unian--2020-11-23--Donbas war update: Number of ceasefire violations by enemy forces up on Nov 22

No casualties were reported in the past day .
The Command of Ukraine 's Armed Forces has reported six violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Sunday , November 22 .
`` Six ceasefire violations were recorded in the past day , November 22 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 23 , 2020 .
In particular , the enemy fired an automatic grenade launcher near the town of Avdiyivka , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near the village of Novoluhanske .
In addition , the invaders used grenade launchers of various systems and rifles near the villages of Shumy and Vodiane .
Also , the occupiers remotely planted POM-2 anti-personnel mines in the area in front of Ukrainian positions near Vodiane .
The truce breach episodes were reported to OSCE representatives through the Joint Center for Control and Coordination ( JCCC ) of Ceasefire .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Read alsoDonbas occupiers conscripting men aged 18 to 45 for training with reservists – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attacked Ukrainian troops , the JFO HQ said .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest period .

No casualties were reported in the past day.
The Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported six violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Sunday, November 22.
"Six ceasefire violations were recorded in the past day, November 22," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 23, 2020.
In particular, the enemy fired an automatic grenade launcher near the town of Avdiyivka, as well as an anti-tank grenade launcher near the village of Novoluhanske. In addition, the invaders used grenade launchers of various systems and rifles near the villages of Shumy and Vodiane. Also, the occupiers remotely planted POM-2 anti-personnel mines in the area in front of Ukrainian positions near Vodiane.
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The truce breach episodes were reported to OSCE representatives through the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of Ceasefire.
No casualties were reported in the past day.
Read alsoDonbas occupiers conscripting men aged 18 to 45 for training with reservists – intelSince midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
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unian--2020-11-23--G20 pushes private sector to help in debt relief efforts

The freeze in official debt service payments will be extended to mid-2021 .
Leaders of 20 biggest economies ( G20 ) in a joint statement on Sunday strongly encouraged private lenders to take part in ensuring debt relief for the poorest states on comparable terms .
They approved an initiative to prolong a freeze in debt service payments by the poorest state actors to mid-2021 and supported a common approach toward addressing debt issues , as per Reuters .
The G20 debt relief program – launched shortly after the start of the pandemic this spring – has helped 46 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 debt service payments , freeing up funds to fight the pandemic and shore up their economies .
At the same time , lack of private-sector participation and countries ' concerns about marring future access to capital markets have limited the success of the debt freeze .
Read alsoCOVID-19 vaccine by Moderna to cost $ 25-37Some big creditor countries , including China , also failed to include all state-owned institutions in responding to requests for debt relief .
The coronacrisis has exacerbated concerns about high debt levels affecting not just low-income countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called for prompt and effective implementation of the debt treatment framework to provide permanent debt relief to the poorest countries , but said other countries also needed help .
The United States has said it is open to expanding the framework to include middle-income countries and small island states , but U.S. officials said that view was not currently shared by all G20 members .
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The freeze in official debt service payments will be extended to mid-2021.
Leaders of 20 biggest economies (G20) in a joint statement on Sunday strongly encouraged private lenders to take part in ensuring debt relief for the poorest states on comparable terms.
They approved an initiative to prolong a freeze in debt service payments by the poorest state actors to mid-2021 and supported a common approach toward addressing debt issues, as per Reuters.
The G20 debt relief program – launched shortly after the start of the pandemic this spring – has helped 46 of 73 eligible countries defer $5.7 billion in 2020 debt service payments, freeing up funds to fight the pandemic and shore up their economies.
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At the same time, lack of private-sector participation and countries' concerns about marring future access to capital markets have limited the success of the debt freeze.
Read alsoCOVID-19 vaccine by Moderna to cost $25-37Some big creditor countries, including China, also failed to include all state-owned institutions in responding to requests for debt relief.
The coronacrisis has exacerbated concerns about high debt levels affecting not just low-income countries, but some middle-income states as well.
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called for prompt and effective implementation of the debt treatment framework to provide permanent debt relief to the poorest countries, but said other countries also needed help.
The United States has said it is open to expanding the framework to include middle-income countries and small island states, but U.S. officials said that view was not currently shared by all G20 members.
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unian--2020-11-23--China successfully launches Chang'e 5 mission to the moon

China 's Long March 5 HLV is to bring soil and rock samples .
This was reported by CGTN .
@ @ @ @ @ HLV is to bring soil and rock samples from the lunar surface back to Earth @ @ @ @ @ out to be a success , China will become the first country in 44 years @ @ @ @ @ the lunar surface .
It will also become a third country after the United States @ @ @ @ @ to fulfill such a mission .
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China's Long March 5 HLV is to bring soil and rock samples.
China has successfully launched its Chang'e 5 lunar sample return mission.
This was reported by CGTN.
LAUNCH! China's Long March 5 HLV launches with the Chang'e 5 lunar sample return mission.
Livestream:https://t.co/NFtlweSInwpic.twitter.com/vCgyQwf6GU — Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) November 23, 2020
China's Long March 5 HLV is to bring soil and rock samples from the lunar surface back to Earth.
If the mission turns out to be a success, China will become the first country in 44 years to deliver geological samples from the lunar surface. It will also become a third country after the United States and the then Soviet Union to fulfill such a mission.
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unian--2020-11-23--About 90% of Ukrainians wear face masks amid COVID-19 epidemic

The police are now conducting the awareness campaign .
About 90 % of Ukrainians wear face masks amid the COVID-19 epidemic .
Ukrainian Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko announced this while speaking on Radio NV when asked about the effectiveness of fines for not using personal protective equipment .
`` A decision was made in the first days after the entry of this law [ on administrative liability for not wearing masks ] into force – it became effective on Saturday – to introduce measures of warning : that is , if a police officer sees a person without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of liability . ''
He explained the need to introduce liability for not wearing masks by the fact that this will create an `` incentive '' for people to implement the law .
At the same time , he added that not all citizens might be aware of the fines , so now the police are conducting an `` awareness campaign . ''
`` About 30,000police officers who patrol the streets of Ukraine are now engaged in the campaign , '' the official said .
Gerashchenko also mentioned that some provisions of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it says that it is necessary for everyone to wear masks in public places .
At the same time , cafes and restaurants work .
I do not yet know how one could be in a cafe and eat through a mask , '' he said .
Read alsoInterior Ministry explains how to avoid fines for not wearing masks • On November 19 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky enacted the law introducing fines for not wearing face masks in public places .
• According to the document , citizens without face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular on public transport ) will have to pay a fine worth from UAH 170 ( US $ 6 ) to UAH 250 ( US $ 9 ) .
• As of November 23 , some 1,300 fines were issued in Ukraine for violations of the mask wearing rules .

The police are now conducting the awareness campaign.
About 90% of Ukrainians wear face masks amid the COVID-19 epidemic.
Ukrainian Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko announced this while speaking on Radio NV when asked about the effectiveness of fines for not using personal protective equipment.
"About 90% of Ukrainians are now using protective face masks," he said.
"A decision was made in the first days after the entry of this law [on administrative liability for not wearing masks] into force – it became effective on Saturday – to introduce measures of warning: that is, if a police officer sees a person without a mask, then he or she warns of liability."
He explained the need to introduce liability for not wearing masks by the fact that this will create an "incentive" for people to implement the law. At the same time, he added that not all citizens might be aware of the fines, so now the police are conducting an "awareness campaign."
"About 30,000police officers who patrol the streets of Ukraine are now engaged in the campaign," the official said.
Gerashchenko also mentioned that some provisions of the law needed improvement.
"For example, it says that it is necessary for everyone to wear masks in public places. At the same time, cafes and restaurants work. I do not yet know how one could be in a cafe and eat through a mask," he said.
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unian--2020-11-23--Crimean Tatar leader Chubarov tests positive for COVID-19

The Verkhovna Rada canceled the plenary sessions from November 18 to November 20 , as many lawmakers and parliament workers @ @ @ @ @ the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Refat Chubarov has tested positive for the COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook on November 23 .
`` Against my will , I have become a @ @ @ @ @ .
Now the task is , with the help of the Almighty , to leave @ @ @ @ @ Take care of yourself ! ''
Chubarov said .
• On November 11 , Parliament @ @ @ @ @ he had contracted COVID-19 .
He is in self-isolation now and works remotely .
• @ @ @ @ @ first deputy , Ruslan Stefanchuk , said that he had also tested positive for the @ @ @ @ @ Rada canceled the plenary sessions from November 18 to November 20 , as many lawmakers @ @ @ @ @ ill. • Lawmakers are now working in counties with voters , and the plenary week @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , December 1 .

The Verkhovna Rada canceled the plenary sessions from November 18 to November 20, as many lawmakers and parliament workers had fallen ill.
Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Refat Chubarov has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
He announced this on Facebook on November 23.
"Against my will, I have become a member of the COVID-19 club. Now the task is, with the help of the Almighty, to leave this club without losses. Take care of yourself!" Chubarov said.
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unian--2020-11-23--Military equipment used in Ukraine against Russian aggression requires retrofitting, new supplies

He also informed about his working trip to Donbas to assess the real situation .
The military equipment and weapons used by the Ukrainian military to counter Russian aggression requires retrofitting and supplies of new models that are up to today 's challenges , threats , and methods of warfare .
Deputy Prime Minister for Strategic Industries Oleh Uruskyi shared this opinion on his Facebook page on November 23 .
`` To do this , it is necessary to take decisive and purposeful steps to develop our own research and engineering , as well as industrial potential , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent working trip to the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) zone to assess the real situation with weapons and military equipment .
During the trip , Uruskyi said he had met with chiefs of the General Staff , the JFO command , commanders and deputy commanders of brigades and battalions to discuss the current situation along the front line , the availability of military hardware , the results of the use of new and modernized weapons and military equipment , as well as current challenges .
`` Now we have a clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is required from the defense industry of Ukraine and what the manufacturers should do to provide the military with components and weapons , '' he said .
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He also informed about his working trip to Donbas to assess the real situation.
The military equipment and weapons used by the Ukrainian military to counter Russian aggression requires retrofitting and supplies of new models that are up to today's challenges, threats, and methods of warfare.
Deputy Prime Minister for Strategic Industries Oleh Uruskyi shared this opinion on his Facebook page on November 23.
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"To do this, it is necessary to take decisive and purposeful steps to develop our own research and engineering, as well as industrial potential," he said.
He also informed about his recent working trip to the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) zone to assess the real situation with weapons and military equipment.
During the trip, Uruskyi said he had met with chiefs of the General Staff, the JFO command, commanders and deputy commanders of brigades and battalions to discuss the current situation along the front line, the availability of military hardware, the results of the use of new and modernized weapons and military equipment, as well as current challenges.
"Now we have a clear understanding of what our troops need, what is required from the defense industry of Ukraine and what the manufacturers should do to provide the military with components and weapons," he said.
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unian--2020-11-23--Ukrainian banks see 23.4% decline in net profit in 10 months: NBU

Meanwhile , the banks ' revenue was on the rise .
Ukrainian banks posted UAH 39.83 billion in net profit in January-October 2020 , which was a 23.4 % decline year-on-year ( y-o-y ) .
This update was posted by the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) on its website .
However , the NBU said , Ukrainian banks ' revenue in January-October 2020 increased by 4 % y-o-y , to UAH 209.25 billion .
Their expenses in the 10 months of 2020 stood at UAH 169.42 billion , which was 13.7 % more than in 2019 .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mln loan from World Bank to tackle pandemic fallout Net profit is a part of a company 's profit that remains after the payment of after taxes , fees , deductions and other mandatory payments to the budget .
Net profit is used to increase businesses ' working capital , the formation of funds and reserves , and reinvestment in production .
• Ukrainian banks ' net profit in January-June 2020 decreased by 23 % y-o-y , to UAH 23.8 billion .
• Their net profit in January-July 2020 decreased by 22.7 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • According to the NBU , the banking sector 's profit in the first quarter of 2020 grew by 23.8 % compared to the corresponding quarter of last year , to UAH 16 billion .
• Operating banks in Ukraine at the end of 2019 posted a positive financial result of UAH 59.6 billion .
• In 2018 , operating banks posted UAH 22.3 billion in net profit , which was the highest indicator in Ukraine 's history .
This was preceded by four unprofitable years for the banking system with a loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAH 159.4 billion in 2016 , UAH 66.6 billion in 2015 , and UAH 52.7 billion in 2014 .

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Meanwhile, the banks' revenue was on the rise.
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unian--2020-11-23--First COVID-19 vaccines expected in Ukraine no earlier than May 2021 – media

The first tranche will include 1.2 million doses .
The first batch of a COVID-19 vaccine , which is to be supplied as part of the COVAX , formally known as the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility , is expected in Ukraine no earlier than in May 2021 .
This was reported by the Ekonomichna Pravda media outlet .
According to the publication , there are now three ways to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Ukraine : • As part of the COVAX program ; When the coronavirus vaccine is to arrive in Ukraine '' Under the COVAX program , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 20 % of the population , and the rest of the state will buy itself . ''
The first tranche will include 1.2 million doses , and in general , Ukraine will receive up to 8 million doses .
This is enough to vaccinate 4 million of the population ( vaccination involves two shots with a 21-day interval ) .
First of all , the vaccine will be used to vaccinate at-risk groups : healthcare workers , people older than 65 and people with chronic diseases .
COVID-19 vaccine that could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Ministry , the government is in talks with Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech on the supply of vaccines to Ukraine .
But the results of the negotiations can not be announced publicly according to the manufacturers ' requirements .
• The government source told the publication that President Volodymyr Zelensky had held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel about the purchase of the vaccine developed by Germany 's BioNTech jointly with Pfizer .
If the funds announced for the purchase of the vaccine are allocated , Ukraine will be able to buy about 38 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is enough to vaccinate 19 million citizens .

The first tranche will include 1.2 million doses.
The first batch of a COVID-19 vaccine, which is to be supplied as part of the COVAX, formally known as the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility, is expected in Ukraine no earlier than in May 2021.
This was reported by the Ekonomichna Pravda media outlet.
According to the publication, there are now three ways to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Ukraine:
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As part of the COVAX program;
Procurement for budget funds;
Commercial deliveries through a network of distributors.
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When the coronavirus vaccine is to arrive in Ukraine
"According to the WHO [World Health Organization], vaccines are most likely to become available in May-June 2021," a government source told the publication.
"Under the COVAX program, the vaccine will be guaranteed to be delivered to 20% of the population, and the rest of the state will buy itself."
The first tranche will include 1.2 million doses, and in general, Ukraine will receive up to 8 million doses. This is enough to vaccinate 4 million of the population (vaccination involves two shots with a 21-day interval).
First of all, the vaccine will be used to vaccinate at-risk groups: healthcare workers, people older than 65 and people with chronic diseases.
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unian--2020-11-23--Ukraine plans to get US$300 mln loan from World Bank to tackle pandemic fallout

The funds will allow the government to attract additional funds to enhance social assistance and social services in Ukraine .
Envoy of the Cabinet of Ministers to the Verkhovna Rada Vasyl Mokan has said the government approved the draft presidential decree `` On Ukraine 's delegation to participate in negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ( IBRD ) ( part of the World Bank Group ) regarding the conclusion of a loan agreement , as well as the relevant draft government decree .
The decisions were made at today 's extraordinary government meeting , Mokan wrote on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it is expedient to attract a loan from the IBRD for the implementation of the investment project 'Second additional financing aimed at overcoming the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic , ' as well as attracting US $ 300 million for the project 'Modernization of the social support system for the population of Ukraine ' , '' the envoy wrote .
According to the official , the funds will allow the government to attract additional funds to enhance social assistance and social services in Ukraine .
Read also '' No money to cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost of possible lockdownTo this end , emergency cash handouts are envisaged for individuals and households who have lost their jobs or sources of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic ; supporting poor households with the help of the country 's existing program of State social assistance to low-income families ; strengthening social protection delivery systems and institutions to improve future responsiveness .
The World Bank 's Board of Directors on April 27 approved US $ 135 million in additional financing for the Serving People , Improving Health Project , to scale-up Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
In 2015 , Ukraine and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development signed an agreement to implement the Serving People , Improving Health Project for Ukraine .
Within its framework , Ukraine is set to receive US $ 215 million worth of assistance .

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unian--2020-11-24--Forbes: U.S. Army has rocket surprise for Russian troops in Crimea

The U.S. Army in Europe has restored its long-range firepower .
The U.S. Army sneaked a pair of long-range rocket launchers near Russia 's Black Sea outpost on Thursday , fired off a few rockets then hurried the launchers back to the safety of their base in Germany .
All within a few hours .
The one-day mission by the Army 's new Europe-based artillery brigade was practice for high-tech warfare .
It clearly also was a message for Moscow .
The U.S. Army in Europe has restored its long-range firepower .
And it wants the Russians to know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began at Ramstein air base in Germany .
Soldiers from 1st Battalion , 77th Field Artillery Regiment , 41st Field Artillery Brigade loaded two wheeled High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems , each with three crew , onto U.S. Air Force MC-130J transports .
The C-130s flew the HIMARS to Romania .
The crews unloaded , set up at a Romanian training range , fired rockets into the Black Sea , then drove back to the airfield , loaded back onto the C-130s and flew home to Germany .
The Army – and U.S. Marine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calls these missions `` HIMARS Rapid Infiltrations , '' or HIRAINs .
They 're a cornerstone capability of the ground-combat branch 's new approach to heavy firepower .
Instead of deploying slowly by road or rail , rocket-launchers now can deploy quickly by air .
That means they can show up almost anywhere there 's a nearby airfield .
The sheer speed of these aerial deployments helps to complicate the enemy 's counter-battery fire .
It 's tough to target a rocket launcher that spends just a few hours on the ground near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move Grad multiple rocket launchers towards Nagorno-Karabakh – mediaThe Thursday exercise represents a major turnaround for U.S. Army forces in Europe .
The Army for decades kept rocket-launchers in Europe .
The last tracked Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems departed in 2006 as the Pentagon focused its resources on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan .
Russia 's invasion of Ukraine 's Crimean Peninsula in 2014 changed the Army 's priorities .
The Black Sea fast was becoming a Russian lake .
In a bid to deter further aggression , the Army sent the 41st @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late 2018 .
Today the brigade has four batteries , each with around nine launchers .
At least one of the batteries possesses the wheeled HIMARS instead of the heaver , tracked MLRS .
The 12-ton HIMARS carries six 270-millimeter rockets that can travel as far as 40 miles or a single Army Tactical Missile System with a 100-mile range .
The 26-ton MLRS has double the capacity .
HIMARS might pack less firepower than an MLRS does , but it has the advantage of being light enough for even a propeller-driven C-130 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warship on route to Black SeaThe 41st FAB trained in Germany for a year then deployed to Estonia for its first major live-fire exercise .
Russia was displeased .
`` A rhetorical question is – how would the Americans react in the event of such shooting by our military at the U.S .
border ? ''
the Russian foreign ministry stated .
`` Russia 's criticism of the exercise shows that our eastern neighbor is following the exercise very closely , '' Estonian defense minister Jueri Luik said .
The brigade 's rapid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more provocative .
Especially considering the new munitions the Army is developing for the HIMARS and MLRS .
These include an anti-ship missile and a replacement for ATACMS that can travel as far as 310 miles .
It 's just 250 miles across the Black Sea from the Romanian coast to Crimea .
Army HIMARS flying in and out of Romania pose a serious , and unpredictable , threat to Russian forces in the region .

The U.S. Army in Europe has restored its long-range firepower.
The U.S. Army sneaked a pair of long-range rocket launchers near Russia's Black Sea outpost on Thursday, fired off a few rockets then hurried the launchers back to the safety of their base in Germany. All within a few hours.
The one-day mission by the Army's new Europe-based artillery brigade was practice for high-tech warfare. It clearly also was a message for Moscow. The U.S. Army in Europe has restored its long-range firepower. And it wants the Russians to know, Forbes reported.
The November 19 mission began at Ramstein air base in Germany. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade loaded two wheeled High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, each with three crew, onto U.S. Air Force MC-130J transports.
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The C-130s flew the HIMARS to Romania. The crews unloaded, set up at a Romanian training range, fired rockets into the Black Sea, then drove back to the airfield, loaded back onto the C-130s and flew home to Germany.
The Army – and U.S. Marine Corps, which shares the capability – calls these missions "HIMARS Rapid Infiltrations," or HIRAINs. They're a cornerstone capability of the ground-combat branch's new approach to heavy firepower. Instead of deploying slowly by road or rail, rocket-launchers now can deploy quickly by air. That means they can show up almost anywhere there's a nearby airfield.
The sheer speed of these aerial deployments helps to complicate the enemy's counter-battery fire. It's tough to target a rocket launcher that spends just a few hours on the ground near your own forces.
Read alsoRussian troops move Grad multiple rocket launchers towards Nagorno-Karabakh – mediaThe Thursday exercise represents a major turnaround for U.S. Army forces in Europe. The Army for decades kept rocket-launchers in Europe. The last tracked Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems departed in 2006 as the Pentagon focused its resources on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014 changed the Army's priorities. The Black Sea fast was becoming a Russian lake. In a bid to deter further aggression, the Army sent the 41st Field Artillery Brigade back to Germany in late 2018.
Today the brigade has four batteries, each with around nine launchers. At least one of the batteries possesses the wheeled HIMARS instead of the heaver, tracked MLRS.
The 12-ton HIMARS carries six 270-millimeter rockets that can travel as far as 40 miles or a single Army Tactical Missile System with a 100-mile range. The 26-ton MLRS has double the capacity. HIMARS might pack less firepower than an MLRS does, but it has the advantage of being light enough for even a propeller-driven C-130 to haul.
Read alsoU.S. Navy warship on route to Black SeaThe 41st FAB trained in Germany for a year then deployed to Estonia for its first major live-fire exercise. Russia was displeased. "A rhetorical question is – how would the Americans react in the event of such shooting by our military at the U.S. border?" the Russian foreign ministry stated.
"Russia's criticism of the exercise shows that our eastern neighbor is following the exercise very closely," Estonian defense minister Jueri Luik said.
The brigade's rapid deployment to Romania last week could prove even more provocative. Especially considering the new munitions the Army is developing for the HIMARS and MLRS. These include an anti-ship missile and a replacement for ATACMS that can travel as far as 310 miles.
It's just 250 miles across the Black Sea from the Romanian coast to Crimea. Army HIMARS flying in and out of Romania pose a serious, and unpredictable, threat to Russian forces in the region.


unian--2020-11-24--Russia continues to supply weapons, fuel to occupied Donbas – intelligence

Since early November , over 2,500 tonnes of fuel have been delivered to occupied Donbas .
Russia continues supplying weapons @ @ @ @ @ areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
`` Russia keeps supplying weapons and other military @ @ @ @ @ territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions Since early November , over 2,500 tonnes of fuel @ @ @ @ @ formations and units of the operational group of the Russian occupation forces from the territory @ @ @ @ @ rail and road through border sections beyond Ukraine 's control , '' according to the @ @ @ @ @ Intelligence Directorate .
Read alsoUkraine intel : Commanders of occupation forces in Donbas embezzle funds @ @ @ @ @ the enemy is spreading false and distorted information among the personnel of the troops and @ @ @ @ @ occupied territory about the possibility of an alleged `` large-scale offensive '' by the Joint @ @ @ @ @ occupiers conscripting men aged 18 to 45 for training with reservists – intel • Military @ @ @ @ @ Russian aggression requires retrofitting , new supplies

Since early November, over 2,500 tonnes of fuel have been delivered to occupied Donbas.
Russia continues supplying weapons and fuel to the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
"Russia keeps supplying weapons and other military assets to the temporarily occupied territories in Donetsk and Luhansk regions Since early November, over 2,500 tonnes of fuel have been delivered to the formations and units of the operational group of the Russian occupation forces from the territory of the Russian Federation by rail and road through border sections beyond Ukraine's control," according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
Read alsoUkraine intel: Commanders of occupation forces in Donbas embezzle funds, hide personnel shortageIntelligence reports the enemy is spreading false and distorted information among the personnel of the troops and the population of the temporarily occupied territory about the possibility of an alleged "large-scale offensive" by the Joint Forces units.
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unian--2020-11-24--Prices of tests for COVID-19 inflated in Ukraine – experts

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unian--2020-11-24--UNICEF expert predicts peak of COVID-19 epidemic in Ukraine

Slavutsky spoke of the four levels of lockdown , which should already be introduced .
Head of UNICEF health programs in Ukraine Andrej Slavuckij has said Ukraine is only at the beginning of the coronavirus ascertainment rate , and will face a powerful epidemic wave within a week or two .
The epidemic wave will be so powerful that no system , especially in Ukraine , will be able to tackle it , he told RBC Ukraine news agency .
Slavutsky spoke of the four levels of lockdown , which should already be introduced .
`` Most likely , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done , we will reach its peak in January-February .
After that , the incidence should decline , hopefully , by March-April .
But if anti-epidemic measures prove really effective , this wave could be brought down in December , '' he said .
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said a tougher quarantine would be imposed if the daily rise in COVID-19 cases exceeded 30,000 .
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said preparations for a full-blown lockdown – as Plan B – were indeed underway , while stopping short of naming the possible date for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following a meeting with the prime minister on November 19 claimed the government could introduce in December , for a few weeks , a lockdown across Ukraine .

Slavutsky spoke of the four levels of lockdown, which should already be introduced.
Head of UNICEF health programs in Ukraine Andrej Slavuckij has said Ukraine is only at the beginning of the coronavirus ascertainment rate, and will face a powerful epidemic wave within a week or two.
The epidemic wave will be so powerful that no system, especially in Ukraine, will be able to tackle it, he told RBC Ukraine news agency.
Slavutsky spoke of the four levels of lockdown, which should already be introduced.
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"Most likely, with this epidemic growth, if nothing is done, we will reach its peak in January-February. After that, the incidence should decline, hopefully, by March-April. But if anti-epidemic measures prove really effective, this wave could be brought down in December," he said.
Lockdown prospects: Latest
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov said a tougher quarantine would be imposed if the daily rise in COVID-19 cases exceeded 30,000.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said preparations for a full-blown lockdown – as Plan B – were indeed underway, while stopping short of naming the possible date for the move.
Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv following a meeting with the prime minister on November 19 claimed the government could introduce in December, for a few weeks, a lockdown across Ukraine.


unian--2020-11-24--Passengers will need to be vaccinated for international flights, Australia's national carrier Qantas

Passengers will need to be vaccinated for international flights, Australia's national carrier Qantas says

The Australian government has indicated that vaccinations could be mandatory when entering the country .
Australia 's national carrier Qantas will require future international travelers to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 before flying .
The airline 's CEO Alan Joyce said in an interview with CNN affiliate Nine News on Monday that the move would be a `` necessity '' when coronavirus vaccines are readily available , CNN wrote .
Joyce said the airline was looking at changing its terms and conditions to `` ask people to have a vaccination before they get on the aircraft . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicate that Covid-19 vaccinations would be a must before travel , others could soon follow suit .
Read alsoFirst COVID-19 vaccines expected in Ukraine no earlier than May 2021 – media '' I think it will be a common theme , talking to my colleagues in other airlines across the world , '' Joyce said .
A spokesperson for AirAsia told CNN Travel on Tuesday that once a vaccine is available the airline `` will review the requirement for guests to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for international travel . ''
Air New Zealand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news around vaccines '' and said in a statement that `` ultimately , it 's up to governments to determine when and how it is safe to reopen borders and we continue to work closely with authorities on this . ''
Read alsoModerna vaccine success gives world more hope – mediaThe IATA Travel Pass is now in its final phase of development .
The airline body is planning to conduct a cross-border pilot test run later this year , with the aim of launching in the first quarter of 2021 .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infrastructure needed to securely manage , share and verify test data matched with traveler identities in compliance with border control requirements .
That 's the job of IATA Travel Pass .
We are bringing this to market in the coming months to also meet the needs of the various travel bubbles and public health corridors that are starting operation . ''
Speaking at the virtual G20 leaders ' meeting on Saturday , Chinese President Xi Jinping pushed for a global COVID-19 tracking system using QR codes , to help fast-track international travel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advisories amid COVID-19 epidemicThe Australian government has also indicated that vaccinations could be mandatory when entering the country .
U.S.-based pharma giant Pfizer , which jointly with Germany 's BionTech is developing a vaccine against the coronavirus , updated the public on a higher rate of vaccine effectiveness .
A primary efficacy analysis demonstrates BNT162b2 to be 95 % effective against COVID-19 beginning 28 days after the first dose ; 170 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were evaluated , with 162 observed in the placebo group versus 8 in the vaccine group , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The efficacy of the vaccine was consistent across age , gender , race and ethnicity demographics ; the observed efficacy in adults over 65 years of age was over 94 % .
The safety data milestone required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for Emergency Use Authorization ( EUA ) has been achieved .

The Australian government has indicated that vaccinations could be mandatory when entering the country.
Australia's national carrier Qantas will require future international travelers to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 before flying.
The airline's CEO Alan Joyce said in an interview with CNN affiliate Nine News on Monday that the move would be a "necessity" when coronavirus vaccines are readily available, CNN wrote.
Joyce said the airline was looking at changing its terms and conditions to "ask people to have a vaccination before they get on the aircraft."
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"Whether you need that domestically, we will have to see what happens with COVID-19 in the market. But certainly, for international visitors coming out and people leaving the country, we think that's a necessity," the Qantas chief said.
While Qantas is the first airline to indicate that Covid-19 vaccinations would be a must before travel, others could soon follow suit.
Read alsoFirst COVID-19 vaccines expected in Ukraine no earlier than May 2021 – media"I think it will be a common theme, talking to my colleagues in other airlines across the world," Joyce said.
A spokesperson for AirAsia told CNN Travel on Tuesday that once a vaccine is available the airline "will review the requirement for guests to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for international travel."
Air New Zealand said it was "really encouraged by the news around vaccines" and said in a statement that "ultimately, it's up to governments to determine when and how it is safe to reopen borders and we continue to work closely with authorities on this."
Read alsoModerna vaccine success gives world more hope – mediaThe IATA Travel Pass is now in its final phase of development. The airline body is planning to conduct a cross-border pilot test run later this year, with the aim of launching in the first quarter of 2021.
"Today borders are double locked. Testing is the first key to enable international travel without quarantine measures," said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's director general and CEO in a statement.
"The second key is the global information infrastructure needed to securely manage, share and verify test data matched with traveler identities in compliance with border control requirements. That's the job of IATA Travel Pass. We are bringing this to market in the coming months to also meet the needs of the various travel bubbles and public health corridors that are starting operation."
Speaking at the virtual G20 leaders' meeting on Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping pushed for a global COVID-19 tracking system using QR codes, to help fast-track international travel and business.
Read alsoUkraine updates global travel advisories amid COVID-19 epidemicThe Australian government has also indicated that vaccinations could be mandatory when entering the country.
Coronavirus vaccine: Update by developers
U.S.-based pharma giant Pfizer, which jointly with Germany's BionTech is developing a vaccine against the coronavirus, updated the public on a higher rate of vaccine effectiveness.
A primary efficacy analysis demonstrates BNT162b2 to be 95% effective against COVID-19 beginning 28 days after the first dose; 170 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were evaluated, with 162 observed in the placebo group versus 8 in the vaccine group, the companies said in a press release.
The efficacy of the vaccine was consistent across age, gender, race and ethnicity demographics; the observed efficacy in adults over 65 years of age was over 94%.
The safety data milestone required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) has been achieved.


unian--2020-11-24--Stepanov: Health sector needs financing at 5% of GDP to start "coming out of coma"

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Ukrainian healthcare workers' salaries are the lowest in the country.
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unian--2020-11-24--Daily COVID-19 spike in Kyiv hits new high with over 1,400 cases on Nov 24

The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 61,640 .
Ukraine said 1,422 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the capital city of Kyiv in the past 24 hours as of November 24 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise , against 1,212 cases reported as of November 23 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 61,640 as of November 24 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 21,091 patients , including 347 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The death toll has hit 1,173 with 31 fatalities recorded in the past day .
Read alsoExperts tell when pandemic could start declining in UkraineIn total , 32,301 new confirmed cases was registered in Kyiv region with 1,089 cases reported in the past 24 hours , a record number since the start of the epidemic .
At the same time , 11,389 people have recovered ( 171 in the past day ) , while 629 people have died ( +three fatalities ) .
• Ukraine plans to get US $ 300 mln @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallout • First COVID-19 vaccines expected in Ukraine no earlier than May 2021 – media • COVID-19 : Almost 12,300 new active cases reported as of Nov 24

The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 61,640.
Ukraine said 1,422 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the capital city of Kyiv in the past 24 hours as of November 24, 2020, marking yet another highest daily rise, against 1,212 cases reported as of November 23, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 61,640 as of November 24, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 21,091 patients, including 347 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 1,173 with 31 fatalities recorded in the past day.
Read alsoExperts tell when pandemic could start declining in UkraineIn total, 32,301 new confirmed cases was registered in Kyiv region with 1,089 cases reported in the past 24 hours, a record number since the start of the epidemic.
At the same time, 11,389 people have recovered (171 in the past day), while 629 people have died (+three fatalities).
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest


unian--2020-11-24--Experts tell when pandemic could start declining in Ukraine

Ukrainians will be massively undergoing vaccination from mid-2021 to the end of the year , specialists say .
Experts are still arguing on when the first wave of COVID-19 actually ended in Ukraine and the second began , and whether the latter started at all .
Doctor of Medical Sciences Iryna Kolesnikova says vaccination against COVID-19 will show its effectiveness in April-June , as reported by the RBC Ukraine news agency .
Experts say Ukrainians will be undergoing vaccination from mid-2021 to the end of the year .
At the same time , other scholars do n't rule out a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receives the vaccine only in the third quarter of 2021 .
The ascertainment rate of COVID-19 will start declining before July 2022 , provided that vaccinations actually launch in Ukraine at least in the autumn of 2021 .
Read alsoFull lockdown should be introduced on Christmas holidays , for three-four weeks – Yermak 's advisor '' If there is no vaccination , unfortunately , there will be no herd immunity , which many initially relied on .
Research works show antibodies disappear after two-three months among those who have had COVID-19 .
Therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Epidemiologist Andriy Aleksandrin said .

Ukrainians will be massively undergoing vaccination from mid-2021 to the end of the year, specialists say.
Experts are still arguing on when the first wave of COVID-19 actually ended in Ukraine and the second began, and whether the latter started at all.
Doctor of Medical Sciences Iryna Kolesnikova says vaccination against COVID-19 will show its effectiveness in April-June, as reported by the RBC Ukraine news agency.
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Experts say Ukrainians will be undergoing vaccination from mid-2021 to the end of the year.
"I think that vaccines will work, and the viral infection will go on decline starting 2022," Academician Serhiy Komisarenko said.
At the same time, other scholars don't rule out a more realistic scenario, namely if Ukraine receives the vaccine only in the third quarter of 2021.
The ascertainment rate of COVID-19 will start declining before July 2022, provided that vaccinations actually launch in Ukraine at least in the autumn of 2021.
Read alsoFull lockdown should be introduced on Christmas holidays, for three-four weeks – Yermak's advisor"If there is no vaccination, unfortunately, there will be no herd immunity, which many initially relied on. Research works show antibodies disappear after two-three months among those who have had COVID-19. Therefore, people can get reinfected many times," Epidemiologist Andriy Aleksandrin said.


unian--2020-11-24--Ukraine, Israel agree FTA deal

Ukraine, Israel agree FTA deal

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This will greenlight the increase in Ukrainian exports, closer cooperation in high-tech, engineering, and development of investment cooperation.
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unian--2020-11-24--IMF criticizes Ukraine's tax policy

IMF criticizes Ukraine's tax policy

The IMF says tax policy in Ukraine is engaged in two fronts at once .
Ukraine 's tax system has gradually improved in recent years , but now it will face fundamental changes , namely completely abandoning Corporate Profit Tax .
`` Tax policy in Ukraine is engaged in two fronts at once .
On one front , very significant work has been done over the years on the gradual improvement and updating of the tax system ; on the other , it questions essential tenets of the existing system , exploring fundamental changes to it , '' the IMF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 .
Read alsoNo IMF tranche should be expected before year-end – Yermak 's advisorIt is noted , while `` serious efforts '' have been devoted to the modernization of the international aspects of the income tax , upgrading the regime to OECD standards , there is a strong push from some quarters of the policy debate to do away with the Corporate Profit Tax ( CPT ) altogether .
The central idea is to replace it with a Distributed Profit Tax ( DPT ) , generally referred to in Ukraine as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` However , the push to adopt it has not died down , even if adopting it only partially as a compromise solution .
Technically , however , this is hardly sustainable .
Adopting it either for small taxpayers ( defined by turnover ) or in a few regions with a small tax base has several risks .
It introduces the incentive for companies to split up to take advantage of the system , to shift profit through transfer pricing ( with no legal restriction because there is no obligation to comply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( ALP ) for domestic transactions ) , and to divert investments rather than increasing them , '' the IMF stressed .
In an address to the Verkhovna Rada in October , President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was time to put an end to the issue of introducing the ECT in Ukraine .
`` Enough of the endless discussions on this topic .
It 's time to put an end to this issue , and I am ready to do it .
I instruct the government to take these and other important areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Introducing the ECT was one of Zelensky 's election promises .
On June 9 , 2020 , the IMF 's Executive Board adopted an 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) for Ukraine with funding equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion ( about US $ 5 billion ) aimed at helping Ukraine overcome the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic .
On June 12 , Ukraine received the first tranche of the IMF loan under the SBA worth $ 2.1 billion .
The Ministry of Finance planned to receive the second tranche under the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke over the phone with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva , saying Ukraine had fulfilled all the `` structural benchmarks '' for the IMF to review the existing Stand-By Arrangement .
On November 23 , Tymofiy Mylovanov , the country 's ex-economy minister who had been recently appointed an advisor to the President 's Office chief Andriy Yermak , said Ukraine would not receive another tranche from the IMF before the end of 2020 .

The IMF says tax policy in Ukraine is engaged in two fronts at once.
Ukraine's tax system has gradually improved in recent years, but now it will face fundamental changes, namely completely abandoning Corporate Profit Tax.
"Tax policy in Ukraine is engaged in two fronts at once. On one front, very significant work has been done over the years on the gradual improvement and updating of the tax system; on the other, it questions essential tenets of the existing system, exploring fundamental changes to it," the IMF said in a report on November 23, 2020.
Read alsoNo IMF tranche should be expected before year-end – Yermak's advisorIt is noted, while "serious efforts" have been devoted to the modernization of the international aspects of the income tax, upgrading the regime to OECD standards, there is a strong push from some quarters of the policy debate to do away with the Corporate Profit Tax (CPT) altogether. The central idea is to replace it with a Distributed Profit Tax (DPT), generally referred to in Ukraine as the Exit Capital Tax (ECT).
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"However, the push to adopt it has not died down, even if adopting it only partially as a compromise solution. Technically, however, this is hardly sustainable. Adopting it either for small taxpayers (defined by turnover) or in a few regions with a small tax base has several risks. It introduces the incentive for companies to split up to take advantage of the system, to shift profit through transfer pricing (with no legal restriction because there is no obligation to comply with the arm’s length principle (ALP) for domestic transactions), and to divert investments rather than increasing them," the IMF stressed.
In an address to the Verkhovna Rada in October, President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was time to put an end to the issue of introducing the ECT in Ukraine. "Enough of the endless discussions on this topic. It's time to put an end to this issue, and I am ready to do it. I instruct the government to take these and other important areas into account," the president said.
Introducing the ECT was one of Zelensky's election promises.
Ukraine and IMF: Background
On June 9, 2020, the IMF's Executive Board adopted an 18-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Ukraine with funding equivalent to SDR 3.6 billion (about US$5 billion) aimed at helping Ukraine overcome the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On June 12, Ukraine received the first tranche of the IMF loan under the SBA worth $2.1 billion. The Ministry of Finance planned to receive the second tranche under the same arrangement before year-end.
On November 17, President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke over the phone with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, saying Ukraine had fulfilled all the "structural benchmarks" for the IMF to review the existing Stand-By Arrangement.
On November 23, Tymofiy Mylovanov, the country's ex-economy minister who had been recently appointed an advisor to the President's Office chief Andriy Yermak, said Ukraine would not receive another tranche from the IMF before the end of 2020.


unian--2020-11-24--Biden's pick for secretary of state: Blinken's stance on Ukraine

It is known that the nominee 's grandfather immigrated to the U.S. in the early 20th century from Kyiv , now the capital of Ukraine .
As Donald Trump accepted that a formal transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office , UNIAN has looked into Biden 's nominee for the post of secretary of state to find out his views on Ukraine and Russian aggression against its neighbor .
Speaking about U.S. policy toward Moscow when he served in the Obama–Biden administration and when it came to the war in Ukraine , Blinken said that `` despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find an off-ramp for Russia , to try to demonstrate that there could be a win-win , not a win-lose , '' the U.S. failed .
`` Obviously , we were not successful , '' he said , as per BuzzfeedNews .
Also , he has advocated for the U.S. to provide lethal aid to Ukraine to fight off Russia 's invasion .
Vox reported .
It is also known that the nominee 's grandfather in the early 20th century immigrated to the U.S. from Kyiv , now the capital of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came here at the turn of the last century fleeing pilgrims in what 's now Ukraine , was welcome to the United States , built a life for himself , for his children , a stepmother who fled communism , literally , in the dead of night on a train , made her way , at a very young age with her mother , to the United States , '' Blinken told CBS News back in 2019 .
Commenting on Russian aggression against Ukraine , Blinken separately noted that a number of Eastern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a huge deterrent to Russia .
`` I asked myself where would the Baltic states be right now if they were not in NATO ?
Where would Poland , Hungary , the Czech Republic be in their own ways ?
I think that 's proved to be a tremendous deterrent to Russian aggression , '' said Blinken .
`` But states like Ukraine that are not in it , there 's a reason that we got involved in leading the effort to put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ukraine . ''
Read alsoMinister Kuleba confirms nomination of Markarova as new U.S. ambassador '' And it 's not because on a basic level Ukraine , itself , is that critical to the United States or to countries in Europe , '' he added .
`` It 's because the norms that were violated in terms of aggressing a democratic country on Russia 's borders , changing its borders by force , trying to dictate to people their choices about with whom they would ally or associate , if you allow that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invitation to aggression and anarchy throughout the world . ''
Blinken has also slammed Russia for its prominent role in the Donbas crisis and failure to fulfill Minsk Agreements .
`` For three and a half years , Moscow has blown past every diplomatic off-ramp offered by the United States and Europe to end the crisis .
Instead of implementing the Minsk Agreement – a road map it signed to restore Ukraine 's sovereignty while protecting the rights of all of its citizens , including the Russian-speaking minority – the Kremlin has denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its obligations , '' Blinken wrote in an article for the NYT .
Joe Biden has decided on his pick for secretary of State as the president-elect works to put together a team that can be confirmed by a possibly GOP-controlled Senate .
Blinken has been viewed across Washington as someone who would be highly qualified for the role , given his past tenure as the No .
2 at the State Department as well as his stints on Capitol Hill and in the Obama White House as deputy national security adviser .

It is known that the nominee's grandfather immigrated to the U.S. in the early 20th century from Kyiv, now the capital of Ukraine.
As Donald Trump accepted that a formal transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office, UNIAN has looked into Biden's nominee for the post of secretary of state to find out his views on Ukraine and Russian aggression against its neighbor.
Speaking about U.S. policy toward Moscow when he served in the Obama–Biden administration and when it came to the war in Ukraine, Blinken said that "despite repeated efforts by President Obama to try to find an off-ramp for Russia, to try to demonstrate that there could be a win-win, not a win-lose," the U.S. failed. "Obviously, we were not successful," he said, as per BuzzfeedNews.
Also, he has advocated for the U.S. to provide lethal aid to Ukraine to fight off Russia's invasion. Vox reported.
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It is also known that the nominee's grandfather in the early 20th century immigrated to the U.S. from Kyiv, now the capital of Ukraine.
"I had a grandfather who came here at the turn of the last century fleeing pilgrims in what's now Ukraine, was welcome to the United States, built a life for himself, for his children, a stepmother who fled communism, literally, in the dead of night on a train, made her way, at a very young age with her mother, to the United States," Blinken told CBS News back in 2019.
Commenting on Russian aggression against Ukraine, Blinken separately noted that a number of Eastern European states joining NATO turned out to be a huge deterrent to Russia.
"I asked myself where would the Baltic states be right now if they were not in NATO? Where would Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic be in their own ways? I think that's proved to be a tremendous deterrent to Russian aggression," said Blinken. "But states like Ukraine that are not in it, there's a reason that we got involved in leading the effort to put pressure on Russia to stop its aggression, and, we hope, actually return sovereignty to Ukraine."
Read alsoMinister Kuleba confirms nomination of Markarova as new U.S. ambassador"And it's not because on a basic level Ukraine, itself, is that critical to the United States or to countries in Europe," he added. "It's because the norms that were violated in terms of aggressing a democratic country on Russia's borders, changing its borders by force, trying to dictate to people their choices about with whom they would ally or associate, if you allow that to stand, it is an open invitation to aggression and anarchy throughout the world."
Blinken has also slammed Russia for its prominent role in the Donbas crisis and failure to fulfill Minsk Agreements.
"For three and a half years, Moscow has blown past every diplomatic off-ramp offered by the United States and Europe to end the crisis. Instead of implementing the Minsk Agreement – a road map it signed to restore Ukraine's sovereignty while protecting the rights of all of its citizens, including the Russian-speaking minority – the Kremlin has denied the agreement's plain meaning and dodged its obligations," Blinken wrote in an article for the NYT.
Background
Joe Biden has decided on his pick for secretary of State as the president-elect works to put together a team that can be confirmed by a possibly GOP-controlled Senate.
Blinken has been viewed across Washington as someone who would be highly qualified for the role, given his past tenure as the No. 2 at the State Department as well as his stints on Capitol Hill and in the Obama White House as deputy national security adviser.


unian--2020-11-24--Full lockdown should be introduced on Christmas holidays, for three to four weeks – Yermak's advisor

The official admits Ukraine has a `` super-big problem with money . ''
Tymofiy Mylovanov , a freelance advisor to the chief of the President 's Office Andriy Yermak , believes it would be better to put Ukraine on lockdown on Christmas holidays , and that the tough restrictions should remain in place for at least three to four weeks .
Mylovanov , who is an ex-minister of economy , has criticized the so-called `` weekend quarantine '' recently introduced by the Cabinet .
Meanwhile , tougher restrictions , he claims , should be introduced for the safety of citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the novel coronavirus , the Obozrevatel media outlet reported .
`` This is not about choosing between restrictions and economy .
If we let things go loose , they will turn bad for the economy anyway – if everyone is getting sick .
Therefore , we need to introduce certain restrictions now .
It is better to address the problem now , set up restrictions for three to four weeks during Christmas when there 's less activity , '' he said .
The official said the Ukrainians need financial support before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , the advisor admits Ukraine has a `` super-big problem with money , '' which , among other things , affects decision-making on strengthening quarantine .
`` The situation with the IMF is also complicated , and it 's not so easy to borrow this money on the market , i.e .
to refinance , '' Mylovanov said , expressing hope that the Ukrainian government will resolve the issue .
Read alsoMylovanov appointed freelance advisor to President 's Office chiefAlso , the advisor said he believes the International Monetary Fund will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before year-end .
On November 11 , the Cabinet of Ministers decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine starting from November 14 .
The government repealed the adaptive quarantine system and imposed a nationwide quarantine with curbs for all territories that were in effect in the previous version of the coronavirus quarantine in zones with the orange risk level .
On November 17 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , failed to pass a resolution recommending that the government soften the restrictions imposed along with weekend quarantine .

The official admits Ukraine has a "super-big problem with money."
Tymofiy Mylovanov, a freelance advisor to the chief of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, believes it would be better to put Ukraine on lockdown on Christmas holidays, and that the tough restrictions should remain in place for at least three to four weeks.
Mylovanov, who is an ex-minister of economy, has criticized the so-called "weekend quarantine" recently introduced by the Cabinet. Meanwhile, tougher restrictions, he claims, should be introduced for the safety of citizens, in order avoid an even greater spread of the novel coronavirus, the Obozrevatel media outlet reported.
"This is not about choosing between restrictions and economy. If we let things go loose, they will turn bad for the economy anyway – if everyone is getting sick. Therefore, we need to introduce certain restrictions now. It is better to address the problem now, set up restrictions for three to four weeks during Christmas when there's less activity," he said.
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The official said the Ukrainians need financial support before being put on lockdown.
"We can't just shut down the economy or certain types of businesses. We need to provide funding, support, and preferably do so before Christmas break begins," he said.
At the same time, the advisor admits Ukraine has a "super-big problem with money," which, among other things, affects decision-making on strengthening quarantine.
"The situation with the IMF is also complicated, and it's not so easy to borrow this money on the market, i.e. to refinance," Mylovanov said, expressing hope that the Ukrainian government will resolve the issue.
Read alsoMylovanov appointed freelance advisor to President's Office chiefAlso, the advisor said he believes the International Monetary Fund will not allocate another loan tranche for Ukraine before year-end.
Weekend quarantine in Ukraine
On November 11, the Cabinet of Ministers decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine starting from November 14.
The government repealed the adaptive quarantine system and imposed a nationwide quarantine with curbs for all territories that were in effect in the previous version of the coronavirus quarantine in zones with the orange risk level.
On November 17, the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, failed to pass a resolution recommending that the government soften the restrictions imposed along with weekend quarantine.


unian--2020-11-24--Ukraine climbs to 126th spot in road quality rating

Ukraine climbs to 126th spot in road quality rating
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Compared to 2019, Ukraine has risen by 20 spots.
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unian--2020-11-24--Hryvnia slightly weakens to U.S. dollar on Nov 24

Hryvnia slightly weakens to U.S. dollar on Nov 24 The official rate against the euro for Tuesday is fixed at @ @ @ @ @

Hryvnia slightly weakens to U.S. dollar on Nov 24
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The official rate against the euro for Tuesday is fixed at UAH 33.76 per euro.
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unian--2020-11-24--Ukraine invites Cyprus to join Crimean Platform

Dzhaparova also expressed her gratitude for Cyprus ' support of Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity .
Ukraine 's First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Emine Dzhaparova ( Dzheppar ) has invited Cyprus to join the creation of the Crimean Platform for the end of the Russian occupation of the peninsula .
The Ukrainian official extended the invitation during a meeting with Ambassador of Cyprus to Ukraine Louis Telemachou , Ukraine 's Foreign Ministry said on its website on November 23 .
Dzhaparova also expressed her gratitude for Cyprus ' support of Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bilateral level and within the UN and EU in adopting the relevant resolutions and decisions .
In addition , Dzhaparova informed about the latest developments in occupied Crimea and invited the Cypriot side to take part in the activities of the Crimean Platform initiative .
In response , the ambassador assured that the Cypriot side continues to strictly adhere to the position of non-recognition of the temporary occupation of the Ukrainian peninsula .
The two officials also discussed issues of bilateral interaction within the framework of international conventions and initiatives on gender equality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world 's cultural heritage .
In addition , as the chairperson of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO , Dzhaparova handed over a letter addressed to her Cypriot counterpart , inviting to join an international flash mob initiated by Ukraine 's President Volodymyr Zelensky where participants share video greetings on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of UNESCO 's founding .
The two officials also commended the joint efforts to revitalize the political dialogue between Ukraine and Cyprus .
Conducting bilateral political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and Cyprus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discuss a wide range of issues on prospects for the further development of Ukrainian-Cypriot relations and joint interaction within the framework of international organizations , Ukraine 's Foreign Ministry said .
• The Crimean Platform will operate at several levels .
• The first is the highest political level , which will be joined by foreign heads of state and government .
The second is the level of heads of foreign policy departments and defense ministers , the third is the interparliamentary level , and the fourth is the level of non-governmental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be created to enhance the efficiency of government actions , as well as attracting additional intellectual resources to the platform .
• Kyiv will host the Crimean Platform Summit in May 2021 .

Dzhaparova also expressed her gratitude for Cyprus' support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Emine Dzhaparova (Dzheppar) has invited Cyprus to join the creation of the Crimean Platform for the end of the Russian occupation of the peninsula.
The Ukrainian official extended the invitation during a meeting with Ambassador of Cyprus to Ukraine Louis Telemachou, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said on its website on November 23.
Read alsoEstonia ready to join creation of Crimean Platform
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Dzhaparova also expressed her gratitude for Cyprus' support of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, both at the bilateral level and within the UN and EU in adopting the relevant resolutions and decisions.
In addition, Dzhaparova informed about the latest developments in occupied Crimea and invited the Cypriot side to take part in the activities of the Crimean Platform initiative.
In response, the ambassador assured that the Cypriot side continues to strictly adhere to the position of non-recognition of the temporary occupation of the Ukrainian peninsula.
The two officials also discussed issues of bilateral interaction within the framework of international conventions and initiatives on gender equality, countering violence against women and preserving the world's cultural heritage.
In addition, as the chairperson of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO, Dzhaparova handed over a letter addressed to her Cypriot counterpart, inviting to join an international flash mob initiated by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky where participants share video greetings on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of UNESCO's founding.
The two officials also commended the joint efforts to revitalize the political dialogue between Ukraine and Cyprus. Conducting bilateral political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Ukraine and Cyprus in the near future will allow them to discuss a wide range of issues on prospects for the further development of Ukrainian-Cypriot relations and joint interaction within the framework of international organizations, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said.
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unian--2020-11-24--Decline in Ukraine's industrial production accelerates to 5% in Oct

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Industrial production in October 2020 compared to September 2020 increased by 5.8% without calendar adjustment.
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unian--2020-11-24--COVID-19: Almost 12,300 new active cases reported as of Nov 24

The total number of confirmed cases has reached 647,976 .
Ukraine said 12,287 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 24 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 647,976 as of November 24 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 299,358 patients , including 8,298 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll has hit 11,263 with 188 fatalities recorded in the past day .
Read alsoInterior Ministry explains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masksThe government reported 337,355 active cases as of November 24 .
In total , there have been 731,027 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
In total , 61,567 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular , there were 35,425 PCR ( polymerase chain reaction ) tests run , as well as 26,142 ELISA ( enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ) tests .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv ( 1,422 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region ( 952 ) , Odesa region ( 865 ) , and Zaporizhia region ( 800 ) .
• Over 60 % of Ukrainians oppose introduction of lockdown – poll • Analysts forecast from 17,000 to 33,000 COVID-19 deaths in Ukraine by year-end • Ukraine could be put on full lockdown once daily COVID-19 cases reach 30,000 • President 's Office explains why lockdown could be re-introduced in Ukraine

The total number of confirmed cases has reached 647,976.
Ukraine said 12,287 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of November 24, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 647,976 as of November 24, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 299,358 patients, including 8,298 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 11,263 with 188 fatalities recorded in the past day.
Read alsoInterior Ministry explains how to avoid fines for not wearing masksThe government reported 337,355 active cases as of November 24. In total, there have been 731,027 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
"In the past day, 12,287 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 533 children and 570 healthcare workers. Some 1,403 new patients were hospitalized," Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on November 24.
In total, 61,567 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 35,425 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests run, as well as 26,142 ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv (1,422), Kyiv region (1,089), Dnipropetrovsk region (952), Odesa region (865), and Zaporizhia region (800).
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest


unian--2020-11-24--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports four ceasefire violations on Nov 23

No casualties were reported in the past day .
The Command of Ukraine 's Armed Forces has reported four violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday , November 23 .
`` In the past day , November 23 , the Russian Federation 's armed formations and its mercenaries four times violated the ceasefire agreements reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22 , 2020 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular , the occupiers fired 82mm mortars near the town of Krasnohorivka .
The enemy also provoked Ukrainian defenders , by using an under-barrel grenade launcher and rifles near the town of Avdiyivka and twice near the village of Vodiane .
The Ukrainian military did not fire back .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Read alsoMilitary equipment used in Ukraine against Russian aggression requires retrofitting , new suppliesSince midnight , enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday, November 23.
"In the past day, November 23, the Russian Federation's armed formations and its mercenaries four times violated the ceasefire agreements reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22, 2020," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 24, 2020.
In particular, the occupiers fired 82mm mortars near the town of Krasnohorivka. The enemy also provoked Ukrainian defenders, by using an under-barrel grenade launcher and rifles near the town of Avdiyivka and twice near the village of Vodiane.
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The Ukrainian military did not fire back.
No casualties were reported in the past day.
Read alsoMilitary equipment used in Ukraine against Russian aggression requires retrofitting, new suppliesSince midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background
Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group (Ukraine, Russia, and the OSCE) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday, July 27.
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.


unian--2020-11-24--No IMF tranche should be expected before year-end – Yermak's advisor

No IMF tranche should be expected before year-end – Yermak's advisor
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Ukraine may receive loans from other international lenders, ex-economy minister believes.
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unian--2020-11-25--Lviv Mayor Sadovyi elected for fourth term

He received 62.25 % of the votes .
Lviv 's City Territorial Election Commission has officially announced Andriy Sadovyi has @ @ @ @ @ that city .
Thus , he will be elected for his fourth term as mayor @ @ @ @ @ the local media outlet Zaxid.net .
Read alsoFive political parties get most support in local @ @ @ @ @ processing of the protocols are the following , the incumbent mayor of Lviv received 62.25 @ @ @ @ @ 143,466 ) , and his rival from the European Solidarity Oleh Syniutka had 37.75 % @ @ @ @ @ commenting on social media on his victory , Sadovyi said he was going to wait @ @ @ @ @ the election results may be appealed , and after that he will join members of @ @ @ @ @ Council who will be taking the oath at a special session .

He received 62.25% of the votes.
Lviv's City Territorial Election Commission has officially announced Andriy Sadovyi has won the mayoral election in that city.
Thus, he will serve his fourth term as mayor of Lviv, according to the local media outlet Zaxid.net.
Read alsoFive political parties get most support in local elections
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The results of the processing of the protocols are the following, the incumbent mayor of Lviv received 62.25% of the votes (143,466), and his rival from the European Solidarity Party Oleh Syniutka had 37.75% (84,277).
While commenting on social media on his victory, Sadovyi said he was going to wait for five days during which the election results may be appealed, and after that he will join members of newly elected Lviv City Council for taking the oath at a special session.
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unian--2020-11-25--Full lockdown in Ukraine possible from Dec 20 – media

Two scenarios are being analyzed .
Ukraine 's government and the Office of the President are considering two options for introducing a new COVID-19 lockdown during the upcoming New Year holidays .
This is reported by the media outlet Suspilne with reference to sources close to the talks .
Read alsoCOVID-19 : Over 13,800 new active cases reported as of Nov 25 Which of the two scenarios will ultimately be chosen depends on the pace at which COVID-19 spreads and on how the healthcare sector copes with coronavirus patients .
`` The option of imposing a lockdown is indeed under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the President 's Office now .
So far , two options are being considered , depending on morbidity statistics .
The optimistic version is a lockdown for three weeks after New Year , just for the period of the holidays , '' the source said .
However , if the number of new coronavirus cases continues to grow , the lockdown may be introduced as early as December 20 , and then it will cover the entire New Year holidays .
The average rate occupancy in hospitals in Ukraine fluctuates within 50 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % , the healthcare system may collapse .
`` And then what [ Health Minister Maksym ] Stepanov said will come : prioritizing [ COVID-19 patients ] for hospitalization and a healthcare collapse .
Lockdown options are still being analyzed , perhaps transport services will not stop , '' a source at the President 's Office said .
• On November 11 , the Cabinet decided to introduce weekend quarantine in the country from November 14 to 30 .
It is enforced from 00:00 Saturday to 00:00 Monday .
• In particular , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for on weekdays , bans have been imposed on cafes and restaurants ( except takeaway ) , shopping malls and entertainment facilities , fitness centers , and the like .
Grocery stores , pharmacies , veterinary pharmacies , post offices , medical facilities , and gas stations shall remain open .
• Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko proposes a two-week lockdown for the period of the New Year holidays and a ban on mass Christmas and New Year events .

Two scenarios are being analyzed.
Ukraine's government and the Office of the President are considering two options for introducing a new COVID-19 lockdown during the upcoming New Year holidays.
This is reported by the media outlet Suspilne with reference to sources close to the talks.
Read alsoCOVID-19: Over 13,800 new active cases reported as of Nov 25
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Which of the two scenarios will ultimately be chosen depends on the pace at which COVID-19 spreads and on how the healthcare sector copes with coronavirus patients.
"The option of imposing a lockdown is indeed under discussion at the Cabinet of Ministers and the President's Office now. So far, two options are being considered, depending on morbidity statistics. The optimistic version is a lockdown for three weeks after New Year, just for the period of the holidays," the source said.
However, if the number of new coronavirus cases continues to grow, the lockdown may be introduced as early as December 20, and then it will cover the entire New Year holidays.
The average rate occupancy in hospitals in Ukraine fluctuates within 50% now, but if it hits 80%, the healthcare system may collapse.
"And then what [Health Minister Maksym] Stepanov said will come: prioritizing [COVID-19 patients] for hospitalization and a healthcare collapse. Lockdown options are still being analyzed, perhaps transport services will not stop," a source at the President's Office said.
Weekend quarantine


unian--2020-11-25--UEFA appeals committee counts Ukraine's technical defeat for match against Switzerland

It says the Switzerland – Ukraine match did not take place due to the fault of the national football team of Ukraine The UEFA Appeals Committee on November 25 considered the case on the cancellation of the match of the League of Nations Switzerland – Ukraine , which was to take place on November 17 .
It will be recalled that in connection with the decision of the Department of Health of the Canton of Lucerne to quarantine the entire delegation of the national team of Ukraine match of the UEFA League of Nations Switzerland - Ukraine was abolished , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Football said .
Following the consideration of the case , the UEFA Appeals Committee decided to admit that the Switzerland – Ukraine match did not take place due to the fault of the national football team of Ukraine , and to credit it with a technical defeat with a score of 0 : 3 .
`` After receiving the operative part of the decision of the UEFA Appeals Committee , the UAF declares its categorical disagreement with it and its intention to appeal this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ text .
with a motivating part , '' UAF Vice-President , Secretary General of the Association Yuriy Zapisotsky commented on the decision .

It says the Switzerland – Ukraine match did not take place due to the fault of the national football team of Ukraine.
The UEFA Appeals Committee on November 25 considered the case on the cancellation of a match of the League of Nations between Switzerland and Ukraine, which was to take place on November 17.
The Switzerland – Ukraine match of the UEFA League of Nations was abolished over the respective decision by the Department of Health of the Canton of Lucerne to quarantine the entire delegation of Ukraine's national team, the press service of the Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) said.
Read alsoUEFA League of Nations' Switzerland-Ukraine match officially postponed
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Following the consideration of the case, the UEFA Appeals Committee decided to admit that the Switzerland – Ukraine match did not take place due to the fault of the national football team of Ukraine, and to credit it with a technical defeat with a score of 0-3.
"After receiving the operative part of the decision of the UEFA Appeals Committee, the UAF declares its categorical disagreement with it and its intention to appeal this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne immediately after receiving the full text," UAF Vice-President, Secretary General of the Association Yuriy Zapisotsky commented on the decision.
Cancellation of Switzerland – Ukraine game


unian--2020-11-25--Cabinet extends increased duties on Russian goods for year

The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting .
Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers has extended until the end of 2021 , its decree dated December 30 , 2015 , which introduced increased import duties on goods from Russia .
The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on November 25 .
`` The draft [ resolution ] proposes that the application of preferential import duty rates set by the Customs Tariff of Ukraine and raised to the level of the World Trade Organization 's most-favored-nation treatment rates for goods originating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2021 , '' the explanatory note said .
• On December 16 , 2015 , Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree suspending the agreement on a free trade area with Ukraine .
On December 25 , Russia 's Federation Council , which is the upper house of the Russian parliament , unanimously endorsed the bill on the suspension by the Russian Federation of the Treaty on the free trade area in respect of Ukraine .
• In December 2015 , Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers approved a number of trade countermeasures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a list of Russian goods banned from imports into Ukraine .

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The relevant resolution was adopted at a government meeting.
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unian--2020-11-25--Exporters, importers improve assessment of Ukrainian customs – poll

Cherkasy region turned out to be the only area without complaints about obstacles to imports .
Ukraine 's State Customs Service says exporters and importers have improved their assessment of the agency 's work since 2018 .
That is according to a survey by the customs agency , published in its website on November 25 .
In particular , 7.9 % of exporters surveyed noted obstacles to exports in 2020 , which was 66.7 % down against 23.6 % of such respondents polled in 2018 .
Main obstacles are the lack of simplified rules for determining the origin of goods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customs , and the unpredictability of Ukraine 's trade policy .
At the same time , the respondents noted absence of such obstacles in Chernivtsi , Ternopil , Zhytomyr and Donetsk regions .
Exporters from Rivne , Sumy , Kirovohrad , Ivano-Frankivsk , and Poltava regions most often report said obstacles .
Some 18.9 % of respondents noted the barriers to imports , which was almost 10 % down from 2018 .
Main obstacles are as follows : non-transparency in determining the customs value of goods , the complexity of customs and tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duties .
Cherkasy region turned out to be the only area without complaints about obstacles to imports .
Meanwhile , enterprise in Mykolaiv , Rivne , Poltava , and Ivano-Frankivsk regions most often report such obstacles .
In total , 1,045 enterprises took part in the survey , including micro businesses ( 42.3 % ) , small-sized ( 28 % ) , medium-sized ( 21.4 % ) , and large-sized enterprises ( 8.2 % ) .
• In December 2018 , the Cabinet of Ministers decided to unbundle the State Fiscal Service ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the State Tax Service and the State Customs Service , which was officially launched on December 8 , 2019 .

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unian--2020-11-25--PM Shmyhal vows to combat gender discrimination at enterprises

Achievement of equal rights for female and male employees has a significant positive impact in all areas , and contributes to the country 's economic growth .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says there is still discriminatory attitude in Ukraine toward female workers at enterprises , which requires serious elaboration .
The head of Cabinet made the comment during a speech at the IV Ukrainian Women 's Congress , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent on November 25 .
Read alsoUkraine 's government set to narrow gender pay gapSpeaking about equal opportunities for women and men on the labor market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and responsibilities of women and men are legally equal , their equal opportunities still require serious elaboration .
Unfortunately , in our society , there is still discrimination in how employers treat their employees .
The Social Policy Ministry notes that this leads to a gap of about 25 % in wages . ''
According to Shmyhal , the reasons include `` bias , designation of 'male ' and 'female ' professions , maternity leaves , age , appearance , and even character . ''
The prime minister says it has been repeatedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities , achievement of equal rights for women and men has a significant positive impact in all areas , as well as contributes to the country 's economic growth .
Meanwhile , over the past year , Ukraine climbed sixth positions in the Global Gender Gap Report , taking a 59th spot .
`` Experts analyzed 153 countries , taking into account national statistics , achievements and opportunities of men and women in terms of economic participation , career prospects , political rights , health , and even life expectancy and education .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine and it wo n't halt because our society wo n't stop in its aspirations and goals , '' he summed up .

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unian--2020-11-25--Economy ministry downgrades grain harvest outlook

At the same time , grain exports remain at the Top 5 level over the last period .
The Ministry @ @ @ @ @ and Agriculture has lowered the forecast for grain harvest in Ukraine in 2020 by 3 @ @ @ @ @ 65 million tonnes .
`` The 2020 harvest is coming to an end in Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ have harvested less grain and oilseeds .
The grain harvest is expected to reach 65 @ @ @ @ @ quite enough to meet domestic demand , '' Deputy Economy Minister Taras Vysotskyi wrote on @ @ @ @ @ over 18 mln tonnes of grainThe official added grain exports remain at the Top 5 @ @ @ @ @ .
The Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture predicts the harvest of @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine in 2020 at 68 million tonnes , and the yield of oilseeds is projected @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine in 2019 harvested 75.1 million tonnes of grain , which was 4 million tonnes @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 .

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unian--2020-11-25--Kremlin says Putin-Zelensky phone talks not ruled out

So far , there is no such conversation in Putin 's plans , his spokesman says .
Russian President Vladimir Putin 's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov says the telephone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin , `` can be easily coordinated if necessary . ''
Peskov told this to journalists , commenting on reports in a number of Ukrainian media that Zelensky had allegedly requested a phone conversation with Putin , an UNIAN correspondent in Russia reported November 25 .
At the same time , he stressed that `` if necessary , such a conversation can be easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoPutin seen to be struggling to speak over coughing fit during COVID-19 speech ( Video ) When asked whether the Kremlin believes that the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh may repeat itself in Donbas ( eastern Ukraine ) because of `` Kyiv 's revanchist plans , '' Peskov said `` No '' .
Nagorno-Karabakh peace agreement : What is known Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced he signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war over the disputed area of Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10 , 2020 .
A joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh after the hostilities have ended .
Yerevan residents , protesting against the decision to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh broke through the cordon and stormed the Armenian government building .

So far, there is no such conversation in Putin's plans, his spokesman says.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov says the telephone conversation between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin, "can be easily coordinated if necessary."
Peskov told this to journalists, commenting on reports in a number of Ukrainian media that Zelensky had allegedly requested a phone conversation with Putin, an UNIAN correspondent in Russia reported November 25.
"You know we don't announce specific conversations over the phone. So far, there is no such conversation in the president's schedule for the coming days," Peskov said.
At the same time, he stressed that "if necessary, such a conversation can be easily coordinated through existing communication channels."
Read alsoPutin seen to be struggling to speak over coughing fit during COVID-19 speech (Video)When asked whether the Kremlin believes that the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh may repeat itself in Donbas (eastern Ukraine) because of "Kyiv's revanchist plans," Peskov said "No".
Nagorno-Karabakh peace agreement: What is known
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced he signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan and Russia to end the war over the disputed area of Nagorno-Karabakh starting from November 10, 2020.
A joint peacekeeping mission of Russia and Turkey will be deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh after the hostilities have ended.
Yerevan residents, protesting against the decision to end the war in Nagorno-Karabakh broke through the cordon and stormed the Armenian government building.