tass--2020-09-20--At least 900 people take part in Belarusian rallies on Saturday, 430 detained

MINSK , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
At least 900 people took part in unauthorized rallies on Saturday in Belarus , and 430 demonstrators were detained , with 45 of them still in custody , Interior Ministry Spokesperson Olga Chemodanova said on Sunday .
`` The total number of participants of 11 protests did not exceed 900 people .
The Interior Ministry took all necessary measures to maintain order and ensure public security during them .
< ... > A total of 430 people have been detained across the country ( 415 in Minsk ) , and 385 of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement on its Telegram channel .
Another 14 events `` in support of peace , security and calm '' in the republic ’ s territory drew more than 5,600 people .
On September 9 , the opposition held an event dubbed Brilliant March in downtown Minsk .
Several thousand women attended the march wearing bright sparkling clothes and carrying colorful posters .
The law enforcement agencies blocked the protesters ’ way and detained them .
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide , garnering 80.10 % of the vote .
His closest rival in the race , Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , came in second , with 10.12 % of the ballot .
However , she refused to recognize the election ’ s outcome , and left Belarus for Lithuania .
After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9 , mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities .
During the early post-election period , the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition ’ s Coordination Council , which has been beating the drum for more protests .
In response , the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped .
According to the Interior Ministry , hundreds of people were injured in the riots , including over 120 law enforcement officers .

MINSK, September 20. /TASS/. At least 900 people took part in unauthorized rallies on Saturday in Belarus, and 430 demonstrators were detained, with 45 of them still in custody, Interior Ministry Spokesperson Olga Chemodanova said on Sunday.
"The total number of participants of 11 protests did not exceed 900 people. The Interior Ministry took all necessary measures to maintain order and ensure public security during them. <...> A total of 430 people have been detained across the country (415 in Minsk), and 385 of them have been released," the ministry said in a statement on its Telegram channel.
Another 14 events "in support of peace, security and calm" in the republic’s territory drew more than 5,600 people.
On September 9, the opposition held an event dubbed Brilliant March in downtown Minsk. Several thousand women attended the march wearing bright sparkling clothes and carrying colorful posters. The law enforcement agencies blocked the protesters’ way and detained them.
Nationwide demonstrations have engulfed Belarus following the August 9 presidential election. According to the Central Election Commission’s official results, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won by a landslide, garnering 80.10% of the vote. His closest rival in the race, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, came in second, with 10.12% of the ballot. However, she refused to recognize the election’s outcome, and left Belarus for Lithuania. After the results of the exit polls were announced late on August 9, mass protests erupted in downtown Minsk and other Belarusian cities. During the early post-election period, the rallies snowballed into fierce clashes between the protesters and police. The current unrest is being cheered on by the opposition’s Coordination Council, which has been beating the drum for more protests. In response, the Belarusian authorities have castigated the ongoing turmoil and demanded that these unauthorized demonstrations be stopped. According to the Interior Ministry, hundreds of people were injured in the riots, including over 120 law enforcement officers.


tass--2020-09-20--Russia reports over 6,100 new coronavirus cases in the past day

MOSCOW , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus cases grew by 6,148 in the past day , a record high since July 18 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Sunday .
According to its data , the daily growth rate rose to 0.6 % and the total caseload reached 1,103,399 .
Some 860 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Moscow , 214 in St. Petersburg , 188 in the Moscow Region , 178 in the Rostov Region and 165 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region .
The lowest growth rates were registered in the Chukotka Autonomous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smolensk Region and the Chechen Republic ( 0.2 % ) , Moscow , the Moscow Region , the Tula Region , Tatarstan and the Nenets Autonomous Region ( 0.3 % ) .
Currently , some 174,624 people are undergoing treatment for the coronavirus in Russia .
Some 2,895 patients diagnosed with the coronavirus in Russia were discharged from hospitals in the past day and the total number of recoveries reached 909,357 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center told .
According to its data , some 82.4 % of all those infected in Russia recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients were discharged in Moscow , 179 in the Saratov Region , 176 in the Moscow Region , 108 in St. Petersburg and 100 in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region .
Russia ’ s coronavirus fatalities rose by 79 in the past day versus 144 a day earlier , and the total death toll climbed to 19,418 .
According to the crisis center , a total of 1.76 % of all those infected in Russia died .
In the past 24 hours , 15 deaths were confirmed in St. Petersburg , 13 in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Stavropol and Altai Regions and in another 20 regions the death toll did not exceed 4 .

MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases grew by 6,148 in the past day, a record high since July 18, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Sunday.
According to its data, the daily growth rate rose to 0.6% and the total caseload reached 1,103,399.
Some 860 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Moscow, 214 in St. Petersburg, 188 in the Moscow Region, 178 in the Rostov Region and 165 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region.
The lowest growth rates were registered in the Chukotka Autonomous Region (0%), the Smolensk Region and the Chechen Republic (0.2%), Moscow, the Moscow Region, the Tula Region, Tatarstan and the Nenets Autonomous Region (0.3%).
Currently, some 174,624 people are undergoing treatment for the coronavirus in Russia.
Some 2,895 patients diagnosed with the coronavirus in Russia were discharged from hospitals in the past day and the total number of recoveries reached 909,357, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told. According to its data, some 82.4% of all those infected in Russia recovered.
In the past day, 892 patients were discharged in Moscow, 179 in the Saratov Region, 176 in the Moscow Region, 108 in St. Petersburg and 100 in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region.
Russia’s coronavirus fatalities rose by 79 in the past day versus 144 a day earlier, and the total death toll climbed to 19,418. According to the crisis center, a total of 1.76% of all those infected in Russia died.
In the past 24 hours, 15 deaths were confirmed in St. Petersburg, 13 in Moscow, 5 in the Rostov Region, the Stavropol and Altai Regions and in another 20 regions the death toll did not exceed 4.


tass--2020-09-20--Over 241,000 remain under supervision over coronavirus in Russia

MOSCOW , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
More than 241,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia over a suspected @ @ @ @ @ watchdog said on Sunday .
`` Some 241,046 people remain under medical supervision in Russia @ @ @ @ @ for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported .
More than 42.8 mln @ @ @ @ @ carried out , including 364,000 tests in the past day , according to the sanitary @ @ @ @ @ 1,097,251 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 906,462 patients having recovered from @ @ @ @ @ s latest data indicates 19,339 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up @ @ @ @ @ the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. More than 241,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia over a suspected coronavirus infection, the sanitary watchdog said on Sunday.
"Some 241,046 people remain under medical supervision in Russia," the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported.
More than 42.8 mln tests for COVID-19 have been carried out, including 364,000 tests in the past day, according to the sanitary watchdog.
To date, 1,097,251 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 906,462 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 19,339 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-20--Over 890 patients recover from the coronavirus in Moscow in the past day

MOSCOW , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus patients who recovered in Moscow grew by 892 in @ @ @ @ @ Moscow Mayor Anastasiya Rakova told reporters on Sunday .
`` The number of recoveries in @ @ @ @ @ the past day another 892 patients recovered after undergoing treatment .
The total number of @ @ @ @ @ infection rose to 236,947 , '' Rakova said .
All patients will remain under medical @ @ @ @ @ hospitals and will receive recommendations .
The recovered Moscow citizens have been asked to donate @ @ @ @ @ patients .
People aged 18 to 55 who have recovered from COVID-19 can become blood @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have chronic illnesses and test negative for HIV , Hepatitis B and @ @

MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus patients who recovered in Moscow grew by 892 in the past day, Deputy Moscow Mayor Anastasiya Rakova told reporters on Sunday.
"The number of recoveries in Moscow keeps growing. In the past day another 892 patients recovered after undergoing treatment. The total number of people who recovered from the infection rose to 236,947," Rakova said.
All patients will remain under medical supervision after being discharged from hospitals and will receive recommendations.
The recovered Moscow citizens have been asked to donate their plasma to treat coronavirus patients. People aged 18 to 55 who have recovered from COVID-19 can become blood plasma donors, provided they don’t have chronic illnesses and test negative for HIV, Hepatitis B and C.


tass--2020-09-20--Russia to continue efforts for preserving Iran nuclear deal - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
Russia will continue efforts to ensure that the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program remain in place and are implemented , the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday .
`` The efforts on preserving and ensuring sustainable implementation of JCPOA will continue , '' the ministry emphasized .
`` The UN Security Council Resolution 2231 remains unchanged and the commitments arising from it must be fulfilled in the initially agreed mode and volume on the basis of the reciprocity principle by all states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that in August the UN Security Council ’ s members dismissed the US attempts to restore the UN ’ s anti-Iranian sanctions as void .
In September , this stance was confirmed and Russia fully agrees with it , the Russian diplomats said .
`` To claim now that sanctions resolutions against Iran have been restored is wishful thinking .
We hope that US colleagues will be brave enough to finally face the truth and stop speaking on behalf of the UN Security Council , '' according to the statement .
`` Illegitimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have international and legal consequences for other countries and create their obligations to limit legitimate cooperation with Iran . ''
However , Washington keeps speculating on this issue claiming that the UN has launched some procedures on restoring restrictions against Iran , it said .
The Russian Foreign Ministry dismissed the US steps as a theater performance aimed at turning the UN Security Council into Washington ’ s own tool of `` maximum pressure '' on Tehran .
`` The brazen behavior contrary to JCPOA and UN Security Council Resolution 2231 becomes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the authority of the UN Security Council , a manifestation of open disregard for its decisions and international law in general .
This is unacceptable , not only for us , but also for other members of the Security Council , '' the statement said .
`` It is not surprising that the gamble launched by the US side with the illegal `` reset '' of the old UN Security Council sanctions against Iran has failed.
`` On August 20 , US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo notified the UN Security Council about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UN sanctions against Iran .
According to the US , the sanctions may come into effect on September 20 , despite the opposition of other UN Security Council ’ s member-states .
In 2018 , the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) developed by Russia , the US , the UK , China , France and Germany with Tehran to overcome the crisis related to the Iran ’ s nuclear program and initiated then a campaign of ‘ maximum pressure ’ against Iran .
On September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told a press conference with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Russia and China together with the majority of UNSC member-states did not accept US attempts to dismantle JCPOA .

MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. Russia will continue efforts to ensure that the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian nuclear program remain in place and are implemented, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
"The efforts on preserving and ensuring sustainable implementation of JCPOA will continue," the ministry emphasized. "The UN Security Council Resolution 2231 remains unchanged and the commitments arising from it must be fulfilled in the initially agreed mode and volume on the basis of the reciprocity principle by all states," it said.
Moscow highlights that in August the UN Security Council’s members dismissed the US attempts to restore the UN’s anti-Iranian sanctions as void. In September, this stance was confirmed and Russia fully agrees with it, the Russian diplomats said.
"To claim now that sanctions resolutions against Iran have been restored is wishful thinking. We hope that US colleagues will be brave enough to finally face the truth and stop speaking on behalf of the UN Security Council," according to the statement. "Illegitimate US initiatives and actions definitely cannot have international and legal consequences for other countries and create their obligations to limit legitimate cooperation with Iran."
However, Washington keeps speculating on this issue claiming that the UN has launched some procedures on restoring restrictions against Iran, it said. The Russian Foreign Ministry dismissed the US steps as a theater performance aimed at turning the UN Security Council into Washington’s own tool of "maximum pressure" on Tehran.
"The brazen behavior contrary to JCPOA and UN Security Council Resolution 2231 becomes a serious blow from the United States to the authority of the UN Security Council, a manifestation of open disregard for its decisions and international law in general. This is unacceptable, not only for us, but also for other members of the Security Council," the statement said. "It is not surprising that the gamble launched by the US side with the illegal "reset" of the old UN Security Council sanctions against Iran has failed. "
On August 20, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo notified the UN Security Council about Washington’s plans to start restoring UN sanctions against Iran. According to the US, the sanctions may come into effect on September 20, despite the opposition of other UN Security Council’s member-states.
In 2018, the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) developed by Russia, the US, the UK, China, France and Germany with Tehran to overcome the crisis related to the Iran’s nuclear program and initiated then a campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran.
On September 11, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a press conference with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Russia and China together with the majority of UNSC member-states did not accept US attempts to dismantle JCPOA.


tass--2020-09-20--Over 60,000 sign up for COVID-19 vaccine trials in Moscow - mayor

MOSCOW , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
More than 60,000 people have applied to volunteer for the coronavirus vaccine trials @ @ @ @ @ Sobyanin said in an interview with Nedelya v Gorode program on Rossiya-1 TV channel .
@ @ @ @ @ signed up as volunteers , several thousand people have passed the required medical tests to @ @ @ @ @ for carrying out the tests , '' Sobyanin said .
More than 700 people have @ @ @ @ @ vaccine and `` all of them are feeling good , '' he said .
On @ @ @ @ @ the world ’ s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus .
The vaccine , dubbed @ @ @ @ @ by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ were successfully completed in June-July .
The vaccine was developed on a platform that had @ @ @ @ @ of other vaccines .
On August 15 , the Health Ministry announced the launch of @ @ @ @ @ 40,000 volunteers will join post-registration trials of the vaccine in the capital .

MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. More than 60,000 people have applied to volunteer for the coronavirus vaccine trials in Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said in an interview with Nedelya v Gorode program on Rossiya-1 TV channel.
"Over 60,000 people have signed up as volunteers, several thousand people have passed the required medical tests to be registered as potential candidates for carrying out the tests," Sobyanin said.
More than 700 people have been injected with the coronavirus vaccine and "all of them are feeling good," he said.
On August 11, Russia registered the world’s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus. The vaccine, dubbed Sputnik V, was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Health Ministry, and its clinical trials were successfully completed in June-July. The vaccine was developed on a platform that had been used for a number of other vaccines. On August 15, the Health Ministry announced the launch of the vaccine production. Some 40,000 volunteers will join post-registration trials of the vaccine in the capital.


tass--2020-09-20--TikTok satisfied with proposal resolving US security concerns

NEW YORK , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
Agreements reached with US-based Oracle and Walmart will resolve concerns of the @ @ @ @ @ the mobile application operator , tweeted on Saturday .
`` We are pleased that the @ @ @ @ @ and Walmart will resolve security concerns of the US Administration and settle questions around TikTok @ @ @ @ @ US , '' the company says .
Oracle will become the `` trusted technology provider @ @ @ @ @ US user data and securing associated computer systems , TikTok noted .
Oracle and Walmart @ @ @ @ @ financing round preceding the IPO of TikTok .
The cumulative stake of the two US @ @ @ @ @ segment can be up to 20 % , TikTok noted .
The deal on acquisition @ @ @ @ @ TikTok by Oracle and Walmart companies is conceptually approved , US President Donald Trump told @ @ @ @ @

NEW YORK, September 20. /TASS/. Agreements reached with US-based Oracle and Walmart will resolve concerns of the US Administration, TikTok, the mobile application operator, tweeted on Saturday.
"We are pleased that the proposal by TikTok, Oracle and Walmart will resolve security concerns of the US Administration and settle questions around TikTok’s future in the US," the company says.
Oracle will become the "trusted technology provider, responsible for hosting all US user data and securing associated computer systems, TikTok noted. Oracle and Walmart will take part in the financing round preceding the IPO of TikTok. The cumulative stake of the two US companies in the social network segment can be up to 20%, TikTok noted.
The deal on acquisition of the US segment of TikTok by Oracle and Walmart companies is conceptually approved, US President Donald Trump told reporters earlier on Saturday.


tass--2020-09-20--US to take measures against Iran, ‘violators’ of UNSC sanctions on nuclear program

WASHINGTON , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
The United States will take measures in coming days against Iran and ‘ violators ’ of re-imposed , as the US administration believes , sanctions of the UN Security Council under the Iranian nuclear program , Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in the statement released on Saturday .
`` On August 20 , the United States notified the President of the Security Council of Iran ’ s significant non-performance of its JCPOA commitments .
This notification triggered the 30-day process leading to the snapback of previously terminated UN sanctions '' that became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says .
`` This means that starting today , all of the provisions of UNSCRs 1696 , 1737 , 1747 , 1803 , 1835 , and 1929 that were terminated by UNSCR 2231 are back in effect , '' according to the statement .
`` The United States expects all UN Member States to fully comply with their obligations to implement these measures .
In addition to the arms embargo , this includes restrictions such as the ban on Iran engaging in enrichment and reprocessing-related activities , the prohibition on ballistic missile testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the transfer of nuclear-and missile-related technologies to Iran , among others , '' Pompeo says .
In 2018 , the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) developed by Russia , the US , the UK , China , France and Germany with Tehran to overcome the crisis related to the Iran ’ s nuclear program and initiated then a campaign of ‘ maximum pressure ’ against Iran .
On September 11 , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the press conference with his Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together with the majority of UNSC member-states do not accept US attempts to dismantle JCPOA .

WASHINGTON, September 20. /TASS/. The United States will take measures in coming days against Iran and ‘violators’ of re-imposed, as the US administration believes, sanctions of the UN Security Council under the Iranian nuclear program, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said in the statement released on Saturday.
"On August 20, the United States notified the President of the Security Council of Iran’s significant non-performance of its JCPOA commitments. This notification triggered the 30-day process leading to the snapback of previously terminated UN sanctions" that became effective on September 19, the statement says. "This means that starting today, all of the provisions of UNSCRs 1696, 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835, and 1929 that were terminated by UNSCR 2231 are back in effect," according to the statement.
"The United States expects all UN Member States to fully comply with their obligations to implement these measures. In addition to the arms embargo, this includes restrictions such as the ban on Iran engaging in enrichment and reprocessing-related activities, the prohibition on ballistic missile testing and development by Iran, and sanctions on the transfer of nuclear-and missile-related technologies to Iran, among others," Pompeo says.
In 2018, the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) developed by Russia, the US, the UK, China, France and Germany with Tehran to overcome the crisis related to the Iran’s nuclear program and initiated then a campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran.
On September 11, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the press conference with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Russia and China together with the majority of UNSC member-states do not accept US attempts to dismantle JCPOA.


tass--2020-09-20--US Department of Commerce postpones TikTok download ban for a week

WASHINGTON , September 20 .
/TASS/ .
Introduction of a ban to download TikTok mobile application on the US territory @ @ @ @ @ , the US Department of Commerce says in its press release .
`` In light @ @ @ @ @ Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross , at the direction of President Trump , will delay @ @ @ @ @ pursuant to Executive Order 13942 , related to the TikTok mobile application that would have @ @ @ @ @ September 20 , 2020 , until September 27 , 2020 , '' the press release @ @ @ @ @ acquisition of the US segment of TikTok by Oracle and Walmart companies is conceptually approved @ @ @ @ @ told reporters earlier on Saturday .

WASHINGTON, September 20. /TASS/. Introduction of a ban to download TikTok mobile application on the US territory is postponed for a week, the US Department of Commerce says in its press release.
"In light of recent positive developments, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, at the direction of President Trump, will delay the prohibition of identified transactions pursuant to Executive Order 13942, related to the TikTok mobile application that would have been effective on Sunday, September 20, 2020, until September 27, 2020," the press release says.
The deal on acquisition of the US segment of TikTok by Oracle and Walmart companies is conceptually approved, US President Donald Trump told reporters earlier on Saturday.


tass--2020-09-22--Russia’s top diplomat urges to stave off attempts to weaken arms control framework

UNITED NAITONS , September 22 .
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In his speech at the UN General Assembly high-level meeting , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged to stave off attempts to weaken the global arms control framework .
`` We need to stave off attempts to weaken arms controls , disarmament and non-proliferation frameworks for the sake of global stability , '' he said in a video statement on behalf of the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) at the UN General Assembly high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN .
`` Special attention must be given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deployment of foreign terrorist fighters to conflict zones , chemical and biological terrorism , as well as ensuring that outer space is used for peaceful purposes , '' Lavrov continued .
Russia ’ s top diplomat went on to say that the United Nations should remain focused on facilitating development , which is an indispensable condition for strengthening peace .
`` It is essential that the decolonisation process , which is complicated by the determination of the former colonial powers to maintain their influence in a new environment , is brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Lavrov , the future of the global organization is in the hands of its member states .
`` Just like in 1945 , we need to cast aside our differences and come together for the sake of delivering on common objectives based on equitable dialogue and the mutual respect for one another ’ s interests .
The UN offers all the necessary conditions to this effect , '' he said .
In his speech , Lavrov called for preventing the mandates of the UN ’ s major bodies from being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In today ’ s world , the UN must remain an effective structure carrying out coordinated work strictly in keeping with its Charter .
We can not allow the mandates of the main bodies within the UN system to be diluted or have their responsibilities overlap , since this would only set us back from achieving our goals , '' he said .
According to Lavrov , the UN should take into consideration the experience of regional organisations like the CSTO while conducting its day-to-day operations .
`` Settling conflicts exclusively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the framework of internationally recognized negotiating formats and based on international norms must remain among the main objectives for the international community , '' Russia ’ s top diplomat continued .
He added that stepping up cooperation in fighting terrorism and its links with organized crime should remain an absolute priority .
`` Ensuring international cyber security is becoming increasingly important with the development of information and communications technology that are used to further terrorist , criminal and military ends , '' Lavrov added .
A high-level event to commemorate the 75th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in New York on September 21-22 .
A video address by Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the UN General Assembly ’ s 75th session is scheduled for September 22 .

UNITED NAITONS, September 22. /TASS/. In his speech at the UN General Assembly high-level meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urged to stave off attempts to weaken the global arms control framework.
"We need to stave off attempts to weaken arms controls, disarmament and non-proliferation frameworks for the sake of global stability," he said in a video statement on behalf of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) at the UN General Assembly high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN.
"Special attention must be given to fending off transnational threats, including the deployment of foreign terrorist fighters to conflict zones, chemical and biological terrorism, as well as ensuring that outer space is used for peaceful purposes," Lavrov continued.
Russia’s top diplomat went on to say that the United Nations should remain focused on facilitating development, which is an indispensable condition for strengthening peace.
"It is essential that the decolonisation process, which is complicated by the determination of the former colonial powers to maintain their influence in a new environment, is brought to an end," the minister said.
According to Lavrov, the future of the global organization is in the hands of its member states.
"Just like in 1945, we need to cast aside our differences and come together for the sake of delivering on common objectives based on equitable dialogue and the mutual respect for one another’s interests. The UN offers all the necessary conditions to this effect," he said.
UN mandate system
In his speech, Lavrov called for preventing the mandates of the UN’s major bodies from being diluted and and their responsibilities from overlapping.
"In today’s world, the UN must remain an effective structure carrying out coordinated work strictly in keeping with its Charter. We cannot allow the mandates of the main bodies within the UN system to be diluted or have their responsibilities overlap, since this would only set us back from achieving our goals," he said.
According to Lavrov, the UN should take into consideration the experience of regional organisations like the CSTO while conducting its day-to-day operations.
"Settling conflicts exclusively by peaceful, political and diplomatic means within the framework of internationally recognized negotiating formats and based on international norms must remain among the main objectives for the international community," Russia’s top diplomat continued.
He added that stepping up cooperation in fighting terrorism and its links with organized crime should remain an absolute priority.
"Ensuring international cyber security is becoming increasingly important with the development of information and communications technology that are used to further terrorist, criminal and military ends," Lavrov added.
Fragmentation of global community
It is getting harder and harder for the international community to respond to global challenges and threats as it is becoming more and more fragmented, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"With every year, responding to <…> global issues is becoming increasingly challenging, especially as the international community is becoming increasingly fragmented. We believe that this is largely attributable to the fact that some countries are not willing to account for the legitimate interests of other states," he said.
"They are seeking to impose concepts and standards like the "rules-based world order," while attempting to meddle in the domestic affairs of other states, using unilateral sanctions in violation of the UN Security Council prerogatives, and exhibiting intolerance and hatred," Lavrov continued.
However, in Lavrov’s words, "history runs its course." The minister noted that new economic growth centers are affirming themselves on the international arena, the demand for settling armed conflicts by exclusively peaceful means is growing, and connectivity is on the rise.
"The world is tired of dividing lines, of separating states into friends and foes, and demands stepping up all-encompassing and inclusive mutual assistance and cooperation. In other words, the goals articulated 75 years ago at the founding of the United Nations are becoming increasingly relevant," he said.
According to Russia’s top diplomat, under those conditions it is becoming even more important to reaffirm commitment to the UN Charter and the universally recognized norms of international law, emphasize that there is no alternative to genuine multipolarity and step up collective efforts to find solutions to global issues with the UN playing its central coordinating role.
A high-level event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN is taking place in New York on September 21-22. A video address by Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of the UN General Assembly’s 75th session is scheduled for September 22.


tass--2020-09-22--Strategic facilities in Irkutsk work normally after earthquake — authorities

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
Strategically important facilities and utilities in Irkutsk are working in normal regime despite the 5-6-magnitude earthquake that struck the region late on Monday , the city administration ’ s press service said on Tuesday .
`` Utilities infrastructure and strategically important objects on the territory of Irkutsk are working in normal regime , '' the press service said .
The city authorities declared the high-alert regime following the earthquake .
Irkutsk emergency services started to gather information about its aftermath .
Patrols are being carried out to detect possible damage to buildings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Irkutsk region on Monday Moscow time ( early on Tuesday local time ) , the Russian emergencies ministry ’ s press service said .
The epicenter of the magnitude 5.6 and 2.3 earthquakes was located 15 kilometers of the settlement of Kultuk , Irkutsk region .
Earth tremor was felt in 12 districts of the region .
Preliminarily , no casualties or damages were reported .
According to rescuers , the tremor was also felt in four districts of the nearby region of Buryatia .
Eight mobile groups have been deployed there to @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. Strategically important facilities and utilities in Irkutsk are working in normal regime despite the 5-6-magnitude earthquake that struck the region late on Monday, the city administration’s press service said on Tuesday.
"Utilities infrastructure and strategically important objects on the territory of Irkutsk are working in normal regime," the press service said.
The city authorities declared the high-alert regime following the earthquake. Irkutsk emergency services started to gather information about its aftermath. Patrols are being carried out to detect possible damage to buildings.
Two earthquakes rocked Russia’s Siberian Irkutsk region on Monday Moscow time (early on Tuesday local time), the Russian emergencies ministry’s press service said. The epicenter of the magnitude 5.6 and 2.3 earthquakes was located 15 kilometers of the settlement of Kultuk, Irkutsk region. Earth tremor was felt in 12 districts of the region. Preliminarily, no casualties or damages were reported.
According to rescuers, the tremor was also felt in four districts of the nearby region of Buryatia. Eight mobile groups have been deployed there to inspect buildings for possible damage.


tass--2020-09-22--Russia’s Chumakov Center gets permission for clinical tests of its coronavirus vaccine

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The Chumakov Federal Scientific Center for Research and Development of Immune and Biological Products at the Russian Academy of Sciences received the Russian health ministry ’ s permit for clinical tests of its anti-coronavirus vaccine , the ministry ’ s press service said .
`` Clinical trials of a vaccine against COVID-19 will begin soon in Kirov , St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk .
About 3,000 volunteers are expected to take part , which is in line with the requirements of the World Health Organization and international watchdogs , and will provide a sufficient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the statement says .
The ministry said the volunteers will receive all the required information about the procedure and possible risks and inconveniencies that it might entail .
After the vaccination , participants will remain in isolation in hospitals for 16 days , where their health will be monitored by doctors .
`` We expect to complete the clinical trials in November , '' the press service quoted Aidar Ishmukhametov , the Center ’ s director general , as saying .
The Chumakov Federal Scientific Center for Research and Development of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the basis of the Institute of Poliomyelitis and Virus Encephalitis of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences .
Academician of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences Mikhail Chumakov was the Institute ’ s founder and first director ( until 1972 ) .
Today the Chumakov Center is a leading world research organization in the sphere of medical virology .

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. The Chumakov Federal Scientific Center for Research and Development of Immune and Biological Products at the Russian Academy of Sciences received the Russian health ministry’s permit for clinical tests of its anti-coronavirus vaccine, the ministry’s press service said.
"Clinical trials of a vaccine against COVID-19 will begin soon in Kirov, St. Petersburg and Novosibirsk. About 3,000 volunteers are expected to take part, which is in line with the requirements of the World Health Organization and international watchdogs, and will provide a sufficient amount of scientific data for the research," the statement says.
The ministry said the volunteers will receive all the required information about the procedure and possible risks and inconveniencies that it might entail.
After the vaccination, participants will remain in isolation in hospitals for 16 days, where their health will be monitored by doctors.
"We expect to complete the clinical trials in November," the press service quoted Aidar Ishmukhametov, the Center’s director general, as saying.
The Chumakov Federal Scientific Center for Research and Development of Immune and Biological Products was created on the basis of the Institute of Poliomyelitis and Virus Encephalitis of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences. Academician of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences Mikhail Chumakov was the Institute’s founder and first director (until 1972).
Today the Chumakov Center is a leading world research organization in the sphere of medical virology.


tass--2020-09-22--Launch of Russia’s Soyuz-ST rocket with UAE satellites postponed until November - source

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The launch of Russia ’ s Soyuz-ST rocket with UAE ’ s Falcon Eye 2 satellite from the Kourou launch facility in French Guiana , scheduled for October , is postponed until early November , a rocket and space industry source told TASS .
`` The upcoming launch of the Soyuz-ST carrier rocket has been postponed until November 3 , '' the source said without elaborating on reasons behind the move .
In turn , Russia ’ s Roscosmos state space corporation told TASS that `` the launch from Kourou has been scheduled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a commercial partner . ''
A UAE ’ s Falcon Eye 2 satellite was originally planned to be launched on March 6 .
Later , a source in Russia ’ s space industry told TASS the launch has been postponed for one day because of problems with the Fregat booster .
Later on , the client and Airianspace company decided to replace the booster and postpone the launch .
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continued to gain momentum , all work at the Kourou launch facility has been suspended , and the blastoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German Aerospace Center said the launch of Russia ’ s Soyuz-ST rocket from Kourou has been once again postponed , this time until October 16 .

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. The launch of Russia’s Soyuz-ST rocket with UAE’s Falcon Eye 2 satellite from the Kourou launch facility in French Guiana, scheduled for October, is postponed until early November, a rocket and space industry source told TASS.
"The upcoming launch of the Soyuz-ST carrier rocket has been postponed until November 3," the source said without elaborating on reasons behind the move.
In turn, Russia’s Roscosmos state space corporation told TASS that "the launch from Kourou has been scheduled for early November upon a request from a commercial partner."
A UAE’s Falcon Eye 2 satellite was originally planned to be launched on March 6. Later, a source in Russia’s space industry told TASS the launch has been postponed for one day because of problems with the Fregat booster. Later on, the client and Airianspace company decided to replace the booster and postpone the launch. As the novel coronavirus pandemic continued to gain momentum, all work at the Kourou launch facility has been suspended, and the blastoff postponed again.
In July, the German Aerospace Center said the launch of Russia’s Soyuz-ST rocket from Kourou has been once again postponed, this time until October 16.


tass--2020-09-22--Fifteen more coronavirus patients die in Moscow in past day - crisis center

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
Fifteen more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day , with @ @ @ @ @ exceeding 5,080 the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday .
`` Fifteen @ @ @ @ @ have died in Moscow , '' it said , adding the overall number of coronavirus-related @ @ @ @ @ 5,084 .
The coronavirus situation in Moscow , which was the most serious among other @ @ @ @ @ improved .
By today , Moscow has reported more than 277,400 confirmed coronavirus cases .
@ @ @ @ @ recovered .
To date , 1,109,595 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with @ @ @ @ @ the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 19,489 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , @ @ @ @ @ an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. Fifteen more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day, with the overall number of fatalities exceeding 5,080 the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday.
"Fifteen coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," it said, adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 5,084.
The coronavirus situation in Moscow, which was the most serious among other Russian regions, has significantly improved. By today, Moscow has reported more than 277,400 confirmed coronavirus cases. More than 237,900 patients have recovered.
To date, 1,109,595 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 911,973 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 19,489 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-22--Senior Russian diplomat notes progress in discussions on US-made Trident II missiles

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
A certain progress has been achieved in Russian-US discussions on US-made Trident II missiles submarine-launched ballistic missiles fitted with nuclear warheads , Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with the Kommersant daily .
`` As far as the problem of refitting launchers of Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missiles is concerned , I can confirm that some progress has been made , '' he said .
`` But I ’ d rather < … > not go into details right now . ''
The Russian diplomat added that `` the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussion , some matters have not yet been clarified . ''
`` Yes , a certain progress has been achieved , but it is yet unclear when the next meeting of a bilateral consultative commission on the New START will be held .
The pandemic affects our plans .
We are searching for a date , '' Ryabkov said .
In late January , the Federation of American Scientists said the US Navy had started to deploy W76-2 low-yield nuclear warheads on some of its Trident submarine-launched ballistic missiles .
The information was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Ministry ’ s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in late April the deployment of its low-yield nuclear warheads by the United States was a dangerous step that leads to destabliziation .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the US production of W76-2 missiles lowers the nuclear threshold and increases the risk of a nuclear conflict .
According to US experts , the new missile has the explosive yield of 5-6 kilotons .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. A certain progress has been achieved in Russian-US discussions on US-made Trident II missiles submarine-launched ballistic missiles fitted with nuclear warheads, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with the Kommersant daily.
"As far as the problem of refitting launchers of Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missiles is concerned, I can confirm that some progress has been made," he said. "But I’d rather <…> not go into details right now."
The Russian diplomat added that "the issue is still in the process of discussion, some matters have not yet been clarified."
"Yes, a certain progress has been achieved, but it is yet unclear when the next meeting of a bilateral consultative commission on the New START will be held. The pandemic affects our plans. We are searching for a date," Ryabkov said.
In late January, the Federation of American Scientists said the US Navy had started to deploy W76-2 low-yield nuclear warheads on some of its Trident submarine-launched ballistic missiles. The information was later confirmed by The Pentagon.
Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in late April the deployment of its low-yield nuclear warheads by the United States was a dangerous step that leads to destabliziation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the US production of W76-2 missiles lowers the nuclear threshold and increases the risk of a nuclear conflict. According to US experts, the new missile has the explosive yield of 5-6 kilotons.


tass--2020-09-22--Sanitary watchdog expert says growth in COVID incidence in Russia was predictable

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
The growth of coronavirus morbidity in Russia was quite predictable , the general coronavirus situation is not expected to worsen seriously , Tatiana Ruzhentsova , head of the clinical department of the Russian sanitary watchdog ’ s research institute of epidemiology , said on Monday .
`` We see no dramatic surge , but the incidence rate is showing upwards tendencies .
I would like to stress once again that it was an expected situation because all those who have symptoms of respiratory infections are tested .
And it is only natural that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it may mean a second wave , if we want to call it this way but we don ’ t expect any dramatic surges or a serious worsening of the situation , '' she said in an interview with the RBC television channel .
She stressed that the coronavirus situation is under control and Russia was prepared to the incidence rate growth .
`` Currently , hospitals treating coronavirus patients are not overloaded .
Most of our patients are undergoing treatment at home .
We observe a big number of mild forms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,109,595 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 911,973 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 19,489 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. The growth of coronavirus morbidity in Russia was quite predictable, the general coronavirus situation is not expected to worsen seriously, Tatiana Ruzhentsova, head of the clinical department of the Russian sanitary watchdog’s research institute of epidemiology, said on Monday.
"We see no dramatic surge, but the incidence rate is showing upwards tendencies. I would like to stress once again that it was an expected situation because all those who have symptoms of respiratory infections are tested. And it is only natural that we see this growth. Probably, it may mean a second wave, if we want to call it this way but we don’t expect any dramatic surges or a serious worsening of the situation," she said in an interview with the RBC television channel.
She stressed that the coronavirus situation is under control and Russia was prepared to the incidence rate growth. "Currently, hospitals treating coronavirus patients are not overloaded. Most of our patients are undergoing treatment at home. We observe a big number of mild forms," she explained.
To date, 1,109,595 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 911,973 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 19,489 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-21--Russian deputy foreign minister says extending New START for less than five years possible

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow does not rule out the possibility of extending the Russian-US New START treaty on the reduction of strategic nuclear weapons for a period of less than five years , Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with the Kommersant daily , published on Monday .
`` We would of course prefer the five-year period .
But if the United States is , regretfully , not ready , an extension for a shorter period is possible , '' the Russian diplomat said .
He added that if the extension period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some serious agreements for the future , '' it will be a bad decision .
`` However , this is still better than nothing , '' the Russian deputy foreign minister said .
`` But we are not going to pay the price named by the Americans even for a five-year extension , let alone for a shorter period , '' Ryabkov said Commenting on US presidential candidate Joseph Biden ’ s declared readiness to extend the New START for five years if elected , Ryabkov said Russia would continue to seek solutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Capitol Hill . ''
`` We are engaged in consultations and will continue this work , fully realizing the responsibility and focusing the political will at this very moment , '' he said .
`` We are not playing card games , trying to figure out what hand players would have in this or that situation . ''
The Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms ( the New START Treaty ) entered into force on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stipulates that seven years after its entry into effect each party should have no more than a total of 700 deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles ( ICBM ) , submarine-launched ballistic missiles ( SLBM ) and strategic bombers , as well as no more than 1,550 warheads on deployed ICBMs , deployed SLBMs and strategic bombers , and a total of 800 deployed and non-deployed ICBM launchers , SLBM launchers and strategic bombers .
The New START Treaty will remain in force for 10 years , until 2021 , unless it is replaced before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms .
It can also be extended for no longer than 5 years ( that is , until 2026 ) by the parties ’ mutual consent .
Moscow has repeatedly called on Washington not to delay prolongation of the treaty it describes as the gold standards in the area of disarmament .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. Moscow does not rule out the possibility of extending the Russian-US New START treaty on the reduction of strategic nuclear weapons for a period of less than five years, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with the Kommersant daily, published on Monday.
"We would of course prefer the five-year period. But if the United States is, regretfully, not ready, an extension for a shorter period is possible," the Russian diplomat said.
He added that if the extension period is not long enough "to reach some serious agreements for the future," it will be a bad decision. "However, this is still better than nothing," the Russian deputy foreign minister said.
"But we are not going to pay the price named by the Americans even for a five-year extension, let alone for a shorter period," Ryabkov said
Commenting on US presidential candidate Joseph Biden’s declared readiness to extend the New START for five years if elected, Ryabkov said Russia would continue to seek solutions "regardless of who takes the oath on Capitol Hill."
"We are engaged in consultations and will continue this work, fully realizing the responsibility and focusing the political will at this very moment," he said. "We are not playing card games, trying to figure out what hand players would have in this or that situation."
The Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (the New START Treaty) entered into force on February 5, 2011. The document stipulates that seven years after its entry into effect each party should have no more than a total of 700 deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) and strategic bombers, as well as no more than 1,550 warheads on deployed ICBMs, deployed SLBMs and strategic bombers, and a total of 800 deployed and non-deployed ICBM launchers, SLBM launchers and strategic bombers.
The New START Treaty will remain in force for 10 years, until 2021, unless it is replaced before that date by a subsequent agreement on the reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms. It can also be extended for no longer than 5 years (that is, until 2026) by the parties’ mutual consent.
Moscow has repeatedly called on Washington not to delay prolongation of the treaty it describes as the gold standards in the area of disarmament.


tass--2020-09-21--Two earthquakes hit Russia’s Siberian Irkutsk region — emergencies ministry

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
The epicenter of two earthquakes that rocked Russia ’ s Siberian Irkutsk region @ @ @ @ @ kilometers of the settlement of Kultuk , the Russian emergencies ministry ’ s press service @ @ @ @ @ of the magnitude 5.6 and 2.3 earthquakes was located 15 kilometers of the settlement of @ @ @ @ @ Earth tremor were felt in 12 districts of the region .
Preliminarily , no casualties @ @ @ @ @ '' it said .
The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said earlier the epicenter of the @ @ @ @ @ southwest of the city of Irkutsk , at a depth of two kilometers .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. The epicenter of two earthquakes that rocked Russia’s Siberian Irkutsk region on Monday was located 15 kilometers of the settlement of Kultuk, the Russian emergencies ministry’s press service said.
"The epicenter of the magnitude 5.6 and 2.3 earthquakes was located 15 kilometers of the settlement of Kultuk, Irkutsk region. Earth tremor were felt in 12 districts of the region. Preliminarily, no casualties or damages were reported," it said.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said earlier the epicenter of the earthquake was located 84 kilometers southwest of the city of Irkutsk, at a depth of two kilometers.


tass--2020-09-21--Russia, Turkey to resume join patrol missions along M4 highway in Syria soon — Lavrov

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
Russia and Turkey will continue patrolling the M4 highway in Syria as soon as the situation in Idlib stabilizes , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Al Arabiya television channel .
According to the minister , joint patrol missions along the M4 highway were suspended due to security considerations as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ( a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia ) terrorists keep in staging armed provocations , attacking positions of the Syrian government army and attempting to attack the Russian airbase at Hmeymim .
The Turkish side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its commitments under the Russian-Turkish memorandum to fight against terrorism and separate terrorists from the opposition that is ready for dialogue .
`` We only have to attack terrorists ’ positions and exterminate their only nest in Syria .
In line with the memorandum , our Turkish colleagues bear the bulk of responsibility for that .
Combating terrorism is number one task .
I can assure you that joint patrolling of the M4 highway will soon be continued , as soon as the situation calms down , '' he said .
The Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Syrian government army and its allies had no need to conduct any operations in Idlib .
Moreover , the armed confrontation between the Syrian government and the opposition is generally over .
`` There are only two hotbeds of tension .
The first one is Idlib , which is controlled by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group , however territories controlled by it are now shrinking , '' he noted .
`` The second one is the Euphrates ’ east bank , where illegally deployed American troops have sides with the separatist forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
According to Lavrov , the United States has brought an American company to the area to pump oil for its own purposes in violation of Syria ’ s sovereignty and such actions create nervous situation in the region .
`` Turkey and countries with Kurdish population think that it is playing with fire .
We want the Kurds of Iran , Turkey and Syria to live in harmony with the population of these countries and use their minority rights .
We also believe that if they fuel separatism the region may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand that they must think not only about elections beginning in a month and a half but also about the future of the region , which is one of the most important ones in the world , '' Lavrov stressed .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. Russia and Turkey will continue patrolling the M4 highway in Syria as soon as the situation in Idlib stabilizes, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Al Arabiya television channel.
According to the minister, joint patrol missions along the M4 highway were suspended due to security considerations as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia) terrorists keep in staging armed provocations, attacking positions of the Syrian government army and attempting to attack the Russian airbase at Hmeymim. The Turkish side, in his words, has reiterated its commitments under the Russian-Turkish memorandum to fight against terrorism and separate terrorists from the opposition that is ready for dialogue.
"We only have to attack terrorists’ positions and exterminate their only nest in Syria. In line with the memorandum, our Turkish colleagues bear the bulk of responsibility for that. Combating terrorism is number one task. I can assure you that joint patrolling of the M4 highway will soon be continued, as soon as the situation calms down," he said.
The Russian top diplomat stressed that in such situation the Syrian government army and its allies had no need to conduct any operations in Idlib. Moreover, the armed confrontation between the Syrian government and the opposition is generally over. "There are only two hotbeds of tension. The first one is Idlib, which is controlled by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, however territories controlled by it are now shrinking," he noted. "The second one is the Euphrates’ east bank, where illegally deployed American troops have sides with the separatist forces and are irresponsibly flirting with the Kurds."
According to Lavrov, the United States has brought an American company to the area to pump oil for its own purposes in violation of Syria’s sovereignty and such actions create nervous situation in the region. "Turkey and countries with Kurdish population think that it is playing with fire. We want the Kurds of Iran, Turkey and Syria to live in harmony with the population of these countries and use their minority rights. We also believe that if they fuel separatism the region may flare up. I hope the Americans understand that they must think not only about elections beginning in a month and a half but also about the future of the region, which is one of the most important ones in the world," Lavrov stressed.


tass--2020-09-21--Flying a helicopter on a polar night: How Yakutia trains pilots for local airlines

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
Yakutia ’ s air companies are short of pilots , especially helicopter ones , even though their monthly wages may reach 310,000 rubles ( $ 4,000 ) .
The reasons are the polar nights , thick fogs , routes to outlying mountainous areas and temperatures of minus 60 degrees .
It ’ s a true challenge to find pilots , ready to work in such conditions .
Hence , Yakutia 's Polar Airlines , serving passenger and cargo flights , trains pilots for itself .
For regions like Yakutia , Chukotka or Magadan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but rather a social task , Yakutia ’ s First Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mikhail Prisyazhny said .
`` The shortage of pilots is observed in all regions , as old specialists are retiring , while training over recent decades has been slack , '' he said .
`` Another reason is the outdated equipment .
< ... > Training has been financed by the budget only .
The Omsk Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation is the only institution , which trains pilots for Mil Mi-8 helicopters ( NATO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2019 , Russia ’ s budget provided for education of only 100 students nationwide .
Future pilots practically at once receive contracts with big companies , like Utair , as well as with major oil producers , who employ teams of shift workers .
`` Thus , teaching helicopter pilots is not an industrial task , but rather a social one , as quite often air transport is the only option in the region , '' the official said .
Polar Airlines ’ Director General Semen Vinokurov pointed to a shortage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialists , including 20 pilots , 14 second pilots and three navigators .
Yakutia promotes the pilot profession .
In 2018 , the region ’ s Governor Aisen Nikolayev reported to the State Commission ’ s meeting the shortage of polar pilots , mostly those working on Mi-8 helicopters .
The Russian government has supported the regional program , dubbed Youth to Aviation .
Schools offer a program promoting the profession of pilots for pupils of the last two years , and many pilot training institutions have increased quotas for students from Yakutia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 school graduates entered the Omsk Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation to become pilots of Mi-8 helicopters .
They will be employed by the Polar Airlines Company .
According to Semen Vinokurov , `` major helicopter companies , like Utair , Yamal or Russian Helicopter Systems , report a shortage of pilots .
In this situation , Yakutia ’ s 19 students , who account for a quarter of the enrollment , are a very good result . ''
The regional authorities have addressed Rosaviatsiya , the national air transport authority , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and technicians to become pilots .
In 2019 , the Polar Airlines Company supported organization of a special class in the Khangalassky District , where students could meet pilots and veterans of aviation to learn more about their profession , equipment , requirements , training and work specifics .
`` The purpose of that class is educational , and first of all we prepare students for the entrance exams - the psychology tests and physical skills .
Nineteen students from the district ’ s eight schools have completed the course .
They attended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The local airport < ... > provides the ground for additional training .
This year , due to the coronavirus , we had to cancel the training , but we shall continue this work in the future , '' the Head of the local Department of Education Elizaveta Martynova said .
The Polar Airlines signs contracts with students at the Omsk Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation , which stipulate a free trip home and back once a year during holidays , allowances ( depending on year and academic progress - between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27-67 ) , reimbursement of expenses for dormitory accommodation , optional extra payments , professional piloting practice at the company as well as guaranteed employment there .
This year , the college students that are enrolled have better school performance .
In the past , some applicants could have Cs , while now only those with As and Bs are admitted .
`` The Youth to Aviation project has attracted students , who have rather good academic performance , '' Mikhail Prisyazhny said .
`` Quite often students prefer to get technical education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn to be pilots . ''
The region needs not only pilots but also mechanics , technicians and dispatchers , he continued .
Thus , the educational project will only expand , he added .
Alexander Dolzhenkov comes from the world ’ s pole of cold , the well-known Oymyakon District in Yakutia ’ s north-east .
His biggest dream has been to become a pilot .
`` I am a second-year student at Omsk [ Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation ] , '' he said .
`` It was not difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airlines provided for the medical examination ( including reimbursement of all the expenses ) and the physical skills tests to be held in Yakutsk , due to which we did not have to travel to Omsk before the enrollment . ''
If you have a dream to acquire professional skills , then learning is not difficult , Alexander said .
`` Our teachers are great professionals , they explain everything clearly and are always ready to assist any student . ''
After graduation , every student is to work for the Polar Airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will begin working there as the second pilot , and my plan , of course , is to become the captain , '' he said .
Mikhail Shaposhnikov is a second-year student .
He had applied to five institutions , but as soon as the Omsk college enrolled him , he cancelled all other applications .
`` Being a helicopter pilot has been my dream since childhood , '' Mikhail said .
`` I have seen many helicopters coming to our village to extinguish wildfires .
For village kids , seeing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I dreamed that I want to fly in the sky , too .
Nowadays , I am happy I am on my way to the dream . ''
The students presently take classes in general subjects .
They learn about helicopter structure , study electrical engineering and technical mechanics .
No piloting yet , Mikhail said .
Pavel Ilyin graduated from the Larionov Physics and Technics School .
Now he is a first-year student at the Omsk college .
`` I have known for sure what interested me .
My grandfather Gennady Ilyin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , An-26 , Yakovlev Yak 40 ; uncle Vladimir Ilyin was a squadron commander and an instructor in piloting Bombardier [ a narrow-body regional jet - TASS ] .
My aunt Olga Ilyina used to be a dispatcher , a very important position in piloting . ''
Pavel ’ s father teaches emergency search and rescue , and the mother works at the Yakutsk International Airport .
`` Practically all my family is engaged in aviation , and this is why I have chosen the Omsk College of Civil Aviation to continue this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very interesting how it is built , how it flies and what it can do .
And , clearly , I realize how important the profession of a helicopter pilot is for Yakutia , as in the future we shall carry not only cargo , but passengers from this region ’ s hard-to-reach places as well , '' the young man said .
Semen Vinokurov at a meeting with first-year students told them about the prospects in store for them in case of successful graduation and work at the company .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A helicopter pilot gets between 260 and 310 thousand rubles ( $ 3,400 - 4,100 ) , the second pilot gets between 180 and 225 thousand rubles ( $ 2,400 - 3,000 ) and engineer - 160-190 thousand rubles ( $ 2,130 - 2,530 ) .
A plane ’ s pilot may receive up to 260,000 rubles ( $ 3,470 ) , the second pilot - up to 140,000 rubles ( $ 1,870 ) and an engineer - up to 150,000 ( $ 2,000 ) .
The air company has a big social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expenses of two trips a year , housing loans , a partial rental coverage and various monetary support options .
Semen Vinokurov is adamant : the profession of a helicopter pilot will always be of high demand .
`` Sanitary aviation , passenger and cargo flights to hard-to-reach settlements will be made by helicopters , thus our students very soon will become our colleagues , '' he said .
The company has upgraded its fleet .
Now , it is buying a new Czech L 410 New Generation jet to make sanitary and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , between Yakutsk and Chersky .
The company plans to buy Ansat ’ s modernized version .
Within a year , it will purchase the world ’ s best helicopter - Mi-8 MTB through leasing , Vinokurov said .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. Yakutia’s air companies are short of pilots, especially helicopter ones, even though their monthly wages may reach 310,000 rubles ($4,000). The reasons are the polar nights, thick fogs, routes to outlying mountainous areas and temperatures of minus 60 degrees. It’s a true challenge to find pilots, ready to work in such conditions. Hence, Yakutia's Polar Airlines, serving passenger and cargo flights, trains pilots for itself.
For regions like Yakutia, Chukotka or Magadan, training pilots is not an industrial, but rather a social task, Yakutia’s First Deputy Minister of Education and Science Mikhail Prisyazhny said.
"The shortage of pilots is observed in all regions, as old specialists are retiring, while training over recent decades has been slack," he said. "Another reason is the outdated equipment. <...> Training has been financed by the budget only. The Omsk Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation is the only institution, which trains pilots for Mil Mi-8 helicopters (NATO reporting name: Hip)."
In 2019, Russia’s budget provided for education of only 100 students nationwide. Future pilots practically at once receive contracts with big companies, like Utair, as well as with major oil producers, who employ teams of shift workers.
"Thus, teaching helicopter pilots is not an industrial task, but rather a social one, as quite often air transport is the only option in the region," the official said.
Involving youth in aviation
Polar Airlines’ Director General Semen Vinokurov pointed to a shortage of helicopter pilots. The company needs 37 specialists, including 20 pilots, 14 second pilots and three navigators.
Yakutia promotes the pilot profession. In 2018, the region’s Governor Aisen Nikolayev reported to the State Commission’s meeting the shortage of polar pilots, mostly those working on Mi-8 helicopters. The Russian government has supported the regional program, dubbed Youth to Aviation.
Schools offer a program promoting the profession of pilots for pupils of the last two years, and many pilot training institutions have increased quotas for students from Yakutia.
In 2020, Yakutia’s 19 school graduates entered the Omsk Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation to become pilots of Mi-8 helicopters. They will be employed by the Polar Airlines Company.
According to Semen Vinokurov, "major helicopter companies, like Utair, Yamal or Russian Helicopter Systems, report a shortage of pilots. In this situation, Yakutia’s 19 students, who account for a quarter of the enrollment, are a very good result."
The regional authorities have addressed Rosaviatsiya, the national air transport authority, to launch a program to retrain mechanics and technicians to become pilots.
First stage towards flying
In 2019, the Polar Airlines Company supported organization of a special class in the Khangalassky District, where students could meet pilots and veterans of aviation to learn more about their profession, equipment, requirements, training and work specifics.
"The purpose of that class is educational, and first of all we prepare students for the entrance exams - the psychology tests and physical skills. Nineteen students from the district’s eight schools have completed the course. They attended the classes at weekends and during holidays. The local airport <...> provides the ground for additional training. This year, due to the coronavirus, we had to cancel the training, but we shall continue this work in the future," the Head of the local Department of Education Elizaveta Martynova said.
The Polar Airlines signs contracts with students at the Omsk Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation, which stipulate a free trip home and back once a year during holidays, allowances (depending on year and academic progress - between 2,000 and 5.000 rubles, or $27-67), reimbursement of expenses for dormitory accommodation, optional extra payments, professional piloting practice at the company as well as guaranteed employment there.
Applicants with 'rather good academic performance'
This year, the college students that are enrolled have better school performance. In the past, some applicants could have Cs, while now only those with As and Bs are admitted.
"The Youth to Aviation project has attracted students, who have rather good academic performance," Mikhail Prisyazhny said. "Quite often students prefer to get technical education and then to come to us to learn to be pilots."
The region needs not only pilots but also mechanics, technicians and dispatchers, he continued. Thus, the educational project will only expand, he added.
Flying is my dream
Alexander Dolzhenkov comes from the world’s pole of cold, the well-known Oymyakon District in Yakutia’s north-east. His biggest dream has been to become a pilot.
"I am a second-year student at Omsk [Flight Technical College of Civil Aviation]," he said. "It was not difficult to enter the college. The Polar Airlines provided for the medical examination (including reimbursement of all the expenses) and the physical skills tests to be held in Yakutsk, due to which we did not have to travel to Omsk before the enrollment."
If you have a dream to acquire professional skills, then learning is not difficult, Alexander said. "Our teachers are great professionals, they explain everything clearly and are always ready to assist any student."
After graduation, every student is to work for the Polar Airlines for at least six years. "I will begin working there as the second pilot, and my plan, of course, is to become the captain," he said.
Mikhail Shaposhnikov is a second-year student. He had applied to five institutions, but as soon as the Omsk college enrolled him, he cancelled all other applications.
"Being a helicopter pilot has been my dream since childhood," Mikhail said. "I have seen many helicopters coming to our village to extinguish wildfires. For village kids, seeing a helicopter is always exciting. Back then I dreamed that I want to fly in the sky, too. Nowadays, I am happy I am on my way to the dream."
The students presently take classes in general subjects. They learn about helicopter structure, study electrical engineering and technical mechanics. No piloting yet, Mikhail said.
Pavel Ilyin graduated from the Larionov Physics and Technics School. Now he is a first-year student at the Omsk college.
"I have known for sure what interested me. My grandfather Gennady Ilyin was a navigator instructor of Antonov An-24, An-26, Yakovlev Yak 40; uncle Vladimir Ilyin was a squadron commander and an instructor in piloting Bombardier [a narrow-body regional jet - TASS]. My aunt Olga Ilyina used to be a dispatcher, a very important position in piloting."
Pavel’s father teaches emergency search and rescue, and the mother works at the Yakutsk International Airport.
"Practically all my family is engaged in aviation, and this is why I have chosen the Omsk College of Civil Aviation to continue this tradition. Why a helicopter? It is very interesting how it is built, how it flies and what it can do. And, clearly, I realize how important the profession of a helicopter pilot is for Yakutia, as in the future we shall carry not only cargo, but passengers from this region’s hard-to-reach places as well," the young man said.
Best helicopters
Semen Vinokurov at a meeting with first-year students told them about the prospects in store for them in case of successful graduation and work at the company.
The wages are a very important aspect. A helicopter pilot gets between 260 and 310 thousand rubles ($3,400 - 4,100), the second pilot gets between 180 and 225 thousand rubles ($2,400 - 3,000) and engineer - 160-190 thousand rubles ($2,130 - 2,530). A plane’s pilot may receive up to 260,000 rubles ($3,470), the second pilot - up to 140,000 rubles ($1,870) and an engineer - up to 150,000 ($2,000).
The air company has a big social support program for its personnel: reimbursed expenses of two trips a year, housing loans, a partial rental coverage and various monetary support options. Semen Vinokurov is adamant: the profession of a helicopter pilot will always be of high demand.
"Sanitary aviation, passenger and cargo flights to hard-to-reach settlements will be made by helicopters, thus our students very soon will become our colleagues," he said.
The company has upgraded its fleet. Now, it is buying a new Czech L 410 New Generation jet to make sanitary and long flights, like, for example, between Yakutsk and Chersky. The company plans to buy Ansat’s modernized version. Within a year, it will purchase the world’s best helicopter - Mi-8 MTB through leasing, Vinokurov said.


tass--2020-09-21--Warhol's exhibition at New Tretyakov Gallery insured for millions of dollars

MOSCOW , September 21 .
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The exhibition `` I , Andy Warhol '' which is slated to open at the exhibition hall of the Union of Artists of Russia at the New Tretyakov Gallery on September 25 , is insured for tens of millions of dollars , the exhibition producer Alexander Nachkebia told TASS on Monday .
`` Tens of millions of dollars , '' he said , answering a question about the amount of insurance .
The curator of the exhibition is Gianni Mercurio , a specialist in American art , who previously was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Haring , Jean-Michel Basquiat , George Segal and Roy Lichtenstein .
Nachkebia said that , unfortunately , the curator , due to the restrictions associated with the pandemic , could not come to Moscow .
He recorded a video message that will be shown at the opening of the exhibition .
`` Everything that we see here now , everything that hangs here , was first implemented in a digital format , and then approved by the curator and the owners of the works .
Actually some owners want the works to hang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the curator keeps track of all this .
We approved it with him and , in accordance with the curatorial plan , we hung and prepared all this , '' Nachkebia said .
The exhibition `` I , Andy Warhol '' will open on September 25 in the exhibition hall of the Union of Artists of Russia at the New Tretyakov Gallery and will run until January 10 .
Due to the current restrictions on visiting museums and public events in the capital , visitors will be allowed in at regular intervals : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 21:00 , except Monday .
The exhibition will feature about 200 works by the pioneer of pop art , including the complete portfolios of Marilyn , Campbell 's Soup Cans and Mao .
The Double Self-Portrait , Skull , Electric chair , Vesuvius and portraits of Lenin will also be on show .
The exhibition will include a cinema hall , where visitors will be able to watch Warhol 's video works and documentaries about the artist .
A separate exhibition hall will be devoted to Warhol 's collaboration with music labels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Underground and more ) .
The exposition will also feature the reconstructed Factory , Warhol 's art studio in New York , which has been active since 1962 .
The exhibition has been organized by the autonomous non-profit organization Arts Square , promoting the development of culture and art , in cooperation with the Russian Union of Artists .

MOSCOW, September 21. / TASS /. The exhibition "I, Andy Warhol" which is slated to open at the exhibition hall of the Union of Artists of Russia at the New Tretyakov Gallery on September 25, is insured for tens of millions of dollars, the exhibition producer Alexander Nachkebia told TASS on Monday.
"Tens of millions of dollars," he said, answering a question about the amount of insurance.
The curator of the exhibition is Gianni Mercurio, a specialist in American art, who previously was in charge of exhibitions by Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, George Segal and Roy Lichtenstein. Nachkebia said that, unfortunately, the curator, due to the restrictions associated with the pandemic, could not come to Moscow. He recorded a video message that will be shown at the opening of the exhibition.
"Everything that we see here now, everything that hangs here, was first implemented in a digital format, and then approved by the curator and the owners of the works. Actually some owners want the works to hang in a certain way. Accordingly, the curator keeps track of all this. We approved it with him and, in accordance with the curatorial plan, we hung and prepared all this," Nachkebia said.
About the exhibition
The exhibition "I, Andy Warhol" will open on September 25 in the exhibition hall of the Union of Artists of Russia at the New Tretyakov Gallery and will run until January 10. Due to the current restrictions on visiting museums and public events in the capital, visitors will be allowed in at regular intervals: every half an hour daily from 10:00 to 21:00, except Monday.
The exhibition will feature about 200 works by the pioneer of pop art, including the complete portfolios of Marilyn, Campbell's Soup Cans and Mao. The Double Self-Portrait, Skull, Electric chair, Vesuvius and portraits of Lenin will also be on show. The exhibition will include a cinema hall, where visitors will be able to watch Warhol's video works and documentaries about the artist. A separate exhibition hall will be devoted to Warhol's collaboration with music labels (The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground and more).
The exposition will also feature the reconstructed Factory, Warhol's art studio in New York, which has been active since 1962. The exhibition has been organized by the autonomous non-profit organization Arts Square, promoting the development of culture and art, in cooperation with the Russian Union of Artists.


tass--2020-09-21--Patients with hypertension experience more severe form of COVID-19, says cardiologist

MOSCOW , September 21 .
/TASS/ .
Studies have shown that patients with hypertension experience a more severe form of the coronavirus infection , Sergei Boitsov , general director of the National Medical Research Center of Cardiology and the chief non-resident cardiologist of the Russian Ministry of Health told the anti-coronavirus web portal .
`` Yes , there is such information .
There are specific studies dedicated to this issue , '' he said , answering a corresponding question .
`` To a large degree this is related to the fact that many people have hypertension .
Forty percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the person is , the greater the possibility of hypertension emerging .
People at the age of about 80 have hypertension with 90 % possibility .
Naturally , associations come to one 's mind - the older the person , the more severe the course of the coronavirus infection , particularly if [ the person ] has hypertension .
The hypertension simultaneously became a factor , independent of age , which complicates the course of this illness . ''
To date , 1,109,595 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 911,973 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s latest data indicates 19,489 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. Studies have shown that patients with hypertension experience a more severe form of the coronavirus infection, Sergei Boitsov, general director of the National Medical Research Center of Cardiology and the chief non-resident cardiologist of the Russian Ministry of Health told the anti-coronavirus web portal.
"Yes, there is such information. There are specific studies dedicated to this issue," he said, answering a corresponding question. "To a large degree this is related to the fact that many people have hypertension. Forty percent of adult population have hypertension. The older the person is, the greater the possibility of hypertension emerging. People at the age of about 80 have hypertension with 90% possibility. Naturally, associations come to one's mind - the older the person, the more severe the course of the coronavirus infection, particularly if [the person] has hypertension. The hypertension simultaneously became a factor, independent of age, which complicates the course of this illness."
To date, 1,109,595 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 911,973 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 19,489 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-21--Russian Energy Week to be held in new format in 2020 due to coronavirus

MOSCOW , September 21 .
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One of Russia ’ s largest international forums , the Russian Energy Week @ @ @ @ @ will be held on December 11-12 in a new format , the Energy Ministry said @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The pandemic period has substantially adjusted all business events in the country and @ @ @ @ @ year the forum Russian Energy Week will be held on December 11-12 in an anti-covid @ @ @ @ @ runs .
In its traditional format , the forum is expected to be held in @ @

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. One of Russia’s largest international forums, the Russian Energy Week, scheduled for October 2020 will be held on December 11-12 in a new format, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
"The pandemic period has substantially adjusted all business events in the country and across the globe. This year the forum Russian Energy Week will be held on December 11-12 in an anti-covid format," the statement runs.
In its traditional format, the forum is expected to be held in 2021.


tass--2020-09-21--UN study reveals what people of entire world want, fear most

The majority of respondents named `` improved access to basic services : healthcare , safe water , sanitation and education '' as their immediate priority .
The healthcare also turned out to be a long-term priority for almost 300,000 respondents .
UNITED NATIONS , September 21 .
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Mankind expects more interaction from governments and international organizations , better access to healthcare , basic social services , hygiene supplies and education , says the `` UN75 : The future we want , the United Nations we need '' research published Monday .
`` Whilst health appears to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the areas that many expect will improve over the next 25 years , '' the research says , adding that 72 % of respondents believe that the access to healthcare will be the same or get better in the future .
The next main priority for the respondents is `` greater solidarity and increased support to the places hardest hit by the pandemic , '' including tackling poverty , inequalities and boosting employment .
The respondents also said they believe that `` access to education and women ’ s rights will improve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change , corruption , poverty and conflicts the most , according to the study .
`` Most respondents across all regions are most worried about the future impact of climate change .
Our inability to stem the climate crisis and the destruction of the natural environment is respondents ’ most overwhelming medium- and long-term concern , '' the study reads .
According to the poll , 49 % of respondents believe that the global environmental situation on the planet will get worse in the future .
Besides the environment , people across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , government corruption , unemployment and violence in the community .
In particular , 41 % of respondents expect worse corruption situation in the future .
Meanwhile , 87 % of respondents believe that `` international cooperation is vital to deal with today ’ s challenges , '' with the majority believing that the COVID-19 pandemic has made international cooperation even more urgent .
In his speech at the UN General Assembly ’ s ceremonial meeting , the Organization ’ s Secretary General Antonio Guterres named fulfillment of people ’ s wishes an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People are fearful about the climate crisis , poverty , inequality , corruption and systemic racial and gender discrimination , he said , adding that `` they see the UN as a vehicle to make the world a better place .
And they count on us to meet today ’ s tests . ''
`` That responsibility lies above all with Member States , '' the UN chief underscored , adding that the member states have a duty to `` embrace [ the UN ] , nourish it and provide it with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The research included over 1 million people from all over the world via brief one-minute polls .
Besides , 50,000 people from 50 nations took part in more detailed interviews .
The UN also organized over 1,000 dialogues with representatives of 82 countries ; it also analyzed social and mass media in 70 countries .
A total of 6,793 Russians participated in the study .

The majority of respondents named "improved access to basic services: healthcare, safe water, sanitation and education" as their immediate priority. The healthcare also turned out to be a long-term priority for almost 300,000 respondents.
UNITED NATIONS, September 21. /TASS/. Mankind expects more interaction from governments and international organizations, better access to healthcare, basic social services, hygiene supplies and education, says the "UN75: The future we want, the United Nations we need" research published Monday.
"Whilst health appears to be a priority now, it is actually one of the areas that many expect will improve over the next 25 years," the research says, adding that 72% of respondents believe that the access to healthcare will be the same or get better in the future.
The next main priority for the respondents is "greater solidarity and increased support to the places hardest hit by the pandemic," including tackling poverty, inequalities and boosting employment.
The respondents also said they believe that "access to education and women’s rights will improve."
Fears
People of the world fear climate change, corruption, poverty and conflicts the most, according to the study. "Most respondents across all regions are most worried about the future impact of climate change. Our inability to stem the climate crisis and the destruction of the natural environment is respondents’ most overwhelming medium- and long-term concern," the study reads.
According to the poll, 49% of respondents believe that the global environmental situation on the planet will get worse in the future.
Besides the environment, people across the globe most fear worsening of poverty, government corruption, unemployment and violence in the community. In particular, 41% of respondents expect worse corruption situation in the future.
Meanwhile, 87% of respondents believe that "international cooperation is vital to deal with today’s challenges," with the majority believing that the COVID-19 pandemic has made international cooperation even more urgent.
In his speech at the UN General Assembly’s ceremonial meeting, the Organization’s Secretary General Antonio Guterres named fulfillment of people’s wishes an obligation of the UN member states.
People are fearful about the climate crisis, poverty, inequality, corruption and systemic racial and gender discrimination, he said, adding that "they see the UN as a vehicle to make the world a better place. And they count on us to meet today’s tests."
"That responsibility lies above all with Member States," the UN chief underscored, adding that the member states have a duty to "embrace [the UN], nourish it and provide it with the tools to make a difference."
The research included over 1 million people from all over the world via brief one-minute polls. Besides, 50,000 people from 50 nations took part in more detailed interviews. The UN also organized over 1,000 dialogues with representatives of 82 countries; it also analyzed social and mass media in 70 countries. A total of 6,793 Russians participated in the study.


tass--2020-09-21--Russian Airborne Forces' commander arrives in Belarus to participate in exercise

MINSK , September 21 .
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The commander of Russia ’ s Airborne Forces Andrei Serdyukov on Monday arrived in Belarus for participation in the second phase of the joint Belarusian-Russian exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020 , the Belarusian Defense Ministry said .
`` A Russian military delegation under the commander of Russia ’ s Airborne Forces Colonel-General Andrei Serdyukov arrived in Belarus on Monday .
The purpose of the visit is to participate in the second phase of the joint Belarusian-Russian operational and tactical exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020 , '' the news release runs .
The chief of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First Deputy Defense Minister Major-General Alexander Volfovich held a meeting with the Russian delegation .
The two sides discussed progress in the first phase of the exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020 and the readiness of forces for the second phase .
The first phase of the Russian-Belarusian exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020 began in Belarus on September 14 .
Earlier , the Russian Defense Ministry said the exercise followed counter-terrorist scenarios and was not aimed against other countries .
The second phase of the exercise will be held in western Belarus on September 22-September 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the second phase will consist of more than 900 servicemen and about 100 pieces of military equipment .

MINSK, September 21. /TASS/. The commander of Russia’s Airborne Forces Andrei Serdyukov on Monday arrived in Belarus for participation in the second phase of the joint Belarusian-Russian exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said.
"A Russian military delegation under the commander of Russia’s Airborne Forces Colonel-General Andrei Serdyukov arrived in Belarus on Monday. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the second phase of the joint Belarusian-Russian operational and tactical exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020," the news release runs.
The chief of the Belarusian Armed Forces’ General Staff, First Deputy Defense Minister Major-General Alexander Volfovich held a meeting with the Russian delegation. The two sides discussed progress in the first phase of the exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020 and the readiness of forces for the second phase.
The first phase of the Russian-Belarusian exercise Slavic Brotherhood 2020 began in Belarus on September 14. Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry said the exercise followed counter-terrorist scenarios and was not aimed against other countries. The second phase of the exercise will be held in western Belarus on September 22-September 25. The Russian contingent due to participate in the second phase will consist of more than 900 servicemen and about 100 pieces of military equipment.


tass--2020-09-21--Russia to submit several draft resolutions to UNGA First Committee

MOSCOW , September 21 .
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Russia plans to initiate a number of draft resolutions on the organization of the international security system during the work of the First Committee of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly , Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said on Monday .
`` We plan to submit a number of draft resolutions to the First Committee , '' he said adding that they will include draft resolutions on the strengthening and development of the system of treaties and agreements on arms control , disarmament and nonproliferation , on non-deployment first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of transparency and trust-building in space activities , on chemical , bacteriological and biological weapons .
`` We would like these drafts to be discussed seriously and , naturally , we proceed from the fact that many nations should see the motives to promote these drafts and become their co-initiators . ''
According to Vershinin , the first meeting of the committee is scheduled for October 1 .
The First Committee , also known as the Disarmament and International Security Committee or DISEC or C1 , is one of six main committees at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It deals with disarmament and international security matters .

MOSCOW, September 21. /TASS/. Russia plans to initiate a number of draft resolutions on the organization of the international security system during the work of the First Committee of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said on Monday.
"We plan to submit a number of draft resolutions to the First Committee," he said adding that they will include draft resolutions on the strengthening and development of the system of treaties and agreements on arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation, on non-deployment first weapons in outer space, on measures of transparency and trust-building in space activities, on chemical, bacteriological and biological weapons.
"We would like these drafts to be discussed seriously and, naturally, we proceed from the fact that many nations should see the motives to promote these drafts and become their co-initiators."
According to Vershinin, the first meeting of the committee is scheduled for October 1.
The First Committee, also known as the Disarmament and International Security Committee or DISEC or C1, is one of six main committees at the General Assembly of the United Nations. It deals with disarmament and international security matters.