tass--2020-04-29--Health Ministry names reasons behind low COVID-19 incidence in Russia

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
High dispersion and low mobility of Russian people are among reasons of relatively low coronavirus incidence in Russia , says the analytical report named `` The influence of the COVID-19 coronavirus on situation in Russian healthcare , '' prepared by the Ministry of Health ’ s Central Research Institute of Healthcare Organization and Informatics .
`` There are several main reasons for relatively low COVID-19 incidence rate in Russia , in comparison to countries with high incidence rate : 1 .
Russia is the largest country in the world , therefore , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduces people ’ s contacts ; 2 .
Relatively low mobility of the Russian population compared to population of the European nations and the US , '' the report reads .
Besides , low incoming tourist flow , low tourism activity of Russian themselves and low development of internal tourism - especially during winter times - are also named among the reasons of low coronavirus incidence in Russia .
The experts also underscore high vaccination rate , hospital equipment , good organization of work of clinics , and measures taken by the authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ import .
The study also notes high rate of coronavirus tests ( per capita ) , concluding that the low incidence rate is not a consequence of poor testing coverage .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. High dispersion and low mobility of Russian people are among reasons of relatively low coronavirus incidence in Russia, says the analytical report named "The influence of the COVID-19 coronavirus on situation in Russian healthcare," prepared by the Ministry of Health’s Central Research Institute of Healthcare Organization and Informatics.
"There are several main reasons for relatively low COVID-19 incidence rate in Russia, in comparison to countries with high incidence rate: 1. Russia is the largest country in the world, therefore, the population is relatively dispersed, which objectively reduces people’s contacts; 2. Relatively low mobility of the Russian population compared to population of the European nations and the US," the report reads.
Besides, low incoming tourist flow, low tourism activity of Russian themselves and low development of internal tourism - especially during winter times - are also named among the reasons of low coronavirus incidence in Russia.
The experts also underscore high vaccination rate, hospital equipment, good organization of work of clinics, and measures taken by the authorities in a bid to prevent the coronavirus import.
The study also notes high rate of coronavirus tests (per capita), concluding that the low incidence rate is not a consequence of poor testing coverage.


tass--2020-04-29--Coronavirus survivors in St. Petersburg exceed 700

A record 164 patients have recovered in St. Petersburg over the past twenty-four hours , the crisis center said .
ST. PETERSBURG , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of recoveries from the coronavirus infection in St. Petersburg , which is among Russia ’ s three regions with the largest number of COVID-19 cases , has reached 708 , the regional anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Wednesday .
`` A total of 708 people have recovered from the illness , '' the regional anti-coronavirus crisis center said in a statement .
A day earlier , the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , St. Petersburg has registered 290 new coronavirus cases over the past twenty-four hours and their total number has climbed to 3,726 .
Two more patients have died , bringing the total number of fatalities in St. Petersburg to 29 .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

A record 164 patients have recovered in St. Petersburg over the past twenty-four hours, the crisis center said.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 29. /TASS/. The total number of recoveries from the coronavirus infection in St. Petersburg, which is among Russia’s three regions with the largest number of COVID-19 cases, has reached 708, the regional anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Wednesday.
"A total of 708 people have recovered from the illness," the regional anti-coronavirus crisis center said in a statement. A day earlier, the number of survivors stood at 544.
At the same time, St. Petersburg has registered 290 new coronavirus cases over the past twenty-four hours and their total number has climbed to 3,726. Two more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities in St. Petersburg to 29.
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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-29--Moscow mayor embarks on setting up 10,000 extra hospital beds for COVID-19 patients

`` A decision has been made on laying the groundwork to set up temporary hospitals with a capacity for 10,000 beds .
The list of facilities will be specified after the issue is addressed .
Their actual use will depend on how the coronavirus epidemic develops , '' the mayor noted .
MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Temporary hospitals under construction at key healthcare facilities for treating coronavirus patients in Moscow will accommodate 10,000 beds , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his VKontakte page on Wednesday .
According to Sobyanin , the decisions on Moscow ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into account the city ’ s hospitals and federal and private healthcare facilities .
`` We decided that it would be possible to admit recovering patients to temporary hospitals under construction at major clinical facilities , '' the mayor explained .
Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova earlier said that Moscow ’ s total bed capacity to treat coronavirus patients would be beefed up from 20,000 to 28,000 in the coming days .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

"A decision has been made on laying the groundwork to set up temporary hospitals with a capacity for 10,000 beds. The list of facilities will be specified after the issue is addressed. Their actual use will depend on how the coronavirus epidemic develops," the mayor noted.
MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Temporary hospitals under construction at key healthcare facilities for treating coronavirus patients in Moscow will accommodate 10,000 beds, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on his VKontakte page on Wednesday.
According to Sobyanin, the decisions on Moscow’s bed capacity are being made by taking into account the city’s hospitals and federal and private healthcare facilities. "We decided that it would be possible to admit recovering patients to temporary hospitals under construction at major clinical facilities," the mayor explained.
Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova earlier said that Moscow’s total bed capacity to treat coronavirus patients would be beefed up from 20,000 to 28,000 in the coming days.
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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-29--Cat given by Putin to Japanese governor Satake isolated over coronavirus

TOKYO , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Mir , the Siberian cat , gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Norihisa Satake , governor of Japan ’ s Akita prefecture in February 2012 , was put into house quarantine , because these animals are also threatened by the coronavirus infection , the governor told TASS Wednesday .
Mir lives in the governor ’ s house , along with other six cats .
`` We were very disturbed by the reports that cases of coronavirus infection were registered in house cats in the US , '' the governor said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact anyone besides our family .
We very much hope that this situation ends soon , and the infection threat stops make both people and animals suffer . ''
`` It has been eight years since Mir has become a part of our family , '' the governor said .
`` He has perfect appetite , he is strong and happy , and he has a calm personality , '' the governor disclosed .
`` Mir lives perfectly with six other cats that live in our house .
This is a special creature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I see his face . ''
In summer 2012 , governor Satake gave Vladimir Putin a puppy of the Akita Inu breed , which the prefecture is famous for , as a sign of gratitude for help that Russia provided following the catastrophic natural disasters of March 2011 - the strongest earthquake in the history of Japan , which caused incredibly powerful tsunamis that led to Fukushima-1 Nuclear Power Plant disaster .
The puppy was named Yume ( Dream ) .
In response , Moscow gave a furry kitten of grey color , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was chosen after Kremlin discovered that the governor prefers cats to dogs .
Due to strict Japanese laws , Mir had to undergo his first quarantine in the Tokyo ’ s Narita airport ’ s special zone in 2012 .
For six months , employees of the Russian embassy visited the cat , bringing him presents - food and toys .
After the quarantine , the cat settled down in the governor ’ s house .
The Akita prefecture is located at the northern part of the Japan ’ s Honshu Island .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , its economy is mostly based on agriculture , forestry and fishing .
Earlier , several nations , including the US and China , reported the coronavirus infection cases in pets , including cats .
However , the researches consider contraction of the disease from an animal to be unlikely .

TOKYO, April 29. /TASS/. Mir, the Siberian cat, gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Norihisa Satake, governor of Japan’s Akita prefecture in February 2012, was put into house quarantine, because these animals are also threatened by the coronavirus infection, the governor told TASS Wednesday. Mir lives in the governor’s house, along with other six cats.
"We were very disturbed by the reports that cases of coronavirus infection were registered in house cats in the US," the governor said. "So we made sure Mir does not contact anyone besides our family. We very much hope that this situation ends soon, and the infection threat stops make both people and animals suffer."
"It has been eight years since Mir has become a part of our family," the governor said. "He has perfect appetite, he is strong and happy, and he has a calm personality," the governor disclosed. "Mir lives perfectly with six other cats that live in our house. This is a special creature for me: my soul rests when I see his face."
In summer 2012, governor Satake gave Vladimir Putin a puppy of the Akita Inu breed, which the prefecture is famous for, as a sign of gratitude for help that Russia provided following the catastrophic natural disasters of March 2011 - the strongest earthquake in the history of Japan, which caused incredibly powerful tsunamis that led to Fukushima-1 Nuclear Power Plant disaster. The puppy was named Yume (Dream).
In response, Moscow gave a furry kitten of grey color, which Japan named Mir. This gift was chosen after Kremlin discovered that the governor prefers cats to dogs. Due to strict Japanese laws, Mir had to undergo his first quarantine in the Tokyo’s Narita airport’s special zone in 2012. For six months, employees of the Russian embassy visited the cat, bringing him presents - food and toys. After the quarantine, the cat settled down in the governor’s house.
The Akita prefecture is located at the northern part of the Japan’s Honshu Island. Its population is slightly less than 970,000, its economy is mostly based on agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Earlier, several nations, including the US and China, reported the coronavirus infection cases in pets, including cats. However, the researches consider contraction of the disease from an animal to be unlikely.


tass--2020-04-29--Number of Haikou market players increases by 95,400 in 2019

HAIKOU , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The number of Haikou market participants last year increased by 95,400 which is by 54.4 % more in annual terms , according to the Hainan Daily newspaper .
According to the news outlet , a significant increase occured due to `` a steady improvement in the city ’ s business climate , the provision of benefits and preferences for market participants , and the creation of favorable conditions for doing business . ''
The article emphasizes that Haikou successfully implements the service of registering a business in an ntegrated system mode , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also to reduce costs .
In addition , the local authorities are promoting a set of 32 measures to develop the economy 's private sector .
`` Haikou is committed to creating a business-friendly environment based on honesty , fairness and efficiency , '' the newspaper quoted the city mayor Ding Hui .
In April 2018 , President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province .
By 2050 , according to the authorities , the island @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an advanced economy , developed tourism , top-notch scientific , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .

HAIKOU, April 29. /TASS/. The number of Haikou market participants last year increased by 95,400 which is by 54.4% more in annual terms, according to the Hainan Daily newspaper.
According to the news outlet, a significant increase occured due to "a steady improvement in the city’s business climate, the provision of benefits and preferences for market participants, and the creation of favorable conditions for doing business."
The article emphasizes that Haikou successfully implements the service of registering a business in an ntegrated system mode, which allows not only to save time, but also to reduce costs. In addition, the local authorities are promoting a set of 32 measures to develop the economy's private sector.
"Haikou is committed to creating a business-friendly environment based on honesty, fairness and efficiency," the newspaper quoted the city mayor Ding Hui.
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province.
By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.


tass--2020-04-29--Russia’s coronavirus cases exceed 99,000

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 5,841 to 99,399 in the past 24 hours , the anti-coronavirus crisis center said in a statement on Wednesday .
`` A total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have so far been recorded in 85 Russian regions ( up by 6.2 % ) .
As many as 1,830 people were discharged from hospitals in the past 24 hours , bringing the total number of recoveries to 10,286 .
As many as 972 people have died , '' the statement reads .
According to the center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,624 ) have no symptoms .
Another 2,220 patients have been confirmed in Moscow , bringing the number of cases in the city to 50,646 .
New cases have been recorded in 81 Russian regions , including 686 in the Moscow region , 290 in St. Petersburg , 131 in the Nizhny Novgorod region , 121 in the North Ossetia-Alania region , and 115 in the Bryansk region .
As many as 1,830 coronavirus patients were discharged from hospitals in 67 Russian regions in the past 24 hours , including 480 in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 164 in St. Petersburg , 78 in the Moscow region , and 76 in the Krasnodar region .
Another 67 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Moscow , 16 in the Moscow region , four in the Stavropol region .
St. Petersburg and the Nizhny Novgorod region recorded two deaths each in the past 24 hours , and the Krasnodar , Perm , Ingushetia , Dagestan , Mordovia , Sakha , Tatarstan , Kabardino-Balkaria , Tula , Kirov , Yaroslavl , Rostov , Orenburg , Oryol , Omsk , Leningrad and Chelyabinsk @ @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 5,841 to 99,399 in the past 24 hours, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said in a statement on Wednesday.
"A total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have so far been recorded in 85 Russian regions (up by 6.2%). As many as 1,830 people were discharged from hospitals in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries to 10,286. As many as 972 people have died," the statement reads.
According to the center, 44.9% of new cases (2,624) have no symptoms.
Another 2,220 patients have been confirmed in Moscow, bringing the number of cases in the city to 50,646. New cases have been recorded in 81 Russian regions, including 686 in the Moscow region, 290 in St. Petersburg, 131 in the Nizhny Novgorod region, 121 in the North Ossetia-Alania region, and 115 in the Bryansk region.
As many as 1,830 coronavirus patients were discharged from hospitals in 67 Russian regions in the past 24 hours, including 480 in Moscow, 193 in the Mari El region, 164 in St. Petersburg, 78 in the Moscow region, and 76 in the Krasnodar region.
Another 67 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Moscow, 16 in the Moscow region, four in the Stavropol region. St. Petersburg and the Nizhny Novgorod region recorded two deaths each in the past 24 hours, and the Krasnodar, Perm, Ingushetia, Dagestan, Mordovia, Sakha, Tatarstan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Tula, Kirov, Yaroslavl, Rostov, Orenburg, Oryol, Omsk, Leningrad and Chelyabinsk regions reported one coronavirus death each.


tass--2020-04-29--Natural forest fires may begin in Russia in May, weather expert says

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Weather experts expect that a large number of forest fires will occur in @ @ @ @ @ Director of the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Roman Vilfand told TASS .
@ @ @ @ @ forest fires may begin in the second half of May .
`` The year is @ @ @ @ @ far as the risk of wildfires goes .
Forecasts say that this summer will be @ @ @ @ @ and fifth degree fires are highly likely to occur , '' he pointed out .
@ @ @ @ @ fires may begin in Russia in the second half of May , when the soil @ @ @ @ @ We can not rule out the possibility of steady rains in May .
In this @ @ @ @ @ will turn out to be baseless .
But risks do exist , '' the expert @ @

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Weather experts expect that a large number of forest fires will occur in Russia this year, Scientific Director of the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Roman Vilfand told TASS. According to him, natural forest fires may begin in the second half of May.
"The year is expected to be difficult as far as the risk of wildfires goes. Forecasts say that this summer will be hotter than usual so fourth and fifth degree fires are highly likely to occur," he pointed out.
According to Vilfand, natural fires may begin in Russia in the second half of May, when the soil usually dries out. "We cannot rule out the possibility of steady rains in May. In this case, our current concerns will turn out to be baseless. But risks do exist," the expert emphasized.


tass--2020-04-29--XCMG's 200,000th Wheeled Crane Rolls-off the Production Line

XUZHOU , China , April 29 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG ( SHE : 000425 ) has documented a historical moment as its 200,000th wheeled crane formally rolled off the production line in Xuzhou , China .
The company reached the second 100,000 production goal in just one decade .
XCMG developed China 's first 5-tonnage truck crane in 1963 and launched the K-series in 2000 , opening a new chapter for the independent R & D of construction cranes in China .
Upholding the gold standard of `` Advanced and Endurable '' and customer-oriented strategies , XCMG is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crane manufacturer , with a third of all wheeled cranes operating worldwide made by XCMG in China .
XCMG cranes have achieved continuous success in the international market .
The XGC88000 , the world 's largest crawler crane , developed by XCMG , is currently completing hoisting tasks for an oil refining project in Oman .
After its successful debut of hoisting a 1,926-ton washing tower for UNITE EOEG III project in Saudi Arabia in October 2019 .
`` XCMG holds many firsts .
The supply of 200,000 wheeled cranes is the result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and dealers , with whom we thrive and make progress .
We also need to thank our customers as well for their continuous trust and support , '' said Sun Jianzhong , VP of XCMG .
Quality and efficiency are keywords of XCMG new 2020 line-up XCMG launched the G-series line in 2016 .
The product line-up emphasizes smart technology , green energy and ultra-performance .
It was jointly designed by top XCMG researchers in Europe , North America , Brazil and China through its advanced global product data management platform .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new truck crane releases are : • XCT85 : Highest compound motion performance in the industry , with a max lifting speed of 145m/min ; • QY25K5_II : Maximum grade ability of 40 percent , and a maximum travel speed of 80km/h ; with easy maintenance ; • XCT8L4_1 : Best-in-class fuel efficiency with travel speeds of 90km/h , the highest among same tonnage truck cranes ; • XCT20L5_1 : An all-new dynamic platform with low-speed , high-torque engine , and a maximum grade ability of 45 percent ; • QY20K5C : Innovative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for more robust bearing capacity .
Please visit www.xcmg.com or XCMG pages on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , LinkedIn and Instagram .

XUZHOU, China, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG (SHE: 000425) has documented a historical moment as its 200,000th wheeled crane formally rolled off the production line in Xuzhou, China. The company reached the second 100,000 production goal in just one decade.
XCMG developed China's first 5-tonnage truck crane in 1963 and launched the K-series in 2000, opening a new chapter for the independent R&D of construction cranes in China. Upholding the gold standard of "Advanced and Endurable" and customer-oriented strategies, XCMG is now the world's No. 2 mobile crane manufacturer, with a third of all wheeled cranes operating worldwide made by XCMG in China.
XCMG cranes have achieved continuous success in the international market. The XGC88000, the world's largest crawler crane, developed by XCMG, is currently completing hoisting tasks for an oil refining project in Oman. After its successful debut of hoisting a 1,926-ton washing tower for UNITE EOEG III project in Saudi Arabia in October 2019.
"XCMG holds many firsts. The supply of 200,000 wheeled cranes is the result of XCMG's close partnership with suppliers and dealers, with whom we thrive and make progress. We also need to thank our customers as well for their continuous trust and support," said Sun Jianzhong, VP of XCMG.
Quality and efficiency are keywords of XCMG new 2020 line-up
XCMG launched the G-series line in 2016. The product line-up emphasizes smart technology, green energy and ultra-performance. It was jointly designed by top XCMG researchers in Europe, North America, Brazil and China through its advanced global product data management platform.
The highlights of seven models from the 12 new truck crane releases are:
XCT80L6_1 : Lower fuel consumption by 12 percent, improved dynamic performance by 15 percent;
: Lower fuel consumption by 12 percent, improved dynamic performance by 15 percent; XCT85 : Highest compound motion performance in the industry, with a max lifting speed of 145m/min;
: Highest compound motion performance in the industry, with a max lifting speed of 145m/min; QY25K5_II : Maximum grade ability of 40 percent, and a maximum travel speed of 80km/h; with easy maintenance;
: Maximum grade ability of 40 percent, and a maximum travel speed of 80km/h; with easy maintenance; XCT8L4_1 : Best-in-class fuel efficiency with travel speeds of 90km/h, the highest among same tonnage truck cranes;
: Best-in-class fuel efficiency with travel speeds of 90km/h, the highest among same tonnage truck cranes; XCT20L5_1 : An all-new dynamic platform with low-speed, high-torque engine, and a maximum grade ability of 45 percent;
: An all-new dynamic platform with low-speed, high-torque engine, and a maximum grade ability of 45 percent; XCT12L4_1 : Pioneering gold transmission chain with strong cross-country performance and low oil consumption, 31.5m fully-extended boom;
: Pioneering gold transmission chain with strong cross-country performance and low oil consumption, 31.5m fully-extended boom; QY20K5C: Innovative single-boom head and compact boom tail structure for more robust bearing capacity.
Please visit www.xcmg.com or XCMG pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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CONTACT: Han Zhang, +86-516-87565404, xcmg_media@163.com


tass--2020-04-29--Roscosmos plans to spend $100 mln on space center to monitor emergency situations

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Russia will create a space center for monitoring emergency situations in the country @ @ @ @ @ corporation Roscosmos plans to allocate more than 7.5 bln rubles ( $ 101.2 mln ) @ @ @ @ @ to the government ’ s procurement website .
The space center will `` ensure the @ @ @ @ @ natural emergency situations in Russia and the space system on its basis , '' the @ @ @ @ @ works are due to be completed by November 15 , 2025 .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Russia will create a space center for monitoring emergency situations in the country, and the state space corporation Roscosmos plans to allocate more than 7.5 bln rubles ($101.2 mln) to this aim, according to the government’s procurement website.
The space center will "ensure the overall monitoring of man-made and natural emergency situations in Russia and the space system on its basis," the document says. The construction works are due to be completed by November 15, 2025.


tass--2020-04-29--European countries’ fighter jets escort two Russian bombers over Baltic - defense ministry

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Several fighter jets of European countries have escorted two Russian Tu-160 bombers over the Baltic Sea , the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Wednesday .
`` Two Tu-160 strategic bombers of Russia ’ s Aerospace Forces have performed their scheduled flight over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea .
At some stages of the route the Russian planes were escorted by fighter jets F-18 of the Finnish Air Force , F-16 of the Danish Air Force , F-16 of Poland and Saab JAS 39 Gripen of Sweden ’ s Air Force , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bombers ’ flight lasted for more than eight hours .
According to the ministry , Russian planes regularly conduct flights over the waters of the Arctic , the North Atlantic , the Black and Baltic Seas , and the Pacific Ocean .
All flights of Russian warplanes are `` in full compliance with international rules of using the airspace , '' it noted .
Tu-160 strategic bomber ( NATO reporting name Blackjack ) is the world ’ s heaviest military aircraft .
Its takeoff weight is over 270 tonnes and its maximum speed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry 12 long-range cruise missiles with nuclear warheads .
The plane has the crew of four .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Several fighter jets of European countries have escorted two Russian Tu-160 bombers over the Baltic Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Wednesday.
"Two Tu-160 strategic bombers of Russia’s Aerospace Forces have performed their scheduled flight over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea. At some stages of the route the Russian planes were escorted by fighter jets F-18 of the Finnish Air Force, F-16 of the Danish Air Force, F-16 of Poland and Saab JAS 39 Gripen of Sweden’s Air Force," the ministry said.
The Russian bombers’ flight lasted for more than eight hours.
According to the ministry, Russian planes regularly conduct flights over the waters of the Arctic, the North Atlantic, the Black and Baltic Seas, and the Pacific Ocean. All flights of Russian warplanes are "in full compliance with international rules of using the airspace," it noted.
Tu-160 strategic bomber (NATO reporting name Blackjack) is the world’s heaviest military aircraft. Its takeoff weight is over 270 tonnes and its maximum speed is 2,200 km/h. The bomber can carry 12 long-range cruise missiles with nuclear warheads. The plane has the crew of four.


tass--2020-04-29--Russian schoolchildren thank authorities for evacuating them from US

NEW YORK , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Russian schoolchildren , who studied in the United States under educational programs , have expressed gratitude to Russian diplomats and the organizations of fellow countrymen for providing assistance in bringing them back home .
Three high school students told TASS before the flight that they had studied in the US for several months - Alyona in Nebraska , Dmitry in Iowa and Irina in Oklahoma .
They were taken to New York ’ s JFK International Airport with the assistance of the Russian Youth of America organization .
The teenagers said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relatives in Russia .
Aeroflot ’ s flight took off from JFK Airport for Moscow at nearly 19:36 local time ( 02:36 Moscow Time ) .
It is scheduled to arrive at Sheremetyevo Airport at 11:40 Moscow Time .
According to the Russian Embassy in the US , Boeing 777-300 is carrying 257 passengers .
Some 19 Russian schoolchildren are on this flight , President of the Russian Youth of America organization Igor Kochan said .
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing on April 23 that the US was reluctant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were stuck in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic .
According to her , about 80 Russian students have been staying in the US since last autumn and the Embassy only knows 42 names .
Out of them , eight have returned to Russia , while 34 others were scattered across the US and sought to come back home as soon as possible .

NEW YORK, April 29. /TASS/. Russian schoolchildren, who studied in the United States under educational programs, have expressed gratitude to Russian diplomats and the organizations of fellow countrymen for providing assistance in bringing them back home.
Three high school students told TASS before the flight that they had studied in the US for several months - Alyona in Nebraska, Dmitry in Iowa and Irina in Oklahoma. They were taken to New York’s JFK International Airport with the assistance of the Russian Youth of America organization.
The teenagers said they were looking forward to meeting with their relatives in Russia.
Aeroflot’s flight took off from JFK Airport for Moscow at nearly 19:36 local time (02:36 Moscow Time). It is scheduled to arrive at Sheremetyevo Airport at 11:40 Moscow Time.
According to the Russian Embassy in the US, Boeing 777-300 is carrying 257 passengers. Some 19 Russian schoolchildren are on this flight, President of the Russian Youth of America organization Igor Kochan said.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing on April 23 that the US was reluctant in helping Moscow find its school students who were stuck in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to her, about 80 Russian students have been staying in the US since last autumn and the Embassy only knows 42 names. Out of them, eight have returned to Russia, while 34 others were scattered across the US and sought to come back home as soon as possible.


tass--2020-04-29--Number of coronavirus-associated deaths in Moscow exceeds 500

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus-associated deaths in Moscow has exceeded 500 , with 67 coronavirus-positive patients having died over the past day , the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday .
`` Sixty-seven coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow , '' it said , adding that the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths has reached 546 .
The center once again called for strict observance of the coronavirus lockdowns and recalled that these measures have been extended until May 11 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 3,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 211,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 923,000 individuals have recovered from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a total of 93,558 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 8,456 patients having recovered from the virus .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus-associated deaths in Moscow has exceeded 500, with 67 coronavirus-positive patients having died over the past day, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday.
"Sixty-seven coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," it said, adding that the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths has reached 546.
The center once again called for strict observance of the coronavirus lockdowns and recalled that these measures have been extended until May 11.
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 3,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 211,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 923,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 93,558 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 8,456 patients having recovered from the virus. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-28--Coronavirus lockdown measures in Moscow extended until May 11

According to the mayor , schoolchildren will have no classes in a period from May 1 through 11 .
`` However difficult it may be to take such a decision but today I signed a decree expending all the restrictions that are now in place in Moscow until May 11 , '' he wrote on his blog .
`` Please stay at home during the May Day holidays . ''
MOSCOW , April 28 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow ’ s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday he has signed a decree extending the coronavirus lockdown regime in the city until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that jobless city dwellers will be paid an additional monthly allowance of 3,000 rubles ( 40.5 US dollars ) per each minor child .
`` This money will be paid in addition to the federal unemployment benefit , '' Sobyanin noted .
As for children ’ s summer vacations , the mayor said that the city ’ s authorities have suspended work on the organization of summer camps for children until July 31 .
He noted that about 17,000 Moscow residents diagnosed with the coronavirus infection are currently undergoing treatment at hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the coronavirus infection and staying at hospitals has increased to 17,000 .
Hundreds are in intensive care wards and connected to lung ventilators .
From thirty to forty die every day , '' he wrote .
`` Every day I read appeals and requests to ease the lockdown regime .
Believe me , I want to do it like all of you .
But it would be an irresponsible and populist decision in this conditions , which will inevitably entail morbidity and mortality growth , '' he stressed .
He thanked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' they are showing in this difficult period .
`` Today , people ’ s lives and health literally depend on each of us , '' he emphasized .
In his words , as soon as the morbidity rate slows down , the authorities will begin to ease the restrictions .
`` But the lockdown regime should be strictly observed in the coming days .
We rely on your support .
We can cope with this situation only together , '' he added .
Apart from that , under the decree , beauty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , canteens and other public catering outlets will stay close until May 11 but for those operating in the take-away and delivery formats .
The ban on sports , entertainment and public events , as well as on mass gatherings will also stay in place until May 11 .
Believers are recommended to refrain from visiting churches .
The self-isolation regime in Moscow was imposed on March 29 .
People of all ages are to stay at home , but for cases when they need emergency medical assistance or have to continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave their homes to buy food , dispose garbage or walk a pet to a distance of 100 meters from the house .
A system of digital passes for travels by private and public transport came into force in Moscow from April 15 .

According to the mayor, schoolchildren will have no classes in a period from May 1 through 11.
"However difficult it may be to take such a decision but today I signed a decree expending all the restrictions that are now in place in Moscow until May 11," he wrote on his blog. "Please stay at home during the May Day holidays."
MOSCOW, April 28. /TASS/. Moscow’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday he has signed a decree extending the coronavirus lockdown regime in the city until May 11.
The mayor also announced that jobless city dwellers will be paid an additional monthly allowance of 3,000 rubles (40.5 US dollars) per each minor child. "This money will be paid in addition to the federal unemployment benefit," Sobyanin noted.
As for children’s summer vacations, the mayor said that the city’s authorities have suspended work on the organization of summer camps for children until July 31.
He noted that about 17,000 Moscow residents diagnosed with the coronavirus infection are currently undergoing treatment at hospitals. "The number of Moscow residents diagnosed with the coronavirus infection and staying at hospitals has increased to 17,000. Hundreds are in intensive care wards and connected to lung ventilators. From thirty to forty die every day," he wrote.
"Every day I read appeals and requests to ease the lockdown regime. Believe me, I want to do it like all of you. But it would be an irresponsible and populist decision in this conditions, which will inevitably entail morbidity and mortality growth," he stressed.
He thanked the city dwellers "for understanding and patience" they are showing in this difficult period. "Today, people’s lives and health literally depend on each of us," he emphasized.
In his words, as soon as the morbidity rate slows down, the authorities will begin to ease the restrictions.
"But the lockdown regime should be strictly observed in the coming days. We rely on your support. We can cope with this situation only together," he added.
Apart from that, under the decree, beauty parlors, saunas, restaurants, cafes, canteens and other public catering outlets will stay close until May 11 but for those operating in the take-away and delivery formats. The ban on sports, entertainment and public events, as well as on mass gatherings will also stay in place until May 11. Believers are recommended to refrain from visiting churches.
The self-isolation regime in Moscow was imposed on March 29. People of all ages are to stay at home, but for cases when they need emergency medical assistance or have to continue to work. People are also allowed to leave their homes to buy food, dispose garbage or walk a pet to a distance of 100 meters from the house.
A system of digital passes for travels by private and public transport came into force in Moscow from April 15.


tass--2020-04-30--Russia might ease coronavirus restrictions in two weeks — WHO

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
World Health Organization ( WHO ) representative to Russia Melita Vujnovic believes that it will be possible to ease lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus if the trend of decreasing infection rates holds up in the country , she said Wednesday .
`` I am very glad that in the past 10 days we ’ ve been witnessing lower [ infection ] rates , while today in Moscow we saw a significant drop in cases .
Of course , it should be very carefully tracked in the next two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phase when restrictive measures can be gradually eased , '' she noted .
Yesterday , Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation , declaring May 6,7 and 8 non-working days which means that Russia will stay in lockdown until at least May 12 .
Putin noted that the restrictive measures should be strictly adhered to in this period .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - 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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. World Health Organization (WHO) representative to Russia Melita Vujnovic believes that it will be possible to ease lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus if the trend of decreasing infection rates holds up in the country, she said Wednesday.
"I am very glad that in the past 10 days we’ve been witnessing lower [infection] rates, while today in Moscow we saw a significant drop in cases. Of course, it should be very carefully tracked in the next two weeks and then we will hopefully enter the phase when restrictive measures can be gradually eased," she noted.
Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation, declaring May 6,7 and 8 non-working days which means that Russia will stay in lockdown until at least May 12. Putin noted that the restrictive measures should be strictly adhered to in this period.
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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-30--Decision on anonymity for MH17 case witnesses undermines trust — Russian diplomat

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
The decision of The Hague court to maintain anonymity of witnesses in the case of the MH17 flight crash over Ukraine undermines trust in any rulings it delivers , spokeswoman for the Russian foreign minister Maria Zakharova told a briefing on Wednesday .
`` In fact , the witness anonymity ruling can have long-lasting effects , particularly about the trust in validity of the court ’ s final decision whatever it might be , '' she said .
`` To deliver justice it is important that the process is truly open and legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguments of all sides and not just prosecution ’ s claims .
As far as we understand , the hearing was made public precisely to demonstrate independence and the unbiased nature of the process and even an online broadcast from the courtroom was set up .
However , we doubt that the aforementioned ruling on witness anonymity corresponds with the criteria put forward , '' the diplomat stressed .
Earlier , The Hague ’ s district court ruled to maintain the anonymous status of 12 out of 13 witnesses in the case of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 .
The defense team of Russian citizen Oleg Pulatov , who is one of four people indicted in this case , appealed the decision of the prosecutor to guarantee witness status of 13 people who are facing danger and to maintain their anonymity .
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 , a Boeing-777 passenger plane travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur , was shot down on July 17 , 2014 , over Ukraine ’ s eastern region of Donetsk .
The crash killed all the 283 passengers , citizens of 10 countries , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active armed conflict on the ground , Kiev did not close its airspace over the Donbass region to international passenger flights .
The Joint Investigation Team ( JIT ) looking into the crash is made up of representatives from the Netherlands , Australia , Belgium , Malaysia and Ukraine .
On May 24 , the experts published a provisional report , claiming that the missile system that was used to down Flight MH17 could have been transferred from Russia and be a part of the Russian 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile brigade near Kursk .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Russian Defense Ministry said that no Russian army missile system had ever crossed the Ukrainian border .
Moreover , the defense ministry ’ s representatives reported that they had identified the missile that was launched to down the Boeing and established that it was transferred over to the Ukrainian troops back in 1986 and had never returned to Russia since .
In June , the JIT said it had identified four persons suspected of being involved the MH17 crash .
They are three Russian nationals Igor Girkin , also known under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Oleg Pulatov and a Ukrainian national , Leonid Kharchenko .
They are accused of allegedly transporting the missile system that downed the plane to Ukraine from Russia .
The trial began in the Netherlands on March 9 .
Russian officials have repeatedly expressed doubts and distrust of the results of its work , pointed to the groundless nature of arguments the accusations are based on and unwillingness to use Russian conclusion in the course of the investigation .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. The decision of The Hague court to maintain anonymity of witnesses in the case of the MH17 flight crash over Ukraine undermines trust in any rulings it delivers, spokeswoman for the Russian foreign minister Maria Zakharova told a briefing on Wednesday.
"In fact, the witness anonymity ruling can have long-lasting effects, particularly about the trust in validity of the court’s final decision whatever it might be," she said.
"To deliver justice it is important that the process is truly open and legal and that hearings fully take into account arguments of all sides and not just prosecution’s claims. As far as we understand, the hearing was made public precisely to demonstrate independence and the unbiased nature of the process and even an online broadcast from the courtroom was set up. However, we doubt that the aforementioned ruling on witness anonymity corresponds with the criteria put forward," the diplomat stressed.
Earlier, The Hague’s district court ruled to maintain the anonymous status of 12 out of 13 witnesses in the case of MH17 flight crash in eastern Ukraine in 2014. The defense team of Russian citizen Oleg Pulatov, who is one of four people indicted in this case, appealed the decision of the prosecutor to guarantee witness status of 13 people who are facing danger and to maintain their anonymity.
MH17 crash and investigation
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, a Boeing-777 passenger plane travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down on July 17, 2014, over Ukraine’s eastern region of Donetsk. The crash killed all the 283 passengers, citizens of 10 countries, and 15 crewmembers. In spite of the active armed conflict on the ground, Kiev did not close its airspace over the Donbass region to international passenger flights. The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) looking into the crash is made up of representatives from the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Malaysia and Ukraine.
On May 24, the experts published a provisional report, claiming that the missile system that was used to down Flight MH17 could have been transferred from Russia and be a part of the Russian 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile brigade near Kursk. Moscow rejects the JIT accusations. Particularly, the Russian Defense Ministry said that no Russian army missile system had ever crossed the Ukrainian border. Moreover, the defense ministry’s representatives reported that they had identified the missile that was launched to down the Boeing and established that it was transferred over to the Ukrainian troops back in 1986 and had never returned to Russia since.
In June, the JIT said it had identified four persons suspected of being involved the MH17 crash. They are three Russian nationals Igor Girkin, also known under the nickname of Strelkov, Sergei Dubinsky, Oleg Pulatov and a Ukrainian national, Leonid Kharchenko. They are accused of allegedly transporting the missile system that downed the plane to Ukraine from Russia. The trial began in the Netherlands on March 9.
Russian officials have repeatedly expressed doubts and distrust of the results of its work, pointed to the groundless nature of arguments the accusations are based on and unwillingness to use Russian conclusion in the course of the investigation.


tass--2020-04-30--Dollar slides to below 73 rubles on Moscow Exchange

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The US dollar exchange rate declined 1.56 % to previous trading session ’ @ @ @ @ @ reaching 72.9875 rubles per dollar as of 23:27 Moscow time .
The dollar exchange rate @ @ @ @ @ two weeks ago , on April 14 .
As of 23:38 Moscow time , the @ @ @ @ @ at 73.06 rubles ( -1.46 % ) , while the euro was trading at 79.44 @ @ @ @ @ .
The Russian currency and stock indexes are following the rising oil price as the @ @ @ @ @ added 11.83 % on London 's ICE to $ 22.88 per barrel , while the @ @ @ @ @ % to $ 15.45 per barrel .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. The US dollar exchange rate declined 1.56% to previous trading session’s close on Wednesday, reaching 72.9875 rubles per dollar as of 23:27 Moscow time.
The dollar exchange rate previously reached this point about two weeks ago, on April 14.
As of 23:38 Moscow time, the dollar exchange rate was trading at 73.06 rubles (-1.46%), while the euro was trading at 79.44 rubles (-0.95%).
The Russian currency and stock indexes are following the rising oil price as the price of Brent crude oil added 11.83% on London's ICE to $22.88 per barrel, while the price of WTI grew 25.2% to $15.45 per barrel.


tass--2020-04-30--A total of 65 coronavirus patients die in Moscow in past day, overall death toll at 611

MOSCOW , April 30 .
/TASS/ .
A total of 65 people diagnosed with the novel coronavirus infection and concurrent diseases , died in Moscow in the past 24 hours , bringing the overall death toll in the Russian capital to 611 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Wednesday .
`` A total of 65 patients with confirmed pneumonia , who tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection , have died in Moscow , '' it said .
The crisis center reiterated its call to all residents to strictly observe the self-isolation regime .
Until May 11 , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their age must not leave their places of residence .
The system of digital passes to travel about Moscow and the Moscow region was introduced on April 15 .
The e-pass is a special code consisting of letters and digits .
They are issued free of charge .
Applications are received either online , or over the phone , or via an SMS .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 30. /TASS/. A total of 65 people diagnosed with the novel coronavirus infection and concurrent diseases, died in Moscow in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll in the Russian capital to 611, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Wednesday.
"A total of 65 patients with confirmed pneumonia, who tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection, have died in Moscow," it said.
The crisis center reiterated its call to all residents to strictly observe the self-isolation regime.
Until May 11, all residents of the Russian capital regardless of their age must not leave their places of residence. The system of digital passes to travel about Moscow and the Moscow region was introduced on April 15. The e-pass is a special code consisting of letters and digits. They are issued free of charge. Applications are received either online, or over the phone, or via an SMS.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-30--US deployment of low-yield nuclear warheads dangerous, causes destabilization — diplomat

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The deployment of its low-yield nuclear warheads by the United States is a dangerous step that leads to destabliziation , Russian Foreign Ministry ’ s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday .
`` We noted the article , published by the US Department of State ’ s official website on April 24 and devoted to the issue of creating W76-2 low-yield nuclear warheads and deploy it on some of its Trident submarines , '' she said .
`` As we have already said may times , we view this as a dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a certain element of destabilization . ''
Zakharova stressed that any attack with the use of US submarine-launched ballistic missiles , regardless of their characteristics , will be viewed by Russia as an attack with the use of nuclear weapons and , therefore , a basis for a retaliatory strike .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier said the US production of W76-2 missiles lowers the nuclear threshold and increases the risk of a nuclear conflict .
According to US experts , the new missile has the explosive yield of 5-6 kilotons .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. The deployment of its low-yield nuclear warheads by the United States is a dangerous step that leads to destabliziation, Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
"We noted the article, published by the US Department of State’s official website on April 24 and devoted to the issue of creating W76-2 low-yield nuclear warheads and deploy it on some of its Trident submarines," she said. "As we have already said may times, we view this as a dangerous step. We believe that it carries a certain element of destabilization."
Zakharova stressed that any attack with the use of US submarine-launched ballistic missiles, regardless of their characteristics, will be viewed by Russia as an attack with the use of nuclear weapons and, therefore, a basis for a retaliatory strike.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier said the US production of W76-2 missiles lowers the nuclear threshold and increases the risk of a nuclear conflict. According to US experts, the new missile has the explosive yield of 5-6 kilotons.


tass--2020-04-30--Russia upset by western attempts to shift blame for pandemic on China — minister

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is upset by attempts of certain western countries to put the blame for the coronavirus pandemic on China , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman .
`` I ’ d primarily would like to say that we are saddened by the rhetoric and attempts to point figure at one side or another .
You mentioned that the US is accusing China .
Europe is also voicing its accusations ( it happened in France and Germany ) against China , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed to the statements of certain European countries intending to demand tens and even hundreds of billions of dollars from China as compensation for not notifying the global community about the pandemic in time .
`` US President Donald Trump recently addressed this issue during one of his briefings and said that the US might put forward similar claims but demanding much bigger amounts than hundreds of billions of dollars , '' he noted .
`` We see it all .
This is all very sad , of course . ''
Lavrov stressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority .
`` Later , we will definitely need to investigate reasons it emerged at least to understands how to create a reliable antidote for the future .
There are forecasts of scientists that this very coronavirus might come back and it will be with us permanently like flu and a number of other seasonal diseases .
Therefore , we will definitely need to study the reasons , '' he emphasized .
The Russian foreign minister clarified that this investigation is necessary not to simply say , `` I was right .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did everything right and now let ’ s vote for me , '' but to understand how to draft optimal responses to overcome this threat in the future .
Trump earlier announced that the US administration is considering pressing financial claims against Beijing due to losses suffered in the pandemic .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Russia is upset by attempts of certain Western countries to put the blame for the coronavirus pandemic on China, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman.
"I’d primarily would like to say that we are saddened by the rhetoric and attempts to point figure at one side or another. You mentioned that the US is accusing China. Europe is also voicing its accusations (it happened in France and Germany) against China," he answered the question.
The minister pointed to the statements of certain European countries intending to demand tens and even hundreds of billions of dollars from China as compensation for not notifying the global community about the pandemic in time. "US President Donald Trump recently addressed this issue during one of his briefings and said that the US might put forward similar claims but demanding much bigger amounts than hundreds of billions of dollars," he noted. "We see it all. This is all very sad, of course."
Lavrov stressed that victory over pandemic remains an absolute priority. "Later, we will definitely need to investigate reasons it emerged at least to understands how to create a reliable antidote for the future. There are forecasts of scientists that this very coronavirus might come back and it will be with us permanently like flu and a number of other seasonal diseases. Therefore, we will definitely need to study the reasons," he emphasized.
The Russian foreign minister clarified that this investigation is necessary not to simply say, "I was right. This is who is to blame. I did everything right and now let’s vote for me," but to understand how to draft optimal responses to overcome this threat in the future.
Trump earlier announced that the US administration is considering pressing financial claims against Beijing due to losses suffered in the pandemic.


tass--2020-04-30--Business ombudsman expects 15% fall in consumer demand in Russia due to pandemic

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Business ombudsman Boris Titov expects consumer demand in Russia to decline 10-15 % in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic .
He voiced his forecast during and online conference on Wednesday .
`` We expect that countrywide real wages will fall .
This applies primarily to the private sector , but also in the segment financed from the budget wages will be reduced .
Therefore , [ we will lose ] 10-15 % of demand at least this year , '' he said .
At the same time , Titov found it difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What will happen next : how long the price of oil will last , whether the second stage of the pandemic will be - these are question marks , '' the business ombudsman said .
He added that his Institute for Growth Economics had begun to create a model that should ensure recovery of the national economy after the coronavirus and in condition of low oil prices .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,100,000 people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Business ombudsman Boris Titov expects consumer demand in Russia to decline 10-15% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. He voiced his forecast during and online conference on Wednesday.
"We expect that countrywide real wages will fall. This applies primarily to the private sector, but also in the segment financed from the budget wages will be reduced. Therefore, [we will lose] 10-15% of demand at least this year," he said.
At the same time, Titov found it difficult to give a longer forecast.
"What will happen next: how long the price of oil will last, whether the second stage of the pandemic will be - these are question marks," the business ombudsman said.
He added that his Institute for Growth Economics had begun to create a model that should ensure recovery of the national economy after the coronavirus and in condition of low oil prices.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-29--US Federal Reserve System keeps base interest rate at 0-0.25%

WASHINGTON , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
WASHINGTON , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The US Federal Reserve System acting @ @ @ @ @ has kept the base interest rate at the level of 0-0.25 % as expected by @ @ @ @ @ Open Market Committee said Wednesday after the meeting .
`` The Committee expects to maintain @ @ @ @ @ is confident that the economy has weathered recent events and is on track to achieve @ @ @ @ @ stability goals , '' the Committee said .

WASHINGTON, April 29. /TASS/. WASHINGTON, April 29. /TASS/. The US Federal Reserve System acting as the national central bank has kept the base interest rate at the level of 0-0.25% as expected by the market, the Federal Open Market Committee said Wednesday after the meeting.
"The Committee expects to maintain this target range until it is confident that the economy has weathered recent events and is on track to achieve its maximum employment and price stability goals," the Committee said.


tass--2020-04-29--Repatriation flight with Russian citizens arrives in St. Petersburg from Italy

The Russian diplomatic mission in Italy informed that more people had been registered for the flight , however , 50 people were unable to get to Rome to board the plane on time for various reasons .
ST. PETERSBURG , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
A repatriation flight transporting Russian citizens who were unable to return home from Italy due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has landed in St. Petersburg , a representative of the company operating St. Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport informed .
After disembarking passengers residing in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region , the plane will head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers - 56 people - will disembark the plane in St. Petersburg .
All of them will undergo medical examinations .
If a passenger exhibits symptoms of a viral disease , they will be hospitalized .
Passengers with no symptoms of the disease will be obligated to self-isolate either at their homes or at a specially established quarantine residence .
Due to mass cancelation of international flights caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic , hundreds of thousands Russians have been stranded abroad .
Special exit flights are organized for their evacuation .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the return of Russian nationals from abroad : 500 people a day arriving to Moscow and the Moscow Region and 200 people a day arriving to other regions .
Those who remain abroad can apply for material aid .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have recovered from the illness across the globe .

The Russian diplomatic mission in Italy informed that more people had been registered for the flight, however, 50 people were unable to get to Rome to board the plane on time for various reasons.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 29. /TASS/. A repatriation flight transporting Russian citizens who were unable to return home from Italy due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has landed in St. Petersburg, a representative of the company operating St. Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport informed.
After disembarking passengers residing in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, the plane will head to Moscow. Over half of all passengers - 56 people - will disembark the plane in St. Petersburg. All of them will undergo medical examinations. If a passenger exhibits symptoms of a viral disease, they will be hospitalized. Passengers with no symptoms of the disease will be obligated to self-isolate either at their homes or at a specially established quarantine residence.
Due to mass cancelation of international flights caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of thousands Russians have been stranded abroad. Special exit flights are organized for their evacuation. The Russian government has introduced a quota for the return of Russian nationals from abroad: 500 people a day arriving to Moscow and the Moscow Region and 200 people a day arriving to other regions. Those who remain abroad can apply for material aid.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.
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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-04-29--Rosatom in talks on mobile datacenters supplies to India

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The Rosatom Group of companies is negotiating deliveries of mobile datacenters to India @ @ @ @ @ group Ekaterina Solntseva said on Wednesday .
`` We are holding negotiations with India on @ @ @ @ @ mobile datacenters - TASS ] now , '' Solntseva said .
The Group will not @ @ @ @ @ backbone datacenters at nuclear power plants and `` is now dealing with containerized and mobile @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. The Rosatom Group of companies is negotiating deliveries of mobile datacenters to India, Digitalization Director of the group Ekaterina Solntseva said on Wednesday.
"We are holding negotiations with India on this topic [supplies of mobile datacenters - TASS] now," Solntseva said.
The Group will not curtain the project of constructing backbone datacenters at nuclear power plants and "is now dealing with containerized and mobile datacenters," she added.


tass--2020-04-29--Norway’s coronavirus cases near 7,700

Norway’s coronavirus cases near 7,700

`` Overall , 7,667 people contracted coronavirus , '' the statement notes .
In the last few weeks , the infection increase has been stable and amounted to around 100 new cases per day or less .
Moreover , 206 patients died from coronavirus-related issues , while 119 people are hospitalized .
HELSINKI , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Norway has increased by 62 to bring the total to 7,667 , the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said Wednesday .
Norway reported its first coronavirus case in late February .
The government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residency permits from entering the country because of the pandemic and introduced border control on its border within the Schengen Area .
Authorities also shut down all preschools , schools and universities in the country .
All citizens returning from overseas are obliged to enter a two-week quarantine .
The government earlier this week announced that the country managed to take the outbreak under control .
In accordance with the cabinet ’ s decision , a number of businesses and services will gradually reopen in April - preschools and primary schools will start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late stages of their degrees will be cleared to go back to universities , hair salons and barbershops will reopen as well as other businesses .
Moreover , the ban on travel to country houses is also lifted .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

"Overall, 7,667 people contracted coronavirus," the statement notes. In the last few weeks, the infection increase has been stable and amounted to around 100 new cases per day or less. Moreover, 206 patients died from coronavirus-related issues, while 119 people are hospitalized.
HELSINKI, April 29. /TASS/. The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Norway has increased by 62 to bring the total to 7,667, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said Wednesday.
Norway reported its first coronavirus case in late February. The government banned all foreigners who do not hold residency permits from entering the country because of the pandemic and introduced border control on its border within the Schengen Area. Authorities also shut down all preschools, schools and universities in the country. All citizens returning from overseas are obliged to enter a two-week quarantine.
The government earlier this week announced that the country managed to take the outbreak under control. In accordance with the cabinet’s decision, a number of businesses and services will gradually reopen in April - preschools and primary schools will start classes again, students who are in late stages of their degrees will be cleared to go back to universities, hair salons and barbershops will reopen as well as other businesses. Moreover, the ban on travel to country houses is also lifted.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-04-29--Russian diplomats aiding compatriots remaining abroad, says Lavrov

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Russian diplomats are aiding their compatriots stranded abroad during the novel coronavirus pandemic , while the Russian Foreign Ministry tries to rectify inevitable errors in this process , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman .
The diplomat stated that the Russian Foreign Ministry had always dealt with the issues arising with Russian citizens abroad , so the task is not brand new for Russian diplomats .
`` Of course , there weren ’ t as many issues , and the stakes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the main tasks of our diplomatic missions has always been aiding our compatriots abroad who are in trouble , '' Lavrov stated .
He noted that due to the spread of the novel coronavirus , hundreds of thousands Russians have been stranded abroad .
`` Some have left for long periods of time ( to study or to take part in an internship ) , some have left for tourism purposes , '' the minister explained .
He noted that in accordance with the Russian Constitution , every Russian national has the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the return of Russian citizens is hindered by restrictions introduced in other states to combat the pandemic and the measures taken in Russia .
`` There are some factors related directly to the spread of the novel coronavirus in Russia .
There are decisions made by the Russian government , the anti-coronavirus crisis center under the Russian government to combat the main threat : to ensure that any negative consequences of the current pandemic are minimized , '' Lavrov said .
He stressed that the main goal is to ensure the health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures taken by the Russian government to organize the return of Russian nationals are dictated solely by that goal , Lavrov noted .
Due to mass cancelation of international flights caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic , hundreds of thousands Russians have been stranded abroad .
Special exit flights are organized for their evacuation .
The Russian government has introduced a quota for the return of Russian nationals from abroad : 500 people a day arriving to Moscow and the Moscow Region and 200 people a day arriving to other regions .
Those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid .
To date , a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Russian diplomats are aiding their compatriots stranded abroad during the novel coronavirus pandemic, while the Russian Foreign Ministry tries to rectify inevitable errors in this process, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman.
The diplomat stated that the Russian Foreign Ministry had always dealt with the issues arising with Russian citizens abroad, so the task is not brand new for Russian diplomats. "Of course, there weren’t as many issues, and the stakes were not as high. However, one of the main tasks of our diplomatic missions has always been aiding our compatriots abroad who are in trouble," Lavrov stated.
He noted that due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, hundreds of thousands Russians have been stranded abroad. "Some have left for long periods of time (to study or to take part in an internship), some have left for tourism purposes," the minister explained. He noted that in accordance with the Russian Constitution, every Russian national has the right to return home. However, the return of Russian citizens is hindered by restrictions introduced in other states to combat the pandemic and the measures taken in Russia.
"There are some factors related directly to the spread of the novel coronavirus in Russia. There are decisions made by the Russian government, the anti-coronavirus crisis center under the Russian government to combat the main threat: to ensure that any negative consequences of the current pandemic are minimized," Lavrov said.
He stressed that the main goal is to ensure the health and safety of Russian citizens. All the measures taken by the Russian government to organize the return of Russian nationals are dictated solely by that goal, Lavrov noted.
Due to mass cancelation of international flights caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of thousands Russians have been stranded abroad. Special exit flights are organized for their evacuation. The Russian government has introduced a quota for the return of Russian nationals from abroad: 500 people a day arriving to Moscow and the Moscow Region and 200 people a day arriving to other regions. Those who remain abroad can apply for material aid.
To date, a total of 99,399 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 10,286 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 972 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.
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 3,100,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 218,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 959,700 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-04-29--Gazprom expects to export 166.6 bln cubic meters of gas to Europe in 2020

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
Gazprom is preparing its budget for this year on the basis of expectations @ @ @ @ @ of gas to be exported to Europe at the price of $ 133 per 1,000 @ @ @ @ @ Gazprom ’ s Finance and Economic Department Alexander Ivannikov said on Wednesday .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ assumptions to calculate the budget for this year .
Our volume figures for export are @ @ @ @ @ bln cubic meters and the average annual price figure is $ 133 per 1,000 cubic @ @ @ @ @ .
Gas supplies of the company to the domestic market will decline by about 9 @ @ @ @ @ end of the first quarter of 2020 .
Gazprom ’ s exports to non-CIS countries @ @ @ @ @ in 2019 to 199.2 bln cubic meters .
Exports to CIS countries rose by 2.2 @ @ @ @ @ meters last year .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Gazprom is preparing its budget for this year on the basis of expectations of 166.6 bln cubic meters of gas to be exported to Europe at the price of $133 per 1,000 cubic meters, head of Gazprom’s Finance and Economic Department Alexander Ivannikov said on Wednesday.
"We now have the following scenario assumptions to calculate the budget for this year. Our volume figures for export are at the level of 166.6 bln cubic meters and the average annual price figure is $133 per 1,000 cubic meters," Ivannikov said.
Gas supplies of the company to the domestic market will decline by about 9% year-on-year as of the end of the first quarter of 2020.
Gazprom’s exports to non-CIS countries dropped by 1.3% year-on-year in 2019 to 199.2 bln cubic meters. Exports to CIS countries rose by 2.2% to 37.7 bln cubic meters last year.


tass--2020-04-29--UNGA resolution drafted to mark 75th anniversary of WW2 victory, says Russian minister

MOSCOW , April 29 .
/TASS/ .
A draft resolution marking the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War is being prepared in the UN General Assembly , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman .
`` A draft UN General Assembly resolution is being prepared , now to mark the 75th anniversary of the Second World War victory .
CIS states , China and certain other UN members co-sponsored it , '' he said .
Lavrov noted that as five years ago , a special discussion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenary session to mark the Victory Day , but it had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
`` The General Assembly just like other UN agencies is working remotely now and such large-scale meetings ( although smaller ones too ) are not held .
We agreed with our partners - co-sponsors of the resolution - that we will aim for the period when the General Assembly resumes its normal work to definitely set up such a meeting , '' the Russian minister underscored .
Lavrov recalled that on April 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump adopted a joint statement to mark the 75th anniversary of Elbe Day commemorating the meeting of the Soviet and American armies .
`` I believe that it is a significant and emotionally charged signal for us to put security interests , interests of saving lives of our people first and not some geopolitical calculations , '' the minister emphasized .

MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. A draft resolution marking the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War is being prepared in the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman.
"A draft UN General Assembly resolution is being prepared, now to mark the 75th anniversary of the Second World War victory. CIS states, China and certain other UN members co-sponsored it," he said.
Lavrov noted that as five years ago, a special discussion was planned at the UN General Assembly plenary session to mark the Victory Day, but it had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The General Assembly just like other UN agencies is working remotely now and such large-scale meetings (although smaller ones too) are not held. We agreed with our partners - co-sponsors of the resolution - that we will aim for the period when the General Assembly resumes its normal work to definitely set up such a meeting," the Russian minister underscored.
Lavrov recalled that on April 25 Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump adopted a joint statement to mark the 75th anniversary of Elbe Day commemorating the meeting of the Soviet and American armies. "I believe that it is a significant and emotionally charged signal for us to put security interests, interests of saving lives of our people first and not some geopolitical calculations," the minister emphasized.