tass--2020-06-04--Press review: Can the George Floyd protests tilt the election and fuel spill hits Siberia

Media : Russia declares state of emergency after huge oil spill in the Arctic Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a state of emergency after 21,000 tonnes of diesel fuel spilled into a river near the Siberian city of Norilsk .
This spill could be considered the largest one in the Russian Arctic .
While the company and officials point accusing fingers for the sluggish steps on dealing with the oil spill , experts believe that the incident could affect the region ’ s environment for years to come .
For Nornickel , the incident will result in fines to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while other companies in the Arctic could face tougher regulations , the Kommersant business daily writes .
According to Nornickel , the permafrost soil thawing had caused damage to the storage tank and this is the culprit for the incident .
Meanwhile , melting permafrost is a well-known phenomenon and it is unclear whether any monitoring of the storage tank had been conducted .
`` The storage tank is many years old and works are conducted in the permafrost so monitoring should take place on a permanent basis and the question is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Director of the Ecology Institute of the Higher School of Economics Boris Morgunov told the newspaper .
Nornickel says that the oil spill will be cleaned up in 10-14 days , although Nature Resources Minister Dmitry Kobylkin voiced doubts whether the elimination was possible .
Head of Russia 's environmental watchdog , the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources , Svetlana Radionova , has estimated the damage `` at possibly hundreds of billions rubles . ''
According to her , if the cleanup effort could take two weeks , the remediation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
The incident could trigger consequences for all businesses working in the Arctic , Kommersant writes .
Director of the Water Problems Institute at the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Danilov-Danilyan told Izvestia that this is not the first such incident in Russia .
In 1997 , an oil spill occurred in the Komi Republic as a result of a pipeline leak .
Russia then had to obtain a $ 90-mln loan from the World Bank to deal with the consequences .
`` In Norilsk , diesel fuel has spilled , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it is easier to collect it , '' Danilov-Danilyan said , adding that no robots have been invented to do this and the effort would be carried out manually .
Izvestia : How the George Floyd protests will impact America ’ s presidential election The wave of protests that have swept across hundreds of US cities after George Floyd , an African-American Minneapolis man , was murdered by police during his arrest is not going to stop now .
The demonstrations and turmoil , which often result in looting , have affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the US ahead of the November presidential election , Izvestia writes .
The ruling Republican Party and the Democratic Party differ in their response to the situation .
While the Republicans mostly focus on the vandalism and looting during the unrest , the Democrats in Congress highlight that Floyd ’ s death was a tragedy caused by the no-win social and economic circumstances that African-Americans have to battle with daily .
Meanwhile , Trump voters have shown many times that they are ready to forgive him for a lot of things .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` a miracle '' is needed to really change their political preferences .
`` For example , crucial changes in the social and economic situation or at least the creation of public movements , which could be indeed massive and show the vicious cycle , in which many black communities in the US have found themselves . ''
Before the November presidential polls , the US will hold elections to Congress and also elect governors in 11 states .
`` There may well be a serious shake-up of the Congress and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resemble what happened in 2014 , '' Drobnitsky noted .
In the long term , the balance between political forces could be redistributed .
Many believe that the protests were organized by extreme left-wingers and it ’ s logical to suggest that the left wing of the Democratic Party will be reinforced , he noted .
The increased fighting in Libya comes amid growing diplomatic activity around the country .
The forces of the Government of National Accord ( GNA ) retook the Tripoli airport , declaring it liberated from the Libyan National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The commander headed to Cairo while the GNA ’ s Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj is going to Ankara .
Meanwhile , the Russian Foreign Ministry also hosted the talks with the GNA ’ s delegation .
The visit was held amid growing complaints against Moscow from Tripoli and the West over active support for Haftar ’ s forces , Kommersant says .
Obviously , Moscow is afraid that the US could have a mounting influence on the settlement to the Libyan conflict .
Washington , which after a short break stepped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its utmost to discredit Russia as a player in the region .
In particular , the US has accused Moscow of helping Haftar ’ s forces by providing them with military aircraft , mercenaries and money .
Another highlight of the Moscow talks was to confirm that Russian businesses are ready to resume their activity in Libya once the military and political situation normalizes there .
Moscow stresses that the key obstacle for developing bilateral cooperation is the detention of two Russians — sociologist Maxim Shugalei and his interpreter , who were arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Building dialogue with Tripoli is a step in the right direction , which could balance Russian policy that has been focused on the East lately .
But it is important to understand that without solving the key issues of releasing the Russians , who were jailed largely on false accusations , no real improvement in ties between Moscow and the GNA should be expected , '' Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Moscow Policy Group Yuri Barmin told the paper .
Russian International Affairs Council expert Kirill Semenov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s delegation means that Moscow and Ankara have decided to relaunch the Berlin process in order to play leading roles in it .
Izvestia : Oil likely to rise to $ 45 if OPEC+ deal is extended The price of oil has climbed to $ 40 per barrel .
The demand for energy supplies in China and among some other major Asian consumers has nearly returned to pre-crisis levels , while European countries are ending the hot phase of their battle against the COVID-19 pandemic .
The most vivid example is Italy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is preparing to host tourists .
The demand for gas , oil and petroleum products will gradually revive .
Against this background , OPEC+ states agreed on a new meeting in June , which could result in a decision on extending the current oil cut deal for one or two months .
Experts questioned by Izvestia declined to estimate whether this agreement was possible .
However , if it is achieved oil could rise to $ 43 or $ 45 per barrel .
`` Now , fuel prices are rising due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again decide to cut output in order to ensure that the barrel price remains at $ 40 for a long time , '' analyst at AMarket Artem Deyev said .
Another landmark event is the growing price for Urals oil , Russia ’ s major export oil brand , which is usually sold with a discount .
The news demonstrates surging demand for Russian oil .
One of Russia ’ s competitive advantages in the current conditions is its powerful pipelines , which could ship oil to European and Asian markets without concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tankers .
Meanwhile , Russia and Saudi Arabia are demonstrating an unequal growth in demand , which explains various interests in the framework of the current deal .
Russia has shown greater resilience towards the crisis , and therefore it ’ s not in Moscow ’ s interests to extend the maximum oil output cut .
However , Riyadh is experiencing difficulties and seeks to extend the quotas on production .
Saudi Arabia believes that given the current conditions , the increase in output under the earlier reached agreements would only harm it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are some countries , which , unlike Russia , have failed to meet their commitments under the OPEC+ deal .
Some even think that the OPEC+ meeting could not be held over the violations of quotas by certain countries .
Europe is turning up the heat on Belarus and warned of a possible reinstatement of sanctions .
Previously , this situation had forced Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to seek Russia ’ s assistance .
But now he can not do so since he has made too many claims against his ally .
Things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belarusian president could be left alone without any partners , or support from the West and the East , Nezavisimaya Gazeta said .
Lukashenko , who has apparently decided to retain power at any price , finds himself in a challenging situation since the earlier tested `` swing '' from the East to the West and back this time could fail .
The Kremlin has not yet given an official reaction to the events in Belarus .
However , the events of the past year show that Moscow could only welcome him with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is silently observing the events in Belarus , Europe is expressing discontent .
The EU and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly have responded to a clampdown against members of an initiative group made up of presidential hopeful Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and former presidential candidate Nikolai Statkevich along with several dozen activists .
Belarus , which has failed to meet the recommendations of the World Health Organization over the COVID-19 pandemic and meet political conditions , could be left without any foreign financial assistance .
The government earlier announced plans to draw in some $ 2.5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the International Monetary Fund .
Lukashenko ’ s rival candidates are collecting more signatures of support and experts believe that without stepping up repression , the wave of popular protests against Lukashenko is unlikely to be stopped .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Media: Russia declares state of emergency after huge oil spill in the Arctic
Read also Putin agrees to declare national emergency over oil spill in Norilsk
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a state of emergency after 21,000 tonnes of diesel fuel spilled into a river near the Siberian city of Norilsk. This spill could be considered the largest one in the Russian Arctic. While the company and officials point accusing fingers for the sluggish steps on dealing with the oil spill, experts believe that the incident could affect the region’s environment for years to come. For Nornickel, the incident will result in fines to the tune of dozens of billions rubles, while other companies in the Arctic could face tougher regulations, the Kommersant business daily writes. According to Nornickel, the permafrost soil thawing had caused damage to the storage tank and this is the culprit for the incident. Meanwhile, melting permafrost is a well-known phenomenon and it is unclear whether any monitoring of the storage tank had been conducted. "The storage tank is many years old and works are conducted in the permafrost so monitoring should take place on a permanent basis and the question is whether it had been carried out," Director of the Ecology Institute of the Higher School of Economics Boris Morgunov told the newspaper. Nornickel says that the oil spill will be cleaned up in 10-14 days, although Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Kobylkin voiced doubts whether the elimination was possible. Head of Russia's environmental watchdog, the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources, Svetlana Radionova, has estimated the damage "at possibly hundreds of billions rubles." According to her, if the cleanup effort could take two weeks, the remediation of the contaminated area could take several years. The incident could trigger consequences for all businesses working in the Arctic, Kommersant writes. Director of the Water Problems Institute at the Russian Academy of Sciences Viktor Danilov-Danilyan told Izvestia that this is not the first such incident in Russia. In 1997, an oil spill occurred in the Komi Republic as a result of a pipeline leak. Russia then had to obtain a $90-mln loan from the World Bank to deal with the consequences. "In Norilsk, diesel fuel has spilled, which is denser and spills more slowly, and it is easier to collect it," Danilov-Danilyan said, adding that no robots have been invented to do this and the effort would be carried out manually. Izvestia: How the George Floyd protests will impact America’s presidential election
The wave of protests that have swept across hundreds of US cities after George Floyd, an African-American Minneapolis man, was murdered by police during his arrest is not going to stop now. The demonstrations and turmoil, which often result in looting, have affected business and could sharpen the political divide in the US ahead of the November presidential election, Izvestia writes. The ruling Republican Party and the Democratic Party differ in their response to the situation. While the Republicans mostly focus on the vandalism and looting during the unrest, the Democrats in Congress highlight that Floyd’s death was a tragedy caused by the no-win social and economic circumstances that African-Americans have to battle with daily. Meanwhile, Trump voters have shown many times that they are ready to forgive him for a lot of things. Russian political scientist Dmitry Drobnitsky told Izvestia that "a miracle" is needed to really change their political preferences. "For example, crucial changes in the social and economic situation or at least the creation of public movements, which could be indeed massive and show the vicious cycle, in which many black communities in the US have found themselves." Before the November presidential polls, the US will hold elections to Congress and also elect governors in 11 states. "There may well be a serious shake-up of the Congress and the governor’s corps, which may resemble what happened in 2014," Drobnitsky noted. In the long term, the balance between political forces could be redistributed. Many believe that the protests were organized by extreme left-wingers and it’s logical to suggest that the left wing of the Democratic Party will be reinforced, he noted. Kommersant: Russia steps up contacts with Libya’s warring sides
The increased fighting in Libya comes amid growing diplomatic activity around the country. The forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) retook the Tripoli airport, declaring it liberated from the Libyan National Army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. The commander headed to Cairo while the GNA’s Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj is going to Ankara. Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry also hosted the talks with the GNA’s delegation. The visit was held amid growing complaints against Moscow from Tripoli and the West over active support for Haftar’s forces, Kommersant says. Obviously, Moscow is afraid that the US could have a mounting influence on the settlement to the Libyan conflict. Washington, which after a short break stepped up its activity in Libya, is doing its utmost to discredit Russia as a player in the region. In particular, the US has accused Moscow of helping Haftar’s forces by providing them with military aircraft, mercenaries and money. Another highlight of the Moscow talks was to confirm that Russian businesses are ready to resume their activity in Libya once the military and political situation normalizes there. Moscow stresses that the key obstacle for developing bilateral cooperation is the detention of two Russians — sociologist Maxim Shugalei and his interpreter, who were arrested in Tripoli in May 2019. "Building dialogue with Tripoli is a step in the right direction, which could balance Russian policy that has been focused on the East lately. But it is important to understand that without solving the key issues of releasing the Russians, who were jailed largely on false accusations, no real improvement in ties between Moscow and the GNA should be expected," Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Moscow Policy Group Yuri Barmin told the paper. Russian International Affairs Council expert Kirill Semenov believes that the visit of the GNA’s delegation means that Moscow and Ankara have decided to relaunch the Berlin process in order to play leading roles in it. Izvestia: Oil likely to rise to $45 if OPEC+ deal is extended
The price of oil has climbed to $40 per barrel. The demand for energy supplies in China and among some other major Asian consumers has nearly returned to pre-crisis levels, while European countries are ending the hot phase of their battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The most vivid example is Italy, which has nearly lifted quarantine restrictions and is preparing to host tourists. The demand for gas, oil and petroleum products will gradually revive. Against this background, OPEC+ states agreed on a new meeting in June, which could result in a decision on extending the current oil cut deal for one or two months. Experts questioned by Izvestia declined to estimate whether this agreement was possible. However, if it is achieved oil could rise to $43 or $45 per barrel. "Now, fuel prices are rising due to the investors’ expectations that OPEC+ will again decide to cut output in order to ensure that the barrel price remains at $40 for a long time," analyst at AMarket Artem Deyev said. Another landmark event is the growing price for Urals oil, Russia’s major export oil brand, which is usually sold with a discount. The news demonstrates surging demand for Russian oil. One of Russia’s competitive advantages in the current conditions is its powerful pipelines, which could ship oil to European and Asian markets without concerns over the price of freight and oil tankers. Meanwhile, Russia and Saudi Arabia are demonstrating an unequal growth in demand, which explains various interests in the framework of the current deal. Russia has shown greater resilience towards the crisis, and therefore it’s not in Moscow’s interests to extend the maximum oil output cut. However, Riyadh is experiencing difficulties and seeks to extend the quotas on production. Saudi Arabia believes that given the current conditions, the increase in output under the earlier reached agreements would only harm it and its allies. Besides, there are some countries, which, unlike Russia, have failed to meet their commitments under the OPEC+ deal. Some even think that the OPEC+ meeting could not be held over the violations of quotas by certain countries. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: West, Russia turn their backs on Belarusian leader
Read also Belarus’ Lukashenko decides to dismiss government


tass--2020-06-04--US plane delivers second batch of ventilators for Russia

MOSCOW , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
A plane with 150 ventilators from the United States has landed at Moscow @ @ @ @ @ a TASS correspondent reported on Thursday .
The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador to @ @ @ @ @ Deputy Director-General of the Russian Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center Dmitry Nikotenko .
On @ @ @ @ @ sent 50 ventilators to Russia .
The US Embassy in Moscow said the total price @ @ @ @ @ and their delivery to Russia was estimated at $ 5.6 mln .
Russian Foreign Minister @ @ @ @ @ that the US was delivering the equipment free of charge , just like Russia had @ @ @ @ @ Americans .
Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov earlier called the US shipment of @ @ @ @ @ On May 17 , US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that US authorities @ @ @ @ @ counter the coronavirus pandemic .

MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. A plane with 150 ventilators from the United States has landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport, a TASS correspondent reported on Thursday.
The ceremony was attended by US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan and First Deputy Director-General of the Russian Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center Dmitry Nikotenko.
On May 21, the US sent 50 ventilators to Russia. The US Embassy in Moscow said the total price tag of 200 US ventilators and their delivery to Russia was estimated at $5.6 mln.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier pointed out that the US was delivering the equipment free of charge, just like Russia had previously done with ventilators for Americans.
Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov earlier called the US shipment of ventilators a constructive gesture. On May 17, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that US authorities were glad to help Russia counter the coronavirus pandemic.


tass--2020-06-04--Belarusian president appoints State Military Industrial Committee head as new PM

MINSK , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has appointed Roman Golovchenko , the chairman of the State Military Industrial Committee , as the country ’ s new prime minister , the BelTA news agency reported on Thursday .
Lukashenko said that he had no grievances against former Prime Minister Sergei Rumas and welcomed his plans to do business .
`` There are no major grievances , but the man wants to run a business .
I welcome it , '' the Belarusian president pointed out .
Golovchenko , 47 , is a graduate of Moscow State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Presidential Academy of Management .
He served as a chief expert at the State Secretariat of the Belarusian Security Council in 1997-2002 , as a deputy department head at the Prosecutor General ’ s Office in 2002-2005 , as a principal advisor at the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Office in 2005-2006 and as a principal adviser at the Security Council ’ s State Secretariat in 2006-2009 .
Golovchenko was appointed as a minister counsellor at the Belarusian embassy in Poland in 2009 and became the first deputy chairman of the State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 2013-2018 , he served as Belarusian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates with concurrent accreditation to Qatar , Kuwait and Saudi Arabia .
He took the helm of the State Military Industrial Committee in 2018 .

MINSK, June 4. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has appointed Roman Golovchenko, the chairman of the State Military Industrial Committee, as the country’s new prime minister, the BelTA news agency reported on Thursday.
Lukashenko said that he had no grievances against former Prime Minister Sergei Rumas and welcomed his plans to do business. "There are no major grievances, but the man wants to run a business. I welcome it," the Belarusian president pointed out.
Golovchenko, 47, is a graduate of Moscow State Institute of International Relations and the Belarusian Presidential Academy of Management. He served as a chief expert at the State Secretariat of the Belarusian Security Council in 1997-2002, as a deputy department head at the Prosecutor General’s Office in 2002-2005, as a principal advisor at the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Office in 2005-2006 and as a principal adviser at the Security Council’s State Secretariat in 2006-2009. Golovchenko was appointed as a minister counsellor at the Belarusian embassy in Poland in 2009 and became the first deputy chairman of the State Military Industrial Committee later the same year. In 2013-2018, he served as Belarusian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates with concurrent accreditation to Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. He took the helm of the State Military Industrial Committee in 2018.


tass--2020-06-04--Moscow to keep temporary hospitals in place until mass vaccination — mayor

MOSCOW , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
The temporary hospitals created in Moscow for accommodating novel coronavirus patients will stay in place until mass vaccination , Mayor Sergei Sobyanin told TASS in an interview .
`` The temporary hospitals we ’ ve created are top-notch ones .
They will stay in place until the mass vaccination of the population has been completed in case of a second wave .
This reserve will enable us to restore permanent hospitals to normal routine operation with greater confidence , which is very important , '' Sobyabnin said .
The city ’ s health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambulance stations and stationary hospitals , in cooperation with other services were reconfigured to the struggle against the coronavirus , but at the same time it managed to provide routine medical assistance to patients , including oncological ones .
Moscow , in cooperation with federal and private clinics , has created the world ’ s largest system of providing hospital care to grave COVID-19 patients , Sobyanin said .
Also , an artificial intelligence-based diagnostics program was launched for identifying coronavirus-related pneumonias with 90 % certainty .
Moscow ’ s health service has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with many advanced countries and cities , Sobyanin said .

MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. The temporary hospitals created in Moscow for accommodating novel coronavirus patients will stay in place until mass vaccination takes place, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin told TASS in an interview.
"The temporary hospitals we’ve created are top-notch ones. They will stay in place until the mass vaccination of the population has been completed in case of a second wave. This reserve will enable us to restore permanent hospitals to normal routine operation with greater confidence, which is very important," Sobyabnin said.
The city’s health service system, including outpatient clinics, ambulance stations and stationary hospitals, in cooperation with other services were reconfigured to the struggle against the coronavirus, but at the same time it managed to provide routine medical assistance to patients, including oncological ones. Moscow, in cooperation with federal and private clinics, has created the world’s largest system of providing hospital care to grave COVID-19 patients, Sobyanin said.
Also, an artificial intelligence-based diagnostics program was launched for identifying coronavirus-related pneumonias with 90% certainty. Moscow’s health service has demonstrated a very impressive performance in comparison with many advanced countries and cities, Sobyanin said.


tass--2020-06-04--Ukraine reports record high number of daily coronavirus cases

KIEV , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
As many as 588 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine in the past @ @ @ @ @ daily number so far , Health Minister Maxim Stepanov said at a briefing on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ in coronavirus cases by over 93,000 '' On the one hand , we have a @ @ @ @ @ at 602 , but on the other hand , daily cases stand at a record @ @ @ @ @ he pointed out .
According to the health minister , Ukraine has so far recorded @ @ @ @ @ cases , 11,042 recoveries and 747 deaths .
The previous low for daily coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ , when 578 new patients were identified .

KIEV, June 4. /TASS/. As many as 588 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, the highest daily number so far, Health Minister Maxim Stepanov said at a briefing on Thursday.
WHO reports single-day increase in coronavirus cases by over 93,000
"On the one hand, we have a record number of daily recoveries at 602, but on the other hand, daily cases stand at a record high of 588," he pointed out.
According to the health minister, Ukraine has so far recorded a total of 25,410 coronavirus cases, 11,042 recoveries and 747 deaths.
The previous low for daily coronavirus cases was set on April 23, when 578 new patients were identified.


tass--2020-06-04--Russia’s daily COVID-19 less than 10,000 over past 20 days

MOSCOW , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus cases confirmed in the past day reached 8,831 , @ @ @ @ @ days this number did not exceed 10,000 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ in coronavirus cases by over 93,000 The daily growth rate has remained at a record @ @ @ @ @ the day earlier .
A total of 441,108 people have contracted the novel coronavirus in @ @ @ @ @ are 231,101 active cases in the country .
New 1,998 cases were confirmed in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ Region , 375 in St. Petersburg , 319 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , 298 @ @ @ @ @ 184 in the Rostov Region .

MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases confirmed in the past day reached 8,831, and over the past 20 days this number did not exceed 10,000, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Thursday.
WHO reports single-day increase in coronavirus cases by over 93,000
The daily growth rate has remained at a record low of 2% like the day earlier.
A total of 441,108 people have contracted the novel coronavirus in Russia.
Currently, there are 231,101 active cases in the country.
New 1,998 cases were confirmed in Moscow, 767 in the Moscow Region, 375 in St. Petersburg, 319 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 298 in the Sverdlovsk Region and 184 in the Rostov Region.


tass--2020-06-04--Moscow mayor expects travel industry to fully recover in 2021

`` The travel industry has simply stopped operations .
However , I hope that it will recover as early as @ @ @ @ @ said in an interview with TASS .
MOSCOW , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow @ @ @ @ @ the city ’ s travel industry will fully recover next year .
Face masks may @ @ @ @ @ mid-fall , mayor says All tourist events have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ halt of international service in Moscow .
Russia 's biggest city introduced lockdown restrictions due @ @ @ @ @ March 29 , closing shops , cafes , gyms and other facilities , along with @ @ @ @ @ authorities have started lifting restrictions recently as the epidemiological situation began to improve .
A @ @ @ @ @ on May 27 prolonged the permit regime and lockdown in Moscow until June 14 .
@ @ @ @ @ the second stage of easing restrictions on June 1 .

"The travel industry has simply stopped operations. However, I hope that it will recover as early as next year," he said in an interview with TASS.
MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin hopes that the city’s travel industry will fully recover next year.
Face masks may remain mandatory in Moscow until mid-fall, mayor says
All tourist events have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic and related restrictions and the halt of international service in Moscow.
Russia's biggest city introduced lockdown restrictions due to the novel coronavirus on March 29, closing shops, cafes, gyms and other facilities, along with parks. However, the authorities have started lifting restrictions recently as the epidemiological situation began to improve.
A decree issued by the mayor on May 27 prolonged the permit regime and lockdown in Moscow until June 14. Meanwhile, the authorities started the second stage of easing restrictions on June 1.


tass--2020-06-04--Moscow records another 3,061 coronavirus recoveries

`` The number of recoveries keeps growing .
As many as 3,061 patients recovered in the past 24 hours .
@ @ @ @ @ has reached 94,715 , '' she pointed out .
According to Rakova , additional tests @ @ @ @ @ .
Patients who need to remain under medical observation receive the necessary recommendations before leaving @ @ @ @ @ patients aged between 18 and 55 are invited to donate blood plasma , provided they @ @ @ @ @ illnesses and test negative for HIV , Hepatitis B and C. '' The city ’ @ @ @ @ @ from the coronavirus can also become social volunteers to help those who are being treated @ @ @ @ @ added .

"The number of recoveries keeps growing. As many as 3,061 patients recovered in the past 24 hours. The total number of recoveries has reached 94,715," she pointed out. According to Rakova, additional tests are conducted to confirm recoveries. Patients who need to remain under medical observation receive the necessary recommendations before leaving the hospital.
Recovered coronavirus patients aged between 18 and 55 are invited to donate blood plasma, provided they don’t have chronic illnesses and test negative for HIV, Hepatitis B and C.
"The city’s residents who have recovered from the coronavirus can also become social volunteers to help those who are being treated at home," Rakova added.


tass--2020-06-04--Over 100 employees of Russian Far Eastern ambulance station test positive for coronavirus

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
A total of 110 out of the 230 staff members of an ambulance station in Russia ’ s Far Eastern city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky have tested positive for the novel coronavirus , the Kamchatka region government ’ s official website said on Thursday .
`` From April 2020 and until the present day , the number of cases among the personnel of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky ambulance station reached 110 , including 33 drivers and 64 medics .
In the past day , six new cases were registered .
One of the drivers died early on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the regional administration said in a statement .
On May 22 , Kamchatka authorities confirmed earlier media reports about an outbreak of the infection at a local ambulance station .
Kamchatka ’ s acting head Vladimir Sokolov dismissed the station ’ s chief doctor , but his successor Irina Kormiltseva went on a sick leave several days later .
Her diagnosis is unknown .
Kamchatka imposed a total lockdown since April 1 , which was extended until June 11 .
To date , 984 COVID-19 cases have been officially confirmed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while 18 died .

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, June 4. /TASS/. A total of 110 out of the 230 staff members of an ambulance station in Russia’s Far Eastern city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Kamchatka region government’s official website said on Thursday.
"From April 2020 and until the present day, the number of cases among the personnel of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky ambulance station reached 110, including 33 drivers and 64 medics. In the past day, six new cases were registered. One of the drivers died early on Thursday at the age of 60," the regional administration said in a statement.
On May 22, Kamchatka authorities confirmed earlier media reports about an outbreak of the infection at a local ambulance station. Kamchatka’s acting head Vladimir Sokolov dismissed the station’s chief doctor, but his successor Irina Kormiltseva went on a sick leave several days later. Her diagnosis is unknown.
Kamchatka imposed a total lockdown since April 1, which was extended until June 11. To date, 984 COVID-19 cases have been officially confirmed in the region. 384 people have already recovered, while 18 died.


tass--2020-06-04--Face masks may remain mandatory in Moscow until mid-fall, mayor says

MOSCOW , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
Face masks will remain mandatory in Moscow until a mass vaccination campaign against the coronavirus begins , which may happen in October , or even later , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in an interview with TASS .
`` How long we will have to wear masks… it will largely depend on the development of a mass vaccine .
According to various estimates , it will happen between October and February next year .
I would like to hope that we will receive the first large vaccine shipments in October , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly forget bad things , it ’ s the way human psychology works , and Thank God for it .
I think we will go back to our old way of living in a year , '' the mayor added .
Moscow went on lockdown over the coronavirus on March 29 .
Numerous shops , eating establishments , parks , gyms and other facilities were closed .
However , the city ’ s authorities have recently begun to ease restrictions as the coronavirus situation is improving .
Many retail , service and construction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the wearing of protective masks and gloves in public remains mandatory .

MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. Face masks will remain mandatory in Moscow until a mass vaccination campaign against the coronavirus begins, which may happen in October, or even later, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in an interview with TASS.
"How long we will have to wear masks… it will largely depend on the development of a mass vaccine. According to various estimates, it will happen between October and February next year. I would like to hope that we will receive the first large vaccine shipments in October," he pointed out.
"People tend to quickly forget bad things, it’s the way human psychology works, and Thank God for it. I think we will go back to our old way of living in a year," the mayor added.
Moscow went on lockdown over the coronavirus on March 29. Numerous shops, eating establishments, parks, gyms and other facilities were closed. However, the city’s authorities have recently begun to ease restrictions as the coronavirus situation is improving. Many retail, service and construction businesses were allowed to reopen. However, the wearing of protective masks and gloves in public remains mandatory.


tass--2020-06-04--All-time high daily coronavirus death toll registered in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO , June 4 .
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The all-time high number of novel coronavirus deaths - 1,349 - was reported in Brazil in the past 24 hours , the country ’ s Health Ministry said in its official bulletin published late on Wednesday .
The causes of another 4,100 deaths , which could also be related to the infection , are currently being verified .
The overall number of confirmed cases in the country now stands at 584,016 , including 28,633 cases registered in the past 24 hours .
A total of 238,617 patients have recovered .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ epicenter of the outbreak in the country , including its eponymous capital , home to more than 21 million people .
The region has nearly 123,500 infection cases and over 8,200 fatalities .
Massive outbreaks were also reported in Rio de Janeiro ( over 59,200 cases and 6,010 deaths ) and the northeastern region of Seara ( over 56,000 cases and 3,605 deaths ) .
Other worst-affected regions are the northeastern states of Pernambuco ( almost 36,500 cases and 3,012 deaths ) and Maranhao ( over 38,100 cases and 1,028 deaths ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases and 2,138 deaths ) and Para ( over 44,700 cases and 3,193 deaths ) in the country ’ s north .
Brazil , where the first coronavirus case was confirmed on February 26 , is ranked second after the United States for the number of COVID-19 cases .
In terms of fatalities , the South American country is in the fourth place after the United States , the United Kingdom and Italy .
The Health Ministry predicts that the situation would stabilize by July and in August the infection spread would begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decline in September .

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 4. /TASS/. The all-time high number of novel coronavirus deaths - 1,349 - was reported in Brazil in the past 24 hours, the country’s Health Ministry said in its official bulletin published late on Wednesday.
The causes of another 4,100 deaths, which could also be related to the infection, are currently being verified.
The overall number of confirmed cases in the country now stands at 584,016, including 28,633 cases registered in the past 24 hours. A total of 238,617 patients have recovered.
The southeastern state of Sao Paulo remains the epicenter of the outbreak in the country, including its eponymous capital, home to more than 21 million people. The region has nearly 123,500 infection cases and over 8,200 fatalities. Massive outbreaks were also reported in Rio de Janeiro (over 59,200 cases and 6,010 deaths) and the northeastern region of Seara (over 56,000 cases and 3,605 deaths).
Other worst-affected regions are the northeastern states of Pernambuco (almost 36,500 cases and 3,012 deaths) and Maranhao (over 38,100 cases and 1,028 deaths), as well as Amazonas (over 44,300 cases and 2,138 deaths) and Para (over 44,700 cases and 3,193 deaths) in the country’s north.
Brazil, where the first coronavirus case was confirmed on February 26, is ranked second after the United States for the number of COVID-19 cases. In terms of fatalities, the South American country is in the fourth place after the United States, the United Kingdom and Italy. The Health Ministry predicts that the situation would stabilize by July and in August the infection spread would begin to slow, and the cases would decline in September.


tass--2020-06-04--Launch pad for Angara rocket to be sent to Vostochny next month

MOSCOW , June 4 .
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A launch pad for Russia ’ s advanced Angara Rocket will be sent to the Vostochny space center in Russia ’ s Far East in July via the Northern Sea Route , the Center For Operation Of Ground Based Space Infrastructure ( TsENKI ) said in a video uploaded to YouTube .
`` Already in July , the Barents cargo ship , carrying the launch pad < … > will embark upon its journey along the Northern Sea Route , '' the video says .
The vessel will travel in waters of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bering and Okhotsk Seas to enter the Far Eastern port of Sovetskaya Gavan .
There , the cargo will be loaded on a tow boat for delivery to the Vostochny space center via the Amur and Zeya rivers .
The launch pad is expected to arrive to Vostochny by September .
Earlier , Russian space corporation Roscosmos said in a video posted on its Twitter page that works to install the Angara launch pad are to begin on September 1 .
According to Roscosmos , the bulk of works on the construction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are over and works on phase two facilities began in June 2019 .
The construction is expected to be completed by late 2022 to ensure the first launch of an Angara-A5 carrier rocket in 2023 .

MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. A launch pad for Russia’s advanced Angara Rocket will be sent to the Vostochny space center in Russia’s Far East in July via the Northern Sea Route, the Center For Operation Of Ground Based Space Infrastructure (TsENKI) said in a video uploaded to YouTube.
"Already in July, the Barents cargo ship, carrying the launch pad <…> will embark upon its journey along the Northern Sea Route," the video says.
The vessel will travel in waters of the Arctic Ocean, the Bering Strait, the Bering and Okhotsk Seas to enter the Far Eastern port of Sovetskaya Gavan. There, the cargo will be loaded on a tow boat for delivery to the Vostochny space center via the Amur and Zeya rivers. The launch pad is expected to arrive to Vostochny by September.
Earlier, Russian space corporation Roscosmos said in a video posted on its Twitter page that works to install the Angara launch pad are to begin on September 1.
According to Roscosmos, the bulk of works on the construction of phase one facilities of Vostochy spaceport are over and works on phase two facilities began in June 2019. The construction is expected to be completed by late 2022 to ensure the first launch of an Angara-A5 carrier rocket in 2023.


tass--2020-06-04--Fuel that spilled from power plant in Norilsk did not reach Kara Sea — official

NORILSK , June 4 .
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The diesel fuel that spilled from a tank at a power plant in the Russian Arctic city of Norilsk did not reach the Kara Sea , the deputy prime minister of the Krasnoyarsk Region government , Anatoly Tsykalov , has told reporters .
The loss of containment of the diesel fuel tank occurred on the territory of the combined heat and power plant CHPP-3 in Norilsk , Russia ’ s Krasnoyarsk region , on May 29 .
More than 210,000 tonnes of fuel leaked into the environment , polluting soil and water in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared on the territory of the Krasnoyarsk Region .
Three criminal cases were launched on charges of land deterioration , water pollution and violation of environment protection rules .
`` I flew around the affected territories twice , jointly with company employees , rescuers and environment protection inspectors .
We saw no evidence of oil products spreading outside the oil-spill booms [ on the Ambarnaya River ] , '' he said , when asked whether the leaked fuel reached the Kara Sea , a part of the Arctic Ocean .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that question can be given only after lab tests .
At present , a group of Murmansk maritime rescue service is involved in the effort to contain the oil slick on the Ambarnaya River .
Several protective lines of oil spill booms have been installed to prevent the fuel from spreading .
According to Sergei Dyachenko , the first vice president of the Norilsk Nickel Company ( Nornickel ) whose subsidiary Norilsk-Taimyr Energy Company ( NTEC ) owns the plant , more than 80 tonnes of fuel have already been removed from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 800 cubic meters of polluted soil and pumped about 262 tonnes of diesel fuel from the site of the accident .
A total of 252 people and 72 vehicles are working on the site , he said .
`` The company will attract all the necessary resources to clear the aftermath of the fuel spill incident within a short timeframe , '' Norilsk Nickel said .

NORILSK, June 4. /TASS/. The diesel fuel that spilled from a tank at a power plant in the Russian Arctic city of Norilsk did not reach the Kara Sea, the deputy prime minister of the Krasnoyarsk Region government, Anatoly Tsykalov, has told reporters.
The loss of containment of the diesel fuel tank occurred on the territory of the combined heat and power plant CHPP-3 in Norilsk, Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region, on May 29. More than 210,000 tonnes of fuel leaked into the environment, polluting soil and water in the area. A federal emergency was declared on the territory of the Krasnoyarsk Region. Three criminal cases were launched on charges of land deterioration, water pollution and violation of environment protection rules.
"I flew around the affected territories twice, jointly with company employees, rescuers and environment protection inspectors. We saw no evidence of oil products spreading outside the oil-spill booms [on the Ambarnaya River]," he said, when asked whether the leaked fuel reached the Kara Sea, a part of the Arctic Ocean.
However, the official said that the definite answer to that question can be given only after lab tests.
At present, a group of Murmansk maritime rescue service is involved in the effort to contain the oil slick on the Ambarnaya River. Several protective lines of oil spill booms have been installed to prevent the fuel from spreading.
According to Sergei Dyachenko, the first vice president of the Norilsk Nickel Company (Nornickel) whose subsidiary Norilsk-Taimyr Energy Company (NTEC) owns the plant, more than 80 tonnes of fuel have already been removed from the river surface. Besides, rescuers removed 800 cubic meters of polluted soil and pumped about 262 tonnes of diesel fuel from the site of the accident.
A total of 252 people and 72 vehicles are working on the site, he said.
"The company will attract all the necessary resources to clear the aftermath of the fuel spill incident within a short timeframe," Norilsk Nickel said.


tass--2020-06-04--US Secretary of Defense reverses withdrawal of troops sent to Washington amid protests

WASHINGTON , June 4 .
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US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reversed the decision to withdraw the troops , earlier deployed outside Washington for possible aid amid the ongoing protests , AP said on Wednesday citing Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy .
Earlier , the agency said the withdrawal of troops had already begun .
According to its report , about 200 servicemen were expected to return to North Carolina within 24 hours , while the remainder , kept at military bases outside the city in northern Virginia and Maryland , will be sent to their home bases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new information , Esper ordered to put the troop redeployment on hold after visiting the White House .
The agency reported that the US authorities have stopped short of using the military to quell the unrest in Washington , although this possibility was being considered .
According to AP , about 1,300 servicemen arrived to DC to help maintain law and order should the need arise .
Besides , approximately 1,700 National Guard officers were sent to Washington and its suburbs from Indiana , Tennessee and South Carolina .
Widespread unrest has engulfed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd , who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest .
On May 26 , all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired .
On May 29 , the policeman in question , Derek Chauvin , was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges .
However , on June 3 , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder .
The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard .
So far , 40 cities , including New York , have enacted a curfew .

WASHINGTON, June 4. /TASS/. US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper reversed the decision to withdraw the troops, earlier deployed outside Washington for possible aid amid the ongoing protests, AP said on Wednesday citing Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.
Earlier, the agency said the withdrawal of troops had already begun. According to its report, about 200 servicemen were expected to return to North Carolina within 24 hours, while the remainder, kept at military bases outside the city in northern Virginia and Maryland, will be sent to their home bases in coming days.
However, according to new information, Esper ordered to put the troop redeployment on hold after visiting the White House.
The agency reported that the US authorities have stopped short of using the military to quell the unrest in Washington, although this possibility was being considered. According to AP, about 1,300 servicemen arrived to DC to help maintain law and order should the need arise. Besides, approximately 1,700 National Guard officers were sent to Washington and its suburbs from Indiana, Tennessee and South Carolina.
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest. On May 26, all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired. On May 29, the policeman in question, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. However, on June 3, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder. The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard. So far, 40 cities, including New York, have enacted a curfew.


tass--2020-06-04--Russian ambassador urges US authorities to release jailed Russians amid pandemic

WASHINGTON , June 4 .
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The Russian Embassy in the United States calls upon the US authorities to release Russian citizens kept in US prisons for fears that they might easily contract the novel coronavirus there , Russia ’ s US Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said .
`` In connection with the difficult COVID-19 situation in the United States , we once again call upon local law enforcement authorities and international non-governmental organizations to pay attention to Russian citizens kept in US jails , '' the embassy ’ s press service quoted Antonov as saying .
`` People suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they are the most susceptible to coronavirus .
It ’ s time for a resolute action . ''
`` It is important to release Konstantin Yaroshenko , Viktor Bout , Roman Seleznev , Bogdana Osipova , Oleg Nikitin and other Russians as soon as possible , '' the ambassador said .
The embassy has also sent a diplomatic note to the US Department of State , demanding that medical aid be provided to US-jailed Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko .
`` We are concerned by the health condition of Russian citizen Konstantin Yaroshenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Danbury Prison in Connecticut .
Without explaining its reasons , the administration of the penitentiary facility denies dental treatment and necessary medicines to our citizen , '' the embassy press service quoted Antonov as saying .
`` The inmate ’ s complaints and the embassy ’ s letters to the prison administration are simply being ignored . ''
`` In this regard , we have sent a relevant note to the US Department of State , with a demand to take the necessary measures to provide medical services to Konstantin Yaroshenko , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dental examination to be carried out without delay and our compatriot to receive qualified medical assistance .
`` .

WASHINGTON, June 4. /TASS/. The Russian Embassy in the United States calls upon the US authorities to release Russian citizens kept in US prisons for fears that they might easily contract the novel coronavirus there, Russia’s US Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said.
"In connection with the difficult COVID-19 situation in the United States, we once again call upon local law enforcement authorities and international non-governmental organizations to pay attention to Russian citizens kept in US jails," the embassy’s press service quoted Antonov as saying. "People suffering from serious illnesses cause particular concern, as they are the most susceptible to coronavirus. It’s time for a resolute action."
"It is important to release Konstantin Yaroshenko, Viktor Bout, Roman Seleznev, Bogdana Osipova, Oleg Nikitin and other Russians as soon as possible," the ambassador said.
The embassy has also sent a diplomatic note to the US Department of State, demanding that medical aid be provided to US-jailed Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko.
"We are concerned by the health condition of Russian citizen Konstantin Yaroshenko, who is being kept in the Danbury Prison in Connecticut. Without explaining its reasons, the administration of the penitentiary facility denies dental treatment and necessary medicines to our citizen," the embassy press service quoted Antonov as saying. "The inmate’s complaints and the embassy’s letters to the prison administration are simply being ignored."
"In this regard, we have sent a relevant note to the US Department of State, with a demand to take the necessary measures to provide medical services to Konstantin Yaroshenko," the diplomat said. "We expect a dental examination to be carried out without delay and our compatriot to receive qualified medical assistance.".


tass--2020-06-04--Trump believes he won’t need to invoke Insurrection Act

WASHINGTON , June 4 .
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US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Newsmax TV on Wednesday he does not believe that he would have to invoke the Insurrection Act , which allows the US president to use the armed forces to quell unrests .
When asked whether he was ready to send troops to protest-hit US cities , US President Donald Trump said : `` It depends , I do n't think we 'll have to . ''
If necessary , US President Donald Trump has the authority to invoke the legislation , White House Press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day .
`` The President has the sole authority to invoke the Insurrection Act .
It is definitely a tool within his power .
This President has one singular aim , and it is protecting America ’ s streets , '' McEnany said .
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper earlier opposed the idea , saying that `` the option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort , and only in the most urgent and dire of situations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those situations now .
I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act . ''
he added .
The 1807 bill permits the federal deployment of military force into the states to suppress insurrections .
It was last invoked during riots in Los Angeles in 1992 .
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd , who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest .
On May 26 , all officers involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 29 , the policeman in question , Derek Chauvin , was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges .
However , on June 3 , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder .
The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard .
So far , 40 cities , including New York , have @ @ @ @

WASHINGTON, June 4. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Newsmax TV on Wednesday he does not believe that he would have to invoke the Insurrection Act, which allows the US president to use the armed forces to quell unrests.
When asked whether he was ready to send troops to protest-hit US cities, US President Donald Trump said: "It depends, I don't think we'll have to."
If necessary, US President Donald Trump has the authority to invoke the legislation, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters earlier in the day.
"The President has the sole authority to invoke the Insurrection Act. It is definitely a tool within his power. This President has one singular aim, and it is protecting America’s streets," McEnany said.
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper earlier opposed the idea, saying that "the option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort, and only in the most urgent and dire of situations." "We are not in one of those situations now. I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act." he added.
The 1807 bill permits the federal deployment of military force into the states to suppress insurrections. It was last invoked during riots in Los Angeles in 1992.
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest. On May 26, all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired. On May 29, the policeman in question, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. However, on June 3, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder. The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard. So far, 40 cities, including New York, have enacted a curfew.


tass--2020-06-04--Some 100 Siberian rescuers head to Norilsk to help deal with fuel spill

MOSCOW , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
A total of 100 Siberian rescuers departed for Norilsk to help clear the @ @ @ @ @ there , the emergencies ministry ’ s office in the Novosibirsk region told TASS on @ @ @ @ @ plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry took off from Novosibirsk and is now heading to @ @ @ @ @ personnel of the Siberian Rescue Center and necessary equipment on board , '' a spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ containment of the diesel fuel tank occurred on the territory of the combined heat and @ @ @ @ @ , Russia ’ s Krasnoyarsk region , on May 29 .
More than 210,000 tonnes @ @ @ @ @ total , polluting soil and water in the area .
A federal emergency was declared @ @ @ @ @ Krasnoyarsk Region .
Three criminal cases were launched on charges of land deterioration , water @ @ @ @ @ protection rules .

MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. A total of 100 Siberian rescuers departed for Norilsk to help clear the aftermath of a fuel spill there, the emergencies ministry’s office in the Novosibirsk region told TASS on Thursday.
"An Il-76 plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry took off from Novosibirsk and is now heading to Norilsk. It has 100 personnel of the Siberian Rescue Center and necessary equipment on board," a spokesperson said.
The loss of containment of the diesel fuel tank occurred on the territory of the combined heat and power plant CHPP-3 in Norilsk, Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region, on May 29. More than 210,000 tonnes of fuel were spilled in total, polluting soil and water in the area. A federal emergency was declared on the territory of the Krasnoyarsk Region.
Three criminal cases were launched on charges of land deterioration, water pollution and violation of environment protection rules.


tass--2020-06-04--White House denies use of tear gas while dispersing protests in Washington

WASHINGTON , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
Tear gas and rubber bullets were not used to disperse protestors at Washington 's Lafayette Square near the White House , its press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters .
`` No tear gas was used , no rubber bullets were used , '' she said .
`` Let me make that clear .
That ’ s been confirmed by DOD [ Department of Defense ] and by Park Services , as well . ''
In her words , police had all reasons to disperse the crowd .
`` The protesters were told three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move .
And what happened was it grew increasingly unruly .
There were projectiles being thrown at officers .
Frozen water bottles were being thrown at officers .
Various other projectiles , '' the spokesperson said .
`` And the officers had no other choice than , in that moment , to act and make sure that they were safe and that the perimeter was pushed back , because as we all know , a church was burning in that very area the night before , '' she added .
US President Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unrest in the country from the White House ’ s Rose Garden on Monday .
As he delivered his remarks , flash-bang explosions and sounds of tear gas grenades could be heard in the background .
Shots were also heard as police attempted to disperse the rally at the Lafayette Square .
The crackdown occurred shortly before the curfew went into effect at 19:00 local time .
Some time later , Trump left his residence and crossed the already-empty square to reach the St. Johns Church , which was set ablaze by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media outlets expressed the opinion that the rally was dispersed because of the US president ’ s plans .
Among them was The New York Times , which issued an article headlined ‘ Protesters Dispersed With Tear Gas So Trump Could Pose at Church.
’ The White House dismissed those reports on Tuesday .
Mass unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd .
He died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death while being taken into custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired and one policeman , Derek Chauvin , was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by the US National Guard .
So far , 40 cities , including New York and Washington , have enacted a curfew .

WASHINGTON, June 4. /TASS/. Tear gas and rubber bullets were not used to disperse protestors at Washington's Lafayette Square near the White House, its press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters.
"No tear gas was used, no rubber bullets were used," she said. "Let me make that clear. That’s been confirmed by DOD [Department of Defense] and by Park Services, as well."
In her words, police had all reasons to disperse the crowd.
"The protesters were told three times over loudspeaker that they needed to move. And what happened was it grew increasingly unruly. There were projectiles being thrown at officers. Frozen water bottles were being thrown at officers. Various other projectiles," the spokesperson said.
"And the officers had no other choice than, in that moment, to act and make sure that they were safe and that the perimeter was pushed back, because as we all know, a church was burning in that very area the night before," she added.
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation in connection with the unrest in the country from the White House’s Rose Garden on Monday. As he delivered his remarks, flash-bang explosions and sounds of tear gas grenades could be heard in the background. Shots were also heard as police attempted to disperse the rally at the Lafayette Square. The crackdown occurred shortly before the curfew went into effect at 19:00 local time. Some time later, Trump left his residence and crossed the already-empty square to reach the St. Johns Church, which was set ablaze by protesters overnight.
A number of US media outlets expressed the opinion that the rally was dispersed because of the US president’s plans. Among them was The New York Times, which issued an article headlined ‘Protesters Dispersed With Tear Gas So Trump Could Pose at Church.’
The White House dismissed those reports on Tuesday.
Mass unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd. He died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death while being taken into custody. On May 26, all police officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired and one policeman, Derek Chauvin, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the US National Guard. So far, 40 cities, including New York and Washington, have enacted a curfew.


tass--2020-06-04--More charges filed against police who detained Floyd - TV

NEW YORK , June 3 .
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed charges of aiding and abetting murder against former police officers who detained George Floyd , a man whose death triggered large-scale protests in the United States , CNN said .
According to court documents obtained by CNN , former police Derek Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder , punishable in Minnesota with up to 40 years in prison .
Initially , the officer faced milder charges of third-degree murder .
Chauvin ’ s former colleagues J. Alexander Kueng , Thomas Lane , and Tou Thao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and second-degree manslaughter .
According to the TV channel , Lane and Thao were placed in custody in Hennepin County Jail on Wednesday .
Kueng voluntarily surrendered to the authorities on the same day .
Chauvin has been in custody since last week .
The authorities have set the bail of $ 1 million for each of the four officers , CNN said .
Mass unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd .
He died after a police officer kneeled on his neck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken into custody .
On May 26 , all police officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired .

NEW YORK, June 3. /TASS/. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed charges of aiding and abetting murder against former police officers who detained George Floyd, a man whose death triggered large-scale protests in the United States, CNN said.
According to court documents obtained by CNN, former police Derek Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder, punishable in Minnesota with up to 40 years in prison. Initially, the officer faced milder charges of third-degree murder.
Chauvin’s former colleagues J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao were charged with aiding and abetting murder and second-degree manslaughter.
According to the TV channel, Lane and Thao were placed in custody in Hennepin County Jail on Wednesday. Kueng voluntarily surrendered to the authorities on the same day. Chauvin has been in custody since last week.
The authorities have set the bail of $1 million for each of the four officers, CNN said.
Mass unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd. He died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death while being taken into custody. On May 26, all police officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired.


tass--2020-06-04--Moscow's COVID-19 death toll rises by 64 to 2,749 — center

MOSCOW , June 3 .
/TASS/ .
Another 64 patients who tested positive for the coronavirus died in Moscow in the past 24 hours , the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Wednesday .
`` Sixty-four patients whose pneumonia diagnosis had been confirmed and who had tested positive for the coronavirus infection died in Moscow , '' the center informed .
A total of 2,749 people with confirmed COVID-19 infections have died in the Russian capital .
`` The crisis center reminds again that if you develop any cold-like symptoms , stay at home and avoid self-medication .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk as well as the lives and health of people around , call for a doctor , '' the center added .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the latest statistics , over 6,468,700 people have been infected worldwide and more than 382,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 3,078,900 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 432,277 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 195,957 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 5,215 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, June 3. /TASS/. Another 64 patients who tested positive for the coronavirus died in Moscow in the past 24 hours, the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Wednesday.
"Sixty-four patients whose pneumonia diagnosis had been confirmed and who had tested positive for the coronavirus infection died in Moscow," the center informed.
A total of 2,749 people with confirmed COVID-19 infections have died in the Russian capital.
"The crisis center reminds again that if you develop any cold-like symptoms, stay at home and avoid self-medication. Do not put your life and health at risk as well as the lives and health of people around, call for a doctor," the center added.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 6,468,700 people have been infected worldwide and more than 382,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 3,078,900 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 432,277 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 195,957 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 5,215 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-06-05--Roscosmos, NASA, other space agencies to discuss Moon research on June 9

MOSCOW , June 5 .
/TASS/ .
Director General of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin and heads of space agencies in the @ @ @ @ @ , and Japan will discuss cooperation in the Moon research via video conference on June @ @ @ @ @ the rocket and space industry told TASS .
`` On June 9 , a video @ @ @ @ @ the participation of Head of Roscosmos and heads of space agencies of the United States @ @ @ @ @ and Japan on cooperation in the study of the Moon , '' the source said @ @ @ @ @ , in particular , at the request of Head of NASA Jim Brandenstein , the @ @ @ @ @ implementation of the US Artemis lunar program will be raised during the talks .
Participants @ @ @ @ @ the International Space Station .
In turn , Rogozin will talk about testing new Russian @ @ @ @ @ about work on the future manned spacecraft Orel .

MOSCOW, June 5. /TASS/. Director General of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin and heads of space agencies in the US, Europe, Canada, and Japan will discuss cooperation in the Moon research via video conference on June 9, a source in the rocket and space industry told TASS.
"On June 9, a video conference will be held with the participation of Head of Roscosmos and heads of space agencies of the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan on cooperation in the study of the Moon," the source said.
According to the source, in particular, at the request of Head of NASA Jim Bridenstine, the issue of contributions to the implementation of the US Artemis lunar program will be raised during the talks. Participants will also discuss cooperation on the International Space Station.
In turn, Rogozin will talk about testing new Russian modules for orbital station and about work on the future manned spacecraft Orel.


tass--2020-06-05--Trump proposes increasing police funding

MOSCOW , June 5 .
/TASS/ .
US President Donald Trump made a proposal to increase funding for law enforcement amid riots across the country .
`` The Radical Left Democrats new theme is ‘ Defund the Police ’ .
Remember that when you don ’ t want Crime , especially against you and your family .
This is where Sleepy Joe is being dragged by the socialists .
I am the complete opposite , more money for Law Enforcement , '' Trump wrote on his Twitter page .
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest .
On May 26 , all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired .
On May 29 , the policeman in question , Derek Chauvin , was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges .
However , on June 3 , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder .
The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard .
Curfew was enacted in a number of cities , including New York .

MOSCOW, June 5. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump made a proposal to increase funding for law enforcement amid riots across the country.
"The Radical Left Democrats new theme is ‘Defund the Police’. Remember that when you don’t want Crime, especially against you and your family. This is where Sleepy Joe is being dragged by the socialists. I am the complete opposite, more money for Law Enforcement," Trump wrote on his Twitter page.
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest. On May 26, all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired. On May 29, the policeman in question, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. However, on June 3, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder. The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard. Curfew was enacted in a number of cities, including New York.


tass--2020-06-05--Around 114 law enforcement officers injured in Washington riots

WASHINGTON , June 5 .
/TASS/ .
Injuries of varying severity as a result of the unrest in the US capital , were inflicted upon 114 employees of various US security agencies , including special services , US Attorney general William Barr announced during a press conference .
`` From Saturday until today , the lion ’ s share of these injuries came over the weekend , there were 114 injuries to law enforcement , most of those to federal agents and inflicted right around the White House .
There were 22 hospitalizations and most of those were serious head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment , '' Barr said .
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd , who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest .
On May 26 , all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired .
On May 29 , the policeman in question , Derek Chauvin , was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges .
However , on June 3 , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard .
Curfew was enacted in a number of cities , including New York .

WASHINGTON, June 5. /TASS/. Injuries of varying severity as a result of the unrest in the US capital, were inflicted upon 114 employees of various US security agencies, including special services, US Attorney general William Barr announced during a press conference.
"From Saturday until today, the lion’s share of these injuries came over the weekend, there were 114 injuries to law enforcement, most of those to federal agents and inflicted right around the White House. There were 22 hospitalizations and most of those were serious head injuries or concussions that required monitoring and treatment," Barr said.
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest. On May 26, all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired. On May 29, the policeman in question, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. However, on June 3, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder. The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard. Curfew was enacted in a number of cities, including New York.


tass--2020-06-05--Number of coronavirus deaths in Moscow rises by 57 to 2 806

MOSCOW , June 5 .
/TASS/ .
Another 57 patients infected with coronavirus died in Moscow over the past day , the total number of deaths in the city reached 2,806 , the Operational headquarters for control and monitoring of the situation with coronavirus infection reported on Friday .
`` 57 patients died in Moscow , all of them were diagnosed with pneumonia , and tested positive for coronavirus , '' the report said .
Moscow ranks first in the country in terms of the number of patients with coronavirus - 189,214 people were infected , including 1,998 in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovered .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , a total of 441,108 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, June 5. /TASS/. Another 57 patients infected with coronavirus died in Moscow over the past day, the total number of deaths in the city reached 2,806, the Operational headquarters for control and monitoring of the situation with coronavirus infection reported on Friday.
"57 patients died in Moscow, all of them were diagnosed with pneumonia, and tested positive for coronavirus," the report said.
Moscow ranks first in the country in terms of the number of patients with coronavirus - 189,214 people were infected, including 1,998 in the past day. Meanwhile, 94,715 people recovered.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
To date, a total of 441,108 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 204,623 patients having recovered from the disease. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-06-05--Crowd tries to boo New York City mayor off stage at George Floyd rally in Brooklyn

NEW YORK , June 4./TASS/ .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to address a rally in Brooklyn on Thursday , but the crowd shouted him down , a TASS correspondent reported from the site .
A rally in memory of George Floyd brought together several thousand people .
Security measures were stepped up , the park was cordoned off by the police , and a police helicopter was hovering over the site .
Everybody was waiting for a speech from George ’ s brother , but the mayor was the first to take the podium .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights , not to listen to speeches from politicians , a female protester shared her feelings with the TASS correspondent .
Meanwhile , protesters listened with respect to mayor ’ s wife , African-American Chirlane McCray .
She urged the crowd to exercise calm .
After that , Bill de Blasio could speak , pledging changes in the New York police .
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd , who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On May 26 , all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired .
On May 29 , the policeman in question , Derek Chauvin , was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges .
However , on June 3 , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder .
The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40 cities , including New York , have enacted a curfew .

NEW YORK, June 4./TASS/. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to address a rally in Brooklyn on Thursday, but the crowd shouted him down, a TASS correspondent reported from the site.
A rally in memory of George Floyd brought together several thousand people. Security measures were stepped up, the park was cordoned off by the police, and a police helicopter was hovering over the site. Everybody was waiting for a speech from George’s brother, but the mayor was the first to take the podium.
No politicians, f-the mayor’s curfew, the crowd shouted.
We have come here to fight for our rights, not to listen to speeches from politicians, a female protester shared her feelings with the TASS correspondent.
Meanwhile, protesters listened with respect to mayor’s wife, African-American Chirlane McCray. She urged the crowd to exercise calm. After that, Bill de Blasio could speak, pledging changes in the New York police.
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest. On May 26, all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired. On May 29, the policeman in question, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. However, on June 3, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder. The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard. So far, 40 cities, including New York, have enacted a curfew.


tass--2020-06-04--Bill expanding sanctions against Nord Stream 2 presented to US Senate

WASHINGTON , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
US Senators Ted Cruz , Jeanne Shaheen and John Barrasso introduced a bill @ @ @ @ @ Stream 2 gas pipeline project to the Senate , according to the statement posted on @ @ @ @ @ The new legislation clarifies that US sanctions related to Nord Stream 2 apply to vessels @ @ @ @ @ activities , as well as to those who facilitate providing those vessels , as well @ @ @ @ @ insurance , port facilities , or tethering services for those vessels , and ultimately to @ @ @ @ @ for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to begin operations , '' the statement says .
@ @ @ @ @ contemplates construction of two gas pipeline strings with the total capacity of 55 bln cubic @ @ @ @ @ to Germany across the Baltic Sea .
The gas pipeline is 93 % complete to @ @

WASHINGTON, June 4. /TASS/. US Senators Ted Cruz, Jeanne Shaheen and John Barrasso introduced a bill expanding sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project to the Senate, according to the statement posted on Barrasso’ website.
"The new legislation clarifies that US sanctions related to Nord Stream 2 apply to vessels engaged in all pipe laying activities, as well as to those who facilitate providing those vessels, as well as to those who provide insurance, port facilities, or tethering services for those vessels, and ultimately to any company that provides certification for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to begin operations," the statement says.
The Nord Stream 2 project contemplates construction of two gas pipeline strings with the total capacity of 55 bln cubic meters per year from Russia to Germany across the Baltic Sea. The gas pipeline is 93% complete to date.


tass--2020-06-04--Russian OSCE envoy tells US racism problem persists

`` Human rights activists underlined that the US police violence and impunity of its officers is burdened by the biased attitudes to racial and ethnic minorities , '' he noted .
VIENNA , June 4 .
/TASS/ .
Human rights organizations continue to underpin the issue of the US police ’ s biased treatment of racial minorities , Russia ’ s permanent representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich told an online meeting of this international organization .
The envoy cited data of MappingPoliceViolence.org , which shows that when the black population accounts for around 13 % of the whole US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % instances of all gunfire by law enforcement officers .
`` It is calculated that African Americans are three times more likely to be killed by the police .
The impunity is further proven by the fact that police officers only face criminal charges in 1-2 % of the cases , '' he added .
`` The current crisis has again laid bare these and other shortcomings of US society .
However , the establishment preferred either to politically correctly keep mum about them or shift [ the blame ] for their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detractors ’ .
All these renders Washington ’ s claims for moral leadership and mentorship in human rights sphere null and void .
[ They ] should concentrate on their own problems , '' Lukashevich pointed out .
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African American Minneapolis man named George Floyd , who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest .
On May 26 , all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired .
On May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derek Chauvin , was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges .
However , on June 3 , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder .
The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard .
So far , 40 cities , including New York , have enacted a curfew .

"Human rights activists underlined that the US police violence and impunity of its officers is burdened by the biased attitudes to racial and ethnic minorities," he noted.
VIENNA, June 4. /TASS/. Human rights organizations continue to underpin the issue of the US police’s biased treatment of racial minorities, Russia’s permanent representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich told an online meeting of this international organization.
The envoy cited data of MappingPoliceViolence.org, which shows that when the black population accounts for around 13% of the whole US population, they are targets in 24% instances of all gunfire by law enforcement officers. "It is calculated that African Americans are three times more likely to be killed by the police. The impunity is further proven by the fact that police officers only face criminal charges in 1-2% of the cases," he added.
"The current crisis has again laid bare these and other shortcomings of US society. However, the establishment preferred either to politically correctly keep mum about them or shift [the blame] for their own failures on others, particularly ‘foreign detractors’. All these renders Washington’s claims for moral leadership and mentorship in human rights sphere null and void. [They] should concentrate on their own problems," Lukashevich pointed out.
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African American Minneapolis man named George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest. On May 26, all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired. On May 29, the policeman in question, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. However, on June 3, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder. The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard. So far, 40 cities, including New York, have enacted a curfew.


tass--2020-06-04--Russian envoy says US failed to protect citizens’ constitutional rights

`` We are also not seeing any significant shifts in addressing the existing systematic problems , including brazen human right violations , racial , ethnic and religious discrimination , police impunity , biased nature of justice , overflowing prisons , uncontrolled use of firearms and ‘ self-defense means ’ by individuals and many others .
Ingibjorg [ Solrun ] Gisladottir , Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights , already focused on concerns regarding structural inequality and racism in this country [ the US ] and the need to uproot it , '' he stressed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia does not see any changes in addressing the US systematic human rights violations , racial , ethnic and religious discrimination and police impunity , Russia ’ s permanent representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich told an online meeting of this international organization .
According to him , `` excessive use of force by the US police is a concerning indicator that highlights systematic failures to protect constitutional rights of American citizens . ''
`` Local and foreign media regularly accuse the police of racism and excessive use of force .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd suffer from violence from US law enforcement agents in most cases .
At the same time , the official statistic of violations , including murders , committed by law enforcement agents when on duty is deliberately not registered on a nationwide scale , '' Lukashevich is certain .
The Russian envoy informed that KilledbyPolice.net , human rights website , data shows , `` in 2015 , US police officers killed 994 people , 962 in 2016 , 986 in 2017 , 992 in 2018 , 1,004 in 2019 , and killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months of 2020 , '' the diplomat added .
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd , who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest .
On May 26 , all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired .
On May 29 , the policeman in question , Derek Chauvin , was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges .
However , on June 3 , Minnesota Attorney General Keith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second-degree murder .
The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder .
To counter the riots , local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard .
So far , 40 cities , including New York , have enacted a curfew .

"We are also not seeing any significant shifts in addressing the existing systematic problems, including brazen human right violations, racial, ethnic and religious discrimination, police impunity, biased nature of justice, overflowing prisons, uncontrolled use of firearms and ‘self-defense means’ by individuals and many others. Ingibjorg [Solrun] Gisladottir, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, already focused on concerns regarding structural inequality and racism in this country [the US] and the need to uproot it," he stressed.
VIENNA, June 4. /TASS/. Russia does not see any changes in addressing the US systematic human rights violations, racial, ethnic and religious discrimination and police impunity, Russia’s permanent representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich told an online meeting of this international organization.
According to him, "excessive use of force by the US police is a concerning indicator that highlights systematic failures to protect constitutional rights of American citizens." "Local and foreign media regularly accuse the police of racism and excessive use of force. It is widely known that it is African-Americans like George Floyd suffer from violence from US law enforcement agents in most cases. At the same time, the official statistic of violations, including murders, committed by law enforcement agents when on duty is deliberately not registered on a nationwide scale," Lukashevich is certain.
The Russian envoy informed that KilledbyPolice.net, human rights website, data shows, "in 2015, US police officers killed 994 people, 962 in 2016, 986 in 2017, 992 in 2018, 1,004 in 2019, and killed around 400 people in the first five months of 2020," the diplomat added.
Widespread unrest has engulfed many US states over the death of an African-American Minneapolis man named George Floyd, who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck and choked him to death during his arrest. On May 26, all officers involved in the deadly arrest were fired. On May 29, the policeman in question, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. However, on June 3, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison upped the charge against Chauvin to second-degree murder. The three other officers involved in the fatal incident were arrested as well and are now facing charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
To counter the riots, local law enforcement is often supported by the National Guard. So far, 40 cities, including New York, have enacted a curfew.