Ukraine News in brief. Thursday 20 July. [Ukrainian sources]

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Trump refuses to support the rebels in Syria in favor of Putin.  Nine Soldiers Killed Amid Intense Shelling.  Hacker from Russia was sentenced to 5 years in prison in the US.  The factors coincide: the famous journalist said, causing mass protests in Russia.  Well-known military expert forecast announced as lethal weapons from the United States will change the situation in the Donbas. EU expects Russia to distance from terrorists' statements on 'Malorossiya". Toyota sells cars in the annexed Crimea despite sanctions.

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The European Union expects Russia to distance itself unequivocally from "declarations" by the Donbas militants on the creation of “Malorossiya,” adding that this provocation violates the Minsk agreements.

This was stated in an EU spokesperson's message released Wednesday, Censor.NET reports citing UNIAN.

"Recent "declarations" and provocative rhetoric from so-called leaders regarding certain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine not currently under the control of the government run counter to the objectives of the Minsk agreements. The European Union expects Russia to distance itself unequivocally from such "declarations" or actions that violate the spirit of negotiations in which it is engaged, stepping up its efforts to bring this conflict to an end," the statement reads.

The EU emphasized that the "most recent deplorable development is part of a worrying trend that includes 'administrative measures' such as the expropriation of companies, the declaration of a 'state border' or adoption of currencies other than the Ukrainian hryvnia in Donetsk or Luhansk.

In parallel, the EU also continues to support an inclusive approach on Ukraine's part towards Ukrainian citizens living in areas not currently under the control of the government.

"The European Union supports fully the ongoing diplomatic efforts towards complete implementation of the Minsk agreements, as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine that respects Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity," the statement reads.

Earlier, "Donetsk people's republic" terrorist leader Alexander Zakharchenko proposed to create a new state "Malorossiya" as legal successor of Ukraine for the transition period of three years. His planned state is to have a non-aligned status, aim at restoring connections with Russia and join the Union state of Russia and Belarus.

Germany and France have subsequently called on Russia to condemn the statements made by the so-called leaders of self-styled republic regarding "Malorossiya."

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Vartanian Russian brand in the US state of Georgia was sentenced to five years in prison for computer fraud, according to Reuters.

In due time period will be counted, which Vartanian held in custody, and his cooperation with the investigation.

American police charged Vartanian, who used the nickname Kolypto, participation in development programs Sitadel who stole computers with information about bank card users and their personal data.

The amount of loss the program was estimated at $ 500 million. According to the FBI, Vartanian engaged in online distribution of files that allow the program to infect the computers of victims.

Vartanian was arrested in Norway in 2014, where he lived and worked at the time. In December it ekstraduvaly in the US.

In late May, the Czech Republic approved the extradition to the US of another Russian citizen, who is suspected of hacking computers of US companies. Eugene Nikulin, who was arrested in October 2016, the US government considers involved in cyber attacks on LinkedIn, which occurred in 2012.

Recall "Kaspersky Lab" carried out the attack on hackers with PBS.

Earlier it was reported that the US Congress suggests that established in the company " Kaspersky Lab" can be controlled by the Kremlin .

Recall, June 28, employees' Lab Kaspersky "FBI agents questioned them at home.

US officials believe that the company owner Eugene Kaspersky has close relations with some of Russian intelligence.

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The famous Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko explained what factors can trigger mass protests in Russia.

He said this in an interview with "apostrophe".

He said the meetings could trigger a fall in incomes of Russians.

"Venezuela is an example. It should be understood that it would be" Sausage protest "- a protest for food. It is important to understand that the battle refrigerator TV will not - they are fighting on the same side", - said Babchenko.

He added that the dictator is the best program "oil for food".

"Eat anything, who is to blame? Damned Pindos that surrounded us on all sides. What to do? Fight of Pindos. Where fight against Pindos? Let's fight against Pindos in Ukraine. So in simplified form is their logic," - said the journalist.

Babchenko said that such regimes can exist for decades. However, he added that they are still doomed to failure.

The journalist believes that the Russian contractor interviewed the mother of Victor Ageev, who was detained in Ukraine shows views of the same 86% of Russians.

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Famous Russian military expert Alexander Golts said that the supply of lethal weapons from the United States will not change the situation in the Donbass if Ukraine does not dare to radical action.

He said this in the air "RL".

However, Goltz said that today is difficult to predict how much Russia is resources to support the war in Donbas.

"No one knows. Compared with the general Russian budget is not very much. But every time we talk about any military operation (Ukraine, Syria, something else), every time we say that this is basically a small amount. But together, this becomes more and more important ", - he said.

According to him, is not known for how much concluded contracts with "volunteers" for which prices are supplied arms and food.

"So seriously talk about the value of the transaction can not" - he concluded.

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Administration of US President Donald Trump plans to minimize the Central Intelligence Agency program to support the rebels in Syria.

It is reported by the American edition of The Washington Post.

It is noted that this decision took Donald Trump together with the head of the CIA Mike Pompeo and his national security adviser Herbert McMaster before the first talks with Putin.

According to sources of the newspaper, this decision demonstrates the US desire to work with and is a kind of concession.

"This program was a central element of the policy, the Obama administration launched in 2013 to provide pressure on Assad. However, even supporters of the program have questioned its effectiveness after two years Russia has deployed military forces in Syria" - the newspaper notes.

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Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on July 20 that nine Ukrainian soldiers were killed and five wounded in the previous 24 hours as Russia-backed separatists stepped up shelling attacks on their positions in the country's east.

The reported toll was among the highest in recent months in the conflict, which persists despite an internationally backed 2015 deal that imposed a cease-fire and set out steps to resolve the status of separatist-held areas in eastern Ukraine.

Ministry spokesman, Andriy Lysenko, told reporters that six of the soldiers were killed in the Donetsk region. The other three were killed when they stepped on an explosive device in the Luhansk region on July 19, he said........

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The Japanese company Toyota circumvents sanctions annexed Crimea.

Violations recorded at public procurement and database s tax.

Thus, in 2015 to lead the so-called "Crimean Federal University" (annexation to Tavriya National University), bought a Toyota Camry.

Contract signed with "JV" Business Car "by the supplier document signed by head of sales," Toyota Center RUBLEVSKYY "Yuri Sorokin.

According to Russian tax, co-founder of "JV Business Car" is a resident of Japan "Toyota TSUSE Corporation", which is a group of companies TOYOTA.

Thus, the company sells products in the annexed Crimea despite sanctions.

Recall, July 5, Reuters reported that Russia sent to the Crimea gas turbines German company Siemens, despite EU sanctions. Siemens AG denied supplying turbines in the Crimea .

July 7 Siemens began investigating the supply of turbines in Russia occupied Crimea.

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Moldova rejected Russian Delegation in Moldova intersection airspace and landing at the airport in Chisinau and Tiraspol Russian aircraft.

This was reported by Moldovan resource Deschide.

In a statement, the Moldovan side says that the country is forced to refuse the right of crossing its airspace because of the lack of the necessary conditions, including lack of control over the Tiraspol airport.

It is also noted that the Russian side has repeatedly reported about it.

Moldovan media reported that the head of the delegation was the Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, but the official address of the Moldovan side is not talking.

The visit was planned to mark the "25th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on principles of peaceful settlement of the armed conflict in Transnistria and the beginning of the peacekeeping operation on the Dniester."

Rogozin himself later commented on the statement of Moldovan media:

Я не понял, кто там мне чего запретил. Прилечу обязательно.
Встретимся и с президентом Молдовы, и с руководством ПМРhttps://t.co/wWxMRiZTks

— Дмитрий Рогозин (@Rogozin) July 20, 2017

TRANSLATION:
I did not know who it was that I forbade. Necessarily lie down. We'll meet with the President of Moldova and the PMR leadership

hromadske.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українському

Capital devised leader "DNR" Alexander Zakharchenko "state" should be occupied Donetsk and the state flag "declared Bogdan Khmelnitsky flag."

The leader of the terrorist group "DNR" Alexander Zakharchenko has announced the creation of a new state, "Little Russia". He told reporters on July 18, reports "Interfax".

Zakharchenko said that the government Ukraine "can not be restored" as "Little Russia" is its "successor."

The capital Zakharchenko invented "State" should be occupied Donetsk and the state flag "declared Bogdan Khmelnitsky flag." Kyiv also, he said, remains "the historical and cultural center without the status of the capital city."
According to the leader of militants in Donbas territory they are "only in Ukraine, with the exception of the Crimea, which remained a legitimate government."

Zakharchenko said that the "country" will need to introduce martial law for three years. According to him, "perezasnuvannya country" - a peaceful exit.

The leader of the "DNR" says that representatives terrorists "held consultations with representatives of government and business regions" and expect "support" the international community.

The armed conflict in eastern Ukraine started in April 2014 . The fighting taking place between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and pro-Russian militants who control part of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the basis of public policy of the Russian Federation in the field of naval activity in the period up to 2030, which identified the main threats.

It is reported by "Interfax".

The text United States and its allies are listed as dangers and threats to national security of Russia. It is noted that the US seeks to dominate in the oceans, including the Arctic and to achieve the benefits of its naval forces. "

Also notes the alleged desire of some States to limit access to the resources of the oceans. The list of dangers "economic, political and international legal and military pressure on Russia."

There is mention of territorial claims of some states to Russia on coastal areas, the presence of cells and escalation of armed conflict in areas of strategic importance for Russia and its allies, as well as the territories of states bordering the oceans.

Special attention in the document given to the concept of "global strike", developed by the United States. Russia sees this as a direct threat to the military security.

"Proof of this is the United States developed the concept of" global strike ", which is a new challenge to international security, and directly threaten the military security of the Russian Federation" - the document says.

Among the dangers also noted "the desire of some States to acquire sources of hydrocarbon resources in the Middle East, Arctic and Caspian Sea" and the negative impact on the international situation situation in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, conflict in the Middle East, some countries South Asia and Africa.

The need for a naval presence in the oceans also explains the growth of pirate activity in the Gulf of Guinea and in the waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

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The former leader of militants so-called "DNR" Igor Strelkov (Hyrkyn) told where received funding and weapons to invade the city of Donbas.

The application in this regard he made on July 20 during a televised debate with the Russian oppositionist Alexei Navalny .

"I can say that the weapons taken in Crimea. There he took very little money," - said Strelkov questions lead sponsors of the armed invasion of Ukraine.

This leader assured militants that the amount was small. Other details, he refused to report under the pretext that it determines the fate of people who continue to fight and the possibility of losing "officer's honor."

"And the other question I as an officer, which still continue to depend on people who still continue to serve and fight, I just can not and will not answer. In light of that response, deprive me of my officer's honor" - he said.

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The network was video of audible sounds massive fire in the area Krasnogorivka in Donetsk region.

Video on his Facebook page posted a journalist Andrew Tsaplienko.

The video was shot July 20.

" Little Russian monsters climbed. Trying to break. Krasnogorivka. Our heavy losses. Right now. Gaps 120 min's clearly heard even in the middle Krasnogorivka. A short pauses between gaps nightingale sings ..." - signed Tsaplienko video.



Earlier, the volunteers reported the details of the attack militants in the area ATO July 19 , in which the Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered heavy losses. It was reported that in the Marinka and Krasnogorivka fighters used tanks, "city", ACS, armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles.

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