tass--2020-05-06--UK passes 200,000 coronavirus cases and 30,000 deaths

LONDON , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The number of novel coronavirus infections in the United Kingdom has topped the symbolic 200,000 mark , while more than 30,000 people have died in the country , Secretary of State for Housing , Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick told the daily coronavirus briefing on Wednesday .
`` 201,101 people have tested positive , that is an increase of 6,111 cases since yesterday .
Sadly , of those hospitalized with the virus 30,076 have now died , that is an increase of 649 fatalities since yesterday , '' he said .
Therefore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths in the country has soared again after dropping to the level of 288-315 fatalities on Sunday and Monday .
Yesterday ’ s figures pointed to almost 700 deaths , propelling the country to second place in coronavirus fatalities ahead of Italy .
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week announced that the country had passed the peak of the epidemic , saying that the second phase of fighting the coronavirus outbreak is ahead , which means that some lockdown measures imposed on March 23 will be lifted .
On Wednesday , Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on May 11 .
Moreover , he pledged the strategy of gradually exiting the lockdown on May 10 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have been infected worldwide and more than 258,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

LONDON, May 6. /TASS/. The number of novel coronavirus infections in the United Kingdom has topped the symbolic 200,000 mark, while more than 30,000 people have died in the country, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick told the daily coronavirus briefing on Wednesday.
"201,101 people have tested positive, that is an increase of 6,111 cases since yesterday. Sadly, of those hospitalized with the virus 30,076 have now died, that is an increase of 649 fatalities since yesterday," he said.
Therefore, the number of daily recorded coronavirus-related deaths in the country has soared again after dropping to the level of 288-315 fatalities on Sunday and Monday. Yesterday’s figures pointed to almost 700 deaths, propelling the country to second place in coronavirus fatalities ahead of Italy.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week announced that the country had passed the peak of the epidemic, saying that the second phase of fighting the coronavirus outbreak is ahead, which means that some lockdown measures imposed on March 23 will be lifted.
On Wednesday, Johnson shared hope that the process can begin on May 11. Moreover, he pledged the strategy of gradually exiting the lockdown on May 10.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,700,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 258,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-05-06--Moscow’s coronavirus death toll tops 900

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Another 39 patients have died from coronavirus-related complications in Moscow , the national anti-coronavirus crisis center said Wednesday .
Overall , 905 people who tested positive for the virus died in the capital .
`` In Moscow , 39 patients died with confirmed diagnosis of pneumonia and whose coronavirus test results came back positive , '' the center noted .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,700,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 258,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 21,327 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s latest data indicates more than 1,500 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Another 39 patients have died from coronavirus-related complications in Moscow, the national anti-coronavirus crisis center said Wednesday.
Overall, 905 people who tested positive for the virus died in the capital.
"In Moscow, 39 patients died with confirmed diagnosis of pneumonia and whose coronavirus test results came back positive," the center noted.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,700,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 258,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates more than 1,500 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-06--Top Russian diplomat backs New START extension in call with Pompeo

`` Opinions were exchanged on the issue of global security .
< … > Lavrov again backed extension of the New START treaty that expires in February 2021 .
Ways to reenergize the Russian-US dialogue on arms control and non-proliferation were reviewed , considering the factors affecting the strategic stability , '' the ministry noted .
MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has had a phone call with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and supported the idea to extend the New Start nuclear arms reduction treaty , the Russian foreign ministry said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the chief diplomats also discussed the coronavirus pandemic .
`` In the context of fighting the coronavirus pandemic , issues relating to the cooperation of the two countries in this sphere were discussed , considering the need for all members of the international community to join efforts and in accordance with calls of the UN leadership as well as other multilateral organizations , '' the diplomatic agency stressed .
Some other current issues were touched upon , including the UN Security Council work , cooperation prospects in the spheres of economy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministry added .
The minister and the secretary also highlighted the importance of the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Second World War victory for preserving the historic memory about the feat of the anti-Hitler ’ s coalition states .
The call was held at the US initiative .

"Opinions were exchanged on the issue of global security. <…> Lavrov again backed extension of the New START treaty that expires in February 2021. Ways to reenergize the Russian-US dialogue on arms control and non-proliferation were reviewed, considering the factors affecting the strategic stability," the ministry noted.
MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has had a phone call with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and supported the idea to extend the New Start nuclear arms reduction treaty, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
In addition, the chief diplomats also discussed the coronavirus pandemic. "In the context of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, issues relating to the cooperation of the two countries in this sphere were discussed, considering the need for all members of the international community to join efforts and in accordance with calls of the UN leadership as well as other multilateral organizations," the diplomatic agency stressed. Some other current issues were touched upon, including the UN Security Council work, cooperation prospects in the spheres of economy, counterterrorism and cyber security, the Russian ministry added.
The minister and the secretary also highlighted the importance of the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Second World War victory for preserving the historic memory about the feat of the anti-Hitler’s coalition states.
The call was held at the US initiative.


tass--2020-05-06--Coronavirus found at Russia’s largest gold miner

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Coronavirus infection cases were registered at the Olimpiadinsky Concentration Plant in Siberia , @ @ @ @ @ TASS .
The Olimpiadinsky Concentration Plant is the largest Russian gold miner , with ore @ @ @ @ @ pits and ore processing at four gold extraction plants .
`` Coronavirus infection cases were @ @ @ @ @ the Olimpiadinsky Concentration Plant , '' a company ’ s spokesperson said .
`` According @ @ @ @ @ there are 3 confirmed COVID-19 tests , '' he noted .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Coronavirus infection cases were registered at the Olimpiadinsky Concentration Plant in Siberia, Polyus gold mining company told TASS.
The Olimpiadinsky Concentration Plant is the largest Russian gold miner, with ore mining implemented on three open pits and ore processing at four gold extraction plants.
"Coronavirus infection cases were found on the site of the Olimpiadinsky Concentration Plant," a company’s spokesperson said. "According to May 6 data, there are 3 confirmed COVID-19 tests," he noted.
The company continues comprehensive testing, the spokesperson added.


tass--2020-05-06--More than 2,500 people die from coronavirus in the Netherlands

According to the agency , 41,319 infections are currently identified , while 232 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours .
Moreover , 5,204 people died from the virus-related complications , with 36 deaths registered in the last 24 hours .
The agency did not report the number of recoveries .
THE HAGUE , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus-related fatalities in the Netherlands has exceeded 5,200 , the Dutch healthcare agency reported Wednesday .
Newly confirmed cases have been declining for the past few weeks now .
`` The figures of the past few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows that measures [ taken by the government to curb the spread of infection ] are working .
Since not all people with COVID-19 in the Netherlands are tested , the real number of tests is higher than is specified in the report , '' the agency stressed .
The Netherlands reported its first coronavirus case on February 27 , while the first fatality was identified on March 6 .
A number of measures was imposed by the Dutch government to curb the spread of the virus .
All educational , cultural and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as gyms , cafes , bars , restaurants , hair salons and barbershops , beauty salons and massage parlors .
People are advised to stay home , work remotely if possible and observe 1,5-meter social distancing rule in the streets and shops as well as cancel trips to other countries if they are not vital .
All mass events are cancelled until September 1 .
Starting with April 29 , the country slowly started easing lockdown measures as gyms resumed training classes for children .
Primary schools plan to reopen on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government is expected to announce further steps to exit lockdown .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,700,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 258,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

According to the agency, 41,319 infections are currently identified, while 232 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours. Moreover, 5,204 people died from the virus-related complications, with 36 deaths registered in the last 24 hours. The agency did not report the number of recoveries.
THE HAGUE, May 6. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus-related fatalities in the Netherlands has exceeded 5,200, the Dutch healthcare agency reported Wednesday.
Newly confirmed cases have been declining for the past few weeks now. "The figures of the past few days fit in the overall picture which shows that measures [taken by the government to curb the spread of infection] are working. Since not all people with COVID-19 in the Netherlands are tested, the real number of tests is higher than is specified in the report," the agency stressed.
The Netherlands reported its first coronavirus case on February 27, while the first fatality was identified on March 6. A number of measures was imposed by the Dutch government to curb the spread of the virus.
All educational, cultural and entertainment facilities are closed until May 19 as well as gyms, cafes, bars, restaurants, hair salons and barbershops, beauty salons and massage parlors. People are advised to stay home, work remotely if possible and observe 1,5-meter social distancing rule in the streets and shops as well as cancel trips to other countries if they are not vital. All mass events are cancelled until September 1.
Starting with April 29, the country slowly started easing lockdown measures as gyms resumed training classes for children. Primary schools plan to reopen on May 11. Moreover, later today the government is expected to announce further steps to exit lockdown.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,700,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 258,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-05-06--Top Russian, US diplomats discuss cooperation in fighting coronavirus

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have @ @ @ @ @ discuss the bilateral cooperation in countering coronavirus spread , the Russian foreign ministry said in @ @ @ @ @ `` In the context of fighting the coronavirus pandemic , issues relating to the cooperation @ @ @ @ @ this sphere were discussed , considering the need for all members of the international community @ @ @ @ @ accordance with calls of the UN leadership as well as other multilateral organizations , '' @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have had a phone call to discuss the bilateral cooperation in countering coronavirus spread, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
"In the context of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, issues relating to the cooperation of the two countries in this sphere were discussed, considering the need for all members of the international community to join efforts and in accordance with calls of the UN leadership as well as other multilateral organizations," the ministry stressed.


tass--2020-05-06--Urals oil price reaching $24.68 per barrel

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The Urals oil price in Northwestern Europe reached $ 24.68 a barrel [ @ @ @ @ @ first time since mid-March , Argus agency reports .
The Urals is traded with the @ @ @ @ @ Brent in Northwestern Europe for the fourth day in succession [ CIF Rotterdam terms ] @ @ @ @ @ increased by almost all May volumes of the Urals already sold , Argus reports , @ @ @ @ @ of the Russian oil blend will fall by almost 40 % against April to 1.32 @ @ @ @ @ The price for Urals batches with the volume of 80,000 tonnes also increased to $ @ @ @ @ @ Mediterranean , CIF Augusta .
The blend premium stays unchanged for four trading days in @ @ @ @ @ per barrel against the North Sea dated blend .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The Urals oil price in Northwestern Europe reached $24.68 a barrel [CIF Rotterdam] for the first time since mid-March, Argus agency reports.
The Urals is traded with the $0.85/barrel premium against the Brent in Northwestern Europe for the fourth day in succession [CIF Rotterdam terms]. The price uptick is increased by almost all May volumes of the Urals already sold, Argus reports, citing traders. Total shipments of the Russian oil blend will fall by almost 40% against April to 1.32 mln barrels per day.
The price for Urals batches with the volume of 80,000 tonnes also increased to $25.33 per barrel in the Mediterranean, CIF Augusta. The blend premium stays unchanged for four trading days in succession and is $1.50 per barrel against the North Sea dated blend.


tass--2020-05-06--South Ossetia closes border with Russia on May 10 amid pandemic

TSKHINVAL , May 6./TASS/ .
South Ossetia , which reported its first coronavirus case earlier on Wednesday , closes its border with Russia for a week from May 10 , the republic ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center reports .
`` The border between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation will be closed from 00:00 on May 10 , 2020 until 23:59 on May 17 , 2020 , '' the report said .
`` The decision was taken at a session of the crisis center .
A temporary ban on crossing the border refers to all citizens without exception .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' it added .
`` This decision was taken because the republic needs time to place in quarantine , examine and render all necessary assistance to the citizens who have arrived , including a big group of students from military educational institutions , '' the crisis center quoted South Ossetian President Anatoly Bibilov as saying .
The Cabinet of Ministers earlier ruled to extend restrictive measures in the republic amid the pandemic until May 11 , as well as extended a ban on crossing the Russia-South Ossetia border via the Ruk border crossing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 , 2020 .
However , the ban did not cover the local residents returning to the republic , although in order to get a pass to cross the border they had to appeal to the consulate , as well as members of official delegations and the staff of diplomatic missions accredited in the republic .
Restrictions don ’ t refer to the Russian drivers of the vehicles that were authorized by respective state agencies to supply the republic with food , essentials , medicines and construction materials .
To date , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed in Russia , with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus .

TSKHINVAL, May 6./TASS/. South Ossetia, which reported its first coronavirus case earlier on Wednesday, closes its border with Russia for a week from May 10, the republic’s anti-coronavirus crisis center reports.
"The border between South Ossetia and the Russian Federation will be closed from 00:00 on May 10, 2020 until 23:59 on May 17, 2020," the report said. "The decision was taken at a session of the crisis center. A temporary ban on crossing the border refers to all citizens without exception. The ban also involves the commercial vehicles," it added.
"This decision was taken because the republic needs time to place in quarantine, examine and render all necessary assistance to the citizens who have arrived, including a big group of students from military educational institutions," the crisis center quoted South Ossetian President Anatoly Bibilov as saying.
The Cabinet of Ministers earlier ruled to extend restrictive measures in the republic amid the pandemic until May 11, as well as extended a ban on crossing the Russia-South Ossetia border via the Ruk border crossing point until 23:59 Moscow time on May 31, 2020. However, the ban did not cover the local residents returning to the republic, although in order to get a pass to cross the border they had to appeal to the consulate, as well as members of official delegations and the staff of diplomatic missions accredited in the republic.
Restrictions don’t refer to the Russian drivers of the vehicles that were authorized by respective state agencies to supply the republic with food, essentials, medicines and construction materials.
To date, a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus.


tass--2020-05-06--Putin approves plans to open industrial enterprises in Moscow after May 12

NOVO-OGAREVO , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin supported plans to open industrial enterprises and construction facilities @ @ @ @ @ .
Lockdown in Moscow to not be eased after May 12 '' I support and @ @ @ @ @ a considerable number of enterprises , industrial and construction ones in the first instance , @ @ @ @ @ the head of state said , responding to the proposal of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin @ @ @ @ @ capital are ready to resume work of industrial and construction companies of the city in @ @ @ @ @ Sergei Sobyanin said earlier .
The self-isolation conditions in the city will not be lifted @ @ @ @ @ added .

NOVO-OGAREVO, May 6. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin supported plans to open industrial enterprises and construction facilities in Moscow after May 12.
Lockdown in Moscow to not be eased after May 12
"I support and believe that plans to open a considerable number of enterprises, industrial and construction ones in the first instance, are absolutely justified," the head of state said, responding to the proposal of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
Authorities of the Russian capital are ready to resume work of industrial and construction companies of the city in full scope, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said earlier. The self-isolation conditions in the city will not be lifted after May 12, he added.


tass--2020-05-06--Gazprom Neft expects global oil price to exceed $50 in the long-term

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The oil price will reach $ 50 per barrel and even rise higher in the long-term , Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Russia ’ s oil producer Gazprom Neft Alexei Yankevich said in an interview with the corporate magazine .
`` In the long-term the oil ( price ) will return to the level of $ 50 and higher , which is in line with our basic price for estimation of investment projects , '' he said .
The company is currently testing its investment program considering the influence of today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately it might be reduced by up to 20 % .
`` Consequently , certain adjustments are possible , though a large-scale revision of the investment program is not on the agenda .
We suggest that the physical amount of investment activities will not be slashed by more than 20 % , '' he said .
Deputy CEO noted that production will remain profitable for the company even with oil prices keeping at around $ 20 per barrel .
Meanwhile , the oil producer expects the oil price within the range of $ @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The oil price will reach $50 per barrel and even rise higher in the long-term, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Russia’s oil producer Gazprom Neft Alexei Yankevich said in an interview with the corporate magazine.
"In the long-term the oil (price) will return to the level of $50 and higher, which is in line with our basic price for estimation of investment projects," he said.
The company is currently testing its investment program considering the influence of today’s prices, Yankevich said, adding that approximately it might be reduced by up to 20%. "Consequently, certain adjustments are possible, though a large-scale revision of the investment program is not on the agenda. We suggest that the physical amount of investment activities will not be slashed by more than 20%," he said.
Deputy CEO noted that production will remain profitable for the company even with oil prices keeping at around $20 per barrel. Meanwhile, the oil producer expects the oil price within the range of $15-40 per barrel this year.


tass--2020-05-06--Growth in coronavirus cases in Moscow caused by disease better detection, says mayor

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The growth in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Moscow suggests the @ @ @ @ @ , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Wednesday .
`` The dynamics , which we @ @ @ @ @ , does not directly evidence the growth in the disease rate .
It evidences , @ @ @ @ @ the large number of tests and the detection of infected people , '' the Moscow @ @ @ @ @ on the implementation of measures taken to support the economy and the social sphere amid @ @ @ @ @ , a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 21,327 @ @ @ @ @ virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 1,537 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the @ @ @ @ @ Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The growth in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Moscow suggests the illness’s better detection, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Wednesday.
"The dynamics, which we see in the increasing detectability, does not directly evidence the growth in the disease rate. It evidences, in the first place, the large number of tests and the detection of infected people," the Moscow mayor said at a meeting on the implementation of measures taken to support the economy and the social sphere amid the pandemic.
To date, a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 1,537 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-06--Governors should work out plans on restrictions lifting, says Putin

NOVO-OGAREVO , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Heads of Russian regions should prepare plans on abolishment of earlier introduced lockdown @ @ @ @ @ , President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday .
`` I address heads of all Russian @ @ @ @ @ plans for the period after May 11 should be worked out in coming days on @ @ @ @ @ [ of the federal center - TASS ] , '' the head of state said @

NOVO-OGAREVO, May 6. /TASS/. Heads of Russian regions should prepare plans on abolishment of earlier introduced lockdown measures in the near future, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
"I address heads of all Russian regions and remind that action plans for the period after May 11 should be worked out in coming days on the basis of these recommendations [of the federal center - TASS]," the head of state said.


tass--2020-05-06--Tensions between US and Iran will grow but open conflict is unlikely, says Russian expert

MOSCOW , April 24 .
/TASS/ .
Relations between the United States and Iran will continue to deteriorate but open confrontation is unlikely because neither of the sides is interested in it , a Russian expert said on Friday .
`` Relations between the United States and Iran , despite the aggressive instances like the killing of General Qasem Soleimani , have demonstrated that neither of the sides is interested in a direct conflict .
General aggravation however will continue but it is unlikely to go beyond mutual threats and muscle flexing with the elements of bluffing , '' Fyodor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International Discussion Club , told TASS .
According to the expert , confrontation between Washington and Teheran is still in place , even amid the pandemic .
`` The United States hopes that the current trials Iran is facing along with the sanctions , i.e .
the coronavirus epidemic and the dramatic drop in oil prices , will weaken Iran and it will yield its positions to open new possibilities for the United States .
These is certain logic in it , '' he noted .
He did not rule out that US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to demonstrate Saudi Arabia ’ s dependence on the United States .
`` In the current difficult situation on the oil market , Trump apparently wants to show that Saudi Arabia depends on Washington because of serious fears of Iran and the United States is the only guarantor of Iran ’ s containment , '' Lukyanov said .
The expert also said that arbitrariness of big players may go up after the acute phase of the coronavirus pandemic is over .
`` It is not about the United States only .
No one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general aggravation is likely on the international arena because after the acute phase of the pandemic the world is going to plunge into a serious socio-economic depression .
And shortages of all types of resources seem to be inevitable whereas countries will have much less possibilities to resolve their problems .
And apparently it will provoke serious tensions , '' he said .
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had ordered the US Navy to `` shoot down and destroy '' all Iranian gunboats , should they harass US military ships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corps said on the following day that Iran ’ s armed forces would attack US warships threatening the country ’ s security .

MOSCOW, April 24. /TASS/. Relations between the United States and Iran will continue to deteriorate but open confrontation is unlikely because neither of the sides is interested in it, a Russian expert said on Friday.
"Relations between the United States and Iran, despite the aggressive instances like the killing of General Qasem Soleimani, have demonstrated that neither of the sides is interested in a direct conflict. General aggravation however will continue but it is unlikely to go beyond mutual threats and muscle flexing with the elements of bluffing," Fyodor Lukyanov, scientific director of the Valdai International Discussion Club, told TASS.
According to the expert, confrontation between Washington and Teheran is still in place, even amid the pandemic. "The United States hopes that the current trials Iran is facing along with the sanctions, i.e. the coronavirus epidemic and the dramatic drop in oil prices, will weaken Iran and it will yield its positions to open new possibilities for the United States. These is certain logic in it," he noted.
He did not rule out that US President Donald Trump may use anti-Iranian rhetoric to demonstrate Saudi Arabia’s dependence on the United States. "In the current difficult situation on the oil market, Trump apparently wants to show that Saudi Arabia depends on Washington because of serious fears of Iran and the United States is the only guarantor of Iran’s containment," Lukyanov said.
The expert also said that arbitrariness of big players may go up after the acute phase of the coronavirus pandemic is over. "It is not about the United States only. No one knows how China will behave. The general aggravation is likely on the international arena because after the acute phase of the pandemic the world is going to plunge into a serious socio-economic depression. And shortages of all types of resources seem to be inevitable whereas countries will have much less possibilities to resolve their problems. And apparently it will provoke serious tensions," he said.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot down and destroy" all Iranian gunboats, should they harass US military ships. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on the following day that Iran’s armed forces would attack US warships threatening the country’s security.


tass--2020-05-06--Shipbuilders to deliver upgraded Borei-A sub to Russian Navy in late May, says source

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The Project 955A ( Borei-A ) first upgraded strategic nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Vladimir may be delivered to the Russian Navy in late May , a source in the defense industry told TASS on Wednesday .
`` The Sevmash shipbuilders have prepared the cruiser for its delivery .
The date of its transfer is being decided .
This may take place in late May , '' the source said .
The Russian Navy ’ s press office declined to comment on the information provided by the source .
TASS has no comment from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shipbuilding Corporation ) on this score so far .
The Knyaz Vladimir is the improved Project 955A strategic missile-carrying underwater cruiser , which represents the fourth generation of nuclear-powered subs built for the Russian Navy .
It was floated out in November 2017 .
According to the data of Russia ’ s Defense Ministry , the sub Knyaz Vladimir is less noisy and features improved maneuvering , depth and armament control systems .
The nuclear-powered sub Knyaz Vladimir has fully undergone state trials .
In the autumn of 2019 , it test-fired a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Borei-A submarines are at various stages of their construction .
Also , a contract has been signed for building two more missile-carrying underwater cruisers of this Project .
There are also plans to build two more Borei-A subs .
Project 955 and Project 955A submarines have been developed by the Rubin Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering ( part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation ) .
All Borei-class submarines carry 16 Bulava ballistic missiles .
They are also furnished with 533mm torpedo tubes .
Currently , three Project 955 nuclear-powered missile-carrying subs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fleets .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The Project 955A (Borei-A) first upgraded strategic nuclear-powered submarine Knyaz Vladimir may be delivered to the Russian Navy in late May, a source in the defense industry told TASS on Wednesday.
"The Sevmash shipbuilders have prepared the cruiser for its delivery. The date of its transfer is being decided. This may take place in late May," the source said.
The Russian Navy’s press office declined to comment on the information provided by the source. TASS has no comment from the Sevmash Shipyard (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) on this score so far.
The Knyaz Vladimir is the improved Project 955A strategic missile-carrying underwater cruiser, which represents the fourth generation of nuclear-powered subs built for the Russian Navy. It was floated out in November 2017. According to the data of Russia’s Defense Ministry, the sub Knyaz Vladimir is less noisy and features improved maneuvering, depth and armament control systems.
The nuclear-powered sub Knyaz Vladimir has fully undergone state trials. In the autumn of 2019, it test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile.
Four more Borei-A submarines are at various stages of their construction. Also, a contract has been signed for building two more missile-carrying underwater cruisers of this Project. There are also plans to build two more Borei-A subs.
Project 955 and Project 955A submarines have been developed by the Rubin Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation). All Borei-class submarines carry 16 Bulava ballistic missiles. They are also furnished with 533mm torpedo tubes. Currently, three Project 955 nuclear-powered missile-carrying subs are operational in the Russian Northern and Pacific Fleets.


tass--2020-05-06--Billionaire Bosov commits suicide

Billionaire Bosov commits suicide

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian billionaire Dmitry Bosov , the co-owner of Vostokugol and Sibanthracite coal companies @ @ @ @ @ the age of 52 , RBC reported .
A source familiar with Bosov confirmed the @ @ @ @ @ to RBC , Bosov committed the suicide on the night of May 6 .
Investigators @ @ @ @ @ of the billionaire ’ s suicide , a source in law enforcement agencies told TASS @ @ @ @ @ ranked 86th among the richest Russians with the wealth of $ 1.1 bln , the @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Russian billionaire Dmitry Bosov, the co-owner of Vostokugol and Sibanthracite coal companies, committed a suicide at the age of 52, RBC reported. A source familiar with Bosov confirmed the information to TASS.
According to RBC, Bosov committed the suicide on the night of May 6.
Investigators are currently ascertaining the circumstances of the billionaire’s suicide, a source in law enforcement agencies told TASS.
In 2020, Bosov ranked 86th among the richest Russians with the wealth of $1.1 bln, the Forbes magazine said earlier.


tass--2020-05-06--More than 110,000 doctors caring for coronavirus patients in Russia

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
More than 110,000 doctors and 236,000 physician assistants are providing care for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said Wednesday .
`` More than 110,000 doctors and more than @ @ @ @ @ nurses are providing medical care as well as 46,000 junior medical staff and more than @ @ @ @ @ Murashko told a meeting on social and economic support measures with Russian President Vladimir Putin @

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. More than 110,000 doctors and 236,000 physician assistants are providing care for coronavirus patients in Russia, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said Wednesday.
"More than 110,000 doctors and more than 236,000 of physician assistants and nurses are providing medical care as well as 46,000 junior medical staff and more than 31,000 ambulance drivers," Murashko told a meeting on social and economic support measures with Russian President Vladimir Putin.


tass--2020-05-06--Germany hands over to Russia archive data on Soviet POWs at TASS office

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
German embassy officials in Moscow have handed over to Russia the first batch of digitized archives containing information about Soviet prisoners of war who had been kept at Nazi concentration camps during World War II .
The ceremony took place at the TASS office on Wednesday .
Under a joint inter-governmental project Germany is opening to Russian specialists information about Soviet prisoners of war and forced laborers , which is kept at the federal archive in Koblenz .
The archive contains information about the plight of 500,000 Soviet citizens .
Some 20,000 scanned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ archive materials that Germany has opened to Russia .
The documents are from the former archive department of the Wehrmacht and the German office for the affairs of Soviet prisoners of war who died in German captivity .
Among them there are x-rays , body temperature charts , personal documents , and military IDs .
The project will help clear up the plight of many Soviet prisoners of war .
Taking part in the ceremony were Russia ’ s special presidential representative for international cultural cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoi , deputy chief of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Russian State Military Archive Vladimir Tarasov , president of ELAR corporation Sergei Balandyuk , the Russian Defense Minster ’ s aide Alexander Kirilin , and chief of the Defense Ministry ’ s Directorate for Commemorating Fallen Soldiers Pavel Sheludchenko .
Germany was represented by ambassador to Russia Geza Andreas von Geyr , President of the German People 's Union for the Care of Military Graves , Wolfgang Schneiderhan , and director of the German History Institute in Moscow Sandra Dahlke .
The President of Germany ’ s Federal Archives Michael Hollman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During World War II more than five million Soviet officers and soldiers were taken prisoner .
More than three million died due to appalling conditions or were executed .
The Nazis ’ treatment of Soviet prisoners of war was universally recognized as one of the gravest war crimes committed during World War II .
On June 22 , 2016 , the day of the 75 anniversary of Nazi Germany ’ s aggression against the Soviet Union the then German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov launched an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerning Soviet and German prisoners of war and interned persons .
The purpose of the joint project is to clear up the plight of missing people , present the corresponding documents and information to relatives and also to conduct research for historical and commemoration purposes .
Sources are being searched for in German , Russian and international archives .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. German embassy officials in Moscow have handed over to Russia the first batch of digitized archives containing information about Soviet prisoners of war who had been kept at Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The ceremony took place at the TASS office on Wednesday.
Under a joint inter-governmental project Germany is opening to Russian specialists information about Soviet prisoners of war and forced laborers, which is kept at the federal archive in Koblenz. The archive contains information about the plight of 500,000 Soviet citizens. Some 20,000 scanned documents are in the first portion of archive materials that Germany has opened to Russia.
The documents are from the former archive department of the Wehrmacht and the German office for the affairs of Soviet prisoners of war who died in German captivity. Among them there are x-rays, body temperature charts, personal documents, and military IDs. The project will help clear up the plight of many Soviet prisoners of war.
Taking part in the ceremony were Russia’s special presidential representative for international cultural cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoi, deputy chief of the Federal Archive Agency Andrei Yurasov, director of the Russian State Military Archive Vladimir Tarasov, president of ELAR corporation Sergei Balandyuk, the Russian Defense Minster’s aide Alexander Kirilin, and chief of the Defense Ministry’s Directorate for Commemorating Fallen Soldiers Pavel Sheludchenko.
Germany was represented by ambassador to Russia Geza Andreas von Geyr, President of the German People's Union for the Care of Military Graves, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, and director of the German History Institute in Moscow Sandra Dahlke. The President of Germany’s Federal Archives Michael Hollman addressed those present with a video message.
About the project
During World War II more than five million Soviet officers and soldiers were taken prisoner. More than three million died due to appalling conditions or were executed. The Nazis’ treatment of Soviet prisoners of war was universally recognized as one of the gravest war crimes committed during World War II.
On June 22, 2016, the day of the 75 anniversary of Nazi Germany’s aggression against the Soviet Union the then German Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov launched an inter-governmental project for the search for information concerning Soviet and German prisoners of war and interned persons. The purpose of the joint project is to clear up the plight of missing people, present the corresponding documents and information to relatives and also to conduct research for historical and commemoration purposes. Sources are being searched for in German, Russian and international archives.


tass--2020-05-06--Russian National Guard spokesman reveals agency’s mission in Syria

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian National Guard in Syria is tasked with detection and defusing of explosive @ @ @ @ @ escorting humanitarian cargo and providing medical assistance to the local population , the Guard spokesman @ @ @ @ @ On Wednesday , the agency ’ s head Viktor Zolotov disclosed during a meeting with @ @ @ @ @ his servicemen perform a number of duties in Syria .
`` In Syrian Arab Republic @ @ @ @ @ duties together with the Ministry of Defense servicemen .
In cooperation with the Military Police @ @ @ @ @ detection and defusing of explosive devices , ordnance and weapons , '' Gribakin said .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Russian National Guard in Syria is tasked with detection and defusing of explosive devices, as well as escorting humanitarian cargo and providing medical assistance to the local population, the Guard spokesman Valery Gribakin told TASS.
On Wednesday, the agency’s head Viktor Zolotov disclosed during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that his servicemen perform a number of duties in Syria.
"In Syrian Arab Republic, Russian Guard servicemen perform duties together with the Ministry of Defense servicemen. In cooperation with the Military Police, [they] perform detection and defusing of explosive devices, ordnance and weapons," Gribakin said.


tass--2020-05-06--Life after the lockdown: Italy starts slow return to normality

Russian embassy in US gets in touch with 8 more Russian schoolchildren The Russian embassy in Washington works on their @ @ @ @ @ from the east coast , Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said

Biden says alternative to sanctions against Russia would be Third World War
"Russia will pay a serious price for this short term and long term, particularly long term," the US leader stressed
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tass--2020-05-06--Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases exceed 49,000, says WHO

PRETORIA , May 6 .
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The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in African countries has reached 49,121 , @ @ @ @ @ in the past 24 hours , while 1,956 people have died , the World Health @ @ @ @ @ for Africa reported on Wednesday .
The largest number of infected people ( 7,572 ) @ @ @ @ @ Africa , 148 people have died .
Algeria accounts for the largest number of fatalities @ @ @ @ @ 4,838 people infected .
As many as 452 patients have died and 7,201 people have @ @ @ @ @ in Morocco , 5,153 people have been infected and 180 others have died , while @ @ @ @ @ have been infected and 43 people have died .

PRETORIA, May 6. /TASS/. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in African countries has reached 49,121, with 2,574 new cases detected in the past 24 hours, while 1,956 people have died, the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Africa reported on Wednesday.
The largest number of infected people (7,572) has been recorded in South Africa, 148 people have died. Algeria accounts for the largest number of fatalities (470), with 4,838 people infected. As many as 452 patients have died and 7,201 people have been infected in Egypt, in Morocco, 5,153 people have been infected and 180 others have died, while in Tunisia, 1,018 patients have been infected and 43 people have died.


tass--2020-05-06--Lockdown in Moscow to not be eased after May 12

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow ’ s lockdown is not planned to be eased after May 12 @ @ @ @ @ said Wednesday during the meeting on social and economic support measures with Russian President Vladimir @ @ @ @ @ important to understand that the self-isolation is not eased .
On the contrary , we @ @ @ @ @ to give more businesses opportunities to work .
The work of enterprises should be clearly @ @ @ @ @ given by sanitary doctors .
Then we will be able to maintain a stable epidemiological @ @ @ @ @ industry sectors one after the other , '' Sobyanin noted .
The growth in the @ @ @ @ @ in Moscow suggests better detection , Sergei Sobyanin stated .
`` The dynamics in detectability @ @ @ @ @ growth in the disease rate .
It indicates , in the first place , the @ @ @ @ @ the detection of infected people , '' the Moscow mayor elaborated .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Moscow’s lockdown is not planned to be eased after May 12, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Wednesday during the meeting on social and economic support measures with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"It is important to understand that the self-isolation is not eased. On the contrary, we should strictly adhere to it to give more businesses opportunities to work. The work of enterprises should be clearly regulated by the instructions currently given by sanitary doctors. Then we will be able to maintain a stable epidemiological situation and gradually open up industry sectors one after the other," Sobyanin noted.
The growth in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Moscow suggests better detection, Sergei Sobyanin stated.
"The dynamics in detectability does not directly signal the growth in the disease rate. It indicates, in the first place, the large number of tests and the detection of infected people," the Moscow mayor elaborated.


tass--2020-05-06--Coronavirus restrictions may be re-imposed in Russa if epidemiological situation worsens

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The coronavirus-related restrictions may be re-imposed , should the epidemiological situation in Russia worsen again , Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing ( Rospotrebnadzor ) Head Anna Popova said during the Wednesday meeting chaired by President Putin .
`` In accordance with the recommendations proposed by [ Rospotrebnadzor ] , a decision on gradual withdrawal of restrictions will be made by a regional governor , and , should the epidemiological situation worsen , the restrictive measures could be re-imposed , '' she said .
Earlier , Popova disclosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions in three stages .
At each stage , regional governors will be able to take measures based on recommendations by the regional top sanitary officials .
`` The recommendations drafted by us for lifting the restrictive measures is a clear methodical tool which envisions stages , we propose three of them .
In each of the stages , heads of regions will make decisions on specific measures in line with proposals of head sanitary physicians .
When lifting the restrictions , the following parameters will be reviewed : infection growth rate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the testing coverage to understand how far the infection spread among the population .
All these parameters are assessed retrospectively covering a period of one or two weeks , which is connected to the disease ’ s incubation period , '' she told the meeting .
The first stage of lifting restrictive measures imposed to counter coronavirus spread in Russia envisions outside exercise , head of Russia ’ s consumer watchdog Anna Popova said Wednesday .
`` The first stage will make it possible to exercise and do sports outside , going for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roll out operation of trading businesses and services of limited space with social distancing observed , '' Popova told a meeting on social and economic support measures with Russian President Vladimir Putin .
The authorities will allow families to walk outside while large businesses and educational facilities will be cleared to open up at the second stage of exiting the lockdown imposed in Russia to curb coronavirus spread , head of Russia ’ s consumer watchdog Anna Popova said Wednesday .
`` Each stage will expand the list of social spaces where people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she commented .
`` The second stage is family walks outside , opening up of larger businesses but with restricted number of simultaneously serviced customers as well as educational organizations . ''
On March 29 , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Moscow Region Governor Adnrei Vorobyov tightened the restrictive lockdown measures .
Within three days , almost all Russian regions introduced similar restrictions .
On April 28 , Putin declared May 6-8 non-working days , therefore , extending the lockdown until May 11 .
Most Russian regions introduced self-isolation for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where people need urgent medical help or to buy groceries .
At the same time , some regions in the country only restricted movement of people of a certain age group , for instance , those over 65 and high-risk categories .
To date , a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 1,537 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The coronavirus-related restrictions may be re-imposed, should the epidemiological situation in Russia worsen again, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) Head Anna Popova said during the Wednesday meeting chaired by President Putin.
"In accordance with the recommendations proposed by [Rospotrebnadzor], a decision on gradual withdrawal of restrictions will be made by a regional governor, and, should the epidemiological situation worsen, the restrictive measures could be re-imposed," she said.
Earlier, Popova disclosed that the Rospotrebnadzor suggested withdrawing the coronavirus restrictions in three stages. At each stage, regional governors will be able to take measures based on recommendations by the regional top sanitary officials.
"The recommendations drafted by us for lifting the restrictive measures is a clear methodical tool which envisions stages, we propose three of them. In each of the stages, heads of regions will make decisions on specific measures in line with proposals of head sanitary physicians. When lifting the restrictions, the following parameters will be reviewed: infection growth rate, free hospital beds for coronavirus patients and the testing coverage to understand how far the infection spread among the population. All these parameters are assessed retrospectively covering a period of one or two weeks, which is connected to the disease’s incubation period," she told the meeting.
First stage of exiting lockdown
The first stage of lifting restrictive measures imposed to counter coronavirus spread in Russia envisions outside exercise, head of Russia’s consumer watchdog Anna Popova said Wednesday.
"The first stage will make it possible to exercise and do sports outside, going for walks with children, as well as roll out operation of trading businesses and services of limited space with social distancing observed," Popova told a meeting on social and economic support measures with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Second stage of exiting lockdown
The authorities will allow families to walk outside while large businesses and educational facilities will be cleared to open up at the second stage of exiting the lockdown imposed in Russia to curb coronavirus spread, head of Russia’s consumer watchdog Anna Popova said Wednesday.
"Each stage will expand the list of social spaces where people will come in contact with each other," she commented. "The second stage is family walks outside, opening up of larger businesses but with restricted number of simultaneously serviced customers as well as educational organizations."
On March 29, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Moscow Region Governor Adnrei Vorobyov tightened the restrictive lockdown measures. Within three days, almost all Russian regions introduced similar restrictions. On April 28, Putin declared May 6-8 non-working days, therefore, extending the lockdown until May 11.
Most Russian regions introduced self-isolation for all citizens irrespective of age apart from cases where people need urgent medical help or to buy groceries. At the same time, some regions in the country only restricted movement of people of a certain age group, for instance, those over 65 and high-risk categories.
To date, a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 1,537 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-06--Putin cautions against hastily lifting coronavirus-related restrictions

`` The spread of the coronavirus in regions of the Russian Federation varies .
In some places , strict , @ @ @ @ @ preserved or even augmented , while in other places , it is possible to plan @ @ @ @ @ only based on the opinion of the scientists and specialists , while weighing all factors @ @ @ @ @ the head of state said during a meeting on implementation of measures taken earlier to @ @ @ @ @ social sphere .
`` We can not race too far ahead .
Any carelessness , @ @ @ @ @ up derailing , or rolling back [ the situation ] .
The price of the @ @ @ @ @ , lives and health of our people , '' Putin underscored .

"The spread of the coronavirus in regions of the Russian Federation varies. In some places, strict, justified preventive measures must be preserved or even augmented, while in other places, it is possible to plan some justified easing, but only based on the opinion of the scientists and specialists, while weighing all factors and possible risks," the head of state said during a meeting on implementation of measures taken earlier to support the economy and the social sphere.
"We cannot race too far ahead. Any carelessness, or any rush might end up derailing, or rolling back [the situation]. The price of the slightest mistake is the safety, lives and health of our people," Putin underscored.


tass--2020-05-06--Putin notes foreign partners’ positive attitude to joint struggle against coronavirus

NOVO-OGARYOVO , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Exchanges of information in such matters as the struggle against the coronavirus are @ @ @ @ @ Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday .
`` I ’ ve seen your reports concerning your @ @ @ @ @ I hope that they will turn out beneficial , too , '' Putin said during @ @ @ @ @ Health Minister Mikhail Murashko .
`` Information exchanges at this dramatic moment for the entire @ @ @ @ @ '' `` I see that our counterparts are positive about such joint work , '' @ @ @ @ @ that there had been contacts with foreign health ministers possessing vast experience in this field @ @ @ @ @ your assistance in organizing such negotiations , '' Murashko said .
On April 24 , @ @ @ @ @ and other agencies to establish contacts with partners abroad to properly arrange for cooperation in @ @ @ @ @ infection .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, May 6. /TASS/. Exchanges of information in such matters as the struggle against the coronavirus are extremely important, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
"I’ve seen your reports concerning your contacts with foreign counterparts and I hope that they will turn out beneficial, too," Putin said during a video conference while addressing Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. "Information exchanges at this dramatic moment for the entire world are extremely important."
"I see that our counterparts are positive about such joint work," Putin said.
Murashko replied that there had been contacts with foreign health ministers possessing vast experience in this field.
"Thank you for your assistance in organizing such negotiations," Murashko said.
On April 24, Putin instructed the Health Ministry and other agencies to establish contacts with partners abroad to properly arrange for cooperation in the struggle against the coronavirus infection.


tass--2020-05-06--Men find it more difficult to cope with coronavirus than women, says minister

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Men find it more difficult to cope with the novel coronavirus than women @ @ @ @ @ Mikhail Murashko said .
`` We can see that patients over 60 years of age @ @ @ @ @ , diabetes and obesity have a severe form of the disease more often .
We @ @ @ @ @ more difficult to cope with the disease than women , '' he said at a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s economy and social sphere chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Men find it more difficult to cope with the novel coronavirus than women, Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko said.
"We can see that patients over 60 years of age, patients with arterial hypertension, diabetes and obesity have a severe form of the disease more often. We see that men find it more difficult to cope with the disease than women," he said at a meeting on supporting the country’s economy and social sphere chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin.


tass--2020-05-06--Kremlin denies Putin criticized Belarus’s Lukashenko for intention to hold Victory parade

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Kremlin spokesman , Dmitry Peskov called allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized @ @ @ @ @ for his intention to hold the Victory parade despite the coronavirus situation `` unreliable wild @ @ @ @ @ , yesterday [ May 5 , during a phone call ] , the two leaders @ @ @ @ @ by Russia and Belarus on coronavirus prevention .
All other reports are wild speculations , @ @ @ @ @ no way reliable , '' Peskov underscored , commenting on the discontent , allegedly voiced @ @ @ @ @ the May 9th parade in Minsk .
The spokesman also disclosed that the two leaders @ @ @ @ @ conduct the Eurasian Economic Union ( EAEU ) summit in Belarus , recalling that a @ @ @ @ @ recently .
`` Now substantial documents must be prepared before the next meeting .
And @ @ @ @ @ dynamics , a joint decision will be made on whether this meeting in person is @ @ @ @ @ conference would suffice , '' the spokesman said .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov called allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko for his intention to hold the Victory parade despite the coronavirus situation "unreliable wild speculations."
"Indeed, yesterday [May 5, during a phone call], the two leaders exchanged information on steps taken by Russia and Belarus on coronavirus prevention. All other reports are wild speculations, [they] are in no way reliable," Peskov underscored, commenting on the discontent, allegedly voiced by the Russian side regarding the May 9th parade in Minsk.
The spokesman also disclosed that the two leaders did not discuss plans to conduct the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Belarus, recalling that a EAEU video conference took place recently.
"Now substantial documents must be prepared before the next meeting. And then, depending on the dynamics, a joint decision will be made on whether this meeting in person is needed or if another video conference would suffice," the spokesman said.


tass--2020-05-06--Russian PM is recovering, says Putin

Russian PM is recovering, says Putin

NOVO-OGARYOVO , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin who contracted @ @ @ @ @ the leader said opening a meeting on economic and social measures on Wednesday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ , I would like to say that Mikhail Mishustin is sending his best regards to @ @ @ @ @ normal there .
He has fever as it happens in those cases , but he @ @ @ @ @ president noted .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, May 6. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin who contracted coronavirus earlier is recovering, the leader said opening a meeting on economic and social measures on Wednesday.
"Before beginning our current meeting, I would like to say that Mikhail Mishustin is sending his best regards to you. It is all normal there. He has fever as it happens in those cases, but he is recovering," the president noted.


tass--2020-05-06--Russia says not proper time for US to accuse WHO, China over pandemic — Kremlin

TASS , May 6 .
The accusations hurled by the US at the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and China for allegedly covering up information on coronavirus origins and the epidemic scale seem to be put forward at an improper time , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with CNBC published Wednesday .
According to him , Moscow disagrees with high-ranking US officials claiming that China is responsible for the virus spread .
`` We consider it not a proper time , being somewhere in the middle of a severe crisis , an unprecedented crisis , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health organization ( the World Health Organization ) or , the next day , on China , '' he stressed .
The spokesman also added that the US accusations are `` very , very serious '' and thus `` you have to deliver proof '' to back them up .
`` Without proof , we consider it wrong to attack third countries in this , let ’ s say , humbly speaking , non-diplomatic way , '' Peskov underlined .
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly shared his view that Chinese authorities acted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concealed detailed information regarding the scale of the epidemic .
On April 18 , Trump told a briefing in the White House that China may face consequences if it is proven that the country deliberately allowed the outbreak to happen .
Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Yucheng told NBC reporters on April 29 that any demands to Beijing to compensate losses sustained in the pandemic are ridiculous and nothing but `` political farce . ''
The Chinese official also expressed regret that certain politicians are taking advantage of the virus developments to demonize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not conceal any information about the virus .
Moreover , Trump announced on April 14 that Washington suspended payments into the WHO budget .
According to him , the money will not be transferred until the organization ’ s role in covering up the coronavirus spread data is investigated and analyzed .
Commenting on the US actions , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov branded attacks on WHO as unfair .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,700,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 258,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia , with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 1,537 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

TASS, May 6. The accusations hurled by the US at the World Health Organization (WHO) and China for allegedly covering up information on coronavirus origins and the epidemic scale seem to be put forward at an improper time, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with CNBC published Wednesday.
According to him, Moscow disagrees with high-ranking US officials claiming that China is responsible for the virus spread. "We consider it not a proper time, being somewhere in the middle of a severe crisis, an unprecedented crisis, to try to blame everything on the international health organization (the World Health Organization) or, the next day, on China," he stressed.
The spokesman also added that the US accusations are "very, very serious" and thus "you have to deliver proof" to back them up. "Without proof, we consider it wrong to attack third countries in this, let’s say, humbly speaking, non-diplomatic way," Peskov underlined.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly shared his view that Chinese authorities acted inefficiently in fighting the coronavirus outbreak and concealed detailed information regarding the scale of the epidemic. On April 18, Trump told a briefing in the White House that China may face consequences if it is proven that the country deliberately allowed the outbreak to happen. Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Yucheng told NBC reporters on April 29 that any demands to Beijing to compensate losses sustained in the pandemic are ridiculous and nothing but "political farce." The Chinese official also expressed regret that certain politicians are taking advantage of the virus developments to demonize China, underlining once again that Beijing did not conceal any information about the virus.
Moreover, Trump announced on April 14 that Washington suspended payments into the WHO budget. According to him, the money will not be transferred until the organization’s role in covering up the coronavirus spread data is investigated and analyzed. Commenting on the US actions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov branded attacks on WHO as unfair.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,700,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 258,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,200,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 165,929 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 21,327 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 1,537 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-06--Date, details of 'quintet summit' Putin proposed not determined yet — Kremlin

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Diplomats from the five permanent member states of the UN Security Council keep working on a joint document that may be adopted at a summit of the quintet ’ s leaders , but neither the date nor other details of the meeting are clear at this point , Russian presidential press secretary , Dmitry Peskov said .
`` There was [ Russian President Vladimir ] Putin ’ s initiative .
[ US President Donald ] Trump has confirmed that such a meeting would be expedient .
He said the United States would join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , no specifics regarding the date or format are available at this point .
`` Contacts are underway among the quintet ’ s diplomats over drafting a corresponding document .
The work has not been finalized yet , '' Peskov added .
On January 23 , speaking at the World Holocaust Forum Putin suggested convening a summit of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council ( Russia , Great Britain , China , the United States and France ) in 2020 .
The Russian leader proposed that global stability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s meeting .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Diplomats from the five permanent member states of the UN Security Council keep working on a joint document that may be adopted at a summit of the quintet’s leaders, but neither the date nor other details of the meeting are clear at this point, Russian presidential press secretary, Dmitry Peskov said.
"There was [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s initiative. [US President Donald] Trump has confirmed that such a meeting would be expedient. He said the United States would join such a meeting," Peskov said.
However, no specifics regarding the date or format are available at this point.
"Contacts are underway among the quintet’s diplomats over drafting a corresponding document. The work has not been finalized yet," Peskov added.
On January 23, speaking at the World Holocaust Forum Putin suggested convening a summit of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (Russia, Great Britain, China, the United States and France) in 2020. The Russian leader proposed that global stability and security be discussed at the quintet’s meeting.


tass--2020-05-06--Euro surpasses 81 rubles

Euro surpasses 81 rubles

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The euro increased by 1.3 % and reached 81.01 rubles on the Moscow @ @ @ @ @ Moscow time , the euro rate slowed down slightly and was trading at 80.94 rubles @ @ @ @ @ The dollar was at the level of 74.89 rubles ( +1.5 % ) .
The @ @ @ @ @ US dollar and the euro amid falling oil prices .
The price of July Brent @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ICE fell to $ 30.26 per barrel ( -2.3 % ) , at @ @ @ @ @ 29.96 per barrel , and WTI crude oil fell to $ 25.39 per barrel ( @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The euro increased by 1.3% and reached 81.01 rubles on the Moscow Exchange.
As of 15:35 Moscow time, the euro rate slowed down slightly and was trading at 80.94 rubles (+1.3%). The dollar was at the level of 74.89 rubles (+1.5%).
The Russian currency decreased against the US dollar and the euro amid falling oil prices. The price of July Brent crude oil futures on London’s ICE fell to $30.26 per barrel (-2.3%), at one moment falling to $29.96 per barrel, and WTI crude oil fell to $25.39 per barrel (-4.2%).


tass--2020-05-06--Kremlin raises doubts over Levada Center’s polls on Putin’s ratings

Results of new poll on ‘ reset ’ of Putin 's terms not in line with Kremlin data — spokesman @ @ @ @ @ /TASS/ .
The Kremlin is not inclined to entirely trust the Levada Center polls regarding @ @ @ @ @ s ratings , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists .
In its recent research the @ @ @ @ @ s ratings fell by several percent compared to March 2020 .
`` Regarding the Levada @ @ @ @ @ repeatedly said that they have various methods .
We are not inclined to entirely trust @ @ @ @ @ , '' Peskov said , adding that `` there are other polls that provide a @ @ @ @

Results of new poll on ‘reset’ of Putin's terms not in line with Kremlin data — spokesman
MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The Kremlin is not inclined to entirely trust the Levada Center polls regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ratings, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. In its recent research the Center claimed that Putin’s ratings fell by several percent compared to March 2020.
"Regarding the Levada Center polls, we have repeatedly said that they have various methods. We are not inclined to entirely trust the results of those polls," Peskov said, adding that "there are other polls that provide a different picture."


tass--2020-05-06--Russia, China exchange information about COVID-19 treatment — Kremlin

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russia and China brief each other on the methods of treatment they use against the coronavirus-related diseases and other information concerning the struggle with the infection , Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told the US television network CNBC .
`` It ’ s a relationship of mutual understanding and mutual cooperation , and we ’ re trying to take advantage of that mutual cooperation in this severe crisis ; we ’ re exchanging information and protocols of treatment and so on , '' he said about relations between Moscow and Beijing amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information about the pandemic during the early stage .
Commenting on relations between Russia and the United States , which is among those who doubt China ’ s full openness regarding the emergence of the coronavirus , Peskov remarked they `` could have been better . ''
`` But in general , we don ’ t feel any reasons to be optimistic about our bilateral relations [ with the US ] , unfortunately .
To the contrary , our relationship with China is good and we value it and we ’ re determined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo last Sunday said that Washington had proof the coronavirus had allegedly begun to spread from a laboratory in China ’ s Wuhan .
Also , Pompeo replied in the affirmative when asked if he believed that the virus had been created artificially .
Once again , he accused the Chinese authorities of concealing some information concerning the spread of the virus .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Russia and China brief each other on the methods of treatment they use against the coronavirus-related diseases and other information concerning the struggle with the infection, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told the US television network CNBC.
"It’s a relationship of mutual understanding and mutual cooperation, and we’re trying to take advantage of that mutual cooperation in this severe crisis; we’re exchanging information and protocols of treatment and so on," he said about relations between Moscow and Beijing amid some countries’ charges that China concealed information about the pandemic during the early stage.
Commenting on relations between Russia and the United States, which is among those who doubt China’s full openness regarding the emergence of the coronavirus, Peskov remarked they "could have been better."
"But in general, we don’t feel any reasons to be optimistic about our bilateral relations [with the US], unfortunately. To the contrary, our relationship with China is good and we value it and we’re determined to keep it," he said.
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo last Sunday said that Washington had proof the coronavirus had allegedly begun to spread from a laboratory in China’s Wuhan. Also, Pompeo replied in the affirmative when asked if he believed that the virus had been created artificially. Once again, he accused the Chinese authorities of concealing some information concerning the spread of the virus.


tass--2020-05-06--Russia’s latest amphibious assault ship to resume sea trials no sooner than late May

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The Project 11711 large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov will resume sea trials no sooner than the second half of May , a source in the shipbuilding industry told TASS on Wednesday .
`` The shipbuilders ’ sea trials may resume in the second half of May .
The exact date for the large amphibious assault ship to take to the sea will be determined after the May holidays are over , '' the source said .
The shipbuilders ’ sea trials of the large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov were earlier expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April but were later postponed to the beginning of May .
After that , the warship ’ s state trials were expected to begin .
The shipbuilders planned to deliver the large amphibious assault ship to the Russian Navy in late May .
The source did not specify the reasons for the delay in the resumption of the warship ’ s sea trials .
The press office of Russia ’ s United Shipbuilding Corporation , which integrates the Yantar Shipyard where the large amphibious assault ship is being built , reported on March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s sea trials was over 50 % fulfilled .
According to the Corporation ’ s press office , the large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov returned to the Shipyard on March 30 after its new deployment to the sea under the program of the shipbuilders ’ sea trials .
The Pyotr Morgunov is the first serial-produced Project 11711 warship designed by the Nevskoye Design Bureau .
The contract on the warship ’ s construction was concluded with Russia ’ s Defense Ministry in September 2014 and the warship was laid down in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the largest in its class and displaces 5,000 tonnes .
The warship is expected to be accepted for service in the Russian Navy after all of its trials are over .
The Pyotr Morgunov will be able to take on its board 13 main battle tanks , or 36 armored personnel carriers or infantry fighting vehicles .
An option is envisaged for taking a marine infantry battalion on its board .
The amphibious assault ship can also transport a reinforced marine infantry company with organic military hardware and land it with the use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is armed with 30mm six-barrel artillery guns and two Kamov Ka-29 transport/attack helicopters in its deck hangars .
The Project ’ s lead ship Ivan Gren was floated out in Kaliningrad in May 2012 .
It was accepted for service in the Russian Navy on June 20 , 2018 .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The Project 11711 large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov will resume sea trials no sooner than the second half of May, a source in the shipbuilding industry told TASS on Wednesday.
"The shipbuilders’ sea trials may resume in the second half of May. The exact date for the large amphibious assault ship to take to the sea will be determined after the May holidays are over," the source said.
The shipbuilders’ sea trials of the large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov were earlier expected to restart in the second half of April but were later postponed to the beginning of May. After that, the warship’s state trials were expected to begin. The shipbuilders planned to deliver the large amphibious assault ship to the Russian Navy in late May. The source did not specify the reasons for the delay in the resumption of the warship’s sea trials.
The press office of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation, which integrates the Yantar Shipyard where the large amphibious assault ship is being built, reported on March 31 that the program of the warship’s sea trials was over 50% fulfilled. According to the Corporation’s press office, the large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov returned to the Shipyard on March 30 after its new deployment to the sea under the program of the shipbuilders’ sea trials.
The Pyotr Morgunov is the first serial-produced Project 11711 warship designed by the Nevskoye Design Bureau. The contract on the warship’s construction was concluded with Russia’s Defense Ministry in September 2014 and the warship was laid down in June 2015.
The Pyotr Morgunov is the largest in its class and displaces 5,000 tonnes. The warship is expected to be accepted for service in the Russian Navy after all of its trials are over.
The Pyotr Morgunov will be able to take on its board 13 main battle tanks, or 36 armored personnel carriers or infantry fighting vehicles. An option is envisaged for taking a marine infantry battalion on its board.
The amphibious assault ship can also transport a reinforced marine infantry company with organic military hardware and land it with the use of pontoons.
The amphibious assault ship is armed with 30mm six-barrel artillery guns and two Kamov Ka-29 transport/attack helicopters in its deck hangars.
The Project’s lead ship Ivan Gren was floated out in Kaliningrad in May 2012. It was accepted for service in the Russian Navy on June 20, 2018.


tass--2020-05-06--US moon resource mining draft agreement requires analysis — Kremlin

`` We have noted this information , it requires thorough analysis , including from the existing international law standpoint , '' he said , adding that he was not ready to evaluate this project directly yet .
MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
The US draft agreement on resource mining on the moon requires a thorough review from the standpoint of the international law , Kremlin spokesman , Dmitry Peskov told journalists .
Earlier , Reuters reported , citing its sources that the US administration was preparing a project of a new international agreement on resource mining on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of partner states .
Russia will not be among them during the early stage , according to the sources .
The agreement is expected to be named the Artemis Accords , after the US ’ s Artemis moon program .
The agreement implies creation of `` safety zones '' around future moon bases in a bid `` to prevent damage or interference from rival countries or companies operating in close proximity , '' according to Reuters .
It will also spell out rules within the international law which will allow companies mining resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over these resources .
The draft agreement has not been presented to the US allies , but , according to Reuters , Washington plans to officially engage in negotiations with such countries as Canada , Japan , the EU states and the UAE .

"We have noted this information, it requires thorough analysis, including from the existing international law standpoint," he said, adding that he was not ready to evaluate this project directly yet.
MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. The US draft agreement on resource mining on the moon requires a thorough review from the standpoint of the international law, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov told journalists.
Earlier, Reuters reported, citing its sources that the US administration was preparing a project of a new international agreement on resource mining on the moon, planning to involve a number of partner states. Russia will not be among them during the early stage, according to the sources. The agreement is expected to be named the Artemis Accords, after the US’s Artemis moon program.
The agreement implies creation of "safety zones" around future moon bases in a bid "to prevent damage or interference from rival countries or companies operating in close proximity," according to Reuters. It will also spell out rules within the international law which will allow companies mining resources on the moon to claim property rights over these resources.
The draft agreement has not been presented to the US allies, but, according to Reuters, Washington plans to officially engage in negotiations with such countries as Canada, Japan, the EU states and the UAE.


tass--2020-05-06--Putin to hold several events on May 9 to mark 75th Victory anniversary

MOSCOW , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin will lay flowers to the Eternal Flame in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ Russians and then hold a range of other events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory @ @ @ @ @ , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters .
`` We expect that on May 9 @ @ @ @ @ to the Eternal Flame and address Russians at around 10 a.m. '' Peskov said .
@ @ @ @ @ also held , which will be detailed later , he added .

MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin will lay flowers to the Eternal Flame in Moscow on May 9 and address Russians and then hold a range of other events marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
"We expect that on May 9 the president will lay flowers to the Eternal Flame and address Russians at around 10 a.m." Peskov said.
Several other events will be also held, which will be detailed later, he added.


tass--2020-05-06--Hainan to boost relations with other countries via sister cities cooperation

HAIKOU , May 6 .
/TASS/ .
Hainan plans to develop close cooperation with other countries by strengthening regular contacts between sister cities , the Hainan Daily newspaper reported citing local authorities .
`` As Hainan opens and and strengthens close cooperation with other countries in a number of areas , cultivating international friendly relations between cities plays an increasingly important positive role , '' said Wang Sheng , head of the international relations department of the provincial party committee .
According to the official , the Hainan authorities , with the assistance of the Chinese diplomatic missions , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the cities of Greece , Israel , Spain and Portugal .
The official said that since 2018 , when the Chinese leadership announced the creation of an experimental free trade zone on the island , intensive work has been underway to boost contacts with Asian countries , in particular , with India , the United Arab Emirates , Singapore , the Philippines , Sri Lanka and Japan , as well as a number of Eastern European states —Bulgaria , Romania and Serbia .
“ In accordance with the development program , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cities of the respective countries , hold meetings with local authorities .
We will promote dialogue with key representatives of business circles , share the experience , and make joint efforts to boost interregional cooperation , ” Wang Sheng emphasized .
As the head of the department of international relations specified , the Boao Economic Forum for Asia , held annually on the east coast of the island , contributed to strengthening Hainan ’ s contacts with other cities .
`` With this platform 's help , such events promoting the development of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Island Tourism Strategy forum , a dialogue at the level of mayors and governors in the China-ASEAN format , as well as China and Cambodia : A Way Full of Hope event were organized .
`` They help promote pragmatic cooperation , strengthen diplomatic contacts , and enhance the openness of our region , '' Wang Sheng explained .
He recalled that since 1995 , Hainan has been cooperating with the South Korean island resort province of Jeju , its governor participated in the forum .
Thanks to the interregional dialogue aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ASEAN , the Chinese strategy to form a “ human community with one destiny ” in Southeast Asia is being implemented more actively .
Moreover , due to such cooperation , agreements on the development of sister city relations with certain regions of Serbia and Sweden were signed last year .
According to the Hainan authorities , contacts between sister cities became a reliable basis of China 's international cooperation amid the novel coronavirus pandemic , as well as natural disasters .
For example , the oldest partner of Hainan – Japan 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks to the island .
Subsequently , the southern Chinese province took similar steps to help Japan .
According to Wang Sheng , such mutual support provided at the regional level has already become a tradition .
Thus , Hainan delivered humanitarian aid to Japan in 2018 following the typhoon `` Chebi '' , which caused significant damage to certain regions of the country , as well as after the devastating earthquake in Kobe in 1995 .
According to statistics , during the most intense struggle against the novel coronavirus outbreak , Hainan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign sister cities .
After the southern Chinese province coped with the epidemic , it sent medical masks , protective suits and sanitizers to 29 villages in other countries with which the region constantly maintains partnerships , as they too were forced to deal with the same problems .
“ Over the years , Hainan has expanded the scope of cooperation with regions of other countries and maintains friendly interregional contacts with all five continents of our planet , ” the official said .
According to the Chinese authorities , Hainan develops close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian : Vladimir ( sister city of Hainan 's administrative center — Haikou ) , Yalta , Khabarovsk and Krasnogorsk in the Moscow Region ( maintain close ties with Sanya ) .

HAIKOU, May 6. /TASS/. Hainan plans to develop close cooperation with other countries by strengthening regular contacts between sister cities, the Hainan Daily newspaper reported citing local authorities.
"As Hainan opens and and strengthens close cooperation with other countries in a number of areas, cultivating international friendly relations between cities plays an increasingly important positive role," said Wang Sheng, head of the international relations department of the provincial party committee.
According to the official, the Hainan authorities, with the assistance of the Chinese diplomatic missions, are currently working on promoting sister cities relations with the cities of Greece, Israel, Spain and Portugal. The official said that since 2018, when the Chinese leadership announced the creation of an experimental free trade zone on the island, intensive work has been underway to boost contacts with Asian countries, in particular, with India, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Japan, as well as a number of Eastern European states —Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia.
“In accordance with the development program, the Hainan leadership plans to visit the sister cities of the respective countries, hold meetings with local authorities. We will promote dialogue with key representatives of business circles, share the experience, and make joint efforts to boost interregional cooperation,” Wang Sheng emphasized.
The Boao Forum for Asia
As the head of the department of international relations specified, the Boao Economic Forum for Asia, held annually on the east coast of the island, contributed to strengthening Hainan’s contacts with other cities.
"With this platform's help, such events promoting the development of relations between sister cities, such as the Island Tourism Strategy forum, a dialogue at the level of mayors and governors in the China-ASEAN format, as well as China and Cambodia: A Way Full of Hope event were organized. "They help promote pragmatic cooperation, strengthen diplomatic contacts, and enhance the openness of our region," Wang Sheng explained.
He recalled that since 1995, Hainan has been cooperating with the South Korean island resort province of Jeju, its governor participated in the forum. Thanks to the interregional dialogue aimed at stimulating Hainan’s interaction with ASEAN, the Chinese strategy to form a “human community with one destiny” in Southeast Asia is being implemented more actively. Moreover, due to such cooperation, agreements on the development of sister city relations with certain regions of Serbia and Sweden were signed last year.
Cooperation amid cononavirus pandemic and natural disasters
According to the Hainan authorities, contacts between sister cities became a reliable basis of China's international cooperation amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, as well as natural disasters. For example, the oldest partner of Hainan – Japan's Hyogo Prefecture — delivered more than 100,000 masks to the island. Subsequently, the southern Chinese province took similar steps to help Japan.
According to Wang Sheng, such mutual support provided at the regional level has already become a tradition. Thus, Hainan delivered humanitarian aid to Japan in 2018 following the typhoon "Chebi", which caused significant damage to certain regions of the country, as well as after the devastating earthquake in Kobe in 1995.
According to statistics, during the most intense struggle against the novel coronavirus outbreak, Hainan received financial support from more than 20 foreign sister cities. After the southern Chinese province coped with the epidemic, it sent medical masks, protective suits and sanitizers to 29 villages in other countries with which the region constantly maintains partnerships, as they too were forced to deal with the same problems.
“Over the years, Hainan has expanded the scope of cooperation with regions of other countries and maintains friendly interregional contacts with all five continents of our planet,” the official said.
According to the Chinese authorities, Hainan develops close relations with 64 foreign cities, including the Russian: Vladimir (sister city of Hainan's administrative center — Haikou), Yalta, Khabarovsk and Krasnogorsk in the Moscow Region (maintain close ties with Sanya).


tass--2020-05-07--Russia should keep investment programs for transport sector as much as possible — Putin

NOVO-OGARYOVO , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for preserving investment programs of companies in transport @ @ @ @ @ .
He set this task at a meeting on the development of the transport industry @ @ @ @ @ to preserve the investment programs of the transport sector and infrastructure development as much as @ @ @ @ @ production relations , jobs for specialists and citizens ' income both in the industry itself @ @ @ @ @ '' the president said .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, May 7. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin called for preserving investment programs of companies in transport industry as much as possible. He set this task at a meeting on the development of the transport industry.
"It is necessary to preserve the investment programs of the transport sector and infrastructure development as much as possible in order to retain production relations, jobs for specialists and citizens' income both in the industry itself and in related sectors," the president said.
He specified that it concerns long-term orders for the national industries, for railway engineering, automobile plants, shipyards, construction companies and the industry of construction materials.
The head of state recalled that in recent years, the state was involved in launching large-scale projects aimed at increasing the capacity of railways and approaches to seaports and developing road networks and waterways.
Putin also noted that domestic companies had been intensively renewing rolling stock, sea and river vessels and automotive equipment.
Regional support for transport companies