unian--2020-11-27--Lockdown, explained: What bans await Ukrainians if full-blown quarantine introduced

Currently , the model of `` weekend quarantine '' is being applied .
The possibility of introducing a lockdown has been increasingly discussed lately , given the worsening epidemiological situation with the coronavirus incidence .
Lockdown is a severe form of quarantine that restricts free movement around the country and freedom of certain activity within a certain zone .
Under such a system of restrictive measures , only essential organizations and critical infrastructure facilities function as usual .
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 high beats record second day in row with over 16,000 cases reported Nov 27The regime may involve the shitdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a curfew , and suspension of international and intercity travel , closure of educational institutions , catering and entertainment establishments .
Such restrictions were already in force in Ukraine from mid-March to late May .
Then the authorities resorted to strict quarantines to prepare the health care system for the influx of COVID-19 patients .
Since the end of May , quarantine bans began to weaken as the government introduced an adaptive quarantine before recently replacing it by a weekend quarantine .
The Cabinet of Ministers is mulling the possibility of introducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as one of the possible scenarios .
At the same time , Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov noted that the only grounds for the urgent introduction of a lockdown can be an over 75 % load of hospitals , which would imply a threat of a collapse of the health care system .
The office of the President of Ukraine , in turn , claims that the decision to introduce a lockdown can be made after the third week of `` weekend quarantine '' – that is , after November 28-29 .

Currently, the model of "weekend quarantine" is being applied.
The possibility of introducing a lockdown has been increasingly discussed lately, given the worsening epidemiological situation with the coronavirus incidence.
What's "lockdown"
Lockdown is a severe form of quarantine that restricts free movement around the country and freedom of certain activity within a certain zone. Under such a system of restrictive measures, only essential organizations and critical infrastructure facilities function as usual.
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Read alsoDaily COVID-19 high beats record second day in row with over 16,000 cases reported Nov 27The regime may involve the shitdown of the country's borders, introduction of a curfew, and suspension of international and intercity travel, closure of educational institutions, catering and entertainment establishments.
Such restrictions were already in force in Ukraine from mid-March to late May.
Then the authorities resorted to strict quarantines to prepare the health care system for the influx of COVID-19 patients.
Since the end of May, quarantine bans began to weaken as the government introduced an adaptive quarantine before recently replacing it by a weekend quarantine.
Conditions for full lockdown
The Cabinet of Ministers is mulling the possibility of introducing strict quarantine during New Year's holidays as one of the possible scenarios.
At the same time, Minister of Health Maksym Stepanov noted that the only grounds for the urgent introduction of a lockdown can be an over 75% load of hospitals, which would imply a threat of a collapse of the health care system.
The office of the President of Ukraine, in turn, claims that the decision to introduce a lockdown can be made after the third week of "weekend quarantine" – that is, after November 28-29.


unian--2020-11-27--Cyprus Orthodox Church backs Ukrainian Church's independence

Holy Synod spokesman said the body 's decisions are binding according to its constitution .
The Cypriot Orthodox Church 's top body this week backed their Archbishop 's move to recognize the independence of the new Orthodox Church of Ukraine .
With the move , the Church shifted away from an earlier position of neutrality on the issue , Crux reports .
Of the Holy Synod 's 17 bishops , 10 voted not to contest the decision by Archbishop Chrysostomos II to extend blessings to the leader of the new OCU , Metropolitan Epiphanius I during a liturgical service .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to U.S. Senate – mediaThe Archbishop 's reference to Epiphanius as head of the new Church in Ukraine during a service was seen as de facto recognition of its independence .
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I , who is considered first among equals in the Orthodox patriarchy , last year granted independence to Ukraine 's OCU , severing its centuries-long dependence on the Russian Orthodox Church .
Bartholomew 's move outraged the Russian Orthodox Church , which cut ties with the Patriarchate .
Holy Synod spokesman Bishop Georgios said the body 's decisions are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're made unanimously or by majority .
He said the Synod also called on all Orthodox churches to work `` in order to overcome the present crisis that threatens the Church of Christ with a schism . ''
• The Unification Council of members of the Ukrainian Orthodox churches in Kyiv on December 15 , 2018 , elected Metropolitan of Pereyaslavsky and Bila Tserkva from the then Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyiv Patriarchate Epifaniy ( also known as Epiphanius I ) as head of the new local Orthodox Church in Ukraine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Epifaniy , as Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine , received from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I in Istanbul the tomos of autocephaly ( independence ) of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine .
Metropolitan of Kyiv and All Ukraine Epifaniy was inaugurated as Primate of the newly created Orthodox Church of Ukraine at Kyiv 's Saint Sophia Cathedral on February 3 .
• Metropolitan Epiphanius has said the autocephaly of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine was being recognized by more local Orthodox churches despite pressure from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• One of the forms of Kremlin pressure on Ukraine is through promoting the idea of a `` Russian Orthodox Church '' , Ukraine 's intelligence chief Valeriy Kondratiuk said .
To this end , Russia employs a wide range of tools `` to hinder the process of formation of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine , manipulating the feelings of Ukrainian believers and trying in every possible way to preserve its influence on them . ''

Holy Synod spokesman said the body's decisions are binding according to its constitution.
The Cypriot Orthodox Church's top body this week backed their Archbishop's move to recognize the independence of the new Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
With the move, the Church shifted away from an earlier position of neutrality on the issue, Crux reports.
Of the Holy Synod's 17 bishops, 10 voted not to contest the decision by Archbishop Chrysostomos II to extend blessings to the leader of the new OCU, Metropolitan Epiphanius I during a liturgical service.
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Read alsoUkraine Religious Freedom Support Act submitted to U.S. Senate – mediaThe Archbishop's reference to Epiphanius as head of the new Church in Ukraine during a service was seen as de facto recognition of its independence.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, who is considered first among equals in the Orthodox patriarchy, last year granted independence to Ukraine's OCU, severing its centuries-long dependence on the Russian Orthodox Church.
Bartholomew's move outraged the Russian Orthodox Church, which cut ties with the Patriarchate.
Holy Synod spokesman Bishop Georgios said the body's decisions are binding according to its constitution whether they're made unanimously or by majority.
He said the Synod also called on all Orthodox churches to work "in order to overcome the present crisis that threatens the Church of Christ with a schism."
Orthodox Church of Ukraine: Background


unian--2020-11-27--Zelensky stepdown "not on agenda" – Deputy chief of staff

The president sincerely seeks to wants to make the country change and become more developed .
Deputy Head of the President 's Office of Ukraine Kyrylo Tymoshenko does not rule out that Volodymyr Zelensky may step down before the end of his presidential term .
In an interview with journalist Olesia Batsman , the official was asked whether it is possible that the president comes out and says : `` I quit '' ( with reference to the famous New Year 's address by Boris Yeltsin ) '' Probably , it is possible .
I can not speak for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president finds it necessary to quit , he 'll probably inform the people about it .
But I do n't actually see such a situation now .
Because the president really , openly seeks to make the country change and become more developed ...
He 's president after all , it 's he who decides whether he quits or not , but such an issue is not on the agenda at all , '' he said .
Read alsoZelensky beats COVID-19Tymoshenko added that a single presidential term is not enough to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round of elections , 30.24 % of voters backed Zelensky , while in the runoff he gained an overwhelming 73.22 % .
The president was sworn in on May 20 , 2019 .

The president sincerely seeks to wants to make the country change and become more developed.
Deputy Head of the President's Office of Ukraine Kyrylo Tymoshenko does not rule out that Volodymyr Zelensky may step down before the end of his presidential term.
In an interview with journalist Olesia Batsman, the official was asked whether it is possible that the president comes out and says: "I quit" (with reference to the famous New Year's address by Boris Yeltsin)
"Probably, it is possible. I cannot speak for him. But in any case, if the president finds it necessary to quit, he'll probably inform the people about it. But I don't actually see such a situation now. Because the president really, openly seeks to make the country change and become more developed... He's president after all, it's he who decides whether he quits or not, but such an issue is not on the agenda at all," he said.
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Read alsoZelensky beats COVID-19Tymoshenko added that a single presidential term is not enough to "rebuild countries."
"If the president makes such a decision [to run for a second term], he will voice it," he said.
Ukrainian President Zelensky: Background
Volodymyr Zelensky was elected president in 2019.
In the first round of elections, 30.24% of voters backed Zelensky, while in the runoff he gained an overwhelming 73.22%.
The president was sworn in on May 20, 2019.


unian--2020-11-27--Lukashenko ready to allow Russia to annex Belarus – ex-official

He `` is aware of Russian authorities seeking to have Belarus accede to Russia . ''
Former chairman of the Supreme Council of Belarus Stanislav Shushkevich suspects Alexander Lukashenko is prepared to allow his country to be annexed by Russia .
In the ex-official 's opinion voiced to NSN , Lukashenko `` is aware of Russian authorities seeking to have Belarus accede to Russia and ... is ready for anything .
Putin , of course , will save Lukashenko and make him governor of Russia 's western region . ''
Read alsoBelarus drafts sanctions against Ukrainian officialsAt the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do this for his own benefit .
`` Lukashenko will say how much more he now loves Russia , while he loves no one but himself , '' Shushkevich said , adding that Lukashenko has no desire to build an adequate European state , while blaming the West for all troubles .
At the onset of massive protests in August , Lukashenko said Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised him comprehensive assistance to ensure the country 's security .
On August 27 , Putin suggested the use of Russian security forces to suppress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lukashenko announced readiness to pursue further integration with Russia , noting that in the event of Belarus ' `` fall , ' Russia would be next .
On August 9 , presidential elections were held in Belarus .
The country 's Central Election Commission said 80.1 % of the voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko , 10.1 % voted for his closest rival Svetlana Tikhanovskaya .
Thousands have taken to the streets to protest what many believe was a rigged vote count .
Riot police violently crack down on protesters , detain activists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dissenters .
The European Union has not recognized election results and imposed sanctions against Belarusian officials over vote-rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
On September 23 , Lukashenko was sworn in a ceremony behind closed doors in Minsk .
On November 6 , the European Union imposed sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko and 14 Belarusian officials .
As indicated on the website of the European Council , in general , sanctions were imposed against 59 people from Belarus .

He "is aware of Russian authorities seeking to have Belarus accede to Russia."
Former chairman of the Supreme Council of Belarus Stanislav Shushkevich suspects Alexander Lukashenko is prepared to allow his country to be annexed by Russia.
In the ex-official's opinion voiced to NSN, Lukashenko "is aware of Russian authorities seeking to have Belarus accede to Russia and ... is ready for anything. Putin, of course, will save Lukashenko and make him governor of Russia's western region."
Read alsoBelarus drafts sanctions against Ukrainian officialsAt the same time, he believes Lukashenko is ready to do this for his own benefit.
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"Lukashenko will say how much more he now loves Russia, while he loves no one but himself," Shushkevich said, adding that Lukashenko has no desire to build an adequate European state, while blaming the West for all troubles.
Putin's role
At the onset of massive protests in August, Lukashenko said Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised him comprehensive assistance to ensure the country's security.
On August 27, Putin suggested the use of Russian security forces to suppress Belarus protests.
On September 8, Lukashenko announced readiness to pursue further integration with Russia, noting that in the event of Belarus' "fall,' Russia would be next.
Protests in Belarus: Key events
On August 9, presidential elections were held in Belarus. The country's Central Election Commission said 80.1% of the voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, 10.1% voted for his closest rival Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.
Thousands have taken to the streets to protest what many believe was a rigged vote count. Riot police violently crack down on protesters, detain activists, and open politically motivated cases against dissenters.
The European Union has not recognized election results and imposed sanctions against Belarusian officials over vote-rigging and the use of violence against protesters.
On September 23, Lukashenko was sworn in a ceremony behind closed doors in Minsk.
On November 6, the European Union imposed sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko and 14 Belarusian officials. As indicated on the website of the European Council, in general, sanctions were imposed against 59 people from Belarus.


unian--2020-11-27--Hryvnia keeps dipping: Fresh rates for Nov 27

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unian--2020-11-27--Ukraine, UAE to intensify bilateral cooperation in defense industry

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unian--2020-11-27--Daily COVID-19 high beats record second day in row with over 16,000 cases reported Nov 27

A total of 693,407 people have been infected in Ukraine since the onset of the pandemic .
Ukraine said 16,218 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across country in the past day , November 27 , which marks a steady trend toward a higher pace of coronavirus spread .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 693,407 as of November 27 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 326,238 patients , including 8,843 in the past day , have recovered .
Read also '' Everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments on lockdown prospectsThe death toll has hit 11,909 with 192 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours .
The government reported 355,260 active cases as of November 27 .
In total , there have been 780,991 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
`` In the past day , 16,218 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 666 children and 655 healthcare workers .
Some 2,069 new patients were hospitalized , '' Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on November 27 .
In total , 72,789 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past day .
In particular , there were 46,005 PCR ( polymerase chain reaction ) tests run , as well as 26,784 ELISA ( enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ) tests .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Dnipropetrovsk region ( 1,773 ) , the city of Kyiv ( 1,520 ) , Zaporizhia region ( 1,003 ) , Kyiv region ( 994 ) , and Odesa region ( 966 ) .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions – is not available .
• Full lockdown in Ukraine possible from Dec 20 – media • Zelensky 's office says 80 % of beds in hospitals to have oxygen supply • `` Everything is simple '' : President 's Office comments on lockdown prospects

A total of 693,407 people have been infected in Ukraine since the onset of the pandemic.
Ukraine said 16,218 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across country in the past day, November 27, which marks a steady trend toward a higher pace of coronavirus spread.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 693,407 as of November 27, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 326,238 patients, including 8,843 in the past day, have recovered.
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Read also"Everything is simple": President's Office comments on lockdown prospectsThe death toll has hit 11,909 with 192 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours.
The government reported 355,260 active cases as of November 27. In total, there have been 780,991 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
"In the past day, 16,218 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 666 children and 655 healthcare workers. Some 2,069 new patients were hospitalized," Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on November 27.
In total, 72,789 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 46,005 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests run, as well as 26,784 ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Dnipropetrovsk region (1,773), the city of Kyiv (1,520), Zaporizhia region (1,003), Kyiv region (994), and Odesa region (966).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest


unian--2020-11-27--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports two ceasefire violations on Nov 26

No casualties were reported in the past day .
The Command of Ukraine 's Armed Forces has reported two violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday , November 26 .
`` In the past day , November 26 , the Russian Federation 's armed formations and its mercenaries twice 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the occupiers fired a heavy machine gun near the town of Maryinka , as well as a tripod-mounted man-portable antitank gun near the village of Starohnativka .
The Ukrainian military did not return fire .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Since Friday midnight , one ceasefire violation by the enemy with the use of an under-barrel grenade launcher , a heavy machine gun and automatic rifles has been recorded near the town of Avdiyivka .
Read alsoUkraine 's security service detains ex- '' LPR '' sniper in Kharkiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported since Friday midnight .
Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties were reported in the past day.
The Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported two violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday, November 26.
"In the past day, November 26, the Russian Federation's armed formations and its mercenaries twice 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 27, 2020.
In particular, the occupiers fired a heavy machine gun near the town of Maryinka, as well as a tripod-mounted man-portable antitank gun near the village of Starohnativka.
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The Ukrainian military did not return fire.
No casualties were reported in the past day.
Since Friday midnight, one ceasefire violation by the enemy with the use of an under-barrel grenade launcher, a heavy machine gun and automatic rifles has been recorded near the town of Avdiyivka.
Read alsoUkraine's security service detains ex-"LPR" sniper in Kharkiv (Photos)No casualties have been reported since Friday midnight.
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--2020-11-27--"Everything is simple":  President's Office comments on lockdown prospects

On the issue of strict quarantine , the officials in Kyiv will consult with local authorities , says Tymoshenko .
The decision to introduce a full lockdown in Ukraine may be made after the third `` weekend quarantine , '' , that 's November 28-29 .
That 's according to Deputy Head of the President 's Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko , who spoke with journalist Olesia Batsman .
`` As for lockdown , everything is very simple .
Now we have a weekend quarantine , '' it will be the third weekend .
What are we trying to achieve with weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jump in the incidence rate .
Hospitals are filling up , reprofiled hospitals are being launched , they are starting to take patients to other locations , people are filming how overcrowded hospitals are , posting this on social networks , not being aware that a nearby hospital is half empty and now all patients are being taken there .
This is getting a bit twisted .
We are trying to slow down the spread pace in order to stabilize the situation and during this time to increase the number of available beds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other necessary equipment , '' the official explained .
Read alsoZelensky 's office says 80 % of beds in hospitals to have oxygen supplyAs for the lockdown , Tymoshenko said : `` Full lockdown , which many are discussing , whether it may or may not be imposed , we will understand after we pass the third weekend of the 'weekend quarantine ' .
And then we will make appropriate decisions . ''
The official added that they will consult with local authorities on the issue of introducing a lockdown .
The decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morbidity growth and hospital load , he added .
`` The main task is to break the chain , so that in a certain period people have fewer contacts with each other and that the transmission of COVID-19 between people gets lower .
We can say that we will maintain balance in decision-making .
Because on the one hand there 's the economy , and on the other hand – people 's deaths .
Economy is n't just a word , it is people 's lives ...
Therefore , here it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should do this , and how .
If there is a lockdown , we will come out with proper communication , and it will be in advance , '' said the deputy chief of the presidential staff .
On November 11 , the Cabinet decided to introduce weekend quarantine from November 14 .
The government abandoned the adaptive quarantine model to establish a nationwide quarantine along with restrictions that were enforced in the previous version of lockdown in territories with an orange level of epidemic threat .
On November 17 , the Rada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Cabinet repeal the resolution on weekend quarantine .
On November 25 , the Cabinet allowed the introduction of a full lockdown for the New Year holidays .

On the issue of strict quarantine, the officials in Kyiv will consult with local authorities, says Tymoshenko.
The decision to introduce a full lockdown in Ukraine may be made after the third "weekend quarantine,", that's November 28-29.
That's according to Deputy Head of the President's Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko, who spoke with journalist Olesia Batsman.
"As for lockdown, everything is very simple. Now we have a weekend quarantine," it will be the third weekend. What are we trying to achieve with weekend quarantine? We have seen a sharp jump in the incidence rate. Hospitals are filling up, reprofiled hospitals are being launched, they are starting to take patients to other locations, people are filming how overcrowded hospitals are, posting this on social networks, not being aware that a nearby hospital is half empty and now all patients are being taken there. This is getting a bit twisted. We are trying to slow down the spread pace in order to stabilize the situation and during this time to increase the number of available beds, primarily those provided with oxygen and other necessary equipment," the official explained.
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Read alsoZelensky's office says 80% of beds in hospitals to have oxygen supplyAs for the lockdown, Tymoshenko said: "Full lockdown, which many are discussing, whether it may or may not be imposed, we will understand after we pass the third weekend of the 'weekend quarantine'. And then we will make appropriate decisions."
The official added that they will consult with local authorities on the issue of introducing a lockdown. The decision will be based on the pace of morbidity growth and hospital load, he added.
"The main task is to break the chain, so that in a certain period people have fewer contacts with each other and that the transmission of COVID-19 between people gets lower. We can say that we will maintain balance in decision-making. Because on the one hand there's the economy, and on the other hand – people's deaths. Economy isn't just a word, it is people's lives... Therefore, here it will be necessary to understand at what moment we should do this, and how. If there is a lockdown, we will come out with proper communication, and it will be in advance," said the deputy chief of the presidential staff.
Quarantine in Ukraine: Background
On November 11, the Cabinet decided to introduce weekend quarantine from November 14.
The government abandoned the adaptive quarantine model to establish a nationwide quarantine along with restrictions that were enforced in the previous version of lockdown in territories with an orange level of epidemic threat.
On November 17, the Rada failed the support the motion to recommend that the Cabinet repeal the resolution on weekend quarantine.
On November 25, the Cabinet allowed the introduction of a full lockdown for the New Year holidays.


unian--2020-11-27--Several New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – media

Ukraine 's authorities have been discussing several scenarios for a new lockdown that may be imposed during the New Year holidays .
Yet , there is no final decision on which scenario will be chosen , the Ukrayinska Pravda media outlet reported , citing own sources in the government and the presidential administration .
One of the options is the timing from December 25 to January 17 , which was discussed with the governors and mayors about a week ago .
However , the sources said total quarantine could be introduced even earlier if there is a spike in daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is mentioned unofficially is from December 7 to December 20 , '' the portal said .
But this is still one of the versions , and it has not been discussed by the government .
• A decision on a new lockdown in Ukraine could be made after the third weekend of the so-called weekend quarantine , i.e .
November 28-29 , Deputy Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Tymoshenko said earlier .
However , respective consultations will be held with the local authorities .
This decision will be based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of beds available in hospitals .
• Lockdown may involve the closure of the country 's borders , the introduction of a curfew , the termination of international and intercity transport services , the closure of schools , universities , café , restaurants , entertainment centers .
• Similar restrictions were earlier introduced in Ukraine from the middle of March to the end of May .
The authorities imposed a strict quarantine to let the healthcare system get ready for an increase in COVID-19 patients .
Since the end of May , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsequently introduced an adaptive quarantine , which was recently replaced by the weekend quarantine .

A decision on a new lockdown in Ukraine could be made after November 28-29.
Ukraine's authorities have been discussing several scenarios for a new lockdown that may be imposed during the New Year holidays.
Yet, there is no final decision on the scenario to be chosen, the Ukrayinska Pravda media outlet reported, citing own sources in the government and the presidential administration.
Read alsoWeekend quarantine has proved ineffective: State Consumer Service official
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One of the options is the timing from December 25 to January 17, which was discussed with the governors and mayors about a week ago.
However, the sources said total quarantine could be introduced even earlier if there is a spike in daily COVID-19 cases.
"Another option that is mentioned unofficially is from December 7 to December 20," the portal said. But this is still one of the options, and it has not been discussed by the government.
Lockdown amid New Year holiday


unian--2020-11-27--IMF not considering emergency financing for Ukraine – finance minister

The Fund opts to cooperate under the existing program .
Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko says the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) is not considering the allocation of emergency financial assistance to Ukraine .
He made the comment during the Pravo na Vladu ( `` Right to Power '' ) talk show on November 26 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` This is about whether we have applied for emergency financing .
This means funding when a state is indeed in a plight .
We were considering this issue over the current situation .
But our partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Dear Ukraine , you have a program , so please , we 're ready to cooperate under this program .
We 're now not considering emergency financing for you . '
So , we asked a question and we were clearly told we need to work within the program and fulfill its conditions , '' he said .
• 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 US $ 2.1 billion in the first tranche of the IMF loan under the SBA .
The Finance Ministry planned to receive the second tranche under the same arrangement before the end of the year .

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unian--2020-11-27--Ukraine, Turkey foreign, defense ministers to hold talks in Kyiv in Dec

This will be the first meeting under the `` two plus two '' formula .
Negotiations between the foreign and defense ministers of Ukraine and Turkey will take place in the capital city of Kyiv in December .
In an interview with Turkey 's Anadolu Agency , Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu would arrive in Kyiv in the second half of December .
`` This will be the first meeting under the 'two plus two ' formula ( quadriga ) .
The talks will be attended both by the heads of the foreign ministries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries .
This format of dialogue was approved during the visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to Istanbul where he met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan , '' Kuleba said .
The official said the issue of interaction within the framework of the Antonov project would also be raised during the upcoming dialogue .
`` We are also discussing cooperation in the creation of the Antonov transport aircraft .
The whole world is interested in the Ukrainian-made aircraft .
This project , or rather the program , is on the agenda of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dialogue with our Turkish colleagues , '' Kuleba said .
The foreign minister drew attention to the successful interaction of the two countries within the framework of the Akıncı defense project .
`` Such projects have helped to strengthen the trust mechanism and production between our countries .
If we are successful , and everything speaks about this , we will be able to start implementing other larger and more ambitious world-class projects , '' Kuleba said .
According to him , the Akıncı project is not just another undertaking in the defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formation of synergy between the industrial complexes of the two countries under the patronage of the leaders of Ukraine and Turkey .
Kuleba also praised efforts to negotiate a free trade agreement with Turkey .
`` We hope for concrete results on this topic , which will open up new opportunities for bilateral trade .
Both our countries have shown political will .
Experts discuss the latest and most sensitive details of the trade agreement .
I think a balanced formula will be found .
The peoples of the two countries will benefit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister added .

This will be the first meeting under the "two plus two" formula.
Negotiations between the foreign and defense ministers of Ukraine and Turkey will take place in the capital city of Kyiv in December.
Speaking in an interview for Turkey's Anadolu Agency, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu would arrive in Kyiv in the second half of December.
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"This will be the first meeting under the 'two plus two' formula (quadriga). The talks will be attended both by the heads of the foreign ministries and the defense ministries of the two countries. This format of dialogue was approved during the visit of President Volodymyr Zelensky to Istanbul where he met with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan," Kuleba said.
The official said the issue of interaction within the framework of the Antonov project would also be raised during the upcoming dialogue.
"We are also discussing cooperation in the creation of the Antonov transport aircraft. The whole world is interested in Ukrainian-made aircraft. This project, or rather the program, is on the agenda of discussions and we intend to continue the dialogue with our Turkish colleagues," Kuleba said.
The foreign minister drew attention to the successful interaction of the two countries within the framework of the Akıncı defense project.
"Such projects have helped to strengthen the trust mechanism and production between our countries. If we are successful, and everything speaks about this, we will be able to start implementing other larger and more ambitious world-class projects," Kuleba said.
According to him, the Akıncı project is not just another venture in the defense sphere, but a step toward the formation of synergy between the industrial complexes of the two countries under the patronage of the leaders of Ukraine and Turkey.
Kuleba also praised efforts to negotiate a free trade agreement with Turkey.
"We hope for concrete results on this topic, which will open up new opportunities for bilateral trade. Both our countries have shown political will. Experts discuss the latest and most sensitive details of the trade agreement. I think a balanced formula will be found. The peoples of the two countries will benefit most from the agreement," the minister added.
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unian--2020-11-27--Minimum wage increase to US$229 postponed until Dec 2021 – finance minister

The minimum wage is to rise to UAH 6,000 ( US $ 211 ) from January 1 , 2021 .
Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko says the increase in the minimum wage of Ukrainian citizens to UAH 6,500 ( US $ 229 ) , which was scheduled for July 1 , 2021 , is postponed until December 1 , 2021 .
He made the comment during the Pravo na Vladu ( `` Right to Power '' ) talk show on November 26 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` The increase [ in the minimum wage ] up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now it is expected on December 1 , '' he said .
`` This is explained by the fact that such shock infusions into the economy affect inflation .
We discussed the issue with our partners and decided to postpone such a move , '' he said .
Earlier , the draft national budget for 2021 provided for a deficit of 6 % of GDP , as well as an increase in the minimum wage in 2021 to UAH 6,500 , which will take place in two stages – up to UAH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to UAH 6,500 from July 1 , 2021 .

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unian--2020-11-27--Political scientist on bill on NABU: It doesn't solve the problem, but keeps Sytnyk in office

Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers has announced that it had prepared a transitional bill on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine for the Verkhovna Rada to pass it .
Political scientist Alex Golobuckij has analyzed the bill and said that it not only fails to solve the problem of the unconstitutionality of the appointment of the NABU director , but also creates even greater legal chaos .
Golobuckij writes about this on the Obozrevatel portal .
`` They declare that this is how they comply with the decision of the Constitutional Court on the unconstitutionality of Sytnyk 's appointment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not regulate the problem of unconstitutionality in any way , but instead gives Sytnyk immunity for the next two years , '' the political scientist says .
Golobuckij notes that `` instead of solving the problem , to the delight of the NABU directors , they are intensifying it even more .
The only benefit , and even that dubious one , from this bill is for Zelensky , who was removed from political responsibility for non-constitutional Sytnyk and was shifted onto the Verkhovna Rada .
But this created an even greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a specific , unconstitutionally appointed director of NABU , but of the entire bureau . ''
He draws attention to the fact that if one removes the mentioning from the law that the president participates in the creation of NABU and dismisses its head , this will not be a solution to the issue , but its aggravation .
The very next day after the adoption of the amendments to the law , 45 lawmakers will send another submission to the Constitutional Court , which will decide that NABU was created in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not specify the procedure for its creation .
`` But who cares if the new bill was written for the sake of one main benefit , i.e .
not only keep NABU 's director in office but let Artem Sytnyk , with all his problems with the law , enjoy immunity , '' Golobuckij writes .
`` The new law does not regulate the issue of responsibility of NABU 's director for committing corruption ( let me remind you that Sytnyk was recognized by the court as a corrupt official and entered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , as causes for the dismissal of NABU 's director were left unchanged .
Is NABU 's director a corrupt person ?
No problem .
You can fire him if he does not pay alimony .
If he is involved in corruption – this is the precisely type of director we need .
Or the fact that Sytnyk has included inaccurate data in the assets declaration , and this is what NABU is checking in its suspects – most of the cases are about this .
For NABU 's director himself it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blesses him with this .
There will be a problem , if he does not file a declaration with inaccurate data on time .
If on time – it is well done .
And most importantly , for the sake of which this law was written - guarantees of personal inviolability for one specific person – Artem Sytnyk , who is guaranteed to remain in office for the next two years if the bill by Shabunin , sorry , Malyuska , is passed . ''
It must be mentioned that the Constitutional Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director of the National Anti-corruption Bureau unconstitutional by its decision of August 28 , 2020 .
Artem Sytnyk himself refused to resign .
In turn , Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov stated that in order to resolve the situation with the director of NABU , Artem Sytnyk , it is necessary to amend the legislation .

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has announced that it had prepared a transitional bill on the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine for the Verkhovna Rada to pass it. Political scientist Alex Golobuckij has analyzed the bill and said that it not only fails to solve the problem of the unconstitutionality of the appointment of the NABU director, but also creates even greater legal chaos.
Golobuckij writes about this on the Obozrevatel portal.
"They declare that this is how they comply with the decision of the Constitutional Court on the unconstitutionality of Sytnyk's appointment. But what the Cabinet of Ministers proposes does not regulate the problem of unconstitutionality in any way, but instead gives Sytnyk immunity for the next two years," the political scientist says.
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Golobuckij notes that "instead of solving the problem, to the delight of the NABU directors, they are intensifying it even more. The only benefit, and even that dubious one, from this bill is for Zelensky, who was removed from political responsibility for non-constitutional Sytnyk and was shifted onto the Verkhovna Rada. But this created an even greater problem of legitimacy, not only of a specific, unconstitutionally appointed director of NABU, but of the entire bureau." He draws attention to the fact that if one removes the mentioning from the law that the president participates in the creation of NABU and dismisses its head, this will not be a solution to the issue, but its aggravation. The very next day after the adoption of the amendments to the law, 45 lawmakers will send another submission to the Constitutional Court, which will decide that NABU was created in an unconstitutional way, because the new law will not specify the procedure for its creation.
"But who cares if the new bill was written for the sake of one main benefit, i.e. not only keep NABU's director in office but let Artem Sytnyk, with all his problems with the law, enjoy immunity," Golobuckij writes. "The new law does not regulate the issue of responsibility of NABU's director for committing corruption (let me remind you that Sytnyk was recognized by the court as a corrupt official and entered in NAPC's register of corrupt officials), as causes for the dismissal of NABU's director were left unchanged. Is NABU's director a corrupt person? No problem. You can fire him if he does not pay alimony. If he is involved in corruption – this is the precisely type of director we need. Or the fact that Sytnyk has included inaccurate data in the assets declaration, and this is what NABU is checking in its suspects – most of the cases are about this. For NABU's director himself it is not a problem – the law blesses him with this. There will be a problem, if he does not file a declaration with inaccurate data on time. If on time – it is well done. And most importantly, for the sake of which this law was written - guarantees of personal inviolability for one specific person – Artem Sytnyk, who is guaranteed to remain in office for the next two years if the bill by Shabunin, sorry, Malyuska, is passed."
It must be mentioned that the Constitutional Court recognized the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as Director of the National Anti-corruption Bureau unconstitutional by its decision of August 28, 2020. Artem Sytnyk himself refused to resign. In turn, Parliament Speaker Dmytro Razumkov stated that in order to resolve the situation with the director of NABU, Artem Sytnyk, it is necessary to amend the legislation.


unian--2020-11-27--SBU exposes illegal coal supplies from occupied Donbas, including to EU

Masterminds behind the scheme had falsified paperwork on product origin .
The SBU Security Service of Ukraine has blocked illegal coal supplies from the occupied Donbas that contributed to the financing of the `` DPR '' terrorist organization .
Coal batches had been supplied to Ukraine and the European Union , the security agency notes .
`` Operatives and detectives with the special services established that the owner of Donetsk processing plants that are part of the Energoimpex group of companies had set up an illegal scheme .
Having conspired with the 'DPR ' leaders , his structures 'helped ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enrichment of coal extracted at the 'nationalized ' mines , '' the SBU said on its website .
According to the investigation , the culprits falsified paperwork on the coal origin .
After that , coal was `` officially '' supplied through the territory of the Russian Federation and sold in Ukraine and some EU countries .
Most of the funds received went to the `` DPR budget '' and material support for illegal armed groups .
The organizer registered in Kyiv a so-called `` mirror '' commercial entity operating under Ukrainian jurisdiction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of raids within the criminal case .

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unian--2020-11-28--Ukraine reports 213 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Nov 28

Some 736 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 213 as of the morning of November 28 .
Read alsoDonbas war update : Ukraine reports six ceasefire violations on Nov 27 '' As of 10:00 Kyiv time on November 28 , some 2,975 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 7,053 people have recovered and 26 have died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine wrote on Facebook on November 28 .
`` Some 213 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Of those newly-infected , 30 people have been hospitalized , while another 183 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 736 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 105 people .
• Ukraine said 16,294 new active COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past 24 hours as of November 28 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 709,701 .
• As many as 335,135 patients , including 8,897 in the past day , have recovered .
• The death toll has hit 12,093 with 184 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours .

Some 736 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 213 as of the morning of November 28.
Read alsoDonbas war update: Ukraine reports six ceasefire violations on Nov 27"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on November 28, some 2,975 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 7,053 people have recovered and 26 have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on November 28. "Some 213 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Of those newly-infected, 30 people have been hospitalized, while another 183 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 736 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 105 people.
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unian--2020-11-28--Canadian PM Trudeau issues statement on Holodomor Memorial Day

Joseph Stalin 's totalitarian Soviet regime created a devastating famine in Ukraine to break the spirit of Ukrainians and erase their identity , the official says .
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued the statement , calling on compatriots to pay tribute to the victims of the 1932-1933 Holodomor in Ukraine .
`` Today , we join Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world to remember the millions of people who suffered and died during the Holodomor , '' he said in a statement published on the Canadian government website on November 28 .
Read alsoZelensky , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Photo , video ) '' From 1932 to 1933 , Joseph Stalin 's totalitarian Soviet regime created a devastating famine in Ukraine – a genocide meant to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people , erase their identity , and stop their aspirations for freedom and independence .
Millions died of starvation , many of them children , and others were arrested , deported , or executed as part of this brutal campaign , '' Trudeau said .
However , in the face of such cruelty , Ukrainians endured .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture , despite all attempts of the regime to repress and persecute them .
In 1991 , after over half a century of Soviet oppression and rule , Ukraine won its independence , '' he stressed .
Meanwhile , for decades , the vicious reality of the Holodomor was denied and the suffering of Ukrainians was hidden from the world .
`` It is our responsibility to remember the stories of those who were lost and the families who suffered .
We must accept these hard truths , and commit ourselves to always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the prime minister said .
`` On this solemn anniversary , I encourage all Canadians to honor the memory of the victims of the Holodomor , and recognize the ways that Ukrainian Canadians have contributed to building a better country for all of us .
I also reaffirm Canada 's unwavering support for a free and independent Ukraine , '' he summed up .
• In the 20th century , Ukrainians experienced three famines : 1921-1923 , 1932-1933 , and the famine of 1946-1947 .
However , the Holodomor of 1932-1933 was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history of the Ukrainian people .
According to various sources , in the years 1932-1933 , from 4.5 to 10 million people died of artificial famine .
• On November 28 , 2006 , by law of Ukraine , the Holodomor of 1932-1933 was recognized as genocide of the Ukrainian people .
• On Day of Remembrance of Holodomor Victims , Ukrainians are traditionally called upon to honor the starved with a minute of silence or prayer , to attend a vigil , remembering their compatriots killed by the communist totalitarian regime .

Joseph Stalin's totalitarian Soviet regime created a devastating famine in Ukraine to break the spirit of Ukrainians and erase their identity, the official says.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued the statement, calling on compatriots to pay tribute to the victims of the 1932-1933 Holodomor in Ukraine.
"Today, we join Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world to remember the millions of people who suffered and died during the Holodomor," he said in a statement published on the Canadian government website on November 28.
Read alsoZelensky, his wife honor memory of 1932-1933 Holodomor victims (Photo, video)"From 1932 to 1933, Joseph Stalin's totalitarian Soviet regime created a devastating famine in Ukraine – a genocide meant to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people, erase their identity, and stop their aspirations for freedom and independence. Millions died of starvation, many of them children, and others were arrested, deported, or executed as part of this brutal campaign," Trudeau said.
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However, in the face of such cruelty, Ukrainians endured.
"They held tightly to their language and their culture, despite all attempts of the regime to repress and persecute them. In 1991, after over half a century of Soviet oppression and rule, Ukraine won its independence," he stressed.
Meanwhile, for decades, the vicious reality of the Holodomor was denied and the suffering of Ukrainians was hidden from the world.
"It is our responsibility to remember the stories of those who were lost and the families who suffered. We must accept these hard truths, and commit ourselves to always act when human rights are threatened," the prime minister said.
"On this solemn anniversary, I encourage all Canadians to honor the memory of the victims of the Holodomor, and recognize the ways that Ukrainian Canadians have contributed to building a better country for all of us. I also reaffirm Canada's unwavering support for a free and independent Ukraine," he summed up.
Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine


unian--2020-11-28--Hryvnia weakens to U.S. dollar on Nov 30

The rate against the euro is fixed at UAH 33.96 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has set the official forex rate for November 30 at UAH 28.47 to the U.S. dollar , which made the country 's national currency weaken by three kopiykas .
Read alsoFinance Ministry borrows US $ 591 mln on domestic marketThe official forex rate against the euro for Monday is fixed at UAH 33.96 per euro – the hryvnia lost 11 kopiykas in value since Friday , according to the NBU website .
The central bank has fixed the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key foreign currencies for November 30 : US $ 100 will be quoted at UAH 2,846.81 ( UAH 2,844.28 as of November 27 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH 3,395.96 ( UAH 3,384.55 as of November 27 ) .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on November 27 , hryvnia quotations against the dollar on the interbank forex market settled at UAH 28.53/28.54 to the dollar , while those against the euro were at UAH 34.01/34.03 .
The National Bank set the official forex rate for November 26 at UAH 28.44 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country 's national currency by six kopiykas .

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unian--2020-11-28--Week's balance: President vows support to businesses, energy ministry raises electricity tariffs, wh

Week's balance: President vows support to businesses, energy ministry raises electricity tariffs, while industrial output drops

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to support businesses in the face of tougher quarantine bans , the new acting energy chief announced the coming increase in electricity tariffs for households , while the State Statistics Service reported a higher pace of industrial output slide – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week .
The last week of autumn was marked by new coronavirus spikes .
The weekend quarantine , which started in early November , affected many domestic entrepreneurs , and a New Year 's lockdown is still looming ahead .
In this regard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiative to support businesses affected by the government 's quarantine restrictive measures .
The president promised in the near future to submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill providing for compensation for the payment of a single social contribution ( SSC ) for employees at enterprises whose operations were suspended .
This is a total of almost UAH 1.5 billion for about 120,000 legal entities .
`` If due to tougher quarantine your operations get prohibited , you will receive compensation for the payment of SSC for your employees .
A small coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of about UAH 8,000-10,000 .
Of course , all these programs will be available not only to cafes , but also to everyone who has been affected by quarantine , '' the president said .
He also said bills had been submitted to the Rada providing for the payment of one-time financial assistance to businesses and workers whose field of activity will suffer from increased quarantine .
By the way , Zelensky has already submitted to parliament a bill on social support for insured persons and business entities for the period of restrictive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support businesses by extending until the end of the year the program of financial support for entrepreneurs who use the simplified taxation system of the first and second groups , and also have children .
That is , the support program for private entrepreneurs will be extended , which was in effect in May-August .
In this way , the government intends to compensate for the losses incurred in November and December by entrepreneurs .
As Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal noted , it is about paying UAH 2,000 for each child under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , funding for the program will amount to UAH 1 billion by year-end .
At the end of the outgoing week , the government approved the draft law `` On the state budget of Ukraine for 2021 '' , finalized for second reading .
The document has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for futhr consideration .
According to PM Shmyhal , the revised bill provides for a deficit of the state treasury next year at 5.5 % of gross domestic product , revenues – at UAH 1.092 trillion , expenses – at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done a lot of joint work and consultations with people 's deputies , experts , took into account most of the proposals , based on the priority of expenditures , the existing possibilities of the ervenue part of the budget and the current state of the national economy .
The key aspect is that the budget remains balanced and realistic for implementation , '' the prime minister said .
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said that during the drafting of the budget , more than 2,500 proposals were received from the people 's deputies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account .
There was also a budget dialogue with the IMF .
`` In the process of finalization , we consulted with the mission of the International Monetary Fund to form a joint vision of the main budgetary indicators within the framework of the partnership between Ukraine and the IMF , the framework of revenues , expenditures , and deficits .
In general , the parameters of the 2021 budget coincide with the estimates of the Fund 's experts , which was important for continuing successful cooperation between Ukraine and the IMF , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an opportunity was found to reduce the state budget deficit from 6 % to 5.47 % of GDP .
In the outgoing week , a new acting Minister of Energy Yuriy Boyko said he considered it important to revise the current cross-subsidization mechanism from 2021 , according to which households receive electricity at a reduced price .
`` The next priority is to reduce cross-subsidization .
Behind this phrase is the objective need to revise the approaches to the formation of tariffs for household consumers .
Since today there is a large number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of electricity for the population , '' he said .
According to him , as of November , the current tariffs cover only the cost of transporting electricity through the networks .
`` So , in total , delivery costs UAH 1 03 kopiykas , and the weighted average price of one kWh for a household consumer for the last two months is statistically UAH 1.04 .
That is , in fact , within the framework of the current model , according to which Energoatom and Ukrhydroenergo sell electricity to the Guaranteed Buyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being paid for , '' Boyko explained his position .
He also said that next week the ministry may submit a proposal on new approaches to the formation of tariffs for the population .
At the moment , in Ukraine , the price of electricity for the households is 90 kopiykas per 1 kWh with a consumption of up to 100 kWh , and over that - 168 kopiykas per kWh .
It has remained unchanged since 2017 .
Prices for residential consumers have not been rising due to the Special Obligation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the outgoing week , the State Statistics Service reported that the decline in industrial production in Ukraine in October 2020 accelerated by 5 % on year , without calendar adjustment after falling by 4.4 % in September .
With such adjustment , industrial output in October slid by 3.9 % on year .
Compared to the previous month , industrial production in October increased by 5.8 % , excluding calendar adjustments , and decreased by 0.5 % with such adjustments .
As for the drop in production in the context of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarrying in October saw a drop of 2.5 % on year , the processing industry – saw a decline of 6.6 % , and the supply of electricity , gas , steam , and conditioned air was down 1.8 % .
In the context of the main industrial groups , the annual production decline for investment goods amounted to 19.3 % , for consumer goods of short-term use – to 6.1 % , and for energy – to 3.4 % .
Only the production of consumer durables showed positive dynamics , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a calendar winter with frosts and snowfalls will come to Ukraine .
The deputies will gather for a plenary session and , possibly , pass the law on the state budget for 2021 .
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has promised to support businesses in the face of tougher quarantine bans, the new acting energy chief announced the coming increase in electricity tariffs for households, while the State Statistics Service reported a higher pace of industrial output slide – these are the key economic developments of the outgoing week.
The last week of autumn was marked by new coronavirus spikes. The weekend quarantine, which started in early November, affected many domestic entrepreneurs, and a New Year's lockdown is still looming ahead.
In this regard, Head of State Volodymyr Zelensky announced an initiative to support businesses affected by the government's quarantine restrictive measures.
The president promised in the near future to submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill providing for compensation for the payment of a single social contribution (SSC) for employees at enterprises whose operations were suspended. This is a total of almost UAH 1.5 billion for about 120,000 legal entities.
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"If due to tougher quarantine your operations get prohibited, you will receive compensation for the payment of SSC for your employees. A small coffee shop employing five people will receive compensation of about UAH 8,000-10,000. Of course, all these programs will be available not only to cafes, but also to everyone who has been affected by quarantine," the president said.
He also said bills had been submitted to the Rada providing for the payment of one-time financial assistance to businesses and workers whose field of activity will suffer from increased quarantine.
By the way, Zelensky has already submitted to parliament a bill on social support for insured persons and business entities for the period of restrictive anti-epidemic measures.
The Cabinet also decided to support businesses by extending until the end of the year the program of financial support for entrepreneurs who use the simplified taxation system of the first and second groups, and also have children. That is, the support program for private entrepreneurs will be extended, which was in effect in May-August. In this way, the government intends to compensate for the losses incurred in November and December by entrepreneurs.
As Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal noted, it is about paying UAH 2,000 for each child under the age of 10. In general, funding for the program will amount to UAH 1 billion by year-end.
Harmonization of 2021 budget
At the end of the outgoing week, the government approved the draft law "On the state budget of Ukraine for 2021", finalized for second reading. The document has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for futhr consideration.
According to PM Shmyhal, the revised bill provides for a deficit of the state treasury next year at 5.5% of gross domestic product, revenues – at UAH 1.092 trillion, expenses – at UAH 1.328 billion.
"We've done a lot of joint work and consultations with people's deputies, experts, took into account most of the proposals, based on the priority of expenditures, the existing possibilities of the ervenue part of the budget and the current state of the national economy. The key aspect is that the budget remains balanced and realistic for implementation," the prime minister said.
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko said that during the drafting of the budget, more than 2,500 proposals were received from the people's deputies, most of which were taken into account. There was also a budget dialogue with the IMF.
"In the process of finalization, we consulted with the mission of the International Monetary Fund to form a joint vision of the main budgetary indicators within the framework of the partnership between Ukraine and the IMF, the framework of revenues, expenditures, and deficits. In general, the parameters of the 2021 budget coincide with the estimates of the Fund's experts, which was important for continuing successful cooperation between Ukraine and the IMF," the minister noted, adding that an opportunity was found to reduce the state budget deficit from 6% to 5.47% of GDP.
Prospects of rising electricity prices
In the outgoing week, a new acting Minister of Energy Yuriy Boyko said he considered it important to revise the current cross-subsidization mechanism from 2021, according to which households receive electricity at a reduced price.
"The next priority is to reduce cross-subsidization. Behind this phrase is the objective need to revise the approaches to the formation of tariffs for household consumers. Since today there is a large number of manipulative statements about the final cost of electricity for the population," he said.
According to him, as of November, the current tariffs cover only the cost of transporting electricity through the networks.
"So, in total, delivery costs UAH 1 03 kopiykas, and the weighted average price of one kWh for a household consumer for the last two months is statistically UAH 1.04. That is, in fact, within the framework of the current model, according to which Energoatom and Ukrhydroenergo sell electricity to the Guaranteed Buyer at 1 kopiyka, only the supply is being paid for," Boyko explained his position.
He also said that next week the ministry may submit a proposal on new approaches to the formation of tariffs for the population.
At the moment, in Ukraine, the price of electricity for the households is 90 kopiykas per 1 kWh with a consumption of up to 100 kWh, and over that - 168 kopiykas per kWh. It has remained unchanged since 2017. Prices for residential consumers have not been rising due to the Special Obligation Mechanism imposed on power generating companies.
Higher pace of industrial output decline
In the outgoing week, the State Statistics Service reported that the decline in industrial production in Ukraine in October 2020 accelerated by 5% on year, without calendar adjustment after falling by 4.4% in September.
With such adjustment, industrial output in October slid by 3.9% on year.
Compared to the previous month, industrial production in October increased by 5.8%, excluding calendar adjustments, and decreased by 0.5% with such adjustments.
As for the drop in production in the context of the main activities, the extractive industry and quarrying in October saw a drop of 2.5% on year, the processing industry – saw a decline of 6.6%, and the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and conditioned air was down 1.8%.
In the context of the main industrial groups, the annual production decline for investment goods amounted to 19.3%, for consumer goods of short-term use – to 6.1%, and for energy – to 3.4%.
Only the production of consumer durables showed positive dynamics, with a growth of 5.4%.
Next week, a calendar winter with frosts and snowfalls will come to Ukraine. The deputies will gather for a plenary session and, possibly, pass the law on the state budget for 2021.
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unian--2020-11-28--Zelensky, his wife honor memory of 1932-1933 Holodomor victims

In the 20th century , Ukrainians experienced three famines : 1921-1923 , 1932-1933 , and the famine of 1946-1947 .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska have honored memory of the victims of the 1932-1933 Holodomor in Ukraine .
Read alsoWorld 's most famous exhibit on Holodomor on display in Kyiv ( Photo ) The presidential couple put compositions of wheat ears and viburnum to the Memorial Sign to the Victims of the Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv , the press service of the President 's Office said in a statement on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President and the First Lady arrived at the National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide in Kyiv , where they were met by Chief of the President 's Office Andriy Yermak , Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal , Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko , and Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory Anton Drobovych .
The ceremony participants marched in a mournful procession to the Bitter Memory of Childhood statue , at which they installed symbolic compositions with grain , and bowed to the victims .
They also honored memory of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • In the 20th century , Ukrainians experienced three famines : 1921-1923 , 1932-1933 , and the famine of 1946-1947 .
However , the Holodomor of 1932-1933 was a particularly dark page in the tragic history of the Ukrainian people .
According to various sources , in the years 1932-1933 , from 4.5 to 10 million people died of artificial famine .
• On November 28 , 2006 , by law of Ukraine , the Holodomor of 1932-1933 was recognized as genocide of the Ukrainian people .
• On Day of Remembrance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon to honor the starved with a minute of silence or prayer , to attend a vigil , remembering their compatriots killed by the communist totalitarian regime .

In the 20th century, Ukrainians experienced three famines: 1921-1923, 1932-1933, and the famine of 1946-1947.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska have honored memory of the victims of the 1932-1933 Holodomor in Ukraine.
Read alsoWorld's most famous exhibit on Holodomor on display in Kyiv (Photo)The presidential couple put compositions of wheat ears and viburnum to the Memorial Sign to the Victims of the Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv, the press service of the President's Office said in a statement on November 28.
Following that, the President and the First Lady arrived at the National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide in Kyiv, where they were met by Chief of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko, and Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory Anton Drobovych.
The ceremony participants marched in a mournful procession to the Bitter Memory of Childhood statue, at which they installed symbolic compositions with grain, and bowed to the victims. They also honored memory of the deceased with a moment of silence.
Holodomor of 1932-33 in Ukraine


unian--2020-11-28--Zelensky's chief of staff unveils action plan to end constitutional crisis in Ukraine

He says all authorities must act in a coordinated and efficient manner to implement the three steps .
Chief of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's Office Andriy Yermak has unveiled an action plan with three steps to end the constitutional crisis in Ukraine .
The action plan for Ukraine 's exit from the constitutional crisis was developed at a National Anti-Corruption Council meeting , he wrote on Facebook on November 27 .
Read alsoDeputy PM : No threat to visa-free travel with EU over `` constitutional crisis '' in Ukraine '' As a way out of this constitutional crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The first one is to restore criminal liability for deliberate failure to file an assets declaration or for providing false information in assets declarations .
Volodymyr Zelensky 's opinion is that the criminal liability for this should be quite strict .
The second one is to restore the powers of the NACP [ National Agency on Corruption Prevention ] to monitor e-declaration , and to address the issue of judges ' assets declarations .
The third is to tackle the issue of forming NABU [ National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ] and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities , '' he wrote .
According to Yermak , to carry out these steps , all authorities must act in a coordinated and efficient manner .
`` Members of the government , lawmakers , together with the expert community , must promptly finalize the relevant legislative initiatives , and the Verkhovna Rada must adopt them as soon as possible , '' he said .
• On July 28 , the Constitutional Court ruled unconstitutional the presidential decree of April 16 , 2015 , on the appointment of Artem Sytnyk as NABU Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitutional Court ruled that a number of provisions of the law on NABU are unconstitutional , and that they will lose force in three months , that is , in mid-December .
• In particular , the provisions on empowering the President of Ukraine to form NABU , to appoint and dismiss its director , to appoint three persons to the commission for holding a competition for the position of the bureau 's director , to appoint one member of the external control commission to conduct an independent assessment ( audit ) of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ institutional independence , and to approve the provisions on the Civil Oversight Council and the procedure for its formation were designated as unconstitutional .
• On November 27 , Zelensky submitted bill No .
4434 to parliament to reinstate criminal liability for including false information by officials in their assets declarations or failure to declare income and other assets .

He says all authorities must act in a coordinated and efficient manner to implement the three steps.
Chief of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Office Andriy Yermak has unveiled an action plan with three steps to end the constitutional crisis in Ukraine.
The action plan for Ukraine's exit from the constitutional crisis was developed at a National Anti-Corruption Council meeting, he wrote on Facebook on November 27.
Read alsoDeputy PM: No threat to visa-free travel with EU over "constitutional crisis" in Ukraine
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"As a way out of this constitutional crisis, three important steps need to be taken:
The first one is to restore criminal liability for deliberate failure to file an assets declaration or for providing false information in assets declarations. Volodymyr Zelensky's opinion is that the criminal liability for this should be quite strict.
The second one is to restore the powers of the NACP [National Agency on Corruption Prevention] to monitor e-declaration, and to address the issue of judges' assets declarations.
The third is to tackle the issue of forming NABU [National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine] and ensure the guarantee of its director's activities," he wrote.
According to Yermak, to carry out these steps, all authorities must act in a coordinated and efficient manner.
"Members of the government, lawmakers, together with the expert community, must promptly finalize the relevant legislative initiatives, and the Verkhovna Rada must adopt them as soon as possible," he said.
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unian--2020-11-28--Kyiv mayor reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases Nov 28 in new daily high

The death toll in the city stands at 1,268 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,739 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of November 28 , 2020 , the highest daily rise ever reported .
`` In the past day , another 1,739 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , including 79 healthcare workers .
There were 15 fatalities , '' Klitschko reported via Telegram on Saturday .
According to the city mayor , 924 women aged 18 to 94 and 683 men aged 18 to 91 are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high beats record third day in row with almost 16,300 cases reported Nov 28Sixty girls ( from nine months to 17 years old ) and 72 boys ( from nine months to 17 years old ) have tested positive for COVID-19 .
Klitschko said 112 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 346 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 22,663 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Desniansky district ( 349 ) , Sviatoshynsky district ( 234 ) , and Solomyansky district ( 207 ) .
The death toll in the city stands at 1,268 .
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The death toll in the city stands at 1,268.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said 1,739 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the city in the past 24 hours as of November 28, 2020, the highest daily rise ever reported.
"In the past day, another 1,739 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus, including 79 healthcare workers. There were 15 fatalities," Klitschko reported via Telegram on Saturday.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 67,278."
According to the city mayor, 924 women aged 18 to 94 and 683 men aged 18 to 91 are among those infected.
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 high beats record third day in row with almost 16,300 cases reported Nov 28Sixty girls (from nine months to 17 years old) and 72 boys (from nine months to 17 years old) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Klitschko said 112 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 346 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 22,663 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district (349), Sviatoshynsky district (234), and Solomyansky district (207).
The death toll in the city stands at 1,268.
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unian--2020-11-28--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports six ceasefire violations on Nov 27

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 Friday , November 27 .
Read alsoRussia continues to supply weapons , fuel to occupied Donbas – intelligence '' In the past day , November 27 , the Russian Federation 's armed formations and its mercenaries six 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on November 28 , 2020 .
In particular , Russia-led troops used an under-barrel grenade launcher , a large-caliber machine gun , and small arms near the town of Avdiyivka .
The occupiers also fired a heavy machine gun near the village of Vodiane , as well as a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher near the village of Opytne .
In addition , enemy forces engaged Ukrainian positions twice near the villages of Shumy and Katerynivka .
The random shots posed no threat to the lives and health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not return fire .
No casualties were reported in the past day .
Since Saturday midnight , one ceasefire violation by the enemy with the use of small arms , grenade launchers of various systems , and proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars has been recorded near Vodiane in the Azov Sea littoral .
OSCE monitors were immediately informed through Ukrainian members of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of the ceasefire in Donbas of the criminal actions by Russia 's armed groups and their mercenaries , the report said .
• Participants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 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 six violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Friday, November 27.
Read alsoRussia continues to supply weapons, fuel to occupied Donbas – intelligence"In the past day, November 27, the Russian Federation's armed formations and its mercenaries six 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 28, 2020.
In particular, Russia-led troops used an under-barrel grenade launcher, a large-caliber machine gun, and small arms near the town of Avdiyivka.
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The occupiers also fired a heavy machine gun near the village of Vodiane, as well as a hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher near the village of Opytne.
In addition, enemy forces engaged Ukrainian positions twice near the villages of Shumy and Katerynivka.
The random shots posed no threat to the lives and health of Ukrainian soldiers so Joint Forces did not return fire.
No casualties were reported in the past day.
Since Saturday midnight, one ceasefire violation by the enemy with the use of small arms, grenade launchers of various systems, and proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars has been recorded near Vodiane in the Azov Sea littoral.
OSCE monitors were immediately informed through Ukrainian members of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of the ceasefire in Donbas of the criminal actions by Russia's armed groups and their mercenaries, the report said.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


unian--2020-11-28--Daily COVID-19 high beats record third day in row with almost 16,300 cases reported Nov 28

A total of 709,701 people have been infected in Ukraine since the onset of the pandemic .
Ukraine said 16,294 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across country in the past day , November 28 , which marks a steady trend toward a higher pace of coronavirus spread .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 709,701 as of November 28 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 335,135 patients , including 8,897 in the past day , have recovered .
Read alsoSeveral New Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mediaThe death toll has hit 12,093 with 184 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours .
The government reported 362,473 active cases as of November 28 .
In total , there have been 797,983 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
`` In the past day , 16,294 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 689 children and 631 healthcare workers .
Some 1,639 new patients were hospitalized , '' Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Saturday .
In total , 67,348 tests were conducted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In particular , there were 43,458 PCR ( polymerase chain reaction ) tests run , as well as 23,890 ELISA ( enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ) tests .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered the city of Kyiv ( 1,739 ) , Dnipropetrovsk region ( 1,599 ) , Odesa region ( 1,350 ) , Zaporizhia region ( 1,067 ) , and Sumy region ( 1,013 ) .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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A total of 709,701 people have been infected in Ukraine since the onset of the pandemic.
Ukraine said 16,294 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across country in the past day, November 28, which marks a steady trend toward a higher pace of coronavirus spread.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 709,701 as of November 28, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 335,135 patients, including 8,897 in the past day, have recovered.
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Read alsoSeveral New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – mediaThe death toll has hit 12,093 with 184 fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours.
The government reported 362,473 active cases as of November 28. In total, there have been 797,983 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
"In the past day, 16,294 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 689 children and 631 healthcare workers. Some 1,639 new patients were hospitalized," Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on Saturday.
In total, 67,348 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 43,458 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests run, as well as 23,890 ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered the city of Kyiv (1,739), Dnipropetrovsk region (1,599), Odesa region (1,350), Zaporizhia region (1,067), and Sumy region (1,013).
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest


unian--2020-11-28--Immunologist predicts another 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 in Ukraine in Q1

He projects the death toll as of January 1 at 18,000-20,000 deaths .
Another 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 are expected in Ukraine in January through March 2021 .
This was announced by Ukrainian pediatrician , immunologist Andrii Volyanskyi on Facebook on November 28 .
Read alsoSeveral New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – media '' During the cold months ( January-March ) , one may expect another 20,000 deaths , then the epidemic will become less intensive .
Not because of the vaccine – it will not be available by that time .
It will be due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that 40-50 % of Ukrainians will be immune by then , '' he said .
`` In November , 170 people die from COVID every day in Ukraine on the average ( 1,700 from all causes ) .
Will there be more ?
Looking at neighboring Poland , where the population is also about 40 million and 400-600 people die every day , our 150-250 [ fatalities ] today seem almost insignificant .
The exponential growth can not last long – soon the curve should be flattened .
I hope it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the average number for December , '' Volyanskyi said .
He projects the death toll as of January 1 at 18,000-20,000 deaths .
• A decision on a new lockdown in Ukraine could be made after the third weekend of the so-called weekend quarantine , i.e .
November 28-29 , Deputy Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Tymoshenko said earlier .
However , respective consultations will be held with the local authorities .
This decision will be based on an incidence of COVID-19 cases and the number of beds available in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closure of the country 's borders , the introduction of a curfew , the termination of international and local transport services , the closure of schools , universities , cafes , restaurants , entertainment centers .
• Similar restrictions were earlier introduced in Ukraine from the middle of March to the end of May .
The authorities imposed a strict quarantine to let the healthcare system get ready for an increase in COVID-19 patients .
Since the end of May , the curbs were eased , the government subsequently introduced an adaptive quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend quarantine .

He projects the death toll as of January 1 at 18,000-20,000 deaths.
Another 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 are expected in Ukraine in January through March 2021.
This was announced by Ukrainian pediatrician, immunologist Andrii Volyanskyi on Facebook on November 28.
Read alsoSeveral New Year lockdown scenarios under discussion in Ukraine – media
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"During the cold months (January-March), one may expect another 20,000 deaths, then the epidemic will become less intensive. Not because of the vaccine – it will not be available by that time. It will be due to the end of the cold season and the fact that 40-50% of Ukrainians will be immune by then," he said.
"In November, 170 people die from COVID every day in Ukraine on the average (1,700 from all causes). Will there be more? Looking at neighboring Poland, where the population is also about 40 million and 400-600 people die every day, our 150-250 [fatalities] today seem almost insignificant. The exponential growth cannot last long – soon the curve should be flattened. I hope it will be at 200, which is the average number for December," Volyanskyi said.
He projects the death toll as of January 1 at 18,000-20,000 deaths.
Lockdown amid New Year holiday


unian--2020-11-28--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 61.6 mln

The overall death toll is 1,442,921 people , while 39,461,100 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 61.6 million patients as of November 28 .
Read alsoUNICEF expert predicts peak of COVID-19 epidemic in UkraineAs many as 61,670,978 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:26 on November 28 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is 1,442,921 people , while 39,461,100 coronavirus patients have already recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States ( 264,858 people ) , Brazil ( 171,974 ) , India ( 136,200 ) , Mexico ( 104,242 ) , the United Kingdom ( 57,648 ) , Italy ( 53,677 ) , and France ( 51,999 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 13,091,758 confirmed cases ) , India ( 9,351,109 ) , Brazil ( 6,238,350 ) , France ( 2,248,209 ) , Russia ( 2,196,691 ) , Spain ( 1,628,208 ) , and the United Kingdom ( 1,593,250 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by the virus .
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The overall death toll is 1,442,921 people, while 39,461,100 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 61.6 million patients as of November 28.
Read alsoUNICEF expert predicts peak of COVID-19 epidemic in UkraineAs many as 61,670,978 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 09:26 on November 28, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
The overall death toll is 1,442,921 people, while 39,461,100 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (264,858 people), Brazil (171,974), India (136,200), Mexico (104,242), the United Kingdom (57,648), Italy (53,677), and France (51,999).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (13,091,758 confirmed cases), India (9,351,109), Brazil (6,238,350), France (2,248,209), Russia (2,196,691), Spain (1,628,208), and the United Kingdom (1,593,250).
As many as 191 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-11-29--Number of new COVID-19 cases in Kyiv reaches another historical high

Eleven deaths were reported in the past day .
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Kyiv has reached another historical high as 1,740 cases were confirmed in the past day as of November 29 .
It was one case more than the figure recorded the day before , Ukrainian Mayor Viltaiy Klitsschko said on Telegram .
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases Nov 28 in new daily high According to him , there are 69 healthcare workers among the new coronavirus patients .
In addition , 11 people died in the capital during the day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives of 1,279 residents of Kyiv .
Over the past day , 93 patients were hospitalized in the capital 's hospitals .
Others are on self-isolation , under the supervision of doctors .
There are 69,018 confirmed cases in Kyiv as of today .
Some 92 people recovered in the capital in the past day .
In total , there were 22,755 recoveries in the city .
Most cases of the disease were registered in Desniansky district ( 303 ) , Solomyansky district ( 229 ) , and in Podilsky and Sviatoshinsky districts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ukraine in the past day as of November 29 , 2020 , declined by 20.4 % to 12,978 from 16,294 , a historic high reported as of November 28 .

Eleven deaths were reported in the past day.
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Kyiv has reached another historical high as 1,740 cases were confirmed in the past day as of November 29.
It was one case more than the figure recorded the day before, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said on Telegram.
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases Nov 28 in new daily high
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According to him, there are 69 healthcare workers among the new coronavirus patients.
The new cases include 56 girls aged 2 years to 17 years and 47 boys aged 2 months to 17 years.
Eleven people died of COVID-19 in the capital during the day. In total, the coronavirus has claimed the lives of 1,279 residents of Kyiv.
Over the past day, 93 patients were hospitalized. Others are self-isolating under medical supervision.
There are 69,018 confirmed cases in Kyiv as of today.
Some 92 people recovered in the capital in the past day. In total, there were 22,755 recoveries in the city.
Most cases were registered in Desniansky district (303), Solomyansky district (229), and in Podilsky and Sviatoshynsky districts (210 each).
COVID-19 in Ukraine


unian--2020-11-29--PM Shmyhal starts working visit to Turkey

He is to meet with Turkish leaders and business representatives .
Meetings of the Ukrainian delegation with the Turkish leaders @ @ @ @ @ the agenda of his visit , the Ukrainian government 's press service said on its @ @ @ @ @ The visit will last through November 30 .
In October , President of Ukraine Volodymyr @ @ @ @ @ Turkey .
Read alsoUkraine , Turkey foreign , defense ministers to hold talks in Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ president 's visit to Turkey on October 16 , he met with his Turkish counterpart @ @ @ @ @ The governments of Ukraine and Turkey struck a military deal , while the two countries @ @ @ @ @ memorandum , which opens up new opportunities for military and military-technical cooperation .
• According @ @ @ @ @ it was ready to support an international platform to end the Russian occupation of Crimea @ @ @ @ @ take an active part in the platform .

He is to meet with Turkish leaders and business representatives.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has started a working visit to Turkey.
Meetings of the Ukrainian delegation with the Turkish leaders and business representatives are on the agenda of his visit, the Ukrainian government's press service said on its website on November 29.
The visit will last through November 30.
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In October, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky paid a visit to Turkey.
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Zelensky's visit to Turkey