unian--2020-12-15--Ukraine's parliament restores institutional mechanism for preventing corruption

Relevant bill No .
4470 was backed by 300 MPs out of the 352 registered in the session hall .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , has passed a bill on amendments to the Law of Ukraine on Preventing Corruption to restore the institutional mechanism for preventing corruption .
Relevant bill No .
4470 was backed by 300 MPs out of the 352 registered in the session hall , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Restoration of powers of Agency on Corruption Prevention • The bill restores the powers of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court did not provide a legal position regarding their unconstitutionality , as well as establishing the specifics of anti-corruption measures against judges .
• In particular , the bill establishes the NACP 's powers include monitoring and control over the implementation of legislative acts on ethical behavior , prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest in the activities of persons authorized to perform the functions of the state or local government , and persons that are equal to them .
• The NACP monitors and verifies income declarations of government officials , stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials ' income , expenses , and wealth .
• The agency is authorized to have direct automated access to information and telecommunications systems , databases , registers , data banks , including those that contain information with limited access , the owner ( administrator ) of which are state agencies or local self-government bodies ; to use state , including government , special communications networks and other equipment .
• Among other things , the NACP has the right to conduct on its own initiative an examination of possible facts of violation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make prescriptions on violation of the requirements of the legislation regarding ethical behavior , prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest , other requirements and restrictions provided for by this bill , protection of whistleblowers .
• If it establishes evidence that an official received unjustified assets or that such assets were acquired by another person on his or her behalf or in other cases provided for in Article 290 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine , the NACP has the right to ask the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor 's Office or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases specified by the bill to appeal to court on the recognition of assets as unjustified and their seizure in favor of the national budget .
• In addition , the NACP has the right to initiate an internal investigation , to take measures to bring to justice those guilty of committing corruption or corruption-related offenses ; draw up protocols on administrative offenses .
• At the same time , the document stipulates that a warrant shall not be submitted in case of violation of the requirements of this bill regarding ethical behavior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interest in the activities of a judge , a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine .
The NACP shall inform the High Council of Justice or the Constitutional Court about the reveal of such violations , respectively .
• The NACP 's warrant is not put forth on issues that directly relate to the administration of justice by a judge , as well as the implementation of constitutional proceedings by a judge of the Constitutional Court .
• The agency 's official website provides an open , 24/7 access to the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to perform state functions or local government to view , copy and print information .
• The Law on Preventing Corruption has an article on the specifics of resolving conflicts of interest that have arisen in the activities of certain categories of persons authorized to perform the functions of the state or local self-government .
• The Law on Preventing Corruption provides articles on monitoring income and expenses of judges of the Constitutional Court and other courts .
It also stipulates their liability for corruption .
The procedure for carrying out a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a judge , a judge of the Constitutional Court , monitoring the income and expenses of a judge , a judge of a Constitutional Court is determined by the NACP as agreed by the High Council of Justice or the assembly of judges of the Constitutional Court , respectively .
• The bill comes into force on the day following the day of its publication .
• On October 27 , the Constitutional Court , on the motion of 47 MPs , adopted a decision repealing Article 366-1 of the Criminal Code , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declaration of assets by government officials .
• The Constitutional Court also recognized unconstitutional the provisions of laws on the verification of e-declarations , and abolished the powers of the NACP to verify such declarations and identify conflict of interest .
• President Volodymyr Zelensky tabled bill No .
4288 in parliament to terminate the powers of all Constitutional Court judges .
The document states , in particular , that the decision of the Constitutional Court of October 27 is `` null and void '' ( such that it does not create legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Constitutional Court judges in conditions of a real conflict of interests . ''
Zelensky proposes the termination of the powers of Constitutional Court judges from the date when the law becomes effective , suggesting that subjects authorized to appoint new judges should immediately begin the procedure for the competitive selection of the court 's new members .
• Head of the Constitutional Court Oleksandr Tupytsky said the president 's proposals directly contradict the Constitution of Ukraine .
• NACP Chief Oleksandr Novikov says the decision of the Constitutional Court does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Relevant bill No. 4470 was backed by 300 MPs out of the 352 registered in the session hall.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed a bill on amendments to the Law of Ukraine on Preventing Corruption to restore the institutional mechanism for preventing corruption.
Relevant bill No. 4470 was backed by 300 MPs out of the 352 registered in the session hall, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read also Constitutional Court says it respects Venice Commission's opinion Restoration of powers of Agency on Corruption Prevention
The bill restores the powers of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), in respect of which the Constitutional Court did not provide a legal position regarding their unconstitutionality, as well as establishing the specifics of anti-corruption measures against judges.
In particular, the bill establishes the NACP's powers include monitoring and control over the implementation of legislative acts on ethical behavior, prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest in the activities of persons authorized to perform the functions of the state or local government, and persons that are equal to them.
The NACP monitors and verifies income declarations of government officials, stores and publishes assets declarations, monitors government officials' income, expenses, and wealth.
The agency is authorized to have direct automated access to information and telecommunications systems, databases, registers, data banks, including those that contain information with limited access, the owner (administrator) of which are state agencies or local self-government bodies; to use state, including government, special communications networks and other equipment.
Among other things, the NACP has the right to conduct on its own initiative an examination of possible facts of violation of the requirements of the law; to make prescriptions on violation of the requirements of the legislation regarding ethical behavior, prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest, other requirements and restrictions provided for by this bill, protection of whistleblowers.
If it establishes evidence that an official received unjustified assets or that such assets were acquired by another person on his or her behalf or in other cases provided for in Article 290 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine, the NACP has the right to ask the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office or the Office of the Prosecutor General in cases specified by the bill to appeal to court on the recognition of assets as unjustified and their seizure in favor of the national budget.
In addition, the NACP has the right to initiate an internal investigation, to take measures to bring to justice those guilty of committing corruption or corruption-related offenses; draw up protocols on administrative offenses.
At the same time, the document stipulates that a warrant shall not be submitted in case of violation of the requirements of this bill regarding ethical behavior, prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest in the activities of a judge, a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine. The NACP shall inform the High Council of Justice or the Constitutional Court about the reveal of such violations, respectively.
The NACP's warrant is not put forth on issues that directly relate to the administration of justice by a judge, as well as the implementation of constitutional proceedings by a judge of the Constitutional Court.
The agency's official website provides an open, 24/7 access to the state register of assets declarations of persons authorized to perform state functions or local government to view, copy and print information.
The Law on Preventing Corruption has an article on the specifics of resolving conflicts of interest that have arisen in the activities of certain categories of persons authorized to perform the functions of the state or local self-government.
The Law on Preventing Corruption provides articles on monitoring income and expenses of judges of the Constitutional Court and other courts. It also stipulates their liability for corruption. The procedure for carrying out a full check of the income declaration filed by a judge, a judge of the Constitutional Court, monitoring the income and expenses of a judge, a judge of a Constitutional Court is determined by the NACP as agreed by the High Council of Justice or the assembly of judges of the Constitutional Court, respectively.
The bill comes into force on the day following the day of its publication.
"Constitutional crisis" in Ukraine


unian--2020-12-15--Regulator designates Misto as insolvent bank

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unian--2020-12-15--Stepanov calls on lawmakers to ensure healthcare workers' pay rise

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The minister warns about a possible mass emigration of healthcare workers if the state does not provide a decent salary.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has called on lawmakers to significantly increase healthcare workers' salaries in 2021.
"Yes, the budget is balanced, but this balance cannot be satisfying. It is unfair in relation to our healthcare workers whose salaries must be financed in the required amount," he said in a video message to MPs.
Read alsoZelensky praises doctors for low mortality rate from COVID-19Stepanov reminded the lawmakers of their commitments.
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"If the state does not provide healthcare workers with a decent salary, they will start leaving the country en masse abroad where they are eagerly awaited," the official said.
According to Stepanov, the decent salaries mean UAH 23,000 (US$825) for doctors, UAH 17,000 (US$610) for nurses, and UAH 12,000 (US$431) for junior medical staff. The following amounts for the healthcare sector was laid down by the Health Ministry in the draft budget. And the ministry hopes they will be taken into account during voting for the bill on the 2021 state budget.
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unian--2020-12-15--Ukraine helps Elon Musk deliver satellite to NASA facility

The Ruslan delivered a satellite for Elon Musk 's company to a special U.S.-based NASA airport .
A Ukrainian An-124 Ruslan aircraft has delivered a satellite for Elon Musk 's SpaceX from Toulouse , France , to NASA 's Shuttle Landing Facility in the United States .
This was reported by the press service of Antonov Airlines on Twitter .
`` We have safely transported our largest satellite to date !
From Biagnac airport , Toulouse [ Toulouse-Blagnac Airport ] , France to NASA Shuttle Landing Facility airport , Titusville , USA , '' it said .
`` Weighing 55 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an AN-124 in a specially built container designed by Airbus . ''
The An-124 Ruslan took off from Blagnac Airport and successfully landed in Titusville , Florida , at the airfield , which before 2011 was used by NASA to send shuttles into space .
• SpaceX has been developing the Starlink project since the end of 2014 , when Elon Musk first announced plans to cover the world with Internet from space .
Since the beginning of the year , SpaceX has already conducted 13 launches in the interests of Starlink , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By the end of this year , Elon Musk 's company plans to perform two more launches .
That is , by the end of the year , SpaceX will have nearly 1,000 Starlink satellites .
• On November 25 , 2020 , SpaceX successfully launched another 60 mini satellites into orbit to deploy Starlink 's global internet coverage .

The Ruslan delivered a satellite for Elon Musk's company to a special U.S.-based NASA airport.
A Ukrainian An-124 Ruslan aircraft has delivered a satellite for Elon Musk's SpaceX from Toulouse, France, to NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility in the United States.
This was reported by the press service of Antonov Airlines on Twitter.
Read alsoUkraine, Turkey discuss possibility of joint production of space launch vehicles – Urusky
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"We have safely transported our largest satellite to date! From Biagnac airport, Toulouse [Toulouse-Blagnac Airport], France to NASA Shuttle Landing Facility airport, Titusville, USA," it said. "Weighing 55 tonnes the SpaceX satellite was transported on an AN-124 in a specially built container designed by Airbus."
The An-124 Ruslan took off from Blagnac Airport and successfully landed in Titusville, Florida, at the airfield, which before 2011 was used by NASA to send shuttles into space.
Starlink: Elon Musk's project


unian--2020-12-15--1+1 media became an official member of FRAPA

On 15th of December 2020 , the 1+1 media group ( 1+1 Studio TV and Radio Company LLC ) received confirmation of its membership in the International Format Recognition and Protection Association ( FRAPA ) .
From now on , the media holding will receive additional protection of its intellectual property at the international level and , as an authorized member of FRAPA , will have access to a number of services related to defending the rights of member companies , including format registration , study and expert opinions on possible plagiarism , creation of a format bible , consultations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FRAPA members and management include reputable broadcasters , formatters , distributors , producers and other members of the media industry from around the world .
The membership of the Ukrainian media holding in the association , which guards the rules of fair play among broadcasters around the world , gives us hope that the Ukrainian TV industry will reach a new stage of development and establish itself in the international arena .
As a company that adheres to the principles of fair competition and mutual respect among all Ukrainian and global market players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all levels , we would like the 1+1 media experience to be useful to other companies .
Although the organization ’ s decisions are not statutory , FRAPA membership gives its members many advantages and opportunities related to copyright , ” said Yaroslav Pakholchuk , CEO of 1+1 Media .
The special feature and main difference between FRAPA and classical legal organizations is that the association seeks to resolve any disputes among mediators through pre-trial settlement , offers mediation services and primarily appeals to moral standards .
The activities of the association extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been working with World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) for several years , acting as a pre-trial advisor on copyright issues .

On 15th of December 2020, the 1+1 media group (1+1 Studio TV and Radio Company LLC) received confirmation of its membership in the International Format Recognition and Protection Association (FRAPA). From now on, the media holding will receive additional protection of its intellectual property at the international level and, as an authorized member of FRAPA, will have access to a number of services related to defending the rights of member companies, including format registration, study and expert opinions on possible plagiarism, creation of a format bible, consultations on market valuation, etc.
“FRAPA members and management include reputable broadcasters, formatters, distributors, producers and other members of the media industry from around the world. The membership of the Ukrainian media holding in the association, which guards the rules of fair play among broadcasters around the world, gives us hope that the Ukrainian TV industry will reach a new stage of development and establish itself in the international arena. As a company that adheres to the principles of fair competition and mutual respect among all Ukrainian and global market players, as well as fights piracy at all levels, we would like the 1+1 media experience to be useful to other companies. Although the organization’s decisions are not statutory, FRAPA membership gives its members many advantages and opportunities related to copyright,” said Yaroslav Pakholchuk, CEO of 1+1 Media.
The special feature and main difference between FRAPA and classical legal organizations is that the association seeks to resolve any disputes among mediators through pre-trial settlement, offers mediation services and primarily appeals to moral standards. The activities of the association extend beyond its active members: FRAPA has been working with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for several years, acting as a pre-trial advisor on copyright issues.


unian--2020-12-15--Rada extends law on Donbas special status for another year

The Holos and Batkivshchyna parliamentary factions skipped the voting .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , has extended the law on a special procedure for local self-government in Russia-occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions for another year .
Relevant bill No .
4467 was backed by 304 MPs , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoDonbas war update : Ukraine reports four ceasefire violations on Dec 14The Holos and Batkivshchyna parliamentary factions skipped the voting .
The bill extends the previously adopted law until December 31 , 2021 .
• On September 16 , 2014 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a special procedure for local self-government in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , which was introduced by the then President Petro Poroshenko to parliament .
The law was supposed to be in effect for three years .
Then it was extended .
• According to the law , an interim special order of local self-government shall be introduced for three years , and `` the state guarantees , in accordance with the law , non-application of criminal prosecution , criminal and administrative responsibility and punishment of persons who participated in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luhansk regions . ''
• According to the law , in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , it is envisaged that the relevant territorial communities directly and through local self-government agencies shall execute local self-government in compliance with the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine , along with the introduction by the laws of Ukraine of a special procedure for appointing chief prosecutors and court heads .
This provides for the participation of local self-government agencies in handling these issues .
• The document stipulates that the state guarantees the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in public and private life , study and support Russian and any other languages , their free development and equality . ''
• According to the law , the state supports the social and economic development of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
• The law provides `` the possibility of creating ( by decision of city , town , village councils ) detachments of people 's militia from among the citizens of Ukraine , who permanently reside in the corresponding populated localities , on a voluntary basis .
The detachments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tasks of protecting public order in the populated localities of certain regions and exercising powers , provided for them by the laws of Ukraine .
Activities of such detachments that protect public order in the settlements of certain districts shall be coordinated by the relevant rural , town , city mayors , etc . ''
• On December 12 , 2019 , the Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the law , which extended it by another year , until December 31 , 2020 .

The Holos and Batkivshchyna parliamentary factions skipped the voting.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has extended the law on a special procedure for local self-government in Russia-occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions for another year.
Relevant bill No. 4467 was backed by 304 MPs, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoDonbas war update: Ukraine reports four ceasefire violations on Dec 14The Holos and Batkivshchyna parliamentary factions skipped the voting.
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The bill extends the previously adopted law until December 31, 2021.
Donbas special status law: In brief


unian--2020-12-15--Kyiv mayor reports over 1,500 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths as of Dec 15

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 93,302 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,559 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of December 15 , 2020 .
`` In the past day , another 1,559 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 43 healthcare workers .
There were 13 fatalities , '' Klitschko reported via Telegram on Tuesday .
According to the city mayor , 837 women aged 18 to 91 and 618 men aged 18 to 89 are among those infected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec 19The new cases include 46 girls aged one month to 17 years and 58 boys aged three months to 17 years .
Klitschko said 75 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 646 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 29,550 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district ( 358 ) , Dniprovsky district ( 280 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The death toll in the city stands at 1,610 .
• Ukraine said 8,416 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of December 15 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 909,082 .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 93,302.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,559 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of December 15, 2020.
"In the past day, another 1,559 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 43 healthcare workers. There were 13 fatalities," Klitschko reported via Telegram on Tuesday.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 93,302."
According to the city mayor, 837 women aged 18 to 91 and 618 men aged 18 to 89 are among those infected.
Read alsoCabinet introduces new quarantine restrictions from Dec 19The new cases include 46 girls aged one month to 17 years and 58 boys aged three months to 17 years.
Klitschko said 75 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 646 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 29,550 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district (358), Dniprovsky district (280), and Desniansky district (176).
The death toll in the city stands at 1,610.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-12-15--Ukraine reports 85 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Dec 15

Some 398 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 85 as of the morning of December 15 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on December 15 , some 3,193 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 8,994 people have recovered and 33 have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoCabinet introduces new quarantine restrictions from Dec 19Of those newly-infected , five people have been hospitalized , while another 80 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 398 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 177 people .
• Ukraine said 8,416 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of December 15 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 909,082 .

Some 398 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 85 as of the morning of December 15.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on December 15, some 3,193 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 8,994 people have recovered and 33 have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. "Some 85 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoCabinet introduces new quarantine restrictions from Dec 19Of those newly-infected, five people have been hospitalized, while another 80 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 398 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 177 people.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-12-15--Hryvnia keeps strengthening to U.S. dollar on Dec 15

Hryvnia keeps strengthening to U.S. dollar on Dec 15
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The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.89 per euro.
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unian--2020-12-15--Bad weather leaves 234 towns and villages in Ukraine without power

Regional energy distribution companies deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts .
Some 234 towns and @ @ @ @ @ power cuts after the safety system was activated amid the bad weather , namely strong @ @ @ @ @ particular , the electricity supply was disrupted in 204 towns and villages in Chernihiv region @ @ @ @ @ , and seven in Kyiv region , the State Emergency Service 's press service has @ @ @ @ @ companies deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts .
• Some @ @ @ @ @ over climate changes , expert says • Bad weather leaves 43 towns and villages in @ @ @

Regional energy distribution companies deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts.
Some 234 towns and villages in Ukraine have reported power cuts after the safety system was activated amid the bad weather, namely strong winds, snow.
In particular, the electricity supply was disrupted in 204 towns and villages in Chernihiv region, 23 in Sumy region, and seven in Kyiv region, the State Emergency Service's press service has said.
Regional energy distribution companies deployed their repair teams to eliminate the aftermath of the blackouts.
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unian--2020-12-15--Zelensky appoints new State Management of Affairs' chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ihor Lysyi as Head of the State Management of Affairs .
Relevant decree No @ @ @ @ @ is available on the president 's website .
`` To appoint Ihor Vasyliovych Lysyi as @ @ @ @ @ of Affairs from December 15 , 2020 , by concluding a civil service contract for @ @ @ @ @ established to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine , '' the decree says .

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Ihor Lysyi as Head of the State Management of Affairs.
Relevant decree No. 566/2020 dated December 14 is available on the president's website.
"To appoint Ihor Vasyliovych Lysyi as Head of the State Management of Affairs from December 15, 2020, by concluding a civil service contract for the period of the quarantine established to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the territory of Ukraine," the decree says.


unian--2020-12-15--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 72.8 mln

The overall death toll is 1,621,635 people , while 41,284,657 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 72.8 million patients as of December 15 .
Read alsoU.S .
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use – mediaAs many as 72,869,705 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:28 on December 15 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is 1,621,635 people , while 41,284,657 coronavirus patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toll was recorded in the United States ( 300,479 people ) , Brazil ( 181,835 ) , India ( 143,709 ) , Mexico ( 114,298 ) , Italy ( 65,011 ) , the United Kingdom ( 64,500 ) , and France ( 58,391 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 16,519,616 confirmed cases ) , India ( 9,906,165 ) , Brazil ( 6,927,145 ) , Russia ( 2,656,601 ) , France ( 2,433,859 ) , United Kingdom ( 1,874,867 ) , and Turkey ( 1,866,345 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 1,621,635 people, while 41,284,657 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 72.8 million patients as of December 15.
Read alsoU.S. FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use – mediaAs many as 72,869,705 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:28 on December 15, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
The overall death toll is 1,621,635 people, while 41,284,657 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (300,479 people), Brazil (181,835), India (143,709), Mexico (114,298), Italy (65,011), the United Kingdom (64,500), and France (58,391).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (16,519,616 confirmed cases), India (9,906,165), Brazil (6,927,145), Russia (2,656,601), France (2,433,859), United Kingdom (1,874,867), and Turkey (1,866,345).
As many as 191 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-12-15--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports four ceasefire violations on Dec 14

No casualties were reported in the past day .
The Command of Ukraine 's Armed Forces has reported four violations of the latest ceasefire agreement committed by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday , December 14 .
`` In the past day , December 14 , four ceasefire violations by the Russian occupation forces were recorded in the areas of our units ' responsibility , '' the press center of the Ukrainian Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on December 15 , 2020 .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and under-barrel grenade launchers twice near the village of Shumy .
Also , they opened fire with automatic rifles near the town of Avdiyivka and the village of Pisky .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Read alsoEx- '' DPR '' terrorist found dead in RussiaSince Tuesday midnight , one ceasefire violation by the Russian occupation forces was recorded near Avdiyivka where the enemy fired an under-barrel grenade launcher .
The shots posed no threat to the lives and health of Ukrainian soldiers so the Joint Forces did not return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period @

No casualties were reported in the past day.
The Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported four violations of the latest ceasefire agreement committed by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday, December 14.
"In the past day, December 14, four ceasefire violations by the Russian occupation forces were recorded in the areas of our units' responsibility," the press center of the Ukrainian Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on December 15, 2020.
In particular, enemy troops fired hand-held anti-tank and under-barrel grenade launchers twice near the village of Shumy. Also, they opened fire with automatic rifles near the town of Avdiyivka and the village of Pisky.
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No casualties were reported in the past day.
Read alsoEx-"DPR" terrorist found dead in RussiaSince Tuesday midnight, one ceasefire violation by the Russian occupation forces was recorded near Avdiyivka where the enemy fired an under-barrel grenade launcher.
The shots posed no threat to the lives and health of Ukrainian soldiers so the Joint Forces did not return fire, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


unian--2020-12-15--Over 8,400 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Dec 15

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 909,082 .
Ukraine said 8,416 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of December 15 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 909,082 as of December 15 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoCabinet introduces new quarantine restrictions from Dec 19As many as 522,868 patients , including 16,150 in the past day , have recovered , which was the highest number of daily recoveries .
The death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded in the past 24 hours .
The government reported 370,734 active cases as of December 15 .
In total , there have been 1,003,625 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
`` In the past day , 8,416 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 412 children and 447 healthcare workers .
Some 1,479 new patients were hospitalized , '' Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Tuesday .
In total , 55,856 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chain reaction ) tests run , as well as 23,893 ELISA ( enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ) tests .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered the city of Kyiv ( 1,559 ) , Odesa region ( 830 ) , Cherkasy region ( 665 ) , Zaporizhia region ( 599 ) , and Poltava region ( 575 ) .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armed forces as of Dec 14

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 909,082.
Ukraine said 8,416 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of December 15, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 909,082 as of December 15, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
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The death toll has hit 15,480 with 233 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours.
The government reported 370,734 active cases as of December 15. In total, there have been 1,003,625 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
"In the past day, 8,416 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 412 children and 447 healthcare workers. Some 1,479 new patients were hospitalized," Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.
In total, 55,856 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 31,963 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests run, as well as 23,893 ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered the city of Kyiv (1,559), Odesa region (830), Cherkasy region (665), Zaporizhia region (599), and Poltava region (575).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
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unian--2020-12-15--Reuters: Oil slips on demand worries as COVID-19 lockdowns tighten

OPEC on Monday pared its forecast for a recovery in oil demand in 2021 by 350,000 barrels per day , due to the persistent impact of the pandemic .
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as tighter lockdowns in Europe and a forecast for a slower recovery in demand next year outweighed relief from vaccination rollouts and concerns about a flare-up of tension in the Middle East .
U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude futures fell 36 cents , or 0.8 % , to $ 46.63 a barrel at 0506 GMT , while Brent crude futures fell 40 cents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 49.89 a barrel , erasing Monday 's gains , as reported by Reuters .
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Further marring the demand outlook , Italy said it was considering more stringent restrictions over the Christmas holidays , while most stores in Germany have been ordered to shut until Jan. 10 , with little prospect of an easing early in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its forecast for a recovery in oil demand in 2021 by 350,000 barrels per day , due to the persistent impact of the pandemic , but said a rapid rollout of vaccines in major economies `` provides potential upside for next year 's growth forecast . ''
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OPEC on Monday pared its forecast for a recovery in oil demand in 2021 by 350,000 barrels per day, due to the persistent impact of the pandemic.
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as tighter lockdowns in Europe and a forecast for a slower recovery in demand next year outweighed relief from vaccination rollouts and concerns about a flare-up of tension in the Middle East.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 36 cents, or 0.8%, to $46.63 a barrel at 0506 GMT, while Brent crude futures fell 40 cents, or 0.8%, to $49.89 a barrel, erasing Monday's gains, as reported by Reuters.
Read alsoCrude oil prices on rise in UkraineLondon stepped up restrictions requiring bars and restaurants to close, as COVID-19 infection rates continued to rise sharply, which will dent fuel demand in the near term.
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Further marring the demand outlook, Italy said it was considering more stringent restrictions over the Christmas holidays, while most stores in Germany have been ordered to shut until Jan. 10, with little prospect of an easing early in the new year.
OPEC on Monday pared its forecast for a recovery in oil demand in 2021 by 350,000 barrels per day, due to the persistent impact of the pandemic, but said a rapid rollout of vaccines in major economies "provides potential upside for next year's growth forecast."
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unian--2020-12-15--Ukraine may receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccines  in Feb 2021 – health minister

At the moment , Ukraine 's capacities allow storing about a million doses at the required ultra-low temperatures , the minister says .
Ukraine may receive the first batch of the vaccine against the novel coronavirus as early as February 2021 , Health Minister Maksym Stepanov expects .
`` We very much hope we will receive the first vaccines in the first quarter of next year .
Now we are trying to do everything so that the first doses came in Ukraine in February , '' the minister explained , according to Radio NV .
Stepanov says the Ministry of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strategy .
Some of them must be stored at ultra-low temperatures of -80°C , that 's at the country 's industrial plants with the relevant refrigeration capacity , the minister added .
He specified that the population categories that the Ministry of Health can `` very clearly control '' will be prioritized for vaccination with the Pfizer vaccine .
They include medical workers , military , and teachers .
In total , the Ministry of Health plans to vaccinate about 21 million Ukrainians .
• On December 1 , British authorities championed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jointly produced by the American Pfizer and the German BioNTech .
Two other vaccines – the U.S.-made Moderna and the British AstraZeneca – are still pending regulatory review .
• On December 8 , Britain was the first country among Western powers to start mass vaccination against coronavirus .
Highest risk groups , including medics and social workers , will be vaccinated in the first place .
• In Israel , the second phase of clinical trial on volunteers will start in the coming days of the Brilife vaccine , developed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , in Ukraine , the Ministry of Health has drawn up the schedule for upcoming vaccination against COVID-19 .
The country is expected to receive the vaccine in the first half of 2021 .
In total , Kyiv expects to receive 8 million doses at the first stage .
• On December 6 , Chairman of the Commission on Biosafety and Biological Protection under the Council of National Security and Defense , Academician Serhiy Komisarenko said mass vaccination could launch in Ukraine no earlier than mid-2021 .

At the moment, Ukraine's capacities allow storing about a million doses at the required ultra-low temperatures, the minister says.
Ukraine may receive the first batch of the vaccine against the novel coronavirus as early as February 2021, Health Minister Maksym Stepanov expects.
"We very much hope we will receive the first vaccines in the first quarter of next year. Now we are trying to do everything so that the first doses came in Ukraine in February," the minister explained, according to Radio NV.
Stepanov says the Ministry of Health has already negotiated a vaccine storage strategy. Some of them must be stored at ultra-low temperatures of -80°C, that's at the country's industrial plants with the relevant refrigeration capacity, the minister added.
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"We will be able to store about 1 million doses," the minister has explained.
He specified that the population categories that the Ministry of Health can "very clearly control" will be prioritized for vaccination with the Pfizer vaccine. They include medical workers, military, and teachers.
In total, the Ministry of Health plans to vaccinate about 21 million Ukrainians.
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unian--2020-12-15--Customers in Ukraine must be serviced in state language by default from Jan 16 – official

Price tags , manuals , specifications , markings , tickets , menus , etc .
shall be printed in Ukrainian .
Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language .
The so-called Language Ombudsman Taras Kremen has explained the norms of the newly adopted legislation on state language set to be enforced from January 16 , 2021 .
On January 16 , Article 30 of the law `` On ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian as state language '' comes into force , which envisages the final transition of the service sector to the single state language , the ombudsman 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , regardless of their form of ownership , are obliged to serve consumers and provide information about goods and services in Ukrainian .
`` In practice , this means that the Ukrainian consumer will finally enjoy the right to receive services in the state language by default – be it supermarkets or online stores , cafes or restaurants , banks or pharmacies , gas stations or train stations , gyms or libraries , etc .
There are few exceptions : only at a customer 's request can they be personally serviced in another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` It should be kept in mind that the requirement for services to be rendered in the state language applies not only to trade .
We are also talking about educational services , medical services , social services , etc.
, '' the Ombudsman said .
Price tags , manuals , specifications , markings , tickets , menus , etc .
shall be printed in Ukrainian , Kremen added .
At the same time , the official noted , such information about goods and services can be duplicated in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the right to receive information and services in Ukrainian , consumers are advised , first of all , to ask the employee of the relevant institution to serve them in Ukrainian , ask the manager or senior executive officer to fix the issue , or to record the violation in the complaints book , '' the statement says , adding that any citizens are welcome to file a relevant complaint with the language ombudsman 's office .
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Price tags, manuals, specifications, markings, tickets, menus, etc. shall be printed in Ukrainian.
Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language. The so-called Language Ombudsman Taras Kremen has explained the norms of the newly adopted legislation on state language set to be enforced from January 16, 2021.
On January 16, Article 30 of the law "On ensuring the functioning of Ukrainian as state language" comes into force, which envisages the final transition of the service sector to the single state language, the ombudsman's press service recalled.
All service providers, regardless of their form of ownership, are obliged to serve consumers and provide information about goods and services in Ukrainian.
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"In practice, this means that the Ukrainian consumer will finally enjoy the right to receive services in the state language by default – be it supermarkets or online stores, cafes or restaurants, banks or pharmacies, gas stations or train stations, gyms or libraries, etc. There are few exceptions: only at a customer's request can they be personally serviced in another language acceptable to both parties," he said.
"It should be kept in mind that the requirement for services to be rendered in the state language applies not only to trade. We are also talking about educational services, medical services, social services, etc.," the Ombudsman said.
Price tags, manuals, specifications, markings, tickets, menus, etc. shall be printed in Ukrainian, Kremen added. At the same time, the official noted, such information about goods and services can be duplicated in other languages.
"In case of violation of the right to receive information and services in Ukrainian, consumers are advised, first of all, to ask the employee of the relevant institution to serve them in Ukrainian, ask the manager or senior executive officer to fix the issue, or to record the violation in the complaints book," the statement says, adding that any citizens are welcome to file a relevant complaint with the language ombudsman's office.
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unian--2020-12-15--Finance ministry borrows almost UAH 51.5 bln

This is due to placing seven packages of domestic bonds in hryvnia , one in U.S. dollars , and another one in euros .
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine at the weekly domestic government loan bonds auction today , December 15 , attracted UAH 51.439 billion to the state budget .
The ministry 's press service says funds in hryvnia were obtained in the sale of seven packages of hryvnia-denominated instruments worth UAH 4.23 billion , UAH 10.13 billion , UAH 11.35 billion , UAH 6.73 billion , UAH 3.83 billion , UAH 2.77 billion , and UAH 3.06 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 217 , 315 , 511 , 1,050 , and 1,533 days , respectively , with an average weighted yield of 10 % , 10.5 % , 10.75 % , 11.56 % , 11.7 % , 11.98 % , and 12.18 % per annum .
Read alsoFinance Ministry borrows US $ 568 mln on domestic marketFunds in dollars were raised as a result of selling bonds worth $ 266.1 million with a circulation period of 309 days , with an average weighted yield of 3.8 % .
The ministry raised funds in euros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of EUR 56.67 million maturing in 323 days , with an average weighted yield of 2.5 % .
At the end of April , the Ministry of Finance , after a break that lasted several weeks , returned to the domestic borrowing market , resuming its weekly domestic government loan bonds auctions .
The Ministry attracted UAH 171.1 billion , $ 2.9 billion , and EUR 788 million to the state budget at auctions held in January-November 2020 .

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unian--2020-12-15--Imports over 11 months down by almost 11%, exports – by 3.5%

Trade turnover in January-November 2020 stood at almost $ 93 billion .
Imports of goods to Ukraine over the 11 months of 2020 amounted to $ 48.4 billion , which is 10.8 % , or $ 5.9 billion , below the figure reported in the same period of 2019 , while exports of Ukrainian goods decreased by 3.5 % , or by $ 1.6 billion , to $ 44.3 billion .
That 's according to the State Customs Service of Ukraine .
The agency reports trade turnover for January-November 2020 at $ 92.7 billion , while noting the negative balance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imports .
`` The largest importers into Ukraine are China with $ 7.4 billion , Germany with $ 4.6 billion , and Russia with $ 4.1 billion .
Total exports to China stood at $ 6.3 billion , to Poland – at $ 3 billion , and to Russia – at $ 2.5 billion , '' says the report .
The press service says the three major export staples are grain ( $ 8.5 billion ) , ferrous metals ( $ 7 billion ) , and sunflower oil ( $ 5.2 billion ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's largest imports included mineral fuels , crude oil and petroleum products – worth $ 7.2 billion , machinery , equipment , and mechanical devices – worth $ 5.4 billion , and ground transport vehicles – worth $ 4.9 billion .
Imports of goods to Ukraine over the 10 months of 2020 were worth $ 43.03 billion , which is 12 % , or $ 6.01 billion , down on year .
Exports amounted to $ 39.64 billion , which is 5 % , or $ 2 billion , below the figure recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-12-15--Budget 2021 in line with IMF expectations, finance minister says

In the medium term , budget deficit is set to be gradually reduced : to 4-4.5 % of GDP in 2022 and to 3-3.5 % of GDP in 2023 .
The parameters of the State Budget 2021 are in line with the estimates compiled by the International Monetary Fund 's experts .
That 's according to Minister of Finance Serhiy Marchenko , who spoke in Parliament on Tuesday , presenting the budget bill ahead of the vote at second reading that turned out to be successful .
`` We keep moving within the framework of cooperation with the IMF .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2021 are in line with the estimates of the Fund 's experts , which proves that we are moving in the right direction , '' Marchenko told lawmakers .
Between the first and second readings , more than 2,000 amendments were processed .
Proposals for more than UAH 14 billion have been taken into account .
`` It was important for us to preserve the priorities defined by president and government , which were supported by people 's deputies , and at the same time reduce budget deficit , adhering to the principles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
As a result , Marchenko noted , the state budget deficit decreased from 6 % to 5.5 % , amounting to UAH 246.6 billion , thus , between the first and second reading , it was reduced by UAH 23.7 billion .
Marchenko also noted that in the medium term , it is planned to gradually reduce the budget deficit : to 4-4.5 % of GDP in 2022 and to 3-3.5 % in 2023 .
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine , the country 's parliament , on Tuesday , December 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Budget 2021 .

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unian--2020-12-15--Bosnian presidency members snub Russia's Lavrov over "disrespect"

Lavrov did meet with the presidency 's Serb member Milorad Dodik on Monday and again on Tuesday .
The Croat and Muslim Bosniak members of Bosnia 's three-man presidency declined on Tuesday to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who was on an official visit to the country .
The top officials – Zeljko Komsic and Sefik Dzaferovic – said Lavrov , whose nation promotes Serbian interests in Bosnia , had shown disrespect towards their state , Reuters reports .
Lavrov did meet with the presidency 's Serb member Milorad Dodik on Monday and again on Tuesday .
Read alsoUSSR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first meeting , held in the Serb Republic 's government office , was insulting as no national flag was on display .
He and Dzaferovic did not attend a scheduled meeting with Lavrov at the presidency building in Sarajevo , where the Russian met Dodik again .
Komsic said that Lavrov , who on Monday backed the Serb Republic parliament 's resolution on military neutrality , knew a regional legislature can not decide such strategic policy .
`` We are aware that we are small and weak , but we are not ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of games by Russia when it comes to their relations with the European Union and NATO members , '' Komsic said .
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Lavrov did meet with the presidency's Serb member Milorad Dodik on Monday and again on Tuesday.
The Croat and Muslim Bosniak members of Bosnia's three-man presidency declined on Tuesday to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who was on an official visit to the country.
The top officials – Zeljko Komsic and Sefik Dzaferovic – said Lavrov, whose nation promotes Serbian interests in Bosnia, had shown disrespect towards their state, Reuters reports.
Lavrov did meet with the presidency's Serb member Milorad Dodik on Monday and again on Tuesday.
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Read alsoUSSR 2.0: Putin's legacyKomsic said the first meeting, held in the Serb Republic's government office, was insulting as no national flag was on display.
"Mr. Lavrov, as one of the worlds' three top diplomats ... is sending us a message ... which we interpret as disrespectful and a denial of the state he is visiting," Komsic told reporters.
He and Dzaferovic did not attend a scheduled meeting with Lavrov at the presidency building in Sarajevo, where the Russian met Dodik again.
Komsic said that Lavrov, who on Monday backed the Serb Republic parliament's resolution on military neutrality, knew a regional legislature cannot decide such strategic policy.
"We are aware that we are small and weak, but we are not ready to be a hostage in any kind of games by Russia when it comes to their relations with the European Union and NATO members," Komsic said.
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unian--2020-12-15--Gas imports to be minimized

Gas imports to be minimized

Since the beginning of December , a trend has been observed where daily exports exceeded imports .
Gas imports to Ukraine this year will be brought to a minimum , while the country 's basic needs will be covered by reserves available in underground storage facilities .
That 's according to Gas Transmission Operator of Ukraine ( Gas TSO of Ukraine ) CEO Serhiy Makogon .
`` With the total consumption in Ukraine at 143 million cubic meters per day and own production of 54 mcm , the gap of 89 mcm is mainly covered by taking gas from underground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to believe that imports to Ukraine will be minimal this winter and that market demand will be mainly covered by the gas pumped into the USFs , '' Makogon wrote on Facebook .
According to Makogon , since December-start , there has been a trend toward daily gas exports exceeding imports .
Read alsoUkraine pays US $ 182.50 per 1,000 cubic meters of gas imported in Nov '' More gas is exported from Ukraine than imported .
But the volumes are not too significant with 4.6 million cubic meters being imported daily ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Slovakia ) .
Since the beginning of the month , 69 mcm has been imported , while daily exports stand at 5.3 mcm ( 3.8 mcm to Hungary and 1.5 mcm to Poland ) .
Mostly , gas is exported from the customs warehouse .
Since the beginning of the month , about 80 million cubic meters has been exported , '' the CEO said .
• Ukraine was a net exporter of natural gas as of December 1 , 2020 , that 's less gas was imported than exported .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the underground storage facilities stood at 25.2 billion cubic meters , which is 28 % more on year .

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unian--2020-12-15--MP comments on possible reshuffles in Cabinet

The lawmaker has named three officials in question .
Oleksandr Kachura , People 's Deputy with the ruling Servant of the People faction , has commented on what he says will be upcoming reshuffles in the Cabinet of Ministers .
Yuriy Vitrenko will be appointed Deputy Prime Minister for Fuel and Energy , while Serhiy Shkarlet , the acting chief of the education ministry , will become minister , MP has told Ukraine 24 TV channel .
Head of the Ministry for Veterans Affairs Serhiy Bessarab may lose his post , the MP added .
`` I believe that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no candidate [ for replacement ] yet , but decisions and proposals on this minister 's dismissal have already matured in government . ''
Denys Shmygal was appointed Prime Minister on March 4 , 2020 , having replaced Oleksiy Honcharuk .
Vadym Prystaiko was appointed Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration ; Oleksiy Reznikov was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories ; and Mykhailo Fedorov became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation .
In the latest reshuffle , in November 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been appointed to replace Acting Energy Minister Olha Buslavets .

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unian--2020-12-15--Verkhovna Rada adopts State Budget 2021

Verkhovna Rada adopts State Budget 2021

The bill saw the support of 289 MPs .
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine , the country 's parliament , @ @ @ @ @ , passed a draft law on the State Budget 2021 .
The bill saw the @ @ @ @ @ with the required minimum of 226 votes .
At a meeting on November 26 , @ @ @ @ @ the draft State Budget 2021 .
The draft provides for a deficit at 5.5 % @ @ @ @ @ revenues in the amount of UAH 1.92 trillion , and expenses at UAH 1.328 trillion @ @ @ @ @ , the Ministry of Finance said negotiations with the International Monetary Fund had been successfully @ @ @ @ @ of the draft , which was one of the main prerequisites for the start of @ @ @ @ @ stand-by arrangement .
On November 28 , head of the ruling Servant of the People @ @ @ @ @ , said the Verkhovna Rada would adopt the state budget of Ukraine before year-end .

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unian--2020-12-15--Court greenlights probe in absentia targeting ex-interior minister Zakharchenko over Maidan crackdow

Court greenlights probe in absentia targeting ex-interior minister Zakharchenko over Maidan crackdown

The former minister fled Ukraine in 2014 and has since been hiding from law enforcement and court .
The Pechersk District Court has warranted a pre-trial investigation in absentia targeting former Minister of Internal Affairs Vitaly Zakharchenko .
The probe is set to be launched within the existing case of the obstruction of protests at the Independence Square ( Maidan ) in Kyiv from February 18 to February 20 , 2014 , the Office of the Prosecutor General has told UNIAN .
`` With the participation of the Office of the Prosecutor General , the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Investigation 's detective to warrant a special pre-trial investigation against the former Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine , who has been hiding from the investigation and court .
Such a court decision allows prosecutors to conduct a pre-trial investigation of the suspect in his absence ( in absentia ) , '' the OPG says .
Permission was granted in criminal proceedings where among suspects are former President Viktor Yanukovych , ex-Minister of Internal Affairs Zakharchenko and his Deputy Viktor Ratushnyak , ex-Head of the Security Service Oleksandr Yakymenko and his First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Interior Ministry 's Internal Troops Stanislav Shuliak , and other persons .
The investigation believes suspects were part of a criminal group who in February 2014 illegally obstructed people 's rallies and abused power .
Read alsoYanukovych still on wanted list despite custody warrant lift in one of casesThe prosecutor 's office says the suspects ' actions led to grave consequences , including premeditated murder and attempted murder , deliberate infliction of grievous bodily harm , as well as a terrorist act .
On February 20 , 2014 , a mass shooting of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kyiv .
According to the Ministry of Health , on February 18-20 , a total of 82 people died ( 71 Maidan activists and 11 law enforcers ) , and more than 600 people were injured .
According to the UN mission , 98 people died in those days ( 84 protesters , 13 security officials , and a random person ) .
The Heavenly Hundred activists say the death toll stood at 107 .

The former minister fled Ukraine in 2014 and has since been hiding from law enforcement and court.
The Pechersk District Court has warranted a pre-trial investigation in absentia targeting former Minister of Internal Affairs Vitaly Zakharchenko.
The probe is set to be launched within the existing case of the obstruction of protests at the Independence Square (Maidan) in Kyiv from February 18 to February 20, 2014, the Office of the Prosecutor General has told UNIAN.
"With the participation of the Office of the Prosecutor General, the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv granted the motion of the State Bureau of Investigation's detective to warrant a special pre-trial investigation against the former Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, who has been hiding from the investigation and court. Such a court decision allows prosecutors to conduct a pre-trial investigation of the suspect in his absence (in absentia)," the OPG says.
Permission was granted in criminal proceedings where among suspects are former President Viktor Yanukovych, ex-Minister of Internal Affairs Zakharchenko and his Deputy Viktor Ratushnyak, ex-Head of the Security Service Oleksandr Yakymenko and his First Deputy Volodymyr Totskiy, ex-Commander of the Interior Ministry's Internal Troops Stanislav Shuliak, and other persons. The investigation believes suspects were part of a criminal group who in February 2014 illegally obstructed people's rallies and abused power.
Read alsoYanukovych still on wanted list despite custody warrant lift in one of casesThe prosecutor's office says the suspects' actions led to grave consequences, including premeditated murder and attempted murder, deliberate infliction of grievous bodily harm, as well as a terrorist act.
Crimes of Viktor Yanukovych regime during Maidan protests
On February 20, 2014, a mass shooting of protesters took place at the Maidan Square in Kyiv.
According to the Ministry of Health, on February 18-20, a total of 82 people died (71 Maidan activists and 11 law enforcers), and more than 600 people were injured. According to the UN mission, 98 people died in those days (84 protesters, 13 security officials, and a random person).
The Heavenly Hundred activists say the death toll stood at 107.


unian--2020-12-15--Bill amending Ukraine's Budget Code passes second reading

Some 311 lawmakers supported the bill in the second reading .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , has passed bill No .
4100-d to amend the Budget Code of Ukraine , adapting it for further approval of the 2021 national budget .
Some 311 lawmakers supported the bill in the second reading with a required minimum of 226 votes , an UNIAN correspondent reported on December 15 .
Read alsoRevised national budget draft for 2021 submitted to RadaIn particular , the document provides for the distribution of part ( 13.44 % ) of the excise tax on fuel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed amendments authorize the Finance Ministry to conduct transactions with government derivatives , including their exchange , issue , purchase , redemption , and sale through government borrowing in excess of the amounts determined for the current budget period by the law on the national budget to reduce the expected peak burden on the budget , the explanatory note to the bill said .
The draft law also involves the definition of government guarantees based on portfolios and the introduction of a mechanism for providing such guarantees to ensure the partial fulfillment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In addition , the amendments envisage transactions by the State Treasury to raise funds from the Single Treasury Account to cover the temporary cash deficiency in the national budget 's general fund , as well as the introduction of an automatic mechanism for returning funds erroneously and/or unnecessarily credited to the national and local budgets .
• The Verkhovna Rada passed a bill to amend to the Budget Code of Ukraine in the first reading on November 5 .
• The draft national budget for 2021 , which was approved by the Cabinet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , provides for revenue at UAH 1.07 trillion ( US $ 38 billion ) , while spending at UAH 1.35 trillion ( US $ 46.8 billion ) .
The deficit is expected to be 6 % of GDP next year .
The budget deficit is capped at UAH 270 billion ( US $ 9.4 billion ) .

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unian--2020-12-16--PM Shmyhal confirms Cabinet reshuffles soon

Shmyhal says he will propose candidates for energy and education ministers ' positions .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has @ @ @ @ @ of Ministers in the near future .
`` The discussion on possible reshuffles in the @ @ @ @ @ .
Indeed , new appointments are planned at several ministries in the near future , @ @ @ @ @ government meeting on Wednesday , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Read alsoUkraine 's Rada accepts @ @ @ @ @ to the prime minister , he will propose candidates for the appointment of energy and @ @ @ @ @ , Shmyhal said a `` full-fledged agrarian ministry '' would be created early next year @ @ @ @ @ disbanding of government not on the table • MP comments on possible reshuffles in Cabinet

Shmyhal says he will propose candidates for energy and education ministers' positions.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has confirmed reshuffles in the Cabinet of Ministers in the near future.
"The discussion on possible reshuffles in the Ukrainian government continues this week. Indeed, new appointments are planned at several ministries in the near future," he said during a government meeting on Wednesday, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoUkraine's Rada accepts Veterans Affairs Minister's resignationAccording to the prime minister, he will propose candidates for the appointment of energy and education ministers.
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In addition, Shmyhal said a "full-fledged agrarian ministry" would be created early next year.
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unian--2020-12-16--Over 2,000 Ukrainians face COVID-19 reinfection

Unlike Ukraine , the statistics of reinfection worldwide are several times lower as just over 20 cases have been officially recorded .
Over 2,000 Ukrainians have faced repeat reinfection with COVID-19 .
Such data was released by the Public Health Center , as reported by the Ukrainian TSN TV news service .
In particular , 2,161 people , including 250 healthcare workers , received a repeated positive PCR result no earlier than 40 days from the first positive result .
Read alsoHealth Minister Stepanov warns about COVID-19 surge after holidaysUnlike Ukraine , the statistics of reinfection worldwide are several times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been officially recorded .
Immunologists explain the high Ukrainian statistics of reinfection by possible mistakes during testing : the results can be false negative or false positive .
They call for a detailed study of repeat infection cases .
Most human organisms develop antibodies after COVID-19 , but their levels may vary .
It is usually higher among patients with a severe form , as well as lower among those with mild cases .
There is no exact data on what levels of antibodies are required for protection and how long immunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors urge people to keep social distance , wear face masks and sanitize hands .
• Ukraine said 10,622 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of December 16 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 919,704 .

Unlike Ukraine, the statistics of reinfection worldwide are several times lower as just over 20 cases have been officially recorded.
Over 2,000 Ukrainians have faced repeat reinfection with COVID-19.
Such data was released by the Public Health Center, as reported by the Ukrainian TSN TV news service.
In particular, 2,161 people, including 250 healthcare workers, received a repeated positive PCR result no earlier than 40 days from the first positive result.
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Read alsoHealth Minister Stepanov warns about COVID-19 surge after holidaysUnlike Ukraine, the statistics of reinfection worldwide are several times lower as just over 20 cases have been officially recorded.
Immunologists explain the high Ukrainian statistics of reinfection by possible mistakes during testing: the results can be false negative or false positive. They call for a detailed study of repeat infection cases.
Most human organisms develop antibodies after COVID-19, but their levels may vary. It is usually higher among patients with a severe form, as well as lower among those with mild cases. There is no exact data on what levels of antibodies are required for protection and how long immunity to coronavirus lasts.
To avoid reinfection, doctors urge people to keep social distance, wear face masks and sanitize hands.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-12-16--Ruling party member: Extending Donbas status sends peace deal signal

The law regulating the special status of Russia-occupied Donbas was prolonged for another 12 months .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , by extending the special status of Donbas has sent a signal to residents of Russia-occupied territories and Ukraine 's international partners about its readiness to resolve the situation peacefully .
This opinion was expressed by Member of Parliament from the ruling Servant of the People Party Oleksandr Kachura on the air of TV channel Ukraina 24 .
Kachura says the failure to extend the law would have meant `` a negative signal to our international partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This would have been a signal as for the Minsk process , to Germany , to France , [ to those ] who support us .
A signal that Ukraine no longer wanted to engage in the peace process , giving up the obligations that it undertook , '' he explained .
He recalled that the law on Donbas ' special status had been extended several times .
`` This is primarily a signal to Donbas – the occupied and non-occupied areas – that Ukraine is striving for peace , we are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personally would like this to be the last year when we had to prolong the law .
[ I would like local ] elections there to be held under Ukrainian law , the borders to be retaken [ by Ukraine ] , which would be followed by a full-fledged peace , '' he said .
• On September 16 , 2014 , the Verkhovna Rada adopted the law on a special procedure for local self-government in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , which was introduced by the then President Petro Poroshenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be in effect for three years .
Then it was extended .
• According to the law , an interim special order of local self-government shall be introduced for three years , and `` the state guarantees , in accordance with the law , non-application of criminal prosecution , criminal and administrative responsibility and punishment of persons who participated in the events in the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions . ''
• According to the law , in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , it is envisaged that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-government agencies shall execute local self-government in compliance with the Constitution and the laws of Ukraine , along with the introduction by the laws of Ukraine of a special procedure for appointing chief prosecutors and court heads .
This provides for the participation of local self-government agencies in handling these issues .
• The document stipulates that the state guarantees the right to use Russian or another language `` in public and private life , study and support Russian and any other languages , their free development and equality . ''
• According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the social and economic development of certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
• The law provides `` the possibility of creating ( by decision of city , town , village councils ) detachments of people 's militia from among the citizens of Ukraine , who permanently reside in the corresponding populated localities , on a voluntary basis .
The detachments shall be entrusted with the implementation of tasks of protecting public order in the populated localities of certain regions and exercising powers , provided for them by the laws of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public order in the settlements of certain districts shall be coordinated by the relevant rural , town , city mayors , etc . ''
• On December 12 , 2019 , the Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the law , which extended it by another year , until December 31 , 2020 .
• None On December 15 , 2020 , lawmakers extended the law on a special procedure for local self-government in Russia-occupied parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions for another year .

The law regulating the special status of Russia-occupied Donbas was prolonged for another 12 months.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, by extending the special status of Donbas has sent a signal to residents of Russia-occupied territories and Ukraine's international partners about its readiness to resolve the situation peacefully.
This opinion was expressed by Member of Parliament from the ruling Servant of the People Party Oleksandr Kachura on the air of TV channel Ukraina 24.
Read alsoDonbas war escalation: Ukraine reports 11 ceasefire violations on Dec 15
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Kachura says the failure to extend the law would have meant "a negative signal to our international partners regarding their sanctions policy." "This would have been a signal as for the Minsk process, to Germany, to France, [to those] who support us. A signal that Ukraine no longer wanted to engage in the peace process, giving up the obligations that it undertook," he explained.
He recalled that the law on Donbas' special status had been extended several times.
"This is primarily a signal to Donbas – the occupied and non-occupied areas – that Ukraine is striving for peace, we are not abandoning the ongoing negotiation process. I personally would like this to be the last year when we had to prolong the law. [I would like local] elections there to be held under Ukrainian law, the borders to be retaken [by Ukraine], which would be followed by a full-fledged peace," he said.
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unian--2020-12-16--EU prolongs Russia sanctions over Crimea for six months – journalist

On December 11 , the EU leaders in Brussels called for the extension of sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine 's Crimea .
Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak has said the European Union ambassadors decided to prolong sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine 's Crimea .
`` EU ambassadors have approved the roll-over of the economic sanctions on Russia for another 6 months , '' he wrote on Twitter on December 16 , 2020 .
The decision should be approved by the EU Council and will come into force after its publication in the Official Journal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reacts to Russian sanctions against himOn December 11 , the EU leaders in Brussels called for the extension of sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine 's Crimea .
Sanctions will be in effect until July 2021 .
The EU leaders declared there had been no progress in the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements on Donbas , so the restrictions would continue .
Moreover , Ukraine has started preparations to sanction Russia over the sale of the Massandra winery in occupied Crimea .
• EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for @ @ @

On December 11, the EU leaders in Brussels called for the extension of sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea.
Brussels-based RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak has said the European Union ambassadors decided to prolong sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea.
"EU ambassadors have approved the roll-over of the economic sanctions on Russia for another 6 months," he wrote on Twitter on December 16, 2020.
The decision should be approved by the EU Council and will come into force after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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Read alsoRazumkov reacts to Russian sanctions against himOn December 11, the EU leaders in Brussels called for the extension of sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea.
Sanctions will be in effect until July 2021.
The EU leaders declared there had been no progress in the implementation of the Minsk peace agreements on Donbas, so the restrictions would continue.
Moreover, Ukraine has started preparations to sanction Russia over the sale of the Massandra winery in occupied Crimea.
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unian--2020-12-16--Razumkov announces creation of fund for COVID-19 vaccination, support of doctors

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unian--2020-12-16--Health Minister Stepanov warns about COVID-19 surge after holidays

Ukraine will be put on lockdown from January 8 to January 24 , 2021 .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says he is concerned about a possible surge in new COVID-19 cases after New Year holidays .
`` I will say frankly : we are now looking at all our holidays with great concern over a [ possible ] outbreak after them , '' the minister said at a briefing on December 16 .
Stepanov agrees COVID-19 statistics are worrisome , but the number of discharged patients exceeds that of new hospitalizations .
Read alsoOver 10,600 new COVID-19 cases confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also mentioned an increase in available hospital beds with supplied oxygen since there are `` preparations for various COVID-19 scenarios . ''
Moreover , Stepanov urged citizens to continue to comply with the quarantine rules and avoid large gatherings of people on New Year 's and Christmas holidays .
• The Ukrainian government at an extraordinary meeting on December 9 adopted a decision to put Ukraine on lockdown January 8 through January 24 , 2021 .
Restrictions will concern restaurants , cafés , cinemas , concerts , and gyms .
• Mass events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spectators .
• Lockdown will be introduced after the New Year and Orthodox Christmas , taking into account the possibility of earnings for small businesses in the `` most profitable '' month , i.e .
December .
• Also , the so-called orange quarantine zone will be in effect in the country until the end of winter .

Ukraine will be put on lockdown from January 8 to January 24, 2021.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says he is concerned about a possible surge in new COVID-19 cases after New Year holidays.
"I will say frankly: we are now looking at all our holidays with great concern over a [possible] outbreak after them," the minister said at a briefing on December 16.
Stepanov agrees COVID-19 statistics are worrisome, but the number of discharged patients exceeds that of new hospitalizations.
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Read alsoOver 10,600 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine as of Dec 16The minister also mentioned an increase in available hospital beds with supplied oxygen since there are "preparations for various COVID-19 scenarios."
Moreover, Stepanov urged citizens to continue to comply with the quarantine rules and avoid large gatherings of people on New Year's and Christmas holidays.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-12-16--Kyiv mayor reports over 1,800 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths as of Dec 16

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 95,160 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,858 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of December 16 , 2020 .
`` In the past day , another 1,858 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 70 healthcare workers .
There were 21 fatalities , '' Klitschko reported via Telegram on Wednesday .
According to the city mayor , 1,001 women aged 18 to 91 and 716 men aged 18 to 94 are among those infected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 vaccines in Feb 2021 – health ministerThe new cases include 71 girls aged 12 days to 17 years and 70 boys aged two months to 17 years .
Klitschko said 52 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 347 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 29,897 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district ( 593 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Solomyansky district ( 161 ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 1,631 .
• Ukraine said 10,622 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of December 16 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 919,704 .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 95,160.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,858 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of December 16, 2020.
"In the past day, another 1,858 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 70 healthcare workers. There were 21 fatalities," Klitschko reported via Telegram on Wednesday.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 95,160."
According to the city mayor, 1,001 women aged 18 to 91 and 716 men aged 18 to 94 are among those infected.
Read alsoUkraine may receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in Feb 2021 – health ministerThe new cases include 71 girls aged 12 days to 17 years and 70 boys aged two months to 17 years.
Klitschko said 52 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 347 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 29,897 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district (593), Dniprovsky district (260), and Solomyansky district (161).
The death toll in the city stands at 1,631.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-12-16--Rada's decisions to be published in official newspaper

The bill adopted today enters into force on January 1 , 2021 .
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to publish @ @ @ @ @ parliament 's official newspaper , Holos Ukrainy .
The bill on amendments to the rules @ @ @ @ @ Rada of Ukraine on the publication of Verkhovna Rada decisions ( No .
4334 ) @ @ @ @ @ , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Read alsoUkraine 's Rada accepts Veterans Affairs Minister @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers ' decisions could be published in the Vidomosti of the Verkhovna Rada weekly or @ @ @ @ @ to the bill , laws enacted by the president will be published in the Holos @ @ @ @ @ the parliament 's official website .
The relevant publication of laws and other parliamentary resolutions @ @ @ @ @ bill adopted on December 16 enters into force on January 1 , 2021 .
• @ @ @ @ @ hearing to elaborate on Donbas action plan • Rada extends law on Donbas special status @ @ @

The bill adopted today enters into force on January 1, 2021.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to publish its decisions in the Ukrainian parliament's official newspaper, Holos Ukrainy.
The bill on amendments to the rules of procedure of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the publication of Verkhovna Rada decisions (No. 4334) was backed by 246 MPs, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoUkraine's Rada accepts Veterans Affairs Minister's resignationThe current legislation provides lawmakers' decisions could be published in the Vidomosti of the Verkhovna Rada weekly or other parliamentary publications.
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According to the bill, laws enacted by the president will be published in the Holos Ukrainy newspaper and posted on the parliament's official website. The relevant publication of laws and other parliamentary resolutions is considered official.
The bill adopted on December 16 enters into force on January 1, 2021.
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unian--2020-12-16--Doctors' salaries in Ukraine could be pegged to living wage – health minister

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Stepanov hopes that Ukrainian lawmakers will back the relevant draft.
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unian--2020-12-16--Ukraine's Rada accepts Veterans Affairs Minister's resignation

The minister decided to step down for health reasons .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , has passed @ @ @ @ @ resignation of Serhiy Bessarab as Minister for Veterans ' Affairs .
Resolution No .
4498 @ @ @ @ @ out of the 359 registered in the session hall , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
@ @ @ @ @ of government not on the tableThe resolution comes into force from the date of its @ @ @ @ @ draft resolution in parliament , Head of the Verkhovna Rada 's Committee on Social Policy @ @ @ @ @ Rights Halyna Tretiakova said the minister had decided to step down for health reasons .
@ @ @ @ @ the Verkhovna Rada accept his resignation , it is related to the minister 's state @ @ @ @ @ said .
• Yermak says possible reshuffle in President 's Office not ruled out • @ @ @ @ @ in energy ministry • MP comments on possible reshuffles in Cabinet

The minister decided to step down for health reasons.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed a resolution to accept the resignation of Serhiy Bessarab as Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
Resolution No. 4498 was backed by 251 MPs out of the 359 registered in the session hall, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoParliament speaker says disbanding of government not on the tableThe resolution comes into force from the date of its adoption.
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While presenting the draft resolution in parliament, Head of the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans' Rights Halyna Tretiakova said the minister had decided to step down for health reasons.
"The committee recommends that the Verkhovna Rada accept his resignation, it is related to the minister's state of health," she said.
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unian--2020-12-16--Three citizens freed from prison in Laos eventually return to Ukraine – Ombudsperson

Denisova said one man was released from prison on October 2 and another two on November 18 .
Ukraine 's Verkhovna Rada Ombudsperson Liudmyla Denisova says three citizens who were released from prison in Laos have eventually returned to Ukraine .
`` The struggle for the fate of the Ukrainian citizens imprisoned in the Phong Thong penitentiary in the city of Vientiane , the Lao People 's Democratic Republic , continued for 500 days .
Now they are free , '' she wrote on Telegram on December 16 .
According to Denisova , systematic work on their release began in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights commissioner : 251 Ukrainians held captive in occupied DonbasAfter the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic , the ombudsperson again asked UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and the Ukrainian Embassy in Thailand to use all possible leverage to ensure the return of the citizens to Ukraine .
Denisova said one man was released from prison on October 2 , another two on November 18 , and after a long trip , they eventually arrived in Ukraine in the early hours of December 15 .
The Ukrainian official expressed gratitude to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to release the Ukrainians , as well as Bachelet for her contribution to the solution of the issue .
In addition , Denisova thanked Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Thailand and concurrently to Laos Andriy Beshta , as well as embassy workers .
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Denisova said one man was released from prison on October 2 and another two on November 18.
Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada Ombudsperson Liudmyla Denisova says three citizens who were released from prison in Laos have eventually returned to Ukraine.
"The struggle for the fate of the Ukrainian citizens imprisoned in the Phong Thong penitentiary in the city of Vientiane, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, continued for 500 days. Now they are free," she wrote on Telegram on December 16.
According to Denisova, systematic work on their release began in the summer of 2019.
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Read alsoHuman rights commissioner: 251 Ukrainians held captive in occupied DonbasAfter the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ombudsperson again asked UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet and the Ukrainian Embassy in Thailand to use all possible leverage to ensure the return of the citizens to Ukraine.
Denisova said one man was released from prison on October 2, another two on November 18, and after a long trip, they eventually arrived in Ukraine in the early hours of December 15.
The Ukrainian official expressed gratitude to President of Laos Bounnhang Vorachith for the decision to release the Ukrainians, as well as Bachelet for her contribution to the solution of the issue.
In addition, Denisova thanked Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Thailand and concurrently to Laos Andriy Beshta, as well as embassy workers.
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unian--2020-12-16--Ukraine reports 144 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Dec 16

Some 421 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 144 as of the morning of December 16 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on December 16 , some 3,186 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 9,145 people have recovered and 33 have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoUkraine may receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in Feb 2021 – health ministerOf those newly-infected , 18 people have been hospitalized , while the rest are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 421 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 163 people .
• Ukraine said 10,622 new active COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past 24 hours as of December 16 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 919,704 .

Some 421 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 144 as of the morning of December 16.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on December 16, some 3,186 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 9,145 people have recovered and 33 have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on Wednesday. "Some 144 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoUkraine may receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in Feb 2021 – health ministerOf those newly-infected, 18 people have been hospitalized, while the rest are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 421 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 163 people.
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unian--2020-12-16--Entrepreneurs' rally: More protesters gathering on Kyiv's Maidan

As of 09:20 Kyiv time , there were over 100 people participating in the event .
Members of the SaveFOP [ Save Individual Entrepreneurs ] movement continue their `` STOP lockdown ! ''
rally on Kyiv 's Maidan Nezalezhnosti ( Independence Square ) .
As of 09:20 Kyiv time , there were over 100 people participating in the event .
Some of the protesters stayed overnight there .
The situation is calm , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Yesterday , December 15 , the organizers of the rally announced they would stay on the Maidan at night since they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions .
Read alsoEntrepreneurs , police clash amid rally downtown KyivCurrently , three small tents are being put up on the square .
The number of protesters is growing .
Meanwhile , police officers in the central subway station stop individuals who look like activists and check their personal belongings .
• The protesters demand that the authorities fulfill economic requirements , in particular , pass a number of bills , as well as dismiss Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance , Tax and Customs Policy Danylo Getmantsev .
The protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maidan after their requirements have been met .
• Earlier , entrepreneurs demanded that the government abolish the quarantine for small- and micro-businesses , as well as passing bills No .
3853-1 ( 2 ) and No .
3993 , aimed at protecting the simplified system of taxation , accounting and reporting .

As of 09:20 Kyiv time, there were over 100 people participating in the event.
Members of the SaveFOP [Save Individual Entrepreneurs] movement continue their "STOP lockdown!" rally on Kyiv's Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square).
As of 09:20 Kyiv time, there were over 100 people participating in the event. Some of the protesters stayed overnight there. The situation is calm, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Law enforcement officers are monitoring the rally.
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Yesterday, December 15, the organizers of the rally announced they would stay on the Maidan at night since they were expecting more entrepreneurs to arrive from the regions.
Read alsoEntrepreneurs, police clash amid rally downtown KyivCurrently, three small tents are being put up on the square. The number of protesters is growing.
Meanwhile, police officers in the central subway station stop individuals who look like activists and check their personal belongings.
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unian--2020-12-16--Hryvnia gets stronger against U.S. dollar on Dec 16

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The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.69 per euro.
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