unian--2020-03-01--Two Ukrainians who returned from Italy preliminarily test negative for coronavirus

The Health Ministry says their preliminary test results are negative .
Two citizens of Ukraine who have recently returned from Italy that is currently facing a coronavirus outbreak have tested negative for COVID-19 .
Both Ukrainians had symptoms of acute respiratory infection , Ukraine 's Health Ministry said .
Read alsoUkraine may seek other countries ' help with further evacuation of its citizens from China – Prystaiko '' Preliminary tests of samples obtained from both patients that were conducted at virology laboratories of regional laboratory centers with the use of a polymerase chain reaction method have produced a negative flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were sent to a reference laboratory , '' the ministry said .
One of them is now in Ivano-Frankivsk region , the other is in Kirovohrad region .
In Ukraine , not a single laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 has been recorded .
As of Sunday evening , the total number of deaths from the novel coronavirus , whose first outbreak was reported in China in late December 2019 , was 2,990 cases with the total number of confirmed cases being 87,470 .
As many as 42,670 people have recovered from COVID-19 , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the CSSE at Johns Hopkins University .
The number of confirmed cases in Italy was 1,128 .

The Health Ministry says their preliminary test results are negative.
Two citizens of Ukraine who have recently returned from Italy that is currently facing a coronavirus outbreak have tested negative for COVID-19.
Both Ukrainians had symptoms of acute respiratory infection, Ukraine's Health Ministry said.
Read alsoUkraine may seek other countries' help with further evacuation of its citizens from China – Prystaiko
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"Preliminary tests of samples obtained from both patients that were conducted at virology laboratories of regional laboratory centers with the use of a polymerase chain reaction method have produced a negative flu virus result. Samples for further research were sent to a reference laboratory," the ministry said.
One of them is now in Ivano-Frankivsk region, the other is in Kirovohrad region.
In Ukraine, not a single laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 has been recorded.
As of Sunday evening, the total number of deaths from the novel coronavirus, whose first outbreak was reported in China in late December 2019, was 2,990 cases with the total number of confirmed cases being 87,470. As many as 42,670 people have recovered from COVID-19, according to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases dashboard by the CSSE at Johns Hopkins University.
The number of confirmed cases in Italy was 1,128.


unian--2020-03-01--Russian TV journalist Pivovarov denied entry into Ukraine

He has failed to confirm the purpose of the visit .
Editor-in-chief of Russia 's RTVI , contributor to the @ @ @ @ @ has been denied entry into Ukraine as Ukrainian border guards added him to the country @ @ @ @ @ have n't been to Ukraine for several years and , apparently , not this time @ @ @ @ @ a few hours ago , but they did n't let me into the country , @ @ @ @ @ early on February 29 .
Pivovarov also shared a document issued by the State Border @ @ @ @ @ Sikorsky Airport ( Zhuliany ) not allowing him to cross the border .
It says @ @ @ @ @ confirm the purpose of the planned stay in Ukraine . ''

He has failed to confirm the purpose of the visit.
Editor-in-chief of Russia's RTVI, contributor to the Redakciya YouTube channel Alexey Pivovarov has been denied entry into Ukraine as Ukrainian border guards added him to the country's stoplist.
"I haven't been to Ukraine for several years and, apparently, not this time. I arrived in Kyiv a few hours ago, but they didn't let me into the country," he wrote on Facebook early on February 29.
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Pivovarov also shared a document issued by the State Border Service of Ukraine at Kyiv Sikorsky Airport (Zhuliany) not allowing him to cross the border.
It says he "has failed to confirm the purpose of the planned stay in Ukraine."


unian--2020-03-01--Russia-led forces' Feb casualties in Donbas include 38 dead, 44 wounded troops – Ukraine's JFO

The enemy lost five units of military hardware last month .
Russia-led forces ' casualties in Donbas , eastern Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ 38 dead soldiers , while 44 were wounded .
The figures were reported by the @ @ @ @ @ Forces Operation ( JFO ) on March 1 .
Read alsoDonbas war escalation : Almost @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine soldiers wounded on Feb 29 What is more , the enemy lost five units @ @ @ @ @ an electronic warfare system .
In the event of a threat to the life and @ @ @ @ @ JFO members always give an adequate response by opening fire on the enemy if the @ @ @ @ @ or counteract an enemy reconnaissance group attempting to cross the contact line , it said @ @ @ @ @ , Russia-led forces in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , mounted 19 attacks on Ukrainian positions @ @ @ @ @ a result of which two members of Ukraine 's Joint Forces ( JFO ) were @ @ @ @ @ another one sustained combat-related injuries .

The enemy lost five units of military hardware last month.
Russia-led forces' casualties in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, in February 2020 included 38 dead soldiers, while 44 were wounded.
The figures were reported by the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) on March 1.
Read alsoDonbas war escalation: Almost 20 enemy attacks, two Ukraine soldiers wounded on Feb 29
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What is more, the enemy lost five units of military hardware, including an electronic warfare system.
In the event of a threat to the life and health of Ukrainian soldiers, JFO members always give an adequate response by opening fire on the enemy if the latter attempts to seize territories or counteract an enemy reconnaissance group attempting to cross the contact line, it said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Russia-led forces in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, mounted 19 attacks on Ukrainian positions on February 29, as a result of which two members of Ukraine's Joint Forces (JFO) were wounded in action, and another one sustained combat-related injuries.


unian--2020-03-01--Donbas war escalation: 19 enemy attacks, two Ukraine soldiers wounded on Feb 29

Enemy troops shelled Ukrainian positions near the Maryinka checkpoint , using a portable anti-tank missile launcher .
Russia-led forces in @ @ @ @ @ mounted 19 attacks on Ukrainian positions on February 29 , as a result of which @ @ @ @ @ Joint Forces ( JFO ) were wounded in action , and another one sustained combat-related @ @ @ @ @ weapons , namely 120mm and 82mm mortars , as well as a portable anti-tank missile @ @ @ @ @ various systems , the press center of the Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) said @ @ @ @ @ March 1 .
A pair of enemy snipers were reportedly working there too .
Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ were shelled with the use of a portable anti-tank missile launcher , the JFO HQ @ @ @ @ @ , Russia-led forces have already fired two 82mm mortar shells .
They also used grenade @ @ @ @ @ to attack Ukrainian soldiers defending the village of Pisky .
No Ukrainian army casualties have @ @ @ @ @

Enemy troops shelled Ukrainian positions near the Maryinka checkpoint, using a portable anti-tank missile launcher.
Russia-led forces in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, mounted 19 attacks on Ukrainian positions on February 29, as a result of which two members of Ukraine's Joint Forces (JFO) were wounded in action, and another one sustained combat-related injuries.
They used proscribed weapons, namely 120mm and 82mm mortars, as well as a portable anti-tank missile launcher, grenade launchers of various systems, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) said in a morning update on March 1.
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A pair of enemy snipers were reportedly working there too.
Ukrainian positions near the Maryinka checkpoint were shelled with the use of a portable anti-tank missile launcher, the JFO HQ said.
Since Sunday midnight, Russia-led forces have already fired two 82mm mortar shells. They also used grenade launchers and heavy machine guns to attack Ukrainian soldiers defending the village of Pisky.
No Ukrainian army casualties have been reported since then.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine's central bank may significantly reduce key rate in March – PM

The NBU will decide on the key rate on March 12 .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has said the National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) may significantly reduce the key rate , which will contribute to cheaper loans .
`` We are convinced the National Bank may significantly reduce the key rate .
This should lead to the market seeing cheaper loans , '' PM said at a briefing on March 2 .
Honcharuk reiterated the NBU would decide on the key rate on March 12 .
Read alsoNBU lets official hryvnia weaken to UAH 24.59 to U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine would have an affordable lending in the autumn .
`` Mortgage at 10 % is the task that was declared by the president .
It is quite achievable and must be implemented , '' the prime minister said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on January 31 , the National Bank cut the key rate by 2 percentage points to a two-year low of 11 % per annum .
The regulator reduced the key rate for the fifth time in a row , after lowering it in December , October , September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine in 2019 slowed to 4.1 % from 8 % in 2018 , hitting its lowest over the past six years .

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unian--2020-03-02--Those who tortured Ukrainians in Donbas dungeons among swapped, ex-prisoner claims

At least two of those released on Ukraine 's request collaborated with the invaders and used force against him and other held persons , he says Former PoW , journalist Stanyslav Aseyev , who was released in a prisoner swap effort in December 2019 , says not all of those from the exchange lists deserved to be returned to Ukraine .
At least two of those swapped , he claims , used force against him and other prisoners while they were in captivity of Russia-led forces .
`` I 'll add : I told the president about Yevhen Brazhnikov and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were set to break the spirit of all our cellmates in the autumn of 2017 .
They practically mopped the floor with Yevhen Stavtsev , dragging him along the hallway ) , '' Aseyev wrote on Facebook .
The president `` immediately contacted the SBU [ Security Service of Ukraine ] , '' Aseyev added , noting that the security agency said they were vetting Brazhnikov .
Aseyev has received no response to his inquiry he submitted to the SBU January 20 .
Read alsoMFA Prystaiko : Ukraine in wait for next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released Ukrainians got into a fight with Brazhnikov as soon as the group was taken out of the occupied territory .
Ukrainian military practically saved Brazhnikov from being lynched , the journalist says , adding that the man was taken to Kyiv , escorted by the SBU security service operatives .
`` Kuskov has been freed more than two years ago ( he had been exchanged in December 2017 ) .
In Feofania [ hospital ] ( apparently , he came to visit his friend Brazhnikov ) he met me on the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and asked with a cheeky smile : 'How are you ?
Do you remember me ? '
– Oh , I do remember , I wo n't forget anything ... , '' the journalist said .

At least two of those released on Ukraine's request collaborated with the invaders and used force against him and other held persons, he says.
Former PoW, journalist Stanyslav Aseyev, who was released in a prisoner swap effort in December 2019, says not all of those from the exchange lists deserved to be returned to Ukraine.
At least two of those swapped, he claims, used force against him and other prisoners while they were in captivity of Russia-led forces.
"I'll add: I told the president about Yevhen Brazhnikov and Oleksiy Kuskov – both beat me personally and were set to break the spirit of all our cellmates in the autumn of 2017. They practically mopped the floor with Yevhen Stavtsev, dragging him along the hallway)," Aseyev wrote on Facebook.
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The president "immediately contacted the SBU [Security Service of Ukraine]," Aseyev added, noting that the security agency said they were vetting Brazhnikov.
Aseyev has received no response to his inquiry he submitted to the SBU January 20.
Read alsoMFA Prystaiko: Ukraine in wait for next prisoner swap with Russia
Aseyev said other released Ukrainians got into a fight with Brazhnikov as soon as the group was taken out of the occupied territory. Ukrainian military practically saved Brazhnikov from being lynched, the journalist says, adding that the man was taken to Kyiv, escorted by the SBU security service operatives.
"Kuskov has been freed more than two years ago (he had been exchanged in December 2017). In Feofania [hospital] (apparently, he came to visit his friend Brazhnikov) he met me on the ground floor, clapped me on my shoulder, and asked with a cheeky smile: 'How are you? Do you remember me?' – Oh, I do remember, I won't forget anything...," the journalist said.


unian--2020-03-02--Lie detectors against kickbacks: Ukraine's Cabinet introduces centralized procurement

The move will make the procedure more efficient .
Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Dmytro Dubilet has announced that all ministries will start purchasing fuel , paper , stationery , and office equipment in a centralized manner from March 2020 , which will accumulate savings and minimize corruption .
`` We 've launched an important reform that would make public procurement more transparent and efficient .
Starting this month , all ministries will make purchases of fuel , paper , stationery , and office equipment centrally , '' he wrote on Facebook on March 2 .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ procurement procedure more effective , fewer , but more competent , people will be involved in purchases , with this area being in their major focus .
Read alsoAll shadow markets to be liquidated in Ukraine – PM In addition , those making procurement decisions will be passing lie detector tests periodically .
The official says the use of a lie detector is an effective tool against kickbacks , according to his experience in business .
`` Government bodies will act as a 'united front ' in talks with contractors .
Therefore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large-scale purchases , '' the minister said , adding that it is planned to transfer almost all procurement procedures under supervision of a single center by the end of the year , as well as involve in the project not only ministries , but also other executive bodies .
`` The practice of centralized procurement is common in large corporations .
Centralization , on a nationwide scale , should also lead to a better procurement procedure .
There will be more savings in the budget and corruption will reduce as well , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier , Dubilet had announced the cancellation of most of the reports that were regularly submitted to regional administrations since 70 % of regular reports turned out to be unnecessary .

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unian--2020-03-02--Ukrainian gas stocks shrink to 15.9 bcm since Nov 2

As of February 29 , 2020 , gas reserves in the country 's USFs were 63 % up from the @ @ @ @ @ 29 , 2019 .
Natural gas stocks in Ukraine 's underground storage facilities ( USFs @ @ @ @ @ % , to 15.9 billion cubic meters ( bcm ) since November 2 , when @ @ @ @ @ from its reserves amid the heating season .
As of February 29 , 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ 's USFs stood at 15.9 bcm , which was 63 % up from 9.7 bcm @ @ @ @ @ 2019 , the state-run gas transport system operator Ukrtransgaz said .
As UNIAN reported earlier @ @ @ @ @ stopped injecting gas into the underground storage facilities and began pumping it out for the @ @ @ @ @ the start of the heating season , Ukraine had accumulated 21.76 bcm of gas in @ @ @ @ @ 17.2 bcm year-on-year .

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As of February 29, 2020, gas reserves in the country's USFs were 63% up from the figure reported as of February 29, 2019.
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unian--2020-03-02--Who is Denys Shmyhal, man likely to become acting prime minister

This is due to the alleged lack of sufficient votes in the Rada to appoint a new PM .
A few days ago , media outlets reported on the looming and almost inevitable dismissal of incumbent Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk .
Initially , the media suggested Ukrainian politician Sergiy Tigipko might become a new prime minister , but such rumors were denied by Chairman of Ukraine Parliament 's leading Servant of the People faction David Arakhamia .
Meanwhile , new rumors are spreading : since there are supposedly not enough votes for the appointment of a new prime minister , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined the Cabinet only a month ago , may become acting head of government after Honcharuk 's resignation .
UNIAN gathered some information about the official .
According to the Government portal , he was born in 1975 in Lviv .
In 1997 he graduated from Lviv Polytechnic National University with a degree in production management ( mechanic engineering ) , engineer-economist .
Ph.D. in Economics ( 2003 ) .
From 2009 to 2013 he became a public servant and worked in Lviv Regional State Administration .
In 2014 , Shmyhal was appointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ministry of Revenue and Duties in Lviv region .
In 2015-2017 , he worked as an advisor‚ Vice President‚ CEO , Member of the Supervisory Board of Lvivholod Ltd. , and in 2017-2019 , he held positions at PJSC DTEK Zakhidenergo .
From August 2019 to February 2020 , he served as Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration .
On February 4 , 2020 , he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine , Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine .
Shmyhal told journalists that President Volodymyr Zelensky and later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he join the government .
When the Verkhovna Rada considered the issue of appointing Shmyhal , the prime minister separately noted the candidate 's success in his work as Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration .
In an interview with the media , Shmyhal called the priorities of his work for the year `` the completion of centralization , the successful start of reform in construction industry , and the launch of large-scale housing development across the country . ''
In 2014 , he ran for the Verkhovna Rada as an independent candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , he failed to gain enough votes to be elected ( 188 votes were cast in his favor ) .
A year later , he ran for Lviv Regional Council with the People 's Control Party – again , without success .
According to his declaration for 2018 , the official owns a garage and a 2,200 square meter land plot in Lviv region .
His wife Kateryna owns a 215 square meter house , several land plots , and a non-residential building with an area of over 400 square meters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rover worth almost UAH 832,000 ( US $ 33,835 ) .
In 2018 , Denys Shmyhal earned about UAH 3.5 million ( US $ 142,334 ) working at DTEK .
His wife declared UAH 200,000 ( US $ 8,133 ) in income from the alienation of movable property .
The couple has US $ 115,000 in cash .

This is due to the alleged lack of sufficient votes in the Rada to appoint a new PM.
A few days ago, media outlets reported on the looming and almost inevitable dismissal of incumbent Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk.
Initially, the media suggested Ukrainian politician Sergiy Tigipko might become a new prime minister, but such rumors were denied by Chairman of Ukraine Parliament's leading Servant of the People faction David Arakhamia.
Meanwhile, new rumors are spreading: since there are supposedly not enough votes for the appointment of a new prime minister, Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, who joined the Cabinet only a month ago, may become acting head of government after Honcharuk's resignation.
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UNIAN gathered some information about the official.
Who is Denys Shmyhal
According to the Government portal, he was born in 1975 in Lviv. In 1997 he graduated from Lviv Polytechnic National University with a degree in production management (mechanic engineering), engineer-economist. Ph.D. in Economics (2003). From 2009 to 2013 he became a public servant and worked in Lviv Regional State Administration.
In 2014, Shmyhal was appointed Deputy Head of the Main Department of the Ministry of Revenue and Duties in Lviv region. In 2015-2017, he worked as an advisor‚ Vice President‚ CEO, Member of the Supervisory Board of Lvivholod Ltd., and in 2017-2019, he held positions at PJSC DTEK Zakhidenergo.
Read alsoHoncharuk, Yermak meet in Kyiv restaurant amid rumors of PM's imminent sacking (Photo, video)
From August 2019 to February 2020, he served as Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration. On February 4, 2020, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine.
Shmyhal told journalists that President Volodymyr Zelensky and later Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk had suggested that he join the government. When the Verkhovna Rada considered the issue of appointing Shmyhal, the prime minister separately noted the candidate's success in his work as Head of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration.
In an interview with the media, Shmyhal called the priorities of his work for the year "the completion of centralization, the successful start of reform in construction industry, and the launch of large-scale housing development across the country."
Shmyhal in politics
In 2014, he ran for the Verkhovna Rada as an independent candidate in the 121st constituency in Lviv region. However, he failed to gain enough votes to be elected (188 votes were cast in his favor).
A year later, he ran for Lviv Regional Council with the People's Control Party – again, without success.
Shmyhal's declaration of assets
According to his declaration for 2018, the official owns a garage and a 2,200 square meter land plot in Lviv region. His wife Kateryna owns a 215 square meter house, several land plots, and a non-residential building with an area of over 400 square meters.
She also owns a 2016 Land Rover worth almost UAH 832,000 (US$33,835).
In 2018, Denys Shmyhal earned about UAH 3.5 million (US$142,334) working at DTEK. His wife declared UAH 200,000 (US$8,133) in income from the alienation of movable property.
The couple has US$115,000 in cash.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine sunflower oil exports up 63% in 2019/20 – APK-Inform

Exports fell to 46,000 tonnes in the week of February 22-28 , from 200,000 tonnes a week earlier .
Ukraine , the world ’ s top exporter of sunflower oil , increased its seaborne exports of the commodity by around 63 % so far in the 2019/20 season , preliminary data from the APK-Inform consultancy showed on Monday .
Seaport exports of sunflower oil totaled 2.483 million tonnes so far in the 2019/20 season , which runs from August to September , up from 1.521 million tonnes in the same period the previous season , Reuters reports citing the consultancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week of February 22-28 , from 200,000 tonnes a week earlier , the consultancy said .
Read alsoUkrainian farmers export over 40 mln tonnes of grain since July 1 Ukraine exported 6.063 million tonnes of sunflower oil in the previous crop season in 2018-19 , according to the Ukrainian sunflower oil producers ' association .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Ukraine in 2019 updated its historical record of agri-exports , having supplied to foreign markets agricultural products worth US $ 22.4 billion , which was almost 20 % up from 2018 .

Exports fell to 46,000 tonnes in the week of February 22-28, from 200,000 tonnes a week earlier.
Ukraine, the world’s top exporter of sunflower oil, increased its seaborne exports of the commodity by around 63% so far in the 2019/20 season, preliminary data from the APK-Inform consultancy showed on Monday.
Seaport exports of sunflower oil totaled 2.483 million tonnes so far in the 2019/20 season, which runs from August to September, up from 1.521 million tonnes in the same period the previous season, Reuters reports citing the consultancy.
Exports fell to 46,000 tonnes in the week of February 22-28, from 200,000 tonnes a week earlier, the consultancy said.
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Ukraine exported 6.063 million tonnes of sunflower oil in the previous crop season in 2018-19, according to the Ukrainian sunflower oil producers' association.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Ukraine in 2019 updated its historical record of agri-exports, having supplied to foreign markets agricultural products worth US$22.4 billion, which was almost 20% up from 2018.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine's PM Honcharuk says didn't file resignation letter

Honcharuk is yet to have consultations on the issue with the president and parliament .
Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk @ @ @ @ @ reports about his alleged resignation .
`` I have n't written any statements as of @ @ @ @ @ told a briefing in Kyiv Monday , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
`` Obviously @ @ @ @ @ on the issue with the president and parliament .
As of today , I would @ @ @ @ @ anything else , '' PM said .
Earlier , a number of Ukrainian media , @ @ @ @ @ on Sergiy Tigipko 's possible appointment as new prime minister to replace Honcharuk .
The @ @ @ @ @ responded to an UNIAN inquiry for comment .
Later , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed @ @ @ @ @ , among other figures .
On February 26 , Honcharuk denied media reports about his @ @

Honcharuk is yet to have consultations on the issue with the president and parliament.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk has once again denied media reports about his alleged resignation.
"I haven't written any statements as of this moment," he told a briefing in Kyiv Monday, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
"Obviously, we will have consultations on the issue with the president and parliament. As of today, I wouldn't like to comment on anything else," PM said.
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Earlier, a number of Ukrainian media, citing government sources, reported on Sergiy Tigipko's possible appointment as new prime minister to replace Honcharuk.
The presidential press service has not responded to an UNIAN inquiry for comment.
Later, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed he had met with Tigipko, among other figures.
On February 26, Honcharuk denied media reports about his resignation.


unian--2020-03-02--Suspected coronavirus case in Ukraine's Ternopil not confirmed, local officials say

A Ukrainian toddler , 2.5 , was put under observation in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil after arriving back @ @ @ @ @ parents took him to and experiencing certain symptoms of the disease .
Following lab tests @ @ @ @ @ not been confirmed , the press service of the city council told UNIAN .
Read @ @ @ @ @ three facilities designated for possible coronavirus patients On March 1 , the local hospital got @ @ @ @ @ ( COVID 19 ) suspicion was voiced as regards the toddler .
The doctors isolated @ @ @ @ @ a set of necessary laboratory , therapeutic , diagnostic and anti-epidemic measures before lab tests @ @ @ @ @ laboratory center .

Lab tests say the child contracted type B flu.
A Ukrainian toddler, 2.5, was put under observation in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil after arriving back from a Madrid trip his parents took him to and experiencing certain symptoms of the disease.
Following lab tests, the novel coronavirus has not been confirmed, the press service of the city council told UNIAN.
Read alsoUkraine's health ministry inspects three facilities designated for possible coronavirus patients
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On March 1, the local hospital got a message that the coronavirus (COVID 19) suspicion was voiced as regards the toddler.
The doctors isolated the patient and carried out a set of necessary laboratory, therapeutic, diagnostic and anti-epidemic measures before lab tests were transferred to the regional laboratory center.
The results showed type B flu.


unian--2020-03-02--State budget revenues target  met by 93.7% in Feb – finance minister

All significant expenses were carried out , while the government spent less on servicing and paying off debt thanks to professional debt policies and liquidity management .
Ukrainian Finance Minister Oksana Markarova has said revenues of the state budget 's general fund were implemented by 93.7 % in February .
`` Despite macroeconomic risks and new global challenges , revenues of the state budget 's general fund were implemented by 93.7 % of the plan .
The new tax service exceeded the plan by 7.1 % : revenues amounted to UAH 37.1 billion ( US $ 1.5 billion ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 101.6 million ) more of the plan , '' she wrote on Facebook .
Markarova also said the revenues administered by the customs service had amounted to UAH 22.6 billion ( US $ 919 million ) , or 78.3 % of the plan , over a stronger forex rate and a reduction in imports .
Read alsoFinance Ministry seeing no reason to revise Ukraine budget for 2020 According to the minister , all significant expenses were carried out , while the government spent less on servicing and paying off debt thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As UNIAN reported earlier , the state budget of Ukraine for January 2020 received UAH 50.7 billion in revenues , which is 7 % lower than in the same period last year and 21.5 % lower than the target figure .

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unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine's state debt grows by 1.1%, to US$83.4 bln in Jan

The debt in the hryvnia equivalent rose by 4 % , to UAH 2.079 trillion .
Ukraine 's state and @ @ @ @ @ U.S. dollars , grew by 1.1 % , or by US $ 0.9 billion , @ @ @ @ @ in January 2020 .
The debt in the hryvnia equivalent over the period under review @ @ @ @ @ or by UAH 80.7 billion , to UAH 2.079 trillion , according to the Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ UNIAN memo .
Ukraine 's state and government-guaranteed debt in 2019 increased in dollar terms @ @ @ @ @ , or 7.7 % , to US $ 84.36 billion .
The country 's public @ @ @ @ @ shrank by UAH 170.17 billion , or 7.8 % , for this period , to @ @ @ @ @ debt-to-GDP ratio as of January 1 , 2020 , was 50 % .

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unian--2020-03-02--Russia, Serbia's support of diasporas as part of imperial policy implementation – think tank

Protection of compatriots worldwide is a pretext to pursue territorial expansion ideas .
Russia and Serbia have been aggressively supporting their compatriots abroad , with their legislative approach being quite similar , also reflecting a strongly Orthodox martyrdom narrative .
Both states use diaspora-related issues as the basis of foreign policy expansion and rational military aggression .
In the 1980s , Belgrade spread a `` Great Serbia '' idea and that of the need to protect ethnic Serbs living abroad .
Slovenia 's attempt to obtain economic independence led to the Serbian military invasion and war .
Later on , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the IGTDS think tank .
The Milošević regime started promoting Serbian nationalism , while the leader stated he would not allow humiliating the Serbian people .
As a result , his political course led to the Balkan war .
The situation in Russia developed in a similar way .
The fall of the Soviet Union and Russia 's inability to move towards civilized capitalist development , as well as prevailing ambitions for the Russian elite ’ s political and economic expansion provoked promotion of the `` Russian World '' concept at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is an analogue of the `` Great Serbia '' idea .
Read alsoRussia turning into totalitarian regime described by Orwell in '1984 ' novel – Putin 's ex-adviser The `` Great Russia '' project combines the military-political model of the Soviet Union and the Russian Empire in the context of territorial expansion , strength-positioned geopolitical leadership , and confrontational relations with the West .
Russia 's political elite , arisen during the period of the Soviet Union and supporting a clear internationalism ideology , is now filling a nationalism niche .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighter against fascism is a direct consequence of the policy of ultranationalism based on the territorial , rather than ethnic , principle .
In fact , from the political science perspective , modern Russia is seen as a fascist state with the following features observed : radical imperialist political ideology ; personality cult ( Putin ) ; militarism ( ranks 3rd in the world ’ s defense expenses rating ) l ; totalitarism ( 176 out of 208 in the political and civil liberties rating ) ; the idea of uniting and mobilizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ USA , West , NATO ) ; permanent war ( the thesis `` We can repeat it '' in the context of WWII ) , and domination idea .
The Putin elite are clearly and distinctly transforming the mechanisms of public opinion consolidation into national grounds sounded like `` Russians feel offended everywhere '' .
The thesis of a threat to the Russians was at the heart of the annexation of Crimea , the occupation of South Ossetia , and Donbas .
However , by positioning themselves as victims , Russians justify their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , the incidents with Russians detained in the United States and Europe for espionage , cyberattacks , and other anti-state actions are positioned by Moscow as persecution of Russians and Russophobia ( Anti-Russian sentiment ) .
It is important to emphasize that prior to World War II a narrative about Germans being oppressed as the reason for the country 's problems was massively spread in Germany .
The National Socialists of Germany , just like the modern Russian elite , proclaimed a national revival as the target ; Russia presented this very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sacrificial mythology justifies Russia 's nationalist policy and external aggression acts .
Read alsoRussia issues over 200,000 passports to Ukrainians in Donbas – Ukraine 's envoy to UN Serbia sticks to a similar policy with taking into account different military , diplomatic and financial capital .
For example , on January 15 , 2017 , Belgrade threatened to use military force to protect the Serbs in Kosovo .
The situation of protection of compatriots by Belgrade and Moscow may see synergy in the form of granting Russian citizenship to Serbs living on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in 2011 , the Serbs tried to get Russia 's protection and security guarantees by applying for Russian passports .
At that moment Moscow rejected the idea .
However , there is a possibility that the Kremlin may reconsider the citizenship issue in the future to strengthen its position in the Balkans , especially , in the NATO expansion context .
Granting Russian citizenship to Serbs , for example , in Kosovo , will raise the question of Russia 's protection of local citizens .
A similar situation in South Ossetia in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the territory by Russian forces .
Russia is actively granting passports in Transnistria and Donbas , thus laying the foundation for an official military invasion of the territories in case of political necessity .
On February 26 , Vladimir Putin shared an idea of the Russian constitutional provision on protection Russian speakers worldwide .
According to him , many people living abroad , regardless of ethnicity and nationality , are Russian ( by place of birth or previous residence ) .Thus , Russia is trying to expand the compatriots ' protection concept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invasions .
The Russian Federal Law on state policy regarding compatriots abroad gives an extremely broad definition of a `` compatriot '' .
According to the law , this may be a person who has `` common features in language , history , cultural heritage , traditions and customs , including their descendants '' .
Moreover , the compatriots abroad are both citizens of the Russian Federation permanently residing abroad , emigrants , and the ones who are citizens of another country but whose ancestors lived in the Soviet Union or even the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concept includes an extremely wide list of those who may not even identify themselves with Russia .
Belgrade is following the similar approach to the diaspora .
The Serbian Government Declaration proclaiming relations with countrymen and the diaspora implies not only citizens of Serbia , but also Serbs living in southeastern regions : Bosnia and Herzegovina , Slovenia , Croatia , Albania , Montenegro , Northern Macedonia , Hungary and Romania , regardless of their citizenship .
The law rests diaspora work responsibility not only upon the government but the Serbian Orthodox Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia 's policy where the Russian Orthodox Church is used for political expansion abroad and diaspora contacts .
Thus , the common approach of Russia and Serbia as of compatriot protection reflects the nationalism policies implemented in these countries , the think tank concludes .

Protection of compatriots worldwide is a pretext to pursue territorial expansion ideas.
Russia and Serbia have been aggressively supporting their compatriots abroad, with their legislative approach being quite similar, also reflecting a strongly Orthodox martyrdom narrative.
Both states use diaspora-related issues as the basis of foreign policy expansion and rational military aggression. In the 1980s, Belgrade spread a "Great Serbia" idea and that of the need to protect ethnic Serbs living abroad. Slovenia's attempt to obtain economic independence led to the Serbian military invasion and war. Later on, Croatia followed the same event scenario, according to the IGTDS think tank.
The Milošević regime started promoting Serbian nationalism, while the leader stated he would not allow humiliating the Serbian people. As a result, his political course led to the Balkan war.
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The situation in Russia developed in a similar way. The fall of the Soviet Union and Russia's inability to move towards civilized capitalist development, as well as prevailing ambitions for the Russian elite’s political and economic expansion provoked promotion of the "Russian World" concept at the state level. In fact, it is an analogue of the "Great Serbia" idea.
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The "Great Russia" project combines the military-political model of the Soviet Union and the Russian Empire in the context of territorial expansion, strength-positioned geopolitical leadership, and confrontational relations with the West. Russia's political elite, arisen during the period of the Soviet Union and supporting a clear internationalism ideology, is now filling a nationalism niche. The Kremlin's attempts to position itself as fighter against fascism is a direct consequence of the policy of ultranationalism based on the territorial, rather than ethnic, principle. In fact, from the political science perspective, modern Russia is seen as a fascist state with the following features observed: radical imperialist political ideology; personality cult (Putin); militarism (ranks 3rd in the world’s defense expenses rating)l; totalitarism (176 out of 208 in the political and civil liberties rating); the idea of uniting and mobilizing the nation and state against enemies (USA, West, NATO); permanent war (the thesis "We can repeat it" in the context of WWII), and domination idea.
The Putin elite are clearly and distinctly transforming the mechanisms of public opinion consolidation into national grounds sounded like "Russians feel offended everywhere". The thesis of a threat to the Russians was at the heart of the annexation of Crimea, the occupation of South Ossetia, and Donbas. However, by positioning themselves as victims, Russians justify their external aggression and territorial expansion. For example, the incidents with Russians detained in the United States and Europe for espionage, cyberattacks, and other anti-state actions are positioned by Moscow as persecution of Russians and Russophobia (Anti-Russian sentiment).
It is important to emphasize that prior to World War II a narrative about Germans being oppressed as the reason for the country's problems was massively spread in Germany. The National Socialists of Germany, just like the modern Russian elite, proclaimed a national revival as the target; Russia presented this very idea as 'rising from the knees". Sacrificial mythology justifies Russia's nationalist policy and external aggression acts.
Read alsoRussia issues over 200,000 passports to Ukrainians in Donbas – Ukraine's envoy to UN
Serbia sticks to a similar policy with taking into account different military, diplomatic and financial capital. For example, on January 15, 2017, Belgrade threatened to use military force to protect the Serbs in Kosovo.
The situation of protection of compatriots by Belgrade and Moscow may see synergy in the form of granting Russian citizenship to Serbs living on territories beyond Belgrade's control. Thus, in 2011, the Serbs tried to get Russia's protection and security guarantees by applying for Russian passports. At that moment Moscow rejected the idea. However, there is a possibility that the Kremlin may reconsider the citizenship issue in the future to strengthen its position in the Balkans, especially, in the NATO expansion context.
Granting Russian citizenship to Serbs, for example, in Kosovo, will raise the question of Russia's protection of local citizens. A similar situation in South Ossetia in 2008 has already led to the occupation of the territory by Russian forces. Russia is actively granting passports in Transnistria and Donbas, thus laying the foundation for an official military invasion of the territories in case of political necessity.
On February 26, Vladimir Putin shared an idea of the Russian constitutional provision on protection Russian speakers worldwide. According to him, many people living abroad, regardless of ethnicity and nationality, are Russian (by place of birth or previous residence).Thus, Russia is trying to expand the compatriots' protection concept to the fullest to create pretext for invasions.
The Russian Federal Law on state policy regarding compatriots abroad gives an extremely broad definition of a "compatriot". According to the law, this may be a person who has "common features in language, history, cultural heritage, traditions and customs, including their descendants". Moreover, the compatriots abroad are both citizens of the Russian Federation permanently residing abroad, emigrants, and the ones who are citizens of another country but whose ancestors lived in the Soviet Union or even the Russian Empire. Thus, the compatriot concept includes an extremely wide list of those who may not even identify themselves with Russia.
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Belgrade is following the similar approach to the diaspora. The Serbian Government Declaration proclaiming relations with countrymen and the diaspora implies not only citizens of Serbia, but also Serbs living in southeastern regions: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Hungary and Romania, regardless of their citizenship. The law rests diaspora work responsibility not only upon the government but the Serbian Orthodox Church as well. This approach coincides with Russia's policy where the Russian Orthodox Church is used for political expansion abroad and diaspora contacts.
Thus, the common approach of Russia and Serbia as of compatriot protection reflects the nationalism policies implemented in these countries, the think tank concludes.


unian--2020-03-02--NBU lets official hryvnia weaken to UAH 24.59 to U.S. dollar on March 2

The official forex rate against the euro for Monday is fixed at UAH 26.98 per euro .
The National Bank of Ukraine ( NBU ) on February 28 set the official forex rate for Monday , March 2 , at UAH 24.59 to the U.S. dollar , which let the country 's national currency weaken by three kopiykas .
The hryvnia became weaker after it had gained nine kopiykas in value against U.S. dollar on Friday , February 28 , according to the NBU website .
The official forex rate against the euro for Monday is fixed at UAH 26.98 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kopiykas in value since Friday .
Read alsoE-money market in Ukraine more than doubles in 2019 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30.01 in February 2015 .

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unian--2020-03-02--"Bye, guys!" SBU general speaks of possible "plan B" for Donbas

Now the Ukrainian side is primarily concerned about making sure the killings cease .
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is considering a `` backup option '' for the Donbas settlement , which provides for the isolation of the occupied areas in eastern Ukraine .
That 's according to former head of the SBU security service 's Main Investigative Department , General Vasyl Vovk , who referred to sources `` close to the Minsk [ Trilateral ] Group , '' Obozrevatel wrote .
Vovk claims the Ukrainian side does not believe in the possibility of holding local elections in Donbas this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest statement on Ukraine by the former aide to the Russian President , Vladislav Surkov about Ukraine .
`` We heard Surkov .
He never actually resigned .
Nobody resigns in Moscow , and there 's no such thing as 'former ' KGB agents .
He says that Ukraine is n't the country where Donbas needs to be returned .
They will not return the Ukrainian Donbas to us , it 's Ukraine that they 'll return to Donbas – that ’ s their objective , '' he explained .
Read alsoUkraine must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territories or sovereignty , top security official says According to him , in this situation , the Ukrainian side is primarily concerned with making sure the killings cease .
`` I have reasons to say that the government has a backup option .
Maybe it 's not a backup , but the main option .
Is anyone dying at our [ de facto ] border with Crimea ?
Let 's make sure they do n't die there , either .
It ’ s clear that Russia wo n't give Donbas back to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ border there and let them live there for now , '' Vovk said .
`` Russia only needs a single weekend to hold a referendum and grab these territories .
But they do n't need them – this would mean strengthening and expansion of sanctions .
They need this pimple , this furuncle to stay in Ukraine – as an infection that hurts and stabs .
And this way they seek to have influence over Ukraine , '' he said .
The general called on Ukrainians `` not to be delusional , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The authorities and the president , based on what I hear – and I systematically monitor his speeches – are already seeing that we must move on to option 2 , which , by and large , is the main option .
This is a border , a complete ceasefire , and 'Bye , guys ! '
'' said Vovk .

Now the Ukrainian side is primarily concerned about making sure the killings cease.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is considering a "backup option" for the Donbas settlement, which provides for the isolation of the occupied areas in eastern Ukraine.
That's according to former head of the SBU security service's Main Investigative Department, General Vasyl Vovk, who referred to sources "close to the Minsk [Trilateral] Group," Obozrevatel wrote.
Vovk claims the Ukrainian side does not believe in the possibility of holding local elections in Donbas this fall.
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The SBU General recalled the latest statement on Ukraine by the former aide to the Russian President, Vladislav Surkov about Ukraine.
"We heard Surkov. He never actually resigned. Nobody resigns in Moscow, and there's no such thing as 'former' KGB agents. He says that Ukraine isn't the country where Donbas needs to be returned. They will not return the Ukrainian Donbas to us, it's Ukraine that they'll return to Donbas – that’s their objective," he explained.
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According to him, in this situation, the Ukrainian side is primarily concerned with making sure the killings cease.
"I have reasons to say that the government has a backup option. Maybe it's not a backup, but the main option. Is anyone dying at our [de facto] border with Crimea? Let's make sure they don't die there, either. It’s clear that Russia won't give Donbas back to us. Let's make the same administrative border there and let them live there for now," Vovk said.
"Russia only needs a single weekend to hold a referendum and grab these territories. But they don't need them – this would mean strengthening and expansion of sanctions. They need this pimple, this furuncle to stay in Ukraine – as an infection that hurts and stabs. And this way they seek to have influence over Ukraine," he said.
The general called on Ukrainians "not to be delusional, but to assess the situation adequately."
"The authorities and the president, based on what I hear – and I systematically monitor his speeches – are already seeing that we must move on to option 2, which, by and large, is the main option. This is a border, a complete ceasefire, and 'Bye, guys!'" said Vovk.


unian--2020-03-02--Greece says latest refugee buildup posing "severe" threat to national security

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos accused Turkey of intentionally organizing the migrants along the shared border after finding out where Greek troops are posted .
Greece said on Sunday it was facing a `` severe '' threat from thousands of migrants gathering on its borders after Turkey eased curbs on their movement .
`` This movement is guided and encouraged by Turkey , '' government spokesman Stelios Petsas told reporters , according to Reuters .
`` Under the present conditions the present situation is an active , serious , severe and asymmetrical threat to the national security of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials said they had blocked 10,000 people from entering the European Union from Turkey , while Ankara reports 76,000 people have crossed the border .
The EU 's border control agency says it is on `` high alert , '' adding they are deploying support to Greece , according to DW .
Read alsoRussia should stay out of Turkey 's fight against Assad regime , Erdoğan tells Putin – media Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos accused Turkey of intentionally organizing the migrants along the shared border after finding out where Greek troops are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Full solidarity with Greece and Bulgaria , France is ready to contribute to European efforts to give them rapid assistance and protect the borders .
We must act together to avoid a humanitarian and migration crisis . ''
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said : `` We are ready to support countries on the EU border with additional police forces .
If this does not work , Austria will defend its own borders . ''
The situation of 2015 must not repeat itself , according to Kurz .
The latest influx of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of hostilities in northwestern Syria where Turkish forces clashed with Russia-supported Syrian government troops to protect the last stronghold of Syrian rebels , the city of Idlib .
At least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in just one day last week , which prompted a firm response by Turkey 's air force and artillery which engage `` all known '' targets of Syrian forces in the area .
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Saturday that Ankara has asked Moscow to stay out of its fight against Assad regime forces in Idlib as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in northern Syria .
`` I asked Putin for Russia to leave Turkish forces alone to fight the regime , we ca n't seem to understand Russia 's intentions there , '' Erdoğan said .

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos accused Turkey of intentionally organizing the migrants along the shared border after finding out where Greek troops are posted.
Greece said on Sunday it was facing a "severe" threat from thousands of migrants gathering on its borders after Turkey eased curbs on their movement.
"This movement is guided and encouraged by Turkey," government spokesman Stelios Petsas told reporters, according to Reuters.
"Under the present conditions the present situation is an active, serious, severe and asymmetrical threat to the national security of the country."
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As reported earlier, Greek officials said they had blocked 10,000 people from entering the European Union from Turkey, while Ankara reports 76,000 people have crossed the border. The EU's border control agency says it is on "high alert," adding they are deploying support to Greece, according to DW.
Read alsoRussia should stay out of Turkey's fight against Assad regime, Erdoğan tells Putin – media
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos accused Turkey of intentionally organizing the migrants along the shared border after finding out where Greek troops are posted.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted: "Full solidarity with Greece and Bulgaria, France is ready to contribute to European efforts to give them rapid assistance and protect the borders. We must act together to avoid a humanitarian and migration crisis."
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said: "We are ready to support countries on the EU border with additional police forces. If this does not work, Austria will defend its own borders."
The situation of 2015 must not repeat itself, according to Kurz.
The latest influx of refugees was a result of the spark of hostilities in northwestern Syria where Turkish forces clashed with Russia-supported Syrian government troops to protect the last stronghold of Syrian rebels, the city of Idlib.
At least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in just one day last week, which prompted a firm response by Turkey's air force and artillery which engage "all known" targets of Syrian forces in the area.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Saturday that Ankara has asked Moscow to stay out of its fight against Assad regime forces in Idlib as Turkish forces continued to target regime positions in northern Syria.
"I asked Putin for Russia to leave Turkish forces alone to fight the regime, we can't seem to understand Russia's intentions there," Erdoğan said.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine to continue participation in NATO mission in Afghanistan – foreign minister

Prystaiko says Ukraine welcomes the agreements reached between the U.S. and Taliban .
Ukraine will continue taking part in the NATO mission in Afghanistan , says the country 's foreign minister , Vadym Prystaiko .
`` Ukraine remains a trusted US and NATO partner and we support the peace and stability settlement in Afghanistan by taking part in NATO 's Resolution Support Mission for as long as the Afghan people need help , '' Prystaiko wrote on Twitter .
In a separate tweet , the top diplomat noted that Ukraine welcomed the U.S.-Taliban agreements reached in Afghanistan .
Read alsoUkraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Oct – defense minister '' After many years of war the path to a peaceful resolution is now open , '' the foreign minister wrote .
As UNIAN reported earlier , on February 29 , 2020 , in Doha , Qatar , the United States and the Islamist group Taliban signed an agreement aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan .
The agreement has four points , according to Al Jazeera : a timeline of 14 months for the withdrawal of all U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan ; a Taliban guarantee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a launchpad that would threaten the security of the U.S. ; the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations by March 10 ; and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire .
The U.S. deployed its troops in Afghanistan almost 19 years ago , following the 9/11 terror attack .
This is the longest military campaign in U.S. history .

Prystaiko says Ukraine welcomes the agreements reached between the U.S. and Taliban.
Ukraine will continue taking part in the NATO mission in Afghanistan, says the country's foreign minister, Vadym Prystaiko.
"Ukraine remains a trusted US and NATO partner and we support the peace and stability settlement in Afghanistan by taking part in NATO's Resolution Support Mission for as long as the Afghan people need help," Prystaiko wrote on Twitter.
In a separate tweet, the top diplomat noted that Ukraine welcomed the U.S.-Taliban agreements reached in Afghanistan.
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"After many years of war the path to a peaceful resolution is now open," the foreign minister wrote.
As UNIAN reported earlier, on February 29, 2020, in Doha, Qatar, the United States and the Islamist group Taliban signed an agreement aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan.
The agreement has four points, according to Al Jazeera: a timeline of 14 months for the withdrawal of all U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan; a Taliban guarantee that Afghan soil will not be used as a launchpad that would threaten the security of the U.S.; the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations by March 10; and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire.
The U.S. deployed its troops in Afghanistan almost 19 years ago, following the 9/11 terror attack. This is the longest military campaign in U.S. history.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine reports one KIA, seven WIAs amid 11 enemy attacks in Donbas on March 1

The enemy engaged Ukrainian troops with proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , an anti-tank missile system , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and rifles .
Russia 's hybrid military forces on March 1 mounted 11 attacks on Ukrainian Army positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine , with one Ukrainian soldier reported as killed in action ( KIA ) and another seven as wounded in action ( WIA ) .
`` The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire six times on March 1 .
One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another seven were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update posted on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on March 2 .
Read alsoOne killed , four injured as Russia-led forces strike Ukraine military truck with anti-tank guided missile The enemy engaged Ukrainian troops with proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars , an anti-tank missile system , grenade launchers of various types , heavy machine guns , and rifles .
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and Maryinka , and the villages of Pisky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taramchuk , Luhanske , Nyzhnioteple , Novoluhanske , and Novotoshkivske .
`` Since Monday midnight , Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near Maryinka , using grenade launchers of various types , and rifles , '' the update said .
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops Monday morning .

The enemy engaged Ukrainian troops with proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, an anti-tank missile system, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and rifles.
Russia's hybrid military forces on March 1 mounted 11 attacks on Ukrainian Army positions in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, with one Ukrainian soldier reported as killed in action (KIA) and another seven as wounded in action (WIA).
"The armed forces of the Russian Federation violated the ceasefire six times on March 1. One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another seven were wounded as a result of enemy shelling," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation Headquarters said in an update posted on Facebook as of 07:00 Kyiv time on March 2.
Read alsoOne killed, four injured as Russia-led forces strike Ukraine military truck with anti-tank guided missile
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The enemy engaged Ukrainian troops with proscribed 120mm and 82mm mortars, an anti-tank missile system, grenade launchers of various types, heavy machine guns, and rifles.
Under attack came Ukrainian positions near the towns of Avdiyivka and Maryinka, and the villages of Pisky, Lebedynske, Nevelske, Berezove, Taramchuk, Luhanske, Nyzhnioteple, Novoluhanske, and Novotoshkivske.
"Since Monday midnight, Russia-led forces have attacked Ukrainian positions near Maryinka, using grenade launchers of various types, and rifles," the update said.
No casualties were reported among Ukrainian troops Monday morning.


unian--2020-03-02--Ex-commander of Aidar Battalion, former MP Serhiy Melnychuk detained in Greece on Russia's warrant

Melnychuk was traveling with his wife , who is seven months pregnant , and with a nine-month-old son .
Ex-Commander of the Aidar Battalion who later served as member of parliament of the previous convocation , Serhiy Melnychuk , was on Sunday , March 1 , detained at the Greek border on the Interpol warrant submitted by Russia .
`` I was detained at the Bulgarian-Greek border .
Russia put the Interpol card , '' he said on a video uploaded on Facebook .
Melnychuk added that he was traveling with his wife , who is seven months pregnant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine months old .
Read alsoRFE/RL : Bulgaria charges three Russians in absentia over attempted murders in 2015 Serhiy Melnychuk did not comment on the grounds for his detention .
In a report released Monday morning , the Foreign Ministry confirmed the fact of detention , adding that the Ukrainian consul was heading to the site .
Melnychuk is allowed to use his phone and has been provided with a Russian-speaking lawyer .
`` On the morning of March 2 , a prosecutor from the city of Thessaloniki is set to arrive at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
As UNIAN reported earlier , Donbas war veteran now employed by the Ombudsperson 's Secretariat , Ihor Mazur , had been detained by Polish border guards on Russia 's warrant via Interpol as he was crossing into Poland for a visit on the invitation of Deputy Marshal of the Sejm ( lower house of the Polish parliament ) Beata Mazurek .
Due to the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats and other authorities , he was eventually released and safely made it back to Ukraine .
UNIAN memo .
The 24th Separate Assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battalion of the Ukrainian Ground Forces which has been taking part in Donbas hostilities since the outbreak of war in 2014 .

Melnychuk was traveling with his wife, who is seven months pregnant, and with a nine-month-old son.
Ex-Commander of the Aidar Battalion who later served as member of parliament of the previous convocation, Serhiy Melnychuk, was on Sunday, March 1, detained at the Greek border on the Interpol warrant submitted by Russia.
"I was detained at the Bulgarian-Greek border. Russia put the Interpol card," he said on a video uploaded on Facebook.
Melnychuk added that he was traveling with his wife, who is seven months pregnant, and a son, who is just nine months old.
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Serhiy Melnychuk did not comment on the grounds for his detention.
In a report released Monday morning, the Foreign Ministry confirmed the fact of detention, adding that the Ukrainian consul was heading to the site.
Melnychuk is allowed to use his phone and has been provided with a Russian-speaking lawyer.
"On the morning of March 2, a prosecutor from the city of Thessaloniki is set to arrive at the police station," the report said.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Donbas war veteran now employed by the Ombudsperson's Secretariat, Ihor Mazur, had been detained by Polish border guards on Russia's warrant via Interpol as he was crossing into Poland for a visit on the invitation of Deputy Marshal of the Sejm (lower house of the Polish parliament) Beata Mazurek.
Due to the efforts of Ukrainian diplomats and other authorities, he was eventually released and safely made it back to Ukraine.
UNIAN memo. The 24th Separate Assault Battalion, Aidar, is an assault battalion of the Ukrainian Ground Forces which has been taking part in Donbas hostilities since the outbreak of war in 2014.


unian--2020-03-02--Honcharuk, Yermak meet in Kyiv restaurant amid rumors of PM's imminent sacking

The journalist who spotted the two says their conversation appeared to be serious .
Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk and Head of the President 's Office Andriy Yermak were spotted meeting in a Kyiv restaurant Sunday night .
Kyiv-based journalist Christopher Miller initially reported on the meeting as he happened to be at the same restaurant .
`` Interesting !
Not the best photo but this is Ukrainian Prime Ministry Oleksiy Honcharuk and Zelesnky chief of staff Andriy Yermak dining at the Indian restaurant in Kyiv where I am right now .
Honcharuk is expected to be ousted Wednesday , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the Indian joints in Kyiv ( OK , there are n't that many ) , two of Ukraine 's most senior officials chose the one where a group of journalists were dining at – and amid reports of a feud between them and the PM 's possible dismissal , '' the journalist added .
Ukrainian Pravda published a short video on Honcharuk and Yermak leaving the restaurant .
Earlier , a number of Ukrainian media , citing sources in government circles , reported on the possible appointment to the prime minister 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister and Minister of Social Policy ( 2010-2012 ) Sergiy Tigipko .
It was also reported that Honcharuk would be replaced within the next two weeks .
Zelensky himself told reporters that he did meet with Sergiy Tigipko , among other figures .
On February 28 , Head of the Verkhovna Rada , Dmytro Razumkov , scheduled an extraordinary plenary parliament meeting for Wednesday , March 4 .
According to the President 's Office , the head of state asked the speaker to put on the agenda the issue of considering several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The journalist who spotted the two says their conversation appeared to be serious.
Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk and Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak were spotted meeting in a Kyiv restaurant Sunday night.
Kyiv-based journalist Christopher Miller initially reported on the meeting as he happened to be at the same restaurant.
"Interesting! Not the best photo but this is Ukrainian Prime Ministry Oleksiy Honcharuk and Zelesnky chief of staff Andriy Yermak dining at the Indian restaurant in Kyiv where I am right now. Honcharuk is expected to be ousted Wednesday," Miller wrote on Twitter.
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"Of all the Indian joints in Kyiv (OK, there aren't that many), two of Ukraine's most senior officials chose the one where a group of journalists were dining at – and amid reports of a feud between them and the PM's possible dismissal," the journalist added.
Ukrainian Pravda published a short video on Honcharuk and Yermak leaving the restaurant.
Прем’єр-міністр Олексій Гончарук та голова ОП Андрій Єрмак у неділю ввечері зустрічалися в індійському ресторані Sutra. У середу має відбутися голосування за відставку Гончарука 🤷♀ Відео УП pic.twitter.com/nc9en8Jv2E — Українська правда ✌ (@ukrpravda_news) March 1, 2020
Earlier, a number of Ukrainian media, citing sources in government circles, reported on the possible appointment to the prime minister's post of a businessman, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Policy (2010-2012) Sergiy Tigipko.
It was also reported that Honcharuk would be replaced within the next two weeks. Zelensky himself told reporters that he did meet with Sergiy Tigipko, among other figures.
On February 28, Head of the Verkhovna Rada, Dmytro Razumkov, scheduled an extraordinary plenary parliament meeting for Wednesday, March 4.
According to the President's Office, the head of state asked the speaker to put on the agenda the issue of considering several draft laws on the Cabinet of Ministers.


unian--2020-03-03--Ukraine launches TV channel for Russia-occupied areas

Its name is `` DOM/DIM , '' meaning `` HOME . ''
Ukraine on March 1 launched an entertainment and cultural television channel for its territories that are occupied by the Russian Federation .
Its name is `` DOM/DIM , '' meaning `` HOME , '' according to UATV .
Acting Director General of UATV Yulia Ostrovska says that the main goal of the new channel is to bring residents of the occupied part of Ukraine back to the country 's political , cultural and public agenda .
`` We know from polls that people are very tired of politicized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable – motivational content on their TVs that will let them relax and be more reassured of their better future , '' she said .
According to Ostrovska , over the years of the Russian occupation , Russian TV channels gained dominance in the temporarily occupied territories .
`` Our main goal is to fix the situation , '' she said .
The channel will entertain and inform ; its task will be to `` return the minds of those living in the temporarily occupied territories of Donbas and Crimea by delivering the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said .
While presenting the concept of the new channel , Yuriy Kostyuk , the deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine , said that its full-scale broadcasts would start from the following week , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
It will be bilingual , available in Russian and Ukrainian ; it will produce both national and regional news of Donbas and Crimea , he said .
According to him , its broadcasts are in test mode now .
Another head of the Office of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the channel does not have its own content and plans to gradually start its own production within two years .
In the coming days , it will start producing news blocks , and subsequently its own shows , and until then , it will broadcast entertainment content to be provided by such media groups as 1+1 media , Ukraina , Inter , and Star Light Media .
In turn , Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada 's Committee for Humanitarian and Information Policy Nikita Poturaev emphasized that the above-mentioned media groups would provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not have any impact on the channel 's information policy .
Yet , he said , the channel will use terms that are stipulated in international documents : illegal armed groups , the aggressor country , the contact line , and others .
`` No one on this channel will mention 'rebels ' or 'civil war , ' '' he stressed .
He says the signal will cover the entire territory of occupied Donbas .
However , due to Crimea 's terrain , it will be able to cover only its northern steppe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the further signal will be blocked by the mountains .
Poturaev did not rule out that the signal could be jammed by Russian-controlled authorities .
First Deputy Minister of Culture , Youth and Sports Anatoliy Maksymchuk , in turn , said that since the channel has limited rights to content , it will not be broadcast via satellite , but it will be available in T2 digital video broadcasting format .
As UNIAN reported , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week instructed to unblock the satellite signal of nationwide television channels .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open international versions via satellite soon .

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Its name is "DOM/DIM," meaning "HOME."
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unian--2020-03-02--CNBC: WHO chief on coronavirus: Global markets 'should calm down and try to see the reality'

He says the public response now must focus on facts instead of fear .
Director-General of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for calm focusing on facts in the public response to the new coronavirus spread .
`` Global markets … should calm down and try to see the reality , '' Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told CNBC 's Hadley Gamble during a panel discussion at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid Center 's International Humanitarian Forum in Riyadh .
`` We need to continue to be rational .
Irrationality does n't help .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Read alsoReuters : EU readies measures to help economy as coronavirus hits The comments come after global stocks were slammed in their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis .
The Dow Jones plunged a whopping 3,500 points across the week , more than 12 % , its largest weekly point loss ever and biggest percentage drop in 12 years .
The deadly virus , which originated in China , has spread to more than 60 countries and killed at least 2,943 people .
More than 85,000 people have been infected .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on facts instead of fear , Ghebreyesus stressed .
`` We need to go into the numbers , we need to go into the facts , and do the right thing instead of panicking .
Panic and fear is the worst . ''
`` Based on the facts on the ground , containment is possible , '' Ghebreyesus said .
`` But the window of opportunity for containing it is narrowing .
So we need to preparing side by side for a pandemic . ''
`` Containment works .
But at the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This thing could change direction and be worse .
That 's why we prepare for the worst . ''

He says the public response now must focus on facts instead of fear.
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for calm focusing on facts in the public response to the new coronavirus spread.
"Global markets … should calm down and try to see the reality," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told CNBC's Hadley Gamble during a panel discussion at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid Center's International Humanitarian Forum in Riyadh. "We need to continue to be rational. Irrationality doesn't help. We need to deal with the facts."
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The comments come after global stocks were slammed in their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis. The Dow Jones plunged a whopping 3,500 points across the week, more than 12%, its largest weekly point loss ever and biggest percentage drop in 12 years.
The deadly virus, which originated in China, has spread to more than 60 countries and killed at least 2,943 people. More than 85,000 people have been infected.
But the public response now must focus on facts instead of fear, Ghebreyesus stressed.
"We need to go into the numbers, we need to go into the facts, and do the right thing instead of panicking. Panic and fear is the worst."
"Based on the facts on the ground, containment is possible," Ghebreyesus said. "But the window of opportunity for containing it is narrowing. So we need to preparing side by side for a pandemic."
"Containment works. But at the same time we cannot be sure. This thing could change direction and be worse. That's why we prepare for the worst."


unian--2020-03-02--Ukroboronprom CEO: State defense order to hit record high in 2021

It will be US $ 1.22 billion at the current forex rate .
Director General of state-run Ukroboronprom Aivaras Abromavicius says that Ukraine 's state defense order in 2021 will hit a record high amount set at UAH 30 billion , or US $ 1.22 billion .
`` There are types of equipment that are too expensive for Ukraine .
But the state defense order is growing from year to year , and I would like to note that it will be a record high next year , '' he said on a TV channel .
`` If this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ US $ 772.7 million ] plus about UAH 3 billion [ US $ 122 million ] in government guarantees , totaling UAH 22 billion [ US $ 894.7 million ] .
Next year , it will be 20 plus 10 , that is , UAH 30 billion . ''
Read alsoUkroboronprom boosts exports of arms , services by 19 % in 2019 , to nearly US $ 1 bln – CEO Abromaviсius As UNIAN reported , after a meeting of Ukraine 's National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) , its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 18 that the state on order in 2020 would increase by 16 % from 2019 , to over US $ 1 billion .
He said that the NSDC had also decided on the main indicators of the state defense order for 2020 , 2021 , and 2022 .
Also , Danilov refuted speculations that the new defense order did not provide for financing missile programs .

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unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine's government allocates US$183,000 for evacuation of Ukrainians from Wuhan

The evacuees arrived in Ukraine on February 20 .
Ukraine 's government allocated UAH 4.5 million , or US $ 183,000 , from the country 's budget to evacuate Ukrainians from China 's Wuhan on February 20 amid the coronavirus outbreak .
`` Some UAH 4,500,000 was allocated for the evacuation of Ukrainian citizens and members of their families from the coronavirus-hit area in the People 's Republic of China ( Wuhan ) , '' an official document issued by the Infrastructure Ministry says , according to the news outlet hromadske .
Read alsoReuters : EU readies measures to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the funds from the budget 's reserve fund under a Cabinet resolution dated February 5 .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Chinese authorities reported an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan late in December 2019 .
The causative agent of the disease was a new type of coronavirus , COVID-19 .
The virus is transmitted from person to person , with the incubation period lasting at least two weeks .
On January 30 , the World Health Organization declared an international emergency over the spread of the novel coronavirus from @ @

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unian--2020-03-02--RFE/RL: Russian court sends opposition activist Kotov's case to Moscow appeals unit

Kotov was one of several activists punished with prison following the protests in what has been dubbed the Moscow Case .
A Russian court has sent the high-profile case of an opposition activist imprisoned for repeatedly taking part in unsanctioned rallies to an appeals unit of Moscow 's City Court .
Moscow 's Court of Cassations No .
2 said on March 2 that it rejected a motion by Konstantin Kotov 's lawyers and prosecutors to annul a four-year prison term handed to the activist , Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL ) .
His lawyers wanted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the charge to be dropped , while prosecutors had asked the court to cut the prison term to one year .
The court also ruled that Kotov must be kept in pretrial detention until May 2 .
The 35-year-old computer programmer was detained on August 10 for taking part in a rally to demand that opposition and independent candidates be put on the ballot for the Moscow City Duma election that was held on September 8 .
The barring of the would-be candidates sparked a wave of protests in Moscow and elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which were violently suppressed by police as thousands were briefly detained , sparking international condemnation .
Kotov was one of several activists punished with prison following the protests in what has been dubbed the Moscow Case .
His conviction and sentencing on September 5 sparked a public outcry in Russia because of its severity .
On January 25 , amid protests against Kotov 's imprisonment , President Vladimir Putin ordered the Prosecutor-General 's Office to review the legality of the sentencing .
Two days later , Russia 's Constitutional Court ruled that the @ @ @ @ @

Kotov was one of several activists punished with prison following the protests in what has been dubbed the Moscow Case.
A Russian court has sent the high-profile case of an opposition activist imprisoned for repeatedly taking part in unsanctioned rallies to an appeals unit of Moscow's City Court.
Moscow's Court of Cassations No. 2 said on March 2 that it rejected a motion by Konstantin Kotov's lawyers and prosecutors to annul a four-year prison term handed to the activist, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).
His lawyers wanted the case against their client to be closed and the charge to be dropped, while prosecutors had asked the court to cut the prison term to one year.
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The court also ruled that Kotov must be kept in pretrial detention until May 2.
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The 35-year-old computer programmer was detained on August 10 for taking part in a rally to demand that opposition and independent candidates be put on the ballot for the Moscow City Duma election that was held on September 8.
The barring of the would-be candidates sparked a wave of protests in Moscow and elsewhere in Russia last summer, some of which were violently suppressed by police as thousands were briefly detained, sparking international condemnation.
Kotov was one of several activists punished with prison following the protests in what has been dubbed the Moscow Case.
His conviction and sentencing on September 5 sparked a public outcry in Russia because of its severity.
On January 25, amid protests against Kotov's imprisonment, President Vladimir Putin ordered the Prosecutor-General's Office to review the legality of the sentencing.
Two days later, Russia's Constitutional Court ruled that the case must be reviewed.


unian--2020-03-02--Educated, young people leave Ukraine for Poland – study

According to the study , only 30 % of Ukrainian labor migrants plan to return to Ukraine .
Most of Ukrainians who leave Ukraine for Poland for employment are young with higher or vocational education .
Such conclusions were drawn in a sociological study conducted by the Polish Gremi personal outsourcing company in partnership with the Ukrainian VoxPopuli sociological agency .
According to the study whose results are given in a press release of the Polish company , 36 % of Ukrainian workers have higher education , another 41 % have vocational or specialized secondary education .
Every fifth Ukrainian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Read alsoUkrainians account for largest group of labor migrants in Estonia – local media '' Most of the migrants , or 60 % , come from the central and eastern regions of Ukraine , while three or four years ago , Ukrainians traveled to Poland mostly from the western regions .
In addition , Ukrainian migration has significantly rejuvenated – the average age of the employee is 34.5 years , '' the study says .
In Poland , Ukrainians primarily work in manufacturing ( 50 % ) and in the service sector or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only 10 % of Ukrainians are involved in agriculture .
`` An outflow of qualified and educated Ukrainians will continue .
In Poland , they are ready to work below their competence , because very often a welder gets more than a middle manager with a higher education degree in two professions in Ukraine , '' the press release quoted international employment expert and Gremi personal owner Yevhen Kyrychenko as saying .
According to the study , only 30 % of Ukrainian labor migrants plan to return to Ukraine .
The rest plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to work in other EU countries .
Germany comes first ( 51 % ) among the countries Ukrainians are interested in , while 22 % of Ukrainians consider the Scandinavian countries to work , as well as the same consider the Czech Republic .
The statistical sample includes 1,034 Ukrainian citizens who work in 25 cities of Poland .
The maximum margin of error is 3.1 % .
The survey was conducted in January-February 2020 .

According to the study, only 30% of Ukrainian labor migrants plan to return to Ukraine.
Most of Ukrainians who leave Ukraine for Poland for employment are young with higher or vocational education.
Such conclusions were drawn in a sociological study conducted by the Polish Gremi personal outsourcing company in partnership with the Ukrainian VoxPopuli sociological agency.
According to the study whose results are given in a press release of the Polish company, 36% of Ukrainian workers have higher education, another 41% have vocational or specialized secondary education. Every fifth Ukrainian held a senior position in Ukraine.
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"Most of the migrants, or 60%, come from the central and eastern regions of Ukraine, while three or four years ago, Ukrainians traveled to Poland mostly from the western regions. In addition, Ukrainian migration has significantly rejuvenated – the average age of the employee is 34.5 years," the study says.
In Poland, Ukrainians primarily work in manufacturing (50%) and in the service sector or in construction (17-18%). Only 10% of Ukrainians are involved in agriculture.
"An outflow of qualified and educated Ukrainians will continue. In Poland, they are ready to work below their competence, because very often a welder gets more than a middle manager with a higher education degree in two professions in Ukraine," the press release quoted international employment expert and Gremi personal owner Yevhen Kyrychenko as saying.
According to the study, only 30% of Ukrainian labor migrants plan to return to Ukraine. The rest plan to continue working in Poland or are going to work in other EU countries. Germany comes first (51%) among the countries Ukrainians are interested in, while 22% of Ukrainians consider the Scandinavian countries to work, as well as the same consider the Czech Republic.
The statistical sample includes 1,034 Ukrainian citizens who work in 25 cities of Poland. The maximum margin of error is 3.1%. The survey was conducted in January-February 2020.


unian--2020-03-02--Reuters: EU readies measures to help economy as coronavirus hits

Some 2,100 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in 18 of the 27 EU states , and 38 EU citizens had died because of the disease .
The European Union 's economics commissioner said on Monday the bloc was ready to deploy all possible measures to tackle the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the European economy , as health risks in Europe were raised to high .
Paolo Gentiloni said there should be a `` coordinated fiscal response '' from European countries .
It `` has to be very timely .
You ca n't take it too early , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he told a news conference in Brussels , Reuters reported .
Read alsoTwo Ukrainians who returned from Italy preliminarily test negative for coronavirus '' The EU is ready to use all the available policy options if and when needed to safeguard our growth against these downside risks , '' he said .
At the same briefing , the president of the European Commission , Ursula von der Leyen , said the EU 's disease prevention agency had raised its assessment of coronavirus risks in the bloc to high , as the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ECDC ( European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ) has announced today that the risk level has risen from moderate to high for people in the European Union .
In other words , the virus continues to spread , '' she told reporters .
Health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said 2,100 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in 18 of the 27 EU states , and 38 EU citizens had died because of the disease .

Some 2,100 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in 18 of the 27 EU states, and 38 EU citizens had died because of the disease.
The European Union's economics commissioner said on Monday the bloc was ready to deploy all possible measures to tackle the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the European economy, as health risks in Europe were raised to high.
Paolo Gentiloni said there should be a "coordinated fiscal response" from European countries. It "has to be very timely. You can't take it too early, you can't take it too late," he told a news conference in Brussels, Reuters reported.
Read alsoTwo Ukrainians who returned from Italy preliminarily test negative for coronavirus
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"The EU is ready to use all the available policy options if and when needed to safeguard our growth against these downside risks," he said.
At the same briefing, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said the EU's disease prevention agency had raised its assessment of coronavirus risks in the bloc to high, as the outbreak spread to most EU states.
"The ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) has announced today that the risk level has risen from moderate to high for people in the European Union. In other words, the virus continues to spread," she told reporters.
Health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said 2,100 cases of coronavirus were confirmed in 18 of the 27 EU states, and 38 EU citizens had died because of the disease.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine's Constitutional Court to continue considering complaint against lustration law

If certain positions laid down by the law are deemed unconstitutional , this will pave the way for those who are now banned from taking up government posts to be nominated .
On March 3 , the Constitutional Court of Ukraine will continue considering the complaint against the law `` On the purification of power , '' which introduced lustration of a number of former officials .
`` Continuation of consideration of the case on constitutional motions of the Supreme Court of Ukraine regarding compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine ( constitutionality ) of paragraph 6 of Part 1 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Part 3 of Article 3 of the law of Ukraine 'On the purification of power , ' by 47 MPs regarding compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine ( constitutionality ) of Parts 3 , 6 of Article 1 , Parts 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 8 of Article 3 , paragraph 2 of Part 5 of Article 5 , paragraph 2 of the Final and Transitional Provisions of this law , of the Supreme Court of Ukraine regarding the compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine ( constitutionality ) of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 , 8 , 9 of Part 1 , paragraph 4 of Part 2 of Article 3 , paragraph 2 of the Final and Transitional Provisions of this law , the Supreme Court of Ukraine regarding compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine ( constitutionality ) of Part 3 of Article 4 of this law ( closed part of the plenary session ) , '' according to the court 's draft agenda of the meetings on March 3-5 , 2020 .
At the same time , an extraordinary meeting of the Verkhovna Rada , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 4 .
Lawmakers are set to consider , among other things , issues regarding the Cabinet of Ministers , as well as the activities of the Interior Ministry , the SBU Security Service , the State Bureau of Investigation , the National Anti-corruption Bureau , the Office of the Prosecutor General in the field of combating corruption in Ukraine and strengthening the rule of law .
It is expected that a number of personnel reshuffles will be made at the meeting .
As UNIAN reported earlier , the Law on Lustration came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It applies to persons who served as top officials for at least one year , from February 25 , 2010 , to February 22 , 2014 , and government officials who held positions from November 21 , 2013 , to February 22 , 2014 , without resigning from their posts .
These persons shall not be able to work in government agencies for the next 10 years , the law says .
The Constitutional Court considered the case on constitutionality of a number of provisions of lustration law according to the motions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group of 47 lawmakers .
Two motions of the Supreme Court and one motion of 47 lawmakers were combined into one constitutional proceeding .

If certain positions laid down by the law are deemed unconstitutional, this will pave the way for those who are now banned from taking up government posts to be nominated.
On March 3, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine will continue considering the complaint against the law "On the purification of power," which introduced lustration of a number of former officials.
"Continuation of consideration of the case on constitutional motions of the Supreme Court of Ukraine regarding compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of paragraph 6 of Part 1, paragraphs 2, 13 of Part 2, Part 3 of Article 3 of the law of Ukraine 'On the purification of power,' by 47 MPs regarding compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of Parts 3, 6 of Article 1, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 of Article 3, paragraph 2 of Part 5 of Article 5, paragraph 2 of the Final and Transitional Provisions of this law, of the Supreme Court of Ukraine regarding the compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of Part 3 of Article 1, paragraphs 7, 8, 9 of Part 1, paragraph 4 of Part 2 of Article 3, paragraph 2 of the Final and Transitional Provisions of this law, the Supreme Court of Ukraine regarding compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of Part 3 of Article 4 of this law (closed part of the plenary session)," according to the court's draft agenda of the meetings on March 3-5, 2020.
At the same time, an extraordinary meeting of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, is scheduled for March 4.
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Lawmakers are set to consider, among other things, issues regarding the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as the activities of the Interior Ministry, the SBU Security Service, the State Bureau of Investigation, the National Anti-corruption Bureau, the Office of the Prosecutor General in the field of combating corruption in Ukraine and strengthening the rule of law. It is expected that a number of personnel reshuffles will be made at the meeting.
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As UNIAN reported earlier, the Law on Lustration came into force on October 16, 2014.
It applies to persons who served as top officials for at least one year, from February 25, 2010, to February 22, 2014, and government officials who held positions from November 21, 2013, to February 22, 2014, without resigning from their posts. These persons shall not be able to work in government agencies for the next 10 years, the law says.
The Constitutional Court considered the case on constitutionality of a number of provisions of lustration law according to the motions of the Supreme Court of Ukraine and a group of 47 lawmakers. Two motions of the Supreme Court and one motion of 47 lawmakers were combined into one constitutional proceeding.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukrainian banks significantly reduce rates on loans, deposits

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Rates on loans slid to 12.7%-19.9% per annum on average, while those on deposits – to 13%.
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unian--2020-03-02--Batch of cocaine from Latin America busted at Odesa seaport

An estimated cost of the batch on the `` black market '' is more than UAH 90 million ( US $ 3.6 million ) .
The SBU Security Service of Ukraine has prevented the smuggling of over 30 kg of cocaine at the Yuzhny ( South ) commercial seaport ( Odesa region ) that has arrived from Latin America .
A cargo container carrying motor vehicles was brought to the port from one of the South American countries in mid-February , the SBU 's press service in Odesa region told UNIAN .
During an in-depth customs inspection , operatives found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost 31 kg , with an estimated cost on the `` black market '' of more than UAH 90 million ( US $ 3.6 million ) .
The perpetrators intended to smuggle part of the batch further to the EU countries .
Read alsoUkrainian prosecutors say luxury cars stolen in EU sold in Ukraine '' During a special raid , law enforcers detained three members of the group in the capital city of Kyiv , including one foreign drug ring co-organizer .
The sting raid caught suspects as they were setting up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car for further transportation to the EU , '' the SBU said .
It is reported the group 's members planned to carry out several more deliveries to Ukraine throughout the year : almost 500 kg of cocaine for further sale in Ukraine and the EU .

An estimated cost of the batch on the "black market" is more than UAH 90 million (US$3.6 million).
The SBU Security Service of Ukraine has prevented the smuggling of over 30 kg of cocaine at the Yuzhny (South) commercial seaport (Odesa region) that has arrived from Latin America.
A cargo container carrying motor vehicles was brought to the port from one of the South American countries in mid-February, the SBU's press service in Odesa region told UNIAN.
During an in-depth customs inspection, operatives found 31 briquettes of high-quality cocaine, weighing almost 31 kg, with an estimated cost on the "black market" of more than UAH 90 million (US$3.6 million).
The perpetrators intended to smuggle part of the batch further to the EU countries.
Read alsoUkrainian prosecutors say luxury cars stolen in EU sold in Ukraine
"During a special raid, law enforcers detained three members of the group in the capital city of Kyiv, including one foreign drug ring co-organizer. The sting raid caught suspects as they were setting up a cache with cocaine in a courier's car for further transportation to the EU," the SBU said.
It is reported the group's members planned to carry out several more deliveries to Ukraine throughout the year: almost 500 kg of cocaine for further sale in Ukraine and the EU.
The investigation is underway.


unian--2020-03-02--Ukraine's Finance Ministry explains failure to meet budget revenue target in Feb

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Low gas prices and decreased volumes of domestic gas output affected relevant royalty income, the report said.
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