tass--2020-10-01--Crystal Bottles Packaging make Benigna Parfums an exciting new luxury fragrance

WASHINGTON , Oct. 1 .
/PRNewswire/ .
At first glance , Benigna Parfums ' sparkling bottle may seem like just another beautiful vessel with an aim to house the precious elixir inside .
However , the creative vision , attention to detail , and custom-designed refillable bottles embody a well-defined and purposeful story , that , combined with the brand 's planet-friendly approach , gives it a unique competitive advantage .
Benigna Parfums shows their commitment to the environment by embracing sustainable bottles and packaging for all their fragrances .
The luxury brand implements and promotes refillable crystal bottles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce carbon footprint .
Their goal is to do so without compromising the visual appeal of their bottle and packaging , which boasts a diamond-faceted crystal bottle with hand-cut crystal stopper and a 24k gold-plated neck with 7 stunning pieces of Swarovski crystals embedded around it .
The fragrances are presented in an elegant cardboard and wooden box accompanied by a lovely fabric bag .
Speaking about the design , Benigna , the Creative Director of the brand , stated , `` Our bottles are made of specially-engineered crystal , which is very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ achieve a mesmerizing appearance .
The diamond shape symbolizes purity , perfection , harmony , creativity , and strength , which are the pillars of Benigna Parfums ' core values .
The details on the top of the crystal caps are geometrically designed to mimic an airplane wing , a representation of the brand 's true story of a young lady of African descent pursuing her dreams and passion to become an aerospace engineer and pilot .
The three signature fragrances- Absolute Celebration , Premier Amour , and Escape Velocity - each have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , elliptical and rectangular shapes .
The 7 pieces of Swarovski crystals also have meaningful significance… the number 7 represents completeness and perfection .
And the logo printed on the bottle is pure gold , which is reflective of the brand 's high-end luxury appeal and timelessness . ''
Highlighting the environmental aspect , the brand said , `` Due to the different manufacturing process , crystal is not recycled in the same way as glass .
The innovative and eco-conscious approach of the brand dictated that the timeless bottles should be refillable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stunning creations a personal keepsake to be enjoyed for a lifetime and passed on .
The cardboard and wooden boxes used by the brand come from trees that are fully certified by the World Land Trust and the FSC . ''
The eco-friendly theme of the brand is just one part of their captivating story .
Benigna Parfums has consciously made a decision to only create gender-neutral fragrances to aid in the mission to break down gender barriers .
Fragrances are often categorized by gender depending on the ingredients , notes , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strong belief that this needs to change .
The brand affirms , `` Perfumes should not be based on gender or any other distinction , they should respect individual choice , taste , and preferences .
We do n't define who our fragrances are made for , they are all gender-neutral and not mandated by masculinity or femininity .
As our brand story revolves around flowers , we use prominently floral notes and blend them with other rare notes and top ingredients such as oud , musk , ambergris , orris and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wears them , they will experience an amazing olfactory experience . ''
This gender-neutral element is a big part of their brand 's DNA , which states that their elegant perfumes embrace the power of oneness , yet tell a unique story on everyone 's skin .
Formulated using only the highest quality of rare and expensive ingredients , the result is exquisite and luxurious creations designed for those who seek out superior quality and true distinction .
The brand also has an active charity component where a percentage of the profits from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation , a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring young women around the world to pursue STEM education and careers .
In this modern world where empowering women has become so important , it 's heart-warming to see a luxury brand taking the lead to motivate this cause .
Benigna Parfums is truly a brand with a beautiful purpose !
Follow on social media to get a glimpse of the brand 's inspiring and captivating stories .
Currently , Benigna Parfums is running a special limited-time offer , which allows customers to get $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection set , if they buy and try the sample set first .

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1. /PRNewswire/. At first glance, Benigna Parfums' sparkling bottle may seem like just another beautiful vessel with an aim to house the precious elixir inside. However, the creative vision, attention to detail, and custom-designed refillable bottles embody a well-defined and purposeful story, that, combined with the brand's planet-friendly approach, gives it a unique competitive advantage.
Benigna Parfums shows their commitment to the environment by embracing sustainable bottles and packaging for all their fragrances. The luxury brand implements and promotes refillable crystal bottles and reusable boxes to minimize environmental impact and reduce carbon footprint. Their goal is to do so without compromising the visual appeal of their bottle and packaging, which boasts a diamond-faceted crystal bottle with hand-cut crystal stopper and a 24k gold-plated neck with 7 stunning pieces of Swarovski crystals embedded around it. The fragrances are presented in an elegant cardboard and wooden box accompanied by a lovely fabric bag.
Speaking about the design, Benigna, the Creative Director of the brand, stated, "Our bottles are made of specially-engineered crystal, which is very reflective and faceted-cut like a diamond to achieve a mesmerizing appearance. The diamond shape symbolizes purity, perfection, harmony, creativity, and strength, which are the pillars of Benigna Parfums' core values. The details on the top of the crystal caps are geometrically designed to mimic an airplane wing, a representation of the brand's true story of a young lady of African descent pursuing her dreams and passion to become an aerospace engineer and pilot. The three signature fragrances- Absolute Celebration, Premier Amour, and Escape Velocity - each have three unique crystal stoppers designed in circular, elliptical and rectangular shapes. The 7 pieces of Swarovski crystals also have meaningful significance… the number 7 represents completeness and perfection. And the logo printed on the bottle is pure gold, which is reflective of the brand's high-end luxury appeal and timelessness."
Highlighting the environmental aspect, the brand said, "Due to the different manufacturing process, crystal is not recycled in the same way as glass. The innovative and eco-conscious approach of the brand dictated that the timeless bottles should be refillable, thereby allowing customers to make these stunning creations a personal keepsake to be enjoyed for a lifetime and passed on. The cardboard and wooden boxes used by the brand come from trees that are fully certified by the World Land Trust and the FSC."
The eco-friendly theme of the brand is just one part of their captivating story. Benigna Parfums has consciously made a decision to only create gender-neutral fragrances to aid in the mission to break down gender barriers. Fragrances are often categorized by gender depending on the ingredients, notes, and packaging, and Benigna Parfums is of the strong belief that this needs to change. The brand affirms, "Perfumes should not be based on gender or any other distinction, they should respect individual choice, taste, and preferences. We don't define who our fragrances are made for, they are all gender-neutral and not mandated by masculinity or femininity. As our brand story revolves around flowers, we use prominently floral notes and blend them with other rare notes and top ingredients such as oud, musk, ambergris, orris and wood to ensure that no matter who wears them, they will experience an amazing olfactory experience."
This gender-neutral element is a big part of their brand's DNA, which states that their elegant perfumes embrace the power of oneness, yet tell a unique story on everyone's skin. Formulated using only the highest quality of rare and expensive ingredients, the result is exquisite and luxurious creations designed for those who seek out superior quality and true distinction.
The brand also has an active charity component where a percentage of the profits from Benigna Parfums will be donated to BeEagle Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring young women around the world to pursue STEM education and careers. In this modern world where empowering women has become so important, it's heart-warming to see a luxury brand taking the lead to motivate this cause. Benigna Parfums is truly a brand with a beautiful purpose!
Follow on social media to get a glimpse of the brand's inspiring and captivating stories. Currently, Benigna Parfums is running a special limited-time offer, which allows customers to get $115 off the 75 ml bottle or collection set, if they buy and try the sample set first.


tass--2020-10-01--Russian, US, French leaders to make statement on Karabakh

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has briefed the participants in a meeting of permanent members of Russia 's Security Council on a joint statement the presidents of Russia , France and the United States will make on Nagorno-Karabakh , presidential spokesman , Dmitry Peskov said .
`` At the meeting special attention was paid to the situation on the line of engagement in Nagorno-Karabakh , '' Peskov said .
`` Once again extreme concern was expressed over the continuing hostilities . ''
`` Putin briefed the participants in the meeting on the drafting of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia , the United States and France on Nagorno-Karabakh , '' Peskov said .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States @

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has briefed the participants in a meeting of permanent members of Russia's Security Council on a joint statement the presidents of Russia, France and the United States will make on Nagorno-Karabakh, presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov said.
"At the meeting special attention was paid to the situation on the line of engagement in Nagorno-Karabakh," Peskov said. "Once again extreme concern was expressed over the continuing hostilities."
"Putin briefed the participants in the meeting on the drafting of a joint statement by the presidents of Russia, the United States and France on Nagorno-Karabakh," Peskov said.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-10-01--Working in their interests: Speaker says Navalny collaborates with West’s spy agencies

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin blasted blogger Alexey Navalny on Thursday branding him a collaborator of Western intelligence agencies , who facilitates their agenda , according to the lower house ’ s website .
`` Navalny is a shameless person and a skunk .
Putin saved his life .
If what happened to him had been orchestrated by the intelligence services of Western countries , then his statement fits perfectly into the scheme of things , '' Volodin said commenting on Navalny ’ s allegations that the Russian president was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Everyone genuinely worked to save him - from the pilots and doctors to the president .
And only an ingrate could make such statements , '' the politician stressed .
Volodin also noted that Germany ’ s Bundestag had refused to set up a working group with the Russian State Duma to clarify the situation .
`` Despite the request filed by our agencies , Russia has neither received any biomaterials nor any conclusions by the doctors who examined Navalny when he was admitted to the hospital , '' the lower house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows that all this had been orchestrated by Western countries in order to whip up tensions in Russia right when the Belarusian election results were being counted , and to block our country and prevent it from defending the sovereignty of our allied state .
Those who wanted to get their hands on Belarus failed to do so , '' the speaker specified .
`` These are all links in the same chain .
It is utterly obvious that Navalny is working with the intelligence agencies and governments of Western states .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Volodin noted .
Earlier , Chairman of the State Duma ’ s Commission on Foreign Interference in Russia ’ s Internal Affairs Vasily Piskarev submitted a request to Wolfgang Schauble , president of the Bundestag , on setting up this working group .
Russian blogger Alexey Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk .
He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Charite hospital .
On September 2 , Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny ’ s test samples , German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
He said on September 23 that Moscow wanted to find out what had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far Russian investigators have no evidence of the presence of any toxic substances , let alone chemical warfare agents , in Navalny ’ s body .
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MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Russia’s State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin blasted blogger Alexey Navalny on Thursday branding him a collaborator of Western intelligence agencies, who facilitates their agenda, according to the lower house’s website.
"Navalny is a shameless person and a skunk. Putin saved his life. If what happened to him had been orchestrated by the intelligence services of Western countries, then his statement fits perfectly into the scheme of things," Volodin said commenting on Navalny’s allegations that the Russian president was allegedly linked to his health scare.
"Everyone genuinely worked to save him - from the pilots and doctors to the president. And only an ingrate could make such statements," the politician stressed.
Volodin also noted that Germany’s Bundestag had refused to set up a working group with the Russian State Duma to clarify the situation. "Despite the request filed by our agencies, Russia has neither received any biomaterials nor any conclusions by the doctors who examined Navalny when he was admitted to the hospital," the lower house speaker elaborated.
"This once again shows that all this had been orchestrated by Western countries in order to whip up tensions in Russia right when the Belarusian election results were being counted, and to block our country and prevent it from defending the sovereignty of our allied state. Those who wanted to get their hands on Belarus failed to do so," the speaker specified.
"These are all links in the same chain. It is utterly obvious that Navalny is working with the intelligence agencies and governments of Western states. He is working in their interests," Volodin noted.
Earlier, Chairman of the State Duma’s Commission on Foreign Interference in Russia’s Internal Affairs Vasily Piskarev submitted a request to Wolfgang Schauble, president of the Bundestag, on setting up this working group.
Navalny’s ‘poisoning’ saga
Russian blogger Alexey Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.
On September 2, Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples, German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin. He said on September 23 that Moscow wanted to find out what had happened to Navalny, "but so far Russian investigators have no evidence of the presence of any toxic substances, let alone chemical warfare agents, in Navalny’s body.".


tass--2020-10-01--CIA working with Navalny, Kremlin spokesman says

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Western intelligence agencies , namely the US Central Intelligence Agency , are working with blogger Alexey Navalny , Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday .
`` It ’ s not the patient [ Navalny ] that is working with Western intelligence agencies but Western intelligence agencies are working with him , '' Peskov said .
`` Indeed , there is information about it and I can specify that experts from the United States ’ Central Intelligence Agency are working with him , '' the Kremlin spokesman emphasized .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time that contacts between Navalny and foreign intelligence agencies have been detected .
`` It ’ s not the first time that they are giving instructions to him , '' he noted .
`` There is information that instructors [ from Western intelligence agencies ] are working with him and the patient is clearly getting instructions , we have seen it many times before , '' the Kremlin spokesman noted .
Russian State Duma ( the lower house of parliament ) Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said earlier that Navalny worked with Western intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests .

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Western intelligence agencies, namely the US Central Intelligence Agency, are working with blogger Alexey Navalny, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.
"It’s not the patient [Navalny] that is working with Western intelligence agencies but Western intelligence agencies are working with him," Peskov said.
"Indeed, there is information about it and I can specify that experts from the United States’ Central Intelligence Agency are working with him," the Kremlin spokesman emphasized.
According to Peskov, it’s not the first time that contacts between Navalny and foreign intelligence agencies have been detected. "It’s not the first time that they are giving instructions to him," he noted. "There is information that instructors [from Western intelligence agencies] are working with him and the patient is clearly getting instructions, we have seen it many times before," the Kremlin spokesman noted.
Russian State Duma (the lower house of parliament) Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said earlier that Navalny worked with Western intelligence and state agencies and acted in their interests.


tass--2020-10-01--Antibodies to COVID-19 mostly developed by 18-45 age group, medical company says

According to the Invitro monitoring project created in order to observe mass testing for the G ( IgG ) class antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 , during more than four months of testing only 3 % of positive results were detected in children under 14 and 2 % - in teenagers aged 14 to 18 .
The share of positive tests in people aged 45 to 65 was at 35 % , with 5 % of positive tests among those over 65 .
MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Over half of people of 18-45 years of age , tested by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus , the company ’ s statement said .
`` The highest number of patients with positive results ( of tests for antibodies - TASS ) detected , 55 % , was among people of 18 to 45 years of age , '' the statement noted .
In all , in Russian territory after 4.5 months of mass testing for antibodies to the coronavirus infection Invitro performed over 730,000 tests .
The positive results of a test for the G ( IgG ) class antibodies , indicating the development of immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of Russians participating in testing .
In Moscow , where during this period over 190,000 tests were performed , the share of children under four with antibodies made up 3 % , of teenagers between 14 and 18 - 2 % , of adults aged 18-45 - 62 % , of those in the 45-65 age group - 29 % , while the share of people over 65 with the antibodies to the coronavirus was at 4 % .
`` Low values of detected antibodies to the novel coronavirus in children most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures taken to prevent the spread of the infection .
It is also necessary to note that children and teenagers frequently have light and symptomless forms of COVID-19 .
Accordingly , it is possible to presume that compared to those who had moderate and severe forms of the disease , their humoral immune response is less pronounced , the antibodies are synthesized in lower numbers , their level quickly decreases below the laboratory level of detection , '' as the statement quoted chief of medicine of Invitro-Siberia Andrey Pozdnyakov .
Mass testing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 18 , 2020 in the entire network of Invitro ’ s medical offices in Russian territory which today number over 1,500 .
Laboratory tests for the qualitative determination of the G ( IgG ) class antibodies are performed using enzyme immunoassay ( ELISA ) and chemiluminescence immunoassay ( CLIA ) methods .
The test is performed on a sample of venous serum .
Invitro is a private medical holding in Russia which specializes in laboratory diagnostics and medical services founded in 1995 .
The company has offices in six countries and eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day .

According to the Invitro monitoring project created in order to observe mass testing for the G (IgG) class antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, during more than four months of testing only 3% of positive results were detected in children under 14 and 2% - in teenagers aged 14 to 18. The share of positive tests in people aged 45 to 65 was at 35%, with 5% of positive tests among those over 65.
MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Over half of people of 18-45 years of age, tested by the Invitro medical company, have antibodies to the coronavirus, the company’s statement said.
"The highest number of patients with positive results (of tests for antibodies - TASS) detected, 55%, was among people of 18 to 45 years of age," the statement noted.
In all, in Russian territory after 4.5 months of mass testing for antibodies to the coronavirus infection Invitro performed over 730,000 tests. The positive results of a test for the G (IgG) class antibodies, indicating the development of immune response, were obtained cumulatively in 17% of Russians participating in testing.
In Moscow, where during this period over 190,000 tests were performed, the share of children under four with antibodies made up 3%, of teenagers between 14 and 18 - 2%, of adults aged 18-45 - 62%, of those in the 45-65 age group - 29%, while the share of people over 65 with the antibodies to the coronavirus was at 4%.
"Low values of detected antibodies to the novel coronavirus in children most likely are caused by the effectiveness of measures taken to prevent the spread of the infection. It is also necessary to note that children and teenagers frequently have light and symptomless forms of COVID-19. Accordingly, it is possible to presume that compared to those who had moderate and severe forms of the disease, their humoral immune response is less pronounced, the antibodies are synthesized in lower numbers, their level quickly decreases below the laboratory level of detection," as the statement quoted chief of medicine of Invitro-Siberia Andrey Pozdnyakov.
About the study
Mass testing for the antibodies to the coronavirus started on May 18, 2020 in the entire network of Invitro’s medical offices in Russian territory which today number over 1,500. Laboratory tests for the qualitative determination of the G (IgG) class antibodies are performed using enzyme immunoassay (ELISA) and chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) methods. The test is performed on a sample of venous serum.
Invitro is a private medical holding in Russia which specializes in laboratory diagnostics and medical services founded in 1995. The company has offices in six countries and eight laboratory complexes which perform over 150,000 tests a day.


tass--2020-10-01--Kremlin slams Navalny’s claims against Putin as unacceptable

`` We believe that such accusations against the Russian president are absolutely unfounded and unacceptable , '' Peskov told reporters , commenting on Navalny ’ s claims that the Russian leader had been allegedly linked to the `` poisoning '' incident .
Russia considers that some of these statements are `` absolutely insulting and unacceptable , '' Peskov said .
In comment on Navany ’ s interview with Der Spiegel , in which the blogger spoke about Putin , the Kremlin spokesman noted that `` this rhetoric , which borders on insults , is a well-known tool of those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level with the head of state and claim some kind of participation in the political struggle . ''
`` The president ’ s real rivals in the political struggle are other people and forces , they are not quasi and marginal , this is real opposition , '' Peskov stressed .
`` That ’ s why we don ’ t consider it possible to participate in any discussion in the future and won ’ t give any comments or make any statement on this issue , '' he said .
Russia seeks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and establish the causes of the incident , Peskov assured .
He again highlighted that in order to do this Russia needs to obtain information from those who had found the traces of poisoning in Navalny ’ s samples .
When asked to comment on the statement of Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin that Putin had saved Navalny ’ s life , Peskov noted that he could not confirm this .
`` I know for sure that the Omsk doctors were engaged in saving Navalny ’ s life . ''
Speaking on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia , the Kremlin spokesman stressed : `` Any Russian citizen can return back home at any time , and there is no heroism here . ''
`` They can undergo treatment in our country and almost all people do so .
Lives are saved in our country and the life of this patient was also saved in Russia , '' Peskov noted .
Russian blogger Alexey Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a ventilator in an intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital .
On September 2 , Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny ’ s test samples , German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said on September 23 that Moscow wanted to find out what had happened to Navalny , `` but so far Russian investigators have no evidence of the presence of any toxic substances , let alone chemical warfare agents , in Navalny ’ s body . ''

"We believe that such accusations against the Russian president are absolutely unfounded and unacceptable," Peskov told reporters, commenting on Navalny’s claims that the Russian leader had been allegedly linked to the "poisoning" incident.
Russia considers that some of these statements are "absolutely insulting and unacceptable," Peskov said.
In comment on Navany’s interview with Der Spiegel, in which the blogger spoke about Putin, the Kremlin spokesman noted that "this rhetoric, which borders on insults, is a well-known tool of those who seek to put themselves at the same level with the head of state and claim some kind of participation in the political struggle."
"The president’s real rivals in the political struggle are other people and forces, they are not quasi and marginal, this is real opposition," Peskov stressed. "That’s why we don’t consider it possible to participate in any discussion in the future and won’t give any comments or make any statement on this issue," he said.
Russia seeks to investigate the case with the Berlin patient and establish the causes of the incident, Peskov assured. He again highlighted that in order to do this Russia needs to obtain information from those who had found the traces of poisoning in Navalny’s samples.
When asked to comment on the statement of Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin that Putin had saved Navalny’s life, Peskov noted that he could not confirm this. "I know for sure that the Omsk doctors were engaged in saving Navalny’s life."
Speaking on Navalny’s plans to return to Russia, the Kremlin spokesman stressed: "Any Russian citizen can return back home at any time, and there is no heroism here." "They can undergo treatment in our country and almost all people do so. Lives are saved in our country and the life of this patient was also saved in Russia," Peskov noted.
Navalny’s ‘poisoning’ saga
Russian blogger Alexey Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.
On September 2, Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples, German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin. He said on September 23 that Moscow wanted to find out what had happened to Navalny, "but so far Russian investigators have no evidence of the presence of any toxic substances, let alone chemical warfare agents, in Navalny’s body."


tass--2020-10-01--Air defense system Tor-M2 to get special small missile against drones

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
A small-size missile for the air defense system Tor-M2 is being created in @ @ @ @ @ tactical unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAV ) , the commander-in-chief of Russia 's ground forces @ @ @ @ @ Oleg Salyukov , told the government-published daily Rossiyskaya Gazeta in an interview .
`` Currently @ @ @ @ @ is the most effective means against tactical drones .
The cost of one guided air @ @ @ @ @ the cost of a small-size drone .
For this reason a relatively inexpensive small missile @ @ @ @ @ system , '' Salyukov said , adding that the 57-mm air defense artillery system Derivatsiya-PVO @ @ @ @ @ .
He stressed that strategic and operative drones were typical targets for the ground forces @ @ @ @ @ The existing multi-echelon air defense system guarantees effective protection from them by and large , @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , October 1 , Russia 's ground forces mark their professional holiday , established @ @ @

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. A small-size missile for the air defense system Tor-M2 is being created in Russia as a counter-weapon against tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), the commander-in-chief of Russia's ground forces, General of the Army Oleg Salyukov, told the government-published daily Rossiyskaya Gazeta in an interview.
"Currently the air defense system Tor-M2 is the most effective means against tactical drones. The cost of one guided air defense missile is way above the cost of a small-size drone. For this reason a relatively inexpensive small missile is being developed for this system," Salyukov said, adding that the 57-mm air defense artillery system Derivatsiya-PVO was about to be finalized.
He stressed that strategic and operative drones were typical targets for the ground forces' air defenses.
"The existing multi-echelon air defense system guarantees effective protection from them by and large," Salyukov said.
On Thursday, October 1, Russia's ground forces mark their professional holiday, established in 2006.


tass--2020-10-01--Azerbaijan says Armenia using foreign mercenaries in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

BAKU , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan claimed Thursday that Armenia involves foreign mercenaries in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict , primarily from the Middle East .
`` In response to the Russian Foreign Ministry ’ s commentary regarding the transportation of foreign mercenaries to the [ Nagorno-Karabakh ] conflict area , we would like to note that we have repeatedly voiced concerns about Armenia ’ s widespread use of such means , '' the Ministry said in a statement published on its website .
According to the statement , mercenaries from the Middle East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Ministry claims that Armenia `` transports foreign mercenaries to the occupied Azerbaijani territories as part of the policy of illegal settlement '' and `` recruits them to its army as ‘ volunteers ’ to use them in combat operations against Azerbaijan . ''
On Wednesday , the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concerns regarding the reports of transportation of mercenaries from Syria and Libya to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict area .
The Ministry noted that such processes lead not only to even higher escalation of tensions in the conflict zone , but also create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the region .

BAKU, October 1. /TASS/. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan claimed Thursday that Armenia involves foreign mercenaries in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, primarily from the Middle East.
"In response to the Russian Foreign Ministry’s commentary regarding the transportation of foreign mercenaries to the [Nagorno-Karabakh] conflict area, we would like to note that we have repeatedly voiced concerns about Armenia’s widespread use of such means," the Ministry said in a statement published on its website.
According to the statement, mercenaries from the Middle East are being involved especially actively.
The Foreign Ministry claims that Armenia "transports foreign mercenaries to the occupied Azerbaijani territories as part of the policy of illegal settlement" and "recruits them to its army as ‘volunteers’ to use them in combat operations against Azerbaijan."
On Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concerns regarding the reports of transportation of mercenaries from Syria and Libya to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict area. The Ministry noted that such processes lead not only to even higher escalation of tensions in the conflict zone, but also create long-term threats to security of all countries in the region.


tass--2020-10-01--New line of artillery pieces to be created for Russian army

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian military will get a new line of artillery pieces and mortars @ @ @ @ @ , being developed within the framework of the research and development program Nabrosok ( Sketch @ @ @ @ @ ' commander-in-chief , General of the Army Oleg Salyukov , told the government-published Rossiyskaya Gazeta @ @ @ @ @ Within the framework of the research and development project Nabrosok the finishing touches will be @ @ @ @ @ whole line of samples of highly mobile artillery pieces and mortars on different types of @ @ @ @ @ due under the government defense order timetable , '' Salyukov said .
The new weapons @ @ @ @ @ retraining .
`` The new artillery pieces are meant to provide fire support for infantry @ @ @ @ @ computerized data gathering and sighting processes .
They are capable of firing from unprepared positions @ @ @ @ @ on unfriendly terrain and in the Arctic , '' the commander-in-chief specified .
Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ ground forces ' professional holiday , established in 2006 .

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. The Russian military will get a new line of artillery pieces and mortars on different types of chassis, being developed within the framework of the research and development program Nabrosok (Sketch), the ground forces' commander-in-chief, General of the Army Oleg Salyukov, told the government-published Rossiyskaya Gazeta in an interview.
"Within the framework of the research and development project Nabrosok the finishing touches will be put in 2022 to a whole line of samples of highly mobile artillery pieces and mortars on different types of chassis. Their purchase is due under the government defense order timetable," Salyukov said.
The new weapons will go operational after personnel retraining.
"The new artillery pieces are meant to provide fire support for infantry units on the basis of computerized data gathering and sighting processes. They are capable of firing from unprepared positions and are suitable for operation on unfriendly terrain and in the Arctic," the commander-in-chief specified.
Thursday, October 1 is the Russian ground forces' professional holiday, established in 2006.


tass--2020-10-01--Press review: Armenia, Azerbaijan up the ante and Putin slaps export ban on timber

Kommersant : Armenia , Azerbaijan up the ante in battle over disputed region Fierce battles continued in Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday with the use of tanks , aviation and artillery weapons .
The fourth day of fighting showed that Azerbaijan ’ s forces are not going to stop their counteroffensive until they achieve a decisive triumph .
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev vowed that the war would end only after the country ’ s territorial integrity was restored .
Meanwhile , Armenia is defiantly resisting and is not ruling out such a crucial step as the official recognition of the Republic of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including that of French President Emmanuel Macron , who has taken up a peacekeeper ’ s role , will be doomed to failure , Kommersant writes .
Sources in Baku told the newspaper that Azerbaijan was not going to stop combat actions without additional preconditions .
`` If Armenia ’ s political leadership declares its readiness to withdraw its forces , this will mean establishing a lasting peace , '' said Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabekov , stressing that Baku had all financial and military resources as well as manpower to continue the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Azerbaijani political scientist Ilgar Velizade noted that Armenia ’ s forces were not going to cede ground .
Farhad Mammadov , an expert at the Valdai International Discussion Club , suggested that the sides could sign a new ceasefire deal , thereby invalidating the 1994 agreement .
`` But the new ceasefire deal should include new terms and it is extremely crucial to agree in due time on an exact schedule of withdrawing Armenia ’ s forces from the occupied territories . ''
Meanwhile , Armenia keeps insisting that on September 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the towns of Vardenis , Mets-Masrik and Sotk , was attacked by the forces of Turkey , a NATO member-state .
On Wednesday , Yerevan disclosed the name of a pilot , who was killed in an alleged strike by a Turkish F-16 fighter jet and published photos of his Su-25 ’ s wreckage .
However , according to Baku ’ s version of the event , the Su-25 had just hit a mountain and there were allegedly two planes .
Expert at the Russian International Affairs Council Ilya Kramnik explained that in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the F-16 fighter jet had been involved in the incident or in combat actions .
However , Yerevan is making fresh accusations against Turkey .
Ankara ’ s policy irritates both Armenia and neighboring Georgia , where ethnic Armenians blocked traffic on a highway claiming that Turkey was supplying its weapons to Azerbaijan while Georgia ’ s authorities were `` turning a blind eye . ''
Meanwhile , Armenia has secured the support of a stronger ally - French President Emmanuel Macron .
The French leader said Paris was backing Armenia and announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US presidents .
Obviously , unlike the conflicting sides the French president is not losing hope of solving the crisis through diplomatic means .
Moscow and the self-proclaimed Donbass republics are ready to resume face-to-face meetings of the Trilateral Contact Group on settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine in Minsk , the Russian Foreign Ministry told Izvestia .
According to European diplomatic sources , amid the COVID-19 pandemic , the talks have been held via video conferencing since March and the issue on moving the negotiating venue from Belarus was not on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine ’ s delegation to the Contact Group Alexei Reznikov stated that Kiev did not recognize Alexander Lukashenko as the legitimate president of Belarus and it would be senseless to go to Minsk .
Reznikov stressed he would not do that `` even if the pandemic ended , '' noting that other members of the Ukrainian delegation would not attend these talks either .
Meanwhile , European diplomatic sources confirmed that there was no discussion on holding the Contact Group ’ s talks in a more politically stable venue .
There were no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they said .
Earlier , Austria confirmed its readiness to host the talks if Russia and Ukraine made such a decision .
However , Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said it was premature to discuss this matter .
`` We are waiting for the challenging situation in Minsk to stabilize , '' he stated , noting that amid the coronavirus situation , it was not important where the talks were held .
Still , despite the ceasefire in Donbass , a peace deal is not on the horizon .
The recent meeting of political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ukraine , France and Germany ) in Berlin did not bring about any breakthroughs and the Contact Group ’ s talks were apparently stalled .
According to former Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk , who heads the country ’ s delegation at the Contact Group , there was a real danger that the Minsk deal would not work at all .
If the Ukrainian parliament did not amend the law on local elections in 2020 , which bans holding a vote in Donbass and thus runs counter to the Minsk agreements , any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be stonewalled , he explained .
In turn , Moscow notes that Kiev was not even trying to hide its reluctance to meet its commitments under the Minsk peace deal and called on Ukraine to comprehend that the path to peace in Donbass did not lie in rewriting previous agreements .
According to Mikhail Pogrebinsky , director of the Kiev Center of Political Studies and Conflictology , if Ukraine de jure pulled out of the Minsk talks , then the EU would not have further grounds to extend sanctions against Russia .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the expert noted .
Russian President Vladimir Putin ’ s request to fully prohibit the export of round timber starting in 2022 has split the timber industry into two camps .
If major corporations , which often face the lack of raw materials , consider the measure useful , those companies that don ’ t have processing capacities castigated it as a lethal blow .
The Russian government pledges to support market players .
However , experts doubt that the sharp halt of exports will be advantageous for the market , which in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to change in a year , Kommersant business daily writes .
The president ’ s decision will help increase the volume of deficient raw materials in the country , but will require the government ’ s assistance to numerous market players , especially in Russia ’ s Far East , participants of the sector interviewed by the newspaper said .
Sources close to the Russian government said that this measure had been a long-awaited one and bringing order to the sector was one of key goals of the new cabinet .
Last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaker Valentina Matviyenko called for halting the export of round timber , but temporarily until the new Forest Code was drawn up .
Russia ’ s Minister of Natural Resources Dmitry Kobylkin suggested suspending supplies only to China , which accounts for up to 70 % of Russia ’ s export .
One of major timber companies - the Segezha Group - positively assessed the export ban .
Managing Director for Implementing State Programs and Forest Policy Nikolai Ivanov noted that the support of processing wood was necessary while the lack of raw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted that the steps on bringing order to the timber sector were `` definitely right . ''
The prohibition on exporting unprocessed timber will enable domestic producers to increase the volume of raw materials .
However , many players in the sector described the total ban on round timber exports as a dangerous step , which could affect the sector in the Far East .
Some sources believe that the blanket export ban would trigger an opposite effect : it is impossible to organize processing within such a short period and more shady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenues will decline .
Minsk and Moscow have resumed talks on deepening integration during this week ’ s traditional event , the Forum of Regions .
The Belarusian authorities have announced plans on shifting transit flows from Baltic ports to Russia .
Local experts believe this would jeopardize Belarusian national interests , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
The newspaper highlighted the fact that Russia ’ s government delegation was not present at the traditional Forum of Regions hosted in Minsk and this was explained by the coronavirus pandemic .
Both presidents , Alexander Lukashenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages to the forum participants .
However , not everyone in Minsk believed the epidemiological explanation .
Political scientist Valery Karbalevich noted that the Russian authorities ’ decision not to come to Minsk was political in order to `` downgrade the status of the event '' and Lukashenko .
Russia has reminded Lukashenko that he should not have any illusions of having a ‘ free hand ’ nor forget about the Sochi agreements , the expert said .
Moscow is dropping hints that his level is contacts with Russian governors .
The official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ productive like never before .
According to official statements , the sides are again discussing joint projects .
The Belarusian pubic was mostly interested in a statement by Belarusian Ambassador to Moscow Vladimir Semashko that the allies had resumed talks on the roadmaps aimed at deepening integration .
Experts earlier claimed that many of these integration roadmaps were disadvantageous for Belarus .
They also voiced doubt over economic benefits of Lukashenko ’ s plans to switch trade transit flows from Baltic ports to Russia .
The Belarusian leader suggested building a port in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hide that such decisions were mainly political rather than economic .
The Baltic states have thrown their backing behind the protests in Belarus , refusing to recognize Lukashenko as president and they have imposed sanctions .
In the coming weeks the price of Brent oil could plunge to $ 35 per barrel and fall to $ 30 next month , according to analysts interviewed by Izvestia .
They believe the oil prices will hit new lows due to the rising number of coronavirus cases around the world and the insufficient demand for energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prices have lost 10.5 % in value .
The coordinated actions of OPEC+ now remain a containing factor , experts note .
For Russia ’ s budget this situation won ’ t be a serious blow , according to their estimates .
However , this could affect investment activity in the oil and gas sector .
Meanwhile , the coronavirus pandemic is not the only factor exerting pressure on the global oil market , analyst at VYGON Consulting Ivan Timonin said .
In the coming months , the supply is expected to rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will soon return to the market amid revived production in the US after Hurricane Laura .
Global demand for oil , on the contrary , will resume slower than expected .
According to the head of the analytical department at AMarkets Artem Deyev , the market will be also affected by news from Libya on restored production .
In general , the expert noted that the global oil market would see a global transformation .
General consumption after 2020 will drop 10 % ( some 9 mln-10 mln barrels per day won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Kommersant: Armenia, Azerbaijan up the ante in battle over disputed region
Fierce battles continued in Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday with the use of tanks, aviation and artillery weapons. The fourth day of fighting showed that Azerbaijan’s forces are not going to stop their counteroffensive until they achieve a decisive triumph. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev vowed that the war would end only after the country’s territorial integrity was restored. Meanwhile, Armenia is defiantly resisting and is not ruling out such a crucial step as the official recognition of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. After that any mediating missions, including that of French President Emmanuel Macron, who has taken up a peacekeeper’s role, will be doomed to failure, Kommersant writes. Sources in Baku told the newspaper that Azerbaijan was not going to stop combat actions without additional preconditions. "If Armenia’s political leadership declares its readiness to withdraw its forces, this will mean establishing a lasting peace," said Azerbaijani MP Rasim Musabekov, stressing that Baku had all financial and military resources as well as manpower to continue the war much longer than Armenia. Meanwhile, Azerbaijani political scientist Ilgar Velizade noted that Armenia’s forces were not going to cede ground. Farhad Mammadov, an expert at the Valdai International Discussion Club, suggested that the sides could sign a new ceasefire deal, thereby invalidating the 1994 agreement. "But the new ceasefire deal should include new terms and it is extremely crucial to agree in due time on an exact schedule of withdrawing Armenia’s forces from the occupied territories." Meanwhile, Armenia keeps insisting that on September 29 the country’s territory, namely the towns of Vardenis, Mets-Masrik and Sotk, was attacked by the forces of Turkey, a NATO member-state. On Wednesday, Yerevan disclosed the name of a pilot, who was killed in an alleged strike by a Turkish F-16 fighter jet and published photos of his Su-25’s wreckage. However, according to Baku’s version of the event, the Su-25 had just hit a mountain and there were allegedly two planes. Expert at the Russian International Affairs Council Ilya Kramnik explained that in fact there was no real evidence that the F-16 fighter jet had been involved in the incident or in combat actions. However, Yerevan is making fresh accusations against Turkey. Ankara’s policy irritates both Armenia and neighboring Georgia, where ethnic Armenians blocked traffic on a highway claiming that Turkey was supplying its weapons to Azerbaijan while Georgia’s authorities were "turning a blind eye." Meanwhile, Armenia has secured the support of a stronger ally - French President Emmanuel Macron. The French leader said Paris was backing Armenia and announced talks on Nagorno-Karabakh with the Russian and US presidents. Obviously, unlike the conflicting sides the French president is not losing hope of solving the crisis through diplomatic means. Izvestia: Moscow ready to attend Contact Group’s meetings in Minsk
Read also Zelensky states ceasefire in Donbass holds 62 days
Moscow and the self-proclaimed Donbass republics are ready to resume face-to-face meetings of the Trilateral Contact Group on settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine in Minsk, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Izvestia. According to European diplomatic sources, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the talks have been held via video conferencing since March and the issue on moving the negotiating venue from Belarus was not on the agenda. Earlier, Deputy Head of Ukraine’s delegation to the Contact Group Alexei Reznikov stated that Kiev did not recognize Alexander Lukashenko as the legitimate president of Belarus and it would be senseless to go to Minsk. Reznikov stressed he would not do that "even if the pandemic ended," noting that other members of the Ukrainian delegation would not attend these talks either. Meanwhile, European diplomatic sources confirmed that there was no discussion on holding the Contact Group’s talks in a more politically stable venue. There were no plans to resume face-to-face meetings either, they said. Earlier, Austria confirmed its readiness to host the talks if Russia and Ukraine made such a decision. However, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said it was premature to discuss this matter. "We are waiting for the challenging situation in Minsk to stabilize," he stated, noting that amid the coronavirus situation, it was not important where the talks were held. Still, despite the ceasefire in Donbass, a peace deal is not on the horizon. The recent meeting of political advisers of the Normandy Four (Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany) in Berlin did not bring about any breakthroughs and the Contact Group’s talks were apparently stalled. According to former Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk, who heads the country’s delegation at the Contact Group, there was a real danger that the Minsk deal would not work at all. If the Ukrainian parliament did not amend the law on local elections in 2020, which bans holding a vote in Donbass and thus runs counter to the Minsk agreements, any further work of the Contact Group would be stonewalled, he explained. In turn, Moscow notes that Kiev was not even trying to hide its reluctance to meet its commitments under the Minsk peace deal and called on Ukraine to comprehend that the path to peace in Donbass did not lie in rewriting previous agreements. According to Mikhail Pogrebinsky, director of the Kiev Center of Political Studies and Conflictology, if Ukraine de jure pulled out of the Minsk talks, then the EU would not have further grounds to extend sanctions against Russia. But Kiev could not let that happen, the expert noted. Kommersant: Russia announces ban on round timber exports starting in 2022
Read also Putin instructs government to stop uncontrolled export of unprocessed timber
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s request to fully prohibit the export of round timber starting in 2022 has split the timber industry into two camps. If major corporations, which often face the lack of raw materials, consider the measure useful, those companies that don’t have processing capacities castigated it as a lethal blow. The Russian government pledges to support market players. However, experts doubt that the sharp halt of exports will be advantageous for the market, which in any case won’t be able to change in a year, Kommersant business daily writes. The president’s decision will help increase the volume of deficient raw materials in the country, but will require the government’s assistance to numerous market players, especially in Russia’s Far East, participants of the sector interviewed by the newspaper said. Sources close to the Russian government said that this measure had been a long-awaited one and bringing order to the sector was one of key goals of the new cabinet. Last year, Federation Council (upper house) Speaker Valentina Matviyenko called for halting the export of round timber, but temporarily until the new Forest Code was drawn up. Russia’s Minister of Natural Resources Dmitry Kobylkin suggested suspending supplies only to China, which accounts for up to 70% of Russia’s export. One of major timber companies - the Segezha Group - positively assessed the export ban. Managing Director for Implementing State Programs and Forest Policy Nikolai Ivanov noted that the support of processing wood was necessary while the lack of raw materials was evident. The Ilim Group noted that the steps on bringing order to the timber sector were "definitely right." The prohibition on exporting unprocessed timber will enable domestic producers to increase the volume of raw materials. However, many players in the sector described the total ban on round timber exports as a dangerous step, which could affect the sector in the Far East. Some sources believe that the blanket export ban would trigger an opposite effect: it is impossible to organize processing within such a short period and more shady schemes will pop up, while budget revenues will decline. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Lukashenko back to playing integration card with Moscow
Read also Belarus never went back on its word on constitutional reform — diplomat
Minsk and Moscow have resumed talks on deepening integration during this week’s traditional event, the Forum of Regions. The Belarusian authorities have announced plans on shifting transit flows from Baltic ports to Russia. Local experts believe this would jeopardize Belarusian national interests, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes. The newspaper highlighted the fact that Russia’s government delegation was not present at the traditional Forum of Regions hosted in Minsk and this was explained by the coronavirus pandemic. Both presidents, Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin, sent their video messages to the forum participants. However, not everyone in Minsk believed the epidemiological explanation. Political scientist Valery Karbalevich noted that the Russian authorities’ decision not to come to Minsk was political in order to "downgrade the status of the event" and Lukashenko. Russia has reminded Lukashenko that he should not have any illusions of having a ‘free hand’ nor forget about the Sochi agreements, the expert said. Moscow is dropping hints that his level is contacts with Russian governors. The official Belarusian media reported that the forum was productive like never before. According to official statements, the sides are again discussing joint projects. The Belarusian pubic was mostly interested in a statement by Belarusian Ambassador to Moscow Vladimir Semashko that the allies had resumed talks on the roadmaps aimed at deepening integration. Experts earlier claimed that many of these integration roadmaps were disadvantageous for Belarus. They also voiced doubt over economic benefits of Lukashenko’s plans to switch trade transit flows from Baltic ports to Russia. The Belarusian leader suggested building a port in the Leningrad Region. Lukashenko did not hide that such decisions were mainly political rather than economic. The Baltic states have thrown their backing behind the protests in Belarus, refusing to recognize Lukashenko as president and they have imposed sanctions. Izvestia: Oil prices to hit new lows, experts predict
Read also Belarus may supply 4-6 mln tonnes of oil products through Russian ports


tass--2020-10-01--Baku debunks reports of downed Azerbaijani plane and helicopter

BAKU , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan debunked the Armenian reports that an Azerbaijani helicopter and a plane were downed .
`` Armenian media reports alleging that an Azerbaijani air force plane and a helicopter - which purportedly crashed on Iranian territory - are false and groundless , '' said Vagif Dargahli , spokesman for Azerbaijan ’ s Defense Ministry .
`` We state that all aviation hardware of the Azerbaijani Air Force is fully in operation and on duty , '' the spokesman said .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

BAKU, October 1. /TASS/. The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan debunked the Armenian reports that an Azerbaijani helicopter and a plane were downed.
"Armenian media reports alleging that an Azerbaijani air force plane and a helicopter - which purportedly crashed on Iranian territory - are false and groundless," said Vagif Dargahli, spokesman for Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry.
"We state that all aviation hardware of the Azerbaijani Air Force is fully in operation and on duty," the spokesman said.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-10-01--Russian tanks may be armed with larger guns — ground forces commander

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
The commander-in-chief of Russia 's ground forces , General of the Army Oleg @ @ @ @ @ out that Russia 's tanks may be armed with larger caliber guns .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ T-72B3M , T-80BVM and T90M are armed with 125 millimeter guns and can be used @ @ @ @ @ ammunition to successfully cope with their tasks .
At the same time it is not @ @ @ @ @ tank guns may be increased , '' Salyukov told the government-published daily Rossiyskaya Gazeta in @ @ @ @ @ of Ground Forces Day , a professional holiday established in 2006 .

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. The commander-in-chief of Russia's ground forces, General of the Army Oleg Salyukov, has not ruled out that Russia's tanks may be armed with larger caliber guns.
"The current tanks - T-72B3, T-72B3M, T-80BVM and T90M are armed with 125 millimeter guns and can be used to fire different types of ammunition to successfully cope with their tasks. At the same time it is not ruled out the caliber of tank guns may be increased," Salyukov told the government-published daily Rossiyskaya Gazeta in an interview on the occasion of Ground Forces Day, a professional holiday established in 2006.


tass--2020-10-01--Hainan to increase the number of electric cars in public transport system

HAIKOU , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities intend to increase the use of vehicles running on more eco-friendly fuel in public transport this year .
This was announced at the World Congress of Alternative Energy Vehicles on September 27-30 , www.hinews.cn reported .
As the head of the provincial administration of industry and information technology Wang Jin pointed out during the event , the authorities mean primarily taxis , buses and cars for government officials .
According to him , local government will prefer to choose cars on alternative and cleaner energy sources .
To the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combat environment pollution and protect ecology , the Hainan authorities intend to completely stop selling cars with conventional gasoline and diesel engines on the island by 2030 .
For these purposes , the government will encourage the residents to buy electric vehicles and hybrids , as well as develop the infrastructure necessary for them .
Starting from August 1 , 2018 , the authorities have already introduced a special quota for obtaining state-standard numbers for ordinary types of vehicles .
Meanwhile , according to the last year 's data , there were more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Hainan , which is about 1.8 % of the total number of cars on the island .
In order to service eco-friendly vehicles there are more than 4.600 charging stationins in the province .
Since 2019 , according to the authorities , all companies and state-owned enterprises on the island are committed to switching to `` green '' cars .
By 2030 , they plan to install about 940,000 spots for recharging electric and hybrid cars on the island .

HAIKOU, October 1. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities intend to increase the use of vehicles running on more eco-friendly fuel in public transport this year. This was announced at the World Congress of Alternative Energy Vehicles on September 27-30, www.hinews.cn reported.
As the head of the provincial administration of industry and information technology Wang Jin pointed out during the event, the authorities mean primarily taxis, buses and cars for government officials. According to him, local government will prefer to choose cars on alternative and cleaner energy sources.
To the year 2030 with no gas
In order to combat environment pollution and protect ecology, the Hainan authorities intend to completely stop selling cars with conventional gasoline and diesel engines on the island by 2030. For these purposes, the government will encourage the residents to buy electric vehicles and hybrids, as well as develop the infrastructure necessary for them.
Starting from August 1, 2018, the authorities have already introduced a special quota for obtaining state-standard numbers for ordinary types of vehicles. Meanwhile, according to the last year's data, there were more than 23,000 "green" cars registered on Hainan, which is about 1.8% of the total number of cars on the island. In order to service eco-friendly vehicles there are more than 4.600 charging stationins in the province.
Since 2019, according to the authorities, all companies and state-owned enterprises on the island are committed to switching to "green" cars. By 2030, they plan to install about 940,000 spots for recharging electric and hybrid cars on the island.


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tass--2020-10-01--Ukraine reports new record high of coronavirus cases

KIEV , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Doctors in Ukraine recorded 4,069 coronavirus cases in the past day , a @ @ @ @ @ country , the National Security and Defense Council said on its website on Thursday .
@ @ @ @ @ since the start of the pandemic 213,028 people have been infected in the country .
@ @ @ @ @ have died from the coronavirus infection , including 64 in the past day .
Another @ @ @ @ @ 2,038 in the past 24 hours ) .
The number of active cases now totals @ @ @ @ @ first COVID-19 case on March 3 .
The government imposed a lockdown on March 17 @ @ @ @ @ ’ s decision , the restrictions were extended until the end of October .
Since @ @ @ @ @ of adaptive quarantine were introduced in Ukraine .
The country ’ s regions were divided @ @ @ @ @ various restrictions were imposed depending on the epidemiological situation .

KIEV, October 1. /TASS/. Doctors in Ukraine recorded 4,069 coronavirus cases in the past day, a new record high in the country, the National Security and Defense Council said on its website on Thursday.
A day earlier the Council confirmed 4,027 COVID-19 cases.
According to its data, since the start of the pandemic 213,028 people have been infected in the country. A total of 4,193 patients have died from the coronavirus infection, including 64 in the past day. Another 94,398 people have recovered (2,038 in the past 24 hours). The number of active cases now totals 114,392.
Ukraine confirmed its first COVID-19 case on March 3. The government imposed a lockdown on March 17. According to the government’s decision, the restrictions were extended until the end of October. Since August 1, new rules of adaptive quarantine were introduced in Ukraine. The country’s regions were divided into four zones, where various restrictions were imposed depending on the epidemiological situation.


tass--2020-10-01--Russia reports over 8,900 new COVID-19 cases

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s coronavirus cases grew by 8,945 in the past day , @ @ @ @ @ 12 , bringing the total case tally in the country to 1,185,231 , the anti-coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
According to the crisis center , a 0.8 % daily growth rate was @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases were confirmed in Moscow , 285 in St. Petersburg , 230 in the @ @ @ @ @ the Rostov Region and 186 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region .
The lowest growth rates @ @ @ @ @ registered in the Chechen Republic ( 0.2 % ) , the Nenets Autonomous Region ( @ @ @ @ @ Chuvash Republic ( 0.3 % ) , the Moscow , Smolensk and Tula Regions ( @ @ @ @ @ the Republic of Tatarstan ( 0.4 % ) .
Currently , 200,098 people are undergoing @ @ @ @ @ Russia .

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases grew by 8,945 in the past day, a record high since June 12, bringing the total case tally in the country to 1,185,231, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Thursday.
According to the crisis center, a 0.8% daily growth rate was recorded.
Some new 2,424 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Moscow, 285 in St. Petersburg, 230 in the Moscow Region, 205 in the Rostov Region and 186 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region.
The lowest growth rates in the past day were registered in the Chechen Republic (0.2%), the Nenets Autonomous Region (0.3%), the Chuvash Republic (0.3%), the Moscow, Smolensk and Tula Regions (0.3%), and the Republic of Tatarstan (0.4%).
Currently, 200,098 people are undergoing treatment for the coronavirus in Russia.


tass--2020-10-01--Putin hails cooperation with China in security field and anti-coronavirus fight

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow values cooperation with Beijing in countering global security challenges , Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a telegram to Chinese President Xi Jinping on occasion of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People ’ s Republic , the Kremlin press service said on Thursday .
`` The head of the Russian state emphasized that Russia attaches great importance to the relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between the two states , and is determined to further step up bilateral dialogue and fruitful cooperation in various fields , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and global security challenges , including the coronavirus pandemic , '' the Kremlin press service stressed .
According to Putin , this cooperation `` undoubtedly meets key interests of the Russian and Chinese peoples , goes along with the strengthening of security and stability across the entire world . ''
The Russian president also believes that `` China has been confidently moving along the path of social and economic , scientific and technical development , and truly enjoys high authority in the world arena and plays a significant constructive role in international affairs @ @

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Moscow values cooperation with Beijing in countering global security challenges, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a telegram to Chinese President Xi Jinping on occasion of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Republic, the Kremlin press service said on Thursday.
"The head of the Russian state emphasized that Russia attaches great importance to the relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between the two states, and is determined to further step up bilateral dialogue and fruitful cooperation in various fields, as well as coordinate efforts in countering regional and global security challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic," the Kremlin press service stressed.
According to Putin, this cooperation "undoubtedly meets key interests of the Russian and Chinese peoples, goes along with the strengthening of security and stability across the entire world."
The Russian president also believes that "China has been confidently moving along the path of social and economic, scientific and technical development, and truly enjoys high authority in the world arena and plays a significant constructive role in international affairs."


tass--2020-10-01--Hainan and Xiaomi sign cooperation agreement

HAIKOU , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan administration and the region 's party committee held negotiations and signed a cooperation agreement with the Chinese electronics and home appliance manufacturer Xiaomi .
According to the Hainan Daily newspaper , the company will cooperate with the administrative center of the province Haikou and Danzhou city in financial technology , cloud computing , Internet of things and other areas .
`` We hope that Xiaomi < ... > will study and digest the policy of Hainan 's free trade port , accelerate the planning and construction of regional and international headquarters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the provincial party committee secretary Liu Cigui .
He also called on the technology giant to actively participate in the economic life of the province and promote the development of related industries and enterprises at an even higher level .
Lei Jun , Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Xiaomi , noted the great prospects for the region , stressing that `` the development strategy of the corporation coincides in many aspects with the future direction of the development of Hainan 's free trade port . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an opportunity to further integrate with the Hainan port policy , '' Lei Jun said .
Xiaomi , based in Beijing , was founded in 2010 .
The company is engaged in business in the development of mobile applications , the production of smartphones , laptops , electronics , as well as household appliances , clothing and other goods .
In 2018 , the company held an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange .
The authorities presented a plan for the free trade port ’ s development on June , 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hainan province will be turned into a special customs zone .
The country ’ s government intends in general to wrap up the creation of the free trade port on the island by 2025 : by this time the island should acquire a system to ensure free trade and investments .
By 2035 , the free trade port and its model will become more solid .
By this time , Hainan intends to ensure the freedom of trade and investments , trans-border movement of capital , people and shipping .

HAIKOU, October 1. /TASS/. The Hainan administration and the region's party committee held negotiations and signed a cooperation agreement with the Chinese electronics and home appliance manufacturer Xiaomi. According to the Hainan Daily newspaper, the company will cooperate with the administrative center of the province Haikou and Danzhou city in financial technology, cloud computing, Internet of things and other areas.
"We hope that Xiaomi <...> will study and digest the policy of Hainan's free trade port, accelerate the planning and construction of regional and international headquarters here," the news outlet quotes the provincial party committee secretary Liu Cigui. He also called on the technology giant to actively participate in the economic life of the province and promote the development of related industries and enterprises at an even higher level.
Lei Jun, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Xiaomi, noted the great prospects for the region, stressing that "the development strategy of the corporation coincides in many aspects with the future direction of the development of Hainan's free trade port." "We hope to use this agreement as an opportunity to further integrate with the Hainan port policy," Lei Jun said.
Xiaomi, based in Beijing, was founded in 2010. The company is engaged in business in the development of mobile applications, the production of smartphones, laptops, electronics, as well as household appliances, clothing and other goods. In 2018, the company held an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The authorities presented a plan for the free trade port’s development on June, 1. In accordance with the plan, the Hainan province will be turned into a special customs zone. The country’s government intends in general to wrap up the creation of the free trade port on the island by 2025: by this time the island should acquire a system to ensure free trade and investments.
By 2035, the free trade port and its model will become more solid. By this time, Hainan intends to ensure the freedom of trade and investments, trans-border movement of capital, people and shipping.


tass--2020-10-01--Over 40% of Russians would like to open their own business in retirement, study shows

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
More than 40 % of Russians would like to open their own business @ @ @ @ @ a study by SberNPF and Rambler .
`` Around half of the respondents ( 41 @ @ @ @ @ their own business in retirement .
At the same time , half of the respondents @ @ @ @ @ answering the question ‘ Why open a business after retirement ? ''
indicated that they @ @ @ @ @ decent income , a quarter of the respondents ( 23 % ) want to occupy @ @ @ @ @ have the strength and time , and every 14 % is going to leave the @ @ @ @ @ .
At the same time , the overwhelming majority of respondents ( 88 % ) @ @ @ @ @ moment , '' the study noted .

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. More than 40% of Russians would like to open their own business after retirement, according to a study by SberNPF and Rambler.
"Around half of the respondents (41%) want to start their own business in retirement. At the same time, half of the respondents (50%), answering the question ‘Why open a business after retirement?" indicated that they would like to receive a decent income, a quarter of the respondents (23%) want to occupy themselves as long as they have the strength and time, and every 14% is going to leave the family business to their children. At the same time, the overwhelming majority of respondents (88%) are not entrepreneurs at the moment," the study noted.


tass--2020-10-01--Trump issues decree to reduce US dependence on strategic minerals imports

WASHINGTON , October 1 .
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US President Donald Trump signed a decree on Wednesday aimed at reducing the country 's dependence on supplies from abroad of the most significant types of minerals , including rare earth elements , according to the White House .
`` I , DONALD J. TRUMP , President of the United States of America , find that a strong America can not be dependent on imports from foreign adversaries for the critical minerals that are increasingly necessary to maintain our economic and military strength in the 21st century , '' Trump wrote in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our dependence on one country , the People ’ s Republic of China ( China ) , for multiple critical minerals is particularly concerning .
The United States now imports 80 % of its rare earth elements directly from China , with portions of the remainder indirectly sourced from China through other countries .
In the 1980s , the United States produced more of these elements than any other country in the world , but China used aggressive economic practices to strategically flood the global market for rare earth elements and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The White House press service noted that the decree is aimed at developing the mining industry in the United States , supporting jobs in this area , as well as reducing dependence on China for the supply of critical minerals .

WASHINGTON, October 1. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump signed a decree on Wednesday aimed at reducing the country's dependence on supplies from abroad of the most significant types of minerals, including rare earth elements, according to the White House.
"I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that a strong America cannot be dependent on imports from foreign adversaries for the critical minerals that are increasingly necessary to maintain our economic and military strength in the 21st century," Trump wrote in a letter to members of the US Congress.
"Our dependence on one country, the People’s Republic of China (China), for multiple critical minerals is particularly concerning. The United States now imports 80% of its rare earth elements directly from China, with portions of the remainder indirectly sourced from China through other countries. In the 1980s, the United States produced more of these elements than any other country in the world, but China used aggressive economic practices to strategically flood the global market for rare earth elements and displace its competitors," the statement said.
The White House press service noted that the decree is aimed at developing the mining industry in the United States, supporting jobs in this area, as well as reducing dependence on China for the supply of critical minerals.


tass--2020-10-01--Moscow works on introducing Russian vaccine to UN, WHO

The envoy reiterated that Russian President Vladimir Putin in his address at the General Assembly proposed to supply the Russian vaccine for the voluntary inoculation of the UN staff .
`` Now we are discussing with the UN Secretariat the possible parameters of such event , '' he said .
UNITED NATIONS , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Russia is holding discussions with the UN about possible supplies of Russian vaccine against the coronavirus to its staff , Russia ’ s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said in an interview with TASS .
`` At the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Russian Direct Investment Fund are working on introducing our foreign and international partners to this domestic advanced development , including the World Health Organization ( WHO ) .
With the WHO , the issue of the so-called pre-qualification of our vaccine is also being worked on , '' the diplomat added .
The envoy said that the UN Secretariat `` is expressing interest '' that staff members working in Eastern Europe and Central Asia `` could in general count on treatment in Russia . ''
This implies some kind of reserve mechanism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be able to receive immediate medical aid at their place of service , he explained .
`` This interest indicates high marks to the level of our healthcare , '' the diplomat stressed .
According to him , this issue is being actively discussed , the `` interagency coordination of practical modalities of healthcare '' for the UN staff in Russian territory is underway .
On August 11 , Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation was developed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry and passed clinical trials in June - July .
It is based on a known platform previously used for other vaccines .
The Healthcare Ministry noted that the experience of use of similar preparations shows that they are capable of providing a lengthy immunity of up to two years .

The envoy reiterated that Russian President Vladimir Putin in his address at the General Assembly proposed to supply the Russian vaccine for the voluntary inoculation of the UN staff. "Now we are discussing with the UN Secretariat the possible parameters of such event," he said.
UNITED NATIONS, October 1. /TASS/. Russia is holding discussions with the UN about possible supplies of Russian vaccine against the coronavirus to its staff, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said in an interview with TASS.
"At the same time, Russia’s Health Ministry and the Russian Direct Investment Fund are working on introducing our foreign and international partners to this domestic advanced development, including the World Health Organization (WHO). With the WHO, the issue of the so-called pre-qualification of our vaccine is also being worked on," the diplomat added.
The envoy said that the UN Secretariat "is expressing interest" that staff members working in Eastern Europe and Central Asia "could in general count on treatment in Russia." This implies some kind of reserve mechanism in case the UN staff members won’t be able to receive immediate medical aid at their place of service, he explained.
"This interest indicates high marks to the level of our healthcare," the diplomat stressed. According to him, this issue is being actively discussed, the "interagency coordination of practical modalities of healthcare" for the UN staff in Russian territory is underway.
On August 11, Russia became the first worldwide to register the vaccine against the coronavirus which was named Sputnik V. The preparation was developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry and passed clinical trials in June - July. It is based on a known platform previously used for other vaccines. The Healthcare Ministry noted that the experience of use of similar preparations shows that they are capable of providing a lengthy immunity of up to two years.


tass--2020-10-01--Aeroflot resumes regular flights from Moscow to Seoul

MOSCOW , October 1 .
/TASS/ .
Aeroflot will resume regular flights from Moscow to the capital of South Korea - Seoul from October 1 , the airline said .
Flights will be operated once a week on Thursdays ( flight SU0250 Moscow - Seoul ) .
Return flight SU0251 Seoul - Moscow will be operated on Saturdays .
When entering South Korea , passengers will have to undergo a medical examination no more than 48 hours before departure .
Moreover , after arrival , the coronavirus test will need to be passed at the airport and , regardless of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine for 14 days .
After returning from abroad to Moscow , Russians will have to take a coronavirus test within three days and post the results on the public services portal .
With the restoration of international air traffic , the frequency of flights may change , Aeroflot noted .
Russia , amid the pandemic , has limited air traffic with other countries .
In early September , Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on the resumption of international air traffic with Egypt , the UAE , and the Maldives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flights with Turkey , the United Kingdom , Switzerland , and Tanzania .

MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Aeroflot will resume regular flights from Moscow to the capital of South Korea - Seoul from October 1, the airline said.
Flights will be operated once a week on Thursdays (flight SU0250 Moscow - Seoul). Return flight SU0251 Seoul - Moscow will be operated on Saturdays.
When entering South Korea, passengers will have to undergo a medical examination no more than 48 hours before departure. Moreover, after arrival, the coronavirus test will need to be passed at the airport and, regardless of its results, travelers will have to quarantine for 14 days. After returning from abroad to Moscow, Russians will have to take a coronavirus test within three days and post the results on the public services portal.
With the restoration of international air traffic, the frequency of flights may change, Aeroflot noted.
Russia, amid the pandemic, has limited air traffic with other countries. In early September, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on the resumption of international air traffic with Egypt, the UAE, and the Maldives. Prior to that, Russia resumed flights with Turkey, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Tanzania.


tass--2020-10-01--2020 "IMTA Mountain Tourism Awards" Candidate Projects Registration Kicks off

GUIYANG , China , October 1 .
/PRNewswire/ .
After the COVID-19 outbreak , demand for recreational vehicles ( RV ) , campsites and products related to self-driving becomes higher .
Mountain tourism as a brand-new growth point in the segment of cultural tourism can better meet customers ' needs of being close to nature and caring about health .
Most visitors have elevated their mountain tourism needs from sightseeing around mountains and rivers to having an in-depth travel experience while being close to nature and local culture .
Against such backdrop , International Mountain Tourism Alliance ( IMTA ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' aiming to convey the social responsibility and values that practitioners of the mountain tourism sector ought to shoulder while sticking to the concept of innovation , green , ecology and sustainable development .
With the award as an opportunity , IMTA strives to integrate the current industry resources and products , to facilitate tourism investment and consumption upgrade based on capital- and technology-empowerment , and to set a benchmark to lead the overall progress of the mountain tourism industry .
The 2020 `` IMTA Mountain Tourism Awards '' plan to include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Development Award '' , `` Best Mountain Tourism Destination Award '' , `` Best Mountain Tourism Outdoor Sport Award '' , `` Best Mountain Recreational Vehicle Camping Award '' and `` Best Mountain Hiking Route Award . ''
Each award will be granted to the top three of the five candidates.All the awards will be issued at the 2020 IMTA Annual Conference planned to be held in mid-to-late November .
A highly authoritative Expert Jury for the awards has been established with experts from China , Germany , Korea , France , Switzerland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fields of tourism planning , ecological environment , art and culture , as well as outdoor sport .
These awards are open to mountainous destinations , mountainous attractions , ski resorts , mountain-related outdoor sport companies and RV campsite businesses .
For organizations or enterprises willing to sign up , please send emails to Awards @ imtaweb.org for more information and application forms .
The registration process lasts until October 31 .

GUIYANG, China, October 1. /PRNewswire/. After the COVID-19 outbreak, demand for recreational vehicles (RV), campsites and products related to self-driving becomes higher. Mountain tourism as a brand-new growth point in the segment of cultural tourism can better meet customers' needs of being close to nature and caring about health. Most visitors have elevated their mountain tourism needs from sightseeing around mountains and rivers to having an in-depth travel experience while being close to nature and local culture.
Against such backdrop, International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) sets up "IMTA Mountain Tourism Awards," aiming to convey the social responsibility and values that practitioners of the mountain tourism sector ought to shoulder while sticking to the concept of innovation, green, ecology and sustainable development. With the award as an opportunity, IMTA strives to integrate the current industry resources and products, to facilitate tourism investment and consumption upgrade based on capital- and technology-empowerment, and to set a benchmark to lead the overall progress of the mountain tourism industry.
The 2020 "IMTA Mountain Tourism Awards" plan to include five awards – "Mountain Tourism Sustainable Development Award", "Best Mountain Tourism Destination Award", "Best Mountain Tourism Outdoor Sport Award", "Best Mountain Recreational Vehicle Camping Award" and "Best Mountain Hiking Route Award." Each award will be granted to the top three of the five candidates.All the awards will be issued at the 2020 IMTA Annual Conference planned to be held in mid-to-late November.
A highly authoritative Expert Jury for the awards has been established with experts from China, Germany, Korea, France, Switzerland, the USA, and other countries in the fields of tourism planning, ecological environment, art and culture, as well as outdoor sport.
These awards are open to mountainous destinations, mountainous attractions, ski resorts, mountain-related outdoor sport companies and RV campsite businesses. For organizations or enterprises willing to sign up, please send emails to Awards@imtaweb.org for more information and application forms. The registration process lasts until October 31.
CONTACT: Allen Li, +86 18010181431, E-mail: Awards@imtaweb.org, Website: www.imtaweb.net, www.tripvivid.com