unian--2020-09-16--Zelensky slightly down, but still on top of popular ratings – survey

Some 15.5 % of those polled would vote for the leader of the pro-Russian force Yuriy Boyko , and 14 % – for ex-President Petro Poroshenko .
A recent survey says 29 % of respondents would support the incumbent head of state , Volodymyr Zelensky , if presidential elections were set to be held in the near future That 's among voters who intend to cast ballots and have already made up their choice , according to a poll by the Rating Sociological Group .
Another 15.5 % of those polled would vote for the leader of the pro-Russian Opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % – for former President Petro Poroshenko .
Another 9.3 % would cast ballots for leader of the Batkivshchyna ( Fatherland ) Party Yulia Tymoshenko , 6.4 % – for the leader of Syla I Chest ' ( Strength and Honor ) Party Ihor Smeshko , and 3.6 % each – for leader of the Radical Party Oleh Liashko , showman Serhiy Prytula , and former Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman .
Read alsoZelensky hopes COVID-19 vaccine to become available in 2021Other politicians have been rated below 3 % .
The number of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is about 14 % .
At the same time , the dynamics show Zelensky is losing electoral ground .
It is also noted that 35 % of those surveyed approve of Zelensky 's performance , while 57 % do n't .
Also , 23 % approve of the actions of Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov ( 55 % disapprove and 23 % find it difficult to assess ) .
Meanwhile , only 14 % approve Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal 's performance ( 59 % disapprove and 27 % find it hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run on September 3-6 via face-to-face interviews among the population aged 18 and older .
Some 2,000 adult respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine , namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
The margin of error is no more than 2.2 % .
A poll run in late June gave Zelensky 34.6 % of support in potential elections .
The survey conducted in late August-early September showed 44 % of respondents trusted President Zelensky , while 51 % did n't .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in relation to President Poroshenko ( 25 % ) and Viktor Yanukovych ( 26 % ) after the same term in office .

Some 15.5% of those polled would vote for the leader of the pro-Russian force Yuriy Boyko, and 14% – for ex-President Petro Poroshenko.
A recent survey says 29% of respondents would support the incumbent head of state, Volodymyr Zelensky, if presidential elections were set to be held in the near future
That's among voters who intend to cast ballots and have already made up their choice, according to a poll by the Rating Sociological Group.
Another 15.5% of those polled would vote for the leader of the pro-Russian Opposition Bloc Party Yuriy Boyko, and 14% – for former President Petro Poroshenko.
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Another 9.3% would cast ballots for leader of the Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) Party Yulia Tymoshenko, 6.4% – for the leader of Syla I Chest' (Strength and Honor) Party Ihor Smeshko, and 3.6% each – for leader of the Radical Party Oleh Liashko, showman Serhiy Prytula, and former Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman.
Read alsoZelensky hopes COVID-19 vaccine to become available in 2021Other politicians have been rated below 3%. The number of those who have not made up their choice is about 14%.
At the same time, the dynamics show Zelensky is losing electoral ground.
It is also noted that 35% of those surveyed approve of Zelensky's performance, while 57% don't. Also, 23% approve of the actions of Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov (55% disapprove and 23% find it difficult to assess). Meanwhile, only 14% approve Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal's performance (59% disapprove and 27% find it hard to assess).
The poll was run on September 3-6 via face-to-face interviews among the population aged 18 and older. Some 2,000 adult respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine, namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The margin of error is no more than 2.2%.
Zelensky's ratings: background
A poll run in late June gave Zelensky 34.6% of support in potential elections.
The survey conducted in late August-early September showed 44% of respondents trusted President Zelensky, while 51% didn't. The trust level was higher than that in relation to President Poroshenko (25%) and Viktor Yanukovych (26%) after the same term in office.


unian--2020-09-16--Ukraine to receive about US$2 bln from Russian gas transit – Naftogaz CEO

Ukraine to receive about US $ 2 bln from Russian gas transit – Naftogaz CEO Gazprom is obliged to pay @ @ @ @ @ the `` pump or pay '' principle under the new gas transit deal .

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Gazprom is obliged to pay a fixed amount based on the "pump or pay" principle under the new gas transit deal.
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unian--2020-09-16--Almost half of Ukrainians consider quarantine restrictions "optimal" – poll

A total of 18 % of respondents believe they are too strict , while 23 % think the opposite , claiming they are too soft .
Some 45 % of Ukrainians consider optimal the package of quarantine restrictions introduced by the authorities to combat coronavirus .
A total of 18 % of respondents believe they are too strict , while 23 % think the opposite , claiming they are too soft , according to a survey conducted by the Rating Sociological Group .
The number of respondents who believe restrictions are too soft has grown since April , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government has been too strict to the population .
Read alsoSome 24 % of Ukrainians consider coronavirus epidemic not threatening – pollThe poll was conducted on September 3-6 via face-to-face interviews among the population aged 18 and older .
Some 2,000 adult respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine , namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions .
The margin of error is no more than 2.2 % .
Ukraine said 2,958 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 16 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 162,660 .

A total of 18% of respondents believe they are too strict, while 23% think the opposite, claiming they are too soft.
Some 45% of Ukrainians consider optimal the package of quarantine restrictions introduced by the authorities to combat coronavirus.
A total of 18% of respondents believe they are too strict, while 23% think the opposite, claiming they are too soft, according to a survey conducted by the Rating Sociological Group.
The number of respondents who believe restrictions are too soft has grown since April, as well as the number of those who think the government has been too strict to the population.
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Read alsoSome 24% of Ukrainians consider coronavirus epidemic not threatening – pollThe poll was conducted on September 3-6 via face-to-face interviews among the population aged 18 and older. Some 2,000 adult respondents were polled in all regions of Ukraine except Crimea and other Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine, namely certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The margin of error is no more than 2.2%.
Coronavirus in Ukraine: latest
Ukraine said 2,958 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 16, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 162,660.


unian--2020-09-16--IMF negotiations with Ukraine not frozen – finance minister

Marchenko has denied the claim by former Head of the President 's Office , Andriy Bohdan , that the IMF @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine until December .

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Marchenko has denied the claim by former Head of the President's Office, Andriy Bohdan, that the IMF has allegedly frozen contacts with Ukraine until December.
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unian--2020-09-16--Rada puts cap on microloan debt recovery

The draft law also requires the borrower 's consent to the transfer of information to the credit bureau for the @ @ @ @ @ .

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The draft law also requires the borrower's consent to the transfer of information to the credit bureau for the conclusion of a loan agreement.
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unian--2020-09-16--Tikhanovskaya vows security guarantees to Lukashenko if he gives up power in Belarus

She said Lukashenko would `` get even more than that . ''
One of the leaders of the Belarusian opposition , former presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she is ready to provide incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko with security guarantees if he peacefully hands over power .
`` This is all being discussed .
Of course , if he leaves peacefully , humanely , there is such a possibility , even confidence , '' she said in an interview with LB.ua , a Ukrainian online outlet .
Lukashenko would `` get even more than that . ''
At the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all citizens would be taken into account on the issue .
`` You understand why we are doing this .
We are pleased to see the action of solidarity in the Verkhovna Rada .
We were all surprised , '' Tikhanovskaya said , referring to Ukrainian Parliament ' move to not recognize the election outcome .
`` And the fact that you suspended all relations with the Belarusian side also shows that you accept the choice of the Belarusians , the choice of the majority ...
Therefore , what you are doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 9 , presidential elections were held in Belarus .
The country 's Central Election Commission announced the final election results .
In particular , 80.1 % of voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko , 10.1 % voted for Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , 1.67 % for Anna Kanopatskaya , 1.2 % for Andrey Dmitriev , and 1.14 % for Sergei Cherechnya .
Some 4.59 % voted against all candidates .
• Thousands took to the streets to protest what many believe was a rigged vote count .
Riot police violently cracked down on protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Affairs said about 7,000 protesters had been detained in different cities since August 9 .
On the evening of August 13 , the authorities started to release detainees .
• On August 14 , the European Union announced it did not recognize the outcome of the presidential elections in Belarus .
• The March of Freedom , the largest protest in the history of Belarus , took place on August 16 in Minsk .
Hundreds of thousands of people joined in .
• On August 20 , the Prosecutor General 's Office opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opposition to `` seize power . ''
• Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and the external efforts to foment protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
• Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has warned of the possible use of army to disperse protesters rallying under the flags he claims were once used by Nazi troops .
• On September 6 , the March of Unity was held in the cities of Belarus .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 protesters took part in the rally .
• The European Union has not recognized election outcome in Belarus .
EU leaders reached an agreement to impose sanctions on Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
• On September 13 , the law enforcers again detained protesters amid mass rallies across Belarus .
The police used force even against women .
• On September 15 , Ukraine 's parliament passed a statement on Belarus , having called Belarus elections out as `` unfair '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @

She said Lukashenko would "get even more than that."
One of the leaders of the Belarusian opposition, former presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says she is ready to provide incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko with security guarantees if he peacefully hands over power.
"This is all being discussed. Of course, if he leaves peacefully, humanely, there is such a possibility, even confidence," she said in an interview with LB.ua, a Ukrainian online outlet.
Lukashenko would "get even more than that." At the same time, the opposition figure said the opinion of all citizens would be taken into account on the issue.
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"You understand why we are doing this. We are pleased to see the action of solidarity in the Verkhovna Rada. We were all surprised," Tikhanovskaya said, referring to Ukrainian Parliament' move to not recognize the election outcome. "And the fact that you suspended all relations with the Belarusian side also shows that you accept the choice of the Belarusians, the choice of the majority... Therefore, what you are doing is very valuable."
Belarus protests: background


unian--2020-09-16--Gongadze murder: 20th anniversary of high-profile case

The investigation has so far failed to identify the person who ordered the hit .
Wednesday , September 16 , marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of journalist and founder of the Ukrayinska Pravda online outlet Georgiy Gongadze .
Despite the fact that the perpetrators have been convicted , the investigation has not identified the person who ordered the hit .
Read alsoGongadze murder case file doctored , lawyer claimsFamily and friends of the slain journalist , therefore , have some questions unanswered .
• Georgiy Gongadze , founder of the Ukrainian Pravda online outlet , went missing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the same year , his decapitated body was found in a forest near Tarashcha , Kyiv region .
The remains of what prosecutors said could be Gongadze 's skull were found in 2009 , also in Kyiv region .
• In the fall of 2000 , the so-called `` cassette scandal '' erupted after the `` Melnichenko tapes '' were released with recordings allegedly secretly made in then-President Leonid Kuchma 's office .
The tapes alleged Kuchma and other officials and politicians ' complicity in Gongadze murder .
• On March 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Appeal found three former operatives with the Surveillance Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Valery Kostenko , Mykola Protasov , and Oleksandr Popovych – guilty of Gongadze 's murder .
The court imprisoned them for terms from 12 to 13 years .
• In 2011 , the prosecutor 's office opened a case targeting Leonid Kuchma before the court closed it the same year .
• On January 31 , 2011 , the court refused to recognize Gongadze 's murder a contract hit .
• In January 2013 , Police General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Surveillance Department , was sentenced to life for the journalist 's murder .
• In December 2015 , Pukach said that the murder of Gongadze was not premeditated and should be considered murder by negligence , telling a new version of events .
• In early summer 2016 , Pukach was transferred to the Chertkiv colony in Ternopil region .
• On September 16 , 2019 , reports emerged in the media that Pukach could be released early .
• On November 7 , the Cassation panel of the Supreme Court of Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's verdict .
• Georgiy Gongadze was buried in Kyiv on March 22 , 2016 .

The investigation has so far failed to identify the person who ordered the hit.
Wednesday, September 16, marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of journalist and founder of the Ukrayinska Pravda online outlet Georgiy Gongadze.
Despite the fact that the perpetrators have been convicted, the investigation has not identified the person who ordered the hit.
Read alsoGongadze murder case file doctored, lawyer claimsFamily and friends of the slain journalist, therefore, have some questions unanswered.
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unian--2020-09-16--Poland doesn't recognize local "elections" in Russia-occupied Crimea

The Polish side says it supports Ukraine 's independence and sovereignty .
Poland does not recognize local `` elections '' in occupied Crimea where the Russian Federation held the so-called local `` elections '' on September 13 .
`` The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland does not recognise the results of the illegal 'local elections ' , organised by the authorities of the Russian Federation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in Ukraine on September 13 , 2020 , '' the Polish Ministry said in an official statement .
`` The election of the governor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voting for representatives to the so-called State Council of the 'Crimean Republic ' , the so-called Legislative Assembly of the city of Simferopol and the so-called Rural Council of Razdolno district . ''
According to the Polish Ministry , such a position results directly from Poland 's obligations as a member of the UN .
According to UN General Assembly resolution 68/262 of 27 March 2014 , the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation in March 2014 was a clear violation of international law .
`` In the light of this resolution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this part of Ukraine occupied by Russian troops is illegal .
Poland continues to support the independence , sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine , '' the statement said .
• September 13 became the main voting day at the so-called `` elections '' of the `` governor of Sevastopol '' and `` by-elections '' of members of the so-called `` State Council of the Republic of Crimea '' and `` Simferopol Local Council . ''
• Ukraine 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the international community to expand sanctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elections '' in Russia-occupied Crimea .
• The European Union says it will not recognize such `` election '' results .

The Polish side says it supports Ukraine's independence and sovereignty.
Poland does not recognize local "elections" in occupied Crimea where the Russian Federation held the so-called local "elections" on September 13.
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland does not recognise the results of the illegal 'local elections', organised by the authorities of the Russian Federation in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in Ukraine on September 13, 2020," the Polish Ministry said in an official statement.
Read alsoUkraine condemns "local elections" Russia holds in occupied Crimea
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"The election of the governor of Sevastopol was illegal, as well as voting for representatives to the so-called State Council of the 'Crimean Republic', the so-called Legislative Assembly of the city of Simferopol and the so-called Rural Council of Razdolno district."
According to the Polish Ministry, such a position results directly from Poland's obligations as a member of the UN. According to UN General Assembly resolution 68/262 of 27 March 2014, the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation in March 2014 was a clear violation of international law.
"In the light of this resolution, any action by the Russian authorities in this part of Ukraine occupied by Russian troops is illegal. Poland continues to support the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," the statement said.
"Elections" in Crimea


unian--2020-09-16--Simferopol freshwater reservoir dries up

Prior to Crimea occupation by Russia , Ukraine used to cover up to 85 % of the peninsula 's needs for fresh water through the North Crimean Canal .
The Simferopol water reservoir in the Russia-annexed Crimea has completely dried up .
A local blogger has posted the relevant photos on Twitter .
`` Crimea .
Photos of the Simferopol water reservoir .
This is the place that many of you might have seen when leaving Simferopol , driving toward Alushta/Yalta or when entering Simferopol from Alushta/Yalta .
Fresh images .
Yes , there 's no water at all , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Crimea occupation by Russia , Ukraine used to cover up to 85 % of the peninsula 's needs for fresh water through the North Crimean Canal .
• After the annexation in 2014 , water supplies were severed .
• Water reserves in Crimea are replenished from natural runoff reservoirs and underground sources .
• Environmentalists say the regular use of water from underground sources has led to soil salinization .
• On September 7 , in Simferopol , Bakhchisarai , and Simferopol districts , due to ongoing drought and shallowing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stage of water supply restrictions was introduced .
• On the same day , an OHCHR representative said it is Russia who bears responsibility for ensuring water supplies to occupied Crimea .
• On September 11 , the Russian Foreign Ministry compared the cessation of water supplies to occupied Crimea with `` torture and inhumane treatment . ''
The official representative of the ministry , Maria Zakharova , said that `` Kyiv 's intentional water blockade of Crimea '' could be qualified as `` violation by the Ukrainian side of its human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Dmytro Kuleba says restoration of water supply to Crimea would be possible only in the context of the occupied peninsula 's deoccupation .
• At the same time , there is no humanitarian crisis with freshwater in occupied Crimea whatsoever , chief of Ukraine 's diplomacy emphasizes .
• `` The narrative about the 'humanitarian crisis ' was invented by Russian propaganda in order to convince the world that water supplies to Crimea are necessary . ''
• The Office of the Ukrainian President 's Envoy for Crimea says the Fourth Geneva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civilian population with all necessary resources , including water .
• This means that it is Russia and its officials who bear responsibility for everything happening in the occupied Crimea .
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Prior to Crimea occupation by Russia, Ukraine used to cover up to 85% of the peninsula's needs for fresh water through the North Crimean Canal.
The Simferopol water reservoir in the Russia-annexed Crimea has completely dried up.
A local blogger has posted the relevant photos on Twitter.
"Crimea. Photos of the Simferopol water reservoir. This is the place that many of you might have seen when leaving Simferopol, driving toward Alushta/Yalta or when entering Simferopol from Alushta/Yalta. Fresh images. Yes, there's no water at all," the tweet says.
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unian--2020-09-16--Hryvnia set at UAH 28.06 to U.S. dollar on Sept 16

Hryvnia set at UAH 28.06 to U.S. dollar on Sept 16 The official rate against the euro for Wednesday has @ @ @ @ @ per euro .

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The official rate against the euro for Wednesday has been fixed at UAH 33.34 per euro.
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unian--2020-09-16--COVID-19: Almost 3,000 new active cases reported on Sept 16

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 162,660 .
Ukraine said 2,958 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 16 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 162,660 , as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 72,324 patients , including 1,514 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll is 3,340 with 76 fatalities recorded in the past day .
Read alsoCOVID-19 lockdown : Hundreds of Hasidim pilgrims amass at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 86,996 active cases as of September 16 .
In total , there have been 226,294 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
In total , 1,925,482 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have been run since the outbreak , Ukraine 's Health Ministry said on Telegram on Wednesday .
The overall incidence per region is as follows : • 18,070 in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of September 16 , 2020 , the Center had received 3,036 reports of suspected cases .
In total , there have been 226,294 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital bed occupancy , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dynamics .
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
On September 10 , the government reviewed the borders of COVID-19 quarantine zones .
The reviewed zoning regulations will take effect on Monday , September 14 .
Kyiv became part of the orange zone , with the second-toughest bans after the red zone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 162,660.
Ukraine said 2,958 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 16, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 162,660, as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 72,324 patients, including 1,514 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll is 3,340 with 76 fatalities recorded in the past day.
Read alsoCOVID-19 lockdown: Hundreds of Hasidim pilgrims amass at Belarus-Ukraine border (Video)There were 86,996 active cases as of September 16. In total, there have been 226,294 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
In total, 1,925,482 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been run since the outbreak, Ukraine's Health Ministry said on Telegram on Wednesday.
The overall incidence per region is as follows:
4,976 cases in Vinnytsia region;
6,504 in Volyn region;
3,539 in Dnipropetrovsk region;
2,180 in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
4,543 in Zhytomyr region;
8,829 in Zakarpattia region;
2,591 in Zaporizhia region;
11,677 in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
934 in Kirovohrad region;
18,070 in the city of Kyiv;
7,207 in Kyiv region;
17,430 in Lviv region;
653 in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
2,171 in Mykolaiv region;
10,277 in Odesa region;
1,307 in Poltava region;
10,707 in Rivne region;
2,640 in Sumy region;
10,004 in Ternopil region;
13,432 in Kharkiv region;
702 in Kherson region;
4,133 in Khmelnytsky region;
12,493 in Chernivtsi region;
2,739 in Cherkasy region;
2,922 in Chernihiv region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 tests were run by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of September 16, 2020, the Center had received 3,036 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 226,294 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background
The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1. The Ukrainian regions were split into the green, yellow, orange, and red zones depending on hospital bed occupancy, the average number of PCR and ELISA tests, the ascertainment rate of COVID-19, and daily spread dynamics.
Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone. The mildest ones are in the green zone, the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions.
On August 26, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1.
On September 10, the government reviewed the borders of COVID-19 quarantine zones. The reviewed zoning regulations will take effect on Monday, September 14. Kyiv became part of the orange zone, with the second-toughest bans after the red zone.
Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet.


unian--2020-09-16--Donbas update: Ukraine reports WIAs amid three ceasefire violations Sept 15

Since Wednesday midnight , Russian Federation 's armed formations have opened fire once .
Ukraine has reported three violations of the latest ceasefire agreements by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Tuesday , September 15 .
`` In the past day , September 15 , Russian Federation 's armed formations three times violated the ceasefire agreements reached on July 22 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on September 16 , 2020 .
In particular , the enemy fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Prychepylivka .
At the same time , the enemy violated the truce by commencing engineering works near the village of Kalynove toward the Ukrainian positions near the town of Popasna .
An enemy UAV was also spotted crossing the contact line near the village of Vodiane .
The drone was suppressed by Ukrainian electronic warfare means .
What is more , a Ukrainian soldier was injured amid engineering works after he had stepped on an explosive device near Vodiane .
Also , two servicemen were injured in a booby-trap blast near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Russian Federation 's armed formations have opened fire once using an under-barrel grenade launcher near the village of Katerynivka .
No casualties have been reported since the beginning of the current day .
`` However , unfortunately , a serviceman was killed near the village of Novotoshkivske as a result of careless handling of a grenade .
Circumstances of the incident are being clarified .
The Command of the soldier 's military unit and military law enforcers are working at the scene , '' the report says .
• Participants in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

Since Wednesday midnight, Russian Federation's armed formations have opened fire once.
Ukraine has reported three violations of the latest ceasefire agreements by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Tuesday, September 15.
"In the past day, September 15, Russian Federation's armed formations three times violated the ceasefire agreements reached on July 22," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on September 16, 2020.
In particular, the enemy fired an under-barrel grenade launcher near the village of Prychepylivka.
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At the same time, the enemy violated the truce by commencing engineering works near the village of Kalynove toward the Ukrainian positions near the town of Popasna. An enemy UAV was also spotted crossing the contact line near the village of Vodiane. The drone was suppressed by Ukrainian electronic warfare means.
What is more, a Ukrainian soldier was injured amid engineering works after he had stepped on an explosive device near Vodiane. Also, two servicemen were injured in a booby-trap blast near the village of Shumy.
"All the injured were taken to a hospital, their state of health is stable and satisfactory."
Since Wednesday midnight, Russian Federation's armed formations have opened fire once using an under-barrel grenade launcher near the village of Katerynivka.
No casualties have been reported since the beginning of the current day.
"However, unfortunately, a serviceman was killed near the village of Novotoshkivske as a result of careless handling of a grenade. Circumstances of the incident are being clarified. The Command of the soldier's military unit and military law enforcers are working at the scene," the report says.
Donbas ceasefire: background


unian--2020-09-16--NBU Council chief elaborates on forex market prospects

The weakening of the hryvnia will have no significant impact on increasing inflationary pressure , the official believes .

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The weakening of the hryvnia will have no significant impact on increasing inflationary pressure, the official believes.
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unian--2020-09-18--Healthcare spending to grow unprecedentedly in 2021 – finance minister

Healthcare financing is projected to grow to 5 % of GDP by 2023 .
Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko has said the country 's healthcare spending in 2021 will grow unprecedentedly , up to 4.2 % of GDP .
`` Health care is our key priority given the [ COVID-19 ] pandemic and the ongoing healthcare reform .
Expenditures on healthcare will grow unprecedentedly , up to 4.2 % of GDP , which is more than UAH 190 billion [ US $ 6.8 billion ] in the consolidated budget , plus UAH 57 billion [ US $ 2 billion ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said during the presentation of the 2021 budget draft on September 18 , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
Marchenko says healthcare financing is projected to grow to 5 % of GDP by 2023 .
`` Some UAH 123 billion [ US $ 4.4 billion ] has been envisaged to continue the implementation of the healthcare guarantees program .
This is about 35 packages of medical services for the population , as well as reimbursement of medicines for over 5 million people .
This amount also takes into account a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he added .
According to Marchenko , the financial package related to fight against coronavirus in 2021 is estimated at UAH 19 billion ( US $ 675.9 million ) .
In particular , 16 billion ( US $ 569.2 million ) is envisages for medical services under the healthcare guarantee program in response to the coronavirus epidemic , UAH 2.6 billion ( US $ 92.5 million ) for the COVID-19 vaccination , and UAH 1 billion ( US $ 35.6 million ) for technical equipment in schools for distance teaching .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at UAH 29.1 per U.S. dollar ; On September 18 , 2020 , the Cabinet of Ministers presented the 2021 national budget draft at the Verkhovna Rada .
On September 14 , 2020 , Ukraine 's Finance Ministry forwarded the 2021 national budget draft to the government for consideration .
On the same day , the Cabinet of Ministers supported the 2021 national budget draft submitted by the Finance Ministry .
On the evening of September 14 , 2020 , the draft 2021 national budget was tabled at the Verkhovna Rada .

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unian--2020-09-18--Reznikov comments on "myth about secret preparations for local elections in occupied Donbas"

Reznikov emphasized the elections could be held only under a separate law .
Ukraine 's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov has commented on what he calls a `` myth '' about the Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) for Donbas settlement allegedly preparing behind-the-scenes for holding local elections in the occupied Donbas on October 25 .
`` Another myth is that the TCG is allegedly preparing behind-the-scenes for the elections in ORDLO [ certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions ] on October 25 this year , and that that is allegedly why all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resolution .
Excuse me , but this is nonsense , '' he said during a traditional Q & A session in the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , on September 18 , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
`` The elections need a separate law , '' he added .
`` And this is stated , among other things , in the Package of Measures to implement Minsk agreements . ''
Read alsoNegotiations on Donbas `` extremely difficult '' – ReznikovReznikov emphasized that it is under a separate law passed by the Verkhovna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Constitution of Ukraine , as well as the Copenhagen standards , that the elections in ORDLO could be held following the complete liberation of territories in question .
This is `` after all security conditions have been fulfilled , stipulated in the Package of Measures to implement Minsk agreements , '' Reznikov added .
• On July 15 , the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution on the appointment of the next local elections for October 25 ( No .
3809 ) .
• The Central Election Commission of Ukraine announced the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 5 .
• Elections of deputies of Donetsk and Luhansk regional councils have not been appointed as it is impossible to ensure representation of common interests of the territorial communities of villages , towns , and cities .

Reznikov emphasized the elections could be held only under a separate law.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov has commented on what he calls a "myth" about the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) for Donbas settlement allegedly preparing behind-the-scenes for holding local elections in the occupied Donbas on October 25.
"Another myth is that the TCG is allegedly preparing behind-the-scenes for the elections in ORDLO [certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions] on October 25 this year, and that that is allegedly why all these hustle arises around the well-known parliamentary resolution. Excuse me, but this is nonsense," he said during a traditional Q&A session in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on September 18, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
"The elections need a separate law," he added. "And this is stated, among other things, in the Package of Measures to implement Minsk agreements."
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Read alsoNegotiations on Donbas "extremely difficult" – ReznikovReznikov emphasized that it is under a separate law passed by the Verkhovna Rada on the basis of the legislation and the Constitution of Ukraine, as well as the Copenhagen standards, that the elections in ORDLO could be held following the complete liberation of territories in question.
This is "after all security conditions have been fulfilled, stipulated in the Package of Measures to implement Minsk agreements," Reznikov added.
Local elections 2020: background


unian--2020-09-18--Kuleba warns Russia against steps undermining Belarus sovereignty, destabilizing region

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has warned the Russian Federation against steps that could undermine political sovereignty of the neighboring country and destabilize the region in general .
`` We warn the Russian Federation against steps that may lead to undermining the political sovereignty of Belarus and further destabilization of the situation in the region as a whole , '' he said during an urgent debate on the situation in Belarus within the framework of the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council , as reported on the ministry 's website .
Kuleba noted Ukraine 's position regarding absolute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Belarus , separately drawing attention to Russia 's actions .
He also emphasized the importance of monitoring the developments in Belarus with the involvement of international human rights mechanisms and called on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council to comprehensively and in a timely manner continue such monitoring , as well as called on the official Minsk to constructively interact with the above institutions .
Read also '' Go drink some water and calm down '' : Avakov ridicules Lukashenko 's allegations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striving of the Belarusian society is connected exclusively with the implementation of fundamental democratic freedoms , while the violent reaction of the country 's authorities to this peaceful request does not correspond to the universal obligations member states have undertaken to protect human rights .
`` The Belarusian society sets a single goal – to protect its choice and right to free expression of will .
This is a basic and inalienable aspiration stemming from the value of human dignity , being the fundamental pillar of any democratic society , '' Kuleba said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lublin Triangle ( Ukraine , Lithuania and Poland ) were among the first to call on the Belarus government for restraint and dialogue , while hearing in response `` baseless accusations . ''
It is expected the debates will endorse the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the situation of human rights in Belarus related to the 2020 presidential elections , initiated by the EU and co-sponsored by Ukraine .
Taking into account the world 's rejection of massive human rights violations targeting participants in post-election protests in Belarus , the document provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monitoring the situation by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights .
• Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and external efforts to foment the protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
• On August 27 , Putin suggested sending Russian security forces to suppress protests in Belarus .
• The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and reached an agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair .
They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials .
• On September 14 , Putin received Lukashenko in Russia 's Sochi .
During the meeting , Putin promised to lend US $ 1.5 billion to Belarus .
After the meeting , the Kremlin announced they would recognize Lukashenko as the only legitimate president of @ @

Kuleba emphasized the importance of monitoring Belarus developments.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has warned the Russian Federation against steps that could undermine political sovereignty of the neighboring country and destabilize the region in general.
"We warn the Russian Federation against steps that may lead to undermining the political sovereignty of Belarus and further destabilization of the situation in the region as a whole," he said during an urgent debate on the situation in Belarus within the framework of the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council, as reported on the ministry's website.
Kuleba noted Ukraine's position regarding absolute inadmissibility of interference in the internal affairs of Belarus, separately drawing attention to Russia's actions.
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He also emphasized the importance of monitoring the developments in Belarus with the involvement of international human rights mechanisms and called on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council to comprehensively and in a timely manner continue such monitoring, as well as called on the official Minsk to constructively interact with the above institutions.
Read also"Go drink some water and calm down": Avakov ridicules Lukashenko's allegations of Ukraine meddlingThe foreign minister said the striving of the Belarusian society is connected exclusively with the implementation of fundamental democratic freedoms, while the violent reaction of the country's authorities to this peaceful request does not correspond to the universal obligations member states have undertaken to protect human rights.
"The Belarusian society sets a single goal – to protect its choice and right to free expression of will. This is a basic and inalienable aspiration stemming from the value of human dignity, being the fundamental pillar of any democratic society," Kuleba said.
He reiterated the countries of the Lublin Triangle (Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland) were among the first to call on the Belarus government for restraint and dialogue, while hearing in response "baseless accusations."
It is expected the debates will endorse the UN Human Rights Council Resolution on the situation of human rights in Belarus related to the 2020 presidential elections, initiated by the EU and co-sponsored by Ukraine. Taking into account the world's rejection of massive human rights violations targeting participants in post-election protests in Belarus, the document provides for the introduction of a mechanism for monitoring the situation by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Belarus protests: background


unian--2020-09-18--PM Shmyhal: No threat of Ukraine being stripped of visa-free travel rights in EU

Ukraine might lose the visa-free travel privilege for its citizens over the situation around the appointment of a new head of the Special Anti-corruption Prosecutor 's Office , earlier reports claimed .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says there is no threat of Ukrainians being stripped of visa-free travel across the European Union .
The comment came during a traditional Q & A session in the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , on September 18 , as PM was answering a question from MP Oleksiy Honcharenko ( European Solidarity ) on the appointment of a EU-criticized commission to select @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Office ( SAPO ) .
The prime minister noted that Ukraine 's partners from the European Union and the U.S. openly state the need for a transparent competition for the SAPO chief 's post .
Read alsoEU , U.S. take note of Ukrainian Rada 's decision on commission to select SAPO chiefToday , Shmyhal assures , all the procedures prescribed by Ukrainian legislation are being observed , and `` then it is about the openness and transparency of the competition . ''
On August 21 , Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova signed an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SAPO chief Nazar Kholodnytsky , approving his resignation .
On September 17 , the Verkhovna Rada appointed parliamentary members to the commission to select the new SAPO chief : Olensa Busol , Andriy Hudzhal , Oleksiy Drozd , Kateryna Koval , Bohdan Romaniuk , Viacheslav Navrotsky , and Yevhen Sobol .
The European Parliament 's Rapporteur for Ukraine , Michael Haller , and Vice-Chair of Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee Viola von Cramon-Taubadel expressed concern over the Verkhovna Rada 's move .
`` While international community is occupied with Belarus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience and integrity to select SAPO head .
This will not fly .
Ukraine 's Government is jeopardizing visa-free with the EU and further trance of EUR1.5 billion assistance , '' Viola von Cramon-Taubadel wrote on Twitter on September 17 , 2020 .
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv also commented on the developments .
`` The U.S. and the EU take note of the Rada decision to appoint members to the commission to choose the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor .
The commission needs to embark on a transparent process with candidates ' integrity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support will depend upon it , '' the Embassy wrote on Facebook on September 17 .

Ukraine might lose the visa-free travel privilege for its citizens over the situation around the appointment of a new head of the Special Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office, earlier reports claimed.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says there is no threat of Ukrainians being stripped of visa-free travel across the European Union.
The comment came during a traditional Q&A session in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on September 18, as PM was answering a question from MP Oleksiy Honcharenko (European Solidarity) on the appointment of a EU-criticized commission to select the chief of the Specialized Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).
"Visa-free travel is not being canceled," Shmyhal said.
The prime minister noted that Ukraine's partners from the European Union and the U.S. openly state the need for a transparent competition for the SAPO chief's post.
Read alsoEU, U.S. take note of Ukrainian Rada's decision on commission to select SAPO chiefToday, Shmyhal assures, all the procedures prescribed by Ukrainian legislation are being observed, and "then it is about the openness and transparency of the competition."
"Let's see, together with the society and parliament, how the competition will be held. I am sure that everything will be done absolutely in keeping with the current legislation," PM added.
Replacing top anti-corruption prosecutor: recent developments
On August 21, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova signed an order to dismiss Deputy Prosecutor General and SAPO chief Nazar Kholodnytsky, approving his resignation.
On September 17, the Verkhovna Rada appointed parliamentary members to the commission to select the new SAPO chief: Olena Busol, Andriy Hudzhal, Oleksiy Drozd, Kateryna Koval, Bohdan Romaniuk, Viacheslav Navrotsky, and Yevhen Sobol.
The European Parliament's Rapporteur for Ukraine, Michael Gahler, and Vice-Chair of Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee Viola von Cramon-Taubadel expressed concern over the Verkhovna Rada's move.
"While international community is occupied with Belarus, Ukraine government is hastily pushing candidates lacking experience and integrity to select SAPO head. This will not fly. Ukraine's Government is jeopardizing visa-free with the EU and further trance of EUR1.5 billion assistance," Viola von Cramon-Taubadel wrote on Twitter on September 17, 2020.
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv also commented on the developments. "The U.S. and the EU take note of the Rada decision to appoint members to the commission to choose the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor. The commission needs to embark on a transparent process with candidates' integrity and merits at its core. Our further support will depend upon it," the Embassy wrote on Facebook on September 17.


unian--2020-09-18--Negotiations on Donbas "extremely difficult" – Reznikov

Vice PM has noted the importance of `` team play . ''
Ukraine 's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov says the negotiations within the Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) on a peaceful settlement in Donbas are `` extremely difficult . ''
`` Is it easy for us to negotiate within the Trilateral Contact Group ?
No , it 's very difficult .
Negotiations are very difficult , opponents often fail to play by the rules .
But the Ukrainian delegation is doing everything possible to defend the interests of our country , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A session in the Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , on September 18 .
Read alsoKyiv agrees to integrate `` Steinmeier formula '' into law on Donbas special status – Ukraine delegate to TCGAddressing the lawmakers , Reznikov noted the importance of `` team play . ''
`` That 's for the government , parliament , and negotiators to act in synergy .
Because this only strengthens Ukraine 's position and sends the right signals to our foreign partners .
And this applies not only to Donbas , but also to Crimea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A new ceasefire regime , which was agreed upon by the Trilateral Contact Group during Minsk peace talks , began to operate in Donbas at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
The following rules came into force on July 27 : • A ban on offensive , reconnaissance and subversive activities , as well as a ban on the use of any types of aircraft ; • A ban on the use of fire , in particular sniper fire ; • A ban on the deployment of heavy weapons in populated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular at civilian infrastructure : schools , kindergartens , hospitals and facilities with public access ; • The effective application of disciplinary measures to ceasefire violators , the reporting of violations to the coordinator of the TCG , who will inform all its participants ; and • Creating and engaging a coordination mechanism to respond to ceasefire violations with the assistance of the Joint Center on Control and Coordination of Ceasefire and Stabilization of the Contact Line ( JCCC ) in its current composition .

Vice PM has noted the importance of "team play."
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov says the negotiations within the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) on a peaceful settlement in Donbas are "extremely difficult."
"Is it easy for us to negotiate within the Trilateral Contact Group? No, it's very difficult. Negotiations are very difficult, opponents often fail to play by the rules. But the Ukrainian delegation is doing everything possible to defend the interests of our country," he said during a traditional Q&A session in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on September 18.
Read alsoKyiv agrees to integrate "Steinmeier formula" into law on Donbas special status – Ukraine delegate to TCGAddressing the lawmakers, Reznikov noted the importance of "team play."
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"That's for the government, parliament, and negotiators to act in synergy. Because this only strengthens Ukraine's position and sends the right signals to our foreign partners. And this applies not only to Donbas, but also to Crimea and Sevastopol," the official said.
Truce in Donbas: background
A new ceasefire regime, which was agreed upon by the Trilateral Contact Group during Minsk peace talks, began to operate in Donbas at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27.
The following rules came into force on July 27:


unian--2020-09-18--Kyiv mayor reports 291 new COVID-19 cases, eight fatalities in past day

As of today , the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 18,740 .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) cases in the city rose by 291 in the past day .
`` In the past day , another 291 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus , including nine healthcare workers .
There were eight fatalities , '' Klitschko reported via Telegram on September 18 .
According to the city mayor , 151 women aged 18 to 89 and 119 men aged 18 to 91 are among those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months to 17 years old ) and 11 boys ( from four days to 17 years old ) have tested positive .
Klitschko said 57 new patients had been hospitalized , while the rest are self-isolating , undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision .
He added that 141 people had recovered in the past day .
In total , 5,742 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease .
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district ( 61 ) , Dniprovsky district ( 40 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The total death toll in the city is 304 cases .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• On September 10 , the government reviewed the borders of COVID-19 quarantine zones .
The reviewed zoning regulations will take effect on Monday , September 14 .
Kyiv became part of the orange zone , with the second-toughest bans after the red zone .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 18,740.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko has said the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the city rose by 291 in the past day.
"In the past day, another 291 residents of Kyiv tested positive for coronavirus, including nine healthcare workers. There were eight fatalities," Klitschko reported via Telegram on September 18.
"As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city is 18,740."
According to the city mayor, 151 women aged 18 to 89 and 119 men aged 18 to 91 are among those infected.
Ten girls (from three months to 17 years old) and 11 boys (from four days to 17 years old) have tested positive.
Klitschko said 57 new patients had been hospitalized, while the rest are self-isolating, undergoing treatment at home under medical supervision.
He added that 141 people had recovered in the past day.
In total, 5,742 Kyiv residents have already beaten the disease.
The highest number of the new cases in Kyiv was registered in Desniansky district (61), Dniprovsky district (40), and Darnytsky district (39).
The total death toll in the city is 304 cases.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background


unian--2020-09-18--Kyiv agrees to integrate "Steinmeier formula" into law on Donbas special status – Ukraine delegate t

Kyiv agrees to integrate "Steinmeier formula" into law on Donbas special status – Ukraine delegate to TCG

Negotiations are underway on the clauses that should be amended so that the law could work from a legal perspective .
Ukraine 's envoy to the Trilateral Contact Group ( TCG ) , MP with the Servant of the People parliamentary faction Andriy Kostin says the Ukrainian side has agreed to integrate the so-called `` Steinmeier formula '' into the law on the special status of Donbas .
`` We have agreed to integrate the 'Steinmeier formula ' into the law on the special procedure for local self-government .
Next : negotiations are underway on the clauses that should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the integrated 'Steinmeier formula , ' could work from a legal perspective .
This is what we are talking about now , '' MP said at the Pravo Na Vladu ( `` Right to Power '' ) TV panel show on 1+1 Channel on September 17 .
Read alsoFM Kuleba reminds Russia of its direct role in Donbas roleWhat 's `` Steinmeier formula '' • The `` Steinmeier formula '' dates back to 2015 and is named after Frank-Walter Steinmeier , the then foreign minister of Germany , who is now its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed a simplified version of a peace plan for eastern Ukraine through holding local elections in Russia-occupied districts .
If OSCE observers recognize the voting process free and fair , a special self-governing status for these territories will be initiated , which will enable Ukraine to regain control of its eastern border with Russia .
• The approval of such peace plan has received mixed reactions in Ukraine as many Ukrainians believe agreeing to such conditions would mean surrendering to Russia .

Negotiations are underway on the clauses that should be amended so that the law could work from a legal perspective.
Ukraine's envoy to the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), MP with the Servant of the People parliamentary faction Andriy Kostin says the Ukrainian side has agreed to integrate the so-called "Steinmeier formula" into the law on the special status of Donbas.
"We have agreed to integrate the 'Steinmeier formula' into the law on the special procedure for local self-government. Next: negotiations are underway on the clauses that should be amended so that this law, along with the integrated 'Steinmeier formula,' could work from a legal perspective. This is what we are talking about now," MP said at the Pravo Na Vladu ("Right to Power") TV panel show on 1+1 Channel on September 17.
Read alsoFM Kuleba reminds Russia of its direct role in Donbas roleWhat's "Steinmeier formula"
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unian--2020-09-18--No need to be tested for COVID-19  after self-isolation period – health minister

No tests are required prior to scheduled hospitalization either – that 's if patients have no symptoms of an acute respiratory illness .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said from now on , Ukrainians are absolved of the need to be tested for COVID-19 upon completion of the self-isolation period .
Neither do they have to be tested prior to scheduled hospitalization if they have no symptoms of an acute respiratory illness .
Speaking at a briefing on September 18 , the minister said that in addition to a new protocol for COVID-19 treatment approved on September 17 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for providing medical care for COVID-19 patients , an UNIAN correspondent reports .
Read alsoCOVID-19 : Over 3,200 new active cases reported on Sept 18Stepanov explained the protocol for the provision of medical care is an instruction for the treatment depending on the patient 's condition , while the standards for the provision of medical care determine the procedure for hospitalization , including conditions when patients should be hospitalized , as well as cases where tests must be run .
For example , the new standards stipulate that only those who their family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shall be PCR-tested for COVID-19 .
Previously , standards assumed that upon completion of the self-isolation period , people are obliged to undergo PCR testing .
Also , from now on , if someone requires scheduled hospitalization , they no longer need to undergo PCR testing , except for the cases where they have symptoms of an acute respiratory disease .
• Almost half of Ukrainians consider quarantine restrictions `` optimal '' – poll • Corona-positive Kharkiv mayor airlifted to German hospital over flare-up of chronic condition – media ( Video )

No tests are required prior to scheduled hospitalization either – that's if patients have no symptoms of an acute respiratory illness.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has said from now on, Ukrainians are absolved of the need to be tested for COVID-19 upon completion of the self-isolation period.
Neither do they have to be tested prior to scheduled hospitalization if they have no symptoms of an acute respiratory illness.
Speaking at a briefing on September 18, the minister said that in addition to a new protocol for COVID-19 treatment approved on September 17, he signed an order on updated standards for providing medical care for COVID-19 patients, an UNIAN correspondent reports.
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Read alsoCOVID-19: Over 3,200 new active cases reported on Sept 18Stepanov explained the protocol for the provision of medical care is an instruction for the treatment depending on the patient's condition, while the standards for the provision of medical care determine the procedure for hospitalization, including conditions when patients should be hospitalized, as well as cases where tests must be run.
For example, the new standards stipulate that only those who their family doctor says have symptoms of the disease shall be PCR-tested for COVID-19.
Previously, standards assumed that upon completion of the self-isolation period, people are obliged to undergo PCR testing.
"According to the updated standards, if someone has been on self-isolation for 14 days and has no symptoms of the disease, they don't need to be tested," Stepanov said.
Also, from now on, if someone requires scheduled hospitalization, they no longer need to undergo PCR testing, except for the cases where they have symptoms of an acute respiratory disease.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: other news


unian--2020-09-18--South Africa interested in supply of crocodile meat to Ukraine

Ukraine , in turn , may ship poultry and pork to that country .
South Africa is interested in the supply of crocodile meat to Ukraine .
This was reported by the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection on September 16 .
It also reported that Ukraine and South Africa had discussed the possibility of exporting Ukrainian meat , namely poultry and pork , as well as eggs and egg products to South Africa .
The parties also touched on conditions for access to each other 's markets .
• In January-April 2020 , meat production @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while production of eggs decreased by 0.6 % , according to the State Statistics Service .
• In the first four months of 2020 , Ukraine boosted imports of chicken meat to US $ 16.1 million , which was 46.7 % more than in January-April last year ( US $ 10.9 million ) .
• In the first five months of 2020 , Ukraine reduced exports of chicken meat to US $ 223.5 million , which was 27 % down on January-May 2019 .
• In the first half of 2020 , Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million , which was 12 % down on January-June 2019 , and is the lowest shipments in the past five years .
• In June 2020 , Ukraine cut exports of chicken meat by a quarter , and the UK joined the exporters rating .

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unian--2020-09-18--FM Kuleba reminds Russia of its direct role in Donbas war

The minister says it was Russia who seized Ukrainian industrial enterprises in 2017 , having plundered them and withdrawing equipment from the Ukrainian territory .
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has reminded the Russian government of their direct role in the war in Donbas and the regular escalation by its proxy forces .
The minister notes that the Kremlin has signed the 2014 Minsk Agreements , confirming its status as a party to the conflict .
`` Russia has stuffed ORDLO [ occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions ] with Russian weapons , in particular , the newest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Ukrainian soil as at a military training ground ; carried out artillery shelling of Ukrainian territory from the territory of the Russian Federation , and involved regular units of the Russian army in military operations in Ukraine , '' Kuleba wrote on Facebook .
He also stressed Russia had shot down the MH17 passenger plane with its Buk anti-aircraft missile , introduced the Russian ruble in the occupied areas , and imposed Russian passports and the `` educational program . ''
The Kremlin `` has created a Russian tax field and many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moscow onto the temporarily occupied territories of Ukrainian Donbas , '' Kuleba added .
The minister added it was Russia who seized Ukrainian industrial enterprises in 2017 , having plundered them and withdrawn equipment from the Ukrainian territory .
Russia 's `` achievements '' also include creating systemic obstacles to the OSCE missions and volunteers ( in particular the Red Cross ) in the conflict zone .
Read alsoElections in Donbas amid `` leaky '' border unimaginable – KulebaWhat is more , Russia speaks the language of `` outright blackmail '' in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The video conference of the Trilateral Contact Group on the peace process in Donbas took place on September 16 .
The sides discussed the issue of preparation for the next stage of mutual release of detainees under the `` all for all '' principle .
The Ukrainian party reiterated that Ukrainians illegally detained in the temporarily occupied territories should be released immediately and without any political conditions .
All the responsibility for the issue of holding local elections in Donbas was shifted to the Ukrainian parliament .
Kravchuk stressed that `` the Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minsk agreements and is ready to work constructively and consistently to restore Ukraine 's territorial integrity and achieve peace . ''
Kravchuk also thanked the OSCE and its Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine for their mediation efforts aimed at resolving the international armed conflict in Donbas .
Russia sees the Minsk agreements as tools with which to break Ukraine ’ s sovereignty .
Its interpretation reverses key elements in the sequence of actions : elections in occupied Donbas would take place before Ukraine had reclaimed control of the border ; this would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s proxy regimes , crippling the central authorities in Kyiv .
Ukraine would be unable to govern itself effectively or orient itself towards the West , according to Chatham House .

The minister says it was Russia who seized Ukrainian industrial enterprises in 2017, having plundered them and withdrawing equipment from the Ukrainian territory.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has reminded the Russian government of their direct role in the war in Donbas and the regular escalation by its proxy forces.
The minister notes that the Kremlin has signed the 2014 Minsk Agreements, confirming its status as a party to the conflict.
"Russia has stuffed ORDLO [occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions] with Russian weapons, in particular, the newest and experimental ones, that are being used on Ukrainian soil as at a military training ground; carried out artillery shelling of Ukrainian territory from the territory of the Russian Federation, and involved regular units of the Russian army in military operations in Ukraine," Kuleba wrote on Facebook.
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He also stressed Russia had shot down the MH17 passenger plane with its Buk anti-aircraft missile, introduced the Russian ruble in the occupied areas, and imposed Russian passports and the "educational program."
The Kremlin "has created a Russian tax field and many other things that are being imposed by Moscow onto the temporarily occupied territories of Ukrainian Donbas," Kuleba added.
The minister added it was Russia who seized Ukrainian industrial enterprises in 2017, having plundered them and withdrawn equipment from the Ukrainian territory.
"(Russia) withdrew its personnel from the Joint Ceasefire Control and Coordination Center, having jeopardized practical support of the ceasefire; they are blocking the implementation of agreements already reached within the Trilateral Contact Group on new areas for mine clearance and disengagement of troops and military hardware, as well as the release of prisoners," the foreign minister said.
Russia's "achievements" also include creating systemic obstacles to the OSCE missions and volunteers (in particular the Red Cross) in the conflict zone.
Read alsoElections in Donbas amid "leaky" border unimaginable – KulebaWhat is more, Russia speaks the language of "outright blackmail" in the peace process, the minister said.
TCG talks: background
The video conference of the Trilateral Contact Group on the peace process in Donbas took place on September 16. The sides discussed the issue of preparation for the next stage of mutual release of detainees under the "all for all" principle. The Ukrainian party reiterated that Ukrainians illegally detained in the temporarily occupied territories should be released immediately and without any political conditions.
All the responsibility for the issue of holding local elections in Donbas was shifted to the Ukrainian parliament.
Kravchuk stressed that "the Ukrainian delegation respects the Normandy format and the Minsk agreements and is ready to work constructively and consistently to restore Ukraine's territorial integrity and achieve peace."
Kravchuk also thanked the OSCE and its Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine for their mediation efforts aimed at resolving the international armed conflict in Donbas.
Russia sees the Minsk agreements as tools with which to break Ukraine’s sovereignty. Its interpretation reverses key elements in the sequence of actions: elections in occupied Donbas would take place before Ukraine had reclaimed control of the border; this would be followed by comprehensive autonomy for Russia’s proxy regimes, crippling the central authorities in Kyiv. Ukraine would be unable to govern itself effectively or orient itself towards the West, according to Chatham House.


unian--2020-09-18--"Go drink some water and calm down": Avakov ridicules Lukashenko's allegations of Ukraine meddling

The Belarusian leader , whose win in the latest election is being widely contested , labeled Ukraine `` an outpost of political provocations . ''
Ukraine 's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said the accusations of President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko of Ukraine 's alleged meddling into the affairs of Belarus are `` complete nonsense . ''
`` Lukashenko seems to have gone nuts about his power and paranoia around it .
He is talking complete nonsense .
He probably got the texts [ of his statements ] from [ Russian President Vladimir ] Putin .
But if someone goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should act the same way !
We think about Ukraine and wish only peace and prosperity to Belarus , '' the minister of interior wrote on Facebook .
The minister assures that Ukraine does not interfere in other countries ' internal affairs , and that the people of each country have the right to determine their own destiny , without external meddling .
`` So go drink some water , Mr. Lukashenko , calm down .
Ukrainians are friends to Belarusians , do n't manipulate by blaming your neighbors .
Look for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the minister added .
Read alsoBelarus beefing up security on border with Ukraine , closes borders with Lithuania , PolandRecent developments in Belarus in brief • On August 9 , presidential elections were held in Belarus .
The country 's Central Election Commission announced the final election results .
In particular , 80.1 % of voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko , 10.1 % voted for Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , 1.67 % for Anna Kanopatskaya , 1.2 % for Andrey Dmitriev , and 1.14 % for Sergei Cherechnya .
Some 4.59 % voted against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets to protest what many believe was a rigged vote count .
Riot police violently cracked down on protesters .
• Belarus ' Ministry of Internal Affairs said about 7,000 protesters had been detained in different cities since August 9 .
On the evening of August 13 , the authorities started to release detainees .
• On August 16 , the March of Freedom , the largest protest in the history of Belarus , took place in Minsk .
Hundreds of thousands of people joined in .
• Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and external efforts to foment the protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
• On August 27 , Putin suggested sending Russian security forces to suppress protests in Belarus .
• The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and reached an agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
• On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
Ukrainian lawmakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were unfair .
They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials .
• On September 16 , Lukashenko labeled Ukraine `` an outpost of political provocations . ''

The Belarusian leader, whose win in the latest election is being widely contested, labeled Ukraine "an outpost of political provocations."
Ukraine's Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has said the accusations of President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko of Ukraine's alleged meddling into the affairs of Belarus are "complete nonsense."
"Lukashenko seems to have gone nuts about his power and paranoia around it. He is talking complete nonsense. He probably got the texts [of his statements] from [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. But if someone goes crazy, it doesn't mean everyone should act the same way! We think about Ukraine and wish only peace and prosperity to Belarus," the minister of interior wrote on Facebook.
The minister assures that Ukraine does not interfere in other countries' internal affairs, and that the people of each country have the right to determine their own destiny, without external meddling.
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"So go drink some water, Mr. Lukashenko, calm down. Ukrainians are friends to Belarusians, don't manipulate by blaming your neighbors. Look for the beam in your own eye," the minister added.
Read alsoBelarus beefing up security on border with Ukraine, closes borders with Lithuania, PolandRecent developments in Belarus in brief


unian--2020-09-18--Hryvnia strengthens to U.S. dollar on Sept 18

The official rate against the euro for Friday has been fixed at UAH 33.17 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) has set the official forex rate for September 18 at UAH 28.11 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency strengthen by one kopiyka .
The official forex rate against the euro for Friday is fixed at UAH 33.17 per euro – the hryvnia gained 22 kopiykas in value since Thursday , according to the NBU website .
Read alsoNBU Council chief elaborates on forex market prospectsThe central bank has fixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hryvnia against key foreign currencies for September 18 : US $ 100 will be quoted at UAH 2,811.27 ( UAH 2,811.95 as of September 17 ) ; EUR 100 will be quoted at UAH 3,317.44 ( UAH 3,338.77 as of September 17 ) .
By 16:00 Kyiv time on September 17 , hryvnia quotations against the dollar on the interbank forex market settled at UAH 28.12/28.14 to the dollar , while those against the euro were at UAH 33.19/33.20 .
The National Bank set the official forex rate for September 17 at UAH @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the country 's national currency weaken by six kopiykas .

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unian--2020-09-18--European Parliament demands halt to Nord Stream 2 project over Navalny's poisoning

The resolution was backed by 532 MEPs .
The European Parliament ( EP ) has demanded that sanctions against the Russian Federation should be strengthened and the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline should be halted over the poisoning of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny .
This is stated in a resolution posted on the EP 's website .
Read alsoGermany offers U.S. deal to waive sanctions against Nord Stream 2 – media During the voting , 532 MEPs voted for the resolution , 84 voted against it .
Another 72 abstained .
The document `` calls on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active stance on this matter at its meeting on September 21 ; demands that the EU establishes as soon as possible a list of ambitious restrictive measures vis-à-vis Russia and strengthens its existing sanctions against Russia ; urges the deployment of such sanctions mechanisms as would allow for the collection and freezing of the European assets of corrupt individuals in accordance with the findings of Alexei Navalny 's Anti-Corruption Foundation . ''
The resolution is not legislative in nature and is not legally binding on EU institutions and the governments of the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny felt sick on board the plane he was flying to the city of Tomsk .
His rapidly deteriorating condition forced the captain to perform an emergency landing in Omsk .
Two days later , he was evacuated from Omsk to Charite , a hospital in Berlin , Germany .
On September 4 , it became known that experts from the German military 's Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology in Munich had found traces of a toxic substance from the Novichok group in samples of Navalny 's blood , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have repeatedly called on Russia to investigate Navalny 's poisoning .
• On September 4 , ambassadors of all 30 NATO member states at a special meeting called for an international investigation into the Navalny case .
• On September 6 , German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass told the Bild am Sonntag newspaper that he hoped that `` the Russians wo n't force us to change our position regarding the Nord Stream 2 '' pipeline in connection with the poisoning of Navalny .
Yet , he acknowledged that the refusal to complete the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of firms from Germany and other European countries .
• On the same day , Germany 's Federal Minister of Defence Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said she was ready to discuss the issue of imposing sanctions against Russia , including regarding the unfinished Nord Stream 2 project .
• What is more , a representative of the German Chancellor said on September 7 that Angela Merkel did not exclude that the situation around the poisoning of Navalny could tell on the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline .
• On September 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not see grounds for negotiations with Germany on Nord Stream 2 .
• On the same day , September 8 , Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that Germany should stop building Nord Stream 2 .
• On September 9 , 2020 , Poland offered Germany an alternative to Nord Stream 2 .
• On September 11 , 2020 , the German authorities announced that they were considering the suspension of Nord Stream 2 as a response to the situation with the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Navalny .
• On September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said that the decision to freeze the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was in the hands of Germany , rather than the European Union .
• On September 13 , 2020 , Denmark backed the halt of the Nord Stream 2 construction .
• On September 16 , 2020 , the Austrian president said that he did not see a link between Nord Stream 2 and Navalny 's poisoning .

The resolution was backed by 532 MEPs.
The European Parliament (EP) has demanded that sanctions against the Russian Federation should be strengthened and the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline should be halted over the poisoning of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
This is stated in a resolution posted on the EP's website.
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During the voting, 532 MEPs voted for the resolution, 84 voted against it. Another 72 abstained.
The document "calls on the Foreign Affairs Council to take an active stance on this matter at its meeting on September 21; demands that the EU establishes as soon as possible a list of ambitious restrictive measures vis-à-vis Russia and strengthens its existing sanctions against Russia; urges the deployment of such sanctions mechanisms as would allow for the collection and freezing of the European assets of corrupt individuals in accordance with the findings of Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation."
The resolution is not legislative in nature and is not legally binding on EU institutions and the governments of the EU member states.
Navalny poisoning: Background
On August 20, Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny felt sick on board the plane he was flying from the city of Tomsk to Moscow. His rapidly deteriorating condition forced the captain to perform an emergency landing in Omsk. Two days later, he was evacuated from Omsk to Charite, a hospital in Berlin, Germany.
On September 4, it became known that experts from the German military's Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology in Munich had found traces of a toxic substance from the Novichok group in samples of Navalny's blood, urine, and skin.
European politicians have repeatedly called on Russia to investigate Navalny's poisoning.
Further developments


unian--2020-09-18--Rada passes bill banning lawmakers, mayors from working with family members

The motion was backed by 252 lawmakers on September 17 .
The Verkhovna Rada , Ukraine 's parliament , has @ @ @ @ @ of parliament and local councils , as well as mayors and village heads from working @ @ @ @ @ rules are stipulated by draft law No .
2203 on amendments to certain legislative acts @ @ @ @ @ work of family members , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
The motion was backed @ @ @ @ @ 17 .
The draft law establishes that Members of Parliament , members of the Supreme @ @ @ @ @ of Crimea , members of local councils , town and village heads , mayors can @ @ @ @ @ or being in direct subordination with persons close to them .
One of the sponsors @ @ @ @ @ from the European Solidarity Party Viktoria Siumar said on Facebook : `` Now parliamentarians , @ @ @ @ @ , will not be able to hire wives/husbands , brothers , sisters and other relatives @ @ @ @ @ . ''
• Zelensky comments on bribery case against lawmaker from ruling party

The motion was backed by 252 lawmakers on September 17.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted a bill banning members of parliament and local councils, as well as mayors and village heads from working with family members.
Such rules are stipulated by draft law No. 2203 on amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine concerning limiting joint work of family members, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
Read alsoParliament adopts bill on Ukrainian intelligence services
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The motion was backed by 252 lawmakers on September 17.
The draft law establishes that Members of Parliament, members of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, members of local councils, town and village heads, mayors cannot exercise powers while having or being in direct subordination with persons close to them.
One of the sponsors of the bill, MP from the European Solidarity Party Viktoria Siumar said on Facebook: "Now parliamentarians, like all other civil servants, will not be able to hire wives/husbands, brothers, sisters and other relatives. And this is fair."
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unian--2020-09-18--COVID-19: Over 3,200 new active cases reported on Sept 18

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 169,472 .
Ukraine said 3,228 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 18 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 169,472 , as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
As many as 75,486 patients , including 1,573 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll is 3,468 with 68 fatalities recorded in the past day .
Read alsoCorona-positive Kharkiv mayor airlifted to German hospital over flare-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) There were 90,518 active cases as of September 18 .
In total , there have been 233,664 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region ( 349 cases ) , Odesa region ( 322 ) , Ternopil region ( 311 ) , and the city of Kyiv ( 291 ) .
In total , 1,985,802 polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests have been run since the outbreak .
The overall incidence per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the city of Kyiv ; Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea , the city of Sevastopol , parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available .
COVID-19 tests were run by the Public Health Center 's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories .
As of the morning of September 18 , 2020 , the Center had received 3,603 reports of suspected cases .
In total , there have been 233,664 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital bed occupancy , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• On September 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine zones .
The reviewed zoning regulations will take effect on Monday , September 14 .
Kyiv became part of the orange zone , with the second-toughest bans after the red zone .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

The total number of confirmed cases grew to 169,472.
Ukraine said 3,228 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 18, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 169,472, as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
As many as 75,486 patients, including 1,573 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll is 3,468 with 68 fatalities recorded in the past day.
Read alsoCorona-positive Kharkiv mayor airlifted to German hospital over flare-up of chronic condition – media (Video)There were 90,518 active cases as of September 18. In total, there have been 233,664 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
The highest number of new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region (349 cases), Odesa region (322), Ternopil region (311), and the city of Kyiv (291).
In total, 1,985,802 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been run since the outbreak.
The overall incidence per region is as follows:
5,114 cases in Vinnytsia region;
6,689 in Volyn region;
3,765 in Dnipropetrovsk region;
2,313 in Donetsk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
4,774 in Zhytomyr region;
9,031 in Zakarpattia region;
2,748 in Zaporizhia region;
12,031 in Ivano-Frankivsk region;
967 in Kirovohrad region;
18,740 in the city of Kyiv;
7,476 in Kyiv region;
17,869 in Lviv region;
706 in Luhansk region (Ukrainian-controlled districts);
2,320 in Mykolaiv region;
10,924 in Odesa region;
1,390 in Poltava region;
10,917 in Rivne region;
2,807 in Sumy region;
10,705 in Ternopil region;
14,264 in Kharkiv region;
766 in Kherson region;
4,339 in Khmelnytsky region;
12,793 in Chernivtsi region;
2,891 in Cherkasy region; and
3,133 in Chernihiv region.
Data from Russia-occupied areas – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the city of Sevastopol, parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions – is not available.
COVID-19 tests were run by the Public Health Center's virological reference laboratory and regional laboratories. As of the morning of September 18, 2020, the Center had received 3,603 reports of suspected cases. In total, there have been 233,664 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background


unian--2020-09-18--Europa League rookie team from Ukrainian village seal win in Greece

The third qualifying round draw says Kolos are to play with Croatia 's Rijeka on September 24 , also in the away match .
Kolos , the Ukrainian Premier League sensation from Kovalivka , Kyiv region , with a population of just 1,600 people , which made a debut in UEFA tournaments this year stunned the Greek Aris with a 2:1 away win in Salonika .
Given this year 's COVID-19 restrictions , the second qualifying round ties are all single-leg matches , which means the win promoted Kolos to the third qualifying round .
The draw says Kolos are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 24 , also in the away match .
Read alsoDynamo Kyiv beat AZ Alkmaar in Champions League qualifier ( Video ) Kolos amazed the country with its staggering path to Europa League after joining Ukraine 's Premier League only in 2019 for the first time in their history , just eight years since the club was founded .
Having finished sixth in Premier League and beaten FC Mariupol in a playoff for the right to join Europa League qualifiers , Kolos seem to have not wasted their time .
Their persistence and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the second half and make sure the Greek side `` did what we made them do , '' as per Yevhen Novak , the striker who scored the team 's first-ever goal in European tournaments .
`` I 'm proud and happy because this was our first game in European competition and we won .
This is a historic moment for us , and the win doubles our joy , '' said the Ukrainian team 's manager Ruslan Kostyshin .
The story of Kolos `` is an unlikely tale offering hope to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dream of breaking into the big time , '' the Atlantic Council wrote .
• FC Shakhtar will play in the Champions League starting from the group stage .
The draw will take place on October 1 and the 1st round matches – on October 20/21 .
• Vice-champion of Ukraine FC Dynamo Kyiv have already started its path in this year 's Champions League by beating the Dutch AZ Alkmaar 2 : 0 in the third qualifying round .
In the play-off round , where they can book a ticket to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off with Belgium 's Gent on September 23 and 29 .
• Zorya will represent Ukraine in the group stage of the Europa League .
The team that 's originally from Luhansk , now being forced out of their home city due to the ongoing occupation by Russian hybrid forces , will find out their rivals on October 2 , while their first match is scheduled for October 22 .
• Desna Chernihiv will start their way in Europa League with the third qualifying round .
Being another newbies in the European competitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Volfsburg ( Germany ) on September 24 .

The third qualifying round draw says Kolos are to play with Croatia's Rijeka on September 24, also in the away match.
Kolos, the Ukrainian Premier League sensation from Kovalivka, Kyiv region, with a population of just 1,600 people, which made a debut in UEFA tournaments this year stunned the Greek Aris with a 2:1 away win in Salonika.
Given this year's COVID-19 restrictions, the second qualifying round ties are all single-leg matches, which means the win promoted Kolos to the third qualifying round.
The draw says Kolos are to play with Croatia's Rijeka on September 24, also in the away match.
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Read alsoDynamo Kyiv beat AZ Alkmaar in Champions League qualifier (Video)Kolos amazed the country with its staggering path to Europa League after joining Ukraine's Premier League only in 2019 for the first time in their history, just eight years since the club was founded.
Having finished sixth in Premier League and beaten FC Mariupol in a playoff for the right to join Europa League qualifiers, Kolos seem to have not wasted their time.
Their persistence and determination in Salonika allowed them to dominate in the second half and make sure the Greek side "did what we made them do," as per Yevhen Novak, the striker who scored the team's first-ever goal in European tournaments.
"I'm proud and happy because this was our first game in European competition and we won. This is a historic moment for us, and the win doubles our joy," said the Ukrainian team's manager Ruslan Kostyshin.
The story of Kolos "is an unlikely tale offering hope to other small clubs across the continent that dream of breaking into the big time," the Atlantic Council wrote.
Ukrainian clubs in UEFA tournaments 2020-2021: other news


unian--2020-09-18--#KyivnotKiev: Wikipedia changes spelling of Ukrainian capital

The press service of the encyclopedia 's Ukrainian version suggested that the move is due to the growing global use of `` Kyiv '' in English-language sources .
A multilingual online encyclopedia Wikipedia corrected the spelling of the Ukrainian capital from `` Kiev '' to `` Kyiv '' in its English version .
That 's according to the press service of Wikipedia 's Ukrainian version .
`` We have not yet fully believed in it , waiting if they suddenly say this is a prank but ... the nineteenth year into the article 's existence , lots of blocked users @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the thirteenth attempt saw the Kiev article in the English-language Wikipedia being renamed to Kyiv , '' the comment says .
Read alsoThe New York Times starts spelling `` Kyiv '' The press service suggested that the moderators decided to `` rename '' the article because of the growing use of `` Kyiv '' in English-language sources .
Also , on September 15 , the Ukrainian Wikipedia went up to 17th spot among 303 language sections in terms of the number of articles submitted .
As of 10:00 on Tuesday , September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had already been published in Ukrainian .
• In April 2020 , the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine launched a `` mega campaign '' to fill Wikipedia with unbiased information about the country and counter disinformation .
• The campaign followed the ministry 's earlier initiative CorrectUA , aimed at promoting proper spelling of Ukrainian cities ' names : Kyiv , Odesa , and Liviv .

The press service of the encyclopedia's Ukrainian version suggested that the move is due to the growing global use of "Kyiv" in English-language sources.
A multilingual online encyclopedia Wikipedia corrected the spelling of the Ukrainian capital from "Kiev" to "Kyiv" in its English version.
That's according to the press service of Wikipedia's Ukrainian version.
"We have not yet fully believed in it, waiting if they suddenly say this is a prank but... the nineteenth year into the article's existence, lots of blocked users and fifteen archived title discussion pages later, the thirteenth attempt saw the Kiev article in the English-language Wikipedia being renamed to Kyiv," the comment says.
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Read alsoThe New York Times starts spelling "Kyiv"The press service suggested that the moderators decided to "rename" the article because of the growing use of "Kyiv" in English-language sources.
Also, on September 15, the Ukrainian Wikipedia went up to 17th spot among 303 language sections in terms of the number of articles submitted.
As of 10:00 on Tuesday, September 15, a total of 1,043,469 articles had already been published in Ukrainian.
Background


unian--2020-09-18--Donbas war update: Ukraine reports one ceasefire violation Sept 17

No casualties as a result of the shelling were reported in the past day .
Ukraine has reported a violation of the latest ceasefire agreements by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday , September 17 .
`` In the past day , September 17 , Russian Federation 's armed formations again violated the ceasefire agreements , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on September 18 , 2020 .
In particular , the enemy opened fire using rifles near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forces did not return fire not to succumb to provocation .
Read alsoA step short of betrayal : Enemy never made it to inspect Ukraine 's positions in DonbasSince Friday midnight , one ceasefire violation by the enemy with the use of an under-barrel grenade launcher has been recorded near the village of Vodiane .
No casualties as a result of the shelling were reported in the past day .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprehensive ceasefire along the contact line from 00:01 on Monday , July 27 .
• The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

No casualties as a result of the shelling were reported in the past day.
Ukraine has reported a violation of the latest ceasefire agreements by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Thursday, September 17.
"In the past day, September 17, Russian Federation's armed formations again violated the ceasefire agreements," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on September 18, 2020.
In particular, the enemy opened fire using rifles near the village of Novohryhorivka.
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The Joint Forces did not return fire not to succumb to provocation.
Read alsoA step short of betrayal: Enemy never made it to inspect Ukraine's positions in DonbasSince Friday midnight, one ceasefire violation by the enemy with the use of an under-barrel grenade launcher has been recorded near the village of Vodiane.
No casualties as a result of the shelling were reported in the past day.
Donbas ceasefire: background