tass--2020-07-09--Russian latest amphibious assault ship deploys to Baltic Sea to wrap up trials

KALININGRAD , July 9 .
/TASS/ .
The large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov built at the Yantar Shipyard ( part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation ) deployed to the Baltic Sea to wrap up the program of shipbuilders ’ sea trials , Shipyard Spokesman Sergei Mikhailov told TASS on Thursday .
Pyotr Morgunov landing ship to be commissioned in late May '' The Pyotr Morgunov has left the Shipyard ’ s wharf and taken to the sea today to complete the shipbuilders ’ sea trials , '' the spokesman said .
The shipbuilders ’ sea trials are due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As was reported earlier , the large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov conducted artillery firings against air and naval targets in the Baltic Sea as part of the final stage of the shipbuilders ’ sea trials and checked its radio-technical armament and air defense radar stations with the help of the Baltic Fleet ’ s aircraft .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June 2015 and put afloat in May 2018 .
The Pyotr Morgunov entered the shipbuilders ’ sea trials on December 13 , 2019 .
The Pyotr Morgunov is the largest in its class and displaces 5,000 tonnes .
It 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
Since April 2019 , the Yantar Shipyard on the Baltic coast has been building two modernized Project 11711 ships : the Vladimir Andreyev and the Vasily Trushin .

KALININGRAD, July 9. /TASS/. The large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov built at the Yantar Shipyard (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) deployed to the Baltic Sea to wrap up the program of shipbuilders’ sea trials, Shipyard Spokesman Sergei Mikhailov told TASS on Thursday.
"The Pyotr Morgunov has left the Shipyard’s wharf and taken to the sea today to complete the shipbuilders’ sea trials," the spokesman said.
The shipbuilders’ sea trials are due to be completed by mid-July, he specified.
As was reported earlier, the large amphibious assault ship Pyotr Morgunov conducted artillery firings against air and naval targets in the Baltic Sea as part of the final stage of the shipbuilders’ sea trials and checked its radio-technical armament and air defense radar stations with the help of the Baltic Fleet’s aircraft.
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. The warship was laid down in June 2015 and put afloat in May 2018. The Pyotr Morgunov entered the shipbuilders’ sea trials on December 13, 2019.
The Pyotr Morgunov is the largest in its class and displaces 5,000 tonnes. It 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.
Since April 2019, the Yantar Shipyard on the Baltic coast has been building two modernized Project 11711 ships: the Vladimir Andreyev and the Vasily Trushin.


tass--2020-07-09--Russian, Cypriot foreign ministers discuss peace solutions to Cyprus dispute

MOSCOW , July 9 .
/TASS/ .
The foreign ministers of Russia and Cyprus , Sergey Lavrov and Nikos Christodoulakis , held talks by phone on Thursday , focusing on solutions to the Cyprus dispute and on the program of celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Moscow and Nicosia .
`` The foreign ministers exchanged views on pressing bilateral issues with an emphasis on implementation of the program of events for this year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations established between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cyprus .
Apart from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement with regard to its future consideration at the United Nations Security Council , '' the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement .
The phone conversation was requested by the Cypriot side .
Cyprus was divided on an ethnic principle after the Turkish forces invaded the island in 1974 .
The offensive had been triggered by a state coup launched by supporters of the island ’ s accession to Greece .
Armed confrontation resulted in Turkey ’ s control over approximately 37 % of the island .
In 1983 , the self-proclaimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) declared independence in the northern part of the island .
Its southern part , inhabited mostly by Greek Cypriots , remains under the control of the Republic of Cyprus .

MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. The foreign ministers of Russia and Cyprus, Sergey Lavrov and Nikos Christodoulakis, held talks by phone on Thursday, focusing on solutions to the Cyprus dispute and on the program of celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Moscow and Nicosia.
"The foreign ministers exchanged views on pressing bilateral issues with an emphasis on implementation of the program of events for this year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations established between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Cyprus. Apart from that, they touched upon the Cyprus settlement with regard to its future consideration at the United Nations Security Council," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The phone conversation was requested by the Cypriot side.
Cyprus was divided on an ethnic principle after the Turkish forces invaded the island in 1974. The offensive had been triggered by a state coup launched by supporters of the island’s accession to Greece. Armed confrontation resulted in Turkey’s control over approximately 37% of the island. In 1983, the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) declared independence in the northern part of the island. Its southern part, inhabited mostly by Greek Cypriots, remains under the control of the Republic of Cyprus.


tass--2020-07-09--Envoy says reports of ‘Russian trace’ in Belgrade protests absurd

BELGRADE , July 9 .
/TASS/ .
Allegations , made by the Center for Euro-Atlantic Studies ( CEAS ) in Belgrade , that Russia is involved in riots in Belgrade are absurd , Russia Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said Thursday .
`` Although making absurd , ungrounded allegations against Russia is not a rarity for the CEAS , it is still surprising , how distorted the perception of reality could be in the ‘ experts ’ who managed to find a ‘ Russian trace ’ in riots in Serbia , '' the envoy tweeted .
According to the diplomat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organization that pretends to be a ‘ center for studies ’ '' acts as an instigator for propaganda of the so-called Russian threat , while `` ditching all standards of professionalism and objectivity . ''
`` It is even more regrettable that their fabrications were thoughtlessly echoed by a number of the media in the country , '' the envoy said .
The riots in Belgrade began on July 7 .
According to the police and the medics , 96 people - 62 policemen and 34 protesters - were injured during two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apprehended , and five police cars were burned .
The protests were covered by N1 TV channel - a regional daughter company of the CNN .
The TV channel aired a footage of a woman who called herself a Russian citizen and who claimed that she `` fights against the dictatorship of [ President Aleksandar ] Vucic . ''
The CEAS , which advocates Serbia ’ s accession to NATO , characterized this fact as `` Russian trace in the organization of the protests . ''
President Vucic also speculated that the protests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he pointed out that those services belong to the states of the region .
According to Serbian national television , citizens of Israel and Kyrgyzstan were apprehended for rioting Thursday .
Meanwhile , the Alo !
newspaper reported that mercenaries from the former Blackwater private military corporation , who previously fought in eastern Ukraine , also participated in the Belgrade protests .

BELGRADE, July 9. /TASS/. Allegations, made by the Center for Euro-Atlantic Studies (CEAS) in Belgrade, that Russia is involved in riots in Belgrade are absurd, Russia Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko said Thursday.
"Although making absurd, ungrounded allegations against Russia is not a rarity for the CEAS, it is still surprising, how distorted the perception of reality could be in the ‘experts’ who managed to find a ‘Russian trace’ in riots in Serbia," the envoy tweeted.
According to the diplomat, it is regrettable that "an organization that pretends to be a ‘center for studies’" acts as an instigator for propaganda of the so-called Russian threat, while "ditching all standards of professionalism and objectivity."
"It is even more regrettable that their fabrications were thoughtlessly echoed by a number of the media in the country," the envoy said.
The riots in Belgrade began on July 7. According to the police and the medics, 96 people - 62 policemen and 34 protesters - were injured during two days of the protests; 23 people were apprehended, and five police cars were burned.
The protests were covered by N1 TV channel - a regional daughter company of the CNN. The TV channel aired a footage of a woman who called herself a Russian citizen and who claimed that she "fights against the dictatorship of [President Aleksandar] Vucic."
The CEAS, which advocates Serbia’s accession to NATO, characterized this fact as "Russian trace in the organization of the protests."
President Vucic also speculated that the protests were organized by foreign intelligence services, but he pointed out that those services belong to the states of the region. According to Serbian national television, citizens of Israel and Kyrgyzstan were apprehended for rioting Thursday. Meanwhile, the Alo! newspaper reported that mercenaries from the former Blackwater private military corporation, who previously fought in eastern Ukraine, also participated in the Belgrade protests.


tass--2020-07-09--Khabarovsk governor named as mastermind of murder-for-hire killings of entrepreneurs

`` During the preliminary investigation , we have established perpetrators of a series of crimes and one of the crimes ’ organizers .
As a result of the right investigative tactics , the co-conspirators have given statements against Sergei Furgal , naming him as an organizer of all these crimes , '' she said .
The case also involves witness and victim statements .
`` We have verified these statements during the investigation , collecting sufficient evidence to detain the governor of the Khabarovsk Region , '' Petrenko noted .
MOSCOW , July 9 .
/TASS/ .
Suspects accused of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Far East have given statements against Governor of the Khabarovsk Region Sergei Furgal , naming him as an organizer of the crimes , Russian Investigative Council Spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko told reporters on Thursday .
The criminal case against Furgal comes as a result of the work of investigators on solving the crimes committed in 2004-2005 on the territory of the Khabarovsk and Amur Regions against local entrepreneurs , the spokesperson added .
A source in the law enforcement told TASS that a criminal case under Article 210 of the Russian Criminal Code ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened .
The source added that Furgal is allegedly behind the murders of two business competitors and the attempted assassination of an entrepreneur from the Amur Region .
`` These crimes have been committed by a group of persons in collusion , they involve assault , extortion and gang violence , '' the source said , adding that a killer was hired to conduct those crimes .
In 2004 , entrepreneur Yevgeny Zorya was shot in Khabarovsk on the street .
In 2005 , businessman Oleg Bulatov was shot .
Sergei Furgal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastern Khabarovsk Region , was detained near his house in the region ’ s administrative center of Khabarovsk , his press service informed earlier on Thursday .
He has been transported to Moscow for questioning .

"During the preliminary investigation, we have established perpetrators of a series of crimes and one of the crimes’ organizers. As a result of the right investigative tactics, the co-conspirators have given statements against Sergei Furgal, naming him as an organizer of all these crimes," she said. The case also involves witness and victim statements. "We have verified these statements during the investigation, collecting sufficient evidence to detain the governor of the Khabarovsk Region," Petrenko noted.
MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. Suspects accused of murders of entrepreneurs in Russia’s Far East have given statements against Governor of the Khabarovsk Region Sergei Furgal, naming him as an organizer of the crimes, Russian Investigative Council Spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko told reporters on Thursday.
The criminal case against Furgal comes as a result of the work of investigators on solving the crimes committed in 2004-2005 on the territory of the Khabarovsk and Amur Regions against local entrepreneurs, the spokesperson added.
A source in the law enforcement told TASS that a criminal case under Article 210 of the Russian Criminal Code (Founding a criminal organization) might be opened. The source added that Furgal is allegedly behind the murders of two business competitors and the attempted assassination of an entrepreneur from the Amur Region. "These crimes have been committed by a group of persons in collusion, they involve assault, extortion and gang violence," the source said, adding that a killer was hired to conduct those crimes. In 2004, entrepreneur Yevgeny Zorya was shot in Khabarovsk on the street. In 2005, businessman Oleg Bulatov was shot.
Sergei Furgal, the governor of Russia’s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Region, was detained near his house in the region’s administrative center of Khabarovsk, his press service informed earlier on Thursday. He has been transported to Moscow for questioning.


tass--2020-07-09--Khabarovsk governor’s arrest part of big political case, says party’s firebrand leader

`` We are outraged by the fact that our governor Sergei Ivanovich Furgal was arrested in the morning .
We will continue to defend him , to take part in all elections and seek victory , '' Zhirinovsky said .
`` This is a very big political case . ''
MOSCOW , July 9 .
/TASS/ .
The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia ( LDPR ) is outraged over the detention of Khabarovsk Region Governor Sergei Furgal , and it aims to defend its fellow party member , LDPR head Vladimir Zhirinovsky said on Thursday ahead of the Russian State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenary session .
The firebrand lawmaker insisted that the arrest of the region ’ s head `` will encourage our voters to cast their ballots for LDPR . ''
According to Zhirinovsky , Furgal ’ s arrest is related to the good results he achieved as governor from an opposition party .
`` If there had been murders in 2004 , 2005 , and if Sergei Ivanovich Furgal had allegedly been involved , why did you wait 15 years ? ''
Zhirinovsky asked , noting that since then , Furgal has taken part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always checks the information about its candidates with the Russian law enforcement .
Sergei Furgal , the governor of Russia ’ s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Region , was detained near his house in the region ’ s administrative center of Khabarovsk , his press service informed earlier on Thursday .
He has been transported to Moscow for questioning .
A source in the law enforcement told TASS that a criminal case under Article 210 of the Russian Criminal Code ( Founding a criminal organization ) might be opened .
The source added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two business competitors and the attempted assassination of an entrepreneur from the Amur Region .
`` These crimes have been committed by a group of persons in collusion , they involve assault , extortion and gang violence , '' the source said , adding that a killer was hired to conduct those crimes .
In 2004 , entrepreneur Yevgeny Zorya was shot in Khabarovsk on a street .
In 2005 , businessman Oleg Bulatov was shot .

"We are outraged by the fact that our governor Sergei Ivanovich Furgal was arrested in the morning. We will continue to defend him, to take part in all elections and seek victory," Zhirinovsky said. "This is a very big political case."
MOSCOW, July 9. /TASS/. The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) is outraged over the detention of Khabarovsk Region Governor Sergei Furgal, and it aims to defend its fellow party member, LDPR head Vladimir Zhirinovsky said on Thursday ahead of the Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) plenary session.
The firebrand lawmaker insisted that the arrest of the region’s head "will encourage our voters to cast their ballots for LDPR."
According to Zhirinovsky, Furgal’s arrest is related to the good results he achieved as governor from an opposition party. "If there had been murders in 2004, 2005, and if Sergei Ivanovich Furgal had allegedly been involved, why did you wait 15 years?" Zhirinovsky asked, noting that since then, Furgal has taken part in several election campaigns, and LDPR always checks the information about its candidates with the Russian law enforcement.
Sergei Furgal, the governor of Russia’s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Region, was detained near his house in the region’s administrative center of Khabarovsk, his press service informed earlier on Thursday. He has been transported to Moscow for questioning.
A source in the law enforcement told TASS that a criminal case under Article 210 of the Russian Criminal Code (Founding a criminal organization) might be opened. The source added that Furgal is allegedly behind the murders of two business competitors and the attempted assassination of an entrepreneur from the Amur Region. "These crimes have been committed by a group of persons in collusion, they involve assault, extortion and gang violence," the source said, adding that a killer was hired to conduct those crimes. In 2004, entrepreneur Yevgeny Zorya was shot in Khabarovsk on a street. In 2005, businessman Oleg Bulatov was shot.


tass--2020-07-10--Russia’s research module for orbital outpost passes final trials

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
The Nauka ( Science ) multi-functional laboratory module that Russia is planning to send to the International Space Station ( ISS ) in 2021 has successfully passed trials in a vacuum chamber and will be dispatched to the Baikonur spaceport on July 21-23 , the State Space Corporation Roscosmos reported on Friday .
`` Important and long-awaited news : the Nauka orbital module has successfully passed final tests in a vacuum chamber of the Khrunichev Center .
There are no faults as all of them were removed in the process of the work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now Russia ’ s Energia Space Rocket Corporation will deal with pre-launch trials , it specified .
`` The delivery to the Baikonur is scheduled for July 21-23 , '' Roscosmos explained .
The Russian Space journal issued by Roscosmos earlier reported that the module would be sent into orbit to join the International Space Station in the second quarter of 2021 .
Roscosmos Executive Director for Science and Long-Term Programs Alexander Bloshenko told TASS in April that the experiment Vampire would be carried out in the module to create crystals for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used on satellites of the Sfera orbital grouping .
An experiment to develop embryos in quail eggs is also planned to be conducted in the module .
The module ’ s construction began in 1995 .
Russia initially planned to launch the Nauka lab to the ISS as a back-up of the Zarya compartment ( the station ’ s first module that continues its flight as part of the orbital outpost ) but the launch was numerously delayed .
In 2013 , the Nauka module was sent to the Khrunichev Space Center after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system .
The Nauka multi-functional laboratory module can generate oxygen for six people and regenerate water from the urine .
The Nauka will provide a second toilet for Russian cosmonauts ( the first is located in the Zvezda module ) and a room for the third crewmember .
It will also use the European Robotic Arm ( ERA ) that will help perform some operations without spacewalks .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. The Nauka (Science) multi-functional laboratory module that Russia is planning to send to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2021 has successfully passed trials in a vacuum chamber and will be dispatched to the Baikonur spaceport on July 21-23, the State Space Corporation Roscosmos reported on Friday.
"Important and long-awaited news: the Nauka orbital module has successfully passed final tests in a vacuum chamber of the Khrunichev Center. There are no faults as all of them were removed in the process of the work," Roscosmos announced on its Twitter.
Now Russia’s Energia Space Rocket Corporation will deal with pre-launch trials, it specified. "The delivery to the Baikonur is scheduled for July 21-23," Roscosmos explained.
The Russian Space journal issued by Roscosmos earlier reported that the module would be sent into orbit to join the International Space Station in the second quarter of 2021. Roscosmos Executive Director for Science and Long-Term Programs Alexander Bloshenko told TASS in April that the experiment Vampire would be carried out in the module to create crystals for the latest infrared sensors that will be used on satellites of the Sfera orbital grouping. An experiment to develop embryos in quail eggs is also planned to be conducted in the module.
Russia’s Nauka research module
The module’s construction began in 1995. Russia initially planned to launch the Nauka lab to the ISS as a back-up of the Zarya compartment (the station’s first module that continues its flight as part of the orbital outpost) but the launch was numerously delayed. In 2013, the Nauka module was sent to the Khrunichev Space Center after metal chips were found in its fuel system.
The Nauka multi-functional laboratory module can generate oxygen for six people and regenerate water from the urine. The Nauka will provide a second toilet for Russian cosmonauts (the first is located in the Zvezda module) and a room for the third crewmember. It will also use the European Robotic Arm (ERA) that will help perform some operations without spacewalks.


tass--2020-07-10--Russian Black Sea Fleet aircraft practice mid-air refueling over Crimea in drills

KRASNODAR , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
The crews of Su-30SM fighter jets and Su-24 bombers of the Black Sea @ @ @ @ @ and air defense forces practiced mid-air refueling over Crimea in drills , the Fleet ’ @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
`` The crews of Su-30SM multi-purpose fighters and Su-24 frontline bombers from the @ @ @ @ @ naval aviation and air defense forces practiced mid-air refueling from an aerial refueling tanker as @ @ @ @ @ .
The distance between the aircraft during the mid-air refueling did not exceed 10-12 meters @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
The drills were held in the skies over Crimea , @ @ @ @ @ the role of an aerial refueling tanker .
The aircraft conducted mid-air refueling alternately within @ @ @ @ @ boundaries , the statement says .
`` Each pilot who operates a plane with a @ @ @ @ @ a command of this training element .
This considerably increases the flight range , the @ @ @ @ @ the possibilities of accomplishing assigned missions , '' the press office said .

KRASNODAR, July 10. /TASS/. The crews of Su-30SM fighter jets and Su-24 bombers of the Black Sea Fleet’s naval aviation and air defense forces practiced mid-air refueling over Crimea in drills, the Fleet’s press office reported on Friday.
"The crews of Su-30SM multi-purpose fighters and Su-24 frontline bombers from the Black Sea Fleet’s naval aviation and air defense forces practiced mid-air refueling from an aerial refueling tanker as part of tactical flight drills. The distance between the aircraft during the mid-air refueling did not exceed 10-12 meters," the press office said in a statement.
The drills were held in the skies over Crimea, with an Il-78 plane performing the role of an aerial refueling tanker. The aircraft conducted mid-air refueling alternately within permissible minimum and maximum altitude boundaries, the statement says.
"Each pilot who operates a plane with a mid-air refueling system should have a command of this training element. This considerably increases the flight range, the tactical radius of operations and the possibilities of accomplishing assigned missions," the press office said.


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tass--2020-07-10--Russia presents peace treaty concept to Japan, no response yet — Lavrov

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow has presented the conceptual framework of a peace treaty to Japan but received no response so far , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the Primakov Readings international forum dubbed Russia and the Post-COVID World .
He pointed out that the treaty needed to be in line with today ’ s reality and cover a wide range of bilateral and global issues .
`` We have put forward the conceptual framework of a treaty but our Japanese colleagues have not yet responded to it specifically , '' Lavrov said .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the foundation of all things that determine the future of our relations , '' he added .
The Russian top diplomat emphasized that the Japanese authorities had repeatedly said they recognized the outcome of WWII , except for the status of the southern Kuril Islands .
He added that it was a non-legal position because by signing the United Nations Charter , Tokyo had fully recognized the outcome of the war .
`` We have heard our Japanese neighbors make statements that they are ready to make a peace treaty as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lavrov went on to say .
`` However , this is not what we agreed on .
We agreed to make a peace treaty as required by the 1956 declaration , '' he noted .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Moscow has presented the conceptual framework of a peace treaty to Japan but received no response so far, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the Primakov Readings international forum dubbed Russia and the Post-COVID World.
He pointed out that the treaty needed to be in line with today’s reality and cover a wide range of bilateral and global issues. "We have put forward the conceptual framework of a treaty but our Japanese colleagues have not yet responded to it specifically," Lavrov said. "The outcome of World War II should be the foundation of all things that determine the future of our relations," he added.
The Russian top diplomat emphasized that the Japanese authorities had repeatedly said they recognized the outcome of WWII, except for the status of the southern Kuril Islands. He added that it was a non-legal position because by signing the United Nations Charter, Tokyo had fully recognized the outcome of the war.
"We have heard our Japanese neighbors make statements that they are ready to make a peace treaty as soon as the territorial issue is resolved," Lavrov went on to say. "However, this is not what we agreed on. We agreed to make a peace treaty as required by the 1956 declaration," he noted.


tass--2020-07-10--Russia ready to continue strategic stability dialogue with US, says Lavrov

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is ready to continue contacts on strategic stability issues with the United @ @ @ @ @ Sergey Lavrov said on Friday at an online session of the Primakov Readings international forum @ @ @ @ @ for a situation where , as a result of the United States ’ consistent policy @ @ @ @ @ agreements , no arms control accords will be left .
We are ready not to @ @ @ @ @ contacts on all strategic stability issues with the Americans , '' he said .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Russia is ready to continue contacts on strategic stability issues with the United States, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday at an online session of the Primakov Readings international forum.
"We are ready for a situation where, as a result of the United States’ consistent policy aimed at destroying all these agreements, no arms control accords will be left. We are ready not to start from scratch but continue contacts on all strategic stability issues with the Americans," he said.


tass--2020-07-10--Kremlin says homophobic claims are going too far

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
The Kremlin believes that homophobic remarks are rather extreme , and Russian President Vladimir Putin does not tolerate them , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the severity of such statements , particularly comparing the LGBT rainbow flag to the swastika .
`` This , perhaps , is going too far , '' the Kremlin spokesman said .
`` Overall , he [ Putin ] does not tolerate extremes . ''
Peskov emphasized that Putin had repeatedly answered questions about respect for LGBT rights in Russia .
According to the spokesman , Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being infringed on , and defends the prohibition on disseminating propaganda about nontraditional sexual relationships to minors `` which is interpreted incorrectly in some western countries . ''
`` At the same time , the president always highlights Russia ’ s national principles in general , and in some Russian republics [ regions ] , where historical roots have their own specific characteristics that can not be ignored , '' Peskov added .
When asked to provide some commentary on the recent HBO series about gay rights violations in Russia , Peskov replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kremlin should drop everything to familiarize itself with an HBO series about gays in Russia , do let us know .
We believe that there are a lot of far more important issues . ''
He also urged journalists not to make a big deal out of this sort of TV series .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. The Kremlin believes that homophobic remarks are rather extreme, and Russian President Vladimir Putin does not tolerate them, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the severity of such statements, particularly comparing the LGBT rainbow flag to the swastika.
"This, perhaps, is going too far," the Kremlin spokesman said. "Overall, he [Putin] does not tolerate extremes." Peskov emphasized that Putin had repeatedly answered questions about respect for LGBT rights in Russia.
According to the spokesman, Putin traditionally rejects claims that these rights are being infringed on, and defends the prohibition on disseminating propaganda about nontraditional sexual relationships to minors "which is interpreted incorrectly in some western countries."
"At the same time, the president always highlights Russia’s national principles in general, and in some Russian republics [regions], where historical roots have their own specific characteristics that cannot be ignored," Peskov added.
When asked to provide some commentary on the recent HBO series about gay rights violations in Russia, Peskov replied, "If you think that the Kremlin should drop everything to familiarize itself with an HBO series about gays in Russia, do let us know. We believe that there are a lot of far more important issues." He also urged journalists not to make a big deal out of this sort of TV series.


tass--2020-07-10--Foreign spy services in Russia constantly on the prowl, notes Kremlin

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Foreign intelligence services are operating intensively in Russia , but the nation ’ s counter-intelligence agencies work persistently to foil their activities .
Regardless of that fact , there is no spy mania in Russia , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday .
`` It ’ s no secret that foreign intelligence services are not slacking off in Russia , they work day and night against Russian officials , and Russian intelligence officers , '' the spokesman said , adding that `` [ Russian ] counter-intelligence , which thwarts their activities , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Compared , for example , with the US and the EU , there is no spy mania in Russia , '' Peskov said , adding that he is unaware whether the number of espionage cases is really on the rise in Russia .
`` These cases have been on the agenda for about two decades , I remember this right , [ but ] I do not know whether there are more or less of them today , '' the spokesman said , attributing the recent surge of espionage cases in the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would rather attribute the resonance in various fields in recent years to growing transparency , to the rise of new multimedia capabilities , and to [ the emergence ] of new media and new information streams , '' Peskov said .
`` These [ espionage cases ] have always been there . ''

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Foreign intelligence services are operating intensively in Russia, but the nation’s counter-intelligence agencies work persistently to foil their activities. Regardless of that fact, there is no spy mania in Russia, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.
"It’s no secret that foreign intelligence services are not slacking off in Russia, they work day and night against Russian officials, and Russian intelligence officers," the spokesman said, adding that "[Russian] counter-intelligence, which thwarts their activities, is not sitting back either."
"Compared, for example, with the US and the EU, there is no spy mania in Russia," Peskov said, adding that he is unaware whether the number of espionage cases is really on the rise in Russia.
"These cases have been on the agenda for about two decades, I remember this right, [but] I do not know whether there are more or less of them today," the spokesman said, attributing the recent surge of espionage cases in the public eye to greater transparency.
"I would rather attribute the resonance in various fields in recent years to growing transparency, to the rise of new multimedia capabilities, and to [the emergence] of new media and new information streams," Peskov said. "These [espionage cases] have always been there."


tass--2020-07-10--Russia to promote idea of inadmissibility of nuclear war at UNSC P5 summit — Lavrov

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Russia will uphold its stance on the inadmissibility of a nuclear war at the upcoming summit of the five UN Security Council permanent members , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday at an online session of the Primakov Readings international forum .
`` We < … > are particularly concerned about the Americans ’ refusal to reaffirm the fundamental principle that there can be no winners in a nuclear war , and , consequently , it must never be unleashed , '' he said .
`` Of course , we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nuclear war , the impossibility to win it — in the context of the upcoming summit of the five [ permanent Security Council members — TASS ] as well . ''
Lavrov added that it was important not to go too far and not to play into the hands of those who seek to ban nuclear weapons altogether .
Speaking at the World Holocaust Forum on January 23 , Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested organizing a summit of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council in 2020 .
Russia suggests discussing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control and other security issues as well as overcoming the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Russia will uphold its stance on the inadmissibility of a nuclear war at the upcoming summit of the five UN Security Council permanent members, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday at an online session of the Primakov Readings international forum.
"We <…> are particularly concerned about the Americans’ refusal to reaffirm the fundamental principle that there can be no winners in a nuclear war, and, consequently, it must never be unleashed," he said. "Of course, we will promote this subject— the inadmissibility of a nuclear war, the impossibility to win it — in the context of the upcoming summit of the five [permanent Security Council members — TASS] as well."
Lavrov added that it was important not to go too far and not to play into the hands of those who seek to ban nuclear weapons altogether.
Speaking at the World Holocaust Forum on January 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested organizing a summit of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council in 2020. Russia suggests discussing collective principles in international affairs, arms control and other security issues as well as overcoming the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.


tass--2020-07-10--Russia will ensure its security if New START ceases to exist, Lavrov says

`` We know and we are confident that we will be able to ensure our long-term security even if there is no treaty , '' he said , adding that it is too early to discuss Russia ’ s steps in case New START ceases to exist .
MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is interested in maintaining New START ( Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ) , however , it will ensure its security if the treaty is not prolonged , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday during an online session of the Primakov Readings international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world after COVID-19 . ''
`` However , we are ready for any turn of events , this is true , and if the treaty is not prolonged , there are many options .
I can assure you that our general aim would be to continue strategic dialogue with the USA , as well as the dialogue on new arms control means in the context of all factors affecting strategic stability , '' the minister stressed .
Lavrov stated that Russia would not convince the USA to prolong the treaty .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t try to convince them .
< … > We need this treaty to be prolonged to the same extent as the Americans .
Right now , they see our calls to prolong it for five or some number of years without preconditions as some sort of game , '' the foreign minister noted .
However , the minister added that Russia is ready to discuss the control over new types of weapons not falling under New START .
`` We are ready to begin a discussion about the types of weapons that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ START .
Naturally , this will be within the discussion of all issues affecting strategic stability in some way or form , '' he said , adding that Russia ’ s motivation is to `` lower the threat to global stability and security . ''
The Russian-US New START treaty took effect in 2011 .
Under its terms , either party shall reduce its strategic offensive arms in such a way that by the end of a seven-year period following the moment the treaty takes effect , it should have no more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missiles and heavy bombers , 1,550 warheads for them and 800 deployed and non-deployed ICBM and SLBM ( submarine launched ballistic missiles ) launchers and heavy bombers .
The treaty shall stay in effect for ten years ( up to 2021 ) unless it is replaced by another agreement by that moment , or it can be prolonged for no more than five years ( until 2026 ) by mutual consent .
Lately , Moscow repeatedly urged Washington to avoid delays in prolonging that treaty , which it described as a gold standard @ @ @ @ @ @

"We know and we are confident that we will be able to ensure our long-term security even if there is no treaty," he said, adding that it is too early to discuss Russia’s steps in case New START ceases to exist.
MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Russia is interested in maintaining New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), however, it will ensure its security if the treaty is not prolonged, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday during an online session of the Primakov Readings international forum, dubbed "Russia and the world after COVID-19."
"However, we are ready for any turn of events, this is true, and if the treaty is not prolonged, there are many options. I can assure you that our general aim would be to continue strategic dialogue with the USA, as well as the dialogue on new arms control means in the context of all factors affecting strategic stability," the minister stressed. Lavrov stated that Russia would not convince the USA to prolong the treaty. "If they categorically decline, we won’t try to convince them. <…> We need this treaty to be prolonged to the same extent as the Americans. Right now, they see our calls to prolong it for five or some number of years without preconditions as some sort of game," the foreign minister noted.
However, the minister added that Russia is ready to discuss the control over new types of weapons not falling under New START. "We are ready to begin a discussion about the types of weapons that are not "classic" under New START. Naturally, this will be within the discussion of all issues affecting strategic stability in some way or form," he said, adding that Russia’s motivation is to "lower the threat to global stability and security."
The Russian-US New START treaty took effect in 2011. Under its terms, either party shall reduce its strategic offensive arms in such a way that by the end of a seven-year period following the moment the treaty takes effect, it should have no more than 700 deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched missiles and heavy bombers, 1,550 warheads for them and 800 deployed and non-deployed ICBM and SLBM (submarine launched ballistic missiles) launchers and heavy bombers.
The treaty shall stay in effect for ten years (up to 2021) unless it is replaced by another agreement by that moment, or it can be prolonged for no more than five years (until 2026) by mutual consent. Lately, Moscow repeatedly urged Washington to avoid delays in prolonging that treaty, which it described as a gold standard in the field of disarmament.


tass--2020-07-10--Lavrov says it will take long time to return to normal life after coronavirus pandemic

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
It will take a long time to return to normal life after the coronavirus pandemic , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during an online session of the Primakov Readings international forum dubbed Russia and the Post-COVID World .
According to him , the pandemic has already affected the economy and contacts between people — from official visits and talks to humanitarian , cultural and educational exchanges .
`` The widespread opinion is that it will take a long time to return to normal life .
No one knows how much time it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be like but everyone agrees that some changes will inevitably take place , '' Lavrov added .
The Russian top diplomat pointed out that the Foreign Ministry ’ s central office and regional branches had been affected by the virus .
`` Thank God , the disease did not spread widely .
Some members of our overseas missions have been impacted , too .
However , all our overseas facilities kept working to provide assistance to Russian nationals stranded abroad amid border closures , '' Lavrov noted .
He said that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ministry , the Federal Air Transport Agency , the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing and the Communications Ministry , first compiled the lists of those who wanted to return to Russia .
According to Lavrov , `` efforts were also underway to provide financial assistance to those who had been left without money . ''
`` The lion ’ s share of the work has been done though some people still want [ to return to Russia ] .
A thing to note is that they made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they assessed the situation in the country where they were and came to the conclusion that it would be better to return home given the overall uncertainty , '' Lavrov concluded .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. It will take a long time to return to normal life after the coronavirus pandemic, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during an online session of the Primakov Readings international forum dubbed Russia and the Post-COVID World.
According to him, the pandemic has already affected the economy and contacts between people — from official visits and talks to humanitarian, cultural and educational exchanges. "The widespread opinion is that it will take a long time to return to normal life. No one knows how much time it will take or what the normal life will be like but everyone agrees that some changes will inevitably take place," Lavrov added.
The Russian top diplomat pointed out that the Foreign Ministry’s central office and regional branches had been affected by the virus. "Thank God, the disease did not spread widely. Some members of our overseas missions have been impacted, too. However, all our overseas facilities kept working to provide assistance to Russian nationals stranded abroad amid border closures," Lavrov noted.
He said that the Foreign Ministry, together with the Transport Ministry, the Federal Air Transport Agency, the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing and the Communications Ministry, first compiled the lists of those who wanted to return to Russia. According to Lavrov, "efforts were also underway to provide financial assistance to those who had been left without money."
"The lion’s share of the work has been done though some people still want [to return to Russia]. A thing to note is that they made themselves known only recently. It seems they assessed the situation in the country where they were and came to the conclusion that it would be better to return home given the overall uncertainty," Lavrov concluded.


tass--2020-07-10--Comparing Putin’s presidency to Stalin’s era inappropriate — Kremlin

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Kremlin considers comparisons between the period of Vladimir Putin ’ s presidency over @ @ @ @ @ Joseph Stalin ’ s leadership over the Soviet Union inappropriate , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov @ @ @ @ @ We consider [ such comparisons ] inappropriate , factually wrong , '' he said , @ @ @ @ @ Putin ’ s presidency as `` neo-Stalinism . ''

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. The Kremlin has denounced comparisons between the period of Vladimir Putin’s presidency in Russia and the period of Joseph Stalin’s leadership over the Soviet Union, branding them as inappropriate, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists Friday.
"We consider [such comparisons] inappropriate, factually wrong," he said, commenting on attempts to label Putin’s presidency as "neo-Stalinism."


tass--2020-07-10--Kremlin spokesman welcomes removal of restrictions on Telegram messenger

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
The Kremlin is positive about the removal of restrictions on the Telegram messaging @ @ @ @ @ Dmitry Peskov told reporters .
`` Under existing legislation , Telegram operates freely in Russia @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are pleased about that , '' he added .
According to Peskov @ @ @ @ @ positive about Telegram ’ s participation in events and discussions dedicated to the industry , @ @ @ @ @ government .
The Kremlin spokesman added that the industry ’ s development was one of @ @ @ @ @ s top priorities .
`` When the most talented and successful participate in debates in @ @ @ @ @ us all , '' he said .
In April 2018 , Russia ’ s telecom @ @ @ @ @ Telegram , which was lifted in June 2020 .
According to the watchdog , the @ @ @ @ @ Prosecutor General ’ s Office .
There are about 30 mln Telegram users in Russia @

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. The Kremlin is positive about the removal of restrictions on the Telegram messaging service, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
"Under existing legislation, Telegram operates freely in Russia," he pointed out. "We are pleased about that," he added.
According to Peskov, the Kremlin is also positive about Telegram’s participation in events and discussions dedicated to the industry, particularly those organized by the government.
The Kremlin spokesman added that the industry’s development was one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top priorities. "When the most talented and successful participate in debates in this area, it benefits us all," he said.
In April 2018, Russia’s telecom watchdog imposed a ban on Telegram, which was lifted in June 2020. According to the watchdog, the move was coordinated with the Prosecutor General’s Office. There are about 30 mln Telegram users in Russia.


tass--2020-07-10--China views US attempts to involve it in talks on New START Treaty as political hoax

BEIJING , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
The US attempts to involve China in the trilateral talks on the reduction of nuclear weapons is a political hoax by Washington .
As Zhao Lijian , the Chinese Foreign Ministry ’ s official representative , said on Friday at a briefing , the US should accept the Russian proposal and extend the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms ( the New START Treaty ) .
`` The position of China is rather clear .
We are against the so-called trilateral talks on the strategic arms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it , '' he pointed out .
`` Yet the American side continues to admonish us and even to distort our position .
This goes to demonstrate that the so-called trilateral talks proposed by the US are neither serious , nor sincere .
It is rather a political hoax , '' the diplomat stressed .
`` The international community sees it clearly .
The US can fool no one .
We are urging the US to respond to Russian appeal to renew the New START Treaty and on that basis continue the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to create conditions for other nuclear powers to take part in the nuclear disarmament talks , '' he added .
On July 8 , Head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry ’ s Department of Arms Control Fu Cong stated that China is ready to join the disarmament talks only if the US reduces its arsenal to match China ’ s own level .
He also reiterated that `` the number of nuclear warheads possessed by the US 20 times exceeds China ’ s nuclear arsenal . ''
According to the statistics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Federation of American Scientists , currently the US has about 5,800 nuclear warheads .
The New START Treaty was signed by Russia and the US in 2010 .
It remains in effect for 10 years ( until February 5 , 2021 ) unless a new document is signed to replace it .
The document can be extended for no more than five years , that is , until 2026 , by mutual agreement of the parties .
Moscow urges Washington not to postpone the decision on the extension of the Treaty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the disarmament sphere .

BEIJING, July 10. /TASS/. The US attempts to involve China in the trilateral talks on the reduction of nuclear weapons is a political hoax by Washington. As Zhao Lijian, the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s official representative, said on Friday at a briefing, the US should accept the Russian proposal and extend the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (the New START Treaty).
"The position of China is rather clear. We are against the so-called trilateral talks on the strategic arms reduction. The US is well aware of it," he pointed out. "Yet the American side continues to admonish us and even to distort our position. This goes to demonstrate that the so-called trilateral talks proposed by the US are neither serious, nor sincere. It is rather a political hoax," the diplomat stressed.
"The international community sees it clearly. The US can fool no one. We are urging the US to respond to Russian appeal to renew the New START Treaty and on that basis continue the further reduction of its large nuclear arsenal in order to create conditions for other nuclear powers to take part in the nuclear disarmament talks," he added.
On July 8, Head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Department of Arms Control Fu Cong stated that China is ready to join the disarmament talks only if the US reduces its arsenal to match that of China. He also reiterated that "the number of nuclear warheads possessed by the US 20 times exceeds China’s nuclear arsenal."
According to the statistics of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and the Federation of American Scientists, currently the US has about 5,800 nuclear warheads.
The New START Treaty was signed by Russia and the US in 2010. It remains in effect for 10 years (until February 5, 2021) unless a new document is signed to replace it. The document can be extended for no more than five years, that is, until 2026, by mutual agreement of the parties. Moscow urges Washington not to postpone the decision on the extension of the Treaty, characterizing it as a gold standard in the disarmament sphere.


tass--2020-07-10--Press review: Murder charges against Russian governor and Iran as a future Chinese colony

Member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia ( LDPR ) Sergei Furgal became governor of Khabarovsk in September 2018 , winning a runoff election against the then incumbent governor , Vyacheslav Shport of United Russia .
Experts point out that the charges brought against Furgal are unprecedented and the case could have serious consequences for the mainstream opposition .
Unlike other high-profile cases against regional governors , Furgal ’ s case is based not on corruption but on murder charges , political scientist Alexander Pozhalov noted .
The Furgal case is a serious blow to the LDPR , political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was one of the party ’ s public faces .
He was a success story .
He demonstrated how you can join the LDPR and be part of a ‘ safe ’ opposition that attracts those left who were behind by United Russia but are unwilling to join the Communist Party and are pessimistic about the A Just Russia party ’ s prospects , '' the expert explained .
`` Furgal was the party ’ s long-term sponsor .
Last year , he led the LDPR branch to victory in regional elections .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ high-ranking politician like him , it will deal a powerful blow to one of the oldest parliamentary parties , leading to changes in regional policies , '' Civil Society Development Fund ’ s Chairman of the Board Konstantin Kostin told Izvestia .
According to Director General of the Agency for Political and Economic Communications Dmitry Orlov , Furgal is highly likely to be sacked over loss of trust and the region will be in for a tough election campaign .
The expert emphasized that Furgal had always remained at the bottom of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In June , he ranked 81st among 85 regional heads Iran and China are working on a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement , which has already whipped up some controversy .
Tehran is refraining from commenting on the deal ’ s details but Iranian opposition members and Arab experts are speculating that it will turn Iran into a Chinese colony , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
The most popular theories allege that Tehran will hand Kish Island or the strategically important port of Jask over to the Chinese for a long period of time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchase Iranian oil and greenlighting the deployment of Chinese troops to the country .
`` It ’ s not about some strategic shift , '' Nikita Smagin , an Iran-based expert with the Russian International Affairs Council pointed out .
`` It is more of an Iranian initiative aimed at saving the economic relations that have been deteriorating due to foreign pressure .
I don ’ t think that there will be any breakthrough , particularly an economic one , '' he added .
On the other hand , in the expert ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from trading with the West , China - who knows how to circumvent sanctions - is getting the opportunity to strengthen its influence over Iran .
`` China became Iran ’ s major trade partner in recent years but the sanctions have caused a decline in trade , '' Smagin stressed .
`` And now , on top of that , there is the coronavirus pandemic , and trade dwindled by another 30 % in the first quarter of the year .
Iran understands that something needs to be done about it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if it turns out that the project grants concessions to China , conservative Iranian politicians will take it as an excuse to criticize the government even more .
At the same time , I don ’ t think that significant concessions will be made .
The project is more likely to contain declarations of intent that will probably be partially implemented , '' Smagin concluded .
The best practices of Russia ’ s recent nationwide vote on the constitutional amendments could be used in the September 13 elections .
In particular , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for several days to prevent the spread of the coronavirus , politicians and experts told Izvestia following a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Central Election Commission ( CEC ) Chairperson Ella Pamfilova .
The CEC chief did not rule out that Unified Election Day would last longer than usual under the current situation .
In particular , the September election ballot could last several days .
However , according to her , it won ’ t be a week but two to three days .
`` As for the September 13 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the best and safest practices into account , '' State Duma member Viktor Zubarev agreed .
In his view , multi-day voting has turned out to be reasonable in many terms .
This principally concerns the need to comply with healthcare regulations , the lawmaker added .
He pointed out that though the coronavirus situation had improved , leading infectious disease experts warned of a possible second wave in the early fall .
`` We need to understand that not all people will be willing to go outside , let alone visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the novel coronavirus .
Consequently , there is a need to provide them with an opportunity to vote remotely if possible , or extend the voting process to several days , '' the legislator emphasized .
Extending the balloting process would be quite a wise move in today ’ s situation , said Alexei Agranovsky , a professor with the Department of Virology at Moscow State University ’ s Faculty of Biology .
He pointed out that such an approach could help reduce the risk of infection .
According to the expert , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face a second wave of COVID-19 so the country needs to stay alert and everyone should minimize contact with other people .
Apartment buildings disappointed one in six Russians during the coronavirus lockdown .
More people ( 39 % ) now tend to think that it is better to live in private residences , Izvestia wrote , citing a poll conducted by the Agency for Housing Mortgage Lending ( DOM.RF ) and the All-Russia Public Opinion Research Center .
When commenting on the survey ’ s outcome , DOM.RF Director General Vitaly Mutko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction and creating conditions for developers .
`` We need to promote private housing construction in a comprehensive manner so that investors will find it attractive .
It will have an impact on housing construction volumes in the country , '' Mutko noted .
Standard interest rates for suburban homes range between 8-15 % , while subsidized mortgage rates for apartments stand at 6.5 % .
The reason is that there are different model approaches to construction projects and banks find it hard to estimate the value of mortgaged properties .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic but it ’ s unclear if the trend will hold , '' said Luxury Real Estate Manager at Metrium Premium Anna Radzhabova .
Developers interviewed by the newspaper said that they were not very much interested in the construction of suburban-type houses .
They pointed to huge issues with infrastructure facilities and jobs , as well as to the lack of major shopping malls .
Developers believe that the change in people ’ s preferences is temporary and is due to the aftereffects of the recent lockdown .
The demand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hot weather .
However , many are apprehensive about installing such devices in their homes because there is speculation that the coronavirus can get inside a building through air conditioning .
This is why air conditioning systems are still turned off in many offices , Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes .
`` Like any respiratory virus , the coronavirus can not exist in ventilation and air conditioning systems .
It lives inside the human body , '' said Mikhail Lebedev , an expert with the Center for Molecular Diagnostics at the Russian sanitary watchdog ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In theory , it can linger in an air conditioner ’ s filter , but only for a short while .
It is another thing that air conditioners certainly need to be cleaned thoroughly after winter because apart from the coronavirus , there can be bacteria , '' the expert noted .
However , according to him , `` air conditioners absorb air from the room and partially discharge it back , so it is better to open windows to let fresh air in as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remember is that an air conditioner blows air in a certain direction and if a sick person sneezes near it , then the system may spread sneeze droplets .
`` In theory , it is possible .
This is why Rospotrebnadzor [ the sanitary watchdog ] does not recommend using air conditioning in medical facilities .
To prevent the infection from spreading , it is better to air the room as often as possible , '' the expert emphasized .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews

Media: How murder charges against a regional governor may shake up Russia’s mainstream opposition Governor of Russia’s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Region Sergei Furgal was taken into custody on July 9 on suspicion of masterminding murder-for-hire killings of businessmen in 2004-2005. He was flown to Moscow the same day, Vedomosti writes.
Member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) Sergei Furgal became governor of Khabarovsk in September 2018, winning a runoff election against the then incumbent governor, Vyacheslav Shport of United Russia. Experts point out that the charges brought against Furgal are unprecedented and the case could have serious consequences for the mainstream opposition. Unlike other high-profile cases against regional governors, Furgal’s case is based not on corruption but on murder charges, political scientist Alexander Pozhalov noted. The Furgal case is a serious blow to the LDPR, political scientist Yevgeny Minchenko said. "Furgal was one of the party’s public faces. He was a success story. He demonstrated how you can join the LDPR and be part of a ‘safe’ opposition that attracts those left who were behind by United Russia but are unwilling to join the Communist Party and are pessimistic about the A Just Russia party’s prospects," the expert explained. "Furgal was the party’s long-term sponsor. Last year, he led the LDPR branch to victory in regional elections. If a court upholds charges against a high-ranking politician like him, it will deal a powerful blow to one of the oldest parliamentary parties, leading to changes in regional policies," Civil Society Development Fund’s Chairman of the Board Konstantin Kostin told Izvestia. According to Director General of the Agency for Political and Economic Communications Dmitry Orlov, Furgal is highly likely to be sacked over loss of trust and the region will be in for a tough election campaign. The expert emphasized that Furgal had always remained at the bottom of the agency’s regional influence ranking. In June, he ranked 81st among 85 regional heads Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Is Beijing turning Iran into a Chinese colony? Iran and China are working on a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement, which has already whipped up some controversy. Tehran is refraining from commenting on the deal’s details but Iranian opposition members and Arab experts are speculating that it will turn Iran into a Chinese colony, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes.
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The most popular theories allege that Tehran will hand Kish Island or the strategically important port of Jask over to the Chinese for a long period of time, provide Beijing with the monopoly right to purchase Iranian oil and greenlighting the deployment of Chinese troops to the country. "It’s not about some strategic shift," Nikita Smagin, an Iran-based expert with the Russian International Affairs Council pointed out. "It is more of an Iranian initiative aimed at saving the economic relations that have been deteriorating due to foreign pressure. I don’t think that there will be any breakthrough, particularly an economic one," he added. On the other hand, in the expert’s view, since Washington prevents Iran from trading with the West, China - who knows how to circumvent sanctions - is getting the opportunity to strengthen its influence over Iran. "China became Iran’s major trade partner in recent years but the sanctions have caused a decline in trade," Smagin stressed. "And now, on top of that, there is the coronavirus pandemic, and trade dwindled by another 30% in the first quarter of the year. Iran understands that something needs to be done about it," the expert emphasized. "Naturally, if it turns out that the project grants concessions to China, conservative Iranian politicians will take it as an excuse to criticize the government even more. At the same time, I don’t think that significant concessions will be made. The project is more likely to contain declarations of intent that will probably be partially implemented," Smagin concluded. Izvestia: Russia may apply amendment voting practices to future elections The best practices of Russia’s recent nationwide vote on the constitutional amendments could be used in the September 13 elections. In particular, the voting process needs to be extended for several days to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, politicians and experts told Izvestia following a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Central Election Commission (CEC) Chairperson Ella Pamfilova. The CEC chief did not rule out that Unified Election Day would last longer than usual under the current situation. In particular, the September election ballot could last several days. However, according to her, it won’t be a week but two to three days.
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"As for the September 13, Unified Election Day, we need to take the best and safest practices into account," State Duma member Viktor Zubarev agreed. In his view, multi-day voting has turned out to be reasonable in many terms. This principally concerns the need to comply with healthcare regulations, the lawmaker added. He pointed out that though the coronavirus situation had improved, leading infectious disease experts warned of a possible second wave in the early fall. "We need to understand that not all people will be willing to go outside, let alone visit public places, for fear of contracting the novel coronavirus. Consequently, there is a need to provide them with an opportunity to vote remotely if possible, or extend the voting process to several days," the legislator emphasized. Extending the balloting process would be quite a wise move in today’s situation, said Alexei Agranovsky, a professor with the Department of Virology at Moscow State University’s Faculty of Biology. He pointed out that such an approach could help reduce the risk of infection. According to the expert, it is still unclear if Russia will face a second wave of COVID-19 so the country needs to stay alert and everyone should minimize contact with other people. Izvestia: Coronavirus lockdown bolstered Russians’ interest in moving to suburban homes Apartment buildings disappointed one in six Russians during the coronavirus lockdown. More people (39%) now tend to think that it is better to live in private residences, Izvestia wrote, citing a poll conducted by the Agency for Housing Mortgage Lending (DOM.RF) and the All-Russia Public Opinion Research Center. When commenting on the survey’s outcome, DOM.RF Director General Vitaly Mutko highlighted the importance of boosting private housing construction and creating conditions for developers. "We need to promote private housing construction in a comprehensive manner so that investors will find it attractive. It will have an impact on housing construction volumes in the country," Mutko noted. Standard interest rates for suburban homes range between 8-15%, while subsidized mortgage rates for apartments stand at 6.5%. The reason is that there are different model approaches to construction projects and banks find it hard to estimate the value of mortgaged properties. "The demand for suburban homes did increase during the pandemic but it’s unclear if the trend will hold," said Luxury Real Estate Manager at Metrium Premium Anna Radzhabova. Developers interviewed by the newspaper said that they were not very much interested in the construction of suburban-type houses. They pointed to huge issues with infrastructure facilities and jobs, as well as to the lack of major shopping malls. Developers believe that the change in people’s preferences is temporary and is due to the aftereffects of the recent lockdown. Rossiyskaya Gazeta: Coronavirus can spread through air conditioning The demand for air conditioners always soars during periods of hot weather. However, many are apprehensive about installing such devices in their homes because there is speculation that the coronavirus can get inside a building through air conditioning. This is why air conditioning systems are still turned off in many offices, Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes.
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tass--2020-07-10--Court hands former South Korea’s president 20-year prison sentence — media

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
The Supreme Court of South Korea reviewed the earlier sentence for former President Park Geun-hye , issued over charges of influence peddling and embezzlement , and sentenced her to 20 years in prison Friday , according to Yonhap news agency .
Specifically , the court sentenced the 68-year old politician to 15 years in prison for taking bribes .
Tacking on the other charges against her , among them influence peddling , she received an additional five-year jail term and a fine of about $ 15 million .
Earlier , the prosecutors asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 years in prison , along with a fine of about $ 19 million .
In August 2019 , the Supreme Court ordered to review Park ’ s case , which initially resulted in a 25-year sentence .
This ruling was motivated by the need to separately review the charges of bribery and influence peddling .
Following her 2017 impeachment , Park was sentenced to 25 years in prison and slapped with a $ 19-million fine for influence peddling and corruption .
She was accused of conspiring with a confidant , Choi Soon-sil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from major corporations , including Samsung .
In addition , in 2018 , she was also accused of taking kickbacks from the National Intelligence Service authorities .
Up till now , Park ’ s charges had carried a total penalty of 32 years in prison .
Thus , this ruling shortens her sentence .
The politician was not present during today ’ s hearing , since she has boycotted court hearings since 2017 .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. The Supreme Court of South Korea reviewed the earlier sentence for former President Park Geun-hye, issued over charges of influence peddling and embezzlement, and sentenced her to 20 years in prison Friday, according to Yonhap news agency.
Specifically, the court sentenced the 68-year old politician to 15 years in prison for taking bribes. Tacking on the other charges against her, among them influence peddling, she received an additional five-year jail term and a fine of about $15 million.
Earlier, the prosecutors asked the court to sentence Park Geun-hye to 30 years in prison, along with a fine of about $19 million.
In August 2019, the Supreme Court ordered to review Park’s case, which initially resulted in a 25-year sentence. This ruling was motivated by the need to separately review the charges of bribery and influence peddling.
Following her 2017 impeachment, Park was sentenced to 25 years in prison and slapped with a $19-million fine for influence peddling and corruption. She was accused of conspiring with a confidant, Choi Soon-sil, in a bid to extort bribes from major corporations, including Samsung. In addition, in 2018, she was also accused of taking kickbacks from the National Intelligence Service authorities.
Up till now, Park’s charges had carried a total penalty of 32 years in prison. Thus, this ruling shortens her sentence. The politician was not present during today’s hearing, since she has boycotted court hearings since 2017.


tass--2020-07-10--Libya's National Oil Corporation lifts force majeure on its oil exports

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Libya ’ s National Oil Corporation ( NOC ) has lifted force majeure @ @ @ @ @ the company announced in a statement on Facebook .
`` NOC lifts force majeure on @ @ @ @ @ will keep production low , '' the company said .
On July 8 , NOC @ @ @ @ @ to lift force majeure at Es Sider oil port , allowing a tanker to load @ @ @ @ @ National Oil Corporation ( NOC ) calls on all Libyan parties to support the corporation @ @ @ @ @ standby at Es Sider oil port to start loading crude oil from storage .
NOC @ @ @ @ @ and armed groups leave Es Sider port immediately , '' the company announced on Facebook @

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has lifted force majeure on its oil exports, the company announced in a statement on Facebook.
"NOC lifts force majeure on oil exports but technical problems will keep production low," the company said.
On July 8, NOC announced that it was ready to lift force majeure at Es Sider oil port, allowing a tanker to load crude from storage.
"National Oil Corporation (NOC) calls on all Libyan parties to support the corporation and allow a tanker on standby at Es Sider oil port to start loading crude oil from storage. NOC also demands that foreign mercenaries and armed groups leave Es Sider port immediately," the company announced on Facebook.


tass--2020-07-10--Russia doesn’t want standoff between US, China, says top diplomat

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Heightened tensions between the United States and China do not meet Russia ’ @ @ @ @ @ , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday .
`` I believe that it [ @ @ @ @ @ meets our interests , European Union interests or interests of other states , '' he @ @

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Heightened tensions between the United States and China do not meet Russia’s interests in any way, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday during an online conference focusing on Russia and the post-coronavirus world.
"I believe that it [the standoff] in no way meets our interests, or the interests of the European Union, or those of any other states," he emphasized.
For instance, Lavrov pointed out that China’s trade turnover with the European Union fully corresponds to US-China trade turnover. "Considering the aspirations for strategic autonomy that are with increasing frequency voiced in the European Union and the fact that these aspirations are outlined not only in the military-political and security sphere, but also in the sphere of trade and economics, I think that they should be taken a closer look at," he noted.
The European Union, the minister continued, also "wants to bring back its production operations and lock in as many trade and distribution chains as possible." "In this regard, they are entering into direct competition with the Americans. It [the EU] is unlikely to back the US in every way when it wants to bleed the Chinese economy dry by siphoning all the processes that pave the way for active development to its own territory," Lavrov added.
That is why tensions and clashes of interests will arise, the top Russian diplomat cautioned. "You know, unlike 2014 when the EU imposed anti-Russian sanctions under enormous pressure from the US, the European Union today is already showing signs of healthy pragmatism," the minister pointed out. "In particular, they publicly announced that they would revisit the five ill-famed principles by Federica Mogherini, which were shaped a few years ago to advance relations with Russia," the diplomat elaborated.
Moreover, Lavrov pointed to a statement made by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, who said that sanctions are not a tool, which should be used in ties with China, when asked whether the EU might impose some restrictions on Beijing over the developments in Hong Kong. "We inquired whether Borrell still thinks that sanctions are a means that can be used in relations with Russia. However, our European friends will ponder over that," Lavrov added.
Overcoming lack of foresight


tass--2020-07-10--OPEC+ deal compliance reaches 108% in June

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Production of OPEC+ countries in June decreased by almost 2 mln bpd compared @ @ @ @ @ reached 33.4 mln bpd .
The agreement to reduce oil production this month saw 108 @ @ @ @ @ a month earlier , according to the July report of the International Energy Agency ( @ @ @ @ @ the supply side , global oil production fell sharply in June to stand 13.7 mb/d @ @ @ @ @ The compliance rate with the OPEC+ supply agreement was 108 % .
This includes overperformance @ @ @ @ @ production by 1 mb/d more than required , reducing OPEC crude output to its lowest @ @ @ @ @ .
This solid performance by the OPEC+ group has been supplemented by substantial market-driven cuts @ @ @ @ @ States , '' the report said .
Accoridng to the report , in June Russia @ @ @ @ @ for reducing oil production .
In total , OPEC countries in June reduced oil production @ @ @ @ @ plan , and non-OPEC countries - by 99 % .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Production of OPEC+ countries in June decreased by almost 2 mln bpd compared to the previous month and reached 33.4 mln bpd. The agreement to reduce oil production this month saw 108% compliance against 89% a month earlier, according to the July report of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
"On the supply side, global oil production fell sharply in June to stand 13.7 mb/d below the April level. The compliance rate with the OPEC+ supply agreement was 108%. This includes overperformance by Saudi Arabia which cut production by 1 mb/d more than required, reducing OPEC crude output to its lowest point in nearly three decades. This solid performance by the OPEC+ group has been supplemented by substantial market-driven cuts, mainly in the United States," the report said.
Accoridng to the report, in June Russia 100% fulfilled its quota for reducing oil production.
In total, OPEC countries in June reduced oil production by 112% of the plan, and non-OPEC countries - by 99%.


tass--2020-07-10--Russia’s top brass to prioritize using self-driving vehicles in Arctic

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Defense Ministry prioritizes using self-driving vehicles in the Arctic , @ @ @ @ @ Far East , Head of the Army General Khrulyov Military Logistics Academy Lieutenant-General Andrei Toporov @ @ @ @ @ April , the Kamaz truck maker held successful trials of self-driving trucks in the Polar @ @ @ @ @ posts were also tested , the general said in an interview with the Defense Ministry @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Following the tests , Deputy Defense Minister Army General Dmitry Bulgakov defined this @ @ @ @ @ vehicles as the most promising and priority activity for the Arctic and also for the @ @ @ @ @ or the Far East with harsh climatic and rough road conditions , '' he said @

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. Russia’s Defense Ministry prioritizes using self-driving vehicles in the Arctic, the Extreme North and the Far East, Head of the Army General Khrulyov Military Logistics Academy Lieutenant-General Andrei Toporov said on Friday.
In April, the Kamaz truck maker held successful trials of self-driving trucks in the Polar region, during which control posts were also tested, the general said in an interview with the Defense Ministry’s Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.
"Following the tests, Deputy Defense Minister Army General Dmitry Bulgakov defined this area of developing military motor vehicles as the most promising and priority activity for the Arctic and also for the regions of the Extreme North or the Far East with harsh climatic and rough road conditions," he said.


tass--2020-07-10--Safronov’s case not linked to his professional activities, Russian intelligence chief says

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
The detention of Ivan Safronov , an advisor to the head of Russia ’ s Roscosmos space agency , is in no way linked to his professional activities , Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergei Naryshkin told reporters on Friday .
`` I would like to highlight a few important things , '' he said in response to a question .
`` First , I highly appreciate the skills of Russian intelligence personnel .
Second , the defendant ’ s detention and the charges brought against him are in no way linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
`` And third , I don ’ t recommend anyone try to put pressure on the investigation , let alone on the court .
Only the court can decide whether a defendant is guilty or not , '' he stressed .
According to Russia ’ s Federal Security Service ( FSB ) , Safronov was recruited by Czech intelligence in 2012 .
Eventually , he collected information on Russia ’ s defense cooperation with African countries and the Russian military ’ s activities in the Middle East in 2017 and passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Relations and Information .
However , the information was actually meant for US intelligence agencies .
Safronov was a reporter for the Kommersant daily in 2012-2017 .
According to a FSB investigator , the case is not linked to Safronov ’ s work as a journalist .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. The detention of Ivan Safronov, an advisor to the head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, is in no way linked to his professional activities, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergei Naryshkin told reporters on Friday.
"I would like to highlight a few important things," he said in response to a question. "First, I highly appreciate the skills of Russian intelligence personnel. Second, the defendant’s detention and the charges brought against him are in no way linked to his professional activities," Naryshkin pointed out.
"And third, I don’t recommend anyone try to put pressure on the investigation, let alone on the court. Only the court can decide whether a defendant is guilty or not," he stressed.
According to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), Safronov was recruited by Czech intelligence in 2012. Eventually, he collected information on Russia’s defense cooperation with African countries and the Russian military’s activities in the Middle East in 2017 and passed it to the Czech Office for Foreign Relations and Information. However, the information was actually meant for US intelligence agencies. Safronov was a reporter for the Kommersant daily in 2012-2017. According to a FSB investigator, the case is not linked to Safronov’s work as a journalist.


tass--2020-07-10--Russia records 6,635 COVID-19 infections over 24 hours

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
In Russia , the number of COVID-19 infections grew over a day by 6,635 to a total of 713,936 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center told journalists on Friday .
According to the crisis center , the daily growth of this indicator has not exceeded 0.9 % for the past four days .
The lowest daily rates are registered in Moscow ( 0.3 % ) , the Moscow Region ( 0.3 % ) , the Chechen Republic ( 0.3 % ) , Sevastopol ( 0.4 % ) , the Bryansk Region ( 0.5 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % ) .
Thus , 637 new cases were recorded in Moscow , 300 — in St. Petersburg , 275 — in the Sverdlovsk Region , 263 — in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area and 240 — in the Altai Region .
Currently in Russia 213,851 patients are undergoing treatment .
Russia ’ s COVID-19 death toll grew by 174 in the past 24 hours compared to 176 deaths a day earlier bringing total fatalities to 11,017 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported .
Of these , 28 patients have died in Moscow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — in the Krasnoyarsk Region , 13 — in the Moscow Region , 10 — in the Sverdlovsk Region , 7 — in the Novgorod Region and 6 — in the Tyva Republic in the past 24 hours .
According to the crisis center , COVID-19 fatalities account for 1.54 % of all infected individuals in Russia .
Meanwhile Russia has documented 7,752 recoveries from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours , with the total number of the recovered in the country reaching 489,068 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center informed .
Of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Moscow , 377 — in the Moscow Region , 355 — in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , 279 — in the Sverdlovsk Region and 265 — in the Krasnoyarsk Region in the past 24 hours .
According to the crisis center , the share of those recovered reaches 68.5 % of the total number of those infected in Russia .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. In Russia, the number of COVID-19 infections grew over a day by 6,635 to a total of 713,936, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told journalists on Friday.
According to the crisis center, the daily growth of this indicator has not exceeded 0.9% for the past four days.
The lowest daily rates are registered in Moscow (0.3%), the Moscow Region (0.3%), the Chechen Republic (0.3%), Sevastopol (0.4%), the Bryansk Region (0.5%) and the Kaliningrad Region (0.5%). Thus, 637 new cases were recorded in Moscow, 300 — in St. Petersburg, 275 — in the Sverdlovsk Region, 263 — in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area and 240 — in the Altai Region. Currently in Russia 213,851 patients are undergoing treatment.
Russia’s COVID-19 death toll grew by 174 in the past 24 hours compared to 176 deaths a day earlier bringing total fatalities to 11,017, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported. Of these, 28 patients have died in Moscow, 21 — in St. Petersburg, 17 — in the Krasnoyarsk Region, 13 — in the Moscow Region, 10 — in the Sverdlovsk Region, 7 — in the Novgorod Region and 6 — in the Tyva Republic in the past 24 hours. According to the crisis center, COVID-19 fatalities account for 1.54% of all infected individuals in Russia.
Meanwhile Russia has documented 7,752 recoveries from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with the total number of the recovered in the country reaching 489,068, the anti-coronavirus crisis center informed. Of these, 1,007 patients have recovered from COVID-19 in Moscow, 377 — in the Moscow Region, 355 — in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 279 — in the Sverdlovsk Region and 265 — in the Krasnoyarsk Region in the past 24 hours.
According to the crisis center, the share of those recovered reaches 68.5% of the total number of those infected in Russia.


tass--2020-07-10--Over 278,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia due to COVID-19

MOSCOW , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
A total of 278,410 people remain under medical supervision in Russia due to @ @ @ @ @ , the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing said @ @ @ @ @ A total of ] 278,410 people remain under medical supervision in Russia , '' its @ @ @ @ @ to the watchdog , more than 22.3 million coronavirus tests have been conducted nationwide so @ @ @ @ @ conducted in the past 24 hours .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified @ @ @ @ @ WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - @ @ @ @ @ corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the @ @ @ @ @ a pandemic .

MOSCOW, July 10. /TASS/. A total of 278,410 people remain under medical supervision in Russia due to being suspected of having COVID-19, the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing said on Friday.
"[A total of] 278,410 people remain under medical supervision in Russia," its press service reported.
According to the watchdog, more than 22.3 million coronavirus tests have been conducted nationwide so far, with 308,000 tests conducted in the past 24 hours.
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.


tass--2020-07-10--Huion Unveils Its Latest Kamvas 22 & Kamvas 22 Plus to Empower Artists Around the World

SHENZHEN , China , July 10 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huion , one of the leading manufacturers of graphic input devices , launched two 21.5-inch pen displays today , namely Kamvas 22 and its higher configuration version Kamvas 22 Plus .
These two pen displays again demonstrate the diversity of Huion products , which enable users to choose a more suitable device based on their budgets and needs .
The most exciting part about these two products is the screen .
Kamvas 22 Plus that boasts a QD LCD not only blocks out blue light but also brings a wider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an optimized contrast ratio of 1200:1 .
Together with a full-laminated anti-glare etched glass that can minimize parallax and reduce glare , this pen display creates a wonderful device for professional creative workers who have higher demands on display .
While Kamvas 22 equipped with an anti-glare matte film is able to alleviate the reflection of glare and bring users pen-on-paper drawing experience .
The exterior design of Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus is simple and sleek .
Unlike their predecessors , there are no programmable press keys and touch bars on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hidden USB-A port is available for the connection to external peripherals , allowing users to work with their most familiar gadgets such as a designer keyboard .
In addition , Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus also support the connection to computers , tablets , and phones , which increase the versatility of these two products .
Equipped with the latest digital pen PW517 that is developed based on Huion PenTech 3.0 , both Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus can bring users more lifelike drawing experience with better drawing accuracy .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure sensitivity , which enables lines to be rendered in different width and saturation as the pressure applied changed .
With ±60°tilt support , Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus also allow users to add shading in a more vibrant way and help users to unfold their drawing techniques as using a real pencil .
As an international supplier of graphic input devices , Huion has always been dedicated to creating innovative and user-friendly products that empower artists around the world to achieve their dreams .
For more information about Huion products , @ @ @ @

SHENZHEN, China, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huion, one of the leading manufacturers of graphic input devices, launched two 21.5-inch pen displays today, namely Kamvas 22 and its higher configuration version Kamvas 22 Plus. These two pen displays again demonstrate the diversity of Huion products, which enable users to choose a more suitable device based on their budgets and needs.
The most exciting part about these two products is the screen. Kamvas 22 Plus that boasts a QD LCD not only blocks out blue light but also brings a wider color gamut of 140% sRGB and an optimized contrast ratio of 1200:1. Together with a full-laminated anti-glare etched glass that can minimize parallax and reduce glare, this pen display creates a wonderful device for professional creative workers who have higher demands on display. While Kamvas 22 equipped with an anti-glare matte film is able to alleviate the reflection of glare and bring users pen-on-paper drawing experience.
The exterior design of Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus is simple and sleek. Unlike their predecessors, there are no programmable press keys and touch bars on these two products. Instead, a hidden USB-A port is available for the connection to external peripherals, allowing users to work with their most familiar gadgets such as a designer keyboard. In addition, Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus also support the connection to computers, tablets, and phones, which increase the versatility of these two products.
Equipped with the latest digital pen PW517 that is developed based on Huion PenTech 3.0, both Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus can bring users more lifelike drawing experience with better drawing accuracy. These two products also featured 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, which enables lines to be rendered in different width and saturation as the pressure applied changed. With ±60°tilt support, Kamvas 22 and Kamvas 22 Plus also allow users to add shading in a more vibrant way and help users to unfold their drawing techniques as using a real pencil.
As an international supplier of graphic input devices, Huion has always been dedicated to creating innovative and user-friendly products that empower artists around the world to achieve their dreams.
For more information about Huion products, please visit www.huion.com.
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tass--2020-07-10--Tokyo documents record high number of daily COVID-19 cases

TOKYO , July 10 .
/TASS/ .
Over 240 cases of COVID-19 have been documented in Tokyo in the past @ @ @ @ @ informed , adding that the exact data will be published shortly .
This is a @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases in the Japanese capital .
On Thursday , 224 cases of the virus @ @ @ @ @ majority of those infected are young people aged 22-40 who have visited night clubs recently @

TOKYO, July 10. /TASS/. Over 240 cases of COVID-19 have been documented in Tokyo in the past 24 hours, local officials informed, adding that the exact data will be published shortly.
This is a record high number of daily COVID-19 cases in the Japanese capital. On Thursday, 224 cases of the virus have been documented. The majority of those infected are young people aged 22-40 who have visited night clubs recently.