tass--2020-01-30--Russia’s UN envoy: accusations of Russia, Syria at UNSC totally groundless

UNITED NATIONS , January 29 .
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Russia ’ s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia has put in question the reliability of the data on civilian casualties in Syria ’ s Idlib supplied by the UN Secretariat , since the source providing the data remains unknown .
Earlier , UN Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock in his address to the UN Security Council accused `` the Government of Syria and its allies '' of delivering airstrikes against Idlib , which allegedly killed civilians .
The allegations received the US and UK ambassadors ’ support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ session .
`` Mark Lowcock seems to have lacked time to heed both us and the Syrian representative .
It is a pity as we are convinced that it would have been useful to listen to us , '' Nebenzia said .
Nebenzia said that at the session , there were `` statements , which look as if they had been copied , about the bombardments of schools , hospitals , marketplaces and sites accommodating internally displaced persons . ''
`` We were given ‘ precise ’ numbers of those killed and injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for word , '' the Russian ambassador went on to say .
`` I want to ask you once more : Where do you collect your ‘ reliable ’ data ?
Where have you found so many medical institutions that had already been bombed-out ? ''
he asked his counterparts at the UN Security Council .
`` Terrorists are still employing the practice of ‘ human shields ’ , abducting civilians and shelling checkpoints , '' Nebenzia stressed .
The ceasefire in the Idlib de-escalation zone in the north of Syria came into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped combat operation from 14:00 local time on January 9 .
Nevertheless , according to the Russian center for the reconciliation of the conflicting sides in Syria , since the ceasefire was declared , militants have numerously attacked the Syrian army ’ s positions and opened fire on inhabited localities .
On January 19 , the center informed that the number of attacks had reached the maximum level since May 2019 when the region was gripped with full-scale fighting .
In the January 28 offensive , the Syrian army regained control over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major outpost of the Al-Nusra Front ( terrorist organization outlawed in Russia ) was located .
The Russian center for reconciliation of conflicting sides in Syria ( incorporated in the Russian Defense Ministry ) said in a statement on Wednesday that no civilians were affected by the attack launched by Syrian government forces against militants ’ position in the Idlib de-escalation zone .
The Russian military pointed out that work had begun in the town of Maaret al-Numan retaken from militants to provide the civilian population with foodstuffs and daily necessities .
Four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an agreement reached by the three Syrian ceasefire guarantor nations , namely Russia , Iran and Turkey , in May 2017 .
Three of them are now controlled by Damascus while the fourth one located in the Idlib governorate and partially in the neighboring Latakia , Hama and Aleppo governorates is still outside Damascus ’ control , with a larger part of it being seized by Jabhat al-Nusra ( a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia ) militants .

UNITED NATIONS, January 29. /TASS/. Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia has put in question the reliability of the data on civilian casualties in Syria’s Idlib supplied by the UN Secretariat, since the source providing the data remains unknown.
Earlier, UN Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock in his address to the UN Security Council accused "the Government of Syria and its allies" of delivering airstrikes against Idlib, which allegedly killed civilians. The allegations received the US and UK ambassadors’ support. Lowcock walked on the UN SC session.
"Mark Lowcock seems to have lacked time to heed both us and the Syrian representative. It is a pity as we are convinced that it would have been useful to listen to us," Nebenzia said.
Nebenzia said that at the session, there were "statements, which look as if they had been copied, about the bombardments of schools, hospitals, marketplaces and sites accommodating internally displaced persons."
"We were given ‘precise’ numbers of those killed and injured. We used to hear it word for word," the Russian ambassador went on to say.
"I want to ask you once more: Where do you collect your ‘reliable’ data? Where have you found so many medical institutions that had already been bombed-out?" he asked his counterparts at the UN Security Council.
"Terrorists are still employing the practice of ‘human shields’, abducting civilians and shelling checkpoints," Nebenzia stressed.
The ceasefire in the Idlib de-escalation zone in the north of Syria came into effect on January 12. Government troops stopped combat operation from 14:00 local time on January 9. Nevertheless, according to the Russian center for the reconciliation of the conflicting sides in Syria, since the ceasefire was declared, militants have numerously attacked the Syrian army’s positions and opened fire on inhabited localities. On January 19, the center informed that the number of attacks had reached the maximum level since May 2019 when the region was gripped with full-scale fighting. In the January 28 offensive, the Syrian army regained control over the town of Maaret al-Numan, where a major outpost of the Al-Nusra Front (terrorist organization outlawed in Russia) was located.
The Russian center for reconciliation of conflicting sides in Syria (incorporated in the Russian Defense Ministry) said in a statement on Wednesday that no civilians were affected by the attack launched by Syrian government forces against militants’ position in the Idlib de-escalation zone. The Russian military pointed out that work had begun in the town of Maaret al-Numan retaken from militants to provide the civilian population with foodstuffs and daily necessities.
Four de-escalation zones were established in Syria under an agreement reached by the three Syrian ceasefire guarantor nations, namely Russia, Iran and Turkey, in May 2017. Three of them are now controlled by Damascus while the fourth one located in the Idlib governorate and partially in the neighboring Latakia, Hama and Aleppo governorates is still outside Damascus’ control, with a larger part of it being seized by Jabhat al-Nusra (a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia) militants.


tass--2020-02-05--Evacuation of Russians from Wuhan completed

MOSCOW , February 5 .
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Russia ’ s Aerospace Forces jets have completed an operation to evacuate Russian citizens from China ’ s Wuhan at the center of the pneumonia outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus .
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the evacuation .
Two specially equipped military transport planes delivered 144 people from Wuhan to Russia ’ s Tyumen Region , including 128 Russians and 16 foreigners ( citizens of Belarus , Kazakhstan , Armenia and Ukraine ) .
They were accompanied by medics , virologists and Russian consumer watchdog specialists .
There were sick people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in satisfactory condition .
Nevertheless , all evacuees will be quarantined for 14 days .
A treatment and rehabilitation center situated 30 km away from the city of Tyumen was designated as the quarantine location .
An additional protective fence and CCTV cameras were installed there , while the drainage and waste disposal systems were modernized .
Russia ’ s National Guard officers ensure security in the center .
According to Anna Popova , head of the Russian consumer watchdog , Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare ( Rospotrebnadzor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibility of the coronavirus spreading in Russia .
While in the quarantine , the evacuees are not supposed to contact each other , the only exception will be made for families who will share their accommodations .
According to head physician Vladimir Semyonov , the people will be housed in standard suits with separate bathrooms .
The rooms have fridges , TV sets and Wi-Fi .
Children are also cared for - there are toys , plasticine , markers , educational games in the rooms , while adults can enjoy books , chess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get four meals a day .

MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. Russia’s Aerospace Forces jets have completed an operation to evacuate Russian citizens from China’s Wuhan at the center of the pneumonia outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the evacuation.
Two specially equipped military transport planes delivered 144 people from Wuhan to Russia’s Tyumen Region, including 128 Russians and 16 foreigners (citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Ukraine). They were accompanied by medics, virologists and Russian consumer watchdog specialists.
No sick people identified
There were sick people onboard the jets, all passengers are in satisfactory condition. Nevertheless, all evacuees will be quarantined for 14 days. A treatment and rehabilitation center situated 30 km away from the city of Tyumen was designated as the quarantine location. An additional protective fence and CCTV cameras were installed there, while the drainage and waste disposal systems were modernized. Russia’s National Guard officers ensure security in the center. According to Anna Popova, head of the Russian consumer watchdog, Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor), these measures rule out any possibility of the coronavirus spreading in Russia.
Quarantine
While in the quarantine, the evacuees are not supposed to contact each other, the only exception will be made for families who will share their accommodations. According to head physician Vladimir Semyonov, the people will be housed in standard suits with separate bathrooms. The rooms have fridges, TV sets and Wi-Fi. Children are also cared for - there are toys, plasticine, markers, educational games in the rooms, while adults can enjoy books, chess and checkers. The evacuees will also get four meals a day.


tass--2020-02-05--Euro falls below 69 rubles on Moscow Exchange

MOSCOW , February 5 .
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The euro on the Moscow Exchange fell by 1 % to the level @ @ @ @ @ last time the euro was below 69 rubles on January 29 , 2020 .
As @ @ @ @ @ the euro continued to decline and was trading at 68.94 rubles ( -1.04 % ) @ @ @ @ @ dollar fell 0.9 % to 62.57 rubles .
The price of futures contract for Brent @ @ @ @ @ on London ’ s ICE increased by 3.5 % and amounted to $ 55.84 per @ @

MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. The euro on the Moscow Exchange fell by 1% to the level of 68.99 rubles.
The last time the euro was below 69 rubles on January 29, 2020.
As of 14:26 Moscow time, the euro continued to decline and was trading at 68.94 rubles (-1.04%). In turn, the dollar fell 0.9% to 62.57 rubles.
The price of futures contract for Brent crude oil with April delivery on London’s ICE increased by 3.5% and amounted to $55.84 per barrel.


tass--2020-02-05--Stabilization in Iraq must proceed in line with interests of all citizens, says Putin

MOSCOW , February 5 .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow stands for preserving the territorial @ @ @ @ @ Russia systematically works for preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq .
We furnish @ @ @ @ @ issues , '' Putin said at a ceremony where foreign ambassadors , including Iraq ’ @ @ @ @ @ credentials .
Putin said Russia was adamant that `` the tasks of internal political stabilization @ @ @ @ @ through a wide national dialogue on the basis of respect for the interests of all @ @ @ @ @ ideology , ethnicity or religion . ''
He stressed that `` major experience of mutually @ @ @ @ @ Iraq has been accumulated in different spheres , including the fuel and energy industry .
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MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow stands for preserving the territorial integrity of Iraq.
"Russia systematically works for preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. We furnish active assistance in addressing security issues," Putin said at a ceremony where foreign ambassadors, including Iraq’s ambassador, presented their credentials.
Putin said Russia was adamant that "the tasks of internal political stabilization in Iraq should be handled through a wide national dialogue on the basis of respect for the interests of all citizens, regardless of their ideology, ethnicity or religion."
He stressed that "major experience of mutually beneficial cooperation between Russia and Iraq has been accumulated in different spheres, including the fuel and energy industry.".


tass--2020-02-05--Putin says Russia ready for restoring Moscow-London mutually respectful dialogue

MOSCOW , February 5 .
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Restoring a dialogue and trade exchanges between Moscow and London meets the common @ @ @ @ @ Russia is ready for this , Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a ceremony of @ @ @ @ @ in the Kremlin on Wednesday .
`` The current state of relations between Russia and @ @ @ @ @ sides .
We are convinced that restoring a mutually respectful dialogue , strengthening trade and @ @ @ @ @ cultural and humanitarian contacts meet common interests .
And we are ready for this , @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. Restoring a dialogue and trade exchanges between Moscow and London meets the common interests of both countries and Russia is ready for this, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a ceremony of receiving credentials from foreign ambassadors, including from the UK envoy, in the Kremlin on Wednesday.
"The current state of relations between Russia and Great Britain hardly satisfies both sides. We are convinced that restoring a mutually respectful dialogue, strengthening trade and economic exchanges and building up cultural and humanitarian contacts meet common interests. And we are ready for this," Putin said.
Relations with other countries
Speaking before the ambassadors who took part in the ceremony of presenting their credentials, Putin pointed to the dynamic development of Russian-Bangladeshi ties, including in trade and in the sphere of the civilian nuclear power. The Russian leader said he hoped for the continued close cooperation of the two countries in the UN and other multilateral organizations.
The Russian president also spoke for developing relations with Panama, improving the contractual and legal framework and strengthening contacts in the economic sphere. Putin pointed to the need to expand Russia-New Zealand relations in the trade, investment and humanitarian spheres and also called useful interaction on international issues, including the fight against terrorism, the issues of climate change and Antarctic explorations.
"We are open for cooperation with Canada based on mutual respect and the need to take the interests of each other into account. Our countries are neighbors in the Arctic and bear joint responsibility for the sustainable development of this vast region, for preserving the traditional way of life of the indigenous peoples and for the attentive approach towards its fragile eco-system," Putin said at the ceremony in the Kremlin.
The Russian leader said that France was one of Russia’s key international partners, mentioning his constant contacts with French President Emmanuel Macron. Putin added that Moscow and Paris were interacting on the issues of settling the situation in Libya, Syria and generally in the Middle East, and also in Ukraine. Putin recalled the accords reached by the two countries in August 2019 and the start of the joint work on the issues of ensuring stability and security in Europe. The Russian leader also paid attention to the development of economic ties between Russia and France, including in industry and the energy sector.
Speaking about the relations between Russia and Kazakhstan, Putin called them an example of reliable strategic partnership and allied relations. "We highly value the level of trust and interaction with the leadership of Kazakhstan that has been achieved," the Russian leader said.
Putin recalled he had held nine meetings with President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev in 2019, adding that he maintained "very close contacts with his good friend Nursultan Nazarbayev [the first president of Kazakhstan]."
As the Russian leader said, "largely thanks to the joint efforts of Russia and Kazakhstan, integration within the EAEU [Eurasian Economic Union] is developing consistently."
Also, Moscow and Nur-Sultan "are closely coordinating approaches towards the issues of the international agenda," Putin added. He recalled that Kazakhstan had provided the venue for organizing the Astana negotiating process on settling the situation in Syria.


tass--2020-02-05--Hainan law enforcement officers conduct special operation amid coronavirus

HAIKOU , February 5 .
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The Hainan authorities are conducting a special operation dubbed Spring Thunder aimed at stopping the sale of meat and wild animals hunting as this might be a source of coronavirus 2019-nCoV which causes pneumonia , according to www.hinews.cn .
According to the publication , the law enforcement authorities began the operation on January 22 , more than 3,200 police officers are engaged in the operation .
Within two weeks they have searched more than a thousand vehicles , more than 780 markets where banned food products could have been sold , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducted inspection at 315 livestock farms .
As the Hainan local authorities note , such measures are taken to minimize the risk of pneumonia spreading through the country .
Due to the seraches , the police officers detained ten people and seized several firearms .
Earlier , Chinese experts said that the primary source of coronavirus in Hubei could be wild animals , in particular , bats and snakes .
Thus , the Chinese government imposed tough restrictions , completely banning their sale and purchase .
According to official statistics , the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached 91 people , four residents were cured .
About 40 % of the cases were registered in the two largest Hainan cities — Sanya and Haikou .
The local authorities are actively fighting the spread of pneumonia .

HAIKOU, February 5. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities are conducting a special operation dubbed Spring Thunder aimed at stopping the sale of meat and wild animals hunting as this might be a source of coronavirus 2019-nCoV which causes pneumonia, according to www.hinews.cn.
According to the publication, the law enforcement authorities began the operation on January 22, more than 3,200 police officers are engaged in the operation. Within two weeks they have searched more than a thousand vehicles, more than 780 markets where banned food products could have been sold, as well about 1,400 motels, the authorities also conducted inspection at 315 livestock farms.
As the Hainan local authorities note, such measures are taken to minimize the risk of pneumonia spreading through the country. Due to the seraches, the police officers detained ten people and seized several firearms.
Earlier, Chinese experts said that the primary source of coronavirus in Hubei could be wild animals, in particular, bats and snakes. Thus, the Chinese government imposed tough restrictions, completely banning their sale and purchase.
According to official statistics, the number of people infected with coronavirus in Hainan reached 91 people, four residents were cured. About 40% of the cases were registered in the two largest Hainan cities — Sanya and Haikou. The local authorities are actively fighting the spread of pneumonia.


tass--2020-02-05--Putin notes ‘decisive, vigorous’ measures taken by China to fight coronavirus

`` China and all of us face the danger of coronavirus infection spread , '' Putin noted during the Credentials @ @ @ @ @ The Chinese authorities take decisive and vigorous measures to stop the epidemics . ''
Number @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus in China surpasses 24,300 The president assured that Russia is ready to `` provide @ @ @ @ @ friendly Chinese people , '' adding that relations between Russia and China are on unprecedentedly @ @ @ @ @ is a truly comprehensive strategic partnership , '' he said .
Putin reminded about steady @ @ @ @ @ launch of ‘ Sila Sibiri ’ gas pipeline , successful development of ties in defense @ @ @ @ @ to the president , Russian-Chinese cross year of scientific , technological and innovative cooperation kicks @ @ @ @ @ Our nations coordinate their positions on key issues of global and regional agenda , cooperate @ @ @ @ @ unions , including the UN , BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization , '' the president @ @

"China and all of us face the danger of coronavirus infection spread," Putin noted during the Credentials Presentation Ceremony Wednesday. "The Chinese authorities take decisive and vigorous measures to stop the epidemics."
Number of people infected with new coronavirus in China surpasses 24,300
The president assured that Russia is ready to "provide all required assistance to the friendly Chinese people," adding that relations between Russia and China are on unprecedentedly high level.
"This is a truly comprehensive strategic partnership," he said.
Putin reminded about steady growth of bilateral trade, launch of ‘Sila Sibiri’ gas pipeline, successful development of ties in defense and military-technical cooperation. According to the president, Russian-Chinese cross year of scientific, technological and innovative cooperation kicks off in April.
"Our nations coordinate their positions on key issues of global and regional agenda, cooperate in the international organizations and unions, including the UN, BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization," the president concluded.


tass--2020-02-05--Prosecutor’s office apologizes to reporter Golunov, admits action unjustified

`` The Prosecutor ’ s Office of Moscow ’ s Western Administrative District has sent a formal apology to journalist Ivan Golunov in connection with his unjustified criminal prosecution , '' the Prosecutor-General ’ s Office said .
MOSCOW , February 5 .
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The local Moscow prosecutor ’ s office has offered up its formal apologies to Ivan Golunov , an investigative journalist with the Meduza online newspaper , for unjustified criminal prosecution , the press service of the Russian Prosecutor-General ’ s Office informed TASS .
Golunov , an investigative correspondent working for the Riga-based Meduza online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on June 6 , 2019 .
According to police , the reporter was carrying four grams of mephedrone , a synthetic stimulant drug , and five grams of cocaine had apparently been discovered during a search of his rented apartment .
Moscow ’ s Nikulinsky District Court placed the reporter under house arrest .
Golunov ’ s defense attorney said that the drugs could have been planted on his client .
All charges were eventually dropped , and Golunov was set free on June 11 .
According to Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criminal case against Golunov over a lack of evidence proving his involvement in the alleged crime .
The Prosecutor-General ’ s Office earlier refused to apologize to Golunov , stating that `` apologies to a rehabilitated individual for the harm done to him/her are offered by the prosecutor who is supervising the criminal case . ''

"The Prosecutor’s Office of Moscow’s Western Administrative District has sent a formal apology to journalist Ivan Golunov in connection with his unjustified criminal prosecution," the Prosecutor-General’s Office said.
MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. The local Moscow prosecutor’s office has offered up its formal apologies to Ivan Golunov, an investigative journalist with the Meduza online newspaper, for unjustified criminal prosecution, the press service of the Russian Prosecutor-General’s Office informed TASS.
Golunov, an investigative correspondent working for the Riga-based Meduza online newspaper, was detained in downtown Moscow on June 6, 2019. According to police, the reporter was carrying four grams of mephedrone, a synthetic stimulant drug, and five grams of cocaine had apparently been discovered during a search of his rented apartment. Moscow’s Nikulinsky District Court placed the reporter under house arrest. Golunov’s defense attorney said that the drugs could have been planted on his client. All charges were eventually dropped, and Golunov was set free on June 11.
According to Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, a decision was made to drop the criminal case against Golunov over a lack of evidence proving his involvement in the alleged crime.
The Prosecutor-General’s Office earlier refused to apologize to Golunov, stating that "apologies to a rehabilitated individual for the harm done to him/her are offered by the prosecutor who is supervising the criminal case."


tass--2020-02-05--Kremlin: Constitutional amendments aimed at efficient development of government system

MOSCOW , February 5 .
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The proposed amendments to the Russian Constitution are aimed at ensuring the efficient development of the country ’ s system of government , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked to comment on the need to amend the Constitution .
`` The president came up with the initiative in order to improve the political system ’ s performance based on its level of development .
The only goal is to maintain the concept of the welfare state and ensure the efficient development of our system of government , '' Peskov pointed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement that the amendments are dictated by life , Peskov mentioned the pension indexation issue and noted that according to current legislation , the government has the opportunity not to index pensions every year .
`` Enshrining the principle of pension indexation in the Constitution will entail a significant financial burden but the government is ready for it , '' the presidential spokesman said , adding that it would end legal loopholes that made it possible to cancel the indexation of pensions .
In response to a question about the Russian judicial system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the need to make sure that `` the system suit the level of development of the political system and civil society , and also match the expectations of the public and the political system . ''
At the same time , the Kremlin spokesman declined to comment on a proposed constitutional amendment , which stipulated that consultations with the Federation Council ( the upper house of parliament ) would be mandatory for the appointment of the country ’ s prosecutor general and his deputies .
`` Proposals are still being collected , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kremlin ’ s stance on each and every one of them .
The work is not over yet , '' Peskov said .

MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. The proposed amendments to the Russian Constitution are aimed at ensuring the efficient development of the country’s system of government, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters when asked to comment on the need to amend the Constitution.
"The president came up with the initiative in order to improve the political system’s performance based on its level of development. The only goal is to maintain the concept of the welfare state and ensure the efficient development of our system of government," Peskov pointed out.
When commenting on Putin’s statement that the amendments are dictated by life, Peskov mentioned the pension indexation issue and noted that according to current legislation, the government has the opportunity not to index pensions every year.
"Enshrining the principle of pension indexation in the Constitution will entail a significant financial burden but the government is ready for it," the presidential spokesman said, adding that it would end legal loopholes that made it possible to cancel the indexation of pensions.
In response to a question about the Russian judicial system and the State Council, Peskov emphasized the need to make sure that "the system suit the level of development of the political system and civil society, and also match the expectations of the public and the political system."
At the same time, the Kremlin spokesman declined to comment on a proposed constitutional amendment, which stipulated that consultations with the Federation Council (the upper house of parliament) would be mandatory for the appointment of the country’s prosecutor general and his deputies. "Proposals are still being collected, there is hardly sense in asking about the Kremlin’s stance on each and every one of them. The work is not over yet," Peskov said.


tass--2020-02-05--Russia's Tatneft to supply 80,000 tonnes of oil to Belarus in February

MOSCOW , February 5 .
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Transneft has received a provisional application from Tatneft on supply of 80,000 tonnes of oil to Belarus in February , Chief Executive Officer of Russia ’ s pipeline monopoly Nikolai Tokarev told reporters on Wednesday .
`` Only Safmar and Tatneft have applied ( for 80,000 tonnes - TASS ) in February , which is a provisional application though .
It does not necessarily mean that Tatneft will supply those 70,000 tonnes there .
I think that the meeting ( between Russia and Belarusian presidents - TASS ) will be announced shortly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` However , the situation is frustrating , honestly speaking , as it creates problems both for us and for Belarus , '' Tokarev noted .
Safmar plans oil supplies totaling 250,000 tonnes in February , he added .
Contracts on supplies of Russian oil to Belarus expired on December 31 , 2019 .
The sides have been negotiating their extension since then , failing to agree on the price of deliveries and transportation .
Russneft and Neftisa companies controlled by Russian businessman Mikhail Gutseriev resumed oil supplies to Belarus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lukashenko said on February 4 that Minsk is ready to purchase oil from Russia at global prices , adding that the issue of companies ’ premiums should be solved .

MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. Transneft has received a provisional application from Tatneft on supply of 80,000 tonnes of oil to Belarus in February, Chief Executive Officer of Russia’s pipeline monopoly Nikolai Tokarev told reporters on Wednesday.
"Only Safmar and Tatneft have applied (for 80,000 tonnes - TASS) in February, which is a provisional application though. It does not necessarily mean that Tatneft will supply those 70,000 tonnes there. I think that the meeting (between Russia and Belarusian presidents - TASS) will be announced shortly, the issue will be clarified," he said.
"However, the situation is frustrating, honestly speaking, as it creates problems both for us and for Belarus," Tokarev noted. Safmar plans oil supplies totaling 250,000 tonnes in February, he added.
Contracts on supplies of Russian oil to Belarus expired on December 31, 2019. The sides have been negotiating their extension since then, failing to agree on the price of deliveries and transportation. Russneft and Neftisa companies controlled by Russian businessman Mikhail Gutseriev resumed oil supplies to Belarus on January 4.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on February 4 that Minsk is ready to purchase oil from Russia at global prices, adding that the issue of companies’ premiums should be solved.


tass--2020-02-05--Russian defense firm at final stage of developing new combat module

LUCKNOW /India/ , February 5 .
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The Burevestnik Central Research Institute ( part of Uralvagonzavod manufacturer within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec ) is at the final stage of developing the latest AU-220M remote-controlled combat module , Burevestnik CEO Georgy Zakamennykh said at the Defexpo international arms show in India on Wednesday .
`` The module is currently undergoing preliminary trials and is at the final stage of its development .
Some potential customers is displaying their interest in it and the module has big export potential , '' Zakamennykh said .
The module was considerably improved during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In particular , the armament was improved : the 57mm cannon of high ballistics is capable of striking all types of targets in the battlefield , apart from main battle tanks , '' he specified .
The AU-220M is an unmanned cannon and machine-gun module .
It is designed to serve as the armament for various combat vehicles , first of all , infantry fighting vehicles both operational ( upon their upgrade ) and new hardware based on the Armata , Kurganets-25 and Bumerang platforms .
The module can be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boats .
The gun mount has a circular rotation and a firing range of up to 14.5 km with a maximum rate of fire of 80 rounds per minute .
The ammunition load includes 80 unitary 57mm munitions : multifunctional remote-controlled , armor-piercing and guided projectiles , which allows effectively striking small-size unmanned aerial vehicles , low-flying aircraft and helicopters , and also land-based light-armored hardware and field fortifications .
Armed with the new module , the combat vehicles are capable of firing from a halt , on the move and on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or night and in any weather conditions .
The possibility of the weapon ’ s remote control through communications channels allows coping with a whole range of combat assignments in a robotized manner without the crew ’ s direct participation .
The AU-220M combat module mounted on light-and medium-category armored vehicles will help considerably boost their combat potential .

LUCKNOW /India/, February 5. /TASS/. The Burevestnik Central Research Institute (part of Uralvagonzavod manufacturer within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec) is at the final stage of developing the latest AU-220M remote-controlled combat module, Burevestnik CEO Georgy Zakamennykh said at the Defexpo international arms show in India on Wednesday.
"The module is currently undergoing preliminary trials and is at the final stage of its development. Some potential customers is displaying their interest in it and the module has big export potential," Zakamennykh said.
The module was considerably improved during its development, the chief executive added.
"In particular, the armament was improved: the 57mm cannon of high ballistics is capable of striking all types of targets in the battlefield, apart from main battle tanks," he specified.
The AU-220M is an unmanned cannon and machine-gun module. It is designed to serve as the armament for various combat vehicles, first of all, infantry fighting vehicles both operational (upon their upgrade) and new hardware based on the Armata, Kurganets-25 and Bumerang platforms. The module can be used as the armament of small-displacement ships and boats.
The gun mount has a circular rotation and a firing range of up to 14.5 km with a maximum rate of fire of 80 rounds per minute. The ammunition load includes 80 unitary 57mm munitions: multifunctional remote-controlled, armor-piercing and guided projectiles, which allows effectively striking small-size unmanned aerial vehicles, low-flying aircraft and helicopters, and also land-based light-armored hardware and field fortifications.
Armed with the new module, the combat vehicles are capable of firing from a halt, on the move and on the float, at any time of day or night and in any weather conditions.
The possibility of the weapon’s remote control through communications channels allows coping with a whole range of combat assignments in a robotized manner without the crew’s direct participation. The AU-220M combat module mounted on light-and medium-category armored vehicles will help considerably boost their combat potential.


tass--2020-02-05--Press review: Lukashenko cozies up to US and is Erdogan blocking Syria’s road to victory

The outcome of the war in Syria is being decided in the province of Idlib these days , Izvestia wrote .
The Syrian army , with the support of Russian air power , is conducting a strategic offensive to free its territories and a key highway .
However , the United States and Turkey are preventing the Syrian military from success .
Erdogan sent additional troops into Syrian territory and fired on government forces and the US is going to launch a large-scale disinformation crusade in the near future , ‘ revealing ’ to the world the `` hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and `` the deliberate destruction of the civilian population '' , the newspaper wrote .
The situation in the region is being actively discussed by Russia and Turkey along a `` hot line '' , military-diplomatic sources told Izvestia .
The fighting for the city of Saraqib on Monday , February 3 , led to an exchange of artillery attacks between the Turkish and Syrian armies and a dangerous escalation .
As military-diplomatic sources told Izvestia , Russia and Turkey have now intensified cooperation on ending the conflict .
Later , Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not aggravate relations with Moscow because of the situation in Idlib .
At the same time , he promised to respond with fire to any shelling of Turkish troops in order to prevent the `` Syrian regime '' from gaining control of the city .
`` Saraqib is the last major settlement on the highway left to be taken by government forces , '' military expert Dmitry Boltenkov told the newspaper .
`` It is the road , and not the entire Idlib , that is the goal of the current offensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ankara are trying to iron out the situation .
Erdogan had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart , President Vladimir Putin .
During the dialogue , the parties once again emphasized the need for the strict implementation of the Russian-Turkish accords on Idlib , the Kremlin ’ s press service said .
Meanwhile , US representatives claim that Syrian and Russian air strikes are directed mainly against civilians and social infrastructure , which , according to Izvestia ’ s sources in military-diplomatic circles , is not true .
In their opinion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would simply be no military success in the battles against Al-Nusra and other radical Islamists .
Foreign Policy , a US-based journal , citing its own sources , trotted out the name of the future US ambassador to Belarus .
The post could be taken by Julie Fisher , a career diplomat with experience in Russia , Georgia , and Ukraine .
This news is another episode of the ongoing rapprochement between Minsk and Washington , taking place against the backdrop of a protracted crisis in Russian-Belarusian relations , Kommersant wrote .
President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his intentions .
If new problems with Russia spring up , he will count on US assistance .
According to Kommersant ’ s sources in Minsk , Lukashenko is raising the stakes before the next meeting with Vladimir Putin , scheduled for February 7 .
The topic of a US ambassador returning to Minsk after the long diplomatic standoff between Belarus and the US sparked in 2008 , has been discussed since January 2019 .
The recent negotiations between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Alexander Lukashenko focused on this , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in general .
Meanwhile , talking about warming relations with the United States , Lukashenko repeatedly went on to talk about relations with Moscow .
Some statements by the Belarusian leader were built on a direct comparison of Russia and the United States , Kommersant wrote .
Moreover , Moscow , in his assessments , was presented as a source of problems , whereas the United States was presented as a potential assistant in solving them , the newspaper said .
As an example of this , Lukashenko cited the statement by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s readiness to provide Belarus with oil `` at competitive prices '' .
Commenting on Lukashenko ’ s statements , Vyacheslav Pazdnyak , from the Minsk-based Wider Europe told Kommersant , `` Alexander Lukashenko has given Moscow a signal : if Russia does not want to provide support , there are other countries that can do this . ''
However , according to the expert , the newly founded rapprochement between Minsk and Washington is very limited , because the United States , unlike the European Union , regularly extends sanctions against Belarus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and is prohibited from entering the United States .
Izvestia : Russian restaurants and hotels can not turn away Chinese citizens Hotels and restaurants do not have the right to refuse service to Chinese customers , or they can risk facing penalties , the Consumers Union of Russia told Izvestia .
The union noted that the services of restaurants and hotels are public , which means that they are obliged to work with any client regardless of their nationality .
Meanwhile , the Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers disagrees with this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to apply precautionary measures and there is nothing reprehensible about this .
`` The only reason for any refusal is the objective inability to provide services , say for example , a full restaurant or a hotel .
Restaurant employees are not qualified medical personnel and can not determine either the nature of the disease or its threat to others , '' Co-Chairman of the Russian Consumers Union Alexei Koitov told Izvestia .
The Consumers Union recalled that a fine for an unlawful denial of service under the current Code of Administrative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( $ 317- $ 475 ) .
Prohibiting Chinese citizens from visiting cafes or hotels may result in criminal punishment , based on Article 136 of the Russian Criminal Code `` Violation of the Equality of Human and Civil Rights and Freedoms '' , and would involve a fine of 100,000-300,000 rubles ( $ 1,585-4,756 ) or imprisonment for up to two years .
On the other hand , the Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers sees nothing wrong with the fact that some establishments refuse to receive guests from China , since these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone has the right to take care of their health in their own way .
It can hardly be called racial discrimination , rather a certain caution in relation to a well-known epidemiological case , '' the Federation ’ s Vice President Vadim Prasov told Izvestia .
Booking.com told Izvestia that it `` offers the possibility of free cancellation or modification of any reservations of accommodation facilities in China for arrivals before February 8 , 2020 , and also provides similar support to all customers from China who are sent abroad . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if necessary , takes appropriate measures , even removing users from the platform , its representatives told Izvestia .
Kommersant : Russian government seeks to take control over development of Internet technologies A set of prepared roadmaps for implementing end-to-end digital technologies , including quantum technologies , blockchain and artificial intelligence , can be supplemented by a document on Internet development , Kommersant wrote .
The document was developed by Rostelecom , which proposes to develop , under state control , a platform for collecting the `` digital footprint '' of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as a domestic messenger , browser and mobile operating system .
With an estimated budget of 260 bln rubles ( $ 4.12 bln ) the new roadmap could be one of the most expensive ones .
The need for such expenses was explained by the requirement `` to reduce the risks of manipulating the public opinion of Russians '' , the newspaper wrote .
Rostelecom sent the draft roadmap to the Ministry of Communications , a source familiar with the text of the document told Kommersant .
Its development was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Kommersant ’ s sources , the document includes the development of such technologies in Russia as content-based recommendation systems , speech and gesture recognition , virtual and augmented reality ( VR/AR ) , instant messengers , OS , and so on .
It was noted that a number of products in this area have already been developed and are operated by large companies such as Yandex , Mail.ru Group , Rambler Group , Rostelecom , among others .
The Internet technologies listed in the roadmap and specifically this area of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state support , chief analyst of the Russian Electronic Communications Association Karen Ghazaryan told Kommersant .
`` There is a high probability that this will be a total waste of money , '' he said .
At the same time , through the participation in the development of Internet technologies , the state will have more opportunities for an in-depth analysis of people ’ s private lives , including for example their habits and interests , Head of data and analytics group at KPMG in Russia and the CIS Roman Milyaev told Kommersant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Directors of the Central Bank in 2020 will be held on February 7 , converging with several atypical events in politics and economics at once .
The onset of the coronavirus epidemic , the change of the Russian government and more spending on social measures backed by Vladimir Putin .
The Central Bank will have to decide what to do with the rate before the impact of such risks becomes clear , Vedomosti wrote .
The majority of experts , interviewed by the newspaper nevertheless expect a rate cut .
Consumer prices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monetary policy since June 2019 , VTB Capital analysts noted .
Against this background , the Central Bank may again reduce the rate .
Analysts interviewed by Reuters expect this as well - 15 out of 24 economists expect a rate cut of 0.25 percentage points to 6 % .
On the other hand , external risks can prevent a rate cut .
Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus , the price of Brent oil could drop by $ 11 in 2020 , Citi analysts believe .
Oil prices have already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of December and by 4 % last week .
The ruble exchange rate for January also fell by 2.5 % , Alfa Bank analysts said .
A couple of weeks ago , the ruble was actively strengthening .
This was one of the factors in favor of lowering the rate , chief economist at Nordea Bank Tatiana Evdokimova said , but against the backdrop of the epidemic , the ruble 's future is beginning to look bleaker .
The virus has already caused a panic throughout global markets , the Central Bank will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will take a break from changing the key rate , at least until the peak of the epidemic or the stock markets stabilize , analysts at Veles Capital forecast .
In the future , the regulator may reduce the rate one more time - in April to 5.75 % , Rosbank chief analyst Evgeny Koshelev believes , and then they ’ ll wait and see until the end of the year .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews

Izvestia: Turkey's Idlib gamble rattles relations with Russia The outcome of the war in Syria is being decided in the province of Idlib these days, Izvestia wrote. The Syrian army, with the support of Russian air power, is conducting a strategic offensive to free its territories and a key highway. However, the United States and Turkey are preventing the Syrian military from success. Erdogan sent additional troops into Syrian territory and fired on government forces and the US is going to launch a large-scale disinformation crusade in the near future, ‘revealing’ to the world the "hundreds of thousands of refugees from the war zones" and "the deliberate destruction of the civilian population", the newspaper wrote. The situation in the region is being actively discussed by Russia and Turkey along a "hot line", military-diplomatic sources told Izvestia.
The fighting for the city of Saraqib on Monday, February 3, led to an exchange of artillery attacks between the Turkish and Syrian armies and a dangerous escalation. As military-diplomatic sources told Izvestia, Russia and Turkey have now intensified cooperation on ending the conflict. Later, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Ankara would not aggravate relations with Moscow because of the situation in Idlib. At the same time, he promised to respond with fire to any shelling of Turkish troops in order to prevent the "Syrian regime" from gaining control of the city. "Saraqib is the last major settlement on the highway left to be taken by government forces," military expert Dmitry Boltenkov told the newspaper. "It is the road, and not the entire Idlib, that is the goal of the current offensive," he added. Moscow and Ankara are trying to iron out the situation. Erdogan had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. During the dialogue, the parties once again emphasized the need for the strict implementation of the Russian-Turkish accords on Idlib, the Kremlin’s press service said. Meanwhile, US representatives claim that Syrian and Russian air strikes are directed mainly against civilians and social infrastructure, which, according to Izvestia’s sources in military-diplomatic circles, is not true. In their opinion, if that were the case, there would simply be no military success in the battles against Al-Nusra and other radical Islamists. Kommersant: Lukashenko continues moving closer to Washington Foreign Policy, a US-based journal, citing its own sources, trotted out the name of the future US ambassador to Belarus. The post could be taken by Julie Fisher, a career diplomat with experience in Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine. This news is another episode of the ongoing rapprochement between Minsk and Washington, taking place against the backdrop of a protracted crisis in Russian-Belarusian relations, Kommersant wrote. President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus is not hiding his intentions. If new problems with Russia spring up, he will count on US assistance. According to Kommersant’s sources in Minsk, Lukashenko is raising the stakes before the next meeting with Vladimir Putin, scheduled for February 7.
The topic of a US ambassador returning to Minsk after the long diplomatic standoff between Belarus and the US sparked in 2008, has been discussed since January 2019. The recent negotiations between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Alexander Lukashenko focused on this, and on diplomatic relations between the two countries in general. Meanwhile, talking about warming relations with the United States, Lukashenko repeatedly went on to talk about relations with Moscow. Some statements by the Belarusian leader were built on a direct comparison of Russia and the United States, Kommersant wrote. Moreover, Moscow, in his assessments, was presented as a source of problems, whereas the United States was presented as a potential assistant in solving them, the newspaper said. As an example of this, Lukashenko cited the statement by the US Secretary of State on Washington’s readiness to provide Belarus with oil "at competitive prices". Commenting on Lukashenko’s statements, Vyacheslav Pazdnyak, from the Minsk-based Wider Europe told Kommersant, "Alexander Lukashenko has given Moscow a signal: if Russia does not want to provide support, there are other countries that can do this." However, according to the expert, the newly founded rapprochement between Minsk and Washington is very limited, because the United States, unlike the European Union, regularly extends sanctions against Belarus. Lukashenko even tops the list himself, and is prohibited from entering the United States. Izvestia: Russian restaurants and hotels cannot turn away Chinese citizens Hotels and restaurants do not have the right to refuse service to Chinese customers, or they can risk facing penalties, the Consumers Union of Russia told Izvestia. The union noted that the services of restaurants and hotels are public, which means that they are obliged to work with any client regardless of their nationality. Meanwhile, the Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers disagrees with this. They feel that every establishment has the right to apply precautionary measures and there is nothing reprehensible about this. "The only reason for any refusal is the objective inability to provide services, say for example, a full restaurant or a hotel. Restaurant employees are not qualified medical personnel and cannot determine either the nature of the disease or its threat to others," Co-Chairman of the Russian Consumers Union Alexei Koitov told Izvestia. The Consumers Union recalled that a fine for an unlawful denial of service under the current Code of Administrative Offenses for legal entities is 20,000-30,000 rubles ($317-$475). Prohibiting Chinese citizens from visiting cafes or hotels may result in criminal punishment, based on Article 136 of the Russian Criminal Code "Violation of the Equality of Human and Civil Rights and Freedoms", and would involve a fine of 100,000-300,000 rubles ($1,585-4,756) or imprisonment for up to two years.
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On the other hand, the Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers sees nothing wrong with the fact that some establishments refuse to receive guests from China, since these are their precautions. "I think everyone has the right to take care of their health in their own way. It can hardly be called racial discrimination, rather a certain caution in relation to a well-known epidemiological case," the Federation’s Vice President Vadim Prasov told Izvestia. Booking.com told Izvestia that it "offers the possibility of free cancellation or modification of any reservations of accommodation facilities in China for arrivals before February 8, 2020, and also provides similar support to all customers from China who are sent abroad." Airbnb investigates all reports of discrimination and, if necessary, takes appropriate measures, even removing users from the platform, its representatives told Izvestia. Kommersant: Russian government seeks to take control over development of Internet technologies A set of prepared roadmaps for implementing end-to-end digital technologies, including quantum technologies, blockchain and artificial intelligence, can be supplemented by a document on Internet development, Kommersant wrote. The document was developed by Rostelecom, which proposes to develop, under state control, a platform for collecting the "digital footprint" of an Internet user, a content-based recommendation system, as well as a domestic messenger, browser and mobile operating system. With an estimated budget of 260 bln rubles ($4.12 bln) the new roadmap could be one of the most expensive ones. The need for such expenses was explained by the requirement "to reduce the risks of manipulating the public opinion of Russians", the newspaper wrote. Rostelecom sent the draft roadmap to the Ministry of Communications, a source familiar with the text of the document told Kommersant. Its development was confirmed by another IT market source. According to Kommersant’s sources, the document includes the development of such technologies in Russia as content-based recommendation systems, speech and gesture recognition, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), instant messengers, OS, and so on. It was noted that a number of products in this area have already been developed and are operated by large companies such as Yandex, Mail.ru Group, Rambler Group, Rostelecom, among others. The Internet technologies listed in the roadmap and specifically this area of the IT industry generally do not need special state support, chief analyst of the Russian Electronic Communications Association Karen Ghazaryan told Kommersant. "There is a high probability that this will be a total waste of money," he said. At the same time, through the participation in the development of Internet technologies, the state will have more opportunities for an in-depth analysis of people’s private lives, including for example their habits and interests, Head of data and analytics group at KPMG in Russia and the CIS Roman Milyaev told Kommersant. Vedomosti: Analysts expect sixth consecutive reduction of Russia’s Central Bank key rate The first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank in 2020 will be held on February 7, converging with several atypical events in politics and economics at once. The onset of the coronavirus epidemic, the change of the Russian government and more spending on social measures backed by Vladimir Putin. The Central Bank will have to decide what to do with the rate before the impact of such risks becomes clear, Vedomosti wrote. The majority of experts, interviewed by the newspaper nevertheless expect a rate cut. Consumer prices have not responded to the easing of monetary policy since June 2019, VTB Capital analysts noted. Against this background, the Central Bank may again reduce the rate. Analysts interviewed by Reuters expect this as well - 15 out of 24 economists expect a rate cut of 0.25 percentage points to 6%.
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tass--2020-02-05--Russian Black Sea Fleet marines perform parachute jumps from helicopter in drills

SEVASTOPOL , February 5 .
/TASS/ .
Over 500 Black Sea Fleet marines are practicing a tactical air assault force @ @ @ @ @ helicopter during drills , the Fleet ’ s press office reported on Wednesday .
The @ @ @ @ @ low-flying helicopter at an altitude of 2-3 meters , the press office said in a @ @ @ @ @ marines `` are making parachute jumps with their full combat gear from an altitude of @ @ @ @ @ a Mi-8 helicopter . ''
`` The marines are making parachute jumps in the daytime @ @ @ @ @ '' the statement says .
The troops are practicing complying with the procedures within the @ @ @ @ @ at the designated point after their landing , the press office added .

SEVASTOPOL, February 5. /TASS/. Over 500 Black Sea Fleet marines are practicing a tactical air assault force’s airdropping from a helicopter during drills, the Fleet’s press office reported on Wednesday.
The marines are landing from a low-flying helicopter at an altitude of 2-3 meters, the press office said in a statement.
Also, the marines "are making parachute jumps with their full combat gear from an altitude of up to 800 meters from a Mi-8 helicopter." "The marines are making parachute jumps in the daytime in permissible weather conditions," the statement says.
The troops are practicing complying with the procedures within the required time limits to amass at the designated point after their landing, the press office added.


tass--2020-02-05--Second Russian jet evacuates 64 more people from China's Wuhan

The ministry ’ s press service clarified that no people were found to be sick .
`` According to the military medics ’ report , those who arrived from the People 's Republic of China are in satisfactory condition , '' the ministry underlined .
MOSCOW , February 5 .
/TASS/ .
The second Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft dispatched to evacuate Russian citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan has landed in the Tyumen Region with 64 evacuees aboard , the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement .
All people who were transported to the Tyumen Region will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designated temporary accommodation .
Earlier , the first transport jet cleared out 80 people from Wuhan and delivered them to the Tyumen Region , including two foreigners - one from Tajikistan and the other from Armenia .
Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor told reporters on Tuesday that Russians and citizens of other states will be accommodated in a rehabilitation center with autonomous infrastructure situated 30 km away from the city of Tyumen .
The Russian embassy says 341 Russians are currently staying in the Hubei Province , 183 of them contacted diplomats .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forces to send jets to evacuate them , two aircraft left Wuhan on Tuesday .
According to head of the coronavirus prevention headquarters , Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova , 147 people will be evacuated to Russia , including 10 Belarusian , three Kazakh , one Armenian and one Ukrainian citizen .
On December 31 , 2019 , Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , a large economic and industrial center in central China populated by 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , Chinese experts identified the infecting agent as coronavirus 2019-nCoV .
Apart from China , the virus has spread to 24 more countries , among them are Australia , Belgium , Cambodia , Canada , Finland , France , Germany , Japan , India , Italy , Malaysia , Nepal , the Philippines , Russia , Singapore , South Korea , Spain , Sri Lanka , Sweden , Thailand , the United Arab Emirates , the United Kingdom , the United States and Vietnam .
The WHO has declared China ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency .
Currently , the total number of infections has exceeded 24,300 in China and more than 490 people are reported to have died from the disease .
Meanwhile , 916 people are said to have recovered from it and more than 185,500 people are being monitored by Chinese doctors .

The ministry’s press service clarified that no people were found to be sick. "According to the military medics’ report, those who arrived from the People's Republic of China are in satisfactory condition," the ministry underlined.
MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. The second Russian Aerospace Forces aircraft dispatched to evacuate Russian citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan has landed in the Tyumen Region with 64 evacuees aboard, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
All people who were transported to the Tyumen Region will be quarantined for 14 days at a specifically designated temporary accommodation.
Earlier, the first transport jet cleared out 80 people from Wuhan and delivered them to the Tyumen Region, including two foreigners - one from Tajikistan and the other from Armenia. Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor told reporters on Tuesday that Russians and citizens of other states will be accommodated in a rehabilitation center with autonomous infrastructure situated 30 km away from the city of Tyumen.
The Russian embassy says 341 Russians are currently staying in the Hubei Province, 183 of them contacted diplomats. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the Aerospace Forces to send jets to evacuate them, two aircraft left Wuhan on Tuesday. According to head of the coronavirus prevention headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova, 147 people will be evacuated to Russia, including 10 Belarusian, three Kazakh, one Armenian and one Ukrainian citizen.
On December 31, 2019, Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, a large economic and industrial center in central China populated by 11 million people. On January 7, 2020, Chinese experts identified the infecting agent as coronavirus 2019-nCoV. Apart from China, the virus has spread to 24 more countries, among them are Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, India, Italy, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam. The WHO has declared China’s coronavirus outbreak to be a global health emergency.
Currently, the total number of infections has exceeded 24,300 in China and more than 490 people are reported to have died from the disease. Meanwhile, 916 people are said to have recovered from it and more than 185,500 people are being monitored by Chinese doctors.


tass--2020-02-05--T-15 Armata heavy combat vehicle to take part in Victory Parade in Moscow’s Red Square

LUCKNOW /India/ , February 5 .
/TASS/ .
The T-15 Armata heavy infantry fighting vehicle with the latest AU-220M combat module will take part in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow ’ s Red Square , CEO of the Burevestnik Central Research Institute ( part of Uralvagonzavod manufacturer within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec ) Georgy Zakamennykh said on Wednesday .
`` The module is mounted on the Armata heavy infantry fighting vehicle and I can say that at the upcoming jubilee Victory Day Parade it will be demonstrated as part of a unit of Armata IFVs , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arms exhibition in India .
According to the data of the Uralvagonzavod press office , the AU-220M is an unmanned cannon and machine-gun module .
It is designed to serve as the armament for various combat vehicles , first of all , infantry fighting vehicles both operational ( upon their upgrade ) and new hardware based on the Armata , Kurganets-25 and Bumerang platforms .
The module can be used as the armament of small-displacement ships and boats .
The gun mount has a circular rotation and a firing range of up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire of 80 rounds per minute .
The ammunition load includes 80 unitary 57mm munitions : multifunctional remote-controlled , armor-piercing and guided projectiles , which allows effectively striking small-size unmanned aerial vehicles , low-flying aircraft and helicopters , and also land-based light-armored hardware and field fortifications .
Armed with the new module , the combat vehicles are capable of firing from a halt , on the move and on the float , at any time of day or night and in any weather conditions .
The possibility of the weapon ’ s remote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a whole range of combat assignments in a robotized manner without the crew ’ s direct participation .
The AU-220M combat module mounted on light-and medium-category armored vehicles will help considerably boost their combat potential .

LUCKNOW /India/, February 5. /TASS/. The T-15 Armata heavy infantry fighting vehicle with the latest AU-220M combat module will take part in the Victory Day Parade in Moscow’s Red Square, CEO of the Burevestnik Central Research Institute (part of Uralvagonzavod manufacturer within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec) Georgy Zakamennykh said on Wednesday.
"The module is mounted on the Armata heavy infantry fighting vehicle and I can say that at the upcoming jubilee Victory Day Parade it will be demonstrated as part of a unit of Armata IFVs," the chief executive said at the Defexpo 2020 arms exhibition in India.
According to the data of the Uralvagonzavod press office, the AU-220M is an unmanned cannon and machine-gun module. It is designed to serve as the armament for various combat vehicles, first of all, infantry fighting vehicles both operational (upon their upgrade) and new hardware based on the Armata, Kurganets-25 and Bumerang platforms. The module can be used as the armament of small-displacement ships and boats.
The gun mount has a circular rotation and a firing range of up to 14.5 km with a maximum rate of fire of 80 rounds per minute. The ammunition load includes 80 unitary 57mm munitions: multifunctional remote-controlled, armor-piercing and guided projectiles, which allows effectively striking small-size unmanned aerial vehicles, low-flying aircraft and helicopters, and also land-based light-armored hardware and field fortifications.
Armed with the new module, the combat vehicles are capable of firing from a halt, on the move and on the float, at any time of day or night and in any weather conditions.
The possibility of the weapon’s remote control through communications channels allows coping with a whole range of combat assignments in a robotized manner without the crew’s direct participation. The AU-220M combat module mounted on light-and medium-category armored vehicles will help considerably boost their combat potential.


tass--2020-02-05--ZTE Will Showcase New 5G Devices at MWC2020

SHENZHEN , China , Feb. 5 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation ( 0763.HK / 000063.SZ ) , a major international provider of telecommunications , enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile Internet , today officially announced that a series of new 5G terminal devices including the new-generation 5G Smartphone ZTE Axon , diversified 5G MBB products such as 5G CPE , 5G Module will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2020 .
In addition , ZTE will also introduce the latest ZTE Blade product , as well as other industry-leading technologies , which will give consumers an outlook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 5G era .
ZTE launched its first 5G flagship smartphone ZTE Axon 10 Pro at MWC2019 and completed the commercial use and batch delivery of the first 5G flagship smartphone in more than 10 countries around the world in 2019 , which is also recognized as the first 5G smartphone available in Northern Europe , Middle East and China .
In addition , ZTE has cooperated with more than 20 operators around the world in 5G terminal devices cooperation .
In 2020 , ZTE will introduce nearly 10 5G handsets worldwide and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5G terminal devices .
In China , ZTE will focus on 5G products , with multiple products covering RMB 1,000 to RMB 3,000 to be available in 2020 .
With the theme of `` Towards 5G Business Success '' , ZTE will be committed to demonstrating its outstanding achievements in 5G innovations and end-to-end 5G solutions from the two dimensions of `` 5G Networking Practice '' and `` 5G Business Exploration '' .
From February 24 to February 27 , please join ZTE at Mobile World Congress 2020 in 3F30 , Hall 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ZTE has obtained 35 commercial 5G contracts in major markets , such as Europe , Asia Pacific , Middle East and Africa ( MEA ) .
ZTE commits 10 percent of its annual revenues to research and development and takes leadership roles in international standard-setting organizations .

SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile Internet, today officially announced that a series of new 5G terminal devices including the new-generation 5G Smartphone ZTE Axon, diversified 5G MBB products such as 5G CPE, 5G Module will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2020. In addition, ZTE will also introduce the latest ZTE Blade product, as well as other industry-leading technologies, which will give consumers an outlook of a smarter and connected life in the 5G era.
ZTE launched its first 5G flagship smartphone ZTE Axon 10 Pro at MWC2019 and completed the commercial use and batch delivery of the first 5G flagship smartphone in more than 10 countries around the world in 2019, which is also recognized as the first 5G smartphone available in Northern Europe, Middle East and China. In addition, ZTE has cooperated with more than 20 operators around the world in 5G terminal devices cooperation.
In 2020, ZTE will introduce nearly 10 5G handsets worldwide and launch a total of 15 or more 5G terminal devices. In China, ZTE will focus on 5G products, with multiple products covering RMB 1,000 to RMB 3,000 to be available in 2020.
With the theme of "Towards 5G Business Success", ZTE will be committed to demonstrating its outstanding achievements in 5G innovations and end-to-end 5G solutions from the two dimensions of "5G Networking Practice" and "5G Business Exploration". From February 24 to February 27, please join ZTE at Mobile World Congress 2020 in 3F30, Hall 3, FIRA GRAN VIA.
To date, ZTE has obtained 35 commercial 5G contracts in major markets, such as Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (MEA). ZTE commits 10 percent of its annual revenues to research and development and takes leadership roles in international standard-setting organizations.
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tass--2020-02-05--Rosneft signs contract on supply of 2 mln tonnes of oil to India by end-2020

Share of US oil on the market being increased more via political methods , says Rosneft CEO MOSCOW , February @ @ @ @ @ and Indian Oil Corporation Limited ( IOCL ) have signed a contract to supply up @ @ @ @ @ oil to India via the port of Novorossiysk by the end of 2020 , Russia @ @ @ @ @ in a statement on Wednesday .
The contract was signed as part of the visit @ @ @ @ @ Rosneft Igor Sechin to New Delhi .
During that visit , a working meeting was @ @ @ @ @ of oil and gas Dharmendra Pradhan .

Share of US oil on the market being increased more via political methods, says Rosneft CEO
MOSCOW, February 5. /TASS/. Rosneft and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed a contract to supply up to 2 mln tonnes of oil to India via the port of Novorossiysk by the end of 2020, Russia’s oil major said in a statement on Wednesday.
The contract was signed as part of the visit of Chief Executive Officer of Rosneft Igor Sechin to New Delhi. During that visit, a working meeting was also held with Indian minister of oil and gas Dharmendra Pradhan.


tass--2020-02-05--First aircraft carrying evacuees from Wuhan arrives in Russia's Tyumen

The Russian Defense Ministry earlier said that the plane carried 80 people accompanied by medical workers , virologists and Defense Ministry specialists .
TYUMEN , February 5 .
/TASS/ .
The first Russian Aerospace Forces ’ aircraft carrying Russian nationals and citizens of other countries evacuated from China ’ s Wuhan landed on Wednesday at Tyumen airport , a TASS correspondent reported .
Number of people infected with new coronavirus in China surpasses 24,300 Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor told reporters on Tuesday that Russians and foreign nationals evacuated from Wuhan would be accommodated in a rehabilitation center 30 kilometers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian Embassy , there are 341 Russian citizens in Hubei Province , 183 of them got in touch with diplomats .
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova earlier said that a total of 147 people , including 10 citizens of Belarus , three citizens of Kazakhstan , one citizen of Armenia and one citizen of Ukraine , would be evacuated to Russia .
On December 31 , 2019 , Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China populated by 11 million people .
On January 7 , 2020 , Chinese experts identified the infecting agent : coronavirus 2019-nCoV .
Cases of the new coronavirus were also confirmed in 24 other countries , including Russia .
On January 30 , the World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency .
According to the latest data , the number of people infected with novel coronavirus pneumonia in China exceeded 24,300 people , 491 people died , while 892 others recovered .

The Russian Defense Ministry earlier said that the plane carried 80 people accompanied by medical workers, virologists and Defense Ministry specialists.
TYUMEN, February 5. /TASS/. The first Russian Aerospace Forces’ aircraft carrying Russian nationals and citizens of other countries evacuated from China’s Wuhan landed on Wednesday at Tyumen airport, a TASS correspondent reported.
Number of people infected with new coronavirus in China surpasses 24,300
Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor told reporters on Tuesday that Russians and foreign nationals evacuated from Wuhan would be accommodated in a rehabilitation center 30 kilometers away from Tyumen.
According to the Russian Embassy, there are 341 Russian citizens in Hubei Province, 183 of them got in touch with diplomats.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova earlier said that a total of 147 people, including 10 citizens of Belarus, three citizens of Kazakhstan, one citizen of Armenia and one citizen of Ukraine, would be evacuated to Russia.
On December 31, 2019, Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, a large economic and industrial metropolis in central China populated by 11 million people. On January 7, 2020, Chinese experts identified the infecting agent: coronavirus 2019-nCoV.
Cases of the new coronavirus were also confirmed in 24 other countries, including Russia. On January 30, the World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus outbreak an international public health emergency.
According to the latest data, the number of people infected with novel coronavirus pneumonia in China exceeded 24,300 people, 491 people died, while 892 others recovered.


tass--2020-02-05--India to get its first batch of S-400s by end of 2021

LUCKNOW /India/ , February 5 .
/TASS/ .
The first batch of Russia ’ s S-400 Triumf air defense missile @ @ @ @ @ India by the end of 2021 as scheduled , Deputy Director of Russia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Vladimir Drozhzhov told reporters at the DefExpo 2020 international defense exhibition in Lucknow , India @ @ @ @ @ this contract is proceeding as scheduled .
The first batch is due to be delivered @ @ @ @ @ .
The training of Indian specialists will begin before the start of the delivery , @ @ @ @ @ October 2018 , Moscow and New Delhi signed a contract for the supply of five @ @ @ @ @ than $ 5 bln .
It is planned to complete the delivery of the fifth @ @ @ @ @ half of 2025 .

LUCKNOW /India/, February 5. /TASS/. The first batch of Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems will be delivered to India by the end of 2021 as scheduled, Deputy Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov told reporters at the DefExpo 2020 international defense exhibition in Lucknow, India.
"The implementation of this contract is proceeding as scheduled. The first batch is due to be delivered by the end of 2021. The training of Indian specialists will begin before the start of the delivery," he said.
In October 2018, Moscow and New Delhi signed a contract for the supply of five S-400 regimental sets worth more than $5 bln. It is planned to complete the delivery of the fifth regimental set in the first half of 2025.


tass--2020-02-05--Russians successfully evacuated from China’s Hubei Province — embassy

The statement also notes that rented buses delivered citizens to the airport from more than ten cities across the province , including those situated 400-500 km away from Wuhan , its administrative center .
`` Diplomats of the Russian embassy in China dispatched to the Hubei Province to assist in the evacuation of Russian nationals successfully transported our compatriots to the Wuhan airport , '' the diplomatic mission said in a statement issued on its website .
BEIJING , February 5 .
/TASS/ .
The operation aimed at clearing out Russian citizens from the Hubei Province in central China where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been carried out successfully , the Russian embassy in China reported on Wednesday .
The special charter flights with Russians onboard left Wuhan in the early hours of February 5 .
The evacuated people were sent to the Russian city of Tyumen where they will be placed in mandatory 14-day quarantine .
According to Anna Popova , head of the Russian consumer watchdog , Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare ( Rospotrebnadzor ) , no one is displaying symptoms of the disease among those who left China .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleared out of Wuhan and Hubei , 128 of them are Russian nationals while the rest are citizens of the Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS ) nations .
On December 31 , Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan - a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 11 million people .
On January 7 , Chinese experts identified the infecting agent - coronavirus 2019-nCoV .
The virus spread to 24 more countries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Cambodia , Canada , Finland , France , Germany , Japan , India , Italy , Malaysia , Nepal , the Philippines , Russia , Singapore , South Korea , Spain , Sri Lanka , Sweden , Thailand , the United Arab Emirates , the United Kingdom , the United States and Vietnam .
The WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency .
Currently , the total number of infections exceeded 24,300 in China with more than 490 people reported to have died from the disease .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovered from it .

The statement also notes that rented buses delivered citizens to the airport from more than ten cities across the province, including those situated 400-500 km away from Wuhan, its administrative center.
"Diplomats of the Russian embassy in China dispatched to the Hubei Province to assist in the evacuation of Russian nationals successfully transported our compatriots to the Wuhan airport," the diplomatic mission said in a statement issued on its website.
BEIJING, February 5. /TASS/. The operation aimed at clearing out Russian citizens from the Hubei Province in central China where a viral pneumonia outbreak originated from has been carried out successfully, the Russian embassy in China reported on Wednesday.
The special charter flights with Russians onboard left Wuhan in the early hours of February 5. The evacuated people were sent to the Russian city of Tyumen where they will be placed in mandatory 14-day quarantine. According to Anna Popova, head of the Russian consumer watchdog, Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor), no one is displaying symptoms of the disease among those who left China.
The official statistics says that 144 people were cleared out of Wuhan and Hubei, 128 of them are Russian nationals while the rest are citizens of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) nations.
On December 31, Chinese authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan - a large trade and industrial center in central China populated by 11 million people. On January 7, Chinese experts identified the infecting agent - coronavirus 2019-nCoV. The virus spread to 24 more countries, apart from China - Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, India, Italy, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam. The WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency.
Currently, the total number of infections exceeded 24,300 in China with more than 490 people reported to have died from the disease. Meanwhile, 916 people are said to have recovered from it.


tass--2020-02-05--The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee held the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony

SEOUL , South Korea , Feb. 5 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee held the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony commemorating the centenary of the founder on February 5 , 10am , at KINTEX , Ilsan , Republic of Korea .
The 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize was awarded to President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal and Bishop Munib A. Younan , the International Honorary President of Religions for Peace .
Marking the centenary of the founder Rev .
Sun Myung Moon , a special Founders ' Centenary Award was presented to former UN Secretary-General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for successfully shortening the presidential term from seven to five years and reviving the economy through transparent policies , thereby spreading mature democracy to neighboring countries on the African continent where long-term dictatorship and poverty still abound .
Bishop Younan was recognized for his 40-years of work to promote harmony among Judaism , Christianity , and Islam in the Middle East and in particular to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict .
Former UN Secretary-General Ban led the UN towards achieving a sustainable world with unyielding dedication in the face of unprecedented global challenges and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change , terrorism and refugee issues .
In his acceptance speech , President Sall emphasized that peace requires social components of inclusive economic growth that contributes to poverty eradication and reduction of inequality .
He reaffirmed his determination to take lead in ending the conflicts on the African continent and achieving social and economic development .
Bishop Younan called out to the religious leaders `` to raise their voices for peace based on justice and to speak boldly against the waves of hatred and oppression '' and said , `` I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice until the last breath of my life . ''
Former UN Secretary-General Ban stated that `` there are still more than 700 million people going to bed with a hungry stomach '' and that receiving this prize gave him `` much more added commitment , added motivation that I should do much more because there are still many people who are yearning for peace , prosperity , and for their human rights to be respected and protected . ''
The ceremony was attended by more than 5,000 people , including former and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various governmental , academic , industrial , media , and religious organizations worldwide .
The Sunhak Peace Prize is awarded to individuals and organizations that have greatly contributed to the peace of future generations and human development .

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee held the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Award Ceremony commemorating the centenary of the founder on February 5, 10am, at KINTEX, Ilsan, Republic of Korea.
The 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize was awarded to President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal and Bishop Munib A. Younan, the International Honorary President of Religions for Peace. Marking the centenary of the founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon, a special Founders' Centenary Award was presented to former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
President Sall was recognized for successfully shortening the presidential term from seven to five years and reviving the economy through transparent policies, thereby spreading mature democracy to neighboring countries on the African continent where long-term dictatorship and poverty still abound.
Bishop Younan was recognized for his 40-years of work to promote harmony among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the Middle East and in particular to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Former UN Secretary-General Ban led the UN towards achieving a sustainable world with unyielding dedication in the face of unprecedented global challenges and crises, including global economic crisis, climate change, terrorism and refugee issues.
In his acceptance speech, President Sall emphasized that peace requires social components of inclusive economic growth that contributes to poverty eradication and reduction of inequality. He reaffirmed his determination to take lead in ending the conflicts on the African continent and achieving social and economic development.
Bishop Younan called out to the religious leaders "to raise their voices for peace based on justice and to speak boldly against the waves of hatred and oppression" and said, "I will continue to work for peace based on justice until the last breath of my life."
Former UN Secretary-General Ban stated that "there are still more than 700 million people going to bed with a hungry stomach" and that receiving this prize gave him "much more added commitment, added motivation that I should do much more because there are still many people who are yearning for peace, prosperity, and for their human rights to be respected and protected."
The ceremony was attended by more than 5,000 people, including former and current heads of states and representatives from various governmental, academic, industrial, media, and religious organizations worldwide.
The Sunhak Peace Prize is awarded to individuals and organizations that have greatly contributed to the peace of future generations and human development.
CONTACT: Gayeon Roh, +82-2-3278-5158, sunhakprize@naver.com


tass--2020-02-05--Russia ready to start manufacturing Kalashnikov assault rifles in India

LUCKNOW /India/ , February 5 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian-Indian joint venture for the production of Kalashnikov assault rifles is @ @ @ @ @ , a commercial proposal for the Indian Defense Ministry is being prepared , Deputy Director @ @ @ @ @ Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov told reporters on Wednesday at the DefExpo 2020 international @ @ @ @ @ India .
Kalashnikov gunmaker to launch production of new sniper rifle in 2020 '' The @ @ @ @ @ a technical and commercial proposal for the Indian Defense Ministry .
The Russian side is @ @ @ @ @ rifles as early as this year , '' he said .
The Russian-Indian joint venture @ @ @ @ @ the production of 200-series Kalashnikov assault rifles started production in India ’ s Korwa in @ @ @ @ @ ventures for the production of AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles ( the localization of production will @ @ @ @ @ Kamov Ka-226T helicopters were earlier registered in India with the assistance of Russia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ and the Rostec corporation .

LUCKNOW /India/, February 5. /TASS/. The Russian-Indian joint venture for the production of Kalashnikov assault rifles is ready to start manufacturing them, a commercial proposal for the Indian Defense Ministry is being prepared, Deputy Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov told reporters on Wednesday at the DefExpo 2020 international defense exhibition in Lucknow, India.
Kalashnikov gunmaker to launch production of new sniper rifle in 2020
"The joint venture is currently preparing a technical and commercial proposal for the Indian Defense Ministry. The Russian side is ready to start manufacturing assault rifles as early as this year," he said.
The Russian-Indian joint venture Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited for the production of 200-series Kalashnikov assault rifles started production in India’s Korwa in March 2019.
The joint ventures for the production of AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles (the localization of production will reach 100%) and Kamov Ka-226T helicopters were earlier registered in India with the assistance of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation and the Rostec corporation.


tass--2020-02-05--Proya donates over 90,000 face masks to frontline medical staff in China's Hubei

HANGZHOU , China , Feb. 5 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 110,000 face masks , purchased from European countries by cosmetics maker Proya , were delivered to frontline medical staff in China 's Hubei province on February 4 .
Accompanied by Proya executives , the face masks , including some 90,000 European standards-compliant masks ( FFP3/FPP2 , which outperforms N99/N95 in terms of filtration efficiency ) and 20,000 disposable masks , were escorted by local police officers under the supervision of Hubei province government officials , as the delivery destination limits entry of non-locally registered vehicles .
To date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face masks to the 2nd People 's Hospital of Xishui in Huanggang city , and an additional 43,880 masks to the Hubei Charity Federation .
Wuhan , the epicenter of the 2019-nCOV outbreak , was put on lockdown on the eve of the Chinese New Year .
On that day , Proya established a special group for epidemic response .
With co-founder and CEO Fang Yuyou serving as the general director , the firm also formally set up a RMB15 million ( approx .
USD2.2 million ) charitable public fund to enhance the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 2019-nCoV virus .
Proya has donated 4 million yuan to the cities of Wuhan , Wenzhou and Leqing as well as over 110,000 face masks to designated recipients .
The firm will continue to do its utmost to meet domestic demand for supplies and to help prevent and control further spread of the disease .
According to Mr. Fang , their previous donations were mainly in cash .
Coinciding with the Chinese New Year , the unexpected 2019-nCoV outbreak caused a severe shortage of medical supplies across China .
As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purchases , in addition to cash donations .
Among the more than 110,000 face masks Proya purchased from Europe , 68,000 were donated to the 2nd People 's Hospital of Xishui in Huanggang , as the city faced a severity level in terms of the virus outbreak close to that experienced in Wuhan .
As of February 3 , Huanggang had reported 1,422 confirmed cases , of which 210 took place in Xishui , the second largest populous county in the city .
Purchasing the face masks was a tough task .
Immediately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appointed Pan Xiang , director of the firm 's European brand agency , to set up purchase teams .
Due to tight supplies of medical protective devices in Europe , the purchase teams had to chase supplies in many European countries .
The purchase task was even more challenging as Proya had to ensure the purchased items met the donation and use standards at China 's domestic hospitals .
`` We visited a number of face mask makers across Europe .
Notably , we spent over ten hours driving from Paris to Milan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Moreover , we often worked all night to negotiate with our domestic colleagues due to the time difference , '' said Pan .
How to deliver the supplies to frontline medical staff in Hubei province proved to be another challenge .
Applying for a fast path for the collection of donations with domestic and Hong Kong-based banks , negotiating with donation recipients on delivery issues and arranging for a flight to transport the medical supplies to China were all parts of Proya 's effort .
The firm 's logistics staff was on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fastest customs clearance .
Wang Jianrong , general manager of Proya 's manufacturing facility , escorted the delivery over the course of the entire delivery route to ensure smooth delivery .
Proya staff worked day and night during each and every link of the delivery process to ensure in-time handout of the supplies .
Each firm has instinctively taken on their corporate social responsibility and is doing their utmost in this urgent situation .
Proya reconfirms its ongoing commitment via the immediacy of its response , noted Mr. Fang .

HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 110,000 face masks, purchased from European countries by cosmetics maker Proya, were delivered to frontline medical staff in China's Hubei province on February 4. Accompanied by Proya executives, the face masks, including some 90,000 European standards-compliant masks (FFP3/FPP2, which outperforms N99/N95 in terms of filtration efficiency) and 20,000 disposable masks, were escorted by local police officers under the supervision of Hubei province government officials, as the delivery destination limits entry of non-locally registered vehicles. To date, Proya executives have successfully delivered 68,000 face masks to the 2nd People's Hospital of Xishui in Huanggang city, and an additional 43,880 masks to the Hubei Charity Federation.
Wuhan, the epicenter of the 2019-nCOV outbreak, was put on lockdown on the eve of the Chinese New Year. On that day, Proya established a special group for epidemic response. With co-founder and CEO Fang Yuyou serving as the general director, the firm also formally set up a RMB15 million (approx. USD2.2 million) charitable public fund to enhance the effort to control and prevent further spreading of the 2019-nCoV virus. Proya has donated 4 million yuan to the cities of Wuhan, Wenzhou and Leqing as well as over 110,000 face masks to designated recipients. The firm will continue to do its utmost to meet domestic demand for supplies and to help prevent and control further spread of the disease.
Purchasing supplies from Europe for designated donations
According to Mr. Fang, their previous donations were mainly in cash. Coinciding with the Chinese New Year, the unexpected 2019-nCoV outbreak caused a severe shortage of medical supplies across China. As a result, Proya focused more on supplies purchases, in addition to cash donations.
Among the more than 110,000 face masks Proya purchased from Europe, 68,000 were donated to the 2nd People's Hospital of Xishui in Huanggang, as the city faced a severity level in terms of the virus outbreak close to that experienced in Wuhan. As of February 3, Huanggang had reported 1,422 confirmed cases, of which 210 took place in Xishui, the second largest populous county in the city.
Purchasing the face masks was a tough task. Immediately after the lockdown in Wuhan, Proya appointed Pan Xiang, director of the firm's European brand agency, to set up purchase teams. Due to tight supplies of medical protective devices in Europe, the purchase teams had to chase supplies in many European countries. The purchase task was even more challenging as Proya had to ensure the purchased items met the donation and use standards at China's domestic hospitals.
"We visited a number of face mask makers across Europe. Notably, we spent over ten hours driving from Paris to Milan, as part of the purchase task. Moreover, we often worked all night to negotiate with our domestic colleagues due to the time difference," said Pan.
Seamless transportation to ensure in-time delivery
How to deliver the supplies to frontline medical staff in Hubei province proved to be another challenge.
Applying for a fast path for the collection of donations with domestic and Hong Kong-based banks, negotiating with donation recipients on delivery issues and arranging for a flight to transport the medical supplies to China were all parts of Proya's effort. The firm's logistics staff was on call at the airport to ensure the fastest customs clearance. Wang Jianrong, general manager of Proya's manufacturing facility, escorted the delivery over the course of the entire delivery route to ensure smooth delivery. Proya staff worked day and night during each and every link of the delivery process to ensure in-time handout of the supplies.
Each firm has instinctively taken on their corporate social responsibility and is doing their utmost in this urgent situation. Proya reconfirms its ongoing commitment via the immediacy of its response, noted Mr. Fang.
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CONTACT: Yu Xiaoling, Tel: +86-15868481509, Email: yuxiaoling@proya.com