tass--2020-09-14--Japan’s Self-Defense Forces get instructions what to do when sighting UFO

TOKYO , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Japan ’ s Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces ( SDF ) have been instructed what to do if they sight unidentified flying objects that could potentially pose a threat to national security .
The instructions include collecting as much information as possible , the NHK television channel said on Monday .
The instructions were approved by Defense Minister Taro Kono and distributed in writing among the departments concerned .
The air pilots are instructed to promptly notify their command of the spotted UFO or drone .
Kono asked SDF members , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's airspace , to record any such phenomenon on camera and to analyze it as thoroughly as possible .
Kono issued orders to draft the instructions for the SDF back in April .
`` Frankly speaking , I do n't believe in UFOs , '' he remarked , though .
At the end of April , the Pentagon made public several videos recorded by the US Navy which , as follows from a statement for the media , showed `` unidentified aerial phenomena . ''
The footage was caught on camera by pilots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and January 2015 .
The videos were uploaded to the Internet in 2007 and 2017 , although the Pentagon had not authorized their publication .
The US Navy eventually confirmed that the videos were authentic .
After that the US Department of Defense announced the establishment of an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force to investigate such incidents .

TOKYO, September 14. /TASS/. Japan’s Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) have been instructed what to do if they sight unidentified flying objects that could potentially pose a threat to national security. The instructions include collecting as much information as possible, the NHK television channel said on Monday. The instructions were approved by Defense Minister Taro Kono and distributed in writing among the departments concerned.
The air pilots are instructed to promptly notify their command of the spotted UFO or drone. Kono asked SDF members, who are in charge of protecting Japan's airspace, to record any such phenomenon on camera and to analyze it as thoroughly as possible.
Kono issued orders to draft the instructions for the SDF back in April.
"Frankly speaking, I don't believe in UFOs," he remarked, though.
At the end of April, the Pentagon made public several videos recorded by the US Navy which, as follows from a statement for the media, showed "unidentified aerial phenomena." The footage was caught on camera by pilots of US combat planes in November 2004 and January 2015. The videos were uploaded to the Internet in 2007 and 2017, although the Pentagon had not authorized their publication. The US Navy eventually confirmed that the videos were authentic.
After that the US Department of Defense announced the establishment of an Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force to investigate such incidents.


tass--2020-09-14--Over 250 Moscow residents inoculated against COVID-19

MOSCOW , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Over 250 Moscow residents over the past five days got inoculated against the @ @ @ @ @ of them are in good health , the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Monday @ @ @ @ @ five days of clinical trials of the vaccine against the coronavirus infection over 250 Moscow @ @ @ @ @ seven centers that opened first .
Doctors closely monitor the health condition of the vaccinated @ @ @ @ @ in excellent health - 75 % of the participants today do not observe any symptoms @ @ @ @ @ crisis center said .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. Over 250 Moscow residents over the past five days got inoculated against the coronavirus, the vast majority of them are in good health, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Monday.
"Over the past five days of clinical trials of the vaccine against the coronavirus infection over 250 Moscow residents got inoculated at the seven centers that opened first. Doctors closely monitor the health condition of the vaccinated. The absolute majority is in excellent health - 75% of the participants today do not observe any symptoms or ailments," the crisis center said.


tass--2020-09-14--No time limits for Putin’s talks with Lukashenko, spokesman says

MOSCOW , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
No time limits were set for the talks between Russian and Belarusian Presidents @ @ @ @ @ Lukashenko , due to be held in Russia ’ s Black Sea resort city of @ @ @ @ @ Putin ’ s press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters .
When asked about the scheduled @ @ @ @ @ the two presidents , the Kremlin spokesman said , `` As long as needed .
@ @ @ @ @ yet begun , he added .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. No time limits were set for the talks between Russian and Belarusian Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, due to be held in Russia’s Black Sea resort city of Sochi later on Monday, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
When asked about the scheduled duration of the meeting between the two presidents, the Kremlin spokesman said, "As long as needed."
The talks have not yet begun, he added.


tass--2020-09-14--Number of coronavirus cases in Norway rises to 12,154

HELSINKI , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Norway increased by 75 to 12,154 over the past day , the Norwegian Institute of Health said on Monday .
For more than a month , the daily increase in Norway in the number of new cases has been several dozen , which is much higher than in early July .
During the pandemic in the country , 265 people died from complications caused by the coronavirus , 95 % of infected recovered .
The first case of coronavirus infection in Norway was detected at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ban on the entry of foreigners who do not have a residence permit .
It also introduced border controls within the Schengen area .
From June 15 , Norway opened its borders to the Nordic countries , except for Sweden , and from July 15 , it lifted restrictions for about 20 more states .
However , on August 12 , the authorities reiterated their recommendation to avoid unnecessary travel abroad .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

HELSINKI, September 14. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Norway increased by 75 to 12,154 over the past day, the Norwegian Institute of Health said on Monday.
For more than a month, the daily increase in Norway in the number of new cases has been several dozen, which is much higher than in early July.
During the pandemic in the country, 265 people died from complications caused by the coronavirus, 95% of infected recovered.
The first case of coronavirus infection in Norway was detected at the end of February. The government has imposed a ban on the entry of foreigners who do not have a residence permit. It also introduced border controls within the Schengen area.
From June 15, Norway opened its borders to the Nordic countries, except for Sweden, and from July 15, it lifted restrictions for about 20 more states. However, on August 12, the authorities reiterated their recommendation to avoid unnecessary travel abroad.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-09-14--OPEC ready to regulate global oil market for another 60 years, says Secretary General

MOSCOW , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) celebrates its 60th anniversary on Monday and plans to retain the role of stabilizer on the global oil market for another at least six decades , Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said in his speech published on the website of the OPEC Secretariat .
`` Looking ahead , the Organization stands ready to meet the many challenges we shall face as we enter the next 60 years of our history .
We remain focused on a balanced and stable oil market , in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as most recently exhibited through the Declaration of Cooperation and the historic production adjustments of 2020 , '' he said , adding that the agreement provides `` options and solutions to some of the major challenges facing humankind , such as sustainable development and energy poverty alleviation . ''
OPEC was created at the Baghdad Conference in September 1960 by Iran , Iraq , Kuwait , Saudi Arabia and Venezuela .
The five founding members were later joined by other countries .
As of March 2020 , OPEC consisted of 13 countries : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Iran , Iraq , Congo , Kuwait , Libya , United Arab Emirates , Nigeria , Saudi Arabia , and Equatorial Guinea .
The Organization has its headquarters in Vienna .
It accounts for one third of all global crude oil production .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) celebrates its 60th anniversary on Monday and plans to retain the role of stabilizer on the global oil market for another at least six decades, Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo said in his speech published on the website of the OPEC Secretariat.
"Looking ahead, the Organization stands ready to meet the many challenges we shall face as we enter the next 60 years of our history. We remain focused on a balanced and stable oil market, in the interests of both producers and consumers, as most recently exhibited through the Declaration of Cooperation and the historic production adjustments of 2020," he said, adding that the agreement provides "options and solutions to some of the major challenges facing humankind, such as sustainable development and energy poverty alleviation."
OPEC was created at the Baghdad Conference in September 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. The five founding members were later joined by other countries. As of March 2020, OPEC consisted of 13 countries: Algeria, Angola, Venezuela, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Congo, Kuwait, Libya, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Equatorial Guinea. The Organization has its headquarters in Vienna. It accounts for one third of all global crude oil production.


tass--2020-09-14--Press review: Belarusians fed up with protests and Russian voters end up as big winners

Protesters in Minsk on Sunday sought to surround the community of Drozdy where the country ’ s top officials live .
Riot police blocked the roads leading to the settlement and most of the crowd stopped at the Minsk Arena and did not dare confront law enforcement officers .
A number of political scientists say that Belarusian society is starting to get tired of these demonstrations , Izvestia writes .
The Sunday march drew about 100,000 people , according to some estimates .
It ’ s not a large number for Minsk , which has a population of two million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that these protests are going to die down , Belarusian political scientist Sergei Musiyenko said .
`` Most of the capital ’ s residents have grown tired of these rallies , blocked roads and other inconveniences caused by these large crowds , including the closures of subway stations and shopping malls , '' the expert told the paper .
Meanwhile , Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is expected to visit Sochi on September 14 for talks with the Russian leader .
Experts predict that Lukashenko may claim that it 's not Russia that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it is he that is saving Russia from a color revolution .
`` His message is this : there aren ’ t any ‘ protests ’ in Belarus .
There is just a bunch of thugs on the streets who are guided by the West seeking to stage a color revolution in Belarus to build a springboard for a similar revolution in Russia .
That said , by supporting Lukashenko , you are saving yourselves .
And by suppressing the revolution in Belarus , I am saving Russia , so don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchange for Russia ’ s help , '' political scientist Valery Karbalevich told Nezavisimaya Gazeta .
Lukashenko may vow to move the transit of goods from ports in the Baltic states to Russian ones .
The issue of Russian military bases in Belarus and the possible sale of factories such as the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant and the Belaruskali potash producer may pop up once again .
`` The Kremlin would be foolish not to take advantage of this moment and make Lukashenko offer as many promises as possible because he is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alexander Klaskovsky pointed out .
Izvestia : Voters turn out to be the biggest winners on Russia ’ s Unified Election Day According to preliminary results , United Russia 's candidates are winning the gubernatorial elections and the largest amount of seats in regional legislatures .
The recent election campaign has turned out to be one of the most successful for the ruling party .
Experts attribute its triumph to the fact that the protest agenda is unpopular amid the coronavirus pandemic , Izvestia writes .
`` First , an effective electoral machine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason is that people want stability .
It is the ruling party that represents support for the president and the government .
Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin enjoy rather high approval ratings and by voting for United Russia , people show their support for the president and the prime minister , '' Director General of the All-Russia Public Opinion Research Center Valery Fedorov told the newspaper .
According to him , the third reason is that most of the winning gubernatorial candidates from United Russia are political newcomers .
They come from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with voters , and what ’ s more they show openness and know how to use major communication tools .
`` United Russia has been and remains a party of action .
It effectively assisted the public during the pandemic , putting forward a number of social initiatives , working on them together with the government and ensuring their approval , '' Director General of the Agency for Political and Economic Communications Dmitry Orlov pointed out .
The opposition lost popularity during the pandemic because people did not want to hear endless criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Chairman of the Board of the Civil Society Development Fund Konstantin Kostin emphasized .
`` We can see from the preliminary outcome of the elections that there is no political ground for any protest agenda .
A new method has emerged , which means talking to people to find out their grievances , '' the expert said .
In his view , it could help the authorities and the people reach an understanding .
A historical event is going to take place in Washington on Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will sign a Declaration of Peace .
Bahrain is the second Arab country after the United Arab Emirates to recognize Israel through the efforts of the White House , Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes .
The Muslim world has split in two over the Israel-Bahrain agreement .
The UAE , Egypt and Oman have openly welcomed it .
Saudi Arabia has opened its skies to flights connecting Israel with the UAE and Bahrain .
As for Palestine , both the Palestinian National Authority and Hamas have condemned Bahrain ’ s move .
Lebanon ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , these threats will hardly stop the movement to recognize Israel , which has been dubbed the `` Arab Autumn '' on social media .
Senior Researcher of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences ' Institute of Oriental Studies Vladimir Isaev believes that Qatar will be the next to establish diplomatic relations with Israel .
The country 's trade mission is already active in the Jewish state .
`` The Arab world is changing .
It is divided not only for economic reasons but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The agreements with Israel make it clear that Arab countries see no military solution to the Palestinian issue .
However , I would not talk about them betraying the Palestinian cause .
Both Bahrain and the UAE say that their agreements with Israel will allow them to better advocate their position on Jerusalem , for instance , '' the expert emphasized .
Major diamond companies have increased their sales several times following a drop during the coronavirus pandemic .
Russia ’ s Alrosa sold six times as much in August as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ De Beers chief executive Bruce Cleaver attributes the rise in sales to the removal of the lockdown restrictions .
Alrosa , Russia ’ s biggest gem producer , was one of the mining companies that suffered the most from the COVID-19 pandemic .
Its sales dropped to $ 15.6 mln in April .
However , diamond sales soared to $ 216.7 mln in August , six times greater than in July .
`` Much depends on what the market will be like in the fall , ahead of the holiday season , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday season itself , '' an Alrosa spokesperson told the paper .
According to the diamond producer ‘ s representative , `` judging by the August sales figures , the supportive measures are producing results . ''
`` The company has not yet decided on the terms for the next trading session but we will first and foremost focus on the actual market demand and pursue price over volume strategy , '' the company spokesperson explained .
Investment and Capital Markets Manager at KPMG Russia and CIS Anton Bolotov says that the diamond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as the vacation season 's conclusion triggers purchases that reach their peak by Christmas .
According to him , diamond producers have seen a rise in stockpiles recently but the seasonal increase in demand is expected to help reduce them or slow their growth .
Vedomosti : Pandemic compels Russians to talk more on cell phones The overall duration of mobile phone calls in Russia reached 231.7 bln minutes in the first six months of 2020 , which is 12 bln minutes more than in the same period of 2019 , Vedomosti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Communications .
The number of fixed-line telephones has been steadily declining in Russia , but it was the coronavirus pandemic that gave a real boost to mobile services .
The lockdown was the reason behind the surge in voice traffic , as well as the growing number of calls to help desks and call centers , TMT Consulting Director General Konstantin Ankilov pointed out .
Russians also made many calls to transport and tourist companies in order to cancel or postpone their trips , the expert added .
Another reason for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of conference calls , MTS spokesperson Alexei Merkutov noted .
After the COVID-19 pandemic broke out , lockdowns were introduced and a need arose to work from home , so people were forced to use other communication tools along with social media networks and messaging services , Telecom Daily Director General Denis Kuskov noted .
In particular , employees at major companies now have to make more phone calls .
In addition , online stores and delivery services saw a rise in orders , which led to an increase in calls .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a phone call , especially to specify delivery time , Kuskov explained .
According to him , the future demand for mobile telephony will depend on the coronavirus situation .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews

Media: Belarusian society getting tired of ongoing demonstrations Protesters in Minsk on Sunday sought to surround the community of Drozdy where the country’s top officials live. Riot police blocked the roads leading to the settlement and most of the crowd stopped at the Minsk Arena and did not dare confront law enforcement officers. A number of political scientists say that Belarusian society is starting to get tired of these demonstrations, Izvestia writes. The Sunday march drew about 100,000 people, according to some estimates. It’s not a large number for Minsk, which has a population of two million, and may indicate a turning point that these protests are going to die down, Belarusian political scientist Sergei Musiyenko said. "Most of the capital’s residents have grown tired of these rallies, blocked roads and other inconveniences caused by these large crowds, including the closures of subway stations and shopping malls," the expert told the paper.
Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is expected to visit Sochi on September 14 for talks with the Russian leader. Experts predict that Lukashenko may claim that it's not Russia that is trying to help him retain power, but it is he that is saving Russia from a color revolution. "His message is this: there aren’t any ‘protests’ in Belarus. There is just a bunch of thugs on the streets who are guided by the West seeking to stage a color revolution in Belarus to build a springboard for a similar revolution in Russia. That said, by supporting Lukashenko, you are saving yourselves. And by suppressing the revolution in Belarus, I am saving Russia, so don’t ask for concessions from me in exchange for Russia’s help," political scientist Valery Karbalevich told Nezavisimaya Gazeta. Lukashenko may vow to move the transit of goods from ports in the Baltic states to Russian ones. The issue of Russian military bases in Belarus and the possible sale of factories such as the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant and the Belaruskali potash producer may pop up once again. "The Kremlin would be foolish not to take advantage of this moment and make Lukashenko offer as many promises as possible because he is in a desperate situation," political analyst Alexander Klaskovsky pointed out. Izvestia: Voters turn out to be the biggest winners on Russia’s Unified Election Day According to preliminary results, United Russia's candidates are winning the gubernatorial elections and the largest amount of seats in regional legislatures. The recent election campaign has turned out to be one of the most successful for the ruling party. Experts attribute its triumph to the fact that the protest agenda is unpopular amid the coronavirus pandemic, Izvestia writes. "First, an effective electoral machine worked for United Russia. The second reason is that people want stability. It is the ruling party that represents support for the president and the government. Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin enjoy rather high approval ratings and by voting for United Russia, people show their support for the president and the prime minister," Director General of the All-Russia Public Opinion Research Center Valery Fedorov told the newspaper. According to him, the third reason is that most of the winning gubernatorial candidates from United Russia are political newcomers. They come from a generation that has no fear of communicating with voters, and what’s more they show openness and know how to use major communication tools. "United Russia has been and remains a party of action. It effectively assisted the public during the pandemic, putting forward a number of social initiatives, working on them together with the government and ensuring their approval," Director General of the Agency for Political and Economic Communications Dmitry Orlov pointed out. The opposition lost popularity during the pandemic because people did not want to hear endless criticism of the authorities but sought real help, Chairman of the Board of the Civil Society Development Fund Konstantin Kostin emphasized. "We can see from the preliminary outcome of the elections that there is no political ground for any protest agenda. A new method has emerged, which means talking to people to find out their grievances," the expert said. In his view, it could help the authorities and the people reach an understanding. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Bahrain to normalize ties with Israel A historical event is going to take place in Washington on Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani will sign a Declaration of Peace. Bahrain is the second Arab country after the United Arab Emirates to recognize Israel through the efforts of the White House, Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes. The Muslim world has split in two over the Israel-Bahrain agreement. The UAE, Egypt and Oman have openly welcomed it. Saudi Arabia has opened its skies to flights connecting Israel with the UAE and Bahrain. As for Palestine, both the Palestinian National Authority and Hamas have condemned Bahrain’s move. Lebanon’s Iranian-backed Hezbollah has issued threats to Israel. However, these threats will hardly stop the movement to recognize Israel, which has been dubbed the "Arab Autumn" on social media.
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Senior Researcher of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute of Oriental Studies Vladimir Isaev believes that Qatar will be the next to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. The country's trade mission is already active in the Jewish state. "The Arab world is changing. It is divided not only for economic reasons but also over security in the Middle East. The agreements with Israel make it clear that Arab countries see no military solution to the Palestinian issue. However, I would not talk about them betraying the Palestinian cause. Both Bahrain and the UAE say that their agreements with Israel will allow them to better advocate their position on Jerusalem, for instance," the expert emphasized. Kommersant: Diamond industry begins to rebound Major diamond companies have increased their sales several times following a drop during the coronavirus pandemic. Russia’s Alrosa sold six times as much in August as it did in July, Kommersant writes. De Beers chief executive Bruce Cleaver attributes the rise in sales to the removal of the lockdown restrictions. Alrosa, Russia’s biggest gem producer, was one of the mining companies that suffered the most from the COVID-19 pandemic. Its sales dropped to $15.6 mln in April. However, diamond sales soared to $216.7 mln in August, six times greater than in July.
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"Much depends on what the market will be like in the fall, ahead of the holiday season, and what sales will be like during the holiday season itself," an Alrosa spokesperson told the paper. According to the diamond producer‘s representative, "judging by the August sales figures, the supportive measures are producing results." "The company has not yet decided on the terms for the next trading session but we will first and foremost focus on the actual market demand and pursue price over volume strategy," the company spokesperson explained. Investment and Capital Markets Manager at KPMG Russia and CIS Anton Bolotov says that the diamond market usually begins to recover in August, as the vacation season's conclusion triggers purchases that reach their peak by Christmas. According to him, diamond producers have seen a rise in stockpiles recently but the seasonal increase in demand is expected to help reduce them or slow their growth. Vedomosti: Pandemic compels Russians to talk more on cell phones The overall duration of mobile phone calls in Russia reached 231.7 bln minutes in the first six months of 2020, which is 12 bln minutes more than in the same period of 2019, Vedomosti writes, citing data from the Ministry of Communications. The number of fixed-line telephones has been steadily declining in Russia, but it was the coronavirus pandemic that gave a real boost to mobile services.
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tass--2020-09-14--Belarusian police detain 774 protesters on September 13

MINSK , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Almost 30 protest activities took place in Belarus on Sunday , the overall @ @ @ @ @ exceed 22,000 , Interior Ministry Spokesperson Olga Chemodanova said in a statement on Telegram .
@ @ @ @ @ recorded across the country yesterday , on September 13 .
The overall number of participants @ @ @ @ @ '' the statement reads .
According to Chemodanova , `` 774 people were detained for @ @ @ @ @ events . ''
In particular , 500 people were apprehended in the country ’ s @ @ @ @ @ As many as 544 people will remain in custody until administrative hearings take place , @ @ @ @ @

MINSK, September 14. /TASS/. Almost 30 protest activities took place in Belarus on Sunday, the overall number of protesters did not exceed 22,000, Interior Ministry Spokesperson Olga Chemodanova said in a statement on Telegram.
"Twenty-eight protest activities were recorded across the country yesterday, on September 13. The overall number of participants did not exceed 22,000," the statement reads.
According to Chemodanova, "774 people were detained for violating the law on public events." In particular, 500 people were apprehended in the country’s capital of Minsk.
"As many as 544 people will remain in custody until administrative hearings take place," the statement adds.


tass--2020-09-14--Ukraine reinforces border with Belarus

Ukraine reinforces border with Belarus

KIEV , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine takes enhanced security measures at the @ @ @ @ @ announced Monday .
`` Reinforcement of this part of the state border is done with @ @ @ @ @ including ‘ Dozor ’ units and a service dog training center .
Border control aviation @ @ @ @ @ monitoring , while SAFE Boat 27 boats patrol the waters at the border , '' @ @ @ @ @ presidential elections in Belarus took place on August 9 .
According to the Central Electoral @ @ @ @ @ Lukashenko won with 80.10 % of votes .
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya came second , with 10.12 @ @ @ @ @ after the results were announced , mass protests sparked across Belarus , causing clashes with @ @ @ @ @ initial days .
The Belarusian opposition ’ s Coordination council urges to continue protesting until @ @ @ @ @ repeat elections , while the authorities demand for the unauthorized rallies to stop .

KIEV, September 14. /TASS/. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine takes enhanced security measures at the Belarusian border, the Service announced Monday.
"Reinforcement of this part of the state border is done with involvement of additional reserves, including ‘Dozor’ units and a service dog training center. Border control aviation and drones carry out air monitoring, while SAFE Boat 27 boats patrol the waters at the border," the statement says.
The presidential elections in Belarus took place on August 9. According to the Central Electoral Commission, incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko won with 80.10% of votes. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya came second, with 10.12% of votes. Immediately after the results were announced, mass protests sparked across Belarus, causing clashes with the law enforcement during the initial days. The Belarusian opposition’s Coordination council urges to continue protesting until the authorities agree to hold repeat elections, while the authorities demand for the unauthorized rallies to stop.


tass--2020-09-14--Artillery units in Primorye Region hold large-scale live firing practice

VLADIVOSTOK , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Artillery units in the Eastern Federal District , involved in a military exercise @ @ @ @ @ have held a large-scale live firing practice using long-range self-propelled artillery pieces Giatsint and self-propelled @ @ @ @ @ crews practiced destruction of crucial facilities , artillery batteries , armor convoys , command centers @ @ @ @ @ a hypothetical enemy .
More than 30 combat tasks were accomplished by crews of the @ @ @ @ @ mortars Tulpan , the Eastern Military District ’ s press-service said .
The forces participating @ @ @ @ @ attack of `` enemy '' tanks with the weapon system Shturm-S. Ka-52 Alligator helicopters conducted @ @ @ @ @ support .
Taking part in the exercise were 700 troops and 250 pieces of military @ @ @ @ @ District ’ s press-service said .

VLADIVOSTOK, September 14. /TASS/. Artillery units in the Eastern Federal District, involved in a military exercise in the Primorye Territory, have held a large-scale live firing practice using long-range self-propelled artillery pieces Giatsint and self-propelled mortars Tulpan.
The artillery crews practiced destruction of crucial facilities, artillery batteries, armor convoys, command centers and air defense weapons of a hypothetical enemy. More than 30 combat tasks were accomplished by crews of the self-propelled artillery pieces Giatsint and mortars Tulpan, the Eastern Military District’s press-service said.
The forces participating in the exercise repelled an attack of "enemy" tanks with the weapon system Shturm-S. Ka-52 Alligator helicopters conducted air reconnaissance and provided air support.
Taking part in the exercise were 700 troops and 250 pieces of military equipment, the Eastern Military District’s press-service said.


tass--2020-09-14--Russia records 5,509 new daily coronavirus cases

MOSCOW , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus cases rose by 5,509 to 1,068,320 in the past @ @ @ @ @ crisis center said on Monday .
According to the crisis center , the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ has remained at or below 0.5 % for 30 days .
The number of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ hours in Russia increased by 57 compared to 94 the day before , in all @ @ @ @ @ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus recoveries grew by 2,475 in the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ have recovered by now .
According to the crisis center , recoveries have exceeded 82.2 @ @ @ @ @ of infected people .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases rose by 5,509 to 1,068,320 in the past 24 hours, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday.
According to the crisis center, the country’s daily coronavirus growth rate has remained at or below 0.5% for 30 days.
The number of COVID-19 fatalities over the past 24 hours in Russia increased by 57 compared to 94 the day before, in all, 18,635 patients have died.
Russia’s coronavirus recoveries grew by 2,475 in the past 24 hours, a total of 878,700 people have recovered by now. According to the crisis center, recoveries have exceeded 82.2% of the total number of infected people.


tass--2020-09-14--Lukashenko arrives in Sochi for talks with Russian president

SOCHI , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday arrived in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi where he will hold face-to-face talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin , the BelTA news agency reported .
This is Lukashenko ’ s first visit abroad after the presidential election that was followed by mass protests .
His visit to Russia was preceded by intensive preparations .
The leaders of the two countries held phone conversations six times during August .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Minsk in early September , while earlier Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press service reported that the leaders plan to discuss key issues of further development of Russian-Belarusian relations of strategic partnership and alliance .
`` A special focus will be placed on the implementation of major joint projects in the trade-economic , energy and cultural-humanitarian spheres , as well as the prospects for promoting integration processes within the Union State , '' the Russian leader ’ s press service noted .
According to Lukashenko , it is planned to dot the i 's on the most sensitive issues for the two countries during his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visited Russia and met with Putin on June 30 at the unveiling of the Rzhev memorial in the Tver Region .
A couple of days earlier he had attended the victory parade in Moscow .
He visited Sochi most recently this February .
The presidential election in Belarus was held on August 9 .
According to the Central Election Committee , Alexander Lukashenko got 80.1 % of the vote .
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya was second with 10.12 % , she refused to recognize the election results and later participated in the creation of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Immediately after exit poll results were announced , mass protest rallies erupted in the country which in the early days were accompanied by clashes between protesters and law enforcement forces .
The opposition is urging to continue the protests , while the authorities state the necessity to stop the unauthorized rallies .

SOCHI, September 14. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday arrived in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi where he will hold face-to-face talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the BelTA news agency reported. This is Lukashenko’s first visit abroad after the presidential election that was followed by mass protests.
His visit to Russia was preceded by intensive preparations. The leaders of the two countries held phone conversations six times during August. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Minsk in early September, while earlier Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei had visited Moscow.
The Kremlin press service reported that the leaders plan to discuss key issues of further development of Russian-Belarusian relations of strategic partnership and alliance. "A special focus will be placed on the implementation of major joint projects in the trade-economic, energy and cultural-humanitarian spheres, as well as the prospects for promoting integration processes within the Union State," the Russian leader’s press service noted.
According to Lukashenko, it is planned to dot the i's on the most sensitive issues for the two countries during his meeting with Putin.
The Belarusian President visited Russia and met with Putin on June 30 at the unveiling of the Rzhev memorial in the Tver Region. A couple of days earlier he had attended the victory parade in Moscow. He visited Sochi most recently this February.
The presidential election in Belarus was held on August 9. According to the Central Election Committee, Alexander Lukashenko got 80.1% of the vote. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya was second with 10.12%, she refused to recognize the election results and later participated in the creation of the Coordination Council of the Belarusian opposition. Immediately after exit poll results were announced, mass protest rallies erupted in the country which in the early days were accompanied by clashes between protesters and law enforcement forces. The opposition is urging to continue the protests, while the authorities state the necessity to stop the unauthorized rallies.


tass--2020-09-14--Japan’s governing party elects Yoshihide Suga as its new leader

TOKYO , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Japan ’ s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has been elected chairman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ) succeeding outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who announced his resignation at the end of August .
Voting took place on Monday in Tokyo at a party convention .
The new leader was supported by 377 out of 394 LDP members in the parliament as well as by 89 out of 141 party members from 47 Japanese prefectures .
On September 16 , he will be elected prime minister during the meeting of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the party charter , he will occupy this position until September 2021 when Abe ’ s term of office expires .
Then a new election will take place for the standard three-year term .
The new LDP leader has been Japan ’ s chief cabinet secretary since 2012 when Abe became prime minister .
He set a record for the longest tenure in this office back in July 2016 and has surpassed it since more than twice .
He became particularly popular when the name of the imperial reign era of new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after unveiling two hieroglyphs `` Reiwa '' ( beautiful harmony ) .
Later he was affectionately nicknamed `` Uncle Reiwa . ''
On August 28 , Abe stated that he would resign due to health reasons .
He suffers from ulcerative colitis which had earlier cut short his previous term as prime minister in 2007 .
He informed the ruling coalition that he does not intend to designate an acting prime minister and will remain until the LDP endorses a candidate for his post .
At a press conference Abe several times regretted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals .
Among them he named the issues of Japanese citizens kidnapped by the North Korean intelligence , a peace treaty with Russia and amendments to the country ’ s constitution .
Shortly before stepping down Shinzo Abe set a record for the longest continuous tenure as head of government in the history of Japan .
He has chaired the Cabinet for a total of 2,799 consecutive days since the start of his second term as prime minister in December 2012 .

TOKYO, September 14. /TASS/. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has been elected chairman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) succeeding outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who announced his resignation at the end of August. Voting took place on Monday in Tokyo at a party convention. The new leader was supported by 377 out of 394 LDP members in the parliament as well as by 89 out of 141 party members from 47 Japanese prefectures.
On September 16, he will be elected prime minister during the meeting of both houses of the parliament. According to the party charter, he will occupy this position until September 2021 when Abe’s term of office expires. Then a new election will take place for the standard three-year term.
The new LDP leader has been Japan’s chief cabinet secretary since 2012 when Abe became prime minister. He set a record for the longest tenure in this office back in July 2016 and has surpassed it since more than twice. He became particularly popular when the name of the imperial reign era of new Japanese Emperor Naruhito was announced in 2019 after unveiling two hieroglyphs "Reiwa" (beautiful harmony). Later he was affectionately nicknamed "Uncle Reiwa."
Abe’s resignation
On August 28, Abe stated that he would resign due to health reasons. He suffers from ulcerative colitis which had earlier cut short his previous term as prime minister in 2007. He informed the ruling coalition that he does not intend to designate an acting prime minister and will remain until the LDP endorses a candidate for his post.
At a press conference Abe several times regretted that he did not achieve all his goals. Among them he named the issues of Japanese citizens kidnapped by the North Korean intelligence, a peace treaty with Russia and amendments to the country’s constitution.
Shortly before stepping down Shinzo Abe set a record for the longest continuous tenure as head of government in the history of Japan. He has chaired the Cabinet for a total of 2,799 consecutive days since the start of his second term as prime minister in December 2012.


tass--2020-09-14--Russia’s Navy tracks movements of US guided-missile destroyer in Baltic Sea

MOSCOW , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Baltic Sea Fleet is monitoring the movements of the US @ @ @ @ @ USS Ross , which entered the Baltic Sea on September 13 , the Russian Defense @ @ @ @ @ Control Center told journalists on Monday .
`` Forces and resources of the Baltic Sea @ @ @ @ @ movements of the guided-missile ( missile defense system ) destroyer USS Ross of the US @ @ @ @ @ Sea on September 13 , 2020 , '' the center said .
On September 7 @ @ @ @ @ combat vessels led by the USS Ross destroyer entered the Barents Sea where it was @ @ @ @ @ of the Northern Fleet .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. Russia’s Baltic Sea Fleet is monitoring the movements of the US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS Ross, which entered the Baltic Sea on September 13, the Russian Defense Ministry’s National Defense Control Center told journalists on Monday.
"Forces and resources of the Baltic Sea Fleet are continuously tracking the movements of the guided-missile (missile defense system) destroyer USS Ross of the US Navy that entered the Baltic Sea on September 13, 2020," the center said.
On September 7, a group of NATO combat vessels led by the USS Ross destroyer entered the Barents Sea where it was tracked by forces and resources of the Northern Fleet.


tass--2020-09-14--Putin, Lukashenko to hold face-to-face talks

According to the news agency , the two leaders will discuss the current state and prospects for bilateral cooperation in @ @ @ @ @ , discuss international issues , the situation in the region and issues related to joint @ @ @ @ @ This is Lukashenko ’ s first visit abroad after the presidential election that was followed @ @ @ @ @ some Western countries , Russia recognized the outcome of the election in Belarus as legitimate @ @ @ @ @ s visit to Russia was preceded by intensive preparations , including Russian Prime Minister Mikhail @ @ @ @ @ Minsk in early September .
According to Lukashenko , it is planned to dot the @ @ @ @ @ most sensitive issues for the two countries at his meeting with Putin .

According to the news agency, the two leaders will discuss the current state and prospects for bilateral cooperation in various fields, allied relations, discuss international issues, the situation in the region and issues related to joint response to emerging challenges.
This is Lukashenko’s first visit abroad after the presidential election that was followed by mass protests. Unlike some Western countries, Russia recognized the outcome of the election in Belarus as legitimate. The Belarusian president’s visit to Russia was preceded by intensive preparations, including Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s visit to Minsk in early September. According to Lukashenko, it is planned to dot the i’s on the most sensitive issues for the two countries at his meeting with Putin.


tass--2020-09-14--At least one miner killed in Kemerovo region mine’s rockfall

KEMEROVO , September 14./TASS/ .
Eighty-seven people had to be evacuated and at least one miner was killed in the @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s Kemerovo region , according to early reports , an emergency source has @ @ @ @ @ the source , there were 95 people in the mine when roof collapsed in a @ @ @ @ @ .
Eighty-seven people were evacuated , and six stayed in the mine to ensure that @ @ @ @ @ .
`` According to preliminary information , one miner was killed , and the fate @ @ @ @ @ , '' the source added .

KEMEROVO, September 14./TASS/. Eighty-seven people had to be evacuated and at least one miner was killed in the rockfall in a mine of Russia’s Kemerovo region, according to early reports, an emergency source has told TASS.
According to the source, there were 95 people in the mine when roof collapsed in a mine tunnel of Chertinskaya-Koksovaya mine. Eighty-seven people were evacuated, and six stayed in the mine to ensure that its life-support systems remained operational. "According to preliminary information, one miner was killed, and the fate of one more is unclear," the source added.


tass--2020-09-14--Casio to Release EDIFICE Collaboration Models with Scuderia AlphaTauri

TOKYO , Sept. 14 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co. , Ltd. announced today the release of new additions to the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of `` Speed and Intelligence . ''
The new EQB-1100AT and ECB-20AT watches are collaboration models with Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One team , winner of the 2020 Italian GP .
Casio had been an official partner of the Scuderia Toro Rosso since 2016 .
The EQB-1100AT and ECB-20AT collaboration models are the first since the team changed its name to Scuderia AlphaTauri in this season .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white color scheme , taking after the Scuderia AlphaTauri team colors and exactly the same navy blue as the EDIFICE brand color .
The ECB-20AT features a navy blue case and band .
Both models are inscribed with the team logo on the dial , case back , and band , part of a design that is infused with the world view of Scuderia AlphaTauri .
The EQB-1100AT features a thin 9.6 mm case and an octagonal bezel combined with carbonused extensively in motorsports .
The watch can simultaneously display the time in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a Schedule Timer , with the addition of a leather band inscribed with the team logo .
On both models , the face is made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystaltough enough for team mechanics..
The watches also automatically adjust the time when paired with a smartphone using a dedicated app .
Both models are inscribed with the team logo on the dial , case back , and band , part of a design that is infused with the world view of Scuderia AlphaTauri .
These are special collaboration models that support team members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to schedule things down to the minute .
Based in Italy , Scuderia AlphaTauri is a racing team whose roster is filled with up-and-coming young drivers .
This season , the team just changed its name from Scuderia Toro Rosso .
The team brings its youthful energy , racing cars powered by outstanding technological innovation , and the passionate pursuit of speed to the Formula One circuit .
Believing these qualities perfectly match the EDIFICE brand concept , Casio has been an official team partner since 2016 .

TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of new additions to the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of "Speed and Intelligence." The new EQB-1100AT and ECB-20AT watches are collaboration models with Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One team, winner of the 2020 Italian GP.
Casio had been an official partner of the Scuderia Toro Rosso since 2016. The EQB-1100AT and ECB-20AT collaboration models are the first since the team changed its name to Scuderia AlphaTauri in this season. The dials feature a gradated navy blue and white color scheme, taking after the Scuderia AlphaTauri team colors and exactly the same navy blue as the EDIFICE brand color. The ECB-20AT features a navy blue case and band. Both models are inscribed with the team logo on the dial, case back, and band, part of a design that is infused with the world view of Scuderia AlphaTauri.
The EQB-1100AT features a thin 9.6 mm case and an octagonal bezel combined with carbonused extensively in motorsports. The watch can simultaneously display the time in two cities. The ECB-20AT is equipped with a Schedule Timer, with the addition of a leather band inscribed with the team logo. On both models, the face is made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystaltough enough for team mechanics.. The watches also automatically adjust the time when paired with a smartphone using a dedicated app. Both models are inscribed with the team logo on the dial, case back, and band, part of a design that is infused with the world view of Scuderia AlphaTauri. These are special collaboration models that support team members who travel around the world and need to schedule things down to the minute.
Scuderia AlphaTauri
Based in Italy, Scuderia AlphaTauri is a racing team whose roster is filled with up-and-coming young drivers. This season, the team just changed its name from Scuderia Toro Rosso. The team brings its youthful energy, racing cars powered by outstanding technological innovation, and the passionate pursuit of speed to the Formula One circuit. Believing these qualities perfectly match the EDIFICE brand concept, Casio has been an official team partner since 2016.
EDIFICE: https://www.edifice-watches.com/
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tass--2020-09-14--Risen signs a Synergetic 140 MW Agreement with UPC-AC Energy Solar

NINGBO , China , Sept. 14 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy Co. , Ltd , a leading , Tier 1 manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products , has just announced a structured 140MWp supply contract with UPC-AC Energy Solar Asia Limited ( UPC-AC Energy SA ) .
The multi-party deal , accommodating various stakeholder requirements , consists of Risen 's proven Mono PERC modules being provided over the turn of this year and into early 2021 .
UPC-AC Energy SA is a joint venture company between UPC Renewables and AC Energy , and together they form a potential candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tag .
With over 1GW of solar projects in its pipeline across Asia Pacific , this JV entity is making its mark on the solar landscape of the region .
Mr. Pranab Kumar Sarmah , CEO of UPC-AC Energy SA explains more , `` Our JV sets out to finesse the best possible outcomes for all of the stakeholders involved in our projects ; from each department in our two respective companies , technical , commercial and legal , to the corresponding departments within our chosen EPC provider and then shaped into contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to report that Risen has listened intently to our various and indeed variable requirements and responded in kind to give us a workable , profitable and tailored solution that fulfils our complex requirements . ''
`` An intense journey to realisation . ''
confirmed Mr Bypina Veerraju Chaudary , CSMO of Risen .
`` Our aim is always to be more than just a provider of first-class products .
We fully understand the background complexities of arranging a truly cost-effective solar PV installation , wherein the interests of all parties are represented and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been able to , once again , demonstrate our core ability to balance each need within this contract .
We look forwards to participating in the further expansion of UPC-AC Energy SA in the future , with further bespoke contracts aimed at delivering more tangible bottom line results . ''
Eking out the last fragment of additional value from any agreement can prove problematic whenever multiple participants each have their own criteria to satisfy , but in today 's highly competitive solar environment , all gains count towards ensuring continual success , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to accelerate their growth from a mutually beneficial financial position .
With each party pulling together in the same direction , the ensuing synergy delivers success `` in spades '' , to the extent that the aforementioned `` watch this space '' will undoubtedly be filled with further stellar news .
Risen Energy is a leading , global , Tier1 , `` AAA '' credit rated manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products and provider of total business solutions for power generation .
The Company , founded in 1986 and publicly listed in 2010 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers .
Techno-commercial innovation , underpinned by consummate quality and support , encircle Risen total Solar PV business solutions which are among the most powerful and cost effective in the industry .
With local market presence , and strong financial bankability status , we are committed , and able , to building strategic , mutually beneficial collaborations with our partners , as together we capitalise on the rising value of green energy .
UPC-AC Energy Solar is a 50-50 joint venture company between AC Energy ( through AC Renewables International Pte .
Ltd. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UPC Solar Asia Pacific Limited ) for the development , construction and operation of solar projects in the Asia- Pacific region .

NINGBO, China, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Risen Energy Co., Ltd, a leading, Tier 1 manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products, has just announced a structured 140MWp supply contract with UPC-AC Energy Solar Asia Limited (UPC-AC Energy SA).
The multi-party deal, accommodating various stakeholder requirements, consists of Risen's proven Mono PERC modules being provided over the turn of this year and into early 2021.
UPC-AC Energy SA is a joint venture company between UPC Renewables and AC Energy, and together they form a potential candidate under a "watch this space" tag. With over 1GW of solar projects in its pipeline across Asia Pacific, this JV entity is making its mark on the solar landscape of the region.
Mr. Pranab Kumar Sarmah, CEO of UPC-AC Energy SA explains more, "Our JV sets out to finesse the best possible outcomes for all of the stakeholders involved in our projects; from each department in our two respective companies, technical, commercial and legal, to the corresponding departments within our chosen EPC provider and then shaped into contract with our suppliers. I'm delighted to report that Risen has listened intently to our various and indeed variable requirements and responded in kind to give us a workable, profitable and tailored solution that fulfils our complex requirements."
"An intense journey to realisation." confirmed Mr Bypina Veerraju Chaudary, CSMO of Risen. "Our aim is always to be more than just a provider of first-class products. We fully understand the background complexities of arranging a truly cost-effective solar PV installation, wherein the interests of all parties are represented and protected, and we are delighted to have been able to, once again, demonstrate our core ability to balance each need within this contract. We look forwards to participating in the further expansion of UPC-AC Energy SA in the future, with further bespoke contracts aimed at delivering more tangible bottom line results."
Eking out the last fragment of additional value from any agreement can prove problematic whenever multiple participants each have their own criteria to satisfy, but in today's highly competitive solar environment, all gains count towards ensuring continual success, and is paramount for those parties determined to accelerate their growth from a mutually beneficial financial position. With each party pulling together in the same direction, the ensuing synergy delivers success "in spades", to the extent that the aforementioned "watch this space" will undoubtedly be filled with further stellar news.
About Risen
Risen Energy is a leading, global, Tier1, "AAA" credit rated manufacturer of high-performance solar photovoltaic products and provider of total business solutions for power generation. The Company, founded in 1986 and publicly listed in 2010, compels value generation for its global customers. Techno-commercial innovation, underpinned by consummate quality and support, encircle Risen total Solar PV business solutions which are among the most powerful and cost effective in the industry. With local market presence, and strong financial bankability status, we are committed, and able, to building strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations with our partners, as together we capitalise on the rising value of green energy.
About UPC-AC Energy Solar
UPC-AC Energy Solar is a 50-50 joint venture company between AC Energy (through AC Renewables International Pte. Ltd.), and UPC Renewables (through UPC Solar Asia Pacific Limited) for the development, construction and operation of solar projects in the Asia- Pacific region.
CONTACT: Risen Energy Co., Ltd, Ponsekar, +91-9611333011


tass--2020-09-14--Russia’s Kamchatka reports surge in coronavirus fatalities

Russia calls on Apple Inc. not to indulge Ukraine in regard to Russian apps Kiev violates international obligations insisting on @ @ @ @ @ AppStore , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

West was covering up crimes of Kiev regime that led to Ukraine’s tragedy, Lavrov says
"During this entire period, the population of DPR and LPR was subjected to abuse, perennial shelling on the part of the Kiev regime that openly adopted a course towards Russophobia and genocide," the Russian top diplomat noted
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tass--2020-09-15--Navalny plans to return to Russia - NYT

Navalny plans to return to Russia - NYT

NEW YORK , September 15 .
/TASS/ .
Russian blogger Alexei Navalny is not planning to stay in Germany forever and wants to return to Russia once he recovers in order to continue his mission , a senior German security official told The New York Times .
`` He ’ s not planning to go into exile in Germany , '' the official said , according to the newspaper .
`` He wants to go home to Russia and he wants to continue his mission . ''
Navalny , who spoke to a German prosecutor , refused to cooperate with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case with Germany , the security official said .
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on the Tomsk-Moscow flight .
He fell into a coma and was hooked up to a ventilator in the intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to the Charite hospital in Berlin .
On September 2 , the German government claimed that Navalny had been poisoned with a Novichok-family toxic agent .
On Monday , Berlin claimed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France and Sweden , had confirmed the German conclusions .
According to the German Foreign Ministry , experts of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons also took samples from Navalny , forwarding them to the organization ’ s reference laboratories .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said later that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He noted that before Navalny was transferred to Berlin , no toxic substances had been found in his system .
For her part , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the alleged poisoning to the Russian ambassador .

NEW YORK, September 15. /TASS/. Russian blogger Alexei Navalny is not planning to stay in Germany forever and wants to return to Russia once he recovers in order to continue his mission, a senior German security official told The New York Times.
"He’s not planning to go into exile in Germany," the official said, according to the newspaper. "He wants to go home to Russia and he wants to continue his mission."
Navalny, who spoke to a German prosecutor, refused to cooperate with a Russian request to jointly investigate the case with Germany, the security official said.


tass--2020-09-15--Russian embassy urges Washington to focus on productive interaction

WASHINGTON , September 15 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian Embassy in the United States is calling on Washington to focus on productive cooperation for the sake of strengthening global stability and security instead of fueling anti-Russian sentiments , a statement posted on the Russian diplomatic mission ’ s Facebook page said .
The diplomats commented on an interview of Gen. Timothy Ray , head of US Air Force Global Strike Command , published by Air Force Times on September 13 .
According to the diplomats , he equated the `` threat '' from Russia and China with the challenge posed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' to the modernization of our nuclear forces .
`` Remarkably , such claims are made while Washington continues large-scale and cost-intensive efforts to improve its own nuclear weaponry .
At the same time , the US is lowering the `` threshold '' of nuclear weapons use .
In 2019 , the Pentagon deployed low-yield W76-2 warheads on a number of Trident II SLBMs .
Such actions increase the risk of potential conflict escalation , '' the statement said .
`` We call on our US partners not to further fuel anti-Russian sentiments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sake of strengthening global stability and security , '' the Russian diplomats emphasized .

WASHINGTON, September 15. /TASS/. The Russian Embassy in the United States is calling on Washington to focus on productive cooperation for the sake of strengthening global stability and security instead of fueling anti-Russian sentiments, a statement posted on the Russian diplomatic mission’s Facebook page said.
The diplomats commented on an interview of Gen. Timothy Ray, head of US Air Force Global Strike Command, published by Air Force Times on September 13. According to the diplomats, he equated the "threat" from Russia and China with the challenge posed by terrorism and linked this "danger" to the modernization of our nuclear forces.
"Remarkably, such claims are made while Washington continues large-scale and cost-intensive efforts to improve its own nuclear weaponry. At the same time, the US is lowering the "threshold" of nuclear weapons use. In 2019, the Pentagon deployed low-yield W76-2 warheads on a number of Trident II SLBMs. Such actions increase the risk of potential conflict escalation," the statement said.
"We call on our US partners not to further fuel anti-Russian sentiments and focus on productive interaction for the sake of strengthening global stability and security," the Russian diplomats emphasized.


tass--2020-09-15--Russian diplomat calls Germany’s proposal on Navalny case ‘an excuse’

MOSCOW , September 15 .
/TASS/ .
The suggestion of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas that Russia should send its requests on the situation with Russian blogger Alexei Navalny to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is just an excuse , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said .
`` I ’ m sorry , but this is just a kind of an excuse , mildly speaking .
But given this resonance and urgency of the issue that we see now , to tell you the truth , I would like to use stronger expressions .
Because this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with `` 60 Minutes '' program on Rossiya-1 TV channel .
`` If there are serious facts , and they tell us these are real facts , and there is a request from the respective law enforcement agencies , then what could be more common , simple , true , honest and right than to just hand them over to the Russian side ? ''
the diplomat said .
According to Zakharova , `` unfortunately , the chain of these strange things is not going to break . ''
On Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent a new request to Germany on legal assistance on the situation with Navalny , Spokesman Andrei Ivanov said .
Maas said on Monday that the OPCW experts had taken Navalny ’ s samples at Berlin ’ s Charite hospital and Russia , as a member of this organization , could send its requests to it regarding the incident with the blogger .
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on the Tomsk-Moscow flight .
He fell into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ventilator in the intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to the Charite hospital in Berlin .
On September 2 , the German government claimed that Navalny had been poisoned with a Novichok-family toxic agent .
On Monday , Berlin claimed that three EU laboratories , including those in France and Sweden , had confirmed the German conclusions .
According to the German Foreign Ministry , the OPCW experts also took samples from Navalny , forwarding them to the organization ’ s reference laboratories .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He noted that before Navalny was transferred to Berlin , no toxic substances had been found in his system .
For her part , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Ministry had not provided any evidence of the alleged poisoning to the Russian ambassador .

MOSCOW, September 15. /TASS/. The suggestion of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas that Russia should send its requests on the situation with Russian blogger Alexei Navalny to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is just an excuse, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
"I’m sorry, but this is just a kind of an excuse, mildly speaking. But given this resonance and urgency of the issue that we see now, to tell you the truth, I would like to use stronger expressions. Because this is wrong," Zakharova said in an interview with "60 Minutes" program on Rossiya-1 TV channel.
"If there are serious facts, and they tell us these are real facts, and there is a request from the respective law enforcement agencies, then what could be more common, simple, true, honest and right than to just hand them over to the Russian side?" the diplomat said.
According to Zakharova, "unfortunately, the chain of these strange things is not going to break."
On Monday, the Russian Prosecutor-General’s Office sent a new request to Germany on legal assistance on the situation with Navalny, Spokesman Andrei Ivanov said.
Maas said on Monday that the OPCW experts had taken Navalny’s samples at Berlin’s Charite hospital and Russia, as a member of this organization, could send its requests to it regarding the incident with the blogger.
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on the Tomsk-Moscow flight. He fell into a coma and was hooked up to a ventilator in the intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to the Charite hospital in Berlin. On September 2, the German government claimed that Navalny had been poisoned with a Novichok-family toxic agent. On Monday, Berlin claimed that three EU laboratories, including those in France and Sweden, had confirmed the German conclusions. According to the German Foreign Ministry, the OPCW experts also took samples from Navalny, forwarding them to the organization’s reference laboratories.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said later that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He noted that before Navalny was transferred to Berlin, no toxic substances had been found in his system. For her part, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Ministry had not provided any evidence of the alleged poisoning to the Russian ambassador.


tass--2020-09-14--Russian diplomat warns OSCE of threat on new possibilities for terrorist amid pandemic

VIENNA , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Social and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic may entail radicalization of population @ @ @ @ @ favorable conditions for recruiting supporters to terrorist organizations , Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov @ @ @ @ @ OSCE online conference on combating terrorism .
According to the Russian senior diplomat , the @ @ @ @ @ paled into insignificance , on the contrary , it has gained a new dimension .
@ @ @ @ @ lockdowns imposed by the government of most of world nations at the beginning of the @ @ @ @ @ activities , terrorists have switched to the internet and social network , making a wider @ @ @ @ @ propagating fake information and calls for terror and violence of various ideological orientation , '' @ @ @ @ @ can not rule out that social and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis in a @ @ @ @ @ to the radicalization of the population , create additional possibilities for terrorist organizations to recruit @ @ @ @ @ attacks and propaganda actions , '' he stressed .

VIENNA, September 14. /TASS/. Social and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic may entail radicalization of population in some countries and create favorable conditions for recruiting supporters to terrorist organizations, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov said on Monday during an OSCE online conference on combating terrorism.
According to the Russian senior diplomat, the threat of terrorism has not paled into insignificance, on the contrary, it has gained a new dimension. "As a result of lockdowns imposed by the government of most of world nations at the beginning of the year and reduction of social activities, terrorists have switched to the internet and social network, making a wider use of contactless methods of propagating fake information and calls for terror and violence of various ideological orientation," he said.
"We cannot rule out that social and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis in a number of countries may lead to the radicalization of the population, create additional possibilities for terrorist organizations to recruit new members, stage terror attacks and propaganda actions," he stressed.


tass--2020-09-14--Russia and Turkey to hold talks on Syria, Libya on September 15-16

ANKARA , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Russia and Turkey will hold another round of consultations on the situation in @ @ @ @ @ 15-16 , the Turkish Foreign Ministry informed on Monday .
`` The consultations between Turkish @ @ @ @ @ Syria and Libya will continue on September 15-16 in Ankara on a technical level , @ @ @ @ @ The previous round of talks was held on August 31-September 1 in Moscow .
Before @ @ @ @ @ Libyan regulation were held on July 21-22 in Ankara .
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei @ @ @ @ @ to the talks , while Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal headed the Turkish one @

ANKARA, September 14. /TASS/. Russia and Turkey will hold another round of consultations on the situation in Syria and Libya on September 15-16, the Turkish Foreign Ministry informed on Monday.
"The consultations between Turkish and Russian inter-agency delegations on Syria and Libya will continue on September 15-16 in Ankara on a technical level," the message informed.
The previous round of talks was held on August 31-September 1 in Moscow. Before that, Russian-Turkish consultations on Libyan regulation were held on July 21-22 in Ankara. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin headed the Russian delegation to the talks, while Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal headed the Turkish one.


tass--2020-09-14--Number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow exceeds 5,000

MOSCOW , September 14 .
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The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has exceeded 5,000 , with 13 @ @ @ @ @ , the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday .
`` Thirteen coronavirus-positive @ @ @ @ @ died in Moscow , '' it said , adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths @ @ @ @ @ .
The coronavirus situation in Moscow , which was the most serious among other Russian @ @ @ @ @ .
By today , Moscow has reported around 271,800 confirmed coronavirus cases .
Some 230 @ @ @ @ @ .
To date , 1,068,320 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 878,700 @ @ @ @ @ disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 18,635 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the @ @ @ @ @ Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has exceeded 5,000, with 13 fatalities reported during the day, the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday.
"Thirteen coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," it said, adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 5,006.
The coronavirus situation in Moscow, which was the most serious among other Russian regions, has significantly improved. By today, Moscow has reported around 271,800 confirmed coronavirus cases. Some 230, 400 patients have recovered.
To date, 1,068,320 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 878,700 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 18,635 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-14--First batch of Russian anti-coronavirus vaccine delivered to St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
The first batch of Russia ’ s anti-coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V has been delivered to Russia ’ s second largest city of St. Petersburg , the press service of the city ’ s deputy governor Oleg Ergashev said on Monday .
`` At this stage , we are testing the mechanism of the vaccine delivery .
The city is among the first Russian regions to receive the Sputnik V vaccine developed by the Gamaleya Center , '' it said , adding that the batch was delivered to the city ’ s hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the pilot delivery will test logistics chains , distribution techniques and the organization of the vaccination campaign among risk groups .
`` The hospital ’ s specialists received instructions from the Gamaleya Center on special conditions of the vaccine storage and transportation .
Thus , the vaccine should be kept in a temperature of lower than minus 18 degrees Centigrade , '' the press service noted .
St. Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said earlier that the city would receive several dozens of the vaccine doses to inoculate medics .
On August 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first vaccine against the novel coronavirus .
The vaccine , dubbed Sputnik V , was developed by the Gamalei National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Health Ministry , and its clinical trials were successfully completed in June-July .
The vaccine was developed on a platform that had been used for a number of other vaccines .
According to the Russian health ministry , these vaccines have proved their ability to form lasting immunity for a period of up to two years .
According to the latest update , St. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed coronavirus cases , being third among other Russian regions in terms of coronavirus morbidity after Moscow and the Moscow region .
As many as 27,190 patients in St. Petersburg have recovered , and 2,650 have died .

ST. PETERSBURG, September 14. /TASS/. The first batch of Russia’s anti-coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V has been delivered to Russia’s second largest city of St. Petersburg, the press service of the city’s deputy governor Oleg Ergashev said on Monday.
"At this stage, we are testing the mechanism of the vaccine delivery. The city is among the first Russian regions to receive the Sputnik V vaccine developed by the Gamaleya Center," it said, adding that the batch was delivered to the city’s hospital No.40.
According to the press service, the pilot delivery will test logistics chains, distribution techniques and the organization of the vaccination campaign among risk groups.
"The hospital’s specialists received instructions from the Gamaleya Center on special conditions of the vaccine storage and transportation. Thus, the vaccine should be kept in a temperature of lower than minus 18 degrees Centigrade," the press service noted.
St. Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said earlier that the city would receive several dozens of the vaccine doses to inoculate medics.
On August 11, Russia registered the world’s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus. The vaccine, dubbed Sputnik V, was developed by the Gamalei National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Health Ministry, and its clinical trials were successfully completed in June-July. The vaccine was developed on a platform that had been used for a number of other vaccines. According to the Russian health ministry, these vaccines have proved their ability to form lasting immunity for a period of up to two years.
According to the latest update, St. Petersburg has reported an overall of 39,475 confirmed coronavirus cases, being third among other Russian regions in terms of coronavirus morbidity after Moscow and the Moscow region. As many as 27,190 patients in St. Petersburg have recovered, and 2,650 have died.


tass--2020-09-14--Moscow conducts about 60,000 COVID-19 swab tests a day

MOSCOW , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
The Moscow government has expanded the amount of daily COVID-19 polymer chain reaction @ @ @ @ @ ) up to 60,000 tests a day , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Monday @ @ @ @ @ coordination council tasked with combating the spread of the coronavirus .
The Russian capital also @ @ @ @ @ for COVID-19 antibodies a day .
`` It is very important to detect the virus @ @ @ @ @ be expanded as much as possible , so that an infected person can be detected @ @ @ @ @ illness , and so that treatment can begin .
So far , we have expanded @ @ @ @ @ reaction tests up to 60,000 tests a day , and the number of enzyme-linked immunosorbent @ @ @ @ @ - TASS ) has reached about 50,000 .
The total volume of testing reaches 100-110,000 @ @ @ @ @ is the highest volume recorded in a city , '' Sobyanin said .
Previously , @ @ @ @ @ held daily in the Russian capital .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. The Moscow government has expanded the amount of daily COVID-19 polymer chain reaction tests (or swab tests) up to 60,000 tests a day, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Monday during a session of the coordination council tasked with combating the spread of the coronavirus. The Russian capital also holds nearly 50,000 blood tests for COVID-19 antibodies a day.
"It is very important to detect the virus on time. Testing must be expanded as much as possible, so that an infected person can be detected on the first stages of illness, and so that treatment can begin. So far, we have expanded the amount of polymer chain reaction tests up to 60,000 tests a day, and the number of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay tests (antibodies tests - TASS) has reached about 50,000. The total volume of testing reaches 100-110,000 tests a day. This is the highest volume recorded in a city," Sobyanin said.
Previously, about 80,000 COVID-19 tests were held daily in the Russian capital.


tass--2020-09-14--Russia values all Belarusians regardless of their stance on election results - Kremlin

SOCHI , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Russia values all Belarusians - both those who agree and those who disagree @ @ @ @ @ presidential election , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday .
`` As for @ @ @ @ @ results of the election and those who agree , all of them are citizens of @ @ @ @ @ we value and love them all , '' the spokesman stated .
He reiterated Russian @ @ @ @ @ stance : the Russian leader hopes that the events in Belarus will unfold in accordance @ @ @ @ @ in the form of unconstitutional processes .
When asked whether the Kremlin thinks that Belarusian @ @ @ @ @ his legitimacy over the ongoing protests , Peskov stressed : `` Alexander Grigoryevich [ Lukashenko @ @ @ @ @ of the Republic of Belarus and is Putin ’ s vis-a-vis in intergovernmental relations .
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SOCHI, September 14. /TASS/. Russia values all Belarusians - both those who agree and those who disagree with the results of the presidential election, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday.
"As for those who disagree with the results of the election and those who agree, all of them are citizens of our brotherly Belarus, and we value and love them all," the spokesman stated.
He reiterated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s stance: the Russian leader hopes that the events in Belarus will unfold in accordance with the law and not in the form of unconstitutional processes.
When asked whether the Kremlin thinks that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is losing his legitimacy over the ongoing protests, Peskov stressed: "Alexander Grigoryevich [Lukashenko] is the legitimate president of the Republic of Belarus and is Putin’s vis-a-vis in intergovernmental relations."


tass--2020-09-14--Russia insists Germany satisfy another inquiry related to Navalny case - diplomat

MOSCOW , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Russia insists Germany satisfy a new request from the Russian prosecutor general ’ s office for legal assistance over the situation with Russian opposition blogger Alexei Navalny , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday , commenting on German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas ’ statement on that matter .
`` We confirm also that on September 14 the Russian prosecutor general ’ s office issued an additional request for legal assistance to Germany ’ s federal ministry of justice asking to share information about treatment and examination of Alexei Navalny by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be satisfied , '' she stressed .
Zakharova pointed to the fact that German partners were violating their earlier liabilities to share medical materials on the Navalny case under the request from the Russian prosecutor general ’ s office of August 27 .
`` Later on , however , the partners began to scale back on their commitments either under a pretext of the ‘ independence ’ of justice agencies or saying that a corresponding consent from the patient ’ s relatives is needed , '' she said .
According to the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete a pre-investigation check conducted by Russian law enforcement agencies , which has been extended until September 20 .
`` Under Russian laws , such check is a necessary condition for possible opening of a criminal case because no traces of poisoning were found during the medical examination of the patient in Omsk on August 21 and 22 , '' she said .
Apart from that , in her words , Russia considers Maas ’ words that Russia should to turn to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lame excuse proving that Germany is not willing to find the truth .
Mass said earlier that OPCW experts had taken Navalny ’ s samples at Berlin ’ s Charite clinic and Russia , as a member of this organization , can refer its inquiries on the Navalny incident to this organization .
Russian prosecutor general ’ s office spokesman , Andrei Ivanov , said on Monday the office had issued another inquiry to Germany over the Navalny case .
Navalny felt sick on August 20 while flying from Tomsk to Moscow and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omsk .
The man was taken to hospital in a state of coma and was connected to a ventilator .
He was airlifted to the Berlin-based Charite clinic on August 22 .
Its doctors said that indicators of poisoning had been found in his body .
Charite medics said on September 7 Navalny had been taken out of the medically-induced coma and was being disconnected from the ventilator .
The German government said earlier that German military toxicologists had found that Navalny had been exposed to a nerve agent of the Novichok family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western partners demanded Moscow clarify the circumstances of the incident and warned they would look at possible sanctions against Moscow .
The Russian side stresses that it is interested in a thorough investigation of the incident and is ready for all-round cooperation with Germany on that matter .
Apart from that , Moscow points to the fact that no toxic agent had been spotted in Navalny ’ s samples before he was taken to Germany whereas the latter has given no evidence to back its theory .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. Russia insists Germany satisfy a new request from the Russian prosecutor general’s office for legal assistance over the situation with Russian opposition blogger Alexei Navalny, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday, commenting on German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas’ statement on that matter.
"We confirm also that on September 14 the Russian prosecutor general’s office issued an additional request for legal assistance to Germany’s federal ministry of justice asking to share information about treatment and examination of Alexei Navalny by German medics. We insist this request be satisfied," she stressed.
Zakharova pointed to the fact that German partners were violating their earlier liabilities to share medical materials on the Navalny case under the request from the Russian prosecutor general’s office of August 27. "Later on, however, the partners began to scale back on their commitments either under a pretext of the ‘independence’ of justice agencies or saying that a corresponding consent from the patient’s relatives is needed," she said.
According to the Russian diplomat, these samples are needed to complete a pre-investigation check conducted by Russian law enforcement agencies, which has been extended until September 20. "Under Russian laws, such check is a necessary condition for possible opening of a criminal case because no traces of poisoning were found during the medical examination of the patient in Omsk on August 21 and 22," she said.
Apart from that, in her words, Russia considers Maas’ words that Russia should to turn to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for Navalny’s samples as a lame excuse proving that Germany is not willing to find the truth.
Mass said earlier that OPCW experts had taken Navalny’s samples at Berlin’s Charite clinic and Russia, as a member of this organization, can refer its inquiries on the Navalny incident to this organization.
Russian prosecutor general’s office spokesman, Andrei Ivanov, said on Monday the office had issued another inquiry to Germany over the Navalny case.
Navalny felt sick on August 20 while flying from Tomsk to Moscow and the plane made an emergency landing in Omsk. The man was taken to hospital in a state of coma and was connected to a ventilator. He was airlifted to the Berlin-based Charite clinic on August 22. Its doctors said that indicators of poisoning had been found in his body.
Charite medics said on September 7 Navalny had been taken out of the medically-induced coma and was being disconnected from the ventilator.
The German government said earlier that German military toxicologists had found that Navalny had been exposed to a nerve agent of the Novichok family. Following this, Berlin and its Western partners demanded Moscow clarify the circumstances of the incident and warned they would look at possible sanctions against Moscow.
The Russian side stresses that it is interested in a thorough investigation of the incident and is ready for all-round cooperation with Germany on that matter. Apart from that, Moscow points to the fact that no toxic agent had been spotted in Navalny’s samples before he was taken to Germany whereas the latter has given no evidence to back its theory.


tass--2020-09-14--Aeroflot starts selling flight tickets to Moscow from several countries

MOSCOW , September 14 .
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Aeroflot Airlines has opened the sale of tickets for passenger and cargo flights @ @ @ @ @ airline 's spokeswoman Yulia Spivakova told reporters .
She did not specify those countries .
@ @ @ @ @ wrote that Russia is canceling export flights , and Russian citizens will be able to @ @ @ @ @ flights .
According to the newspaper , this applies to Frankfurt , Vienna , Amsterdam @ @ @ @ @ New York and Los Angeles .
`` On reaching an agreement with the operational headquarters @ @ @ @ @ opened the sale of air tickets for its own passenger and cargo flights to Moscow @ @ @ @ @ Federation .
Export flights will continue from the cities Russian airlines do not operate regular @ @ @ @ @ are some cities in South America , some cities in Africa and Asia , and @ @ @ @ @ Spivakova said Export flights to transport Russians abroad and foreigners in Russia back to their @ @ @ @ @ Russia suspended international flights due to the coronavirus pandemic .

MOSCOW, September 14. /TASS/. Aeroflot Airlines has opened the sale of tickets for passenger and cargo flights from several countries, the airline's spokeswoman Yulia Spivakova told reporters. She did not specify those countries.
Earlier, the Kommersant newspaper wrote that Russia is canceling export flights, and Russian citizens will be able to return home by taking Aeroflot flights. According to the newspaper, this applies to Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Milan, New York and Los Angeles.
"On reaching an agreement with the operational headquarters of the government, Aeroflot opened the sale of air tickets for its own passenger and cargo flights to Moscow for citizens of the Russian Federation. Export flights will continue from the cities Russian airlines do not operate regular commercial flights to. These are some cities in South America, some cities in Africa and Asia, and some other destinations," Spivakova said
Export flights to transport Russians abroad and foreigners in Russia back to their home countries were launched after Russia suspended international flights due to the coronavirus pandemic.


tass--2020-09-14--Russia to start preparing first batch of COVID-19 vaccine for Belarus

SOCHI , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to make preparations for the delivery of the first batch of Russian COVID-19 vaccine `` Sputnik V '' to Belarus , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on the outcomes of the talks between both leaders in Sochi .
`` [ Putin and Lukashenko ] have put a special focus on Belarus ’ participation in the third stage of clinical trials of the Russian vaccine ‘ Sputnik V ’ .
Putin gave the corresponding orders to prepare the first batch of the deliveries to Belarus , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides `` attach great importance to cooperation in this area . ''
Earlier , during the talks with Lukashenko in Sochi , Putin informed that Belarus had begun to participate in the final stage of the clinical trials of the Russian coronavirus vaccine .
According to the Russian leader , this will help launch production and ensure the necessary level of vaccination .
On August 11 , Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine , which was named Sputnik V. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko informed that the vaccine created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology had shown its effectiveness and safety on the outcomes of clinical trials .
It was created on a platform that had been used for the development of a number of other vaccines .
On August 15 , the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production .

SOCHI, September 14. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to make preparations for the delivery of the first batch of Russian COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik V" to Belarus, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on the outcomes of the talks between both leaders in Sochi.
"[Putin and Lukashenko] have put a special focus on Belarus’ participation in the third stage of clinical trials of the Russian vaccine ‘Sputnik V’. Putin gave the corresponding orders to prepare the first batch of the deliveries to Belarus," the spokesman stated.
He noted that the sides "attach great importance to cooperation in this area."
Earlier, during the talks with Lukashenko in Sochi, Putin informed that Belarus had begun to participate in the final stage of the clinical trials of the Russian coronavirus vaccine. According to the Russian leader, this will help launch production and ensure the necessary level of vaccination.
On August 11, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, which was named Sputnik V. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko informed that the vaccine created by the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology had shown its effectiveness and safety on the outcomes of clinical trials. It was created on a platform that had been used for the development of a number of other vaccines. On August 15, the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production.


tass--2020-09-14--Putin to take part in opening ceremony of medical centers built by military

SOCHI , September 14 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of medical centers built by the Russian Defense Ministry on September 15 , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov informed TASS on Monday .
`` Putin plans to take part [ in the opening ceremony ] in the format of a video conference , '' he said .
Earlier , military construction workers finished building two medical centers in Pskov and Velikiye Luki able to accommodate 200 and 100 patients each .
The medical centers have the necessary modern equipment , including computed tomography , anesthesiology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The hospitals were built upon instructions from Putin .
Previously , the Russian Defense Ministry built 16 multi-purpose medical centers based on military hospitals in 15 regions of the country , along with one medical center in Voronezh and three in Dagestan for the regional population .
The Russian leader also took part in their opening ceremony via video conferences .
Putin noted the high quality of the new facilities and the professionalism of military builders .
He admitted that he did not believe that the medical centers could be built so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time at first .
According to the Russian leader , not only will the new medical centers help in the fight against the novel coronavirus , they will also improve healthcare accessibility in Russian regions .

SOCHI, September 14. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opening ceremony of medical centers built by the Russian Defense Ministry on September 15, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov informed TASS on Monday.
"Putin plans to take part [in the opening ceremony] in the format of a video conference," he said.
Earlier, military construction workers finished building two medical centers in Pskov and Velikiye Luki able to accommodate 200 and 100 patients each. The medical centers have the necessary modern equipment, including computed tomography, anesthesiology, endoscopy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation equipment. The hospitals were built upon instructions from Putin.
Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry built 16 multi-purpose medical centers based on military hospitals in 15 regions of the country, along with one medical center in Voronezh and three in Dagestan for the regional population. The Russian leader also took part in their opening ceremony via video conferences. Putin noted the high quality of the new facilities and the professionalism of military builders. He admitted that he did not believe that the medical centers could be built so well in such a short amount of time at first. According to the Russian leader, not only will the new medical centers help in the fight against the novel coronavirus, they will also improve healthcare accessibility in Russian regions.