unian--2020-05-22--IMF, Ukraine reach staff level agreement on new SBA over COVID-19 pandemic

Board consideration is expected in the coming weeks .
An International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) staff team led by Ivanna Vladkova Hollar concluded remote discussions with the Ukrainian authorities on May 21 and reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies for a new 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) .
`` The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) staff and the Ukrainian authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies for a new 18-month Stand-By Arrangement ( SBA ) , '' Vladkova Hollar said in a statement at the conclusion of the discussion on May 21 .
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SDR 3.6 billion ( equivalent to US $ 5 billion ) , aims to provide balance of payments and budget support to help the authorities address the effects of the COVID-19 shock , while consolidating achievements to date , and moving forward on important structural reforms to reduce key vulnerabilities .
`` This will ensure that Ukraine is well-poised to return to growth and resume broader reform efforts when the crisis ends .
The arrangement is also expected to catalyze additional bilateral and multilateral financial support , '' the statement said .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Management and the IMF Executive Board .
Board consideration is expected in the coming weeks .

Board consideration is expected in the coming weeks.
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ivanna Vladkova Hollar concluded remote discussions with the Ukrainian authorities on May 21 and reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies for a new 18-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).
"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Ukrainian authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies for a new 18-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA)," Vladkova Hollar said in a statement at the conclusion of the discussion on May 21.
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The new SBA, with a requested access of SDR 3.6 billion (equivalent to US$5 billion), aims to provide balance of payments and budget support to help the authorities address the effects of the COVID-19 shock, while consolidating achievements to date, and moving forward on important structural reforms to reduce key vulnerabilities.
"This will ensure that Ukraine is well-poised to return to growth and resume broader reform efforts when the crisis ends. The arrangement is also expected to catalyze additional bilateral and multilateral financial support," the statement said.
The agreement is subject to approval by Fund Management and the IMF Executive Board.
Board consideration is expected in the coming weeks.


unian--2020-05-22--Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine exceeds 20,000 on May 22

Of them , 588 cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 20,000 on Friday morning .
Read alsoThreat remains : Zelensky urges Ukrainians not to be deceived by low COVID-19 death rate '' According to the Public Health Center , there were 20,148 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on May 22 , '' Ukraine 's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on May 22 .
Of them , 588 cases were reported in the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the following regions : 824 cases in Vinnytsia region ; 740 in Volyn region ; 859 in Dnipropetrovsk region ; 141 in Donetsk region ; 607 in Zhytomyr region ; 1,003 in Zakarpattia region ; 401 in Zaporizhia region ; 1,268 in Ivano-Frankivsk region ; 460 in Kirovohrad region ; 2,522 in the city of Kyiv ; 1,344 in Kyiv region ; 1,240 in Lviv region ; 43 in Luhansk region ; 277 in Mykolayiv region ; 814 in Odesa region ; 266 in Poltava region ; 1,323 in Rivne region ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ternopil region ; 866 in Kharkiv region ; 173 in Kherson region ; 299 in Khmelnytsky region ; 2,905 in Chernivtsi region ; 383 in Cherkasy region ; 119 in Chernihiv region .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of May 22 , 2020 , the Center had received 1,284 reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there have been 50,636 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
A total of 588 COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country .
Some 6,585 patients have recovered .

Of them, 588 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ukraine exceeded 20,000 on Friday morning.
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"According to the Public Health Center, there were 20,148 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on May 22," Ukraine's Health Ministry said on Facebook in its morning update on May 22.
Of them, 588 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
Now the novel coronavirus was recorded in the following regions: 824 cases in Vinnytsia region; 740 in Volyn region; 859 in Dnipropetrovsk region; 141 in Donetsk region; 607 in Zhytomyr region; 1,003 in Zakarpattia region; 401 in Zaporizhia region; 1,268 in Ivano-Frankivsk region; 460 in Kirovohrad region; 2,522 in the city of Kyiv; 1,344 in Kyiv region; 1,240 in Lviv region; 43 in Luhansk region; 277 in Mykolayiv region; 814 in Odesa region; 266 in Poltava region; 1,323 in Rivne region; 166 in Sumy region; 1,105 in Ternopil region; 866 in Kharkiv region; 173 in Kherson region; 299 in Khmelnytsky region; 2,905 in Chernivtsi region; 383 in Cherkasy region; 119 in Chernihiv region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of May 22, 2020, the Center had received 1,284 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 50,636 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
A total of 588 COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country. Some 6,585 patients have recovered.


unian--2020-05-22--Poll: 22% of Ukrainians have no bank accounts

The share of respondents who keep more than half of their funds in the banks grew from 8 % to 13 % .
A total of 76 % of Ukrainians say they did not face any problem in their interaction with banks in the past two years , while 22 % of the pollees say they do not have bank accounts .
The share of respondents who keep more than half of their funds in the banks grew from 8 % to 13 % , and , therefore , confidence in banks is gradually being restored .
It is important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentioned as a leading factor for not having a bank account , according to findings of a nationwide survey of Ukrainian consumers of financial services , which were announced at an online round table on May 21 .
It was conducted for the Deposit Guarantee Fund with the support of the USAID Financial Sector Transformation project in December 2019 .
At the same time , the interest of Ukrainians in financial services has decreased compared with 2017 : for example , 63 % of the pollees noted their interest in financial services against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not likely to be interested '' in 2017 , while this ratio was 58 % against 42 % in 2019 .
According to the study , most of Ukrainians are aware of guaranteeing deposits in the hryvnia ( awareness grew from 67 % to 86 % ) and in foreign currency ( awareness grew from 51 % to 59 % ) .
Almost half of the respondents are familiar with the size of the maximum guaranteed amount of compensation .
However , the number of those who believe that the guaranteed amount should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the share of respondents who are satisfied with the current level of compensation was 47 % in 2017 , while it decreased to 41 % in 2019 .
The survey was conducted by the Info Sapiens research agency among 2,144 respondents aged 18 and older who declared at least the minimum level of interest in information about financial services in Ukraine in December 2019 .
The poll was conducted in all regions of Ukraine , except for Crimea and the Russia-occupied areas in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .

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unian--2020-05-22--Mass shooting in Zhytomyr region: Seven residents of Kyiv killed by local hunter

The suspect has been detained .
A shooting rampage has been reported in Zhytomyr region as a group of longtime friends who came from Kyiv to fish in a pond in the village of Novoselytsia , Popilnia district , have been killed by a local hunter .
`` According to investigators , there were nine people , including person Z. , born in 1962 , who used the pond on lease .
After drinking alcohol , six vacationers went to bed in a shed standing on the shore of the pond .
Two stayed to drink alcohol with the lessee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 22 ] , the lessee , who is a professional hunter , suddenly , in a burst of temper , opened fire from his IZh hunting shotgun , '' Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko gave details of the crime on Facebook on May 22 .
`` He first killed the two that were next to him .
Then he started shooting at the six sleeping people .
He shot seven people in total , '' Gerashchenko added .
The suspect was detained , he is in custody .
`` The gun from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The detainee will be sent for forensic psychiatric tests after which the court will decide whether he is mentally defective or not , '' the deputy minister said .
`` I think that the court will have no other ruling than life imprisonment for the person who has taken the life of seven people , '' he added .
The investigation is under way under Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – the intended killing of two or more people , Zhytomyr region 's police said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ years in prison or life imprisonment .

The suspect has been detained.
A shooting rampage has been reported in Zhytomyr region as a group of longtime friends who came from Kyiv to fish in a pond in the village of Novoselytsia, Popilnia district, have been killed by a local hunter.
"According to investigators, there were nine people, including person Z., born in 1962, who used the pond on lease. After drinking alcohol, six vacationers went to bed in a shed standing on the shore of the pond. Two stayed to drink alcohol with the lessee. At about 1:00 a.m. [on May 22], the lessee, who is a professional hunter, suddenly, in a burst of temper, opened fire from his IZh hunting shotgun," Deputy Interior Minister Anton Gerashchenko gave details of the crime on Facebook on May 22.
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"He first killed the two that were next to him. Then he started shooting at the six sleeping people. He shot seven people in total," Gerashchenko added.
The suspect was detained, he is in custody.
"The gun from which the massacre was committed was seized. The detainee will be sent for forensic psychiatric tests after which the court will decide whether he is mentally defective or not," the deputy minister said.
"I think that the court will have no other ruling than life imprisonment for the person who has taken the life of seven people," he added.
The investigation is under way under Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – the intended killing of two or more people, Zhytomyr region's police said. The suspect is facing up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.


unian--2020-05-22--Ukraine's hryvnia weakens to UAH 26.77 to U.S. dollar on May 22

The official forex rate against the euro for Wednesday is fixed at UAH 29.46 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has set the official forex rate for May 22 at UAH 26.77 to the U.S. dollar , which made the country 's national currency weaken by 18 kopiykas .
Read alsoDeposits in Ukraine 's banks in April up 3.8 % in hryvnia , down 4.9 % in U.S. dollars The central bank has fixed the following official forex rates of the hryvnia against key foreign currencies for May 22 : US $ 100 will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of May 21 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH 2,946.16 ( UAH 2,914.03 as of May 21 ) .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on May 21 , hryvnia quotations against the dollar on the interbank forex market settled at UAH 26.70/26.73 to the dollar , while those against the euro were at UAH 29.35/29.39 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the National Bank set the official forex rate for Thursday , May 21 , at UAH 26.59 to the U.S. dollar , which made the country 's national currency @ @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-05-22--Reuters: Oil falls as China omits 2020 growth target amid pandemic

Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks and are still on track for a fourth weekly gain after the @ @ @ @ @ U.S. crude fell below zero .
Oil prices fell on Friday after China failed to @ @ @ @ @ for 2020 , sparking concerns that the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic will cap fuel @ @ @ @ @ second-largest oil user .
Brent crude was trading down $ 1.38 , or 3.8 % @ @ @ @ @ barrel by 0420 GMT , after falling as low as $ 33.54 , as reported @ @ @ @ @ Intermediate ( WTI ) crude dropped by $ 1.79 , or 5.3 % , to @ @ @ @ @ having slumped to $ 30.72 earlier .
Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks @ @ @ @ @ for a fourth weekly gain after the depths plumbed in April when U.S. crude fell @ @ @ @ @ markets were disappointed at China 's decision not to set an economic growth target this @ @ @ @ @ People 's Congress ( NPC ) kicked off a week-long meeting .

Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks and are still on track for a fourth weekly gain after the depths plumbed in April when U.S. crude fell below zero.
Oil prices fell on Friday after China failed to set an economic growth target for 2020, sparking concerns that the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic will cap fuel demand in the world's second-largest oil user.
Brent crude was trading down $1.38, or 3.8%, at $34.68 a barrel by 0420 GMT, after falling as low as $33.54, as reported by Reuters.
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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped by $1.79, or 5.3%, to $32.13 a barrel, having slumped to $30.72 earlier.
Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks and are still on track for a fourth weekly gain after the depths plumbed in April when U.S. crude fell below zero.
However, markets were disappointed at China's decision not to set an economic growth target this year, as the National People's Congress (NPC) kicked off a week-long meeting.


unian--2020-05-21--Ukraine launches pilot project on automatic customs clearance

So far , this project will be implemented for three customs regimes , namely export , processing in the customs territory , and re-export ( after processing ) .
The State Customs Service of Ukraine has launched a pilot project on customs clearance of declarations in automatic mode aimed at simplifying the customs clearance procedure and creating favorable conditions for subjects of foreign economic activity .
So far , this project will be implemented for three customs regimes , namely export , processing in the customs territory , and re-export ( after processing ) , according to the agency 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue of declarations will now be tested for these regimes .
It provides for the possibility of automatic processing of customs declarations without the participation of customs officials , '' it said .
In particular , if declarations meet certain criteria and are assessed as low-risk ones , they will be sent by the registration system to a separate window .
If a customs declaration contains risks or is selected by an automated risk analysis and management system , its customs clearance will continue as usual .
If the system does not detect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be issued automatically , and a declarant will get a corresponding message .
The press service stressed the procedure for submitting declarations remains unchanged .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on April 15 , the State Customs Service of Ukraine launched nine new sections of an interactive analytics portal , which contains information on the volume of exports and imports of Ukraine with any country and for any commodity .
In addition , the Customs Service in a trial mode joined the TradeLens blockchain platform , which allows users to monitor the movement @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-05-22--Ukraine imposes duty on pipes from China, matches from Belarus and Russia

The duty has also been introduced in relation to all imported polymeric materials .
Ukraine 's Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has imposed a number of restrictive measures regarding the import of specific groups of goods .
A 51.52 % duty was imposed on the import of steel seamless hot-deformed pipes from the People 's Republic of China , the Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade , and Agriculture of Ukraine reported .
`` Only two groups of companies set a 0 % duty on certain narrow product groups , which are either not produced in Ukraine at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the report reads .
Read alsoExpert projects at least 8 % decline in Ukrainian exports in 2020 Also , an 18 % duty was imposed on the import of polymeric materials , regardless of the country of origin and export , as well as a 19.75 % duty on imports of Chinese steel fasteners .
The press service adds that , following an anti-dumping investigation regarding the import of matches into Ukraine from the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation , the anti-dumping duty for Belarus was set at 21.32 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 45.79 % .
The Commission extended the anti-dumping duties in the amount of 123 % on imports of products made of ferrous metals without electrical insulation ( except products made of corrosion-resistant ( stainless ) steel and products for civil aviation ) of Chinese manufacture as their application term has expired .
The watchdog has also launched a probe into the imports of fresh-cut roses .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the new leadership of the economy ministry previously announced the strengthening of anti-dumping policies to protect national producers amid the crisis @

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unian--2020-05-22--Cabinet seeks to update Ukraine-EU association deal, remove technical barriers to trade

Ukraine is also currently working on draft regulation in line with international obligations in the field of procurement .
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine intends to update the existing Association Agreement with the European Union , Minister for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture Ihor Petrashko told EU Ambassador , Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas during today 's meeting .
`` We hope to start updating the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU .
This issue is especially relevant due to the difficult situation in international trade .
Another priority issue for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade with the EU , we are ready to conclude an Agreement on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial Products , '' Ihor Petrashko said , according to the government press service .
Also , interlocutors discussed issues of public procurement , which could significantly contribute to the growth of Ukrainian output .
The minister has noted Ukraine is currently working on a draft regulation with the rules not contradicting international obligations in the field of procurement , aimed to support localized production amid the global economic crisis .
In 2019 , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased by 5.5 % on year , amounting to $ 45.7 billion , of which exports stood at $ 20.8 billion .
The major importers of Ukrainian products were Poland , Italy , Germany , the Netherlands , and Hungary .

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unian--2020-05-22--Russia engaged in cyber operations worldwide, Ukraine's top diplomat tells UNSC

`` We should consolidate our efforts to elaborate 'rules of the game ' to prevent any attempt to discredit such eminent achievement of the humanity as computer technologies , '' said Kuleba .
Dmytro Kuleba , Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine , during a UN Security Council Arria-formula discussion on cybersecurity , held May 22 , 2020 , urged Russia to cease cyberattacks aimed at destabilizing other countries .
Ukraine strongly advocates bringing to justice those who `` intentionally organize and carry out cyber attacks '' , and believes that existing international law , prohibiting states from attacking others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elsewhere .
Since 2014 , Ukraine has been facing hybrid aggression on the part of Russia , which has been using information and communication technologies as one of the methods of hybrid war , the press service of Ukraine 's Permanent Mission to the UN reported , referring to Kuleba .
`` We are the state where new cyber warfare is being tested by Russia against us and where a hybrid war one day made our nation re-think our national security strategy , '' the top diplomat said .
Ukraine has thus gained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that may be useful to partner countries , said the minister .
He noted that throughout 2019 , Ukraine authorities had detected and promptly reacted to over 1,500 cyber incidents on critical infrastructure facilities .
Moreover , other western states have also faced Russia 's hostile cyber behavior , and hold Kremlin responsible for destructive cyber-attacks with sophisticated new malware , Kuleba added .
`` We are aware , that using the information and communication technologies as a political tool , Russia is engaged in a range of cyber operations aimed at disinformation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cyber espionage and cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure facilities in a number of countries in Europe and beyond , '' the Ukrainian foreign minister stressed .
He noted that `` such malicious activity is becoming especially challenging in the face of a lockdown we are all trapped in due to the COVID-19 outbreak '' .
`` In the light of the ongoing pandemic , countries all across the globe are reporting an increase in cybercrime , in particular in hospitals , medical laboratories and other critical infrastructure .
That is why more attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , '' the minister said .
Kuleba said Ukraine `` firmly opposes any attempts undertaken by Russian Federation to conduct a 'quasi-leading role ' at the UN in promoting campaigns aimed to strengthen international information and cybersecurity '' .
Read alsoPsy-ops and disinformation campaign in Italy amid crisis '' Being currently a State , which conducted proven targeted cyber-attacks against Ukrainian energy facilities and other objects of Ukraine 's critical infrastructure , Russia should immediately stop using modern computer technologies with destabilization and crisis-creating purposes , '' Dmytro Kuleba stressed .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reliable mechanisms need to be introduced `` to detect , punish and bring to justice individuals and relevant States , responsible for coordinating and financing illicit activities in the global cyberspace '' .
`` We should consolidate our efforts to elaborate 'rules of the game ' with purpose of preventing any attempt to discredit such eminent achievement of the humanity as computer technologies , '' said Dmytro Kuleba .

"We should consolidate our efforts to elaborate 'rules of the game' to prevent any attempt to discredit such eminent achievement of the humanity as computer technologies," said Kuleba.
Dmytro Kuleba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, during a UN Security Council Arria-formula discussion on cybersecurity, held May 22, 2020, urged Russia to cease cyberattacks aimed at destabilizing other countries.
Ukraine strongly advocates bringing to justice those who "intentionally organize and carry out cyber attacks", and believes that existing international law, prohibiting states from attacking others, applies in cyberspace as it does elsewhere.
Since 2014, Ukraine has been facing hybrid aggression on the part of Russia, which has been using information and communication technologies as one of the methods of hybrid war, the press service of Ukraine's Permanent Mission to the UN reported, referring to Kuleba.
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"We are the state where new cyber warfare is being tested by Russia against us and where a hybrid war one day made our nation re-think our national security strategy," the top diplomat said.
Ukraine has thus gained a unique practical experience in neutralizing cyberattacks that may be useful to partner countries, said the minister.
He noted that throughout 2019, Ukraine authorities had detected and promptly reacted to over 1,500 cyber incidents on critical infrastructure facilities. Moreover, other western states have also faced Russia's hostile cyber behavior, and hold Kremlin responsible for destructive cyber-attacks with sophisticated new malware, Kuleba added.
"We are aware, that using the information and communication technologies as a political tool, Russia is engaged in a range of cyber operations aimed at disinformation campaigns, intervention into sovereign election processes, cyber espionage and cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure facilities in a number of countries in Europe and beyond," the Ukrainian foreign minister stressed.
He noted that "such malicious activity is becoming especially challenging in the face of a lockdown we are all trapped in due to the COVID-19 outbreak".
"In the light of the ongoing pandemic, countries all across the globe are reporting an increase in cybercrime, in particular in hospitals, medical laboratories and other critical infrastructure. That is why more attention to the cybersecurity is required from us today," the minister said.
Kuleba said Ukraine "firmly opposes any attempts undertaken by Russian Federation to conduct a 'quasi-leading role' at the UN in promoting campaigns aimed to strengthen international information and cybersecurity".
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"Being currently a State, which conducted proven targeted cyber-attacks against Ukrainian energy facilities and other objects of Ukraine's critical infrastructure, Russia should immediately stop using modern computer technologies with destabilization and crisis-creating purposes," Dmytro Kuleba stressed.
In conclusion, the foreign minister noted that reliable mechanisms need to be introduced "to detect, punish and bring to justice individuals and relevant States, responsible for coordinating and financing illicit activities in the global cyberspace".
"We should consolidate our efforts to elaborate 'rules of the game' with purpose of preventing any attempt to discredit such eminent achievement of the humanity as computer technologies," said Dmytro Kuleba.


unian--2020-05-22--NSDC vows better protection of personal data following major leak

Council secretary says this year the national cybersecurity watchdog neutralized a number of attacks on government information resources .
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine says a set of measures has been developed to strengthen the protection of citizens ' personal data from leaks .
Speaking at the meeting of the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity , which is part of the NSDC , Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov pointed at the `` unsatisfactory state of protection '' of government 's electronic information resources , registers , databases , and other information platforms , at the same time noting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the NSDC press service reports .
`` Important in this process is to urgently inform the NCCC of detected cyber attacks on and cyber incidents in information systems of government bodies and critical infrastructure to coordinate prompt response because the consequences could create a significant threat to the vital interests of the state and society , '' Danilov emphasized .
Danilov said this year the national cybersecurity watchdog had neutralized a number of attacks on government information resources .
`` Following the NCCC meeting , a package of measures was developed aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources and citizens ' personal data from leaks , as well as increasing the efficiency of interaction between the cybersecurity watchdogs and improving the regulatory framework in the field of cybersecurity '' the report says .
As UNIAN reported earlier , several anonymous Telegram channels recently started selling citizens ' personal data , including that on 26 million drivers ' licenses .
On May 12 , fake reports emerged , groundlessly claiming that data leaked from the government-promoted mobile application Diia , where citizens ' personal data is integrated to facilitate government services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuted reports on Diia being penetrated as a result of a cyber attack .
`` The application has no own database and neither does it accumulate such information ( the mobile application only displays information from registries ) .
In Ukraine , there 's a total of 9.5 million driver 's licenses , of which 6.5 million are reflected in the Diya application , the ministry said .
On May 12 , the police opened a criminal proceeding to investigate the leak of and trade in personal data .

Council secretary says this year the national cybersecurity watchdog neutralized a number of attacks on government information resources.
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine says a set of measures has been developed to strengthen the protection of citizens' personal data from leaks.
Speaking at the meeting of the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity, which is part of the NSDC, Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov pointed at the "unsatisfactory state of protection" of government's electronic information resources, registers, databases, and other information platforms, at the same time noting a better practical interaction between cybersecurity actors, the NSDC press service reports.
"Important in this process is to urgently inform the NCCC of detected cyber attacks on and cyber incidents in information systems of government bodies and critical infrastructure to coordinate prompt response because the consequences could create a significant threat to the vital interests of the state and society," Danilov emphasized.
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Danilov said this year the national cybersecurity watchdog had neutralized a number of attacks on government information resources.
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"Following the NCCC meeting, a package of measures was developed aimed at enhancing protection of national electronic information resources and citizens' personal data from leaks, as well as increasing the efficiency of interaction between the cybersecurity watchdogs and improving the regulatory framework in the field of cybersecurity" the report says.
As UNIAN reported earlier, several anonymous Telegram channels recently started selling citizens' personal data, including that on 26 million drivers' licenses.
On May 12, fake reports emerged, groundlessly claiming that data leaked from the government-promoted mobile application Diia, where citizens' personal data is integrated to facilitate government services.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has refuted reports on Diia being penetrated as a result of a cyber attack.
"The application has no own database and neither does it accumulate such information (the mobile application only displays information from registries).
In Ukraine, there's a total of 9.5 million driver's licenses, of which 6.5 million are reflected in the Diya application, the ministry said.
On May 12, the police opened a criminal proceeding to investigate the leak of and trade in personal data.


unian--2020-05-22--Kyiv Zoo to reopen as quarantine eases

Kyiv Zoo to reopen as quarantine eases

The famous Kyiv Zoo will open its doors to visitors starting Saturday , May 23 , Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko told an online briefing .
Face masks remain mandated , Mayor Klitschko stressed , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
The first stage of an ongoing major overhaul had recently been completed at the site .
`` And now most of the zoo 's territory looks completely different .
A new entrance with a larger area and new premises .
Public restrooms , a first-aid post .
A modern universal aviary was set up for animals and birds , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction of a new zone for primates is underway , while investors are sponsoring an oceanarium and food courts to be set up in a new building close to the new entrance .
Read alsoOnce reopened , Kyiv Metro could be shut again , minister admits A large parking lot , able to host up to 500 cars , is set to be opened as early as July .
`` I emphasize : the zoo will operate in compliance with sanitary standards and safety measures – in city park mode .
Entry shall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There 'll be temperature screening at the entrance .
Sanitizers have been installed .
A limit will be imposed on a number of visitors .
I urge Kyiv residents to follow safety rules .
Through applying all these measures we try to save your health and the health of your children , '' Klitschko emphasized .

Face masks remain mandated, Mayor Klitschko stresses.
The famous Kyiv Zoo will open its doors to visitors starting Saturday, May 23, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko told an online briefing.
Face masks remain mandated, Mayor Klitschko stressed, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
The first stage of an ongoing major overhaul had recently been completed at the site.
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"And now most of the zoo's territory looks completely different. A new entrance with a larger area and new premises. Public restrooms, a first-aid post. A modern universal aviary was set up for animals and birds," Klitschko said, specifying that now the construction of a new zone for primates is underway, while investors are sponsoring an oceanarium and food courts to be set up in a new building close to the new entrance.
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A large parking lot, able to host up to 500 cars, is set to be opened as early as July.
"I emphasize: the zoo will operate in compliance with sanitary standards and safety measures – in city park mode. Entry shall be prohibited without a face mask. There'll be temperature screening at the entrance. Sanitizers have been installed. A limit will be imposed on a number of visitors. I urge Kyiv residents to follow safety rules. Through applying all these measures we try to save your health and the health of your children," Klitschko emphasized.


unian--2020-05-22--MFA Ukraine names TOP 10 most attractive destinations for exports

Among other priority regions for exporters , the ministry will work to create favorable conditions for trade in the Middle East , Asia-Pacific region , Africa , and the Americas .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine , following a survey of members of the Exporters and Investors Council ( EIC ) under the ministry , determined TOP 10 destinations that are seen as most attractive to Ukrainian exporters .
`` We have reset the Exporters and Investors Council in order to create opportunities for Ukrainian companies , open new markets , and expand foreign trade in Ukrainian goods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , create jobs , pay salaries , and fill the budget with taxes , '' MFA press service has quoted Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba as saying .
It 's exporters themselves who know best the needs and priorities of export operations , Kuleba said , adding that this is why MFA Ukraine turned to the EIC members to compile the TOP 10 most attractive sales markets .
Among them were both traditional and new , promising markets in terms of foreign trade .
The TOP 10 includes Brazil , the United Arab Emirates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kazakhstan , Chile , Qatar , Uzbekistan , and Canada .
`` In these and other export-attractive countries , economic offices of foreign diplomatic institutions will be working as trade and investment development teams , '' Kuleba said .
MFA Ukraine will also create additional opportunities for trade with Germany , Turkey , Israel , Belarus , and Moldova .
Among other priority regions for exporters , the ministry will work to create favorable conditions for trade in the Middle East , Asia-Pacific region , Africa , and the Americas .
MFA Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2020 , the European Union remained Ukraine 's largest trading partner in terms of trade in goods ( $ 10.6 billion ) , while China was a top trade partner among countries ( $ 3.2 billion ) .
In terms of exports of goods for the said period , the volume delivered to the EU stood at $ 4.8 billion , and to China – at $ 1.3 billion .

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unian--2020-05-22--Industrial output sees major 16.2% fall

Industrial output sees major 16.2% fall

In April , it plunged 12.8 % against the previous month without the adjustment for the calendar-day effect .
The decline in Ukraine 's industrial output in April 2020 accelerated to 16.2 % year-on-year , that 's without the adjustments for the effect of calendar days .
In March , it had slid 7.7 % , the State Statistics Service recalls .
April 's industrial output decreased by 16.7 % in annual terms , taking into account the calendar-day effect adjustments .
Compared with March , the industrial output in April plunged by 12.8 % , without the adjustment for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % – with such adjustment .
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In the mining industry , the decline stood at 11.2 % , while electricity , gas , steam and air conditioning supplies dropped 7.2 % .
As for the output in terms of major industrial groups , the largest drop was recorded for durable consumer goods and investment products – at 40.4 % and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumption goods , output fell by 22.1 % .
The State Statistics Service recalled that the figures do n't take into account the occupied territories of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , as well as the occupied areas in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
As UNIAN reported earlier , industrial output in Ukraine in 2018 slid by 1.8 % following an increase of 1.1 % in 2018 .
The decline in industrial output in March 2020 y-o-y accelerated to 7.7 % after falling by 1.5 % in February – that 's without the @ @ @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-05-22--Foreign intelligence trying to destabilize Odesa region, top security official says

Ukraine 's counterintelligence operatives have been successfully countering such attempts , Bakanov assures .
Foreign intelligence agencies are trying to escalate the situation in Ukraine 's southern Odesa region , SBU Head Ivan Bakanov said .
Ukraine 's counterintelligence operatives have been successfully countering such attempts , Bakanov assured during a working trip to Odesa region , the SBU press center reports .
`` Odesa region is the largest region of Ukraine in terms of territory .
It 's multinational , with the longest borders , major sea trade ports , and significant economic potential .
And we 're very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to undermine the situation in Odesa region .
But they wo n't succeed .
The SBU has successfully been countering such attempts , and will continue to do so , '' Bakanov noted .
According to him , the region 's peculiarities impose additional responsibility on counterintelligence operatives toward maintaining peace and security .
`` Do n't forget certain events that took place in Odess , starting from 2014 .
Therefore , our counterintelligence should perform at the highest level here , '' Bakanov emphasized , hinting at the foiled attempt of Russia-backed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and create a quasi-entity similar to the so-called `` DPR '' and `` LPR '' in Donbas .
Among the key priorities of the SBU , Bakanov also named countering any manifestations of separatism , protection of national statehood , and measures to tackle terrorism , sabotage , and cyberthreats .

Ukraine's counterintelligence operatives have been successfully countering such attempts, Bakanov assures.
Foreign intelligence agencies are trying to escalate the situation in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, SBU Head Ivan Bakanov said.
Ukraine's counterintelligence operatives have been successfully countering such attempts, Bakanov assured during a working trip to Odesa region, the SBU press center reports.
"Odesa region is the largest region of Ukraine in terms of territory. It's multinational, with the longest borders, major sea trade ports, and significant economic potential. And we're very well aware of foreign intelligence agencies trying to undermine the situation in Odesa region. But they won't succeed. The SBU has successfully been countering such attempts, and will continue to do so," Bakanov noted.
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According to him, the region's peculiarities impose additional responsibility on counterintelligence operatives toward maintaining peace and security.
"Don't forget certain events that took place in Odess, starting from 2014. Therefore, our counterintelligence should perform at the highest level here," Bakanov emphasized, hinting at the foiled attempt of Russia-backed forces in 2014 to destabilize the region and create a quasi-entity similar to the so-called "DPR" and "LPR" in Donbas.
Among the key priorities of the SBU, Bakanov also named countering any manifestations of separatism, protection of national statehood, and measures to tackle terrorism, sabotage, and cyberthreats.


unian--2020-05-22--Ecologist warns Dnipro River becomes "fragmented waterway"

In her opinion , the construction of water-development facilities in Ukraine poses a risk .
Chairperson of the All-Ukrainian Environmental League Tetiana Tymochko has said the Dnipro River has become a `` fragmented waterway '' over the construction of multiple water-development facilities , including the Kaniv Hydroelectric Power Plant ( HPP ) .
`` The Dnipro River , which was our largest artery , has lost its significance as a river .
It is a fragmented water resource blocked by dams , HPP hydraulic structures , '' she told the Ukrainian online news outlet Obozrevatel .
In this context , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structures in Ukraine had posed a risk from the very beginning and had no prospect in terms of security .
`` We have big problems with the rivers of Ukraine .
They are losing flow , facing siltation , changing the hydrological regime , this leads to deterioration in water quality .
We are losing the rivers over these hydraulic structures , '' Tymochko said .
She added the construction of the Kaniv Pumped Storage Plant ( PSP ) on the Dnipro River would make the existing risks even ten times bigger .

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unian--2020-05-22--Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas as enemy UAV drops fragmentation round

The serviceman was rushed to a hospital and provided medical assistance .
Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters ( JFO @ @ @ @ @ Ukrainian soldier has sustained a shrapnel wound after Russia 's hybrid military forces used an @ @ @ @ @ on Ukrainian defense positions in Donbas a fragmentation round for a grenade launcher .
`` @ @ @ @ @ , Russian-occupation forces once again fired at our defenders near the village of Starohnativka .
@ @ @ @ @ unmanned aerial vehicle a VOG-17 fragmentation round , '' the JFO HQ wrote on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ a result of the attack , a soldier sustained a shrapnel wound .
He was @ @ @ @ @ provided medical assistance .
`` Losses among enemy troops are being verified , '' the @ @ @

The serviceman was rushed to a hospital and provided medical assistance.
Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters (JFO HQ) has said one Ukrainian soldier has sustained a shrapnel wound after Russia's hybrid military forces used an unmanned aerial vehicle to drop on Ukrainian defense positions in Donbas a fragmentation round for a grenade launcher.
"Today, on May 22, Russian-occupation forces once again fired at our defenders near the village of Starohnativka. The enemy dropped from an unmanned aerial vehicle a VOG-17 fragmentation round," the JFO HQ wrote on Facebook on May 22.
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As a result of the attack, a soldier sustained a shrapnel wound. He was rushed to a hospital and provided medical assistance.
Ukraine's Joint Forces delivered an "adequate response".
"Losses among enemy troops are being verified," the report says.


unian--2020-05-22--Ukraine's NSDC doesn't rule out another COVID-19 outbreak worldwide

Komisarenko says that testing for COVID-19 was `` insufficient '' in Ukraine .
Chairman of the Commission for Biosafety and Biosecurity at the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) of Ukraine Serhiy Komisarenko says he does not rule out a new COVID-19 outbreak worldwide this autumn or in early winter .
Read alsoAlmost half of Ukraine not ready for second stage of easing COVID-19 curbs '' We do not exclude it , and I think that the whole world is preparing for the possibility of a second outbreak of the disease .
It is forecast for autumn or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said at a press conference in UNIAN on May 22 , adding that the country should be prepared for this .
Komisarenko noted that testing for COVID-19 was `` insufficient '' in Ukraine since there were `` few tests kits , while most importantly – their quality was unclear . ''
`` If we are supposedly reducing the infection rate of the population , we must be very careful as the application of such tests can not be convincing , '' he said .
At the same time , the official has said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries in different ways .
In particular , `` almost 80 % of the virus came to Israel from the United States , while the virus came to the U.S. mainly from Europe and , basically , from Italy , rather than from China . ''

Komisarenko says that testing for COVID-19 was "insufficient" in Ukraine.
Chairman of the Commission for Biosafety and Biosecurity at the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Serhiy Komisarenko says he does not rule out a new COVID-19 outbreak worldwide this autumn or in early winter.
Read alsoAlmost half of Ukraine not ready for second stage of easing COVID-19 curbs
"We do not exclude it, and I think that the whole world is preparing for the possibility of a second outbreak of the disease. It is forecast for autumn or the beginning of winter," he said at a press conference in UNIAN on May 22, adding that the country should be prepared for this.
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Komisarenko noted that testing for COVID-19 was "insufficient" in Ukraine since there were "few tests kits, while most importantly – their quality was unclear."
"If we are supposedly reducing the infection rate of the population, we must be very careful as the application of such tests cannot be convincing," he said.
At the same time, the official has said that the coronavirus is getting to other countries in different ways. In particular, "almost 80% of the virus came to Israel from the United States, while the virus came to the U.S. mainly from Europe and, basically, from Italy, rather than from China."


unian--2020-05-22--Shooting in Zhytomyr region: Victims include guardsmen returned from Donbas

The National Guard expresses sincere condolences to the families of the victims .
Three members of the National Guard who were on weekend leave after returning from the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) zone in Donbas are among the victims of a mass shooting rampage in Zhytomyr region .
`` Serviceman of the Rapid Response Brigade , senior sergeant Vulchyn V.S.
, as well as military personnel of military unit 3066 , namely junior sergeant Mamychenko V.L .
and senior soldier Moskalets A.V .
were killed in that terrible tragedy .
The servicemen were not on service .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the JFO zone , '' according to the National Guard 's press service .
The investigative team of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Zhytomyr region is working on the scene .
All circumstances of the incident are being clarified .
Further details will be announced later .
The National Guard expresses sincere condolences to the families of the victims .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the victims of a shooting incident near a pond in the village of Novoselytsia in Zhytomyr region 's Popilnia district in the early hours of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anti-Terrorist Operation ( ATO ) in Donbas and volunteers .
Criminal proceedings were launched under Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine .
According to preliminary reports , a local resident , born in 1962 , who used the pond on lease , shot seven people from his hunting shotgun after a brawl with a group of visitors .
The suspect was detained and is in custody now .
He is facing up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment .

The National Guard expresses sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
Three members of the National Guard who were on weekend leave after returning from the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) zone in Donbas are among the victims of a mass shooting rampage in Zhytomyr region.
"Serviceman of the Rapid Response Brigade, senior sergeant Vulchyn V.S., as well as military personnel of military unit 3066, namely junior sergeant Mamychenko V.L. and senior soldier Moskalets A.V. were killed in that terrible tragedy. The servicemen were not on service. They were on weekend leave after returning from the JFO zone," according to the National Guard's press service.
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The investigative team of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Zhytomyr region is working on the scene. All circumstances of the incident are being clarified.
Further details will be announced later.
The National Guard expresses sincere condolences to the families of the victims.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the victims of a shooting incident near a pond in the village of Novoselytsia in Zhytomyr region's Popilnia district in the early hours of May 22 included former participants in the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) in Donbas and volunteers.
Criminal proceedings were launched under Part 2 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
According to preliminary reports, a local resident, born in 1962, who used the pond on lease, shot seven people from his hunting shotgun after a brawl with a group of visitors.
The suspect was detained and is in custody now. He is facing up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.


unian--2020-05-22--Ukraine to demand compensation from Russia caused by aggression in Kerch Strait – FM official

Ukraine will insist that Russia refrain from such violations against Ukrainian warships in future .
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Enin , who acts as the agent of Ukraine in cases against the Russian Federation in the UN International Court of Justice and the UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal , has said that Ukraine in the case against Russia will demand compensation for losses caused by the seizure of sailors and vessels in the Kerch Strait in November 2018 .
Read alsoUkraine to send evidence of Russia 's crimes in Kerch Strait to UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal – FM Kuleba '' Our goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Russian side has violated the requirements of international maritime law , that the Russian Federation should refrain from similar violations against Ukrainian warships in the future , and that Russia should pay appropriate compensation to the sailors , the Navy , and the state of Ukraine , '' he said during an online briefing on May 22 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Enin noted that the memorial that Ukraine was submitting to the UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal on May 22 is Ukraine 's legal position , in `` which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian side has violated .
This is also a description of the facts in support of our legal position , testimonies of witnesses and experts . ''
The official says that in accordance with the procedures and requirements of the memorial and the Arbitral tribunal , the text of the document is confidential .
`` Therefore , I ca n't talk now about the specific amount of losses that we demand from the Russian Federation .
Nevertheless , we can talk about the damage structure .
Its first element is the damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forces of Ukraine for repairs of the vessels , as well as for inability to use them for one year .
The second element is the tangible and moral damage to our sailors , who were illegally held in a Russian prison for more than nine and a half months .
In addition , this is the harm caused to the state of Ukraine as its rights have been violated , '' he added .

Ukraine will insist that Russia refrain from such violations against Ukrainian warships in future.
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Enin, who acts as the agent of Ukraine in cases against the Russian Federation in the UN International Court of Justice and the UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal, has said that Ukraine in the case against Russia will demand compensation for losses caused by the seizure of sailors and vessels in the Kerch Strait in November 2018.
Read alsoUkraine to send evidence of Russia's crimes in Kerch Strait to UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal – FM Kuleba
"Our goal is that the arbitration award clearly states that the Russian side has violated the requirements of international maritime law, that the Russian Federation should refrain from similar violations against Ukrainian warships in the future, and that Russia should pay appropriate compensation to the sailors, the Navy, and the state of Ukraine," he said during an online briefing on May 22, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
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Enin noted that the memorial that Ukraine was submitting to the UNCLOS Arbitral tribunal on May 22 is Ukraine's legal position, in "which we clearly and thoroughly articulate exactly which norms the Russian side has violated. This is also a description of the facts in support of our legal position, testimonies of witnesses and experts."
The official says that in accordance with the procedures and requirements of the memorial and the Arbitral tribunal, the text of the document is confidential. "Therefore, I can't talk now about the specific amount of losses that we demand from the Russian Federation. Nevertheless, we can talk about the damage structure. Its first element is the damage caused to the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for repairs of the vessels, as well as for inability to use them for one year. The second element is the tangible and moral damage to our sailors, who were illegally held in a Russian prison for more than nine and a half months. In addition, this is the harm caused to the state of Ukraine as its rights have been violated," he added.


unian--2020-05-22--Expert projects at least 8% decline in Ukrainian exports in 2020

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unian--2020-05-22--Ukraine's Embassy in Pakistan checking if Ukrainians among plane crash victims

The plane with 99 passengers and crew members crashed on May 22 .
Ukraine 's Embassy in Pakistan is checking @ @ @ @ @ among the victims of a plane crash in the city of Karachi on Friday .
@ @ @ @ @ is checking if Ukrainian citizens were on board the crashed airliner , '' Director of @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Pohoreltsev told UNIAN in a comment .
As @ @ @ @ @ International Airlines ( PIA ) plane with 99 passengers and crew crashed into a residential @ @ @ @ @ Karachi on Friday , with many feared dead , Reuters said .
The jet , @ @ @ @ @ as a 15-year-old Airbus A320 , was flying from the eastern city of Lahore to @ @ @ @ @ as Pakistan was resuming domestic flights in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
One @ @ @ @ @ Reuters it appeared the plane was unable to open its wheels due to a technical @ @ @ @ @ but it was too early to determine the cause .

The plane with 99 passengers and crew members crashed on May 22.
Ukraine's Embassy in Pakistan is checking if there are Ukrainian citizens among the victims of a plane crash in the city of Karachi on Friday.
"Our embassy in Pakistan is checking if Ukrainian citizens were on board the crashed airliner," Director of the Consular Service Department of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Pohoreltsev told UNIAN in a comment.
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As was reported, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane with 99 passengers and crew crashed into a residential area of the city of Karachi on Friday, with many feared dead, Reuters said.
The jet, which tracking website FlightRadar24.com identified as a 15-year-old Airbus A320, was flying from the eastern city of Lahore to Karachi in the south just as Pakistan was resuming domestic flights in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
One senior civil aviation official told Reuters it appeared the plane was unable to open its wheels due to a technical fault prior to landing, but it was too early to determine the cause.


unian--2020-05-22--Quarantine in Ukraine: Most companies may need up to 12 months to recover

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At the same time, 62% of the respondents said their companies had managed to keep their employees' pay unchanged.
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unian--2020-05-22--Almost half of Ukraine not ready for second stage of easing COVID-19 curbs

Ukraine 's Cabinet on May 20 decided to introduce an adaptive quarantine in the country from May 22 to June 22 .
Ukraine 's Health Ministry says 11 Ukrainian regions as of May 22 were not ready to proceed to the second stage of easing quarantine-related restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus nationwide .
Read alsoThreat remains : Zelensky urges Ukrainians not to be deceived by low COVID-19 death rate In particular , this refers to Volyn , Dnipropetrovsk , Donetsk , Luhansk , Mykolayiv , Poltava , Rivne , Khmelnytsky , Chernivtsi , Kyiv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the city of Kyiv , the ministry 's press service said on May 22 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine 's Cabinet of Ministers on May 20 decided to introduce an adaptive quarantine in the country from May 22 to June 22 , taking into account the epidemiological situation in the regions .
In particular , the government introduced certain indicators : an incidence – the average number of confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past seven days per 100,000 people , which should be lower than 12 cases per 100,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 patients should be below 50 % ; and the number of tests done with the use of polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) and enzyme immunoassay methods should be more than 12 per 100,000 people over the past seven days .
As was reported , there were 20,148 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on May 22 .
Of them , 442 cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
A total of 588 COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country .
Some 6,585 @ @ @ @

Ukraine's Cabinet on May 20 decided to introduce an adaptive quarantine in the country from May 22 to June 22.
Ukraine's Health Ministry says 11 Ukrainian regions as of May 22 were not ready to proceed to the second stage of easing quarantine-related restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the novel COVID-19 coronavirus nationwide.
Read alsoThreat remains: Zelensky urges Ukrainians not to be deceived by low COVID-19 death rate
In particular, this refers to Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Luhansk, Mykolayiv, Poltava, Rivne, Khmelnytsky, Chernivtsi, Kyiv, and Zakarpattia regions, as well as the city of Kyiv, the ministry's press service said on May 22.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers on May 20 decided to introduce an adaptive quarantine in the country from May 22 to June 22, taking into account the epidemiological situation in the regions.
In particular, the government introduced certain indicators: an incidence – the average number of confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past seven days per 100,000 people, which should be lower than 12 cases per 100,000 people; bed occupancy in hospitals designated for COVID-19 patients should be below 50%; and the number of tests done with the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and enzyme immunoassay methods should be more than 12 per 100,000 people over the past seven days.
As was reported, there were 20,148 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of 09:00 Kyiv time on May 22. Of them, 442 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
A total of 588 COVID-19 deaths have already been recorded in the country. Some 6,585 patients have recovered.


unian--2020-05-23--Media report "blast" outside Kyiv office of Putin's political operative

The cause of the explosion remains unclear , as well as whether it inflicted any damage whatsoever .
Two persons have reportedly been detained in what appears to be a street action outside the building hosting the office of Viktor Medvedchuk , Russian President 's main political operative in Ukraine and leader of the Opposition Platform – For Life Party .
Videos from the scene shot by eyewitnesses show a cloud of black smoke coming from the backyard of the office in central Kyiv – a fenced-off area which is normally heavily guarded by a private security firm .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as whether it inflicted any damage whatsoever .
Unconfirmed reports claim police allegedly detained at least two persons involved in the incident .
The photos of the building posted by PavlovskyNews show the building 's walls being vandalized by red paint , which could also be the result of today 's action .
Pavlovsky News says it is members of the National Corps organization who are protesting outside Medvedchuk ’ s office , chanting that Medvedchuk and his party traitors working in favor of Russia .
Clashes are also reported with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video confirmation has been posted so far .

Police have stressed that no explosives were involved in the rally, while one video suggests that the black smoke is actually coming from the smoke bombs that have been set off.
Two persons have reportedly been detained in what appears to be a street action outside the building hosting the office of Viktor Medvedchuk, Russian President's main political operative in Ukraine and leader of the Opposition Platform – For Life Party.
Videos from the scene shot by eyewitnesses show a cloud of black smoke coming from the backyard of the office in central Kyiv – a fenced-off area which is normally heavily guarded by a private security firm.
One video shot at the scene suggests that the black smoke coming from the scene is that of the smoke bombs, while police have stressed that no explosives were involved in the rally.
Unconfirmed reports claim police allegedly detained at least two persons involved in the incident.
The photos of the building posted by PavlovskyNews show the building's walls being vandalized by red paint, which could also be the result of today's action.
Pavlovsky News says it is members of the National Corps organization who are protesting outside Medvedchuk’s office, chanting that Medvedchuk and his party traitors working in favor of Russia.
Clashes are also reported between protesters and Kyiv police.
Later, the National Corps via its Telegram channel has confirmed that its members were behind the protest action outside Viktor Medvedchuk's office, recalling that his party leadership's visits to Moscow and St Petersburg for talks with Russian authorities should be interpreted as state treason.
National Corps members thus protest the fact that no legal action has been taken against the party and its members.
The story has been updated with the new video and information about the National Corps involvement.


unian--2020-05-23--Ukraine Marines celebrating professional holiday

Here 's a quick look into the holiday 's history .
Ukrainian Marine Crops on May 23 marks its professional holiday .
UNIAN tells about the holiday 's history and traditions .
It is celebrated annually , on May 23 .
Until 2018 , the celebration took place on November 16 .
The new date is related to the anniversary of the decree issued by Hetman Skoropadsky `` On the beginning of the formation for service of a Marine Corps Brigade consisting of three regiments . ''
Since 2018 , Ukrainian Marines have been celebrating their professional holiday in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marine Corps is an independent branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine .
They consist of advanced landing units operating as part of tactical and operational tactical landing groupings .
Marines are also tasked with defending naval bases , islands , coasts , ports , airfields , and other strategic sites .
The Marine Corps is subordinate to the Command of the Coast Guard of the Armed Forces , being part of the joint spearhead forces .
Since 2018 , Lieutenant General Yuri Sodol has been at the helm of the Ukraine Marine @ @

Here's a quick look into the holiday's history.
Ukrainian Marine Crops on May 23 marks its professional holiday.
UNIAN tells about the holiday's history and traditions.
Marines Day: date
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It is celebrated annually, on May 23. Until 2018, the celebration took place on November 16.
The new date is related to the anniversary of the decree issued by Hetman Skoropadsky "On the beginning of the formation for service of a Marine Corps Brigade consisting of three regiments." Since 2018, Ukrainian Marines have been celebrating their professional holiday in May.
Who are the Marines?
The Marine Corps is an independent branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They consist of advanced landing units operating as part of tactical and operational tactical landing groupings. Marines are also tasked with defending naval bases, islands, coasts, ports, airfields, and other strategic sites.
The Marine Corps is subordinate to the Command of the Coast Guard of the Armed Forces, being part of the joint spearhead forces.
Since 2018, Lieutenant General Yuri Sodol has been at the helm of the Ukraine Marine Corps.
Marine Corps Command are headquartered in Mykolayiv.


unian--2020-05-23--Week's balance: Zelensky vows affordable lending, massive road repairs, while Cabinet allows partial

Week's balance: Zelensky vows affordable lending, massive road repairs, while Cabinet allows partial relaunch of public transport

Volodymyr Zelensky 's big presser was at the center of attention this week .
Speaking of his first year in office , Zelensky noted his main achievements and future priorities .
He promised the Ukrainians to restore all state motorways across country – that 's some 25,000 km in total – before the end of his cadence .
For 20200 , he announced a nine-fold increase in the mileage of repair and construction works year-on-year .
Also , the president promised to launch a program for the construction and repair of bridges .
Zelensky did n't pass by the topic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ painful for Ukrainians , promising that soon , mortgage lending would be available at 10 percent .
Banks will be more willing to provide loans to citizens , which is especially important in the light of falling incomes amid the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
`` At a technical level , we will ultimately succeed in putting pressure on the banking system of Ukraine , despite the fact that it is very independent in our country [ … ] banks will not be just way too picky in issuing loans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the population needs help , especially now , when there 's crisis , not in Ukraine , but worldwide .
This is a global crisis , but we will think about our country and our citizens , '' the president emphasized .
Also , Zelensky promised that in the near future Minister of Social Policy Maryna Lazebna would present a vision of a new pension reform .
Meanwhile , after the introduction of the `` 80 Plus '' program since April , when each pensioner over 80 is paid UAH 500 per month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support citizens over 75 .
Also at a meeting with reporters , the president said that another attempt to launch major privatization in Ukraine will start once the COVID-19 pandemic is over , and that in the coming months the government will introduce a program to increase the minimum wage .
Last week , the Cabinet made another decision to further ease quarantine measures : from May 22 to June 22 , the country will see a so-called `` adaptive quarantine '' .
Meanwhile , the number of COVID-19 cases has already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third of that number recovered .
The Ministry of Health notes that only 13 regions are ready for Phase 2 of quarantine relaxation , while 11 regions , as well as the capital city of Kyiv , fail to meet the necessary statistical requirements .
From May 22 , the following opportunities will open up in areas with a favorable epidemiological situation : holding sporting events with no more than 50 participants without spectators , holding religious events with no more than one person per 10 sqm of the indoor area , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open from May 25 , while in Kyiv they will resume work from June 1 .
And most importantly , the Cabinet approved a schedule for relaunching ground public transport .
The government promises to return to the issue of resuming regular flights by June 15 .
Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii noted that regular and irregular urban , suburban , regional and international passenger transport by road is resumed from May 22 .
Also , from May 25 , the government promises to allow the reopening of subway , and from June 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and interregional rail passenger services .
Kryklii emphasized mandatory requirements for transport : face masks , temperature screening , and constant disinfection of vehicles .
`` In the case where a destination is a region where anti-epidemic measures have n't been weakened , transportation is allowed with a 50 % load , with empty seats provided around all seated passengers , '' the minister said .
He also promised that rail and bus prices would not rise in post-quarantine period .
The outgoing week brought Ukraine closer to receiving financial support from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monetary Fund and the European Union , which will come in handy in the conditions of the economy struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic .
On Thursday , the International Monetary Fund announced an agreement reached with the Ukrainian authorities on a new 18-month stand-by instrument in the amount of $ 5 billion .
This support will help the country cope with the effects of the pandemic in the economy and health sector .
The agreement is subject to approval by the Fund 's management and Executive Board in the coming weeks .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union supported the proposal of the European Commission to allocate EUR 1.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine to overcome the economic consequences of the pandemic .
Now the European Commission is set to sign a memorandum on the allocation of funds with the Government of Ukraine .
Financial resources will be available within twelve months from the date of approval , while payments will be made in two tranches .
The maximum average loan maturity is 15 years .
Financial assistance is quite timely as Ukraine is going through a difficult crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – pretty much like the rest of the world .
The State Statistics Service says the year-on-year decline in Ukraine 's industrial output in April accelerated to 16.2 % after falling by 7.7 % in March .
Taking into account the calendar-day adjustment , industrial output plunged 16.7 % .
The largest drop was recorded in the processing industry ( 20.3 % ) .
In the mining industry , the decline stood at 11.2 % , while that in the supply of electricity , gas , steam , and air conditioning – at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ industrial groups , the largest drop was recorded for durable consumer goods and investment goods – at 40.4 % and 34.3 % , respectively .
For intermediate consumption goods , production fell by 22.1 % .
In the last week of spring , Ukrainians will be learning to live in conditions of the adaptive quarantine .
The further pace of return to normal life and the chances of a speedy recovery of the country 's economy will depend on how responsibly citizens behave in the first weeks of relaxation .

President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference on his first year in office promised Ukrainians affordable lending, a record mileage of repaired roads, as well as pension reform, while the government partially resumed public transport services, and the IMF approved a new $5 billion cooperation program - these are the latest economic developments in Ukraine over the outgoing week.
Volodymyr Zelensky's big presser was at the center of attention this week. Speaking of his first year in office, Zelensky noted his main achievements and future priorities. He promised the Ukrainians to restore all state motorways across country – that's some 25,000 km in total – before the end of his cadence. For 20200, he announced a nine-fold increase in the mileage of repair and construction works year-on-year. Also, the president promised to launch a program for the construction and repair of bridges.
Zelensky didn't pass by the topic of lending, which is no less painful for Ukrainians, promising that soon, mortgage lending would be available at 10 percent. Banks will be more willing to provide loans to citizens, which is especially important in the light of falling incomes amid the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
"At a technical level, we will ultimately succeed in putting pressure on the banking system of Ukraine, despite the fact that it is very independent in our country […] banks will not be just way too picky in issuing loans to the population. That's because the population needs help, especially now, when there's crisis, not in Ukraine, but worldwide. This is a global crisis, but we will think about our country and our citizens," the president emphasized.
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Also, Zelensky promised that in the near future Minister of Social Policy Maryna Lazebna would present a vision of a new pension reform. Meanwhile, after the introduction of the "80 Plus" program since April, when each pensioner over 80 is paid UAH 500 per month, a similar program will be developed to support citizens over 75.
Also at a meeting with reporters, the president said that another attempt to launch major privatization in Ukraine will start once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, and that in the coming months the government will introduce a program to increase the minimum wage.
Relaunch of public transport
Last week, the Cabinet made another decision to further ease quarantine measures: from May 22 to June 22, the country will see a so-called "adaptive quarantine". Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases has already exceeded 20,000 across country. Only a third of that number recovered.
The Ministry of Health notes that only 13 regions are ready for Phase 2 of quarantine relaxation, while 11 regions, as well as the capital city of Kyiv, fail to meet the necessary statistical requirements.
From May 22, the following opportunities will open up in areas with a favorable epidemiological situation: holding sporting events with no more than 50 participants without spectators, holding religious events with no more than one person per 10 sqm of the indoor area, and reopening hotels. Kindergartens are allowed to open from May 25, while in Kyiv they will resume work from June 1.
And most importantly, the Cabinet approved a schedule for relaunching ground public transport. The government promises to return to the issue of resuming regular flights by June 15.
Infrastructure Minister Vladyslav Kryklii noted that regular and irregular urban, suburban, regional and international passenger transport by road is resumed from May 22. Also, from May 25, the government promises to allow the reopening of subway, and from June 1 – urban, regional, long-distance domestic and interregional rail passenger services.
Kryklii emphasized mandatory requirements for transport: face masks, temperature screening, and constant disinfection of vehicles.
"In the case where a destination is a region where anti-epidemic measures haven't been weakened, transportation is allowed with a 50% load, with empty seats provided around all seated passengers," the minister said. He also promised that rail and bus prices would not rise in post-quarantine period.
New IMF program
The outgoing week brought Ukraine closer to receiving financial support from the country's key creditors – the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, which will come in handy in the conditions of the economy struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Thursday, the International Monetary Fund announced an agreement reached with the Ukrainian authorities on a new 18-month stand-by instrument in the amount of $5 billion. This support will help the country cope with the effects of the pandemic in the economy and health sector.
The agreement is subject to approval by the Fund's management and Executive Board in the coming weeks.
In addition, the Council of the European Union supported the proposal of the European Commission to allocate EUR 1.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine to overcome the economic consequences of the pandemic. Now the European Commission is set to sign a memorandum on the allocation of funds with the Government of Ukraine. Financial resources will be available within twelve months from the date of approval, while payments will be made in two tranches. The maximum average loan maturity is 15 years.
Financial assistance is quite timely as Ukraine is going through a difficult crisis period provoked by the novel virus-related lockdown – pretty much like the rest of the world.
The State Statistics Service says the year-on-year decline in Ukraine's industrial output in April accelerated to 16.2% after falling by 7.7% in March. Taking into account the calendar-day adjustment, industrial output plunged 16.7%. The largest drop was recorded in the processing industry (20.3%). In the mining industry, the decline stood at 11.2%, while that in the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning – at 7.2%.
In terms of major industrial groups, the largest drop was recorded for durable consumer goods and investment goods – at 40.4% and 34.3%, respectively. For intermediate consumption goods, production fell by 22.1%.
In the last week of spring, Ukrainians will be learning to live in conditions of the adaptive quarantine. The further pace of return to normal life and the chances of a speedy recovery of the country's economy will depend on how responsibly citizens behave in the first weeks of relaxation.
Anna Bredikhina


unian--2020-05-23--Donbas war update: Russian invaders open fire 12 times over past day, one soldier injured

Intelligence reports say two Russian invaders were killed in action and another one – injured as Joint Forces returned fire .
Russian occupation forces in Donbas violated the ceasefire 12 times over the past day , reads the morning update by the Joint Forces Operation HQ .
The enemy fired on Ukrainian defense positions , employing 120 mm and 82 mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk agreements , as well as grenade launchers of various types , UAVs , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
In the zone of responsibility of the SKHID ( East ) operational-tactical group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times near Bohdanivka with 82mm mortars , heavy machine guns , small arms , as well as dropped a VOG-17 fragmentation round from a UAV .
Outside the village of Verkhniotoretske , the invaders fired twice , employing 120 mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , and heavy machine guns .
Read alsoRFE/RL : UNICEF calls for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine , says children 'urgently need peace' Near Starohnativka , the enemy violated the ceasefire , engaging Ukrainian forces with grenade launchers of various types and small arms , also using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense positions .
Ukraine defenders near Chermalyk , Vodiane and Pisky came under enemy fire as invaders employed grenade launchers , heavy machine guns , and small arms .
In the zone of responsibility of the PIVNICH [ North ] operational-tactical group , the enemy engaged Ukraine forces near Novoluhanske and Luhanske , with the use of easel anti-tank grenade launchers and heavy machine guns .
As a result of enemy shelling , one Ukrainian serviceman was injured .
Joint Forces returned fire to enemy provocations .
According to intelligence , two Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one was injured .

Intelligence reports say two Russian invaders were killed in action and another one – injured as Joint Forces returned fire.
Russian occupation forces in Donbas violated the ceasefire 12 times over the past day, reads the morning update by the Joint Forces Operation HQ.
The enemy fired on Ukrainian defense positions, employing 120 mm and 82 mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk agreements, as well as grenade launchers of various types, UAVs, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
In the zone of responsibility of the SKHID (East) operational-tactical group, the enemy engaged Ukraine troops three times near Bohdanivka with 82mm mortars, heavy machine guns, small arms, as well as dropped a VOG-17 fragmentation round from a UAV.
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Outside the village of Verkhniotoretske, the invaders fired twice, employing 120 mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, and heavy machine guns.
Read alsoRFE/RL: UNICEF calls for ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, says children 'urgently need peace'
Near Starohnativka, the enemy violated the ceasefire, engaging Ukrainian forces with grenade launchers of various types and small arms, also using UAVs to drop VOG-17 fragmentation rounds on defense positions.
Ukraine defenders near Chermalyk, Vodiane and Pisky came under enemy fire as invaders employed grenade launchers, heavy machine guns, and small arms.
In the zone of responsibility of the PIVNICH [North] operational-tactical group, the enemy engaged Ukraine forces near Novoluhanske and Luhanske, with the use of easel anti-tank grenade launchers and heavy machine guns.
As a result of enemy shelling, one Ukrainian serviceman was injured.
Joint Forces returned fire to enemy provocations. According to intelligence, two Russian invaders were killed in action and another one was injured.


unian--2020-05-23--Public transport resumes regular operations in Kyiv amid quarantine easing

Subway will reopen on May 25 .
From 12:00 Kyiv time , all public ground transport will resume regular operations in Ukraine 's capital city after statistical data for coronavirus incidence allowed easing restrictions in the `` adaptive quarantine '' mode .
`` We have such indicators in Kyiv today .
The total number of new COVID-19 cases over the past seven days per 100,000 people in Kyiv is below 12 – namely , it 's 11.7 % .
The second indicator , which makes it possible to proceed with the easing of quarantine measures , is hospital load .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CODID-19 patients requiring hospitalization is below 50 % – namely , 35 % .
The next indicator is the average number of PCR tests ...
In Kyiv , this indicator is 37.7 .
Given all these figures , a decision was made to move to the next stage of quarantine relaxation in Kyiv , '' said Valentin Mondriyevsky , acting first deputy chair of the Kyiv City State Administration , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` From 12:00 , all public ground transport will resume its normal operations , '' the official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ establishments with an area of up to 1,000 square meters will be allowed to reopen , including those located in larger buildings ( shopping malls ) , while having separate entrances .
At the same time , Deputy Chairman of the Kyiv City State Administration , Petro Panteleiev , said Kyiv Metro subway will resume services on Monday , May 25 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on May 22 , Ukraine switched to an adaptive quarantine model .
At the same time , the government loosened nationwide restrictive measures , which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ epidemic stats prevent easing .
The weakening of anti-epidemic measures shall be applied and terminated in regions based on the decision of local authorities , taking into account the assessment of the epidemiological situation in line with the government decree .
The decision on such relaxation shall be reviewed at least once every seven days .

Subway will reopen on May 25.
From 12:00 Kyiv time, all public ground transport will resume regular operations in Ukraine's capital city after statistical data for coronavirus incidence allowed easing restrictions in the "adaptive quarantine" mode.
"We have such indicators in Kyiv today. The total number of new COVID-19 cases over the past seven days per 100,000 people in Kyiv is below 12 – namely, it's 11.7%. The second indicator, which makes it possible to proceed with the easing of quarantine measures, is hospital load. As of today, the share of CODID-19 patients requiring hospitalization is below 50% – namely, 35%. The next indicator is the average number of PCR tests ... In Kyiv, this indicator is 37.7. Given all these figures, a decision was made to move to the next stage of quarantine relaxation in Kyiv," said Valentin Mondriyevsky, acting first deputy chair of the Kyiv City State Administration, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
"From 12:00, all public ground transport will resume its normal operations," the official stressed.
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Also from 12:00, trade establishments with an area of up to 1,000 square meters will be allowed to reopen, including those located in larger buildings (shopping malls), while having separate entrances.
At the same time, Deputy Chairman of the Kyiv City State Administration, Petro Panteleiev, said Kyiv Metro subway will resume services on Monday, May 25.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on May 22, Ukraine switched to an adaptive quarantine model.
At the same time, the government loosened nationwide restrictive measures, which will remain in place in regions where the epidemic stats prevent easing.
The weakening of anti-epidemic measures shall be applied and terminated in regions based on the decision of local authorities, taking into account the assessment of the epidemiological situation in line with the government decree.
The decision on such relaxation shall be reviewed at least once every seven days.


unian--2020-05-23--Coronavirus wave weakening in Ukraine

Coronavirus wave weakening in Ukraine

The past 24 hours saw 442 new cases , which is ten fewer than in the previous day .
A total of 20,580 lab-confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine since the start of the novel coronavirus outbreak , according to the country 's health ministry .
The latest update as of Saturday morning shows that the infection wave is subsiding with 442 new cases reported over the past 24 hours against 432 cases in the previous day .
Yesterday , according to official data , 442 patients were registered per day .
The overall coronavirus death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ +17 ) , while health officials report 6,929 ( +344 ) recoveries .
Incidence per region is as follows : 853 cases in Vinnytsia region ; 759 in Volyn region ; 865 in Dnipropetrovsk region ; 143 in Donetsk region ; 618 in Zhytomyr region ; 1042 in Zakarpattia region ; 403 in Zaporizhia region ; 1,274 in Ivano-Frankivsk region ; 466 in Kirovohrad region ; 2,569 in the city of Kyiv ; 1,375 in Kyiv region ; 1,285 in Lviv region ; 43 in Luhansk region ; 280 in Mykolayiv region ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poltava region ; 1,368 in Rivne region ; 166 in Sumy region ; 1,108 in Ternopil region ; 892 in Kharkiv region ; 177 in Kherson region ; 329 in Khmelnytsky region ; 2,964 in Chernivtsi region ; 387 in Cherkasy region ; and 127 in Chernihiv region .
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
The tests were conducted by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , the Center received 1,050 reports of suspected COVID-19 .
Since year-start , a total of 51,686 reports on suspected COVID-19 have been submitted .

The past 24 hours saw 442 new cases, which is ten fewer than in the previous day.
A total of 20,580 lab-confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been recorded in Ukraine since the start of the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to the country's health ministry.
The latest update as of Saturday morning shows that the infection wave is subsiding with 442 new cases reported over the past 24 hours against 432 cases in the previous day.
Yesterday, according to official data, 442 patients were registered per day.
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The overall coronavirus death rate in Ukraine stands at 605 (+17), while health officials report 6,929 (+344) recoveries.
Incidence per region is as follows:
853 cases in Vinnytsia region; 759 in Volyn region; 865 in Dnipropetrovsk region; 143 in Donetsk region; 618 in Zhytomyr region; 1042 in Zakarpattia region; 403 in Zaporizhia region; 1,274 in Ivano-Frankivsk region; 466 in Kirovohrad region; 2,569 in the city of Kyiv; 1,375 in Kyiv region; 1,285 in Lviv region; 43 in Luhansk region; 280 in Mykolayiv region; 821 in Odesa region; 266 in Poltava region; 1,368 in Rivne region; 166 in Sumy region; 1,108 in Ternopil region; 892 in Kharkiv region; 177 in Kherson region; 329 in Khmelnytsky region; 2,964 in Chernivtsi region; 387 in Cherkasy region; and 127 in Chernihiv region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
The tests were conducted by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of May 23, 2020, the Center received 1,050 reports of suspected COVID-19. Since year-start, a total of 51,686 reports on suspected COVID-19 have been submitted.


unian--2020-05-23--Ukraine, Bulgaria find common language on national minority issue amid ongoing administrative reform

The Bulgarian side has noted the importance of maintaining the national , cultural and linguistic identity of the Bulgarian national minority in Ukraine .
Deputy Foreign Minister Vasyl Bodnar and Bulgarian Ambassador to Ukraine Kostadin Kodjabashev following their meeting held Friday , May 22 , concluded that there were no disagreements between the two countries on the issue of ensuring the rights of the Bulgarian community in Ukraine .
That 's according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine .
`` Diplomats always find a common language .
There are no disagreements between Ukraine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bulgarian community in Ukraine .
We agreed to resolve all pressing issues in a constructive spirit , '' the statement says .
The interlocutors also praised the role of the Bulgarian community of Ukraine in the development of relations between Ukraine and Bulgaria .
Read alsoZelensky sends message to Hungary 's Orban on Day of Victory over Nazism – media Vasyl Bodnar noted that the administrative-territorial reform that is ongoing Ukraine in no way affects the level of ensuring the rights of national minorities , in particular the Bulgarian community of Odesa region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of maintaining the national , cultural and linguistic identity of the Bulgarian national minority in Ukraine .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Bulgarian parliament in a statement released on Wednesday criticized Ukraine 's plans to implement an administrative reform in Bolgrad district of Odesa region , which is home to a major part of the Bulgarian minority living in Ukraine .
Subsequently , the Foreign Ministry expressed protest , called unacceptable any attempts of a foreign state to meddle in the internal affairs of Ukraine .

The Bulgarian side has noted the importance of maintaining the national, cultural and linguistic identity of the Bulgarian national minority in Ukraine.
Deputy Foreign Minister Vasyl Bodnar and Bulgarian Ambassador to Ukraine Kostadin Kodjabashev following their meeting held Friday, May 22, concluded that there were no disagreements between the two countries on the issue of ensuring the rights of the Bulgarian community in Ukraine.
That's according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
"Diplomats always find a common language. There are no disagreements between Ukraine and Bulgaria on ensuring the rights of the Bulgarian community in Ukraine. We agreed to resolve all pressing issues in a constructive spirit," the statement says.
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The interlocutors also praised the role of the Bulgarian community of Ukraine in the development of relations between Ukraine and Bulgaria.
Read alsoZelensky sends message to Hungary's Orban on Day of Victory over Nazism – media
Vasyl Bodnar noted that the administrative-territorial reform that is ongoing Ukraine in no way affects the level of ensuring the rights of national minorities, in particular the Bulgarian community of Odesa region.
The Bulgarian side noted the importance of maintaining the national, cultural and linguistic identity of the Bulgarian national minority in Ukraine.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Bulgarian parliament in a statement released on Wednesday criticized Ukraine's plans to implement an administrative reform in Bolgrad district of Odesa region, which is home to a major part of the Bulgarian minority living in Ukraine.
Subsequently, the Foreign Ministry expressed protest, called unacceptable any attempts of a foreign state to meddle in the internal affairs of Ukraine.


unian--2020-05-23--Ukrainian MP Valeriy Davydenko found dead in own office's restroom

He sustained a deadly gunshot wound to the head .
The body of Ukrainian Member of Parliament Valeriy Davydenko was found in the restroom of his office in Kyiv on Saturday , May 23 .
He sustained a gunshot wound to the head , says Deputy Minister for Internal Affairs Anton Gerashchenko .
The handgun was found lying by the body .
The CSI team are working at the scene , Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook .
Police and prosecutors are set to work out all possible versions of the deadly incident .
The main version so far is suicide , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the version of a murder staged as suicide is also on the table .
UPDATE : Kyiv Police in a press statement clarified that the incident is being investigated under Part 1 Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ( premeditated murder ) .
Read alsoCharges pressed against another suspect in attempt on Kyiv businessman 's life , his son 's murder Davydenko had first made it to the Verkhovna Rada in the 2014 snap elections in a majoritarian constituency as part of Zastup Organization .
In 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a non-partisan nominee in District 208 ( Chernihiv region ) .
In December 6 , 2019 , he joined the Dovira parliamentary group .
He was a member of the Rada Committee on Economic Development .

He sustained a deadly gunshot wound to the head.
The body of Ukrainian Member of Parliament Valeriy Davydenko was found in the restroom of his office in Kyiv on Saturday, May 23.
He sustained a gunshot wound to the head, says Deputy Minister for Internal Affairs Anton Gerashchenko.
The handgun was found lying by the body.
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The CSI team are working at the scene, Gerashchenko wrote on Facebook.
Police and prosecutors are set to work out all possible versions of the deadly incident.
The main version so far is suicide, a source in police has told LB.ua.
However, the version of a murder staged as suicide is also on the table.
UPDATE: Kyiv Police in a press statement clarified that the incident is being investigated under Part 1 Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (premeditated murder).
Read alsoCharges pressed against another suspect in attempt on Kyiv businessman's life, his son's murder
Davydenko had first made it to the Verkhovna Rada in the 2014 snap elections in a majoritarian constituency as part of Zastup Organization.
In 2019, he succeeded in the election campaign as a non-partisan nominee in District 208 (Chernihiv region).
In December 6, 2019, he joined the Dovira parliamentary group.
He was a member of the Rada Committee on Economic Development.