tass--2020-06-23--India reports one-day spike in COVID-19 infections

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
The number of detected coronavirus cases in India has increased to 14,933 in @ @ @ @ @ a total of 440,215 , the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported on @ @ @ @ @ The ministry reported that 248,189 patients had recovered , while the number of fatalities reached @ @ @ @ @ 312 over the past 24 hours .
According to international data , India continues to @ @ @ @ @ the number of infections goes , surpassing the UK , Italy , and Spain .
@ @ @ @ @ , the authorities continue to lift the quarantine measures introduced in March in minimally affected @ @ @ @ @ phase which began on June 8 , temples , hotels , restaurants , and shopping @ @ @ @ @ .
In areas , where the number of infections and the spread of coronavirus continue @ @ @ @ @ has been extended until June 30 .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. The number of detected coronavirus cases in India has increased to 14,933 in one day, coming to a total of 440,215, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported on its website on Tuesday.
The ministry reported that 248,189 patients had recovered, while the number of fatalities reached 14,011, having climbed by 312 over the past 24 hours.
According to international data, India continues to rank fourth as far as the number of infections goes, surpassing the UK, Italy, and Spain.
Despite the growth of infections, the authorities continue to lift the quarantine measures introduced in March in minimally affected regions. During the first phase which began on June 8, temples, hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers were permitted to open. In areas, where the number of infections and the spread of coronavirus continue to grow, the quarantine has been extended until June 30.


tass--2020-06-23--Washington DC police fend off protesters seeking to dismantle monument to Andrew Jackson

WASHINGTON , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
US capital policemen used pepper gas to disperse protesters who sought to dismantle @ @ @ @ @ ’ s seventh president Andrew Jackson Monday , The Washington Post reports .
According to @ @ @ @ @ attached ropes to the statue , located on Lafayette Square and started rocking it .
@ @ @ @ @ placing barriers around the monument .
The police managed to fend off the protesters , @ @ @ @ @ that some people were apprehended in the process .
The riots were commented on by @ @ @ @ @ `` Numerous people arrested in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism , in Lafayette Park , @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Jackson , in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John ’ s Church @ @ @ @ @ years in prison under the Veteran ’ s Memorial Preservation Act .
Beware ! ''
@ @ @ @

WASHINGTON, June 23. /TASS/. US capital policemen used pepper gas to disperse protesters who sought to dismantle the monument to the US’s seventh president Andrew Jackson Monday, The Washington Post reports.
According to the newspaper, the protesters attached ropes to the statue, located on Lafayette Square and started rocking it. Law enforcement officers intervened, placing barriers around the monument. The police managed to fend off the protesters, the newspaper reported, adding that some people were apprehended in the process.
The riots were commented on by US President Donald Trump. "Numerous people arrested in D.C. for the disgraceful vandalism, in Lafayette Park, of the magnificent Statue of Andrew Jackson, in addition to the exterior defacing of St. John’s Church across the street. 10 years in prison under the Veteran’s Memorial Preservation Act. Beware!" the President tweeted.


tass--2020-06-23--Espionage convict Paul Whelan not to appeal his sentence

`` We have just visited Paul in the Lefortovo detention facility , where he made his decision not to appeal @ @ @ @ @ corresponding statement .
After the sentence comes in effect , our client and us , @ @ @ @ @ file a pardon plea , '' she said .
According to Karlova , her client @ @ @ @ @ outcome of the appeal and does not trust the Russian justice .
Earlier , Moscow @ @ @ @ @ 16 years in prison over charges of espionage .
According to Russian laws , his @ @ @ @ @ 10 days after a copy of the court ruling is handed to Whelan .
Whelan @ @ @ @ @ US , the UK , Canada and Ireland , was apprehended by the Russian Federal @ @ @ @ @ in Moscow ’ s Metropol hotel during an espionage action on December 28 , 2018 @ @ @ @ @ Investigative Directorate initiated criminal proceeding against him over charges of espionage .
The US national @ @ @ @ @ considers his case a provocation of the US intelligence services .

"We have just visited Paul in the Lefortovo detention facility, where he made his decision not to appeal his sentence and filed a corresponding statement. After the sentence comes in effect, our client and us, we will decide whether to file a pardon plea," she said.
According to Karlova, her client does not believe in successful outcome of the appeal and does not trust the Russian justice.
Earlier, Moscow City Court sentenced Whelan to 16 years in prison over charges of espionage. According to Russian laws, his sentence will come into effect 10 days after a copy of the court ruling is handed to Whelan.
Whelan, a citizen of the US, the UK, Canada and Ireland, was apprehended by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in Moscow’s Metropol hotel during an espionage action on December 28, 2018. The Service’s Investigative Directorate initiated criminal proceeding against him over charges of espionage. The US national himself pleads not guilty and considers his case a provocation of the US intelligence services.


tass--2020-06-23--COVID-19 case count in Russia approaches 600,000

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
In the past 24 hours , 7,425 new COVID-19 cases were registered in @ @ @ @ @ case count to 599,705 , coronavirus prevention operational headquarters told journalists Tuesday .
According to @ @ @ @ @ , the daily increase rate is 1,25 % , a slight decrease from 1.3 % @ @ @ @ @ number of newly registered cases has stayed under 8,000 for a week now .
The @ @ @ @ @ in the Nenets Autonomous Region ( 0 % ) , Kalmykia ( 0.1 % ) @ @ @ @ @ 0.2 % ) , Jewish Autonomous Region ( 0.3 % ) , the Magadan Region @ @ @ @ @ Moscow ( 0.5 % ) In Moscow , 1,081 new cases were registered in the @ @ @ @ @ the total case count in the city to 216,095 .
In the Moscow Region , @ @ @ @ @ with 319 in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Region , 258 in the Chelyabinsk Region , and @ @ @ @ @ Currently , there are 234,917 people receiving treatment across Russia .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. In the past 24 hours, 7,425 new COVID-19 cases were registered in Russia, bringing the total case count to 599,705, coronavirus prevention operational headquarters told journalists Tuesday.
According to the HQ’s statistics, the daily increase rate is 1,25%, a slight decrease from 1.3% one day ago. The number of newly registered cases has stayed under 8,000 for a week now.
The lowest increase rate were registered in the Nenets Autonomous Region (0%), Kalmykia (0.1%), the Sakhalin Region (0.2%), Jewish Autonomous Region (0.3%), the Magadan Region (0.5%) and Moscow (0.5%)
In Moscow, 1,081 new cases were registered in the past 24 hours, bringing the total case count in the city to 216,095. In the Moscow Region, 504 cases were registered, with 319 in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Region, 258 in the Chelyabinsk Region, and 220 in St. Petersburg.
Currently, there are 234,917 people receiving treatment across Russia.


tass--2020-06-23--Innodisk's Industry-leading Solutions Enable Next-generation Networking and Telecom

TAIPEI , June 23 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-fast standards such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are ushering in a new era of networking and communications .
These exciting new technologies promise higher speeds and lower latencies for both enterprise users and consumers , forming a cornerstone of the future of computing .
Innodisk offers optimized flash storage , DRAM modules , and embedded peripherals that equip organizations with the performance and features needed to capitalize on these exciting technologies .
5G and modern networking technologies mean a critical technological leap forward for edge computing and the Internet of Things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requires networking equipment with hardware that is up to the task .
Innodisk addresses these demands with flash storage solutions such as the 3IE7 and 3IE6-P series , which are designed to bring all the necessary performance for equipment such as IoT gateways , routers , and servers at the edge ; as well as Ethernet switches , gateways , firewalls , routers , and 1U servers in the backend .
Featuring features such as iData Guard , iCell , and iPower Guard , these storage solutions provide exceptional power management .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 times that of typical 2D MLC and 3D TLC -- while providing SLC-level speeds and minimal latency .
Next-generation networking and communications also bring opportunities in transportation .
With these new technologies , reliable real-time monitoring of massive vehicle fleets becomes possible , and the added bandwidth allows much more data to be transmitted .
Innodisk 's CAN bus modules are fully up to this task , providing in-vehicle communications optimized for demanding in-vehicle conditions , while iCAP , Innodisk 's browser-accessed management platform provides exceptional remote management capabilities .
Together , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to position their applications to take full advantage of the future of networking -- at the edge , in the backend , and on the move .
Innodisk is a service-driven provider of flash memory , DRAM modules , and embedded peripheral products for industrial and enterprise applications .
With satisfied customers across a range of demanding industries , we have set ourselves apart with a commitment to exceptional products and service .
For more information about Innodisk , please visit https : //www.innodisk.com

TAIPEI, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra-fast standards such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are ushering in a new era of networking and communications. These exciting new technologies promise higher speeds and lower latencies for both enterprise users and consumers, forming a cornerstone of the future of computing. Innodisk offers optimized flash storage, DRAM modules, and embedded peripherals that equip organizations with the performance and features needed to capitalize on these exciting technologies.
Minimal Latency and Maximum Performance
5G and modern networking technologies mean a critical technological leap forward for edge computing and the Internet of Things. However, this technological leap also requires networking equipment with hardware that is up to the task.
Innodisk addresses these demands with flash storage solutions such as the 3IE7 and 3IE6-P series, which are designed to bring all the necessary performance for equipment such as IoT gateways, routers, and servers at the edge; as well as Ethernet switches, gateways, firewalls, routers, and 1U servers in the backend.
Featuring features such as iData Guard, iCell, and iPower Guard, these storage solutions provide exceptional power management. Meanwhile, iSLC provides endurance of up to 10 times that of typical 2D MLC and 3D TLC -- while providing SLC-level speeds and minimal latency.
In-vehicle Networking Innovation
Next-generation networking and communications also bring opportunities in transportation. With these new technologies, reliable real-time monitoring of massive vehicle fleets becomes possible, and the added bandwidth allows much more data to be transmitted. Innodisk's CAN bus modules are fully up to this task, providing in-vehicle communications optimized for demanding in-vehicle conditions, while iCAP, Innodisk's browser-accessed management platform provides exceptional remote management capabilities.
Together, these state-of-the-art innovations from Innodisk allow businesses to position their applications to take full advantage of the future of networking -- at the edge, in the backend, and on the move.
About Innodisk
Innodisk is a service-driven provider of flash memory, DRAM modules, and embedded peripheral products for industrial and enterprise applications. With satisfied customers across a range of demanding industries, we have set ourselves apart with a commitment to exceptional products and service.
For more information about Innodisk, please visit https://www.innodisk.com
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tass--2020-06-23--Watchdog says 309,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
A total of 309,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia due to @ @ @ @ @ the novel coronavirus , the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and @ @ @ @ @ .
`` [ A total of ] 309,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia @ @ @ @ @ said .
According to the watchdog , more than 17.5 million coronavirus tests have been @ @ @ @ @ tests conducted in the past 24 hours .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. A total of 309,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia due to being suspected of having contracted the novel coronavirus, the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing reported on Tuesday.
"[A total of] 309,000 people remain under medical supervision in Russia," its press service said.
According to the watchdog, more than 17.5 million coronavirus tests have been conducted nationwide, with 223,000 tests conducted in the past 24 hours.


tass--2020-06-23--Hainan begins construction of first underground water treatment system in China

HAIKOU , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities officially launched the construction of the first fully automated underground complex for top-notch water treatment in China located in Haikou 's administrative center .
According to the Hainan Daily , builders have already begun the scheduled large-scale work , which will last about a year and a half .
According to the news outlet , an object with an area of more than 111,000 square meters is located near the Nandujiang River , which crosses the central and northern part of Hainan and flows into the Qiongzhou Strait .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new Jiangdong Economic Zone , not far from the Provincial Water Resources Authority , northwest of Meilan International Airport .
When choosing a location for this key infrastructure project , the local administration also took into account transport and logistics : the municipal district highway passes nearby .
“ Construction is being carried out both underground and on the surface , where the will also be facilities , ” a representative of the authorities said at a press conference .
“ During the work , enhanced security measures were provided , advanced technologies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the development of adjacent areas were taken into account.
” According to the official , in the process of water purification , advanced international standards will be observed , a number of industrial technologies will be used , including ozonation , filtering using activated carbon , and disinfection using ultraviolet equipment .
`` Due to this , the content of chlorine and sodium in the water will decrease , its taste will improve .
The cleaning control will be carried out on the basis of 125 criteria , 19 of them have recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the representative said .
According to the `` Plan for the formation of a water supply network '' , by 2035 the Hainan administration will completely solve the problem of water shortage and complete the creation of a system for the efficient distribution of water resources .
The authorities intend to completely modernize the island ’ s unified water supply network , where the area of artificial irrigation will exceed 5,300 square meters .
As a result , 95 % of local agricultural households will be able to independently provide themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

HAIKOU, June 23. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities officially launched the construction of the first fully automated underground complex for top-notch water treatment in China located in Haikou's administrative center. According to the Hainan Daily, builders have already begun the scheduled large-scale work, which will last about a year and a half.
According to the news outlet, an object with an area of more than 111,000 square meters is located near the Nandujiang River, which crosses the central and northern part of Hainan and flows into the Qiongzhou Strait. The water treatment complex is located in the new Jiangdong Economic Zone, not far from the Provincial Water Resources Authority, northwest of Meilan International Airport. When choosing a location for this key infrastructure project, the local administration also took into account transport and logistics: the municipal district highway passes nearby.
“Construction is being carried out both underground and on the surface, where the will also be facilities,” a representative of the authorities said at a press conference. “During the work, enhanced security measures were provided, advanced technologies were involved, and strategic tasks for the development of adjacent areas were taken into account.”
According to the official, in the process of water purification, advanced international standards will be observed, a number of industrial technologies will be used, including ozonation, filtering using activated carbon, and disinfection using ultraviolet equipment. "Due to this, the content of chlorine and sodium in the water will decrease, its taste will improve. The cleaning control will be carried out on the basis of 125 criteria, 19 of them have recently been added to the existing standard list," the representative said.
According to the "Plan for the formation of a water supply network", by 2035 the Hainan administration will completely solve the problem of water shortage and complete the creation of a system for the efficient distribution of water resources. The authorities intend to completely modernize the island’s unified water supply network, where the area of artificial irrigation will exceed 5,300 square meters. As a result, 95% of local agricultural households will be able to independently provide themselves with water without the government's help.


tass--2020-06-23--Another 2,578 COVID-19 patients recover in Moscow

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
Another 2,578 coronavirus patients have been discharged from hospitals in Moscow after treatment @ @ @ @ @ of recoveries to 139,248 , Moscow Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova said on Tuesday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ Moscow continues to grow .
Another 2,578 patients recovered after treatment in the past 24 @ @ @ @ @ of people who had recovered from the infection has climbed to 139,248 , '' she @ @ @ @ @ patients who need to remain under medical supervision received the necessary recommendations before leaving the @ @ @ @ @ from the disease are offered to become blood plasma donors .
People aged between 18 @ @ @ @ @ from COVID-19 can become blood plasma donors , provided they don ’ t have chronic @ @ @ @ @ HIV , Hepatitis B and C .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Another 2,578 coronavirus patients have been discharged from hospitals in Moscow after treatment, bringing the total number of recoveries to 139,248, Moscow Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova said on Tuesday.
"The number of recoveries in Moscow continues to grow. Another 2,578 patients recovered after treatment in the past 24 hours. The total number of people who had recovered from the infection has climbed to 139,248," she said.
Rakova noted that patients who need to remain under medical supervision received the necessary recommendations before leaving the hospital. Patients who recover from the disease are offered to become blood plasma donors.
People aged between 18 and 55 who have recovered from COVID-19 can become blood plasma donors, provided they don’t have chronic illnesses and test negative for HIV, Hepatitis B and C.


tass--2020-06-23--One More Hengtong Megawatt Energy Storage Project Connected to the Grid

SUZHOU , China , June 23 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An 8MWh energy storage project contracted by Jiangsu Hengtong Energy Storage Technology Co. , Ltd. succeeded in reverse power transmission and was successfully connected to the grid at the first attempt .
As one of the core technologies of new energy industry revolution , energy storage technology applies devices or physical media to store energy for emergent use .
It can store energy when electricity demand is in the trough and release energy at the peak of the grid load .
In this manner it can overcome the fluctuation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project uses 380V low-voltage grid connection .
The power station applies a 2MW/8MWh energy storage system containing four 40-foot standard containers with the functions of thermal insulation , corrosion resistance , earthquake resistance and waterproof .
The capacity of each container is 500kW/2MWh .
Once this project is put into operation , it can provide intelligent energy utilization and protection solutions such as leveling the curve of the demand , emergent power supply , capacity management , load tracking , flexible reverse power protection , etc .
The successful connection with professional technical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Storage have been applauded by customers .
Hengtong Energy Storage , which belongs to the general energy sector of Hengtong 's Power Industry Group , is based on the comprehensive energy utilization , multi-energy complementation , 'Internet + energy ' and other foundations of energy industry .
Taking 'Mining-Generation-Transmission-Distribution-Utilization-Storage ' as the starting point of business , it is mainly engaged in R & D , production , EPC , operation and maintenance and investment services of large energy storage projects .
It also provides solutions to energy storage of industrial , commercial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy storage of power system , micro-grid , distributed photovoltaic generation , distributed wind power , photovoltaic and energy storage , energy monitoring , energy conservation of industry and construction , multi-energy complementation , regional energy management and other systems .
In this manner , it strives to build a comprehensive industrial chain of energy service in cooperation with the power grid .

SUZHOU, China, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An 8MWh energy storage project contracted by Jiangsu Hengtong Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. succeeded in reverse power transmission and was successfully connected to the grid at the first attempt.
As one of the core technologies of new energy industry revolution, energy storage technology applies devices or physical media to store energy for emergent use. It can store energy when electricity demand is in the trough and release energy at the peak of the grid load. In this manner it can overcome the fluctuation of new energy power generation.
This 140m2 project uses 380V low-voltage grid connection. The power station applies a 2MW/8MWh energy storage system containing four 40-foot standard containers with the functions of thermal insulation, corrosion resistance, earthquake resistance and waterproof. The capacity of each container is 500kW/2MWh.
Once this project is put into operation, it can provide intelligent energy utilization and protection solutions such as leveling the curve of the demand, emergent power supply, capacity management, load tracking, flexible reverse power protection, etc.
The successful connection with professional technical solutions and high-quality service of Hengtong Energy Storage have been applauded by customers.
Hengtong Energy Storage, which belongs to the general energy sector of Hengtong's Power Industry Group, is based on the comprehensive energy utilization, multi-energy complementation, 'Internet + energy' and other foundations of energy industry. Taking 'Mining-Generation-Transmission-Distribution-Utilization-Storage' as the starting point of business, it is mainly engaged in R&D, production, EPC, operation and maintenance and investment services of large energy storage projects. It also provides solutions to energy storage of industrial, commercial and household use, as well as energy storage of power system, micro-grid, distributed photovoltaic generation, distributed wind power, photovoltaic and energy storage, energy monitoring, energy conservation of industry and construction, multi-energy complementation, regional energy management and other systems. In this manner, it strives to build a comprehensive industrial chain of energy service in cooperation with the power grid.
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tass--2020-06-23--US says ready to work with Russia to seek solutions within Open Skies Treaty framework

Putin not ruling out he will run for new presidential term Meanwhile , the Russian leader cautioned officials against searching @ @ @ @ @ now , saying that they should rather focus on their work

Lukashenko says Putin promises he would regard attack on Belarus as attack on Russia
The Belarusian leader pointed out that NATO was quickly building up forces on the border with Belarus in Poland and in the Baltic countries
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tass--2020-06-23--Share of modern industries in Hainan's trade in services in January-May reached 37%

HAIKOU , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
The share of actively developing modern industries in the volume of foreign trade in services on Hainan in January-May reached 37 % — 2.3 billion yuan ( about $ 324 million at the current exchange rate ) .
According to the Hainan Daily , this is by 10 percentage points more than in 2019 in the fields of telecommunications and IT , insurance , finance , business , culture and entertainment , maintenance and intellectual property rights .
In the first five months , the total volume of exports and imports of Hainan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approximately $ 875 million ) , and about 37 % of this volume belongs to the indicated modern industries .
In particular , significant growth was seen in the business services sector , the volume of foreign trade operations of which amounted to 1 billion yuan ( about $ 149 million ) , which is by 97 % more than in 2019 .
An increase in this indicator was also observed in the field of telecommunications and IT , the foreign trade turnover of which soared by 112.6 % to 410 million yuan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The total volume of exports and imports of services on Hainan in the first quarter of 2020 amounted to 3.24 billion yuan ( approximately $ 462 million ) .
As part of the Chinese government 's program to create a free trade zone and port on Hainan , China intends to establish an integrated and modern production system based on the advantages and characteristics of this tropical island .
In particular , the Chinese authorities plan to focus on the active development of tourism sector , modern service industry and high-tech .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “ General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan , ” according to which the island ’ s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025 , and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region 's development .

HAIKOU, June 23. /TASS/. The share of actively developing modern industries in the volume of foreign trade in services on Hainan in January-May reached 37% — 2.3 billion yuan (about $ 324 million at the current exchange rate). According to the Hainan Daily, this is by 10 percentage points more than in 2019 in the fields of telecommunications and IT, insurance, finance, business, culture and entertainment, maintenance and intellectual property rights.
In the first five months, the total volume of exports and imports of Hainan services amounted to 6.2 billion yuan (approximately $ 875 million), and about 37% of this volume belongs to the indicated modern industries. In particular, significant growth was seen in the business services sector, the volume of foreign trade operations of which amounted to 1 billion yuan (about $ 149 million), which is by 97% more than in 2019. An increase in this indicator was also observed in the field of telecommunications and IT, the foreign trade turnover of which soared by 112.6% to 410 million yuan (about $ 58 million).
The total volume of exports and imports of services on Hainan in the first quarter of 2020 amounted to 3.24 billion yuan (approximately $ 462 million).
As part of the Chinese government's program to create a free trade zone and port on Hainan, China intends to establish an integrated and modern production system based on the advantages and characteristics of this tropical island. In particular, the Chinese authorities plan to focus on the active development of tourism sector, modern service industry and high-tech.
Earlier, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan,” according to which the island’s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025, and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region's development.


tass--2020-06-23--China Trade Deal is ‘fully intact’, confirms President Trump

TASS , June 23 .
US President Donald Trump has dismissed earlier reports about his decision to terminate the China @ @ @ @ @ China Trade Deal is fully intact .
Hopefully they will continue to live up to @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
the president blogged on Twitter .
Earlier on Monday , White House trade @ @ @ @ @ News that President Donald Trump had decided to terminate the China trade deal amid growing @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan lab .

TASS, June 23. US President Donald Trump has dismissed earlier reports about his decision to terminate the China Trade Deal.
"The China Trade Deal is fully intact. Hopefully they will continue to live up to the terms of the Agreemen!" the president blogged on Twitter.
Earlier on Monday, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox News that President Donald Trump had decided to terminate the China trade deal amid growing conviction of intelligence officials that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan lab.


tass--2020-06-22--Hainan presents free port's advantages to US companies

HAIKOU , June 22 .
/TASS/ .
US companies participated in a videoconference organized by Hainan 's Office for International Economic Development and the American Chamber of Commerce in China to promote the preferential policy and investment opportunities of Hainan 's free trade port , www.hinews.cn reported .
Representatives of more than 50 US companies , including 3M Company , Starbucks China , Intel China , Emerson , Warner Bros. and ExxonMobil ( China ) Investment took part in the meeting .
Officials representing various government bodies , city and county administrations , as well as industrial parks in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , made presentations and answered questions regarding the free trade port .
The videoconference participants discussed options for possible preferences and prospects for the work of the US companies in the free trade port to promote investment and business in such areas as finance , tourism , education , the aerospace industry , agriculture , medicine , pharmaceuticals and the marine industry .
`` The American Chamber of Commerce in China and its member companies have paid special attention to the construction of a free trade port on Hainan , '' the chamber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the news outlet , also assuring that work to improve the business climate for Chinese and American companies will continue in collaboration with the Hainan International Economic Development Office to create an investment platform for the provincial economy by the chamber ’ s member companies .
Earlier , the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “ General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan , ” according to which the island ’ s administration intends to create an effective system to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economic goals by 2025 , and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region 's development .
In April 2018 , President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province .
By 2050 , according to the authorities , the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy , developed tourism , top-notch scientific , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best universities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .

HAIKOU, June 22. /TASS/. US companies participated in a videoconference organized by Hainan's Office for International Economic Development and the American Chamber of Commerce in China to promote the preferential policy and investment opportunities of Hainan's free trade port, www.hinews.cn reported.
Representatives of more than 50 US companies, including 3M Company, Starbucks China, Intel China, Emerson, Warner Bros. and ExxonMobil (China) Investment took part in the meeting. Officials representing various government bodies, city and county administrations, as well as industrial parks in the Hainan Province, the news outlet writes, made presentations and answered questions regarding the free trade port.
The videoconference participants discussed options for possible preferences and prospects for the work of the US companies in the free trade port to promote investment and business in such areas as finance, tourism, education, the aerospace industry, agriculture, medicine, pharmaceuticals and the marine industry.
"The American Chamber of Commerce in China and its member companies have paid special attention to the construction of a free trade port on Hainan," the chamber chairman Ge Guzhuya said as quoted by the news outlet, also assuring that work to improve the business climate for Chinese and American companies will continue in collaboration with the Hainan International Economic Development Office to create an investment platform for the provincial economy by the chamber’s member companies.
Earlier, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Сhinese State Council published the “General Program for the Establishment of a Free Port on Hainan,” according to which the island’s administration intends to create an effective system to fulfill a number of important social and economic goals by 2025, and within 10 years to decisively enhance the innovative mechanisms for the region's development.
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.


tass--2020-06-24--Syria’s air defenses repelling missile attacks on Hama outskirts - SANA

MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
Syria ’ s air defenses are firing at air targets in the sky @ @ @ @ @ agency reported .
`` The air defenses are repelling missile attacks of the enemy on @ @ @ @ @ 220 km from Damascus ] and hit several targets , '' the report said .
@ @ @ @ @ Defense allegedly attacked army positions in As-Suwayda and Deir ez-Zor .
Two soldiers died and @ @ @ @ @ Al Hadath TV channel reported that the missile attacks on the Syrian military facilities were @ @ @ @ @ Force .
According to the report , the attacks targeted pro-Iranian units fighting on the @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Syria’s air defenses are firing at air targets in the sky over Hama, SANA news agency reported.
"The air defenses are repelling missile attacks of the enemy on the outskirts of Hama [220 km from Damascus] and hit several targets," the report said.
Earlier, the Israeli Air Defense allegedly attacked army positions in As-Suwayda and Deir ez-Zor. Two soldiers died and four others were wounded. Al Hadath TV channel reported that the missile attacks on the Syrian military facilities were delivered by the Israeli Air Force. According to the report, the attacks targeted pro-Iranian units fighting on the side of the Syrian army.


tass--2020-06-24--North Korean leader halts military action plans against South Korea

TASS , June 24 .
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a decision to suspend `` military action plans '' against South Korea , Yonhap reported citing the Korean Central News Agency .
Kim presided over a preliminary Central Military Commission meeting of the ruling Workers ' Party of Korea through a video conference .
`` At the preliminary meeting , the WPK Central Military Commission took stock of the prevailing situation and suspended the military action plans against the South brought for the fifth meeting of the Seventh Central Military Commission by the General Staff of the Korean People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News Agency reported .
The meeting discussed agenda items of major military policy to be laid before the fifth meeting of the Seventh WPK Central Military Commission .
The participants also studied a report and decisions , which `` will be submitted to the fifth meeting , and some documents carrying the state measures for further bolstering the war deterrent of the country , '' the KCNA said .
On June 22 , the KCNA reported that Pyongyang published 12 mln propaganda leaflets to be disseminated in South Korea by more than 3,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korea blew up its joint liaison office with Seoul in Kaesong in response to propaganda leaflets sent by South Korean activists .
Tensions between the two Koreas intensified after Pyongyang announced plans to deploy army units in Kumgangsan and Kaesong , restart all kinds of military drills near the border with the South and reinstate security posts in the most dangerous areas of the demilitarized zone that were previously taken down in accordance with agreements with Seoul .

TASS, June 24. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a decision to suspend "military action plans" against South Korea, Yonhap reported citing the Korean Central News Agency.
Kim presided over a preliminary Central Military Commission meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea through a video conference.
"At the preliminary meeting, the WPK Central Military Commission took stock of the prevailing situation and suspended the military action plans against the South brought for the fifth meeting of the Seventh Central Military Commission by the General Staff of the Korean People's Army," the Korean Central News Agency reported.
The meeting discussed agenda items of major military policy to be laid before the fifth meeting of the Seventh WPK Central Military Commission. The participants also studied a report and decisions, which "will be submitted to the fifth meeting, and some documents carrying the state measures for further bolstering the war deterrent of the country," the KCNA said.
On June 22, the KCNA reported that Pyongyang published 12 mln propaganda leaflets to be disseminated in South Korea by more than 3,000 balloons. On June 16, North Korea blew up its joint liaison office with Seoul in Kaesong in response to propaganda leaflets sent by South Korean activists.
Tensions between the two Koreas intensified after Pyongyang announced plans to deploy army units in Kumgangsan and Kaesong, restart all kinds of military drills near the border with the South and reinstate security posts in the most dangerous areas of the demilitarized zone that were previously taken down in accordance with agreements with Seoul.


tass--2020-06-24--Two terrorists’ drones downed near Russian base at Syria’s Hmeymim

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russian air defense systems downed unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the Russian airbase at Syria ’ s Hmeymim , Alexander Shcherbitsky , chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria , said on Tuesday .
`` At about 22:30 local time on June 22 , 2020 , Russian air defense systems spotted unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the Hmeymim airbase and the settlement of Jebla in the Latakia governorate .
Two militants ’ combat drones were downed , '' he said , adding that no one was hurt and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ base .
`` It was established that the unmanned aerial vehicles were launched from the al-Gab valley in the Idlib governorate , a territory controlled by illegal armed groups acting in the Idlib de-escalation zone , '' he said .
According to Shcherbitsky , the incident was reported to the Turkish side via the joint incident investigation coordination center .
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria .
The center ’ s officers regularly travel around the country 's liberated areas to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russian air defense systems downed unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the Russian airbase at Syria’s Hmeymim, Alexander Shcherbitsky, chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said on Tuesday.
"At about 22:30 local time on June 22, 2020, Russian air defense systems spotted unmanned aerial vehicles approaching the Hmeymim airbase and the settlement of Jebla in the Latakia governorate. Two militants’ combat drones were downed," he said, adding that no one was hurt and no material damage was done to the Russian base.
"It was established that the unmanned aerial vehicles were launched from the al-Gab valley in the Idlib governorate, a territory controlled by illegal armed groups acting in the Idlib de-escalation zone," he said.
According to Shcherbitsky, the incident was reported to the Turkish side via the joint incident investigation coordination center.
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria. The center’s officers regularly travel around the country's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation. The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones.


tass--2020-06-24--Foreign leaders arriving in Moscow to attend Victory Parade

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
Foreign leaders are arriving in Moscow to attend the Victory Parade marking the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union ’ s victory in the Great Patriotic War ( the Eastern Front during WWII where Russia fought against Nazi Germany ) to be held in Moscow on June 24 .
Among those who have already arrived in Moscow are Abkhazian President Aslan Bzhania , Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev , Moldovan President Igor Dodon , Serbian President Aleksanadar Vucic , and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev .
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko , Serb member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov , Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon , and South Ossetian President Anatoly Bibilov are expected to arrive within hours .
According to TASS information , the leaders will be accommodated at President Hotel in central Moscow .
Russian president ’ s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said earlier in the day , the Kremlin had taken with understanding that some of the invited leaders would not be able to attend the parade because of the coronavirus lockdowns .
The Victory Parade on Moscow ’ s Red Square that was to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
On May 26 , Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the parade would be held on June 24 , the day when the first Victory Parade took place in Moscow 75 years ago .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Foreign leaders are arriving in Moscow to attend the Victory Parade marking the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front during WWII where Russia fought against Nazi Germany) to be held in Moscow on June 24.
Among those who have already arrived in Moscow are Abkhazian President Aslan Bzhania, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Moldovan President Igor Dodon, Serbian President Aleksanadar Vucic, and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milorad Dodik, Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov, Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon, and South Ossetian President Anatoly Bibilov are expected to arrive within hours.
According to TASS information, the leaders will be accommodated at President Hotel in central Moscow.
Russian president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said earlier in the day, the Kremlin had taken with understanding that some of the invited leaders would not be able to attend the parade because of the coronavirus lockdowns.
The Victory Parade on Moscow’s Red Square that was to be held on May 9 but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. On May 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the parade would be held on June 24, the day when the first Victory Parade took place in Moscow 75 years ago.


tass--2020-06-24--Cosmonauts at ISS congratulate Russians on historic Victory Parade’s anniversary

MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner , who are currently at the International Space Station , congratulated everyone on the 75th anniversary of the 1945 Victory Parade .
`` Exactly 75 years ago , on June 24 [ 1945 ] , Soviet victorious soldiers and military equipment passed through our country ’ s main square , marking the long-awaited end of the Great Patriotic War and the Soviet people ’ s victory , '' Ivanishin said in a video posted on the website of Russian state space corporation Roscosmos .
In his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parade , due to be held on Red Square on Wednesday , was not only a symbol of respect for the country ’ s past and military achievements of the motherland , but also evidence of pride in continuing glorious military traditions of the Russian army and a demonstration of advanced technologies .
`` Appealing to the war heroes and the participants of the 1945 parade , we want to say : `` We remember , we are proud !
`` Thank you for the Victory ! ''
the Russian cosmonaut said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Square marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War will begin at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday .
More than 14,000 troops , 234 pieces of equipment and 75 aircraft will take part in the parade .
The parade will also involve representatives of 13 countries , including India , Mongolia , Serbia and former Soviet states .

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner, who are currently at the International Space Station, congratulated everyone on the 75th anniversary of the 1945 Victory Parade.
"Exactly 75 years ago, on June 24 [1945], Soviet victorious soldiers and military equipment passed through our country’s main square, marking the long-awaited end of the Great Patriotic War and the Soviet people’s victory," Ivanishin said in a video posted on the website of Russian state space corporation Roscosmos.
In his turn, Vagner noted that the Victory Parade, due to be held on Red Square on Wednesday, was not only a symbol of respect for the country’s past and military achievements of the motherland, but also evidence of pride in continuing glorious military traditions of the Russian army and a demonstration of advanced technologies.
"Appealing to the war heroes and the participants of the 1945 parade, we want to say: "We remember, we are proud! "Thank you for the Victory!" the Russian cosmonaut said.
The parade on Moscow’s Red Square marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War will begin at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday. More than 14,000 troops, 234 pieces of equipment and 75 aircraft will take part in the parade. The parade will also involve representatives of 13 countries, including India, Mongolia, Serbia and former Soviet states.


tass--2020-06-24--One person wounded in shooting in northeastern Moscow - source

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
One person was wounded in shooting in a Moscow northeastern suburb where a @ @ @ @ @ was held , a source in law enforcement agencies told TASS on Tuesday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ one person was wounded in shooting .
He received a gun wound , '' the @ @ @ @ @ earlier reports , police was checking information about shooting in Moscow ’ s northeastern suburb @ @ @ @ @ TASS later that an operation against organized crime was being conducted .
Around 30 crime @ @ @ @ @ caf· in Altufyevskoye shosse highway .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. One person was wounded in shooting in a Moscow northeastern suburb where a police operation against organized crime was held, a source in law enforcement agencies told TASS on Tuesday.
"According to preliminary information, one person was wounded in shooting. He received a gun wound," the source said.
According to earlier reports, police was checking information about shooting in Moscow’s northeastern suburb. A police source told TASS later that an operation against organized crime was being conducted. Around 30 crime bosses were detained in a caf· in Altufyevskoye shosse highway.


tass--2020-06-24--14 more coronavirus patients die in Moscow in past day - crisis center

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
Fourteen more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day , bringing @ @ @ @ @ 3,657 , the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday .
`` Fourteen @ @ @ @ @ have died in Moscow , '' it said , adding the overall number of coronavirus-related @ @ @ @ @ 3,657 .
The center once again warned the city dwellers that they should stay at @ @ @ @ @ if they have symptoms of an acute respiratory disease .
According to the latest update @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases were confirmed in Moscow by June 23 , with 1,081 cases registered during @ @ @ @ @ by 24 % less than a week ago .
To date , 599,705 coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ , with 356,429 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, June 23. /TASS/. Fourteen more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day, bringing the death toll up to 3,657, the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday.
"Fourteen coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," it said, adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 3,657.
The center once again warned the city dwellers that they should stay at home and call a doctor if they have symptoms of an acute respiratory disease.
According to the latest update, as many as 216,095 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Moscow by June 23, with 1,081 cases registered during the past day, or by 24% less than a week ago.
To date, 599,705 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 356,429 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 8,359 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-06-24--WHO: Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 133,000 in past day

GENEVA , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
More than 133,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on June 23 , with the overall number of such cases exceeding 8.99 million , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said in its daily bulletin on Tuesday .
As of 11:00 Moscow time on June 23 , as many as 8,993,659 novel coronavirus cases and 469,587 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe .
The number of confirmed cases grew by 133,326 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 3,847 .
The WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the countries .
South and North America accounts for the majority of confirmed coronavirus cases - 4,437,946 .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 67,425 and the number of deaths - by 2,436 and reached 224,207 .
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in Europe amounts to 2,562,642 and the number of fatalities is 193,794 .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 18,864 and the number of deaths - by 428 .
The East Mediterranean region has 933,052 cases and 20,997 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 18,534 and the number of deaths - by 466 .
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States ( 2,268,753 ) , Brazil ( 1,085,038 ) , Russia ( 599,705 ) , India ( 440,215 ) , the United Kingdom ( 305,293 ) , Peru ( 254,936 ) , Chile ( 246,963 ) , Spain ( 246,504 ) , Italy ( 238,720 ) , and Iran ( 207,525 ) .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported in China ’ s city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Since then , cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world .
On March 11 , 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

GENEVA, June 23. /TASS/. More than 133,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on June 23, with the overall number of such cases exceeding 8.99 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Tuesday.
As of 11:00 Moscow time on June 23, as many as 8,993,659 novel coronavirus cases and 469,587 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe. The number of confirmed cases grew by 133,326 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 3,847.
The WHO statistics is based on officially confirmed data from the countries.
South and North America accounts for the majority of confirmed coronavirus cases - 4,437,946. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 67,425 and the number of deaths - by 2,436 and reached 224,207.
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in Europe amounts to 2,562,642 and the number of fatalities is 193,794. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 18,864 and the number of deaths - by 428.
The East Mediterranean region has 933,052 cases and 20,997 fatalities as of June 23. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 18,534 and the number of deaths - by 466.
The biggest number of coronavirus cases was reported from the United States (2,268,753), Brazil (1,085,038), Russia (599,705), India (440,215), the United Kingdom (305,293), Peru (254,936), Chile (246,963), Spain (246,504), Italy (238,720), and Iran (207,525).
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Since then, cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-06-23--Russian, Serbian leaders discuss Kosovo, Balkans

BELGRADE , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic , who arrived in Moscow to take part in @ @ @ @ @ of the Second World War victory , has discussed situations in Kosovo and Metohija and @ @ @ @ @ Vladimir Putin .
`` It was very important for me to hear positions and analysis @ @ @ @ @ had a heartfelt and good meeting .
We talked about all key issues , the @ @ @ @ @ , the region , the world and economic cooperation .
I thank the president for @ @ @ @ @ Vucic wrote on his Twitter page .

BELGRADE, June 23. /TASS/. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who arrived in Moscow to take part in celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the Second World War victory, has discussed situations in Kosovo and Metohija and the Balkans with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
"It was very important for me to hear positions and analysis of President Putin, we had a heartfelt and good meeting. We talked about all key issues, the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, the region, the world and economic cooperation. I thank the president for his warm hospitality," Vucic wrote on his Twitter page.


tass--2020-06-23--Putin congratulates Serbian leader on general election win

MOSCOW , June 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a meeting with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic and congratulated him on the victory of his Serbian Progressive Party at the parliamentary election .
`` In the beginning of our meeting , I would like to congratulate you on the convincing win of your party at the national parliamentary election , '' the Russian leader said .
`` Vucic thanked Putin in Russian .
The Russian leader also noted that Russia and Serbia have very pragmatic but also special and warm relations .
`` Our ties are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economic sphere .
Last year , trade grew by 22.6 % , I think , and by 7.7 % in the first quarter of 2020 , '' he underscored .
The Russian president underlined that the countries actively and successfully cooperated in fighting coronavirus , continue investment activities , develop relations on all issues including security , modern challenges such as the pandemic , organized crime and terrorism .
Moreover , Moscow and Belgrade also pursue better relations in military cooperation , culture and education .
The ruling Serbian Progressive Party led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the national parliament with 63.4 % of the votes .

MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a meeting with his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic and congratulated him on the victory of his Serbian Progressive Party at the parliamentary election.
"In the beginning of our meeting, I would like to congratulate you on the convincing win of your party at the national parliamentary election," the Russian leader said. "Vucic thanked Putin in Russian.
The Russian leader also noted that Russia and Serbia have very pragmatic but also special and warm relations. "Our ties are developing in all spheres, particularly in the economic sphere. Last year, trade grew by 22.6%, I think, and by 7.7% in the first quarter of 2020," he underscored.
The Russian president underlined that the countries actively and successfully cooperated in fighting coronavirus, continue investment activities, develop relations on all issues including security, modern challenges such as the pandemic, organized crime and terrorism. Moreover, Moscow and Belgrade also pursue better relations in military cooperation, culture and education.
The ruling Serbian Progressive Party led by Vucic convincingly secured a majority in the national parliament with 63.4% of the votes.


tass--2020-06-24--Moscow negotiating return of Russian nationals Bout and Yaroshenko jailed in US

`` The return of Yaroshenko and Bout [ to Russia ] is being discussed .
The issue is being kept confidential as the negotiations have not been completed , '' she said .
MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
The issue of returning Russian nationals Viktor Bout and Konstantin Yaroshenko serving their prison terms in the United States is being discussed but the negotiating process is not yet over , Russia ’ s ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova said on Wednesday .
Spy swap in the offing ?
Exchange for Whelan to be considered after sentence , says lawyer Russia ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Yaroshenko ’ s lawyer and his relatives .
`` They asked us not to give details because this issue is still up in the air , '' Moskalkova specified .
`` We very much hope that this humanitarian mission will be carried through , '' the ombudswoman said .
Moskalkova said she held a video conference with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatovic and raised this issue before her .
The commissioner replied that things concerning the United States fell beyond her jurisdiction but in any case this issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Russia ’ s ombudswoman added that the issue related to journalists who were under pressure would also be raised .
The ombudswoman also drew attention to the problem of the Russian language in the former Soviet Baltic republics where schoolchildren were unable to continue their studies in Russian through video-conferencing amid the coronavirus pandemic , which , according to the official , was an act of discrimination .
`` We very much hope that international institutions will support us and draw the public ’ s attention to the need to approach people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s ombudswoman said .
At the same time , she declined to comment on whether the return of Bout and Yaroshenko was associated with their swap for US national Paul Whelan sentenced by the Moscow City Court on June 23 to 16 years in prison over charges of espionage .
`` This issue was not discussed with me officially and so I can not comment on it , '' Russia ’ s ombudswoman said .

"The return of Yaroshenko and Bout [to Russia] is being discussed. The issue is being kept confidential as the negotiations have not been completed," she said.
MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. The issue of returning Russian nationals Viktor Bout and Konstantin Yaroshenko serving their prison terms in the United States is being discussed but the negotiating process is not yet over, Russia’s ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova said on Wednesday.
Spy swap in the offing? Exchange for Whelan to be considered after sentence, says lawyer
Russia’s ombudswoman said she was in contact with Yaroshenko’s lawyer and his relatives. "They asked us not to give details because this issue is still up in the air," Moskalkova specified.
"We very much hope that this humanitarian mission will be carried through," the ombudswoman said.
Moskalkova said she held a video conference with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Dunja Mijatovic and raised this issue before her. The commissioner replied that things concerning the United States fell beyond her jurisdiction but in any case this issue would be raised, the ombudswoman informed.
Russia’s ombudswoman added that the issue related to journalists who were under pressure would also be raised.
The ombudswoman also drew attention to the problem of the Russian language in the former Soviet Baltic republics where schoolchildren were unable to continue their studies in Russian through video-conferencing amid the coronavirus pandemic, which, according to the official, was an act of discrimination.
"We very much hope that international institutions will support us and draw the public’s attention to the need to approach people humanely, mercifully and fairly," Russia’s ombudswoman said.
At the same time, she declined to comment on whether the return of Bout and Yaroshenko was associated with their swap for US national Paul Whelan sentenced by the Moscow City Court on June 23 to 16 years in prison over charges of espionage.
"This issue was not discussed with me officially and so I cannot comment on it," Russia’s ombudswoman said.


tass--2020-06-24--Venezuelan foreign minister plans to hold meeting with Russian deputy PM

MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza plans to discuss bilateral cooperation with Russian Deputy @ @ @ @ @ a meeting set to take place later , he said in the run-up to the @ @ @ @ @ Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday .
`` In the near future , we plan to hold @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister Borisov .
We will discuss the agenda of the intergovernmental commission [ on @ @ @ @ @ he noted .
`` I am confident that thanks to the work of this commission @ @ @ @ @ cooperation , include new areas .
I would like to note that Venezuela ’ s @ @ @ @ @ to all Venezuelans , are open for fair and honest investment by Russian citizens and @ @ @ @ @ . ''

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza plans to discuss bilateral cooperation with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov in a meeting set to take place later, he said in the run-up to the talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday.
"In the near future, we plan to hold a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Borisov. We will discuss the agenda of the intergovernmental commission [on trade-economic cooperation]," he noted. "I am confident that thanks to the work of this commission, we can expand our cooperation, include new areas. I would like to note that Venezuela’s natural resources, which belong to all Venezuelans, are open for fair and honest investment by Russian citizens and for applying Russian research potential."


tass--2020-06-24--COVID-19 pandemic in Russia on the wane, but people must exercise caution — minister

`` The outbreak in Russia is on the wane already , '' he informed on Wednesday .
`` We see that the level of population immunity in Moscow is on the rise , which helps lower the infection rate .
But we must remember that those who have not been infected must adhere to safety measures , '' the minister told reporters .
MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko advised people who have not been infected with the novel coronavirus to exercise caution despite the fact that the epidemic in the country is on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decrease in infection rate has been documented in Moscow , first and foremost .
`` [ Other Russian ] regions are about three weeks late .
We see that some of the regions have reached [ the peak ] , some have not .
There are four main regions that still report a high infection rate , '' he said .
According to the minister , the situation in the world `` will depend on the type of immunity and the type of spread , '' adding that some quarantine measures are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as clinical testing of a vaccine against COVID-19 is complete , the Russian Health Ministry would report the results .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 606,881 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 368,822 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 8,513 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

"The outbreak in Russia is on the wane already," he informed on Wednesday. "We see that the level of population immunity in Moscow is on the rise, which helps lower the infection rate. But we must remember that those who have not been infected must adhere to safety measures," the minister told reporters.
MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko advised people who have not been infected with the novel coronavirus to exercise caution despite the fact that the epidemic in the country is on the wane.
According to Murashko, a decrease in infection rate has been documented in Moscow, first and foremost. "[Other Russian] regions are about three weeks late. We see that some of the regions have reached [the peak], some have not. There are four main regions that still report a high infection rate," he said. According to the minister, the situation in the world "will depend on the type of immunity and the type of spread," adding that some quarantine measures are still in place.
Murashko promised that as soon as clinical testing of a vaccine against COVID-19 is complete, the Russian Health Ministry would report the results.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
To date, 606,881 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 368,822 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 8,513 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-06-24--Lavrov notes progress in Russian-Venezuelan energy and military cooperation

Maduro lauds Russia , China , Iran , Cuba as true friends of Venezuela for their help MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russian-Venezuelan energy and military-technical cooperation is developing , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a meeting with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza on Wednesday .
`` Venezuela is a friend we can count on in Latin America and on the international stage .
We value our strategic partnership developed based on the agreements between Russian and Venezuelan Presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro .
Our bilateral relations are progressing in such spheres as energy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pharmaceutics and military-technical cooperation , '' he said .
In March 2020 , Rosneft announced that it would end its activity in Venezuela , selling all assets .
A Russia-owned Roszarubezhneft company has acquired all assets of Rosneft in Venezuela , including shares in Petromonagas , Petroperija , Boqueron , Petromiranda and Petrovictoria .
Official Caracas ' agreements with opposition in view of pandemic Russia welcomes the recent agreements between the Venezuelan government and opposition on combating the COVID-19 pandemic , the Russian top diplomat told his Venezuelan counterpart .
`` We support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicolas ] Maduro and his government aimed to develop national dialogue with the opposition .
We welcome the agreements signed recently with members of the opposition on combating the coronavirus infection , agreements that were reached in cooperation with the Pan American Health Organization , '' he said .
Lavrov noted that Venezuela forms part of those states that are the `` mainstay for countering the attempts to draw the region back into the 19th century and to impose the Monroe Doctrine . ''
`` We strongly support your commitment to combating foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the domestic affairs of a sovereign state , opposing any attempts at a forced regime change , '' the foreign minister added .

Maduro lauds Russia, China, Iran, Cuba as true friends of Venezuela for their help
MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Russian-Venezuelan energy and military-technical cooperation is developing, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a meeting with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza on Wednesday.
"Venezuela is a friend we can count on in Latin America and on the international stage. We value our strategic partnership developed based on the agreements between Russian and Venezuelan Presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro. Our bilateral relations are progressing in such spheres as energy, industry, agriculture, high technology, pharmaceutics and military-technical cooperation," he said.
In March 2020, Rosneft announced that it would end its activity in Venezuela, selling all assets. A Russia-owned Roszarubezhneft company has acquired all assets of Rosneft in Venezuela, including shares in Petromonagas, Petroperija, Boqueron, Petromiranda and Petrovictoria.
Official Caracas' agreements with opposition in view of pandemic
Russia welcomes the recent agreements between the Venezuelan government and opposition on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian top diplomat told his Venezuelan counterpart.
"We support the position of President [of Venezuela Nicolas] Maduro and his government aimed to develop national dialogue with the opposition. We welcome the agreements signed recently with members of the opposition on combating the coronavirus infection, agreements that were reached in cooperation with the Pan American Health Organization," he said.
Lavrov noted that Venezuela forms part of those states that are the "mainstay for countering the attempts to draw the region back into the 19th century and to impose the Monroe Doctrine."
"We strongly support your commitment to combating foreign diktat and any attempts at blatant interference in the domestic affairs of a sovereign state, opposing any attempts at a forced regime change," the foreign minister added.


tass--2020-06-24--Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Moscow

The Russian leader , accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu , walked to the Alexander Garden after the Victory Parade ended on Moscow ’ s Red Square and after he talked briefly with each of the war veterans .
MOSCOW , June 24 .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin Wall honoring the memory of those killed in the Second World War .
Foreign leaders invited to the Victory Day parade also participated in the wreath-laying ceremony .
Leaders of Abkhazia , Belarus , Bosnia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milorad Dodik ) , Kazakhstan , Moldova , Serbia , Tajikistan , Uzbekistan and South Ossetia were among the honored guests of the parade .
After laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier , Putin paid tribute to those killed in the Second World War with a minute of silence .
The ceremony ended with the Russian anthem and a march by the guard of honor .
After that , the Russian president and the foreign leaders left the Alexander Garden .
The remains of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grave near Moscow and buried in a ceremony in the Alexander Garden in 1966 .
The memorial was unveiled the next year .
The Guard of Honor was placed here back in 1997 and since then the site has been its Post No .
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The Russian leader, accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, walked to the Alexander Garden after the Victory Parade ended on Moscow’s Red Square and after he talked briefly with each of the war veterans.
MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Kremlin Wall honoring the memory of those killed in the Second World War.
Foreign leaders invited to the Victory Day parade also participated in the wreath-laying ceremony. Leaders of Abkhazia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Milorad Dodik), Kazakhstan, Moldova, Serbia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and South Ossetia were among the honored guests of the parade.
After laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Putin paid tribute to those killed in the Second World War with a minute of silence. The ceremony ended with the Russian anthem and a march by the guard of honor. After that, the Russian president and the foreign leaders left the Alexander Garden.
The remains of the Unknown Soldier were transferred from a common grave near Moscow and buried in a ceremony in the Alexander Garden in 1966. The memorial was unveiled the next year. The guard of honor was placed here back in 1997 and since then the site has been its Post No. 1.


tass--2020-06-24--President of Kyrgyzstan leaving Russia due to COVID-19 cases documented in his delegation

MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov is leaving Moscow for Bishkek after cases of @ @ @ @ @ his delegation , the Kyrgyz Embassy in Moscow informed TASS on Wednesday .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ leaving Moscow for Bishkek .
The president himself is fine , '' the embassy said @ @ @ @ @ the embassy would introduce special sanitary-epidemiological measures in the wake of this situation .
On @ @ @ @ @ Moscow to attend the Victory Day parade held on June 24 .
Earlier , the @ @ @ @ @ informed that two members of the Kyrgyz president ’ s delegation had tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ this , Jeenbekov did not attend the celebratory events on Red Square .

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov is leaving Moscow for Bishkek after cases of COVID-19 were detected in his delegation, the Kyrgyz Embassy in Moscow informed TASS on Wednesday.
"The president and his team are leaving Moscow for Bishkek. The president himself is fine," the embassy said.
The diplomat noted that the embassy would introduce special sanitary-epidemiological measures in the wake of this situation.
On Tuesday, Jeenbekov arrived in Moscow to attend the Victory Day parade held on June 24.
Earlier, the president’s press service informed that two members of the Kyrgyz president’s delegation had tested positive for the coronavirus. Due to this, Jeenbekov did not attend the celebratory events on Red Square.


tass--2020-06-24--Russia ready to sign new deal with Turkey on S-400 air defense systems

`` They have such an option and we will sign the deal , if they express the desire , '' the vice premier said .
MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is ready to sign a new contract on the delivery of S-400 air defense missile systems to Ankara , if Turkish partners express such a desire , Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said on Wednesday .
Russia announced in September 2017 that it had signed a $ 2.5 billion deal with Turkey on the delivery of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to Ankara .
Under the contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S-400 air defense missile systems ( two battalions ) .
The deal also envisages partial transfer of production technology to the Turkish side .
Turkey is the first NATO member state to purchase such air defense missile systems from Russia .
The deliveries of S-400 launchers to Turkey began on July 12 , 2019 .
Turkey ’ s decision to acquire the Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile systems has caused an outcry from the United States and NATO as a whole .
The United States is not abandoning its attempts to make Turkey give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As Turkey has not yielded to the pressure , insisting that it will not give up the S-400 systems , Washington has excluded Ankara from the US program of developing the fifth-generation F-35 fighter-bomber .
The United States is also threatening Turkey with unilateral sanctions over the purchase of S-400 air defense systems but is in no hurry to take these steps out of fear of further worsening relations with a major NATO ally while Ankara has warned it will not leave the imposition of these restrictions unanswered .
The S-400 ‘ Triumf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense missile system that went into service in Russia in 2007 .
It is designed to destroy aircraft , cruise and ballistic missiles , including medium-range weapons , and can also be used against ground installations .
The S-400 can engage targets at a distance of 400 km and at an altitude of up to 30 km .

"They have such an option and we will sign the deal, if they express the desire," the vice premier said.
MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Russia is ready to sign a new contract on the delivery of S-400 air defense missile systems to Ankara, if Turkish partners express such a desire, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said on Wednesday.
Russia announced in September 2017 that it had signed a $2.5 billion deal with Turkey on the delivery of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to Ankara. Under the contract, Ankara received a regiment set of S-400 air defense missile systems (two battalions). The deal also envisages partial transfer of production technology to the Turkish side.
Turkey is the first NATO member state to purchase such air defense missile systems from Russia. The deliveries of S-400 launchers to Turkey began on July 12, 2019.
Turkey’s decision to acquire the Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile systems has caused an outcry from the United States and NATO as a whole. The United States is not abandoning its attempts to make Turkey give up the Russian air defense systems.
As Turkey has not yielded to the pressure, insisting that it will not give up the S-400 systems, Washington has excluded Ankara from the US program of developing the fifth-generation F-35 fighter-bomber.
The United States is also threatening Turkey with unilateral sanctions over the purchase of S-400 air defense systems but is in no hurry to take these steps out of fear of further worsening relations with a major NATO ally while Ankara has warned it will not leave the imposition of these restrictions unanswered.
The S-400 ‘Triumf’ is the most advanced long-range air defense missile system that went into service in Russia in 2007. It is designed to destroy aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, including medium-range weapons, and can also be used against ground installations. The S-400 can engage targets at a distance of 400 km and at an altitude of up to 30 km.


tass--2020-06-24--Moscow documents record low number of daily COVID-19 cases since April 8

MOSCOW , June 24 .
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Moscow has documented 811 cases of COVID-19 , a disease caused by the @ @ @ @ @ past 24 hours , with the total number of cases reaching 216,906 , the anti-coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ .
This is the lowest number of daily cases since April 8 , when 660 @ @ @ @ @ increase rate has reached 0.4 % , the lowest figure since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ In the past 24 hours , 2,020 people have recovered from the virus in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ have recovered in the Russian capital , which amounts to 65 % of the total @ @ @ @ @ In the past 24 hours , 14 people died from the virus in Moscow , @ @ @ @ @ 17 .
Since the start of the epidemic , 3,657 people have died from COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Moscow has documented 811 cases of COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the past 24 hours, with the total number of cases reaching 216,906, the anti-coronavirus crisis center informed on Wednesday.
This is the lowest number of daily cases since April 8, when 660 infections were documented. The increase rate has reached 0.4%, the lowest figure since the start of the epidemic in the city.
In the past 24 hours, 2,020 people have recovered from the virus in Moscow. In total, 141,268 have recovered in the Russian capital, which amounts to 65% of the total number of those infected.
In the past 24 hours, 14 people died from the virus in Moscow, the lowest number since April 17. Since the start of the epidemic, 3,657 people have died from COVID-19 in the Russian capital.


tass--2020-06-24--Russia documents over 606,000 cases of COVID-19

MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has documented 7,176 cases of COVID-19 , a disease caused by the @ @ @ @ @ past 24 hours , with the total number of the infected reaching 606,881 , the @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
WHO : Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 133,000 @ @ @ @ @ the data provided , the daily increase rate has dropped to 1.2 % .
For @ @ @ @ @ it has remained at 1.3 % .
The lowest increase rate has been recorded in @ @ @ @ @ 0 % ) , the Kaliningrad Region ( 0.3 % ) , Moscow ( 0.4 @ @ @ @ @ 0.5 % ) , the Chukotka Autonomous Region , North Ossetia and the Chechen Republic @ @ @ @ @ .
The Moscow Region has reported 507 new cases of the virus , the Khanty-Mansi @ @ @ @ @ St. Petersburg — 218 , the Nizhny Novgorod Region — 207 and the Voronezh Region @ @ @ @ @ of active cases of COVID-19 has reached 229,546 .

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Russia has documented 7,176 cases of COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the past 24 hours, with the total number of the infected reaching 606,881, the anti-coronavirus crisis center informed reporters on Wednesday.
WHO: Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 133,000 in past day
According to the data provided, the daily increase rate has dropped to 1.2%. For the past few days, it has remained at 1.3%.
The lowest increase rate has been recorded in the Nenets Autonomous Region (0%), the Kaliningrad Region (0.3%), Moscow (0.4%), Sevastopol (0.5%), the Chukotka Autonomous Region, North Ossetia and the Chechen Republic (0.7% each).
The Moscow Region has reported 507 new cases of the virus, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region — 323, St. Petersburg — 218, the Nizhny Novgorod Region — 207 and the Voronezh Region — 198.
The number of active cases of COVID-19 has reached 229,546.


tass--2020-06-24--Putin says impossible to imagine world’s future, if Red Army had not defended it

`` It is impossible even to imagine what would have become with the world , if the Red Army had not come to its defense , '' the head of state said .
MOSCOW , June 24 .
/TASS/ .
The future of the world can not be imagined , if the Red Army had not defended it , Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the Victory Parade on Moscow ’ s Red Square on Wednesday .
`` Its soldiers [ the soldiers of the Red Army ] needed neither the war nor other countries , nor glory , nor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemy , achieve the victory and return home .
And they paid an irretrievable price for the freedom of Europe , '' Putin stressed .
The Russian president stated that it is important to remember that the Soviet people had borne the brunt of the struggle against Nazism .
`` Many hundreds of thousands of soldiers fell in a foreign land and it is our duty to remember this and remember that the Soviet people bore the brunt of the struggle against Nazism , '' Putin said .
`` In 1945 , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany and its satellite states were concentrated against the USSR but this ruthless armada turned out to be powerless before the unity of Soviet citizens , '' Putin pointed out .
`` It was our people that defeated the terrible , total evil , '' the Russian leader stressed .
As the Russian president recalled , the Soviet people `` crushed over 600 enemy divisions , destroyed 75 % of the total number of enemy aircraft , tanks and artillery guns and made its heroic , righteous and boundlessly sacrificial way to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` This is the main , honest and the unbiased truth about the war .
We must take care of it and safeguard it , pass it on to our children , grandsons and great grandsons , '' Putin said .
`` We will always remember that the Soviet people crushed Nazism , '' the Russian president said .
As Putin emphasized , these were `` millions of people of various nationalities from all the republics of the Soviet Union . ''
`` Both on the front and in the rear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they fought and worked under the laws of courage and unity , defending their land and continuing their struggle , '' he said .
`` They liberated European states from the invaders and put an end to the terrible tragedy of Holocaust and saved the people of Germany from Nazism , from its fatal ideology , '' the Russian leader said .
As the Russian leader noted , `` today ’ s military parade honors this sacred truth , honors the outstanding generation of victors who shaped the outcome of the entire @ @ @ @

"It is impossible even to imagine what would have become with the world, if the Red Army had not come to its defense," the head of state said.
MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. The future of the world cannot be imagined, if the Red Army had not defended it, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the Victory Parade on Moscow’s Red Square on Wednesday.
"Its soldiers [the soldiers of the Red Army] needed neither the war nor other countries, nor glory, nor honors. They strove to crush the enemy, achieve the victory and return home. And they paid an irretrievable price for the freedom of Europe," Putin stressed.
The Russian president stated that it is important to remember that the Soviet people had borne the brunt of the struggle against Nazism. "Many hundreds of thousands of soldiers fell in a foreign land and it is our duty to remember this and remember that the Soviet people bore the brunt of the struggle against Nazism," Putin said.
"In 1945, over 80% of the armed forces of Germany and its satellite states were concentrated against the USSR but this ruthless armada turned out to be powerless before the unity of Soviet citizens," Putin pointed out.
"It was our people that defeated the terrible, total evil," the Russian leader stressed.
As the Russian president recalled, the Soviet people "crushed over 600 enemy divisions, destroyed 75% of the total number of enemy aircraft, tanks and artillery guns and made its heroic, righteous and boundlessly sacrificial way to the end, to the victorious point."
"This is the main, honest and the unbiased truth about the war. We must take care of it and safeguard it, pass it on to our children, grandsons and great grandsons," Putin said.
"We will always remember that the Soviet people crushed Nazism," the Russian president said.
As Putin emphasized, these were "millions of people of various nationalities from all the republics of the Soviet Union." "Both on the front and in the rear, in guerilla detachments and in the underground, they fought and worked under the laws of courage and unity, defending their land and continuing their struggle," he said.
"They liberated European states from the invaders and put an end to the terrible tragedy of Holocaust and saved the people of Germany from Nazism, from its fatal ideology," the Russian leader said.
As the Russian leader noted, "today’s military parade honors this sacred truth, honors the outstanding generation of victors who shaped the outcome of the entire world war."


tass--2020-06-24--Putin: Russia open for dialogue on creating reliable global security system

MOSCOW , June 24 .
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Russia is open for dialogue and cooperation in creating a reliable global security @ @ @ @ @ changing contemporary world needs , Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the Victory Parade in @ @ @ @ @ We understand how important it is to strengthen friendship , trust between peoples and we @ @ @ @ @ cooperation on the most essential issues of the international agenda .
They include the issues @ @ @ @ @ security system , which the swiftly changing contemporary world needs , '' Putin stressed .
@ @ @ @ @ world `` against new dangerous threats '' only if they act together , the Russian @ @ @ @ @ know and in the face of the challenges our planet is confronted with we feel @ @ @ @ @ value is : an individual , his dreams , joys and hopes ; a peaceful @ @ @ @ @ , '' Putin said .

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. Russia is open for dialogue and cooperation in creating a reliable global security system, which the swiftly changing contemporary world needs, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the Victory Parade in Moscow on Wednesday.
"We understand how important it is to strengthen friendship, trust between peoples and we are open for dialogue and cooperation on the most essential issues of the international agenda. They include the issues of creating a reliable common security system, which the swiftly changing contemporary world needs," Putin stressed.
The countries can protect the world "against new dangerous threats" only if they act together, the Russian leader said.
"We know and in the face of the challenges our planet is confronted with we feel especially acutely what the greatest value is: an individual, his dreams, joys and hopes; a peaceful, calm and creative life," Putin said.


tass--2020-06-24--Russia holds Victory Parades

Russia holds Victory Parades

Parades to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory are held on June 24 in 28 cities across Russia , including @ @ @ @ @ cities observe the date with other kinds of festivities , including ceremonial processions .
Russia @ @ @ @ @ held on Moscow ’ s Red Square on May 9 for a later date due @ @ @ @ @ At a video conference with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on May 26 , Russian President @ @ @ @ @ anticipated Victory Parade would be held on Moscow ’ s Red Square on June 24 @ @ @ @ @ explained he had chosen this date because June 24 was the day when in 1945 @ @ @ @ @ victors took place , when soldiers , who fought for Moscow and defended Leningrad , @ @ @ @ @ Stalingrad , liberated Europe and stormed Berlin , marched on Red Square .
The Russian @ @ @ @ @ to make sure that there weren ’ t any risks to the health of the @ @ @ @ @ .

Parades to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory were held on June 24 in 28 cities across Russia, including hero cities. Many other cities observe the date with other kinds of festivities, including ceremonial processions.
Russia postponed its military parade traditionally held on Moscow’s Red Square on May 9 for a later date due to the coronavirus pandemic.
At a video conference with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on May 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the anticipated Victory Parade would be held on Moscow’s Red Square on June 24.
The head of state explained he had chosen this date because June 24 was the day when in 1945 the legendary historic parade of victors took place, when soldiers, who fought for Moscow and defended Leningrad, who stood their ground for Stalingrad, liberated Europe and stormed Berlin, marched on Red Square.
The Russian president instructed the defense chief to make sure that there weren’t any risks to the health of the military parade’s participants.