tass--2020-09-04--Putin praises Sobyanin's team for improving life in Moscow

NOVO-OGAREVO , September 4 .
/ TASS / .
Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the efforts of the team of @ @ @ @ @ in raising the standard of living in Moscow during a working meeting with the mayor @ @ @ @ @ , which took place on Friday via video conference .
`` I know how much @ @ @ @ @ reflect the wishes and moods of Muscovites in order to improve their standard of living @ @ @ @ @ our capital is better and better , '' President Putin addressed Sobyanin .
President Putin @ @ @ @ @ the whole country largely depends on how the capital is doing .
He wished the @ @ @ @ @ that millions of Muscovites would feel the results of his activities in their daily lives @

NOVO-OGAREVO, September 4. / TASS /. Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the efforts of the team of Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin in raising the standard of living in Moscow during a working meeting with the mayor of the capital Sergei Sobyanin, which took place on Friday via video conference.
"I know how much your team is doing to reflect the wishes and moods of Muscovites in order to improve their standard of living, so that life in our capital is better and better," President Putin addressed Sobyanin.
President Putin noted that the well-being of the whole country largely depends on how the capital is doing. He wished the mayor success and expressed hope that millions of Muscovites would feel the results of his activities in their daily lives.


tass--2020-09-04--Media: Hainan sets up first investment fund for commercialization of research

HAIKOU , September 4 .
/TASS/ .
Chinese investment banks Kunteng and Galaxy Yanhui teamed up with network technology company Jianda Network Technology to establish Hainan 's first scientific commercialization fund .
According to Hainan Daily , its assets could exceed 250 million yuan ( more than $ 36.5 million ) .
The signing ceremony of the agreement assigning the areas of responsibility took place in Hainan 's administrative center , Haikou .
Hainan 's Science and Technology Administration and the provincial finance department .
The authorities are overwhelmingly supportive of the program : they will facilitate the expansion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state-owned company Hainan Financial Holdings .
`` I hope that as many knowledge-based enterprises as possible will gain access to funding and promote Hainan 's free trade port , '' said Xie Jing , head of Hainan 's office for science and technology .
According to him , this investment fund will make it possible to achieve a breakthrough and `` will break the ice '' for important projects .
The project aims at ensuring the introduction of inventions and advanced scientific developments into production , creating new competitive products through promising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government thus plans to boost active work of key specialists and research centers , encourage their research , as well as improve the existing research base .
According to the local authorities , the main areas of funding are highly efficient technologies and original methods , advanced equipment and innovative products , as well as new materials .
It is assumed that the funds will be primarily used for the development of the oceanic and aerospace industries , as well as in pharmaceuticals .
What is more , the fund will become an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and efficient distribution of bank loans , it will mobilize social capital to boost intensive economic growth .
Earlier , the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “ General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan , ” according to which the island ’ s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025 , and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region 's development .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create an `` international center for tourism and consumption '' on Hainan .
In order to do so , the `` Eastern Hawaii '' with their unique natural landscapes , thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels , which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline .
The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world .

HAIKOU, September 4. /TASS/. Chinese investment banks Kunteng and Galaxy Yanhui teamed up with network technology company Jianda Network Technology to establish Hainan's first scientific commercialization fund. According to Hainan Daily, its assets could exceed 250 million yuan (more than $ 36.5 million).
The signing ceremony of the agreement assigning the areas of responsibility took place in Hainan's administrative center, Haikou. Hainan's Science and Technology Administration and the provincial finance department. The authorities are overwhelmingly supportive of the program: they will facilitate the expansion of the new fund with the help of the state-owned company Hainan Financial Holdings.
"I hope that as many knowledge-based enterprises as possible will gain access to funding and promote Hainan's free trade port," said Xie Jing, head of Hainan's office for science and technology. According to him, this investment fund will make it possible to achieve a breakthrough and "will break the ice" for important projects.
The project aims at ensuring the introduction of inventions and advanced scientific developments into production, creating new competitive products through promising scientific research. In addition, the government thus plans to boost active work of key specialists and research centers, encourage their research, as well as improve the existing research base.
According to the local authorities, the main areas of funding are highly efficient technologies and original methods, advanced equipment and innovative products, as well as new materials. It is assumed that the funds will be primarily used for the development of the oceanic and aerospace industries, as well as in pharmaceuticals. What is more, the fund will become an “intermediary instrument” facilitating the receipt and efficient distribution of bank loans, it will mobilize social capital to boost intensive economic growth.
About Hainan's free trade port
Earlier, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan,” according to which the island’s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025, and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region's development.
By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.


tass--2020-09-04--Permission to release batch of Sputnik V vaccine for civilian use may be granted next week

MOSCOW , September 3 .
/TASS/ .
The Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology under the Russian Health Ministry may be granted permission to release a batch of the newly-developed vaccine Sputnik V against the novel coronavirus for civilian use next week , the institute ’ s deputy director for research , associate member of the Russian Academy of Sciences , Denis Logunov , said on Friday .
`` Its examination is to begin within days .
Also , within days we are to obtain permission .
There is a certain procedure of authorizing a batch for civilian use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the medical watchdog Roszdravnadzor .
Within days , between September 10 and 13 , we are to obtain permission to release a batch of the vaccine for civilian use .
Respectively , from that moment on the population will begin to be vaccinated , '' he said on the Rossiya-24 round-the-clock television news channel .
The vaccine ’ s distribution will be under the Health Ministry ’ s purview .
Earlier , Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that at the current stage the term civilian use implied vaccination of people from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers .
This procedure will take place alongside post-registration clinical research .
`` The vaccine ’ s registration allows for vaccinating the whole population , but the high-risk groups will come first .
There are no restrictions as far as others are concerned , but the Health Ministry has set a task of protecting the risk groups in the first place , '' Logunov said .
`` The platform [ on which the vaccine against the coronavirus has been developed ] had been well studied not only by us , but globally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the EU and the United States .
The vast evidential base the vaccine is safe was the main pre-requisite for its conditional registration .
What does conditional registration allow for ?
It allows for protecting the risk groups right away without spending two , three , four or five years testing the vaccine on volunteers , during which many people in the high-risk groups may die or be harmed .
This resolution allows for starting the protection of the population .
That ’ s what it means , '' Logunov said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ country in the world to have registered a vaccine against the coronavirus - Sputnik V. The vaccine was created at the Gamaleya Institute and underwent clinical tests in June-July .
It is based on a platform that had already been used to create a number of other vaccines .
On August 15 , the Health Ministry said the vaccine ’ s production had been launched .
Later , the director of the Gamaleya Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology , Alexander Gintsburg , told TASS that the vaccination of volunteers as part of post-registration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September .
A total of 40,000 people will be involved .
Ten thousand of them will be injected with a placebo substance .

MOSCOW, September 3. /TASS/. The Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology under the Russian Health Ministry may be granted permission to release a batch of the newly-developed vaccine Sputnik V against the novel coronavirus for civilian use next week, the institute’s deputy director for research, associate member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Denis Logunov, said on Friday.
"Its examination is to begin within days. Also, within days we are to obtain permission. There is a certain procedure of authorizing a batch for civilian use. It must pass the quality check of the medical watchdog Roszdravnadzor. Within days, between September 10 and 13, we are to obtain permission to release a batch of the vaccine for civilian use. Respectively, from that moment on the population will begin to be vaccinated," he said on the Rossiya-24 round-the-clock television news channel.
The vaccine’s distribution will be under the Health Ministry’s purview. Earlier, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that at the current stage the term civilian use implied vaccination of people from the risk groups, such as medics and teachers. This procedure will take place alongside post-registration clinical research.
"The vaccine’s registration allows for vaccinating the whole population, but the high-risk groups will come first. There are no restrictions as far as others are concerned, but the Health Ministry has set a task of protecting the risk groups in the first place," Logunov said.
"The platform [on which the vaccine against the coronavirus has been developed] had been well studied not only by us, but globally, too. It is registered in China, the EU and the United States. The vast evidential base the vaccine is safe was the main pre-requisite for its conditional registration. What does conditional registration allow for? It allows for protecting the risk groups right away without spending two, three, four or five years testing the vaccine on volunteers, during which many people in the high-risk groups may die or be harmed. This resolution allows for starting the protection of the population. That’s what it means," Logunov said.
Russia on August 11 was the first country in the world to have registered a vaccine against the coronavirus - Sputnik V. The vaccine was created at the Gamaleya Institute and underwent clinical tests in June-July. It is based on a platform that had already been used to create a number of other vaccines. On August 15, the Health Ministry said the vaccine’s production had been launched.
Later, the director of the Gamaleya Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Alexander Gintsburg, told TASS that the vaccination of volunteers as part of post-registration tests would commence at the beginning of September. A total of 40,000 people will be involved. Ten thousand of them will be injected with a placebo substance.


tass--2020-09-04--Scientists publish results of first two phases of Sputnik V clinical trials

MOSCOW , September 4 .
/TASS/ .
Russian scientists presented preliminary results of the first two phases of clinical trials of two different forms of the Sputnik V vaccine on 76 volunteers which confirmed that both forms of the vaccine are safe for humans and stimulate their immune system to develop antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 .
The study results were published in the Lancet journal .
`` These data collectively show that the heterologous vaccine based on rAd26-S and rAd5-S is safe , well tolerated , and does not cause serious adverse events in healthy adult volunteers .
The vaccine is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cellular immune responses in 100 % of healthy adult volunteers , with antibody titres in vaccinated participants higher than those in convalescent plasma , '' the researchers wrote .
On August 11 , Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center and passed clinical trials in June - July .
It is based on a known platform previously used for other vaccines .
On August 15 , the Healthcare Ministry announced the production launch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phase of clinical trials of the vaccine began on August 25 .
Russian vaccine consists of two components based on two different strains of adenovirus , rAd26-S и rAd5-S .
The researchers weakened those pathogens and modified their genomes in such a way so that they deliver the coronavirus RNA fragments to human cells , forcing them to produce a large amount of its membrane proteins .
These molecules infiltrate immune cells making them produce antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 .
`` To form a powerful immune response against SARS-CoV-2 , it is important that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , booster vaccinations that use the same adenovirus vector might not produce an effective response because the immune system may recognize and attack the vector .
< … > For our vaccine , we use two different adenovirus vectors in a bid to avoid the immune system becoming immune to the vector , '' one of the authors of the article , Deputy Research Director at the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Denis Logunov said .

MOSCOW, September 4. /TASS/. Russian scientists presented preliminary results of the first two phases of clinical trials of two different forms of the Sputnik V vaccine on 76 volunteers which confirmed that both forms of the vaccine are safe for humans and stimulate their immune system to develop antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. The study results were published in the Lancet journal.
"These data collectively show that the heterologous vaccine based on rAd26-S and rAd5-S is safe, well tolerated, and does not cause serious adverse events in healthy adult volunteers. The vaccine is highly immunogenic and induces strong humoral and cellular immune responses in 100% of healthy adult volunteers, with antibody titres in vaccinated participants higher than those in convalescent plasma," the researchers wrote.
On August 11, Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center and passed clinical trials in June - July. It is based on a known platform previously used for other vaccines. On August 15, the Healthcare Ministry announced the production launch of the preparation. The third post-registration phase of clinical trials of the vaccine began on August 25.
Russian vaccine consists of two components based on two different strains of adenovirus, rAd26-S и rAd5-S. The researchers weakened those pathogens and modified their genomes in such a way so that they deliver the coronavirus RNA fragments to human cells, forcing them to produce a large amount of its membrane proteins. These molecules infiltrate immune cells making them produce antibodies to SARS-CoV-2.
Coronavirus dealt a double blow
"To form a powerful immune response against SARS-CoV-2, it is important that a booster vaccination is provided. However, booster vaccinations that use the same adenovirus vector might not produce an effective response because the immune system may recognize and attack the vector. <…> For our vaccine, we use two different adenovirus vectors in a bid to avoid the immune system becoming immune to the vector," one of the authors of the article, Deputy Research Director at the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Denis Logunov said.


tass--2020-09-04--Moscow will have enough volunteers for coronavirus vaccine trials, mayor says

MOSCOW , September 4 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow will have enough volunteers to conduct the third phase of coronavirus vaccine @ @ @ @ @ s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said during an online meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on @ @ @ @ @ 5,000 people filed applications in just a few days and there is no doubt that @ @ @ @ @ to participate in these trials .
All infrastructure facilities are ready , as well as @ @ @ @ @ the trials and storage and distribution facilities , '' Sobyanin pointed out .
On August @ @ @ @ @ first country to register a coronavirus vaccine , which was named Sputnik V. The vaccine @ @ @ @ @ Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology and underwent clinical trials in June and July @ @ @ @ @ announced the launch of vaccine production on August 15 .
The post-registration trials of the @ @ @ @ @ to involve 40,000 volunteers .

MOSCOW, September 4. /TASS/. Moscow will have enough volunteers to conduct the third phase of coronavirus vaccine trials, the city’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said during an online meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
"More than 5,000 people filed applications in just a few days and there is no doubt that we will have enough volunteers to participate in these trials. All infrastructure facilities are ready, as well as an information system to monitor the trials and storage and distribution facilities," Sobyanin pointed out.
On August 11, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, which was named Sputnik V. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology and underwent clinical trials in June and July. The Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production on August 15. The post-registration trials of the vaccine in Moscow are expected to involve 40,000 volunteers.


tass--2020-09-04--HONOR adds new outdoor smartwatch and high performance laptop

BERLIN , Sept. 4 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology brand HONOR today announced a suite of smart life products with expanded capabilities and upgraded features at the 2020 IFA Technology Conference .
Under the theme `` Expand Your Smart Life , '' HONOR highlighted how it is committed to empowering young people , expanding the way they approach fitness , creativity , productivity and everyday entertainment .
The upgraded line-up of products offer `` Urban Exploration '' with the HONOR Watch GS Pro , `` Fashionable Fitness '' with the HONOR Watch ES and `` Creative Productivity '' with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition , HONOR announced processor upgrades for the HONOR MagicBook 14 & 15 , as well as unveiling the HONOR Pad 6 and three HONOR Choice products to further strengthen its 1+8+N IoT strategy .
Specific details for all of the new products can be found on HIHONOR store after the launch .
The HONOR Watch GS Pro is a rugged smartwatch that helps urban adventurers to boost their performance and explore the great outdoors .
Equipped with an extraordinary 25-day battery life , the smartwatch is one of the longest-lasting smartwatches currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is built to withstand challenging environments , meeting the 14 MIL-STD-810G standard .
Supported by high-precision built-in dual satellite positioning systems , the HONOR Watch GS Pro is equipped with a route back function and route deviation alert to help users explore without worry .
In addition , the HONOR Watch GS Pro supports more than 100 workout modes including mountain climbing , hiking , skiing , indoor and outdoor running and free training .
It also comes with intuitive health features to monitor users ' wellbeing .
The HONOR Watch GS Pro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watch GS Pro UK , HONOR Watch GS Pro France , HONOR Watch GS Pro Germany , HONOR Watch GS Pro Italy and HONOR Watch GS Pro Spain from 7th September at an MSRP of €249.9 , and will be available in Charcoal Black , Marl White and Camo Blue .
The HONOR Watch ES caters to fashion-forward fitness enthusiasts who aspire to lead healthier lives .
With a stylish 1.64-inch AMOLED display , 95 workout modes , 12 animated workout courses with specific scenarios such as fat burn and abs workout and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracking capabilities , the HONOR Watch ES helps users to manage their physical and mental wellbeing while sporting a trendy look , without the premium price tag .
The HONOR Watch ES will be available for pre-order on HONOR Watch ES UK , HONOR Watch ES France , HONOR Watch ES Germany , HONOR Watch ES Italy and HONOR Watch ES Spain from 7th September at an MSRP of €99.9 , and will be available in Meteorite Black , Coral Pink , and Icelandic White .
The HONOR MagicBook Pro , pre-installed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enhance their productivity and boost their creativity .
Boasting a state-of-the-art AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor with integrated Radeon™ Graphics and 6 cores and 12 threads , the HONOR MagicBook Pro delivers smooth performance even when handling complex tasks .
With an ultra-fast 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage drive and 16GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM , the HONOR MagicBook Pro guarantees blistering data speeds when reading and transferring files .
[ 1 ] Furthermore , it features a stunning 16.1 inch FullView display with 100 % sRGB color gamut , making it perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the web as well as for professional applications that demand greater color accuracy and consistent image brightness .
With a smaller footprint , measuring at 369 mm x 234 mm x 16.9 mm , its compact and lightweight design makes the HONOR MagicBook Pro perfect for today 's flexible workforce , allowing users to enjoy games , movies and work on the go .
HONOR also announced its collaboration with Red Bull as the Official Mobile Services and PC Partner of Red Bull Basement 2020 .
The HONOR MagicBook Pro aims to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a positive impact on the world tomorrow .
The HONOR MagicBook Pro ( 16+512GB ) empowered by AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor will be available on HONOR MagicBook Pro Germany from 7th September , on HONOR MagicBook Pro UK , HONOR MagicBook Pro France from 8th September at an MSRP of €899.9 respectively .
Designed for day-to-day tasks to take users from work to play , the AMD refresh of the HONOR MagicBook 14 and 15 enhances computing experience with Ryzen 5 4500U processors , along with a stunning minimalist design and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a slim and lightweight body .
The latest additions to the HONOR MagicBook Series embody the brand 's relentless pursuit of bringing the highest quality and finest craftsmanship of products to its global users .
The HONOR MagicBook 14 ( 8+512GB ) empowered by AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor will be available on HONOR MagicBook 14 UK , HONOR MagicBook 14 France and HONOR MagicBook 14 Germany from 21st September at an MSRP of €749.9 .
The HONOR MagicBook 15 ( 8+512GB ) empowered by AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MagicBook 15 France and HONOR MagicBook 15 Germany from early October at an MSRP of €699.9 .
HONOR also introduced the HONOR Pad 6 and three HONOR Choice products including the Percussion Massage Gun EVO , usmile Sonic Electric Toothbrush P1001 , and Antibacterial Cordless Vacuum Cleaner , to build a comprehensive suite of smart life products for global youth .
Featuring a 10.1 '' Full HD display and symmetrical 1620 high-amplitude dual speakers , the HONOR Pad 6 promises users a truly immersive audio-visual experience .
Weighing just 460g and with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , coupled with enhanced connectivity through Wi-Fi and LTE options , the HONOR Pad 6 is the perfect daily companion for carrying around on-the-go whether traveling , commuting or relaxing at home .
HONOR 's new product launches were recognized by the 2020 IFA Product Technology Innovation Award ( IFA-PTIA ) .
Jointly presented by International Data Group ( IDG ) and the AHK ( German Industry & Commerce Ltd. ) , supported by IFA , CE China , and CE Summit , the IFA-PTIA awards outstanding products that are pioneers in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The HONOR Watch GS Pro and HONOR MagicBook Pro were awarded the Outdoor Innovation Wearable Gold Award and High-Performance Innovative Laptop Gold Award respectively .
`` At HONOR , we are committed to bringing unrivalled products at unbeatable value to our global users , and we 're happy to see the overwhelming response from them .
The HONOR Router 3 was recommended by Tech Advisor as one of the best budget routers , while HONOR 's PC achieved a 287.9 % increase in shipment between Q1 and Q2 of 2020 .
For wearables @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year growth in shipments of 235 % in H1 2020 .
As young people around the world adapt to a new way of living , working and playing , HONOR is dedicated to providing innovative technology and inspiring products to empower global youth , encouraging them to expand their smart life , '' said George Zhao , President of HONOR Global .
HONOR is a leading tech brand for the global youth , born during the growth of mobile internet , and shaped by groundbreaking technology resulting from the company 's unwavering focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every possibility in the era of 5G and AI , HONOR aims to create an intelligent new world for youth by developing a smart living ecosystem and inspirational youth culture .
HONOR will continue to set itself apart by discovering the fun in innovation , introducing a tech chic lifestyle , and offering a diverse and open online community for its ardent , growing fan base.About HONOR

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology brand HONOR today announced a suite of smart life products with expanded capabilities and upgraded features at the 2020 IFA Technology Conference. Under the theme "Expand Your Smart Life," HONOR highlighted how it is committed to empowering young people, expanding the way they approach fitness, creativity, productivity and everyday entertainment. The upgraded line-up of products offer "Urban Exploration" with the HONOR Watch GS Pro, "Fashionable Fitness" with the HONOR Watch ES and "Creative Productivity" with the all-new HONOR MagicBook Pro. In addition, HONOR announced processor upgrades for the HONOR MagicBook 14 & 15, as well as unveiling the HONOR Pad 6 and three HONOR Choice products to further strengthen its 1+8+N IoT strategy. Specific details for all of the new products can be found on HIHONOR store after the launch.
HONOR Watch GS Pro: A Rugged Outdoor Smartwatch Made for Adventure Lovers
The HONOR Watch GS Pro is a rugged smartwatch that helps urban adventurers to boost their performance and explore the great outdoors. Equipped with an extraordinary 25-day battery life, the smartwatch is one of the longest-lasting smartwatches currently available in the wearables market. It is built to withstand challenging environments, meeting the 14 MIL-STD-810G standard. Supported by high-precision built-in dual satellite positioning systems, the HONOR Watch GS Pro is equipped with a route back function and route deviation alert to help users explore without worry. In addition, the HONOR Watch GS Pro supports more than 100 workout modes including mountain climbing, hiking, skiing, indoor and outdoor running and free training. It also comes with intuitive health features to monitor users' wellbeing.
The HONOR Watch GS Pro will be available for pre-order on HONOR Watch GS Pro UK, HONOR Watch GS Pro France, HONOR Watch GS Pro Germany, HONOR Watch GS Pro Italy and HONOR Watch GS Pro Spain from 7th September at an MSRP of €249.9, and will be available in Charcoal Black, Marl White and Camo Blue.
HONOR Watch ES: Your Personal Virtual Coach On-the-Go
The HONOR Watch ES caters to fashion-forward fitness enthusiasts who aspire to lead healthier lives. With a stylish 1.64-inch AMOLED display, 95 workout modes, 12 animated workout courses with specific scenarios such as fat burn and abs workout and a range of stunning health and fitness tracking capabilities, the HONOR Watch ES helps users to manage their physical and mental wellbeing while sporting a trendy look, without the premium price tag.
The HONOR Watch ES will be available for pre-order on HONOR Watch ES UK, HONOR Watch ES France, HONOR Watch ES Germany, HONOR Watch ES Italy and HONOR Watch ES Spain from 7th September at an MSRP of €99.9, and will be available in Meteorite Black, Coral Pink, and Icelandic White.
HONOR MagicBook Pro: A Powerhouse to Unleash Your Creativity
The HONOR MagicBook Pro, pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10, helps creative professionals to enhance their productivity and boost their creativity. Boasting a state-of-the-art AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor with integrated Radeon™ Graphics and 6 cores and 12 threads, the HONOR MagicBook Pro delivers smooth performance even when handling complex tasks. With an ultra-fast 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage drive and 16GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM, the HONOR MagicBook Pro guarantees blistering data speeds when reading and transferring files.[1] Furthermore, it features a stunning 16.1 inch FullView display with 100% sRGB color gamut, making it perfect for viewing photos, movies and browsing the web as well as for professional applications that demand greater color accuracy and consistent image brightness. With a smaller footprint, measuring at 369 mm x 234 mm x 16.9 mm, its compact and lightweight design makes the HONOR MagicBook Pro perfect for today's flexible workforce, allowing users to enjoy games, movies and work on the go.
HONOR also announced its collaboration with Red Bull as the Official Mobile Services and PC Partner of Red Bull Basement 2020. The HONOR MagicBook Pro aims to help students innovate at university today and make a positive impact on the world tomorrow.
The HONOR MagicBook Pro (16+512GB) empowered by AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor will be available on HONOR MagicBook Pro Germany from 7th September, on HONOR MagicBook Pro UK, HONOR MagicBook Pro France from 8th September at an MSRP of €899.9 respectively.
Designed for day-to-day tasks to take users from work to play, the AMD refresh of the HONOR MagicBook 14 and 15 enhances computing experience with Ryzen 5 4500U processors, along with a stunning minimalist design and a FullView display, all packed into in a slim and lightweight body. The latest additions to the HONOR MagicBook Series embody the brand's relentless pursuit of bringing the highest quality and finest craftsmanship of products to its global users.
The HONOR MagicBook 14 (8+512GB) empowered by AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor will be available on HONOR MagicBook 14 UK, HONOR MagicBook 14 France and HONOR MagicBook 14 Germany from 21st September at an MSRP of €749.9.
The HONOR MagicBook 15 (8+512GB) empowered by AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor will be available on HONOR MagicBook 15 UK, HONOR MagicBook 15 France and HONOR MagicBook 15 Germany from early October at an MSRP of €699.9.
HONOR also introduced the HONOR Pad 6 and three HONOR Choice products including the Percussion Massage Gun EVO, usmile Sonic Electric Toothbrush P1001, and Antibacterial Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, to build a comprehensive suite of smart life products for global youth. Featuring a 10.1" Full HD display and symmetrical 1620 high-amplitude dual speakers, the HONOR Pad 6 promises users a truly immersive audio-visual experience. Weighing just 460g and with a slim body that is just 7.55mm thick, coupled with enhanced connectivity through Wi-Fi and LTE options, the HONOR Pad 6 is the perfect daily companion for carrying around on-the-go whether traveling, commuting or relaxing at home.
HONOR's new product launches were recognized by the 2020 IFA Product Technology Innovation Award (IFA-PTIA). Jointly presented by International Data Group (IDG) and the AHK (German Industry & Commerce Ltd.), supported by IFA, CE China, and CE Summit, the IFA-PTIA awards outstanding products that are pioneers in the development of the consumer electronics industry. The HONOR Watch GS Pro and HONOR MagicBook Pro were awarded the Outdoor Innovation Wearable Gold Award and High-Performance Innovative Laptop Gold Award respectively.
"At HONOR, we are committed to bringing unrivalled products at unbeatable value to our global users, and we're happy to see the overwhelming response from them. The HONOR Router 3 was recommended by Tech Advisor as one of the best budget routers, while HONOR's PC achieved a 287.9% increase in shipment between Q1 and Q2 of 2020. For wearables business, HONOR achieved a year on year growth in shipments of 235% in H1 2020. As young people around the world adapt to a new way of living, working and playing, HONOR is dedicated to providing innovative technology and inspiring products to empower global youth, encouraging them to expand their smart life," said George Zhao, President of HONOR Global.
HONOR is a leading tech brand for the global youth, born during the growth of mobile internet, and shaped by groundbreaking technology resulting from the company's unwavering focus on R&D investment. Embracing every possibility in the era of 5G and AI, HONOR aims to create an intelligent new world for youth by developing a smart living ecosystem and inspirational youth culture. HONOR will continue to set itself apart by discovering the fun in innovation, introducing a tech chic lifestyle, and offering a diverse and open online community for its ardent, growing fan base.About HONOR


tass--2020-09-05--Putin commends Moscow authorities for well-coordinated work amid pandemic

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
All municipal services in Moscow acted quickly , efficiently and in a coordinated manner during the pandemic , Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday at a special event dedicated to Moscow City Day .
`` All services acted competently , in a coordinated manner and efficiently by and large , '' he said .
Putin noted that everything necessary for treating those infected with COVID-19 , preventing the disease , ensuring the city ’ s viability and safety of Moscow residents had been done in the Russian capital within a brief period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that Moscow residents and guests of the Russian capital will react with understanding to City Day celebrated without any mass events due to coronavirus-related restrictions .
Speaking at a special event on the occasion on Saturday , Putin congratulated Moscow residents on City Day .
`` Unfortunately , this year it is celebrated without any grandiose and traditional mass events .
I am sure that Moscow residents and guests of our capital react to that with understanding .
Those restrictions that we still have to comply with in no way downplay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Moscow and its residents but for the entire country as well , '' he said .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. All municipal services in Moscow acted quickly, efficiently and in a coordinated manner during the pandemic, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday at a special event dedicated to Moscow City Day.
"All services acted competently, in a coordinated manner and efficiently by and large," he said. Putin noted that everything necessary for treating those infected with COVID-19, preventing the disease, ensuring the city’s viability and safety of Moscow residents had been done in the Russian capital within a brief period time.
Vladimir Putin has expressed the hope that Moscow residents and guests of the Russian capital will react with understanding to City Day celebrated without any mass events due to coronavirus-related restrictions.
Speaking at a special event on the occasion on Saturday, Putin congratulated Moscow residents on City Day.
"Unfortunately, this year it is celebrated without any grandiose and traditional mass events. I am sure that Moscow residents and guests of our capital react to that with understanding. Those restrictions that we still have to comply with in no way downplay the enormous importance of this holiday not only for Moscow and its residents but for the entire country as well," he said.
Putin noted that Russia’s centuries-old history and the Russian statehood itself were inextricably linked with Moscow. "We, citizens of Russia, keenly feel this unity. We value and love our capital," he said.
The head of state described Moscow as a modern dynamic city filled with "the energy of new ideas and interesting, breakthrough solutions." "They are being translated into concrete deeds and achievements and, I want to emphasize that, they are transforming Moscow every year," he said.


tass--2020-09-05--Belarusian Interior Ministry says 41 protesters were detained on Friday

MINSK , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian law enforcers detained 41 participants in unauthorized rallies on Friday , 21 of them remain in custody , Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Olga Chemodanova said on her Telegram channel on Saturday .
`` In total , 41 people were detained yesterday for violating the legislation on mass events , 21 persons were taken into custody until the consideration of cases on administrative offences in court , '' the report said .
She noted that 22 protest rallies had been held in 13 inhabited communities of Belarus on Friday .
According to the Interior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in them .
Belarus held its presidential election on August 9 .
According to the Central Election Commission ’ s data , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won 80.10 % of the vote , whereas Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , who was considered to be his key rival , garnered 10.12 % of the ballot .
Subsequently , she refused to recognize the outcome of the polls .
After the results of exit polls were announced late on August 9 , mass protests flared up in downtown Minsk and other cities .
In the early days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and police .
The authorities call for an end to illegal rallies , while the Coordination Council set up by the opposition demands more protests .

MINSK, September 5. /TASS/. Belarusian law enforcers detained 41 participants in unauthorized rallies on Friday, 21 of them remain in custody, Interior Ministry Spokeswoman Olga Chemodanova said on her Telegram channel on Saturday.
"In total, 41 people were detained yesterday for violating the legislation on mass events, 21 persons were taken into custody until the consideration of cases on administrative offences in court," the report said.
She noted that 22 protest rallies had been held in 13 inhabited communities of Belarus on Friday. According to the Interior Ministry, about 1,000 people took part in them.
Belarus held its presidential election on August 9. According to the Central Election Commission’s data, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won 80.10% of the vote, whereas Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who was considered to be his key rival, garnered 10.12% of the ballot. Subsequently, she refused to recognize the outcome of the polls. After the results of exit polls were announced late on August 9, mass protests flared up in downtown Minsk and other cities. In the early days they were accompanied by clashes between protesters and police. The authorities call for an end to illegal rallies, while the Coordination Council set up by the opposition demands more protests.


tass--2020-09-05--Putin says governors’ additional powers helped cope with COVID-19 in Russia

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
The practice of granting additional powers to governors amid the epidemic helped Russia not to stifle its economy and cope with the outbreak , Russian President Vladimir Putin said an interview for Sergei Brilev ’ s documentary shown on the Rossiya 24 TV channel on Saturday .
`` Of course , it did work , '' the president said when asked whether the strategy of granting additional powers to governors amid the epidemic , as well as the practice of giving orders to both the government and the State Council , helped .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the same level , '' he stressed , adding that , as a result , Russia would stifle its economy or lost its battle against COVID-19 .
The head of state noted that after the decision to grant special powers to regional governors was made in Russia , `` many countries have repeated the same practice . ''
`` That ’ s good .
That means that we hear , see each other , share these best practices , and our practice turned out to be good , '' he concluded .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional levels has become a key factor in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic in Russia , Putin said .
`` A very important question arose , and it was discussed at the expert level : will we be able to take concerted steps at the federal and regional levels .
That has become a key factor in arranging our work , '' he said .
`` The coordination issue has become the most important one , the key one , and we managed to do that with the help of the State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular , because it did not work by itself , but within the framework of subordination , bearing in mind the Russian government ’ s dominant role , '' the president added .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. The practice of granting additional powers to governors amid the epidemic helped Russia not to stifle its economy and cope with the outbreak, Russian President Vladimir Putin said an interview for Sergei Brilev’s documentary shown on the Rossiya 24 TV channel on Saturday.
"Of course, it did work," the president said when asked whether the strategy of granting additional powers to governors amid the epidemic, as well as the practice of giving orders to both the government and the State Council, helped. "It was impossible to reduce everyone to the same level," he stressed, adding that, as a result, Russia would stifle its economy or lost its battle against COVID-19.
The head of state noted that after the decision to grant special powers to regional governors was made in Russia, "many countries have repeated the same practice." "That’s good. That means that we hear, see each other, share these best practices, and our practice turned out to be good," he concluded.
The coordination at both the federal and regional levels has become a key factor in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic in Russia, Putin said. "A very important question arose, and it was discussed at the expert level: will we be able to take concerted steps at the federal and regional levels. That has become a key factor in arranging our work," he said.
"The coordination issue has become the most important one, the key one, and we managed to do that with the help of the State Council’s working group, in particular, because it did not work by itself, but within the framework of subordination, bearing in mind the Russian government’s dominant role," the president added.


tass--2020-09-05--Post-registration trials of COVID-19 vaccine in Moscow to last up to 6 months, says mayor

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Post-registration clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine in Moscow can last from two to six months , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in an interview with Russia ’ s Channel One shown on Saturday .
`` We are embarking on a large-scale research next week , specifically , post-registration clinical trials of the vaccine .
They will last from two to six months , '' he said .
Sobyanin noted that mass production of the vaccine could begin in December 2020 or in January 2021 .
`` Some batches will arrive as early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likelihood that they will be sent to vaccinate risk groups .
These are healthcare , education , trade , the housing and utilities sector , law enforcement agencies and some others , perhaps journalists , '' he explained .
According to the mayor , mass vaccination is likely to start in late 2020 or early 2021 .
On August 11 , Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine , which was named Sputnik V. The vaccine developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology underwent clinical trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on a platform that was used to create some other vaccines .
According to the Russian Health Ministry , the experience of using such preparations shows that they are capable of providing long-term immunity , up to two years .
Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev earlier said that requests for 1 bln doses of the vaccine had been received .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Post-registration clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine in Moscow can last from two to six months, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in an interview with Russia’s Channel One shown on Saturday.
"We are embarking on a large-scale research next week, specifically, post-registration clinical trials of the vaccine. They will last from two to six months," he said.
Sobyanin noted that mass production of the vaccine could begin in December 2020 or in January 2021. "Some batches will arrive as early as this year. There is every likelihood that they will be sent to vaccinate risk groups. These are healthcare, education, trade, the housing and utilities sector, law enforcement agencies and some others, perhaps journalists," he explained.
According to the mayor, mass vaccination is likely to start in late 2020 or early 2021.
On August 11, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, which was named Sputnik V. The vaccine developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology underwent clinical trials in June and July. It is based on a platform that was used to create some other vaccines. According to the Russian Health Ministry, the experience of using such preparations shows that they are capable of providing long-term immunity, up to two years. Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev earlier said that requests for 1 bln doses of the vaccine had been received.


tass--2020-09-05--Russia reports 5,205 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus cases grew by 5,205 in the past 24 hours , the total number of infected people has reached 1,020,310 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Saturday .
According to the crisis center , the daily growth rate does not exceed 0.5 % for three weeks in a row .
The lowest daily growth rates were recorded in the Nenets autonomous region ( 0 % ) , the Moscow region ( 0.2 % ) , Moscow , the Yamalo-Nenets autonomous region , the Tula and Smolensk regions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Another 671 cases were confirmed in Moscow , 195 in St. Petersburg , 168 in the Moscow region , 154 in the Nizhny Novgorod region and 144 in the Rostov region .
A total of 164,425 people are currently undergoing treatment in Russia .
The number of patients in Russia who have recovered from COVID-19 grew by 5,379 in the past 24 hours , a total of 838,126 people have recovered by now .
According to the crisis center , recoveries have exceeded 82.1 % of the total number of infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Moscow in the past 24 hours , 234 in the Voronezh region , 216 in the Volgograd region , 127 in the Moscow region and 124 in the Kemerovo region .
Russia ’ s COVID-19 deaths grew by 110 in the past 24 hours compared to 121 fatalities reported the day before .
A total of 17,759 people have died ( 1.74 % of the total number of infected individuals ) .
Nineteen deaths were recorded in St. Petersburg , 11 in Moscow , while the Voronezh , Sverdlovsk and Novosibirsk regions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of deaths in another 32 regions did not exceed 4 .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases grew by 5,205 in the past 24 hours, the total number of infected people has reached 1,020,310, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Saturday.
According to the crisis center, the daily growth rate does not exceed 0.5% for three weeks in a row.
The lowest daily growth rates were recorded in the Nenets autonomous region (0%), the Moscow region (0.2%), Moscow, the Yamalo-Nenets autonomous region, the Tula and Smolensk regions, Tuva and Chechnya (0.3% each).
Another 671 cases were confirmed in Moscow, 195 in St. Petersburg, 168 in the Moscow region, 154 in the Nizhny Novgorod region and 144 in the Rostov region.
A total of 164,425 people are currently undergoing treatment in Russia.
The number of patients in Russia who have recovered from COVID-19 grew by 5,379 in the past 24 hours, a total of 838,126 people have recovered by now.
According to the crisis center, recoveries have exceeded 82.1% of the total number of infected people.
Another 1,312 patients were discharged in Moscow in the past 24 hours, 234 in the Voronezh region, 216 in the Volgograd region, 127 in the Moscow region and 124 in the Kemerovo region.
Russia’s COVID-19 deaths grew by 110 in the past 24 hours compared to 121 fatalities reported the day before. A total of 17,759 people have died (1.74% of the total number of infected individuals).
Nineteen deaths were recorded in St. Petersburg, 11 in Moscow, while the Voronezh, Sverdlovsk and Novosibirsk regions reported five fatalities each. The number of deaths in another 32 regions did not exceed 4.


tass--2020-09-05--Number of coronavirus tests in Russia surpasses 38 mln, says watchdog

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Russian specialists have conducted more than 38 mln coronavirus tests , the Russian @ @ @ @ @ Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported on Saturday .
`` More than 38.1 million @ @ @ @ @ in Russia , '' its press service said , adding that 336,000 tests were conducted @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the watchdog , 209,016 people remain under medical supervision over the suspected @ @ @

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Russian specialists have conducted more than 38 mln coronavirus tests, the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported on Saturday.
"More than 38.1 million coronavirus tests have been conducted in Russia," its press service said, adding that 336,000 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours.
According to the watchdog, 209,016 people remain under medical supervision over the suspected coronavirus disease.


tass--2020-09-05--Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine effective against any dose of the virus, says developer

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s COVID-19 vaccine `` Sputnik V '' is effective against any @ @ @ @ @ , Alexander Ginzburg , director of the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology told @ @ @ @ @ The vaccine ’ s immune response documented currently among volunteers is enough to counter any @ @ @ @ @ could imagine , '' he said .
On August 11 , Russia became the first @ @ @ @ @ vaccine , which was named Sputnik V. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko informed that the @ @ @ @ @ F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology had shown its effectiveness and safety @ @ @ @ @ trials .
It was created on a platform that had been used for the development @ @ @ @ @ vaccines .
On August 15 , the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine @ @

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik V" is effective against any dose of the novel coronavirus, Alexander Ginzburg, director of the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology told reporters on Friday.
"The vaccine’s immune response documented currently among volunteers is enough to counter any dose of COVID-19 that you could imagine," he said.
On August 11, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, which was named Sputnik V. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko informed that the vaccine created by the N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology had shown its effectiveness and safety on the outcomes of clinical trials. It was created on a platform that had been used for the development of a number of other vaccines. On August 15, the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production.


tass--2020-09-06--Hollywood star Steven Seagal arrives in Crimea

SIMFEROPOL , September 6 .
/TASS/ .
Hollywood star Steven Seagal has arrived in Crimea , the region ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Twitter .
`` I am happy to welcome world-famous actor , musician , martial artist @ @ @ @ @ for humanitarian ties with the US Steven Seagal on Crimean soil , '' the tweet @ @ @ @ @ Seagal ’ s visit to Crimea was not announced .
Steven Seagal is a renowned @ @ @ @ @ screenwriter and Aikido expert .
He was born in 1952 in Michigan , USA .
@ @ @ @ @ in more than 120 movies most of which are martial arts action films .
In @ @ @ @ @ granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin and was appointed the Russian Foreign Ministry ’ @ @ @ @ @ humanitarian ties in the summer of 2018 .

SIMFEROPOL, September 6. /TASS/. Hollywood star Steven Seagal has arrived in Crimea, the region’s head Sergei Aksyonov wrote on Twitter.
"I am happy to welcome world-famous actor, musician, martial artist and Russian Foreign Ministry envoy for humanitarian ties with the US Steven Seagal on Crimean soil," the tweet reads.
The reason for Seagal’s visit to Crimea was not announced.
Steven Seagal is a renowned Hollywood actor, producer, screenwriter and Aikido expert. He was born in 1952 in Michigan, USA. He has so far starred in more than 120 movies most of which are martial arts action films.
In November 2016, Seagal was granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin and was appointed the Russian Foreign Ministry’s special envoy for Russia-US humanitarian ties in the summer of 2018.


tass--2020-09-06--NATO plans to redeploy more US forces to Poland, says Russian defense minister

KUBINKA /outside Moscow/ , September 6 .
/TASS/ .
NATO plans to redeploy another US military contingent to Poland in @ @ @ @ @ Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told reporters on Saturday .
According to Shoigu , manpower of @ @ @ @ @ to Eastern Europe has surpassed 10,000 troops .
`` In the near future additional American @ @ @ @ @ redeployed to Poland , '' Shoigu added .
`` Under the pretext of the need @ @ @ @ @ Russia , the United States and other non-regional members of the alliance are bolstering their @ @ @ @ @ , '' the minister continued .
He said that the military build-up close to Russian @ @ @ @ @ commitments not to deploy `` considerable military forces '' near the contact line , as @ @ @ @ @ NATO-Russia Founding Act of 1997 .
`` The Allied Command Operations ’ exercises near the @ @ @ @ @ comparison with 2014 .
Their scenarios involve practicing the creation of large groups on the @ @ @ @ @ the defense minister added .

KUBINKA /outside Moscow/, September 6. /TASS/. NATO plans to redeploy another US military contingent to Poland in the near future, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told reporters on Saturday.
According to Shoigu, manpower of NATO Allied Command Operations deployed to Eastern Europe has surpassed 10,000 troops.
"In the near future additional American units are planned to be redeployed to Poland," Shoigu added.
"Under the pretext of the need to ‘strategically constrain’ Russia, the United States and other non-regional members of the alliance are bolstering their military presence in Eastern Europe," the minister continued.
He said that the military build-up close to Russian borders take place despite NATO commitments not to deploy "considerable military forces" near the contact line, as it was stipulated in the NATO-Russia Founding Act of 1997.
"The Allied Command Operations’ exercises near the Russian borders almost doubled in comparison with 2014. Their scenarios involve practicing the creation of large groups on the NATO eastern flank," the defense minister added.


tass--2020-09-05--Russian Emergencies Ministry’s aircraft delivers humanitarian aid to Brazzaville

PRETORIA , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
A plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry landed on Saturday in the Republic @ @ @ @ @ cargo of humanitarian aid , a spokesperson for the Russian embassy to the African country @ @ @ @ @ gala ceremony was held in the airport of capital Brazzaville when a batch of anti-coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ over , '' the Russian diplomat said .
The foreign , defense and health ministers @ @ @ @ @ Congo participated in the ceremony .
The Russian Emergencies Ministry ’ s aircraft arrived in @ @ @ @ @ Republic , whose government and people also received the Russian humanities aid needed to combat @ @ @ @ @ The crew will have a rest in Brazzaville and then will fly to Zimbabwe ’ @ @ @ @ @ morning .
Then the plane will head back to Russia .
The 25-tonne aid is @ @ @ @ @ the Russian government ’ s order .

PRETORIA, September 5. /TASS/. A plane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry landed on Saturday in the Republic of the Congo with a cargo of humanitarian aid, a spokesperson for the Russian embassy to the African country told TASS.
"A gala ceremony was held in the airport of capital Brazzaville when a batch of anti-coronavirus personal protective equipment was handed over," the Russian diplomat said.
The foreign, defense and health ministers of the Republic of the Congo participated in the ceremony.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry’s aircraft arrived in Brazzaville from the Central African Republic, whose government and people also received the Russian humanities aid needed to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic. The crew will have a rest in Brazzaville and then will fly to Zimbabwe’s capital Harare on Sunday morning. Then the plane will head back to Russia. The 25-tonne aid is being delivered in accordance with the Russian government’s order.


tass--2020-09-05--Moscow's death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases rises by 13 to 4,891

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
The death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases has risen by 13 in Moscow over the past 24 hours , the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Saturday .
`` Thirteen patients have passed away in Moscow .
Their diagnoses of pneumonia were confirmed and they tested positive for the coronavirus infection , '' the center informed .
The death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases has topped 4,891 in Moscow .
As of September 5 , Moscow confirmed more than 265,700 coronavirus cases , while nearly 220,400 patients have recovered from COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 26.6 million people have been infected worldwide and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To date , 1,020,310 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 838,126 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 17,759 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. The death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases has risen by 13 in Moscow over the past 24 hours, the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Saturday.
"Thirteen patients have passed away in Moscow. Their diagnoses of pneumonia were confirmed and they tested positive for the coronavirus infection," the center informed.
The death toll from confirmed coronavirus cases has topped 4,891 in Moscow. As of September 5, Moscow confirmed more than 265,700 coronavirus cases, while nearly 220,400 patients have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 26.6 million people have been infected worldwide and more than 874,000 deaths have been reported.
To date, 1,020,310 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 838,126 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 17,759 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-05--Russia’s Shoigu worried about constant presence of non-littoral states’ ships in Black Sea

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Non-littoral nations ’ naval ships almost constantly stay in the Black Sea , @ @ @ @ @ said in a televised interview with Rossiya ’ 1 channel , which excerpts were aired @ @ @ @ @ about their [ NATO ] fleet in the Black Sea .
Not only do non-regional @ @ @ @ @ vessels there .
It has become regular [ practice ] .
It is evident that @ @ @ @ @ of those ships ] , '' he said .
`` What do they do there @ @ @ @ @ our utmost to prevent any threat for our country , '' Shoigu added .
NATO @ @ @ @ @ earlier that NATO views the Black Sea as a strategic region and intends to bolster @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Non-littoral nations’ naval ships almost constantly stay in the Black Sea, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in a televised interview with Rossiya’1 channel, which excerpts were aired on Saturday.
"And about their [NATO] fleet in the Black Sea. Not only do non-regional states have their fleets and vessels there. It has become regular [practice]. It is evident that we track the movements [of those ships]," he said.
"What do they do there? Naturally, we do our utmost to prevent any threat for our country," Shoigu added.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said earlier that NATO views the Black Sea as a strategic region and intends to bolster its presence there.


tass--2020-09-05--NATO spy flights along Russian borders surge by one-third - defense minister

KUBINKA /outside Moscow/ , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
NATO ’ s surveillance missions next to Russian borders have soared by more than 30 % compared to 2019 , Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told reporters on Saturday after the Army Games - 2020 had ended .
`` The North Atlantic Alliance ’ s nations have recently intensified their intelligence activities .
The intensity of use of NATO surveillance aircraft close to Russian borders has increased by more than 30 % in comparison to last year .
There were 87 flights last August and now there are about 120 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that on August 23 through September 2 , the Russian Aerospace Forces scrambled their jets at least ten times to intercept spy planes over the Baltic , Barents and Black Seas .
On Saturday , the Northern Fleet ’ s MiG-31 fighters were scrambled to intercept the Orion maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force for the third day in a row .
On Friday , the Russian radars detected three B-52N strategic bombers of the US Air Force , which were approaching Russia ’ s sovereign airspace in the south @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jets were scrambled to intercept the bombers over the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov .

KUBINKA /outside Moscow/, September 5. /TASS/. NATO’s surveillance missions next to Russian borders have soared by more than 30% compared to 2019, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told reporters on Saturday after the Army Games - 2020 had ended.
"The North Atlantic Alliance’s nations have recently intensified their intelligence activities. The intensity of use of NATO surveillance aircraft close to Russian borders has increased by more than 30% in comparison to last year. There were 87 flights last August and now there are about 120," Shoigu said.
The minister said that on August 23 through September 2, the Russian Aerospace Forces scrambled their jets at least ten times to intercept spy planes over the Baltic, Barents and Black Seas.
On Saturday, the Northern Fleet’s MiG-31 fighters were scrambled to intercept the Orion maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force for the third day in a row. On Friday, the Russian radars detected three B-52N strategic bombers of the US Air Force, which were approaching Russia’s sovereign airspace in the south. Four Su-27 and four Su-30 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the bombers over the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.


tass--2020-09-05--Russia’s Medical Chamber urges German doctors to team up in assessing Navalny’s condition

MOSCOW , September 5 .
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Russia ’ s National Medical Chamber has called on Germany ’ s Medical Association to set up a joint group of experts to assess the condition of Russian blogger Alexei Navalny , Leonid Roshal , the chamber ’ s President , told reporters on Saturday .
`` Many are concerned about Navalny ’ s fate , so the National Medical Chamber has called on the German Medical Association < … > to establish an expert group in order to look into the main cause of Navalny ’ s state , '' Roshal said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Medical Chamber expects that Russian toxicologists could discuss with their German counterparts whether Navalny has indications of poisoning , as Germany alleges .
`` If it turns out that Navalny was really poisoned , we believe it necessary to open a criminal case in Russia , '' Roshal noted .
On Wednesday , the German government claimed that having examined Navalny ’ s test samples the Bundeswehr ’ s toxicologists had come to a conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent of the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow was still waiting for a reply from Germany to the Russian Prosecutor General ’ s Office ’ s request .
The ministry ’ s spokeswoman , Maria Zakharova , said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident .
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 20 after collapsing on the Tomsk-Moscow flight .
He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in the intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Russia’s National Medical Chamber has called on Germany’s Medical Association to set up a joint group of experts to assess the condition of Russian blogger Alexei Navalny, Leonid Roshal, the chamber’s President, told reporters on Saturday.
"Many are concerned about Navalny’s fate, so the National Medical Chamber has called on the German Medical Association <…> to establish an expert group in order to look into the main cause of Navalny’s state," Roshal said.
According to the doctor, the National Medical Chamber expects that Russian toxicologists could discuss with their German counterparts whether Navalny has indications of poisoning, as Germany alleges.
"If it turns out that Navalny was really poisoned, we believe it necessary to open a criminal case in Russia," Roshal noted.
On Wednesday, the German government claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples the Bundeswehr’s toxicologists had come to a conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent of the Novichok family. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia stayed ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow was still waiting for a reply from Germany to the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office’s request. The ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident.
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on the Tomsk-Moscow flight. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.


tass--2020-09-05--Moscow plans mass coronavirus vaccination for end of year

MOSCOW , September 6 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow plans to start mass vaccination against the coronavirus at the end of the year , the city ’ s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in an interview with Channel One .
`` A large-scale vaccination campaign is highly likely to take place at the end of the year or early next year , '' the mayor pointed out .
He added that the post-registration trials of Russia ’ s coronavirus vaccine , set to begin next week , would last two to six months .
Mass production of the vaccine will begin in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in risk groups will be vaccinated , including medical workers , teachers , law enforcement officers , those employed in trade , and `` probably journalists , '' Sobyanin specified .
`` We have to bear in mind that the danger is still there .
As we enter the fall and winter , there are going to be issues .
However , I think it will be easier than last spring but we still need to brace ourselves for problems , '' the Moscow mayor noted .
Sobyanin said earlier during an online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been vaccinated against the coronavirus .
On August 11 , Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine , which was named Sputnik V. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology and underwent clinical trials in June and July .
The Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production on August 15 .
The post-registration trials of the vaccine in Moscow are expected to involve 40,000 volunteers .

MOSCOW, September 6. /TASS/. Moscow plans to start mass vaccination against the coronavirus at the end of the year, the city’s Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in an interview with Channel One.
"A large-scale vaccination campaign is highly likely to take place at the end of the year or early next year," the mayor pointed out.
He added that the post-registration trials of Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, set to begin next week, would last two to six months. Mass production of the vaccine will begin in December 2020. At first, people in risk groups will be vaccinated, including medical workers, teachers, law enforcement officers, those employed in trade, and "probably journalists," Sobyanin specified.
"We have to bear in mind that the danger is still there. As we enter the fall and winter, there are going to be issues. However, I think it will be easier than last spring but we still need to brace ourselves for problems," the Moscow mayor noted.
Sobyanin said earlier during an online meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that he had been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
On August 11, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine, which was named Sputnik V. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology and underwent clinical trials in June and July. The Russian Health Ministry announced the launch of vaccine production on August 15. The post-registration trials of the vaccine in Moscow are expected to involve 40,000 volunteers.


tass--2020-09-05--Russian defense minister says feels good after getting coronavirus jab

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that he feels good after being @ @ @ @ @ and experiences no side effects .
`` I feel quite all right .
I have @ @ @ @ @ nor experienced any other side effects .
I advise everyone to undergo vaccination , '' @ @ @ @ @ interview with Rossiya ’ 1 channel , which excerpts were aired on Saturday .
According @ @ @ @ @ got coronavirus jab to `` dispel the rest of doubts '' and to prove that @ @ @ @ @ that it is effective and makes life much easier . ''
It was reported on @ @ @ @ @ minister had been inoculated with a national coronavirus vaccine .
Shoigu broke the news to @ @ @ @ @ of Independent States ( CIS ) , the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) @ @ @ @ @ ( SCO ) at the Patriot army park , where the vaccine was presented to @ @

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that he feels good after being inoculated with the coronavirus vaccine and experiences no side effects.
"I feel quite all right. I have neither run a high temperature nor experienced any other side effects. I advise everyone to undergo vaccination," he said in a televised interview with Rossiya’1 channel, which excerpts were aired on Saturday.
According to the minister, he got coronavirus jab to "dispel the rest of doubts" and to prove that "it is safe, that it is effective and makes life much easier."
It was reported on Friday that the Russian defense minister had been inoculated with a national coronavirus vaccine. Shoigu broke the news to his counterparts from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) at the Patriot army park, where the vaccine was presented to them.


tass--2020-09-05--Russia's Shoigu thanks Chinese defense minister for attention to cooperation with Russia

KUBINKA /outside Moscow/ , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has thanked Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe @ @ @ @ @ boosting the Russian-Chinese military and military-technical cooperation .
`` In spite of the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ visit to Russia .
I am thankful for the attention you focus on the development @ @ @ @ @ cooperation between our countries , '' Shoigu said at a working meeting with the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ emphasized that the manner how the experience was shared by Russian and Chinese military doctors @ @ @ @ @ high level of the relationship between the two countries .
For his part , Wei @ @ @ @ @ visits to Russia were his only foreign trips during the pandemic .

KUBINKA /outside Moscow/, September 5. /TASS/. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has thanked Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe for his efforts aimed at boosting the Russian-Chinese military and military-technical cooperation.
"In spite of the pandemic, you are making a second visit to Russia. I am thankful for the attention you focus on the development of the military and military-technical cooperation between our countries," Shoigu said at a working meeting with the Chinese counterpart on Saturday.
Shoigu emphasized that the manner how the experience was shared by Russian and Chinese military doctors during the pandemic highlights a high level of the relationship between the two countries.
For his part, Wei Fenghe said that the two visits to Russia were his only foreign trips during the pandemic.


tass--2020-09-05--Russian MiG-31 jets intercept Norway’s Orion aircraft over Barents Sea third day in a row

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian Northern Fleet ’ s MiG-31 fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept Orion maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force over the Barents Sea for the third day in a row , the Russian National Defense Control Center told reporters on Saturday .
According to the Russian military , on September 5 Russian radars detected a target in international airspace over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea .
The aircraft was heading towards the Russian sovereign airspace .
`` A MiG-31 fighter jet of the Northern Fleet ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scrambled to identify and intercept the target in midair so as to prevent its authorized incursion into the Russian airspace , '' the center said .
`` The Russian jet ’ s crew identified the air target as a P-3S Orion maritime surveillance aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force . ''
The National Defense Control Center pointed out that after the Norway ’ s strategic reconnaissance aircraft had turned away from the Russian airspace , the MiG-31 returned to its home airfield .
On Thursday and Friday , the MiG-31 jet had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s same type aircraft over the Barents Sea .
The center emphasized that all the flights of the Russian fighter jets took place in strict accordance with international airspace rules .
The Norwegian aircraft were not allowed to illegally cross the Russian border in those three incidents .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. The Russian Northern Fleet’s MiG-31 fighter jets have been scrambled to intercept Orion maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force over the Barents Sea for the third day in a row, the Russian National Defense Control Center told reporters on Saturday.
According to the Russian military, on September 5 Russian radars detected a target in international airspace over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea. The aircraft was heading towards the Russian sovereign airspace.
"A MiG-31 fighter jet of the Northern Fleet’s air defense units on duty was scrambled to identify and intercept the target in midair so as to prevent its authorized incursion into the Russian airspace," the center said. "The Russian jet’s crew identified the air target as a P-3S Orion maritime surveillance aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force."
The National Defense Control Center pointed out that after the Norway’s strategic reconnaissance aircraft had turned away from the Russian airspace, the MiG-31 returned to its home airfield.
On Thursday and Friday, the MiG-31 jet had also been scrambled to intercept Norway’s same type aircraft over the Barents Sea.
The center emphasized that all the flights of the Russian fighter jets took place in strict accordance with international airspace rules. The Norwegian aircraft were not allowed to illegally cross the Russian border in those three incidents.


tass--2020-09-05--About 30 protesters detained at unsanctioned rallies in Minsk on Saturday

MINSK , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian law enforcers detained no more than 30 protesters at unauthorized rallies in Minsk on Saturday , a spokesperson for the Minsk police told TASS .
`` There are detainees , not more than 30 people .
They were taken to local police stations .
They had been taking part in unauthorized rallies under non-state symbols .
The police responded to this , '' Natalia Ganusevich said .
It was earlier reported that the Belarusian police apprehended several protesters taking part in the students ’ unauthorized rallies in downtown Minsk .
On Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s traditional protest march were held in the Belarusian capital .
Belarus held its presidential election on August 9 .
According to the Central Election Commission ’ s data , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko received 80.1 % of the vote , while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , who garnered 10.12 % refused to recognize the election ’ s results and is currently ensconced in Lithuania .
Protests erupted in the country 's capital of Minsk and several other cities following the presidential vote , leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling on the country ’ s population to carry on with protests , while the authorities stress the need to put an end to these unlawful activities .

MINSK, September 5. /TASS/. Belarusian law enforcers detained no more than 30 protesters at unauthorized rallies in Minsk on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Minsk police told TASS.
"There are detainees, not more than 30 people. They were taken to local police stations. They had been taking part in unauthorized rallies under non-state symbols. The police responded to this," Natalia Ganusevich said.
It was earlier reported that the Belarusian police apprehended several protesters taking part in the students’ unauthorized rallies in downtown Minsk. On Saturday, students’ rallies and a women’s traditional protest march were held in the Belarusian capital.
Belarus held its presidential election on August 9. According to the Central Election Commission’s data, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko received 80.1% of the vote, while Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who garnered 10.12% refused to recognize the election’s results and is currently ensconced in Lithuania. Protests erupted in the country's capital of Minsk and several other cities following the presidential vote, leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers. The opposition’s Coordination Council keeps calling on the country’s population to carry on with protests, while the authorities stress the need to put an end to these unlawful activities.


tass--2020-09-05--Russian plane with humanitarian aid lands in CAR capital

PRETORIA , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
An aircraft of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with humanitarian aid onboard landed at the airport of the Central African Republic ’ s capital Bangui on Saturday , a spokesperson for the Russian embassy to the CAR told TASS .
`` President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrived at the airport to welcome the Russian plane , '' the Russian diplomat said adding that the president took part in the ceremony of Russian medical aid being handed over to the government and people of the Central African Republic .
`` We thank Russia for aid and attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pierre Somse said at the ceremony .
`` We give a full guarantee that all the funds received will be used effectively for their intended purpose . ''
Russia handed personal protection equipment and disinfectants , which the African country ’ s health system and population need so badly now to safeguard against the novel coronavirus .
To date , the CAR recorded 4,729 COVID-19 cases , while the death toll climbed to 62 .
The Russian Emergencies Ministry ’ s aircraft will later head to Brazzaville , the capital of the Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zimbabwe to deliver large batches of humanitarian aid to those countries .
Its cumulative weight is 25 tonnes .
The aid is being provided on the Russian government ’ s order .

PRETORIA, September 5. /TASS/. An aircraft of the Russian Emergencies Ministry with humanitarian aid onboard landed at the airport of the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Russian embassy to the CAR told TASS.
"President Faustin-Archange Touadera arrived at the airport to welcome the Russian plane," the Russian diplomat said adding that the president took part in the ceremony of Russian medical aid being handed over to the government and people of the Central African Republic.
"We thank Russia for aid and attention," CAR Health and Population Minister Pierre Somse said at the ceremony. "We give a full guarantee that all the funds received will be used effectively for their intended purpose."
Russia handed personal protection equipment and disinfectants, which the African country’s health system and population need so badly now to safeguard against the novel coronavirus.
To date, the CAR recorded 4,729 COVID-19 cases, while the death toll climbed to 62.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry’s aircraft will later head to Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, and then to Zimbabwe to deliver large batches of humanitarian aid to those countries. Its cumulative weight is 25 tonnes. The aid is being provided on the Russian government’s order.


tass--2020-09-05--Western specialists work on agents of Novichok family for many years - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Specialists of numerous Western countries and NATO ’ s specialized bodies have been working on chemical substances of the Novichok family for many years , the Russian Foreign Ministry ’ s press office said on Saturday in the wake of some countries ’ statements on the situation around Russian blogger Alexei Navalny .
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that multiple statements that are hostile to Russia can be heard concerning Navalny ’ s health .
In particular , the ministry drew attention to a joint statement of the German and French foreign ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In connection with peremptory allegations that toxic nerve agents , which are called Novichok in the West , were developed in our country [ in the Soviet Union - TASS ] , we must recall the following .
Over the years , specialists in many Western countries and in NATO ’ s specialized bodies have been working on the substances that make up this vast family of chemicals .
Moreover , in the United States , for example , more than 150 patents have been officially issued for developers of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Wednesday , the German government claimed that having examined Navalny ’ s test samples the Bundeswehr ’ s toxicologists had come to a conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent of the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia stayed ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow was still waiting for a reply from Germany to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s request .
The ministry ’ s spokeswoman , Maria Zakharova , said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident .
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on the Tomsk-Moscow flight .
He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in the intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. Specialists of numerous Western countries and NATO’s specialized bodies have been working on chemical substances of the Novichok family for many years, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press office said on Saturday in the wake of some countries’ statements on the situation around Russian blogger Alexei Navalny.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that multiple statements that are hostile to Russia can be heard concerning Navalny’s health. In particular, the ministry drew attention to a joint statement of the German and French foreign ministers, Heiko Mass and Jean-Yves Le Drian.
"In connection with peremptory allegations that toxic nerve agents, which are called Novichok in the West, were developed in our country [in the Soviet Union - TASS], we must recall the following. Over the years, specialists in many Western countries and in NATO’s specialized bodies have been working on the substances that make up this vast family of chemicals. Moreover, in the United States, for example, more than 150 patents have been officially issued for developers of the technology for their combat use.".
On Wednesday, the German government claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples the Bundeswehr’s toxicologists had come to a conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent of the Novichok family. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia stayed ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow was still waiting for a reply from Germany to the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office’s request. The ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident.
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on the Tomsk-Moscow flight. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in the intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.


tass--2020-09-05--Stable economy main goal, problem for Belarusian authorities, Lukashenko says

MINSK , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said that the stability of the economy is @ @ @ @ @ key problem for the country ’ s government .
`` I used to say and @ @ @ @ @ that our main goal , problem and concern is the economy , '' BelTA news @ @ @ @ @ ’ s speech at a meeting with Belarus ’ Security Council on Saturday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ so there will be everything else .
There is no economy , and then we @ @ @ @ @ ideology , or security , or calmness in the country , '' the Belarusian leader @ @

MINSK, September 5. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said that the stability of the economy is the main goal and the key problem for the country’s government.
"I used to say and want to remind you again that our main goal, problem and concern is the economy," BelTA news agency said citing the president’s speech at a meeting with Belarus’ Security Council on Saturday.
"There is an economy, so there will be everything else. There is no economy, and then we should not count on either ideology, or security, or calmness in the country," the Belarusian leader stressed.


tass--2020-09-05--Agreements with Russia yield positive results for Belarusian economy - president

MINSK , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said that agreements and intergovernmental consultations with Russia @ @ @ @ @ the Belarusian economy .
Lukashenko noted at a meeting with members of the Belarusian Security @ @ @ @ @ lot had been done recently to make the country ’ s economy work properly .
@ @ @ @ @ , both agreements with Russia and intergovernmental consultations are yielding positive results , '' BelTA @ @ @ @ @ saying .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin paid a visit to Belarus on Thursday .
@ @ @ @ @ two countries ’ prime ministers attended by members of the delegations , Mishustin met with @ @ @

MINSK, September 5. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said that agreements and intergovernmental consultations with Russia are yielding positive results for the Belarusian economy.
Lukashenko noted at a meeting with members of the Belarusian Security Council on Saturday that a lot had been done recently to make the country’s economy work properly. "We must give credit, both agreements with Russia and intergovernmental consultations are yielding positive results," BelTA news agency quotes him as saying.
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin paid a visit to Belarus on Thursday. Before the meeting between the two countries’ prime ministers attended by members of the delegations, Mishustin met with President Lukashenko.


tass--2020-09-05--Belarusians want to have democratic country, says opposition politician

WARSAW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
The goal of the Belarusian people is to have a democratic country that will have excellent relations with Russia , former Belarusian presidential contender Valery Tsepkalo who was denied registration told TASS .
According to Tsepkalo , it is important for the Belarusian opposition to ensure that the Russian government `` does not try to show the Belarusians that it opposes the expectations of the entire Belarusian people , '' given that many residents of the republic want `` Lukashenko to step down . ''
`` Because we want to have a democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia , '' he said .
`` Political prisoners must be released , normal free elections should be held in Belarus under the supervision of the entire international community , including Russia .
These are the basic principles that , I am certain , unite all those who want the development of Belarus , who want changes , who want to see our country democratic and prosperous , '' he said .
Belarus held its presidential election on August 9 .
According to the Central Election Commission ’ s data , incumbent President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote , whereas Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , who was considered to be his key rival , garnered 10.12 % of the ballot .
Subsequently , she refused to recognize the outcome of the polls .
After the results of exit polls were announced late on August 9 , mass protests flared up in downtown Minsk and other cities .
In the early days they were accompanied by clashes between protesters and police .
The authorities call for an end to illegal rallies , while the Coordination Council set up by the opposition demands more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a presidential candidate by the Central Election Commission , fled Belarus at the end of July after receiving information about his impending detention .
He was first in Russia and then moved to Ukraine .
Later on , he moved to Poland , where he discussed with officials the creation of the Polish-US fund to support Belarusian civil society financially and legally .

WARSAW, September 5. /TASS/. The goal of the Belarusian people is to have a democratic country that will have excellent relations with Russia, former Belarusian presidential contender Valery Tsepkalo who was denied registration told TASS.
According to Tsepkalo, it is important for the Belarusian opposition to ensure that the Russian government "does not try to show the Belarusians that it opposes the expectations of the entire Belarusian people," given that many residents of the republic want "Lukashenko to step down." "Because we want to have a democratic country that will have excellent relations with Russia," he said.
"Political prisoners must be released, normal free elections should be held in Belarus under the supervision of the entire international community, including Russia. These are the basic principles that, I am certain, unite all those who want the development of Belarus, who want changes, who want to see our country democratic and prosperous," he said.
Belarus held its presidential election on August 9. According to the Central Election Commission’s data, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won 80.10% of the vote, whereas Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who was considered to be his key rival, garnered 10.12% of the ballot. Subsequently, she refused to recognize the outcome of the polls. After the results of exit polls were announced late on August 9, mass protests flared up in downtown Minsk and other cities. In the early days they were accompanied by clashes between protesters and police. The authorities call for an end to illegal rallies, while the Coordination Council set up by the opposition demands more protests.
Tsepkalo who was denied registration as a presidential candidate by the Central Election Commission, fled Belarus at the end of July after receiving information about his impending detention. He was first in Russia and then moved to Ukraine. Later on, he moved to Poland, where he discussed with officials the creation of the Polish-US fund to support Belarusian civil society financially and legally.


tass--2020-09-05--Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has enough staff to prevent external threats - chief

MOSCOW , September 5 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service ( SVR ) has a sufficient number of @ @ @ @ @ threats to Russia , its Director Sergei Naryshkin told the Rossiya-1 TV channel .
`` @ @ @ @ @ the tasks set for the Foreign Intelligence Service to identify and prevent the entire range @ @ @ @ @ state and its citizens , '' he said responding a question about the number of @ @ @ @ @ s Foreign Intelligence Service is part of the national security system and is called upon @ @ @ @ @ and the state from external threats .

MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has a sufficient number of employees abroad to prevent external threats to Russia, its Director Sergei Naryshkin told the Rossiya-1 TV channel.
"It is enough to solve the tasks set for the Foreign Intelligence Service to identify and prevent the entire range of external threats to our state and its citizens," he said responding a question about the number of employees abroad.
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service is part of the national security system and is called upon to protect individuals, society and the state from external threats.