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EU extended sanctions on Crimea against Russia by six months
The European Union has expanded economic sanctions against the Russian Federation for the occupation of Crimea; The Ukrainian government has approved new rules for responding to an ambulance call. Korrespondent.net highlights yesterday’s major events.
EU ambassadors approve extension of sanctions against Russia
The European Union extended the economic sanctions against the Russian Federation in connection with the occupation of Crimea for another six months. Since the previous package of restrictive measures expires on January 31, 2021, the sanctions have been extended until July 31, 2021.
The cabinet approved new criteria for ambulance work
The Council of Ministers approved the new regulations for the response of the ambulance service to the call. According to them, a medical team should reach a critical call in a maximum of 10 minutes from the moment of contacting the dispatcher, and an emergency call in 20.
More than 919 thousand cases of coronavirus in Ukraine
On the morning of December 16, 919,704 COVID-19 cases were recorded in Ukraine, of which 535,417 ended in recovery and 15,744 in death. During the day 10 622 infected were identified. At the same time, in the Ministry of Health, the number of COVID patients hospitalized in 24 hours, 3,242 people, was described as alarming.
Rada spokesman announced the creation of a special fund for medicine
The head of the Verkhovna Rada, Dmitry Razumkov, said that next year a special fund will be created, in addition to the Fund to Combat COVID-19, where additional funds will be allocated to combat the coronavirus, vaccines and salaries for doctors.
The Russian representative ignored the TCG meeting
Boris Gryzlov, Russian representative in the Trilateral Contact Group talks, did not participate in the meeting. According to the Ukrainian delegation after the meeting, the Russian Federation is violating a direct agreement on the admission of the International Committee of the Red Cross to places of detention of detainees, and separatists are blocking the exchange of prisoners.
Naftogaz received permission to acquire a large field
The Cabinet of Ministers, by its decision, allowed Naftogaz to acquire the Yuzovskaya oil and gas production area for profit and increased gas production. The government called this step “very important” for Ukraine’s energy independence.
Rada changed the borders of 11 cities in Ukraine
The deputies of the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution to change and establish the boundaries of 11 cities in nine regions of Ukraine. In particular, we are talking about Nizhyn in the Chernihiv region and the Nizhyn region, Radekhov and Bolshiye Mosty, the Chervonograd region, the Lviv region and others.
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