Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Saturday 12 November. [Ukrainian sources]

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Yatsenyuk saw in Kyiv, Tymoshenko paid for protesters.  Revealed new evidence of the benefits Manafort "black cash" PR.  Russian aircraft dropped cluster bombs in Aleppo, killing children.  Saakashvili Announces New Political Force, Calls for Early Ukraine Elections.  38 militants’ attacks reported yesterday.  Fitch Raises Ukraine's Credit Rating, Predicts Solid Growth Next Year.

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Mikheil Saakashvili, a onetime Georgian president who resurrected his political career in nearby Ukraine, has announced the launch of a new Ukrainian political party and called for early elections just days after resigning his governor's post in Odesa.

Speaking to reporters in the Ukrainian capital on November 11, Saakashvili repeated accusations that rampant profiteering and obstacles to reform are hurting Ukraine, which remains divided two years after Russia seized Crimea and Moscow-backed separatists began fighting against Kyiv's authority.

"We will create a new broad political power, a platform of new forces, and our goal is to change the present, existing, so-called political elite, who are actually profiteers and social misfits," Saakashvili told a press conference.

"Our goal is for early parliamentary elections to be carried out as quickly as possible," Saakashvili said.

He again lashed out at Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, a former schoolmate whom Saakashvili accused of sabotaging reform efforts in the Black Sea port region when Saakashvili unexpectedly quit the Odesa governorship on November 7.

Poroshenko Challenged

.Saying he once refused Poroshenko's offer of the post of prime minister, Saakashvili vowed not to meet with the president again until the latter agreed to early elections.

He said working with the president's ruling Petro Poroshenko Bloc Solidarity party was out of the question.

"There will be no alliance with him or anyone else," Saakashvili said.

Poroshenko accepted Saakashvili's resignation earlier this week and suggested that the latter's political ambitions in Ukraine were stoked by a thumping that Saakashvili's former party received in Georgian elections last month.

Saakashvili, who now has Ukrainian citizenship, dared Poroshenko at his press conference to kick him out of the country.

Saakashvili -- whose reforms in post-communist Georgia following its so-called Rose Revolution in 2003 won widespread international praise -- said his new party would fight for Ukrainian business but oppose the presence of business representatives in politics.

He also said his party would refuse membership to anyone who has served in parliament for more than one term, which could exclude many in the political elite at the time of Ukraine's Euromaidan unrest in 2013-14.

Road Trip Through The Regions...............

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MP Krivenko argues that the money to finance this trip gives Zhytomyr Regional Council deputy from "opposition bloc"

"Batkivshchyna" party is planning to hold on Tuesday in Kiev protest feykovyh "deceived investors" to destabilize the situation in the country and thus achieve early parliamentary elections. This was stated by a representative of the faction "People's Front" Krivenko Vadim Saturday on one of the channels.

Asked who is now profitable early elections, the MP said that this day say some political forces - "Opposition bloc" and the party "Motherland".

"These political forces are constantly told that" we need early parliamentary elections and it will pursue all means, including through "street", - said Krivenko.

"Yesterday I was in the Zhytomyr and there found the following information on this Tuesday the party" Rodina "gave his team Zhitomir regional party organization to prepare and take in Kyiv to 500 people allegedly" deceived investors", - he said.

"Clearly, this is not no deceived investors, it will be party members that the money will go to Kyiv. There will foremen, centurions, who will manage them, etc. But most interesting is that the money to finance this trip gives deputy regional council of the "Opposition bloc" - said the MP.

According Krivenko, now clear that the "opposition bloc" and "Homeland" working with the FSB. "Each of them can have its own purpose: someone wants to come to power, someone wants to destroy the country, but one way - a destabilization of the situation and access to early parliamentary elections. That's how they work together, "- he said.

Krivenko said that it is not possible to prevent early elections, because it would be "death to the country." "It will not end only parliamentary elections, and it will be presidential elections. For these two political forces - Tymoshenko and Opoblok - want to realize their long-held goal: to divide the country into two,"- concluded Krivenko.

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She is a very problem, for the future of Ukraine. This will be like the recent US election, with Trump. She'll lie through her teeth, then setup everything possible to enrich herself. Almost every Ukrainian knows her bark reputation in the past. That's why in the last major election for president, she didn't make it anywhere near the votes Poroshenko had. Now her ratings are back up, as she used the Maidan stage in a wheelchair to get sympathy for herself. Now she's bashing Poroshenko as Trump did with Clinton. She did the same, back during the end of the Yushchenko tenure as president. Even (which I saw the document) agreed to share powers with Yanukovich back then, before the 2010 election. And STILL! Many Ukrainians are sucking up her propaganda.

Today I posted an article that Fitch ratings on Ukraine's economic future increased higher. Other ratings organizations have also recently increased Ukraine's ratings. Yesterday an article stated that many world top retailers will be docking in Ukraine's Odesa port that haven't in the past. That means for jobs to the region. More foreign investors have showed a lot of interest, doing business in Ukraine, more than before Poroshenko's tenure.

Same as in the US, MANY Ukrainians aren't aware or haven't bothered to look into the advances and accomplishments Ukraine has experienced, since Yanukovich left. Still too much propaganda getting the best of them like from Tymoshenko and NOW Saakashvili is throwing its hat in.

Reading daily, economic news about Ukraine, I've seen plenty of good happening in Ukraine, that many don't see, or think that it's more important to adhere to propaganda than to KNOW the facts of what's gong on in the country's economics.

We've seen what tragedy we in the US just went through, with our new president which I don't accept. I hope Ukrainians don't make the mistake again, as they did in 2010. Ukrainians deserve to know the facts, not fantasy.

This refers to the financial postings in European banks, which received funds Manafort

Detectives NABU received additional proof of illegal payments "black cash" Party of Regions political strategist Paul Manafort American, who previously worked with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych runaway, and then - engaged in election campaign of US President-elect Donald Trump. This writes DT.UA.

According to the article's author, the Ukrainian government has used the materials of the case "black accounting" for political purposes, providing a "drain" of information about Manafort in the midst of the election campaign in the US to support the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

"It is possible that Donald Trump after winning the elections Ukrainian government, which tried to help Hillary Clinton, now using the same thing, pleasure Trump wants to do and hush up the scandal with Manafort," zahravshy "case" black accounting "in general. Or not find evidence of the reliability of the information on Manafort", - stated in the material.

The author notes that Ukraine needs a transparent and professional exposure of corruption of Yanukovych.

"To prevent this scenario, DT.UA informs readers that, according to the newspaper, recently received additional evidence NABU Manafort payments from accounts affiliated with former president Viktor Yanukovych. This refers to the financial postings in European banks, which Manafort received funds"- indicates the author.

Recall, August 18 NABU has confirmed that the list of "black accounting" Party of Regions featured former adviser to ex-President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych and one of the leaders of the campaign of presidential candidate Donald Trump USA Paul Manafort.

Earlier, Newsweek reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin held a secret meeting with former President Viktor Yanukovych runaway in connection with the disclosure of spin doctor receiving US presidential candidate Donald Trump Paul Manafort almost 13 million dollars in "black cash" Party of Regions.

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Fitch said it expects solid growth to return to Ukraine next year, now that the IMF released $1 billion of loans in September after a long delay due to concerns about Kyiv's implementation of reforms against corruption.

"Macroeconomic stability has improved...as reflected by rapidly declining inflation, slower currency depreciation, and a mild growth recovery," Fitch said.

Ukraine suffered a deep recession last year amid its battle against Russia-backed separatists in the country's east, with its economy contracting by 9.9 percent.

Fitch said it expects growth to accelerate to 2.5 percent in 2017 and 3 percent in 2018, from a projected 1.1 percent this year.

Inflation is expected to average 14.9 percent in 2016, down from 48.5 percent in 2015, and the central bank is working on implementing an inflation-targeting policy to cut interest rates to 5 percent by 2019.........

rferl.org

The Russian air force also bombed the area Daret Izze near Aleppo, used napalm and white phosphorus.

As a result of air strikes by Russian forces controlled Syrian opposition Kafr Deal in the west city of Aleppo killed nine people, including three children, and more than 30 Syrians were wounded.

This is representative of the civil defense Aleppo Babiris Meshal, reports Anadolu .

According to him, during the air strikes were cluster bombs.

The Russian air force also bombed the area Daret Izze near Aleppo. We used napalm and white phosphorus.

The exact number of victims is unknown.

Earlier it was reported that Russian warplanes based in the Russian aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov", began flights over Syria with ammunition, and will soon have to join the strikes on rebel positions in the region of Aleppo.

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The militants' attacks were reported along the whole front line.

This was announced by Defense Ministry spokesperson on ATO matters Andrii Lysenko, Censor.NET reports citing 112 TV Channel.

"Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and two more were injured in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone yesterday," Lysenko said.

According to him, the situation was tense again in Popasnianskyi district of the Luhansk sector. The militants used light arms during the day, while mortars and guns were used after sunset. Ukrainian soldiers did not fire back.

Moreover, the militants used grenade launchers of various calibers near Syze, Novozvanivka and Stanytsia Luhanska. Novooleksandrivka was fired from IFV weapon. The ATO forces' positions at Aidar were fired from small arms, while Novozvanivka was shelled with SP gun. Thus, the disengagement is impossible near Stanytsia Luhanska at the moment.

"It was reported about three militants' attacks in the Donetsk sector. The militants used mortars and heavy weapons at Svitlodarsk arch and Avdiivka. About 50 shells hit the ATO forces' positions in the Donetsk region," Lysenko said.

Krasnohorivka and Vodiane were shelled by the militants in the Mariupol sector yesterday. Around 80 shells hit the ATO forces' positions.

The militants violate the truce along the whole front line in the ATO zone. Ukrainian troops fired back at the major positions.

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Russia’s special services want to destabilize the situation in Ukraine to hold the early parliamentary elections, SBU representative told journalists Nov. 11, Ukrayinska Pravda reports.

 “The aim is domestic destabilization in Ukraine to lead to the early parliamentary elections and beef up pro-Russian forces in the new Rada. The ultimate goal is to revise the European course of Ukraine and bring it back to Russia’s fold,” he said.

The start of the destabilization is set for Nov. 15 to coincide with the protests of Ukrainians who had lost their savings in bankrupt banks.

Another date will be on Nov. 17 when massive protests against high utility tariffs are to take place in Kyiv, the official warned.

zik.ua

The state-run Ukroboronprom weapons maker has posted on You Tube the video showing its new Maliuk (Shortie) automatic gun., Tyzhden reports Nov. 11.

Maliuk is a profoundly modernized version of AK-74. It is shorter, more compact and has a better accuracy of fire.

The gun has already been tested by the army and is ready for mass production.

zik.ua

The Kremlin is patient enough to wait until the Western countries recognize that the annexed territory of Crimea is "a part of Russia."

In an interview with The Associated Press, Peskov disputed calling Russia's action in Crimea "annexation," insisting it is a region of the Russian Federation and stressing that "no one in Russia - never - will be ready to start any kind of discussion about Crimea." Asked how the issue could be addressed differently in a Trump administration, Peskov said, "we understand that it will take time for our partners in Europe, for our partners here in the United States to understand that. We are patient enough to wait until this understanding occurs here in Washington, in the States, in Europe."

Besides, he says one way Donald Trump could help build confidence with Russia after he becomes president would be to persuade NATO to slow down its expansion or withdraw its forces from Russia's borders.......

unian.info

Head of Khmelnytsky Oblast State Administration Oleksandr Korniychuk received assistance from the state, with savings of more than 15 million hryvnia

Last year the head of the Khmelnytsky Oblast State Administration Oleksandr Korniychuk received as unemployment benefit 57,526 USD. This savings governor in 2015 exceeded 15 million. This is stated in the" ranking executives Ukraine", which prepared the "head office".

Income Khmelnitsky regional steering Korniychuk is the top 10 richest governors Ukraine. Also, the official declared 121 hectares of land. However, significant savings hectares of land and thousands of square meters of real estate not prevented the head of the Khmelnytsky draw social assistance.

The richest governor Ukraine today is notorious new head of Mykolayiv Regional Administration and a representative of the Bloc Petro Poroshenko Alexei Savchenko, who recently became famous throughout the country because of their illiteracy. Another Ukrainian "proffesor" declared 611.2 million UAH equivalent. Most of the money - almost half - Savchenko keeps banks. The rest - cash. Savchenko - the only governor whose officially recognized accumulation exceeded 100 million USD. All other heads of regions go with noticeable lag.

glavcom.ua In Ukrainian / на українській мові

The detainees allegedly maintained contact with staff SBU and the Ukrainian special services performed tasks

The so-called "ministry of state security DNR" announced the arrest in the occupied Donetsk six members of the "Ukrainian nationalist group", allegedly involved in the killing of the terrorist Motorola. It is reported by " Interfax" referring to the so-called "Ministry of State Security of the NPT."

"November 11 as a result of the MGB DNR search operations in Donetsk detained six active members of the Ukrainian nationalist organization Misanthropic Division, whose leaders previously claimed responsibility for the murder of the legendary commander of the unit" Sparta "Arsen Pavlov, better known as Motorola", - said the press spokesman of the "MGB NPT."

According to him, this time against detainees held operative-investigative measures, they provide evidence of the circumstances of the crimes of terrorism and extremist."

"Activists Misanthropic Division maintained contacts with staff SBU and the Ukrainian special services performed tasks in the republic", - said the representative of "ministry".

He says that allegedly "all terrorist and sabotage in the NPT and FSC SBU held within approved operating plan, whose goal is to promote internal contradictions between the leaders of the republics of Donbass, create preconditions and conditions for violent confrontation between them."

Recall, on Thursday, November 10, the leader of the terrorists Zakharchenko said that the head of the Security Service of Ukraine in Donetsk region Vitaly Marykov involved in the murder Motorola.

In response to the Security Service advised the militants "DNR" "specify before distributing fake names."

Motorola was killed on 16 October. When terrorists back home, in the elevator worked an improvised explosive device.

A terrorist group "L / NPT" without waiting for the results of the investigation were quick to accuse Kyiv of murdering terrorist. Russian propaganda media also exploiting only this version.

The leader of the militants "DNR" Alexander Zakharchenko said that the elimination of Motorola are Ukrainian security services and accused Kyiv of violating the truce. He vowed revenge for the "close friend." Also terrorist Givi promises to "bulldoze" each Ukrainian city for the death of Motorola.

In turn, the General Security Service expressed the opinion that after such statements Zakharchenko itself can "remove".

October 19 Motorola buried. Tribute to a terrorist drove 10 thousand. Residents of the occupied territory .

In Ukraine, Motorola accused of war crimes, including the shooting of prisoners.

glavcom.ua In Ukrainian / на українській мові

The European Union and Russia is waiting for another fight on another field.

13 November Moldova will make a second attempt to elect a president. The first round took place on 30 October. The second came orthodox pro-Russian politician Igor Dodon and pro-European Maya Sandu.

In the Moldovan presidential powers rather modest. But elections will show the mood in the country, put the course: further west or back east. Most likely, people will prefer the second.



Recall that former Prime Minister of Moldova Iurie Leanca spoke about the reasons for attachment of Moldovans in Russia and has made forecast of developments in the case of victory of socialist Dodon.

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Clinton said that she had suffered political damage due to cases of personal mail

The reason for his defeat in the election Hillary Clinton called the statement the FBI director James Komi restoration of the investigation against her. It is reported by Reuters .

Although the Komi shortly before the elections announced innocence presidential candidate, Clinton said that she had suffered political damage.

Assumptions about the use Hillary Clinton's personal mail storage of classified documents and business correspondence during Foreign Minister appeared in 2015.

As reported, the FBI recovered recently completed investigation of the case of letters Clinton . FBI director James Komi sent a letter to Congress, which reported the results of the recently restored investigate the use of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's home server for official correspondence. The FBI has no reason to charge the former secretary of state. The findings, which come Bureau during the previous investigation remain unchanged.

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Trump does not recognize the Russian Crimea, but will not support the idea of ​​aid to Ukraine



Who won the election in the US Republican Donald Trump will not pay much attention to foreign policy, said former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul in an interview with TV channel "Rain".

"My forecast is that it will not do (recognize the Russian Crimea), because so many countries and too many people in Congress and the Republican Party do not support this idea," - he said.

According to McFaul, Trump says Ukrainian issue is not the most important, because it will not be given special attention. "As Ukrainian question in more general terms, I think that it will not support the idea of ​​assistance to the Ukrainian government," - he added.

The former ambassador said that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump will cooperate when their interests coincide, "Still, foreign policy is not some personal attitude: you are my friend, I'm your friend, let's build a good, warm relationship. It is not works in this regard. Putin is not one. no one. Putin defends Russia's national interest, and I hope that Trump would just do for us. this is his job. when it will coincide with Russia's interest to cooperation, collaboration, if not - difficult. "

McFaul commented ban on him entering the Russian Federation, of which it became known on 11 November. "It's not a surprise, I never expected to," - he said. Former Ambassador denied the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, the diplomat knew of the ban earlier.

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Summit may move to summer 2017

After the victory of Donald Trump's presidential election in the US, NATO decided to postpone scheduled for early next year summit. This writes the German edition of SPIEGEL.

It is noted that the summit might be postponed to summer 2017. The publication writes that NATO intends to give elected president more time to he determined his line on the Alliance.

In addition, the article states that NATO is huge concerns about Trump.

SPIEGEL wrote that is considering two possible scenarios, one of them - the abolition agreement on rotation of American troops in Eastern Europe, the other - the reduction of US troops in Europe. At best, it is assumed that Trump will insist that Europeans have increased the cost of their own defense.

Ban Ki-moon hopes the Trump abandon its abrupt election rhetoric and will cooperate with the world.

Earlier it was reported that London intends to call on NATO to increase defense spending by rhetoric Trump.

Recall that on November 9 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in elections in the US . He also said that looking forward to meeting with Trump and soon invited him to the NATO Summit next year.

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Elected President of the United States, Donald Trump said that was "beautiful" letter from the leader of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

Reported by the BBC Russian service reports referring to the newspaper The Wall Street Journal.

Trump also said that soon he planned telephone conversation with the Russian president.

Putin sent a congratulatory telegram Trump November 9, became known when the results of presidential elections in the United States.

Recall that a US presidential candidate from the Republican Party won the election . This happened after Trump received 10 votes by a vote in Wisconsin.

As reported by the "Observer", American University professor Allan Lichtman, who accurately predicted the results of the presidential election in 1984, said that at Trump waiting for impeachment.

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