tass--2020-12-03--Over 50 countries attend online UN presentation of Russian COVID-19 vaccine

UNITED NATIONS , December 2 .
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Representatives of over 50 countries have taken part in an online UN presentation of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine `` Sputnik V '' on Wednesday .
According to the data in possession of TASS , representatives of 55 states registered to attend the online presentation , including North Korea , Egypt , Belarus , Algeria , Qatar , India , Tajikistan , Uzbekistan , Azerbaijan , Singapore , Thailand and Syria .
Many of them were able to ask questions regarding the Russian vaccine , its price and its production in other countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev told the participants that the cost of the vaccine would be less than $ 10 per dose , which is cheaper than other coronavirus vaccines .
For his part , Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko noted that vaccine production would be expanded both in Russia and abroad .
Russia registered the first COVID-19 vaccine in the world under the name of Sputnik V on August 11 .
The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology .
Post-registration testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 7 , with first volunteers getting the first vaccine shot on September 9 .
Preliminary results of the trials suggest that the effectiveness of the vaccine surpasses 95 % on the 42nd day after vaccination , provided that the patient received the second dose .

UNITED NATIONS, December 2. /TASS/. Representatives of over 50 countries have taken part in an online UN presentation of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik V" on Wednesday.
According to the data in possession of TASS, representatives of 55 states registered to attend the online presentation, including North Korea, Egypt, Belarus, Algeria, Qatar, India, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Thailand and Syria.
Many of them were able to ask questions regarding the Russian vaccine, its price and its production in other countries to the representatives of the Russian Federation.
Head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev told the participants that the cost of the vaccine would be less than $10 per dose, which is cheaper than other coronavirus vaccines. For his part, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko noted that vaccine production would be expanded both in Russia and abroad.
Russia registered the first COVID-19 vaccine in the world under the name of Sputnik V on August 11. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology. Post-registration testing of the vaccine begun in Moscow on September 7, with first volunteers getting the first vaccine shot on September 9. Preliminary results of the trials suggest that the effectiveness of the vaccine surpasses 95% on the 42nd day after vaccination, provided that the patient received the second dose.


tass--2020-12-02--Russia plans to expand production of Sputnik V vaccine

MOSCOW , December 2 .
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Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that the production of the `` Sputnik @ @ @ @ @ be expanded both in Russia and abroad .
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The minister noted that @ @ @ @ @ best vaccine candidates on the World Health Organization ’ s list .
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MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that the production of the "Sputnik V" COVID-19 vaccine will be expanded both in Russia and abroad.
"We plan to increase production of the vaccine in Russia and in the whole world," he said, presenting the Sputnik V vaccine during a special session of the UN General Assembly dedicated to the fight against the pandemic.
The minister noted that Sputnik V is among the best vaccine candidates on the World Health Organization’s list.
Russia registered the first COVID-19 vaccine in the world under the name of Sputnik V on August 11. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology. Post-registration testing of the vaccine begun in Moscow on September 7, with first volunteers getting the first vaccine shot on September 9. Preliminary results of the trials suggest that the effectiveness of the vaccine surpasses 95% on the 42nd day after vaccination, provided that the patient received the second dose.


tass--2020-12-02--Sergey Kulikov calls Rusnano's technical tasks "a dream of any manager"

MOSCOW , December 2 .
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First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Military-Industrial Commission Sergey Kulikov has welcomed the Russian President ’ s proposal appointing him as the head of the Rusnano company .
Putin invited Kulikov to head the Rusnano company at a meeting on Wednesday .
`` This is an extremely important task , the dream of any technology investor , and of any manager .
This is such a large-scale extraordinary task to create products and conditions for the implementation of our main national advantages at priority rates , '' Kulikov said , answering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about how he sees his tasks at the new position .
Kulikov added that he considers it important to `` learn how to turn ideas into products , sales into life cycle contracts with services , and experimental production into industrial ones . ''
JSC Rusnano was created in 2011 as a result of the reorganization of the state corporation Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies .
Anatoly Chubais was the company ’ s general director since 2008 .
After the company was transformed from a state corporation into a joint-stock company , Chubais took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JSC Rusnano , and then headed the Rusnano management company , which was created in 2013 .
On November 23 , 2020 , Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that Rusnano , together with a number of other development institutions , would be merged into an investment block based on VEB.RF .

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Military-Industrial Commission Sergey Kulikov has welcomed the Russian President’s proposal appointing him as the head of the Rusnano company. Putin invited Kulikov to head the Rusnano company at a meeting on Wednesday.
"This is an extremely important task, the dream of any technology investor, and of any manager. This is such a large-scale extraordinary task to create products and conditions for the implementation of our main national advantages at priority rates," Kulikov said, answering the question of the head of state about how he sees his tasks at the new position.
Kulikov added that he considers it important to "learn how to turn ideas into products, sales into life cycle contracts with services, and experimental production into industrial ones."
JSC Rusnano was created in 2011 as a result of the reorganization of the state corporation Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies.
Anatoly Chubais was the company’s general director since 2008. After the company was transformed from a state corporation into a joint-stock company, Chubais took over as chairman of the board of JSC Rusnano, and then headed the Rusnano management company, which was created in 2013.
On November 23, 2020, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that Rusnano, together with a number of other development institutions, would be merged into an investment block based on VEB.RF.


tass--2020-12-02--More than 40 countries show interest in Sputnik V vaccine

MOSCOW , December 2 .
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More than 40 countries have shown interest in the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine , Kirill Dmitriev , head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) , said during a special session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday .
`` More than 40 countries , representing more than 50 % of the world 's population , have expressed interest in the Sputnik V vaccine , '' he said .
Dmitriev added that the fund has received orders for more than 1.2 billion doses of the vaccine .
`` We will work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnerships with India , China and Brazil , Korea , Argentina and other countries producing the vaccine , '' Dmitriev said .
Russia registered the first COVID-19 vaccine in the world under the name of Sputnik V on August 11 .
The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology .
Post-registration testing of the vaccine begun in Moscow on September 7 , with first volunteers getting the first vaccine shot on September 9 .
Preliminary results of the trials suggest that the effectiveness of the vaccine surpasses 95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , provided that the patient received the second dose .
Besides Russia , clinical trials are also taking place in Belarus , Brazil , India and the United Arab Emirates .

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. More than 40 countries have shown interest in the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said during a special session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
"More than 40 countries, representing more than 50% of the world's population, have expressed interest in the Sputnik V vaccine," he said.
Dmitriev added that the fund has received orders for more than 1.2 billion doses of the vaccine.
"We will work on their production, in particular through partnerships with India, China and Brazil, Korea, Argentina and other countries producing the vaccine," Dmitriev said.
Russia registered the first COVID-19 vaccine in the world under the name of Sputnik V on August 11. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology. Post-registration testing of the vaccine begun in Moscow on September 7, with first volunteers getting the first vaccine shot on September 9. Preliminary results of the trials suggest that the effectiveness of the vaccine surpasses 95% on the 42nd day after vaccination, provided that the patient received the second dose. Besides Russia, clinical trials are also taking place in Belarus, Brazil, India and the United Arab Emirates.


tass--2020-12-02--Over 100,000 people from high-risk groups vaccinated with Russian COVID-19 vaccine

`` While clinical trials are underway , we have started vaccination of the population from high-risk groups .
As of today , over 100,000 citizens have been vaccinated , '' he said , presenting the Sputnik V vaccine during a special session of the UN General Assembly dedicated to the fight against the pandemic .
Murashko added that as of today , post-registration trials of the vaccine are held in Russia , Belarus , India , the UAE and Venezuela .
Holding the trials in Brazil and other countries is under discussion .
The data collected on the vaccine ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immunity , including cell immunity , the Russian health minister stated .
`` Right now , the Sputnik V vaccine is delivered to all Russian regions so that mass vaccination can begin shortly , '' he concluded .
Russia registered the first COVID-19 vaccine in the world under the name of Sputnik V on August 11 .
The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology .
Post-registration testing of the vaccine begun in Moscow on September 7 , with first volunteers getting the first vaccine shot on September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest that the effectiveness of the vaccine surpasses 95 % on the 42nd day after vaccination , provided that the patient received the second dose .

"While clinical trials are underway, we have started vaccination of the population from high-risk groups. As of today, over 100,000 citizens have been vaccinated," he said, presenting the Sputnik V vaccine during a special session of the UN General Assembly dedicated to the fight against the pandemic.
Murashko added that as of today, post-registration trials of the vaccine are held in Russia, Belarus, India, the UAE and Venezuela. Holding the trials in Brazil and other countries is under discussion. The data collected on the vaccine’s effectiveness shows that it forms stable immunity, including cell immunity, the Russian health minister stated. "Right now, the Sputnik V vaccine is delivered to all Russian regions so that mass vaccination can begin shortly," he concluded.
Russia registered the first COVID-19 vaccine in the world under the name of Sputnik V on August 11. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology. Post-registration testing of the vaccine begun in Moscow on September 7, with first volunteers getting the first vaccine shot on September 9. Preliminary results of the trials suggest that the effectiveness of the vaccine surpasses 95% on the 42nd day after vaccination, provided that the patient received the second dose.


tass--2020-12-02--Russia develops jam-resistant munitions with artificial intelligence

MOSCOW , December 2 .
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Tecmash Group ( part of the state tech corporation Rostec ) has developed a new analytical software for smart munitions that makes them resistant to electronic warfare systems , the Rostec press office reported on Wednesday .
`` The next-generation munitions with the function of artificial intelligence are the most effective means of destruction in a present-day battle .
One of the developers ’ key tasks was to make the ‘ smart ’ core invulnerable to electronic warfare systems .
The new software outshines Russian and foreign versions in terms of the munition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of electronic warfare systems ineffective , '' the press office quoted Rostec Industrial Director Bekkhan Ozdoyev as saying .
The system has been developed by the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Electronic Devices , which specializes in creating short-range avionics systems for munitions .
The new software is designated for its use in precision munitions of defensive and offensive weapons , Rostec explained .
The new system of radio-electronic protection has increased the accuracy of striking targets in a jamming environment : it allows receiving detailed information on the targets under active jamming with @ @ @

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. Tecmash Group (part of the state tech corporation Rostec) has developed a new analytical software for smart munitions that makes them resistant to electronic warfare systems, the Rostec press office reported on Wednesday.
"The next-generation munitions with the function of artificial intelligence are the most effective means of destruction in a present-day battle. One of the developers’ key tasks was to make the ‘smart’ core invulnerable to electronic warfare systems. The new software outshines Russian and foreign versions in terms of the munition’s protection and renders the operation of electronic warfare systems ineffective," the press office quoted Rostec Industrial Director Bekkhan Ozdoyev as saying.
The system has been developed by the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Electronic Devices, which specializes in creating short-range avionics systems for munitions. The new software is designated for its use in precision munitions of defensive and offensive weapons, Rostec explained.
The new system of radio-electronic protection has increased the accuracy of striking targets in a jamming environment: it allows receiving detailed information on the targets under active jamming with changing intensity.


tass--2020-12-02--Putin hopes for Moscow-led security bloc’s joint efforts to preserve historical truth

NOVO-OGARYOVO , December 2 .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) should join efforts to stand up for the truth about World War Two .
`` I am convinced that we should act on in solidarity to protect the memory of the Great Victory , the heroism of our peoples at the cost of huge and irrevocable sacrifices made to save the world from Nazism , '' the Russian president said at a session of the CSTO Collective Security Council on Wednesday .
According to Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute to those who fought against the enemy , but also it is a clear signal to the entire international community about the unanimity of the organization ’ s member states and their resolve to defend peace and security together . ''
Putin recalled that military units of the CSTO nations took part in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow this year , which marks the 75th anniversary of Victory .
`` We are grateful to our allies for their support for Russia ’ s initiatives in international venues aimed at preserving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Nazism in any manifestation .
All the CSTO member states coauthored a corresponding Russia-drafted resolution of the UN General Assembly , '' the Russian president emphasized .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, December 2. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) should join efforts to stand up for the truth about World War Two.
"I am convinced that we should act on in solidarity to protect the memory of the Great Victory, the heroism of our peoples at the cost of huge and irrevocable sacrifices made to save the world from Nazism," the Russian president said at a session of the CSTO Collective Security Council on Wednesday.
According to Putin, "it is not only a tribute to those who fought against the enemy, but also it is a clear signal to the entire international community about the unanimity of the organization’s member states and their resolve to defend peace and security together."
Putin recalled that military units of the CSTO nations took part in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow this year, which marks the 75th anniversary of Victory.
"We are grateful to our allies for their support for Russia’s initiatives in international venues aimed at preserving the historical truth and at countering the justification of Nazism in any manifestation. All the CSTO member states coauthored a corresponding Russia-drafted resolution of the UN General Assembly," the Russian president emphasized.


tass--2020-12-02--Sandu to call for protests if Moldova’s president loses control of secret services

CHISINAU , December 2 .
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Moldova ’ s president-elect Maia Sandu has warned she will urge the people @ @ @ @ @ , if parliament approves the decision to strip the president of control of the Service @ @ @ @ @ She was speaking at a news briefing on Wednesday .
Sandu said that a corresponding @ @ @ @ @ to the national legislature for consideration .
`` The bill that puts the Information and @ @ @ @ @ ’ s control is an act of anti-democratic abuse by a politician who has lost @ @ @ @ @ protest this abuse in the Constitutional Court and ask the people for help to protect @ @ @ @ @ .

CHISINAU, December 2. /TASS/. Moldova’s president-elect Maia Sandu has warned she will urge the people to take to the streets, if parliament approves the decision to strip the president of control of the Service of Information and Security.
She was speaking at a news briefing on Wednesday. Sandu said that a corresponding bill had already been submitted to the national legislature for consideration.
"The bill that puts the Information and Security Service beyond the president’s control is an act of anti-democratic abuse by a politician who has lost the presidential election… We will protest this abuse in the Constitutional Court and ask the people for help to protect democracy," she said.


tass--2020-12-02--Russia’s UN envoy doubts feasibility of holding new Normandy Four summits

UNITED NATIONS , December 2 .
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The behavior of France and Germany at the UN raises questions regarding the feasibility of holding new Normandy Four summits , Russia ’ s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said during an informal meeting of the UN Security Council held in the video format under the Arria Formula , dedicated to the implementation of the Minsk Agreements on Ukraine .
The meeting is held on Russia ’ s initiative with the participation of DPR and LPR representatives , while representatives of Ukraine , France and Germany attempted to block the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` What happened today undermines the role of Berlin and Paris as mediators in resolving the Ukrainian crisis , '' Nebenzya said .
`` They are more concerned with covering for the Ukrainian government . ''
`` This raises questions on the feasibility of holding new Normandy Four summits , '' he said .
`` Without the implementation of agreements reached during them < … > they do not have the added value . ''
`` We are shocked by the attempts of our French and German colleagues , participants of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under a ridiculous pretext , claiming that its format does not correspond to the Normandy format , '' the envoy added .
`` Moreover , we know that they tirelessly worked with other delegations to dissuade them from taking part in the meeting . ''
Nevertheless , the meeting caused a great deal of interest from many UN delegations .
Representatives of China , Indonesia , Niger , the Dominican Republic , Belarus , Morocco , Egypt , India , Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , Vietnam , Syria , South Africa , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Tunisia .

UNITED NATIONS, December 2. /TASS/. The behavior of France and Germany at the UN raises questions regarding the feasibility of holding new Normandy Four summits, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said during an informal meeting of the UN Security Council held in the video format under the Arria Formula, dedicated to the implementation of the Minsk Agreements on Ukraine.
The meeting is held on Russia’s initiative with the participation of DPR and LPR representatives, while representatives of Ukraine, France and Germany attempted to block the meeting and refused to participate in it.
"What happened today undermines the role of Berlin and Paris as mediators in resolving the Ukrainian crisis," Nebenzya said. "They are more concerned with covering for the Ukrainian government." "This raises questions on the feasibility of holding new Normandy Four summits," he said. "Without the implementation of agreements reached during them <…> they do not have the added value."
"We are shocked by the attempts of our French and German colleagues, participants of the Normandy format, to boycott this meeting under a ridiculous pretext, claiming that its format does not correspond to the Normandy format," the envoy added. "Moreover, we know that they tirelessly worked with other delegations to dissuade them from taking part in the meeting."
Nevertheless, the meeting caused a great deal of interest from many UN delegations. Representatives of China, Indonesia, Niger, the Dominican Republic, Belarus, Morocco, Egypt, India, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vietnam, Syria, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vanuatu, Algeria and Tunisia.


tass--2020-12-02--Putin invites Military-Industrial Commission top official to head Rusnano company

NOVO-OGARYOVO , December 2 .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Sergey Kulikov , first deputy chairman of the Russian Military-Industrial Commission , to head the Rusnano company .
He made this offer to him during a meeting , which was held in a video conference format on Wednesday .
`` This , without any exaggeration , is one of the key development areas not only for Russia , but for the entire world economy , '' Putin said .
The President recalled that the company was established in 2007 `` to bring new types of nanotechnology products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the head of state , `` a lot has been done during this time . ''
`` Investments mainly went via the relevant funds with an industry focus on 12 industries .
These are end-to-end technologies that are used in almost the entire economy , in all industries : metalworking , chemistry , instrument making , healthcare , petrochemicals , metallurgy , energy , mechanical engineering , electronics , optoelectronics , telecommunications , construction and industrial materials , biotechnology .
This is the most important area of development for the entire world economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the defense industry , '' Putin said .
`` You are now working in the Military-Industrial Commission , and you are also aware of all the opportunities that nanotechnology provides , '' the President told Kulikov .
`` A lot has been done during this time - 115 enterprises were established in 38 regions of the Russian Federation , they are operating , employing more than 40,000 people .
That is , these are newly created high-tech jobs , the volume of investments in projects with the participation of partners amounted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , and the volume sales - over 2 trillion rubles ( $ 26.9 bln ) , '' Putin said .
Nevertheless , the President admitted that `` there are issues that require special attention from both the company 's management and the government of the Russian Federation . ''
Putin suggested that Kulikov should discuss these issues in more detail .
Putin also said that the government had prepared proposals to support Rusnano .
`` As for < ... > the issues that you just briefly touched , related to supporting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government has already worded certain proposals .
We will be implementing all this and moving on , '' Putin told Kulikov .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, December 2. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Sergey Kulikov, first deputy chairman of the Russian Military-Industrial Commission, to head the Rusnano company. He made this offer to him during a meeting, which was held in a video conference format on Wednesday.
"This, without any exaggeration, is one of the key development areas not only for Russia, but for the entire world economy," Putin said.
The President recalled that the company was established in 2007 "to bring new types of nanotechnology products to industrial production." According to the head of state, "a lot has been done during this time."
"Investments mainly went via the relevant funds with an industry focus on 12 industries. These are end-to-end technologies that are used in almost the entire economy, in all industries: metalworking, chemistry, instrument making, healthcare, petrochemicals, metallurgy, energy, mechanical engineering, electronics, optoelectronics, telecommunications, construction and industrial materials, biotechnology. This is the most important area of development for the entire world economy and for our economy as well, including the defense industry," Putin said.
"You are now working in the Military-Industrial Commission, and you are also aware of all the opportunities that nanotechnology provides," the President told Kulikov.
"A lot has been done during this time - 115 enterprises were established in 38 regions of the Russian Federation, they are operating, employing more than 40,000 people. That is, these are newly created high-tech jobs, the volume of investments in projects with the participation of partners amounted to 590 bln rubles ($7.8 bln), and the volume sales - over 2 trillion rubles ($26.9 bln)," Putin said.
Nevertheless, the President admitted that "there are issues that require special attention from both the company's management and the government of the Russian Federation." Putin suggested that Kulikov should discuss these issues in more detail. Putin also said that the government had prepared proposals to support Rusnano.
"As for <...> the issues that you just briefly touched, related to supporting the company, then, indeed, the government has already worded certain proposals. We will be implementing all this and moving on," Putin told Kulikov.


tass--2020-12-02--Transnistrian issue can be solved only by peaceful means, Moldovan president-elect says

On Tuesday , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow would hardly accept Moldovan President-elect Maia Sandu ’ s words about the withdrawal of the Russian peacekeeping force from Transnistria CHISINAU , December 2 .
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The Transnistrian issue should be resolved by peaceful means only , Moldovan President-elect Maia Sandu said in an interview with RFE/RL ’ s Moldova Service on Wednesday .
The Transnistrian issue `` should be resolved based on the principle of territorial integrity and independence [ of Moldova ] , '' she said .
`` Another major principle is a peaceful solution .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and peaceful .
We should look for the solution proceeding from these two principles . ''
Commenting on her Monday remarks about the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Transnistria and Moscow ’ s negative reaction , Sandu pointed out that she had said nothing new .
`` I confirmed the position of the Republic of Moldova .
There is nothing new , '' she said .
`` Russia confirmed its position .
Our discussions should back away from an exchange of views in public .
I am open to dialogue on this and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On Tuesday , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference after the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) , held as a video conference , that Moscow would hardly accept Moldovan President-elect Maia Sandu ’ s words about the withdrawal of the Russian peacekeeping force from Transnistria .
Lavrov said , `` It ’ s hard to say what Ms. Sandu meant when she pointed to the need to withdraw Russian peacekeepers , but it will hardly help resolve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to accept this kind of irresponsible demand .
That ’ s a fact . ''
According to the foreign minister , the Russian peacekeepers , like the Moldovan and Ukrainian peacemakers , were deployed to the region in accordance with the Transnistrian agreements reached by the 5+2 group and approved by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE ) .
Their top priority is to maintain stability in the region so as to avoid a new spiral of deadly escalation , he added .
Sandu ’ s statement was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Igor Dodon and the leader of the unrecognized republic of Transnistria , Vadim Krasnoselsky .

On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow would hardly accept Moldovan President-elect Maia Sandu’s words about the withdrawal of the Russian peacekeeping force from Transnistria
CHISINAU, December 2. /TASS/. The Transnistrian issue should be resolved by peaceful means only, Moldovan President-elect Maia Sandu said in an interview with RFE/RL’s Moldova Service on Wednesday. The Transnistrian issue "should be resolved based on the principle of territorial integrity and independence [of Moldova]," she said. "Another major principle is a peaceful solution. It should be strictly diplomatic, political and peaceful. We should look for the solution proceeding from these two principles."
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Commenting on her Monday remarks about the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Transnistria and Moscow’s negative reaction, Sandu pointed out that she had said nothing new. "I confirmed the position of the Republic of Moldova. There is nothing new," she said. "Russia confirmed its position. Our discussions should back away from an exchange of views in public. I am open to dialogue on this and other bilateral issues," Sandu commented. On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference after the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), held as a video conference, that Moscow would hardly accept Moldovan President-elect Maia Sandu’s words about the withdrawal of the Russian peacekeeping force from Transnistria. Lavrov said, "It’s hard to say what Ms. Sandu meant when she pointed to the need to withdraw Russian peacekeepers, but it will hardly help resolve the issue and we will hardly be able to accept this kind of irresponsible demand. That’s a fact."
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tass--2020-12-02--UN rejects 5 out of 6 WHO recommendations on cannabis control, says Russian envoy

VIENNA , December 2 .
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The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs ( CND ) voted against the majority of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) experts ’ proposals regarding cannabis control , Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in his Twitter Wednesday .
`` The UN Commission on narcotic drugs rejected 5 of 6 doubtful recommendations of # WHO experts regarding modification of control over cannabis , '' Ulyanov tweeted .
`` Only 1 proposal was accepted by minimal majority of votes : 27 in favor with 25 against . ''
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the WHO experts `` should closer coordinate '' with the International Narcotics Control Bureau ( INCB ) and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime ( UNODC ) .
In late June , UNODC published the `` World Drug Report 2020 , '' based on data , collected in 2018 .
According to the paper , 269 million people took drugs that year , 35.6 million of them required medical assistance due to addiction .
Opiates ( heroin and opium ) were named the most dangerous drugs , taking which usually led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was named as the most popular drug .
In 2019 , the INCB , with involvement of specialists from WHO , UNAIDS and the UN Development Program , developed legal standards , aimed at changing the measures of response to the drug problem - the International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy .
In particular , these guidelines aim to promote an alternative for punishment and imprisonment for minor drug-related crimes for people involved in drug trade over their vulnerability .
According to the UN reports , harsh punishment , utilized by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal drug trade and drug use , but to a significant social damage and violation of human rights .
These penalties must be replaced by more humane and efficient methods , based on human rights , and easier access to prevention , treatment and rehabilitation services , the document says .

VIENNA, December 2. /TASS/. The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted against the majority of the World Health Organization (WHO) experts’ proposals regarding cannabis control, Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said in his Twitter Wednesday.
"The UN Commission on narcotic drugs rejected 5 of 6 doubtful recommendations of #WHO experts regarding modification of control over cannabis," Ulyanov tweeted. "Only 1 proposal was accepted by minimal majority of votes: 27 in favor with 25 against."
According to Ulyanov, the vote results indicate that the WHO experts "should closer coordinate" with the International Narcotics Control Bureau (INCB) and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
In late June, UNODC published the "World Drug Report 2020," based on data, collected in 2018. According to the paper, 269 million people took drugs that year, 35.6 million of them required medical assistance due to addiction. Opiates (heroin and opium) were named the most dangerous drugs, taking which usually led to death by overdosing, while cannabis was named as the most popular drug.
In 2019, the INCB, with involvement of specialists from WHO, UNAIDS and the UN Development Program, developed legal standards, aimed at changing the measures of response to the drug problem - the International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy.
In particular, these guidelines aim to promote an alternative for punishment and imprisonment for minor drug-related crimes for people involved in drug trade over their vulnerability. According to the UN reports, harsh punishment, utilized by many governments have not led to less illegal drug trade and drug use, but to a significant social damage and violation of human rights. These penalties must be replaced by more humane and efficient methods, based on human rights, and easier access to prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services, the document says.


tass--2020-12-02--Defense firm delivers final batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to Russia’s Aerospace Force

MOSCOW , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
The Sukhoi Company ( part of the United Aircraft Corporation , UAC ) has manufactured the last batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers under a long-term contract with Russia ’ s Defense Ministry , the UAC press office announced on Wednesday .
`` The Sukhoi Company ( within the United Aircraft Corporation of the State Corporation Rostec ) has completed the fulfillment of the next long-term contract for the delivery of a batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to Russia ’ s Defense Ministry , '' the statement reads .
The last fighter-bomber of the final batch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Enterprise ( a branch of the Sukhoi Company ) and has passed trials , it said .
About a hundred Su-34 fighter-bombers have been manufactured under the long-term contract with the Defense Ministry , United Aircraft Corporation and Sukhoi Company CEO Yuri Slyusar was quoted by the press office as saying .
`` At the same time , we have started implementing new contracts signed at the Army forum that have helped utilize the capacities of our enterprises and provide work for our personnel in several regions of the country , '' Slyusar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Army-2020 international arms show that a new contract for Su-34 fighter-bombers had been signed .
The aircraft with expanded combat capabilities are set to be assembled at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Enterprise .
`` The Novosibirsk Enterprise of the Sukhoi Company is today one of the largest aircraft-building facilities within the United Aircraft Corporation .
The manufacture of Su-34 planes and their versions with expanded combat capabilities provides for stable utilization of the factory ’ s capacities over a long term , '' the UAC press office said .
A source in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Russia ’ s Defense Ministry and the Sukhoi Company had signed a contract in early June 2020 on the delivery of about 20 Su-34 frontline bombers .
The contract stipulated the manufacture of the baseline version with certain alterations , taking into account the bombers ’ operation in the troops .
Russia is simultaneously developing a heavily upgraded version of the Su-34M fighter-bomber .
A contract on the aircraft ’ s manufacture is due to be inked in 2021 .
The Su-34 multirole supersonic fighter-bomber is designated to effectively strike enemy ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any weather conditions .
The Su-34 carries long-range air-to-surface and air-to-air missile armament with the multi-channel employment capability .
The Su-34 has an operating range of 4,000 km , can develop a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h and is capable of carrying a weapon payload of up to 8 tonnes .
The Su-34 is half as noisy as earlier models .

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. The Sukhoi Company (part of the United Aircraft Corporation, UAC) has manufactured the last batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers under a long-term contract with Russia’s Defense Ministry, the UAC press office announced on Wednesday.
"The Sukhoi Company (within the United Aircraft Corporation of the State Corporation Rostec) has completed the fulfillment of the next long-term contract for the delivery of a batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to Russia’s Defense Ministry," the statement reads.
The last fighter-bomber of the final batch has been manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Enterprise (a branch of the Sukhoi Company) and has passed trials, it said.
About a hundred Su-34 fighter-bombers have been manufactured under the long-term contract with the Defense Ministry, United Aircraft Corporation and Sukhoi Company CEO Yuri Slyusar was quoted by the press office as saying.
"At the same time, we have started implementing new contracts signed at the Army forum that have helped utilize the capacities of our enterprises and provide work for our personnel in several regions of the country," Slyusar said.
In particular, Slyusar announced at the Army-2020 international arms show that a new contract for Su-34 fighter-bombers had been signed. The aircraft with expanded combat capabilities are set to be assembled at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Enterprise.
"The Novosibirsk Enterprise of the Sukhoi Company is today one of the largest aircraft-building facilities within the United Aircraft Corporation. The manufacture of Su-34 planes and their versions with expanded combat capabilities provides for stable utilization of the factory’s capacities over a long term," the UAC press office said.
A source in the domestic defense industry earlier told TASS that Russia’s Defense Ministry and the Sukhoi Company had signed a contract in early June 2020 on the delivery of about 20 Su-34 frontline bombers. The contract stipulated the manufacture of the baseline version with certain alterations, taking into account the bombers’ operation in the troops. Russia is simultaneously developing a heavily upgraded version of the Su-34M fighter-bomber. A contract on the aircraft’s manufacture is due to be inked in 2021.
The Su-34 multirole supersonic fighter-bomber is designated to effectively strike enemy ground and air targets day and night in any weather conditions.
The Su-34 carries long-range air-to-surface and air-to-air missile armament with the multi-channel employment capability. The Su-34 has an operating range of 4,000 km, can develop a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h and is capable of carrying a weapon payload of up to 8 tonnes. The Su-34 is half as noisy as earlier models.


tass--2020-12-02--Man gets suspended sentence for posting Hitler’s photo during Russian patriotic event

MOSCOW , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
A resident of central Russia ’ s Tatarstan Region , Mohammad El-Ayubi , was given a one-year suspended sentence and a $ 2,000 fine for posting a photo of Adolf Hitler during a Russian patriotic event , '' The Immortal Regiment Online , '' the Supreme Court ’ s press service told TASS .
`` A one-year suspended sentence and a fine of 150,000 rubles ( $ 2,000 ) , '' a spokesperson said .
Russian Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko stated that on May 4 , 2020 El-Ayubi sent Hitler ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' website using a social media app .
The man ’ s goal was to put this photo in the same row with the veterans and home front workers of World War II during the massive civil event in Russia held online this year .
During the search of the defendant ’ s house , police found that El-Ayubi had been growing drug-containing plants for several months .
The man claimed that he had sympathies for Hitler , and he grew plants containing drugs for personal use .
During the preliminary investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. A resident of central Russia’s Tatarstan Region, Mohammad El-Ayubi, was given a one-year suspended sentence and a $2,000 fine for posting a photo of Adolf Hitler during a Russian patriotic event,"The Immortal Regiment Online," the Supreme Court’s press service told TASS.
"A one-year suspended sentence and a fine of 150,000 rubles ($2,000)," a spokesperson said.
Russian Investigative Committee Spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko stated that on May 4, 2020 El-Ayubi sent Hitler’s photo to the "Bank of Memory" website using a social media app.
The man’s goal was to put this photo in the same row with the veterans and home front workers of World War II during the massive civil event in Russia held online this year.
During the search of the defendant’s house, police found that El-Ayubi had been growing drug-containing plants for several months.
The man claimed that he had sympathies for Hitler, and he grew plants containing drugs for personal use. During the preliminary investigation, El-Ayubi pleaded guilty and publicly apologized.


tass--2020-12-02--Hungarian delegation meets developers of Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow

MOSCOW , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
A delegation from Hungary met with the leader of developers of the Sputnik @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus infection , Deputy Research Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center Denis Logunov in @ @ @ @ @ press service of the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare reported .
`` A special @ @ @ @ @ analysis of the new Sputnik V vaccine developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for @ @ @ @ @ Russian Healthcare Ministry .
Within the framework of the visit , the delegation met the @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine developers , Deputy Research Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology @ @ @ @ @ Healthcare Ministry , Associate Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Denis Logunov who answered @ @ @ @ @ colleagues about the development and clinical trials of the Sputnik V vaccine , '' the @ @ @

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. A delegation from Hungary met with the leader of developers of the Sputnik V vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection, Deputy Research Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center Denis Logunov in Moscow on Wednesday, the press service of the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare reported.
"A special attention was directed at the analysis of the new Sputnik V vaccine developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry. Within the framework of the visit, the delegation met the leader of the group of the vaccine developers, Deputy Research Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry, Associate Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Denis Logunov who answered the questions of the Hungarian colleagues about the development and clinical trials of the Sputnik V vaccine," the statement said.


tass--2020-12-02--Round Hainan International Regatta kicks off in Sanya

SANYA , December 1 .
/TASS/ .
The eleventh Round Hainan International Regatta kicked off at the port of Sanya ( Hainan Province , South China ) , stated the official website of the event .
The opening ceremony took place on November 29 .
According to the organizers , this year 's regatta will be held non-stop for the first time in history .
33 yachts take part in it .
The length of the race is 580 nautical miles ( about 1,073 km ) .
It will run until December 4 .
Round Hainan International Regatta has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule , the competitions take place in the spring , however , due to the pandemic , this year 's race was postponed .
In 2019 , the local authorities presented a plan for the development of yachting tourism on Hainan , according to which a free passage regime was established between the island and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau for sailing , motor and sailing-motor vessels intended for recreation or sports .
Competent agencies create favorable conditions and an effective legal basis for business in this area .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a developed international yacht tourism center on the island .

SANYA, December 1. /TASS/. The eleventh Round Hainan International Regatta kicked off at the port of Sanya (Hainan Province, South China), stated the official website of the event.
The opening ceremony took place on November 29. According to the organizers, this year's regatta will be held non-stop for the first time in history. 33 yachts take part in it.
The length of the race is 580 nautical miles (about 1,073 km). It will run until December 4.
Round Hainan International Regatta has been held annually since 2010. As a rule, the competitions take place in the spring, however, due to the pandemic, this year's race was postponed.
In 2019, the local authorities presented a plan for the development of yachting tourism on Hainan, according to which a free passage regime was established between the island and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau for sailing, motor and sailing-motor vessels intended for recreation or sports. Competent agencies create favorable conditions and an effective legal basis for business in this area. One of the goals is to create a developed international yacht tourism center on the island.


tass--2020-12-02--Inoculation of medics, teachers against COVID-19 may begin next week — Putin

MOSCOW , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
Mass inoculation of medics and teachers against the coronavirus may begin as early as next week , Russian President Vladimir Putin announced at the opening ceremony of multifunctional medical centers of the Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday .
During the event which the president attended via a video conference , Putin said that about 2 mln doses of a vaccine against the coronavirus had already been manufactured in the country .
`` This gives us an opportunity if not to begin mass inoculation , then at least to roll it out on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state noted .
According to him , the vaccination will begin with `` the first two risk groups - doctors and teachers . ''
`` If you think that we came close to this step , I would like to ask you to organize the work in such a way that by the end of next week we could already begin this large-scale vaccination , '' Putin said to Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova .
The president assured that he understood the caution of the deputy prime minister regarding any possible deadlines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is correct , but I know that on the whole , both the industry and the [ medical ] network are ready for this .
Let ’ s make this first step , '' the head of state urged .
He added that he expects another report on preparation for the vaccination from the deputy prime minister next week .

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. Mass inoculation of medics and teachers against the coronavirus may begin as early as next week, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced at the opening ceremony of multifunctional medical centers of the Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday.
During the event which the president attended via a video conference, Putin said that about 2 mln doses of a vaccine against the coronavirus had already been manufactured in the country. "This gives us an opportunity if not to begin mass inoculation, then at least to roll it out on a large scale," the head of state noted. According to him, the vaccination will begin with "the first two risk groups - doctors and teachers."
"If you think that we came close to this step, I would like to ask you to organize the work in such a way that by the end of next week we could already begin this large-scale vaccination," Putin said to Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova.
The president assured that he understood the caution of the deputy prime minister regarding any possible deadlines. "We have to exercise caution, this is correct, but I know that on the whole, both the industry and the [medical] network are ready for this. Let’s make this first step," the head of state urged. He added that he expects another report on preparation for the vaccination from the deputy prime minister next week.


tass--2020-12-02--Interpol warns of organized crime threat to COVID-19 vaccines

PARIS , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
The International Criminal Police Organization ( Interpol ) has urged the member states to coordinate their efforts in light of a possible activation of organized criminal groups in connection to the emergence of vaccines against the coronavirus , the organization ’ s press release published on Wednesday said .
`` The need for coordination between law enforcement and health regulatory bodies will also play a vital role to ensure the safety of individuals and wellbeing of communities are protected , '' the statement noted .
It is pointed out that it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chains and detect illegal websites selling fake products as a number of vaccines against the coronavirus come closer to approval and market distribution .
`` As governments are preparing to roll out vaccines , criminal organizations are planning to infiltrate or disrupt supply chains , '' Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock emphasized .
According to him , organized criminal groups may use fake websites and sell unlicensed pharmaceuticals as well as falsified testing kits .
Thus , as he noted , `` it is essential that law enforcement is as prepared as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all types of criminal activity linked to the COVID-19 vaccine . ''
In August , Interpol warned of a new wave of cybercrimes after the first vaccines against the coronavirus appeared .
The organization considers possible another surge of cyber threats in relation to medical products , especially phishing and spamming malware .
Interpol ’ s evaluation of the COVID-19 consequences in the sphere of cybercrimes demonstrated a noticeable shift in the perpetrators ’ interests from individuals and small business to large corporations , governments and critically important infrastructure .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccines against the coronavirus are being developed worldwide .
On August 11 , Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V .

PARIS, December 2. /TASS/. The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has urged the member states to coordinate their efforts in light of a possible activation of organized criminal groups in connection to the emergence of vaccines against the coronavirus, the organization’s press release published on Wednesday said.
"The need for coordination between law enforcement and health regulatory bodies will also play a vital role to ensure the safety of individuals and wellbeing of communities are protected," the statement noted. It is pointed out that it will be essential to ensure the safety of supply chains and detect illegal websites selling fake products as a number of vaccines against the coronavirus come closer to approval and market distribution.
"As governments are preparing to roll out vaccines, criminal organizations are planning to infiltrate or disrupt supply chains," Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock emphasized. According to him, organized criminal groups may use fake websites and sell unlicensed pharmaceuticals as well as falsified testing kits. Thus, as he noted, "it is essential that law enforcement is as prepared as possible for what will be an onslaught of all types of criminal activity linked to the COVID-19 vaccine."
In August, Interpol warned of a new wave of cybercrimes after the first vaccines against the coronavirus appeared. The organization considers possible another surge of cyber threats in relation to medical products, especially phishing and spamming malware. Interpol’s evaluation of the COVID-19 consequences in the sphere of cybercrimes demonstrated a noticeable shift in the perpetrators’ interests from individuals and small business to large corporations, governments and critically important infrastructure.
According to the World Health Organization, currently about 170 vaccines against the coronavirus are being developed worldwide. On August 11, Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V.


tass--2020-12-02--Russia highlights importance of humanitarian exchanges with China

MOSCOW , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is striving to enhance cultural and interregional cooperation with China and views humanitarian exchanges as the most efficient way to reinforce mutual understanding and good neighborly relations , Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told the 25th regular meeting of heads of the two countries ’ governments held via video conference .
Russia and China are rapidly developing cultural , humanitarian ties , and interregional cooperation , Mishustin noted .
`` We regard the development of humanitarian exchanges as particularly significant , '' he said .
`` They strengthen the traditions of friendship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The Russian prime minister recalled that the two countries have a long-lasting history of successful inter-regional cooperation .
`` It contributed greatly to the development of contacts at the local level , '' Mishustin said .
A new project has been also launched on holding the Years of Russian-Chinese scientific , technical , and innovative cooperation , he noted .
`` This will enhance interaction between our countries in the fields of basic and applied science , high technologies and innovation .
Furthermore , it will increase the scale of joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian prime minister pointed out .

MOSCOW, December 2. /TASS/. Russia is striving to enhance cultural and interregional cooperation with China and views humanitarian exchanges as the most efficient way to reinforce mutual understanding and good neighborly relations, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin told the 25th regular meeting of heads of the two countries’ governments held via video conference.
Russia and China are rapidly developing cultural, humanitarian ties, and interregional cooperation, Mishustin noted.
"We regard the development of humanitarian exchanges as particularly significant," he said. "They strengthen the traditions of friendship, mutual understanding and good neighborly relations."
The Russian prime minister recalled that the two countries have a long-lasting history of successful inter-regional cooperation. "It contributed greatly to the development of contacts at the local level," Mishustin said.
A new project has been also launched on holding the Years of Russian-Chinese scientific, technical, and innovative cooperation, he noted. "This will enhance interaction between our countries in the fields of basic and applied science, high technologies and innovation. Furthermore, it will increase the scale of joint research and its effectiveness," the Russian prime minister pointed out.


tass--2020-12-02--Pairing Program Lifts Eight Counties Out of Poverty to UN Sustainable Development Goals

BEIJING , Dec. 2 .
/PRNewswire/ .
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation has announced that Dongxiang Autonomous County in Gansu Province has been lifted out of poverty , the last of the eight counties in Sinopec 's fixed-point poverty alleviation and pairing program to eradicate poverty .
The previous seven counties in Sinopec 's poverty relief program that have overcome poverty are Fenghuang and Luxi counties in Hunan Province , Yingshang and Yuexi counties in Anhui Province , Yopurga County in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region , Baingoin County in Tibet Autonomous Region and Zeku County in Qinghai Province .
Sinopec @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on regional characteristics and advantages .
In poverty relief through industrial development , Sinopec has adapted to local conditions and natural endowments to develop specialty industries , such as promoting the quinoa produced in Dongxiang County , the `` Sunshine Bazaar '' series of dried fruit products in Xinjiang and an `` Easy Joy-Zhuoma Spring '' project that brings natural drinking water from Tibet to consumers across the country .
In poverty relief through consumption , Sinopec has helped products from the poverty alleviation program to enter the national market through 27,000 gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relief shopping platforms , with the entire Sinopec system participating proactively in the initiative .
In the past two years , Sinopec has helped to sell more than CNY600 million ( US $ 91.40 million ) worth of poverty relief products .
In terms of poverty relief through employment , Sinopec has hosted special job fairs in poverty-stricken regions with the goal of `` one person 's employment lifts a family from poverty '' .
A Sinopec Poverty Alleviation Training Platform was established to offer regular vocational skills and agricultural training .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has built 68 schools in designated poverty alleviation regions , purchased more than 30,000 pieces of teaching equipment and issued more than 20 million yuan ( $ US 3.1 million ) in grants .
To further support education development in poor areas , Sinopec also opened Spring Buds and Resilient classes for students in need .
In medical poverty alleviation , Sinopec has carried out the Sinopec Lifeline Express Health public welfare project for 16 years , bringing light to more than 46,000 cataract patients in impoverished regions .
The company also introduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital ( PUMC ) to poor areas and equipped them with urgently needed medical equipment , while continuing to improve the local medical conditions and make precise poverty alleviation plans .
In the meantime , Sinopec also focuses on improving people 's quality of life by implementing a series of livelihood projects including transportation , water supply , lighting , pipelines , water conservation and dilapidated building renovation that effectively addressed and improved the working and living problems of drinking water , electricity , transportation and housing in densely populated areas .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas and built the foundation to eradicate poverty .
`` Sinopec will earnestly fulfill its corporate social responsibilities and complete solid work in all aspects to play a pillar role in poverty alleviation , we will continue to aid impoverished counties in the fixed-point poverty alleviation and pairing program , with support not being withdrawn , and Sinopec will consolidate the hard-earned results and push forward rural revitalization , joining hands with the people in poor regions to strive for a well-off future , '' said Zhang Yuzhuo , chairman of Sinopec .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleviation since 1988 , it has invested more than 2.4 billion yuan ( US $ 365.6 million ) in support and assistance .
As of now , 67 Sinopec affiliated enterprises are carrying out supporting projects in 709 villages , with a total of 1,945 staff members fighting on the frontline of poverty alleviation .
Sinopec has achieved remarkable results in the continuous practice and exploration of precise poverty relief efforts , which led to the establishment of a Sinopec poverty alleviation model that drives industry with consumption , stimulates employment with industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

BEIJING, Dec. 2. /PRNewswire/. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation has announced that Dongxiang Autonomous County in Gansu Province has been lifted out of poverty, the last of the eight counties in Sinopec's fixed-point poverty alleviation and pairing program to eradicate poverty.
The previous seven counties in Sinopec's poverty relief program that have overcome poverty are Fenghuang and Luxi counties in Hunan Province, Yingshang and Yuexi counties in Anhui Province, Yopurga County in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Baingoin County in Tibet Autonomous Region and Zeku County in Qinghai Province.
Sinopec has developed precise poverty alleviation plans based on regional characteristics and advantages.
In poverty relief through industrial development, Sinopec has adapted to local conditions and natural endowments to develop specialty industries, such as promoting the quinoa produced in Dongxiang County, the "Sunshine Bazaar" series of dried fruit products in Xinjiang and an "Easy Joy-Zhuoma Spring" project that brings natural drinking water from Tibet to consumers across the country.
In poverty relief through consumption, Sinopec has helped products from the poverty alleviation program to enter the national market through 27,000 gas station convenience stores and seven online poverty relief shopping platforms, with the entire Sinopec system participating proactively in the initiative. In the past two years, Sinopec has helped to sell more than CNY600 million (US$91.40 million) worth of poverty relief products.
In terms of poverty relief through employment, Sinopec has hosted special job fairs in poverty-stricken regions with the goal of "one person's employment lifts a family from poverty". A Sinopec Poverty Alleviation Training Platform was established to offer regular vocational skills and agricultural training.
In promoting poverty relief through education, Sinopec has built 68 schools in designated poverty alleviation regions, purchased more than 30,000 pieces of teaching equipment and issued more than 20 million yuan ($US 3.1 million) in grants. To further support education development in poor areas, Sinopec also opened Spring Buds and Resilient classes for students in need.
In medical poverty alleviation, Sinopec has carried out the Sinopec Lifeline Express Health public welfare project for 16 years, bringing light to more than 46,000 cataract patients in impoverished regions. The company also introduced medical resources from Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMC) to poor areas and equipped them with urgently needed medical equipment, while continuing to improve the local medical conditions and make precise poverty alleviation plans.
In the meantime, Sinopec also focuses on improving people's quality of life by implementing a series of livelihood projects including transportation, water supply, lighting, pipelines, water conservation and dilapidated building renovation that effectively addressed and improved the working and living problems of drinking water, electricity, transportation and housing in densely populated areas. These projects promoted the economic development of poverty-stricken areas and built the foundation to eradicate poverty.
"Sinopec will earnestly fulfill its corporate social responsibilities and complete solid work in all aspects to play a pillar role in poverty alleviation, we will continue to aid impoverished counties in the fixed-point poverty alleviation and pairing program, with support not being withdrawn, and Sinopec will consolidate the hard-earned results and push forward rural revitalization, joining hands with the people in poor regions to strive for a well-off future," said Zhang Yuzhuo, chairman of Sinopec.
Sinopec has been actively involved in poverty alleviation since 1988, it has invested more than 2.4 billion yuan (US$ 365.6 million) in support and assistance. As of now, 67 Sinopec affiliated enterprises are carrying out supporting projects in 709 villages, with a total of 1,945 staff members fighting on the frontline of poverty alleviation.
Sinopec has achieved remarkable results in the continuous practice and exploration of precise poverty relief efforts, which led to the establishment of a Sinopec poverty alleviation model that drives industry with consumption, stimulates employment with industry and motivates productive powers in poverty-stricken areas.
CONTACT: Yang Ziya, +86 10 5960 8600, sinopecgroup@brunswichgroup.com


tass--2020-12-02--Putin pleased with situation in Kyrgyzstan stabilizing after widespread unrest

NOVO-OGARYOVO , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed satisfaction on Wednesday that the situation in Kyrgyzstan is stabilizing .
The Russian leader also said it was important that the Central Asian republic maintained its position in the international organizations .
`` I will probably express a common opinion if I say that we have always watched with alarm what was happening in Kyrgyzstan ’ s domestic political life .
I want to express satisfaction that the situation is stabilizing , '' the Russian president told the CSTO Collective Security Council ’ s session .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether Kyrgyzstan meets its commitment in the framework of international treaties .
We are satisfied to say that Kyrgyzstan is not changing its positions as part of the Eurasian Economic Union ( EAEU ) and the CSTO .
This is of great importance , including for Kyrgyzstan ’ s stability , '' Putin stressed .
Following the parliamentary elections on October 4 , representatives of parties which failed to secure seats in parliament staged mass riots in the capital Bishkek .
The Central Election Commission declared the election results null and void and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament speaker and prime minister resigned .
Sadyr Japarov , liberated by the protesters from the detention , was elected new prime minister .
He also took over presidential powers when President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned on October 15 .
New presidential election in Kyrgyzstan is scheduled for January 10 , 2021 .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, December 2. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed satisfaction on Wednesday that the situation in Kyrgyzstan is stabilizing.
The Russian leader also said it was important that the Central Asian republic maintained its position in the international organizations.
"I will probably express a common opinion if I say that we have always watched with alarm what was happening in Kyrgyzstan’s domestic political life. I want to express satisfaction that the situation is stabilizing," the Russian president told the CSTO Collective Security Council’s session.
"We are also carefully watching your position on whether Kyrgyzstan meets its commitment in the framework of international treaties. We are satisfied to say that Kyrgyzstan is not changing its positions as part of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the CSTO. This is of great importance, including for Kyrgyzstan’s stability," Putin stressed.
Following the parliamentary elections on October 4, representatives of parties which failed to secure seats in parliament staged mass riots in the capital Bishkek. The Central Election Commission declared the election results null and void and scheduled new election for December 20. Parliament speaker and prime minister resigned. Sadyr Japarov, liberated by the protesters from the detention, was elected new prime minister. He also took over presidential powers when President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned on October 15. New presidential election in Kyrgyzstan is scheduled for January 10, 2021.


tass--2020-12-02--Media: Organizing committee of Hainan Film Festival presents main poster for the event

SANYA , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
The organizing committee of the third Hainan Film Festival , which will kick off this week on Hainan , has unveiled the main poster for the event .
This was reported by the Hainan Daily .
Firstly , in the center of the poster , there is Jinmujiao Lighthouse , located in the southernmost part of the island in the district of Sanya .
In the background of the poster the sea is depicted .
`` This design symbolizes the relentless pursuit of the Hainan International Film Festival to be a beacon that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various unknown possibilities of the world of light and shadow to manifest on the screen , '' the publication clarifies .
A total of 189 films from 60 countries will be screened on the island during the week , according to statement .
The Chinese viewers will see 97 of those for the first time .
Among them are world premieres , as well as movies that will be shown for the first time in Asia .
A record number of new films will be shown at the Hainan Film Festival .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the island 's beaches .
In particular , films will be shown in Haitanwan Bay and the Dadonghai seaside region .
This year , the organizers received more than 4,300 films - twice more than last year - which will compete for the prizes of the film festival in various nominations .
A separate award this time was established for new talents just starting in the world of cinema .
It was named `` Hello Future .
New Talent Award . ''
Of the 125 films submitted for this nomination , 12 were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , special forums , master classes , and events aimed at promoting films and attracting investment in film projects will be held on the island at this time .
This year , the HiAction fundraising platform received 561 applications from film projects from 10 countries .
The total number of such applications increased by more than 8 % compared to the previous year .
Original scripts accounted for 95 % and adapted scripts — 5 % .
The jury who will decide to invest in the film projects will consist of Chinese screenwriter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director Chen Jianbin , cultural commentator and writer Ma Jiahui , and Mei Feng , assistant professor , screenwriter and director of the Beijing Film Academy .
Various sections of the HiMarket platform will provide an opportunity for representatives of the film industry to find partners for the promotion of already shot films , their distribution , resolution of copyright issues and other various forms of cooperation .
The Hainan International Film Festival is recognized as one of the top four mainstream film screenings in China .
It was first held in December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has been held there regularly since then .
Such world-famous actors and directors as Jackie Chan , Aamir Khan , Nicolas Cage , Johnny Depp , Nuri Bilge Ceylan took part in it .

SANYA, December 2. /TASS/. The organizing committee of the third Hainan Film Festival, which will kick off this week on Hainan, has unveiled the main poster for the event. This was reported by the Hainan Daily.
Firstly, in the center of the poster, there is Jinmujiao Lighthouse, located in the southernmost part of the island in the district of Sanya. In the background of the poster the sea is depicted. "This design symbolizes the relentless pursuit of the Hainan International Film Festival to be a beacon that illuminates the sea and to allow the various unknown possibilities of the world of light and shadow to manifest on the screen," the publication clarifies.
A total of 189 films from 60 countries will be screened on the island during the week, according to statement. The Chinese viewers will see 97 of those for the first time. Among them are world premieres, as well as movies that will be shown for the first time in Asia. A record number of new films will be shown at the Hainan Film Festival. Some of the tapes will be shown on the island's beaches. In particular, films will be shown in Haitanwan Bay and the Dadonghai seaside region.
This year, the organizers received more than 4,300 films - twice more than last year - which will compete for the prizes of the film festival in various nominations. A separate award this time was established for new talents just starting in the world of cinema. It was named "Hello Future. New Talent Award." Of the 125 films submitted for this nomination, 12 were selected.
Film project platforms
In addition to film screenings, special forums, master classes, and events aimed at promoting films and attracting investment in film projects will be held on the island at this time.
This year, the HiAction fundraising platform received 561 applications from film projects from 10 countries. The total number of such applications increased by more than 8% compared to the previous year. Original scripts accounted for 95% and adapted scripts — 5%. The jury who will decide to invest in the film projects will consist of Chinese screenwriter Cao Baoping, famous Chinese actor and director Chen Jianbin, cultural commentator and writer Ma Jiahui, and Mei Feng, assistant professor, screenwriter and director of the Beijing Film Academy.
Various sections of the HiMarket platform will provide an opportunity for representatives of the film industry to find partners for the promotion of already shot films, their distribution, resolution of copyright issues and other various forms of cooperation.
The Hainan International Film Festival is recognized as one of the top four mainstream film screenings in China. It was first held in December 2018 in the resort town of Sanya and has been held there regularly since then. Such world-famous actors and directors as Jackie Chan, Aamir Khan, Nicolas Cage, Johnny Depp, Nuri Bilge Ceylan took part in it.


tass--2020-12-02--‘Road to Hell’: Putin raises concerns over foreign meddling in Post-Soviet security bloc

NOVO-OGARYOVO , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns over foreign meddling in the internal affairs of a number of countries .
According to the president , such moves are always justified by “ good intentions ” , which , as the saying goes , will `` pave the road to hell . ''
Speaking at Wednesday ’ s meeting of the CSTO ’ s Collective Security Council , the Russian leader noted that , in particular , Moscow could not turn a blind eye to the situation in Belarus .
He explained that `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in any country , especially amid elections , but this is not what causes concerns ; what does is `` foreign intervention , financial support , informational support , and political support . ''
`` [ Meddling attempts ] are always justified by the best intentions , '' Putin noted .
`` And , as we know , ‘ the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
’ This is what these good intentions , meddling attempts , and interference in the internal affairs of other states , lead to . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be provided with an option to deal with the issues that they are most concerned with by themselves . ''
`` I hope that the Belarusian people have enough political maturity , so that they can calmly and without hasty steps , establish an internal political dialogue with all political forces and solve all their internal issues by themselves , without any external intervention , '' the president specified .
He expressed certainty that the Belarusian people would succeed .
`` Especially considering the political experience of the Belarusian president , '' Putin @ @

NOVO-OGARYOVO, December 2. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns over foreign meddling in the internal affairs of a number of countries. According to the president, such moves are always justified by “good intentions”, which, as the saying goes, will "pave the road to hell."
Speaking at Wednesday’s meeting of the CSTO’s Collective Security Council, the Russian leader noted that, in particular, Moscow could not turn a blind eye to the situation in Belarus. He explained that "movements and even conflicts" can emerge in any country, especially amid elections, but this is not what causes concerns; what does is "foreign intervention, financial support, informational support, and political support."
"[Meddling attempts] are always justified by the best intentions," Putin noted. "And, as we know, ‘the road to hell is paved with good intentions.’ This is what these good intentions, meddling attempts, and interference in the internal affairs of other states, lead to."
Putin believes that national populations "must be provided with an option to deal with the issues that they are most concerned with by themselves."
"I hope that the Belarusian people have enough political maturity, so that they can calmly and without hasty steps, establish an internal political dialogue with all political forces and solve all their internal issues by themselves, without any external intervention," the president specified.
He expressed certainty that the Belarusian people would succeed. "Especially considering the political experience of the Belarusian president," Putin added.


tass--2020-12-02--Hainan allow national companies to list shares on foreign exchanges

HAIKOU , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities have allowed national enterprises to list securities on foreign stock exchanges .
This is stated in the decree `` Experimental Control Methods for the Registration of Hainan Free Trade Port Companies on Foreign Stock Markets , '' issued by the China 's State Administration of Foreign Exchange ( SAFE ) .
As specified in the document , the listing of commercial organizations registered on the island is possible only if several rules are observed .
First , the company must obtain special permission from the Securities Oversight Committee .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell only those stocks that are allowed to trade under Chinese law .
According to the order of the Hainan administration , any company registered on the island that intends to carry out an initial or additional issue abroad , or to buy back its own shares from another commercial organization or individual , must provide a document of registration on a foreign stock exchange .
On its basis , the servicing bank will create a special account through which transactions will be carried out .
If resident shareholders plan to increase or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a company that has listed its securities on foreign exchanges , they must notify the authorities of their intention 20 working days before the transaction .
Its registration is automatically registered by the regional currency regulator .
As follows from the resolution , banks and companies registered on Hainan must keep documents on registration of securities abroad for five years and be ready to submit them for verification to competent authorities .
In April 2018 , President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By 2050 , according to the authorities , the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy , developed tourism , top-notch scientific , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .
By 2025 , the Chinese government intends to create an `` international center for tourism and consumption '' on Hainan .
In order to do so , the `` Eastern Hawaii @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels , which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline .
The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world .

HAIKOU, December 2. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities have allowed national enterprises to list securities on foreign stock exchanges. This is stated in the decree "Experimental Control Methods for the Registration of Hainan Free Trade Port Companies on Foreign Stock Markets," issued by the China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).
As specified in the document, the listing of commercial organizations registered on the island is possible only if several rules are observed. First, the company must obtain special permission from the Securities Oversight Committee. In addition, it vows to buy or sell only those stocks that are allowed to trade under Chinese law.
According to the order of the Hainan administration, any company registered on the island that intends to carry out an initial or additional issue abroad, or to buy back its own shares from another commercial organization or individual, must provide a document of registration on a foreign stock exchange. On its basis, the servicing bank will create a special account through which transactions will be carried out.
If resident shareholders plan to increase or decrease their stake in the assets of a company that has listed its securities on foreign exchanges, they must notify the authorities of their intention 20 working days before the transaction. Its registration is automatically registered by the regional currency regulator.
As follows from the resolution, banks and companies registered on Hainan must keep documents on registration of securities abroad for five years and be ready to submit them for verification to competent authorities.
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.
By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.


tass--2020-12-02--Nearly 100 films to premiere at third Hainan Film Festival

SANYA , December 2 .
/TASS/ .
The premiere screening of 97 films will take place at the third Hainan International Film Festival , which will be held on December 5-12 in the southern Chinese province of Hainan , announced the organizing committee of the event .
A total of 189 films from 60 countries will be screened on the island during the week , according to statement .
The Chinese viewers will see 97 of those for the first time .
Among them are world premieres , as well as movies that will be shown for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the organizers , this year 's film festival will be held not only in the resort city of Sanya , but province-wide .
Film screenings , in particular , will be organized in the provincial capital - Haikou in the north of the island , as well as in Qionghai ( eastern part of Hainan ) and Danzhou city ( western part ) .
Amid the difficult epidemiological situation , it is also planned to launch online viewing of films .
According to the organizers , this will not only increase the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ geographical coverage .
It is noted that 15 foreign films will take part in the Internet screening , which `` are already popular outside China , but have not yet managed to conquer the Chinese audience . ''
Among them are `` The Walking Invader '' by Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa , `` It must be heaven '' by Palestinian director Elia Suleiman , `` Sorry , we missed you '' by British director Ken Loach and other films .
This year , the organizers received more than 4,300 films - twice more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the prizes of the film festival in various nominations .
A separate award this time was established for new talents just starting in the world of cinema .
It was named `` Hello Future .
New Talent Award . ''
Of the 125 films submitted for this nomination , 12 were selected .
The Hainan International Film Festival is recognized as one of the top four mainstream film screenings in China .
It was first held in December 2018 in the resort town of Sanya and has been held there regularly since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Jackie Chan , Aamir Khan , Nicolas Cage , Johnny Depp , Nuri Bilge Ceylan took part in it .

SANYA, December 2. /TASS/. The premiere screening of 97 films will take place at the third Hainan International Film Festival, which will be held on December 5-12 in the southern Chinese province of Hainan, announced the organizing committee of the event.
A total of 189 films from 60 countries will be screened on the island during the week, according to statement. The Chinese viewers will see 97 of those for the first time. Among them are world premieres, as well as movies that will be shown for the first time in Asia.
As previously announced by the organizers, this year's film festival will be held not only in the resort city of Sanya, but province-wide. Film screenings, in particular, will be organized in the provincial capital - Haikou in the north of the island, as well as in Qionghai (eastern part of Hainan) and Danzhou city (western part).
Amid the difficult epidemiological situation, it is also planned to launch online viewing of films. According to the organizers, this will not only increase the number of viewers, but also expand the geographical coverage. It is noted that 15 foreign films will take part in the Internet screening, which "are already popular outside China, but have not yet managed to conquer the Chinese audience." Among them are "The Walking Invader" by Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, "It must be heaven" by Palestinian director Elia Suleiman, "Sorry, we missed you" by British director Ken Loach and other films.
This year, the organizers received more than 4,300 films - twice more than last year - which will compete for the prizes of the film festival in various nominations. A separate award this time was established for new talents just starting in the world of cinema. It was named "Hello Future. New Talent Award." Of the 125 films submitted for this nomination, 12 were selected.
The Hainan International Film Festival is recognized as one of the top four mainstream film screenings in China. It was first held in December 2018 in the resort town of Sanya and has been held there regularly since then. Such world-famous actors and directors as Jackie Chan, Aamir Khan, Nicolas Cage, Johnny Depp, Nuri Bilge Ceylan took part in it.


tass--2020-12-03--Hungary-EU dialogue on Russian COVID-19 vaccine did not go smoothly — Russian envoy

MOSCOW , December 3 .
/TASS/ .
It was public pressure that made the European Commission recognize Hungary ’ s right to use Russia ’ s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine , Russian Permanent Envoy to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Thursday .
`` The European Commission offered a formal rejection to the first request but given certain public pressure , it eventually admitted that the existing rules made it possible to use vaccines not authorized by European regulators based on a fast-track registration procedure , '' the Russian envoy pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a situation , Hungary will only be able to distribute the vaccine nationwide .
Chizhov noted that EU officials continued to put pressure on Budapest in this regard .
`` Dialogue - I don ’ t know if it ’ s the right word - between Hungary and the European Commission did not go smoothly , '' he stressed .
European media outlets ignore the very existence of the Russian vaccine , Chizhov went on to say , adding that EU institutions had placed orders for nearly two bln doses of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exist then , but no Russian vaccines had been considered .
Hungary was the first EU country to express interest in purchasing the Russian coronavirus vaccine .
The matter was discussed at the November 27 meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation .
Russia has already provided Hungary with vaccine samples for trials .

MOSCOW, December 3. /TASS/. It was public pressure that made the European Commission recognize Hungary’s right to use Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Russian Permanent Envoy to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Thursday.
"The European Commission offered a formal rejection to the first request but given certain public pressure, it eventually admitted that the existing rules made it possible to use vaccines not authorized by European regulators based on a fast-track registration procedure," the Russian envoy pointed out.
According to him, in such a situation, Hungary will only be able to distribute the vaccine nationwide. Chizhov noted that EU officials continued to put pressure on Budapest in this regard. "Dialogue - I don’t know if it’s the right word - between Hungary and the European Commission did not go smoothly," he stressed.
European media outlets ignore the very existence of the Russian vaccine, Chizhov went on to say, adding that EU institutions had placed orders for nearly two bln doses of coronavirus vaccines, including those that did not exist then, but no Russian vaccines had been considered.
Hungary was the first EU country to express interest in purchasing the Russian coronavirus vaccine. The matter was discussed at the November 27 meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Russia has already provided Hungary with vaccine samples for trials.


tass--2020-12-03--‘Natural rotation process’: Kremlin comments on Chubais’ exit from Rusnano’s top post

MOSCOW , December 3 .
/TASS/ .
The departure of Anatoly Chubais from the top leadership post of the Rusnano company is a natural rotation process in staff turnover , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday .
`` Anatoly Borisovich [ Chubais ] has been heading Rusnano for a long time , he created Rusnano .
This is more of a natural rotation process , '' Peskov said .
The Kremlin spokesman found it difficult to comment on Chubais 's future career plans .
`` I can ’ t say anything , I don ’ t have such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kremlin spokesman recalled that President Vladimir Putin defined Rusnano as a vital institution for promoting new technologies and innovations .
Nevertheless , like many other companies , Rusnano has its own problems , he noted .
As an example , he pointed to the company ’ s risky investments in startups .
`` Of course , when there is stepped-up investment in new enterprises with a high level of risk , not all investments pay off , '' Peskov said , adding that the company had accumulated some debts .
But he also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achievements . ''
When asked why Putin decided not to hold a separate meeting with Chubais in connection with his dismissal , the Kremlin spokesman said that `` there were no such plans on the agenda . ''

MOSCOW, December 3. /TASS/. The departure of Anatoly Chubais from the top leadership post of the Rusnano company is a natural rotation process in staff turnover, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.
"Anatoly Borisovich [Chubais] has been heading Rusnano for a long time, he created Rusnano. This is more of a natural rotation process," Peskov said.
The Kremlin spokesman found it difficult to comment on Chubais's future career plans.
"I can’t say anything, I don’t have such information," he said.
The Kremlin spokesman recalled that President Vladimir Putin defined Rusnano as a vital institution for promoting new technologies and innovations. Nevertheless, like many other companies, Rusnano has its own problems, he noted. As an example, he pointed to the company’s risky investments in startups.
"Of course, when there is stepped-up investment in new enterprises with a high level of risk, not all investments pay off," Peskov said, adding that the company had accumulated some debts. But he also stressed that Rusnano "has many important achievements."
When asked why Putin decided not to hold a separate meeting with Chubais in connection with his dismissal, the Kremlin spokesman said that "there were no such plans on the agenda."


tass--2020-12-03--Russian government will allocate $133.2 mln to 25 regions to balance budgets

MOSCOW , December 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the government will allocate 10 bln @ @ @ @ @ ) to 25 regions to ensure a balanced budget .
`` Today we will make @ @ @ @ @ of another tranche of assistance to ensure the balance of regional budgets , we will @ @ @ @ @ this purpose , '' he said during a government meeting on Thursday .
According to @ @ @ @ @ the total amount of additional support for the constituent entities of the Russian Federation will @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` Another 25 regions will receive funds , '' Mishustin said .
Mishustin @ @ @ @ @ will help the regions `` to fulfill social obligations this year , pay wages , @ @ @ @ @ and communal services , and also implement projects that are needed to provide people with @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, December 3. /TASS/. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the government will allocate 10 bln rubles ($133.2 mln) to 25 regions to ensure a balanced budget.
"Today we will make a decision on the allocation of another tranche of assistance to ensure the balance of regional budgets, we will allocate 10 bln rubles for this purpose," he said during a government meeting on Thursday. According to him, "thus, the total amount of additional support for the constituent entities of the Russian Federation will amount to 300 bln rubles." "Another 25 regions will receive funds," Mishustin said.
Mishustin noted that allocating additional funds will help the regions "to fulfill social obligations this year, pay wages, purchase medicine, support housing and communal services, and also implement projects that are needed to provide people with comfortable living conditions.".


tass--2020-12-03--Promotion of Sputnik V vaccine in EU not goal in itself for Russia — envoy

MOSCOW , December 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russia does not consider promoting the Sputnik V vaccine in the European Union a goal in itself ; the top priority is to provide the vaccine to Russian citizens , Russian Permanent Representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov told the Russia-24 TV channel on Thursday .
`` Promoting our vaccine [ Sputnik V ] in the territory of the European Union is not a goal in itself for Russia and for our manufacturers .
The main goal is to provide vaccines for the Russian population , '' he said .
The second goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is to establish production of the Russian vaccine in those countries that expressed interest in it .
`` There are over 20 such countries already - from Belarus to Brazil , '' the diplomat added .
In November , Hungary became the first EU country where samples of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine were delivered for analysis .
Sputnik V is the first registered vaccine against the coronavirus worldwide developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry .
It is currently undergoing post-registration trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia alone .
Clinical trials of the vaccine , in addition to Russia , are also held in Belarus , Brazil , India and the United Arab Emirates .

MOSCOW, December 3. /TASS/. Russia does not consider promoting the Sputnik V vaccine in the European Union a goal in itself; the top priority is to provide the vaccine to Russian citizens, Russian Permanent Representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov told the Russia-24 TV channel on Thursday.
"Promoting our vaccine [Sputnik V] in the territory of the European Union is not a goal in itself for Russia and for our manufacturers. The main goal is to provide vaccines for the Russian population," he said.
The second goal for Russia, according to the envoy, is to establish production of the Russian vaccine in those countries that expressed interest in it. "There are over 20 such countries already - from Belarus to Brazil," the diplomat added.
In November, Hungary became the first EU country where samples of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine were delivered for analysis.
Sputnik V is the first registered vaccine against the coronavirus worldwide developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry. It is currently undergoing post-registration trials with the participation of 40,000 volunteers in Russia alone. Clinical trials of the vaccine, in addition to Russia, are also held in Belarus, Brazil, India and the United Arab Emirates.