tass--2020-03-13--Press review: Markets in panic over COVID-19 and demand for thermal imagers skyrockets

`` Turkey has confirmed the seriousness of its intentions , '' military expert Vladislav Shurygin pointed out .
`` The groups that it backs have stopped their attacks .
However , the question is whether Turkey will be able to rein in the radical Islamists .
I don ’ t rule out that we will see Ankara take robust action against Jabhat al-Nusra ( outlawed in Russia ) in order to unblock the M4 highway , '' he added .
As work continues on an agreement concerning the M4 roadway in northern Syria , Russia and Turkey have resumed joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the border .
Patrols were suspended amid active hostilities in Idlib .
Meanwhile , the squabble over Idlib between Moscow and Ankara has started to have an impact on Turkey ’ s domestic policy , Kommersant notes .
In particular , leader of the opposition Good Party Meral Aksener has criticized the country ’ s authorities for taking too soft a negotiating position .
At the same time , the largest opposition force , the Republican People 's Party , calls for direct talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the withdrawal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consensus has emerged in Turkey that the country ’ s Syria policy has failed and the only thing left to do is to prevent the crisis from expanding , '' said Timur Akhmetov , an Ankara-based expert from the Russian International Affairs Council .
`` However , there are different views on how to do it .
In the meantime , people disappointed with Erdogan are falling into some kind of a grey zone , as they are undecided .
It will become a serious challenge if predictions about an early parliamentary elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Media : Investors across the world plunge into panic over coronavirus isolation risks US President Donald Trump ’ s decision to isolate the country from the rest of the world has created global panic , triggering a stock market plunge , Kommersant writes .
Panic like this has not been seen since 2008 , said traders and analysts interviewed by the newspaper .
`` The corporate sector has accumulated enormous debts and there is doubt that these debts will be paid if developed countries start falling into an economic recession .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sputnik Asset Management Director General Alexander Losev pointed out .
As for the Russian market , a decline in oil prices fuels further anxiety , as the United States seeks to self-isolate and a number of OPEC countries plan to reduce contract prices .
Non-resident investors have also played a role in weakening the ruble .
According to Credit Suisse economist Alexei Pogorelov , as global markets plummeted , some international investors faced a liquidity crisis , which prompted them to sell all liquid assets , including Russian government bonds .
The slowdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a major one , but many players have been waiting for it for a long time , witnessing the uninterrupted growth of the US market over the course of the past ten years , Head of KRK Group ’ s Luxembourg Office Nikita Ryabinin told Izvestia .
Stability may return to markets as soon as in April , Promsvyazbank ’ s Chief Analyst Denis Popov noted , adding , however , that the negative effect of the current market stress would persist until the middle of the year .
Head of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Usov emphasized that in order to stabilize the economic situation in Russia , certain monetary measures are required , as well as steps to convince the people that food and medical supplies will continue uninterrupted .
The US Congress has passed a resolution , which significantly limits President Donald Trump ’ s opportunities to use the army against Iran .
The move followed a rocket attack on a US military base in Iraq , which allegedly was carried out by Iran-backed militias , Nezavisimaya Gazeta wrote .
According to the resolution , Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US Army against Iran only if the United States declares war against Tehran or if he manages to get permission from Congress .
The resolution was initiated right after Iranian General Qasem Soleimani had been assassinated in a US drone attack on January 3 .
And now , there is another reason to fear a war between the US and Iran .
On Wednesday night , Iraq ’ s Taji Air Base came under attack , which killed two US troops and a British military medic .
The attack took place on Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been carried out by Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi Shiite Militia .
Trump has already stated that he will veto the resolution because , in his words , it will prevent the US government from adequately responding to Iran ’ s hostile actions .
Most Republicans will support him here , though there are many Republican Congressmen who oppose another war in the Middle East .
However , Director of the Franklin Roosevelt Foundation for United States Studies at Moscow State University Yuri Rogulev believes that the Republican Party will not clash with the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the November election unless Trump leaves it no choice .
However , that won ’ t happen , the expert noted .
`` The presidential election is close .
Trump won ’ t benefit from a war against Iran at the height of the election campaign .
He already is facing many economic issues and problems related to the coronavirus pandemic .
On the other hand , the resolution is tying the president ’ s hands and Trump is not a fan of such things .
So he may issue a veto to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t go to war , '' the expert pointed out .
Special marine units have been formed in the Libyan National Army ( LNA ) , which are tasked with blocking the maritime routes in the Mediterranean Sea that the Turkish Armed Forces use , Arab media reported .
The units consist of Libyans but foreign countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Egypt , considered to be the main opponents of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ’ s Libya policy , are taking part in these efforts , Nezavisimaya Gazeta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Libya ’ s internationally recognized Government of National Accord ( GNA ) , which opposes the Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar .
Turkey particularly provides military assistance to the GNA and most supplies are delivered by sea .
Meanwhile , experts are skeptical about the idea of creating new units within the Libyan National Army .
`` I have doubts that the LNA marines will be capable of effective action without serious support , but their own air force and navy can not provide it , '' military expert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that in January and February , Turkey used frigates to ensure the safety of vessels carrying the most precious military goods to Tripoli .
The LNA has nothing that could compete with these frigates at sea in terms of combat capabilities , '' he added .
According to the analyst , Turkey earlier delivered some goods by air , but maritime routes are used for the delivery of extremely precious and oversized cargo , particularly , armored vehicles .
Russian International Affairs Council expert Anton Mardasov , in turn , pointed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had only confirmed the status quo , where the Turkish military protected Tripoli and the Libyan National Army had no chance to carry out a breakthrough offensive .
`` Predictably enough , most provisions put to paper at the conference are being violated , including the one banning weapons supplies to Libya , '' the expert added .
Russian manufacturers can not keep up with the demand for infrared cameras and thermal imagers , which has skyrocketed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus .
Railway stations , airports , shopping malls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of equipment .
However , it is not easy to quickly step up production because manufacturers used to purchase components from China and there have been issues with those recently .
Efforts are underway in Russia to create entirely domestic devices and the first one of them may be ready in the coming weeks , Izvestia writes .
`` In the past , we received one thermal imager order a day and now we get hundreds .
To fulfill all these orders , we need to increase output by 200 times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vasilyev , deputy director of the Tekhno-As company that has been producing such equipment for almost 30 years .
`` These devices are not usually in high demand .
Last year , we received only one order .
It takes at least a month to make a device .
And now , given the skyrocketing demand , we just don ’ t know if we should accept orders or not .
When we finally assemble the equipment , it may turn out that no one needs it anymore , '' a source in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanctions in place , we buy components in China instead of Europe .
But there aren ’ t many industry-oriented companies in China , and they are overwhelmed with orders at the moment .
So we have to wait longer , '' Denis Piskunov , an expert on thermal insulation systems at VVS-Teplovizor , pointed out .
Meanwhile , efforts are underway in Russia to develop thermal imagers made solely from domestically produced parts , an official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade said .
These endeavors particularly involve Shvabe Holding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Media: What awaits Idlib following Russian-Turkish negotiations Russian-Turkish talks on the situation in Syria’s Idlib province are being wrapped up in Ankara. The parties seek to agree on a mechanism of joint patrols along the M4 highway and ways to drive militants out of the buffer zone. Sources familiar with the negotiations told Izvestia that both countries’ military delegations are close to signing a final agreement.
"Turkey has confirmed the seriousness of its intentions," military expert Vladislav Shurygin pointed out. "The groups that it backs have stopped their attacks. However, the question is whether Turkey will be able to rein in the radical Islamists. I don’t rule out that we will see Ankara take robust action against Jabhat al-Nusra (outlawed in Russia) in order to unblock the M4 highway," he added. As work continues on an agreement concerning the M4 roadway in northern Syria, Russia and Turkey have resumed joint patrols in the 10-kilometer safety zone along the border. Patrols were suspended amid active hostilities in Idlib. Meanwhile, the squabble over Idlib between Moscow and Ankara has started to have an impact on Turkey’s domestic policy, Kommersant notes. In particular, leader of the opposition Good Party Meral Aksener has criticized the country’s authorities for taking too soft a negotiating position. At the same time, the largest opposition force, the Republican People's Party, calls for direct talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syria. "A consensus has emerged in Turkey that the country’s Syria policy has failed and the only thing left to do is to prevent the crisis from expanding," said Timur Akhmetov, an Ankara-based expert from the Russian International Affairs Council. "However, there are different views on how to do it. In the meantime, people disappointed with Erdogan are falling into some kind of a grey zone, as they are undecided. It will become a serious challenge if predictions about an early parliamentary elections are confirmed," the expert emphasized. Media: Investors across the world plunge into panic over coronavirus isolation risks
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US President Donald Trump’s decision to isolate the country from the rest of the world has created global panic, triggering a stock market plunge, Kommersant writes. Panic like this has not been seen since 2008, said traders and analysts interviewed by the newspaper. "The corporate sector has accumulated enormous debts and there is doubt that these debts will be paid if developed countries start falling into an economic recession. All this makes investors avoid risks," Sputnik Asset Management Director General Alexander Losev pointed out. As for the Russian market, a decline in oil prices fuels further anxiety, as the United States seeks to self-isolate and a number of OPEC countries plan to reduce contract prices. Non-resident investors have also played a role in weakening the ruble. According to Credit Suisse economist Alexei Pogorelov, as global markets plummeted, some international investors faced a liquidity crisis, which prompted them to sell all liquid assets, including Russian government bonds. The slowdown on the global stock and currency markets will be a major one, but many players have been waiting for it for a long time, witnessing the uninterrupted growth of the US market over the course of the past ten years, Head of KRK Group’s Luxembourg Office Nikita Ryabinin told Izvestia. Stability may return to markets as soon as in April, Promsvyazbank’s Chief Analyst Denis Popov noted, adding, however, that the negative effect of the current market stress would persist until the middle of the year. Head of Oil and Gas at KPMG Global Anton Usov emphasized that in order to stabilize the economic situation in Russia, certain monetary measures are required, as well as steps to convince the people that food and medical supplies will continue uninterrupted. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: US lawmakers move to tie Trump’s hands The US Congress has passed a resolution, which significantly limits President Donald Trump’s opportunities to use the army against Iran. The move followed a rocket attack on a US military base in Iraq, which allegedly was carried out by Iran-backed militias, Nezavisimaya Gazeta wrote. According to the resolution, Trump will have the right to use the US Army against Iran only if the United States declares war against Tehran or if he manages to get permission from Congress. The resolution was initiated right after Iranian General Qasem Soleimani had been assassinated in a US drone attack on January 3. And now, there is another reason to fear a war between the US and Iran. On Wednesday night, Iraq’s Taji Air Base came under attack, which killed two US troops and a British military medic. The attack took place on Soleimani’s birthday and is believed to have been carried out by Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi Shiite Militia.
Trump has already stated that he will veto the resolution because, in his words, it will prevent the US government from adequately responding to Iran’s hostile actions. Most Republicans will support him here, though there are many Republican Congressmen who oppose another war in the Middle East. However, Director of the Franklin Roosevelt Foundation for United States Studies at Moscow State University Yuri Rogulev believes that the Republican Party will not clash with the head of state and its presidential candidate in the November election unless Trump leaves it no choice. However, that won’t happen, the expert noted. "The presidential election is close. Trump won’t benefit from a war against Iran at the height of the election campaign. He already is facing many economic issues and problems related to the coronavirus pandemic. On the other hand, the resolution is tying the president’s hands and Trump is not a fan of such things. So he may issue a veto to bring Democrats to heel but he won’t go to war," the expert pointed out. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Efforts underway to cut Turkey’s access to Libya Special marine units have been formed in the Libyan National Army (LNA), which are tasked with blocking the maritime routes in the Mediterranean Sea that the Turkish Armed Forces use, Arab media reported. The units consist of Libyans but foreign countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, considered to be the main opponents of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Libya policy, are taking part in these efforts, Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes.
Ankara has been actively supporting Libya’s internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), which opposes the Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Turkey particularly provides military assistance to the GNA and most supplies are delivered by sea. Meanwhile, experts are skeptical about the idea of creating new units within the Libyan National Army. "I have doubts that the LNA marines will be capable of effective action without serious support, but their own air force and navy cannot provide it," military expert Yuri Lyamin said. "The matter is that in January and February, Turkey used frigates to ensure the safety of vessels carrying the most precious military goods to Tripoli. The LNA has nothing that could compete with these frigates at sea in terms of combat capabilities," he added. According to the analyst, Turkey earlier delivered some goods by air, but maritime routes are used for the delivery of extremely precious and oversized cargo, particularly, armored vehicles. Russian International Affairs Council expert Anton Mardasov, in turn, pointed out that the recent Berlin conference on Libya had only confirmed the status quo, where the Turkish military protected Tripoli and the Libyan National Army had no chance to carry out a breakthrough offensive. "Predictably enough, most provisions put to paper at the conference are being violated, including the one banning weapons supplies to Libya," the expert added. Izvestia: Demand for thermal imagers skyrockets amid coronavirus pandemic Russian manufacturers cannot keep up with the demand for infrared cameras and thermal imagers, which has skyrocketed due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Railway stations, airports, shopping malls and other public places desperately need this kind of equipment. However, it is not easy to quickly step up production because manufacturers used to purchase components from China and there have been issues with those recently. Efforts are underway in Russia to create entirely domestic devices and the first one of them may be ready in the coming weeks, Izvestia writes. "In the past, we received one thermal imager order a day and now we get hundreds. To fulfill all these orders, we need to increase output by 200 times, which is impossible," said Viktor Vasilyev, deputy director of the Tekhno-As company that has been producing such equipment for almost 30 years. "These devices are not usually in high demand. Last year, we received only one order. It takes at least a month to make a device. And now, given the skyrocketing demand, we just don’t know if we should accept orders or not. When we finally assemble the equipment, it may turn out that no one needs it anymore," a source in the VVS-Teplovizor company noted.


tass--2020-03-13--Putin working at full throttle despite coronavirus crisis — Kremlin

MOSCOW , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to work hard despite the coronavirus crisis , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday .
`` The president is working at full throttle , as always , '' he said .
`` All the necessary measures are being taken to protect the president from seasonal illnesses and other diseases , '' Peskov added .
When asked if Putin had been tested for coronavirus , the presidential spokesman said that he had no information on the matter .
`` Details about the president ’ s health are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he pointed out .
According to Peskov , when addressing the State Duma ( the lower house of parliament ) on March 10 , Putin had no close contact with lawmaker Sergei Katasonov who had ignored coronavirus quarantine after returning from France .
At the same time , Peskov highlighted the need for everyone to `` take basic measures , in terms of personal hygiene , as well as preventing measures , and show respect for one ’ s fellow workers , because we often continue to go to work when we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` In such a situation it is better to pay heightened attention to these things , '' he said .
In late December 2019 , Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in more than 120 countries and territories , including Russia .
Most cases outside of China have been recorded in South Korea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has declared the outbreak a global pandemic as more than 125,000 people have been infected around the world and about 4,600 have died of it .
Russia has so far confirmed 34 coronavirus cases .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to work hard despite the coronavirus crisis, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.
"The president is working at full throttle, as always," he said. "All the necessary measures are being taken to protect the president from seasonal illnesses and other diseases," Peskov added.
When asked if Putin had been tested for coronavirus, the presidential spokesman said that he had no information on the matter. "Details about the president’s health are not meant to be made public," he pointed out.
According to Peskov, when addressing the State Duma (the lower house of parliament) on March 10, Putin had no close contact with lawmaker Sergei Katasonov who had ignored coronavirus quarantine after returning from France.
At the same time, Peskov highlighted the need for everyone to "take basic measures, in terms of personal hygiene, as well as preventing measures, and show respect for one’s fellow workers, because we often continue to go to work when we have a running nose and cough." "In such a situation it is better to pay heightened attention to these things," he said.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in more than 120 countries and territories, including Russia. Most cases outside of China have been recorded in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
The WHO has declared the outbreak a global pandemic as more than 125,000 people have been infected around the world and about 4,600 have died of it. Russia has so far confirmed 34 coronavirus cases.


tass--2020-03-13--Putin to meet with president of South Ossetia on Friday

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tass--2020-03-13--Kenya confirms first coronavirus case

Kenya confirms first coronavirus case

MOSCOW , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
Kenya has confirmed its first coronavirus case , The Standard newspaper reported on @ @ @ @ @ , a student , tested positive yesterday and had travelled from Ohio , USA , @ @ @ @ @ '' the newspaper said , citing Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe .
`` The government @ @ @ @ @ is monitoring the patient ... who is stable , '' Kagwe added .
In late @ @ @ @ @ notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named @ @ @ @ @ have been reported in more than 120 countries and territories , including Russia .
Most @ @ @ @ @ recorded in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
The WHO has declared the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ than 125,000 people have been infected around the world and about 4,600 have died .
@ @ @ @ @ 34 coronavirus cases .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. Kenya has confirmed its first coronavirus case, The Standard newspaper reported on Friday.
"The patient, a student, tested positive yesterday and had travelled from Ohio, USA, via London to Nairobi," the newspaper said, citing Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. "The government has taken preventative measures and is monitoring the patient... who is stable," Kagwe added.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in more than 120 countries and territories, including Russia. Most cases outside China have been recorded in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
The WHO has declared the outbreak a global pandemic as more than 125,000 people have been infected around the world and about 4,600 have died. Russia has by now confirmed 34 coronavirus cases.


tass--2020-03-13--Serbia’s coronavirus cases rise to 31

Serbia’s coronavirus cases rise to 31

BELGRADE , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
Serbia has by now identified 31 coronavirus cases , the country ’ s Health Ministry said on Friday .
Several hundred people were tested for coronavirus overnight into Friday , seven of them were positive .
On Thursday , the Health Ministry reported 24 cases with one patient being in critical condition .
Also hit by coronavirus on the Balkan Peninsula are Bosnia and Herzegovina , North Macedonia , Croatia and Slovenia , and more .
Meanwhile , Montenegro remains the only European country without any recorded COVID-19 cases .
In late December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in more than 120 countries and territories , including Russia .
Most cases outside China have been recorded in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
The WHO has declared the outbreak a global pandemic as more than 125,000 people have been infected around the world and about 4,600 have died .
Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

BELGRADE, March 13. /TASS/. Serbia has by now identified 31 coronavirus cases, the country’s Health Ministry said on Friday.
Several hundred people were tested for coronavirus overnight into Friday, seven of them were positive.
On Thursday, the Health Ministry reported 24 cases with one patient being in critical condition.
Also hit by coronavirus on the Balkan Peninsula are Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia and more. Meanwhile, Montenegro remains the only European country without any recorded COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in more than 120 countries and territories, including Russia. Most cases outside China have been recorded in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
The WHO has declared the outbreak a global pandemic as more than 125,000 people have been infected around the world and about 4,600 have died. Russia has by now confirmed 34 coronavirus cases.


tass--2020-03-13--Austria’s coronavirus cases reach 428

Austria’s coronavirus cases reach 428

VIENNA , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
The number of identified coronavirus cases in Austria grew from 361 to 428 @ @ @ @ @ , the country ’ s Ministry of Social Affairs , Health , Care and Consumer @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
A total of 6,500 people have so far been tested for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ has died and four have recovered .
Coronavirus cases have been reported in all of @ @ @ @ @ regions .
In order to prevent the virus from spreading , Austrian authorities have banned @ @ @ @ @ 500 people and indoor events with over 100 participants .
The ban does not apply @ @ @ @ @ agencies , shopping malls and stores .
Kindergartens , schools and colleges across the country @ @ @ @ @ .
The Austrian Foreign Ministry has called on the country ’ s people to suspend @ @ @

VIENNA, March 13. /TASS/. The number of identified coronavirus cases in Austria grew from 361 to 428 in the past 24 hours, the country’s Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection said in a statement on Friday.
A total of 6,500 people have so far been tested for coronavirus in Austria. One patient has died and four have recovered. Coronavirus cases have been reported in all of the country’s nine regions.
In order to prevent the virus from spreading, Austrian authorities have banned open-air events involving more than 500 people and indoor events with over 100 participants. The ban does not apply to public transport, state agencies, shopping malls and stores. Kindergartens, schools and colleges across the country have moved to remote learning.
The Austrian Foreign Ministry has called on the country’s people to suspend foreign trips.


tass--2020-03-13--Shanghai reports two new coronavirus cases, one man travelled through Moscow

SHANGHAI , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
Shanghai authorities have registered two new imported coronavirus cases .
According to the Shanghai city Health Commission , both infected are Chinese nationals who came from the US and Italy , with the latter travelling through Moscow .
On March 10 , a Zhejiang resident flew from Bologna to Shanghai through Moscow .
At Shanghai customs , the man , showing symptoms of the infection , was taken to a hospital , where he tested positive for the coronavirus .
Another case is a Guangdong resident , who came to Shanghai from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He developed symptoms of the infection by March 12 , and lab tests also returned positive results for coronavirus .
Over the course of the outbreak , 346 infection cases have been registered in Shanghai , of which three were lethal .
Currently , 22 patients continue to receive treatment in city hospitals .
The novel coronavirus-induced pneumonia outbreak was registered in late December 2019 , in China ’ s Wuhan .
On March 11 , the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic .
More than 120 countries and territories , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to publicly available data , almost 135,000 people got infected around the world , and almost 5,000 died of the disease .

SHANGHAI, March 13. /TASS/. Shanghai authorities have registered two new imported coronavirus cases. According to the Shanghai city Health Commission, both infected are Chinese nationals who came from the US and Italy, with the latter travelling through Moscow.
On March 10, a Zhejiang resident flew from Bologna to Shanghai through Moscow. At Shanghai customs, the man, showing symptoms of the infection, was taken to a hospital, where he tested positive for the coronavirus.
Another case is a Guangdong resident, who came to Shanghai from the US through Hong Kong on March 10. He developed symptoms of the infection by March 12, and lab tests also returned positive results for coronavirus.
Over the course of the outbreak, 346 infection cases have been registered in Shanghai, of which three were lethal. Currently, 22 patients continue to receive treatment in city hospitals.
The novel coronavirus-induced pneumonia outbreak was registered in late December 2019, in China’s Wuhan. On March 11, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. More than 120 countries and territories, including Russia, have reported coronavirus cases. According to publicly available data, almost 135,000 people got infected around the world, and almost 5,000 died of the disease.


tass--2020-03-13--Over 20 Caspian Flotilla ships live-fire artillery guns during drills

MOSCOW , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
The small artillery ship Makhachkala , the missile corvette Uglich and other Caspian @ @ @ @ @ held drills with artillery firings , the press office of Russia ’ s Southern Military @ @ @ @ @ `` The crews of missile and artillery ships practiced firing shipborne A-190 artillery guns and @ @ @ @ @ artillery systems against sea , coastal and air targets at various ranges amid intense jamming @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
The Caspian Flotilla sailors also held air defense and anti-saboteur @ @ @ @ @ control procedures to fight a fire and flooding at sea and the ship ’ s @ @ @ @ @ an unsafe roadstead .
In addition , the crews held a series of drills to @ @ @ @ @ and biological protection and ship anti-mine defense , the statement says .
The drills involved @ @ @ @ @ and vessels that left their bases in Makhachkala and Astrakhan on March 3 .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. The small artillery ship Makhachkala, the missile corvette Uglich and other Caspian Flotilla warships and support vessels held drills with artillery firings, the press office of Russia’s Southern Military District reported on Friday.
"The crews of missile and artillery ships practiced firing shipborne A-190 artillery guns and AK630-M2 ‘Duet’ surface-to-air artillery systems against sea, coastal and air targets at various ranges amid intense jamming," the press office said in a statement.
The Caspian Flotilla sailors also held air defense and anti-saboteur drills, practiced ship damage control procedures to fight a fire and flooding at sea and the ship’s comprehensive defense during anchorage in an unsafe roadstead. In addition, the crews held a series of drills to practice electronic countermeasures, chemical and biological protection and ship anti-mine defense, the statement says.
The drills involved over 20 Caspian Flotilla warships and vessels that left their bases in Makhachkala and Astrakhan on March 3.


tass--2020-03-13--All regions support constitutional amendments bill

MOSCOW , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
Parliaments of all the 85 regions of Russia support the constitutional amendments bill , parliamentary voting results indicate .
The required minimum of 57 subjects , which allows sending the bill to the Constitutional Court for review , was reached on March 12 .
By now , the bill has been endorsed by all the entities .
On Friday , Kamchatka , Yamalo-Nenets and Tuva regions reviewed the proposed amendments .
Agygea region was the last one to approve the bill with 45 votes in its favor and two abstentions .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be appointed not only by the President but also by lawmakers , [ … ] would better balance the legislative and the executive powers , and increase effectiveness of their interaction , '' says Asker Savv , Adygea Parliament deputy speaker .
On March 11 , the Federation Council ( upper house ) passed the constitutional amendments bill .
It extends powers of the Parliament , imposes limitations for top candidates , and stipulates a limit of two presidential terms .
However , the incumbent president will be allowed to run again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following the parliamentary vote in the regions , the Federation Council must adopt a decree on recognition of the vote .
To do that , senators might convene on March 14 .
The final decision on the amendments will be made by the Russian citizens , during a nationwide vote , planned for April 22 .
The amendments will be considered approved , if a simple majority of voters support the bill .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. Parliaments of all the 85 regions of Russia support the constitutional amendments bill, parliamentary voting results indicate. The required minimum of 57 subjects, which allows sending the bill to the Constitutional Court for review, was reached on March 12.
By now, the bill has been endorsed by all the entities. On Friday, Kamchatka, Yamalo-Nenets and Tuva regions reviewed the proposed amendments. Agygea region was the last one to approve the bill with 45 votes in its favor and two abstentions.
"The fact that [Russian] top officials would be appointed not only by the President but also by lawmakers, […] would better balance the legislative and the executive powers, and increase effectiveness of their interaction," says Asker Savv, Adygea Parliament deputy speaker.
About the amendments
On March 11, the Federation Council (upper house) passed the constitutional amendments bill. It extends powers of the Parliament, imposes limitations for top candidates, and stipulates a limit of two presidential terms. However, the incumbent president will be allowed to run again after the amendment comes into force.
Following the parliamentary vote in the regions, the Federation Council must adopt a decree on recognition of the vote. To do that, senators might convene on March 14.
The final decision on the amendments will be made by the Russian citizens, during a nationwide vote, planned for April 22. The amendments will be considered approved, if a simple majority of voters support the bill.


tass--2020-03-13--LONGi joins the Global Initiative RE100

LONGi joins the Global Initiative RE100

XI'AN , China , March 13 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. , Ltd ( hereinafter referred to as `` LONGi '' ) , the world 's leading solar technology company , announced that it has officially joined the global RE100 initiative led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP , on March 12th , 2020 .
LONGi commits to sourcing 100 % renewable electricity across its entire global operations by 2028 with an interim target of 70 % by 2027 .
The global RE100 initiative aims to unite Global Fortune 500 companies such as Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Microsoft , Philips and Goldman Sachs , to the committed goal of 100 % renewable energy in the shortest possible timeframe .
In order to achieve this climate goal , each company in the RE100 will commit to source 100 % of the electricity used across their global operations from renewable energy .
In joining the RE100 initiative , LONGi will assume greater responsibility for the global development of the low-carbon economy and achievement of climate goals .
From 2006 to present , LONGi 's energy strategy is divided into three major stages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Yunnan and Malaysia 's Kuching - regions that are rich in hydropower .
The finished products are exported to customers in all parts of the world , becoming `` amplifiers and porters of clean energy '' .
Stage 3 : In the future , LONGi will realize its `` Solar for Solar '' concept of manufacturing clean energy products using 100 % clean energy and achieve a negative carbon earth .
In recent years , LONGi has installed solar photovoltaic systems on the rooftops of its production facilities to promote the use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , LONGi also actively developed solar photovoltaic power stations with more than 2GW of ground power stations and 1.5GW of commercial & industrial power stations cumulatively .
LONGi is one of the first photovoltaic enterprises to purchase `` Green Electricity Certificates '' and has been listed in the list of green manufacturing enterprises by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People 's Republic of China many times .
Helen Clarkson , CEO of The Climate Group said , `` LONGi is a world leading solar technology company .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the concept of sustainable development .
We hope to work with LONGi to jointly promote the rapid development of global renewable energy . ''
Li Zhenguo , Founder and President of LONGi commented , `` Joining the global RE100 initiative is LONGi 's commitment to the sustainable future of the world .
We will take concrete steps to ensure that our commitments are achieved .
LONGi is willing to work with global partners to drive the global energy transformation , and we firmly believe that the goal of 100 % renewable energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even possibly sooner . ''

XI'AN, China, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "LONGi"), the world's leading solar technology company, announced that it has officially joined the global RE100 initiative led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, on March 12th, 2020. LONGi commits to sourcing 100% renewable electricity across its entire global operations by 2028 with an interim target of 70% by 2027.
The global RE100 initiative aims to unite Global Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Philips and Goldman Sachs, to the committed goal of 100% renewable energy in the shortest possible timeframe. In order to achieve this climate goal, each company in the RE100 will commit to source 100% of the electricity used across their global operations from renewable energy.
In joining the RE100 initiative, LONGi will assume greater responsibility for the global development of the low-carbon economy and achievement of climate goals.
From 2006 to present, LONGi's energy strategy is divided into three major stages:
Stage 1: 2006-2015, using traditional energy to produce clean energy.
Stage 2: 2016-present, using clean energy to produce clean energy.
LONGi manufactures photovoltaic products in China's Yunnan and Malaysia's Kuching - regions that are rich in hydropower. The finished products are exported to customers in all parts of the world, becoming "amplifiers and porters of clean energy".
Stage 3: In the future, LONGi will realize its "Solar for Solar" concept of manufacturing clean energy products using 100% clean energy and achieve a negative carbon earth.
In recent years, LONGi has installed solar photovoltaic systems on the rooftops of its production facilities to promote the use of clean energy. At the same time, LONGi also actively developed solar photovoltaic power stations with more than 2GW of ground power stations and 1.5GW of commercial & industrial power stations cumulatively. LONGi is one of the first photovoltaic enterprises to purchase "Green Electricity Certificates" and has been listed in the list of green manufacturing enterprises by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China many times.
Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group said, "LONGi is a world leading solar technology company. The Climate Group and LONGi are fully aligned in the concept of sustainable development. We hope to work with LONGi to jointly promote the rapid development of global renewable energy."
Li Zhenguo, Founder and President of LONGi commented, "Joining the global RE100 initiative is LONGi's commitment to the sustainable future of the world. We will take concrete steps to ensure that our commitments are achieved. LONGi is willing to work with global partners to drive the global energy transformation, and we firmly believe that the goal of 100% renewable energy worldwide by 2050 can be achieved, even possibly sooner."
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tass--2020-03-13--Russia, Indonesia agree upon first joint navy exercises timeline

Russia 's Pacific Fleet ships to take part in three international exercises MOSCOW , March 13 .
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Russian @ @ @ @ @ upon terms and location of the first Orruda-2020 joint naval exercises , Russian Pacific Fleet @ @ @ @ @ `` The sides have preliminary agreed upon the location , the timeline and the membership @ @ @ @ @ '' the fleet said without providing further details .
The working groups ’ negotiations have @ @ @ @ @ March 10 .
Russia was represented by the Pacific Fleet International Military Cooperation Division , @ @ @ @ @ a delegation led by Captain Sigit Santos .
A cultural program has also been prepared @ @ @ @ @ which included a visit to the Pacific Fleet Museum , the S-56 museum submarine and @ @ @ @ @ of Vladivostok .

Russia's Pacific Fleet ships to take part in three international exercises
MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. Russian and Indonesian military have agreed upon terms and location of the first Orruda-2020 joint naval exercises, Russian Pacific Fleet press service announced Friday.
"The sides have preliminary agreed upon the location, the timeline and the membership of the upcoming exercise," the fleet said without providing further details.
The working groups’ negotiations have been ongoing in Vladivostok since March 10. Russia was represented by the Pacific Fleet International Military Cooperation Division, and Indonesia was represented by a delegation led by Captain Sigit Santos.
A cultural program has also been prepared for the Indonesian guests, which included a visit to the Pacific Fleet Museum, the S-56 museum submarine and a tour of historic places of Vladivostok.


tass--2020-03-13--Qatar to take part in SPIEF in 2021 as guest country, organizer says

MOSCOW , March 13 .
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Qatar will take part in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum ( SPIEF ) scheduled for 2021 as a guest country , the event ’ s organizer , the Roscongress Foundation , said on Friday .
`` Qatar will be a guest country of SPIEF in 2021 .
Moreover , the effort that we have launched on arranging the forum continues and we will use the opportunity to prepare our joint program in detail , '' Roscongress said , citing Qatar ’ s ambassador to Russia Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah .
Adviser to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SPIEF Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov noted that Russia and Qatar would focus efforts on boosting bilateral cooperation .
`` We will show solid partnership relations at the 2021 SPIEF , '' he stressed .
On March 5 , the organizing committee decided against holding the forum in 2020 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak .
This year , SPIEF was supposed to take place June 3-6 in St. Petersburg .
A panel discussion `` New coronavirus - old challenges : how to reduce the economic consequences of epidemics ? ''
was on the agenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of international and Russian organizations in the field of healthcare , representatives of the science community and international business to the discussion .
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) was registered in central China in late December 2019 .
The World Health Organization recognized the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic on March 11 .
Outside China , the worst affected countries are Italy , South Korea and Iran .
Overall , more than 120 countries and territories , including Russia , have reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the novel coronavirus cases globally have exceeded 125,000 , with 4,613 deaths ( 3,173 in China ) .
A total of 34 cases have been registered in Russia .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. Qatar will take part in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) scheduled for 2021 as a guest country, the event’s organizer, the Roscongress Foundation, said on Friday.
"Qatar will be a guest country of SPIEF in 2021. Moreover, the effort that we have launched on arranging the forum continues and we will use the opportunity to prepare our joint program in detail," Roscongress said, citing Qatar’s ambassador to Russia Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah.
Adviser to Russian President, Executive Secretary of the SPIEF Organizing Committee Anton Kobyakov noted that Russia and Qatar would focus efforts on boosting bilateral cooperation. "We will show solid partnership relations at the 2021 SPIEF," he stressed.
On March 5, the organizing committee decided against holding the forum in 2020 amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
This year, SPIEF was supposed to take place June 3-6 in St. Petersburg. A panel discussion "New coronavirus - old challenges: how to reduce the economic consequences of epidemics?" was on the agenda. The organizers planned to invite heads of international and Russian organizations in the field of healthcare, representatives of the science community and international business to the discussion.
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was registered in central China in late December 2019. The World Health Organization recognized the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic on March 11. Outside China, the worst affected countries are Italy, South Korea and Iran. Overall, more than 120 countries and territories, including Russia, have reported confirmed coronavirus cases. The WHO says that the novel coronavirus cases globally have exceeded 125,000, with 4,613 deaths (3,173 in China). A total of 34 cases have been registered in Russia.


tass--2020-03-13--Turkey reports second coronavirus case

Turkey reports second coronavirus case

MOSCOW , March 13 .
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The second coronavirus case has been registered in Turkey , Health Minister Fahrettin @ @ @ @ @ case of novel coronavirus reported in Turkey '' We ’ ve conducted tests yesterday evening @ @ @ @ @ our fears have been confirmed .
We have another coronavirus case , '' he wrote @ @ @ @ @ that the Ministry `` takes necessary measures to keep coronavirus spread at current scale .
@ @ @ @ @ Minister noted that the coronavirus `` is mostly a winter infection and , if necessary @ @ @ @ @ situation should normalize within two months . ''
On March 11 , coronavirus was discovered @ @ @ @ @ from Europe .
His medical state is estimated as fair ; he has been quarantined @ @ @ @ @ outbreak was registered in late December 2019 , in China ’ s Wuhan .
On @ @ @ @ @ Health Organization declared it a global pandemic .
More than 120 countries and territories , @ @ @ @ @ confirmed coronavirus cases .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. The second coronavirus case has been registered in Turkey, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced Friday.
"We’ve conducted tests yesterday evening, and, unfortunately, our fears have been confirmed. We have another coronavirus case," he wrote in his Twitter, adding that the Ministry "takes necessary measures to keep coronavirus spread at current scale."
On Thursday, the Minister noted that the coronavirus "is mostly a winter infection and, if necessary measures are taken, the situation should normalize within two months."
On March 11, coronavirus was discovered in a Turkish citizen coming from Europe. His medical state is estimated as fair; he has been quarantined.
The novel coronavirus-induced pneumonia outbreak was registered in late December 2019, in China’s Wuhan. On March 11, the World Health Organization declared it a global pandemic. More than 120 countries and territories, including Russia, have reported confirmed coronavirus cases.


tass--2020-03-13--Russia, UAE work together on upgrading Havana port infrastructure

The launch ceremony was attended by Sergei Reshchikov , the Russian minister counsellor in Cuba , UAE ambassador Bader Almatrooshi , and World Food Programme representative Paolo Mattei .
HAVANA , March 13 .
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New automatic grain unloader has begun operating in the Cuban port of Havana ; this new installation will allow Cuba to reduce docking time for cargo ships and compensate for loss of capacity after last year ’ s tornado .
Russia and the UAE , in cooperation with the UN World Food Programme , assisted in implementation of this project .
`` The issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , implemented on the Island of Freedom , resonates with the Russian Federation .
Cuba is one of Russia ’ s main economic partners in Latin America and the Caribbean , '' the Russian diplomat said .
The new equipment will allow Cuba to cut expenses on grain ship anchorage , which might take up to $ 12,000 per day , and reduce unloading time .
In late January last year , a Tornado damaged some 1,200 residential buildings , tearing off more than 200 roofs and cutting more than 220,000 people off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to reports .

The launch ceremony was attended by Sergei Reshchikov, the Russian minister counsellor in Cuba, UAE ambassador Bader Almatrooshi, and World Food Programme representative Paolo Mattei.
HAVANA, March 13. /TASS/. New automatic grain unloader has begun operating in the Cuban port of Havana; this new installation will allow Cuba to reduce docking time for cargo ships and compensate for loss of capacity after last year’s tornado. Russia and the UAE, in cooperation with the UN World Food Programme, assisted in implementation of this project.
"The issue of support to humanitarian and socio-economic initiatives, implemented on the Island of Freedom, resonates with the Russian Federation. Cuba is one of Russia’s main economic partners in Latin America and the Caribbean," the Russian diplomat said.
The new equipment will allow Cuba to cut expenses on grain ship anchorage, which might take up to $12,000 per day, and reduce unloading time.
In late January last year, a Tornado damaged some 1,200 residential buildings, tearing off more than 200 roofs and cutting more than 220,000 people off electricity. At least seven died, according to reports.


tass--2020-03-13--Putin takes shot at sky-high salaries of public company CEOs

MOSCOW , March 13 .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has castigated the exorbitant salaries paid to the top management of public companies .
`` Honestly speaking , I find this annoying and preposterous .
I agree , '' Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled `` 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin , '' when asked whether he agreed that a public corporation ’ s status and its top management ’ s free market salaries were mismatched .
Putin believes that to a certain extent this was a result of the general free market value of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this level .
`` Many things are not as simple as they might look at first sight , '' he said .
He remarked that he had a discussion with some top managers on that score and they said that `` they hire many foreign specialists , who work effectively and are worth something on the market , that is on the international labor market . ''
Putin explained that public companies had to hire them and pay them a wage equivalent to the cost of their services on the international labor market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the level of incomes of bosses and their subordinates .
He added that there was no place in the world where a boss was paid less than his subordinates .
Putin drew a parallel with the salaries of military and civil aviation pilots , in particular , the situation where civil aviation pilots began to be paid better for the simple reason that airlines started hiring foreign personnel .
`` They were forced to hire foreign pilots , in particular , those with experience of flying Boeings and European planes .
They had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and US standards . ''
Currently , he said , military air pilots eagerly take the jobs of co-pilots , because in the Air Force they were paid less .
`` This distorted the labor market , '' he noted .
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https : //putin.tass.ru/en .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has castigated the exorbitant salaries paid to the top management of public companies.
"Honestly speaking, I find this annoying and preposterous. I agree," Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled "20 Questions with Vladimir Putin," when asked whether he agreed that a public corporation’s status and its top management’s free market salaries were mismatched.
Putin believes that to a certain extent this was a result of the general free market value of services provided by the managerial personnel of this level.
"Many things are not as simple as they might look at first sight," he said. He remarked that he had a discussion with some top managers on that score and they said that "they hire many foreign specialists, who work effectively and are worth something on the market, that is on the international labor market."
Putin explained that public companies had to hire them and pay them a wage equivalent to the cost of their services on the international labor market, while maintaining a certain gap between the level of incomes of bosses and their subordinates. He added that there was no place in the world where a boss was paid less than his subordinates.
Putin drew a parallel with the salaries of military and civil aviation pilots, in particular, the situation where civil aviation pilots began to be paid better for the simple reason that airlines started hiring foreign personnel. "They were forced to hire foreign pilots, in particular, those with experience of flying Boeings and European planes. They had to raise their pay to meet European and US standards."
Currently, he said, military air pilots eagerly take the jobs of co-pilots, because in the Air Force they were paid less. "This distorted the labor market," he noted.
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https://putin.tass.ru/en.


tass--2020-03-13--Banking bailout was necessary to protect millions of accounts — Putin

MOSCOW , March 13 .
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Bailing out Russia ’ s banking sector was necessary in order to prevent millions of clients from sustaining losses .
The Bank of Russia is going to reintroduce the assets in question into the market after their financial recovery , Russian President Vladimir Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled `` 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin . ''
`` I know , some people will just get angry , and say : ‘ I suffered damages ’ .
But the Central Bank 's task was to prevent millions of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weak financial institutions from borrowing too much money from people , from the population , and then just flee , to reappear somewhere in London , as usual , '' he added .
Putin recalled the usual list of grievances addressed to the Bank of Russia in connection with the resolution procedures : `` The Central Bank is being heavily criticized .
For having taken too many financial institutions under its control , for having spent too much money , for having paid large dividends to the shareholders , and so on and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the shareholders that most of the payments went .
The shareholders were hardly paid anything .
The bank was paying citizens to minimize their losses from this or that institution failure , '' Putin said .
He stressed that the Bank of Russia was not going to keep the problem banks ’ assets forever .
`` They will be reorganized and reintroduced into the market .
The Central Bank has a relevant plan , [ Bank of Russia Governor Elvira ] Nabiullina briefs me , '' Putin said .
After taking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia in 2013 , Elvira Nabiullina accelerated the process of clearing the banking sector of lending institutions responsible for suspicious transactions or those experiencing financial troubles .
Many large banks were stripped of their licenses .
The Deposit Insurance Agency paid their clients more than 1.5 trillion rubles in 2014-2017 .
A mechanism of financial reorganization was established for larger banks with the agency and other banks taking part .
However , their resources were not enough to streamline the top 20 lending institutions .
On May 1 , 2017 , the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special managing company — the Banking Sector Consolidation Fund — commissioned to reorganize banks .
The agency is fully-owned by the Bank of Russia .
Otkritie and B & N Bank were the first ones to go through the BSCF ’ s reorganization procedures .
In 2018 , the commissioned managing institution launched the restructure of such major lending organizations as the Asian-Pacific Bank , Promsvyazbank , Trust Bank , Rost Bank and Sovetsky Bank .
According to the Bank of Russia , the reorganization of the Russian banking sector is now in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2014-1016 .
The Bank of Russia has said that in 2019 licenses were revoked from 28 lending institutions and three of them were canceled .
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https : //putin.tass.ru/en .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. Bailing out Russia’s banking sector was necessary in order to prevent millions of clients from sustaining losses. The Bank of Russia is going to reintroduce the assets in question into the market after their financial recovery, Russian President Vladimir Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled "20 Questions with Vladimir Putin."
"I know, some people will just get angry, and say: ‘I suffered damages’. But the Central Bank's task was to prevent millions of people from suffering this damage, to prevent weak financial institutions from borrowing too much money from people, from the population, and then just flee, to reappear somewhere in London, as usual," he added.
Putin recalled the usual list of grievances addressed to the Bank of Russia in connection with the resolution procedures: "The Central Bank is being heavily criticized. For having taken too many financial institutions under its control, for having spent too much money, for having paid large dividends to the shareholders, and so on and so forth. It was actually not to the shareholders that most of the payments went. The shareholders were hardly paid anything. The bank was paying citizens to minimize their losses from this or that institution failure," Putin said.
He stressed that the Bank of Russia was not going to keep the problem banks’ assets forever. "They will be reorganized and reintroduced into the market. The Central Bank has a relevant plan, [Bank of Russia Governor Elvira] Nabiullina briefs me," Putin said.
Banking sector reorganization
After taking the post of Governor of the Bank of Russia in 2013, Elvira Nabiullina accelerated the process of clearing the banking sector of lending institutions responsible for suspicious transactions or those experiencing financial troubles. Many large banks were stripped of their licenses. The Deposit Insurance Agency paid their clients more than 1.5 trillion rubles in 2014-2017. A mechanism of financial reorganization was established for larger banks with the agency and other banks taking part. However, their resources were not enough to streamline the top 20 lending institutions.
On May 1, 2017, the Russian president signed a law to create a special managing company — the Banking Sector Consolidation Fund — commissioned to reorganize banks. The agency is fully-owned by the Bank of Russia. Otkritie and B&N Bank were the first ones to go through the BSCF’s reorganization procedures. In 2018, the commissioned managing institution launched the restructure of such major lending organizations as the Asian-Pacific Bank, Promsvyazbank, Trust Bank, Rost Bank and Sovetsky Bank.
According to the Bank of Russia, the reorganization of the Russian banking sector is now in its final phase. The process peaked in 2014-1016. The Bank of Russia has said that in 2019 licenses were revoked from 28 lending institutions and three of them were canceled.
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https://putin.tass.ru/en.


tass--2020-03-13--Putin says public sector’s current share in the economy is balanced

MOSCOW , March 13 .
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The current share of the public sector in the Russian economy is quite reasonable at the moment , Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out .
`` I believe that on the whole , we have managed to find the balance , '' Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled `` 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin . ''
He recalled that less than half of the country ’ s 20 largest companies were partly state-owned .
`` The question is not whether they are private or public .
The question is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective , profitable , and generate public revenues , then the question is whether privatization should be the overall goal at all , '' he said , adding that such partly state-owned giants as Rosneft , Gazprom , Tatneft and Sberbank were Russia ’ s largest taxpayers .
As an example of unsuccessful privatization , Putin shed light on the situation in Canada , when the government sold its railways to private US owners .
`` The Canadians have come to regret it .
Here we need to be very careful and take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Putin disagreed with speculations the state had stepped up its involvement in the economy lately .
`` This is not true .
There are different assessments regarding the state 's involvement in the economy .
They vary .
Some judge that the state 's intervention in the economy is excessive , others believe it is not .
Different methodologies lead to discrepant results , '' he said .
As far as the prevalent theory that the government can not be an effective owner by definition goes , Putin dismissed this belief as utterly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` generalized approach '' and called for looking `` into the way a particular business operates . ''
`` A generalized approach here is as useless as calculating the average body temperature of all the patients in a hospital , '' he said .
`` While the generalized approach might be correct , as a methodology , we should take and examine each particular case . ''
Putin also said he sees nothing wrong in re-privatization , that is the privatization of assets once privately owned and subsequently nationalized .
He acknowledged that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of state , he said , does his utmost to heed and take into account all of them .
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https : //putin.tass.ru/en .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. The current share of the public sector in the Russian economy is quite reasonable at the moment, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out.
"I believe that on the whole, we have managed to find the balance," Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled "20 Questions with Vladimir Putin." He recalled that less than half of the country’s 20 largest companies were partly state-owned.
"The question is not whether they are private or public. The question is how they work. If they are effective, profitable, and generate public revenues, then the question is whether privatization should be the overall goal at all," he said, adding that such partly state-owned giants as Rosneft, Gazprom, Tatneft and Sberbank were Russia’s largest taxpayers.
As an example of unsuccessful privatization, Putin shed light on the situation in Canada, when the government sold its railways to private US owners.
"The Canadians have come to regret it. Here we need to be very careful and take calculated decisions," he stated.
Putin disagreed with speculations the state had stepped up its involvement in the economy lately.
"This is not true. There are different assessments regarding the state's involvement in the economy. They vary. Some judge that the state's intervention in the economy is excessive, others believe it is not. Different methodologies lead to discrepant results," he said.
Public sector’s effectiveness
As far as the prevalent theory that the government cannot be an effective owner by definition goes, Putin dismissed this belief as utterly groundless. He advised against applying a "generalized approach" and called for looking "into the way a particular business operates."
"A generalized approach here is as useless as calculating the average body temperature of all the patients in a hospital," he said. "While the generalized approach might be correct, as a methodology, we should take and examine each particular case."
Putin also said he sees nothing wrong in re-privatization, that is the privatization of assets once privately owned and subsequently nationalized. He acknowledged that opinions on that score varied. The head of state, he said, does his utmost to heed and take into account all of them.
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https://putin.tass.ru/en.


tass--2020-03-13--Putin emphasizes Russian corporate CEOs no longer hold policy-making clout

MOSCOW , March 13 .
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The CEOs of Russia ’ s major corporations no longer influence the process of running the nation , contrary to what they did in the 1990s , Russian President Vladimir Putin told TASS in an interview for its project entitled `` 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin . ''
The Russian leader said that he was well acquainted with all of the top corporate figures and worked with all of them .
`` The point is not to crack down on some ... or twist their arms… Absolutely not .
Do you know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep them away from running the country , from influencing political decisions , '' he said .
`` It is clear that everybody was , and is , looking to make moves and lobby their own interests .
The difference between the 1990s or 2000s and today , is that they used to directly influence the decisions taken by the state on its internal , economic , and even foreign policy issues as well as security issues .
A modern CEO does not enjoy this privilege , '' Putin said .
He pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies .
`` They have realized that it is impossible and do n't even bother trying , '' he emphasized .
At the same time , he remarked that corporate executives `` are struggling to protect their interests . ''
As an example , he pointed to oil and gas pricing negotiations with partners in the Eurasian Economic Union .
`` Of course , they stand their ground .
That 's understandable .
But they are not trying to exert pressure from the inside .
They simply clarify their position , providing arguments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this refers to a very limited segment of their practical interests .
This is natural , '' Putin concluded .
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https : //putin.tass.ru/en .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. The CEOs of Russia’s major corporations no longer influence the process of running the nation, contrary to what they did in the 1990s, Russian President Vladimir Putin told TASS in an interview for its project entitled "20 Questions with Vladimir Putin."
The Russian leader said that he was well acquainted with all of the top corporate figures and worked with all of them.
"The point is not to crack down on some... or twist their arms… Absolutely not. Do you know what really matters? It’s to keep them away from running the country, from influencing political decisions," he said.
"It is clear that everybody was, and is, looking to make moves and lobby their own interests. The difference between the 1990s or 2000s and today, is that they used to directly influence the decisions taken by the state on its internal, economic, and even foreign policy issues as well as security issues. A modern CEO does not enjoy this privilege," Putin said.
He pointed out that businessmen no longer influenced official policies.
"They have realized that it is impossible and don't even bother trying," he emphasized.
At the same time, he remarked that corporate executives "are struggling to protect their interests." As an example, he pointed to oil and gas pricing negotiations with partners in the Eurasian Economic Union.
"Of course, they stand their ground. That's understandable. But they are not trying to exert pressure from the inside. They simply clarify their position, providing arguments to prove they are right. But this refers to a very limited segment of their practical interests. This is natural," Putin concluded.
Episode 13 of the video interview is available at https://putin.tass.ru/en.


tass--2020-03-13--Coronavirus spread globally creates uncertainty for Chinese economy — official

BEIJING , March 13 .
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The spread of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus creates great uncertainty for resuming work and production in China , the country ’ s Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin told reporters on Friday .
`` Currently in the country , except for the Hubei province [ the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak — TASS ] , the capacity utilization rate at industrial enterprises has reached 95 % , and some 80 % staff have returned to work , and nearly 60 % of small and medium-sized enterprises have resumed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , according to the vice-minister , Chinese enterprises `` are facing the problems of personnel logistics and small and medium-sized businesses lack cash and anti-epidemic means . ''
The extent of recovery at plants of different levels differs and therefore `` there is a problem of low efficiency of production chains . ''
`` At the same time , the epidemic spread across the world creates huge uncertainty in terms of resuming production and work in China , '' Xin Guobin noted .
The outbreak of a disease caused by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in central China in late December 2019 .
The World Health Organization recognized the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic on March 11.Outside China , the worst affected countries are Italy , South Korea and Iran .
Overall , 127 countries and territories , including Russia , have reported confirmed coronavirus cases .
The WHO says that the novel coronavirus cases globally have exceeded 125,000 , with 4,613 deaths ( 3,173 in China ) .

BEIJING, March 13. /TASS/. The spread of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus creates great uncertainty for resuming work and production in China, the country’s Vice-Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin told reporters on Friday.
"Currently in the country, except for the Hubei province [the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak — TASS], the capacity utilization rate at industrial enterprises has reached 95%, and some 80% staff have returned to work, and nearly 60% of small and medium-sized enterprises have resumed their activity," Xin Guobin said.
However, according to the vice-minister, Chinese enterprises "are facing the problems of personnel logistics and small and medium-sized businesses lack cash and anti-epidemic means." The extent of recovery at plants of different levels differs and therefore "there is a problem of low efficiency of production chains."
"At the same time, the epidemic spread across the world creates huge uncertainty in terms of resuming production and work in China," Xin Guobin noted.
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was registered in central China in late December 2019. The World Health Organization recognized the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic on March 11.Outside China, the worst affected countries are Italy, South Korea and Iran. Overall, 127 countries and territories, including Russia, have reported confirmed coronavirus cases. The WHO says that the novel coronavirus cases globally have exceeded 125,000, with 4,613 deaths (3,173 in China).


tass--2020-03-13--Capitalizing on the Edge Computing Opportunity with Supercharged Innodisk DDR4-3200 DRAM

TAIPEI , March 13 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of computing lives on the edge .
With the advent of 5G and the exponential growth of connected devices , more and more data is generated and processed at the edge .
To help businesses keep up with this massive quantity of data and to capitalize on the vast business opportunities it brings , Innodisk is unveiling top-of-the-line memory solutions optimized for edge computing .
Gartner predicts that enterprise-generated data created and processed outside centralized data centers will reach 75 percent by 2025 , up from 10 percent in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of trends such as the Internet of Things ( IoT ) and 5G networking , it marks a critical investment for businesses across all industries that want to fully capitalize on the massive business opportunities that these trends present .
Edge computing solutions require high-performance memory modules optimized for processing enormous amounts of data at a blistering pace .
To help businesses address this requirement , Innodisk is introducing a comprehensive range of DDR4-3200 modules available in form factors and capacities ideal for edge computing .
Innodisk 's DDR4-3200 series is available in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 GB capacities across SODIMM , UDIMM , and RDIMM form factors including optional ECC -- with Innodisk the first company in the world to pack all that performance into a 4 GB module .
Fortified by Innodisk 's signature rugged technologies , Innodisk 's DDR4-3200 DRAM modules are ready for even the toughest edge computing applications .
With the introduction of DDR4-3200 DRAM , Innodisk demonstrates its memory market and technology leadership .
The new lineup combined with Innodisk 's DDR4-2933 series fulfill performance demands across platforms and industries and presents businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future of edge computing .
Innodisk is a service-driven provider of flash memory , DRAM modules , and embedded peripheral products for industrial and enterprise applications .
With satisfied customers across a range of demanding industries , we have set ourselves apart with a commitment to exceptional products and service .
For more information about Innodisk , please visit https : //www.innodisk.com

TAIPEI, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of computing lives on the edge. With the advent of 5G and the exponential growth of connected devices, more and more data is generated and processed at the edge. To help businesses keep up with this massive quantity of data and to capitalize on the vast business opportunities it brings, Innodisk is unveiling top-of-the-line memory solutions optimized for edge computing.
An Unstoppable Trend with Limitless Opportunities
Gartner predicts that enterprise-generated data created and processed outside centralized data centers will reach 75 percent by 2025, up from 10 percent in 2018. With effective data processing a cornerstone of trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networking, it marks a critical investment for businesses across all industries that want to fully capitalize on the massive business opportunities that these trends present.
Memory Optimized for Demanding Edge Computing
Edge computing solutions require high-performance memory modules optimized for processing enormous amounts of data at a blistering pace. To help businesses address this requirement, Innodisk is introducing a comprehensive range of DDR4-3200 modules available in form factors and capacities ideal for edge computing.
Innodisk's DDR4-3200 series is available in 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB capacities across SODIMM, UDIMM, and RDIMM form factors including optional ECC -- with Innodisk the first company in the world to pack all that performance into a 4 GB module. Fortified by Innodisk's signature rugged technologies, Innodisk's DDR4-3200 DRAM modules are ready for even the toughest edge computing applications.
Addressing All Memory Needs
With the introduction of DDR4-3200 DRAM, Innodisk demonstrates its memory market and technology leadership. The new lineup combined with Innodisk's DDR4-2933 series fulfill performance demands across platforms and industries and presents businesses with ample opportunity to capitalize on the future of edge computing.
About Innodisk
Innodisk is a service-driven provider of flash memory, DRAM modules, and embedded peripheral products for industrial and enterprise applications. With satisfied customers across a range of demanding industries, we have set ourselves apart with a commitment to exceptional products and service.
For more information about Innodisk, please visit https://www.innodisk.com
CONTACT: Innodisk Corporation, Daniel Meesak, +886 277033000 ext. 1522, Daniel_Meesak@innodisk.com; Yvonne Liu, +886 277033000 ext. 1515, Yvonne_Liu@innodisk.com


tass--2020-03-13--Shanghai Electric Resumes Major International Projects, Empowered by "Desert Roses"

SHANGHAI , March 13 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric Group ( `` Shanghai Electric '' or `` the Company '' ) , the world 's leading manufacturer and supplier of power generation and industrial equipment , one-stop energy solution provider , has resumed construction at majority of its International projects including the 700 MW CSP + 250MW PV Hybrid Project in Dubai , the Pancevo Gas Turbine Combine Cycle Power Plant in Southeastern Europe , and Sylhet 225MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant Project in Bangladesh .
As the world 's most comprehensive single-site CSP project , its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just completed topping-out in January 2020 , Dubai 700 MW CSP + 250MW PV Hybrid project concentrated solar power plant has been speeding up its construction to meet the commercial operation deadline in August 2021 .
To overcome the challenges of the outbreak of the Coronavirus , Shanghai Electric has launched a video-conferencing and telecommunications solution to streamline communications between the local branch and the Design Institute .
Since January this year , Shanghai Electric has worked with local partners to establish a specialist virus prevention and control team to protect staff while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact sheets and advisory handbooks with on-site safety training in both English and Arabic .
Mr. Abunayyan , Chairman of ACWA Power , has commended the achievement of the government of China in controlling and managing effectively the widespread of Coronavirus .
He also emphasized the achievement of Shanghai Electric in controlling the project site and working on mitigation actions for possible damages and to catch up with work schedule .
`` Readiness is the outcome of preparedness , therefore it 's significant for Shanghai Electric to allocate resources , deliver timely training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operational capacity based on risk assessments , '' said Zhao Hui , the manager of Dubai project .
As part of the system , the UNESCO 's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) is implemented across all projects conducted by Shanghai Electric , with Shanghai Electric Dubai holding regular HSE safety drills for unforeseen events .
The project has also recruited an additional 903 local employees in construction and management positions in response to a reduction of on-site staff as a result of global travel restrictions .
`` We are likely to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talent pool as an outcome of the epidemic outbreak , '' said Zhao Hui .
`` People are the main force for resuming to normal work .
There are 70 Chinese workers who remain working on-site amid the virus outbreak and 10 of them are female .
I am particularly grateful to the female workers as they are the well-deserved 'desert roses ' who entirely act out the spirit of # EachforEqual , '' said Zhao Hui .
There are 24 female workers in the Dubai project and almost half of them remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I choose to stay despite the fear , '' said Guo Liming , engineer of Dubai project , also one of the female workers remain on site in Dubai project .
`` Our team has been working to turn the desert into oasis and I am proud to be part of it . ''
In Shanghai Electric , 19.9 percentage of the positions are held by women , which is surpassing the global female participation rate in the industry at 12 % as shown in `` The Future of Women at Work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Shanghai Electric recently launched a commendable contribution campaign to help those in need at China .
We as a project team has been stronger than ever before , fighting the unfortunate turn of events with all necessary control measures in place .
Alone , we can do so little but together we can do so much , '' said Amreena , the HSE engineer in Dubai .

SHANGHAI, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric Group ("Shanghai Electric" or "the Company"), the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of power generation and industrial equipment, one-stop energy solution provider, has resumed construction at majority of its International projects including the 700 MW CSP + 250MW PV Hybrid Project in Dubai, the Pancevo Gas Turbine Combine Cycle Power Plant in Southeastern Europe, and Sylhet 225MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant Project in Bangladesh.
As the world's most comprehensive single-site CSP project, its core building solar collector tower that has just completed topping-out in January 2020, Dubai 700 MW CSP + 250MW PV Hybrid project concentrated solar power plant has been speeding up its construction to meet the commercial operation deadline in August 2021.
To overcome the challenges of the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Shanghai Electric has launched a video-conferencing and telecommunications solution to streamline communications between the local branch and the Design Institute.
Since January this year, Shanghai Electric has worked with local partners to establish a specialist virus prevention and control team to protect staff while working on-site. The local-hired personnel received fact sheets and advisory handbooks with on-site safety training in both English and Arabic.
Mr. Abunayyan, Chairman of ACWA Power, has commended the achievement of the government of China in controlling and managing effectively the widespread of Coronavirus. He also emphasized the achievement of Shanghai Electric in controlling the project site and working on mitigation actions for possible damages and to catch up with work schedule.
"Readiness is the outcome of preparedness, therefore it's significant for Shanghai Electric to allocate resources, deliver timely training, and build a system to improve operational capacity based on risk assessments," said Zhao Hui, the manager of Dubai project. As part of the system, the UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is implemented across all projects conducted by Shanghai Electric, with Shanghai Electric Dubai holding regular HSE safety drills for unforeseen events.
The project has also recruited an additional 903 local employees in construction and management positions in response to a reduction of on-site staff as a result of global travel restrictions.
"We are likely to go ahead of the timetable in extending local talent pool as an outcome of the epidemic outbreak," said Zhao Hui.
"People are the main force for resuming to normal work. There are 70 Chinese workers who remain working on-site amid the virus outbreak and 10 of them are female. I am particularly grateful to the female workers as they are the well-deserved 'desert roses' who entirely act out the spirit of #EachforEqual," said Zhao Hui.
There are 24 female workers in the Dubai project and almost half of them remain working on-site during the epidemic outbreak.
"I choose to stay despite the fear," said Guo Liming, engineer of Dubai project, also one of the female workers remain on site in Dubai project. "Our team has been working to turn the desert into oasis and I am proud to be part of it."
In Shanghai Electric, 19.9 percentage of the positions are held by women, which is surpassing the global female participation rate in the industry at 12% as shown in "The Future of Women at Work" report by consultancy firm McKinsey.
"Shanghai Electric recently launched a commendable contribution campaign to help those in need at China. We as a project team has been stronger than ever before, fighting the unfortunate turn of events with all necessary control measures in place. Alone, we can do so little but together we can do so much," said Amreena, the HSE engineer in Dubai.
CONTACT: Shen Jin, +86-138-1790-9115, shenjin@shanghai-electric.com


tass--2020-03-13--Soyuz rocket launch from Kourou spaceport scheduled for April 14

`` The launch of the Soyuz-ST carrier rocket from the Kourou spaceport is scheduled for April 14 , '' the source said .
MOSCOW , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
The launch of the UAE ’ s Falcon Eye 2 satellite atop a Soyuz-ST carrier rocket from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana , which had initially been scheduled for March 6 but was delayed , will be carried out on April 14 , a source in the space industry told TASS .
The lift-off of the Soyuz-ST carrier rocket with the Falcon Eye 2 optical observation satellite was due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Time on March 6 .
Later a source in the space industry told TASS that the launch had been delayed over problems with the Fregat booster .
Despite Russia ’ s readiness to carry out the launch , the customer and Arianespace company made a decision to replace the booster and postpone the blast-off preliminarily until early April .
The source noted that the booster would be replaced with another Fregat .
Earlier , a source told TASS that Russian specialists were working at the space center in French Guiana where anti-coronavirus measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detected in a community near Kourou .
All contacts with foreign personnel will be carried out via telecommunications technologies .

"The launch of the Soyuz-ST carrier rocket from the Kourou spaceport is scheduled for April 14," the source said.
MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. The launch of the UAE’s Falcon Eye 2 satellite atop a Soyuz-ST carrier rocket from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, which had initially been scheduled for March 6 but was delayed, will be carried out on April 14, a source in the space industry told TASS.
The lift-off of the Soyuz-ST carrier rocket with the Falcon Eye 2 optical observation satellite was due to take place at 4:33 a.m. Moscow Time on March 6. Later a source in the space industry told TASS that the launch had been delayed over problems with the Fregat booster.
Despite Russia’s readiness to carry out the launch, the customer and Arianespace company made a decision to replace the booster and postpone the blast-off preliminarily until early April.
The source noted that the booster would be replaced with another Fregat.
Earlier, a source told TASS that Russian specialists were working at the space center in French Guiana where anti-coronavirus measures were introduced after several cases had been detected in a community near Kourou. All contacts with foreign personnel will be carried out via telecommunications technologies.


tass--2020-03-13--Death toll from novel coronavirus in China grows by 7 in past day — authorities

BEIJING , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
The death toll from the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in China has increased by seven in the past day , eight more cases have been confirmed , and 1,318 people have recovered and left hospitals , China 's National Health Commission said on Friday .
The total number of confirmed cases in China thus reached 80,813 , while 64,111 people recovered , and 3,176 people died .
In Hubei province , where the outbreak first started , five new cases of the novel coronavirus were registered , and the total number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The death toll in Hubei grew to 3,062 .
The number of people who recovered reached 1,255 in the past day , bringing the total number of recoveries in the province to 51,553 .
Over 679,000 people in China had close contacts with those infected with the novel coronavirus , and over 12,000 remain under medical supervision .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories , including in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
Over 118,000 cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in the world so far , and the death toll exceeded 4,300 .

BEIJING, March 13. /TASS/. The death toll from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in China has increased by seven in the past day, eight more cases have been confirmed, and 1,318 people have recovered and left hospitals, China's National Health Commission said on Friday.
The total number of confirmed cases in China thus reached 80,813, while 64,111 people recovered, and 3,176 people died.
In Hubei province, where the outbreak first started, five new cases of the novel coronavirus were registered, and the total number of cases in the province reached 66,786. The death toll in Hubei grew to 3,062. The number of people who recovered reached 1,255 in the past day, bringing the total number of recoveries in the province to 51,553.
Over 679,000 people in China had close contacts with those infected with the novel coronavirus, and over 12,000 remain under medical supervision.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
Over 118,000 cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in the world so far, and the death toll exceeded 4,300.


tass--2020-03-13--Canadian prime minister's wife tests positive for novel coronavirus

OTTAWA , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 's wife , Sophie Gregoire , has tested positive for the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) , the prime minister 's communications director Cameron Ahmad said on Thursday .
`` Following medical recommendations , Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was tested for COVID-19 today .
The test came back positive , '' Ahmad wrote on his official Twitter account .
`` Also following medical advice , she will remain in isolation for the time being .
She is feeling well , is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms .
As a precautionary measure and following the advice of doctors , he will be in isolation for a planned period of 14 days .
Also on the advice of doctors , he will not be tested at this stage since he has no symptopms .
For the same reason , doctors say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently , '' Ahmad noted .
`` The Prime Minister will continue to fully assume his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
The first case of the novel coronavirus was confirmed in Canada on January 25 .
According to latest reports , 138 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Canada , and one person died .
Nine people have already recovered and left hospitals .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories , including in Russia .
The World Health Organization ( WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Outside of China , most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
Over 118,000 cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in the world so far , and the death toll exceeded 4,300 .

OTTAWA, March 13. /TASS/. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Gregoire, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the prime minister's communications director Cameron Ahmad said on Thursday.
"Following medical recommendations, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau was tested for COVID-19 today. The test came back positive," Ahmad wrote on his official Twitter account. "Also following medical advice, she will remain in isolation for the time being. She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild," he added.
"The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms. As a precautionary measure and following the advice of doctors, he will be in isolation for a planned period of 14 days. Also on the advice of doctors, he will not be tested at this stage since he has no symptopms. For the same reason, doctors say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently," Ahmad noted.
"The Prime Minister will continue to fully assume his duties and will address Canadians tomorrow," he said.
The first case of the novel coronavirus was confirmed in Canada on January 25. According to latest reports, 138 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Canada, and one person died. Nine people have already recovered and left hospitals.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
Over 118,000 cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in the world so far, and the death toll exceeded 4,300.


tass--2020-03-13--Number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Saudi Arabia reaches 62

Over 100 new cases of novel coronavirus registered in South Korea in past day MOSCOW , March 13 .
/TASS/ @ @ @ @ @ of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Saudi Arabia has reached 62 , Saudi @ @ @ @ @ citing the country 's health authorities .
Earlier reports said 45 people tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories , including in Russia @ @ @ @ @ ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most @ @ @ @ @ were reported in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
Over 118,000 cases of novel @ @ @ @ @ world so far , and the death toll exceeded 4,300 .

Over 100 new cases of novel coronavirus registered in South Korea in past day
MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. /TASS/. The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Saudi Arabia has reached 62, Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday citing the country's health authorities.
Earlier reports said 45 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
Over 118,000 cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in the world so far, and the death toll exceeded 4,300.


tass--2020-03-13--First case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Trinidad and Tobago — media

First case of novel coronavirus confirmed at UN headquarters — source MOSCOW , March 13 .
/TASS/ .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Trinidad and Tobago , the Trinidad and Tobago Express @ @ @ @ @ The patient is a 52-year-old man who returned from Switzerland on Monday without any symptoms @ @ @ @ @ , the man has been quaratined together with his family and is in a stable @ @ @ @ @ registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories , including in Russia .
The @ @ @ @ @ ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of @ @ @ @ @ in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
Over 118,000 cases of novel coronavirus were @ @ @ @ @ far , and the death toll exceeded 4,300 .

MOSCOW, March 13. /TASS/. /TASS/. The first case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in Trinidad and Tobago, the Trinidad and Tobago Express newspaper reported on Thursday.
The patient is a 52-year-old man who returned from Switzerland on Monday without any symptoms.
According to the authorities, the man has been quaratined together with his family and is in a stable condition.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
Over 118,000 cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in the world so far, and the death toll exceeded 4,300.