unian--2020-02-14--Ukraine's NSDC to cooperate with global IT giants in countering cyber threats

They will interact via the platform of the National Coordinating Center for Cybersecurity .
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov has said his agency will cooperate with global IT giants in countering cyber threats .
`` Such cooperation will be permanently maintained via the platform of the National Coordinating Center for Cybersecurity ( or NCCC , the working body of the NSDC of Ukraine ) and representatives of U.S. companies that develop technologies and equipment for cybersecurity and protection : Cisco , Fortinet , IBM , Microsoft , [ UK-headquartered ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Radware , '' the NSDC 's press service said after a meeting between representatives of the NSDC and the largest international companies specializing in cybersecurity .
Danilov stressed the need to develop effective tools for such cooperation and expressed readiness to provide comprehensive support to this process .
`` Cybersecurity is not a one-country problem .
When a threat has been identified , we are aware it may affect more than one country .
Working together to deal with such threats is much more effective .
Therefore , now we need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ field of protection against cyber threats , '' he said .
During the meeting , NSDC employees presented the NCCC 's capabilities and discussed the exchange of best cybersecurity practices .
Moreover , the sides touched on ways to cooperate between the NSDC and private international companies for the development of the NCCC service platform .

They will interact via the platform of the National Coordinating Center for Cybersecurity.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov has said his agency will cooperate with global IT giants in countering cyber threats.
Read alsoZelensky chairs NSDC meeting to discuss Ukraine's new security strategy
"Such cooperation will be permanently maintained via the platform of the National Coordinating Center for Cybersecurity (or NCCC, the working body of the NSDC of Ukraine) and representatives of U.S. companies that develop technologies and equipment for cybersecurity and protection: Cisco, Fortinet, IBM, Microsoft, [UK-headquartered] Micro Focus, as well as Israel's Radware," the NSDC's press service said after a meeting between representatives of the NSDC and the largest international companies specializing in cybersecurity.
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Danilov stressed the need to develop effective tools for such cooperation and expressed readiness to provide comprehensive support to this process.
"Cybersecurity is not a one-country problem. When a threat has been identified, we are aware it may affect more than one country. Working together to deal with such threats is much more effective. Therefore, now we need to establish a mechanism of cooperation in the field of protection against cyber threats," he said.
During the meeting, NSDC employees presented the NCCC's capabilities and discussed the exchange of best cybersecurity practices. Moreover, the sides touched on ways to cooperate between the NSDC and private international companies for the development of the NCCC service platform.


unian--2020-02-16--Poland's foreign minister says Russia poses threat to European Union

Sanctions should be maintained until `` Russia returns to the path of compliance with international law , '' the official says .
Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz has said Russia is posing a very serious threat to the European Union .
`` We believe that Russia poses a very serious threat , that it is a serious player acting to the detriment of the interests of the West , to the detriment of democracy .
Therefore , Europe and the European Union should unite with other countries , primarily with the United States , '' he said at the 56th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RFM 24 on February 14 .
The Polish minister also commented on French President Emmanuel Macron 's statement that Europe should seek dialogue with Russia , whereas sanctions against it brought no positive effects .
According to Czaputowicz , such statements are `` premature '' and Poland does not share this position .
`` We share the position expressed by the President of Estonia that we should support Ukraine and give a clear signal to Russia that its policy towards Ukraine is unacceptable , earlier towards Georgia , now towards Syria , Libya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the minister said .
Sanctions should be maintained until `` Russia returns to the path of compliance with international law , '' he added .

Sanctions should be maintained until "Russia returns to the path of compliance with international law," the official says.
Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz has said Russia is posing a very serious threat to the European Union.
Read alsoUkrainian, Polish foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation
"We believe that Russia poses a very serious threat, that it is a serious player acting to the detriment of the interests of the West, to the detriment of democracy. Therefore, Europe and the European Union should unite with other countries, primarily with the United States," he said at the 56th Munich Security Conference, as reported by RFM 24 on February 14.
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The Polish minister also commented on French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that Europe should seek dialogue with Russia, whereas sanctions against it brought no positive effects. According to Czaputowicz, such statements are "premature" and Poland does not share this position.
"We share the position expressed by the President of Estonia that we should support Ukraine and give a clear signal to Russia that its policy towards Ukraine is unacceptable, earlier towards Georgia, now towards Syria, Libya, Venezuela and Central Africa," the minister said.
Sanctions should be maintained until "Russia returns to the path of compliance with international law," he added.


unian--2020-02-16--Russia-controlled "court" in occupied Crimea rules to remand detained Ukrainian fishermen in custody

Russia-controlled "court" in occupied Crimea rules to remand detained Ukrainian fishermen in custody for 10 days

The fishermen were presumably Ukrainian nationals Serhiy Hoha , Oleksiy Ivanov , Vasyl Tiurkedzhy , and Maksym Terekhov , according to Ukrainian MP Pavlo Melnyk .
Four Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian authorities on board of a small vessel in the Sea of Azov will be remanded in custody for 10 days , that 's according to a ruling handed down by a Russia-controlled `` court '' in the city of Kerch in Russian-occupied Crimea .
Read alsoUkrainian MP reveals names of Ukraine fishermen detained by Russians in Azov Sea off Crimea coast ( Photo ) Ukrainians were found guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Article 19.3 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences ( failure to follow a lawful order or request of an employee of the federal security service ) , Russian news agency TASS reported on Sunday , referring to the press service of the Border Guard Service of Russia 's Federal Security Service ( FSB ) .
`` They were assigned an administrative arrest for 10 days , '' the report said .
In addition , an administrative case was opened under Part 2 of Article 8.17 of the Code @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules of catching/fishing aquatic biological resources ) .
As was earlier reported , Russian authorities had detained in the Sea of Azov a small vessel with four Ukrainian nationals on board , according to a statement by the Russian Federal Security Service .
`` The captain of the boat did not fulfill legitimate requirements of the coast guard to halt , and tried to escape , '' reads the Russian statement .
The report says a fishing net and almost 300 Black Sea turbot fish were found on board .
The crew had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian occupation authorities required .
Ukrainian MP with the Servant of the People faction Pavlo Melnyk earlier said four Ukrainian fishermen were presumably Ukrainian nationals Serhiy Hoha , Oleksiy Ivanov , Vasyl Tiurkedzhy , and Maksym Terekhov .

The fishermen were presumably Ukrainian nationals Serhiy Hoha, Oleksiy Ivanov, Vasyl Tiurkedzhy, and Maksym Terekhov, according to Ukrainian MP Pavlo Melnyk.
Four Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian authorities on board of a small vessel in the Sea of Azov will be remanded in custody for 10 days, that's according to a ruling handed down by a Russia-controlled "court" in the city of Kerch in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Read alsoUkrainian MP reveals names of Ukraine fishermen detained by Russians in Azov Sea off Crimea coast (Photo)
Ukrainians were found guilty of an administrative offense under Part 4 of Article 19.3 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences (failure to follow a lawful order or request of an employee of the federal security service), Russian news agency TASS reported on Sunday, referring to the press service of the Border Guard Service of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
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"They were assigned an administrative arrest for 10 days," the report said.
In addition, an administrative case was opened under Part 2 of Article 8.17 of the Code on Administrative Offences (violation of the rules of catching/fishing aquatic biological resources).
As was earlier reported, Russian authorities had detained in the Sea of Azov a small vessel with four Ukrainian nationals on board, according to a statement by the Russian Federal Security Service.
"The captain of the boat did not fulfill legitimate requirements of the coast guard to halt, and tried to escape," reads the Russian statement.
The report says a fishing net and almost 300 Black Sea turbot fish were found on board.
The crew had no fishing permits at hand that the Russian occupation authorities required.
Ukrainian MP with the Servant of the People faction Pavlo Melnyk earlier said four Ukrainian fishermen were presumably Ukrainian nationals Serhiy Hoha, Oleksiy Ivanov, Vasyl Tiurkedzhy, and Maksym Terekhov.


unian--2020-02-16--Taiwan confirms first coronavirus death on island, cases at 20 – Reuters

The island will on Monday start testing all patients who show symptoms associated with coronavirus and had traveled abroad recently , the health ministry said .
A taxi driver has died from the coronavirus in Taiwan , marking the first such death on the island and the fifth fatality outside mainland China from an epidemic that has curbed travel and disrupted global supply chains .
Read alsoCoronavirus : New infections fall for third day , nearly 70,000 people infected – media Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said during a news conference on Sunday that the deceased person was a 61-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to date accumulated 20 confirmed cases , Reuters reported .
The deceased person had not traveled abroad recently and was a taxi driver whose clients were mainly from Hong Kong , Macau and mainland China , the minister said .
One of his family members was also confirmed to have the virus .
The pair constituted Taiwan 's first local transmission cases , the minister said , adding that authorities were trying to find out as soon as possible the source of contraction .
`` So far , we are not able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are actively making investigations , hoping to find out the source of the contraction , '' Chen said .
The island will on Monday start testing all patients who show symptoms associated with coronavirus and had traveled abroad recently , the health ministry said .
The coronavirus , thought to have emerged at a wildlife market in the central Chinese province of Hubei , has killed 1,665 people in China with latest figures showing 68,500 cases of the illness .
Taiwan has banned entry to Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most flights to its giant neighbor .
Many schools have also extended their Lunar New Year holiday to late February to curb the spread of the virus .
In a response to panic buying of masks on the island , the government scrambled to build several mask production lines and Premier Su Tseng-chang has vowed to more than double its daily mask production to 10 million by early March .

The island will on Monday start testing all patients who show symptoms associated with coronavirus and had traveled abroad recently, the health ministry said.
A taxi driver has died from the coronavirus in Taiwan, marking the first such death on the island and the fifth fatality outside mainland China from an epidemic that has curbed travel and disrupted global supply chains.
Read alsoCoronavirus: New infections fall for third day, nearly 70,000 people infected – media
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said during a news conference on Sunday that the deceased person was a 61-year-old man who had diabetes and hepatitis B. Taiwan has to date accumulated 20 confirmed cases, Reuters reported.
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The deceased person had not traveled abroad recently and was a taxi driver whose clients were mainly from Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, the minister said. One of his family members was also confirmed to have the virus.
The pair constituted Taiwan's first local transmission cases, the minister said, adding that authorities were trying to find out as soon as possible the source of contraction.
"So far, we are not able to gather his contact history, so we are actively making investigations, hoping to find out the source of the contraction," Chen said.
The island will on Monday start testing all patients who show symptoms associated with coronavirus and had traveled abroad recently, the health ministry said.
The coronavirus, thought to have emerged at a wildlife market in the central Chinese province of Hubei, has killed 1,665 people in China with latest figures showing 68,500 cases of the illness.
Taiwan has banned entry to Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent history of travel to China and suspended most flights to its giant neighbor. Many schools have also extended their Lunar New Year holiday to late February to curb the spread of the virus.
In a response to panic buying of masks on the island, the government scrambled to build several mask production lines and Premier Su Tseng-chang has vowed to more than double its daily mask production to 10 million by early March.


unian--2020-02-16--U.S. Energy Secretary: Russia not to be able to complete Nord Stream 2 construction on its own

The official also signaled that the U.S. would press forward with its opposition to the project .
U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette says Russia will not be able to complete the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline independently since it has no the required technologies .
`` It 's going to be a very long delay , because Russia does n't have the technology , '' he said in an interview at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday , according to RFE/RL 's Ukrainian bureau .
Read alsoNord Stream 2 : will U.S. be able to slam Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , we 'll see what they do .
But I do n't think it 's as easy as saying , well , we 're almost there , we 're just going to finish it , '' he added .
The official also signaled that the U.S. would press forward with its opposition to the project .
UNIAN memo .
The Nord Stream 2 project envisages the construction and operation of two gas pipeline branches with a total throughput capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year from the coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany .
It should connect Russia 's Ust-Lug and Germany 's Greifswald .
This new pipeline bypassing Ukraine is to be built next to the existing Nord Stream 1 pipeline .
The construction of the pipeline was expected to be completed before the end of 2019 .
The pipeline will be 1,220 km long .
The project is being implemented by Russia 's Gazprom in alliance with European companies – ENGIE , OMV , Shell , Uniper , and Wintershall .
Ukraine stands against the construction of Nord Stream 2 as it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gas transit country , while its potential revenue losses are estimated at US $ 3 billion annually .
The project is also highly criticized by the U.S. , Poland , and the Baltic States .
On December 20 , U.S. President Donald Trump enacted the U.S. defense budget for 2020 , which provides , inter alia , sanctions against companies involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream pipelines .
After that , the Swiss company Allseas suspended participation in the construction of Nord Stream 2 .
On December 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had withdrawn from participation in the project , its ships had already left the Baltic Sea .
On January 11 , 2020 , Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia could complete the construction of Nord Stream 2 independently , and the pipeline would start operating , most likely , in the first quarter of 2021 .

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unian--2020-02-16--Ukrainian MP reveals names of Ukraine fishermen detained by Russians in Azov Sea off Crimea coast

The detainees are residents of the village of Rainivka , Zaporizhia region 's Prymorsky district .
Ukrainian MP with the Servant of the People faction Pavlo Melnyk says four Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian authorities on board of a small vessel in the Sea of Azov are presumably Ukrainian nationals Serhiy Hoha , Oleksiy Ivanov , Vasyl Tiurkedzhy , and Maksym Terekhov .
`` The fishermen are residents of the village of Rainivka , Zaporizhia region 's Prymorsky district , '' he wrote on Facebook on February 16 .
Melnyk also posted certain photos of the detainees .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video of the interrogation disseminated in the media .
This can be argued for sure .
[ Melnyk posted a photo of Maksym and his family ] .
Vasyl Tiurkedzhy is on a black and white photo .
Now information regarding the fishermen is being clarified , '' he added .
As was earlier reported , Russian authorities had detained in the Sea of Azov a small vessel with four Ukrainian nationals on board , according to a statement by the Russian Federal Security Service .
`` The captain of the boat did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guard to halt , and tried to escape , '' reads the Russian statement .
The report says a fishing net and almost 300 Black Sea turbot fish were found on board .
The crew had no fishing permits at hand that the Russian occupation authorities required .
According to the so-called `` Commissioner for Human Rights in Crimea '' Larysa Opanasiuk , the crewmembers of the Ukrainian vessel were detained for 48 hours .
The Prosecutor 's Office of Ukraine 's Autonomous Republic of Crimea ( ARC ) has opened criminal proceedings @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The detainees are residents of the village of Rainivka, Zaporizhia region's Prymorsky district.
Ukrainian MP with the Servant of the People faction Pavlo Melnyk says four Ukrainian fishermen detained by Russian authorities on board of a small vessel in the Sea of Azov are presumably Ukrainian nationals Serhiy Hoha, Oleksiy Ivanov, Vasyl Tiurkedzhy, and Maksym Terekhov.
Read alsoRussians detain Ukrainian boat in Azov Sea off Crimea coast
"The fishermen are residents of the village of Rainivka, Zaporizhia region's Prymorsky district," he wrote on Facebook on February 16.
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Melnyk also posted certain photos of the detainees.
"It is Maksym Terekhov in the photo and video of the interrogation disseminated in the media. This can be argued for sure. [Melnyk posted a photo of Maksym and his family]. Vasyl Tiurkedzhy is on a black and white photo. Now information regarding the fishermen is being clarified," he added.
As was earlier reported, Russian authorities had detained in the Sea of Azov a small vessel with four Ukrainian nationals on board, according to a statement by the Russian Federal Security Service.
"The captain of the boat did not fulfill legitimate requirements of the coast guard to halt, and tried to escape," reads the Russian statement.
The report says a fishing net and almost 300 Black Sea turbot fish were found on board.
The crew had no fishing permits at hand that the Russian occupation authorities required.
According to the so-called "Commissioner for Human Rights in Crimea" Larysa Opanasiuk, the crewmembers of the Ukrainian vessel were detained for 48 hours.
The Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine's Autonomous Republic of Crimea (ARC) has opened criminal proceedings into the detention of Ukrainian citizens.


unian--2020-02-16--NBU strengthens official forex rate to UAH 24.45 to dollar for Feb 17

The hryvnia 's historical low against the U.S. dollar was registered at UAH 30.01 in February 2015 .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) on Friday evening strengthened the official hryvnia exchange rate by three kopiykas for Monday , February 17 , bringing the national currency to UAH 24.45 to the U.S. dollar .
The hryvnia became stronger for the second day in a row after it had gained two kopiykas in value against U.S. dollar , according to the NBU website .
The official forex rate against the euro for Monday is fixed at UAH 26.49 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in value since Friday .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Ukrainian hryvnia in January 2020 weakened by 5.7 % against the U.S. dollar , to UAH 25.03 per U.S. dollar and by 4.7 % against the euro , to UAH 27.66 per euro .
In 2019 , Ukraine 's national currency strengthened by 14.5 % against the U.S. dollar , to UAH 23.69 and by 16.7 % against the euro , to UAH 26.42 .
The hryvnia 's historical low against the U.S. dollar was registered at UAH 30.01 in February 2015 @

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The hryvnia's historical low against the U.S. dollar was registered at UAH 30.01 in February 2015.
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unian--2020-02-16--Donbas war update: invaders violate ceasefire 10 times

No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on Saturday mounted 10 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Read alsoZelensky : Over 200 Ukrainians held in occupied Donbas , more than 100 – in Crimea and Russia '' The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire six times on February 15 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation said in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on February 16 , 2020 .
The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and other small arms .
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Krasnohorivka , and the villages of Pavlopil , Shyrokyne , Travneve , Orikhove , and Novoluhanske .
There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day .
`` Since Sunday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near Novoluhanske , using grenade launchers of various types , a heavy machine gun , and other small arms , '' the update said .
No Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported yet .

No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops.
Russia's hybrid military forces on Saturday mounted 10 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
Read alsoZelensky: Over 200 Ukrainians held in occupied Donbas, more than 100 – in Crimea and Russia
"The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire six times on February 15," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation said in a Facebook update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on February 16, 2020.
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The enemy opened fire from proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, as well as an anti-tank missile system, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and other small arms.
Under attack were Ukrainian positions near the towns of Maryinka and Krasnohorivka, and the villages of Pavlopil, Shyrokyne, Travneve, Orikhove, and Novoluhanske.
There were no Ukraine army casualties in the past day.
"Since Sunday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near Novoluhanske, using grenade launchers of various types, a heavy machine gun, and other small arms," the update said.
No Ukrainian army casualties registered on Sunday have been reported yet.


unian--2020-02-16--Coronavirus: New infections fall for third day, nearly 70,000 people infected – media

China 's central bank is taking measures to stem the outbreak by disinfecting money .
China 's National Health Commission reported a fewer number of new coronavirus cases for the third day in a row on Sunday , with 2,009 new infections reported , bringing the total to 68,500 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in December .
The death toll on mainland China from COVID-19 , a disease stemming from a new form of coronavirus , now stands at 1,665 , officials said , as reported by DW .
This toll did not include the first death reported in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Chinese tourist from Hubei province , the epicenter of the outbreak .
People aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship make up the largest cluster of infections outside China .
Japanese Health Minister said Sunday that 70 more people were diagnosed with the coronavirus , bringing the total number of infections onboard to 355 cases .
Canada , the United States and Hong Kong have all announced they will fly their nationals home from the cruise ship , which has been quarantined in Yokohama , Japan since February 3 .
Meanwhile , China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that to control the outbreak spreading , used banknotes were being disinfected and stored for up to 14 days before they are reintroduced to public circulation .

China's central bank is taking measures to stem the outbreak by disinfecting money.
China's National Health Commission reported a fewer number of new coronavirus cases for the third day in a row on Sunday, with 2,009 new infections reported, bringing the total to 68,500 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in December.
Read alsoBloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
The death toll on mainland China from COVID-19, a disease stemming from a new form of coronavirus, now stands at 1,665, officials said, as reported by DW.
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This toll did not include the first death reported in Europe. France reported the death of a Chinese tourist from Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak.
People aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship make up the largest cluster of infections outside China. Japanese Health Minister said Sunday that 70 more people were diagnosed with the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections onboard to 355 cases.
Canada, the United States and Hong Kong have all announced they will fly their nationals home from the cruise ship, which has been quarantined in Yokohama, Japan since February 3.
Meanwhile, China's central bank said over the weekend that to control the outbreak spreading, used banknotes were being disinfected and stored for up to 14 days before they are reintroduced to public circulation.


unian--2020-02-15--"I wanted to be popular in U.S.": Zelensky jokes about Trump phone call

But that 's `` not the kind of popularity I 'd been seeking , '' he added .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he had wanted to become popular in the United States as an artist , not as a result of his phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump .
`` I 'm often asked around the world about [ Donald Trump 's ] impeachment [ process ] .
In my previous life , in my previous profession , when I was a producer or a screenwriter or an actor , I dreamed of getting an Oscar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the U.S .
I am now president , and very popular in the USA .
But , listen , I did n't want that .
That 's not the kind of popularity I 'd been seeking , '' the president said jokingly , speaking at the Munich Security Conference .
Zelensky also joked that with this experience , if necessary , he was ready for another telephone conversation with Trump .
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senators in Ukraine : Democrats and Republicans have no disagreements on support for Ukraine '' We have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I 'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to this – the president , the senators , and ordinary Americans first and foremost , '' he said .
Zelensky also thanked the United States for its support to Ukraine during the war .
According to UNIAN , an investigation into the possibility of Trump 's impeachment began in the United States in September 2019 after an intelligence whistleblower filed a complaint about the alleged pressure U.S. president supposedly put on Zelensky in order to affect his possible rival in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On December 19 , the House of Representatives announced impeachment on two charges : abuse of power and obstruction of Congress .
The allegations were based on the freezing of military aid for Ukraine in the summer of 2019 and evidence that the president demanded that Kyiv investigate into Biden 's son 's activities in Ukraine .
The obstruction of Congress charge was based on the White House 's refusal to testify and provide documents related to the investigation .
On February 6 , 2020 , the U.S. Senate acquitted Trump of both @ @ @

But that's "not the kind of popularity I'd been seeking," he added.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he had wanted to become popular in the United States as an artist, not as a result of his phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
"I'm often asked around the world about [Donald Trump's] impeachment [process]. In my previous life, in my previous profession, when I was a producer or a screenwriter or an actor, I dreamed of getting an Oscar, I sought to become very popular in the U.S. I am now president, and very popular in the USA. But, listen, I didn't want that. That's not the kind of popularity I'd been seeking," the president said jokingly, speaking at the Munich Security Conference.
Zelensky also joked that with this experience, if necessary, he was ready for another telephone conversation with Trump.
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Read alsoU.S. senators in Ukraine: Democrats and Republicans have no disagreements on support for Ukraine
"We have a very good relationship with the United States, and I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to this – the president, the senators, and ordinary Americans first and foremost," he said.
Zelensky also thanked the United States for its support to Ukraine during the war.
According to UNIAN, an investigation into the possibility of Trump's impeachment began in the United States in September 2019 after an intelligence whistleblower filed a complaint about the alleged pressure U.S. president supposedly put on Zelensky in order to affect his possible rival in the 2020 elections, Democrat Joe Biden.
On December 19, the House of Representatives announced impeachment on two charges: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
The allegations were based on the freezing of military aid for Ukraine in the summer of 2019 and evidence that the president demanded that Kyiv investigate into Biden's son's activities in Ukraine.
The obstruction of Congress charge was based on the White House's refusal to testify and provide documents related to the investigation.
On February 6, 2020, the U.S. Senate acquitted Trump of both impeachment charges.


unian--2020-02-15--Zelensky: Over 200 Ukrainians held in occupied Donbas, more than 100 – in Crimea and Russia

The president added that the efforts should continue for a specific purpose – the release by the `` all for @ @ @ @ @ of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during his speech at the Munich Security Conference paid special attention @ @ @ @ @ release of held persons .
More than 200 Ukrainians are being illegally held in inhumane @ @ @ @ @ , and more than 100 Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars are being held in the temporarily @ @ @ @ @ , Zelensky said .
The president added that the trend toward mutual release of held @ @ @ @ @ specific purpose – the release by the `` all for all '' formula .
`` @ @ @ @ @ more than 200 Ukrainians are still being held in inhumane conditions in the temporarily uncontrolled @ @ @ @ @ more than 100 Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars are being held in Crimea and on the @ @ @ @ @ , '' the president added .

The president added that the efforts should continue for a specific purpose – the release by the "all for all" formula.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during his speech at the Munich Security Conference paid special attention to the issue of mutual release of held persons.
More than 200 Ukrainians are being illegally held in inhumane conditions by militants in Donbas, and more than 100 Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars are being held in the temporarily occupied Crimea and in Russia, Zelensky said.
The president added that the trend toward mutual release of held persons should continue for a specific purpose – the release by the "all for all" formula.
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Read alsoWomen held in occupied Donbas prisons describe "inhumane conditions" – media
"We cannot stop while more than 200 Ukrainians are still being held in inhumane conditions in the temporarily uncontrolled territories of Donbas. And more than 100 Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars are being held in Crimea and on the territory of the Russian Federation," the president added.


unian--2020-02-15--Crimea deoccupation not being discussed now, but U.S. could change this – Zelensky

Crimea is an occupied Ukrainian territory inhabited by Ukrainian citizens .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says he does not @ @ @ @ @ issue of Crimea deoccupation is not being discussed in any format of talks .
At @ @ @ @ @ United States could contribute to changing this situation , Zelensky added , speaking at the @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoUkraine seeks to hold local elections as early as this fall , including in @ @ @ @ @ says '' What I do n't like ?
This is the question of Crimea , @ @ @ @ @ honestly – after all , we 're all having a frank conversation today , are @ @ @ @ @ of Crimea is not being thoroughly discussed today , at all .
That is , @ @ @ @ @ discuss this issue thoroughly .
This is also our occupied territory , there are also @ @ @ @ @ there .
Perhaps , a new platform is needed ?
Here , it seems to @ @ @ @ @ could have a stronger influence , I guess , '' Zelensky said .

Crimea is an occupied Ukrainian territory inhabited by Ukrainian citizens.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says he does not like to see that the issue of Crimea deoccupation is not being discussed in any format of talks.
At the same time, the United States could contribute to changing this situation, Zelensky added, speaking at the Munich Security Conference Saturday.
Read alsoUkraine seeks to hold local elections as early as this fall, including in Donbas and Crimea, president says
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"What I don't like? This is the question of Crimea, which isn't there, honestly – after all, we're all having a frank conversation today, aren't we? The question of Crimea is not being thoroughly discussed today, at all. That is, we need to introduce and discuss this issue thoroughly. This is also our occupied territory, there are also our people, Ukrainians, there. Perhaps, a new platform is needed? Here, it seems to me that the United States could have a stronger influence, I guess," Zelensky said.


unian--2020-02-15--Week's balance: Zelensky promises to fight for "every penny invested", inflation continues to declin

Week's balance: Zelensky promises to fight for "every penny invested", inflation continues to decline, while truckers block roads around Kyiv

Last week , President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with representatives of leading business associations in a campaign to improve Ukraine 's investment attractiveness , at which he promised to protect investors and literally fight for `` every penny invested in Ukraine . ''
`` Our team and I , personally , really , are ready to fight for each of you , for every penny that you invest in Ukraine , '' he said .
The president noted that now in Ukraine there is great potential for development and growth , since there are still many reforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
But until it is completed , the state is ready to defend investors .
`` Why do we come up with investment programs ?
In order for you to feel safe in Ukraine now , to make sure your business is protected , '' the head of state noted .
Zelensky recalled the investment nanny program for large investors and the five-year exemption from income tax for those who will participate in the privatization of state assets worth more than $ 10 million .
The president urged businessmen to make an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Zelensky , his team is open to cooperation with businesses and is ready to listen to all proposals , including regarding legislative changes that will improve the business climate and be aimed at economic growth .
Last week , the president and the head of government presented a plan for the construction of roads for 2020 `` Sowing Ukraine Together '' .
In spring , the country will resume large-scale construction of new roads and repair of existing ones .
The president promised to leave in the past numerous patches on roads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The emphasis will be on capital repairs and new road construction .
In turn , Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk promised that there would be no more corruption and kickbacks in road construction .
`` We are n't building roads , we 're building opportunities .
Each road is an opportunity for people who live in a particular territory , '' the prime minister said .
In 2020 , the government plans to upgrade 4,000 kilometers of roads of national importance , for which a record UAH 85 billion is allocated .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 billion is allocated this year .
At the same time , road management companies should additionally create about 12,000 new jobs .
Ukravtodor believes that in two or three years our country will be able to renew its main road network .
The Cabinet of Ministers decided this week to create a new Debt Agency .
This body is aimed to make sure that Ukraine has no issues with repaying previously taken loans .
Such a model successfully works in Austria , Belgium , the Netherlands , Germany , and Sweden .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year 's debt management strategy saved about UAH 19 billion .
“ We expect even better results thanks to the launch of the Debt Agency , which will most quickly and efficiently apply tools for managing public debt , '' Honcharuk noted .
In addition , the Cabinet of Ministers introduced free consultations on market monitoring issues , which will be carried out by various state regulators .
The government also opened access to registers of organic products , which will allow every Ukrainian to verify authenticity of the product and validity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other gadgets .
In a couple of months , the Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce an electronic excise stamp , which will work through a bar code and a QR code and will allow customers to easily identify the goods .
Last week , the State Statistics Service reported a slowdown in inflation in the first month of 2020 .
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in January 2020 amounted to 3.2 % year-on-year , slowing down from 4.1 % in December , according to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine .
Compared with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January were up 0.2 % .
The agency says the largest price increase in annual terms was recorded for fruit and education services – at 13.5 % each , alcoholic beverages and tobacco products – at 12.6 % , railway passenger transport – at 11.3 % , and water supply – at 11.1 % The largest price drops were recorded for natural gas ( 21.1 % ) , eggs ( 15.5 % ) , vegetables ( 9.4 % ) , fuel and oil ( 6.1 % ) , clothes , and shoes ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted that the data released by the State Statistics Service are in line with the forecast , and that a decrease in prices was expected .
The regulator also said that the inflation rate will be below the target range of five percent over the next months , still reflecting the effect of last year 's hryvnia strengthening , lower world energy prices , and eased pressure from the supply of individual food products .
In addition , the NBU released a report on the profit of the banking system in 2019 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of banks operating in Ukraine over the past year amounted to a record UAH 60 billion , which is triple the indicator for 2018 .
As for the news from Ukraine 's international financial partners , last week the representatives of the International Monetary Fund noted the progress in negotiations about a new Extended Fund Facility worth $ 5.5 billion .
Nevertheless , the Fund again found it difficult to set a date for the approval of the new program , but expressed hope for a continued constructive dialogue with Kyiv .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 12 , the Association of International Road Carriers of Ukraine staged a rally outside the Cabinet of Ministers , also obstructing traffic in the Kyiv center .
Truckers also tried to block highways around the city .
Protesters demanded that the new electronic system for booking permits for international road transportation operations be canceled .
It had only been put in force in January this year .
According to the drivers , this led to huge lines being formed at the border where trucker would be forced to stay for days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduced by more than 5,000 , which led to financial losses .
Also , Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav Kryklii turned out to be a scapegoat in the situation that arose as truckers demanded his personal resignation .
In the afternoon , after outraged carriers had a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Infrastructure , they said protests were being suspended .
The next day , the parties stated that they had reached a compromise : to keep the electronic permit booking service in force , while modifying it substantially .
In particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not allow reservations to be made by those who actually render no transportation services .
As a result , the system will confirm that an applicant carrier is legitimate , paying taxes , and actually operating on routes , rather than reserving permits only to sell them later .
The government also promised to raise a question with a number of countries of increasing quotas for Ukrainian carriers .
In recent years , Ukraine has experienced a shortage of transport permits , in particular to Poland and the Czech Republic .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details about the ways to resolve the issue .
The new week will bring warm , almost spring weather to most regions of Ukraine , while the Verkhovna Rada will resume its work in the session hall .
Deputies will continue considering amendments to the second reading of the controversial bill on the land market .
So far , there are doubts that the pro-presidential majority will be able to bring the law to a final vote within five working days without a `` turbo mode '' .
Next week , the State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new report on the demographic situation in the country .
In January , a similar report claimed that 41.9 million people were living in Ukraine , but on January 23 , Minister Dmytro Dubilet reported the results of the census carries out with the use of the data of mobile operators , the State Statistics Service , electronic registries , the Pension Fund .
and the State Register of tax payers .
According to him , 37,289,000 people live in Ukraine today .
But what will be the fresh calculation of the State @ @ @

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting with CEOs promised to protect "every penny invested," the State Statistics Service reported inflation down, while truckers blocked highways around Kyiv, demanding resignation of the infrastructure minister.
Last week, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with representatives of leading business associations in a campaign to improve Ukraine's investment attractiveness, at which he promised to protect investors and literally fight for "every penny invested in Ukraine."
"Our team and I, personally, really, are ready to fight for each of you, for every penny that you invest in Ukraine," he said.
The president noted that now in Ukraine there is great potential for development and growth, since there are still many reforms ahead, in particular, the judicial one. But until it is completed, the state is ready to defend investors.
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"Why do we come up with investment programs? In order for you to feel safe in Ukraine now, to make sure your business is protected," the head of state noted.
Zelensky recalled the investment nanny program for large investors and the five-year exemption from income tax for those who will participate in the privatization of state assets worth more than $10 million. The president urged businessmen to make an active use of these projects.
According to Zelensky, his team is open to cooperation with businesses and is ready to listen to all proposals, including regarding legislative changes that will improve the business climate and be aimed at economic growth.
Road renaissance without corruption
Last week, the president and the head of government presented a plan for the construction of roads for 2020 "Sowing Ukraine Together". In spring, the country will resume large-scale construction of new roads and repair of existing ones.
The president promised to leave in the past numerous patches on roads, on which officials had previously profited. The emphasis will be on capital repairs and new road construction.
In turn, Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk promised that there would be no more corruption and kickbacks in road construction.
"We aren't building roads, we're building opportunities. Each road is an opportunity for people who live in a particular territory," the prime minister said.
In 2020, the government plans to upgrade 4,000 kilometers of roads of national importance, for which a record UAH 85 billion is allocated. As for local roads, more than UAH 22 billion is allocated this year. At the same time, road management companies should additionally create about 12,000 new jobs.
Ukravtodor believes that in two or three years our country will be able to renew its main road network.
New Debt Management Authority
The Cabinet of Ministers decided this week to create a new Debt Agency. This body is aimed to make sure that Ukraine has no issues with repaying previously taken loans. Such a model successfully works in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden.
According to the head of government, last year's debt management strategy saved about UAH 19 billion.
“We expect even better results thanks to the launch of the Debt Agency, which will most quickly and efficiently apply tools for managing public debt," Honcharuk noted.
In addition, the Cabinet of Ministers introduced free consultations on market monitoring issues, which will be carried out by various state regulators.
The government also opened access to registers of organic products, which will allow every Ukrainian to verify authenticity of the product and validity of the label from their phones or other gadgets.
In a couple of months, the Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce an electronic excise stamp, which will work through a bar code and a QR code and will allow customers to easily identify the goods.
Inflation slowdown
Last week, the State Statistics Service reported a slowdown in inflation in the first month of 2020.
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in January 2020 amounted to 3.2% year-on-year, slowing down from 4.1% in December, according to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Compared with the previous month, consumer prices in January were up 0.2%.
The agency says the largest price increase in annual terms was recorded for fruit and education services – at 13.5% each, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products – at 12.6%, railway passenger transport – at 11.3%, and water supply – at 11.1 %
The largest price drops were recorded for natural gas (21.1%), eggs (15.5%), vegetables (9.4%), fuel and oil (6.1%), clothes, and shoes (3.3%).
The National Bank noted that the data released by the State Statistics Service are in line with the forecast, and that a decrease in prices was expected.
The regulator also said that the inflation rate will be below the target range of five percent over the next months, still reflecting the effect of last year's hryvnia strengthening, lower world energy prices, and eased pressure from the supply of individual food products.
In addition, the NBU released a report on the profit of the banking system in 2019. According to these data, the profit of banks operating in Ukraine over the past year amounted to a record UAH 60 billion, which is triple the indicator for 2018.
As for the news from Ukraine's international financial partners, last week the representatives of the International Monetary Fund noted the progress in negotiations about a new Extended Fund Facility worth $5.5 billion.
Nevertheless, the Fund again found it difficult to set a date for the approval of the new program, but expressed hope for a continued constructive dialogue with Kyiv.
Truckers rally, blocking Kyiv
Despite light frosts in Kyiv on Wednesday, February 12, the Association of International Road Carriers of Ukraine staged a rally outside the Cabinet of Ministers, also obstructing traffic in the Kyiv center. Truckers also tried to block highways around the city.
Protesters demanded that the new electronic system for booking permits for international road transportation operations be canceled. It had only been put in force in January this year.
According to the drivers, this led to huge lines being formed at the border where trucker would be forced to stay for days, while the number of international operations was reduced by more than 5,000, which led to financial losses. Also, Minister of Infrastructure Vladyslav Kryklii turned out to be a scapegoat in the situation that arose as truckers demanded his personal resignation.
In the afternoon, after outraged carriers had a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Infrastructure, they said protests were being suspended.
The next day, the parties stated that they had reached a compromise: to keep the electronic permit booking service in force, while modifying it substantially. In particular, creating criteria by which the system would not allow reservations to be made by those who actually render no transportation services. As a result, the system will confirm that an applicant carrier is legitimate, paying taxes, and actually operating on routes, rather than reserving permits only to sell them later.
The government also promised to raise a question with a number of countries of increasing quotas for Ukrainian carriers. In recent years, Ukraine has experienced a shortage of transport permits, in particular to Poland and the Czech Republic. However, so far there have been no details about the ways to resolve the issue.
The new week will bring warm, almost spring weather to most regions of Ukraine, while the Verkhovna Rada will resume its work in the session hall. Deputies will continue considering amendments to the second reading of the controversial bill on the land market. So far, there are doubts that the pro-presidential majority will be able to bring the law to a final vote within five working days without a "turbo mode".
Next week, the State Statistics Agency is set to release a new report on the demographic situation in the country. In January, a similar report claimed that 41.9 million people were living in Ukraine, but on January 23, Minister Dmytro Dubilet reported the results of the census carries out with the use of the data of mobile operators, the State Statistics Service, electronic registries, the Pension Fund. and the State Register of tax payers. According to him, 37,289,000 people live in Ukraine today. But what will be the fresh calculation of the State Statistics Service?
Anna Nahorna


unian--2020-02-15--Zelensky: Reforms bringing Ukraine closer to NATO

Stoltenberg expects further assistance from Ukraine in international missions and sees progress in achieving peace through the restoration of the Normandy format .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday had a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg within the framework of the Munich Security Conference .
The president thanked Stoltenberg for NATO 's continued solidarity with Ukraine , support for the country 's sovereignty , territorial integrity , and Euro-Atlantic aspirations .
`` The reforms we are working on bring Ukraine closer to NATO .
We are modernizing the country 's security and defense sectors in accordance with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Read alsoZelensky : It 's not entirely right to say `` war in Ukraine '' , this is `` war in Europe '' The president noted the ongoing implementation of the relevant annual national programs under the auspices of the NATO-Ukraine Commission , which are an effective tool for systemic transformations in the country .
The issue of the Alliance granting Ukraine the status of the Enhanced Opportunity Partner was also raised .
Jens Stoltenberg expects further assistance from Ukraine in international missions and sees progress in achieving peace through the restoration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed the implementation of the agreements after the meeting of the Normandy Four in Paris on December 9 , 2019 , and the situation in Donbas .

Stoltenberg expects further assistance from Ukraine in international missions and sees progress in achieving peace through the restoration of the Normandy format.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday had a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg within the framework of the Munich Security Conference.
The president thanked Stoltenberg for NATO's continued solidarity with Ukraine, support for the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
"The reforms we are working on bring Ukraine closer to NATO. We are modernizing the country's security and defense sectors in accordance with NATO standards," Volodymyr Zelensky stressed.
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The president noted the ongoing implementation of the relevant annual national programs under the auspices of the NATO-Ukraine Commission, which are an effective tool for systemic transformations in the country. The issue of the Alliance granting Ukraine the status of the Enhanced Opportunity Partner was also raised.
Jens Stoltenberg expects further assistance from Ukraine in international missions and sees progress in achieving peace through the restoration of the Normandy format.
The parties discussed the implementation of the agreements after the meeting of the Normandy Four in Paris on December 9, 2019, and the situation in Donbas.


unian--2020-02-15--"We're all in this fight together": Pompeo tells of meeting with Ukrainian wounded soldier

The Ukrainian serviceman handed Pompeo a patch with the logo of his military unit and asked him to keep it .
During a recent trip to Kyiv , U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo visited a military hospital where he met a number of Ukrainian troops undergoing treatment after being wounded in Donbas hostilities .
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday , February 15 , Pompeo said : `` Just fifteen days ago , I was in Kyiv , Ukraine .
I visited a hospital where Ukrainian service members who had been injured in the conflict , who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggression , were being convalesced . ''
He recalled a conversation there with a `` young brave warrior '' who had `` sustained a serious injury '' and was `` in significant pain '' .
Read alsoPompeo : Russia has contempt for territorial integrity of other nations He was a captain , which Pompeo says reminded him that he , too , was a captain several decades ago .
`` As we were getting ready to leave , he grabbed his crutches , he moved across the room and he went to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pulled off hit patch .
And he handed me his unit logo .
He told me to keep it .
He wanted me to have it , '' Pompeo recalled .
`` That moment hit home for me , '' said the state secretary .
`` He reminded me , the sovereignty we 're fighting for is real . ''
`` We 're all in this fight together , '' Pompeo said .

The Ukrainian serviceman handed Pompeo a patch with the logo of his military unit and asked him to keep it.
During a recent trip to Kyiv, U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo visited a military hospital where he met a number of Ukrainian troops undergoing treatment after being wounded in Donbas hostilities.
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, February 15, Pompeo said: "Just fifteen days ago, I was in Kyiv, Ukraine. I visited a hospital where Ukrainian service members who had been injured in the conflict, who had been wounded in the fight against Russian-backed aggression, were being convalesced."
He recalled a conversation there with a "young brave warrior" who had "sustained a serious injury" and was "in significant pain".
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He was a captain, which Pompeo says reminded him that he, too, was a captain several decades ago.
"As we were getting ready to leave, he grabbed his crutches, he moved across the room and he went to his wall locker, he grabbed his uniform, pulled off hit patch. And he handed me his unit logo. He told me to keep it. He wanted me to have it," Pompeo recalled.
"That moment hit home for me," said the state secretary. "He reminded me, the sovereignty we're fighting for is real."
"We're all in this fight together," Pompeo said.


unian--2020-02-15--Ukraine government to conduct dialog with civilian population of Donbas, not with unrecognized "auth

Ukraine government to conduct dialog with civilian population of Donbas, not with unrecognized "authorities"

Zelensky acknowledges that hostilities have n't ceased in Donbas two months after the latest ceasefire deal was signed .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out the possibility of direct dialogue between the Ukrainian authorities and representatives of occupation administrations in eastern Ukraine 's Donbas .
The president noted that the leaders of the `` Normandy Four '' during their summit in Paris confirmed their commitment to a comprehensive ceasefire , and the participants in the Trilateral Contact Group on December 18 , 2019 , approved the corresponding statement .
`` But so far the 'silence ' has n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , more than 400 attacks on Ukrainian positions were recorded , amid which Ukrainian people , Ukrainian military keep dying , '' Zelensky emphasized , adding that a mechanism is needed to put the actual ceasefire into life .
`` We are being convinced that such an effective mechanism is a direct dialogue with the so-called 'local authorities ' in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Lunahsk regions .
We are ready for dialogue with the civilian population of these territories , but not with those who have n't been recognized from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not represent the local population of Ukraine , '' Zelensky said during the Munich Security Conference .
Read alsoRussia 's attempts to bring separatist movements to international platforms threaten EU – think tank He noted that many times he spoke with ordinary people living in the temporarily occupied territories .
`` Objectively , the voice of Donbas is not only their opinion .
It 's also at least 1.5 million people from Donetsk and Luhansk who were forced to flee their homes .
That is why we initiated the creation of a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in which they should be involved .
They should be involved in consultations at the Minsk platform and actively participate in the discussion of their future as part of a unified Ukraine , '' the head of the Ukrainian state emphasized .

Zelensky acknowledges that hostilities haven't ceased in Donbas two months after the latest ceasefire deal was signed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out the possibility of direct dialogue between the Ukrainian authorities and representatives of occupation administrations in eastern Ukraine's Donbas.
The president noted that the leaders of the "Normandy Four" during their summit in Paris confirmed their commitment to a comprehensive ceasefire, and the participants in the Trilateral Contact Group on December 18, 2019, approved the corresponding statement.
"But so far the 'silence' hasn't been ensured. In almost two months, more than 400 attacks on Ukrainian positions were recorded, amid which Ukrainian people, Ukrainian military keep dying," Zelensky emphasized, adding that a mechanism is needed to put the actual ceasefire into life.
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"We are being convinced that such an effective mechanism is a direct dialogue with the so-called 'local authorities' in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Lunahsk regions. We are ready for dialogue with the civilian population of these territories, but not with those who haven't been recognized from the international law perspective, and therefore cannot represent the local population of Ukraine," Zelensky said during the Munich Security Conference.
Read alsoRussia's attempts to bring separatist movements to international platforms threaten EU – think tank
He noted that many times he spoke with ordinary people living in the temporarily occupied territories.
"Objectively, the voice of Donbas is not only their opinion. It's also at least 1.5 million people from Donetsk and Luhansk who were forced to flee their homes. That is why we initiated the creation of a public dialogue platform 'Peace of Donbas', in which they should be involved. They should be involved in consultations at the Minsk platform and actively participate in the discussion of their future as part of a unified Ukraine," the head of the Ukrainian state emphasized.


unian--2020-02-15--Ukraine set to have Norwegian instructors train SOF troops

Training sessions are set to be held in the Ukrainian territory .
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Zagorodnyuk has discussed issues of further cooperation of special operations forces with his Norwegian counterpart Frank Bakke-Jensen , the Ukrainian defense ministry said in a statement .
In the framework of their Friday meeting , the parties discussed the current state of cooperation between the two countries .
In particular , they focused on developing legislation in the field of national security and defense , studying aspects of the activities within the framework of the `` Northern European Defense Cooperation '' ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political strategy on issues regarding territorial integrity , independence , and security .
Further cooperation of special operations forces was also discussed , in particular , the involvement of Norwegian instructors in training missions ( operations ) in Ukraine .
Among the promising areas of cooperation , the Ukrainian military underlined studying the experience of the Kingdom of Norway , including in setting up an effective system of operational ( combat ) command and control , reconnaissance and surveillance communications , as well as training of Ukrainian military in general and special diving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue projects implemented with the financial support of the Norwegian defense ministry , including professional retraining and social adaptation of Ukrainian military and their families , the development of a distance learning system , reduction of corruption in personnel management area , and other issues .

Training sessions are set to be held in the Ukrainian territory.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Zagorodnyuk has discussed issues of further cooperation of special operations forces with his Norwegian counterpart Frank Bakke-Jensen, the Ukrainian defense ministry said in a statement.
In the framework of their Friday meeting, the parties discussed the current state of cooperation between the two countries. In particular, they focused on developing legislation in the field of national security and defense, studying aspects of the activities within the framework of the "Northern European Defense Cooperation" (NORDEFCO), in consulting on a political strategy on issues regarding territorial integrity, independence, and security.
Read alsoUkrainian spec-ops forces unit passes NATO certification, first time in history
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Further cooperation of special operations forces was also discussed, in particular, the involvement of Norwegian instructors in training missions (operations) in Ukraine.
Among the promising areas of cooperation, the Ukrainian military underlined studying the experience of the Kingdom of Norway, including in setting up an effective system of operational (combat) command and control, reconnaissance and surveillance communications, as well as training of Ukrainian military in general and special diving courses in Norway.
The parties agreed to continue projects implemented with the financial support of the Norwegian defense ministry, including professional retraining and social adaptation of Ukrainian military and their families, the development of a distance learning system, reduction of corruption in personnel management area, and other issues.


unian--2020-02-15--Ukraine seeks to hold local elections as early as this fall, including in Donbas and Crimea, preside

Ukraine seeks to hold local elections as early as this fall, including in Donbas and Crimea, president says

However , Zelensky noted that it would be impossible to hold them without basic security and political conditions met , violating the Constitution and international standards .
Ukrainian authorities seek to hold local elections in the fall of 2019 across the whole country , including in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and the occupied Crimea .
`` Our desire today is to hold local elections throughout Ukraine , including with certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions , in October 2020 , and we 'd also like to see them held in the territory of Crimea .
But to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions met , violating the Constitution of Ukraine and international standards of democratic elections , would be impossible for us , '' the president said , speaking at the Munich Security Conference .
Read alsoPompeo : Russia has contempt for territorial integrity of other nations At the same time , the president noted that Russia in 2019 alone had issued 125,000 Russian passports to residents of the temporarily occupied areas of Donbas .
`` I spoke about this in Paris and I 'm repeating it , again .
People in Donbas need elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole world , that will be legitimate .
And they can not be such if they are n't held under Ukrainian law , if they 're held to the sound of gunfire and without control of the Ukrainian border , '' Zelensky emphasized .
Earlier , Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine , Andriy Yermak , announced certain conditions , without which elections in the occupied territories of Donbas are impossible .
He added that it would be logical to hold local elections simultaneously throughout Ukraine .

However, Zelensky noted that it would be impossible to hold them without basic security and political conditions met, violating the Constitution and international standards.
Ukrainian authorities seek to hold local elections in the fall of 2020 across the whole country, including in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and the occupied Crimea.
"Our desire today is to hold local elections throughout Ukraine, including with certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, in October 2020, and we'd also like to see them held in the territory of Crimea. But to do this without elementary security and political conditions met, violating the Constitution of Ukraine and international standards of democratic elections, would be impossible for us," the president said, speaking at the Munich Security Conference.
Read alsoPompeo: Russia has contempt for territorial integrity of other nations
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At the same time, the president noted that Russia in 2019 alone had issued 125,000 Russian passports to residents of the temporarily occupied areas of Donbas.
"I spoke about this in Paris and I'm repeating it, again. People in Donbas need elections that will be recognized by Ukraine, the whole world, that will be legitimate. And they cannot be such if they aren't held under Ukrainian law, if they're held to the sound of gunfire and without control of the Ukrainian border," Zelensky emphasized.
Earlier, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, announced certain conditions, without which elections in the occupied territories of Donbas are impossible.
He added that it would be logical to hold local elections simultaneously throughout Ukraine.


unian--2020-02-15--Zelensky: It's not entirely right to say "war in Ukraine", this is "war in Europe"

The president emphasized the efforts of Ukrainian authorities to end the war in Donbas .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that it is not entirely correct to say `` war in Ukraine '' , since this is in fact , `` war in Europe '' .
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference , Zelensky said : `` I 'd like to draw attention to the fact that it is not entirely correct to say 'war in Ukraine ' .
This is 'war in Europe ' .
And it , along with the annexation of Crimea , has already lasted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Six years , '' Zelensky said .
The president noted that the Ukrainian government , like no other party , seeks to end this war .
`` And we will be happy when references to Ukraine as a danger zone disappear altogether from international reports .
But this should happen only when sustainable peace reigns in Donbas and Ukraine regains its territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders , '' he stressed .
As UNIAN reported earlier , U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Russia in 2014 seized Crimea , violating territorial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` the West is winning '' , the Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago , while some nations remain that have contempt for national sovereignty of other states .

The president emphasized the efforts of Ukrainian authorities to end the war in Donbas.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that it is not entirely correct to say "war in Ukraine", since this is in fact, "war in Europe".
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky said: "I'd like to draw attention to the fact that it is not entirely correct to say 'war in Ukraine'. This is 'war in Europe'. And it, along with the annexation of Crimea, has already lasted as long as World War 2. Six years," Zelensky said.
The president noted that the Ukrainian government, like no other party, seeks to end this war.
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"And we will be happy when references to Ukraine as a danger zone disappear altogether from international reports. But this should happen only when sustainable peace reigns in Donbas and Ukraine regains its territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders," he stressed.
As UNIAN reported earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Russia in 2014 seized Crimea, violating territorial integrity of Ukraine.
He noted that "the West is winning", the Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago, while some nations remain that have contempt for national sovereignty of other states.


unian--2020-02-15--Russians detain Ukrainian boat in Azov Sea off Crimea coast

`` The captain of the boat did not fulfill legitimate requirements of the coast guard to halt , and tried @ @ @ @ @ the statement .
Russian authorities have detained in the Azov Sea a small vessel with @ @ @ @ @ , according to a statement by the Russian Federal Security Service .
Russians claim that @ @ @ @ @ on them , according to Hromadske International .
`` The captain of the boat did @ @ @ @ @ the coast guard to halt , and tried to escape , '' reads the Russian @ @ @ @ @ a fishing net and 300 Black Sea turbot fish were found on board .
The @ @ @ @ @ at hand that the Russian occupation authorities required .
The vessel has been taken to @ @ @ @ @ in the occupied Crimea .

"The captain of the boat did not fulfill legitimate requirements of the coast guard to halt, and tried to escape," reads the statement.
Russian authorities have detained in the Azov Sea a small vessel with four Ukrainian nationals on board, according to a statement by the Russian Federal Security Service.
Russians claim that the crew had no IDs on them, according to Hromadske International.
"The captain of the boat did not fulfill legitimate requirements of the coast guard to halt, and tried to escape," reads the Russian statement.
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The report says a fishing net and 300 Black Sea turbot fish were found on board.
The crew had no fishing permits at hand that the Russian occupation authorities required.
The vessel has been taken to the Russian-controlled port of Kerch in the occupied Crimea.


unian--2020-02-15--Pompeo: Russia has contempt for territorial integrity of other nations

The top diplomat notes that the United States is helping Ukraine repel Russian aggression .
U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo , speaking at the Munich Security Conference , said Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine , encroaching on Ukraine 's territorial integrity .
At the same time , he noted that the time of evil empires has remained in the past , that `` the West is winning '' , and recalled that 30 years ago , the Berlin Wall fell , while certain countries remain which have no respect for national sovereignty of other states .
`` Some nations still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territorial integrity or rather those nations that have contempt for it .
Russia has seized Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine and Georgia , '' Pompeo said .
Read alsoIn Munich , parties to try to agree on next Normandy Four summit – German foreign minister Also , he noted that the U.S. `` has armed Ukraine to help that brave nation to defend itself from the Russian aggression '' .
The Unites States provides assistance to Baltic States on cybersecurity , Pompeo added , in the wake of non-stop cyber attacks on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy security , Mike Pompeo has called on European partners not to let themselves be deceived by Russia who claims that its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is purely a `` commercial '' project .
Pompeo recalled the `` gas wars '' Russia waged in the winter periods of 2006 , 2008 , 2009 , and 2015 .

The top diplomat notes that the United States is helping Ukraine repel Russian aggression.
U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, said Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine, encroaching on Ukraine's territorial integrity.
At the same time, he noted that the time of evil empires has remained in the past, that "the West is winning", and recalled that 30 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell, while certain countries remain which have no respect for national sovereignty of other states.
"Some nations still desire empire. Let's talk about territorial integrity or rather those nations that have contempt for it. Russia has seized Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine and Georgia," Pompeo said.
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Also, he noted that the U.S. "has armed Ukraine to help that brave nation to defend itself from the Russian aggression".
The Unites States provides assistance to Baltic States on cybersecurity, Pompeo added, in the wake of non-stop cyber attacks on the part of Moscow.
Speaking of energy security, Mike Pompeo has called on European partners not to let themselves be deceived by Russia who claims that its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is purely a "commercial" project.
Pompeo recalled the "gas wars" Russia waged in the winter periods of 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2015.


unian--2020-02-15--Iran not to hand over black boxes from UIA's downed plane to outside governments

At the same time , the top diplomat admits that Iran is unable to decipher data without help .
Iran 's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran does not intend to hand over the black box flight recorders from the downed Boeing operated by Ukraine International Airlines , at the same time acknowledging the fact that the country can not extract information from the black boxes without external help .
At the same time , the top diplomat told NBC News that Iran would not start deciphering the recorders `` without the presence of all interested parties . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand over the black box from the Boeing-manufactured aircraft , downed by Iranian forces on January 8 shortly after takeoff from Tehran Airport .
Zarif called the incident a tragedy and noted that most of the 176 passengers killed had Iranian passports and relatives in Iran .
Read alsoPS752 downing : Ukraine releases intercepted tower communications proving Iran was aware of missile launch all along Under international aviation rules , Iran had the right to lead the investigation into the downing of the airliner , Zarif said .
But he said Iran needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. or other Western countries to be able to decipher the information in the black box .
`` We have asked for help , why have n't the United States helped us ?
This is a humanitarian issue .
Why have n't they given us the software ?
Why have n't they given us the expertise ? ''
Zarif said .
`` There are still a lot of unknowns .
That 's why we want more than anybody else to know what is in the black box , to know what actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` it 's just sitting there , '' Zarif said of the black box .
Asked if anyone is already working to decipher data from the black boxes , Zarif said , `` No , no .
we will not touch the black box without the presence of all interested parties . ''

At the same time, the top diplomat admits that Iran is unable to decipher data without help.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran does not intend to hand over the black box flight recorders from the downed Boeing operated by Ukraine International Airlines, at the same time acknowledging the fact that the country cannot extract information from the black boxes without external help.
At the same time, the top diplomat told NBC News that Iran would not start deciphering the recorders "without the presence of all interested parties."
Zarif defended Iran's decision not to hand over the black box from the Boeing-manufactured aircraft, downed by Iranian forces on January 8 shortly after takeoff from Tehran Airport.
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Zarif called the incident a tragedy and noted that most of the 176 passengers killed had Iranian passports and relatives in Iran.
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Under international aviation rules, Iran had the right to lead the investigation into the downing of the airliner, Zarif said. But he said Iran needed software, cables and additional expertise from the U.S. or other Western countries to be able to decipher the information in the black box.
"We have asked for help, why haven't the United States helped us? This is a humanitarian issue. Why haven't they given us the software? Why haven't they given us the expertise?" Zarif said.
"There are still a lot of unknowns. That's why we want more than anybody else to know what is in the black box, to know what actually happened."
For the moment, "it's just sitting there," Zarif said of the black box.
Asked if anyone is already working to decipher data from the black boxes, Zarif said, "No, no. we will not touch the black box without the presence of all interested parties."


unian--2020-02-15--Ukraine, IMF have friendly relations – Zelensky

Zelensky and Georgieva met for the second time this year , the president 's press service recalls .
In the @ @ @ @ @ Security Conference , President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a meeting with Managing Director of @ @ @ @ @ Georgieva .
This was their second meeting this year , the president 's press service @ @ @ @ @ a number of draft laws that would help Ukraine achieve stable economic growth and provide @ @ @ @ @ its citizens .
In particular , they touched upon the progress of judicial reform , @ @ @ @ @ of law system , and the so-called bank bill .
Read alsoIMF elaborates on progress @ @ @ @ @ Our meeting with Kristalina Georgieva was constructive as always , '' the press service quotes @ @ @ @ @ We discussed recent developments and positive achievements in our economy that will bring benefits to @ @ @ @ @ said that the dialogue with the IMF is `` meaningful '' , while relations are @ @ @ @

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unian--2020-02-15--Donbas war update: Ukranian positions mortared, 1 WIA reported

The enemy engaged Ukrainian positions with 120 mm and 82 mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk Agreements , as well as grenade launchers of various types , large machine guns , and small arms , the Joint Operation Forces HQ reported .
In the area of responsibility of `` Skhid '' [ East ] tactical group , the enemy opened fire five times : near Krasnohorivka ( 120 mm mortar , 12 shots ; and large-caliber machine guns ) ; twice near Lebedynske ( 82 mm mortars , eight shots ; and grenade launchers of various types ) ; in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guns ) ; and near Vodiane ( a MANPAD and a large caliber machine gun ) .
Read alsoRussia selecting Donbas terrorists for May 9 parade in Moscow – OSINT group In the area of responsibility of the `` Pivnich '' [ North ] tactical group , four enemy attacks were recorded : twice near Novoluhanske ( 82 mm mortar , seven shots ; and grenade launchers of various types , large machine guns and other small arms ) ; three times near Krymske ( 120 mm mortar , 20 shots ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; near Travneve ( an anti-tank grenade launcher , two shots ; and a large caliber machine gun and other small arms ) ; in the area of Khutir Vilniy ( 120 mm mortar , two shots ; as well as grenade launchers of various types and large caliber machine guns ) ; near Zaytseve ( grenade launchers of various types , large machine guns , and other small arms ) .

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Russian occupation forces in Donbas on February 24 violated ceasefire 13 times.
The enemy engaged Ukrainian positions with 120 mm and 82 mm mortars proscribed by the Minsk Agreements, as well as grenade launchers of various types, large machine guns, and small arms, the Joint Operation Forces HQ reported.
In the area of responsibility of "Skhid" [East] tactical group, the enemy opened fire five times: near Krasnohorivka (120 mm mortar, 12 shots; and large-caliber machine guns); twice near Lebedynske (82 mm mortars, eight shots; and grenade launchers of various types); in the area of Taramchuk (automatic machine guns); and near Vodiane (a MANPAD and a large caliber machine gun).
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In the area of responsibility of the "Pivnich" [North] tactical group, four enemy attacks were recorded: twice near Novoluhanske (82 mm mortar, seven shots; and grenade launchers of various types, large machine guns and other small arms); three times near Krymske (120 mm mortar, 20 shots; and 82 mm mortar, 14 shots); near Travneve (an anti-tank grenade launcher, two shots; and a large caliber machine gun and other small arms); in the area of Khutir Vilniy (120 mm mortar, two shots; as well as grenade launchers of various types and large caliber machine guns); near Zaytseve (grenade launchers of various types, large machine guns, and other small arms).
Yesterday, February 14, a Ukrainian defender was injured in enemy shelling, JFO HQ press service reports.


unian--2020-02-15--In Munich, parties to try to agree on next Normandy Four summit – German foreign minister

Representatives of Germany , Ukraine , France , and Russia will participate in the negotiations in Munich .
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he will try to negotiate with his colleagues from France , Ukraine , and Russia on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on holding the next Normandy Four Summit in Berlin .
`` Germany and France have for many years been searching for a peaceful solution for Ukraine .
In the past few months we have revived the Minsk process , including with the help of the new Ukrainian president , '' Maas told reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maas noted that the countries should work together on a common European security structure and be prepared to abandon the logic of geopolitical influence .
`` We will talk about this here in Munich with colleagues from Paris , Moscow and Kyiv in order to lay the foundations for the next Normandy format summit to be held in Berlin , '' the top diplomat added .
As UNIAN reported earlier , today President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation , Vladimir Putin .
The parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the latest Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9 , 2019 , as well as preparations for the upcoming summit of the Normandy Four leaders .

Representatives of Germany, Ukraine, France, and Russia will participate in the negotiations in Munich.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he will try to negotiate with his colleagues from France, Ukraine, and Russia on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on holding the next Normandy Four Summit in Berlin.
"Germany and France have for many years been searching for a peaceful solution for Ukraine. In the past few months we have revived the Minsk process, including with the help of the new Ukrainian president," Maas told reporters Friday, according to European Pravda.
Maas noted that the countries should work together on a common European security structure and be prepared to abandon the logic of geopolitical influence.
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"We will talk about this here in Munich with colleagues from Paris, Moscow and Kyiv in order to lay the foundations for the next Normandy format summit to be held in Berlin," the top diplomat added.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, today President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
The parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached during the latest Normandy Four summit in Paris on December 9, 2019, as well as preparations for the upcoming summit of the Normandy Four leaders.


unian--2020-02-17--Ukraine's economy minister presents economic growth strategy

Ukraine should attract at least US $ 50 billion in investment in the coming years , according to the minister .
Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development , Trade and Agriculture Tymofiy Mylovanov has said the strategy of the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure economic growth of Ukraine in the coming years is based on attracting investments .
`` This is investing in people , investing in the land market , investing in the capital market , creating a capital market , investing in technology , '' he said during the presentation of the government 's strategy for economic growth of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine should attract at least US $ 50 billion in investment in the coming years .
Mylovanov said the government intended to scale the positive experience in attracting investment , which had been gained in the agricultural sector and the IT sector .
Read alsoUkraine to become global leader in terms of poultry production growth in 2020– economy minister As UNIAN reported earlier , the Cabinet of Ministers set the task of ensuring a 40 % increase in GDP in the next five years .
At the same time , Mylovanov said Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investments for economic success in the next five years , but also at least double its domestic investment .
According to him , the task of attracting US $ 50 billion of investments in the next five years will not only ensure economic growth of 40 % , but also reduce the average depreciation of fixed assets to 48 % from 60 % .

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unian--2020-02-17--Expert predicts Ukraine's hryvnia rate for 2020

The national budget for 2020 set the hryvnia forex rate at UAH 27 per the U.S. dollar .
Ukrainian expert in economy Oleksiy Gerashchenko says the forex rate of the hryvnia , Ukraine 's national currency , may be fixed at UAH 27 per the U.S. dollar before the end of 2020 if there are no `` black swan '' [ force majeure ] events .
`` We will see a slow and gradual devaluation of the hryvnia to UAH 27 per dollar at the end of the year if there are no significant 'black swan ' events [ force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is the base-case scenario , which can be changed if something extraordinary happens in the world .
Then , it will require correction for sure , '' he told the Ukrainian online news outlet Obozrevatel on February 15 .
According to the expert , such hryvnia strengthening , as was the case in 2019 , will no longer happen .
`` Because the strengthening [ of the hryvnia ] had negative consequences .
Ukraine has become less competitive in export products , '' he explained .
Noteworthy , the national budget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at UAH 27 per the U.S. dollar , according to estimates by Ukraine 's Economic Development , Trade and Agriculture Ministry .

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unian--2020-02-17--Boryspil ranked No. 1 among European airports for passenger growth

Boryspil 's 2019 annual total of 15.3 million passengers was a new record for the airport and represented around 60 % of the Ukrainian aviation industry 's overall passenger flow .
Aviation industry association ACI Europe has ranked Kyiv 's Boryspil International Airport as the continent 's number one airport in terms of passenger growth during 2019 in the 10-25 million passenger category as Ukraine 's air travel boom continues .
Boryspil , Ukraine 's busiest airport , posted 21.1 % passenger growth in 2019 , placing it well ahead of second-placed Milan Malpensa Airport , which saw a 16.6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Business Ukraine magazine reports .
Boryspil 's 2019 annual total of 15.3 million passengers was a new record for the airport and represented around 60 % of the Ukrainian aviation industry 's overall passenger flow of 24.3 million travelers during the course of the past year .
Ukraine is currently experiencing an unprecedented boom in air travel thanks to a number of factors including a fourth consecutive year of economic growth and the June 2017 advent of visa-free travel to the European Union .
In recent years , a range of budget airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enhancing the country 's connectivity , partly to EU destinations .

Boryspil's 2019 annual total of 15.3 million passengers was a new record for the airport and represented around 60% of the Ukrainian aviation industry's overall passenger flow.
Aviation industry association ACI Europe has ranked Kyiv's Boryspil International Airport as the continent's number one airport in terms of passenger growth during 2019 in the 10-25 million passenger category as Ukraine's air travel boom continues.
Boryspil, Ukraine's busiest airport, posted 21.1% passenger growth in 2019, placing it well ahead of second-placed Milan Malpensa Airport, which saw a 16.6% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic, Business Ukraine magazine reports.
Boryspil's 2019 annual total of 15.3 million passengers was a new record for the airport and represented around 60% of the Ukrainian aviation industry's overall passenger flow of 24.3 million travelers during the course of the past year.
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Ukraine is currently experiencing an unprecedented boom in air travel thanks to a number of factors including a fourth consecutive year of economic growth and the June 2017 advent of visa-free travel to the European Union. In recent years, a range of budget airlines have entered the Ukrainian market, greatly enhancing the country's connectivity, partly to EU destinations.


unian--2020-02-17--Analyst assesses idea of raising retirement age in Ukraine

The expert believes it is necessary to further develop social policies .
TeleTrade analyst Sergey Rodler has said Ukraine once again started talking about raising the retirement age .
And as one of the arguments in defense of the move , the authorities cite the retirement age in Europe where it is actually higher than the one in Ukraine .
Rodler notes that raising the retirement age is hardly able to address the existing issues , according to the Segodnya newspaper .
In the case of Ukraine , such a measure will simply contribute to the rise of shadow employment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of revenues .
Read alsoPension Fund reports on levels of monthly pensions in Ukraine as of Jan 1 '' The pension reform has been going on for almost a decade , but it has n't achieved significant positive results : in 2020 , the government will increase the cost of covering the Pension Fund deficit to UAH 172.57 billion ( US $ 7 billion ) , which is UAH 5 billion ( US $ 204.4 million ) more compared to 2019 .
Officials are working hard to get rid of the deficit not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but also by reducing the number of pensioners : they increase age , reduce the coefficient of insurance experience , etc.
, which means people should n't expect a significant increase in pensions , '' Rodler said .
The expert believes it is necessary to develop social policies .
After all , people stop working after retirement in European countries , while in Ukraine , over 2.5 million people try to remain employed .
And these are only those who are registered in the Pension Fund .

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unian--2020-02-17--Russia's FSB detains Crimean resident for "participating in illegal armed formation"

Criminal proceedings were initiated under Part 2 of Article 208 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation .
Russia @ @ @ @ @ detained a resident of occupied Crimea on suspicion of `` participating in an illegal armed @ @ @ @ @ Chelebidzhikhan Battalion .
The nab has been taken into custody , Russian news agency TASS @ @ @ @ @ press service .
Criminal proceedings were initiated under Part 2 of Article 208 of the @ @ @ @ @ Federation ( participation in the activities of an illegal armed group operating on the territory @ @ @ @ @ purposes contrary to the interests of the Russian Federation ) .
Read alsoZelensky : Over @ @ @ @ @ Donbas , more than 100 – in Crimea and Russia The FSB claims a man @ @ @ @ @ 2016 , where he allegedly joined the ranks of the `` Crimean Tatar Volunteer Battalion @ @ @ @ @ led by Lenur Islyamov .
After returning to the peninsula , he allegedly `` continued @ @ @ @ @ in the battalion . ''

Criminal proceedings were initiated under Part 2 of Article 208 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Russia's FSB Security Service has detained a resident of occupied Crimea on suspicion of "participating in an illegal armed formation," namely the Chelebidzhikhan Battalion.
The nab has been taken into custody, Russian news agency TASS reports citing the FSB's press service.
Criminal proceedings were initiated under Part 2 of Article 208 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (participation in the activities of an illegal armed group operating on the territory of a foreign state for purposes contrary to the interests of the Russian Federation).
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The FSB claims a man left for mainland Ukraine in 2016, where he allegedly joined the ranks of the "Crimean Tatar Volunteer Battalion named after N. Chelebidzhikhan" led by Lenur Islyamov. After returning to the peninsula, he allegedly "continued his criminal activities to participate in the battalion."


unian--2020-02-17--Ukraine's exports of goods, services to EU in 2019 estimated at US$25 bln

The exports to other countries stood at US $ 63.7 billion .
Ukrainian exports of goods and services to the countries of the European Union in 2019 were estimated at US $ 25 billion .
In particular , Ukrainian goods exports to the EU in 2019 grew by 3 % , while those of services rose by 7.7 % , the Government 's portal reported on February 14 , referring to the State Statistics Service .
In total , Ukraine got more than US $ 25 billion from exports of goods and services to EU countries , that is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.288 billion respectively .
In addition , the share of funds Ukraine received from goods exports to EU is 41.5 % , while those obtained from services exports accounted for 28.1 % .
`` Constantly increasing exports of Ukrainian goods to the EU markets is a quality mark .
Ukraine is one of the three major exporters of agricultural products to EU countries .
Our goal is to significantly boost industrial goods exports to the EU .
[ The so-called ] 'industrial visa-free regime ' [ the conclusion of an Agreement on Conformity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ACAA ) with the EU ] we are currently elaborating with the European Union will significantly strengthen Ukraine 's position , '' Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Dmytro Kuleba said .
In total , Ukraine 's exports of goods and services to other countries stood at US $ 63.7 billion , which was 11 % up against 2018 .
Over the period under review , Ukraine traded with partners from 235 countries .
China was the major buyer of Ukrainian goods .
In particular , exports to China in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , while goods exports to Russia in 2019 shrank by 11 % .
Leaders in the commodity structure of exports from Ukraine over the period under review were : - Vegetable products worth US $ 12.9 billion , accounting for 25.8 % of the total amount of exports ( in particular , grain exports totaled US $ 9.6 billion ) ; - Non-precious metals and products made of them ( 20.5 % , US $ 10.3 billion ) ; and Ukraine in 2019 also tripled fertilizers exports to other countries , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and devices ( 22 % up from 2018 ) , vehicles , aircraft , and floating equipment ( 32 % up ) , as well as pearls and precious or semiprecious stones ( 44 % up ) .
The top export services are related to insurance , transport , and post .

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