unian--2020-11-30--Cabinet decides on lockdown dates in Ukraine – media

The two-week lockdown option has been rejected , the source claims .
The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed on the date for the introduction of a full-blown lockdown across Ukraine to tackle the spread of COVID-19 .
The strict quarantine will be in effect from December 23 to January 15 , the Segodnya outlet reports citing a source in government .
The source also commented on the information about the alleged preparation of the `` intelligent lockdown '' by Cabinet , of which David Arakhamia , head of the ruling parliamentary faction Servant of the People had spoken earlier .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation remains tough '' Perhaps Arakhamia meant that support for the duration of quarantine and rapid response to changes , '' suggested the government source .
Chairman of the Servant of the People faction , David Arakhamia , believes that the probability of the government imposing a full lockdown across Ukraine stands at 90 % .
The government is considering a new format for the lockdown , he added : `` The government mulls some kind of intelligent lockdown .
That is , not the full lockdown we had this spring , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each region , including public transport , etc.
, '' he told Ukraine 24 TV .
Arakhamia did not rule out that the lockdown may be introduced on the New Year and Christmas holidays .
Today , November 30 , at the Conciliation Council in the Verkhovna Rada , a proposal was voiced to hear out the health minister , Maksym Stepanov , during a question hour in Parliament , including on the possible lockdown options .

The two-week lockdown option has been rejected, the source claims.
The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed on the date for the introduction of a full-blown lockdown across Ukraine to tackle the spread of COVID-19.
The strict quarantine will be in effect from December 23 to January 15, the Segodnya outlet reports citing a source in government.
"The two weeks' option was rejected. It all boiled down to the dates from December 23 to January 15. Details will be available on Wednesday," the source said.
The source also commented on the information about the alleged preparation of the "intelligent lockdown" by Cabinet, of which David Arakhamia, head of the ruling parliamentary faction Servant of the People had spoken earlier.
Read alsoUkraine's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains tough"Perhaps Arakhamia meant that support for the duration of quarantine and rapid response to changes," suggested the government source.
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Chairman of the Servant of the People faction, David Arakhamia, believes that the probability of the government imposing a full lockdown across Ukraine stands at 90%.
The government is considering a new format for the lockdown, he added: "The government mulls some kind of intelligent lockdown. That is, not the full lockdown we had this spring, but the one adjusted to the realities in each region, including public transport, etc.," he told Ukraine 24 TV.
Arakhamia did not rule out that the lockdown may be introduced on the New Year and Christmas holidays.
Today, November 30, at the Conciliation Council in the Verkhovna Rada, a proposal was voiced to hear out the health minister, Maksym Stepanov, during a question hour in Parliament, including on the possible lockdown options.


unian--2020-11-30--Venice Commission to provide conclusions on Constitutional Court crisis in Ukraine by Dec 9: MP

Venice Commission experts will have an online meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday .
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy Andriy Kostin says that by December 9 , the Venice Commission will provide its conclusions regarding the consequences of rulings by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ( CCU ) , which have entailed the constitutional crisis in the country .
He announced this at a Conciliation Council meeting of parliamentary faction leaders and chairmen of parliamentary committees , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Kostin noted that `` there will be an online meeting of experts from the Venice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the President of Ukraine , which concerns the consequences of the CCU 's decision . ''
`` I think that these conclusions by the Venice Commission , which will be available by December 9 , will also be important for the parliament to work on these issues , '' he said .
• On November 25 , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the Venice Commission to assess the constitutional situation caused by the Constitutional Court 's October 27 decision and provide an opinion on the state of anti-corruption legislation after its adoption @

Venice Commission experts will have an online meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy Andriy Kostin says that by December 9, the Venice Commission will provide its conclusions regarding the consequences of rulings by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU), which have entailed the constitutional crisis in the country.
He announced this at a Conciliation Council meeting of parliamentary faction leaders and chairmen of parliamentary committees, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoZelensky, Venice Commission chief talk ways to resolve CCU crisis
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Kostin noted that "there will be an online meeting of experts from the Venice Commission on Wednesday to consider a request from the President of Ukraine, which concerns the consequences of the CCU's decision."
"I think that these conclusions by the Venice Commission, which will be available by December 9, will also be important for the parliament to work on these issues," he said.
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unian--2020-12-01--NSDC secretary: I really would not want New Year lockdown

The current week is decisive for Ukraine .
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) of @ @ @ @ @ would not want a lockdown in the country for the New Year holidays .
`` @ @ @ @ @ us to have a lockdown for the New Year , '' he told journalists on @ @ @ @ @ reported .
Danilov noted the situation was rather tough in the cities of Kyiv , @ @ @ @ @ `` But there are territories where there is even a decline in the percentage of @ @ @ @ @ previous period , '' the NSDC secretary said .
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike in Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ 1,800 cases on Dec 1The official said as of yesterday , November 30 , compared @ @ @ @ @ the ascertainment rate in certain regions was lower by 9.1 % .
• Ukraine may @ @ @ @ @ on Dec 2 , official says • Ukrainians may be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late @ @ @

The current week is decisive for Ukraine.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov says he would not want a lockdown in the country for the New Year holidays.
"I really would not want us to have a lockdown for the New Year," he told journalists on Tuesday, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Danilov noted the situation was rather tough in the cities of Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro.
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"But there are territories where there is even a decline in the percentage of new cases compared to the previous period," the NSDC secretary said.
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike in Kyiv hits new high with almost 1,800 cases on Dec 1The official said as of yesterday, November 30, compared to the previous Monday, the ascertainment rate in certain regions was lower by 9.1%.
"Today we have, Tuesday to Tuesday last week, let's say, almost the same difference of 48 people," Danilov said.
"This week is decisive for us. We will monitor these indicators on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday," he added.
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unian--2020-12-01--Minister Kryklii assures public transport will work during new lockdown

Urban , intraregional , intercity transport services and the railways will work .
Ukrainian Minister Vladyslav Kryklii says that during consultations on a stricter quarantine , shutting down public transportation services is not on the table .
He announced this on Channel 1+1 , according to the TV news service outlet TSN '' Even those countries that have imposed some restrictions on the work of various industries , transport remains functioning .
This is primarily an artery for the economy .
Otherwise , it is difficult to maintain business activity .
I will insist on keeping transport working , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on passenger flights amid possible lockdown in Ukraine He clarified this would concern any type of transportation services : urban , intraregional , intercity transport and the railways will work .
Domestic flights will not be canceled ; as for international flights , it will depend on the situation in another country .
`` Individual cases are possible , but they were not considered .
Consultations are continuing on the introduction of a stricter quarantine , but there are no final dates , '' he said .
When asked who will have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Do you remember how it [ transportation ] was limited at the beginning , when critical infrastructure was functioning ?
It is necessary to have a rational approach .
Conditionally , if one does not need to go to work because it is a quarantine or to a shopping mall because it is closed , then the load on transport is less .
Therefore , people will move mainly for business needs . ''
• According to certain media outlets , the strict quarantine may be introduced in Ukraine in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's spokesperson Yulia Mendel says there is a possibility of introducing a lockdown nationwide , but its date is still unknown .
• Members of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction explained that it was quite difficult to impose significant restrictions on public transportation services during the lockdown since this requires the development of a system of special passes .

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unian--2020-12-01--Calendar designating Crimean mosques as "Russian" issued in Poland

In particular , the mosques in the towns of Staryi Krym , Simferopol , Bakhchisarai , and Feodosia are designated as `` Russian . ''
Member of the Executive Committee of the World Congress of Crimean Tatars from Poland Nedim Useinow has said the Muslim Religious Union ( MRU ) in Poland issued a calendar where mosques in Ukraine 's Crimea were designated as part of the Russian Federation .
Read alsoMoldova 's president-elect : Crimea is part of Ukraine ( Video ) '' I sincerely hope this is an inappropriate action , an act of an uninformed editor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a hurry , '' he wrote on Facebook .
In particular , the mosques in the towns of Staryi Krym , Simferopol , Bakhchisarai , and Feodosia are designated as `` Russian . ''
• Russia occupied Ukraine 's Crimea in March 2014 after its troops had occupied the peninsula .
An illegal referendum was held for Crimeans to decide on accession to Russia .
De-facto Crimean authorities reported that allegedly 96.77 % of the Crimean population had voted for acceding to Russia .
• On March 18 , 2014 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to Russia was signed in the Kremlin .
• The West did not recognize the annexation in response to which sanctions against Russia were introduced .
• Ukraine 's parliament voted to designate February 20 , 2014 , as the official date when the temporary occupation of Crimea began .

In particular, the mosques in the towns of Staryi Krym, Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, and Feodosia are designated as "Russian."
Member of the Executive Committee of the World Congress of Crimean Tatars from Poland Nedim Useinow has said the Muslim Religious Union (MRU) in Poland issued a calendar where mosques in Ukraine's Crimea were designated as part of the Russian Federation.
Read alsoMoldova's president-elect: Crimea is part of Ukraine (Video)"I sincerely hope this is an inappropriate action, an act of an uninformed editor, which the publishing house has just missed in a hurry," he wrote on Facebook.
In particular, the mosques in the towns of Staryi Krym, Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, and Feodosia are designated as "Russian."
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unian--2020-12-01--Subsistence level, related social benefits increase in Ukraine

The Social Insurance Fund published the relevant statement on the government portal .
The subsistence level for able-bodied persons in Ukraine has increased , as planned , today , December 1 , from UAH 2,197 ( US $ 77.09 ) to UAH 2,270 ( US $ 79.65 ) .
Read alsoSocial policy minister elaborates on pension paymentsUkraine 's Social Insurance Fund published the relevant statement on the government portal on December 1 , 2020 .
The amount of related one-time benefits financed by the Fund for victims of industrial accidents or occupational diseases , as well as persons entitled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's loss , has increased as well .
Persons who have the right to insurance payments from December 1 include : victims of industrial accidents ( in line with the degree of loss of professional ability to work , they will receive maximum 17 living wages , established by law for able-bodied people , with 100 % disability , that is UAH 38,590/US $ 1,354 per capita ) ; families of a victim in case of his/her death ( 100 living wages , i.e .
UAH 227,000/US $ 7,965 ) ; a dependent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death ( 20 living wages , i.e .
UAH 45,400/US $ 1,593 ) .
Earlier , the payments amounted to UAH 37,349 ( US $ 1,310 ) , UAH 219,700 ( US $ 7,709 ) , and UAH 43,940 ( US $ 1,541 ) , respectively .

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unian--2020-12-01--Ukrainians may be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late 2021 – NSDC

Ukraine needs to conduct a proper vaccination campaign , the official says .
Chairman of the Commission for Biosafety and Biosecurity at the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) of Ukraine Serhiy Komisarenko says Ukrainians may be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021 .
`` By the end of the coming year , I think we will have already completed the vaccination of the entire population of Ukraine – those who are interested in it .
We need to conduct a proper campaign that vaccines are effective and that they are necessary for people to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who are covered by anti-vaccine propaganda and do not want to get vaccinated .
It is necessary that the maximum number of people be vaccinated , '' he told Ukraine 24 TV channel .
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike in Kyiv hits new high with almost 1,800 cases on Dec 1Komisarenko also answered a question whether the state will purchase vaccines or whether private clinics will do it in advance .
`` I know that some private pharmaceutical companies are negotiating , in particular with China , on the purchase of the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – the Chinese say it is effective , but its clinical trials have not yet been completed .
As for Western vaccines , most of all I like Moderna , in comparison with other vaccines , for example , with Pfizer – they are almost similar , but Pfizer requires that vaccines be stored at a very low temperature , -80°C…- 70°C .
There is no mass infrastructure in Ukraine yet for maintaining such temperature during storage .
Moderna allows storage at -20°C , and even our retail chains have such capabilities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pharma giant Pfizer , which jointly with Germany 's BionTech is developing a vaccine against the coronavirus , updated the public on a higher rate of vaccine effectiveness .
• A primary efficacy analysis demonstrates BNT162b2 to be 95 % effective against COVID-19 beginning 28 days after the first dose ; 170 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were evaluated , with 162 observed in the placebo group versus 8 in the vaccine group , the companies said in a press release .
• The efficacy of the vaccine was consistent across age , gender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observed efficacy in adults over 65 years of age was over 94 % .
• The safety data milestone required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for Emergency Use Authorization ( EUA ) has been achieved .
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on November 10 had a phone call with Germany 's Chancellor Angela Merkel , asking the German leader to assist in supplying a U.S.-German-developed COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine .
• On November 16 , Moderna , Inc. said its experimental vaccine was 94.5 % effective in preventing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late-stage trial .
• On November 18 , the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility ( COVAX ) confirmed the reports on plans to provide Ukraine with a free vaccine against the coronavirus disease .
In particular , about 4 million Ukrainian nationals will be able to get vaccinated in the first half of 2021 .
Late it became known that proper vaccination includes two shots at a price of US $ 7 each .

Ukraine needs to conduct a proper vaccination campaign, the official says.
Chairman of the Commission for Biosafety and Biosecurity at the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Serhiy Komisarenko says Ukrainians may be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021.
"By the end of the coming year, I think we will have already completed the vaccination of the entire population of Ukraine – those who are interested in it. We need to conduct a proper campaign that vaccines are effective and that they are necessary for people to stay healthy. Unfortunately, we still have people who are covered by anti-vaccine propaganda and do not want to get vaccinated. It is necessary that the maximum number of people be vaccinated," he told Ukraine 24 TV channel.
Read alsoDaily COVID-19 spike in Kyiv hits new high with almost 1,800 cases on Dec 1Komisarenko also answered a question whether the state will purchase vaccines or whether private clinics will do it in advance.
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"I know that some private pharmaceutical companies are negotiating, in particular with China, on the purchase of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine. How effective it is – the Chinese say it is effective, but its clinical trials have not yet been completed. As for Western vaccines, most of all I like Moderna, in comparison with other vaccines, for example, with Pfizer – they are almost similar, but Pfizer requires that vaccines be stored at a very low temperature, -80°C…- 70°C. There is no mass infrastructure in Ukraine yet for maintaining such temperature during storage. Moderna allows storage at -20°C, and even our retail chains have such capabilities," the official said.
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unian--2020-12-01--Three-week lockdown needed to flatten COVID-19 curve – Ukraine's health minister

Stepanov says it is very important for Ukraine to reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases by February .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says a three-week lockdown should be introduced in the country to flatten the COVID-19 curve by February 2021 .
Read alsoUkraine may decide on further COVID-19 curbs on Dec 2 , official says '' The lockdown we need is a three-week lockdown since , in addition to the COVID-19 situation we have , we have a seasonal flu outbreak , and it all affects it .
It is very important for us to start February with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in [ coronavirus ] cases , '' he said during a Svoboda Slova [ Freedom of Speech ] TV panel show .
• On November 11 , the Cabinet decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine in the country from November 14 to 30 .
It was enforced from 00:00 Saturday to 00:00 Monday .
• In particular , on weekends , along with restrictions provided for on weekdays , bans were imposed on the work of cafes and restaurants ( except takeaway ) , shopping malls and entertainment facilities , fitness centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pharmacies , veterinary pharmacies , post offices , medical facilities , and gas stations were open .
• On November 24 , Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko announced he would propose that the Cabinet of Ministers introduce a lockdown in the country during the New Year and Christmas holidays .
• On November 25 , the Cabinet admitted a strict quarantine might be introduced for the New Year holidays .
• According to the media , the Cabinet has already agreed on the date for a full-scale lockdown across Ukraine to tackle the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will reportedly be in effect from December 23 to January 15 .

Stepanov says it is very important for Ukraine to reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases by February.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says a three-week lockdown should be introduced in the country to flatten the COVID-19 curve by February 2021.
Read alsoUkraine may decide on further COVID-19 curbs on Dec 2, official says"The lockdown we need is a three-week lockdown since, in addition to the COVID-19 situation we have, we have a seasonal flu outbreak, and it all affects it. It is very important for us to start February with a balanced figure rather than a spike in [coronavirus] cases," he said during a Svoboda Slova [Freedom of Speech] TV panel show.
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unian--2020-12-01--Ukraine, Brazil to strengthen cooperation in defense industry

The dialogue is expected to open new opportunities for Ukrainian companies and the industry in general .

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unian--2020-12-01--Defense ministry first time purchases military goods through NATO agency

It became the first procurement of military goods without intermediaries .
Ukraine 's Defense Ministry for the first time has purchased military goods through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency ( NSPA ) .
`` Congratulations to the Defense Ministry on its independent entry into international and competitive markets !
The first in the history of the Defense Ministry procurement of military goods without intermediaries through NATO for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been completed , '' as reported by the press service of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO on Twitter .
• On July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ukraine 's parliament , passed bill No .
2398-d on defense procurement in the second reading and as a whole .
• The document stipulates a gradual transition to the following activities : endorsing quality by state agencies on the basis of approaches used in the relevant NATO standards ; enabling government customers to procure goods , works and services for defense purposes under transparent and competitive procedures , as well as purchasing imported goods ; handling procurements within a three-year planning system .
• The bill shall enter into force on @ @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-12-01--Ukraine may decide on further COVID-19 curbs on Dec 2, official says

The government is awaiting official conclusions from the Health Ministry .
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchynov says the Health Ministry on Wednesday , December 2 , will submit conclusions regarding the weekend quarantine , based on which the government may decide on further curbs related to COVID-19 .
`` It is difficult to comment on what has not yet been approved .
We are awaiting official conclusions from the Health Ministry on three weeks of the weekend quarantine , and further decisions will be made on their basis , '' he told Ukraine 24 TV channel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ NSDC [ National Security and Defense Council ] Secretariat , there is a clear decrease in activity on weekends on a weekly basis , and if one looks at the statistics on the increase in the number of cases , the weekly indicators show there is a significant slowdown and almost stabilization of the number of Ukrainians who fell ill and were diagnosed with the coronavirus infection .
I think tomorrow we will see the Health Ministry 's proposals and will make decisions based on them , '' the official said .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health ministerNemchynov also commented on reports regarding a possible full lockdown .
`` A halt to economic activity is being considered [ as an option ] , but it can be adjusted based on the performance of a particular sector .
This refers , for example , to the creative sphere whose activity is suspended over the weekend , '' he said .
• On November 11 , the Cabinet decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine in the country from November 14 to 30 .
It was enforced from 00:00 Saturday to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on weekends , along with restrictions provided for on weekdays , bans were imposed on the work of cafes and restaurants ( except takeaway ) , shopping malls and entertainment facilities , fitness centers , and the like .
Grocery stores , pharmacies , veterinary pharmacies , post offices , medical facilities , and gas stations were open .
• On November 24 , Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko announced he would propose that the Cabinet of Ministers introduce a lockdown in the country during the New Year and Christmas holidays .
• On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strict quarantine might be introduced for the New Year holidays .
• According to the media , the Cabinet has already agreed on the date for a full-scale lockdown across Ukraine to tackle the spread of COVID-19 .
The tougher curbs will reportedly be in effect from December 23 to January 15 .

The government is awaiting official conclusions from the Health Ministry.
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Oleh Nemchynov says the Health Ministry on Wednesday, December 2, will submit conclusions regarding the weekend quarantine, based on which the government may decide on further curbs related to COVID-19.
"It is difficult to comment on what has not yet been approved. We are awaiting official conclusions from the Health Ministry on three weeks of the weekend quarantine, and further decisions will be made on their basis," he told Ukraine 24 TV channel.
"According to an analysis by the NSDC [National Security and Defense Council] Secretariat, there is a clear decrease in activity on weekends on a weekly basis, and if one looks at the statistics on the increase in the number of cases, the weekly indicators show there is a significant slowdown and almost stabilization of the number of Ukrainians who fell ill and were diagnosed with the coronavirus infection. I think tomorrow we will see the Health Ministry's proposals and will make decisions based on them," the official said.
Read alsoUkraine not to extend weekend quarantine – health ministerNemchynov also commented on reports regarding a possible full lockdown.
"A halt to economic activity is being considered [as an option], but it can be adjusted based on the performance of a particular sector. This refers, for example, to the creative sphere whose activity is suspended over the weekend," he said.
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unian--2020-12-01--MP explains curbs on passenger flights amid possible lockdown in Ukraine

MP explains curbs on passenger flights amid possible lockdown in Ukraine He suggests passenger planes will be departing from Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ Year holidays .

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unian--2020-12-01--NATO continues to step up support for Ukraine, Georgia in Black Sea region – Stoltenberg

On Wednesday , December 2 , NATO foreign ministers will hold a separate session with the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Georgia .
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance continues to step up support for Ukraine and Georgia in the Black Sea region .
`` The Black Sea Region is of strategic importance for NATO and all NATO Allies , and we are working closely with our two highly-valued partners , Georgia and Ukraine , in the Black Sea Region… , '' he said at a press conference on November 30 ahead of the meetings of NATO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have increased the NATO presence in the Black Sea Region and we are working closely with Ukraine and Georgia as partners , because we have seen that Russia has violated the territorial integrity and sovereignty of these two countries , with the illegal annexation of Crimea , and the presence of Russian forces in parts of what is actually recognised Georgian territory , '' the official said .
`` We are stepping up our political support , our practical support , and we see that Russia is increasing their military presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's reason why we need to further strengthen our presence in the region , and to also address this with our partners Georgia and Ukraine , as we 're going to do on Wednesday when we meet with the foreign ministers from these two partner countries , '' he said .
Read alsoNATO recognizes Ukraine as Enhanced Opportunities PartnerAccording to Stoltenberg , on Wednesday , December 2 , NATO foreign ministers will hold a separate session with the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Georgia to discuss these issues .
However , NATO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Sea Region , he stressed .
• NATO says new bill on SBU requires further work • Ukraine , Turkey foreign , defense ministers to hold talks in Kyiv in Dec • Ukraine may get NATO MAP in 2023 if several conditions met – expert

On Wednesday, December 2, NATO foreign ministers will hold a separate session with the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Georgia.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the Alliance continues to step up support for Ukraine and Georgia in the Black Sea region.
"The Black Sea Region is of strategic importance for NATO and all NATO Allies, and we are working closely with our two highly-valued partners, Georgia and Ukraine, in the Black Sea Region…," he said at a press conference on November 30 ahead of the meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
"So, we have increased the NATO presence in the Black Sea Region and we are working closely with Ukraine and Georgia as partners, because we have seen that Russia has violated the territorial integrity and sovereignty of these two countries, with the illegal annexation of Crimea, and the presence of Russian forces in parts of what is actually recognised Georgian territory," the official said.
"We are stepping up our political support, our practical support, and we see that Russia is increasing their military presence, not least in Crimea. And that's reason why we need to further strengthen our presence in the region, and to also address this with our partners Georgia and Ukraine, as we're going to do on Wednesday when we meet with the foreign ministers from these two partner countries," he said.
Read alsoNATO recognizes Ukraine as Enhanced Opportunities PartnerAccording to Stoltenberg, on Wednesday, December 2, NATO foreign ministers will hold a separate session with the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Georgia to discuss these issues.
However, NATO has already a significant presence in the Black Sea Region, he stressed.
"We have a maritime presence; we recently had Allied ships exercising there. And we also have a deployment of a training brigade, a Romanian-led multinational brigade in Romania," Stoltenberg added.
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unian--2020-12-01--Hungarian FM reacts to SBU's searches in Zakarpattia region

Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary Liubov Nepop has been summoned to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry .
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has reacted to recent searches conducted by the SBU Security Service of Ukraine in Zakarpattia region .
`` Unfortunately , an incomprehensible political swing regarding Hungarian parties and the Hungarian minority continues in Ukraine again .
Because of the inadmissibility of such actions , Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary Liubov Nepop has been summoned to hear our dissatisfaction with the Ukrainian leaders ' actions in Kyiv , '' he said in a video message posted on Facebook , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet with a NATO representative on Tuesday to discuss the issue of further blocking Ukraine 's membership .
The minister claims the latest actions of the Ukrainian authorities `` crossed out all civilized and European relations between the countries . ''
• On November 30 , journalist Vitaly Glagola said the Security Service in Zakarpattia region had conducted a warranted search in the home of Vasyl Brenzovych , leader of the KMKS Party ( Party of Hungarians of Ukraine ) along with a number of other raids targeting other individuals .
• As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern the alleged conclusion of bogus contracts by Hungarian charitable foundations .
• The scheme could have been used to commit acts threatening Ukraine 's national security , law enforcement agencies said .
• The SBU has later confirmed the fact of the searches .
Security agents are also probing into possible activities that may violate Ukraine 's state sovereignty .

Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary Liubov Nepop has been summoned to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has reacted to recent searches conducted by the SBU Security Service of Ukraine in Zakarpattia region.
"Unfortunately, an incomprehensible political swing regarding Hungarian parties and the Hungarian minority continues in Ukraine again. Because of the inadmissibility of such actions, Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary Liubov Nepop has been summoned to hear our dissatisfaction with the Ukrainian leaders' actions in Kyiv," he said in a video message posted on Facebook, according to Mukachevo.net.
Szijjártó added he would meet with a NATO representative on Tuesday to discuss the issue of further blocking Ukraine's membership. The minister claims the latest actions of the Ukrainian authorities "crossed out all civilized and European relations between the countries."
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unian--2020-12-01--Ukraine reports 137 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Dec 1

Some 431 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 137 as of the morning of December 1 .
`` As of 10:00 Kyiv time on December 1 , some 3,045 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 7,296 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 December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases were registered in the past 24 hours . ''
Read alsoUkraine not to extend weekend quarantine – health ministerOf those newly-infected , 21 people have been hospitalized , while another 116 are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under doctors ' supervision .
Currently , their state of health is satisfactory .
Some 431 servicemen are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .
The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 75 people .
• Ukraine said 12,498 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours as of December 1 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 745,123 .

Some 431 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by 137 as of the morning of December 1.
"As of 10:00 Kyiv time on December 1, some 3,045 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 7,296 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 December 1. "Some 137 new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
Read alsoUkraine not to extend weekend quarantine – health ministerOf those newly-infected, 21 people have been hospitalized, while another 116 are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under doctors' supervision. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
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Some 431 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation). The number of those whose isolation term is expiring in the next three days is 75 people.
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unian--2020-12-01--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 63.2 mln

The overall death toll is 1,469,052 people , while 40,571,055 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 63.2 million patients as of December 1 .
Read alsoUkraine 's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains toughAs many as 63,290,093 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:25 on December 1 , 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 1,469,052 people , while 40,571,055 coronavirus patients have already recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States ( 268,087 people ) , Brazil ( 173,120 ) , India ( 137,621 ) , Mexico ( 105,940 ) , the United Kingdom ( 58,545 ) , Italy ( 55,576 ) , and France ( 52,819 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 13,545,017 confirmed cases ) , India ( 9,462,809 ) , Brazil ( 6,335,878 ) , Russia ( 2,302,062 ) , France ( 2,275,016 ) , Spain ( 1,648,187 ) , and the United Kingdom ( 1,633,733 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 1,469,052 people, while 40,571,055 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 63.2 million patients as of December 1.
Read alsoUkraine's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains toughAs many as 63,290,093 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:25 on December 1, 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 1,469,052 people, while 40,571,055 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
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The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (268,087 people), Brazil (173,120), India (137,621), Mexico (105,940), the United Kingdom (58,545), Italy (55,576), and France (52,819).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (13,545,017 confirmed cases), India (9,462,809), Brazil (6,335,878), Russia (2,302,062), France (2,275,016), Spain (1,648,187), and the United Kingdom (1,633,733).
As many as 191 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-12-01--Ukraine not to extend weekend quarantine – health minister

The minister says any quarantine restrictions shall be enacted by a government decision .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says Ukraine will not extend the weekend quarantine rules .
Speaking on a Ukrainian TV channel , he said the weekend quarantine ended on November 30 , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
According to Stepanov , Ukraine has `` rather serious quarantine restrictions , which are in effect today , tomorrow and the day after tomorrow .
We are not planning to extend [ the weekend ] quarantine . ''
Read alsoCOVID-19 : Over 12,400 new active cases reported as of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend there will be only those restrictions that are in place for the whole week , Stepanov said : `` Yes . ''
He also reiterated that any quarantine restrictions should be enacted by a government resolution .
• On November 11 , the Cabinet decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine in the country from November 14 to 30 .
It was enforced from 00:00 Saturday to 00:00 Monday .
• In particular , on weekends , along with restrictions provided for on weekdays , bans were imposed on the work of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shopping malls and entertainment facilities , fitness centers , and the like .
Grocery stores , pharmacies , veterinary pharmacies , post offices , medical facilities , and gas stations were open .
• On November 24 , Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko announced he would propose that the Cabinet of Ministers introduce a lockdown in the country during the New Year and Christmas holidays .
• On November 25 , the Cabinet admitted a strict quarantine might be introduced for the New Year holidays .
• According to the media , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a full-scale lockdown across Ukraine to tackle the spread of COVID-19 .
The tougher curbs will reportedly be in effect from December 23 to January 15 .

The minister says any quarantine restrictions shall be enacted by a government decision.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says Ukraine will not extend the weekend quarantine rules.
Speaking on a Ukrainian TV channel, he said the weekend quarantine ended on November 30, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
According to Stepanov, Ukraine has "rather serious quarantine restrictions, which are in effect today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. We are not planning to extend [the weekend] quarantine."
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Read alsoCOVID-19: Over 12,400 new active cases reported as of Dec 1Asked whether this means that next weekend there will be only those restrictions that are in place for the whole week, Stepanov said: "Yes."
He also reiterated that any quarantine restrictions should be enacted by a government resolution.
Weekend quarantine


unian--2020-12-01--Daily COVID-19 spike in Kyiv hits new high with almost 1,800 cases on Dec 1

The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 72,277 .
Ukraine said 1,799 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the capital city of Kyiv in the past 24 hours as of December 1 , 2020 , marking yet another highest daily rise , against 1,740 cases reported as of November 29 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 72,277 as of December 1 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports almost 1,500 new COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30As many as 23,252 patients , including 409 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll has hit 1,323 with 31 fatalities recorded in the past day .
In total , 38,528 new confirmed cases was registered in Kyiv region with 841 cases reported in the past 24 hours .
At the same time , 12,880 people have recovered ( 186 in the past day ) , while 693 people have died ( +13 fatalities ) .
• Ukraine said 12,498 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of December 1 , 2020 .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 745,123 .
• As many as 355,172 patients , including 10,023 in the past day , have recovered .
• The death toll has hit 12,548 with 221 fatalities recorded in the past day .

The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 72,277.
Ukraine said 1,799 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in the capital city of Kyiv in the past 24 hours as of December 1, 2020, marking yet another highest daily rise, against 1,740 cases reported as of November 29, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases in the city grew to 72,277 as of December 1, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports almost 1,500 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths as of Nov 30As many as 23,252 patients, including 409 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 1,323 with 31 fatalities recorded in the past day.
In total, 38,528 new confirmed cases was registered in Kyiv region with 841 cases reported in the past 24 hours.
At the same time, 12,880 people have recovered (186 in the past day), while 693 people have died (+13 fatalities).
COVID-19 in Ukraine: Latest developments


unian--2020-12-01--Hryvnia keeps dipping: fresh rates for Dec 1

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unian--2020-12-01--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports four ceasefire violations on Nov 30

No casualties were reported in the past day .
The Command of Ukraine 's Armed Forces has reported four violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday , November 30 .
`` In the past day , November 30 , the Russian Federation 's armed formations and its mercenaries four times violated the ceasefire agreements reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22 , 2020 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular , Russia-led troops used grenade launchers of various types and rifles near the villages of Vodiane and Novotoshkivske .
In addition , the enemy used an anti-tank grenade launcher near the village of Hnutove .
Read alsoUkraine takes tougher stand in TCG talks with Russia on Donbas – journalistNo casualties were reported in the past day .
What is more , another ceasefire violation was recorded in the Pryazovia area ( the north coast of the Sea of Azov ) .
In the afternoon , a quadcopter was spotted crossing the contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot it down , using small arms .
Since midnight , enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties were reported in the past day.
The Command of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported four violations of the latest ceasefire agreement by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Monday, November 30.
"In the past day, November 30, the Russian Federation's armed formations and its mercenaries four times violated the ceasefire agreements reached by the Trilateral Contact Group on July 22, 2020," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on December 1, 2020.
In particular, Russia-led troops used grenade launchers of various types and rifles near the villages of Vodiane and Novotoshkivske. In addition, the enemy used an anti-tank grenade launcher near the village of Hnutove.
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Read alsoUkraine takes tougher stand in TCG talks with Russia on Donbas – journalistNo casualties were reported in the past day.
What is more, another ceasefire violation was recorded in the Pryazovia area (the north coast of the Sea of Azov). In the afternoon, a quadcopter was spotted crossing the contact line near Vodiane. The Ukrainian servicemen shot it down, using small arms.
Since midnight, enemy forces have not attacked Ukrainian troops, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: Background


unian--2020-12-01--COVID-19: Over 12,400 new active cases reported as of Dec 1

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 745,123 Ukraine said 12,498 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of December 1 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 745,123 as of December 1 , 2020 , according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoUkraine 's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains toughAs many as 355,172 patients , including 10,023 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll has hit 12,548 with 221 fatalities recorded in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 377 , 403 active cases as of December 1 .
In total , there have been 833,027 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
`` In the past day , 12,498 people tested positive for the coronavirus , including 586 children and 646 healthcare workers .
Some 1,470 new patients were hospitalized , '' Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on December 1 .
In total , 62,327 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular , there were 33,817 PCR ( polymerase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as 28,510 ELISA ( enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ) tests .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv ( 1,799 ) , Odesa region ( 889 ) , Dnipropetrovsk region ( 870 ) , Kyiv region ( 841 ) , and Lviv region ( 813 ) .
• Over 19,700 COVID-19 cases , 407 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of epidemic • Immunologist predicts another 20,000 deaths from COVID-19 in Ukraine in Q1

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 745,123
Ukraine said 12,498 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of December 1, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 745,123 as of December 1, 2020, according to the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoUkraine's health minister says COVID-19 situation remains toughAs many as 355,172 patients, including 10,023 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll has hit 12,548 with 221 fatalities recorded in the past day.
The government reported 377, 403 active cases as of December 1. In total, there have been 833,027 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
"In the past day, 12,498 people tested positive for the coronavirus, including 586 children and 646 healthcare workers. Some 1,470 new patients were hospitalized," Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov wrote on Facebook on December 1.
In total, 62,327 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 33,817 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests run, as well as 28,510 ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) tests.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in the city of Kyiv (1,799), Odesa region (889), Dnipropetrovsk region (870), Kyiv region (841), and Lviv region (813).
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unian--2020-12-01--Reuters: Oil drops as OPEC+ delays talks, raising supply alarm

Brent crude was down 26 cents , or 0.5 % at $ 47.62 a barrel by 0550 GMT , after dropping more than 1 % on Monday .
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as concerns over mounting supply returned to the fore after leading producers delayed talks on 2021 output policy that could extend cuts as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sap fuel demand .
Brent crude was down 26 cents , or 0.5 % at $ 47.62 a barrel by 0550 GMT , after dropping more than 1 % on Monday .
West Texas Intermediate was down by 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45.11 a barrel , having dropped 0.4 % in the previous session , as reported by Reuters .
Read alsoGas stocks shrink by 1.9 % to 26.63 bcm over weekStill , both contracts surged around 27 % in November after COVID-19 vaccine developments raised hopes of an economic recovery that could boost fuel demand .
OPEC+ delayed talks on output policy for next year until Thursday , three sources told Reuters , as key players still disagreed on how much oil they should pump amid weak demand .
The grouping , including the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OPEC ) , Russia and other allies , had been scheduled to hold its meeting on Tuesday after discussions of key ministers on Sunday failed to reach a consensus .

Brent crude was down 26 cents, or 0.5% at $47.62 a barrel by 0550 GMT, after dropping more than 1% on Monday.
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as concerns over mounting supply returned to the fore after leading producers delayed talks on 2021 output policy that could extend cuts as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sap fuel demand.
Brent crude was down 26 cents, or 0.5% at $47.62 a barrel by 0550 GMT, after dropping more than 1% on Monday. West Texas Intermediate was down by 23 cents, or 0.5% at $45.11 a barrel, having dropped 0.4% in the previous session, as reported by Reuters.
Read alsoGas stocks shrink by 1.9% to 26.63 bcm over weekStill, both contracts surged around 27% in November after COVID-19 vaccine developments raised hopes of an economic recovery that could boost fuel demand.
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OPEC+ delayed talks on output policy for next year until Thursday, three sources told Reuters, as key players still disagreed on how much oil they should pump amid weak demand.
The grouping, including the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Russia and other allies, had been scheduled to hold its meeting on Tuesday after discussions of key ministers on Sunday failed to reach a consensus.
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unian--2020-12-01--Government borrowings in Jan-Nov fulfilled by over 75%

Internal borrowing in January-November attracted UAH 275.6 billion , which is 78.3 % of the target figure .
Borrowings to @ @ @ @ @ state budget for January-November 2020 amounted to UAH 455.5 billion , or 75.6 % of @ @ @ @ @ the press service of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine .
In January-November this year @ @ @ @ @ attracted , which is 78.3 % of the target figure , the report says .
@ @ @ @ @ $ 591 mln on domestic marketIn particular , the placement of government bonds to finance @ @ @ @ @ UAH 268.7 billion , including UAH 102.7 billion in foreign currency .
Due to external @ @ @ @ @ UAH 179.9 billion was attracted , which is 71.8 % of the target .
`` @ @ @ @ @ allocations for the repayment of public debt for January-November 2020 amounted to UAH 357.4 billion @ @ @ @ @ plan ) , service payments – to UAH 117.3 billion ( 94.6 % of the @ @ @ @ @ report reads .

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unian--2020-12-01--Ukraine summons Hungarian ambassador over anthem incident in Zakarpattia

The head of Ukrainian diplomacy has called on the Hungarian side to avoid steps and statements that create a destructive emotional tension in bilateral relations .
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned the Ambassador of Hungary István Íjgyártó over the recent incident involving a group of local deputies in Zakarpattia singing the Hungarian anthem .
The Hungarian envoy was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba , according to the ministry 's press service .
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy has called on the Hungarian side to avoid steps and statements that fail to reflect reality and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relations .
Read alsoUkraine expects EU to appoint `` special representative for Crimea '' – KulebaThe minister called unacceptable a situation where citizens of Ukraine – deputies of the united territorial communities – at their inaugural meeting sing the national anthem of any other state , including Hungary .
Kuleba also informed the Hungarian diplomat that the investigative action on the part of law enforcement in Zakarpattia region are within the powers of the Security Service , targeting certain citizens of Ukraine , in no way being directed against the Hungarian national minority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'intimidation ' in Ukraine of the Hungarian community or part of it are groundless speculation .
In Ukraine , the country governed by rule of law , the principle operates of individual , not collective responsibility , '' the minister said , stressing that all citizens of Ukraine are equal before the law , regardless of nationality and ethnic origin .
The minister added that Hungarian Ukrainians are an integral part of Ukrainian society .
On Monday , a video was posted on the local Facebook community covering Zakarpattia news where the deputies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singing the national anthem of Hungary , allegedly during the pledge of allegiance ceremony .
On November 30 , the SBU conducted a number of raids in Zakarpattia , targeting among others the chair of the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine ( KMKS ) , Vasyl Brenzovych .
Detectives investigate the allegedly fictitious contracts concluded by Hungarian charitable foundations .
According to security officials , some of the investigated actions could have been to the detriment of Ukraine 's national security , including the country 's state sovereignty .
Read alsoHungarian FM reacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Video ) Earlier , the observers with the Civil Network OPORA , reported that Hungarian officials had campaigned for `` KMKS '' Ukrajnai Magyar Party ( the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine ) while visiting Zakarpattia region during local elections .
Subsequently , Ukraine put two Hungarian officials on the stoplist .

The head of Ukrainian diplomacy has called on the Hungarian side to avoid steps and statements that create a destructive emotional tension in bilateral relations.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine summoned the Ambassador of Hungary István Íjgyártó over the recent incident involving a group of local deputies in Zakarpattia singing the Hungarian anthem.
The Hungarian envoy was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, according to the ministry's press service.
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy has called on the Hungarian side to avoid steps and statements that fail to reflect reality and create a destructive emotional tension in bilateral relations.
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Read alsoUkraine expects EU to appoint "special representative for Crimea" – KulebaThe minister called unacceptable a situation where citizens of Ukraine – deputies of the united territorial communities – at their inaugural meeting sing the national anthem of any other state, including Hungary.
Kuleba also informed the Hungarian diplomat that the investigative action on the part of law enforcement in Zakarpattia region are within the powers of the Security Service, targeting certain citizens of Ukraine, in no way being directed against the Hungarian national minority.
"Any allegations of an alleged 'intimidation' in Ukraine of the Hungarian community or part of it are groundless speculation. In Ukraine, the country governed by rule of law, the principle operates of individual, not collective responsibility," the minister said, stressing that all citizens of Ukraine are equal before the law, regardless of nationality and ethnic origin.
The minister added that Hungarian Ukrainians are an integral part of Ukrainian society.
Background
On Monday, a video was posted on the local Facebook community covering Zakarpattia news where the deputies of the Siurte territorial community were seen singing the national anthem of Hungary, allegedly during the pledge of allegiance ceremony.
Hungarians in Zakarpattia: Other reports
On November 30, the SBU conducted a number of raids in Zakarpattia, targeting among others the chair of the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine (KMKS), Vasyl Brenzovych.
Detectives investigate the allegedly fictitious contracts concluded by Hungarian charitable foundations. According to security officials, some of the investigated actions could have been to the detriment of Ukraine's national security, including the country's state sovereignty.
Read alsoHungarian FM reacts to SBU's searches in Zakarpattia region (Video)Earlier, the observers with the Civil Network OPORA, reported that Hungarian officials had campaigned for "KMKS" Ukrajnai Magyar Party (the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine) while visiting Zakarpattia region during local elections.
Subsequently, Ukraine put two Hungarian officials on the stoplist.


unian--2020-12-01--Shakhtar stun Real Madrid with second win in UCL group stage

The teams played the game in Kyiv , with empty stands due to epidemic curbs .
Shakhtar Donetsk have beat the 13-times European Cup winners Real Madrid in a 2:0 shocker on Matchday 5 of this year 's Champions League group stage .
Despite an obvious dominance throughout the game played in Kyiv with empty stands , Real never turned their advantage into actual goals , while Shakhtar took their chances and scored twice – both times in the second half .
Dentinho and Solomon were the heroes of the match in the squad that 's been playing outside their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already due to the Russian invasion of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine .
`` SHAKHTAR AGAIN BEAT REAL IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ! ''
reads the tweet on the club 's official English-language Twitter page , all in caps lock .
`` WE .
MADE .
THIS .
AGAIN , '' the tweet adds .
`` Shakhtar , who beat Madrid 3-2 away in October , are second in Group B on seven points , level with Zinedine Zidane 's Real side but ahead due to their superior head-to-head record , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Shakhtar getting 6 points in 2 games off Real Madrid is crazy enough , but it 's even wilder after seeing how awful Shakhtar has been against everyone else in the group , '' expert Grant Wahl tweeted .
Shakhtar will play their last game in the group stage in Milan , against Internazionale .
The two teams tied in their first game in Kyiv .
The Ukrainian team now has every chance to proceed to the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League .
To secure promotion and not depend on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group , they must win or even seal a draw in the upcoming match .

The teams played the game in Kyiv, with empty stands due to epidemic curbs.
Shakhtar Donetsk have beat the 13-times European Cup winners Real Madrid in a 2:0 shocker on Matchday 5 of this year's Champions League group stage.
Despite an obvious dominance throughout the game played in Kyiv with empty stands, Real never turned their advantage into actual goals, while Shakhtar took their chances and scored twice – both times in the second half.
Dentinho and Solomon were the heroes of the match in the squad that's been playing outside their home city of Donetsk for six years already due to the Russian invasion of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
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"SHAKHTAR AGAIN BEAT REAL IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!" reads the tweet on the club's official English-language Twitter page, all in caps lock.
"WE. MADE. THIS. AGAIN," the tweet adds.
"Shakhtar, who beat Madrid 3-2 away in October, are second in Group B on seven points, level with Zinedine Zidane's Real side but ahead due to their superior head-to-head record," reads the match report by en.as.com.
"Shakhtar getting 6 points in 2 games off Real Madrid is crazy enough, but it's even wilder after seeing how awful Shakhtar has been against everyone else in the group," expert Grant Wahl tweeted.
Shakhtar getting 6 points in 2 games off Real Madrid is crazy enough, but it's even wilder after seeing how awful Shakhtar has been against everyone else in the group. — Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) December 1, 2020
Shakhtar will play their last game in the group stage in Milan, against Internazionale. The two teams tied in their first game in Kyiv. The Ukrainian team now has every chance to proceed to the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League. To secure promotion and not depend on the result of the other match in the group, they must win or even seal a draw in the upcoming match.


unian--2020-12-01--EU report notes serious implications of latest Constitutional Court decisions

They have called into question the country 's achievements in fighting corruption .
The European Union in its annual report on the implementation of the Association Agreement with Ukraine has noted the persistent need for a `` robust '' judicial reform , in the light of the recent controversy related to a number of rulings handed down by the Constitutional Court .
`` The recent decisions by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine have called into question the country 's achievements in the fight against corruption , '' the EU wrote .
They have `` reconfirmed that a robust judicial reform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report .
Read alsoRada could renew punishment for inaccurate declaration of assets by officialsAt the same time , the EU notes that `` several positive developments took place '' in the areas of justice , the rule of law and the fight against corruption , notably with the High Anti-Corruption Court ( HACC ) handing down its first verdicts .
`` Cooperation between the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor 's Office ( SAPO ) has improved , but the rate of convictions from corruption investigations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the report reads .
`` Despite Russia 's destabilising actions , conflict in the east and the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic , Ukraine has continued to make progress on its reform path .
It is crucial that Ukraine 's political leaders continue these efforts and make reforms irreversible , particularly regarding the rule of law .
The Ukrainian people expect it . ''
said the EU High Representative Josep Borrell .
• PACE calls on Ukraine to restore e-declarations of assets • Some judges of Constitutional Court refuse to participate in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine loses chance to recover billions in losses over Constitutional Court 's decisions • Zelensky says parliament should pass budget , decide on Constitutional Court by year-end • Zelensky 's chief of staff unveils action plan to end constitutional crisis in Ukraine • Venice Commission to provide conclusions on Constitutional Court crisis in Ukraine by Dec 9 : MP

They have called into question the country's achievements in fighting corruption.
The European Union in its annual report on the implementation of the Association Agreement with Ukraine has noted the persistent need for a "robust" judicial reform, in the light of the recent controversy related to a number of rulings handed down by the Constitutional Court.
"The recent decisions by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine have called into question the country's achievements in the fight against corruption," the EU wrote.
They have "reconfirmed that a robust judicial reform remains vital," according to the report.
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Read alsoRada could renew punishment for inaccurate declaration of assets by officialsAt the same time, the EU notes that "several positive developments took place" in the areas of justice, the rule of law and the fight against corruption, notably with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) handing down its first verdicts.
"Cooperation between the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) has improved, but the rate of convictions from corruption investigations remains low for the time being," the report reads.
"Despite Russia's destabilising actions, conflict in the east and the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Ukraine has continued to make progress on its reform path. It is crucial that Ukraine's political leaders continue these efforts and make reforms irreversible, particularly regarding the rule of law. The Ukrainian people expect it." said the EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
Constitutional Court's recent rulings: Other reports


unian--2020-12-01--Economy ministry updates report on sowing campaign

As of November 30 , some 97 % of the target area has been processed .
Ukrainian farmers are completing the autumn sowing campaign .
That 's according to a report by the Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture .
`` As of November 30 , Ukrainian agricultural producers have sown the main winter crops on an area of almost 8 million hectares ( 97 % of the forecast ) .
In particular , 81,600 hectares have been completed over the week , '' the message says .
Winter wheat has been sown on an area of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the forecast ) , barley – on 939,300 hectares ( 99 % ) , rye – on 123,900 hectares ( 93 % ) , and rapeseed – on 880,400 hectares ( 87 % ) .
• As of October 5 , 2020 , Ukrainian farmers have sown winter crops on 3.86 million hectares , or 47 % of the target area .
• As of November 9 , 2020 , Ukrainian agricultural producers have sown major winter crops on an area of almost 7.7 million hectares ( 94 % of the forecast ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lays down the 2020 harvest of grain and leguminous crops at 68 million tonnes and oilseeds – at 20 million tonnes .
• According to the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Businesses , the area for the 2021 winter crops has decreased : winter wheat – by 9 % , rye – by 11 % , and rapeseed – by 30 % .

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unian--2020-12-01--Ukraine expects EU to appoint "special representative for Crimea" – Kuleba

Ukraine will be able to restore its sovereignty over the peninsula , the top diplomat is convinced .
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine expects the European Union to introduce the post of Special Representative for Crimea .
`` We would like to see that the post of the EU special representative for Crimea is introduced , '' Kuleba said in an interview with the Turkish news agency Anadolu .
At the same time , the minister is convinced Russia will eventually withdraw from Crimea .
Meanwhile , Kuleba noted , `` Russia is Russifying Crimea .
Crimean Tatar Mejlis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tatars ] – is prohibited .
Education in Ukrainian is available to only 0.2 % of schoolchildren in Crimea .
All these things are clear violations of international humanitarian law . ''
The foreign minister added that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has done a lot for the peninsula , including when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo 's Crimean Declaration was adopted in 2018 .
`` But at the same time , President-elect [ Joe ] Biden knows the story of Ukraine and its fight against the Russian aggression from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ former ] President [ Barack ] Obama , '' Kuleba said .
`` He [ Biden ] will be pretty tough on Russia , when it comes to its aggression against Ukraine .
And we will have a comprehensive result-oriented dialogue with his administration on this issue .
By the way , President Biden is the first American president in history who does not have to learn the Ukrainian file after being elected , because he already knows that file very well , ” the foreign minister added .
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Ukraine will be able to restore its sovereignty over the peninsula, the top diplomat is convinced.
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine expects the European Union to introduce the post of Special Representative for Crimea.
"We would like to see that the post of the EU special representative for Crimea is introduced," Kuleba said in an interview with the Turkish news agency Anadolu.
At the same time, the minister is convinced Russia will eventually withdraw from Crimea.
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"I'm absolutely confident that Russia will eventually withdraw from Crimea, that Ukraine will regain its sovereignty, Crimean Tatars will return to the peninsula and will enjoy living on their native soil," Kuleba said.
Meanwhile, Kuleba noted, "Russia is Russifying Crimea. Crimean Tatar Mejlis – a representative body [of Crimean Tatars] – is prohibited. Education in Ukrainian is available to only 0.2% of schoolchildren in Crimea. All these things are clear violations of international humanitarian law."
The foreign minister added that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has done a lot for the peninsula, including when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Crimean Declaration was adopted in 2018.
"But at the same time, President-elect [Joe] Biden knows the story of Ukraine and its fight against the Russian aggression from the time he was the vice president under [former] President [Barack] Obama," Kuleba said.
"He [Biden] will be pretty tough on Russia, when it comes to its aggression against Ukraine. And we will have a comprehensive result-oriented dialogue with his administration on this issue. By the way, President Biden is the first American president in history who does not have to learn the Ukrainian file after being elected, because he already knows that file very well,” the foreign minister added.
Occupied Crimea: Related reports


unian--2020-12-01--Health ministry not to recommend suspending public transport during lockdown

Quarantine is being strengthened to ease pressure on the country 's healthcare system .
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov assessed the likelihood of public transport halt during the upcoming winter lockdown set to be introduced across the country .
The objective of strengthening quarantine measures is to reduce pressure on the healthcare system , Stepanov said , speaking on the air of Ukraine 24 TV Channel .
The pressure , the minister continued , is relieved by breaking the chain of transmission .
During lockdown , not only markets and pharmacies will keep working , but also critical infrastructure facilities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somehow get to work .
Read alsoNSDC secretary : I really would not want New Year lockdownThe minister believes maintaining public transportation will not affect incidence rates as the load on transport will be lower amid lockdown as most businesses and institutions will be shut down .
Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii has echoed his colleague , noting that the government has no intentions to restrict urban commuter , intercity road transportation , as well as the railway .
Domestic flights will not be canceled , while in international flights , the situation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into account .
According to some media reports , strict quarantine may be introduced in Ukraine as early as December .
The possible dates have been reported in media with the reference to sources , but have not been officially confirmed .

Quarantine is being strengthened to ease pressure on the country's healthcare system.
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov assessed the likelihood of public transport halt during the upcoming winter lockdown set to be introduced across the country.
The objective of strengthening quarantine measures is to reduce pressure on the healthcare system, Stepanov said, speaking on the air of Ukraine 24 TV Channel.
"This is the main indicator that we take into account," he explained.
The pressure, the minister continued, is relieved by breaking the chain of transmission.
During lockdown, not only markets and pharmacies will keep working, but also critical infrastructure facilities, including hospitals, whose employees need to somehow get to work.
Read alsoNSDC secretary: I really would not want New Year lockdownThe minister believes maintaining public transportation will not affect incidence rates as the load on transport will be lower amid lockdown as most businesses and institutions will be shut down.
"Therefore there'll be no peak hours," said Stepanov.
Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii has echoed his colleague, noting that the government has no intentions to restrict urban commuter, intercity road transportation, as well as the railway.
Domestic flights will not be canceled, while in international flights, the situation in the relevant destinations country should be taken into account.
Lockdown prospects: Latest
According to some media reports, strict quarantine may be introduced in Ukraine as early as December. The possible dates have been reported in media with the reference to sources, but have not been officially confirmed.


unian--2020-12-01--SBU looking into Zakarpattia deputies singing Hungarian anthem at session hall

Chief of the local territorial community in question has decried the reports as provocation aiming to sow interethnic discord and promoted by rivals who lost the latest local election .
The Security Service of Ukraine ( SBU ) is now investigating reports about a group of deputies of the Siurte village in Zakarpattia singing a Hungarian national anthem while pledging allegiance following local elections .
`` In Zakarpattia , the Security Service of Ukraine , within its competence defined by legislation , is checking information on possible signs of law violations in the actions by deputies of the Siurte rural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press service reports .
At the same time , the SBU confirmed that the incident , which was captured on the video that leaked on social networks and went viral across Ukraine on Monday , November 30 , took place on Ukraine 's Day of Dignity and Freedom , November 21 .
The deputies performed the anthem at the session hall at the initiative of their territorial community chair .
At the same time , Chairman of the Siurte rural united territorial community , Arpad Pushkar , has denounced the video in question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his political rivals who lost the latest local election .
In a comment to an UNIAN correspondent , Pushkar said the Ukrainian anthem was sung first during the pledge of allegiance ceremony , of which the community has the relevant video proof , therefore publishing a doctored video with the Hungarian anthem being sung by deputies was a mere manipulation .
Seventeen of 22 local deputies represent the Hungarian national minority , he added , and this is why they decided to sing the Hungarian anthem , the community chair explains .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefit off of it because we 've always lived in peace , '' said the community chief .
Pushkar also noted that all resolutions signed during the session , both before ( he was re-elected as chairman ) and now , are drafted in Ukrainian .
The meetings are usually held in Ukrainian or in a bilingual format so that everyone can understand the agenda clearly .
On Monday , a video was posted on the local Facebook community covering Zakarpattia news where the deputies of the Siurte territorial community were seen singing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the pledge of allegiance ceremony .
On November 30 , the SBU conducted a number of raids in Zakarpattia , targeting among others the chair of the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine ( KMKS ) , Vasyl Brenzovych .
Detectives investigate the allegedly fictitious contracts concluded by Hungarian charitable foundations .
According to security officials , some of the investigated actions could have been to the detriment of Ukraine 's national security , including the country 's state sovereignty .
Earlier , the observers with the Civil Network OPORA , reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ukrajnai Magyar Party ( the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine ) while visiting Zakarpattia region during local elections .
Subsequently , Ukraine put two Hungarian officials on the stoplist .
Commissioner of the Government of Hungary for Cooperation between Hungary 's Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg County and Zakarpattia region , Mr. Istvan Grezsa on November 24 was refused entry into Ukraine due to the existing ban .
Following SBU searches on Monday , Hungarian authorities summoned the Ukrainian ambassador in Budapest , while foreign minister Peter Szijjarto referred to the raids as `` incomprehensible political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hungary has been blocking Ukraine 's advance toward stronger cooperation with NATO over the contested issues around the language clause of the education law .

Chief of the local territorial community in question has decried the reports as provocation aiming to sow interethnic discord and promoted by rivals who lost the latest local election.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is now investigating reports about a group of deputies of the Siurte village in Zakarpattia singing a Hungarian national anthem while pledging allegiance following local elections.
"In Zakarpattia, the Security Service of Ukraine, within its competence defined by legislation, is checking information on possible signs of law violations in the actions by deputies of the Siurte rural united territorial community," the SBU press service reports.
At the same time, the SBU confirmed that the incident, which was captured on the video that leaked on social networks and went viral across Ukraine on Monday, November 30, took place on Ukraine's Day of Dignity and Freedom, November 21.
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The deputies performed the anthem at the session hall at the initiative of their territorial community chair.
"The materials are now being carefully checked. Following the inspection, appropriate response measures will be taken," the SBU says.
At the same time, Chairman of the Siurte rural united territorial community, Arpad Pushkar, has denounced the video in question as "provocation" on the part of his political rivals who lost the latest local election.
In a comment to an UNIAN correspondent, Pushkar said the Ukrainian anthem was sung first during the pledge of allegiance ceremony, of which the community has the relevant video proof, therefore publishing a doctored video with the Hungarian anthem being sung by deputies was a mere manipulation.
"I, as chairman, and all the newly elected deputies who attended took the oath, and everyone read it out in Ukrainian. Also, deputies and citizens present in the hall sang the anthem of Ukraine, and only after that did they sing the anthem of Hungary," Pushkar said.
Seventeen of 22 local deputies represent the Hungarian national minority, he added, and this is why they decided to sing the Hungarian anthem, the community chair explains.
"We consider the publication of such a video a provocation," Puhskar stressed, adding that the authors "seek to spark an interethnic conflict."
"I don't know who would benefit off of it because we've always lived in peace," said the community chief.
Pushkar also noted that all resolutions signed during the session, both before (he was re-elected as chairman) and now, are drafted in Ukrainian. The meetings are usually held in Ukrainian or in a bilingual format so that everyone can understand the agenda clearly.
Background
On Monday, a video was posted on the local Facebook community covering Zakarpattia news where the deputies of the Siurte territorial community were seen singing the national anthem of Hungary, allegedly during the pledge of allegiance ceremony.
Hungarians in Zakarpattia: Other reports
On November 30, the SBU conducted a number of raids in Zakarpattia, targeting among others the chair of the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine(KMKS), Vasyl Brenzovych.
Detectives investigate the allegedly fictitious contracts concluded by Hungarian charitable foundations. According to security officials, some of the investigated actions could have been to the detriment of Ukraine's national security, including the country's state sovereignty.
Earlier, the observers with the Civil Network OPORA, reported that Hungarian officials had campaigned for "KMKS" Ukrajnai Magyar Party (the Party of Hungarians of Ukraine) while visiting Zakarpattia region during local elections.
Subsequently, Ukraine put two Hungarian officials on the stoplist.
Commissioner of the Government of Hungary for Cooperation between Hungary's Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg County and Zakarpattia region, Mr. Istvan Grezsa on November 24 was refused entry into Ukraine due to the existing ban.
Following SBU searches on Monday, Hungarian authorities summoned the Ukrainian ambassador in Budapest, while foreign minister Peter Szijjarto referred to the raids as "incomprehensible political swing regarding Hungarian parties."
Earlier, Hungary has been blocking Ukraine's advance toward stronger cooperation with NATO over the contested issues around the language clause of the education law.


unian--2020-12-01--NSDC to hold "special meeting" on Donbas developments

The secretary revealed no details on the meeting 's agenda .
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council , Oleksiy Danilov , said a special meeting was being scheduled on the situation in Donbas .
Speaking with journalists , Danilov revealed no details on whether the so-called `` Plan B '' for Donbas settlement would be considered at the meeting , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
`` It depends on the way in which 18 members of the National Security and Defense Council will consider the documents that we prepare , submit , systematize , and analyze .
Depending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be made , '' Danilov said .
When asked to elaborate on the meeting 's agenda , Danilov said : `` The assessment of the developments in Donetsk and Luhansk regions , and of what we need to do further to achieve peace , '' said the NSDC secretary .
Read alsoPossible deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Crimea to endanger whole Europe – NSDCHe said the Council would convene to pass certain managerial decisions . ''
On November 28 , 2019 , Danilov said the NSDC had five scenarios on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupied areas of Donbas , stopping short of disclosing their nature .
On December 7 , the NSDC at a meeting behind closed doors approved one of five scenarios .
No details were revealed either .
`` The scenario of reintegration is about bringing the occupied territories back to Ukraine , '' he said .
According to Danilov , any scenario has its `` derivatives '' so the final result will depend on the conditions agreed at the Normandy Four Summit .
On December 9 , 2019 , the latest meeting of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the Russian Federation was held in Paris in the so-called Normandy format .

The secretary revealed no details on the meeting's agenda.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, said a special meeting was being scheduled on the situation in Donbas.
Speaking with journalists, Danilov revealed no details on whether the so-called "Plan B" for Donbas settlement would be considered at the meeting, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"It depends on the way in which 18 members of the National Security and Defense Council will consider the documents that we prepare, submit, systematize, and analyze. Depending on this, this or that decision will be made," Danilov said.
When asked to elaborate on the meeting's agenda, Danilov said: "The assessment of the developments in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and of what we need to do further to achieve peace," said the NSDC secretary.
Read alsoPossible deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Crimea to endanger whole Europe – NSDCHe said the Council would convene to pass certain managerial decisions."
"The National Security and Defense Council is about managerial decisions that are installed by a presidential decree and binding to everyone," Danilov said.
Donbas reintegration scenarios
On November 28, 2019, Danilov said the NSDC had five scenarios on the table for the ultimate reintegration of the occupied areas of Donbas, stopping short of disclosing their nature.
On December 7, the NSDC at a meeting behind closed doors approved one of five scenarios. No details were revealed either. "The scenario of reintegration is about bringing the occupied territories back to Ukraine," he said. According to Danilov, any scenario has its "derivatives" so the final result will depend on the conditions agreed at the Normandy Four Summit.
On December 9, 2019, the latest meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France, and the Russian Federation was held in Paris in the so-called Normandy format.


unian--2020-12-01--Rada postpones introduction of cash registers for entrepreneurs

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unian--2020-12-01--Poland issues half of agreed road haulage permits to Ukraine

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unian--2020-12-02--Over half of Ukrainians ready to get free COVID-19 vaccine – poll

Only 35 % of the pollees are ready to get vaccinated if the vaccination is done on a paid basis .
As many as 55 % of Ukrainians say they are ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if a vaccine is free , while 40 % say they are not ready .
These are findings of a poll recently conducted by the Rating Sociological Group .
`` Fifty-five percent are ready to get vaccinated against the coronavirus if a vaccine is free ( 40 % are not ready ) .
Yet , if the vaccination is done on a paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to get vaccinated against the coronavirus and 57 % will not do it in that case , '' the findings show .
There are more supporters of free vaccination against the coronavirus among older people , rural residents , and there are more young people and residents of Kyiv among those who would agree to get a vaccine on a paid basis .
In addition , according to the findings of the poll , 75 % of respondents support the introduction of fines for not wearing face masks in public areas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not support the idea .
Over the past two weeks , Ukrainians ' attitude to the introduction of such fines did not change .
What is more , 60 % of those polled support the introduction of fines for public catering and retail outlets working despite the so-called weekend quarantine and 37 % do not share the opinion .
• The poll was conducted on November 28-30 through computer-assisted telephone interviews ( CATI ) using a random selection of cell numbers .
• The sample is representative of the adult population ( aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,500 respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine , namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
• The margin of error does not exceed 2.0 % .

Only 35% of the pollees are ready to get vaccinated if the vaccination is done on a paid basis.
As many as 55% of Ukrainians say they are ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if a vaccine is free, while 40% say they are not ready.
These are findings of a poll recently conducted by the Rating Sociological Group.
"Fifty-five percent are ready to get vaccinated against the coronavirus if a vaccine is free (40% are not ready). Yet, if the vaccination is done on a paid basis, there are fewer people who want to get vaccinated against the coronavirus and 57% will not do it in that case," the findings show.
Read alsoMost Ukrainians unhappy about Zelensky's fight against COVID-19 – poll
There are more supporters of free vaccination against the coronavirus among older people, rural residents, and there are more young people and residents of Kyiv among those who would agree to get a vaccine on a paid basis.
In addition, according to the findings of the poll, 75% of respondents support the introduction of fines for not wearing face masks in public areas and on public transport, 25% do not support the idea. Over the past two weeks, Ukrainians' attitude to the introduction of such fines did not change. What is more, 60% of those polled support the introduction of fines for public catering and retail outlets working despite the so-called weekend quarantine and 37% do not share the opinion.
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unian--2020-12-02--PM Shmyhal: Cabinet working on "most balanced solution" to step up quarantine curbs

The government is expected to announce its decision at least seven days in advance .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the Cabinet of Ministers , Ukraine 's government , is working on the most balanced solution to the possible strengthening of quarantine curbs .
`` The Cabinet of Ministers is working on the most balanced solution to the possible expansion or strengthening of quarantine curbs , '' he said at a government meeting on Wednesday , an UNIAN correspondent reported .
Read alsoWeekend quarantine not to be extended in Ukraine – PM ShmyhalUnder the law , the government shall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in advance .
• On November 11 , the Cabinet of Ministers decided to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine starting from November 14 .
• The government repealed the adaptive quarantine system and imposed a nationwide quarantine with curbs for all territories that were in effect in the previous version of the coronavirus quarantine in zones with the orange risk level .
• On November 17 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , did not back a draft resolution recommending that the Ukrainian government soften the restrictions imposed along with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 , the Cabinet admitted a strict quarantine might be introduced for the period of New Year 's holidays .

The government is expected to announce its decision at least seven days in advance.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the Cabinet of Ministers, Ukraine's government, is working on the most balanced solution to the possible strengthening of quarantine curbs.
"The Cabinet of Ministers is working on the most balanced solution to the possible expansion or strengthening of quarantine curbs," he said at a government meeting on Wednesday, an UNIAN correspondent reported.
Read alsoWeekend quarantine not to be extended in Ukraine – PM ShmyhalUnder the law, the government shall announce its decision at least seven days in advance.
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unian--2020-12-02--Customs Service exceeds budget revenue target in Nov

Receipts from customs clearance in November 2020 grew by 18.2 % .
The State Customs Service of Ukraine channeled UAH 35.86 billion , or US $ 1.3 billion , into the national budget in November 2020 , having fulfilled the revenue target by 102 % .
Read alsoExporters , importers improve assessment of Ukrainian customs – poll '' The State Customs Service transferred UAH 35.86 billion to the national budget ( the planned indicator for November was UAH 35.15 billion [ US $ 1.2 billion ] ) .
In particular , UAH 29.79 billion [ over US $ 1 billion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's general fund , while UAH 6.08 billion [ US $ 212.9 million ] to the special fund , '' the agency 's press service said on its website on December 1 .
Receipts from customs clearance in November 2020 grew by 18.2 % , or UAH 5.53 billion ( US $ 193.6 million ) , compared to November 2019 , the report said .
The State Customs Service in October 2020 fulfilled the revenue plan by 98.4 % , having transferred UAH 36.35 billion ( US $ 1.3 billion ) to the @ @ @

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unian--2020-12-02--Weekend quarantine turns out to be ineffective in Kyiv, official says

The weekend quarantine was in effect for three weeks .
Head of the Ukrainian State Food Safety and Consumer Protection Service 's Main Department in the city of Kyiv Oleh Ruban says the weekend quarantine has produced no effective result in fighting the spread of COVID-19 in the capital city .
According to the official , the weekend quarantine was introduced as one of the alternative methods for reducing social activity .
`` As of today , it has not shown its effectiveness and feasibility under these conditions .
[ Weekend ] quarantine measures have produced no results .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are some other [ results ] , '' Ruban told the RBC Ukraine news agency .
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases , 16 deaths as of Dec 2He added such restrictions are effective if there is no surge in new COVID-19 cases .
`` Today we are seeing a rapid increase in the incidence across Ukraine , in the region [ Kyiv ] .
Therefore , it is ineffective .
And there are no such indicators confirming its effectiveness , '' Ruban said .
• On November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to introduce the so-called weekend quarantine starting from November 14 .
• The government repealed the adaptive quarantine system and imposed a nationwide quarantine with curbs for all territories that were in effect in the previous version of the coronavirus quarantine in zones with the orange risk level .
• On November 17 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , did not back a draft resolution recommending that the Ukrainian government soften the restrictions imposed along with the so-called weekend quarantine .
• On November 25 , the Cabinet admitted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period of New Year 's holidays .

The weekend quarantine was in effect for three weeks.
Head of the Ukrainian State Food Safety and Consumer Protection Service's Main Department in the city of Kyiv Oleh Ruban says the weekend quarantine has produced no effective result in fighting the spread of COVID-19 in the capital city.
According to the official, the weekend quarantine was introduced as one of the alternative methods for reducing social activity.
"As of today, it has not shown its effectiveness and feasibility under these conditions. [Weekend] quarantine measures have produced no results. From an epidemiological point of view. Perhaps, there are some other [results]," Ruban told the RBC Ukraine news agency.
Read alsoKyiv mayor reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths as of Dec 2He added such restrictions are effective if there is no surge in new COVID-19 cases.
"Today we are seeing a rapid increase in the incidence across Ukraine, in the region [Kyiv]. Therefore, it is ineffective. And there are no such indicators confirming its effectiveness," Ruban said.
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