tass--2020-07-07--Supermicro Ranks at the Top Globally for its IoT & Edge Servers and System Solutions

SAN JOSE , California , July 7 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer , Inc. ( Nasdaq : SMCI ) , a global leader in enterprise computing , storage , networking solutions and green computing technology , today announced it was selected as a Platinum recipient for VDC Research 's 2020 global IoT and Edge Engineering & Development Survey .
Supermicro was recognized by survey participants for its higher performance edge devices , typically only seen in datacenter class servers that support virtualization and workload consolidation for use cases , including AI/ML and video processing .
Over 700 respondents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ APAC participated in the survey with each region comprising approximately 30 percent of the final results .
Participants included project/product management , CTOs , engineers , and systems integrators .
Respondents rated only those vendors from which they had purchased merchant computing hardware in their most recent projects .
`` We are very excited about this achievement , especially because the results come from customers contacted through VDC 's independent satisfaction survey , '' said Charles Liang , CEO and president of Supermicro .
`` This recognition from customers validates that Supermicro delivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , high-reliability , resource-saving , and strong technical service and support . ''
Supermicro 's most advanced and latest servers and storage solutions cover a broad spectrum of vertical markets and partnerships with leading processor and software manufacturers .
Innovative Supermicro products for 5G and Edge computing include servers built to meet telco customer requirements and more demanding operating environments .
Supermicro 's new 2U Ultra SuperServer provides better features , faster performance , and greener power-efficiency , and also includes NEBS certification and redundant DC or AC power supplies .
With high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) features available in a short-depth 2U rackmount form factor .
It supports up to dual 205-watt TDP CPUs each and delivers high-performance compute , storage , and networking for Edge micro datacenters .
Supermicro also recently announced a breakthrough first-to-market solution – Outdoor Edge Systems – IP65 enclosure-based servers for 5G RAN , AI inferencing , and other intelligent edge-focused applications .
These new systems are targeted at harsh outdoor environments and support the industry 's movement towards open-source software and disaggregated hardware .
Supermicro 's comprehensive 5G and Edge computing portfolio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and complements the company 's high-performance products for the datacenter such as the multi-node BigTwin™ and high-density SuperBlade® and MicroBlade™ , which can support the virtualized 5G network core .
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Supermicro ( Nasdaq : SMCI ) , the leading innovator in high-performance , high-efficiency server technology , is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Datacenter , Cloud Computing , Enterprise IT , Hadoop/Big Data , HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ through its `` We Keep IT Green® '' initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient , environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market .
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SAN JOSE, California, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions and green computing technology, today announced it was selected as a Platinum recipient for VDC Research's 2020 global IoT and Edge Engineering & Development Survey. Supermicro was recognized by survey participants for its higher performance edge devices, typically only seen in datacenter class servers that support virtualization and workload consolidation for use cases, including AI/ML and video processing.
Over 700 respondents from the Americas, EMEA, and APAC participated in the survey with each region comprising approximately 30 percent of the final results. Participants included project/product management, CTOs, engineers, and systems integrators. Respondents rated only those vendors from which they had purchased merchant computing hardware in their most recent projects.
"We are very excited about this achievement, especially because the results come from customers contacted through VDC's independent satisfaction survey," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "This recognition from customers validates that Supermicro delivers exceptional products – first-to-market, superior design, high-reliability, resource-saving, and strong technical service and support."
Supermicro's most advanced and latest servers and storage solutions cover a broad spectrum of vertical markets and partnerships with leading processor and software manufacturers. Innovative Supermicro products for 5G and Edge computing include servers built to meet telco customer requirements and more demanding operating environments.
Supermicro's new 2U Ultra SuperServer provides better features, faster performance, and greener power-efficiency, and also includes NEBS certification and redundant DC or AC power supplies. With high reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) features available in a short-depth 2U rackmount form factor. It supports up to dual 205-watt TDP CPUs each and delivers high-performance compute, storage, and networking for Edge micro datacenters.
Supermicro also recently announced a breakthrough first-to-market solution – Outdoor Edge Systems – IP65 enclosure-based servers for 5G RAN, AI inferencing, and other intelligent edge-focused applications. These new systems are targeted at harsh outdoor environments and support the industry's movement towards open-source software and disaggregated hardware.
Supermicro's comprehensive 5G and Edge computing portfolio includes the recently introduced E403-9P-FN2T and the 1019P-FHN2T systems, and complements the company's high-performance products for the datacenter such as the multi-node BigTwin™ and high-density SuperBlade® and MicroBlade™, which can support the virtualized 5G network core.
Follow Supermicro on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to receive their latest news and announcements.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro (Nasdaq: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Datacenter, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, BigTwin, SuperBlade, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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tass--2020-07-07--Foreign organizations to take part in trade disputes mediation on Hainan

HAIKOU , July 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities have adopted a provision on the creation of a special structure for the resolution of international trade disputes , the participation in which is also possible for similar foreign organizations , provided that they comply with the Chinese laws , reported Xinhua .
The regulation will enter into force on August 1 , 2020 .
The measure is aimed at improving the mechanism for resolving trade disputes with foreign companies as part of the free trade port project .
Currently , two courts have already been established within the Hainan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases .
According to the agency , cooperation with a number of international organizations for the settlement of trade disputes has also been established .
In particular , cooperation agreements were signed with similar structures from Hong Kong and Macau .
The local authorities believe that such step will help create a favorable legal and business climate for the implementation of the free trade port project in the province .
Earlier , the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “ General Program for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” according to which the island ’ s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025 , and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region 's development .
In April 2018 , President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province .
By 2050 , according to the authorities , the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .

HAIKOU, July 7. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities have adopted a provision on the creation of a special structure for the resolution of international trade disputes, the participation in which is also possible for similar foreign organizations, provided that they comply with the Chinese laws, reported Xinhua.
The regulation will enter into force on August 1, 2020. The measure is aimed at improving the mechanism for resolving trade disputes with foreign companies as part of the free trade port project. Currently, two courts have already been established within the Hainan court, which are involved in relevant cases. According to the agency, cooperation with a number of international organizations for the settlement of trade disputes has also been established. In particular, cooperation agreements were signed with similar structures from Hong Kong and Macau.
The local authorities believe that such step will help create a favorable legal and business climate for the implementation of the free trade port project in the province.
Earlier, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan,” according to which the island’s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025, and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region's development.
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.


tass--2020-07-07--Hainan boosting cooperation with European countries

HAIKOU , July 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities signed a series of agreements on the development of trade and economic ties with a number of European states , reported the Hainan Daily newspaper .
According to the news outletn , the province 's Office for International Economic Development has signed a letter of intent with the business associations of Russia , Britain , Denmark , Portugal , France and Germany .
According to the agreements , the parties will exchange important information , hold joint exhibitions , coordinate measures to stimulate the growth of mutual trade and investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past , similar documents on cooperation were signed by representatives of government and business circles of the province and several Asian states , including India , the Republic of Korea , Singapore , Uzbekistan , and Japan .
`` Thus our region establishes strategic ties with the outside world .
< ... > Last month , we officially launched the development program of Hainan 's free trade port , in accordance with which the formation and strengthening of mutually beneficial contacts at the level of unions of entrepreneurs and regional organizations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the department .
According to the official , the Hainan leadership pays close attention to both attracting foreign investors and the development of foreign markets by the national business .
“ Thus , Hainan creates many favorable opportunities for the whole world , ” the official stressed .
He specified that among the most promising areas of cooperation for intensive work out are high technologies , tourism , financial sector , environmental projects , public education , transport communications and logistics .
“ We see great potential , which is important , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities , as well as channels of cooperation both at the intergovernmental level and in the cooperation between certain industries and enterprises , ” the representative of the department added .
Earlier , the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “ General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan , ” according to which the island ’ s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025 , and within 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the region 's development .

HAIKOU, July 7. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities signed a series of agreements on the development of trade and economic ties with a number of European states,reported the Hainan Daily newspaper.
According to the news outletn, the province's Office for International Economic Development has signed a letter of intent with the business associations of Russia, Britain, Denmark, Portugal, France and Germany. According to the agreements, the parties will exchange important information, hold joint exhibitions, coordinate measures to stimulate the growth of mutual trade and investment.
As the Hainan administration clarified, in the past, similar documents on cooperation were signed by representatives of government and business circles of the province and several Asian states, including India, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Japan. "Thus our region establishes strategic ties with the outside world. <...> Last month, we officially launched the development program of Hainan's free trade port, in accordance with which the formation and strengthening of mutually beneficial contacts at the level of unions of entrepreneurs and regional organizations is observed," explained a representative of the department.
According to the official, the Hainan leadership pays close attention to both attracting foreign investors and the development of foreign markets by the national business. “Thus, Hainan creates many favorable opportunities for the whole world,” the official stressed. He specified that among the most promising areas of cooperation for intensive work out are high technologies, tourism, financial sector, environmental projects, public education, transport communications and logistics.
“We see great potential, which is important, and we will actively use the existing opportunities, as well as channels of cooperation both at the intergovernmental level and in the cooperation between certain industries and enterprises,” the representative of the department added.
Earlier, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan,” according to which the island’s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025, and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region's development.


tass--2020-07-08--Russian constitutional vote confirmed popular support, says China's Xi

BEIJING , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
The recent vote on the amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation demonstrated popular support of the acting Russian government , Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Wednesday in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin .
`` In Russia the voting on the constitutional amendments has successfully concluded .
This fully demonstrates that the Russian people support their government and agree with the principles of existing Russian public policy , '' as the Xinhua news agency quoted the Chinese leader .
According to Xi Jinping , China is supportive of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into account its national specifics and continuing to develop successfully .
He also stressed that the Chinese government strives to strengthen the mutually supportive relationship with Russia and is emphatically against other countries ’ attempts to undermine the sovereignty of China and Russia .
`` China is committed that through interaction with Russia we continue to support each other unfailingly .
We are strongly against the interference of the external forces and their destructive influence .
China supports the protection of sovereignty , security , and the mutually beneficial development of our countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @

BEIJING, July 8. /TASS/. The recent vote on the amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation demonstrated popular support of the acting Russian government, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Wednesday in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"In Russia the voting on the constitutional amendments has successfully concluded. This fully demonstrates that the Russian people support their government and agree with the principles of existing Russian public policy," as the Xinhua news agency quoted the Chinese leader.
According to Xi Jinping, China is supportive of Russia adhering to the policy that takes into account its national specifics and continuing to develop successfully.
He also stressed that the Chinese government strives to strengthen the mutually supportive relationship with Russia and is emphatically against other countries’ attempts to undermine the sovereignty of China and Russia. "China is committed that through interaction with Russia we continue to support each other unfailingly. We are strongly against the interference of the external forces and their destructive influence. China supports the protection of sovereignty, security, and the mutually beneficial development of our countries," the Chinese President stated.


tass--2020-07-08--Africa’s coronavirus cases pass 500,000, says WHO

PRETORIA , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of coronavirus cases in African countries rose by 18,119 to 507,187 in the past day , and the death toll climbed by 443 to 11,959 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) Regional Office for Africa said on Wednesday .
According to the WHO , African ’ s coronavirus recoveries have reached 245,000 .
South Africa accounts for the majority of cases ( 215,855 ) and fatalities ( 3,502 ) .
Egypt has so far reported 77,279 cases and 3,489 deaths .
The coronavirus death toll stands at 968 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nigeria has confirmed 29,789 coronavirus cases and 669 deaths , Ghana has recorted 21,968 cases and 129 deaths .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistics , over 11,965,900 people have been infected worldwide and more than 547,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 6,913,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

PRETORIA, July 8. /TASS/. The total number of coronavirus cases in African countries rose by 18,119 to 507,187 in the past day, and the death toll climbed by 443 to 11,959, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa said on Wednesday.
According to the WHO, African’s coronavirus recoveries have reached 245,000.
South Africa accounts for the majority of cases (215,855) and fatalities (3,502). Egypt has so far reported 77,279 cases and 3,489 deaths. The coronavirus death toll stands at 968 in Algeria.
In the sub-Saharan region, Nigeria has confirmed 29,789 coronavirus cases and 669 deaths, Ghana has recorted 21,968 cases and 129 deaths.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
According to the latest statistics, over 11,965,900 people have been infected worldwide and more than 547,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 6,913,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-07-08--Putin stresses importance of Palestine’s unity in phone call with its leader

Palestine to negotiate with Israel only if it freezes annexation , says ambassador MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ discussed the issues of Middle Eastern regulation with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas in a @ @ @ @ @ the Kremlin press service informed .
`` The Russian side has reaffirmed its principal stance @ @ @ @ @ and long-term solution of the Palestine-Israel conflict in accordance with the existing international legal base @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In this context , it has stressed the importance of strengthening inter-Palestinian unity @ @

Palestine to negotiate with Israel only if it freezes annexation, says ambassador
MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed issues regarding the Middle Eastern peace process with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a phone call on Wednesday, the Kremlin press service reported.
"The Russian side has reaffirmed its principal stance in support of a just and long-term solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict in accordance with the existing international legal base," the message says. "In this context, it has stressed the importance of strengthening inter-Palestinian unity."
The presidents held "a substantive exchange of opinions on Middle Eastern regulation." Besides, they discussed "the current issues of Russian-Palestinian cooperation taking into account the agreements on the outcomes of the meeting between both leaders in Bethlehem in January 2020," the Kremlin informed. Putin and Abbas have agreed "to continue cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus infection."
The Palestinian leader congratulated his Russian colleague and the Russian people on the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and on the outcomes of the national vote on constitutional amendments. The conversation was held at the initiative of Palestine.


tass--2020-07-08--Number of coronavirus cases in Finland rises to 7,265

A day before , 7,262 cases were reported .
Since the beginning of the pandemic , 329 deaths have been detected in the country .
HELSINKI , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Finland increased by 3 over the past day and reached 7,265 , the Finnish National Institute of Health and Welfare reported on Wednesday .
From March 19 to May 13 , Finland closed its borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Since May 14 , the borders within the Schengen area have been opened for travel for work purposes and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preschool institutions have resumed .
In Finland , a ban on gathering in groups of more than 10 people was in effect until the end of May , but from June 1 , it increased to 50 people .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 11,965,900 people have been infected worldwide and more than 547,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 6,913,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , 700,792 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 472,511 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 10,667 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updated on the coronavirus situation .

A day before, 7,262 cases were reported. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 329 deaths have been detected in the country.
HELSINKI, July 8. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Finland increased by 3 over the past day and reached 7,265, the Finnish National Institute of Health and Welfare reported on Wednesday.
From March 19 to May 13, Finland closed its borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Since May 14, the borders within the Schengen area have been opened for travel for work purposes and in urgent circumstances, studies in schools and preschool institutions have resumed. In Finland, a ban on gathering in groups of more than 10 people was in effect until the end of May, but from June 1, it increased to 50 people.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 11,965,900 people have been infected worldwide and more than 547,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 6,913,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 700,792 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 472,511 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 10,667 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-08--Libya’s LNA ready to sign ceasefire agreement but Tripoli is unwilling — Lavrov

MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) is ready to sign the immediate ceasefire treaty , but the government in Tripoli is unwilling to do so , as it counts on the military solution , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday following the videoconference with his counterparts from the African Union trio ( Democratic Republic of the Congo , Egypt and South Africa ) .
The foreign minister expressed his regret that although all sides declare that there is no military solution to the Libyan conflict , this does not translate into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when we invited the main protagonists , gentlemen [ Khalifa ] Haftar , [ Fayez ] Sarraj , [ Aguila ] Saleh , in January this year ahead of the Berlin conference — the Libyan National Army thought its positions on the ground to be more favorable and was not ready to sign a document that Sarraj considered acceptable .
Now , the LNA , according to our assessments , is ready to sign such a document on immediate ceasefire , but this time it is the Tripoli government who does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the military solution , '' he said .
The US actions give the impression of efforts to interfere with the designation of a new UN special representative in Libya , Russia 's top diplomat stated .
UN does not rule out that militants from Syria may be sent to fight in Libya '' It ’ s been half a year already that the UN secretary-general can not appoint a new special representative in Libya .
Both Algeria ’ s foreign minister and the former head of Ghana ’ s Foreign Ministry were nominated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The impression is that our American colleagues are trying to sideline Mr. Secretary-General Guterres , '' he said .
The top diplomat noted that currently the acting special representative in Libya is US citizen Stephanie Williams .
`` It wouldn ’ t do for the US to 'hold down ' the UN Secretariat , hindering the appointment of a special envoy counting on their fellow countrywoman to deal with some issues unclear to us , '' Lavrov stressed .
Libya has had two parallel executive power structures for a long while now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( GNA ) headed by Fayez al-Sarraj and the interim government operating in the country ’ s east together with the parliament and supported by the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) led by Commander Khalifa Haftar .
Over a year ago the opposing parties began fighting for the capital city after on April 4 , 2019 Haftar attacked the capital in order to rid it of terrorists , as he claimed .
The Tripoli Cabinet of Ministers in turn mobilized all loyal military formations and officially asked Turkey for help based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in November 2019 .
Currently , thanks to Ankara ’ s active assistance , the GNA managed to regain control over several territories previously occupied by the LNA .

MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. The Libyan National Army (LNA) is ready to sign the immediate ceasefire treaty, but the government in Tripoli is unwilling to do so, as it counts on the military solution, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday following the videoconference with his counterparts from the African Union trio (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt and South Africa).
"At some stage, when we invited the main protagonists, gentlemen [Khalifa] Haftar, [Fayez] Sarraj, [Aguila] Saleh, in January this year ahead of the Berlin conference — the Libyan National Army thought its positions on the ground to be more favorable and was not ready to sign a document that Sarraj considered acceptable. Now, the LNA, according to our assessments, is ready to sign such a document on immediate ceasefire, but this time it is the Tripoli government who does not want to do it, counting on the military solution," he said.
The foreign minister expressed his regret that although all sides declare that there is no military solution to the Libyan conflict, this does not translate into practical steps.
Initiative to create state bodies representing three historic Libyan regions
The Russian foreign minister has supported the initiative to set up state bodies representing all three historic Libyan regions based on the balance of interests. "Speaking on the military situation on the ground and what forces and from which side are preparing to cross this or that line — all this takes a back seat. If we agree that there is no military solution, there is the need to simply stop. And then there are the already tested mechanisms," Lavrov told a press conference via a video link-up.
"There is the so-called 5+5 military committee and there is the proposal confirmed in the Cairo declaration, including the one put forward by President of the Tobruk-based House of Representatives [Aguila] Saleh who recently visited Moscow. I mean the establishment of truly collective and equal bodies of state power, where all three historic Libyan provinces will be represented based on the balance of interests. I believe this is an absolutely reasonable proposal," Lavrov stressed.
In April, Saleh put forward a proposal on ironing out the crisis, which implies the establishment of a commission on drafting a new Constitution involving experts from three historic Libyan provinces — Tripolitania in the northwest, Cyrenaica in the east, and Fezzan in the southwest — as well as foreign experts in this field. It was supposed to function for 90 days with the simultaneous restructuring of the Presidential Council, with one representative from each of the three provinces to elect the Council head and to form the government of national unity. The Cabinet’s term of office will be limited by the period necessary to conduct parliamentary and presidential elections.
US tries to hinder appointment of new UN envoy to Libya


tass--2020-07-08--Over 30 African countries request Russia’s assistance in anti-coronavirus fight

Russia ’ s top diplomat made this statement while opening negotiations with the foreign ministers of the African Union ’ s troika ( the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Egypt and South Africa ) .
`` They expressed the words of gratitude for the assistance our corresponding agencies had already rendered to the African countries and we continue receiving requests for further help .
More than 30 countries have already sent their requests to us and we are considering them with maximum attention , '' Lavrov said .
The damage done to the African countries ’ economy by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s top diplomat pointed out .
`` Moreover , our colleagues expect this damage to be far greater than it is felt now , '' he specified .
An agreement has been reached on continuing the efforts for rendering assistance in the anti-coronavirus fight , including through international structures , both African and global , he said .
`` They stressed mutual interest in interaction in developing vaccines against these types of pandemic threats , in particular , the useful and effective experience of our cooperation several years ago in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lavrov said .

Russia’s top diplomat made this statement while opening negotiations with the foreign ministers of the African Union’s troika (the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt and South Africa).
"They expressed the words of gratitude for the assistance our corresponding agencies had already rendered to the African countries and we continue receiving requests for further help. More than 30 countries have already sent their requests to us and we are considering them with maximum attention," Lavrov said.
The damage done to the African countries’ economy by the pandemic has yet to be estimated, Russia’s top diplomat pointed out.
"Moreover, our colleagues expect this damage to be far greater than it is felt now," he specified.
An agreement has been reached on continuing the efforts for rendering assistance in the anti-coronavirus fight, including through international structures, both African and global, he said.
"They stressed mutual interest in interaction in developing vaccines against these types of pandemic threats, in particular, the useful and effective experience of our cooperation several years ago in the fight against the Ebola fever," Lavrov said.


tass--2020-07-08--Kremlin says next Normandy Four summit could be held soon

MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
The next summit of the Normandy Four group ( Russia , Germany , @ @ @ @ @ take place soon provided that the Paris agreements are implemented , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov @ @ @ @ @ `` We can definitely say that if the Paris agreements are fulfilled , the summit @ @ @ @ @ be held soon , '' Peskov said .
After the Paris summit of the Normandy @ @ @ @ @ , which resulted in a number of important decisions that were set to become the @ @ @ @ @ towards settling the conflict , the peace process was again deadlocked .
None of the @ @ @ @ @ prisoner swap , were fulfilled .
The new meeting scheduled for late March was withdrawn @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. The next summit of the Normandy Four group (Russia, Germany, France and Ukraine) could take place soon provided that the Paris agreements are implemented, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.
"We can definitely say that if the Paris agreements are fulfilled, the summit in the Normandy format could be held soon," Peskov said.
After the Paris summit of the Normandy Four group in December 2019, which resulted in a number of important decisions that were set to become the first step on the path towards settling the conflict, the peace process was again deadlocked. None of the agreements, except for the prisoner swap, were fulfilled. The new meeting scheduled for late March was withdrawn from the agenda.


tass--2020-07-08--Kremlin spokesman highlights efforts to prevent violations of law on state secrets

MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
The work of the Kremlin pool of journalists is organized in a way to prevent violations of the law on state secrets , Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said , commenting on the case of national space agency advisor Ivan Safronov , who used to be part of the pool and has recently been detained on suspicion of high treason .
`` As for the presidential pool , the work is organized in a way to prevent violations of the law on state secrets , '' he noted .
When asked if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that checked reporters before including them in the Kremlin pool , Peskov said that `` the relevant agencies do their job properly . ''
The spokesman admitted that if a journalist of the Kremlin pool is recruited by foreign intelligence , he may have an opportunity to collect data .
`` If he [ a journalist ] is recruited by NATO special services , of course this can not be ruled out , '' Peskov said answering a question if a journalist of the Kremlin pool could obtain sensitive information , talk to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand them over to special services .
`` Actually , we contacted with [ Ivan ] Safronov as a very talented journalist and we highly appreciate his journalistic talent , '' Peskov said .
However , the Kremlin spokesman noted : `` You and I don ’ t know those accusations voiced against him , '' adding that the court had familiarized itself with these accusations and would consider them .
He pointed out that a court ruling in Safronov ’ s case was yet to be made .

MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. The work of the Kremlin pool of journalists is organized in a way to prevent violations of the law on state secrets, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the case of national space agency advisor Ivan Safronov, who used to be part of the pool and has recently been detained on suspicion of high treason.
"As for the presidential pool, the work is organized in a way to prevent violations of the law on state secrets," he noted.
When asked if the case raised questions as to the agencies that checked reporters before including them in the Kremlin pool, Peskov said that "the relevant agencies do their job properly."
The spokesman admitted that if a journalist of the Kremlin pool is recruited by foreign intelligence, he may have an opportunity to collect data. "If he [a journalist] is recruited by NATO special services, of course this cannot be ruled out," Peskov said answering a question if a journalist of the Kremlin pool could obtain sensitive information, talk to high-ranking officials, make certain conclusions and hand them over to special services.
"Actually, we contacted with [Ivan] Safronov as a very talented journalist and we highly appreciate his journalistic talent," Peskov said.
However, the Kremlin spokesman noted: "You and I don’t know those accusations voiced against him," adding that the court had familiarized itself with these accusations and would consider them.
He pointed out that a court ruling in Safronov’s case was yet to be made.
Contacts with Czech Republic


tass--2020-07-08--Russia ships over 600 medical ventilators abroad

MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has shipped over 600 medical ventilators abroad and agreed on selling temperature @ @ @ @ @ , Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Wednesday .
He was speaking at @ @ @ @ @ Federation Council , the upper house of parliament .
`` More than 600 ventilation devices @ @ @ @ @ Uzbekistan , Serbia , Italy and Belarus , '' the minister said .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ to the USA has been contracted , '' he added .
Manturov did not cite @ @ @ @ @ , however , he noted that previously the companies had provided a stock of antivirus @ @ @ @ @ , the government appointed Rostec ’ s subsidiary KRET as a single supplier of mechanical @ @ @ @ @ 's hospitals under a state contract with the Industry and Trade Ministry .
The company @ @ @ @ @ worth 7.5 bln rubles ( $ 105 mln ) to the regions .

MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Russia has shipped over 600 medical ventilators abroad and agreed on selling temperature check terminals to the US, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Wednesday. He was speaking at a government hour at the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament.
"More than 600 ventilation devices have already been shipped to Uzbekistan, Serbia, Italy and Belarus," the minister said.
"The sale of temperature check terminals to the USA has been contracted," he added.
Manturov did not cite the terms of the contracts, however, he noted that previously the companies had provided a stock of antivirus products in Russia.
Earlier, the government appointed Rostec’s subsidiary KRET as a single supplier of mechanical ventilation devices to the country's hospitals under a state contract with the Industry and Trade Ministry. The company is to supply 6,700 devices worth 7.5 bln rubles ($105 mln) to the regions.


tass--2020-07-08--Judge challenged in Scythian Gold case

Judge challenged in Scythian Gold case

THE HAGUE , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
A judge in the Scythian Gold case has been challenged again , Communications Officer for the Amsterdam Court of Appeal Melissa Zijlstra told TASS on Wednesday .
`` At this moment the date of the judgment of the Crimean Treasures case is unknown as one of the judges has been challenged again .
The date of this hearing ( the challenge ) is going to be determined later and will be handled by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal instead of the Hague Court of Appeal , '' she said without specifying which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and by which party .
Last year , Ukraine made a motion to recuse judge D.Oranje , pointing out that he had represented Russia ’ s Promneftstroy company in the Yukos case and worked with lawyers Marielle Koppenol-Laforce and Rob Meijer who represented Crimea ’ s museums in the Scythian Gold case .
The Hague Court of Appeal rejected Ukraine ’ s motion on November 1 , 2019 .
According to the court , when challenging the judge , the party needed to list specific actions and circumstances , while the fact of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lawyer was not enough .
The Scythian Gold collection of over 2,000 items was put on view at the Allard Pierson Museum of the University of Amsterdam in February 2014 when Crimea was still part of Ukraine .
However , after the peninsula reunited with Russia in March 2014 , an uncertainty over the collection arose as both Russia and Ukraine claimed the exhibits .
In this regard , the University of Amsterdam suspended the handover until either the dispute is legally resolved or the parties come to terms .
The Central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Cultural Preserve , the Bakhchysarai Historical and Cultural Preserve and the Chersonesus Historical and Cultural Preserve are among the museums whose items remain in Amsterdam .
Items provided for the exhibition by a Kiev museum were returned to Ukraine in September 2016 .
In December 2016 , the Amsterdam District Court ruled that the Scythian gold treasures be returned to Ukraine .
Crimea ’ s museums filed an appeal against the decision .
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal later postponed a verdict in the case , emphasizing the need for the parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property rights .

THE HAGUE, July 8. /TASS/. A judge in the Scythian Gold case has been challenged again, Communications Officer for the Amsterdam Court of Appeal Melissa Zijlstra told TASS on Wednesday.
"At this moment the date of the judgment of the Crimean Treasures case is unknown as one of the judges has been challenged again. The date of this hearing (the challenge) is going to be determined later and will be handled by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal instead of the Hague Court of Appeal," she said without specifying which of the three judges had been challenged and by which party.
Last year, Ukraine made a motion to recuse judge D.Oranje, pointing out that he had represented Russia’s Promneftstroy company in the Yukos case and worked with lawyers Marielle Koppenol-Laforce and Rob Meijer who represented Crimea’s museums in the Scythian Gold case. The Hague Court of Appeal rejected Ukraine’s motion on November 1, 2019. According to the court, when challenging the judge, the party needed to list specific actions and circumstances, while the fact of his involvement in the Yukos case as a lawyer was not enough.
Scythian gold issue
The Scythian Gold collection of over 2,000 items was put on view at the Allard Pierson Museum of the University of Amsterdam in February 2014 when Crimea was still part of Ukraine. However, after the peninsula reunited with Russia in March 2014, uncertainty over the collection arose as both Russia and Ukraine claimed the exhibits. In this regard, the University of Amsterdam suspended the handover until either the dispute is legally resolved or the parties come to terms.
The Central Museum of Tavrida, the Kerch Historical and Cultural Preserve, the Bakhchysarai Historical and Cultural Preserve and the Chersonesus Historical and Cultural Preserve are among the museums whose items remain in Amsterdam. Items provided for the exhibition by a Kiev museum were returned to Ukraine in September 2014.
In December 2016, the Amsterdam District Court ruled that the Scythian gold treasures be returned to Ukraine. Crimea’s museums filed an appeal against the decision. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal later postponed a verdict in the case, emphasizing the need for the parties to provide additional information, particularly on property rights.


tass--2020-07-08--Russia vows response against attempts to limit its rights as Open Skies Treaty member

MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
Russia will take retaliatory measures if there are attempts to limit its rights as a party to the Treaty on Open Skies , the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a comment on a conference of the member states to discuss the aftermath of the US withdrawal from the agreement .
`` Russia will constantly assess the partners ’ readiness to fully meet their commitments under the Treaty on Open Skies and search for mutually acceptable solutions to the emerging problems .
If the attempts are made to limit the rights of Russia as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Open Skies we will take retaliatory measures , '' the ministry said .
Russia ’ s further course in regard to the treaty will be based on the above mentioned estimates and the interests of security of the country and its allies , the ministry stated .
Most parties to the conference regretted the US decision , expressing hope that it would be reviewed .
However , some countries understood Washington ’ s motives and called on Russia to `` return to full compliance with the Treaty on Open Skies . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the problems of observing the treaty at the negotiating table , supported the effort in this direction and expressed readiness to actively participate in it .
Obviously , the partners understand negative consequences of Washington ’ s withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies and they are concerned over this prospect , '' the ministry said .
Meanwhile , the parties are not ready to take a more resolute position and give a principal assessment to the US administration ’ s steps and start a serious dialogue with Russia to settle mutual claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parties prefer to focus on important but not key issues .
Moscow also stresses that when making a decision on leaving the Treaty on Open Skies the US authorities disregarded the stance of their allies and other parties to the agreement and ignored the demands of their own legislators , many of which disagreed with them .
Therefore , Russia has no grounds to believe in the US administration ’ s readiness to review its decision provided that its demands are met and `` won ’ t beg the US to stay .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Open Skies will affect the US image as a reliable partner and it will be impossible to seriously view its calls for more transparency in the military field .
They will lose the right to get the member states ’ data obtained during the observation flights .
The member states of the Treaty on Open Skies will have to consider a range of practical issues related to this step , '' the ministry said .
Russia rebuffed Washington ’ s attempts to accuse it of violating the Treaty and drew up two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Questions and Answers '' and `` US non-compliance with its commitments to the Treaty on Open Skies . ''
At the conference , Sergei Ryzhkov , who heads the Defense Ministry ’ s department for control over implementing treaties , presented a detailed analysis into US violations .
`` Russia called on partners of the agreement to work together in order to find a comprehensive settlement of mutual concerns .
Of course , this is possible only if there is mutual respect for each other ’ s interests , '' the Russian Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared on May 21 Washington was going to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies , which provides for inspection flights over member countries ’ territories to monitor military activities .
He motivated this step by Russia ’ s alleged violation of the treaty .
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in a written statement that the decision to withdraw from the treaty would come into effect in six months after May 22 .
Moscow denies these accusations saying it is committed to the treaty and puts forward counterclaims .
The Treaty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1992 in Helsinki by 23 member nations of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) .
The main purposes of the open skies regime are to develop transparency , render assistance in monitoring compliance with the existing or future arms control agreements , broaden possibilities for preventing crises and managing crisis situations .
The treaty establishes a program of unarmed aerial surveillance flights over the entire territory of its participants .
Now , the treaty has more than 30 signatory states .
Russia ratified the Treaty on Open Skies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 6 , the delegates of the member-states of the Treaty on Open Skies held a video conference to discuss the impact of the United States ’ withdrawal and the treaty ’ s future after that .
Russia was represented at this event by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov .
The senior diplomat said the sides failed to bring closer their positions at the meeting .

MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Russia will take retaliatory measures if there are attempts to limit its rights as a party to the Treaty on Open Skies, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a comment on a conference of the member states to discuss the aftermath of the US withdrawal from the agreement.
"Russia will constantly assess the partners’ readiness to fully meet their commitments under the Treaty on Open Skies and search for mutually acceptable solutions to the emerging problems. If the attempts are made to limit the rights of Russia as a member state of the Treaty on Open Skies we will take retaliatory measures," the ministry said.
Russia’s further course in regard to the treaty will be based on the above mentioned estimates and the interests of security of the country and its allies, the ministry stated.
Most parties to the conference regretted the US decision, expressing hope that it would be reviewed. However, some countries understood Washington’s motives and called on Russia to "return to full compliance with the Treaty on Open Skies."
"Many stressed the need to iron out the problems of observing the treaty at the negotiating table, supported the effort in this direction and expressed readiness to actively participate in it. Obviously, the partners understand negative consequences of Washington’s withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies and they are concerned over this prospect," the ministry said.
Meanwhile, the parties are not ready to take a more resolute position and give a principal assessment to the US administration’s steps and start a serious dialogue with Russia to settle mutual claims, according to the ministry. The parties prefer to focus on important but not key issues.
Unreliable US
Moscow also stresses that when making a decision on leaving the Treaty on Open Skies the US authorities disregarded the stance of their allies and other parties to the agreement and ignored the demands of their own legislators, many of which disagreed with them. Therefore, Russia has no grounds to believe in the US administration’s readiness to review its decision provided that its demands are met and "won’t beg the US to stay."
"The pullout from the Treaty on Open Skies will affect the US image as a reliable partner and it will be impossible to seriously view its calls for more transparency in the military field. They will lose the right to get the member states’ data obtained during the observation flights. The member states of the Treaty on Open Skies will have to consider a range of practical issues related to this step," the ministry said.
Russia’s counterclaims
Russia rebuffed Washington’s attempts to accuse it of violating the Treaty and drew up two documents "Treaty on Open Skies: Questions and Answers" and "US non-compliance with its commitments to the Treaty on Open Skies." At the conference, Sergei Ryzhkov, who heads the Defense Ministry’s department for control over implementing treaties, presented a detailed analysis into US violations.
"Russia called on partners of the agreement to work together in order to find a comprehensive settlement of mutual concerns. Of course, this is possible only if there is mutual respect for each other’s interests," the Russian Foreign Ministry stated.
US President Donald Trump declared on May 21 Washington was going to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies, which provides for inspection flights over member countries’ territories to monitor military activities. He motivated this step by Russia’s alleged violation of the treaty. US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in a written statement that the decision to withdraw from the treaty would come into effect in six months after May 22. Moscow denies these accusations saying it is committed to the treaty and puts forward counterclaims.
The Treaty on Open Skies was signed in March 1992 in Helsinki by 23 member nations of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The main purposes of the open skies regime are to develop transparency, render assistance in monitoring compliance with the existing or future arms control agreements, broaden possibilities for preventing crises and managing crisis situations. The treaty establishes a program of unarmed aerial surveillance flights over the entire territory of its participants. Now, the treaty has more than 30 signatory states. Russia ratified the Treaty on Open Skies on May 26, 2001.
On July 6, the delegates of the member-states of the Treaty on Open Skies held a video conference to discuss the impact of the United States’ withdrawal and the treaty’s future after that. Russia was represented at this event by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. The senior diplomat said the sides failed to bring closer their positions at the meeting.


tass--2020-07-08--Press review: Russia’s latest treason case and South China Sea showdown on the horizon

Izvestia : Personal motives may be behind Russian journalist ’ s high treason case Journalist Ivan Safronov , an advisor to the head of Russia ’ s Roscosmos space agency , who has been detained on suspicion of high treason , could have cooperated with foreign intelligence agencies out of a personal grudge over his father ’ s death , a Federal Security Service ( FSB ) source familiar with the investigation told Izvestia .
Safronov ’ s lawyer said that his client was suspected of passing information about Russian arms supplies on to Czech intelligence agencies .
The journalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collected information about Russia ’ s defense and economic cooperation with other countries , including foreign contracts .
It was easy for him to do it because he worked on military and economic topics as a reporter , '' the FSB source pointed out .
According to one theory , Safronov probably decided to cooperate with foreign intelligence agencies due to lingering resentment over his father ’ s murky death .
Ivan Safronov Senior , who covered military topics for the Kommersant daily , died under suspicious circumstances in 2007 .
He fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apartment building .
Investigators came to the conclusion that there was nothing criminal about the incident but people who knew Safronov Senior closely did not believe it , saying that his professional activities must have been the true cause .
As for high treason cases , the main question is whether the defendant made a conscious choice , said Oleg Zherdev , founder of the Russian association of law enforcement lawyers Gvardia .
`` If a person received information from sources with knowledge of the situation and knew that it was classified , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not know that it was classified information and did not give a written promise not to disclose it , then it will be difficult to prove his guilt , '' the expert noted .
`` Before carrying out a sentence , a judge must weigh all the circumstances : whether any harm was done , whether the defendant repented and cooperated with the investigation and what his motives were .
It is almost impossible to predict what the penalty may be without knowing all the circumstances , '' retired federal judge Sergei Pashin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in South China Sea may escalate tensions between Washington , Beijing Both countries have justified the deployment of major military forces to the strategically important region of the world by citing their legitimate interests and international law .
Deputy Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences ’ Institute of World Economy and International Relations Alexander Lomanov pointed out that `` the risk of a conflict does exist , what ’ s more , it keeps escalating . ''
According to him , the risk `` is the highest at sea , not on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most dangerous place as far as the possibility of a conflict goes .
If developments around the island take an unpleasant turn , leading to military interference by Chinese military forces , then Americans may decide that it is their duty to come to Taiwan ’ s aid , '' the expert added .
As for the South China Sea , both are playing a game to display their fundamental position .
The Taiwan dispute may boil over into a regional war , while conflicts at sea are packed with hazards of unanticipated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Soviet Union and the United States learned from experience about how to make concessions to one another when necessary .
The situation is different in the South China Sea because both sides have different views on the status of the artificial islands .
China considers them part of its territory but the US believes that they were seized illegally .
The Americans seek to bring their ships as close to the islands as possible to show that they are not Chinese territory .
And as both countries hold drills at the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the expert concluded .
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said last week that talks were underway on the creation of an OPEC-style gas organization .
With the recent plunge in gas prices , which has impacted all producers from Russia to the US , establishing a regulator that would limit output in order to ensure maximum revenues for all market players seems like a timely move , Izvestia notes .
The industry is facing a difficult situation .
The already depressed natural gas spot prices sank even lower due to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic crisis .
However , it ’ s not the current low prices that are the problem but the overall volatility .
Prices below the cost of production would mean a drop in investment , which would lead to declining output , rising prices based on market shortages , and a new plunge in prices would emerge as a result of overproduction .
“ The market can certainly regulate itself , maintaining cycles , when a drop in prices leads to a decline in investment and , consequently , to reduced supplies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ send prices up once again , so that it just goes round and round , ” Finam analyst Alexei Kalachev explained .
`` The benefit of an OPEC+-style output cut , is that it will be more evenly shared by all participants , allowing them to keep the industry going , '' the expert pointed out .
According to Nikos Tsafos , a senior fellow with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies ( CSIS ) , the gas market ’ s special features would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
The group may at some point wrongly assess the market situation .
For instance , about 40 % of gas is used for power generation .
If prices go too high , consumers may move to coal in the short term and invest in renewable energy sources in the long run .
Countries ’ anti-monopoly policies may also become a problem .
Accordingly , even if key producers established an effective regulatory organization , it would have to act with great caution , balancing the interests of exporters and consumers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear that European countries have a different view of ways to resolve the issue and Turkey ’ s actions , aimed at supporting the internationally recognized Government of National Accord ( GNA ) based in Tripoli .
Experts believe that these divergent stances could potentially drive a wedge between European capitals and Ankara , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
Turkey appears to be determined to provide military support to Tripoli .
Ankara has signed a defense agreement with the GNA , which gives the Turks a mandate for direct interference , particularly to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The document also provides for the establishment of a Turkish military base in Libya .
Tensions in the country are escalating .
The Libyan National Army ( LNA ) led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar has been put on high alert to respond to possible attacks by the Turkish air force following an LNA airstrike on the Al-Watiya Air Base controlled by the GNA .
Tripoli does not rule out that Egypt or the United Arab Emirates could have been involved in the airstrike .
Both are considered to be Haftar ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as his supporter .
Meanwhile , Italy ’ s defense minister visited Ankara on July 7 to discuss Libya ’ s future .
Research Fellow at the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael Jalel Harchaoui told the paper that France , together with Greece and Cyprus , was committed to supporting the UAE in Libya .
That said , Turkey could take advantage of Italy ’ s position aimed at restoring relations with the GNA .
However , countries like Germany will remain impartial , the expert believes .
Nevertheless , in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can influence any other EU member state .
In time , it could lead to a painful covert war between Western Europe and Turkey , Harchaoui predicted .
Izvestia : Africa may emerge as new hotbed of coronavirus pandemic When discussing the consequences of the global coronavirus crisis , experts scarcely touch upon the situation in Africa .
The continent was indeed the last to report cases of the new infection but figures keep growing .
At the same time , the number of forcibly displaced persons and refugees migrating within the continent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also on the rise .
Once the borders reopen , these people may resume their efforts to move to other countries , which may become a problem for developed nations , Izvestia wrote , citing the Roscongress Foundation ’ s experts .
According to the Foundation 's research , the most obvious reason behind the rise in Africa ’ s coronavirus cases is that the healthcare systems of most African nations are n't sufficiently advanced for a comprehensive fight against COVID-19 .
Besides , analysts point out that it is hard to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people in cities .
Moreover , quarantine measures run counter to African traditions .
And a high level of migration is another serious obstacle to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus .
According to analysts , armed conflicts are among the major reasons why people move around the continent .
Another motive to migrate is the quest for better economic opportunities .
Dmitry Bondarenko , Deputy Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences ' Institute for African Studies , emphasized that once the borders reopen , countries will boost medical border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arriving from Africa because there was little trust in African testing .
Leading Researcher at Higher School of Economics Alexandra Arkhangelskaya noted that the pandemic would lead to improved control of illegal migration .
However , many powers are interested in migration from Africa .
European countries are in need of migrant workers , particularly from Africa , because they are facing demographic problems and seek to reduce production costs .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Izvestia: Personal motives may be behind Russian journalist’s high treason case
Journalist Ivan Safronov, an advisor to the head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, who has been detained on suspicion of high treason, could have cooperated with foreign intelligence agencies out of a personal grudge over his father’s death, a Federal Security Service (FSB) source familiar with the investigation told Izvestia. Safronov’s lawyer said that his client was suspected of passing information about Russian arms supplies on to Czech intelligence agencies. The journalist refused to plead guilty. "He collected information about Russia’s defense and economic cooperation with other countries, including foreign contracts. It was easy for him to do it because he worked on military and economic topics as a reporter," the FSB source pointed out. According to one theory, Safronov probably decided to cooperate with foreign intelligence agencies due to lingering resentment over his father’s murky death. Ivan Safronov Senior, who covered military topics for the Kommersant daily, died under suspicious circumstances in 2007. He fell out of a hallway window in his apartment building. Investigators came to the conclusion that there was nothing criminal about the incident but people who knew Safronov Senior closely did not believe it, saying that his professional activities must have been the true cause. As for high treason cases, the main question is whether the defendant made a conscious choice, said Oleg Zherdev, founder of the Russian association of law enforcement lawyers Gvardia. "If a person received information from sources with knowledge of the situation and knew that it was classified, punishment is inevitable. If he did not know that it was classified information and did not give a written promise not to disclose it, then it will be difficult to prove his guilt," the expert noted. "Before carrying out a sentence, a judge must weigh all the circumstances: whether any harm was done, whether the defendant repented and cooperated with the investigation and what his motives were. It is almost impossible to predict what the penalty may be without knowing all the circumstances," retired federal judge Sergei Pashin emphasized. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Parallel drills in South China Sea may escalate tensions between Washington, Beijing
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The United States and China have simultaneously conducted large-scale military exercises in the South China Sea. The American exercise involved the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Nimitz. The Chinese Foreign Ministry accused Washington of flexing its muscles in order to get full control of the region and sow discord between China and its neighbors. To reinforce its diplomatic pushback, Beijing carried out naval and air force drills. According to experts, neither of the two powers wants a direct conflict but hostilities could break out due to a misunderstanding, Nezavisimaya Gazeta noted.
Both countries have justified the deployment of major military forces to the strategically important region of the world by citing their legitimate interests and international law. Deputy Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of World Economy and International Relations Alexander Lomanov pointed out that "the risk of a conflict does exist, what’s more, it keeps escalating." According to him, the risk "is the highest at sea, not on land." "Taiwan remains the most dangerous place as far as the possibility of a conflict goes. If developments around the island take an unpleasant turn, leading to military interference by Chinese military forces, then Americans may decide that it is their duty to come to Taiwan’s aid," the expert added. As for the South China Sea, both are playing a game to display their fundamental position. The Taiwan dispute may boil over into a regional war, while conflicts at sea are packed with hazards of unanticipated accidents. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the United States learned from experience about how to make concessions to one another when necessary. The situation is different in the South China Sea because both sides have different views on the status of the artificial islands. China considers them part of its territory but the US believes that they were seized illegally. The Americans seek to bring their ships as close to the islands as possible to show that they are not Chinese territory. And as both countries hold drills at the same time, tensions have begun to mount, the expert concluded. Izvestia: Gas producers mull over setting up OPEC-style group
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said last week that talks were underway on the creation of an OPEC-style gas organization. With the recent plunge in gas prices, which has impacted all producers from Russia to the US, establishing a regulator that would limit output in order to ensure maximum revenues for all market players seems like a timely move, Izvestia notes. The industry is facing a difficult situation. The already depressed natural gas spot prices sank even lower due to the coronavirus pandemic, the global lockdowns and the economic crisis. However, it’s not the current low prices that are the problem but the overall volatility. Prices below the cost of production would mean a drop in investment, which would lead to declining output, rising prices based on market shortages, and a new plunge in prices would emerge as a result of overproduction. “The market can certainly regulate itself, maintaining cycles, when a drop in prices leads to a decline in investment and, consequently, to reduced supplies, then the subsequent surge in demand would send prices up once again, so that it just goes round and round,” Finam analyst Alexei Kalachev explained. "The benefit of an OPEC+-style output cut, is that it will be more evenly shared by all participants, allowing them to keep the industry going," the expert pointed out. According to Nikos Tsafos, a senior fellow with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the gas market’s special features would pose a challenge to an organization like that. The group may at some point wrongly assess the market situation. For instance, about 40% of gas is used for power generation. If prices go too high, consumers may move to coal in the short term and invest in renewable energy sources in the long run. Countries’ anti-monopoly policies may also become a problem. Accordingly, even if key producers established an effective regulatory organization, it would have to act with great caution, balancing the interests of exporters and consumers. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Turkey expands front against Libya’s Haftar
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The Libyan conflict has recently made it clear that European countries have a different view of ways to resolve the issue and Turkey’s actions, aimed at supporting the internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) based in Tripoli. Experts believe that these divergent stances could potentially drive a wedge between European capitals and Ankara, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes. Turkey appears to be determined to provide military support to Tripoli. Ankara has signed a defense agreement with the GNA, which gives the Turks a mandate for direct interference, particularly to protect the cabinet headquartered in the Libyan capital. The document also provides for the establishment of a Turkish military base in Libya. Tensions in the country are escalating. The Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar has been put on high alert to respond to possible attacks by the Turkish air force following an LNA airstrike on the Al-Watiya Air Base controlled by the GNA. Tripoli does not rule out that Egypt or the United Arab Emirates could have been involved in the airstrike. Both are considered to be Haftar’s allies. France is also seen as his supporter. Meanwhile, Italy’s defense minister visited Ankara on July 7 to discuss Libya’s future. Research Fellow at the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael Jalel Harchaoui told the paper that France, together with Greece and Cyprus, was committed to supporting the UAE in Libya. That said, Turkey could take advantage of Italy’s position aimed at restoring relations with the GNA. However, countries like Germany will remain impartial, the expert believes. Nevertheless, in his opinion, Paris is confident that it can influence any other EU member state. In time, it could lead to a painful covert war between Western Europe and Turkey, Harchaoui predicted. Izvestia: Africa may emerge as new hotbed of coronavirus pandemic


tass--2020-07-08--Violators of Russia’s territorial integrity may face up to 10 years behind bars

MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
Violation of Russia ’ s territorial integrity could be punishable by between six and ten years in prison , according to a draft law submitted to the government , Chairman of the State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation Pavel Krasheninnikov said on Wednesday .
The bill was drawn up in order to confirm new provisions of the Russian Constitution , which outlaw any steps aimed at the alienation of Russian territories .
The document was submitted to the government for approval to be later considered by the lower house of parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Constitution confirms a direct ban on the alienation of parts of Russian territory or carrying out any other steps aimed at violating territorial integrity , there is a proposal to add new article 280.2 to the Russian Criminal Code , `` Violation of Russia ’ s territorial integrity . ''
The proposed penalty is a prison term of between six and ten years , '' Krasheninnikov was quoted by the cabinet ’ s press service as saying .
The lawmaker noted that `` amid the events happening in the world and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure inviolability of Russian state borders .
`` The amendments to the key law confirm the principle of protecting Russia ’ s sovereignty and territorial integrity .
The proposed bills will ensure the implementation of new constitutional provisions , as well as justifiably and proportionately distinguish administrative and criminal liability for public calls for carrying out actions aimed at violating our country ’ s territorial integrity , '' Krasheninnikov stressed .

MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Violation of Russia’s territorial integrity could be punishable by between six and ten years in prison, according to a draft law submitted to the government, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation Pavel Krasheninnikov said on Wednesday.
The bill was drawn up in order to confirm new provisions of the Russian Constitution, which outlaw any steps aimed at the alienation of Russian territories. The document was submitted to the government for approval to be later considered by the lower house of parliament, the State Duma.
"Since the Constitution confirms a direct ban on the alienation of parts of Russian territory or carrying out any other steps aimed at violating territorial integrity, there is a proposal to add new article 280.2 to the Russian Criminal Code, "Violation of Russia’s territorial integrity." The proposed penalty is a prison term of between six and ten years," Krasheninnikov was quoted by the cabinet’s press service as saying.
The lawmaker noted that "amid the events happening in the world and the existing global threats" it is vital to ensure inviolability of Russian state borders. "The amendments to the key law confirm the principle of protecting Russia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The proposed bills will ensure the implementation of new constitutional provisions, as well as justifiably and proportionately distinguish administrative and criminal liability for public calls for carrying out actions aimed at violating our country’s territorial integrity," Krasheninnikov stressed.


tass--2020-07-08--Russian Black Sea Fleet forces to seize and defend bridgehead on Crimean coast in drills

SEVASTOPOL , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
The troops of the Black Sea Fleet ’ s army corps will seize and defend a bridgehead during drills on the Crimean coast , the Fleet ’ s press office reported on Wednesday .
`` Force-on-force battalion-level tactical drills with units of the Black Sea Fleet ’ s army corps began at training ranges of the Crimean Peninsula .
The personnel of units from a coastal defense large formation will practice measures in a constantly changing maneuverable battle to accomplish firing , tactical , engineering and special training assignments on the terrain in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the press office said in a statement .
`` The troops will alternately practice the assignments of conducting an offensive , holding defense and switching to a counter-offensive , '' the statement says .
As the Black Sea Fleet specified for TASS , the troops involved in the drills will practice operations to seize and defend a bridgehead on the coast .
The troops will accomplish a live-fire exercise , firing all types of small arms , grenade launchers and combat vehicles ’ guns against the targets that are simulating a notional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will actively employ drones to adjust artillery fire and conduct reconnaissance , the press office said .
The drills involve about 500 personnel of a coastal defense large unit from the Black Sea Fleet ’ s army corps and over 70 items of military hardware that include T-72B3 tanks and BTR-80 and BTR-82A armored personnel carriers .
`` The troops are currently performing a march from their permanent base to the training range , during which they will practice scenario injects to counter a notional enemy ’ s subversive and reconnaissance groups , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notionally contaminated with chemical agents , '' the press office said .

SEVASTOPOL, July 8. /TASS/. The troops of the Black Sea Fleet’s army corps will seize and defend a bridgehead during drills on the Crimean coast, the Fleet’s press office reported on Wednesday.
"Force-on-force battalion-level tactical drills with units of the Black Sea Fleet’s army corps began at training ranges of the Crimean Peninsula. The personnel of units from a coastal defense large formation will practice measures in a constantly changing maneuverable battle to accomplish firing, tactical, engineering and special training assignments on the terrain in an environment close to real warfare," the press office said in a statement.
"The troops will alternately practice the assignments of conducting an offensive, holding defense and switching to a counter-offensive," the statement says.
As the Black Sea Fleet specified for TASS, the troops involved in the drills will practice operations to seize and defend a bridgehead on the coast.
The troops will accomplish a live-fire exercise, firing all types of small arms, grenade launchers and combat vehicles’ guns against the targets that are simulating a notional enemy’s forces. The personnel will actively employ drones to adjust artillery fire and conduct reconnaissance, the press office said.
The drills involve about 500 personnel of a coastal defense large unit from the Black Sea Fleet’s army corps and over 70 items of military hardware that include T-72B3 tanks and BTR-80 and BTR-82A armored personnel carriers.
"The troops are currently performing a march from their permanent base to the training range, during which they will practice scenario injects to counter a notional enemy’s subversive and reconnaissance groups, repel air strikes and overcome terrain sections notionally contaminated with chemical agents," the press office said.


tass--2020-07-08--Envoy points to lack of conditions for pulling Russian forces out of Transnistria

The ambassador noted that the Russian forces had been maintaining peace in the region for 28 years together with Moldovan and Transnistrian peacekeepers CHISINAU , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
Conditions have n't been created yet for the withdrawal of the Operational Group of Russian Forces ( OGRF ) from Transnistria , Russian Ambassador to Moldova Oleg Vasnetsov said in an interview with TASS .
`` Responsible politicians in Chisinau understand that calls for the withdrawal of the OGRF are premature .
About 1,500 Russian troops , who facilitate peacekeeping activities and guard warehouses containing outdated ammunition in Transnistria , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave of a magic wand , '' Vasnetsov pointed out .
He noted that the Russian forces had helped put an end to fratricidal war and had been maintaining peace in the region for 28 years together with Moldovan and Transnistrian peacekeepers , providing the parties with the opportunity to hold talks on resolving the conflict peacefully .
`` It is naive to blame them for the fact that politicians are unable to make agreements .
Moreover , I get the impression from working in Moldova that it is those who have for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Moldovan state who are interested in escalating tensions between people living on the banks of the Dniester River .
This particularly goes for some political circles overseas , '' the Russian ambassador added .
Vasnetsov stressed that attempts to drive Russia out of Moldova , which ran counter to the position of the majority of the country ’ s people , would lead nowhere .
`` It is not just about security issues .
There are close family relations and other kinds of ties between our nations , over 200,000 Russian citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no right to leave them to their own devices , '' the envoy emphasized .
He said that moves to expel diplomats and ban Russian media outlets as well as other steps against Russia , made after oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc had taken control of the country ’ s government , were just childish games .
`` How can a responsible politician , just to achieve short-term goals and satisfy his foreign sponsors , disregard the interests of his people and domestic manufacturers whose production is oriented towards the Russian market ?
How can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moldovan labor migrants , most of whom work in Russia and transfer significant amounts of money to their home country , helping to keep its economy afloat ? ''
the Russian ambassador insisted .
According to him , most Moldovan residents don ’ t want to forget that their fathers and grandfathers defeated Nazism and they don ’ t welcome censorship against Russian media outlets imposed by the oligarch ruler .
Neither do they want their country to become a NATO member and unite with Romania .
`` Some Moldovan politicians criticize efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inter-ethnic harmony , protect the rights of the Russian-speaking population and the Russian language , as well as other steps that the national authorities take , though they are primarily important for Moldova .
It also concerns calls for joining NATO and uniting with Romania , which is what most of the nation ’ s people oppose , '' Vasnetsov concluded .
Russia won ’ t foist a foreign policy path on Moldova , but it will always protect its own interests , Oleg Vasnetsov told TASS .
`` We do not dictate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy path they should choose .
But this does not mean that Russia has no interests of its own .
We have , just like the other countries .
And we will always protect them , '' the envoy noted .
He recalled that Moscow warned its partners in Chisinau that the implementation of the 2014 agreements with the EU would negatively affect the entire complex of economic ties with Russia , which used to be the main exports market for Moldovan produce .
`` We proposed to hold negotiations to solve this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Russian government was forced to introduce restrictions on imports of a number of Moldovan goods in a bid to minimize risks of exports and re-exports of goods from third countries , '' the envoy noted .
According to Vasnetsov , promises made by some Moldovan politicians to compensate for the loss of the Russian market by exports to the EU have not come to fruition .
`` In many regards thanks to the efforts of President Igor Dodon — and now also of Prime Minister Ion Chicu — the situation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to the Russian market , '' the diplomat said .
He underscored that numerous polls indicated that the sympathies of the Moldovan people divided approximately equally between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union ( EAEU ) .
`` I believe that it would be at least short-sighted to ignore these sympathies .
Both President Dodon and other Moldovan politicians reiterated the need for a balanced foreign policy that would take the importance of balance between the West and the East into account , '' Vasnetsov noted .
According to the envoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fault lines both in Europe and globally .
`` We do not look to make enemies , and we are open for mutually beneficial cooperation with all countries .
At the same time , the events of the last few years displayed clearly that we will not sacrifice the interests of our national security , which , alas , happened in the 1990s .
During that time , a certain someone in the West sought to persuade everyone that a unilateral hegemony would come after the Cold War period .
This prediction did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a multipolar world emerges instead .
Therefore , it would be inappropriate to return to the rhetoric of those years , '' the ambassador said .

The ambassador noted that the Russian forces had been maintaining peace in the region for 28 years together with Moldovan and Transnistrian peacekeepers
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CHISINAU, July 8. /TASS/. Conditions haven't been created yet for the withdrawal of the Operational Group of Russian Forces (OGRF) from Transnistria, Russian Ambassador to Moldova Oleg Vasnetsov said in an interview with TASS. "Responsible politicians in Chisinau understand that calls for the withdrawal of the OGRF are premature. About 1,500 Russian troops, who facilitate peacekeeping activities and guard warehouses containing outdated ammunition in Transnistria, cannot be pulled out with a wave of a magic wand," Vasnetsov pointed out.
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He noted that the Russian forces had helped put an end to fratricidal war and had been maintaining peace in the region for 28 years together with Moldovan and Transnistrian peacekeepers, providing the parties with the opportunity to hold talks on resolving the conflict peacefully. "It is naive to blame them for the fact that politicians are unable to make agreements. Moreover, I get the impression from working in Moldova that it is those who have for years been calling for the elimination of the Moldovan state who are interested in escalating tensions between people living on the banks of the Dniester River. This particularly goes for some political circles overseas," the Russian ambassador added.
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Vasnetsov stressed that attempts to drive Russia out of Moldova, which ran counter to the position of the majority of the country’s people, would lead nowhere. "It is not just about security issues. There are close family relations and other kinds of ties between our nations, over 200,000 Russian citizens live in Moldova and we certainly have no right to leave them to their own devices," the envoy emphasized. He said that moves to expel diplomats and ban Russian media outlets as well as other steps against Russia, made after oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc had taken control of the country’s government, were just childish games. "How can a responsible politician, just to achieve short-term goals and satisfy his foreign sponsors, disregard the interests of his people and domestic manufacturers whose production is oriented towards the Russian market? How can he neglect the interests of over 500,000 Moldovan labor migrants, most of whom work in Russia and transfer significant amounts of money to their home country, helping to keep its economy afloat?" the Russian ambassador insisted. According to him, most Moldovan residents don’t want to forget that their fathers and grandfathers defeated Nazism and they don’t welcome censorship against Russian media outlets imposed by the oligarch ruler. Neither do they want their country to become a NATO member and unite with Romania. "Some Moldovan politicians criticize efforts to maintain good relations with Russia and inter-ethnic harmony, protect the rights of the Russian-speaking population and the Russian language, as well as other steps that the national authorities take, though they are primarily important for Moldova. It also concerns calls for joining NATO and uniting with Romania, which is what most of the nation’s people oppose," Vasnetsov concluded.
Not foisting foreign policy path on Moldova Russia won’t foist a foreign policy path on Moldova, but it will always protect its own interests, Oleg Vasnetsov told TASS. "We do not dictate to the Moldovan authorities, which foreign policy path they should choose. But this does not mean that Russia has no interests of its own. We have, just like the other countries. And we will always protect them," the envoy noted.
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tass--2020-07-08--Russia supplies pilot batches of coronavirus tests to Austria, Egypt

MOSCOW , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has supplied pilot batches of test systems to detect the coronavirus to Austria and Egypt , Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Wednesday .
He was speaking at a government hour at the Federation Council , upper house of parliament .
`` Pilot batches of test systems have been delivered to Austria and Egypt , work is ongoing with Bulgaria , Serbia and Pakistan , '' he said .
According to him , Russia also has agreements on the supply of protective suits to Turkmenistan , antiseptics and disinfectants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 11,965,900 people have been infected worldwide and more than 547,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 6,913,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , 700,792 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 472,511 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 10,667 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Russia has supplied pilot batches of test systems to detect the coronavirus to Austria and Egypt, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Wednesday. He was speaking at a government hour at the Federation Council, upper house of parliament.
"Pilot batches of test systems have been delivered to Austria and Egypt, work is ongoing with Bulgaria, Serbia and Pakistan," he said.
According to him, Russia also has agreements on the supply of protective suits to Turkmenistan, antiseptics and disinfectants to the Gulf countries.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 11,965,900 people have been infected worldwide and more than 547,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 6,913,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 700,792 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 472,511 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 10,667 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-07-08--Armenia reports 535 new coronavirus cases in past day

`` In the past twenty-four hours , 535 new coronavirus cases were identified and 520 patients recovered from the illness .
To date , 17,427 patients have recovered while the total number of the infected stands at 29,820 , '' the ministry said in a statement .
YEREVAN , July 8 .
/TASS/ .
Coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 535 in the past twenty-four hours compared to 349 a day earlier , the republic ’ s Health Ministry reported on Wednesday .
Eighteen patients died at Armenian hospitals in the past twenty-four hours , bringing fatalities to 521 since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ republic .
Yerevan hospitals conducted over 2,000 coronavirus tests in the past twenty-four hours , the latest data indicate .
The Armenian population equals 2.9 million people , which means that the coronavirus infection has been identified among about 1 % of the republic ’ s residents since the start of the pandemic in the country .
Over this time , more than 127,000 coronavirus tests have been conducted in Armenia and over 23 % of them have been positive .
The situation with the coronavirus outbreak remains tense in Armenia .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that Armenian citizens do not fully realize that they are massively breaching anti-epidemic requirements .
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan numerously urged citizens to comply with anti-epidemic requirements and personally went out into the streets several times to give out face masks to passers-by .
Pashinyan announced on Monday that the government would extend the emergency regime in effect since March by another month from July 14 , if the situation did not change for the better .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 11,965,660 people have been infected worldwide and more than 546,980 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 6,913,790 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

"In the past twenty-four hours, 535 new coronavirus cases were identified and 520 patients recovered from the illness. To date, 17,427 patients have recovered while the total number of the infected stands at 29,820," the ministry said in a statement.
YEREVAN, July 8. /TASS/. Coronavirus cases in Armenia grew by 535 in the past twenty-four hours compared to 349 a day earlier, the republic’s Health Ministry reported on Wednesday.
Eighteen patients died at Armenian hospitals in the past twenty-four hours, bringing fatalities to 521 since the start of the pandemic in the republic. Yerevan hospitals conducted over 2,000 coronavirus tests in the past twenty-four hours, the latest data indicate.
The Armenian population equals 2.9 million people, which means that the coronavirus infection has been identified among about 1% of the republic’s residents since the start of the pandemic in the country. Over this time, more than 127,000 coronavirus tests have been conducted in Armenia and over 23% of them have been positive.
The situation with the coronavirus outbreak remains tense in Armenia. The authorities are emphasizing that the basic problem is that Armenian citizens do not fully realize that they are massively breaching anti-epidemic requirements.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan numerously urged citizens to comply with anti-epidemic requirements and personally went out into the streets several times to give out face masks to passers-by. Pashinyan announced on Monday that the government would extend the emergency regime in effect since March by another month from July 14, if the situation did not change for the better.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 11,965,660 people have been infected worldwide and more than 546,980 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 6,913,790 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-07-08--Russia’s COVID-19 cases top 700,000

Russia’s COVID-19 cases top 700,000

Over 275,000 people remain under supervision over coronavirus in Russia Over the past 13 days the new daily cases did @ @ @ @ @ to the report .
In the past two days the daily growth rate did not @ @ @ @ @ number of patients who are currently receiving treatment for the coronavirus declined to 217,614 .
@ @ @ @ @ , some 621 cases were recorded in Moscow , 295 in St. Petersburg , 268 @ @ @ @ @ , 263 in the Sverdlovsk Region and 240 in the Irkutsk Region .
The lowest @ @ @ @ @ day was recorded in Sevastopol , Moscow , the Moscow Region , the Magadan Region @ @ @ @ @ North Ossetia .

Over 275,000 people remain under supervision over coronavirus in Russia
Over the past 13 days the new daily cases did not surpass 7,000, according to the report. In the past two days the daily growth rate did not exceed 0.9%.
The number of patients who are currently receiving treatment for the coronavirus declined to 217,614.
In the past 24 hours, some 621 cases were recorded in Moscow, 295 in St. Petersburg, 268 in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region, 263 in the Sverdlovsk Region and 240 in the Irkutsk Region.
The lowest growth rate in the past day was recorded in Sevastopol, Moscow, the Moscow Region, the Magadan Region, the Kaliningrad Region and North Ossetia.