international political discourse .
The Crimean platform provides for the three levels of discussion .
The first is expert level : various issues of the occupied Crimea will be discussed at the expert-analytical level .
These include rights violations , possible new sanctions , issues related to the security and militarization of the temporarily occupied peninsula .
The second is technical and political level : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues will be held at the level of defense and foreign ministers , as well as heads of committees of the participating states .
The third is top political level : this is discussions involving prime ministers and presidents , that is , heads of state .
Russia and the Russian media reacted rather predictably – they were pissed .
Moscow loathes any moves Ukraine makes on the Crimea issue , which is driving the Kremlin insane .
With that in mind , we can further prove that the idea is a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Crimea issue on the international agenda and to articulate issues related to the occupied peninsula .
A number of influential powers have already expressed interest in participating in the Crimea Platform , which certainly adds weight to it .
We 're talking about UK , the U.S. , Canada , Turkey , Poland , as well as the European Union .
It should be noted that Russia was invited to partake in the Crimean Platform , but Moscow turned down the offer .
We are not obliged to insist on Russia 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – they refused .
However , such a response came as no surprise , given that Moscow does not acknowledge that the fact that the move to try to annex Crimea was erroneous , reactive , and unfounded .
Hence , Russia shares the political responsibility for the occupation of these territories .
Of course , there is a risk that the activities of the Crimean platform will be reduced to expert and analytical work and nothing beyond that .
I suggest that 's likely to happen .
If the Crimean platform manages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be awesome .
It will be even better if the platform works out a decision on new sanctions , puts pressure on Moscow , and makes Crimea too costly for Moscow .
This would be an important achievement , indeed .
And although I think that the platform 's efforts will be reduced to discussions , preparation of analytical reports and drafting of new sanctions , everything will depend on Ukraine 's moves and stance : how strongly Kyiv will push the issue of new sanctions , access to Crimea by international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
The problem with the Crimean platform is that there is a `` Donbas anchor '' that will hamper Ukraine 's broader involvement in the project .
After all , if Zelensky and his team engage and show active progress and engage on the Crimea issues , Russians may re-escalate hostilities in Donbas .
It 's obvious that President Zelensky is wary of such developments .
Turkey was completely satisfied with the previous situation Also , there are already fears that Turkey will be involved in the Crimean Platform – some claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result , while not returning to Ukraine but becoming Turkish .
However , I believe that such a threat is non-existent .
Turkey has no direct transport connection with Crimea , being separated by the Black Sea .
Also , Turkey would n't want sanctions for such moves .
I think that talking about such a threat is a Russian boogeyman story , a totally Russian narrative .
The Turks have enough issues to deal with , so they will not get into the Crimea mess .
Turkey was completely satisfied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not create serious competition for Turkey , while Russia can , so Turkey is interested in seeing a weaker Russia .
And together with the Ukrainians , the Turks today want to produce warships , boats , and work on other projects .
The Crimean Platform is a tool for exerting pressure on Russia Besides , given that pro-Russian forces are working to seize power in Ukraine , I believe that the issue of Crimea may eventually be resolved by dual sovereignty , that is , Crimea could become a common territory of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the status of Hong Kong .
So , the maximum we can expect from the Crimean Platform is decisions on new political sanctions against Russia , new economic restrictions , sanctions over rights violations , sanctions for militarization of the peninsula , severance of various contracts , bans on certain port activities , trade , etc .
There is no talk that the Crimean Platform will ensure Crimea 's return to Ukraine , but it will be among the tools applied to make this happen one day .
The Crimean Platform is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Russians must understand that Crimea is too costly for them and is dragging them to the bottom .
In order for Moscow to understand this , sanctions pressure must be maintained .
And in order to keep such pressure , Ukraine must speak up about Crimea at all possible platforms .
Anatoliy Oktysiuk is a political expert with the DemocracyHouse Think Tank

Establishing a so-called Crimean Platform – a negotiating site on Crimea – is surely a positive endeavor. In fact, it will be the only tool to bring the Crimea issue back into the international political discourse.
The Crimean platform provides for the three levels of discussion.
Russia and Russian media reacted rather predictably – they were pissed
The first is expert level: various issues of the occupied Crimea will be discussed at the expert-analytical level. These include rights violations, possible new sanctions, issues related to the security and militarization of the temporarily occupied peninsula.
The second is technical and political level: here, the discussion on the above issues will be held at the level of defense and foreign ministers, as well as heads of committees of the participating states.
The third is top political level: this is discussions involving prime ministers and presidents, that is, heads of state.
Russia and the Russian media reacted rather predictably – they were pissed. Moscow loathes any moves Ukraine makes on the Crimea issue, which is driving the Kremlin insane. With that in mind, we can further prove that the idea is a good one as it allows Ukraine to retain the Crimea issue on the international agenda and to articulate issues related to the occupied peninsula.
There's a risk that the efforts of the Crimean Platform will be reduced to expert-analytical work
A number of influential powers have already expressed interest in participating in the Crimea Platform, which certainly adds weight to it. We're talking about UK, the U.S., Canada, Turkey, Poland, as well as the European Union.
It should be noted that Russia was invited to partake in the Crimean Platform, but Moscow turned down the offer. We are not obliged to insist on Russia's participation in these talks. We offered – they refused. However, such a response came as no surprise, given that Moscow does not acknowledge that the fact that the move to try to annex Crimea was erroneous, reactive, and unfounded. Hence, Russia shares the political responsibility for the occupation of these territories.
Of course, there is a risk that the activities of the Crimean platform will be reduced to expert and analytical work and nothing beyond that. I suggest that's likely to happen. If the Crimean platform manages to work out political solutions, it will be awesome. It will be even better if the platform works out a decision on new sanctions, puts pressure on Moscow, and makes Crimea too costly for Moscow. This would be an important achievement, indeed.
If Zelensky and his team engage and show active progress and engage on the Crimea issues, Russians may re-escalate hostilities in Donbas
And although I think that the platform's efforts will be reduced to discussions, preparation of analytical reports and drafting of new sanctions, everything will depend on Ukraine's moves and stance: how strongly Kyiv will push the issue of new sanctions, access to Crimea by international observers and rights watchdogs, and so on.
The problem with the Crimean platform is that there is a "Donbas anchor" that will hamper Ukraine's broader involvement in the project. After all, if Zelensky and his team engage and show active progress and engage on the Crimea issues, Russians may re-escalate hostilities in Donbas. It's obvious that President Zelensky is wary of such developments.
Turkey was completely satisfied with the previous situation
Also, there are already fears that Turkey will be involved in the Crimean Platform – some claim that Crimea may get out of Russia as a result, while not returning to Ukraine but becoming Turkish. However, I believe that such a threat is non-existent. Turkey has no direct transport connection with Crimea, being separated by the Black Sea. Also, Turkey wouldn't want sanctions for such moves. I think that talking about such a threat is a Russian boogeyman story, a totally Russian narrative. The Turks have enough issues to deal with, so they will not get into the Crimea mess.
Turkey was completely satisfied with the previous situation. Ukraine cannot create serious competition for Turkey, while Russia can, so Turkey is interested in seeing a weaker Russia. And together with the Ukrainians, the Turks today want to produce warships, boats, and work on other projects.
The Crimean Platform is a tool for exerting pressure on Russia
Besides, given that pro-Russian forces are working to seize power in Ukraine, I believe that the issue of Crimea may eventually be resolved by dual sovereignty, that is, Crimea could become a common territory of both Russia and Ukraine, something similar to the status of Hong Kong.
So, the maximum we can expect from the Crimean Platform is decisions on new political sanctions against Russia, new economic restrictions, sanctions over rights violations, sanctions for militarization of the peninsula, severance of various contracts, bans on certain port activities, trade, etc. There is no talk that the Crimean Platform will ensure Crimea's return to Ukraine, but it will be among the tools applied to make this happen one day.
The Crimean Platform is a tool for exerting pressure on Russia. Russians must understand that Crimea is too costly for them and is dragging them to the bottom. In order for Moscow to understand this, sanctions pressure must be maintained. And in order to keep such pressure, Ukraine must speak up about Crimea at all possible platforms.
Anatoliy Oktysiuk is a political expert with the DemocracyHouse Think Tank


unian--2020-10-29--EU Delegation: Constitutional Court's decision calls into question Ukraine's commitments

The EU says the necessary conditions should be reinstated for the effective functioning of the country 's anti-corruption system .
The European Union says that a recent decision by Ukraine 's Constitutional Court on government officials ' e-declarations calls into question the country 's international commitments .
This is announced in an EU local statement following the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ruling on certain aspects of the anti-corruption law , which was published on October 29 .
`` We note with great concern the effect of the latest decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on elements of the anti-corruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine .
The decision calls into question a number of international commitments which Ukraine assumed in relation to its international partners , including the EU , '' the statement said .
`` We urge the Ukrainian authorities to take steps to reinstate as soon as possible the necessary conditions for the effective functioning of the anti-corruption system in Ukraine , in compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine .
We are ready to assist on ways to bring back the necessary legal certainty aiming at ensuring the effective system for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it said .
The EU Delegation says that the EU and the EU Member States consider the institutions to fight corruption , created at the request of the Ukrainian people , to be the cornerstone for Ukraine 's transformation , closer political association and economic integration with the EU .
`` The European Union 's and Member States ' massive and unprecedented assistance , including financial , has therefore a link to the anti-corruption architecture working independently , efficiently and free of political or other pressure , '' it said .

The EU says the necessary conditions should be reinstated for the effective functioning of the country's anti-corruption system.
The European Union says that a recent decision by Ukraine's Constitutional Court on government officials' e-declarations calls into question the country's international commitments.
This is announced in an EU local statement following the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ruling on certain aspects of the anti-corruption law, which was published on October 29.
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"We note with great concern the effect of the latest decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on elements of the anti-corruption legislation, having far-reaching consequences for the whole anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine. The decision calls into question a number of international commitments which Ukraine assumed in relation to its international partners, including the EU," the statement said.
"We urge the Ukrainian authorities to take steps to reinstate as soon as possible the necessary conditions for the effective functioning of the anti-corruption system in Ukraine, in compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine. We are ready to assist on ways to bring back the necessary legal certainty aiming at ensuring the effective system for prevention of corruption in Ukraine," it said.
The EU Delegation says that the EU and the EU Member States consider the institutions to fight corruption, created at the request of the Ukrainian people, to be the cornerstone for Ukraine's transformation, closer political association and economic integration with the EU.
"The European Union's and Member States' massive and unprecedented assistance, including financial, has therefore a link to the anti-corruption architecture working independently, efficiently and free of political or other pressure," it said.
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unian--2020-10-29--U.S. Embassy supports for Ukrainians after Constitutional Court's notorious decision

U.S. diplomats issued a statement on the court 's decision to block public access to government officials ' e-declarations of @ @ @ @ @ in Kyiv has declared its support for the Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelensky in @ @ @ @ @ certain individuals to `` reverse the reforms '' that are being introduced in Ukraine after @ @ @ @ @ The Embassy announced in a statement on Twitter on October 29 .
`` The United @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine , the Ukrainian Government and President Zelenskyy in the fight against intensifying attacks by @ @ @ @ @ reforms of the past six years .
Only when the common interest prevails over self-serving @ @ @ @ @ aspirations of the Revolution of Dignity , '' it said .

U.S. diplomats issued a statement on the court's decision to block public access to government officials' e-declarations of assets.
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has declared its support for the Ukrainian people and President Volodymyr Zelensky in the fight against attempts by certain individuals to "reverse the reforms" that are being introduced in Ukraine after the Revolution of Dignity.
The Embassy announced in a statement on Twitter on October 29.
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"The United States supports the people of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Government and President Zelenskyy in the fight against intensifying attacks by vested interests to reverse the reforms of the past six years. Only when the common interest prevails over self-serving individuals will Ukraine realize the aspirations of the Revolution of Dignity," it said.
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unian--2020-10-29--Zelensky warns against unrest over notorious court ruling on access to e-declarations

The Ukrainian leader says that `` certain individuals undermine the social contract in Ukraine . ''
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced it is inadmissible to let unrest break out over the notorious ruling by the country 's Constitutional Court on access to electronic declarations or use it to discredit Ukraine abroad .
He announced this at a special meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine ( NSDC ) behind closed doors on October 29 , the presidential press service said .
The meeting addressed urgent measures to be taken by the state after the Constitutional Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provisions of the Law on Prevention of Corruption and Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .
At the beginning of the meeting , Zelensky stressed the need for an urgent response to the situation that took place after the Constitutional Court had adopted a decision on the anticorruption infrastructure of Ukraine at the request of a group of lawmakers .
`` It is not only a matter of this decision , but also in general of the purposeful actions by certain individuals to undermine the social contract in Ukraine and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security and defense of our state , '' he said .
`` We must not allow this problem to be solved by the street at its own discretion and this or any other decision of the Constitutional Court to be used by the enemies of Ukraine to discredit our country abroad . ''

The Ukrainian leader says that "certain individuals undermine the social contract in Ukraine."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced it is inadmissible to let unrest break out in the country over the notorious ruling by the Constitutional Court on access to electronic declarations or use it to discredit Ukraine abroad.
He announced this at a special meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) behind closed doors on October 29, the presidential press service said.
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The meeting addressed urgent measures to be taken by the state after the Constitutional Court had ruled on the unconstitutionality of certain provisions of the Law on Prevention of Corruption and Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
At the beginning of the meeting, Zelensky stressed the need for an urgent response to the situation that took place after the Constitutional Court had adopted a decision on the anticorruption infrastructure of Ukraine at the request of a group of lawmakers.
"It is not only a matter of this decision, but also in general of the purposeful actions by certain individuals to undermine the social contract in Ukraine and to create a real threat to the national security and defense of our state," he said. "We must not allow this problem to be solved by the street at its own discretion and this or any other decision of the Constitutional Court to be used by the enemies of Ukraine to discredit our country abroad."
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unian--2020-10-29--Cabinet instructs NACP to restore public access to e-declarations register

The agency earlier blocked access the register of government officials ' electronic declarations pursuant to a recent ruling by the @ @ @ @ @ Cabinet of Ministers ordered Ukraine 's National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) to @ @ @ @ @ State Register of Electronic Declarations .
This was announced by Minister of the Cabinet of @ @ @ @ @ .
Read alsoConstitutional Court elaborates on reason behind abolition of e-declarations for officials According to @ @ @ @ @ the relevant order at a special meeting with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky .
@ @ @ @ @ meeting of the government with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , the NSDC @ @ @ @ @ Council ] adopted an order to implement the decision , which obliged the NACP to @ @ @ @ @ to the register of officials ' declarations and provide a mechanism for their special vetting @ @ @ @ @

The agency earlier blocked access the register of government officials' electronic declarations pursuant to a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court.
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has ordered the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) to restore public access to the State Register of Electronic Declarations.
This was announced by Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchinov on Telegram on October 29.
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According to him, the government adopted the relevant order at a special meeting with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"At a special meeting of the government with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the NSDC [National Security and Defense Council] has adopted an order to implement a decision obliging the NACP to immediately restore citizens' access to the register of officials' declarations and provide a mechanism for their special vetting," Nemchinov said.
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unian--2020-10-29--Number of COVID-19 patients in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 11,300 cases

Almost 300 new cases were reported on the peninsula on the past day ; seven people died over the period under review .
The number of COVID-19 patients in Russia-occupied Crimea since the beginning of the pandemic has exceeded 11,300 cases .
The total death toll is 206 people , the Crimean Human Rights Group said on Facebook on October 29 , citing the occupying authorities ' data .
In particular , the occupying authorities of Crimea have reported 11,347 coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic ; of them 2,338 were in Sevastopol , it said .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported on Oct 29 '' According to the occupying authorities , seven people died from the new coronavirus ( two of them in the city of Sevastopol ) in the past 24 hours ; 299 new cases of COVID-19 , including 74 in Sevastopol , were reported in Crimea , '' it said .
According to experts from the Crimean Human Rights Group , the occupying authorities of the peninsula are deliberately hiding information about the real number of COVID-19 victims .
`` The so-called official statistics on the incidence of the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it does not reflect data on infections in the ranks of the Russian army and law enforcement agencies , as well as patients with community-acquired pneumonia .
In addition , the occupying authorities are constantly changing their approaches to recording mortality from COVID-19 , '' it said .
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Almost 300 new cases were reported on the peninsula on the past day; seven people died over the period under review.
The number of COVID-19 patients in Russia-occupied Crimea since the beginning of the pandemic has exceeded 11,300 cases.
The total death toll is 206 people, the Crimean Human Rights Group said on Facebook on October 29, citing the occupying authorities' data.
In particular, the occupying authorities of Crimea have reported 11,347 coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic; of them 2,338 were in Sevastopol, it said.
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"According to the occupying authorities, seven people died from the new coronavirus (two of them in the city of Sevastopol) in the past 24 hours; 299 new cases of COVID-19, including 74 in Sevastopol, were reported in Crimea," it said.
According to experts from the Crimean Human Rights Group, the occupying authorities of the peninsula are deliberately hiding information about the real number of COVID-19 victims.
"The so-called official statistics on the incidence of the new coronavirus on the peninsula are underestimated, because it does not reflect data on infections in the ranks of the Russian army and law enforcement agencies, as well as patients with community-acquired pneumonia. In addition, the occupying authorities are constantly changing their approaches to recording mortality from COVID-19," it said.
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unian--2020-10-29--Journalist on possible suspension of visa-free travel for Ukraine over CCU's ruling: "Premature spec

Journalist on possible suspension of visa-free travel for Ukraine over CCU's ruling: "Premature speculation"

Delayed payout of macro-financial assistance is more likely , he believes .
Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak says the suspension of the visa-free regime with the European Union for Ukrainian citizens over the ruling by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) that affects the country 's anti-corruption reform is premature speculation .
`` Premature speculation that Ukraine might lose visa liberalization with the EU over the e-declaration debacle yesterday .
This is the 'nuclear option ' and the EU rarely triggers that first .
Delayed payout of macro-financial assistance is more likely , '' he wrote on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media reported that the European Union might launch a mechanism to suspend the visa-free regime with Ukraine over the latest ruling by the Constitutional Court rolling back the anti-corruption reform .
Representative of Ukraine to the European Union , Mykola Tochytskyi , wrote a letter to Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna , voicing the relevant concerns in this regard .
At the same time , Tochytskyi 's press service refused to provide a copy of the letter to UNIAN .
`` Sorry , but we do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it said .
On September 16 , the Constitutional Court ruled unconstitutional certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau .
Read alsoZelensky convenes NSDC meeting over Constitutional Court 's notorious rulingThese included the norms on empowering a President to establish NABU , appoint and dismiss its director , appoint three members to the competition commission selecting the Bureau chief , appoint one member of the external control commission to conduct an independent audit of NABU performance , its operational and institutional independence , and approve the regulation on the Civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formation .
Also , on July 28 , the CSU declared unconstitutional the Presidential Decree of April 16 , 2015 , on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director .
The relevant motion filed to the CCU by 51 lawmakers claimed the then head of state Petro Poroshenko went beyond his constitutional powers and violated the ban on usurpation of state power .
Also , the deputies argued , the decree contradicts Constitutional provisions on the exhaustive list of presidential powers .
On October 27 , the Constitutional Court ruled on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislators to repeal Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
On October 28 , pursuant to the CCU ruling , the National Agency on Corruption Prevention shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations .

Delayed payout of macro-financial assistance is more likely, he believes.
Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak says the suspension of the visa-free regime with the European Union for Ukrainian citizens over the ruling by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) that affects the country's anti-corruption reform is premature speculation.
"Premature speculation that Ukraine might lose visa liberalization with the EU over the e-declaration debacle yesterday. This is the 'nuclear option' and the EU rarely triggers that first. Delayed payout of macro-financial assistance is more likely," he wrote on Twitter on October 29.
Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that the European Union might launch a mechanism to suspend the visa-free regime with Ukraine over the latest ruling by the Constitutional Court rolling back the anti-corruption reform. Representative of Ukraine to the European Union, Mykola Tochytskyi, wrote a letter to Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna, voicing the relevant concerns in this regard.
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At the same time, Tochytskyi's press service refused to provide a copy of the letter to UNIAN. "Sorry, but we do not comment on internal government correspondence," it said.
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On September 16, the Constitutional Court ruled unconstitutional certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau.
Read alsoZelensky convenes NSDC meeting over Constitutional Court's notorious rulingThese included the norms on empowering a President to establish NABU, appoint and dismiss its director, appoint three members to the competition commission selecting the Bureau chief, appoint one member of the external control commission to conduct an independent audit of NABU performance, its operational and institutional independence, and approve the regulation on the Civil Control Council and the procedure for its formation.
Also, on July 28, the CSU declared unconstitutional the Presidential Decree of April 16, 2015, on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director. The relevant motion filed to the CCU by 51 lawmakers claimed the then head of state Petro Poroshenko went beyond his constitutional powers and violated the ban on usurpation of state power. Also, the deputies argued, the decree contradicts Constitutional provisions on the exhaustive list of presidential powers.
On October 27, the Constitutional Court ruled on the case on the motion submitted by 47 legislators to repeal Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials.
On October 28, pursuant to the CCU ruling, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations.


unian--2020-10-29--Ukrainian banks cut net income by 22%

Ukrainian banks cut net income by 22%

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unian--2020-10-30--Constitutional Court may declare High Anti-Corruption Court unconstitutional – Tupytsky

CCU Chairman has commented on a case on which the Court is yet to issue a judgment .
Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) Oleksandr Tupytsky says he does not rule out that the CCU may declare the High Anti-Corruption Court ( HACC ) unconstitutional .
`` The issue of the Anti-Corruption Court ...
I 've heard nothing unconstitutional [ at the CCU hearings on this case ] , but the question is whether this is a special or specialized court .
If it 's a special court , it 's unconstitutional , but if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitutional , '' he told a briefing on October 30 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
In July 2020 , 49 MPs appealed to the Constitutional Court with a motion to recognize unconstitutional the law on the High Anti-Corruption Court of June 7 , 2018 , No .
2447-VIII .
The MPs consider the law unconstitutional in general .
`` The key provisions of this legal act ( regarding the status , the High Anti-Corruption Court 's powers , the number of its judges , requirements for candidates for judicial appointment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear ( obvious ) signs of non-compliance with the Basic Law , without which law No .
2447 can not be applied at all , '' reads the MP 's motion .
On 6 October , the Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court started the relevant hearings .
On September 16 , the Constitutional Court ruled unconstitutional certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine .
On July 28 , the CCU declared unconstitutional the presidential decree of April 16 , 2015 on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CCU , on the motion of 47 legislators , handed down a judgment rescinding Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
Also , the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations ' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog , the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations and identify conflicts of interest .
The CCU deprived the NACP of access to state registers required for vetting declarations of candidates for government offices , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine .
The NABU said that as a result of the CCU move , all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed , while officials exposed for abuse will avoid responsibility .
On October 28 , pursuant to the CCU ruling , the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations , which was restored overnight Friday in line with the Cabinet decision following public outrage .
Thousands are rallying outside CCU HQ in Kyiv on @ @ @ @ @ @ @

CCU Chairman has commented on a case on which the Court is yet to issue a judgment.
Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) Oleksandr Tupytsky says he does not rule out that the CCU may declare the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) unconstitutional.
"The issue of the Anti-Corruption Court... I've heard nothing unconstitutional [at the CCU hearings on this case], but the question is whether this is a special or specialized court. If it's a special court, it's unconstitutional, but if it's a specialized one, it is constitutional," he told a briefing on October 30, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
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In July 2020, 49 MPs appealed to the Constitutional Court with a motion to recognize unconstitutional the law on the High Anti-Corruption Court of June 7, 2018, No. 2447-VIII.
The MPs consider the law unconstitutional in general.
"The key provisions of this legal act (regarding the status, the High Anti-Corruption Court's powers, the number of its judges, requirements for candidates for judicial appointment, competition procedures, etc.) have clear (obvious) signs of non-compliance with the Basic Law, without which law No. 2447 cannot be applied at all," reads the MP's motion.
On September 16, the Constitutional Court ruled unconstitutional certain provisions of the law on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine.
On July 28, the CCU declared unconstitutional the presidential decree of April 16, 2015 on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director.
On October 27, the CCU, on the motion of 47 legislators, handed down a judgment rescinding Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials. Also, the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations and identify conflicts of interest.
The CCU deprived the NACP of access to state registers required for vetting declarations of candidates for government offices, thus blocking the appointment of officials, including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine.
The NABU said that as a result of the CCU move, all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed, while officials exposed for abuse will avoid responsibility.
On October 28, pursuant to the CCU ruling, the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations, which was restored overnight Friday in line with the Cabinet decision following public outrage.
Thousands are rallying outside CCU HQ in Kyiv on Friday against the anti-corruption reform rollback.


unian--2020-10-30--Zelensky's motion to dissolve Constitutional Court has signs of "constitutional coup," top judge say

Zelensky's motion to dissolve Constitutional Court has signs of "constitutional coup," top judge says

The authorities could turn the Constitutional Court into a Supreme Court chamber , Tupytsky admits .
The latest bill , submitted to Parliament by President Volodymyr Zelensky , on the termination of powers of the Constitutional Court judges has signs of a `` constitutional coup , '' says CCU chair Oleksandr Tupytsky .
A draft law has emerged overnight , No .
4288 , which has signs of `` a constitutional coup in Ukraine , '' Tupytsky told a Kyiv briefing on Friday , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
Read alsoZelensky asks Rada to sack all Constitutional Court judges following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancel the ruling of the Constitutional Court , the top judge explained : `` Why then not through presidential decree ?
Why involve Parliament in such an unconstitutional case ? ''
He noted that the presidential bill proposes to disband the incumbent composition of the Constitutional Court .
The authorities could turn the Constitutional Court into a Supreme Court chamber , Tupytsky admits .
`` This is also an option , but for underdeveloped countries , '' the CCU chair stressed .
Read alsoProtesters rally outside Constitutional Court against rollback of anti-corruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not about developing the institution but rather `` narrowing '' it , Tupytsky said .
`` But there is nothing to be surprised at .
Everything can happen very quickly here .
The main thing here is mono-majority [ in Parliament , comprised of the pro-president 's political force ] .
As soon as there are votes , we , living in society , see these laws , but why should the Constitutional Court bear responsibility for everything ? ''
Tupytsky said , hinting at the quality of bills passed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parliament should pass laws of higher quality to make sure the opposition does n't challenge them in the Constitutional Court .

The authorities could turn the Constitutional Court into a Supreme Court chamber, Tupytsky admits.
The latest bill, submitted to Parliament by President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the termination of powers of the Constitutional Court judges has signs of a "constitutional coup," says CCU chair Oleksandr Tupytsky.
A draft law has emerged overnight, No. 4288, which has signs of "a constitutional coup in Ukraine," Tupytsky told a Kyiv briefing on Friday, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"I declare this responsibly, because this is a violation of Articles 149, 149-1 of the Constitution of Ukraine," Tupytsky stressed.
Read alsoZelensky asks Rada to sack all Constitutional Court judges following controversial rulingThe president is offernig the parliament to cancel the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the top judge explained: "Why then not through presidential decree? Why involve Parliament in such an unconstitutional case?"
He noted that the presidential bill proposes to disband the incumbent composition of the Constitutional Court.
The authorities could turn the Constitutional Court into a Supreme Court chamber, Tupytsky admits.
"This is also an option, but for underdeveloped countries," the CCU chair stressed.
Read alsoProtesters rally outside Constitutional Court against rollback of anti-corruption reform (Photo, video)This is not about developing the institution but rather "narrowing" it, Tupytsky said.
"But there is nothing to be surprised at. Everything can happen very quickly here. The main thing here is mono-majority [in Parliament, comprised of the pro-president's political force]. As soon as there are votes, we, living in society, see these laws, but why should the Constitutional Court bear responsibility for everything?" Tupytsky said, hinting at the quality of bills passed by the Verkhovna Rada.
He stressed that the parliament should pass laws of higher quality to make sure the opposition doesn't challenge them in the Constitutional Court.


unian--2020-10-30--Kyiv mayor reports over 700 new COVID-19 cases Oct 30 in new daily high

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 36,768 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 741 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of October 30 , 2020 , the highest daily rise ever reported .
`` In the past day , another 741 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 37 healthcare workers .
There were 17 fatalities , '' Klitschko 's press service reported on October 30 .
`` As of today , the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city mayor , 420 women aged 19 to 88 and 279 men aged 19 to 83 are among those infected .
Twenty-six girls ( from five months to 16 years old ) and 16 boys ( from one month to 15 years old ) have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 cases in Ukraine break 8,000 mark on Oct 30Klitschko said 83 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 234 people had recovered in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district ( 150 ) , Darnytsky district ( 89 ) , as well as Pechersky and Dniprovsky districts ( 85 each ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 743 .
Read alsoAnother mayor in Ukraine dies of COVID-19Quarantine in Ukraine : Background • The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine by late 2020 .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .
• On October 23 , Ukraine redrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new epidemic zoning took effect on Monday , October 26 .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 36,768.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 741 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of October 30, 2020, the highest daily rise ever reported.
"In the past day, another 741 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 37 healthcare workers. There were 17 fatalities," Klitschko's press service reported on October 30.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 36,768."
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According to the city mayor, 420 women aged 19 to 88 and 279 men aged 19 to 83 are among those infected.
Twenty-six girls (from five months to 16 years old) and 16 boys (from one month to 15 years old) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 cases in Ukraine break 8,000 mark on Oct 30Klitschko said 83 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 234 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 12,639 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district (150), Darnytsky district (89), as well as Pechersky and Dniprovsky districts (85 each).
The death toll in the city stands at 743.
Read alsoAnother mayor in Ukraine dies of COVID-19Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-10-30--Health ministry opposes idea of another strict lockdown across Ukraine

The government is imposing certain restrictions on businesses , stopping short of ordering a shutdown .
The Minister of Health @ @ @ @ @ of a full-blown lockdown across the country in the wake of the latest coronavirus surge @ @ @ @ @ , based on various factors in our country , including economic ones , a complete @ @ @ @ @ as much as possible , '' Maksym Stepanov told a Kyiv briefing on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoAnother mayor in Ukraine dies of COVID-19The government is imposing certain restrictions on businesses @ @ @ @ @ a shutdown .
• As of the morning of October 30 , a total of @ @ @ @ @ was lab-confirmed in Ukraine .
• Over the past day , 8,312 new cases were @ @ @ @ @ daily high .
• Earlier , Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov ruled out the possibility @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine .
• Then he stated that the government intended to contain the spread of @ @ @ @ @ .

The government is imposing certain restrictions on businesses, stopping short of ordering a shutdown.
The Minister of Health has spoken against the introduction of a full-blown lockdown across the country in the wake of the latest coronavirus surge.
"In my opinion, based on various factors in our country, including economic ones, a complete lockdown we should avoid it as much as possible," Maksym Stepanov told a Kyiv briefing on Friday, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
Read alsoAnother mayor in Ukraine dies of COVID-19The government is imposing certain restrictions on businesses, stopping short of ordering a shutdown.
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Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-10-30--Ritual dances around asset declaration: Why CCU's arguments remain unconvincing

Article 67 Part 1 of the Constitution of Ukraine reads in black and white : `` All citizens shall annually submit to their local tax authorities a declaration of their assets and income for the past year in the manner prescribed by law . ''
Therefore , reporting under Law of Ukraine `` On Corruption Prevention '' is unconstitutional , at least on five grounds .
First , the Constitution provides for a general asset declaration on the part of the taxation subject .
`` Everyone '' – that means no exceptions , including the homeless .
There can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' in the country .
Secondly , the Constitution provides for the filing of declarations exclusively with the tax authorities , not the the NACP ( National Agency on Corruption Prevention ) or local authorities .
Assets should n't be reported on any agency 's website or graffitied on the fence .
Third , the Constitution provides for annual declarations only .
No declarations are envisaged ahead of an official being hired or dismissed , and neither are they obliged to report following `` a significant change in property status . ''
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadline… Read alsoEU Delegation : Constitutional Court 's decision calls into question Ukraine 's commitmentsFourth , according to the Constitution , only income and property are subject to declaration .
Expenses and financial obligations shall remain beyond reporting .
Fifth , the declaration can only be personal – it shall not cover other persons related to the person filing it .
Similarly , the liability shall remain personal .
Everyone shall declare their own income and property .
It 's a shame though that the Constitutional Court wrote nothing about it in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguments applied by the CCU in its latest ruling ?
No , I do n't .
After all , arguments regarding `` violation of the independence of the judiciary and judges '' are a product of the majority of CCU judges ' sick imagination .
Is it possible to tackle corruption in an illegal and unconstitutional way ?
No it 's not .
Because in this case , there will be no difference between corrupt officials and those fighting them beyond the legal field .
If someone is not okay with the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in question , then there 's a procedure envisaged in Section XIII of the Basic Law to change this norm ( incidentally , no one has so far initiated amendments to the Constitution in this regard ) .
But please , do n't wipe your dirty feet on the Constitution , each time passing yet another obviously unconstitutional law to prevent corruption .
Moreover , lawmakers adopt such ill-considered and crude laws are adopted for the sake of senseless hype , in a cheap trick to please the average Ukrainians and present themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of naive Western diplomats .
Nothing more than that… Of course , in spite of the latest developments , on June 28 every year ( Ukraine 's Constitution Day ) , all politicians , officials , and civil activists , who have never raised the issue of the above-mentioned amendments to Article 67 , will keep convincing the public how much they love and appreciate the Basic Law .
And this has been going on in circles .

Article 67 Part 1 of the Constitution of Ukraine reads in black and white: "All citizens shall annually submit to their local tax authorities a declaration of their assets and income for the past year in the manner prescribed by law."
Therefore, reporting under Law of Ukraine "On Corruption Prevention" is unconstitutional, at least on five grounds.
First, the Constitution provides for a general asset declaration on the part of the taxation subject. "Everyone" – that means no exceptions, including the homeless. There can be no equals and "more equal ones" in the country.
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Secondly, the Constitution provides for the filing of declarations exclusively with the tax authorities, not the the NACP (National Agency on Corruption Prevention) or local authorities. Assets shouldn't be reported on any agency's website or graffitied on the fence.
Third, the Constitution provides for annual declarations only. No declarations are envisaged ahead of an official being hired or dismissed, and neither are they obliged to report following "a significant change in property status." Just once a year, before a certain deadline…
Read alsoEU Delegation: Constitutional Court's decision calls into question Ukraine's commitmentsFourth, according to the Constitution, only income and property are subject to declaration. Expenses and financial obligations shall remain beyond reporting.
Fifth, the declaration can only be personal – it shall not cover other persons related to the person filing it. Similarly, the liability shall remain personal. Everyone shall declare their own income and property.
It's a shame though that the Constitutional Court wrote nothing about it in its ruling.
Arguments regarding "violation of the independence of the judiciary and judges" are a product of the majority of CCU judges' sick imagination
Do I consider convincing the arguments applied by the CCU in its latest ruling? No, I don't. After all, arguments regarding "violation of the independence of the judiciary and judges" are a product of the majority of CCU judges' sick imagination.
Is it possible to tackle corruption in an illegal and unconstitutional way? No it's not. Because in this case, there will be no difference between corrupt officials and those fighting them beyond the legal field.
If someone is not okay with the current form of the Constitution's Article 67 in question, then there's a procedure envisaged in Section XIII of the Basic Law to change this norm (incidentally, no one has so far initiated amendments to the Constitution in this regard). But please, don't wipe your dirty feet on the Constitution, each time passing yet another obviously unconstitutional law to prevent corruption. Moreover, lawmakers adopt such ill-considered and crude laws are adopted for the sake of senseless hype, in a cheap trick to please the average Ukrainians and present themselves holier than the Pope in the eyes of naive Western diplomats. Nothing more than that…
Of course, in spite of the latest developments, on June 28 every year (Ukraine's Constitution Day), all politicians, officials, and civil activists, who have never raised the issue of the above-mentioned amendments to Article 67, will keep convincing the public how much they love and appreciate the Basic Law. And this has been going on in circles.
Andrii Mahera, lawyer, ex-deputy head of the CEC


unian--2020-10-30--EU review mission on 'industrial visa-free' regime starts its work

The sides noted the progress in the dialogue on the ACAA .
Ukraine 's Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture says the European Union preliminary assessment mission as regards Ukraine 's readiness to sign an Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products ( ACAA ) , the so-called 'industrial visa-free regime ' with the EU , has started to work in the country .
`` On October 29 , during an online meeting of [ Ukraine 's ] Trade Envoy Taras Kachka , members of the EU Delegation to Ukraine , the European Commission 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Entrepreneurship and SMEs , an agreement was reached to launch the EU preliminary assessment mission with regard to readiness of Ukraine 's quality [ control ] infrastructure for conclusion of an Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products ( ACAA/'industrial visa-free regime ' ) '' the ministry said on its website on October 29 .
Read alsoPM Shmyhal highlights Ukraine 's goal on path to European integrationThe sides noted the progress in the dialogue on the ACAA and agreed to intensify joint work in this regard .
Ukraine hopes for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union 's Eastern Partnership initiative , being interested in signing the ACAA , which will be a significant step towards the country 's European integration .

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unian--2020-10-30--Seizure of power attempt: Criminal case initiated against CCU judges

This will allow dismissing the judges complicit in the offense without destroying the Constitutional Court institution .
Ukrainian Member of Parliament with the Holos ( Voice ) Party Yaroslav Yurchyshyn says criminal proceedings have been initiated against judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) over their possible conspiracy to seize power in the country .
`` At my initiative , proceedings have been launched on a possible conspiracy of constitutional judges to seize state power .
This will allow dismissing the judges complicit in the offense without destroying the Constitutional Court institution and to select proper candidates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wrote on Facebook on October 30 .
On October 27 , the CCU , on the motion of 47 legislators , handed down a judgment rescinding Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
Also , the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations ' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog , the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations and identify conflicts of interest .
The CCU deprived the NACP of access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates for government offices , thus blocking the appointment of officials , including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine .
The NABU said that as a result of the CCU move , all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed , while officials exposed on abuse will avoid responsibility .
On October 28 , pursuant to the CCU ruling , the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations , which was restored overnight Friday in line with the Cabinet decision following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 29 submitted to Parliament a draft law , offering an early termination of powers of the Constitutional Court 's entire composition .
Thousands are rallying outside the CCU HQ in Kyiv against the anti-corruption reform rollback , demanding that the judges step down voluntarily .

This will allow dismissing the judges complicit in the offense without destroying the Constitutional Court institution.
Ukrainian Member of Parliament with the Holos (Voice) Party Yaroslav Yurchyshyn says criminal proceedings have been initiated against judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) over their possible conspiracy to seize power in the country.
"At my initiative, proceedings have been launched on a possible conspiracy of constitutional judges to seize state power. This will allow dismissing the judges complicit in the offense without destroying the Constitutional Court institution and to select proper candidates for judicial appointment through competition," he wrote on Facebook on October 30.
Constitutional Court vs anti-corruption reform: Background
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On October 27, the CCU, on the motion of 47 legislators, handed down a judgment rescinding Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials.
Also, the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations and identify conflicts of interest.
The CCU deprived the NACP of access to state registers required for vetting declarations of candidates for government offices, thus blocking the appointment of officials, including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine.
The NABU said that as a result of the CCU move, all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed, while officials exposed on abuse will avoid responsibility.
On October 28, pursuant to the CCU ruling, the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations, which was restored overnight Friday in line with the Cabinet decision following public outrage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 29 submitted to Parliament a draft law, offering an early termination of powers of the Constitutional Court's entire composition.
Thousands are rallying outside the CCU HQ in Kyiv against the anti-corruption reform rollback, demanding that the judges step down voluntarily.


unian--2020-10-30--Russia-controlled forces restricting OSCE patrol's freedom of movement in Donbas

This impedes the implementation of the Mission 's mandate , monitors state .
On October 29 , members of the Russian-controlled armed groups delayed the passage of an SMM patrol at a checkpoint near Olenivka ( non-Ukraine-controlled , 23km south-west of Donetsk ) .
The armed men comprised four vehicles and seven monitors , traveling from Donetsk city towards government-controlled areas , citing `` a need for authorization from their superiors , '' the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission wrote in its spot report on Thursday .
At about 14:10 , after almost two hours of waiting , the OSCE team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards the most forward checkpoint of the armed formations , about 2.5 km south-west of Olenivka .
The delay , monitors state , `` contributes to restriction of the SMM 's freedom of movement across the contact line , thus impeding the implementation of its mandate . ''
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This impedes the implementation of the Mission's mandate, monitors state.
On October 29, members of the Russian-controlled armed groups delayed the passage of an SMM patrol at a checkpoint near Olenivka (non-Ukraine-controlled, 23km south-west of Donetsk).
The armed men comprised four vehicles and seven monitors, traveling from Donetsk city towards government-controlled areas, citing "a need for authorization from their superiors," the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission wrote in its spot report on Thursday.
At about 14:10, after almost two hours of waiting, the OSCE team were allowed passage and then they proceeded towards the most forward checkpoint of the armed formations, about 2.5 km south-west of Olenivka.
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The delay, monitors state, "contributes to restriction of the SMM's freedom of movement across the contact line, thus impeding the implementation of its mandate."
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unian--2020-10-30--Another mayor in Ukraine dies of COVID-19

He took part in the October 25 local elections and has reportedly won the mayor 's seat , according to preliminary results .
Oleh Bondarenko , the mayor of Novhorod-Siverskyi , a historic city in Chernihiv region , has died of COVID-19 at 47 .
This was announced by Member of Parliament from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction Maksym Zuyev on Facebook on October 29 .
Bondarenko , according to preliminary reports , has won the October 25 mayoral elections .
From March 2014 to November 13 , 2015 , Bondarenko worked as head of Novhorod-Siverskyi District Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since November 18 , 2015 .
Earlier , there were reports about the death of Anatoliy Fedorchuk , the mayor of Boryspil , Kyiv region .
• According to local media reports , Fedorchuk contracted the coronavirus about three weeks ago .
Doctors assessed Fedorchuk 's condition as moderate .
His death was confirmed on October 28 .
• During the recent local elections in Ukraine , Fedorchuk was running as a nominee of the Nash Kray ( Our Land ) Party .
According to preliminary results of the counting of votes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 by a significant margin .

He took part in the October 25 local elections and has reportedly won the mayor's seat, according to preliminary results.
Oleh Bondarenko, the mayor of Novhorod-Siverskyi, a historic city in Chernihiv region, has died of COVID-19 at 47.
This was announced by Member of Parliament from the Servant of the People parliamentary faction Maksym Zuyev on Facebook on October 29.
Read alsoUkraine records fourth child death from COVID-19 – health minister
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"Oleh Bondarenko, the mayor of Novhorod-Siverskyi, has passed away. COVID. Sincere condolences to the family and friends," Zuyev said.
Bondarenko, according to preliminary reports, has won the October 25 mayoral elections.
From March 2014 to November 13, 2015, Bondarenko worked as head of Novhorod-Siverskyi District Council. Bondarenko had been mayor of Novhorod-Siverskyi since November 18, 2015.
Earlier, there were reports about the death of Anatoliy Fedorchuk, the mayor of Boryspil, Kyiv region.
Boryspil mayor's death: Known facts


unian--2020-10-30--SBI summons Constitutional Court head Tupytsky for questioning

A probe is being held to check whether the judge is a member of a criminal organization .
An investigator from the State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) has summoned Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) Oleksandr Tupytsky for questioning on November 2 .
This was announced by SBI 's Acting Director Oleksiy Sukhachev , the SBI 's press service reported .
Read alsoEU hints at possible aid cut over Constitutional Court ruling '' Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation are working on a number of criminal proceedings , in which a probe is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine committed crimes as a member of a criminal organization , '' he said .
According to the Bureau , `` the influence of a criminal organization on the activities of economic courts , making them issue unjust decisions in the interests of allies for the illegal alienation of property assets '' is being investigated .
Tupytsky is facing possible accusations of participating in a criminal group , committing crimes as its member , as well as taking measures to conceal the crimes .
• On October 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motion filed by 47 legislators to repeal Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
• The Constitutional Court also recognized the provisions of laws on the verification of officials ' e-declarations as unconstitutional and deprived the National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) of the authority to check asset declarations and identify conflicts of interest .
• The Constitutional Court , by its decision , blocked the NACP 's access to the state registers necessary for conducting special checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions in the government .
Without such vetting , no head of a government agency could be appointed officially .
• On October 28 , the NACP closed access to the State E-Declarations Register .
• On October 28 , the Constitutional Court published the text of the respective decision adopted by its Grand Chamber , composed of 15 judges .
• The National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) said that pursuant to the Constitutional Court 's decision , all cases of inaccurate declaration of assets would be closed , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evade liability .
• On October 29 , President Volodymyr Zelensky gave instructions at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration of the integrity of legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court .

A probe is being held to check whether the judge is a member of a criminal organization.
An investigator from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has summoned Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) Oleksandr Tupytsky for questioning on November 2.
This was announced by SBI's Acting Director Oleksiy Sukhachev, the SBI's press service reported.
Read alsoEU hints at possible aid cut over Constitutional Court ruling
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"Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation are working on a number of criminal proceedings, in which a probe is being conducted to check whether the head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine committed crimes as a member of a criminal organization," he said.
According to the Bureau, "the influence of a criminal organization on the activities of economic courts, making them issue unjust decisions in the interests of allies for the illegal alienation of property assets" is being investigated.
Tupytsky is facing possible accusations of participating in a criminal group, committing crimes as its member, as well as taking measures to conceal the crimes.
Constitutional Court's controversial decision on illegal enrichment: Facts


unian--2020-10-30--Protesters rally outside Constitutional Court against rollback of anti-corruption reform

Law enforcers have cordoned the court premises , with several dozen police vehicles , including paddy wagons , parked on the adjacent streets .
Thousands of Ukrainian citizens who protest against a recent Ukraine 's Constitutional Court ( CCU ) to abolish criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials are rallying outside the CCU HQ in Kyiv , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
Law enforcers have cordoned off the court premises , with several dozen police vehicles parked on the adjacent streets , including paddy wagons .
Traffic on Zhylianska Street in the area from Antonovycha Street to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoZelensky asks Rada to sack all Constitutional Court judges following controversial rulingProtesters outside the CCU building lit flares and hurled smoke bombs over the fense at the CCU premises .
The police have strengthened their presence at the scene to ensure law and order .
They demand that those judges who issued the notorious judgment be expelled to Russia 's Rostov [ hinting at the disgraced ex-president Viktor Yanukovych 's escape destination in 2014 ] .
Activists brought a symbolic boarding ticket and suitcases to the court HQ .
People are convinced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who handed down such a ruling must be expelled to .
The protesters demand that the gate to the CCU yard be opened for them .
Valery Alioshin , Deputy Head of the CCU Secretariat , came out to hear out the protesters .
`` Now you are protesting against the Constitutional Court ruling , which did not abolish the obligation for asset declaration .
The first thing the court did with its ruling was sending a signal to the Verkhovna Rada that some provisions of the law need to be clarified , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restores public access to government officials ' e-declarationsProtesters were not impressed with the explanation and demanded that the judges resign voluntarily .
On October 27 , the CCU , on the motion of 47 legislators , handed down a judgment rescinding Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
Also , the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations ' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog , the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CCU deprived the NACP of access to state registers required for vetting declarations of candidates for government offices , thus blocking the appointment of officials , including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine .
The NABU said that as a result of the CCU move , all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed , while officials exposed on abuse will avoid responsibility .
On October 28 , pursuant to the CCU ruling , the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in line with the Cabinet decision following public outrage .
On October 29 , President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council issued instructions to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration of the integrity of legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court .
Later the same day , Zelensky submitted to Parliament a draft law , offering an early termination of powers of the Constitutional Court 's entire composition .

Law enforcers have cordoned the court premises, with several dozen police vehicles, including paddy wagons, parked on the adjacent streets.
Thousands of Ukrainian citizens who protest against a recent Ukraine's Constitutional Court (CCU) to abolish criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials are rallying outside the CCU HQ in Kyiv, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
Law enforcers have cordoned off the court premises, with several dozen police vehicles parked on the adjacent streets, including paddy wagons.
Traffic on Zhylianska Street in the area from Antonovycha Street to Vasylkivska Street is currently blocked.
Read alsoZelensky asks Rada to sack all Constitutional Court judges following controversial rulingProtesters outside the CCU building lit flares and hurled smoke bombs over the fense at the CCU premises. The police have strengthened their presence at the scene to ensure law and order.
They demand that those judges who issued the notorious judgment be expelled to Russia's Rostov [hinting at the disgraced ex-president Viktor Yanukovych's escape destination in 2014]. Activists brought a symbolic boarding ticket and suitcases to the court HQ.
People are convinced that it is Russia where the 11 judges who handed down such a ruling must be expelled to.
The protesters demand that the gate to the CCU yard be opened for them.
Valery Alioshin, Deputy Head of the CCU Secretariat, came out to hear out the protesters.
"Now you are protesting against the Constitutional Court ruling, which did not abolish the obligation for asset declaration. The first thing the court did with its ruling was sending a signal to the Verkhovna Rada that some provisions of the law need to be clarified," he said.
Read alsoAnti-graft agency restores public access to government officials' e-declarationsProtesters were not impressed with the explanation and demanded that the judges resign voluntarily.
Constitutional Court's controversial ruling on inaccurate asset declaration: Facts
On October 27, the CCU, on the motion of 47 legislators, handed down a judgment rescinding Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code, which provides for liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials.
Also, the CCU recognized the provisions of the laws on e-declarations' vetting as unconstitutional and stripped the relevant watchdog, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of powers to vet declarations and identify conflicts of interest.
The CCU deprived the NACP of access to state registers required for vetting declarations of candidates for government offices, thus blocking the appointment of officials, including those who won in the latest local elections across Ukraine.
The NABU said that as a result of the CCU move, all criminal cases probing inaccurate asset declaration shall be closed, while officials exposed on abuse will avoid responsibility.
On October 28, pursuant to the CCU ruling, the NACP shut down public access to the Unified State Register of Asset Declarations, which was restored overnight Friday in line with the Cabinet decision following public outrage.
On October 29, President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council issued instructions to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration of the integrity of legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court.
Later the same day, Zelensky submitted to Parliament a draft law, offering an early termination of powers of the Constitutional Court's entire composition.


unian--2020-10-30--Chief of Ukraine delegation tells of Moscow's new offer in TCG, Kyiv's reaction

Ukraine will prepare its own plan for resolving the crisis .
Russia 's representatives in the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement have put forward a new proposal to be considered by the Ukrainian delegation , says Ukraine 's top envoy , former president Leonid Kravchuk .
This happened last Wednesday during the latest round of negotiations via videoconference , Kravchuk told Ukraine 24 channel .
Read alsoOSCE : Maintaining sustainable ceasefire in Donbas depends on parties ' political will '' A completely different question was raised by our opponents , Russia : [ they said ] it is necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they said , to take and consider a decision on a new system , or , as they said , new steps , a new step-by-step road map – on how to change the situation for many years ahead , '' he said .
Kravchuk also told how Ukraine reacted to the proposal .
`` We suggested that ... Ukraine is n't ready to consider this tomorrow .
We will prepare our vision , our action plan , we reserved a week to this end .
We will draft an action plan where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , steps , decisions necessary in order to achieve peace in Donbas .
Our OSCE moderator , Ms. [ Heidi ] Grau , agreed .
At the next meeting , which will be held tentatively on November 11 , we will already consider this step-by-step action plan of how we will act in all spheres of life in Donbas .
Perhaps this is the main thing for us , '' Kravchuk noted .
In zone of the Joint Forces Operation , two Ukrainian soldiers were killed as a result of enemy shelling on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two soldiers were injured as the enemy violated ceasefire twice throughout the day .

Ukraine will prepare its own plan for resolving the crisis.
Russia's representatives in the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement have put forward a new proposal to be considered by the Ukrainian delegation, says Ukraine's top envoy, former president Leonid Kravchuk.
This happened last Wednesday during the latest round of negotiations via videoconference, Kravchuk told Ukraine 24 channel.
Read alsoOSCE: Maintaining sustainable ceasefire in Donbas depends on parties' political will"A completely different question was raised by our opponents, Russia: [they said] it is necessary to find new approaches and, as they said, to take and consider a decision on a new system, or, as they said, new steps, a new step-by-step road map – on how to change the situation for many years ahead," he said.
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Kravchuk also told how Ukraine reacted to the proposal.
"We suggested that... Ukraine isn't ready to consider this tomorrow. We will prepare our vision, our action plan, we reserved a week to this end. We will draft an action plan where we will build up our upcoming actions, steps, decisions necessary in order to achieve peace in Donbas. Our OSCE moderator, Ms.[Heidi] Grau, agreed. At the next meeting, which will be held tentatively on November 11, we will already consider this step-by-step action plan of how we will act in all spheres of life in Donbas. Perhaps this is the main thing for us," Kravchuk noted.
Donbas war: Latest
In zone of the Joint Forces Operation, two Ukrainian soldiers were killed as a result of enemy shelling on October 30.
On October 29, two soldiers were injured as the enemy violated ceasefire twice throughout the day.


unian--2020-10-30--Hryvnia keeps sliding: fresh rates for Oct 30

The official forex rate against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 33.30 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has set the official forex rate for October 30 at UAH 28.44 to the U.S. dollar , thus weakening the country 's national currency by four kopiykas .
The official forex rate against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 33.30 per euro – the hryvnia gained one kopiyka in value since Thursday , according to the NBU website .
The central bank has fixed the following official forex rates of the hryvnia against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US $ 100 will be quoted at UAH 2,843.83 ( UAH 2,839.89 as of October 29 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH 3,329.84 ( UAH 3,331.33 as of October 29 ) .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on October 29 , hryvnia quotations against the dollar on the interbank forex market settled at UAH 28.44/28.46 to the dollar , while those against the euro were at UAH 33.29/33.31 .
The National Bank set the official forex rate for October 29 at UAH 28.40 to the U.S. dollar , which made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kopiykas .

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unian--2020-10-30--Daily COVID-19 cases in Ukraine break 8,000 mark on Oct 30

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 378,729 .
Ukraine said 8,312 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of October 30 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 378,729 as of October 30 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 155,026 patients , including 3,394 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll has hit 7,041 with 173 fatalities recorded in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily death toll .
The government reported 216,662 active cases as of October 30 .
In total , there have been 452,786 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
Read alsoNumber of COVID-19 patients in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 11,300 casesThe highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv ( 741 cases ) , Kharkiv region ( 659 ) , Khmelnytsky region ( 521 ) , Odesa region ( 493 ) , Donetsk region ( 466 ) , and Lviv region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On October 13 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .
• On October 23 , Ukraine redrew the map of COVID-19 quarantine zones and new epidemic zoning took effect on Monday , October 26 .

The total number of confirmed cases climbed to 378,729.
Ukraine said 8,312 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of October 30, 2020, marking yet another highest daily rise.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 378,729 as of October 30, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 155,026 patients, including 3,394 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 7,041 with 173 fatalities recorded in the past day, which was the highest daily death toll.
The government reported 216,662 active cases as of October 30. In total, there have been 452,786 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
Read alsoNumber of COVID-19 patients in Russia-occupied Crimea exceeds 11,300 casesThe highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv (741 cases), Kharkiv region (659), Khmelnytsky region (521), Odesa region (493), Donetsk region (466), and Lviv region (425).
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-10-30--Ukraine sends Russia note of protest over new "humanitarian convoy" to Donbas

This was the ministry 's response to another violation by Russia of Ukraine 's sovereignty .
Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed a strong protest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation over sending another so-called `` humanitarian convoy '' to the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas .
This is said in a statement by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry .
Read alsoUkraine sends note of protest to Russia over recent 'humanitarian convoy ' to Donbas '' Ignoring the previously expressed , repeated warnings by the Ukrainian side , without its official consent , in violation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions and modalities for the delivery of humanitarian aid , which had been previously agreed between Ukraine , Russia and the International Committee of the Red Cross , the Russian side has illegally sent to Ukraine the so-called 'humanitarian convoy ' for the population of the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine , '' the Foreign Ministry said .
The movement took place through the Russian border checkpoints , Donetsk and Matveyev Kurgan , and the Izvaryne and Uspenka checkpoints , which were closed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian side made it impossible for Ukrainian border guards and customs officers to carry out mandatory control procedures provided for by Ukrainian legislation and international law , in particular , bilateral international treaties .
`` Considering such unlawful actions , a note of protest was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to demand that it strictly comply with its international obligations , including bilateral treaties , previously agreed modalities for the delivery of humanitarian freight .
The Ukrainian side also demands that in future , they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ukraine and through the border checkpoints controlled by it , '' the statement says .
• Since August 2014 , Russia has been sending so-called `` humanitarian convoys '' to the combat zone in Donbas .
• The Ukrainian side claimed to have received evidence that trucks of `` humanitarian convoys '' carry weapons , ammunition , and anti-tank grenades among boxes with food .
• The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly demanded that Russia stop violating Ukraine 's sovereignty under the pretext of delivering so-called `` humanitarian aid . ''

This was the ministry's response to another violation by Russia of Ukraine's sovereignty.
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed a strong protest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation over sending another so-called "humanitarian convoy" to the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas.
This is said in a statement by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Read alsoUkraine sends note of protest to Russia over recent 'humanitarian convoy' to Donbas
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"Ignoring the previously expressed, repeated warnings by the Ukrainian side, without its official consent, in violation of the legislation of Ukraine, the conditions and modalities for the delivery of humanitarian aid, which had been previously agreed between Ukraine, Russia and the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Russian side has illegally sent to Ukraine the so-called 'humanitarian convoy' for the population of the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine," the Foreign Ministry said.
The movement took place through the Russian border checkpoints, Donetsk and Matveyev Kurgan, and the Izvaryne and Uspenka checkpoints, which were closed by Ukraine. At the same time, the Russian side made it impossible for Ukrainian border guards and customs officers to carry out mandatory control procedures provided for by Ukrainian legislation and international law, in particular, bilateral international treaties.
"Considering such unlawful actions, a note of protest was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation to demand that it strictly comply with its international obligations, including bilateral treaties, previously agreed modalities for the delivery of humanitarian freight. The Ukrainian side also demands that in future, they should be sent in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine and through the border checkpoints controlled by it," the statement says.
Russia's 'humanitarian convoys'


unian--2020-10-30--Anti-graft agency restores public access to government officials' e-declarations

The agency says this became possible due to decisions taken by the president and the government .
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) has restored public access to the state register of government officials ' electronic declarations after a relevant order was issued by the Cabinet of Ministers .
This was reported by the NACP 's press service .
The registry is available here .
Read alsoZelensky asks Rada to sack all Constitutional Court judges following controversial ruling The NACP said this had become possible thanks to the decision of the president and the government .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NACP to conduct special checks and unblock the appointment of heads of government and local governments .
`` This is the first step towards restoring an effective corruption prevention system in Ukraine .
This is an important signal from the president and the government , despite the attempts of the Constitutional Court to usurp power in the country , the anti-corruption system should not be destroyed to please the enemies of Ukraine , '' NACP chief Oleksandr Novikov said in a comment on the decision .
• On October 27 , the Constitutional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 47 legislators to repeal Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , which provides for criminal liability for inaccurate asset declaration by government officials .
• The Constitutional Court also recognized the provisions of laws on the verification of officials ' e-declarations as unconstitutional and deprived the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of the authority to check asset declarations and identify conflicts of interest .
• The Constitutional Court , by its decision , blocked the NACP 's access to the state registers necessary for conducting special checks on declarations of candidates nominated for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such vetting , no head of a government agency could be appointed officially .
• On October 28 , the NACP closed access to the State E-Declarations Register .
• On October 28 , the Constitutional Court published the text of the respective decision adopted by its Grand Chamber , composed of 15 judges .
• The National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) said that pursuant to the Constitutional Court 's decision , all cases of inaccurate declaration of assets would be closed , and government officials convicted of abuse would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 , President Volodymyr Zelensky gave instructions at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to immediately table a bill in parliament that provides for the restoration of the integrity of legal proceedings in the Constitutional Court .

The agency says this became possible due to decisions taken by the president and the government.
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has restored public access to the state register of government officials' electronic declarations after a relevant order was issued by the Cabinet of Ministers.
This was reported by the NACP's press service. The registry is available here.
Read alsoZelensky asks Rada to sack all Constitutional Court judges following controversial ruling
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The NACP said this had become possible thanks to the decision of the president and the government. The government's decision will also allow the NACP to conduct special checks and unblock the appointment of heads of government and local governments.
"This is the first step towards restoring an effective corruption prevention system in Ukraine. This is an important signal from the president and the government, despite the attempts of the Constitutional Court to usurp power in the country, the anti-corruption system should not be destroyed to please the enemies of Ukraine," NACP chief Oleksandr Novikov said in a comment on the decision.
Constitutional Court's controversial decision on illegal enrichment: Facts


unian--2020-10-30--Escalation in Donbas as two Ukrainian soldiers killed in shelling

Another two servicemen were wounded on Oct 29 .
Russia-controlled armed groups violated ceasefire twice on Thursday and twice from day-start on Friday , leaving , killing two and injuring another two soldiers .
That 's according to the Joint Forces Operation HQ .
At midnight , the enemy applied grenade launchers of various types and small arms , twice opening aimed fire at the positions of Ukrainian defenders outside the village of Vodiane .
The Joint Force Command expresses its condolences to the fallen soldiers ' families .
As noted , Joint Forces delivered an adequate response to live-fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cease fire .
The actions of the Russian occupation forces were immediately reported to the OSCE monitors through the Joint Center for Ceasefire Control and Coordination of Contact Line Stabilization .
Read alsoOSCE : Maintaining sustainable ceasefire in Donbas depends on parties ' political willOn October 29 , Ukrainian troops near Vodiane were fired upon at 20:40 .
Through the control mechanism created as part of the TCG , the Ukrainian side immediately informed the OSCE monitors and a silence regime was introduced at 21:00 .
The ceasefire did not last long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a grenade launcher to attack Ukrainian positions .
The Ukrainian side once again applied the same coordination mechanism to restore silence .
At 21:45 , a report was received from the ground that a Ukrainian soldier was injured in the enemy attack .
Also on October 29 , at 21:40 , in the area of Zolote-4 , an enemy UAV dropped on Ukraine 's defense positions a VOG-25 grenade , leaving another soldier injured .
The Ukrainian side submitted a note to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission , demanding an immediate response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Another two servicemen were wounded on Oct 29.
Russia-controlled armed groups violated ceasefire twice on Thursday and twice from day-start on Friday, leaving, killing two and injuring another two soldiers.
That's according to the Joint Forces Operation HQ.
At midnight, the enemy applied grenade launchers of various types and small arms, twice opening aimed fire at the positions of Ukrainian defenders outside the village of Vodiane.
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"Unfortunately, as a result of the enemy attack, two Ukrainian servicemen suffered injuries incompatible with life," the report says.
The Joint Force Command expresses its condolences to the fallen soldiers' families.
As noted, Joint Forces delivered an adequate response to live-fire provocations, forcing the Russian occupation forces to cease fire.
"Such audacity on the part of the enemy shows that Russia's armed groups aim at disrupting the agreements reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22, 2020. Today's shelling proves that the enemy has no intention to achieve peace," the JFO HQ said in a statement.
The actions of the Russian occupation forces were immediately reported to the OSCE monitors through the Joint Center for Ceasefire Control and Coordination of Contact Line Stabilization.
Read alsoOSCE: Maintaining sustainable ceasefire in Donbas depends on parties' political willOn October 29, Ukrainian troops near Vodiane were fired upon at 20:40. Through the control mechanism created as part of the TCG, the Ukrainian side immediately informed the OSCE monitors and a silence regime was introduced at 21:00. The ceasefire did not last long as at 21:41, the enemy used a grenade launcher to attack Ukrainian positions. The Ukrainian side once again applied the same coordination mechanism to restore silence. At 21:45, a report was received from the ground that a Ukrainian soldier was injured in the enemy attack.
Also on October 29, at 21:40, in the area of Zolote-4, an enemy UAV dropped on Ukraine's defense positions a VOG-25 grenade, leaving another soldier injured.
The Ukrainian side submitted a note to the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission, demanding an immediate response to the latest escalation on the contact line.