tass--2020-08-24--Press review: Navalny may run efforts from Berlin and Lukashenko eyes army to quash unrest

Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Russian opposition blogger may manage his projects from overseas Specialists at Berlin 's Charite hospital continue to examine Alexei Navalny .
Meanwhile , his close circle has cancelled a YouTube stream that was meant to reveal the truth about the blogger ’ s `` poisoning . ''
When asked what would become of Navalny ’ s organizations and projects , the experts said that he would be able to manage them from overseas , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
An interesting thing to note is that the Charite hospital is famous for its politician patients , who in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was treated for `` poisoning '' when he was running for president of Ukraine and ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshchenko , who had then been released from prison .
First Deputy President of the Center for Political Technologies Alexei Makarkin believes that even if Navalny remains overseas , this won ’ t spell the end to his political career .
`` For instance , Lenin managed the Social Democratic faction in the State Duma and published the Iskra newspaper from overseas .
It is even easier over the Internet .
Navalny can manage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The main thing is that he needs to remain legally competent , '' the expert added .
At the same time , Makarkin admitted that any organization would become weaker if its leader was away , so Navalny ’ s supporters could lose some of their enthusiasm .
If the opposition blogger remains legally competent , he will easily make presentations from overseas .
But if not , there are no other undisputed leaders in his close circle who could encourage people to vote in large numbers , '' Makarkin pointed out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Consultants Alexei Kurtov , in turn , noted that `` as long as nothing tragic happens to Navalny , the network will continue to operate as usual because a strategy has been determined and there are people who can work on an ongoing basis . ''
The organization will pursue the same path until its leader returns , the expert said .
Navalny ’ s network could only collapse if it became definitely clear that he would never resume his political activities .
Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Belarusian authorities may send in armed forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Belarus have entered their third week .
Meanwhile , President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has pointed the spotlight on an external threat , primarily Poland ’ s plans to seize the Grodno region , and the nation ’ s defense chief warned that the armed forces would be sent in to quash the protests , Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes .
Another round of demonstrations against the outcome of the presidential election and violence against civilians took place on Sunday .
About 200,000 people gathered at Independence Square in the country ’ s capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20,000 took to the streets in the city of Grodno .
Lukashenko visited the western region of Grodno on Saturday .
When addressing the public at a rally , he warned that the protesters had the weekend to make up their minds , otherwise he would employ `` tough measures . ''
Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin also sent a warning to the demonstrators , saying that `` if peace and order were violated , '' they would `` have to deal not with the police but with the army . ''
Experts in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat may become a reality .
`` I am afraid that somber and dramatic events lie ahead that could become part of the scheme that the defense minister had talked about , '' political scientist Valery Karbalevich told the newspaper .
He described the developments in Belarus as a revolution .
`` The dividing line is quite intriguing as it lies between the authorities and society .
We don ’ t see any serious public forces supporting the regime .
The rallies allegedly in support of Alexander Lukashenko are organized by the authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lukashenko seeks to encourage his supporters to take part in rallies , the expert sees no reason to speak about significant public support .
In his view , this is why the standoff won ’ t spill over into a conflict between various groups of the population .
Nezavisimaya Gazeta : Trump threatens to decouple US economy from China The United States doesn ’ t have to do business with China and if Beijing doesn ’ t behave properly , and Washington could decouple the American economy from China , US President Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time when Washington and Beijing were set to hold talks on the implementation of their previously made trade deal .
Experts say that Trump is bluffing because if the US stopped purchasing agricultural goods from China , it would deal a blow to Trump supporters , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
Meanwhile , Beijing seeks to take advantage of the upcoming talks to prevent or at least suspend a full-scale confrontation between the world ’ s two largest economies .
Deputy Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences ’ Institute of World Economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` China declared a new economic policy back in May .
`` Xi Jinping said that the domestic economic circulation was the fundamental thing and that international economic circulation was the additional one , '' he explained .
According to the expert , `` the paradox is that US threats have made Beijing adopt a policy aimed at protecting China ’ s independence from US pressure . ''
`` Nevertheless , the trade envoys could still hold a meeting because as the election draws near , Trump will need to showcase some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been buying a lot of US agricultural goods and money has been flowing into America ’ s agricultural regions .
What ’ s more , farmers are Trump voters .
Contracts for autumn supplies are being made at the moment and though Trump is making tough statements , he is very much interested in those contracts being implemented , '' the analyst emphasized .
In the long run , China spends huge amounts of money to ensure its security in case it loses access to US technologies that it can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decoupling threats will make the Chinese behave as Washington wants them to .
But in real life , China is doubling down on its efforts to create a national scientific and industrial foundation based on technologies similar to American ones , Lomanov concluded .
Social and economic crises , as well as armed conflicts and high credit risks , may give Russia a reason to deny loans to other countries , Vedomosti writes , citing a draft government decree prepared by the Finance Ministry .
The document lists several categories of countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loans .
These include countries involved in armed conflicts and social and political crises , nations facing international financial sanctions supported by Russia , countries involved in funding terrorist and other organizations outlawed in Russia and across the world .
Other categories include states defaulting on their foreign debt , countries whose long-term credit ratings are below certain levels according to Fitch Ratings , Standard & Poor ’ s and Moody ’ s Investors Service , as well as countries that stand at or below level six in the Organization for Economic Co-operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country risk classification .
The document clarifies conditions where Russia is ready to work amid a global recession , Academic Supervisor at Higher School of Economics ’ Faculty of World Economy Leonid Grigoryev pointed out .
However , the granting of loans often times depends not on the actual economic situation in a country but on the country ’ s place in Russia ’ s foreign policy , Associate Professor with the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Kira Sazonova emphasized .
`` This is why countries such as Syria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s support , '' she said .
`` On the whole , the Finance Ministry ’ s list includes many Asian and African countries but the final decisions will also have a clear political aspect , '' the expert stressed .
Kommersant : India ready to raise annual coal imports from Russia to 40 mln tonnes India plans to annually purchase up to 40 mln tonnes of coking coal , hard coal and pulverized coal from Russia , worth about $ 4.5 bln at current prices , Kommersant writes , citing sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian State Council ’ s working groups on August 14 .
At present , India accounts for less than one mln tonnes of Russia 's 46-mln-tonne coal exports .
There are plans to expand a route passing through Russia 's southern ports in order to increase coal exports .
An industry source explained that India intended to boost its steel production but it lacked the required coal .
`` Indian companies are actively involved in negotiations on Russian coal supplies and are also looking for projects to join , '' the source told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing market and one of the most promising as far as met coal consumption goes .
We have been steadily increasing supplies to India for quite a while and we plan to continue doing it , '' a spokesperson for the Sibantratsit coal company pointed out .
According to Deputy Director of Investment and Capital Markets at KPMG Russia and CIS Dmitry Smolin , Russia exported 721,000 tones of hard and coking coal to India last year .
The projected 40 mln tonnes are a huge amount , comparable to Russia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2019 ( 46 mln tonnes ) .
`` Even if India buys less than the projected 40 mln tonnes , the additional export volume may give a boost to coal production by Russian companies , particularly when coal demand is declining in Europe , '' the expert emphasized .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews

Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Russian opposition blogger may manage his projects from overseas Specialists at Berlin's Charite hospital continue to examine Alexei Navalny. Meanwhile, his close circle has cancelled a YouTube stream that was meant to reveal the truth about the blogger’s "poisoning." When asked what would become of Navalny’s organizations and projects, the experts said that he would be able to manage them from overseas, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes. An interesting thing to note is that the Charite hospital is famous for its politician patients, who in the past included Viktor Yushchenko, who was treated for "poisoning" when he was running for president of Ukraine and ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshchenko, who had then been released from prison.
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First Deputy President of the Center for Political Technologies Alexei Makarkin believes that even if Navalny remains overseas, this won’t spell the end to his political career. "For instance, Lenin managed the Social Democratic faction in the State Duma and published the Iskra newspaper from overseas. It is even easier over the Internet. Navalny can manage his organization and address his supporters. The main thing is that he needs to remain legally competent," the expert added. At the same time, Makarkin admitted that any organization would become weaker if its leader was away, so Navalny’s supporters could lose some of their enthusiasm. If the opposition blogger remains legally competent, he will easily make presentations from overseas. But if not, there are no other undisputed leaders in his close circle who could encourage people to vote in large numbers," Makarkin pointed out. President of the Russian Association of Political Consultants Alexei Kurtov, in turn, noted that "as long as nothing tragic happens to Navalny, the network will continue to operate as usual because a strategy has been determined and there are people who can work on an ongoing basis." The organization will pursue the same path until its leader returns, the expert said. Navalny’s network could only collapse if it became definitely clear that he would never resume his political activities. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Belarusian authorities may send in armed forces to crack down on protesters The protests in Belarus have entered their third week. Meanwhile, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has pointed the spotlight on an external threat, primarily Poland’s plans to seize the Grodno region, and the nation’s defense chief warned that the armed forces would be sent in to quash the protests, Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes. Another round of demonstrations against the outcome of the presidential election and violence against civilians took place on Sunday. About 200,000 people gathered at Independence Square in the country’s capital of Minsk. Additionally, at least 20,000 took to the streets in the city of Grodno.
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Lukashenko visited the western region of Grodno on Saturday. When addressing the public at a rally, he warned that the protesters had the weekend to make up their minds, otherwise he would employ "tough measures." Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin also sent a warning to the demonstrators, saying that "if peace and order were violated," they would "have to deal not with the police but with the army." Experts in Minsk have reason to believe that the threat may become a reality. "I am afraid that somber and dramatic events lie ahead that could become part of the scheme that the defense minister had talked about," political scientist Valery Karbalevich told the newspaper. He described the developments in Belarus as a revolution. "The dividing line is quite intriguing as it lies between the authorities and society. We don’t see any serious public forces supporting the regime. The rallies allegedly in support of Alexander Lukashenko are organized by the authorities," the expert said. Although Lukashenko seeks to encourage his supporters to take part in rallies, the expert sees no reason to speak about significant public support. In his view, this is why the standoff won’t spill over into a conflict between various groups of the population. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Trump threatens to decouple US economy from China The United States doesn’t have to do business with China and if Beijing doesn’t behave properly, and Washington could decouple the American economy from China, US President Donald Trump cautioned. This statement came at a time when Washington and Beijing were set to hold talks on the implementation of their previously made trade deal. Experts say that Trump is bluffing because if the US stopped purchasing agricultural goods from China, it would deal a blow to Trump supporters, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes.
Meanwhile, Beijing seeks to take advantage of the upcoming talks to prevent or at least suspend a full-scale confrontation between the world’s two largest economies. Deputy Director of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of World Economy and International Relations Alexander Lomanov pointed out that "China declared a new economic policy back in May. "Xi Jinping said that the domestic economic circulation was the fundamental thing and that international economic circulation was the additional one," he explained. According to the expert, "the paradox is that US threats have made Beijing adopt a policy aimed at protecting China’s independence from US pressure." "Nevertheless, the trade envoys could still hold a meeting because as the election draws near, Trump will need to showcase some economic achievements. In fact, China has been buying a lot of US agricultural goods and money has been flowing into America’s agricultural regions. What’s more, farmers are Trump voters. Contracts for autumn supplies are being made at the moment and though Trump is making tough statements, he is very much interested in those contracts being implemented," the analyst emphasized. In the long run, China spends huge amounts of money to ensure its security in case it loses access to US technologies that it can’t do without. The Americans expect that the decoupling threats will make the Chinese behave as Washington wants them to. But in real life, China is doubling down on its efforts to create a national scientific and industrial foundation based on technologies similar to American ones, Lomanov concluded. Vedomosti: Russian Finance Ministry outlines rules for providing loans to foreign countries Social and economic crises, as well as armed conflicts and high credit risks, may give Russia a reason to deny loans to other countries, Vedomosti writes, citing a draft government decree prepared by the Finance Ministry. The document lists several categories of countries that won’t be considered for loans. These include countries involved in armed conflicts and social and political crises, nations facing international financial sanctions supported by Russia, countries involved in funding terrorist and other organizations outlawed in Russia and across the world. Other categories include states defaulting on their foreign debt, countries whose long-term credit ratings are below certain levels according to Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service, as well as countries that stand at or below level six in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) country risk classification. The document clarifies conditions where Russia is ready to work amid a global recession, Academic Supervisor at Higher School of Economics’ Faculty of World Economy Leonid Grigoryev pointed out. However, the granting of loans often times depends not on the actual economic situation in a country but on the country’s place in Russia’s foreign policy, Associate Professor with the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Kira Sazonova emphasized. "This is why countries such as Syria and Venezuela are unlikely to lose Russia’s support," she said. "On the whole, the Finance Ministry’s list includes many Asian and African countries but the final decisions will also have a clear political aspect," the expert stressed. Kommersant: India ready to raise annual coal imports from Russia to 40 mln tonnes India plans to annually purchase up to 40 mln tonnes of coking coal, hard coal and pulverized coal from Russia, worth about $4.5 bln at current prices, Kommersant writes, citing sources that participated in a meeting of the Russian State Council’s working groups on August 14. At present, India accounts for less than one mln tonnes of Russia's 46-mln-tonne coal exports. There are plans to expand a route passing through Russia's southern ports in order to increase coal exports. An industry source explained that India intended to boost its steel production but it lacked the required coal. "Indian companies are actively involved in negotiations on Russian coal supplies and are also looking for projects to join," the source told the paper.


tass--2020-08-24--Russian Navy to get latest submersibles for military goals

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/ , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian Navy wants to replenish its fleet of unmanned deep-sea submersibles with the latest Vityaz-D vehicles that can dive to the World Ocean 's deepest points , a source in the defense industry told TASS on the sidelines of the Army-2020 international military and technical forum on Monday .
`` The Navy has confirmed that it wants to get Vityaz-series vehicles for using them not only for exploration but also for military goals , '' the source said .
At the current stage , the Navy is discussing the possibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Advanced Research Fund for free rather than acquiring them , the source specified .
The Vityaz is an underwater drone with a modular design and `` can mount very diverse payloads and equipment , which provides for the possibility of its transformation for combat tasks , '' the source said .
The Vityaz deep-sea drone has been developed on an assignment from the Advanced Research Fund and is the world ’ s first fully autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle that reached the World Ocean ’ s deepest point , the Mariana Trench , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operates with the help of its onboard control system that implements control algorithms without a human operator .
The submersible can independently bypass obstacles along its course , including its exit from limited space using artificial intelligence elements in its control system .
The Vityaz-D deep-water submersible is capable of operating at maximum depths in the World Ocean .
It comprises the autonomous vehicle , a deep-sea bottom station and control post equipment .
The submersible ’ s shipborne equipment provides for an information exchange of the carrier vessel with the underwater vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through a sonar channel .
The system is fully made of Russian components .
The Vityaz submersible that dived to the World Ocean 's record depth in the spring of 2020 is on display at the Army-2020 forum in Kubinka outside Moscow .
Visitors can view the submersible on the display stand of the Advanced Research Fund .

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/, August 24. /TASS/. The Russian Navy wants to replenish its fleet of unmanned deep-sea submersibles with the latest Vityaz-D vehicles that can dive to the World Ocean's deepest points, a source in the defense industry told TASS on the sidelines of the Army-2020 international military and technical forum on Monday.
"The Navy has confirmed that it wants to get Vityaz-series vehicles for using them not only for exploration but also for military goals," the source said.
At the current stage, the Navy is discussing the possibility of receiving several such submersibles from the Advanced Research Fund for free rather than acquiring them, the source specified.
The Vityaz is an underwater drone with a modular design and "can mount very diverse payloads and equipment, which provides for the possibility of its transformation for combat tasks," the source said.
The Vityaz deep-sea drone has been developed on an assignment from the Advanced Research Fund and is the world’s first fully autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle that reached the World Ocean’s deepest point, the Mariana Trench, on May 8, 2020.
The submersible operates with the help of its onboard control system that implements control algorithms without a human operator. The submersible can independently bypass obstacles along its course, including its exit from limited space using artificial intelligence elements in its control system.
The Vityaz-D deep-water submersible is capable of operating at maximum depths in the World Ocean. It comprises the autonomous vehicle, a deep-sea bottom station and control post equipment.
The submersible’s shipborne equipment provides for an information exchange of the carrier vessel with the underwater vehicle and the bottom station in real time through a sonar channel. The system is fully made of Russian components.
The Vityaz submersible that dived to the World Ocean's record depth in the spring of 2020 is on display at the Army-2020 forum in Kubinka outside Moscow. Visitors can view the submersible on the display stand of the Advanced Research Fund.


tass--2020-08-24--Those unwilling to follow state ideology shouldn’t teach at schools, Lukashenko says

MINSK , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko thinks that those unwilling to follow the principles of state ideology should not teach at Belarusian schools .
He stated this on Monday during his meeting with Education Minister Igor Karpenko .
The president emphasized that the republic has `` state education , state schools , state ideology . ''
`` And those who want to follow these principles , please , you are always welcome , go ahead and teach , educate , work .
Those who do not want to - this means they shouldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be said directly , frankly , and honestly , '' Lukashenko stated , according to the BelTA news agency .
He added that it is necessary to deal with those who `` switched sides . ''
The Belarusian president also demanded to intercept firmly all attacks on teachers .
`` Defend the teachers from various attacks .
We have already started doing so , and we are doing this very actively and we very firmly intercept all sorts of bashing , faultfinding directed at teachers , doctors , '' the head of state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country should `` start the school year very actively , whatever it takes . ''
`` One needs to study during all times .
If the beginning of the school year is also in disarray , that ’ s very bad .
You remember how we finished the school year due to the coronavirus and those apprehensions that the society had , especially parents .
Excessive apprehensions , as we now understand , '' he noted .
Lukashenko has urged to provide aid to needy families and families with multiple children .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , how else can we help those with multiple children - we have such a social package on the part of the government which no other state has , '' the Belarusian leader pointed out .
The presidential election in Belarus was held on August 9 .
According to the final results of the Central Election Committee , the incumbent president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko got 80.1 % of the vote .
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya who was considered his main opponent , was second with 10.12 % , she refused to recognize the election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were announced , mass protests erupted in Belarusian cities , leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement forces .
According to the republic ’ s Interior Ministry , several thousand people were detained in the first days of the protests , dozens of policemen and protesters were injured .
Tikhanovskaya left the country for Lithuania on the night of August 10 .

MINSK, August 24. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko thinks that those unwilling to follow the principles of state ideology should not teach at Belarusian schools. He stated this on Monday during his meeting with Education Minister Igor Karpenko.
The president emphasized that the republic has "state education, state schools, state ideology." "And those who want to follow these principles, please, you are always welcome, go ahead and teach, educate, work. Those who do not want to - this means they shouldn’t be in schools. This needs to be said directly, frankly, and honestly," Lukashenko stated, according to the BelTA news agency. He added that it is necessary to deal with those who "switched sides."
The Belarusian president also demanded to intercept firmly all attacks on teachers. "Defend the teachers from various attacks. We have already started doing so, and we are doing this very actively and we very firmly intercept all sorts of bashing, faultfinding directed at teachers, doctors," the head of state said.
According to him, the country should "start the school year very actively, whatever it takes." "One needs to study during all times. If the beginning of the school year is also in disarray, that’s very bad. You remember how we finished the school year due to the coronavirus and those apprehensions that the society had, especially parents. Excessive apprehensions, as we now understand," he noted.
Lukashenko has urged to provide aid to needy families and families with multiple children. "Although I don’t know already, how else can we help those with multiple children - we have such a social package on the part of the government which no other state has," the Belarusian leader pointed out.
The presidential election in Belarus was held on August 9. According to the final results of the Central Election Committee, the incumbent president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko got 80.1% of the vote. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya who was considered his main opponent, was second with 10.12%, she refused to recognize the election results. Immediately after exit poll results were announced, mass protests erupted in Belarusian cities, leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement forces. According to the republic’s Interior Ministry, several thousand people were detained in the first days of the protests, dozens of policemen and protesters were injured. Tikhanovskaya left the country for Lithuania on the night of August 10.


tass--2020-08-24--Russian armor, artillery in great demand on world market, says federal service chief

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/ , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russian military equipment for ground troops is in great demand on @ @ @ @ @ chief of the federal service for military and technical cooperation , Dmitry Shugayev , told @ @ @ @ @ the international military-technical forum Army-2020 on Monday .
`` Russian-made equipment for ground forces is @ @ @ @ @ the world market .
Currently there is the greatest interest in Russian armor , automotive @ @ @ @ @ as well as various artillery systems , '' Shugayev said .
A number of samples @ @ @ @ @ have been tested in combat conditions to have received favorable comments from the Russian military @ @ @ @ @ As for the flaws that may be exposed in the process of combat operations , @ @ @ @ @ promptly eliminate them to make the hardware far better prepared for use in the conditions @ @ @ @ @ adds a lot to its popularity , '' Shugayev said .

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/, August 24. /TASS/. Russian military equipment for ground troops is in great demand on the world market, the chief of the federal service for military and technical cooperation, Dmitry Shugayev, told TASS on the sidelines of the international military-technical forum Army-2020 on Monday.
"Russian-made equipment for ground forces is traditionally in great demand on the world market. Currently there is the greatest interest in Russian armor, automotive vehicles and engineering equipment, as well as various artillery systems," Shugayev said.
A number of samples of equipment for ground forces have been tested in combat conditions to have received favorable comments from the Russian military, he said.
"As for the flaws that may be exposed in the process of combat operations, our manufacturers and design bureaus promptly eliminate them to make the hardware far better prepared for use in the conditions of modern warfare. This adds a lot to its popularity," Shugayev said.


tass--2020-08-24--The 6th "Peace Cup" International Youth Football Invitational Tournament opened

SHENYANG , China , Aug. 24 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the 6th `` Peace Cup '' International Youth Football Invitational Tournament was held at the No .
2 stadium of the `` Peace Cup '' World Football Park in Shenyang on the afternoon of August 21 .
The `` Peace Cup '' International Youth Football Invitational Tournament was awarded as the only `` National Sports industry Demonstration Project '' in northeast China this year .
The `` Peace Cup '' competition is still adhering to the theme of `` One Belt and One Road connects the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is sponsored by Shenyang municipal people 's government and undertaken by the people 's government of Heping district and Shenyang sports bureau .
Representatives from several professional football clubs from the U13 echelon domestic , four foreign student teams and youth teams from all over the country attended the entrance ceremony .
The international students from universities have strong strength , with players from more than 20 countries including Russia , Ghana , Nigeria , Morocco , Mexico and so on .
This is the first time for the football team of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` Peace Cup '' , which greatly improves the enjoyment of the competition .
The Tacheng Football Team of Shenyang Sister City has sent teams to participate in the past five competitions in Shenyang .
Due to the impact of the epidemic , the Tacheng football Team regretted its absence .
However , Tacheng football Team sent a video blessing to the sixth `` Peace Cup '' , which became a popular promo film on the Internet .
It is worth mentioning that in order to let more people watch the contest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopted the Liaoning mobile joint Huawei VR cloud under 5G 360-degree of VR live experience , which is also the first time `` Peace Cup '' innovation to connect large bandwidth , low latency , wide mobile 5G communication technology application in the opening ceremony , which bring the audience a more liberal view , new 360-degree have a bird 's eye view of the experience .
The song `` My Family Lives in Shenyang '' by Zhu Xiaohong , a national first-class actor , enables the audience to relive the classic songs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the screen also enables the participating teams to have a more intuitive understanding of Shenyang .
Chinese and foreign singers sang the song `` I will come in the future '' , which pushed the opening ceremony to the climax .
`` The Peace Cup '' International Youth Football Invitational Tournament is based in Shenyang and open to the world , showing the health , happiness , friendship and peace that football gives children .

SHENYANG, China, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The opening ceremony of the 6th "Peace Cup" International Youth Football Invitational Tournament was held at the No. 2 stadium of the "Peace Cup" World Football Park in Shenyang on the afternoon of August 21.
The "Peace Cup" International Youth Football Invitational Tournament was awarded as the only "National Sports industry Demonstration Project" in northeast China this year. The "Peace Cup" competition is still adhering to the theme of "One Belt and One Road connects the world with peace and friendship". It is sponsored by Shenyang municipal people's government and undertaken by the people's government of Heping district and Shenyang sports bureau.
Representatives from several professional football clubs from the U13 echelon domestic, four foreign student teams and youth teams from all over the country attended the entrance ceremony. The international students from universities have strong strength, with players from more than 20 countries including Russia, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Mexico and so on. This is the first time for the football team of international students from universities to participate in the "Peace Cup", which greatly improves the enjoyment of the competition.
The Tacheng Football Team of Shenyang Sister City has sent teams to participate in the past five competitions in Shenyang. Due to the impact of the epidemic, the Tacheng football Team regretted its absence. However, Tacheng football Team sent a video blessing to the sixth "Peace Cup", which became a popular promo film on the Internet.
It is worth mentioning that in order to let more people watch the contest with better sense, the organizing committee adopted the Liaoning mobile joint Huawei VR cloud under 5G 360-degree of VR live experience, which is also the first time "Peace Cup" innovation to connect large bandwidth, low latency, wide mobile 5G communication technology application in the opening ceremony, which bring the audience a more liberal view, new 360-degree have a bird's eye view of the experience.
The song "My Family Lives in Shenyang" by Zhu Xiaohong, a national first-class actor, enables the audience to relive the classic songs. The constantly flashing pictures of Shenyang on the screen also enables the participating teams to have a more intuitive understanding of Shenyang. Chinese and foreign singers sang the song "I will come in the future", which pushed the opening ceremony to the climax.
"The Peace Cup" International Youth Football Invitational Tournament is based in Shenyang and open to the world, showing the health, happiness, friendship and peace that football gives children.


tass--2020-08-24--Thirty-Four Semi-Unicorn Companies Announce Listing Plans on Same Day

BEIJING , Aug. 24 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 24th , TOJOY is hosting the `` 2020 China Unicorn Carnival '' , where promising companies can access capital , resources , and partnerships needed for growth across China via one of the world 's largest business acceleration platforms .
In just its first day of events , 34 projects accelerated on the TOJOY platform announced their intention to list publicly with TOJOY 's listing program assistance .
TOJOY 's Rise to Prominence Empowers 34 Companies with Strong Positions for Future Listings At the company 's 29th Anniversary event on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the previous successes that had laid the ground for the announcement by the 34 semi-unicorn projects .
All 34 have grown with TOJOY by using the platform to access capital , partners , and entrepreneurial resources at unprecedented speed .
In April 2020 , at a critical juncture of China 's economic recovery , TOJOY and the China Investment Association High-tech Investment Professional Committee held the Second Global Unicorn Fair through TOJOY 's online platform , the TOJOY Entrepreneur Cloud app .
Ten companies took advantage of the event to access capital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform from hundreds of thousands in attendance worldwide .
By consistently building , improving , and deploying its sharing platform on a global scale , TOJOY has brought together powerful commercial resources around the world to inject a steady stream of growth into accelerating companies .
At the TOJOY 29th anniversary celebration , Chairman of the TOJOY Board of Directors , Lu Junqing , credited four major achievements throughout the company 's first three decades that he believes have led to its current success .
Those are the creation of the company 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut of its global O2O super business platform , the development of a self-governing management system that incentivizes hard work and merit , and the accumulation of a high-quality global entrepreneurial team .
Chairman Lu also credited platform-wide adherence to a code of `` innovation , unity , and integrity '' as keys to TOJOY 's continued success .
Delegates from several star companies accelerated by TOJOY were on hand for the event , including representatives from nationwide maternity and childcare chain B & G , smart delivery platform Sousou Shenbian , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company on a mainland China stock exchange .
On August 18th , more star enterprises including China Mobile and Dana Technology signed contracts on-site to formally enter TOJOY 's Unicorn Accelerator .
Today , TOJOY is accelerating more than 300 companies across a wide range of industries , with special focus on innovative sectors such as e-commerce , internet of things , and big data-focused companies .
TOJOY Global CEO Ge Jun Speaks on Looking to the Future , Ge expects that TOJOY will continue to strengthen its incubation abilities and expand its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then in 2022-2023 , to fully deploy its global unicorn accelerator to empower enterprises worldwide .

BEIJING, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 24th, TOJOY is hosting the "2020 China Unicorn Carnival", where promising companies can access capital, resources, and partnerships needed for growth across China via one of the world's largest business acceleration platforms. In just its first day of events, 34 projects accelerated on the TOJOY platform announced their intention to list publicly with TOJOY's listing program assistance.
TOJOY's Rise to Prominence Empowers 34 Companies with Strong Positions for Future Listings
At the company's 29th Anniversary event on August 18th, TOJOY leadership spoke on the previous successes that had laid the ground for the announcement by the 34 semi-unicorn projects. All 34 have grown with TOJOY by using the platform to access capital, partners, and entrepreneurial resources at unprecedented speed.
In April 2020, at a critical juncture of China's economic recovery, TOJOY and the China Investment Association High-tech Investment Professional Committee held the Second Global Unicorn Fair through TOJOY's online platform, the TOJOY Entrepreneur Cloud app. Ten companies took advantage of the event to access capital, resources, and partnerships offered via the platform from hundreds of thousands in attendance worldwide.
By consistently building, improving, and deploying its sharing platform on a global scale, TOJOY has brought together powerful commercial resources around the world to inject a steady stream of growth into accelerating companies.
Building an Effective Enterprise Accelerator
At the TOJOY 29th anniversary celebration, Chairman of the TOJOY Board of Directors, Lu Junqing, credited four major achievements throughout the company's first three decades that he believes have led to its current success. Those are the creation of the company's uniquely integrated universal business model, the debut of its global O2O super business platform, the development of a self-governing management system that incentivizes hard work and merit, and the accumulation of a high-quality global entrepreneurial team.
Chairman Lu also credited platform-wide adherence to a code of "innovation, unity, and integrity" as keys to TOJOY's continued success.
Delegates from several star companies accelerated by TOJOY were on hand for the event, including representatives from nationwide maternity and childcare chain B&G, smart delivery platform Sousou Shenbian, and Kweichow Moutai – the highest market cap company on a mainland China stock exchange. On August 18th, more star enterprises including China Mobile and Dana Technology signed contracts on-site to formally enter TOJOY's Unicorn Accelerator.
Today, TOJOY is accelerating more than 300 companies across a wide range of industries, with special focus on innovative sectors such as e-commerce, internet of things, and big data-focused companies.
TOJOY Global CEO Ge Jun Speaks on Looking to the Future,Ge expects that TOJOY will continue to strengthen its incubation abilities and expand its platform to realize profits by 2021, then in 2022-2023, to fully deploy its global unicorn accelerator to empower enterprises worldwide.


tass--2020-08-24--Russian embassy outraged by Austria’s decision to expel Russian diplomat

VIENNA , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Embassy is outraged by the Austrian authorities ’ decision to expel a Russian diplomat and it is certain that Moscow ’ s symmetrical response will follow promptly , the Embassy told TASS Monday .
`` We are outraged by the Austrian authorities ’ unfounded decision , harmful for constructive Russian-Austrian relations .
We are certain that Moscow ’ s symmetrical response will follow promptly , '' the Embassy said .
On Monday , Austrian Foreign Ministry told TASS that the state authorities decided to expel a Russian diplomat , claiming that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relations .
The Austrian Foreign Ministry refrained from commenting on details of the incident .
On Monday , the Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported that Austria declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata , and that the diplomat must leave its territory until September 1 .
According to the newspaper , the diplomat is suspected of industrial espionage .
According to the Kronen Zeitung , the diplomat is suspected of gathering information through an Austrian citizen working at one of Austria ’ s high-tech enterprises .
The citizen reported the espionage activities himself and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Russian citizen declined to comment , citing his diplomatic immunity , the report says .

VIENNA, August 24. /TASS/. Russian Embassy is outraged by the Austrian authorities’ decision to expel a Russian diplomat and it is certain that Moscow’s symmetrical response will follow promptly, the Embassy told TASS Monday.
"We are outraged by the Austrian authorities’ unfounded decision, harmful for constructive Russian-Austrian relations. We are certain that Moscow’s symmetrical response will follow promptly," the Embassy said.
On Monday, Austrian Foreign Ministry told TASS that the state authorities decided to expel a Russian diplomat, claiming that his activities contradict the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations.
The Austrian Foreign Ministry refrained from commenting on details of the incident.
On Monday, the Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported that Austria declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata, and that the diplomat must leave its territory until September 1. According to the newspaper, the diplomat is suspected of industrial espionage.
According to the Kronen Zeitung, the diplomat is suspected of gathering information through an Austrian citizen working at one of Austria’s high-tech enterprises. The citizen reported the espionage activities himself and named the Russian diplomat as his curator. The Russian citizen declined to comment, citing his diplomatic immunity, the report says.


tass--2020-08-24--Geologists analyze soil contamination around Norilsk

The scientists drill wells in the ground and in bottoms of lakes to see how the contamination has developed .
MOSCOW , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
A team of geologists , participating in the Big Norilsk Expedition , organized by the Russian Academy of Sciences ’ Siberian Branch , studies soil contamination around Norilsk , the Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy ’ s Director Nikolai Kruk told TASS on Friday .
“ Tests of the samples from drilled soils and sediments will show the current contamination and we will understand how the contamination has changed in years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we shall measure the natural geo-chemical background in the area when we examine the layers , which had formed before the plant began working there.
” According to the expert , the research is very important , since the ore bodies ’ edges are close to the surface and over the geology history , including recent centuries , they have degraded gradually , releasing metals and sulfur into the environment .
“ We will examine thoroughly the samples , will use the isotope analysis to date them and to identify ages of different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will learn the speed of sediment formation and thus will see the dynamics of growing concentrations of metals in the soil and sediments , namely we will understand which part of them has accumulated there over the time Nornickel has been working in the area , and which part originates from the Soviet period of developing the Norilsk District ’ s deposits.
” Within 3-4 days , the field team will drill wells ashore to get samples of soil deposits .
After that , it will make drilling in Lakes Pyasino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director said .
This drilling is made of pontoons right through the water layer and , in addition to high skills , it requires favorable conditions – practically still water and air , as the drilling equipment may act up in bad weather .
“ We plan to have three “ long ” core samples , more than two meters each , which will show the layers , gained over a few centuries , ” he said .
“ From three water reservoirs , the team will take 10-15 cores of under one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formed within the recent century.
” The Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences for the first time in recent years has sent to the Taimyr Peninsula , at the invitation of Nornickel , a big scientific expedition to conduct a large-scale examination of the area .
Scientists will use the expedition ’ s results to present suggestions for industrial companies , working in the Arctic , on how to preserve the nature .
The expedition ’ s key points are watersheds of the Rivers Pyasina , Norilka and Ambarnaya , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term is five months – from July to November .
Before end of August , experts from 14 research institutes of the Academy of Sciences ’ Siberian Branch will collect samples of soils , plants and sediments , and then will make tests at labs .
First results may be expected in November-December , 2020 .

The scientists drill wells in the ground and in bottoms of lakes to see how the contamination has developed.
MOSCOW, August 24. /TASS/. A team of geologists, participating in the Great Norilsk Expedition, organized by the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Siberian Branch, studies soil contamination around Norilsk, the Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy’s Director Nikolai Kruk told TASS on Friday.
“Tests of the samples from drilled soils and sediments will show the current contamination and we will understand how the contamination has changed in years,” he said. “Additionally, we shall measure the natural geo-chemical background in the area when we examine the layers, which had formed before the plant began working there.”
According to the expert, the research is very important, since the ore bodies’ edges are close to the surface and over the geology history, including recent centuries, they have degraded gradually, releasing metals and sulfur into the environment.
“We will examine thoroughly the samples, will use the isotope analysis to date them and to identify ages of different layers,” the scientist said. “We will learn the speed of sediment formation and thus will see the dynamics of growing concentrations of metals in the soil and sediments, namely we will understand which part of them has accumulated there over the time Nornickel has been working in the area, and which part originates from the Soviet period of developing the Norilsk District’s deposits.”
Within 3-4 days, the field team will drill wells ashore to get samples of soil deposits. After that, it will make drilling in Lakes Pyasino and Melkoye, the institute’s director said. This drilling is made of pontoons right through the water layer and, in addition to high skills, it requires favorable conditions – practically still water and air, as the drilling equipment may act up in bad weather.
“We plan to have three “long” core samples, more than two meters each, which will show the layers, gained over a few centuries,” he said. “From three water reservoirs, the team will take 10-15 cores of under one meter, which show layers of sediments formed within the recent century.”
About expedition to Taimyr
The Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences for the first time in recent years has sent to the Taimyr Peninsula, at the invitation of Nornickel, a big scientific expedition to conduct a large-scale examination of the area. Scientists will use the expedition’s results to present suggestions for industrial companies, working in the Arctic, on how to preserve the nature.
The expedition’s key points are watersheds of the Rivers Pyasina, Norilka and Ambarnaya, and Lake Pyasino. The expedition’s term is five months – from July to November. Before end of August, experts from 14 research institutes of the Academy of Sciences’ Siberian Branch will collect samples of soils, plants and sediments, and then will make tests at labs. First results may be expected in November-December, 2020.


tass--2020-08-24--Russian space firm starts work on new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/ , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
The Samara-based Progress Space Rocket Center is carrying out work jointly with the Energia Space Rocket Corporation on the conceptual design of a new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket , the Progress Space Rocket Center ’ s press office told TASS at the Army-2020 international military and technical forum on Monday .
`` This year , the Progress Space Rocket Center is being involved in the work to develop materials of a scientific and technical report on the Soyuz-6 carrier rocket .
The conceptual design of the launch vehicle is being worked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Energia Space Rocket Corporation , '' the press office said .
The rocket ’ s conceptual designing is planned after the federal space agency Roscosmos studies the scientific and technical report on the space rocket system with the Soyuz-6 carrier rocket , it said .
Russia ’ s State Space Corporation Roscosmos plans to create the Soyuz-6 rocket using the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle as its basis .
The flight tests of the new carrier rocket are due to begin at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in 2025 .
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might get the name of Amur .
The new rocket may be tested at the first launch site of the Baikonur spaceport ( the ‘ Gagarin Start ’ launch pad ) , he added .
Progress Space Rocket Center CEO Dmitry Baranov said in January that the company might start work this year on the conceptual design of the Soyuz-6 launch vehicle .

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/, August 24. /TASS/. The Samara-based Progress Space Rocket Center is carrying out work jointly with the Energia Space Rocket Corporation on the conceptual design of a new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket, the Progress Space Rocket Center’s press office told TASS at the Army-2020 international military and technical forum on Monday.
"This year, the Progress Space Rocket Center is being involved in the work to develop materials of a scientific and technical report on the Soyuz-6 carrier rocket. The conceptual design of the launch vehicle is being worked out jointly with the main contractor, the Energia Space Rocket Corporation," the press office said.
The rocket’s conceptual designing is planned after the federal space agency Roscosmos studies the scientific and technical report on the space rocket system with the Soyuz-6 carrier rocket, it said.
Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos plans to create the Soyuz-6 rocket using the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle as its basis. The flight tests of the new carrier rocket are due to begin at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in 2025.
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket might get the name of Amur. The new rocket may be tested at the first launch site of the Baikonur spaceport (the ‘Gagarin Start’ launch pad), he added.
Progress Space Rocket Center CEO Dmitry Baranov said in January that the company might start work this year on the conceptual design of the Soyuz-6 launch vehicle.


tass--2020-08-24--Russia records 4,744 new daily coronavirus cases

According to the crisis center , the daily coronavirus growth rate has been at or below 0.5 % and the @ @ @ @ @ has remained below 5,000 for nine days .
MOSCOW , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ in Russia rose by 4,744 to 961,493 in the past 24 hours , the anti-coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ statement on Monday .
The daily coronavirus growth rate is the lowest in the Nenets @ @ @ @ @ at 0.2 % in Moscow , the Moscow , Kamchatka , Smolensk and Chechnya region @ @ @ @ @ % in the Magadan , Tambov , Tula , Kabardino-Balkaria and North Ossetia regions and @ @ @ @ @ As many as 625 cases were identified in Moscow in the past 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ 148 in the Moscow region , 131 in the Rostov region , 129 in the @ @ @ @ @ of active coronavirus cases in the country has increased from 169,727 to 171,950 .

According to the crisis center, the daily coronavirus growth rate has been at or below 0.5% and the daily number of new cases has remained below 5,000 for nine days.
MOSCOW, August 24. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 4,744 to 961,493 in the past 24 hours, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said in a statement on Monday.
The daily coronavirus growth rate is the lowest in the Nenets autonomous region. It stands at 0.2% in Moscow, the Moscow, Kamchatka, Smolensk and Chechnya region. The rate is 0.3% in the Magadan, Tambov, Tula, Kabardino-Balkaria and North Ossetia regions and the Jewish autonomous region.
As many as 625 cases were identified in Moscow in the past 24 hours, 182 in St. Petersburg, 148 in the Moscow region, 131 in the Rostov region, 129 in the Stavropol region.
The number of active coronavirus cases in the country has increased from 169,727 to 171,950.


tass--2020-08-24--Austria expels Russian diplomat

Austria expels Russian diplomat

VIENNA , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
Austria expels a Russian diplomat , the republic ’ s Foreign Ministry told @ @ @ @ @ claims that the Russian ’ s actions violate the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations .
@ @ @ @ @ a Russian diplomat will be expelled .
His behavior violates the Vienna convention on diplomatic @ @ @ @ @ Ministry spokeswoman said .
The Foreign Ministry refrained from commenting on details of the incident @ @ @ @ @ Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported that Austria declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata , and @ @ @ @ @ its territory until September 1 .
According to the newspaper , the diplomat is suspected @ @ @ @ @ to the Kronen Zeitung , the diplomat is suspected of gathering information through an Austrian @ @ @ @ @ Austria ’ s high-tech enterprises .
The citizen reported the espionage activities himself and named @ @ @ @ @ curator .
The Russian citizen declined to comment , citing his diplomatic immunity , the @ @ @

VIENNA, August 24. /TASS/. Austria expels a Russian diplomat, the republic’s Foreign Ministry told TASS Monday. The ministry claims that the Russian’s actions violate the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations.
"I can confirm that a Russian diplomat will be expelled. His behavior violates the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations," Austrian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.
The Foreign Ministry refrained from commenting on details of the incident.
On Monday, the Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported that Austria declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata, and that the diplomat must leave its territory until September 1. According to the newspaper, the diplomat is suspected of industrial espionage.
According to the Kronen Zeitung, the diplomat is suspected of gathering information through an Austrian citizen working at one of Austria’s high-tech enterprises. The citizen reported the espionage activities himself and named the Russian diplomat as his curator. The Russian citizen declined to comment, citing his diplomatic immunity, the report says.


tass--2020-08-24--Poisoning was considered as one of Navalny’s diagnoses, Omsk hospital head physician says

`` We involved the forensic medical lab in the diagnostics because the diagnosis of poisoning was one of the first ones , and the ambulance had it , that ’ s why the patient was taken to the toxicology ward , '' he said .
OMSK , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
Poisoning initially was considered as one of the diagnoses of Russian blogger Alexei Navalny who was hospitalized on August 20 in Omsk , deputy chief of medicine of the Omsk emergency care hospital No .
1 Anatoly Kalinichenko told reporters on Monday .
According to him , Navalny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects but completely unconscious in a coma of an unknown origin which suggests dozens of possible diagnoses .
He also said that the blogger received the treatment necessary to stabilize his condition .
`` In my opinion , the [ work ] conducted by us was successful , we saved a life , stabilized [ his condition ] , conducted a wide diagnostic search , arrived at , in our opinion , a correct diagnosis which allowed us to stabilize him and , per the relatives ’ wishes , got the patient to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could relatively safely allow to transport him , '' he said .
According to the chief of medicine of the emergency care hospital Alexander Murakhovsky , the healthcare workers have promptly transported Navalny from the airport to the hospital .
`` If one talks about stages , I can say that since the moment of the phone call to the emergency aid station , to the plane and back , only 26 minutes have elapsed .
He arrived at the emergency care hospital No .
1 at 10:00 , and at 10:05 he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the head physician said .
On August 20 , the blogger ’ s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said that the plane carrying Navalny from Tomsk to Moscow made an emergency landing in Omsk after he suddenly felt ill mid-flight .
He has been hospitalized and was in a coma .
Earlier reports said that he had been connected to a lung ventilator .
On August 22 , Navalny was transported by plane from Omsk to Germany .

"We involved the forensic medical lab in the diagnostics because the diagnosis of poisoning was one of the first ones, and the ambulance had it, that’s why the patient was taken to the toxicology ward," he said.
OMSK, August 24. /TASS/. Poisoning initially was considered as one of the diagnoses of Russian blogger Alexei Navalny who was hospitalized on August 20 in Omsk, deputy chief of medicine of the Omsk emergency care hospital No. 1 Anatoly Kalinichenko told reporters on Monday.
According to him, Navalny was hospitalized without any signs of physical effects but completely unconscious in a coma of an unknown origin which suggests dozens of possible diagnoses.
He also said that the blogger received the treatment necessary to stabilize his condition. "In my opinion, the [work] conducted by us was successful, we saved a life, stabilized [his condition], conducted a wide diagnostic search, arrived at, in our opinion, a correct diagnosis which allowed us to stabilize him and, per the relatives’ wishes, got the patient to the condition when we decided that we could relatively safely allow to transport him," he said.
According to the chief of medicine of the emergency care hospital Alexander Murakhovsky, the healthcare workers have promptly transported Navalny from the airport to the hospital. "If one talks about stages, I can say that since the moment of the phone call to the emergency aid station, to the plane and back, only 26 minutes have elapsed. He arrived at the emergency care hospital No. 1 at 10:00, and at 10:05 he was already in the intensive care unit," the head physician said.
On August 20, the blogger’s spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said that the plane carrying Navalny from Tomsk to Moscow made an emergency landing in Omsk after he suddenly felt ill mid-flight. He has been hospitalized and was in a coma. Earlier reports said that he had been connected to a lung ventilator.
On August 22, Navalny was transported by plane from Omsk to Germany.


tass--2020-08-24--Korea Skincare Bueno Meditech MGF Peptide Line Expanding into Russia

SEOUL , South Korea , Aug. 24 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The K-Beauty craze , part of the Korean Wave , continues to expand across Russia .
It is why Russian imports of Korean cosmetics grew about nine-fold in five years from $ 15.51 million in 2014 to $ 137.31 million in 2019 .
Thanks to the Korean Wave cosmetics fever in Russia , Korean skincare brand Bueno Meditech is selling the Silver Line following its popular Black Line .
It announced that the MGF Peptide Red Line Series will launch new stem-cell cosmetics in Russia as its flagship product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beauty , Unique , Eco ( EWG ) , Natural , Organic .
As the brand name implies , in order to help maintain beauty by utilizing natural and safe raw materials as much as possible , Professor S and professional researchers of C Meditech have conducted research for more than a decade .
This study is characterized by the use of peptides ( Neuro Peptide , Phytopeptide , Octapeptide , Tri-peptide ) which are the key patented ingredients extracted from MGF stem cells conditioned media ( EGF , KGF , IGF , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These ingredients are particularly effective in preventing skin aging and improving wrinkles .
The word is spreading widely as these innovative products , combining six MGFs working in synergy , can be used anywhere in the world .
The MGF Peptide Series of Bueno Meditech are the products that best embody these characteristics .
They assist in regenerating skin cells and healing external wounds , as they improve wrinkles and relieve aging symptoms .
The anti-aging effects are maximized after each stage of your skincare routine , by combining the different characteristics of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Red Line Series was launched as the foundation of base care and is used by 8,000 dermatologists in Korea .
BUENO MGF Peptide Toner contains 74 % of galactomyces , a purely fermented ingredient , to double the effects of peptides and to shrink the stretched pores to remove traces of skin aging .
The emulsion helps ease skin troubles with tea tree leaf extracts .
BUENO MGF Peptide Serum with the most concentrated MGF ingredients in the series boosts skin regeneration and the eye cream provides vitality and nourishment to the skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding moisture and elasticity to the skin .
Maria , Manager at Bueno Meditech , showed confidence and stated , `` The BUENO MGF Peptide Red Line uses only certified ingredients , obtaining the highest grade of EWG ( Environmental Working Group ) suitable for sensitive skin use . ''
She also announced that it is scheduled to open an offline store saying , `` Bueno Meditech products will now be available for purchase at Gold Apple AFI Mall in Moscow . ''
You can also become familiar with the BUENO MGF Peptide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studies skin regeneration for skin healing wounded by external irritation .

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The K-Beauty craze, part of the Korean Wave, continues to expand across Russia. It is why Russian imports of Korean cosmetics grew about nine-fold in five years from $15.51 million in 2014 to $137.31 million in 2019. Thanks to the Korean Wave cosmetics fever in Russia, Korean skincare brand Bueno Meditech is selling the Silver Line following its popular Black Line. It announced that the MGF Peptide Red Line Series will launch new stem-cell cosmetics in Russia as its flagship product.
The brand Bueno Meditech stands for Beauty, Unique, Eco (EWG), Natural, Organic. As the brand name implies, in order to help maintain beauty by utilizing natural and safe raw materials as much as possible, Professor S and professional researchers of C Meditech have conducted research for more than a decade. This study is characterized by the use of peptides (Neuro Peptide, Phytopeptide, Octapeptide, Tri-peptide) which are the key patented ingredients extracted from MGF stem cells conditioned media (EGF, KGF, IGF, bFGF, TGF, VEGF). These ingredients are particularly effective in preventing skin aging and improving wrinkles.
The word is spreading widely as these innovative products, combining six MGFs working in synergy, can be used anywhere in the world.
The MGF Peptide Series of Bueno Meditech are the products that best embody these characteristics. They assist in regenerating skin cells and healing external wounds, as they improve wrinkles and relieve aging symptoms. The anti-aging effects are maximized after each stage of your skincare routine, by combining the different characteristics of each product.
The BUENO MGF Peptide Red Line Series was launched as the foundation of base care and is used by 8,000 dermatologists in Korea.
BUENO MGF Peptide Toner contains 74% of galactomyces, a purely fermented ingredient, to double the effects of peptides and to shrink the stretched pores to remove traces of skin aging. The emulsion helps ease skin troubles with tea tree leaf extracts. BUENO MGF Peptide Serum with the most concentrated MGF ingredients in the series boosts skin regeneration and the eye cream provides vitality and nourishment to the skin with peptide and tomato callus extracts, adding moisture and elasticity to the skin.
Maria, Manager at Bueno Meditech, showed confidence and stated, "The BUENO MGF Peptide Red Line uses only certified ingredients, obtaining the highest grade of EWG (Environmental Working Group) suitable for sensitive skin use." She also announced that it is scheduled to open an offline store saying, "Bueno Meditech products will now be available for purchase at Gold Apple AFI Mall in Moscow."
You can also become familiar with the BUENO MGF Peptide Red Line by Bueno Meditech, which studies skin regeneration for skin healing wounded by external irritation.


tass--2020-08-24--AI-based pandemic prediction system in development in Russia

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/ , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
An artificial intelligence-based system , capable of predicting social or political events , as well as pandemic , such as the coronavirus one , is being developed in Russia , says Pavel Laptayev , CEO of Russia ’ s RTI technology company .
According to Laptayev , the RTI specialists work to create a system that would autonomously detect risks of certain events , based on data from the media and other sources .
`` By making certain adjustments , I think we would be able to detect brewing threats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stages , allowing the state to react to them on time , '' Laptayev said at the Army-2020 forum .
Over 23.2 million people have contracted the coronavirus infection since December 2019 , while over 804,000 have died .
In Russia , 956,749 cases have been registered , 16,383 people died , while 770,639 recovered .
The Army-2020 forum kicked off at the Patriot expo center on August 23 and will last until August 29 .
Representatives of about 100 countries are expected to visit the forum .
Over 1,500 companies and enterprises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 700 weapons and military vehicles take part in a static and a dynamic display .

KUBINKA /Moscow Region/, August 24. /TASS/. An artificial intelligence-based system, capable of predicting social or political events, as well as pandemic, such as the coronavirus one, is being developed in Russia, says Pavel Laptayev, CEO of Russia’s RTI technology company.
According to Laptayev, the RTI specialists work to create a system that would autonomously detect risks of certain events, based on data from the media and other sources.
"By making certain adjustments, I think we would be able to detect brewing threats, similar to the COVID-19, at early stages, allowing the state to react to them on time," Laptayev said at the Army-2020 forum.
Over 23.2 million people have contracted the coronavirus infection since December 2019, while over 804,000 have died. In Russia, 956,749 cases have been registered, 16,383 people died, while 770,639 recovered.
The Army-2020 forum kicked off at the Patriot expo center on August 23 and will last until August 29. Representatives of about 100 countries are expected to visit the forum. Over 1,500 companies and enterprises will display almost 28,000 products. About 700 weapons and military vehicles take part in a static and a dynamic display.


tass--2020-08-24--Another 863 COVID-19 patients recover in Moscow

`` The number of recoveries in Moscow keeps growing .
Over the past day another 863 patients recovered after undergoing @ @ @ @ @ of people who recovered from the infection has risen to 205,649 , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ mayor , the doctors conduct special tests after treatment to confirm the absence of the @ @ @ @ @ upon discharge , all patients who need to remain under observation receive appropriate recommendations .
@ @ @ @ @ recovered , have been asked to donate their plasma .
People aged 18 to 55 @ @ @ @ @ , provided they do not have chronic illnesses and test negative for HIV , and @ @ @ @ @

"The number of recoveries in Moscow keeps growing. Over the past day another 863 patients recovered after undergoing treatment. The total number of people who recovered from the infection has risen to 205,649," she said.
According to the deputy mayor, the doctors conduct special tests after treatment to confirm the absence of the disease. She reiterated that upon discharge, all patients who need to remain under observation receive appropriate recommendations.
Moscow residents, who have recovered, have been asked to donate their plasma. People aged 18 to 55 can become blood plasma donors, provided they do not have chronic illnesses and test negative for HIV, and Hepatitis B and C.


tass--2020-08-24--CGTN: Chinese military's role in domestic humanitarian assistance and disaster relief

BEIJING , Aug. 24 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanitarian relief and disaster relief have become increasingly important missions for Chinese army forces domestically .
Military medics were seen in the war against coronavirus earlier in the year .
As regions in southern China entered their rainy season in June , the armed forces have been at the forefront of the battle against natural disasters , evacuating civilians , reinforcing embankments , and clearing out debris .
In July , the Ministry of Water Resources raised the country 's emergency response for flood control to Level II , the second-highest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months , the People 's Liberation Army and the People 's Armed Police Force have dispatched more than 1.2 million soldiers in flood control missions in 17 provincial-level regions .
These soldiers have helped evacuate more than 170,000 people , and reinforced embankments of more than 900 kilometers .
`` The PLA should always be part of the people , work for their interests , maintain close ties and share good and bad times with them , '' Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech at the ceremony marking the 90th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on August 1 , 2017 .
`` The people 's army goes wherever there are enemies , and wherever there is danger , '' he said .
While continuing his close inspection of flood response work in central China 's Anhui Province , Xi hailed `` significant progress '' made by the military in disaster relief work .
Speaking to military officers on Thursday , the Chinese president , also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission , said the armed forces have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against floods ) at this critical time .
Xi called on efforts to continue rescue operations while helping out in the post-disaster reconstruction .
`` We must guard people 's safety , physically and monetarily , '' he said .
China frequently suffers from natural disasters such as earthquakes , floods and flood-triggered landslides .
The nontraditional military functions including humanitarian and disaster relief have been enhanced under Xi 's leadership , and have helped the Chinese military win wide support from the people .
On China 's Twitter-like social media platform Sina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to floods have been accompanied by outpouring goodwill and pride .
Videos showing local people providing food for soldiers as they completed flood control missions in Anhui and Jiangxi have been widely shared .

BEIJING, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanitarian relief and disaster relief have become increasingly important missions for Chinese army forces domestically.
Military medics were seen in the war against coronavirus earlier in the year. As regions in southern China entered their rainy season in June, the armed forces have been at the forefront of the battle against natural disasters, evacuating civilians, reinforcing embankments, and clearing out debris.
In July, the Ministry of Water Resources raised the country's emergency response for flood control to Level II, the second-highest in the response system.
Over the past two months, the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force have dispatched more than 1.2 million soldiers in flood control missions in 17 provincial-level regions.
These soldiers have helped evacuate more than 170,000 people, and reinforced embankments of more than 900 kilometers.
"The PLA should always be part of the people, work for their interests, maintain close ties and share good and bad times with them," Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech at the ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA on August 1, 2017.
"The people's army goes wherever there are enemies, and wherever there is danger," he said.
While continuing his close inspection of flood response work in central China's Anhui Province, Xi hailed "significant progress" made by the military in disaster relief work.
Speaking to military officers on Thursday, the Chinese president, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, said the armed forces have played an important part as commandos (against floods) at this critical time.
Xi called on efforts to continue rescue operations while helping out in the post-disaster reconstruction.
"We must guard people's safety, physically and monetarily," he said.
China frequently suffers from natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and flood-triggered landslides.
The nontraditional military functions including humanitarian and disaster relief have been enhanced under Xi's leadership, and have helped the Chinese military win wide support from the people.
On China's Twitter-like social media platform Sina Weibo, soldiers' efforts in responding to floods have been accompanied by outpouring goodwill and pride. Videos showing local people providing food for soldiers as they completed flood control missions in Anhui and Jiangxi have been widely shared.


tass--2020-08-24--The 18th CIEP is Coming Soon to Build a Global Technological Innovation Community

SHENZHEN , China , Aug. 22 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To keep pace with times and share `` China 's opportunities , '' the 18th Conference for the International Exchange of Professionals ( hereinafter referred to as CIEP ) , sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China and the People 's Government of Shenzhen Municipality and hosted by Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel , will be launched .
With its official website as the hosting place , the CIEP will use high technology to create a new exhibition mode , namely , integrated `` online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an `` internet convention and exhibition . ''
Gathering over the `` Cloud '' to explore development Due to COVID-19 , the 18th CIEP will adopt online meeting as the platform for the conference , and set up functional zones including Virtual Exhibition Hall , Project Docking , Guest of Honor , Online Recruitment , etc.
, to gather global users over the `` Cloud '' and share the new trend of international professionals ' exchange .
It is reported that the Virtual Exhibition Hall , with cutting-edge AR/VR/3D technology to create up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience for the attendees .
The Online Recruitment area gives play to advantages of various HR service organizations to demonstrate their whole-process , one-stop , contact-free recruitment methods .
The innovatively launched `` Project Docking Talent-Show '' platform will overcome the limits of time and space for professionals , projects , and funds , enabling zero-distance interactive communication .
Since its inception in 2001 , the CIEP , as a international , and comprehensive talent and intelligence exhibition open to overseas experts , training institutions , technological innovation talents , has been successfully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it attracts professional organizations from over 40 countries and regions and there were more than 35,000 overseas experts , students , and professionals .
Over 10,000 projects were successfully implemented .
Nowadays , CIEP has become a bridge for in-depth cooperation between other countries and China .
Russia , as the Guest of Honor this year , will showcase the achievements of technological innovation and talent exchange with China online , providing the best platform for the two countries to seek cooperative opportunities .
A Chinese market , more open to international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the world , resulting in a more progressive and prosperous international market .
Let 's join the CIEP to promote the establishment of a global community eager to forward technological development , and share `` China 's opportunities '' which welcome technological progress and innovative development .

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- To keep pace with times and share "China's opportunities," the 18th Conference for the International Exchange of Professionals (hereinafter referred to as CIEP), sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China and the People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality and hosted by Shenzhen Center for International Exchange of Personnel, will be launched. With its official website as the hosting place, the CIEP will use high technology to create a new exhibition mode, namely, integrated "online conference with offline activities," and an "internet convention and exhibition."
Gathering over the "Cloud" to explore development
Due to COVID-19, the 18th CIEP will adopt online meeting as the platform for the conference, and set up functional zones including Virtual Exhibition Hall, Project Docking, Guest of Honor, Online Recruitment, etc., to gather global users over the "Cloud" and share the new trend of international professionals' exchange.
It is reported that the Virtual Exhibition Hall, with cutting-edge AR/VR/3D technology to create up street-view exhibition areas, will present immersive experience for the attendees. The Online Recruitment area gives play to advantages of various HR service organizations to demonstrate their whole-process, one-stop, contact-free recruitment methods. The innovatively launched "Project Docking Talent-Show" platform will overcome the limits of time and space for professionals, projects, and funds, enabling zero-distance interactive communication.
Breaking boundaries to connect for win-win results
Since its inception in 2001, the CIEP, as a international, and comprehensive talent and intelligence exhibition open to overseas experts, training institutions, technological innovation talents, has been successfully held for 17 years.
Each year, it attracts professional organizations from over 40 countries and regions and there were more than 35,000 overseas experts, students, and professionals. Over 10,000 projects were successfully implemented.
Nowadays, CIEP has become a bridge for in-depth cooperation between other countries and China. Russia, as the Guest of Honor this year, will showcase the achievements of technological innovation and talent exchange with China online, providing the best platform for the two countries to seek cooperative opportunities.
A Chinese market, more open to international collaborations, will form more positive interactions with the world, resulting in a more progressive and prosperous international market. Let's join the CIEP to promote the establishment of a global community eager to forward technological development, and share "China's opportunities" which welcome technological progress and innovative development.


tass--2020-08-24--Over 217,000 COVID-19 patients in Russia remain under observation

MOSCOW , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
Over 217,000 patients remain under medical observation in Russia due to the suspected @ @ @ @ @ press service of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing @ @ @ @ @ In the Russian Federation 217,739 people remain under medical observation , '' the statement said @ @ @ @ @ , in all , over 34.6 mln coronavirus tests have been conducted .
Over the @ @ @ @ @ tests were made .

MOSCOW, August 24. /TASS/. Over 217,000 patients remain under medical observation in Russia due to the suspected novel coronavirus infection, the press service of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported on Monday.
"In the Russian Federation 217,739 people remain under medical observation," the statement said.
According to the agency, in all, over 34.6 mln coronavirus tests have been conducted. Over the past 24 hours, 247,000 tests were made.


tass--2020-08-24--Syria’s gas pipeline explosion caused by terrorist attack, minister says

TASS , August 24 .
The gas pipeline explosion reported earlier on Monday in the Syrian province of Damascus that @ @ @ @ @ in the entire country has been caused by a terrorist attack , Syrian Minister of @ @ @ @ @ Ghanem informed .
`` After an assessment of the situation , it was determined that @ @ @ @ @ on the gas pipeline between Adra and Al-Dumayr had been caused by a terrorist attack @ @ @ @ @ Al-Ikhbariya quotes the minister as saying .

TASS, August 24. The gas pipeline explosion reported earlier on Monday in the Syrian province of Damascus that has led to power outages in the entire country has been caused by a terrorist attack, Syrian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Ghanem informed.
"After an assessment of the situation, it was determined that the explosion that took place on the gas pipeline between Adra and Al-Dumayr had been caused by a terrorist attack," Syrian TV channel Al-Ikhbariya quotes the minister as saying.


tass--2020-08-24--US news portal claims Trump’s son-in-law is in personal contact with RDIF head

NEW YORK , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
The US news portal The Daily Beast claims that US President Donald Trump ’ s son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner is in personal contact with head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) Kirill Dmitriev .
The portal cites sources in the White House administration .
According to the sources , Kushner and Dmitriev have discussed the possibilities of cooperation between the US and Russia for several years , having met in person .
The news website lists Middle East regulation , oil production cuts and the fight against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their discussions .
The Daily Beast informs that the delivery of Russian medical equipment to New York during the COVID-19 outbreak came as a result of such cooperation .
`` While the State Department had been involved in the logistics of the onboarding and offloading , it was Kushner who helped strike the deal , '' the article claims .
`` Kushner held the details of the New York shipment closely and accelerated the order by leaning on his personal relationship with Dmitriev . ''
The An-124 plane carrying Russian medical equipment arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the agreement between Russia and the US , the RDIF paid for the Russian cargo sent to the USA in full as part of the anti-coronavirus effort .
Meanwhile , the US paid for the delivery of similar American cargo to Russia in return .

NEW YORK, August 24. /TASS/. The US news portal The Daily Beast claims that US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner is in personal contact with head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev. The portal cites sources in the White House administration.
According to the sources, Kushner and Dmitriev have discussed the possibilities of cooperation between the US and Russia for several years, having met in person. The news website lists Middle East regulation, oil production cuts and the fight against the novel coronavirus among the topics of their discussions.
The Daily Beast informs that the delivery of Russian medical equipment to New York during the COVID-19 outbreak came as a result of such cooperation.
"While the State Department had been involved in the logistics of the onboarding and offloading, it was Kushner who helped strike the deal," the article claims. "Kushner held the details of the New York shipment closely and accelerated the order by leaning on his personal relationship with Dmitriev."
The An-124 plane carrying Russian medical equipment arrived in New York on April 1. According to the agreement between Russia and the US, the RDIF paid for the Russian cargo sent to the USA in full as part of the anti-coronavirus effort. Meanwhile, the US paid for the delivery of similar American cargo to Russia in return.


tass--2020-08-24--Gas pipeline explosion causes power outages in entire Syria - agency

TASS , August 24 .
The entire territory of Syria has been left without power due to a gas pipe explosion that took place on Monday in the southern part of the country ,  SANA agency informed , citing Syrian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Ghanem .
According to the minister , the explosion may have been caused by a terrorist attack .
Syrian TV channel Al-Ikhbariya reports that three power stations have gone out as a result of the incident .
Specialists are working on recovering the power supply .
Syrian Electricity Minister Muhammad Zuhair Kharboutli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the gas pipeline between the cities of Al-Dumayr and Adra located in the Damascus province .
Syria ’ s power supply is on the mend after the gas pipeline explosion in the Damascus province , SANA news agency informed citing Syrian Electricity Minister Muhammad Zuhair Kharboutli .
According to the minister , specialists have managed to relaunch some of the power stations that went out after the incident , providing power supply to crucial facilities and beginning a gradual recovery of power supply to some of the country ’ s provinces .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ firefighters had been sent to the explosion site to put out the fire .

TASS, August 24. The entire territory of Syria has been left without power due to a gas pipe explosion that took place on Monday in the southern part of the country,  SANA agency informed, citing Syrian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Ghanem.
According to the minister, the explosion may have been caused by a terrorist attack. Syrian TV channel Al-Ikhbariya reports that three power stations have gone out as a result of the incident. Specialists are working on recovering the power supply.
Syrian Electricity Minister Muhammad Zuhair Kharboutli added that the explosion had taken place on the gas pipeline between the cities of Al-Dumayr and Adra located in the Damascus province.
Syria’s power supply is on the mend after the gas pipeline explosion in the Damascus province, SANA news agency informed citing Syrian Electricity Minister Muhammad Zuhair Kharboutli.
According to the minister, specialists have managed to relaunch some of the power stations that went out after the incident, providing power supply to crucial facilities and beginning a gradual recovery of power supply to some of the country’s provinces. The agency added that a team of firefighters had been sent to the explosion site to put out the fire.


tass--2020-08-25--Senior US diplomat, Tikhanovskaya discuss strengthening democracy in Belarus

WASHINGTON , August 25 .
/TASS/ .
US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun met with former Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in Lithuania ’ s capital and discussed with her strengthening democracy and human rights in the country , the State Department said in a statement .
`` The Deputy Secretary also met with Belarusian opposition leader [ Svetlana Tikhanovskaya ] to discuss the situation in Belarus and how civil society can strengthen democracy and human rights in the country .
The Deputy Secretary affirmed the U.S. commitment to Belarus ’ sovereignty and territorial integrity and to the sovereign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own leaders and determine their own future , '' the statement said .
Biegun also met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius , Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis , and other officials to `` discuss the situation in Belarus , countering threats posed by Russia and the People ’ s Republic of China , and the promotion of human rights and democracy . ''
Earlier , the State Department ’ s press service stated that Biegun was due to pay a visit to Russia , Lithuania and Ukraine on August 24-27 .
Belarus has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 9 presidential election .
The protesters challenged the outcome of the vote .
During the first day of riots , the protesters clashed with police .
Over 6,000 people were detained , dozens of police officers and protesters were injured .
According to the final data of the Central Election Commission , incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won 80.10 % of the vote .
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya , who was considered as his key rival , garnered 10.12 % of the vote .
She did not recognize the outcome of the polls and fled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up by the opposition calls to continue protests .
The authorities demand the end of illegal rallies .

WASHINGTON, August 25. /TASS/. US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun met with former Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in Lithuania’s capital and discussed with her strengthening democracy and human rights in the country, the State Department said in a statement.
"The Deputy Secretary also met with Belarusian opposition leader [Svetlana Tikhanovskaya] to discuss the situation in Belarus and how civil society can strengthen democracy and human rights in the country. The Deputy Secretary affirmed the U.S. commitment to Belarus’ sovereignty and territorial integrity and to the sovereign right of its people to elect their own leaders and determine their own future," the statement said.
Biegun also met with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius, Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis, and other officials to "discuss the situation in Belarus, countering threats posed by Russia and the People’s Republic of China, and the promotion of human rights and democracy."
Earlier, the State Department’s press service stated that Biegun was due to pay a visit to Russia, Lithuania and Ukraine on August 24-27.
Belarus has been hit by mass protests after the August 9 presidential election. The protesters challenged the outcome of the vote. During the first day of riots, the protesters clashed with police. Over 6,000 people were detained, dozens of police officers and protesters were injured. According to the final data of the Central Election Commission, incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won 80.10% of the vote. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who was considered as his key rival, garnered 10.12% of the vote. She did not recognize the outcome of the polls and fled to Lithuania. The Coordination Council set up by the opposition calls to continue protests. The authorities demand the end of illegal rallies.


tass--2020-08-25--Cyprus lists Russia in Category C, allows entry for some visitors

NICOSIA , August 25 .
/TASS/ .
Some categories of Russian citizens will be able to visit the Republic of @ @ @ @ @ provided that they self-isolate for 14 days , the country ’ s Health Ministry said @ @ @ @ @ published on Monday .
For the first time since the start of the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ this list as a Category C country .
Only certain categories of citizens are allowed @ @ @ @ @ C countries , who are able to undergo a test for the coronavirus upon the @ @ @ @ @ a negative COVID-19 test not later than 72 hours before the flight .
The ministry @ @ @ @ @ being downgraded .
Austria , Switzerland , Denmark , Ireland and Iceland move from Category @ @ @ @ @ while Croatia , France , the Netherlands , Andorra and Tunisia move from Category B @ @ @ @ @ country , which was upgraded , is Sweden , which moved from Category C up @ @ @ @

NICOSIA, August 25. /TASS/. Some categories of Russian citizens will be able to visit the Republic of Cyprus starting from August 28 provided that they self-isolate for 14 days, the country’s Health Ministry said in its new weekly list published on Monday.
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Russia was officially included in this list as a Category C country.
Only certain categories of citizens are allowed to enter Cyprus from Category C countries, who are able to undergo a test for the coronavirus upon the arrival in Cyprus or have a negative COVID-19 test not later than 72 hours before the flight.
The ministry announced that 10 countries are being downgraded. Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland and Iceland move from Category A to Category B, while Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Andorra and Tunisia move from Category B to Category C. The only country, which was upgraded, is Sweden, which moved from Category C up to Category B.


tass--2020-08-24--Head of Russia’s Tuva Region repeatedly diagnosed with coronavirus

MOSCOW , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
The head of Russia ’ s Siberian Tuva Region , Sholban Kara-ool , diagnosed with coronavirus early in summer , had been infected once again .
`` I am once again here , in an infectious diseases hospital .
It ’ s COVID-19 once again .
I am ill for a second time , '' Kara-ool said in a video uploaded to his official page on VKontakte social networking website .
He said that this time the disease proceeds differently , complaining of a splitting headache .
`` Maybe , my workload prevented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first infection , '' he wrote on the social networking service .
During the previous hospitalization , the region ’ s chief was discharged from hospital on June 4 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , 961,493 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 773,095 patients having recovered from the disease .

MOSCOW, August 24. /TASS/. The head of Russia’s Siberian Tuva Region, Sholban Kara-ool, diagnosed with coronavirus early in summer, had been infected once again.
"I am once again here, in an infectious diseases hospital. It’s COVID-19 once again. I am ill for a second time," Kara-ool said in a video uploaded to his official page on VKontakte social networking website.
He said that this time the disease proceeds differently, complaining of a splitting headache.
"Maybe, my workload prevented antibodies, immunity from developing after the first infection," he wrote on the social networking service. During the previous hospitalization, the region’s chief was discharged from hospital on June 4.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. To date, 961,493 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 773,095 patients having recovered from the disease.


tass--2020-08-24--Twelve more coronavirus patients die in Moscow in past day

MOSCOW , August 24 .
/TASS/ .
Twelve more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day , with @ @ @ @ @ exceeding 4,750 , the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ pneumonia have died in Moscow , '' it said , adding the overall number of @ @ @ @ @ reached 4,753 .
The coronavirus situation in Moscow , which was the most serious in @ @ @ @ @ .
By today , Moscow has reported 257,749 confirmed coronavirus cases , including 625 during @ @ @ @ @ many as 205,649 patients have recovered , including 863 in the past day .
A @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus antibodies is underway in the capital city .
To date , 961,493 coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ , with 773,095 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data @ @ @ @ @ Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, August 24. /TASS/. Twelve more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day, with the overall number of fatalities exceeding 4,750, the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday.
"Twelve coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," it said, adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 4,753.
The coronavirus situation in Moscow, which was the most serious in Russia, has visibly improved. By today, Moscow has reported 257,749 confirmed coronavirus cases, including 625 during the past day. As many as 205,649 patients have recovered, including 863 in the past day. A campaign of voluntary testing for coronavirus antibodies is underway in the capital city.
To date, 961,493 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 773,095 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 16,448 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.