unian--2020-07-08--Distance learning mode in Kyiv schools to last until end of quarantine – Mayor Klitschko

The Department of Education at Kyiv City State Administration recommended that all educational institutions draft plans and develop the format of distance learning .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said Kyiv-based schools will continue to operate in distance learning mode until the quarantine set by the government as part of measures to counter the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) crisis is over .
Read alsoPM Shmyhal says next academic year could see distance learning '' According to the quarantine plan developed by the government , the resumption of educational process in the normal mode is possible at the fourth stage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regions of the country are not ready for this over the high incidence .
Therefore , taking into account the government 's recommendations , I can say : the distance learning mode will last until the end of quarantine , '' he told a briefing on July 8 .
Moreover , the Department of Education at Kyiv City State Administration recommended that all educational institutions draft plans and develop the distance learning curriculum .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Education Ministry was developing several options for children to attend schools from September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the epidemic situation across the country in autumn .

The Department of Education at Kyiv City State Administration recommended that all educational institutions draft plans and develop the format of distance learning.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said Kyiv-based schools will continue to operate in distance learning mode until the quarantine set by the government as part of measures to counter the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is over.
Read alsoPM Shmyhal says next academic year could see distance learning
"According to the quarantine plan developed by the government, the resumption of educational process in the normal mode is possible at the fourth stage of the quarantine exit. Unfortunately, most regions of the country are not ready for this over the high incidence. Therefore, taking into account the government's recommendations, I can say: the distance learning mode will last until the end of quarantine," he told a briefing on July 8.
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Moreover, the Department of Education at Kyiv City State Administration recommended that all educational institutions draft plans and develop the distance learning curriculum.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Education Ministry was developing several options for children to attend schools from September 1. The choice will depend on the epidemic situation across the country in autumn.


unian--2020-07-08--Ukraine reports three new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of July 8

All those newly-infected have been hospitalized .
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ the morning of July 8 .
Read alsoSome 1,058 COVID-19 cases , 37 fatalities reported @ @ @ @ @ of pandemic '' As of 10:00 on July 8 , some 161 people in the @ @ @ @ @ acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus .
In total , 393 people @ @ @ @ @ died during the pandemic , '' the press service of the Medical Force Command of @ @ @ @ @ wrote on Facebook on July 8 .
`` Three new COVID-19 cases were registered in @ @ @ @ @ '' All those newly-infected have been hospitalized .
Currently , their state of health is @ @ @ @ @ are now isolated ( including self-isolation ) .

All those newly-infected have been hospitalized.
The number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases registered in the Armed Forces of Ukraine rose by three as of the morning of July 8.
Read alsoSome 1,058 COVID-19 cases, 37 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of pandemic
"As of 10:00 on July 8, some 161 people in the Armed Forces of Ukraine had acute respiratory illness COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. In total, 393 people have recovered and five have died during the pandemic," the press service of the Medical Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on July 8. "Three new COVID-19 cases were registered in the past 24 hours."
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All those newly-infected have been hospitalized. Currently, their state of health is satisfactory.
Some 624 servicemen are now isolated (including self-isolation).


unian--2020-07-08--Ukraine sees record high grain exports in MY 2019-2020

This year 's figures are 6.8 million tonnes up from those of MY 2018-2019 .
Ukraine in the 2019-2020 marketing year ( MY ) exported record high 57.2 million tonnes of flour , grain and legumes to foreign markets .
This year 's figures are 6.8 million tonnes up from 50.4 million tonnes reported in MY 2018-2019 , according to a statement published on the information-analytical portal Ukrainian agribusiness sector on July 7 .
In total , 56.7 million tonnes of grain and legumes was supplied onto foreign markets , including 20.5 million tonnes of wheat and a mixture of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of barley , 8,200 tonnes of rye , 30,300 tonnes of maize , and 791,000 tonnes of other grain and legumes .
Ukraine also exported 334,200 tonnes of flour , in particular , 331,700 tonnes of wheat flour or that of a mixture of wheat and rye ( meslin ) , and 2,500 tonnes of flour from other grains .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture expects the yield of grain and leguminous crops in Ukraine in 2020 will be 68 million tonnes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 million tonnes .
The country 's grain harvest in 2019 amounted to record-high 75 million tonnes .
As of the beginning of July 2020 , Ukrainian farmers harvested 245 tonnes of wheat from 110,000 hectares against 3.3 million tonnes threshed from 1 million hectares as of early July 2019 .

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This year's figures are 6.8 million tonnes up from those of MY 2018-2019.
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unian--2020-07-08--Some 1,058 COVID-19 cases, 37 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of pandemic

Another person died from the coronavirus in Crimea over the past 24 hours .
Experts from the Crimean Human Rights @ @ @ @ @ 1,058 COVID-19 cases , including 37 fatalities , have been registered in Russian-occupied Crimea since @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Read alsoSome 1,043 COVID-19 cases , 36 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since @ @ @ @ @ 15 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the @ @ @ @ @ CHRG said on Facebook on July 8 , referring to the occupying authorities ' data @ @ @ @ @ another person died from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours .
No new COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ city of Sevastopol .
In total , 254 coronavirus cases , including five fatalities , @ @ @ @ @ city since the start of the pandemic .

Another person died from the coronavirus in Crimea over the past 24 hours.
Experts from the Crimean Human Rights Group (CHRG) say 1,058 COVID-19 cases, including 37 fatalities, have been registered in Russian-occupied Crimea since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read alsoSome 1,043 COVID-19 cases, 36 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of pandemic
"Some 15 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol in the past day," the CHRG said on Facebook on July 8, referring to the occupying authorities' data.
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It is also reported another person died from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.
No new COVID-19 cases are reported in the city of Sevastopol.
In total, 254 coronavirus cases, including five fatalities, have been confirmed in the city since the start of the pandemic.


unian--2020-07-08--Ryanair to launch 16 new routes from Ukraine to Italy

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unian--2020-07-08--Iran refuses to negotiate with Ukraine on compensation to UIA plane crash victims – MFA

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry sent a note with a proposal to start negotiations on compensation , but got a refusal .
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Yevhen Enin has said Iran refused to negotiate with Ukraine on compensations to the relatives of those killed in the downing of Ukraine International Airlines ( UIA ) flight PS752 outside Tehran on January 8 , 2020 , although earlier Iran has announced its readiness to pay compensation .
In an interview with the BBC News Ukraine , he said the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry had sent a note with a proposal to start negotiations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Today [ the interview took place on July 7 ] we received communication from Tehran that the Iranian side is not ready to accept Kyiv 's proposal for negotiations , '' he said .
Read alsoUkraine does n't rule out suing Iran over downing of UIA plane Enin stressed it is too early to talk about specific amounts of compensation , because they are determined by the results of a comprehensive examination .
According to the deputy minister , everything depends on the political will of the Iranian side .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ] and sincerely hope the Iranian side will nevertheless agree to start the negotiation process as soon as possible , '' Enin added .
UNIAN memo .
Kyiv-bound Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran 's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8 .
It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board .
Two passengers and the crew members were Ukrainians .
There were also 82 citizens of Iran , 63 citizens of Canada , 10 citizens of Sweden , four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany and the United Kingdom each .
There were no survivors .
On January 11 , Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a `` human error '' and that those responsible would be held accountable .
Member countries of the International Coordination and Response Group for flight PS752 victims have repeatedly demanded that Iran hand over `` black boxes '' of the plane to the group .

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry sent a note with a proposal to start negotiations on compensation, but got a refusal.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Yevhen Enin has said Iran refused to negotiate with Ukraine on compensations to the relatives of those killed in the downing of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight PS752 outside Tehran on January 8, 2020, although earlier Iran has announced its readiness to pay compensation.
In an interview with the BBC News Ukraine, he said the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry had sent a note with a proposal to start negotiations on compensation, but got a refusal.
"Today [the interview took place on July 7] we received communication from Tehran that the Iranian side is not ready to accept Kyiv's proposal for negotiations," he said.
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Read alsoUkraine doesn't rule out suing Iran over downing of UIA plane
Enin stressed it is too early to talk about specific amounts of compensation, because they are determined by the results of a comprehensive examination.
According to the deputy minister, everything depends on the political will of the Iranian side.
"We are working on it [political will] and sincerely hope the Iranian side will nevertheless agree to start the negotiation process as soon as possible," Enin added.
UNIAN memo. Kyiv-bound Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport in the early hours of January 8. It was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members on board. Two passengers and the crew members were Ukrainians. There were also 82 citizens of Iran, 63 citizens of Canada, 10 citizens of Sweden, four citizens of Afghanistan, three citizens of Germany and the United Kingdom each. There were no survivors.
On January 11, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially admitted that the Ukrainian airliner had been shot down by accident as a result of a "human error" and that those responsible would be held accountable.
Member countries of the International Coordination and Response Group for flight PS752 victims have repeatedly demanded that Iran hand over "black boxes" of the plane to the group.


unian--2020-07-08--Kyiv mayor reports 114 new COVID-19 cases in past day

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,779 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 114 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 114 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus , '' he said on Telegram on July 8 .
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,779 .
According to Klitschko , 46 women aged 22 to 84 and 61 men aged 18 to 75 are among those infected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ four to 13 years old ) and four boys ( from two months to 13 years old ) tested positive for the coronavirus .
Klitschko said 21 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest were self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors .
Fifty-two people recovered from the disease in the past day , he said .
In total , 1,900 Kyiv residents have already recovered .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district ( 20 ) , Dniprovsky district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 16 ) .
As UNIAN reported earlier , there were 50,414 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 8 .
They include 1,306 deaths and 23,119 recoveries .
Some 807 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours .

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,779.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 114 in the past day.
Read alsoKyiv easing some quarantine restrictions from July 6
"In the past day, another 114 residents of Kyiv tested positive for the coronavirus," he said on Telegram on July 8.
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The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 5,779.
According to Klitschko, 46 women aged 22 to 84 and 61 men aged 18 to 75 are among those infected. In addition, three girls (from four to 13 years old) and four boys (from two months to 13 years old) tested positive for the coronavirus.
Klitschko said 21 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest were self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of doctors.
Fifty-two people recovered from the disease in the past day, he said.
In total, 1,900 Kyiv residents have already recovered.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Darnytsky district (20), Dniprovsky district (19), and Desniansky district (16).
As UNIAN reported earlier, there were 50,414 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ukraine as of the morning of July 8. They include 1,306 deaths and 23,119 recoveries. Some 807 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours.


unian--2020-07-08--Number of victims of wildfires in Luhansk region grows to five dead – Zelensky

Some 24 houses have been completely destroyed , while another 59 have been severely damaged .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the number of victims of recent wildfires in Luhansk region 's Novoaidarsky district has grown to five dead .
`` Currently , we have information there are five people [ dead ] .
This is incomplete data so far , we will have complete information by the end of the day .
We will believe and hope there will be no more victims , '' he said during a working trip to Luhansk region on July 8 , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Office on Facebook .
Read alsoWildfires raging in Ukraine 's east , one person killed , four injured Zelensky said 24 houses had been completely destroyed , while another 59 had been severely damaged .
In turn , Luhansk region 's Governor Serhiy Haidai said 22 people had been hospitalized , while two of them were transferred from an intensive care unit to a medical ward .
`` The fifth victim is a man who was found two hours ago .
We still ca n't say that we surveyed the full area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this last night .
Today , we are carrying out a house-to-house survey , '' Haidai added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , two large-scale wildfires were reported in Luhansk region 's Novoaidarsky district , Ukraine 's east .
On the afternoon of July 6 , a fire broke out on an area of about 50 hectares near the village of Oskolonivka in Novoaidarsky district , which is part of the Borovsky and Okhtyrsky forestry departments .
On the morning of July 7 , the fire was contained on an area of about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 25 meters per second ) and high air temperatures ( + 38 °C ) let the fire spread to the village of Smolianynove .
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine ( SESU ) has evacuated 30 people ( including 13 children ) from residential houses in the village of Smolianynove and the Vovche Ozero dacha cooperative , while another 30 people have been resettled .
As of 08:00 on July 8 , separate areas of burning forest were observed near the villages of Smolianynove , Kapitanove , and Voronove , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning update .

Some 24 houses have been completely destroyed, while another 59 have been severely damaged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the number of victims of recent wildfires in Luhansk region's Novoaidarsky district has grown to five dead.
"Currently, we have information there are five people [dead]. This is incomplete data so far, we will have complete information by the end of the day. We will believe and hope there will be no more victims," he said during a working trip to Luhansk region on July 8, according to a video posted by the President's Office on Facebook.
Read alsoWildfires raging in Ukraine's east, one person killed, four injured
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Zelensky said 24 houses had been completely destroyed, while another 59 had been severely damaged.
In turn, Luhansk region's Governor Serhiy Haidai said 22 people had been hospitalized, while two of them were transferred from an intensive care unit to a medical ward.
"The fifth victim is a man who was found two hours ago. We still can't say that we surveyed the full area. It was very dangerous to do this last night. Today, we are carrying out a house-to-house survey," Haidai added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, two large-scale wildfires were reported in Luhansk region's Novoaidarsky district, Ukraine's east.
On the afternoon of July 6, a fire broke out on an area of about 50 hectares near the village of Oskolonivka in Novoaidarsky district, which is part of the Borovsky and Okhtyrsky forestry departments. On the morning of July 7, the fire was contained on an area of about 85 hectares. Gusts of wind (up to 25 meters per second) and high air temperatures (+ 38 °C) let the fire spread to the village of Smolianynove.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) has evacuated 30 people (including 13 children) from residential houses in the village of Smolianynove and the Vovche Ozero dacha cooperative, while another 30 people have been resettled.
As of 08:00 on July 8, separate areas of burning forest were observed near the villages of Smolianynove, Kapitanove, and Voronove, the SESU's press service said in a morning update.


unian--2020-07-08--Ukrainian tourists detained in Greece return to Ukraine

By agreement with the Greek border guards , the citizens of Ukraine did not undergo deportation proceedings .
Seventeen citizens of Ukraine who were detained at the Athens airport on July 4 have been freed .
Read alsoNo legal grounds exist to ban 17 Ukrainians from leaving Ukraine for Greece – border guards On Tuesday , Greek border guards and Ukrainian consuls put the last of the Ukrainians on the plane , according to the Ukrainian TSN TV news service .
Some 12 tourists were sent by Ryanair flight to Kyiv a few hours ago .
Another Wizz Air passenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greek border guards , the citizens of Ukraine did not undergo deportation proceedings , thus , they avoided the ban on further entry into the EU .
At the same time , three Ukrainians were allowed to stay in the country as declared the business purpose of the visit .
As UNIAN reported earlier , 17 citizens of Ukraine , including two children , who flew from Kyiv to Greece , were detained at the Athens airport .
The Ukrainians were detained over the ban on third-country nationals from entering the EU .

By agreement with the Greek border guards, the citizens of Ukraine did not undergo deportation proceedings.
Seventeen citizens of Ukraine who were detained at the Athens airport on July 4 have been freed.
Read alsoNo legal grounds exist to ban 17 Ukrainians from leaving Ukraine for Greece – border guards
On Tuesday, Greek border guards and Ukrainian consuls put the last of the Ukrainians on the plane, according to the Ukrainian TSN TV news service.
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Some 12 tourists were sent by Ryanair flight to Kyiv a few hours ago. Another Wizz Air passenger flies separately.
By agreement with the Greek border guards, the citizens of Ukraine did not undergo deportation proceedings, thus, they avoided the ban on further entry into the EU.
At the same time, three Ukrainians were allowed to stay in the country as declared the business purpose of the visit.
As UNIAN reported earlier, 17 citizens of Ukraine, including two children, who flew from Kyiv to Greece, were detained at the Athens airport.
The Ukrainians were detained over the ban on third-country nationals from entering the EU.


unian--2020-07-08--Nine Ukrainian regions not ready for quarantine easing – health ministry

In particular , Volyn , Donetsk , Zakarpattia , Ivano-Frankivsk , Lviv , Odesa , Rivne , Ternopil , and @ @ @ @ @ for the easing of quarantine .
Ukrainian Health Ministry says nine Ukrainian regions are not @ @ @ @ @ the quarantine-related restrictions , as the incidence of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases there exceeds @ @ @ @ @ , Volyn , Donetsk , Zakarpattia , Ivano-Frankivsk , Lviv , Odesa , Rivne , @ @ @ @ @ are not ready for the easing of quarantine , the ministry said .
It is @ @ @ @ @ be lower than 24 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days @ @ @ @ @ in the regions .
As UNIAN reported earlier , some 807 new cases of the @ @ @ @ @ in Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to @ @ @ @ @ of July 8 .

In particular, Volyn, Donetsk, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Odesa, Rivne, Ternopil, and Kharkiv regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine.
Ukrainian Health Ministry says nine Ukrainian regions are not ready for the easing of the quarantine-related restrictions, as the incidence of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases there exceeds the limit.
Read alsoUkraine seeing rise in active COVID-19 cases – President's Office
In particular, Volyn, Donetsk, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Odesa, Rivne, Ternopil, and Kharkiv regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine, the ministry said.
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It is noted the daily incidence should be lower than 24 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days to lift more quarantine-related curbs in the regions.
As UNIAN reported earlier, some 807 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 50,414 as of the morning of July 8.


unian--2020-07-08--SBI serves ex-border guard with charge papers over Poroshenko's illegal border crossing

The case concerns Poroshenko 's trip to the Maldives in 2018 .
Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation ( SBI ) of Ukraine have served a former head of the State Border Guard Service 's military unit with charge papers over facilitating the passage of former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko , his family and those accompanying him across the state border outside the border crossing point .
`` According to a preliminary investigation , the suspect , being the head of the military unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine , contrary to the existing procedure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subordinate military personnel for illegal passage of the fifth president of Ukraine , his family members and other persons across the state border of Ukraine outside the existing border crossing point , '' the SBI 's press service said .
The press service of the Office of the Prosecutor General clarified the case concerns Poroshenko 's trip to the Maldives in 2018 .
The investigation also checks the involvement of the former border guard and other persons in crossing the border by other former officials without proper passport and customs control outside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is found guilty , he could face imprisonment from five to seven years without the right to occupy certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine 's SBI on August 6 opened criminal proceedings against Poroshenko over his trip to the Maldives in 2018 .

The case concerns Poroshenko's trip to the Maldives in 2018.
Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) of Ukraine have served a former head of the State Border Guard Service's military unit with charge papers over facilitating the passage of former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, his family and those accompanying him across the state border outside the border crossing point.
"According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect, being the head of the military unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, contrary to the existing procedure, in January 2018 gave unlawful orders to subordinate military personnel for illegal passage of the fifth president of Ukraine, his family members and other persons across the state border of Ukraine outside the existing border crossing point," the SBI's press service said.
Read alsoSBI chief comments on progress in proceedings targeting Poroshenko
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The press service of the Office of the Prosecutor General clarified the case concerns Poroshenko's trip to the Maldives in 2018.
The investigation also checks the involvement of the former border guard and other persons in crossing the border by other former officials without proper passport and customs control outside the border crossing point.
If the suspect is found guilty, he could face imprisonment from five to seven years without the right to occupy certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukraine's SBI on August 6 opened criminal proceedings against Poroshenko over his trip to the Maldives in 2018.


unian--2020-07-08--NACP hands over two administrative protocols to Zelensky

The relevant materials will be sent to court .
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention ( NACP ) has handed over two administrative protocols to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the failure to notify the authority of significant changes in his property status .
`` On July 7 , NACP Head Oleksandr Novikov drew up and handed over two protocols to the president over administrative violations ( Article 172-6 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses ) .
The relevant materials will be sent to court , '' NACP said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Zelensky personally informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority of significant changes in his property status .
`` In 2019 , the president 's family received funds as redemption of government domestic loan bonds in the total amount of UAH 5.1 million ( US $ 189,380 ) and spent UAH 5.2 million ( US $ 193,093 ) on the purchase of government domestic loan bonds , '' the presidential press service said .
`` Accordingly , the value of these bonds exceeded 50 subsistence levels .
According to the law , Volodymyr Zelensky had to submit notifications of significant changes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within 10 days from the time of the purchase and sale of the bonds . ''
However , the register did not receive such notifications .
`` Zelensky emphasizes that all citizens of Ukraine are equal before the law and is ready to bear responsibility for violations in accordance with current legislation , '' it said .

The relevant materials will be sent to court.
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has handed over two administrative protocols to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the failure to notify the authority of significant changes in his property status.
"On July 7, NACP Head Oleksandr Novikov drew up and handed over two protocols to the president over administrative violations (Article 172-6 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses). The relevant materials will be sent to court," NACP said.
Read alsoNACP starts probe into acting energy minister's alleged corruption offense
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As UNIAN reported earlier, Zelensky personally informed NACP of the failure to notify the authority of significant changes in his property status.
"In 2019, the president's family received funds as redemption of government domestic loan bonds in the total amount of UAH 5.1 million (US$189,380) and spent UAH 5.2 million (US$193,093) on the purchase of government domestic loan bonds," the presidential press service said. "Accordingly, the value of these bonds exceeded 50 subsistence levels. According to the law, Volodymyr Zelensky had to submit notifications of significant changes in property status to the Register of Declarations within 10 days from the time of the purchase and sale of the bonds."
However, the register did not receive such notifications.
"Zelensky emphasizes that all citizens of Ukraine are equal before the law and is ready to bear responsibility for violations in accordance with current legislation," it said.


unian--2020-07-08--Number of COVID-19 cases confirmed worldwide exceeds 11.8 mln

The overall death toll is 544,414 people , while 6,458,490 coronavirus patients have already recovered .
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 11.8 million patients as of the morning of July 8 .
Read alsoSome 1,043 COVID-19 cases , 36 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of pandemic As many as 11,838,384 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:33 on July 8 , according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering ( CSSE ) at Johns Hopkins University .
The overall death toll is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have already recovered .
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States ( 131,480 people ) , Brazil ( 66,741 ) , the United Kingdom ( 44,476 ) , Italy ( 34,899 ) , Mexico ( 32,014 ) , and France ( 29,936 ) .
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States ( 2,996,098 confirmed cases ) , Brazil ( 1,668,589 ) , India ( 742,417 ) , Russia ( 699,749 ) , Peru ( 309,278 ) , Chile ( 301,019 ) , the United Kingdom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , Spain ( 252,130 ) , Iran ( 245,688 ) , Italy ( 241,956 ) , and Pakistan ( 237,489 ) .
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus .

The overall death toll is 544,414 people, while 6,458,490 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 11.8 million patients as of the morning of July 8.
Read alsoSome 1,043 COVID-19 cases, 36 fatalities reported in occupied Crimea since start of pandemic
As many as 11,838,384 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported as of 10:33 on July 8, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
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The overall death toll is 544,414 people, while 6,458,490 coronavirus patients have already recovered.
The highest death toll was recorded in the United States (131,480 people), Brazil (66,741), the United Kingdom (44,476), Italy (34,899), Mexico (32,014), and France (29,936).
The countries most affected by the coronavirus pandemic include the United States (2,996,098 confirmed cases), Brazil (1,668,589), India (742,417), Russia (699,749), Peru (309,278), Chile (301,019), the United Kingdom (287,880), Mexico (268,008), Spain (252,130), Iran (245,688), Italy (241,956), and Pakistan (237,489).
As many as 188 countries have been affected by the virus.


unian--2020-07-08--U.S. mulling over increasing military aid to Ukraine

Thus , Ukraine may get from the United States US $ 100 million more than in fiscal year 2020 .
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee on July 7 released the draft fiscal year 2021 Defense funding bill , according to which it is proposed to increase military aid to Ukraine by US $ 25 million .
`` $ 275 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative , $ 25 million above the request .
Exempts funds from apportionment and requires the Secretary of Defense to inform Congress of any undue spending delays , '' as reported in a press release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoPentagon moves to provide additional military aid to Ukraine , citing progress on reforms – CNN Thus , Ukraine may get from the United States US $ 100 million more than in fiscal year 2020 .
The document still has to be approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate .
Only after that , it will be signed by the U.S. president .
The fiscal year in the United States begins on October 1 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the United States plans to give Ukraine US $ 250 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training and equipment to strengthen the country 's ability defend itself against Russia .

Thus, Ukraine may get from the United States US$100 million more than in fiscal year 2020.
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee on July 7 released the draft fiscal year 2021 Defense funding bill, according to which it is proposed to increase military aid to Ukraine by US$25 million.
"$275 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, $25 million above the request. Exempts funds from apportionment and requires the Secretary of Defense to inform Congress of any undue spending delays," as reported in a press release on July 7, 2020.
Read alsoPentagon moves to provide additional military aid to Ukraine, citing progress on reforms – CNN
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Thus, Ukraine may get from the United States US$100 million more than in fiscal year 2020.
The document still has to be approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate. Only after that, it will be signed by the U.S. president. The fiscal year in the United States begins on October 1.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the United States plans to give Ukraine US$250 million through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative for training and equipment to strengthen the country's ability defend itself against Russia.


unian--2020-07-08--Over 800 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ukraine in past day

As many as 23,119 patients have already recovered .
Some 807 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported @ @ @ @ @ day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 50,414 as of the morning @ @ @ @ @ death toll in Ukraine now is 1,306 people , including 23 who died in the @ @ @ @ @ to the interactive map of Ukraine 's National Security and Defense Council .
As many @ @ @ @ @ 926 in the past day , have already recovered .
Lviv region ( 117 cases @ @ @ @ @ Kyiv ( 114 ) , Rivne region ( 76 ) , and Zakarpattia region ( @ @ @ @ @ lead by cases confirmed in the past 24 hours .
The number of active COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ of July 8 was 25,989 .

As many as 23,119 patients have already recovered.
Some 807 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 50,414 as of the morning of July 8.
Read alsoUkraine seeing rise in active COVID-19 cases – President's Office
The death toll in Ukraine now is 1,306 people, including 23 who died in the past 24 hours, according to the interactive map of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
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As many as 23,119 patients, including 926 in the past day, have already recovered.
Lviv region (117 cases), the city of Kyiv (114), Rivne region (76), and Zakarpattia region (75) are in the lead by cases confirmed in the past 24 hours.
The number of active COVID-19 cases as of the morning of July 8 was 25,989.


unian--2020-07-08--Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 13 enemy attacks in Donbas on July 7

The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on July 7 mounted 13 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with four members of the Joint Forces reported as wounded in action .
`` The Russian Federation 's armed formations violated the ceasefire 13 times on July 7 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 8 .
`` As a result , four servicemen of the Joint Forces were wounded in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire from proscribed 122mm artillery systems , 120mm and 82mm mortars , cannons installed on infantry fighting vehicles , anti-tank missile systems , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , sniper rifles , and small arms .
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka , and the villages of Novotoshkivske , Novoluhanske , Orikhove , Starohnativka , Vodiane , Shyrokyne , Pisky , Bohdanivka , and Pavlopil The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack .
`` Since Wednesday midnight , Russia-led forces have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Avdiyivka , and the villages of Khutir Vilny and Orikhove , using 82mm mortars , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and rifles , '' the update said .
No casualties have been reported among Ukrainian troops since Wednesday midnight .

The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack.
Russia's hybrid military forces on July 7 mounted 13 attacks on Ukrainian army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with four members of the Joint Forces reported as wounded in action.
"The Russian Federation's armed formations violated the ceasefire 13 times on July 7," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on July 8. "As a result, four servicemen of the Joint Forces were wounded in enemy shelling."
Read alsoRussia continues to supply military hardware, weapons to occupied Donbas – Ukraine intel
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Russian-led forces opened fire from proscribed 122mm artillery systems, 120mm and 82mm mortars, cannons installed on infantry fighting vehicles, anti-tank missile systems, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, sniper rifles, and small arms.
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Avdiyivka, and the villages of Novotoshkivske, Novoluhanske, Orikhove, Starohnativka, Vodiane, Shyrokyne, Pisky, Bohdanivka, and Pavlopil
The Joint Forces returned fire to each enemy attack.
"Since Wednesday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions six times near Maryinka and Avdiyivka, and the villages of Khutir Vilny and Orikhove, using 82mm mortars, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and rifles," the update said.
No casualties have been reported among Ukrainian troops since Wednesday midnight.


unian--2020-07-08--Ukraine's hryvnia continues strengthening, set at UAH 26.93 to U.S. dollar on July 8

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unian--2020-07-08--MH17 case: Russia-controlled supervisor of 'DPR' terrorists detained in Kyiv

Ukraine 's SBU service has recordings of phone calls where the detainee elaborates on a feud between the Russian intelligence service and the FSB over control of illegal armed formations ' leaders in Donbas .
Ukraine 's SBU Security Service has detained a citizen of Ukraine , K. , in Kyiv , who in 2014-2020 acted as one of the `` supervisors '' of terrorist leaders of the so-called `` Donetsk People 's Republic '' ( `` DPR '' ) through the Main Intelligence Directorate ( GRU ) of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an active part in the creation of the so-called `` DPR Intelligence Directorate '' and other units of the said terrorist organization , the SBU said on Facebook on July 7 .
He is charged with committing a crime under Part 1 of Article 258-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ( creating a terrorist group or terrorist organization ) .
He will soon be served with charge papers .
The SBU has records of K. 's telephone conversations , where he reveals the details of interdepartmental wars between the GRU and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders .
During their phone talks , the persons involved in the case mention the names of FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov and his deputies Andrei Burlaka and Sergey Smirnov , assistant to the president of the Russian Federation Vladislav Surkov , leaders of the `` DPR '' Alexander Zakharchenko , Alexander Borodai , and others .
Also an important part of the recordings are conversations of K. with GRU Major General Sergey Dubinsky ( nom de guerre `` Khmuryi '' ) and Leonid Kharchenko ( nom de guerre `` Krot '' ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the case of the downing of Malaysian Airline flight MH17 in Donbas , which resulted in 298 deaths .
According to the Office of the Prosecutor General , the detainee also managed an agent network and a number of acts of terror and sabotage were committed on his orders in the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government .
It was established that the leaders and representatives of the so-called `` DPR Intelligence Directorate '' are directly related to the downing of the passenger plane .

Ukraine's SBU service has recordings of phone calls where the detainee elaborates on a feud between the Russian intelligence service and the FSB over control of illegal armed formations' leaders in Donbas.
Ukraine's SBU Security Service has detained a citizen of Ukraine, K., in Kyiv, who in 2014-2020 acted as one of the "supervisors" of terrorist leaders of the so-called "Donetsk People's Republic" ("DPR") through the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
In particular, the detainee took an active part in the creation of the so-called "DPR Intelligence Directorate" and other units of the said terrorist organization, the SBU said on Facebook on July 7.
Read alsoKey suspect in MH17 case arrested in occupied Donetsk – media
He is charged with committing a crime under Part 1 of Article 258-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (creating a terrorist group or terrorist organization).
He will soon be served with charge papers.
The SBU has records of K.'s telephone conversations, where he reveals the details of interdepartmental wars between the GRU and the FSB over control of "DPR" leaders.
During their phone talks, the persons involved in the case mention the names of FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov and his deputies Andrei Burlaka and Sergey Smirnov, assistant to the president of the Russian Federation Vladislav Surkov, leaders of the "DPR" Alexander Zakharchenko, Alexander Borodai, and others.
Also an important part of the recordings are conversations of K. with GRU Major General Sergey Dubinsky (nom de guerre "Khmuryi") and Leonid Kharchenko (nom de guerre "Krot"), who are on the international wanted list in the case of the downing of Malaysian Airline flight MH17 in Donbas, which resulted in 298 deaths.
According to the Office of the Prosecutor General, the detainee also managed an agent network and a number of acts of terror and sabotage were committed on his orders in the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government.
It was established that the leaders and representatives of the so-called "DPR Intelligence Directorate" are directly related to the downing of the passenger plane.


unian--2020-07-08--Reuters: Oil edges lower as U.S. inventory build stokes supply fears

Brent crude futures fell 10 cents , or 0.2 % , to $ 42.98 a barrel by 0417 GMT .
Oil prices dipped on Wednesday after industry data showing a build in U.S. crude stockpiles added to worries about oversupply , but hopes for a swift economic recovery in China limited losses .
Brent crude futures fell 10 cents , or 0.2 % , to $ 42.98 a barrel by 0417 GMT .
U.S. West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) crude futures dropped 12 cents , or 0.3 % , to $ 40.50 a barrel , holding to the narrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as reported by Reuters .
Read alsoReuters : Oil prices fall on demand concerns from U.S. coronavirus case surge U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose last week , against expectations for a draw , although gasoline and distillate inventories fell more than expected , data from industry group the American Petroleum Institute showed .
Adding to pressure , the U.S. Energy Information Administration ( EIA ) said on Tuesday that U.S. crude oil production is expected to fall by 600,000 barrels per day ( bpd ) in 2020 , a smaller decline than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it also expected global oil demand to recover through the end of 2021 .

Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.2%, to $42.98 a barrel by 0417 GMT.
Oil prices dipped on Wednesday after industry data showing a build in U.S. crude stockpiles added to worries about oversupply, but hopes for a swift economic recovery in China limited losses.
Brent crude futures fell 10 cents, or 0.2%, to $42.98 a barrel by 0417 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 12 cents, or 0.3%, to $40.50 a barrel, holding to the narrow range of the past few weeks, as reported by Reuters.
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U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose last week, against expectations for a draw, although gasoline and distillate inventories fell more than expected, data from industry group the American Petroleum Institute showed.
Adding to pressure, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday that U.S. crude oil production is expected to fall by 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2020, a smaller decline than the 670,000 bpd it forecast previously.
However, it also expected global oil demand to recover through the end of 2021.


unian--2020-07-09--Meeting of NATO-Ukraine Commission focuses on reforms, developments in Donbas

Allies also stressed the importance of delivering on domestic reforms .
A meeting of NATO-Ukraine Commission in Brussels on July 8 focused on reforms and developments in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
`` NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held talks on Wednesday , July 8 , 2020 , with Ukraine 's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration , Olha Stefanishyna .
They discussed the priorities of the new Ukrainian government and the strength of the NATO-Ukraine partnership , '' NATO said in a statement on its website on July 8 .
The Secretary General welcomed Ukraine 's status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognizes the country 's contributions to Euro-Atlantic security .
The Deputy Prime Minister also participated in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission , chaired by Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana .
She briefed Allies on Ukraine 's reform efforts and the security situation in and around Ukraine .
Allies reiterated NATO 's commitment to Ukraine 's sovereignty and territorial integrity and commended Ukraine on its commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine .
`` Allies also stressed the importance of delivering on domestic reforms , particularly in the judiciary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corruption , and in the security and defense sector , '' the statement said .
The Deputy Secretary General noted that Ukraine 's Annual National Programme for 2020 remains a good framework to ensure progress in reforms .
`` The meeting was also an opportunity for the NATO-Ukraine Commission to discuss practical steps to move forward the joint partnership agenda , '' the statement said .

Allies also stressed the importance of delivering on domestic reforms.
A meeting of NATO-Ukraine Commission in Brussels on July 8 focused on reforms and developments in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
"NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held talks on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, with Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishyna. They discussed the priorities of the new Ukrainian government and the strength of the NATO-Ukraine partnership," NATO said in a statement on its website on July 8.
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The Secretary General welcomed Ukraine's status as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner, which recognizes the country's contributions to Euro-Atlantic security.
The Deputy Prime Minister also participated in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, chaired by Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana.
She briefed Allies on Ukraine's reform efforts and the security situation in and around Ukraine. Allies reiterated NATO's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and commended Ukraine on its commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
"Allies also stressed the importance of delivering on domestic reforms, particularly in the judiciary, with regard to the fight against corruption, and in the security and defense sector," the statement said.
The Deputy Secretary General noted that Ukraine's Annual National Programme for 2020 remains a good framework to ensure progress in reforms. "The meeting was also an opportunity for the NATO-Ukraine Commission to discuss practical steps to move forward the joint partnership agenda," the statement said.


unian--2020-07-08--Bow crane collapse: One dead and four injured in crane collapse – BBC

A woman died and four people were injured when a crane collapsed on to houses and a block of flats @ @ @ @ @ London .
The 20m ( 65ft ) crane crashed on to the development and two @ @ @ @ @ , Bow , before 14:40 BST , the BBC reported .
Read alsoUp to three @ @ @ @ @ under wreckage after Kyiv house gas blast ( Photo , video ) The woman was @ @ @ @ @ of one of the houses and died at the scene .
Four others were injured @ @ @ @ @ to hospital for head injuries .
The crane collapsed where a block of flats were @ @ @ @ @ and crashed on to two adjacent houses .
The crane that collapsed was being used @ @ @ @ @ NU living at the time .

A police blockade remains in place.
A woman died and four people were injured when a crane collapsed on to houses and a block of flats which were being built in London.
The 20m (65ft) crane crashed on to the development and two terrace houses in Compton Close, Bow, before 14:40 BST, the BBC reported.
Read alsoUp to three people could be left trapped under wreckage after Kyiv house gas blast (Photo, video)
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The woman was found on the first floor of one of the houses and died at the scene. Four others were injured, including two people taken to hospital for head injuries.
A police blockade remains in place.
The crane collapsed where a block of flats were being built in Watts Grove and crashed on to two adjacent houses.
The crane that collapsed was being used by Swan Housing Association and NU living at the time.


unian--2020-07-08--EU expects Russia to end pressure on Crimean Tatars

The EU expects all illegally detained Ukrainians to be released without delay .
The European Union has commented on recent detentions in Russia-occupied Crimea , saying it expects Russia will end the pressure on Crimean Tatars .
`` The EU expects Russia to end the pressure on the Crimean Tatar community .
International human rights standards must be guaranteed in the peninsula , '' EU Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano said in a statement on July 8 .
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Embassy in Kyiv concerned by detentions of Crimean Tatars on July 7 '' Full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human rights actors to the whole territory of Ukraine , including Crimea and Sevastopol , continues to be paramount , '' the statement said .
On July 7 , 2020 , seven individuals , mostly Crimean Tatars , were arrested in the Crimean peninsula for their alleged political affiliation .
`` The European Union considers their detention to be politically motivated and , as they have been carried out under Russian legislation by Russian 'authorities ' in Ukrainian territory , illegal under international law , '' the statement said .
The EU says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian legislation in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and expects all illegally detained Ukrainians to be released without delay .
The EU reiterates its unwavering support for Ukraine 's independence , sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders .

The EU expects all illegally detained Ukrainians to be released without delay.
The European Union has commented on recent detentions in Russia-occupied Crimea, saying it expects Russia will end the pressure on Crimean Tatars.
"The EU expects Russia to end the pressure on the Crimean Tatar community. International human rights standards must be guaranteed in the peninsula," EU Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano said in a statement on July 8.
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"Full, free and unrestricted access for international human rights actors to the whole territory of Ukraine, including Crimea and Sevastopol, continues to be paramount," the statement said.
On July 7, 2020, seven individuals, mostly Crimean Tatars, were arrested in the Crimean peninsula for their alleged political affiliation.
"The European Union considers their detention to be politically motivated and, as they have been carried out under Russian legislation by Russian 'authorities' in Ukrainian territory, illegal under international law," the statement said.
The EU says it does not recognize the enforcement of Russian legislation in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and expects all illegally detained Ukrainians to be released without delay.
The EU reiterates its unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.


unian--2020-07-08--Zelensky says Ukraine may lift ban on exports of face masks

The restrictive measure was introduced on March 12 .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine may lift a ban on exports of face masks and the Ukrainian government is to consider the issue by the end of the week .
`` You probably understand why we did this from the very beginning [ banned shipments of medical protective equipment abroad ] – we needed to supply [ it to ] hospitals and pharmacies .
As for the hospitals with COVID-19 patients , everything is fine with supplies there ; as for pharmacies , it seems to me it is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out – maybe it 's time ... Let us see all the stocks .
I do n't want it to happen – but we must be prepared if there is a second wave , '' he said while meeting with local entrepreneurs in Chernivtsi region on July 8 .
Read alsoUkraine to handle possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches – ministry In turn , Ukraine 's Deputy Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says that his ministry will study healthcare facilities ' demand for the means of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now collecting information from all healthcare institutions , these are not only those that were countering the first wave , but also those that will be involved in the second and third waves so that they could clearly estimate plans for the purchase of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) .
As soon as they provide this information , we , together with the Economy Ministry , will evaluate our own production capacities and perhaps we will allow the quota principle for exports of masks in the near future , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` by the end of the week we will see ...
If the stocks are enough , then why not [ to allow the exports ] .
You are right – if the state does not place an order with you , the state should open up opportunities for you . ''
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers on March 12 introduced a ban on exports of locally produced PPE until June 1 ; then the measure was extended until July 1 .

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unian--2020-07-08--RFE/RL: Lithuania suspends broadcasts by Russia's RT over EU-sanctioned head

The move follow a similar ban in another Baltic state , Latvia .
Lithuania has suspended Russia 's RT television from broadcasting in its territory because of RT 's links with the head of the Russian state TV network , Dmitry Kiselyov , who is under international sanctions .
Mantas Martisius , the chairman of Lithuania 's Commission on Radio and Television , said on July 8 that five channels broadcast by RT in the Baltic country will be suspended as of July 9 after the decision is published online , Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended not because of any violations but because a person associated with these programs has been included on the list of individuals under sanctions .
And that is Mr. Kiselyov , who should not get benefits and therefore the transmission of the programs is being suspended , '' Martisius said .
The move follow a similar ban in another Baltic state , Latvia , which on June 30 halted the distribution of RT 's seven channels in the country , citing the same reason .
Kiselyov , a TV commentator known for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union 's sanctions list for his role in promoting Kremlin propaganda in support of Russia 's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine .
Kiselyov is the head of the state Rossia Segodnya media group , which focuses mainly on Russian news and official propaganda abroad .
The group includes , RT , the channel that used to be known as Russia Today , as well as other channels , radio stations and websites , the Sputnik news service , the Prime news agency , and the Inosmi.ru media project .
Kiselyov 's media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups in Russia .
It received 20.4 billion rubles ( more than US $ 288 million ) from the state from 2018 to 2020 .

The move follow a similar ban in another Baltic state, Latvia.
Lithuania has suspended Russia's RT television from broadcasting in its territory because of RT's links with the head of the Russian state TV network, Dmitry Kiselyov, who is under international sanctions.
Mantas Martisius, the chairman of Lithuania's Commission on Radio and Television, said on July 8 that five channels broadcast by RT in the Baltic country will be suspended as of July 9 after the decision is published online, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported.
Read alsoNew culture minister Tkachenko speaks of ways to counter Russian propaganda
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"These programs are being suspended not because of any violations but because a person associated with these programs has been included on the list of individuals under sanctions. And that is Mr. Kiselyov, who should not get benefits and therefore the transmission of the programs is being suspended," Martisius said.
The move follow a similar ban in another Baltic state, Latvia, which on June 30 halted the distribution of RT's seven channels in the country, citing the same reason.
Kiselyov, a TV commentator known for his anti-Western diatribes, is on the European Union's sanctions list for his role in promoting Kremlin propaganda in support of Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
Kiselyov is the head of the state Rossia Segodnya media group, which focuses mainly on Russian news and official propaganda abroad.
The group includes, RT, the channel that used to be known as Russia Today, as well as other channels, radio stations and websites, the Sputnik news service, the Prime news agency, and the Inosmi.ru media project.
Kiselyov's media group is among the top 10 state-subsidized groups in Russia. It received 20.4 billion rubles (more than US$288 million) from the state from 2018 to 2020.


unian--2020-07-08--Ukraine spends up to US$1,000 on treatment of one COVID-19 patient on average

The hospitals designated to combat the coronavirus offer the so-called `` COVID package . ''
On the average , from UAH 9,000 to UAH 27,000 , which is between US $ 334 and US $ 1,000 at the current forex rate , is spent on the treatment of a COVID-19 patient in Ukrainian hospitals .
Chairman of the medical commission of Kyiv , a member of the city 's council from the Svoboda Party Oleh Gelevey says it is difficult to calculate the exact amount spent per patient .
`` But we have already calculated with chief doctors that on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to UAH 27,000 , depending on complications related to the coronavirus disease , '' he said at a briefing at UNIAN .
Read alsoUkraine to handle possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches – ministry If patients are in hospital , they do not have to pay for the treatment , he said .
The hospitals designated to combat the coronavirus offer the so-called `` COVID package , '' he added .
These hospitals have signed an agreement with the National Health Service of Ukraine to have the reimbursement of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible coronavirus cases are identified , Gelevey said that there is a law that is designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in Ukraine , which `` clearly defines an algorithm to act during an epidemic , pandemic . ''
According to him , a doctor makes up a list of persons who were in contact with a COVID-19 patient , and then hands it over to a local medical center at the patient 's place of residence .
`` And it is the center which makes calls to check all possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the place of residence , and they are offered to undergo polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) testing for free , '' Gelevey said .
According to him , enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA ) testing is also proposed .
`` I 've already seen situations when people on a patient 's contact list undergo PCR tests , which turn to be negative , but ELISA tests later show that the people were already ill , and they also had a coronavirus infection , '' he added .
As UNIAN reported earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who tested positive for the coronavirus in the past 24 hours increased by another 114 people .

The hospitals designated to combat the coronavirus offer the so-called "COVID package."
On the average, from UAH 9,000 to UAH 27,000, which is between US$334 and US$1,000 at the current forex rate, is spent on the treatment of a COVID-19 patient in Ukrainian hospitals.
Chairman of the medical commission of Kyiv, a member of the city's council from the Svoboda Party Oleh Gelevey says it is difficult to calculate the exact amount spent per patient. "But we have already calculated with chief doctors that on the average it is from UAH 9,000 to UAH 27,000, depending on complications related to the coronavirus disease," he said at a briefing at UNIAN.
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If patients are in hospital, they do not have to pay for the treatment, he said. The hospitals designated to combat the coronavirus offer the so-called "COVID package," he added.
These hospitals have signed an agreement with the National Health Service of Ukraine to have the reimbursement of COVID-19 treatment costs.
Answering a question how possible coronavirus cases are identified, Gelevey said that there is a law that is designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in Ukraine, which "clearly defines an algorithm to act during an epidemic, pandemic."
According to him, a doctor makes up a list of persons who were in contact with a COVID-19 patient, and then hands it over to a local medical center at the patient's place of residence.
"And it is the center which makes calls to check all possible contacts – be it at work or at the place of residence, and they are offered to undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for free," Gelevey said.
According to him, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing is also proposed. "I've already seen situations when people on a patient's contact list undergo PCR tests, which turn to be negative, but ELISA tests later show that the people were already ill, and they also had a coronavirus infection," he added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the number of residents of Kyiv who tested positive for the coronavirus in the past 24 hours increased by another 114 people.


unian--2020-07-08--NABU, SAPO unable to explain to lawmakers what grounds used to open case against VAB Bank

At a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada 's anti-corruption committee , representatives of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor 's Office ( SAPO ) and the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine ( NABU ) could not give any answer on the VAB Bank case they refuse to close despite a final court ruling .
The Verkhovna Rada 's anti-corruption committee today , July 8 , considered the issue of enforcing the decision made by Kyiv 's Pechersky district court to close the case concerning a stabilization loan issued to VAB Bank .
At the meeting , lawmakers tried to get answers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both opening and appealing against the closure of this case under the court ruling .
Read alsoResumed unlawfully : Court rules in case of Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk ( Document ) In particular , representatives of NABU could not answer any of the questions raised by MP Anatoliy Burmich on whether the specific appropriation of funds was documented by the audit materials ( because if there was no appropriation , there are no reasons to launch the criminal proceedings ) , whether this audit and counter-inspection were carried out at all , whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return the funds of the loan received , which makes the proceedings an administrative rather criminal one , and whether NABU handles cases concerning some other banks that have not returned loans to the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) , in particular with respect to PrivatBank .
Having received no answer , the lawmaker noted that NABU had been investigating the case for 3.5 years , and at the same time , it could not answer specific questions , although the answers to them are in the public domain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the investigated and closed case had been reopened by the then Deputy Prosecutor General Vitaliy Kasko unreasonably and with numerous violations .
In addition , official examinations established the groundlessness of the charges .
`` Kasko did not have materials of the criminal proceedings , all 100 volumes , and he did not look into any of them .
He was only eight days in office .
And the decision was made without the availability of the materials , outside the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine .
The investigator got the materials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks after , '' Kozachenko commented .
In addition , the lawyer noted that neither NABU nor SAPO is a subject of the decision by the Prosecutor General 's Office to resume the litigation , therefore it is unclear why they dispute this court ruling : `` The case was investigated by the National Police , the decision was made by the Prosecutor General 's Office .
And now NABU and SAPO are appealing the decision made by the Prosecutor General 's Office , and challenging it via the HACC [ High Anti-Corruption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NABU involved in this ? ''
It must be mentioned that on June 5 , Kyiv 's Pechersky district court issued a ruling that invalidated the decision by Vitaliy Kasko , the former deputy of the then Prosecutor General Ruslan Riaboshapka , to reopen the case against ex-deputy head of the NBU Oleksandr Pysaruk and businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk .
However , NABU and SAPO still refuse to enforce the court ruling , which is final , and appealed it in the HACC , although it should be considered by the authorized Appeals Court @ @ @

At a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's anti-corruption committee, representatives of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) could not give any answer on the VAB Bank case they refuse to close despite a final court ruling.
The Verkhovna Rada's anti-corruption committee today, July 8, considered the issue of enforcing the decision made by Kyiv's Pechersky district court to close the case concerning a stabilization loan issued to VAB Bank. At the meeting, lawmakers tried to get answers from NABU and SAPO regarding the grounds for both opening and appealing against the closure of this case under the court ruling.
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In particular, representatives of NABU could not answer any of the questions raised by MP Anatoliy Burmich on whether the specific appropriation of funds was documented by the audit materials (because if there was no appropriation, there are no reasons to launch the criminal proceedings), whether this audit and counter-inspection were carried out at all, whether the bank sent an offer on the readiness to return the funds of the loan received, which makes the proceedings an administrative rather criminal one, and whether NABU handles cases concerning some other banks that have not returned loans to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), in particular with respect to PrivatBank. Having received no answer, the lawmaker noted that NABU had been investigating the case for 3.5 years, and at the same time, it could not answer specific questions, although the answers to them are in the public domain.
In turn, lawyer Tetiana Kozachenko recalled that the investigated and closed case had been reopened by the then Deputy Prosecutor General Vitaliy Kasko unreasonably and with numerous violations. In addition, official examinations established the groundlessness of the charges.
"Kasko did not have materials of the criminal proceedings, all 100 volumes, and he did not look into any of them. He was only eight days in office. And the decision was made without the availability of the materials, outside the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. The investigator got the materials, all 100 volumes, only two weeks after," Kozachenko commented.
In addition, the lawyer noted that neither NABU nor SAPO is a subject of the decision by the Prosecutor General's Office to resume the litigation, therefore it is unclear why they dispute this court ruling: "The case was investigated by the National Police, the decision was made by the Prosecutor General's Office. And now NABU and SAPO are appealing the decision made by the Prosecutor General's Office, and challenging it via the HACC [High Anti-Corruption Court]. How are SAPO and NABU involved in this?"
It must be mentioned that on June 5, Kyiv's Pechersky district court issued a ruling that invalidated the decision by Vitaliy Kasko, the former deputy of the then Prosecutor General Ruslan Riaboshapka, to reopen the case against ex-deputy head of the NBU Oleksandr Pysaruk and businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk. However, NABU and SAPO still refuse to enforce the court ruling, which is final, and appealed it in the HACC, although it should be considered by the authorized Appeals Court in Kyiv.


unian--2020-07-08--Ukraine to handle possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches – ministry

The Chief Medical Officer thanked healthcare workers for every life they had saved .
Ukraine 's Deputy Minister of Health and Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says Ukraine will handle a possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches and measures than it was at the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic .
He made this announcement at a meeting with doctors in Chernivtsi during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 's visit to a newly-built regional perinatal center in that city on July 8 .
Read alsoUkraine reports three new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of July 8 Liashko thanked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved .
`` Thank you all for the work you have done ... today you are heroes , you have saved a huge number of lives in Chernivtsi region .
Chernivtsi region itself is your own example ... you all work for the sake of a common goal – to save the life of Ukrainians and to show by our own example how to join hands and do everything possible while endangering yourselves and saving [ other people 's ] lives under the conditions that we had in February and in March , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grateful to you , and I think that even if there is a second wave , we will handle it with completely different approaches , finances and equipment , '' he said .
According to him , the Health Ministry will do everything to ensure that hospitals are never financed by residual principle .
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of July 8 was 50,414 , including 807 cases registered in the past 24 hours .
The death toll was 1,306 ; while some 23,119 patients have recovered .

The Chief Medical Officer thanked healthcare workers for every life they had saved.
Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Health and Chief Medical Officer Viktor Liashko says Ukraine will handle a possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches and measures than it was at the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic.
He made this announcement at a meeting with doctors in Chernivtsi during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to a newly-built regional perinatal center in that city on July 8.
Read alsoUkraine reports three new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of July 8
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Liashko thanked healthcare workers for every life they had saved. "Thank you all for the work you have done ... today you are heroes, you have saved a huge number of lives in Chernivtsi region. Chernivtsi region itself is your own example ... you all work for the sake of a common goal – to save the life of Ukrainians and to show by our own example how to join hands and do everything possible while endangering yourselves and saving [other people's] lives under the conditions that we had in February and in March," he said.
"We are grateful to you, and I think that even if there is a second wave, we will handle it with completely different approaches, finances and equipment," he said.
According to him, the Health Ministry will do everything to ensure that hospitals are never financed by residual principle.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ukraine as of July 8 was 50,414, including 807 cases registered in the past 24 hours. The death toll was 1,306; while some 23,119 patients have recovered.


unian--2020-07-08--Experts predict increase in global potato consumption

Each Ukrainian consumes 521 kilograms of potatoes per year .
Analysts predict an increase in the global consumption of potatoes @ @ @ @ @ world potato market .
`` According to the IndexBox analytical agency , it is assumed @ @ @ @ @ potato ] tubers will grow by 1.5 % annually in the next decade , '' @ @ @ @ @ service said on July 8 .
It is noted China is in the lead of @ @ @ @ @ million tonnes per year , followed by India and Ukraine .
`` Belarus , Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ the countries with the highest level of potato consumption per capita .
In particular , @ @ @ @ @ of potatoes per year , '' reads the report .
As UNIAN reported earlier , @ @ @ @ @ on Ukraine 's wholesale markets due to increased potato supply of the new crop .

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unian--2020-07-09--Zelensky says Ukraine to restore Agriculture Ministry – media

Ukraine liquidated a separate Agriculture Ministry last year , combining it with the Economy Ministry .
Ukraine , global major @ @ @ @ @ will restore its Agriculture Ministry until September , President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday .
@ @ @ @ @ by almost 6 % in Jan-May – economy ministry Ukraine liquidated a separate Agriculture Ministry @ @ @ @ @ with the Economy Ministry , as reported by Reuters .
The move has been widely @ @ @ @ @ .

Ukraine liquidated a separate Agriculture Ministry last year, combining it with the Economy Ministry.
Ukraine, global major food producer and exporter, will restore its Agriculture Ministry until September, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.
Read alsoUkraine's GDP shrinks by almost 6% in Jan-May – economy ministry
Ukraine liquidated a separate Agriculture Ministry last year, combining it with the Economy Ministry, as reported by Reuters.
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The move has been widely criticised by producers and traders.


unian--2020-07-09--Two Crimean Tatars detained during July 7 searches to remand in custody until Sept 9 – NGO

The hearings were held behind closed doors .
Crimean Solidarity NGO says the so-called `` Kyiv District Court '' in the city of Simferopol in Russian-occupied Crimea has ruled that two Crimean Tatars , namely Alim Sufyanov and Seyran Khayretdinov , who were detained during the July 7 searches , will remand in custody until September 9 .
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Embassy in Kyiv concerned by detentions of Crimean Tatars on July 7 '' [ The so-called ] 'Kyiv District Court ' has ruled to remand [ the detainees ] in custody until September 9 , 2020 , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The hearings were held behind closed doors .
However , over 100 people rallied outside the `` court '' building to support the Crimean Tatars .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Russian occupying authorities detained seven Crimean Tatars , namely Emil Ziyadinov , Ismet Ibragimov , Alim Sufyanov , Seyran Khayretdinov , Oleksandr Sizikov , Vadym Bektemirov , and Zekyrya Muratov , after searches in four districts of the occupied peninsula .
Dilyaver Memetov who was not at home during the search has been put on the wanted list .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization , which is banned in Russia .
On July 8 , the `` court '' ruled to put Oleksandr Sizikov under house arrest until September 2 .
The Main Directorate of the National Police in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea ( ARC ) and the city of Sevastopol has initiated criminal proceedings on the fact of conducting illegal searches under Part 2 of Article 162 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine ( violation of security of residence ) , and Part 2 of Article 146 ( illegal confinement or @ @ @ @ @ @

The hearings were held behind closed doors.
Crimean Solidarity NGO says the so-called "Kyiv District Court" in the city of Simferopol in Russian-occupied Crimea has ruled that two Crimean Tatars, namely Alim Sufyanov and Seyran Khayretdinov, who were detained during the July 7 searches, will remand in custody until September 9.
Read alsoU.S. Embassy in Kyiv concerned by detentions of Crimean Tatars on July 7
"[The so-called] 'Kyiv District Court' has ruled to remand [the detainees] in custody until September 9, 2020," the NGO wrote on Facebook on July 9.
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The hearings were held behind closed doors. However, over 100 people rallied outside the "court" building to support the Crimean Tatars.
As UNIAN reported earlier, the Russian occupying authorities detained seven Crimean Tatars, namely Emil Ziyadinov, Ismet Ibragimov, Alim Sufyanov, Seyran Khayretdinov, Oleksandr Sizikov, Vadym Bektemirov, and Zekyrya Muratov, after searches in four districts of the occupied peninsula.
Dilyaver Memetov who was not at home during the search has been put on the wanted list.
The Crimean Tatars are suspected of involvement in the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is banned in Russia.
On July 8, the "court" ruled to put Oleksandr Sizikov under house arrest until September 2.
The Main Directorate of the National Police in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (ARC) and the city of Sevastopol has initiated criminal proceedings on the fact of conducting illegal searches under Part 2 of Article 162 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of security of residence), and Part 2 of Article 146 (illegal confinement or abduction of a person).


unian--2020-07-09--MP Derkach says Poroshenko meddled in U.S. elections

According to Poroshenko , it was a bad idea to take former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych 's adviser to Trump @ @ @ @ @ of Parliament Andriy Derkach has said former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and former U.S. Vice @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump 's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort .
This is evidenced by the @ @ @ @ @ between Poroshenko and Biden , which was released by Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andriy Derkach @ @ @ @ @ July 9 .
According to Poroshenko , it was a bad idea to take former @ @ @ @ @ adviser to Trump 's team .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Manafort was sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ Mueller 's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election for conspiring to hide @ @ @ @ @ earned through undisclosed lobbying for a Russia-aligned politician in Ukraine and conspiring to tamper with @ @ @ @ @ bank and tax fraud .

According to Poroshenko, it was a bad idea to take former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's adviser to Trump's team.
Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andriy Derkach has said former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden discussed U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
Read alsoDerkach's tapes: Poroshenko "planned sabotage" in Crimea in 2016
This is evidenced by the recording of the corresponding conversation between Poroshenko and Biden, which was released by Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andriy Derkach at a press conference on July 9.
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According to Poroshenko, it was a bad idea to take former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's adviser to Trump's team.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Manafort was sentenced to 7,5 years in prison in Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election for conspiring to hide tens of millions of dollars earned through undisclosed lobbying for a Russia-aligned politician in Ukraine and conspiring to tamper with witnesses, as well as bank and tax fraud.


unian--2020-07-09--Ukraine's government plans to increase buckwheat stocks

In total , 74,000 hectares were sown with buckwheat this year .
Ukraine 's Ministry for Development of Economy , @ @ @ @ @ government plans to increase buckwheat stocks .
`` In total , 74,000 hectares were sown @ @ @ @ @ The ministry is also looking for ways to transparently purchase buckwheat in reserve since this @ @ @ @ @ , as it was before , '' according to the Ukrainian TSN TV news service @ @ @ @ @ price of buckwheat increased sharply by 18 % in April .
The Cabinet of Ministers @ @ @ @ @ exports until July 1 to protect the domestic market amid the coronavirus pandemic .
As @ @ @ @ @ State Statistics Service listed the products that had grown in price most since the beginning @ @ @ @ @ prices of buckwheat , onions and apples increased most .
The price of buckwheat alone @ @ @ @ @ .

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unian--2020-07-09--Ukraine's GDP shrinks by almost 6% in Jan-May – economy ministry

Most types of economic activities in May showed a slowdown in the decline rate amid the quarantine easing .
Ukraine 's Ministry for Development of Economy , Trade and Agriculture says the country 's gross domestic product ( GDP ) in January-May 2020 decreased by 5.9 % .
`` According to the results of January-May 2020 , the consolidated index of the production of goods and services fell by 7.3 % ( against a 6.7 % decline in January-April ) .
Accordingly , the economy ministry estimated the reduction in GDP at 5.9 % , '' reads the economic activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministry 's website .
Read alsoIMF expert predicts Ukraine will return to pre-quarantine levels of economy by 2024 The ministry added most types of economic activities in May showed a slowdown in the decline rate amid the quarantine easing .
In particular , this refers to the reopening of most shopping malls , other establishments providing trade and consumer services , food markets , as well as partial resumption of passenger transportation by road ( urban , commuter , intraregional and international services ) and the subway .
According to the ministry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Business Expectations Index ( BEI ) compared to the previous month .
`` At the same time , the negative impact of the global spread of COVID-19 ( due to a temporary decline in overall economic activity in the world , investment pauses , including from foreign investors ) and the constraints of previous periods have hampered the development of most types of economic activities , '' the report said .
As UNIAN reported , in April 2020 , the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , introduced the so-called `` anti-crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 .
In particular , the budget deficit almost tripled , to UAH 298.4 billion ( US $ 11.07 billion ) , or 7.5 % of GDP .
The updated budget is based on such forecasts as a 3.9 % decline in GDP ( it was previously expected to grow by 3.7 % ) and 9.4 % unemployment ( instead of 8.1 % ) .
The average annual forex rate is set at UAH 29.5 ( against UAH 27 ) per U.S. dollar and inflation is expected to accelerate to 8.7 % .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a decline in Ukraine 's economy in 2020 to 8.2 % from 7.7 % , which was projected in April , adding that Ukraine 's economic recovery after the coronavirus-related decline to the pre-crisis indicators might last until 2023-2024 .

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unian--2020-07-09--Eight Ukrainian regions not ready for quarantine easing – health ministry

In particular , Volyn , Donetsk , Zakarpattia , Ivano-Frankivsk , Rivne , Ternopil , Kharkiv , and Chernihiv regions @ @ @ @ @ easing of quarantine .
Ukrainian Health Ministry says eight Ukrainian regions are not ready for @ @ @ @ @ restrictions , as the incidence of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases there exceeds the limit @ @ @ @ @ possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches – ministry In particular , Volyn @ @ @ @ @ Ivano-Frankivsk , Rivne , Ternopil , Kharkiv , and Chernihiv regions are not ready for @ @ @ @ @ the ministry said .
It is noted the daily incidence should be lower than 24 @ @ @ @ @ people in the last seven days to lift more quarantine-related curbs in the regions .
@ @ @ @ @ some 810 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the @ @ @ @ @ total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 as of the morning of July 9 .

In particular, Volyn, Donetsk, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Ternopil, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine.
Ukrainian Health Ministry says eight Ukrainian regions are not ready for the easing of the quarantine-related restrictions, as the incidence of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases there exceeds the limit.
Read alsoUkraine to handle possible second wave of COVID-19 with completely different approaches – ministry
In particular, Volyn, Donetsk, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Ternopil, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions are not ready for the easing of quarantine, the ministry said.
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It is noted the daily incidence should be lower than 24 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days to lift more quarantine-related curbs in the regions.
As UNIAN reported earlier, some 810 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 as of the morning of July 9.


unian--2020-07-09--Derkach's tapes: Poroshenko "planned sabotage" in Crimea in 2016

According to the recording , Biden criticized the decision .
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko planned a sabotage operation in Crimea in August 2016 .
This is evidenced by the recording of the corresponding conversation between Poroshenko and Biden , which was released by Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andriy Derkach on July 9 , according to the Ukrainian news outlet Glavred .
According to the recording , Biden criticized the decision .
In his opinion , this would create escalation risks and provide the grounds for Europeans to blame Ukraine itself for sabotage .
Read alsoNo inquiries from U.S. over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UNIAN reported earlier , incumbent Prosecutor General in Ukraine Iryna Venediktova opened a criminal case after Ukrainian MP Andriy Derkach on May 19 , 2020 , released recordings of alleged negotiations between the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden , as well as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry .
In the course of these conversations , Poroshenko was allegedly required to ensure the dismissal of Viktor Shokin from the post of prosecutor general .
Earlier , Shokin , who served as prosecutor general in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to write a letter of resignation over an investigation against Burisma officials .
He suggested that Burisma Holdings Limited had U.S. support .
In 2014 , the son of the then vice president of the United States , Hunter Biden , became a member of the board of directors at Burisma .
Judge of Kyiv 's Pechersky district court Serhiy Vovk has recently ordered the Prosecutor General 's Office to open criminal proceedings regarding alleged meddling by the then U.S. Vice President Biden in Shokin 's activity .
On June 22 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he said were leaked recordings he allegedly got from `` investigative journalists '' of communications between ex-President Petro Poroshenko and ex-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden , which , in his opinion testify to `` international corruption '' and Ukraine being `` governed '' from beyond .

According to the recording, Biden criticized the decision.
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko planned a sabotage operation in Crimea in August 2016.
This is evidenced by the recording of the corresponding conversation between Poroshenko and Biden, which was released by Ukrainian Member of Parliament Andriy Derkach on July 9, according to the Ukrainian news outlet Glavred.
According to the recording, Biden criticized the decision. In his opinion, this would create escalation risks and provide the grounds for Europeans to blame Ukraine itself for sabotage.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, incumbent Prosecutor General in Ukraine Iryna Venediktova opened a criminal case after Ukrainian MP Andriy Derkach on May 19, 2020, released recordings of alleged negotiations between the then President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, as well as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
In the course of these conversations, Poroshenko was allegedly required to ensure the dismissal of Viktor Shokin from the post of prosecutor general.
Earlier, Shokin, who served as prosecutor general in 2015-2016, claimed that he had been forced to write a letter of resignation over an investigation against Burisma officials. He suggested that Burisma Holdings Limited had U.S. support.
In 2014, the son of the then vice president of the United States, Hunter Biden, became a member of the board of directors at Burisma. Judge of Kyiv's Pechersky district court Serhiy Vovk has recently ordered the Prosecutor General's Office to open criminal proceedings regarding alleged meddling by the then U.S. Vice President Biden in Shokin's activity.
On June 22, Derkach convened a press conference to release what he said were leaked recordings he allegedly got from "investigative journalists" of communications between ex-President Petro Poroshenko and ex-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, which, in his opinion testify to "international corruption" and Ukraine being "governed" from beyond.


unian--2020-07-09--Health minister lists top Ukrainian regions in lead by new COVID-19 cases

Stepanov once again called on Ukrainians to comply with the recommendations for preventing incidence .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov @ @ @ @ @ are in the lead by the number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the past @ @ @ @ @ up to US $ 1,000 on treatment of one COVID-19 patient on average '' In @ @ @ @ @ the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Lviv @ @ @ @ @ , Rivne region ( 76 ) , Zakarpattia region ( 89 ) , and the @ @ @ @ @ ) , '' he said at a briefing on July 9 .
Stepanov once again @ @ @ @ @ with the recommendations for preventing incidence , namely to wear face masks , maintain social @ @ @ @ @ As UNIAN reported earlier , some 810 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were @ @ @ @ @ past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 as of the @ @ @ @ @

Stepanov once again called on Ukrainians to comply with the recommendations for preventing incidence.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has listed four regions that are in the lead by the number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the past day.
Read alsoUkraine spends up to US$1,000 on treatment of one COVID-19 patient on average
"In terms of the regions, the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Lviv region (119 cases), Rivne region (76), Zakarpattia region (89), and the city of Kyiv (93)," he said at a briefing on July 9.
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Stepanov once again called on Ukrainians to comply with the recommendations for preventing incidence, namely to wear face masks, maintain social distance and use antiseptics.
As UNIAN reported earlier, some 810 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 as of the morning of July 9.


unian--2020-07-09--Zelensky's Office chief, World Bank official discuss provision of US$350 mln loan to Ukraine

The loan will support reforms that are critical to economic recovery .
Head of the Office of the President of @ @ @ @ @ President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde have discussed the @ @ @ @ @ million to Ukraine under the First Economic Recovery Development Policy Loan .
`` The loan @ @ @ @ @ critical to economic recovery and help Ukraine mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ the Office of the President of Ukraine reported , following a phone talk between two @ @ @ @ @ also discussed the progress of land reform in Ukraine , as well as corporate governance @ @ @ @ @ the officials spoke about the measures needed to ensure macroeconomic stability .

The loan will support reforms that are critical to economic recovery.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak and Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde have discussed the provision of US$350 million to Ukraine under the First Economic Recovery Development Policy Loan.
Read alsoWorld Bank appoints new Country Director for Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine
"The loan will support reforms that are critical to economic recovery and help Ukraine mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic," the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine reported, following a phone talk between two officials.
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Yermak and Bjerde also discussed the progress of land reform in Ukraine, as well as corporate governance reform.
In addition, the officials spoke about the measures needed to ensure macroeconomic stability.


unian--2020-07-09--Ukraine not seeing second wave of COVID-19 yet – Zelensky

The president urged citizens to be careful to prevent the spread of the disease .
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says @ @ @ @ @ of COVID-19 in Ukraine yet .
`` Frankly speaking , we really have no second @ @ @ @ @ people feel this , '' he told journalists during a working trip to Volyn region @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But everyone needs to be careful .
The number of cases really increases @ @ @ @ @ Zelensky added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , some 810 new cases of the novel @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine in the past day , bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 @ @ @ @ @ July 9 .

The president urged citizens to be careful to prevent the spread of the disease.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says there is no second wave of COVID-19 in Ukraine yet.
Read alsoUkraine deploys second-wave hospitals to tackle COVID-19 – health official
"Frankly speaking, we really have no second wave yet. I think people feel this," he told journalists during a working trip to Volyn region, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
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"But everyone needs to be careful. The number of cases really increases due to negligence," Zelensky added.
As UNIAN reported earlier, some 810 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 were reported in Ukraine in the past day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51,224 as of the morning of July 9.