tass--2020-10-13--Russia can vaccinate 70% of its population against COVID-19 in 10-12 months — researcher

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russia can vaccinate about 70 % of its population against COVID-19 , a disease caused by the novel coronavirus , in 10-12 months , head of the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Alexander Ginzburg stated .
`` We can hope that by late November - early December , millions of doses of the vaccine will be entering civilian circulation every month .
In about 10-12 months , we will be able to vaccinate a part of our population , 70 % , to create a certain protected layer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection vaccine-controlled , '' he said during the international research conference `` Pandemic 2020 : Challenges , Solutions , Consequences '' held at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration ( RANEPA ) .
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 following clinical trials .
It was created on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the development of a number of other vaccines .
On August 15 , the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of the vaccine 's production .
The first batch of the vaccine was sent to Russian regions on September 12 .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Russia can vaccinate about 70% of its population against COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in 10-12 months, head of the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Alexander Ginzburg stated.
"We can hope that by late November - early December, millions of doses of the vaccine will be entering civilian circulation every month. In about 10-12 months, we will be able to vaccinate a part of our population, 70%, to create a certain protected layer, so that we can consider the infection vaccine-controlled," he said during the international research conference "Pandemic 2020: Challenges, Solutions, Consequences" held at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
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 following 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 the vaccine's production. The first batch of the vaccine was sent to Russian regions on September 12.


tass--2020-10-13--Over 120 test systems for COVID-19 and its antibodies registered in Russia

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Over 120 various test systems for COVID-19 , a disease caused by the @ @ @ @ @ antibodies have been registered in Russia , Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ 120 various test systems of different types have been registered in the country for the @ @ @ @ @ and for the detection of antibodies - both typical of the acute and chronic phases @ @ @ @ @ the international research conference `` Pandemic 2020 : Challenges , Solutions , Consequences '' held @ @ @ @ @ of National Economy and Public Administration ( RANEPA ) .
Since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ mln people have been diagnosed with the disease , and about 1.08 mln have died @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 1,031,785 patients having recovered from the @ @ @ @ @ latest data indicates 22,966 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an @ @ @ @ @ public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Over 120 various test systems for COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and its antibodies have been registered in Russia, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Tuesday.
"Currently, over 120 various test systems of different types have been registered in the country for the detection of the antigen itself and for the detection of antibodies - both typical of the acute and chronic phases," he said during the international research conference "Pandemic 2020: Challenges, Solutions, Consequences" held at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
The minister noted that additional production capacities helped eliminate test system shortages.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, about 37.8 mln people have been diagnosed with the disease, and about 1.08 mln have died. To date, 1,326,178 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 1,031,785 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 22,966 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-10-13--Death of marine animals off Kamchatka coast not catastrophic — expert

`` In fact , in my opinion , there is nothing catastrophic .
Yes , there is mass dying of animals .
Yes , the biotopes have cleared up a bit , unfortunately .
And now they look much more abandoned than they should .
But , when I was diving , I saw a lot of fish .
Absolutely wonderful , healthy .
All sorts of animals , big and small .
< ... > .
And , it seems to me , when the water temperature goes down slightly , because this phenomenon appears to be temporary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same species that are preserved in deeper layers , will ascend , most likely , to occupy the vacant niche , '' the expert said .
At the end of September , mass death of marine life in the Pacific Ocean ’ s Avacha Bay was reported ; 16 people requested medical aid due to issues with organs of sight .
Deputy prime minister and the president ’ s envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev requested an investigation into the causes of the incident .
Water , air and sand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Academy of Sciences , with no critical elevations of maximum allowable concentrations of harmful substances which could have caused corneal burns in humans and mass dying of marine animals having been detected yet .

"In fact, in my opinion, there is nothing catastrophic. Yes, there is mass dying of animals. Yes, the biotopes have cleared up a bit, unfortunately. And now they look much more abandoned than they should. But, when I was diving, I saw a lot of fish. Absolutely wonderful, healthy. All sorts of animals, big and small. <...>. And, it seems to me, when the water temperature goes down slightly, because this phenomenon appears to be temporary, the fauna, which consists of the same species that are preserved in deeper layers, will ascend, most likely, to occupy the vacant niche," the expert said.
At the end of September, mass death of marine life in the Pacific Ocean’s Avacha Bay was reported; 16 people requested medical aid due to issues with organs of sight. Deputy prime minister and the president’s envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev requested an investigation into the causes of the incident. Water, air and sand samples were sent to Russia’s Academy of Sciences, with no critical elevations of maximum allowable concentrations of harmful substances which could have caused corneal burns in humans and mass dying of marine animals having been detected yet.


tass--2020-10-13--Russia can register second coronavirus vaccine this week — health minister

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
The second Russian coronavirus vaccine could be officially registered this week , Russian @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
Minister says Russia ’ s infectious diseases service was not fully prepared for @ @ @ @ @ Russian vaccines are in the clinical trial [ stage ] , while another one is @ @ @ @ @ that one of the vaccines in clinical trials will also be registered and will move @ @ @ @ @ week , '' he said .
Murashko also noted that expanding the scale of flu @ @ @ @ @ fighting the pandemic .
Earlier , Novosibirsk ’ s Vector Research Center shared plans to @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. The second Russian coronavirus vaccine could be officially registered this week, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said Tuesday.
Minister says Russia’s infectious diseases service was not fully prepared for pandemic
"Today, two Russian vaccines are in the clinical trial [stage], while another one is registered. We are planning that one of the vaccines in clinical trials will also be registered and will move to the production stage this week," he said.
Murashko also noted that expanding the scale of flu vaccination is also vital in fighting the pandemic.
Earlier, Novosibirsk’s Vector Research Center shared plans to register its vaccine in mid-October.


tass--2020-10-13--Russia’s budget deficit reaches $23.06 bln in in January-September

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
The deficit of the Russian federal budget in January - September , according to preliminary estimates , increased to 1.778 trillion rubles ( $ 23.06 bln ) , the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday .
Russia ’ s budget deficit in January - August 2020 amounted to 1.69 trillion rubles ( $ 21.92 bln ) .
Social commitments should be priority of budget for 2021-2023 , says President Putin Budget revenues for 9 months amounted to 13.216 trillion rubles ( $ 171.43 bln ) , or 64.2 % of the total volume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Federal Law `` On the Federal Budget for 2020 and for the planning period of 2021 and 2022 '' .
Budget expenditures for January - September amounted to 14.994 trillion rubles ( $ 194.49 bln ) , or 76.2 % of the total volume of federal budget expenditures approved by the Federal Law .
Most of the revenues came from the Federal Tax Service - 7.86 trillion rubles ( $ 102.02 bln ) or 59.7 % of the forecasted indicators of federal budget revenues for 2020 .
The Federal Customs Service directed 3.22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58.7 % of the forecast for the year .
Transfers from other federal bodies amounted to 2.14 trillion rubles ( $ 27.78 bln ) or 109.8 % of the annual forecast .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. The deficit of the Russian federal budget in January - September, according to preliminary estimates, increased to 1.778 trillion rubles ($23.06 bln), the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday. Russia’s budget deficit in January - August 2020 amounted to 1.69 trillion rubles ($21.92 bln).
Social commitments should be priority of budget for 2021-2023, says President Putin
Budget revenues for 9 months amounted to 13.216 trillion rubles ($171.43 bln), or 64.2% of the total volume of federal budget revenues approved by the Federal Law "On the Federal Budget for 2020 and for the planning period of 2021 and 2022".
Budget expenditures for January - September amounted to 14.994 trillion rubles ($194.49 bln), or 76.2% of the total volume of federal budget expenditures approved by the Federal Law.
Most of the revenues came from the Federal Tax Service - 7.86 trillion rubles ($102.02 bln) or 59.7% of the forecasted indicators of federal budget revenues for 2020. The Federal Customs Service directed 3.22 trillion rubles ($41.8 bln) 58.7% of the forecast for the year. Transfers from other federal bodies amounted to 2.14 trillion rubles ($27.78 bln) or 109.8% of the annual forecast.


tass--2020-10-13--Two law enforcement officers killed, one wounded in Chechnya, according to specified data

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
According to updated information , two law enforcement officers were killed and another @ @ @ @ @ counter-terrorism operation in Chechnya , the National Anti-Terrorism Committee ’ s press center told TASS @ @ @ @ @ personnel were killed and another one was wounded during the counter-terrorism operation in the Chechen @ @ @ @ @ said .
The press service of the National Guard in the North Caucasus region told @ @ @ @ @ from its special purpose unit had been killed and another National Guard member had been @ @ @ @ @ receiving medical assistance .
Earlier on Tuesday , a NAC spokesperson said three law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ shootout .
A counter-terrorism operation was carried out in the Oktyabrsky district in Chechnya ’ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
Four gunmen , who opened fire at law enforcement officers , were neutralized @ @ @ @ @ possibly arrived from abroad , Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov wrote on his Telegram channel .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. According to updated information, two law enforcement officers were killed and another one was wounded in a counter-terrorism operation in Chechnya, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee’s press center told TASS.
"Two law enforcement personnel were killed and another one was wounded during the counter-terrorism operation in the Chechen Republic," the NAC said.
The press service of the National Guard in the North Caucasus region told TASS earlier that two officers from its special purpose unit had been killed and another National Guard member had been wounded. He is currently receiving medical assistance.
Earlier on Tuesday, a NAC spokesperson said three law enforcement officers were killed in the shootout.
A counter-terrorism operation was carried out in the Oktyabrsky district in Chechnya’s capital of Grozny on Tuesday. Four gunmen, who opened fire at law enforcement officers, were neutralized. The militants could have possibly arrived from abroad, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov wrote on his Telegram channel.


tass--2020-10-13--Infrastructure for two more Avangard systems to be ready near Orenburg by yearend

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Infrastructure for deploying two more missile systems Avangard will be finalized at the @ @ @ @ @ by the end of the year , Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ strategic nuclear force-related facilities have been commissioned .
Construction projects have been finalized in the @ @ @ @ @ for placing two Yars missiles into the silos in September on time .
By the @ @ @ @ @ will be prepared in the Orenburg Region for putting on combat duty another two Avangard @ @ @ @ @ said at the Defense Ministry ’ s teleconference devoted to the performance of the military-construction @ @ @ @ @ first missile regiment armed with the hypersonic glide vehicles Avangard entered duty near Orenburg at @ @ @ @ @ .
The glide vehicle Avangard was developed by the military industrial corporation NPO Mashinostroyeniya .
@ @ @ @ @ at hypersonic speeds in the dense layers of the atmosphere , changing course and altitude @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Infrastructure for deploying two more missile systems Avangard will be finalized at the Orenburg strategic missiles force site by the end of the year, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
"A total of 597 strategic nuclear force-related facilities have been commissioned. Construction projects have been finalized in the Kaluga Region, which allowed for placing two Yars missiles into the silos in September on time. By the end of the year infrastructure will be prepared in the Orenburg Region for putting on combat duty another two Avangard missile systems," Shoigu said at the Defense Ministry’s teleconference devoted to the performance of the military-construction complex in 2020.
The first missile regiment armed with the hypersonic glide vehicles Avangard entered duty near Orenburg at the end of last year.
The glide vehicle Avangard was developed by the military industrial corporation NPO Mashinostroyeniya. It is capable of flying at hypersonic speeds in the dense layers of the atmosphere, changing course and altitude and penetrating any anti-missile defense.


tass--2020-10-13--No point in mothballing economy right now — chief sanitary physician

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/ TASS / .
There is no need in restricting the activities of any enterprises and various sectors of the Russian economy due to the spike in the new cases of the coronavirus infection , said the head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing ( Rospotrebnadzor ) Anna Popova on Tuesday .
`` This experience of the system as a whole for the population of the entire country , for the population of a number of other countries allows us to feel quite confident , [ and ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures , today in Russia we are not talking about blocking the economy and suspending the work of enterprises , some sectors of the economy , because today we do not see any sense in this , '' Popova said at the International Scientific and Practical Online Conference `` Pandemic 2020 : Challenges , Solutions , Consequences '' at the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation ( RANEPA ) .
In addition , Popova noted that the level of coverage of the population with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down even during the summer .
According to her , the constituent entities of Russia do at least 155 tests per 100,000 people a day in each settlement , and this is a very high standard .
Moreover , on weekends , the number of tests conducted practically does not decrease .

MOSCOW, October 13. / TASS /. There is no need in restricting the activities of any enterprises and various sectors of the Russian economy due to the spike in the new cases of the coronavirus infection, said the head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) Anna Popova on Tuesday.
"This experience of the system as a whole for the population of the entire country, for the population of a number of other countries allows us to feel quite confident, [and] despite the fact that we see growth figures, today in Russia we are not talking about blocking the economy and suspending the work of enterprises, some sectors of the economy, because today we do not see any sense in this," Popova said at the International Scientific and Practical Online Conference "Pandemic 2020: Challenges, Solutions, Consequences" at the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA).
In addition, Popova noted that the level of coverage of the population with PCR testing for coronavirus did not go down even during the summer. According to her, the constituent entities of Russia do at least 155 tests per 100,000 people a day in each settlement, and this is a very high standard. Moreover, on weekends, the number of tests conducted practically does not decrease.


tass--2020-10-13--Press review: Will Lukashenko compromise and Berlin says pipeline gas safer than LNG

Izvestia : Legitimacy of EU decision to sanction Russia over Navalny case doubtful Moscow has castigated the EU ’ s new sanctions over Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny ’ s alleged poisoning as unacceptable .
Russian senators told Izvestia that Moscow must provide a tit-for-tat response to those sanctions .
However , it remains unclear so far what the EU sanctions will entail , as there is no strict time frame for implementing the political decision taken at the EU foreign ministers ’ conference on October 12 .
Meanwhile , Russia realizes that no definitive proof will be presented .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to slap sanctions on Russia is purely a political one , lacking any legal basis .
On October 12 , the top diplomats of 27 EU members adopted a political decision to impose sanctions against individuals or legal entities deemed responsible for the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny .
`` There is no criminal case , no documents confirming the poisoning or the involvement of Russian nationals in it , '' Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council ’ s ( upper house of parliament ) Committee on Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The EU is implementing the policy of double standards : on some issues , it follows court decisions , and on others , it groundlessly accuses Russia of all deadly sins .
We need to provide a tit-for-tat response to those sanctions , finding the Europeans ’ pressure points , '' the senator elaborated .
So , if the investigation is not complete ( and it is unclear whether it has begun at all ) and there are no suspects , how legitimate is the EU ’ s political decision ?
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By introducing those sanctions , the EU is trying to reinforce its stance , showing its dissatisfaction with the situation , '' Program Director of the Russian International Affairs Council ( RIAC ) and the Valdai Discussion Club Ivan Timofeev told Izvestia .
The commentator noted that the sanctions do not come as a result of court proceedings , where there are suspects , the defense and the prosecution .
While the decision is made in accordance with a certain document , this is not a legal move , but a political one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the expert concluded .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that he is ready to share power , offering protesters a discussion on constitutional amendments and releasing several political prisoners who call for dialogue with the government , Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports , noting however that even retirees who traditionally voted for Lukashenko do not seem ready for a compromise .
The issue of sharing presidential powers is part of the campaign aimed to introduce amendments to the Belarusian Constitution led by Lukashenko in an attempt to cling to power , the paper suggests .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ government is actively collecting proposals among the public regarding a new Constitution .
Lukashenko suggested holding a national council dedicated to the issue of constitutional amendments .
According to experts , the Belarusian president ’ s goal at this stage is to imitate dialogue with the public , shifting the focus to the new Constitution .
`` The government is dropping hints , signaling that it is ready for dialogue - a signal to the West , to Russia , and partly to the Belarusian public .
However , officials do not plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political analyst Valery Karbalevich told Nezavisimaya Gazeta .
Some media outlets reported , citing government sources , that this is taking place under pressure from Moscow , which is calling for an end to the protests and a shift towards dialogue .
`` Lukashenko ’ s experts did not understand that people that take to the streets have become key political players , and only Lukashenko can stop these manifestations on the condition that he leaves and a new election is held in the country , '' human rights activist Oleg Volchek stated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be radicalized .
On Monday , the Belarusian Interior Ministry stated that the law enforcement is ready to use firearms , as `` the protests that shifted to Minsk for the most part have become organized and extremely radical . ''
Experts suggest that it is the government that is driving the demonstrations into a more radical course .
Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Kyrgyz leader stays on at the helm of power President Sooronbay Jeenbekov of Kyrgyzstan is retaining control over and getting back to governing the country , Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Otunbayeva where he hashed over the nationwide situation regarding the security forces and re-issued a decree on introducing a state of emergency in Bishkek .
The state of affairs in Kyrgyzstan seems to be taking a turn in favor of the current president .
In order to avoid further destabilization , Jeenbekov prolonged the current state of emergency and curfew until October 19 , banning all public gatherings and demonstrations .
The initial decree was handed down on October 9 .
Jeenbekov ordered law enforcement to focus on guaranteeing security and stability in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens ’ safety .
Sadyr Zhaparov , Kyrgyzstan ’ s new prime minister held the first government session on October 12 , calling on all government bodies to continue their work as usual and noted that the system of public governance should be improved and that measures should be taken to renew economic activity and support businesses .
Apparently , Sooronbay Jeenbekov has managed to sit this coup attempt out , and it is unlikely that he will repeat the fate of the first two presidents of Kyrgyzstan that were forced to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in its analysis of the current situation .
The country demands that Jeenbekov take the situation under control , hoping that he does not abandon the country during a difficult time .
Namely , ex-President Roza Otunbayeva said during the meeting with Jeenbekov that `` he has no right to leave his position right now . ''
`` Not only for moral reasons , but first and foremost because Sooronbay Jeenbekov has made a promise to the nation .
He vowed to serve the republic , the state , and the Kyrgyz nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an iron shield for all of us , for the country , '' she emphasized .
Liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) produced through fracking is as harmful to the environment as coal , Germany ’ s Federal Ministry of the Environment , Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety concluded , noting that natural pipeline gas , such as the gas transported via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline , is less dangerous to the environment than LNG .
In its response to the Greens party , the German ministry informed that the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as detrimental to the atmosphere as coal .
The ministry pointed out that on the whole , LNG causes more harm to the environment than natural gas transported via pipelines , Izvestia reports .
The ministry notes that natural gas can serve as a good substitute for coal and oil during the transition period , however , emissions during production and transportation should be taken into account .
Alexander Kamkin , leading researcher at the German Studies Center of the Institute of European Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences , told Izvestia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environmental issues .
Recently , Berlin announced that it would shift away from coal energy .
`` It turns out that Germany is shutting down its own energy clusters , but at the same time , the Germans are ready to invest 1 bln euro in terminals to receive American LNG .
This is not a matter of economic or environmental benefit , this is a political matter , '' the expert stressed .
Meanwhile , Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council Andrei Kortunov told the paper that the position of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There are grounds to talk about double standards .
They are criticizing Nord Stream 2 .
Even if the production of LNG does not seriously affect Germany ’ s ecology , it can surely harm neighboring Poland .
At the same time , the Greens claim that their goals and principles are of a global nature .
It seems illogical .
You can ’ t just substitute one environmental issue for the other , even a more serious one , to serve your political preferences , '' he said .
RBC : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its neighbors The COVID-19 anxiety level was higher in Russia than in other CIS states and in Ukraine , experts at Brand Analytics revealed in a report in RBC ’ s possession .
They analyzed the behavior of people in Russia , Ukraine , Kazakhstan , Belarus , Armenia and Moldova in relation to the novel coronavirus pandemic .
For each country , experts calculated the so-called COVID-19 anxiety level , which equals the amount of mentions of the virus on social media per 10,000 people .
The peak of anxiety was reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the majority of countries .
The highest anxiety level was recorded on April 8 in Russia , when it reached just over 190 , Brand Analytics reports .
Moldova reported a peak anxiety level of 180 , while Ukraine and Belarus reported lower figures of about 120 .
The lowest anxiety level was documented in Kazakhstan ( just under 60 at the peak ) and Armenia ( just over 60 ) .
After peak figures were reached , the anxiety level began to go down in all countries .
For example , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in late May , and by early August , it dropped lower than 20 .
The situation during the fall , as a new rise in COVID-19 cases is reported , is different : the anxiety curve does not follow the rise in cases .
Brand Analytics suggests that this is due to the fact that there is no complete uncertainty that was there in the spring anymore .
The government and the population all have survival experience now , experts point out , and a vaccine will be ready in the foreseeable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is working to avoid a full quarantine to save the economy , while the people seem to be in an acceptance phase : the majority will get the virus anyway , but life goes on .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Izvestia: Legitimacy of EU decision to sanction Russia over Navalny case doubtful
Read also Legal norms in the way of EU imposing sanctions in light of Navalny case — source
Moscow has castigated the EU’s new sanctions over Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s alleged poisoning as unacceptable. Russian senators told Izvestia that Moscow must provide a tit-for-tat response to those sanctions. However, it remains unclear so far what the EU sanctions will entail, as there is no strict time frame for implementing the political decision taken at the EU foreign ministers’ conference on October 12. Meanwhile, Russia realizes that no definitive proof will be presented. Experts interviewed by Izvestia note that the decision to slap sanctions on Russia is purely a political one, lacking any legal basis. On October 12, the top diplomats of 27 EU members adopted a political decision to impose sanctions against individuals or legal entities deemed responsible for the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny. "There is no criminal case, no documents confirming the poisoning or the involvement of Russian nationals in it," Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council’s (upper house of parliament) Committee on Foreign Affairs Vladimir Dzhabarov told Izvestia. "The EU is implementing the policy of double standards: on some issues, it follows court decisions, and on others, it groundlessly accuses Russia of all deadly sins. We need to provide a tit-for-tat response to those sanctions, finding the Europeans’ pressure points," the senator elaborated. So, if the investigation is not complete (and it is unclear whether it has begun at all) and there are no suspects, how legitimate is the EU’s political decision? "It is dictated purely by political factors. By introducing those sanctions, the EU is trying to reinforce its stance, showing its dissatisfaction with the situation," Program Director of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Valdai Discussion Club Ivan Timofeev told Izvestia. The commentator noted that the sanctions do not come as a result of court proceedings, where there are suspects, the defense and the prosecution. While the decision is made in accordance with a certain document, this is not a legal move, but a political one, which has no legal grounds, the expert concluded. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Lukashenko promises to share power as protests continue
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that he is ready to share power, offering protesters a discussion on constitutional amendments and releasing several political prisoners who call for dialogue with the government, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports, noting however that even retirees who traditionally voted for Lukashenko do not seem ready for a compromise. The issue of sharing presidential powers is part of the campaign aimed to introduce amendments to the Belarusian Constitution led by Lukashenko in an attempt to cling to power, the paper suggests. Nezavisimaya Gazeta previously wrote that the Belarusian government is actively collecting proposals among the public regarding a new Constitution. Lukashenko suggested holding a national council dedicated to the issue of constitutional amendments. According to experts, the Belarusian president’s goal at this stage is to imitate dialogue with the public, shifting the focus to the new Constitution. "The government is dropping hints, signaling that it is ready for dialogue - a signal to the West, to Russia, and partly to the Belarusian public. However, officials do not plan to hold any real dialogue," political analyst Valery Karbalevich told Nezavisimaya Gazeta. Some media outlets reported, citing government sources, that this is taking place under pressure from Moscow, which is calling for an end to the protests and a shift towards dialogue. "Lukashenko’s experts did not understand that people that take to the streets have become key political players, and only Lukashenko can stop these manifestations on the condition that he leaves and a new election is held in the country," human rights activist Oleg Volchek stated. It is likely that Belarusian protests may be radicalized. On Monday, the Belarusian Interior Ministry stated that the law enforcement is ready to use firearms, as "the protests that shifted to Minsk for the most part have become organized and extremely radical." Experts suggest that it is the government that is driving the demonstrations into a more radical course. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Kyrgyz leader stays on at the helm of power
Read also Kyrgyzstan’s new premier unveils plan to stabilize situation
President Sooronbay Jeenbekov of Kyrgyzstan is retaining control over and getting back to governing the country, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports. He recently met with former President Roza Otunbayeva where he hashed over the nationwide situation regarding the security forces and re-issued a decree on introducing a state of emergency in Bishkek. The state of affairs in Kyrgyzstan seems to be taking a turn in favor of the current president. In order to avoid further destabilization, Jeenbekov prolonged the current state of emergency and curfew until October 19, banning all public gatherings and demonstrations. The initial decree was handed down on October 9. Jeenbekov ordered law enforcement to focus on guaranteeing security and stability in Kyrgyz society, as well as the citizens’ safety. Sadyr Zhaparov, Kyrgyzstan’s new prime minister held the first government session on October 12, calling on all government bodies to continue their work as usual and noted that the system of public governance should be improved and that measures should be taken to renew economic activity and support businesses. Apparently, Sooronbay Jeenbekov has managed to sit this coup attempt out, and it is unlikely that he will repeat the fate of the first two presidents of Kyrgyzstan that were forced to leave the country, Nezavisimaya Gazeta points out in its analysis of the current situation. The country demands that Jeenbekov take the situation under control, hoping that he does not abandon the country during a difficult time. Namely, ex-President Roza Otunbayeva said during the meeting with Jeenbekov that "he has no right to leave his position right now." "Not only for moral reasons, but first and foremost because Sooronbay Jeenbekov has made a promise to the nation. He vowed to serve the republic, the state, and the Kyrgyz nation. Right now, he needs to be an iron shield for all of us, for the country," she emphasized. Izvestia: Germany says pipeline gas environmentally safer than LNG
Read also Russian Foreign Ministry slams US attempts to forge coalition against Nord Stream 2
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced through fracking is as harmful to the environment as coal, Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety concluded, noting that natural pipeline gas, such as the gas transported via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, is less dangerous to the environment than LNG. In its response to the Greens party, the German ministry informed that the government considers LNG produced through fracking to be as detrimental to the atmosphere as coal. The ministry pointed out that on the whole, LNG causes more harm to the environment than natural gas transported via pipelines, Izvestia reports. The ministry notes that natural gas can serve as a good substitute for coal and oil during the transition period, however, emissions during production and transportation should be taken into account. Alexander Kamkin, leading researcher at the German Studies Center of the Institute of European Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, told Izvestia that the German government is concerned with environmental issues. Recently, Berlin announced that it would shift away from coal energy. "It turns out that Germany is shutting down its own energy clusters, but at the same time, the Germans are ready to invest 1 bln euro in terminals to receive American LNG. This is not a matter of economic or environmental benefit, this is a political matter," the expert stressed. Meanwhile, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council Andrei Kortunov told the paper that the position of the Greens seems to be inconsistent. "There are grounds to talk about double standards. They are criticizing Nord Stream 2. Even if the production of LNG does not seriously affect Germany’s ecology, it can surely harm neighboring Poland. At the same time, the Greens claim that their goals and principles are of a global nature. It seems illogical. You can’t just substitute one environmental issue for the other, even a more serious one, to serve your political preferences," he said. RBC: Experts compare COVID-19 anxiety in Russia to its neighbors


tass--2020-10-13--Minister says Russia’s infectious diseases service was not fully prepared for pandemic

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian infectious diseases service was not fully prepared to confront the threats @ @ @ @ @ , Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Tuesday .
`` Unfortunately , it must @ @ @ @ @ models and the orientation of the infectious diseases service did not fully correspond to what @ @ @ @ @ said at the international online conference titled `` Pandemic 2020 : Challenges , Solutions , @ @ @ @ @ Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration ( RANEPA ) .
To date , @ @ @ @ @ confirmed in Russia , with 1,031,785 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ @ @ @ @ @ fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. The Russian infectious diseases service was not fully prepared to confront the threats posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Tuesday.
"Unfortunately, it must be said that the threat models and the orientation of the infectious diseases service did not fully correspond to what we faced," he said at the international online conference titled "Pandemic 2020: Challenges, Solutions, Consequences" at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
To date, 1,326,178 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 1,031,785 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 22,966 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-10-13--ZTE wins two awards at Layer123 World Congress 2020

SHENZHEN , Oct. 13 .
/PRNewswire/ .
ZTE Corporation ( 0763.HK / 000063.SZ ) , a major international provider of telecommunications , enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet , today has been rewarded two awards , specifically , Emerging Edge Product for its Common Edge Full-Scenario MEC product , and New Service Innovation for a remote driving service at Layer123 World Congress 2020 .
For access equipment rooms , the product employs the industry 's first IT-based BBU and OLT , and provides the MEC with computing , storage and network resources through embedded boards , meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moreover , the product stands out with single-shelf networking and zero footprint .
For edge equipment rooms and enterprise campuses , the product provides all-in-one MEC server and all-in-one MEC cabinet .
Software and hardware are pre-integrated in the factory for out-of-the-box delivery and zero maintenance at the edge .
The product boasts flexible location selection , rapid deployment , and simplified O & M .
For core equipment rooms in cities , the MEC is deployed in the form of IT cloudification .
The dual-core engine of OpenStack and Kubernetes is deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources .
Moreover , ZTE has introduced the Cloud Native technology to the MEC and third-party applications .
Therefore , existing Internet applications can be seamlessly migrated to the MEC to provide ultra-low-latency public cloud services .
In addition , ZTE has partnered with China Unicom and Zhongtong Bus to develop an award-winning remote driving service .
It is the industry 's first Fixed-Mobile Convergence ( FMC ) service to enable end-to-end millisecond-level 5G remote driving .
ZTE and the Shandong branch of China Unicom have innovatively employed 5G and Passive Optical Network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FMC-based network of high bandwidth and low latency .
Moreover , they have deployed MEC functionality on the Optical Line Terminal ( OLT ) in the Access Office ( AO ) to achieve local forwarding of service data streams and minimize the latency on service paths .
The real-time video backhaul delay of the vehicle and the communication delay between the vehicle control electrical system and the control center are reduced from 30ms to several milliseconds , meeting the requirements of intelligent transportation systems for sub-10ms transmission delay .
Furthermore , ZTE 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the OLT , can realize MEC functions while saving AO resources , avoiding complicated AO reconstruction , and facilitating network deployment .
ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems , mobile devices and enterprise technology solutions to consumers , operators , companies and public sector customers .
The company has been committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge .
Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen ( H share stock code : 0763.HK / A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ZTE sells its products and services in more than 160 countries .

SHENZHEN, Oct. 13. /PRNewswire/. ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, today has been rewarded two awards, specifically, Emerging Edge Product for its Common Edge Full-Scenario MEC product, and New Service Innovation for a remote driving service at Layer123 World Congress 2020.
ZTE's Common Edge full-scenario MEC (Multi-service Edge Computing) product helps telcos achieve one-stop deployment, self-service provisioning and simplified O&M, thereby empowering ubiquitous edge computing.
For access equipment rooms, the product employs the industry's first IT-based BBU and OLT, and provides the MEC with computing, storage and network resources through embedded boards, meeting users' end-to-end ultra-low latency requirements. Moreover, the product stands out with single-shelf networking and zero footprint.
For edge equipment rooms and enterprise campuses, the product provides all-in-one MEC server and all-in-one MEC cabinet. Software and hardware are pre-integrated in the factory for out-of-the-box delivery and zero maintenance at the edge. The product boasts flexible location selection, rapid deployment, and simplified O&M.
For core equipment rooms in cities, the MEC is deployed in the form of IT cloudification. The dual-core engine of OpenStack and Kubernetes is deeply integrated to provide MEC services with diversified resources. Moreover, ZTE has introduced the Cloud Native technology to the MEC and third-party applications. Therefore, existing Internet applications can be seamlessly migrated to the MEC to provide ultra-low-latency public cloud services.
In addition, ZTE has partnered with China Unicom and Zhongtong Bus to develop an award-winning remote driving service. It is the industry's first Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) service to enable end-to-end millisecond-level 5G remote driving.
ZTE and the Shandong branch of China Unicom have innovatively employed 5G and Passive Optical Network (PON) technologies to build an FMC-based network of high bandwidth and low latency.
Moreover, they have deployed MEC functionality on the Optical Line Terminal (OLT) in the Access Office (AO) to achieve local forwarding of service data streams and minimize the latency on service paths.
The real-time video backhaul delay of the vehicle and the communication delay between the vehicle control electrical system and the control center are reduced from 30ms to several milliseconds, meeting the requirements of intelligent transportation systems for sub-10ms transmission delay.
Furthermore, ZTE's innovative solution that builds MEC applications into the OLT, can realize MEC functions while saving AO resources, avoiding complicated AO reconstruction, and facilitating network deployment.
ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, operators, companies and public sector customers. The company has been committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE sells its products and services in more than 160 countries.


tass--2020-10-13--Russian official calls for shutting out coronavirus vaccine dissent

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
The key task of the Russian consumer watchdog and other agencies is to prevent any coronavirus vaccine `` dissent , '' head of the consumer watchdog Anna Popova said Tuesday .
`` The information campaign is extremely important right now , < … > [ it is vital ] to stymie COVID dissent and prevent coronavirus vaccine dissent .
Because the vaccine is what will undeniably give us much more confidence in the epidemiological situation , in forecasting it and blocking it from developing further , '' she said .
According to Popova @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get information across , get across the need to take care of oneself and sense of responsibility and to avoid fines . ''
She underlined that good results in `` the fight against coronavirus can only be achieved if scientists unite and [ use a ] comprehensive approach to address this task . ''
On August 11 , Russia became the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine named Sputnik V , which was developed by Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Health Ministry .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The vaccine is based on an already known platform that was used to create a number of other injections .
According to Kirill Dmitriev , head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) , Russia received preliminary applications to supply more than one billion doses of the Russian breakthrough vaccine from 20 countries .
He noted that Latin American , Middle Eastern and Asian countries are most interested to buy it , while a number of contracts has already been finalized .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 world .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , 1,326,178 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 1,031,785 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 22,966 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. The key task of the Russian consumer watchdog and other agencies is to prevent any coronavirus vaccine "dissent," head of the consumer watchdog Anna Popova said Tuesday.
"The information campaign is extremely important right now, <…> [it is vital] to stymie COVID dissent and prevent coronavirus vaccine dissent. Because the vaccine is what will undeniably give us much more confidence in the epidemiological situation, in forecasting it and blocking it from developing further," she said.
According to Popova, it is currently essential "to get information across, get across the need to take care of oneself and sense of responsibility and to avoid fines." She underlined that good results in "the fight against coronavirus can only be achieved if scientists unite and [use a] comprehensive approach to address this task."
On August 11, Russia became the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine named Sputnik V, which was developed by Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Health Ministry. The injection passed clinical trials in June-July. The vaccine is based on an already known platform that was used to create a number of other injections. According to Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia received preliminary applications to supply more than one billion doses of the Russian breakthrough vaccine from 20 countries. He noted that Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian countries are most interested to buy it, while a number of contracts has already been finalized.
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 world. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
To date, 1,326,178 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 1,031,785 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 22,966 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-10-13--Number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Moscow up by 16.7% in past week

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow has documented 4,618 cases of COVID-19 , a disease caused by the novel coronavirus , in the past 24 hours .
In the past seven days , 16.7 % more patients have been hospitalized compared to last week , the Moscow anti-coronavirus crisis center informed .
`` In the capital , 4,618 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed [ in the past 24 hours ] , this is the highest figure since mid-May .
The number of new coronavirus cases over the past week is 31 % higher than last week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients with coronavirus have been hospitalized .
Overall , in the past week , 16,7 % more people have been hospitalized than last week .
297 people have been hooked up to artificial ventilation machines in Moscow hospitals , '' the crisis center informed .
The crisis center informed that 10.8 % of those infected are children , 44.7 % are people aged 18 to 45 , 28.9 % are people aged 46 to 65 , 11 % - aged 66 to 79 , and 4.6 % of those infected are over 80 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come into close contact with them are under medical supervision .
The information center reminded that Moscow residents over 65 and those with chronic illnesses must self-isolate at home .
All Moscow residents must wear masks and protective gloves in public places and maintain a social distance .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Moscow has documented 4,618 cases of COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the past 24 hours. In the past seven days, 16.7% more patients have been hospitalized compared to last week, the Moscow anti-coronavirus crisis center informed.
"In the capital, 4,618 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed [in the past 24 hours], this is the highest figure since mid-May. The number of new coronavirus cases over the past week is 31% higher than last week. In the past 24 hours, 1,258 patients with coronavirus have been hospitalized. Overall, in the past week, 16,7% more people have been hospitalized than last week. 297 people have been hooked up to artificial ventilation machines in Moscow hospitals," the crisis center informed.
The crisis center informed that 10.8% of those infected are children, 44.7% are people aged 18 to 45, 28.9% are people aged 46 to 65, 11% - aged 66 to 79, and 4.6% of those infected are over 80. All patients and those who have come into close contact with them are under medical supervision.
The information center reminded that Moscow residents over 65 and those with chronic illnesses must self-isolate at home. All Moscow residents must wear masks and protective gloves in public places and maintain a social distance.


tass--2020-10-13--Ukraine reports over 5,100 new daily COVID-19 cases

KIEV , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Ukraine ’ s doctors recorded 5,133 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ previous day , the National Security and Defense Council reported on Tuesday .
By now @ @ @ @ @ been registered in Ukraine .
A total of 5,015 patients have died , including 107 @ @ @ @ @ The number of recoveries since the start of the epidemic in Ukraine reached 114,410 , @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours .
Currently , 151,162 people remain in hospitals or at home under medical @ @ @ @ @ first COVID-19 case on March 3 .
The government imposed a lockdown on March 17 @ @ @ @ @ ’ s decision , the restrictions were extended until the end of October .
Since @ @ @ @ @ of adaptive quarantine have been in effect in Ukraine .
The country ’ s regions @ @ @ @ @ , where various restrictions were introduced depending on the epidemiological situation .

KIEV, October 13. /TASS/. Ukraine’s doctors recorded 5,133 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours against 4,420 cases on the previous day, the National Security and Defense Council reported on Tuesday.
By now, 270,587 coronavirus cases have been registered in Ukraine. A total of 5,015 patients have died, including 107 over the past day.
The number of recoveries since the start of the epidemic in Ukraine reached 114,410, including 2,152 in the past 24 hours. Currently, 151,162 people remain in hospitals or at home under medical supervision.
Ukraine confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 3. The government imposed a lockdown on March 17. According to the government’s decision, the restrictions were extended until the end of October. Since August 1, new rules of adaptive quarantine have been in effect in Ukraine. The country’s regions were divided into four zones, where various restrictions were introduced depending on the epidemiological situation.


tass--2020-10-13--Hainan's Lecheng begins to sell top-notch US cancer drug

HAIKOU , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Hainan 's Lecheng International Medical Tourism Zone has begun selling US ' latest cancer drug , which has just entered the American market , reported www.hinews.cn .
According to the news outlet , the drug is called pralsetinib and it is extremely effective in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer .
The Food and Drug Administration under the US Department of Health and Human Services only approved a license to market this drug in the country in early September .
Less than a month and a half later , it became available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hainan government program to develop the Lecheng Special Zone .
This makes China the first country outside the US to offer consumers an opportunity to purchase pralsetinib .
`` This 'life-saving drug ' for patients with non-small cell lung cancer received a positive assessment from specialists .
Thanks to interaction with medical institutions < ... > located [ in the Lecheng zone ] in Boao area < ... > , a permit for practical use of this drug [ on Hainan ] was issued , '' a source familiar with the situation told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Lecheng zone magagement Gu Gang , in the future other newest foreign highly effective pharmacological products will appear on the territory of Lecheng , which are widely in demand both on the Chinese market and in other countries .
`` Medicines , as well as specialized equipment created using innovative methods , can be freely sold on the local market and will be available for the implementation of investment projects .
They can be purchased while concluding transactions involving cross-border settlements , '' he added .
Hainan 's free trade zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of areas , including the healthcare sector .
In order to do so , the authorities intend to actively involve advanced foreign technologies and experienced foreign specialists .
Lecheng Medical Tourism Zone was established in 2013 with that objective , a zone covering 20 square kilometers , with billions of dollars have been invested .
There are Chinese and Western medicine clinics providing top-notch wellness services in the Lecheng zone .

HAIKOU, October 13. /TASS/. Hainan's Lecheng International Medical Tourism Zone has begun selling US' latest cancer drug, which has just entered the American market, reported www.hinews.cn.
According to the news outlet, the drug is called pralsetinib and it is extremely effective in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The Food and Drug Administration under the US Department of Health and Human Services only approved a license to market this drug in the country in early September. Less than a month and a half later, it became available on the Chinese market thanks to the Hainan government program to develop the Lecheng Special Zone. This makes China the first country outside the US to offer consumers an opportunity to purchase pralsetinib.
"This 'life-saving drug' for patients with non-small cell lung cancer received a positive assessment from specialists. Thanks to interaction with medical institutions <...> located [in the Lecheng zone] in Boao area <...>, a permit for practical use of this drug [on Hainan] was issued," a source familiar with the situation told the news portal.
According to head of the Lecheng zone magagement Gu Gang, in the future other newest foreign highly effective pharmacological products will appear on the territory of Lecheng, which are widely in demand both on the Chinese market and in other countries. "Medicines, as well as specialized equipment created using innovative methods, can be freely sold on the local market and will be available for the implementation of investment projects. They can be purchased while concluding transactions involving cross-border settlements," he added.
Hainan's free trade zone provides for the development of a number of areas, including the healthcare sector. In order to do so, the authorities intend to actively involve advanced foreign technologies and experienced foreign specialists. Lecheng Medical Tourism Zone was established in 2013 with that objective, a zone covering 20 square kilometers, with billions of dollars have been invested. There are Chinese and Western medicine clinics providing top-notch wellness services in the Lecheng zone.


tass--2020-10-13--Russia reports over 13,800 new coronavirus cases

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus cases grew by 13,868 in the past day , @ @ @ @ @ since the start of the epidemic , the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ on the rise in Russia , expert says The average growth rate rose from 1 @ @ @ @ @ The total COVID-19 case tally in the country reached 1,326,178 .
Moscow confirmed 4,618 new @ @ @ @ @ 557 COVID-19 cases were recorded in St. Petersburg , 420 in the Moscow Region , @ @ @ @ @ , 274 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , 211 in the Voronezh Region and 208 @ @ @ @ @ The lowest growth rates in the past day were registered in the Chechen Republic ( @ @ @ @ @ Chuvash Republic ( 0.4 % ) .
Currently , 271,427 people are undergoing treatment in @ @

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases grew by 13,868 in the past day, the highest daily case tally since the start of the epidemic, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Tuesday.
Coronavirus cases among children on the rise in Russia, expert says
The average growth rate rose from 1% to 1.1%. The total COVID-19 case tally in the country reached 1,326,178.
Moscow confirmed 4,618 new coronavirus cases. Some new 557 COVID-19 cases were recorded in St. Petersburg, 420 in the Moscow Region, 277 in the Rostov Region, 274 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 211 in the Voronezh Region and 208 in the Sverdlovsk Region.
The lowest growth rates in the past day were registered in the Chechen Republic (0.3%) and the Chuvash Republic (0.4%).
Currently, 271,427 people are undergoing treatment in Russia.


tass--2020-10-13--Baku says tension persists in some sections of frontline in Nagorno-Karabakh

BAKU , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
The situation in some sections of the frontline in the conflict zone around Nagorno-Karabakh remains tense , Azerbaijan ’ s Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday .
`` The general situation in the Agdere-Agdam and the Fizuli-Hadrut directions of the front remained tense overnight into October 13 , '' the report said .
`` Units of the Armenian armed forces < … > attempted to attack the Azerbaijani army ’ s positions in some directions in small groups , '' the ministry said .
It added that that Azerbaijani units had destroyed a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers , one Tor-M2KM air defense missile system , a Shilka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and three drones .
`` The Azerbaijani army observes the humanitarian ceasefire and maintains an operational advantage along the entire frontline , '' the Defense Ministry said .
At the talks held at Russia ’ s initiative in Moscow , Baku and Yerevan agreed on a humanitarian ceasefire , which came into effect at 12:00 local time ( 11:00 Moscow time ) on October 10 in order to exchange detainees and the bodies of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accuses the other of violations .

BAKU, October 13. /TASS/. The situation in some sections of the frontline in the conflict zone around Nagorno-Karabakh remains tense, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.
"The general situation in the Agdere-Agdam and the Fizuli-Hadrut directions of the front remained tense overnight into October 13," the report said.
"Units of the Armenian armed forces <…> attempted to attack the Azerbaijani army’s positions in some directions in small groups," the ministry said.
It added that that Azerbaijani units had destroyed a large number of enemy equipment, including three BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers, one Tor-M2KM air defense missile system, a Shilka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and three drones. "The Azerbaijani army observes the humanitarian ceasefire and maintains an operational advantage along the entire frontline," the Defense Ministry said.
At the talks held at Russia’s initiative in Moscow, Baku and Yerevan agreed on a humanitarian ceasefire, which came into effect at 12:00 local time (11:00 Moscow time) on October 10 in order to exchange detainees and the bodies of those killed in the fighting. Either side accuses the other of violations.


tass--2020-10-13--Anti-terror agency warns of potential attacks in Russia’s Chechnya

GROZNY , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
The National Anti-Terrorism Committee ’ s crisis center has warned of a terror @ @ @ @ @ capital of Grozny , where an armed gang was supposedly spotted .
`` The crisis @ @ @ @ @ obtained data that an unknown armed gang was supposedly operating in the Oktyabrsky district in @ @ @ @ @ planning to carry out terrorist attacks , which could cause a public outcry and harm @ @ @ @ @ the society and the state protected by the law .
The crisis center is taking @ @ @ @ @ the criminal activity and reducing its consequences , '' the statement said .

GROZNY, October 13. /TASS/. The National Anti-Terrorism Committee’s crisis center has warned of a terror threat in Chechnya’s capital of Grozny, where an armed gang was supposedly spotted.
Earlier, a counter-terrorism operation was launched in Grozny’s Oktyabrsky district.
"The crisis center in the Chechen Republic obtained data that an unknown armed gang was supposedly operating in the Oktyabrsky district in Grozny. The criminals are planning to carry out terrorist attacks, which could cause a public outcry and harm the interests of persons, the society and the state protected by the law. The crisis center is taking all necessary measures on thwarting the criminal activity and reducing its consequences," the statement said.


tass--2020-10-13--Hainan's Yangpu port provided duty free fueling worth 5,100 tonnes over the 'golden week'

HAIKOU , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Hainan 's Yangpu International Container Port provided timely refueling of several large foreign commercial vessels with duty free fuel over the last `` golden week '' in China ( the October nationwide holidays ) .
According to the Hainan Daily , 5,100 tonnes were shipped in the first five days of the holidays .
As the shipowners note , even on holidays , they were able to go through all the necessary customs procedures without delay and continue sailing along the planned routes in accordance with the schedule .
The control over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is carried out by a special company .
The whole process is recorded , and then the customer can receive a final report drawn up by competent specialists .
Recently , the Hainan authorities have carried out a series of reforms to make it easier to refuel and export petroleum products .
In May , local customs began issuing a new type of weight certificates based on the data from special instruments to measure the flow of hydrocarbons shipped .
This made it possible to speed up the passage of control and reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role in the development of China 's transportation network .
In 2019 , the GDP of this economic region , with more than 89,000 people permanent residents , exceeded 26 billion yuan ( $ 3.7 billion ) .
In accordance with the `` Comprehensive plan for the formation of a new integrated sea and land corridor '' of the Chinese State Committee for Development and Reforms , by 2035 this port will become a key point for the distribution of trade flows from various regions of the country to Southeast Asia and Oceania @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2025 Yangpu is expected to become a major regional transport hub , through which up to 5 million containers will pass annually .

HAIKOU, October 13. /TASS/. Hainan's Yangpu International Container Port provided timely refueling of several large foreign commercial vessels with duty free fuel over the last "golden week" in China (the October nationwide holidays). According to the Hainan Daily, 5,100 tonnes were shipped in the first five days of the holidays.
As the shipowners note, even on holidays, they were able to go through all the necessary customs procedures without delay and continue sailing along the planned routes in accordance with the schedule. The control over the quality and volume of the refueled fuel is carried out by a special company. The whole process is recorded, and then the customer can receive a final report drawn up by competent specialists.
Recently, the Hainan authorities have carried out a series of reforms to make it easier to refuel and export petroleum products. In May, local customs began issuing a new type of weight certificates based on the data from special instruments to measure the flow of hydrocarbons shipped. This made it possible to speed up the passage of control and reduce labor costs.
Yangpu plays a key role in the development of China's transportation network. In 2019, the GDP of this economic region, with more than 89,000 people permanent residents, exceeded 26 billion yuan ($ 3.7 billion). In accordance with the "Comprehensive plan for the formation of a new integrated sea and land corridor" of the Chinese State Committee for Development and Reforms, by 2035 this port will become a key point for the distribution of trade flows from various regions of the country to Southeast Asia and Oceania, Europe and North America. By 2025 Yangpu is expected to become a major regional transport hub, through which up to 5 million containers will pass annually.


tass--2020-10-13--Four gunmen killed in Grozny special operation

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Four gunmen , who opened fire at law enforcement officers , were killed @ @ @ @ @ of Grozny , the National Anti-Terrorism Committee ’ s press center told TASS on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ of the law enforcement personnel to surrender , the gunmen opened fire from automatic weapons @ @ @ @ @ four gunmen were neutralized , '' the NAC said .
`` Unfortunately , casualties among @ @ @ @ @ not prevented .
During the shootout , three law enforcement officers were killed , '' @ @ @ @ @ The National Anti-Terrorism Committee ’ s crisis center in Chechnya earlier reported that a counter-terrorism @ @ @ @ @ at 07:40 am Moscow Time .
An unknown armed gang was supposedly spotted there .
@ @ @ @ @ was conducted in the Oktyabrsky district , is over now .
`` The house where @ @ @ @ @ , is on fire , '' a source in the law enforcement agencies told TASS @

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Four gunmen, who opened fire at law enforcement officers, were killed in Chechnya’s capital of Grozny, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee’s press center told TASS on Tuesday.
"After a proposal of the law enforcement personnel to surrender, the gunmen opened fire from automatic weapons. During a shootout, four gunmen were neutralized," the NAC said.
"Unfortunately, casualties among the law enforcement personnel were not prevented. During the shootout, three law enforcement officers were killed," a NAC spokesman said.
The National Anti-Terrorism Committee’s crisis center in Chechnya earlier reported that a counter-terrorism operation was launched in Grozny at 07:40 am Moscow Time. An unknown armed gang was supposedly spotted there.
The special operation, which was conducted in the Oktyabrsky district, is over now. "The house where the gunmen had been blocked, is on fire," a source in the law enforcement agencies told TASS.


tass--2020-10-13--Peng Liyuan sends congratulatory message to UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education

BEIJING , October 13 .
/PRNewswire/ .
China 's First Lady Peng Liyuan , also United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) special envoy for the advancement of girls ' and women 's education , sent a congratulatory message to the award of UNESCO via a video on October 12 .
In her message , Peng expressed congratulations to prize-winners from Sri Lanka and Kenya .
In 2015 , China established the Girls ' and Women 's Education Award with UNESCO , and Peng mentioned that there are millions of people who devote their life for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China .
Zhang Guimei is one of them .
She is a female teacher who has taught in the poor mountainous areas of Southwest China 's Yunnan Province for over 40 years .
She established the first full-tuition-free girls high school in China , which helps many young girls from poverty-stricken families receive education .
This year , 1.5 billion students have been forced to suspend classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic , according to Peng , and this impact on girls is particularly pronounced .
We need to find ways to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they wo n't be left behind due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Sixty-three percent of illiterate adults around the world are women , said Peng , and the education of girls and women is of great benefit to the present and the future .
China will continue to work with UNESCO to ensure the success of the Girls ' and Women 's Education Awards from 2021 to 2025 , and make greater contributions to promoting girls ' and women 's education and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals , Peng added .
Audrey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese government for supporting the establishment of Girls ' and Women 's Education Awards .
The UNESCO Prize for Girls ' and Women 's Education honors outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals , institutions and organizations to advance girls ' and women 's education .

BEIJING, October 13. /PRNewswire/. China's First Lady Peng Liyuan, also United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) special envoy for the advancement of girls' and women's education, sent a congratulatory message to the award of UNESCO via a video on October 12.
Read the original article here.
In her message, Peng expressed congratulations to prize-winners from Sri Lanka and Kenya. In 2015, China established the Girls' and Women's Education Award with UNESCO, and Peng mentioned that there are millions of people who devote their life for the education of girls and women in China.
Zhang Guimei is one of them. She is a female teacher who has taught in the poor mountainous areas of Southwest China's Yunnan Province for over 40 years. She established the first full-tuition-free girls high school in China, which helps many young girls from poverty-stricken families receive education.
This year, 1.5 billion students have been forced to suspend classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Peng, and this impact on girls is particularly pronounced. We need to find ways to help those girls get back to school so that they won't be left behind due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sixty-three percent of illiterate adults around the world are women, said Peng, and the education of girls and women is of great benefit to the present and the future. China will continue to work with UNESCO to ensure the success of the Girls' and Women's Education Awards from 2021 to 2025, and make greater contributions to promoting girls' and women's education and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, Peng added.
Audrey Azoulay, director-general of UNESCO, thanked the Chinese government for supporting the establishment of Girls' and Women's Education Awards.
The UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education honors outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions and organizations to advance girls' and women's education.
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPjuForXu8U
CONTACT: Jiang Simin, +86-188-2655-3286, jiang.simin@cgtn.com


tass--2020-10-13--JA Solar Supplies Modules for the First Floating PV Plants in Spain and Malaysia

BEIJING , October 13 .
/PRNewswire/ .
JA Solar recently announced that it supplied all photovoltaic ( PV ) modules for Spain 's first grid-connected floating solar plant which is located in the Sierra Brava reservoir in the Extremadura region .
This project has been successfully connected to the grid and put into operation .
The 1.1MW project adopts JA Solar mono-facial and bifacial modules which are installed in various orientation and inclination angles using different floating systems .
Comparing their differences in energy yield , maintenance cost , etc .
will be an important reference for the development of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional ground-mounted PV plant , a floating solar plant can reduce land resources required , while the water helps to restrain the rise of surface temperature of modules and enhance power generation .
With these advantages , floating PV plants have gradually attracted more attention from investors and EPCs on a global scale .
In the reignited Spanish PV market , the development of floating solar plants is welcomed .
The Sierra Brava project has received strong support from the local government , and the governor of the Extremadura region attended the plant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two floating `` islands '' and nest boxes are installed .
And the living conditions of birds and fish will be monitored to understand the impact of PV plant operations on the surrounding creatures and provide a reference for the operation and maintenance of floating solar plants .
In addition , Malaysia 's first floating PV plant , a 10MW floating PV project in Selangor state , has recently been successfully connected to the grid .
The JA Solar double-glass modules selected for the project have excellent weather resistance performance , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperature and high humidity to effectively raise customers ' profits .
Jin Baofang , Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of JA Solar , commented , `` With the continuous development of the clean energy industry , PV power generation is being applied more widely .
A floating PV plant reduces the impact of land resource constraints , and is complementary to applications such as ground-mounted PV plant and rooftop PV system .
JA Solar has been committed to the development and application of high-efficiency PV products , and we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to explore various ways of promoting PV energy development and utilization , to bring the renewable energy to more people . ''

BEIJING, October 13. /PRNewswire/. JA Solar recently announced that it supplied all photovoltaic (PV) modules for Spain's first grid-connected floating solar plant which is located in the Sierra Brava reservoir in the Extremadura region. This project has been successfully connected to the grid and put into operation. The 1.1MW project adopts JA Solar mono-facial and bifacial modules which are installed in various orientation and inclination angles using different floating systems. Comparing their differences in energy yield, maintenance cost, etc. will be an important reference for the development of floating PV projects.
Compared with the traditional ground-mounted PV plant, a floating solar plant can reduce land resources required, while the water helps to restrain the rise of surface temperature of modules and enhance power generation. With these advantages, floating PV plants have gradually attracted more attention from investors and EPCs on a global scale. In the reignited Spanish PV market, the development of floating solar plants is welcomed. The Sierra Brava project has received strong support from the local government, and the governor of the Extremadura region attended the plant's opening ceremony.
To protect kestrels, two floating "islands" and nest boxes are installed. And the living conditions of birds and fish will be monitored to understand the impact of PV plant operations on the surrounding creatures and provide a reference for the operation and maintenance of floating solar plants.
In addition, Malaysia's first floating PV plant, a 10MW floating PV project in Selangor state, has recently been successfully connected to the grid. The JA Solar double-glass modules selected for the project have excellent weather resistance performance, and can maintain stable energy yield under high temperature and high humidity to effectively raise customers' profits.
Jin Baofang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of JA Solar, commented, "With the continuous development of the clean energy industry, PV power generation is being applied more widely. A floating PV plant reduces the impact of land resource constraints, and is complementary to applications such as ground-mounted PV plant and rooftop PV system. JA Solar has been committed to the development and application of high-efficiency PV products, and we are willing to strengthen cooperation with global partners to explore various ways of promoting PV energy development and utilization, to bring the renewable energy to more people."
Oriana Zhang
+86-10-63611888-1697
zhangbobo@jasolar.com


tass--2020-10-13--Infortrend Increases Random Access Performance of Scale-out NAS with SSD Cache

TAIPEI , October 13 .
/PRNewswire/ .
Infortrend® Technology , Inc. ( TWSE : 2495 ) , the industry-leading enterprise storage provider , increases performance of its EonStor CS scale-out NAS product by adding SSD cache to provide both high sequential and random performance .
EonStor CS is a scale-out NAS solution that offers high scalability via both scale-out and scale-up expansion options .
As storage demands grow , users can subsequently scale-out cluster system to 144 nodes for achieving 100+ PB capacity and 100 Gbps performance .
Since there are two kinds of workloads , i.e .
large streaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is necessary for smooth enterprise workflow to provide a storage solution that can handle both well .
Infortrend added up to 4 SSDs to each node of CS to cache file metadata as well as small-size files which are usually transferred in small-size random I/O .
And large sequential file I/O workloads are directly processed by HDD .
The main benefit of built-in SSD cache is improved response time for file operation tasks , such as file list and folder summary , thanks to low latency of SSD .
Also , SSD has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for users ' random requests of small files read/write is greatly improved .
Compared to all-flash array , CS is a cost-effective solution of high-performance storage with lowered cost and high capacity for massive data volumes .
`` We upgraded CS scale-out NAS with SSDs for files cache , so now CS can provide quick response time for users ' random requests and increased performance for small files read and write tasks .
This solution will be especially appealing for modern lean enterprises as it is much more cost-effective than all-flash storage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Product Planning .
Infortrend ( TWSE : 2495 ) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions since 1993 .
With a strong emphasis on in-house design , testing , and manufacturing , Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards , user friendly data services , personal after-sales support , and unrivaled value .
For more information , please visit www.infortrend.com Infortrend® and EonStor® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology , Inc. ; other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .

TAIPEI, October 13. /PRNewswire/. Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage provider, increases performance of its EonStor CS scale-out NAS product by adding SSD cache to provide both high sequential and random performance.
EonStor CS is a scale-out NAS solution that offers high scalability via both scale-out and scale-up expansion options. As storage demands grow, users can subsequently scale-out cluster system to 144 nodes for achieving 100+ PB capacity and 100 Gbps performance. Since there are two kinds of workloads, i.e. large streaming reads/writes and small random reads/writes, it is necessary for smooth enterprise workflow to provide a storage solution that can handle both well. Infortrend added up to 4 SSDs to each node of CS to cache file metadata as well as small-size files which are usually transferred in small-size random I/O. And large sequential file I/O workloads are directly processed by HDD.
The main benefit of built-in SSD cache is improved response time for file operation tasks, such as file list and folder summary, thanks to low latency of SSD. Also, SSD has good random access performance, so performance for users' random requests of small files read/write is greatly improved. Compared to all-flash array, CS is a cost-effective solution of high-performance storage with lowered cost and high capacity for massive data volumes.
"We upgraded CS scale-out NAS with SSDs for files cache, so now CS can provide quick response time for users' random requests and increased performance for small files read and write tasks. This solution will be especially appealing for modern lean enterprises as it is much more cost-effective than all-flash storage," said Frank Lee, Senior Director of Product Planning.
Learn more about EonStor CS
Learn more about SSD Cache
About Infortrend
Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions since 1993. With a strong emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing, Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unrivaled value. For more information, please visit www.infortrend.com
Infortrend® and EonStor® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc.; other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Winnie Tsai, +886-2-2226-0126 #8557, winnie.tsai@infortrend.com


tass--2020-10-13--Suspected gunman who killed three in Nizhny Novgorod bus shooting found dead

MOSCOW , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Police and the National Guard officers found the body of a young man , who is suspected of killing three citizens of the Nizhny Novgorod Region , in western Russia , the Interior Ministry ’ s regional department told TASS on Tuesday .
Earlier , a source in the law enforcement agencies said the man had committed suicide .
`` Police officers together with members of Rosgvardiya [ the Russian National Guard ] in the region found the body of an 18-year-old resident of Nizhny Novgorod , who is suspected of killing three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The body was discovered in a forest near the Bolsheorlovskoye settlement in the Borsky district .
According to preliminary data , the young man had come to the village to visit his relatives .
A criminal case was launched , pressing charges of murder of two or more people ( Part 2 of Article 105 of the Russian Criminal Code ) .
On the evening of October 12 , a man opened fire in the Bolsheorlovskoe settlement in the Nizhny Novgorod Region and later fled the scene .
Russia ’ s Investigative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three people had been killed and three more had been wounded .
Special purpose police units and a rapid deployment task force were dispatched to the crime scene to apprehend the armed assailant .
Law enforcement sources told TASS that the shooting was initiated by a local 18-year-old resident Daniil Monakhov .
The incident was triggered by a conflict between him and his grandmother whom he had wounded by firing a rifle .
The woman was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition .
The shooter also gunned down his neighbor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bus stop .
Two more women were also wounded there .
Later , the source told TASS that the grandmother died in the hospital and the number of victims climbed to four .

MOSCOW, October 13. /TASS/. Police and the National Guard officers found the body of a young man, who is suspected of killing three citizens of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, in western Russia, the Interior Ministry’s regional department told TASS on Tuesday.
Earlier, a source in the law enforcement agencies said the man had committed suicide.
"Police officers together with members of Rosgvardiya [the Russian National Guard] in the region found the body of an 18-year-old resident of Nizhny Novgorod, who is suspected of killing three people," the press service said. The body was discovered in a forest near the Bolsheorlovskoye settlement in the Borsky district.
According to preliminary data, the young man had come to the village to visit his relatives. A criminal case was launched, pressing charges of murder of two or more people (Part 2 of Article 105 of the Russian Criminal Code).
On the evening of October 12, a man opened fire in the Bolsheorlovskoe settlement in the Nizhny Novgorod Region and later fled the scene. Russia’s Investigative Committee’s regional directorate reported that three people had been killed and three more had been wounded. Special purpose police units and a rapid deployment task force were dispatched to the crime scene to apprehend the armed assailant. Law enforcement sources told TASS that the shooting was initiated by a local 18-year-old resident Daniil Monakhov.
The incident was triggered by a conflict between him and his grandmother whom he had wounded by firing a rifle. The woman was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition. The shooter also gunned down his neighbor and then killed two more people at a bus stop. Two more women were also wounded there. Later, the source told TASS that the grandmother died in the hospital and the number of victims climbed to four.


tass--2020-10-13--Russia’s coronavirus vaccine will be one of the best studied in the world, says RDIF

NEW YORK , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russia intends to have clinical trials of its Sputnik V vaccine against the new coronavirus in different countries , since it is confident in its effectiveness , the drug will be one of the most studied in the world .
Kirill Dmitriev , CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) , said this in an interview with CNN , which was released on Monday .
`` We have already vaccinated more than 12,000 people in Russia .
We have started clinical trials in Belarus , Venezuela .
We expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week .
So , we have a lot of nations that are quite interested in this , '' he said .
The head of the RDIF , who spoke English , said that the vaccine trials will also take place in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) .
`` We are very excited about clinical trials in the UAE .
Basically , the UAE has a very credible regulator that is respected by the world , '' he said .
`` Our vaccine will be one of the best studied vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If we did not believe in this , Russia would not be so outwardly offering clinical trials around the world , '' he noted .
When asked if the Russian soldiers `` used as volunteers for human trials of the vaccine '' were really volunteers , Dmitriev noted : `` Of course .
As you can see , people in the UAE are volunteers .
People in other countries are volunteers .
Imagine , if Russia did not believe in a vaccine , we would not have started clinical trials in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so open , '' he stressed .
The head of the RDIF said that the production capacity in Russia will initially be sufficient only to provide Russians with vaccine .
`` All the vaccine that we can produce in Russia will originally be used in Russia .
That is why we need production in India and Brazil to manufacture for the rest of the world , '' he said .
On August 11 , Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Center and passed clinical trials in June-July .

NEW YORK, October 13. /TASS/. Russia intends to have clinical trials of its Sputnik V vaccine against the new coronavirus in different countries, since it is confident in its effectiveness, the drug will be one of the most studied in the world. Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said this in an interview with CNN, which was released on Monday.
"We have already vaccinated more than 12,000 people in Russia. We have started clinical trials in Belarus, Venezuela. We expect to start clinical trials also in India this week. So, we have a lot of nations that are quite interested in this," he said.
The head of the RDIF, who spoke English, said that the vaccine trials will also take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
"We are very excited about clinical trials in the UAE. Basically, the UAE has a very credible regulator that is respected by the world," he said.
"Our vaccine will be one of the best studied vaccines in the world," Dmitriev assured.
"If we did not believe in this, Russia would not be so outwardly offering clinical trials around the world," he noted.
When asked if the Russian soldiers "used as volunteers for human trials of the vaccine" were really volunteers, Dmitriev noted: "Of course. As you can see, people in the UAE are volunteers. People in other countries are volunteers. Imagine, if Russia did not believe in a vaccine, we would not have started clinical trials in the UAE and would not have be so open," he stressed.
The head of the RDIF said that the production capacity in Russia will initially be sufficient only to provide Russians with vaccine.
"All the vaccine that we can produce in Russia will originally be used in Russia. That is why we need production in India and Brazil to manufacture for the rest of the world," he said.
On August 11, Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center and passed clinical trials in June-July.


tass--2020-10-13--Russian military delivered humanitarian aid to a village in Syrian province of Hama

VILLAGE SHATKHA /Syria/ , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Servicemen of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria and employees of the Russian Humanitarian Mission delivered humanitarian aid to residents of the village of Shatkha in the province of Hama .
More than 200 families received food , hygiene items , water filters and antiseptics .
The deliveries of the humanitarian aid are targeted .
Before its distribution the village administration drew up lists of those residents who need the aid first of all .
Most of those who receive help are women : at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men in the village went to the army or militia , fought with the militants .
Almost every family has people killed and wounded in battles .
`` Together with my husband , 10 people were killed , another 20 were wounded .
At first I did not know how I would continue to live .
After all , I have three children - two sons and a daughter , but there is no job .
But thank God , there are people who help us .
Thank you , friends from Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters .
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria .
The center ’ s officers regularly travel around the country 's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation .
The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones .
By now , the center ’ s employees have carried out more than 2,500 humanitarian activities .
As part of those acts , local population received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medicines and prime necessities .

VILLAGE SHATKHA /Syria/, October 13. /TASS/. Servicemen of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria and employees of the Russian Humanitarian Mission delivered humanitarian aid to residents of the village of Shatkha in the province of Hama. More than 200 families received food, hygiene items, water filters and antiseptics.
The deliveries of the humanitarian aid are targeted. Before its distribution the village administration drew up lists of those residents who need the aid first of all. Most of those who receive help are women: at the beginning of the war, all the men in the village went to the army or militia, fought with the militants. Almost every family has people killed and wounded in battles.
"Together with my husband, 10 people were killed, another 20 were wounded. At first I did not know how I would continue to live. After all, I have three children - two sons and a daughter, but there is no job. But thank God, there are people who help us. Thank you, friends from Russia, "local resident Olympia Dargam told reporters.
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria. The center’s officers regularly travel around the country's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation. The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones. By now, the center’s employees have carried out more than 2,500 humanitarian activities. As part of those acts, local population received more than 4,300 tonnes of food, medicines and prime necessities.


tass--2020-10-13--Russia is ready to provide US chief immunologist with data on Sputnik V vaccine

NEW YORK , October 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is ready to provide information on the Sputnik V vaccine against the new coronavirus to Dr. Anthony Fauci , head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases .
Kirill Dmitriev , CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) , said this in an interview with CNN , which was released on Monday .
When asked to comment on the words of Fauci , who had earlier expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the Russian vaccine , Dmitriev said : `` If he calls us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him everything about it [ the vaccine ] and I think it is best for him to study it to understand how it works . ''
The Russian official expressed hope that the US immunologist may become `` one of the guys to step over behind this huge fence between the US and Russia . ''
Dmitriev said that in that case Mr. Fauci will not be `` political '' and will try to look a bit more into the vaccine .
`` But maybe that is too idealistic , '' he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` wrong narratives '' about Russia in the US .
According to him , the American party tends `` to throw away anything from Russia , which is just wrong . ''
On August 11 , Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center and passed clinical trials in June-July .

NEW YORK, October 13. /TASS/. Russia is ready to provide information on the Sputnik V vaccine against the new coronavirus to Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said this in an interview with CNN, which was released on Monday.
When asked to comment on the words of Fauci, who had earlier expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the Russian vaccine, Dmitriev said: "If he calls us, we will be happy to explain to him everything about it [the vaccine] and I think it is best for him to study it to understand how it works."
The Russian official expressed hope that the US immunologist may become "one of the guys to step over behind this huge fence between the US and Russia."
Dmitriev said that in that case Mr. Fauci will not be "political" and will try to look a bit more into the vaccine. "But maybe that is too idealistic," he added.
Dmitirev noted that there are often "wrong narratives" about Russia in the US. According to him, the American party tends "to throw away anything from Russia, which is just wrong."
On August 11, Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center and passed clinical trials in June-July.