unian--2020-09-20--Health minister names Ukrainian regions with highest daily COVID-19 spike

In total , 31,687 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has listed the regions that are in the lead by the number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the past day .
`` Speaking per each region , the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region ( 424 cases ) , the city of Kyiv ( 343 ) , Ternopil region ( 231 ) , Odesa region ( 217 ) , Lviv region ( 188 ) , and Ivano-Frankivsk region ( 170 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ briefing on September 20 , as reported by the Health Ministry on Facebook .
Read alsoCOVID-19 : Ukraine updates list of red , green zone countriesIn total , 31,687 tests were conducted in the country in the past day .
In particular , there were 23,927 tests done with the use of the polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) method and 7,760 with the application of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA ) method .
• Ukraine said 2,966 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• The total number of confirmed cases grew to 175,678 .

In total, 31,687 tests were conducted in the country in the past day.
Ukrainian Health Minister Maksym Stepanov has listed the regions that are in the lead by the number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the past day.
"Speaking per each region, the highest number of confirmed cases in the past 24 hours was registered in Kharkiv region (424 cases), the city of Kyiv (343), Ternopil region (231), Odesa region (217), Lviv region (188), and Ivano-Frankivsk region (170)," he said at a briefing on September 20, as reported by the Health Ministry on Facebook.
Read alsoCOVID-19: Ukraine updates list of red, green zone countriesIn total, 31,687 tests were conducted in the country in the past day. In particular, there were 23,927 tests done with the use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method and 7,760 with the application of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.
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unian--2020-09-20--Donbas peace talks may be relocated from Minsk – Kravchuk

Kravchuk said the decision to relocate the negotiating platform could be made by the OSCE as a moderator .
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk says negotiations on Donbas may be relocated from Minsk , Belarus .
The political situation in Belarus is not conducive to work on the Minsk platform , the official told the Strana news outlet in an interview .
`` The people rose up against Lukashenko , and everything suggests the protest will continue .
It is very difficult to work in such conditions ... Obviously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look for another platform , '' he said .
Read alsoKuleba warns Russia against steps undermining Belarus sovereignty , destabilizing regionKravchuk said the decision to relocate the negotiating platform could be made by the OSCE as a moderator .
`` It is about an international platform .
Accordingly , the decision will be made at the international level , '' he added .
Recent developments in Belarus in brief • On August 9 , presidential elections were held in Belarus .
The country 's Central Election Commission announced the final election results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters supported incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko , 10.1 % voted for Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , 1.67 % for Anna Kanopatskaya , 1.2 % for Andrey Dmitriev , and 1.14 % for Sergei Cherechnya .
Some 4.59 % voted against all candidates .
• Thousands took to the streets to protest what many believe was a rigged vote count .
Riot police violently cracked down on protesters .
• Belarus ' Ministry of Internal Affairs said about 7,000 protesters had been detained in different cities since August 9 .
On the evening of August 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• On August 16 , the March of Freedom , the largest protest in the history of Belarus , took place in Minsk .
Hundreds of thousands of people joined in .
• Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and external efforts to foment the protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
• On August 27 , Putin suggested sending Russian security forces to suppress protests in Belarus .
• The European Union declared non-recognition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
• On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair .
They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials .
• On September 17 , members of the European Parliament voted to reject the official results of the August 9 presidential elections in Belarus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be recognized as president after his term expires .

Kravchuk said the decision to relocate the negotiating platform could be made by the OSCE as a moderator.
Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group on Donbas settlement Leonid Kravchuk says negotiations on Donbas may be relocated from Minsk, Belarus.
The political situation in Belarus is not conducive to work on the Minsk platform, the official told the Strana news outlet in an interview.
"The people rose up against Lukashenko, and everything suggests the protest will continue. It is very difficult to work in such conditions... Obviously, if nothing changes, we will have to look for another platform," he said.
Read alsoKuleba warns Russia against steps undermining Belarus sovereignty, destabilizing regionKravchuk said the decision to relocate the negotiating platform could be made by the OSCE as a moderator.
"It is about an international platform. Accordingly, the decision will be made at the international level," he added.
Recent developments in Belarus in brief


unian--2020-09-20--Ukraine reports almost 3,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sept 20

The death toll is 3,557 with 41 fatalities recorded in the past day .
Ukraine said 2,966 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 20 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 175,678 , as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council .
Read alsoFour Ukrainian regions ready for quarantine easing – health ministryAs many as 77,512 patients , including 758 in the past day , have recovered .
The death toll is 3,557 with 41 fatalities recorded in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active cases as of September 20 .
In total , there have been 239,938 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020 .
• The adaptive quarantine was introduced on August 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital bed occupancy , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• On September 10 , the government reviewed the borders of COVID-19 quarantine zones .
The reviewed zoning regulations will take effect on Monday , September 14 .
Kyiv became part of the orange zone , with the second-toughest bans after the red zone .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

The death toll is 3,557 with 41 fatalities recorded in the past day.
Ukraine said 2,966 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 20, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 175,678, as seen on the interactive map compiled by the National Security and Defense Council.
Read alsoFour Ukrainian regions ready for quarantine easing – health ministryAs many as 77,512 patients, including 758 in the past day, have recovered.
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The death toll is 3,557 with 41 fatalities recorded in the past day.
There were 94,609 active cases as of September 20. In total, there have been 239,938 reports on suspected COVID-19 since the beginning of 2020.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background


unian--2020-09-20--Donbas update: Ukraine reports one WIA amid three ceasefire violations Sept 19

Since Sunday midnight , no attacks by Russian Federation 's armed formations have been recorded , the JFO HQ said .
Ukraine has reported one wounded in action ( WIA ) amid three ceasefire violations by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Saturday , September 19 .
`` In the past day , September 19 , Russian Federation 's armed formations three times violated the ceasefire agreements reached on July 22 , '' the press center of Ukraine 's Joint Forces Operation ( JFO ) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the enemy fired rifles near the village of Pisky .
One Ukrainian soldier received a bullet wound in the leg as a result of the shelling .
He was provided with medical assistance and taken to a hospital .
Read alsoOSCE monitors report active traffic in border areas in Donbas outside Ukraine government 's controlAnother fact of using small arms by the enemy was recorded near the village of Pavlopil .
What is more , an enemy UAV was also spotted crossing the contact line near the village of Vodiane .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means .
The Joint Forces were abiding by the ceasefire , being ready to adequately respond to possible attacks by the adversary , it said .
Since Sunday midnight , no attacks by Russian Federation 's armed formations have been recorded , the JFO HQ said .
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military .
• Participants in the Trilateral Contact Group ( Ukraine , Russia , and the OSCE ) on the peace settlement in Donbas on July 22 agreed on a full and comprehensive ceasefire along the contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 .
• The new ceasefire regime was enforced at 00:01 Kyiv time on July 27 .
• On the very first day of the newly-agreed truce , Russia 's hybrid military forces mounted three attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas , eastern Ukraine .
Ukraine has reported more such violations over the latest period .

Since Sunday midnight, no attacks by Russian Federation's armed formations have been recorded, the JFO HQ said.
Ukraine has reported one wounded in action (WIA) amid three ceasefire violations by Russia-controlled armed groups in the Donbas warzone on Saturday, September 19.
"In the past day, September 19, Russian Federation's armed formations three times violated the ceasefire agreements reached on July 22," the press center of Ukraine's Joint Forces Operation (JFO) Command wrote on Facebook in an update as of 07:00 Kyiv time on September 20, 2020.
In particular, the enemy fired rifles near the village of Pisky. One Ukrainian soldier received a bullet wound in the leg as a result of the shelling. He was provided with medical assistance and taken to a hospital.
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Read alsoOSCE monitors report active traffic in border areas in Donbas outside Ukraine government's controlAnother fact of using small arms by the enemy was recorded near the village of Pavlopil.
What is more, an enemy UAV was also spotted crossing the contact line near the village of Vodiane. The drone was suppressed by Ukrainian electronic warfare means.
The Joint Forces were abiding by the ceasefire, being ready to adequately respond to possible attacks by the adversary, it said.
Since Sunday midnight, no attacks by Russian Federation's armed formations have been recorded, the JFO HQ said.
The situation is under full control of the Ukrainian military.
Donbas ceasefire: background


unian--2020-09-21--Buying EU passport not to help Russians evade sanctions over war against Ukraine – media

A spike in Russian applications was seen after 2014 when the EU first began blacklisting Russians due to the Kremlin 's invasion of Ukraine .
Buying an EU passport does not guarantee impunity from entry bans or asset freezes .
Terrorism , rather than politics , was almost the only reason for which EU nationals were blacklisted in the past , however .
`` In the case of travel bans , it means that the person can not travel to a country other than the one of his nationality ( as s/he can not be refused entry on the territory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' an EU official told EUobserver .
The member states are also to make sure that economic resources are not made available to entities controlled by listed persons .
Read alsoEU to prolong sanctions against Russians for aggression in Ukraine – journalistIf a Russian man , for instance , bought a Cypriot passport and then fell under EU sanctions , he would be allowed to go in and out of Cyprus , but not the rest of the EU .
And Cyprus would still be obliged to freeze their money or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies , the publication explains The clarification came after the Al Jazeera news agency recently reported that Cyprus had sold hundreds of passports to `` politically exposed '' persons from Russia and the Middle East .
Malta has also been selling passports en masse to Russian tycoons .
And Valletta 's authorities recorded a spike in Russian applications after 2014 – when the EU first began sanctioning Russians over the Kremlin 's invasion of Ukraine .

A spike in Russian applications was seen after 2014 when the EU first began blacklisting Russians due to the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.
Buying an EU passport does not guarantee impunity from entry bans or asset freezes. Terrorism, rather than politics, was almost the only reason for which EU nationals were blacklisted in the past, however.
"In the case of travel bans, it means that the person cannot travel to a country other than the one of his nationality (as s/he cannot be refused entry on the territory of the country of his/her nationality)," an EU official told EUobserver.
"If a European citizen is subject to restrictive measures such as an asset-freeze, then the blocking of bank accounts and other assets should be ensured by all the 27 EU member states," the official added.
The member states are also to make sure that economic resources are not made available to entities controlled by listed persons.
Read alsoEU to prolong sanctions against Russians for aggression in Ukraine – journalistIf a Russian man, for instance, bought a Cypriot passport and then fell under EU sanctions, he would be allowed to go in and out of Cyprus, but not the rest of the EU. And Cyprus would still be obliged to freeze their money or to stop it going to their relatives or companies, the publication explains
The clarification came after the Al Jazeera news agency recently reported that Cyprus had sold hundreds of passports to "politically exposed" persons from Russia and the Middle East. Malta has also been selling passports en masse to Russian tycoons. And Valletta's authorities recorded a spike in Russian applications after 2014 – when the EU first began sanctioning Russians over the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine.


unian--2020-09-21--Zelensky at UNGA: "It's not just war in Ukraine, it's war in Europe"

Occupation of Crimea and military Russian aggression in Donbas prove that the tragic lessons of WW2 have not been learned , the Ukrainian leader noted .
Zelensky recalled the `` difficult and unstable post-war times '' that united the UN founders and prompted them to `` put aside the contradictions in order to build a better world '' where `` peace , respect and the rule of international law , human rights and the truth '' would prevail , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
At the same time , `` regrettably , '' Zelensky says , `` we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21th century is full of conflicts , aggression , dictatorship , and human rights violations . ''
The humankind `` should have learned the tragic lessons of World War 2 , '' the Ukrainian president stressed .
Zelensky has reminded that `` it 's not only and not just war in Ukraine . ''
`` It 's war in Europe , '' the Ukrainian leader has stressed .
`` The world we live in today is as challenging as it was 75 years ago .
Peace and prosperity remain the values people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , '' the president went on to say , noting that humankind `` has climbed highest peaks , dived into deepest trenches , conquered the space , and even with the help of modern technologies can hold UN meetings remotely . ''
`` Are we really incapable of stopping aggression and wars ? ''
he appealed .
`` Do we need more bloody lessons to rethink our being on this planet ? ''
Zelensky underlined that this year , amid the coronavirus pandemic , `` we should use this warning sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieving real , groundbreaking results – not only come back to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter but to start their permanent and full implementation . ''
`` Let 's start now .
There is no Planet B .
We live here and only once , '' Zelensky concluded .

Occupation of Crimea and military Russian aggression in Donbas prove that the tragic lessons of WW2 have not been learned, the Ukrainian leader noted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed in a pre-recorded video statement the participants in the 75th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Zelensky recalled the "difficult and unstable post-war times" that united the UN founders and prompted them to "put aside the contradictions in order to build a better world" where "peace, respect and the rule of international law, human rights and the truth" would prevail, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
At the same time, "regrettably," Zelensky says, "we have to acknowledge that the world of the 21th century is full of conflicts, aggression, dictatorship, and human rights violations."
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The humankind "should have learned the tragic lessons of World War 2," the Ukrainian president stressed.
"But occupation of Crimea and military Russian aggression in the Donbas prove that these lessons have not been learned," the statement says.
Zelensky has reminded that "it's not only and not just war in Ukraine."
"It's war in Europe," the Ukrainian leader has stressed.
"And it's not just an encroachment on the sovereignty of an independent state. It's like an attempt to return to division of spheres of influence in the world," Zelensky said.
"The world we live in today is as challenging as it was 75 years ago. Peace and prosperity remain the values people are shedding blood for in different corners of the world," the president went on to say, noting that humankind "has climbed highest peaks, dived into deepest trenches, conquered the space, and even with the help of modern technologies can hold UN meetings remotely."
"Are we really incapable of stopping aggression and wars?" he appealed. "Do we need more bloody lessons to rethink our being on this planet?"
Zelensky underlined that this year, amid the coronavirus pandemic, "we should use this warning sign to stop controversies and join efforts for achieving real, groundbreaking results – not only come back to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter but to start their permanent and full implementation."
"Let's start now. There is no Planet B. We live here and only once," Zelensky concluded.


unian--2020-09-21--UN provisional gov't could be formed in Donbas, Ukraine delegate to TCG opines

Late last month , Vitold Fokin voiced a controversial idea on the need to pardon members of Russian proxy forces in Donbas , which prompted NSDC secretary to state that the comment was Fokin 's personal opinion , not that of the Ukrainian government .
Deputy head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group , Vitold Fokin , admitted that an international UN Provisional Government could be set up in the occupied territories of Donbas , which could in turn ensure the holding of local elections .
`` The mandate of the UN Security Council contains the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a required period - maybe for a year or two… And security can be guaranteed by international peacekeepers , that is , the UN military contingent ...
In fact , this is n't a new proposal .
We have already spoken about it , '' Fokin said , speaking at the Persona Grata show on Ukrainian Radio .
The delegate says Russia agreed to this tool toward settlement , while noting that Russia insists on UN military contingent to be amassed on the existing line of demarcation between the warring sides in Donbas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine must not agree .
`` I fully agree that security must be ensured before elections are held .
But what means should be applied to ensure security ?
It 's the country 's leaders who should think about that .
As one of such means , I proposed applying the mandate of the UN Security Council and forming a Provisional Government in the territories that are now beyond Ukraine 's control , '' the negotiator continued .
The issue of introducing an international peacekeeping contingent in Donbas has been discussed for several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised at the level of the UN Security Council , but to no avail .
Vice Prime Minister , Minister for the Reintegration of the Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov is confident that Ukraine will need the help of UN peacekeepers in resolving the conflict in Donbas .
He believes the issue has been backshelved so far , but not totally removed from the agenda .
A provisional government , also called an interim government , an emergency government , or a transitional government , is an emergency governmental authority set up to manage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of new nations or following the collapse of the previous governing administration .
Provisional governments are generally appointed , and frequently arise , either during or after civil or foreign wars , as per Wikipedia .
Read alsoMP slams Ukraine 's first PM over `` Donbas pardon '' statementProvisional governments maintain power until a new government can be appointed by a regular political process , which is generally an election .
• Late last month , Vitold Fokin voiced a controversial opinion on the need to pardon members of Russian proxy forces in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special status for Donbas , all aimed to reach settlement .
• The statements sparked public outcry , which prompted Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov to state that Vitold Fokin in his commentary was not voicing the official position of the Ukrainian government .
• On September 15 , Vice PM Oleksiy Reznikov said work is underway to select a spokesperson for the Trilateral Contact Group who would make statements on the part of the Ukrainian delegation to make sure there is `` one voice '' and common @ @ @ @ @

Late last month, Vitold Fokin voiced a controversial idea on the need to pardon members of Russian proxy forces in Donbas, which prompted NSDC secretary to state that the comment was Fokin's personal opinion, not that of the Ukrainian government.
Deputy head of the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group, Vitold Fokin, admitted that an international UN Provisional Government could be set up in the occupied territories of Donbas, which could in turn ensure the holding of local elections.
"The mandate of the UN Security Council contains the right to create an international provisional government for a required period - maybe for a year or two… And security can be guaranteed by international peacekeepers, that is, the UN military contingent... In fact, this isn't a new proposal. We have already spoken about it," Fokin said, speaking at the Persona Grata show on Ukrainian Radio.
The delegate says Russia agreed to this tool toward settlement, while noting that Russia insists on UN military contingent to be amassed on the existing line of demarcation between the warring sides in Donbas. To this, Fokin believes, Ukraine must not agree.
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"I fully agree that security must be ensured before elections are held. But what means should be applied to ensure security? It's the country's leaders who should think about that. As one of such means, I proposed applying the mandate of the UN Security Council and forming a Provisional Government in the territories that are now beyond Ukraine's control," the negotiator continued.
Idea of peacekeepers in Donbas: background
The issue of introducing an international peacekeeping contingent in Donbas has been discussed for several years. In 2017, it was raised at the level of the UN Security Council, but to no avail.
Vice Prime Minister, Minister for the Reintegration of the Occupied Territories Oleksiy Reznikov is confident that Ukraine will need the help of UN peacekeepers in resolving the conflict in Donbas. He believes the issue has been backshelved so far, but not totally removed from the agenda.
UN Provisional Government: memo
A provisional government, also called an interim government, an emergency government, or a transitional government, is an emergency governmental authority set up to manage a political transition generally in the cases of new nations or following the collapse of the previous governing administration. Provisional governments are generally appointed, and frequently arise, either during or after civil or foreign wars, as per Wikipedia.
Read alsoMP slams Ukraine's first PM over "Donbas pardon" statementProvisional governments maintain power until a new government can be appointed by a regular political process, which is generally an election.
Fokin's earlier statements


unian--2020-09-21--Anti-graft court rules to arrest MP in bribery case

The bail has been set at UAH 3,001,656 , instead of UAH 6 million initially sought by prosecutors .
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine on Monday , September 21 , partly satisfied the prosecutors ' motion and ruled to remand in custody Member of Parliament Oleksandr Yurchenko , who had been charged in a corruption-related criminal investigation .
The bail has been set at UAH 3,001,656 , instead of UAH 6 million initially sought by prosecutors , according to an UNIAN correspondent .
If the bail is posted , the legislator will be obliged to wear an e-bracelet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' : Prosecutor General charges MP over bribeThe ruling may be appealed in the Court 's Appellate Chamber .
The investigation accuses the MP in receiving a bribe and inciting another person to taking a bribe of $ 200,000 .
Speaking at the court room today , Yurchenko claimed he had nothing to do with extorting a bribe , while the probe targeting him is a provocation by those who stand against reform in the waste management system of Ukraine , including `` packaging manufacturers and other groups of influence . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawyers claimed he contacted a fellow MP who has coronavirus .
Therefore , the hearing was postponed for Monday , September 21 .
Read alsoZelensky comments on bribery case against lawmaker from ruling partyMeanwhile , the ruling Servant of the People faction has ostracized Yurchenko , expelling him from their ranks .
• The National Anti-corruption Bureau during a sting operation involving an undercover detective has established that the MP had allegedly demanded through an intermediary US $ 13,000 for submitting proposals to the draft law on solid waste recycling and another $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approve the proposals filed .
• On September 15 , Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova announced in parliament that she saw no reason to serve Yurchenko with charge papers in the bribery case .
• The Special Anti-corruption Prosecutor 's Office said that the aide to the lawmaker , Ivan Feshchenko , had been served with charge papers and is suspected of complicity in the bribery case involving a Member of Parliament .
According to the investigation , the aide acted as an intermediary in obtaining US $ 13,000 for submitting proposals .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a further US $ 200,000 bribe .
The court ruled to arrest Feshchenko , setting bail of over UAH 1 million .
He was eventually bailed out and got out of the detention center .
• On September 17 , Venediktova officially pressed criminal charges against Yurchenko and signed a motion to the court asking to remand him in custody .

The bail has been set at UAH 3,001,656, instead of UAH 6 million initially sought by prosecutors.
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine on Monday, September 21, partly satisfied the prosecutors' motion and ruled to remand in custody Member of Parliament Oleksandr Yurchenko, who had been charged in a corruption-related criminal investigation.
The bail has been set at UAH 3,001,656, instead of UAH 6 million initially sought by prosecutors, according to an UNIAN correspondent.
If the bail is posted, the legislator will be obliged to wear an e-bracelet.
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Read also"Criminal saga goes on": Prosecutor General charges MP over bribeThe ruling may be appealed in the Court's Appellate Chamber.
The investigation accuses the MP in receiving a bribe and inciting another person to taking a bribe of $200,000.
Speaking at the court room today, Yurchenko claimed he had nothing to do with extorting a bribe, while the probe targeting him is a provocation by those who stand against reform in the waste management system of Ukraine, including "packaging manufacturers and other groups of influence."
The deputy skipped the previous hearing after his lawyers claimed he contacted a fellow MP who has coronavirus. Therefore, the hearing was postponed for Monday, September 21.
Read alsoZelensky comments on bribery case against lawmaker from ruling partyMeanwhile, the ruling Servant of the People faction has ostracized Yurchenko, expelling him from their ranks.
Corruption scandal in Verkhovna Rada


unian--2020-09-21--Gas TSO of Ukraine completes repair of gas pipe at  Slovakia border

Resumed transmission via the Looping–4 pipe allows customers to import to Ukraine daily up to 27 million cubic meters of guaranteed and up to 15.5 mcm of interruptible capacity .
Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine completed the scheduled repair works at the Looping–4 gas pipeline near the border with Slovakia in due time .
Therefore , from September 22 , gas transmission through Budince gas metering station can be resumed in full , the company press service reported on Monday , September 21 .
`` [ F ] or tomorrow , the gas day on 22nd of September , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transportation of gas from Slovakia to Ukraine through GMS Budince in full .
The gas pipeline and the interconnection point will start operating at 7:00 am , '' the report reads .
The Looping-4 gas pipeline has been in particular focus , being the only route for guaranteed gas supplies from EU countries to Ukraine , the report reads , adding that by attracting more resources , the terms of repair works were cut from seven to just three weeks on the request of market players .
Resumed transmission via the Looping–4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily up to 27 million cubic meters of guaranteed and up to 15.5 mcm of interruptible capacity , of which 12.2 mcm have already been booked through to late September .
• From January 1 , 2020 , Gas TSO of Ukraine took up the functions of the operator of main gas pipelines .
The state-owned company is managed by Trunk Pipelines of Ukraine under the Ministry of Finance .
• On June 23 , 2020 , Gas TSO of Ukraine announced amendments to the repair plan at the Budince interconnection point on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a full halt of gas flows from August 11 to October 1 , 2020 .
• Gas TSO of Ukraine explained the repair by the need to ensure safe operations of infrastructure facilities and prepare for the next winter season .
• On July 8 , 2020 , the head of Gas TSO of Ukraine , Serhiy Makogon , said that the Slovak side , taking advantage of legal inaccuracies , believes that it is not obliged to voluntarily implement European network codes on the border with Ukraine , in connection with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Commission and the Secretariat of the Energy community for help in resolving the issue .
On the Slovak side , the Slovak operator Eustream refused to transfer the previously booked capacities from the Budince point to the Velke Kapusany point .
• On the same day , July 8 , 2020 , president of the Gas Traders of Ukraine Association , Andriy Mizovets , said Ukrainian gas traders would incur significant financial costs due to repairs on Slovakia border .

Resumed transmission via the Looping–4 pipe allows customers to import to Ukraine daily up to 27 million cubic meters of guaranteed and up to 15.5 mcm of interruptible capacity.
Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine completed the scheduled repair works at the Looping–4 gas pipeline near the border with Slovakia in due time.
Therefore, from September 22, gas transmission through Budince gas metering station can be resumed in full, the company press service reported on Monday, September 21.
"[F]or tomorrow, the gas day on 22nd of September, applications are in acceptation from traders for the transportation of gas from Slovakia to Ukraine through GMS Budince in full. The gas pipeline and the interconnection point will start operating at 7:00 am," the report reads.
The Looping-4 gas pipeline has been in particular focus, being the only route for guaranteed gas supplies from EU countries to Ukraine, the report reads, adding that by attracting more resources, the terms of repair works were cut from seven to just three weeks on the request of market players.
Resumed transmission via the Looping–4 pipe allows customers to import to Ukraine daily up to 27 million cubic meters of guaranteed and up to 15.5 mcm of interruptible capacity, of which 12.2 mcm have already been booked through to late September.
Background


unian--2020-09-21--Election observers to Ukraine’s local elections to hold press conference on Wednesday

Observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights ( ODIHR ) will hold a press conference on @ @ @ @ @ mission to the local elections in Ukraine on Wednesday , 23 September .
What : @ @ @ @ @ of the ODIHR election observation mission and its planned activities .
The press conference can @ @ @ @ @ via Zoom ( details below ) .
Who : Ingibjörg Sólrún Gisladóttir , Head of @ @ @ @ @ .
• No registration is necessary if you are attending the press conference in person @ @ @ @ @ journalists will be taken .
• To take part via Zoom , please register with @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson , katya.andrusz @ odihr.pl and Veronica Laputska , media analyst : Veronica.Laputska @ odihr.org.ua @ @ @ @ @ information on ODIHR ’ s election observation activities in Ukraine , please visit : https @ @ @

Observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will hold a press conference on the opening of the observation mission to the local elections in Ukraine on Wednesday, 23 September.
What: An introduction to the role of the ODIHR election observation mission and its planned activities.
The press conference can be attended in person or via Zoom (details below).
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Who: Ingibjörg Sólrún Gisladóttir, Head of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission.
When: 14.00 on 23 September 2020.
Where: Hilton Kyiv Hotel, Tarasa Shevchenko Boulevard, 30.
Registration:
No registration is necessary if you are attending the press conference in person, but only questions from journalists will be taken.
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unian--2020-09-21--EU foreign ministers fail to reach deal on Belarus sanctions

The issue is set to be further considered , while today 's disaccord is due to Cyrpus ' veto .
Top diplomats representing European Union 's member states on Monday , September 21 , failed to reach a unanimous agreement of all 27 members that is required to impose sanctions on Belarus .
The news comes after the European Parliament said the EU did not recognize Alexander Lukashenko 's win in the latest presidential election and condemned the violent crackdown on Belarusian activists contesting the election outcome in the streets .
`` Discussing many issues in # EU # FAC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regrettable that today we could not decide on sanctions on violations of human rights there due to ' a hostage taking ' by a member state .
Sends a wrong signal to Belarusians , our societies and the whole world , '' Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics tweeted on Monday , September 21 .
Cyprus vetoed the move , saying it can only agree to the Belarus sanctions when the EU also imposes them on its neighbor , Turkey , in a separate gas extraction row that has raised tensions in the Eastern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a clear will to adopt the sanctions , the required unanimity was not reached , '' Josep Borrell , EU 's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy , told reporters .
Read alsoEP votes to reject official results of Belarus presidential poll , calls for sanctionsApproval is still possible by EU leaders at a summit on Thursday and Borrell said that by the next time foreign ministers meet on October 12 , the sanctions would be agreed .
But he also acknowledged the paralysis was damaging for the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European Parliament last week , Josep Borrell said `` We are using all the tools that we have at our disposal to contribute to the end of the violent repression that has been developing in Belarus after the elections , which we do not consider to have legitimately elected Lukashenko , '' Politico reported .
• Lukashenko has repeatedly claimed `` foreign interference '' in the election and external efforts to foment the protests .
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin who had promised him comprehensive assistance upon request .
• On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security forces to suppress protests in Belarus .
• The European Union declared non-recognition of the Belarus election results and reached an agreement to impose sanctions against Belarusian officials in response to vote rigging and the use of violence against protesters .
• On September 15 , the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement on Belarus .
Ukrainian lawmakers said the presidential elections in that country were unfair .
They condemned repression against protesters and vowed support for sanctions to be introduced by the European Union against Belarusian officials .
• On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia 's Sochi .
During the meeting , Putin promised to lend US $ 1.5 billion to Belarus .
After the meeting , the Kremlin announced they would recognize Lukashenko as the only legitimate president of Belarus .

The issue is set to be further considered, while today's disaccord is due to Cyrpus' veto.
Top diplomats representing European Union's member states on Monday, September 21, failed to reach a unanimous agreement of all 27 members that is required to impose sanctions on Belarus.
The news comes after the European Parliament said the EU did not recognize Alexander Lukashenko's win in the latest presidential election and condemned the violent crackdown on Belarusian activists contesting the election outcome in the streets.
"Discussing many issues in #EU #FAC, including #Belarus. It is regrettable that today we could not decide on sanctions on violations of human rights there due to 'a hostage taking' by a member state. Sends a wrong signal to Belarusians, our societies and the whole world," Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics tweeted on Monday, September 21.
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Discussing many issues in #EU#FAC, including #Belarus. It is regrettable that today we could not decide on sanctions on violations of human rights there due to “a hostage taking” by a member state. Sends a wrong signal to Belarusians, our societies and the whole world — Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) September 21, 2020
Cyprus vetoed the move, saying it can only agree to the Belarus sanctions when the EU also imposes them on its neighbor, Turkey, in a separate gas extraction row that has raised tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to Reuters
"Although there is a clear will to adopt the sanctions, the required unanimity was not reached," Josep Borrell, EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, told reporters.
Read alsoEP votes to reject official results of Belarus presidential poll, calls for sanctionsApproval is still possible by EU leaders at a summit on Thursday and Borrell said that by the next time foreign ministers meet on October 12, the sanctions would be agreed. But he also acknowledged the paralysis was damaging for the EU’s image.
Speaking at the European Parliament last week, Josep Borrell said "We are using all the tools that we have at our disposal to contribute to the end of the violent repression that has been developing in Belarus after the elections, which we do not consider to have legitimately elected Lukashenko," Politico reported.
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unian--2020-09-21--Pysaruk Comments on VAB Case: Deadline Approaches as NABU Struggles to Delay the Case at Any Cost

Oleksandr Pysaruk , a former first deputy governor of the NBU and former IMF employee , claims that NABU is intentionally dragging its feet on the VAB Bank refinancing case instead of admitting its mistake and closing the case .
The former IMF employee and currently CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Aval , Oleksandr Pysaruk , commented on the NABU case against him and the businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk in an interview with NV .
According to Oleksandr Pysaruk , his lawyers filed a motion seeking reversal of the notice of suspicion back in May , where they presented detailed evidence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinions by legal scholars , which as the banker put it ‘ shatters NABU ’ s case to pieces ’ .
‘ In this situation , the right thing to do would be for NABU to admit their mistake and close the case but it looks like NABU is reluctant to do so , that is why they are looking for ways to delay the case ’ , stated Pysaruk .
According to him , the case is being intentionally delayed because the deadline for the pretrial investigation is approaching , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going out of their way to delay the case using dubious legal methods , to put it mildly .
They are trying to ‘ hang ’ the case , merge it with another case… We will not let them ‘ hang ’ it or put it on the back burner and keep it there , as often happens ’ .
Pysaruk stated that NABU ‘ is prepared to implicate and sacrifice honest people , who have not committed any crime , in pursuit of their agenda ’ .
‘ We may call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call it ‘ got it all wrong ’ or there might be an ulterior motive but the facts presented by my lawyers prove my innocence , they should calm down and admit their mistake , and cancel the suspicion notice ’ , said the banker .
‘ No apologies , please , I don ’ t need their apologies , they should calm down and admit their mistake ’ .
Just as a reminder , the NABU case against Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk was opened on allegations of misappropriation of refinancing extended by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis of 2014 .
Expert opinions by the State Deposit Guarantee Fund and statements by the NBU confirm that the proceeds of refinancing were fully used according with their designated purpose , they were paid out to the bank ’ s depositors .

Oleksandr Pysaruk, a former first deputy governor of the NBU and former IMF employee, claims that NABU is intentionally dragging its feet on the VAB Bank refinancing case instead of admitting its mistake and closing the case.
The former IMF employee and currently CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Aval, Oleksandr Pysaruk, commented on the NABU case against him and the businessman Oleg Bakhmatyuk in an interview with NV.
According to Oleksandr Pysaruk, his lawyers filed a motion seeking reversal of the notice of suspicion back in May, where they presented detailed evidence of his innocence based on expert examinations and opinions by legal scholars, which as the banker put it ‘shatters NABU’s case to pieces’. ‘In this situation, the right thing to do would be for NABU to admit their mistake and close the case but it looks like NABU is reluctant to do so, that is why they are looking for ways to delay the case’, stated Pysaruk.
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According to him, the case is being intentionally delayed because the deadline for the pretrial investigation is approaching, which is limited to one year. ‘They are going out of their way to delay the case using dubious legal methods, to put it mildly. They are trying to ‘hang’ the case, merge it with another case… We will not let them ‘hang’ it or put it on the back burner and keep it there, as often happens’.
Pysaruk stated that NABU ‘is prepared to implicate and sacrifice honest people, who have not committed any crime, in pursuit of their agenda’. ‘We may call it lack of professionalism, we may call it ‘got it all wrong’ or there might be an ulterior motive but the facts presented by my lawyers prove my innocence, they should calm down and admit their mistake, and cancel the suspicion notice’, said the banker. ‘No apologies, please, I don’t need their apologies, they should calm down and admit their mistake’.
Just as a reminder, the NABU case against Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk was opened on allegations of misappropriation of refinancing extended by the NBU to VAB Bank during the banking crisis of 2014. Expert opinions by the State Deposit Guarantee Fund and statements by the NBU confirm that the proceeds of refinancing were fully used according with their designated purpose, they were paid out to the bank’s depositors.


unian--2020-09-21--Finance Ministry greenlights public access to urban developers' permits

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal promised to complete the urban planning reform and eliminate shadow schemes in the industry as early as this year .
Ukraine 's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov says the ministry has opened data on declarative and permitting documents from the construction operations registry .
`` We are opening data on declarative and permissive documents from the construction activity registry , which was launched in early July as part of the implementation of the Unified State Electronic System in the field of urban planning in Ukraine , '' he wrote on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Minister invites Portuguese investors to partake in grand privatizationIn particular , the ministry has expanded the list of boxes to be filled in ; improved data protection from illegal altering ; introduced a unique identifier that allows binding all permits to a construction facility , and made the coordinates of the exact location of the object available online .
• In July , the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved an experiment on the implementation of the first stage of the Unified State Electronic System in the field of construction .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services in the construction sector .
• In July , Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal promised to complete the urban planning reform and eliminate shadow schemes in the industry in 2020 .
• As of September 3 , 2020 , some 90 % of Ukrainians supported efforts toward renovation and construction of roads , schools , and kindergartens as part of the Big Construction program introduced by the Ukrainian president .

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unian--2020-09-21--Pysaruk Calls VAB Bank’s Case a Fabrication and Total Absurdity

According to Pysaruk , the intentional delaying of the case is explained by the approaching deadline of the pretrial investigation , which is limited to one year .
Pysaruk , a former IMF employee , has stated that the VAB Bank refinancing case investigated by NABU is a fabrication and total absurdity .
NABU must admit it ’ s made a mistake and close the case , but it is reluctant to do so and is therefore looking for ways to drag out the case by hook or by crook .
The CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Aval , Oleksandr Pysaruk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an interview with NV when commenting on the NABU case against himself and the businessman Oleg Bakhmmatyuk .
Oleksandr Pysaruk stated that the notice of suspicion issued in the case is absolutely baseless .
‘ I ’ m going to call a spade a spade here , it is sheer nonsense and a total absurdity to suspect NABU employees of colluding with Oleg Bakhmatyuk , with whom I had a pretty rocky relationship , to put it mildly .
Back in May , my lawyers filed a motion seeking reversal of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detailed evidence of my innocence based on expert examinations , opinions by legal scholars that smatters NABU ’ s case to pieces .
The right thing to do in this situation would be for NABU to admit its mistake and close the case , but it looks like NABU ’ s reluctant to do that , that is why they are so obviously looking for ways to delay it .
According to Pysaruk , the intentional delaying of the case is explained by the approaching deadline of the pretrial investigation , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why NABU ‘ are going out of their wat to delay the case at any cost by using dubious legal methods , to put it mildly .
They are trying to ‘ hang ’ the case and merge it with another case ’ .
‘ I ’ m disappointed that NABU , being responsible for fighting corruption in the country , is prepared to sacrifice honest people who haven ’ t committed any crime in pursuit of their own agenda .
I ’ m shocked on a personal level… No apologies , please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologies , all they have to do is calm down and admit their mistake ’ , said Pysaruk .
The Pysaruk-Bakhmatyuk case , which was re-opened by NABU in breach of the law , concerns NBU refinancing extended to VAB Bank .
Official expert examinations , an opinion by the Deposit Guarantee Fund and statements by the NBU refute the charges pressed against Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk .

According to Pysaruk, the intentional delaying of the case is explained by the approaching deadline of the pretrial investigation, which is limited to one year.
Pysaruk, a former IMF employee, has stated that the VAB Bank refinancing case investigated by NABU is a fabrication and total absurdity. NABU must admit it’s made a mistake and close the case, but it is reluctant to do so and is therefore looking for ways to drag out the case by hook or by crook.
The CEO of Raiffeisen Bank Aval, Oleksandr Pysaruk, made a statement to that effect in an interview with NV when commenting on the NABU case against himself and the businessman Oleg Bakhmmatyuk.
Oleksandr Pysaruk stated that the notice of suspicion issued in the case is absolutely baseless. ‘I’m going to call a spade a spade here, it is sheer nonsense and a total absurdity to suspect NABU employees of colluding with Oleg Bakhmatyuk, with whom I had a pretty rocky relationship, to put it mildly. Back in May, my lawyers filed a motion seeking reversal of the suspicion notice, in which they presented detailed evidence of my innocence based on expert examinations, opinions by legal scholars that smatters NABU’s case to pieces. The right thing to do in this situation would be for NABU to admit its mistake and close the case, but it looks like NABU’s reluctant to do that, that is why they are so obviously looking for ways to delay it.
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According to Pysaruk, the intentional delaying of the case is explained by the approaching deadline of the pretrial investigation, which is limited to one year, that is why NABU ‘are going out of their wat to delay the case at any cost by using dubious legal methods, to put it mildly. They are trying to ‘hang’ the case and merge it with another case’. ‘I’m disappointed that NABU, being responsible for fighting corruption in the country, is prepared to sacrifice honest people who haven’t committed any crime in pursuit of their own agenda. I’m shocked on a personal level… No apologies, please. I don’t need their apologies, all they have to do is calm down and admit their mistake’, said Pysaruk.
The Pysaruk-Bakhmatyuk case, which was re-opened by NABU in breach of the law, concerns NBU refinancing extended to VAB Bank. Official expert examinations, an opinion by the Deposit Guarantee Fund and statements by the NBU refute the charges pressed against Pysaruk and Bakhmatyuk.


unian--2020-09-21--The Jewish community of Ukraine thanked all organizers of the Rosh Hashanah celebration in Uman

The United Jewish Community of Ukraine expressed gratitude to all structures and organizations that were involved in organizing and conducting the safe celebration of Rosh Hashanah in Uman .
This is evidenced by the statement of the UJCU following the celebration , which is published by UNIAN .
In a statement , representatives of the UJCU noted that the holiday was calm , no violations were recorded , and the pilgrimage zone was controlled for security purposes .
“ In this regard , UJCU expresses sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and all personnel involved in ensuring security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Purpose Police , the Dialogue Police , the National Guard , as well as the Security Service of Ukraine , the State Emergency Service of Ukraine , to the doctors and public services of Uman , who worked in an intensive regime , ensuring safety and public order in the pilgrimage zone during the Rosh Hashanah period.
`` In addition , the UJCU expressed gratitude to the Israeli Embassy in Ukraine and personally to Еxtraordinary and Рlenipotentiary ambassador of Israel Joel Lion for assistance in organizing the holiday , as well as to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expresses gratitude to the Embassy of Israel in Ukraine and personally to the Еxtraordinary and Рlenipotentiary ambassador of Israel Joel Lion for assistance in organizing the holiday , as well as to the Israeli police and doctors who came to the aid of their Ukrainian colleagues .
UJCU also notes the role of the Rabbi Nachman Foundation , its president Nathan Ben Nun , who organized the pilgrimage , as well as the organization of the celebration itself , which this year was attended by a limited number of pilgrims - about 2000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UJCU , the celebration of Rosh Hashana by the Breslov Hasidim in Uman was successful within the framework that was possible taking into account the epidemiological situation , thanks to the well-coordinated work of the listed services , organizations and structures .
By the way , the special representative of the United Jewish Community of Ukraine was present in Uman during the celebration of Rosh Hashana 5781 .
On the basis of his materials , a special report was released on how the Breslov Hasidim celebrated the New Year in Uman .

The United Jewish Community of Ukraine expressed gratitude to all structures and organizations that were involved in organizing and conducting the safe celebration of Rosh Hashanah in Uman.
This is evidenced by the statement of the UJCU following the celebration, which is published by UNIAN.
In a statement, representatives of the UJCU noted that the holiday was calm, no violations were recorded, and the pilgrimage zone was controlled for security purposes.
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“In this regard, UJCU expresses sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and all personnel involved in ensuring security: the Patrol Police, the Special Purpose Police, the Dialogue Police, the National Guard, as well as the Security Service of Ukraine, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine , to the doctors and public services of Uman, who worked in an intensive regime, ensuring safety and public order in the pilgrimage zone during the Rosh Hashanah period. "
In addition, the UJCU expressed gratitude to the Israeli Embassy in Ukraine and personally to Еxtraordinary and Рlenipotentiary ambassador of Israel Joel Lion for assistance in organizing the holiday, as well as to the Rabbi Nachman Foundation:
“UJCU expresses gratitude to the Embassy of Israel in Ukraine and personally to the Еxtraordinary and Рlenipotentiary ambassador of Israel Joel Lion for assistance in organizing the holiday, as well as to the Israeli police and doctors who came to the aid of their Ukrainian colleagues.
UJCU also notes the role of the Rabbi Nachman Foundation, its president Nathan Ben Nun, who organized the pilgrimage, as well as the organization of the celebration itself, which this year was attended by a limited number of pilgrims - about 2000 visiting Breslov Hasidim. "
As noted in the UJCU, the celebration of Rosh Hashana by the Breslov Hasidim in Uman was successful within the framework that was possible taking into account the epidemiological situation, thanks to the well-coordinated work of the listed services, organizations and structures.
By the way, the special representative of the United Jewish Community of Ukraine was present in Uman during the celebration of Rosh Hashana 5781. On the basis of his materials, a special report was released on how the Breslov Hasidim celebrated the New Year in Uman.


unian--2020-09-21--Forex swings. Should we expect dollar at UAH 30 at year-end

By the end of this year , the dollar should not exceed the corridor set in the state budget of Ukraine at UAH 29.50 .
But will it stay within these limits ?
Or Should we expect a dollar at UAH 30 and above ?
This week it 's UAH 28.20 per dollar – the last time Ukrainians saw such a rate was after the resignation of the previous National Bank governor , and before that – of Oleksiy Honcharuk 's Government .
So many are now wondering when the hryvnia slide will finally stop and whether the rate will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depreciation of Ukrainian money has accelerated in recent weeks .
A month ago , dollars could be bought for UAH 27 , or even UAH 25 .
Then came the jumps by another 20 kopiykas .
And then , since August 25 , the national currency has taken a confident course toward weakening : UAH 27.52 , UAH 27.7 … Then up another 20 kopiykas , and finally the exchange rate crossed the psychological bar of UAH 28 to the dollar .
TSN.Tyzhden asked people in the streets if they were really interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out that not everyone was .
Someone confidently answered that at present the dollar is worth UAH 28.20 .
Some remarked that they had forgotten the times when they could make enough to buy dollars .
They say that currently earnings do not allow to live in luxury , so there is no time to think about the rate .
`` We do n't have the money to buy dollars '' , `` We would love to buy foreign currency , but somehow it does n't work out , '' were the majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sellers complain that trade is poor this year : `` People go and buy something for children at school .
Previously , this would be a bunch of apples , grapes… And now it 's two apples , a handful of grapes , a glass of raspberries , and that 's it… Very bad . ''
Unfortunately , the situation is disappointing .
Even Ukrainian vegetables will eventually creep in price following U.S. dollars .
TSN.Tyzhden asked experts what is becoming more expensive , how much , and why .
But first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adviser Oleh Ustenko .
The main message is that there are no fundamental factors for hryvnia devaluation – on the contrary .
`` The efforts to maintain the forex rate definitely got help from the International Monetary Fund .
That 's $ $ 2.1 million of the first tranche .
Gold and foreign exchange reserves are at about $ 29 billion .
That covers five months of our imports , '' he said .
But this contrasts sharply with what our eyes see .
Why is the dollar going up ?
`` Everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should rise .
This expectation of growth is pushing the dollar up , '' said financier Taras Kozak .
He also cites the second reason – the behavior of the National Bank : `` When the hryvnia tried to strengthen , the National Bank came and bought all excess dollars .
When we saw that in mid-September the currency went a little below the demand for it and the currency began to grow by two , three or five kopiykas , the National Bank did not intervene . ''
Only a few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and toned down the banquet of exporters .
After all , world prices for grain and iron ore are now at their peak .
That is , the devaluation of the hryvnia was carried out according to plan .
`` They receive much more hryvnias for every dollar of export revenues .
If the exchange rate stood at UAH 27 , they receive UAH 27 .
And now they receive UAH 28 for each dollar , '' Taras Kozak reminds .
Such a course would not benefit importers .
So if someone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fridge or TV set , rush for the stores before sellers reconsider prices .
After all , sellers now buy expensive dollars , then use them to purchase products , and as a result we have more expensive goods in Ukraine .
So , some goods seen as affordable to Ukrainians yesterday will cease to be so tomorrow .
You should also expect higher fuel prices .
So far , fuel prices are stable , but if the hryvnia continues to slide , then for every 10 kopiykas of devaluation , gasoline and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per liter .
Utility bills will also pull more money out of people 's wallets than they did last year .
First , electricity is becoming more expensive because it depends on the market .
It is followed by water .
At the same time , gas ( which implies heating and hot water ) will remain at last year 's level , experts say .
Although this is also a market , which is difficult to predict , just like the weather .
After all , we do n't know what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has risen in price , and will continue to do so .
After all , world grain prices are steadily rising , too .
Therefore , Ukrainian taxpayers are pulling up their price tags .
And let 's not forget about minimum wage rise , because it is included in the price of a bread loaf .
Moreover , the second stage of minimum wage increase is scheduled for July next year .
Empty pockets of consumers in turn restrain producers .
That 's because minimum wage in Ukraine is more about increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Therefore , for example , this year 's potato prices , despite a poor harvest , are 15 % lower than last year .
In addition , there is another threat for the greedy ones – in Poland , potatoes are almost a third cheaper and they do n't take long to deliver .
`` Poles have a completely different culture of production .
Based on this , there is another harvest volume .
Also , they do n't eat as many potatoes as we do .
The poorer the nation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Oleh Pendzyn , an economist and president of the Economic Discussion Club .
Other veggies from the so-called borscht kit will not break last year 's price records either .
Everything will remain at last year 's level .
Only in the spring will prices traditionally rise .
However , the increase may come earlier – if the exchange rate reaches a new high of UAH 30 per green buck .
Unfortunately , there are many reasons for this to happen .
Ukrainian labor migrants are transferring less money in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an amount comparable only to the programs of the IMF and the World Bank combined , that is , $ 10-12 billion annually ) .
`` We do n't know what will happen to the dollar .
It may be at UAH 30 or it may be UAH 25 .
The situation may change depending on external circumstances , and we can not predict them , '' said financier Taras Kozak .
Therefore , with such forecasts , one should follow simple rules : in no case keep all money in a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hryvnia , part – in dollars or euros .
And neither are citizens advised to keep their savings under mattresses .
It 's better to take them to a bank .
After all , even there , even with small annual rate , this money will not be eaten up by inflation .
Well , of course , that 's if people have anything to save up if they still trust banks .
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By the end of this year, the dollar should not exceed the corridor set in the state budget of Ukraine at UAH 29.50. But will it stay within these limits? Or Should we expect a dollar at UAH 30 and above?
This week it's UAH 28.20 per dollar – the last time Ukrainians saw such a rate was after the resignation of the previous National Bank governor, and before that – of Oleksiy Honcharuk's Government. So many are now wondering when the hryvnia slide will finally stop and whether the rate will reach UAH 30 per dollar?
The depreciation of Ukrainian money has accelerated in recent weeks. A month ago, dollars could be bought for UAH 27, or even UAH 25. Then came the jumps by another 20 kopiykas. And then, since August 25, the national currency has taken a confident course toward weakening: UAH 27.52, UAH 27.7 … Then up another 20 kopiykas, and finally the exchange rate crossed the psychological bar of UAH 28 to the dollar.
TSN.Tyzhden asked people in the streets if they were really interested in the forex rates. It turned out that not everyone was. Someone confidently answered that at present the dollar is worth UAH 28.20. Some remarked that they had forgotten the times when they could make enough to buy dollars. They say that currently earnings do not allow to live in luxury, so there is no time to think about the rate.
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"We don't have the money to buy dollars", "We would love to buy foreign currency, but somehow it doesn't work out," were the majority of answers.
At the street market, sellers complain that trade is poor this year: "People go and buy something for children at school. Previously, this would be a bunch of apples, grapes… And now it's two apples, a handful of grapes, a glass of raspberries, and that's it… Very bad."
Unfortunately, the situation is disappointing. Even Ukrainian vegetables will eventually creep in price following U.S. dollars. TSN.Tyzhden asked experts what is becoming more expensive, how much, and why. But first they heard from financiers, including presidential adviser Oleh Ustenko. The main message is that there are no fundamental factors for hryvnia devaluation – on the contrary.
"The efforts to maintain the forex rate definitely got help from the International Monetary Fund. That's $ $2.1 million of the first tranche. Gold and foreign exchange reserves are at about $ 29 billion. That covers five months of our imports," he said.
But this contrasts sharply with what our eyes see. Why is the dollar going up?
"Everyone thinks it's autumn and the dollar should rise. This expectation of growth is pushing the dollar up," said financier Taras Kozak.
He also cites the second reason – the behavior of the National Bank: "When the hryvnia tried to strengthen, the National Bank came and bought all excess dollars. When we saw that in mid-September the currency went a little below the demand for it and the currency began to grow by two, three or five kopiykas, the National Bank did not intervene."
Only a few days ago, the NBU began selling currency and toned down the banquet of exporters. After all, world prices for grain and iron ore are now at their peak. That is, the devaluation of the hryvnia was carried out according to plan.
"They receive much more hryvnias for every dollar of export revenues. If the exchange rate stood at UAH 27, they receive UAH 27. And now they receive UAH 28 for each dollar," Taras Kozak reminds.
Such a course would not benefit importers. So if someone in Ukraine is thinking to buy an imported fridge or TV set, rush for the stores before sellers reconsider prices. After all, sellers now buy expensive dollars, then use them to purchase products, and as a result we have more expensive goods in Ukraine. So, some goods seen as affordable to Ukrainians yesterday will cease to be so tomorrow.
You should also expect higher fuel prices. So far, fuel prices are stable, but if the hryvnia continues to slide, then for every 10 kopiykas of devaluation, gasoline and diesel will respond by rising 7-8 kopiykas per liter.
Utility bills will also pull more money out of people's wallets than they did last year. First, electricity is becoming more expensive because it depends on the market. It is followed by water. At the same time, gas (which implies heating and hot water) will remain at last year's level, experts say. Although this is also a market, which is difficult to predict, just like the weather. After all, we don't know what the upcoming winter will be like.
Bread has risen in price, and will continue to do so. After all, world grain prices are steadily rising, too. Therefore, Ukrainian taxpayers are pulling up their price tags. And let's not forget about minimum wage rise, because it is included in the price of a bread loaf. Moreover, the second stage of minimum wage increase is scheduled for July next year.
Empty pockets of consumers in turn restrain producers. That's because minimum wage in Ukraine is more about increasing taxes than about raising people's income. Therefore, for example, this year's potato prices, despite a poor harvest, are 15% lower than last year. In addition, there is another threat for the greedy ones – in Poland, potatoes are almost a third cheaper and they don't take long to deliver.
"Poles have a completely different culture of production. Based on this, there is another harvest volume. Also, they don't eat as many potatoes as we do. The poorer the nation, the more bread and potatoes people eat," said Oleh Pendzyn, an economist and president of the Economic Discussion Club.
Other veggies from the so-called borscht kit will not break last year's price records either. Everything will remain at last year's level. Only in the spring will prices traditionally rise. However, the increase may come earlier – if the exchange rate reaches a new high of UAH 30 per green buck.
Unfortunately, there are many reasons for this to happen. Ukrainian labor migrants are transferring less money in remittances to Ukraine (and this is an amount comparable only to the programs of the IMF and the World Bank combined, that is, $10-12 billion annually).
"We don't know what will happen to the dollar. It may be at UAH 30 or it may be UAH 25. The situation may change depending on external circumstances, and we cannot predict them," said financier Taras Kozak.
Therefore, with such forecasts, one should follow simple rules: in no case keep all money in a single currency. Part should be kept in hryvnia, part – in dollars or euros. And neither are citizens advised to keep their savings under mattresses. It's better to take them to a bank. After all, even there, even with small annual rate, this money will not be eaten up by inflation. Well, of course, that's if people have anything to save up if they still trust banks.
Iryna Kovalenko, Vladyslav Lazar


unian--2020-09-21--COVID-19 in Kyiv: Five schools shut down, 328 classes in 122 schools switched to distance learning

In total , 267 schoolchildren and 127 teachers tested positive for COVID-19 in the city for the time being .
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says five schools have been shut down , while 328 classes in 122 schools have been transferred to distance learning over COVID-19 cases there .
`` As of today , five schools have been put in quarantine due to coronavirus cases among teachers , that is one school in Holosiyivsky , Darnytsky , Obolonsky , Pechersky , and Solomyansky districts each .
A total of 328 classes with students who contracted the disease in 122 schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the mayor said at a briefing on September 21 , as reported by an UNIAN correspondent .
According to Klitschko , 267 schoolchildren and 127 teachers tested positive for COVID-19 in the city for the time being .
Read alsoHealthcare spending to grow unprecedentedly in 2021 – finance ministerMoreover , 15 groups were quarantined in Kyiv-based preschool educational facilities , while one kindergarten was shut down .
Klitschko assures that the city authorities are monitoring and checking the observance of regulations and implementation of anti-epidemic measures by educational institutions .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
The Ukrainian regions were split into the green , yellow , orange , and red zones depending on hospital load , the average number of PCR and ELISA tests , the ascertainment rate of COVID-19 , and daily spread dynamics .
• Quarantine-related curbs differ in each zone .
The mildest ones are in the green zone , the regions included in the red zone will have to introduce the toughest restrictions .
• On August 26 , the Cabinet of Ministers extended the adaptive quarantine until November 1 .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the borders of COVID-19 quarantine zones .
The reviewed zoning regulations took effect on September 14 .
Kyiv became part of the orange zone , with the second-toughest bans after the red zone .
• Health Minister Maksym Stepanov says the ministry has no plans to introduce a new lockdown in Ukraine yet .

In total, 267 schoolchildren and 127 teachers tested positive for COVID-19 in the city for the time being.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko says five schools have been shut down, while 328 classes in 122 schools have been transferred to distance learning over COVID-19 cases there.
"As of today, five schools have been put in quarantine due to coronavirus cases among teachers, that is one school in Holosiyivsky, Darnytsky, Obolonsky, Pechersky, and Solomyansky districts each. A total of 328 classes with students who contracted the disease in 122 schools were self-isolated and transferred to distance learning," the mayor said at a briefing on September 21, as reported by an UNIAN correspondent.
According to Klitschko, 267 schoolchildren and 127 teachers tested positive for COVID-19 in the city for the time being.
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Read alsoHealthcare spending to grow unprecedentedly in 2021 – finance ministerMoreover, 15 groups were quarantined in Kyiv-based preschool educational facilities, while one kindergarten was shut down.
"Today, the occupancy rate in the kindergartens is about 50%," he added.
Klitschko assures that the city authorities are monitoring and checking the observance of regulations and implementation of anti-epidemic measures by educational institutions.
Quarantine in Ukraine: background


unian--2020-09-21--Kyiv, 22 regions not ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs – health ministry

Only two regions are ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs .
Ukraine 's Health Ministry says the city of Kyiv and 22 Ukrainian regions are not ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs .
The epidemiological situation as of September 21 did not let Kyiv and such regions as Vinnytsia , Volyn , Dnipropetrovsk , Donetsk , Zhytomyr , Zakarpattia , Zaporizhia , Ivano-Frankivsk , Kyiv , Luhansk , Lviv , Mykolaiv , Odesa , Poltava , Rivne , Sumy , Ternopil , Kharkiv , Khmelnytsky , Cherkasy , Chernivtsi and Chernihiv enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alsoUkraine redraws COVID-19 quarantine zones : UpdatesOnly two regions , namely Kirovohrad and Kherson , are ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs .
To have COVID-19 curbs lifted , regions , cities and towns in Ukraine should meet a set of criteria .
Such criteria reflect measures to control the spread of the virus , hospitals ' capacities , and the ability of the healthcare system as a whole to counter the spread of COVID-19 , the ministry said .
Ukraine said 2,675 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 , 2020 .
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 178,353 .

Only two regions are ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs.
Ukraine's Health Ministry says the city of Kyiv and 22 Ukrainian regions are not ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs.
The epidemiological situation as of September 21 did not let Kyiv and such regions as Vinnytsia, Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Zaporizhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv, Luhansk, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Sumy, Ternopil, Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi and Chernihiv enter the next stage of easing the coronavirus-related quarantine, the ministry said on its website.
Read alsoUkraine redraws COVID-19 quarantine zones: UpdatesOnly two regions, namely Kirovohrad and Kherson, are ready for lifting COVID-19 curbs.
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To have COVID-19 curbs lifted, regions, cities and towns in Ukraine should meet a set of criteria.
Such criteria reflect measures to control the spread of the virus, hospitals' capacities, and the ability of the healthcare system as a whole to counter the spread of COVID-19, the ministry said.
COVID-19 in Ukraine: latest
Ukraine said 2,675 new active COVID-19 cases had been confirmed across the country in the past 24 hours as of September 21, 2020.
The total number of confirmed cases grew to 178,353.


unian--2020-09-21--NSDC secretary reacts to Russia's military drills near Ukraine's borders

Ukraine , in turn , will hold the Joint Efforts 2020 command and staff exercises on September 22-25 .
Secretary of Ukraine 's National Security and Defense Council ( NSDC ) Oleksiy Danilov says Ukraine is closely monitoring Russia 's Caucasus 2020 military drills to timely identify signs of threats to its national security .
`` Ukraine is closely monitoring Russia 's Caucasus 2020 military drills to timely identify signs of threats to national security , '' the NSDC 's press service wrote on Facebook , quoting Danilov as saying .
Read alsoZelensky 's envoy explains why Russia mustering troops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold the Joint Efforts 2020 command and staff exercises on September 22-25 , Danilov said .
• Russia 's Caucasus 2020 military drills will take place on September 21-26 .
• According to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu , the issues of command and control of groupings of troops , formations and units in `` joint operations to localize and resolve armed conflicts related to countering terrorism '' will be worked out amid the drills .
Military personnel from nine countries will take part in the exercises , while another nine states will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The main events will be held at the Kapustin Yar and Ashuluk training grounds ( Astrakhan region ) , as well as in the waters of the Black and Caspian Seas .
• Ukrainian intelligence does not exclude Russia may stage any provocation during the exercises .
• In response to Russia 's drills , Ukraine will hold the Joint Efforts 2020 command-staff exercises in late September , during which it is planned to check the ability of the General Staff of the Armed Forces in the new structure to act in accordance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizing interaction with the command posts of the armed forces of NATO countries .

Ukraine, in turn, will hold the Joint Efforts 2020 command and staff exercises on September 22-25.
Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksiy Danilov says Ukraine is closely monitoring Russia's Caucasus 2020 military drills to timely identify signs of threats to its national security.
"Ukraine is closely monitoring Russia's Caucasus 2020 military drills to timely identify signs of threats to national security," the NSDC's press service wrote on Facebook, quoting Danilov as saying.
Read alsoZelensky's envoy explains why Russia mustering troops in CrimeaFor its part, Ukraine will hold the Joint Efforts 2020 command and staff exercises on September 22-25, Danilov said.
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Russia's Caucasus 2020 military drills


unian--2020-09-21--Speaker Razumkov signs Belarus statement passed by Ukraine's parliament

The document was signed on September 21 .
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov has signed a statement on Belarus , which was passed by Ukraine 's parliament on September 15 .
The document was signed on September 21 , as reported on the parliament 's website .
The lawmakers consider it unacceptable to involve Russia 's troops and apply the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) agreement in resolving the crisis in Belarus .
`` We shall consider such a step a direct threat to the European security and that of Ukraine , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against steps undermining Belarus sovereignty , destabilizing regionThe Verkhovna Rada believes the presidential elections in Belarus were neither free nor fair , and held amid the lack of competition between candidates , free media , and authoritative observers from international organizations such as the OSCE and the Council of Europe .
It is also noted the elections `` were held with significant violations , multiple refusals to register candidates , and non-transparent vote count . ''
The MPs consider it unacceptable to intimidate opponents , imprison them , and create obstacles to independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All this gives grounds to believe that the officially announced results of the presidential elections in Belarus do not reflect the real expression of the will of Belarusian citizens , '' reads the statement .
The Ukrainian parliament condemns the use of `` excessive force and brutality '' by Belarusian law enforcement .
The Verkhovna Rada demands the release of all detainees and hopes the official authorities of Belarus will not allow further escalation of persecution , both of their opponents , for political reasons , and citizens of Belarus who took to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disagreement with the government 's actions .
Ukraine respects the sovereignty of Belarus and `` resolutely rejects accusations voiced by the Belarusian side of involvement in destabilization of Belarus . ''
The Ukrainian parliament also calls on the Belarusian authorities to establish an equal dialogue with Belarusian society to find a peaceful way out of the crisis .

The document was signed on September 21.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Dmytro Razumkov has signed a statement on Belarus, which was passed by Ukraine's parliament on September 15.
The document was signed on September 21, as reported on the parliament's website.
Verkhovna Rada's statement on Belarus: Background
On September 15, Ukraine's parliament passed a statement on Belarus.
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The lawmakers consider it unacceptable to involve Russia's troops and apply the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) agreement in resolving the crisis in Belarus. "We shall consider such a step a direct threat to the European security and that of Ukraine," the statement says.
Read alsoKuleba warns Russia against steps undermining Belarus sovereignty, destabilizing regionThe Verkhovna Rada believes the presidential elections in Belarus were neither free nor fair, and held amid the lack of competition between candidates, free media, and authoritative observers from international organizations such as the OSCE and the Council of Europe.
It is also noted the elections "were held with significant violations, multiple refusals to register candidates, and non-transparent vote count."
The MPs consider it unacceptable to intimidate opponents, imprison them, and create obstacles to independent national observers at polling stations.
"All this gives grounds to believe that the officially announced results of the presidential elections in Belarus do not reflect the real expression of the will of Belarusian citizens," reads the statement.
The Ukrainian parliament condemns the use of "excessive force and brutality" by Belarusian law enforcement.
The Verkhovna Rada demands the release of all detainees and hopes the official authorities of Belarus will not allow further escalation of persecution, both of their opponents, for political reasons, and citizens of Belarus who took to the streets of cities to express their disagreement with the government's actions.
Ukraine respects the sovereignty of Belarus and "resolutely rejects accusations voiced by the Belarusian side of involvement in destabilization of Belarus."
The Ukrainian parliament also calls on the Belarusian authorities to establish an equal dialogue with Belarusian society to find a peaceful way out of the crisis.


unian--2020-09-21--Ukraine redraws COVID-19 quarantine zones: Updates

The new zoning is in effect from September 21 .
Ukraine has updated the COVID-19 quarantine zones , which will be effective from September 21 .
The decision was made by the State Commission on Industry-Related and Environmental Safety and Emergencies on September 18 .
Read alsoCOVID-19 : Over 2,600 new active cases reported on Sept 21 There is not a single regional center in the red zone now .
Public transport , shopping malls , cafes and restaurants are not allowed to work in the red zones .
Such restrictions are possible if the hospital occupancy rate exceeds 75 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the incidence per 100,000 people is five times higher than the average indicator for 14 days .
• The town of Chop in Zakarpattia region ; • the town of Berezhany , as well as Zalishchytsky , Zbarazky , and Ternopilsky districts of Ternopil region ; • the town of Slavuta and Volochisky district of Khmelnytsky region ; • the town of Kaniv of Cherkasy region ; • the town of Nizhyn , as well as Nosivsky district of Chernihiv region .
• The city of Vinnytsia and the town of Kozyatyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Novovolynsk , as well as Kivertsi and Manevychi districts of Volyn region ; • the town of Korosten , as well as Luhynsky and Ovrutsky districts of Zhytomyr region ; • the city of Uzhgorod , as well as Rakhivsky and Uzhgorodsky districts of Zakarpattia region ; • the city of Ivano-Frankivsk , the towns of Kalush and Kolomyia , as well as Kosivsky , Rohatynsky , Rozhnyativsky , and Tysmenytsky districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region ; • the town of Obukhiv , as well as Kyiv-Sviatoshynsky and Baryshivsky districts of Kyiv region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mykolaiv region ; • the cities of Bilyaivka , Izmail and Chornomorsk , as well as Berezivsky , Bolhradsky , Ivanivsky , Izmailsky , Ovidiopolsky , Tarutynsky , and Tatarbunarsky districts of Odesa region ; • the towns of Dubno , Varash and Ostroh , as well as Demydivsky , Zdolbunivsky , Kostopilsky , Mlynivsky , and Rivnensky districts of Rivne region ; • the city of Sumy in Sumy region ; • the city of Ternopil , the towns of Kremenets and Chortkiv , as well as Berezhansky , Borshchivsky , Buchachsky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kremenetsky , Lanovetsky , Monastyrysky , Pidvolochysky , Pidhayetsky , Terebovlyansky , Chortivsky , and Shumsky districts of Ternopil region ; • the city of Kharkiv , the town of Lyubotyn , and Velykoburlutsky district of Kharkiv region ; • the city of Khmelnytsky , the towns of Kamyanets-Podilsky and Netishyn , as well as Krasylivsky , Teofipolsky , and Yarmolynetsky districts of Khmelnytsky region ; • the town of Smila , as well as Kanivsky , Korsun-Shevchenkivsky , and Smilyansky districts of Cherkasy region ; • the city of Chernivtsi , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Kitsman , Novoselytsia , and Storozhynets districts of Chernivtsi region ; In the orange zone , hostels and camps are not allowed to operate ; restaurants and nightclubs can not work at night ; while there are some curbs on the work of fitness centers and gyms , some cultural institutions ; and children 's camps .
Mass gatherings of more than 100 people are also prohibited .
Yet , the Health Ministry lifted a ban on public transport in the orange zone when 50 % of seats are occupied .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in effect on visits to social welfare facilities where elderly people are staying , except for those organizations that provide services in crisis mode .
Wearing masks in public buildings and transport remains mandatory in the green zone .
During mass events , there should be no more than one person per five square meters .
Cinemas could work only if no more than 50 % of their seats are occupied .
Transportation of passengers in public transport is allowed only if they wear masks and the number of passengers does not exceed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be tested for COVID-19 after self-isolation period – health minister • Ukraine reports 18 new COVID-19 cases in armed forces as of Sept 21

The new zoning is in effect from September 21.
Ukraine has updated the COVID-19 quarantine zones, which will be effective from September 21.
The decision was made by the State Commission on Industry-Related and Environmental Safety and Emergencies on September 18.
Read alsoCOVID-19: Over 2,600 new active cases reported on Sept 21
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There is not a single regional center in the red zone now.
Restrictions in Ukraine's red zones
Public transport, shopping malls, cafes and restaurants are not allowed to work in the red zones. Such restrictions are possible if the hospital occupancy rate exceeds 75% for five days in a row, the incidence per 100,000 people is five times higher than the average indicator for 14 days.
Red zone mapping
The town of Chop in Zakarpattia region;
Peremyshlyany, Pustomyty districts of Lviv region;
the town of Berezhany, as well as Zalishchytsky, Zbarazky, and Ternopilsky districts of Ternopil region;
the town of Slavuta and Volochisky district of Khmelnytsky region;
the town of Kaniv of Cherkasy region;
Hertsa and Kelmenetsky districts of Chernivtsi region;
the town of Nizhyn, as well as Nosivsky district of Chernihiv region.
Orange zone mapping
The city of Vinnytsia and the town of Kozyatyn of Vinnytsia region;
the town of Novovolynsk, as well as Kivertsi and Manevychi districts of Volyn region;
the town of Korosten, as well as Luhynsky and Ovrutsky districts of Zhytomyr region;
the city of Uzhgorod, as well as Rakhivsky and Uzhgorodsky districts of Zakarpattia region;
Polohivsky district of Zaporizhia region;
the city of Ivano-Frankivsk, the towns of Kalush and Kolomyia, as well as Kosivsky, Rohatynsky, Rozhnyativsky, and Tysmenytsky districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region;
the town of Obukhiv, as well as Kyiv-Sviatoshynsky and Baryshivsky districts of Kyiv region;
Brodivsky and Radekhivsky districts of Lviv region;
the town of Voznesensk of Mykolaiv region;
the cities of Bilyaivka, Izmail and Chornomorsk, as well as Berezivsky, Bolhradsky, Ivanivsky, Izmailsky, Ovidiopolsky, Tarutynsky, and Tatarbunarsky districts of Odesa region;
the towns of Dubno, Varash and Ostroh, as well as Demydivsky, Zdolbunivsky, Kostopilsky, Mlynivsky, and Rivnensky districts of Rivne region;
the city of Sumy in Sumy region;
the city of Ternopil, the towns of Kremenets and Chortkiv, as well as Berezhansky, Borshchivsky, Buchachsky, Husiatynsky, Zborivsky, Kozivsky, Kremenetsky, Lanovetsky, Monastyrysky, Pidvolochysky, Pidhayetsky, Terebovlyansky, Chortivsky, and Shumsky districts of Ternopil region;
the city of Kharkiv, the town of Lyubotyn, and Velykoburlutsky district of Kharkiv region;
the city of Khmelnytsky, the towns of Kamyanets-Podilsky and Netishyn, as well as Krasylivsky, Teofipolsky, and Yarmolynetsky districts of Khmelnytsky region;
the town of Smila, as well as Kanivsky, Korsun-Shevchenkivsky, and Smilyansky districts of Cherkasy region;
the city of Chernivtsi, as well as Vyzhnytsia, Hlyboka, Zastavna, Kitsman, Novoselytsia, and Storozhynets districts of Chernivtsi region;
Boroznyansky, Kulykivsky, and Nizhynsky districts of Chernihiv region;
The city of Kyiv.
In the orange zone, hostels and camps are not allowed to operate; restaurants and nightclubs cannot work at night; while there are some curbs on the work of fitness centers and gyms, some cultural institutions; and children's camps. Mass gatherings of more than 100 people are also prohibited.
Yet, the Health Ministry lifted a ban on public transport in the orange zone when 50% of seats are occupied.
Yellow zone mapping: Big cities
Lutsk;
Zhytomyr;
Rivne;
Cherkasy;
Chernihiv;
Zaporizhia;
Lviv;
Mykolaiv.
In the yellow zone, a ban is in effect on visits to social welfare facilities where elderly people are staying, except for those organizations that provide services in crisis mode.
Green zone
Wearing masks in public buildings and transport remains mandatory in the green zone. During mass events, there should be no more than one person per five square meters. Cinemas could work only if no more than 50% of their seats are occupied. Transportation of passengers in public transport is allowed only if they wear masks and the number of passengers does not exceed the number of seats.
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unian--2020-09-21--Zelensky's approval rating slides to 31% – poll

The survey was conducted on September 12-16 .
A recent survey says 31.8 % of respondents would support incumbent Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if presidential elections were set to be held in the near future .
That 's among voters who intend to cast ballots and have already made up their choice , according to a poll conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology ( KIIS ) .
Another 18.9 % of those polled would vote for former President Petro Poroshenko , and 13.3 % for the leader of the pro-Russian Opposition Bloc Party Yuriy Boyko .
Read alsoUkrainian political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cast ballots for leader of the Batkivshchyna ( Fatherland ) Party Yulia Tymoshenko , 6.8 % for leader of the Syla i Chest ' ( Strength and Honor ) Party Ihor Smeshko , 6 % for leader of the Radical Party Oleh Liashko .
Some 4.9 % said they would vote for leader of the Hromadianska Pozytsia ( Civil Position ) Party Anatoliy Hrytsenko , and 2.3 % for former MP Oleksandr Vilkul .
Other politicians have scored less than 6.1 % all together .
Compared to Zelenky 's rating in April , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points ( from 42.6 % to 31.8 % ) , while that of Poroshenko rose by four percentage points ( from 14.9 % to 18.9 % ) .
The mechanics of the poll • The survey was conducted on September 12-16 through computer-assisted telephone interviews ( CATI ) using a random selection of cell numbers .
• The sample is representative of the adult population ( aged 18 and older ) .
The survey was conducted in settlements across Ukraine with the exception of Russia-occupied Crimea and certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• The margin of error does not exceed 2.2 % for indicators close to 50 % , 2.1 % for indicators close to 25 % , and 1.4 % for indicators close to 10 % .
• The survey conducted on August 29-September 3 showed 44 % of respondents trusted President Zelensky , while 51 % distrusted .
• At the same time , a poll run on September 3-6 gave Zelensky 29 % of support in potential elections .

The survey was conducted on September 12-16.
A recent survey says 31.8% of respondents would support incumbent Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if presidential elections were set to be held in the near future.
That's among voters who intend to cast ballots and have already made up their choice, according to a poll conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).
Another 18.9% of those polled would vote for former President Petro Poroshenko, and 13.3% for the leader of the pro-Russian Opposition Bloc Party Yuriy Boyko.
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Read alsoUkrainian political parties: fresh ratingsAnother 9.9% would cast ballots for leader of the Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) Party Yulia Tymoshenko, 6.8% for leader of the Syla i Chest' (Strength and Honor) Party Ihor Smeshko, 6% for leader of the Radical Party Oleh Liashko. Some 4.9% said they would vote for leader of the Hromadianska Pozytsia (Civil Position) Party Anatoliy Hrytsenko, and 2.3% for former MP Oleksandr Vilkul.
Other politicians have scored less than 6.1% all together.
Compared to Zelenky's rating in April, his approval rating fell by 10.8 percentage points (from 42.6% to 31.8%), while that of Poroshenko rose by four percentage points (from 14.9% to 18.9%).
The mechanics of the poll
The survey was conducted on September 12-16 through computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) using a random selection of cell numbers.
The sample is representative of the adult population (aged 18 and older). The survey was conducted in settlements across Ukraine with the exception of Russia-occupied Crimea and certain districts in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The study involved 2,000 respondents.
The margin of error does not exceed 2.2% for indicators close to 50%, 2.1% for indicators close to 25%, and 1.4% for indicators close to 10%.
Other surveys