tass--2020-10-06--Russia has no need to explain itself to anyone over Navalny incident - diplomat

THE HAGUE , October 6 .
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Russia has no need to explain itself to anyone over the situation surrounding Alexei Navalny , and is not going to do so , Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW Alexander Shulgin said on Tuesday .
`` In spite of all the questionable demands we are receiving : < … > to conduct a national investigation , cooperate with the OPCW , etc.
, we stress that Russia does not owe anything to anybody : neither to Germany nor to other countries that categorically and groundlessly accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) .
`` We do not need to explain ourselves to them and we are not going to , '' he added .
`` Until we receive documents , materials , samples , physical evidence that - as alleged by those accusing us - prove that a toxic agent was found in Alexei Navalny 's tests , until they sit down at the negotiating table with us for an engaged expert-level dialogue , we will treat everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this incident as a vociferous propaganda campaign of lies , or , simply , a low-grade provocation , '' the Russian diplomat continued .
According to him , Russia is still waiting for a substantive response from Germany .
`` It is Germany who needs to be the first to act and finally respond to fourconsecutive requests for legal assistance submitted by the Office of the Prosecutor General , the diplomat told the 95th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is obliged to provide us with all materials that prove , according to the German side , that a crime has been committed against the Russian citizen . ''
`` Finally , as the German partners have moved this issue to the Hague platform and decided to use OPCW capacities , they are obliged to cooperate with us in the framework of the Convention , '' Shulgin added .
`` We have sent them the corresponding request and are waiting for the substantive answer , not a formal snide response. ''
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Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chemical Weapons Convention , the Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW said .
`` We are gravely concerned with the way the incident which happened with Russian citizen Alexei Navalny in the territory of the Russian Federation and led to his hospitalization is interpreted and presented in some States Parties to the CWC , '' the diplomat told the 95th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) on the situation with Navalny .
`` A number of capitals , above all Berlin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navalny was poisoned with a toxic agent that can be classified as a newest top-class chemical weapon , '' the diplomat continued .
`` We would like to stress that Russia is fully implementing all its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention : it has eliminated all stocks of chemical weapons completely and ahead of time , destroyed respective technical equipment , is promoting the implementation of the verification regime at chemical facilities , and engaged in international cooperation towards non proliferation , '' Shulgin added .

THE HAGUE, October 6. /TASS/. Russia has no need to explain itself to anyone over the situation surrounding Alexei Navalny, and is not going to do so, Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW Alexander Shulgin said on Tuesday.
"In spite of all the questionable demands we are receiving: <…> to conduct a national investigation, cooperate with the OPCW, etc., we stress that Russia does not owe anything to anybody: neither to Germany nor to other countries that categorically and groundlessly accuse Russia of poisoning Alexei Navalny," the diplomat told the 95th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
"We do not need to explain ourselves to them and we are not going to," he added.
"Until we receive documents, materials, samples, physical evidence that - as alleged by those accusing us - prove that a toxic agent was found in Alexei Navalny's tests, until they sit down at the negotiating table with us for an engaged expert-level dialogue, we will treat everything that is going on in the context of this incident as a vociferous propaganda campaign of lies, or, simply, a low-grade provocation," the Russian diplomat continued.
According to him, Russia is still waiting for a substantive response from Germany.
"It is Germany who needs to be the first to act and finally respond to fourconsecutive requests for legal assistance submitted by the Office of the Prosecutor General, the diplomat told the 95th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on the situation with Navalny." It is obliged to provide us with all materials that prove, according to the German side, that a crime has been committed against the Russian citizen."
"Finally, as the German partners have moved this issue to the Hague platform and decided to use OPCW capacities, they are obliged to cooperate with us in the framework of the Convention," Shulgin added. "We have sent them the corresponding request and are waiting for the substantive answer, not a formal snide response.".
Russia fully complies with its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Russian Permanent Representative to the OPCW said .
"We are gravely concerned with the way the incident which happened with Russian citizen Alexei Navalny in the territory of the Russian Federation and led to his hospitalization is interpreted and presented in some States Parties to the CWC," the diplomat told the 95th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on the situation with Navalny.
"A number of capitals, above all Berlin, attempt to show it as if Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a toxic agent that can be classified as a newest top-class chemical weapon," the diplomat continued.
"We would like to stress that Russia is fully implementing all its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention: it has eliminated all stocks of chemical weapons completely and ahead of time, destroyed respective technical equipment, is promoting the implementation of the verification regime at chemical facilities, and engaged in international cooperation towards non proliferation," Shulgin added.


tass--2020-10-06--Forty-one more coronavirus patients die in Moscow in past day

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Forty-one more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day , with the overall number of fatalities exceeding 5,440 , the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday .
`` Forty-one coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow , '' it said , adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 5,442 .
The center once again warned that in case of any symptoms of a respiratory disease it is necessary to stay home , call a doctor and not indulge in self-treatment .
Moscow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terms of confirmed coronavirus cases and the morbidity is now demonstrating upwards tendencies .
As of October 6 , Moscow has reported 311,559 coronavirus cases , with 4,082 of them being confirmed during the past day .
As many as 255,100 patients have recovered .
To date , 1,237,504 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 988,576 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 21,663 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the @ @ @

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. Forty-one more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day, with the overall number of fatalities exceeding 5,440, the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday.
"Forty-one coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," it said, adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 5,442.
The center once again warned that in case of any symptoms of a respiratory disease it is necessary to stay home, call a doctor and not indulge in self-treatment.
Moscow tops the list of Russian regions in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases and the morbidity is now demonstrating upwards tendencies. As of October 6, Moscow has reported 311,559 coronavirus cases, with 4,082 of them being confirmed during the past day. As many as 255,100 patients have recovered.
To date, 1,237,504 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 988,576 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 21,663 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-10-06--Armenian PM, Nagorno-Karabakh head discuss ways of exterminating terrorists

YEREVAN , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and head of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh republic Araik @ @ @ @ @ extermination of a new nest of terrorism in the region , the Armenian Unified Information @ @ @ @ @ `` Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Artsakh ( unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh republic - TASS ) @ @ @ @ @ current situation and plans of extermination of a new nest of terrorism in the region @ @ @ @ @ Director of Russia ’ s Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin said earlier on Tuesday that @ @ @ @ @ from international terrorist organizations , such as Jabhat al-Nusra , Firqat al-Hamza , Sultan Murad @ @ @ @ @ the Middle East were being pulled to the conflict zone in Nagorno-Karabakh .
He said @ @ @ @ @ thousands of radicals seeking to capitalize on the Karabakh conflict .
He expressed concern that @ @ @ @ @ into a stronghold of international terrorists `` from where they would be able to infiltrate @ @ @ @ @ Armenia ’ s neighboring countries , including Russia . ''

YEREVAN, October 6. /TASS/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and head of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh republic Araik Arutyunyan discussed ways of the extermination of a new nest of terrorism in the region, the Armenian Unified Information Center said on Tuesday.
"Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Artsakh (unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh republic - TASS) President Araik Arutyunyan discussed the current situation and plans of extermination of a new nest of terrorism in the region," it said.
Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin said earlier on Tuesday that intelligence data indicated that mercenaries from international terrorist organizations, such as Jabhat al-Nusra, Firqat al-Hamza, Sultan Murad, who had fought in the Middle East were being pulled to the conflict zone in Nagorno-Karabakh. He said that there were hundreds and thousands of radicals seeking to capitalize on the Karabakh conflict. He expressed concern that the South Caucasus may turn into a stronghold of international terrorists "from where they would be able to infiltrate into Azerbaijan’s and Armenia’s neighboring countries, including Russia."


tass--2020-10-06--Myktybek Abdyldayev elected speaker of Kyrgyz parliament - agency

BISHKEK , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Myktybek Abdyldayev , a Kyrgyz lawmaker representing the Bir Bol party , was @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary parliamentary session at the Dostuk hotel on Tuesday , the Kabar news agency reported @ @ @ @ @ parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan , supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in @ @ @ @ @ in central Bishkek .
On Monday night into Tuesday morning , the protesters seized the @ @ @ @ @ houses the presidential administration , the government , the mayor ’ s office and the @ @ @ @ @ .
They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev , ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some @ @ @ @ @ The country ’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid .

BISHKEK, October 6. /TASS/. Myktybek Abdyldayev, a Kyrgyz lawmaker representing the Bir Bol party, was elected parliament speaker during an extraordinary parliamentary session at the Dostuk hotel on Tuesday, the Kabar news agency reported.
The previous speaker, Dastanbek Jumabekov, earlier tendered his resignation.
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek. On Monday night into Tuesday morning, the protesters seized the parliamentary building, which also houses the presidential administration, the government, the mayor’s office and the prosecutor general’s office. They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev, ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody. The country’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid.


tass--2020-10-06--Over 500,000 5G base stations installed in China over last five years

SHANGHAI , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of 5G network base stations built in China in 2016-2020 is over 500,000 , Xinhua news agency reports on Tuesday , citing data of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology .
More than 100 mln mobile devices are connected to the fifth generation communication network across China , the Ministry said .
`` China is currently continuing expansion of 5G apps use , which already cover the industry sector and different branches , including healthcare , mass media , transport and many others , '' the agency reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Li Ying .
Leading mobile operators of China started offering 5G communication services to the population at the turn of October 2019 .
Mobile operators China Mobile , China Unicom and China Telecom launched over 1,000 projects by now with the use of 5G network in telemedicine , Internet in transport , etc .
Shanghai takes the lead in China by the number of base stations and specialists working in the 5G sphere .
Shenzhen , Guangdong Province , has become the first Chinese city with full 5G network coverage by using a @ @ @ @ @ @ @

SHANGHAI, October 6. /TASS/. The total number of 5G network base stations built in China in 2016-2020 is over 500,000, Xinhua news agency reports on Tuesday, citing data of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
More than 100 mln mobile devices are connected to the fifth generation communication network across China, the Ministry said. "China is currently continuing expansion of 5G apps use, which already cover the industry sector and different branches, including healthcare, mass media, transport and many others," the agency reports, citing the Ministry’s spokesperson Li Ying.
Leading mobile operators of China started offering 5G communication services to the population at the turn of October 2019. Mobile operators China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom launched over 1,000 projects by now with the use of 5G network in telemedicine, Internet in transport, etc.
Shanghai takes the lead in China by the number of base stations and specialists working in the 5G sphere.
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, has become the first Chinese city with full 5G network coverage by using a standalone network of 46,500 base stations.


tass--2020-10-06--Armenian Defense Ministry reports continuous shelling of Stepanakert by Azerbaijan

YEREVAN , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Throughout the day , the armed forces of Azerbaijan continued to shell Stepanakert @ @ @ @ @ the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic , Armenian Defense Ministry Representative Artsrun Hovhannisyan said on Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ houses and civilian infrastructure .
Injuries were reported , '' he said .
According to @ @ @ @ @ fighting resumed in the southern sector on Tuesday afternoon .
In his words , people @ @ @ @ @ forces of Azerbaijan took part in the hostilities .

YEREVAN, October 6. /TASS/. Throughout the day, the armed forces of Azerbaijan continued to shell Stepanakert, the capital city of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Armenian Defense Ministry Representative Artsrun Hovhannisyan said on Tuesday.
"They are targeting residential houses and civilian infrastructure. Injuries were reported," he said.
According to the military spokesman, intense fighting resumed in the southern sector on Tuesday afternoon. In his words, people not serving with the armed forces of Azerbaijan took part in the hostilities.


tass--2020-10-06--Russian military refute reports about police mission blocked in Syria

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria has refuted media allegations that the Turkish military blocked the Russian military police on a patrol mission along the M4 highway in the Idlib de-escalation zone .
`` Reports circulated by certain network resources that Turkish units allegedly blocked a section of the M4 highway near the settlement of Mhanbel in the Idlib de-escalation zone to stop the Russian military police ’ s patrol mission are not true , '' Alexander Grinkevich , the Center ’ s chief , said on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along the M4 highway will be resumed when the Turkish side ensures security along the patrol route in line with the existing agreements .
A number of media outlets reported earlier that Turkish troops had blocked Russian servicemen in Syria ; s Idlib .
The media cited Syrian sources alleging that earlier on Tuesday Turkish troops had blocked the M4 highway in the Idlib governorate and had not let the Russian military enter the area saying they would patrol it by themselves .
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Syria .
The center ’ s officers regularly travel around the country 's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation .
The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. The Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria has refuted media allegations that the Turkish military blocked the Russian military police on a patrol mission along the M4 highway in the Idlib de-escalation zone.
"Reports circulated by certain network resources that Turkish units allegedly blocked a section of the M4 highway near the settlement of Mhanbel in the Idlib de-escalation zone to stop the Russian military police’s patrol mission are not true," Alexander Grinkevich, the Center’s chief, said on Tuesday.
According to Grinkevich, joint patrolling along the M4 highway will be resumed when the Turkish side ensures security along the patrol route in line with the existing agreements.
A number of media outlets reported earlier that Turkish troops had blocked Russian servicemen in Syria;s Idlib. The media cited Syrian sources alleging that earlier on Tuesday Turkish troops had blocked the M4 highway in the Idlib governorate and had not let the Russian military enter the area saying they would patrol it by themselves.
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria. The center’s officers regularly travel around the country's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation. The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones.


tass--2020-10-06--Final of ’20 Questions with Vladimir Putin’ TASS project to come out on his birthday

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
The final episode of the TASS project dubbed ’ 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin ’ will come out on Wednesday , October 7 , coinciding with the Russian leader ’ s birthday as he turns 68 .
The final part of the interview includes Putin ’ s answers to personal question that did not make the cut previously .
He will tell viewers about his close ones , hobbies and values and the most significant losses .
The ’ 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin ’ project was launched on February 20 .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducted by TASS journalist Andrei Vandenko with the president and marks Putin ’ s 20 years serving in high offices ( he was first elected president on March 26 , 2020 ) .
The project is aimed at the Internet audiences and features graphics , facts and quotes .
The previous episodes were centered on events that took place in Russia and the world in the past 20 years and the president ’ s assessments of the current situation .
The interview discussed a wide range of topics : from the situation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s place in the world , an arms race , high-profile criminal cases , preserving WW2 memory , civil society issues , opposition role as well as Putin ’ s plans beyond 2024 when the next presidential elections are supposed to take place in Russia .
The project ’ s episodes racked up more than 100 million views .
After most episodes were published , the project was suspended in March .
The decision was caused by the dramatic change in the news agenda which completely contradicts the idea behind the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the country that took place in the past two decades together with the president rather than discuss the current events .
This idea was backed by the Kremlin .
`` It is clear that the current news agenda - both Russian and global - is focused on totally different questions , '' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said then .
The continuous coronavirus pandemic still significantly affects the news picture .
However , the final episode of the project is not dedicated to political or economic issues and instead is centered around personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the project on Putin ’ s birthday .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. The final episode of the TASS project dubbed ’20 Questions with Vladimir Putin’ will come out on Wednesday, October 7, coinciding with the Russian leader’s birthday as he turns 68. The final part of the interview includes Putin’s answers to personal question that did not make the cut previously. He will tell viewers about his close ones, hobbies and values and the most significant losses.
The ’20 Questions with Vladimir Putin’ project was launched on February 20. It is based on an exclusive video interview conducted by TASS journalist Andrei Vandenko with the president and marks Putin’s 20 years serving in high offices (he was first elected president on March 26, 2020). The project is aimed at the Internet audiences and features graphics, facts and quotes. The previous episodes were centered on events that took place in Russia and the world in the past 20 years and the president’s assessments of the current situation.
The interview discussed a wide range of topics: from the situation in Ukraine to relations with the US to Russia’s place in the world, an arms race, high-profile criminal cases, preserving WW2 memory, civil society issues, opposition role as well as Putin’s plans beyond 2024 when the next presidential elections are supposed to take place in Russia. The project’s episodes racked up more than 100 million views.
After most episodes were published, the project was suspended in March. The decision was caused by the dramatic change in the news agenda which completely contradicts the idea behind the project - an attempt to assess changes in the country that took place in the past two decades together with the president rather than discuss the current events. This idea was backed by the Kremlin. "It is clear that the current news agenda - both Russian and global - is focused on totally different questions," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said then.
The continuous coronavirus pandemic still significantly affects the news picture. However, the final episode of the project is not dedicated to political or economic issues and instead is centered around personal questions, and it will symbolically close out the project on Putin’s birthday.


tass--2020-10-06--Putin urges establishing industrial production of coronavirus vaccines in Russia

NOVO-OGARYOVO , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russia now needs a million doses of coronavirus vaccine , but it is important to establish its industrial production , President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday .
`` Regarding how many [ doses of vaccine ] we need , we need a million , '' the head of state said at a meeting with the leaders of parliamentary factions .
Putin recalled that `` the vaccine of the Gamaleya institute is only undergoing the third phase of verification , but it is registered and already entering into the stream of commerce . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , I hope , the second vaccine of the Vector Institute from Novosibirsk will also be registered , '' Putin said .
According to him , `` all these are world high class vaccines - both the first and the second . ''
`` I am sure there will be a third Russian vaccine soon , '' he said .
According to the President , now it is a question of establishing industrial production of the vaccines .
`` The fact that we cooperate with other countries does not prevent us from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is still a targeted work aimed at expanding the capabilities of our pharmaceutical industry and conducting joint work , '' the President said .
In his opinion , `` joint work in such an important area has never hindered anyone and is only beneficial , in particular for citizens . ''
Putin urged everyone to listen to the words of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky about the need to `` observe sanitary rules . ''
`` This is an extremely important thing , these are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country needs it now , it is necessary to preserve the health of people and practically of the entire nation , '' the president stressed .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, October 6. /TASS/. Russia now needs a million doses of coronavirus vaccine, but it is important to establish its industrial production, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
"Regarding how many [doses of vaccine] we need, we need a million," the head of state said at a meeting with the leaders of parliamentary factions.
Putin recalled that "the vaccine of the Gamaleya institute is only undergoing the third phase of verification, but it is registered and already entering into the stream of commerce."
"Now, within the next few days, I hope, the second vaccine of the Vector Institute from Novosibirsk will also be registered," Putin said. According to him, "all these are world high class vaccines - both the first and the second." "I am sure there will be a third Russian vaccine soon," he said.
According to the President, now it is a question of establishing industrial production of the vaccines.
"The fact that we cooperate with other countries does not prevent us from developing this process within the country, this is still a targeted work aimed at expanding the capabilities of our pharmaceutical industry and conducting joint work," the President said. In his opinion, "joint work in such an important area has never hindered anyone and is only beneficial, in particular for citizens."
Putin urged everyone to listen to the words of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky about the need to "observe sanitary rules."
"This is an extremely important thing, these are not hollow words, in fact, the country needs it now, it is necessary to preserve the health of people and practically of the entire nation," the president stressed.


tass--2020-10-06--Yerevan ready for concessions in Karabakh conflict if Baku is also ready

PARIS , October 6 .
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Armenia will be ready for concessions in the conflict around Nagorno-Karabakh if Azerbaijan is also ready for that , Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday .
`` Conflicts should be settled on the basis of mutual concessions , '' he said in an interview with France Presse .
`` Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia are ready for such concessions as much as Azerbaijan is . ''
Pashinyan also said he was sure that if necessary Russia would fulfil its commitments under the military cooperation treaty .
`` I am sure that if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
Yerevan earlier turned to the European Court of Human Rights demanding measures be taken against Turkey over its military assistance to Azerbaijan amid the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict .
The court on Tuesday called on Ankara to respect the right of civil population in the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

PARIS, October 6. /TASS/. Armenia will be ready for concessions in the conflict around Nagorno-Karabakh if Azerbaijan is also ready for that, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday.
"Conflicts should be settled on the basis of mutual concessions," he said in an interview with France Presse. "Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia are ready for such concessions as much as Azerbaijan is."
Pashinyan also said he was sure that if necessary Russia would fulfil its commitments under the military cooperation treaty. "I am sure that if the situation requires Russia will fulfill its liabilities," he said.
Yerevan earlier turned to the European Court of Human Rights demanding measures be taken against Turkey over its military assistance to Azerbaijan amid the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The court on Tuesday called on Ankara to respect the right of civil population in the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-10-06--UN Secretary General calls on Kyrgyz actors to stop violence

UNITED NATIONS , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the Kyrgyz authorities and protesters to stop violence and begin dialogue .
`` The Secretary-General is closely monitoring the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic , where protests erupted yesterday in the aftermath of the 4 October parliamentary elections , reportedly leaving one person dead and over one hundred injured , '' the UN chief said in a press statement .
`` The Secretary-General regrets the loss of life and urges all involved to exercise the utmost restraint and refrain from violence , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nations stands ready to support all efforts aimed at finding a peaceful resolution of the current situation , including through the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia ( UNRCCA ) . ''
The Secretary-General called on `` all Kyrgyz actors to engage in dialogue and agree on a way forward within the constitutional framework . ''
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan , supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek .
On Monday night into Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building , which also houses the presidential administration , the government , the mayor ’ s office and the prosecutor general ’ s office .
They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev , ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody .
The country ’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid .

UNITED NATIONS, October 6. /TASS/. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the Kyrgyz authorities and protesters to stop violence and begin dialogue.
"The Secretary-General is closely monitoring the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic, where protests erupted yesterday in the aftermath of the 4 October parliamentary elections, reportedly leaving one person dead and over one hundred injured," the UN chief said in a press statement.
"The Secretary-General regrets the loss of life and urges all involved to exercise the utmost restraint and refrain from violence," the statement reads. "The United Nations stands ready to support all efforts aimed at finding a peaceful resolution of the current situation, including through the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)."
The Secretary-General called on "all Kyrgyz actors to engage in dialogue and agree on a way forward within the constitutional framework."
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek. On Monday night into Tuesday morning, the protesters seized the parliamentary building, which also houses the presidential administration, the government, the mayor’s office and the prosecutor general’s office. They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev, ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody. The country’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid.


tass--2020-10-06--Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court overturn sentence to acting PM Japarov

BISHKEK , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Kyrgyzstan ’ s Supreme Court has overturned the sentence to Sadyr Japarov who was appointed acting prime minister by the country ’ s parliament earlier on Tuesday , 24.kg agency said on Tuesday citing Japarov ’ s attorney Sharabedin Toktosunov .
`` The court considered materials on the newly discovered evidence and overturned the verdict of the Pervomaisky district , city and Supreme courts .
The case was referred to the pre-trial proceeding because the Supreme Court can not close the case , '' Toktosunov said .
According to Kyrgyz media , Japarov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for organizing an unauthorized rally in Karakol in 2013 and taking hostage the region ’ s governor .
He was released from custody during yesterday ’ s riots in Bishkek .
Japarov was appointed acting prime minister by Kyrgyz lawmakers who gathered for an extraordinary session at the Dostuk hotel on Tuesday .
According to 24.kg , the quorum requirements were met on the second try when 62 out of120 lawmakers gathered at the hotel .
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan , supporters of those parties which failed to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in central Bishkek .
On Monday night into Tuesday morning , the protesters seized the parliamentary building , which also houses the presidential administration , the government , the mayor ’ s office and the prosecutor general ’ s office .
They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev , ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody .
The country ’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid .

BISHKEK, October 6. /TASS/. Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court has overturned the sentence to Sadyr Japarov who was appointed acting prime minister by the country’s parliament earlier on Tuesday, 24.kg agency said on Tuesday citing Japarov’s attorney Sharabedin Toktosunov.
"The court considered materials on the newly discovered evidence and overturned the verdict of the Pervomaisky district, city and Supreme courts. The case was referred to the pre-trial proceeding because the Supreme Court cannot close the case," Toktosunov said.
According to Kyrgyz media, Japarov was convicted to a term in colony for organizing an unauthorized rally in Karakol in 2013 and taking hostage the region’s governor. He was released from custody during yesterday’s riots in Bishkek.
Japarov was appointed acting prime minister by Kyrgyz lawmakers who gathered for an extraordinary session at the Dostuk hotel on Tuesday. According to 24.kg, the quorum requirements were met on the second try when 62 out of120 lawmakers gathered at the hotel.
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek. On Monday night into Tuesday morning, the protesters seized the parliamentary building, which also houses the presidential administration, the government, the mayor’s office and the prosecutor general’s office. They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev, ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody. The country’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid.


tass--2020-10-06--Pandemic will lead to worsening of living standards in almost all countries, says IMF head

WASHINGTON , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
The pandemic of a new type of coronavirus will lead to a setback in improvement of living standards in almost all countries of the world , Kristalina Georgieva , IMF Managing Director , said on Tuesday .
She was speaking at an online event hosted by the London School of Economics ( LSE ) ahead of the IMF-World Bank annual meeting on October 12-18 .
`` We expect global output to remain well below our pre-pandemic projections over the medium term .
For almost all countries , this will be a setback to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the IMF forecast , this year the global economy will decline by almost 5 % , but it will recover and grow by 5.4 % next year .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 35,732,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,046,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 26,891,410 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

WASHINGTON, October 6. /TASS/. The pandemic of a new type of coronavirus will lead to a setback in improvement of living standards in almost all countries of the world, Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, said on Tuesday. She was speaking at an online event hosted by the London School of Economics (LSE) ahead of the IMF-World Bank annual meeting on October 12-18.
"We expect global output to remain well below our pre-pandemic projections over the medium term. For almost all countries, this will be a setback to the improvement of living standards."
According to the IMF forecast, this year the global economy will decline by almost 5%, but it will recover and grow by 5.4% next year.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 35,732,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,046,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 26,891,410 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-10-06--Interests of producers in aviation more important than interests of carriers, says Putin

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Interests of aircraft producers are more important than interests of air carriers , @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
`` If we do not procure domestic aircraft , then nobody will @ @ @ @ @ an absolutely obvious thing , '' the head of state said .
`` This is @ @ @ @ @ holding discussions with departments , ministries , '' Putin said .
`` By and large @ @ @ @ @ , in my opinion , should be in the foreground , '' the President said @ @ @ @ @ increasing series production of civil aircraft .
Development of the civil aviation in the country @ @ @ @ @ military aviation basis in the past , Putin noted .
This model was inefficient , @ @ @ @ @ aviation in Russia at present `` is developing at such pace that other countries can @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` At the same time , the nondefense segment , especially airplanes for @ @ @ @ @ requires the increase in efforts , '' the head of state added .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. Interests of aircraft producers are more important than interests of air carriers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
"If we do not procure domestic aircraft, then nobody will buy it, this is an absolutely obvious thing," the head of state said. "This is exactly the way I am holding discussions with departments, ministries," Putin said.
"By and large, interests of the producer, in my opinion, should be in the foreground," the President said, noting the importance of increasing series production of civil aircraft.
Development of the civil aviation in the country was largely built on the military aviation basis in the past, Putin noted. This model was inefficient, he noted. The defense aviation in Russia at present "is developing at such pace that other countries can envy," the President said. "At the same time, the nondefense segment, especially airplanes for small and regional aviation - requires the increase in efforts," the head of state added.


tass--2020-10-06--World financial structures tried to dictate rules in Russia's anti-terrorism fight — Putin

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/ TASS / .
International financial organizations at the turn of the 1990s and 2000s tried to intervene in Russia 's fight against terrorists in the North Caucasus , said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday .
`` I remember this very well ... when the representatives of international financial organizations , at our requests , even to extend the term for the payment of interest on previously taken loans , demanded a change in domestic policy , including the preservation of our territorial integrity , I mean our struggle with gangs of terrorists in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It was very unexpected for me , but it happened , '' he added , noting that at that time he was the head of the Russian government .
`` We must be strong and independent - or we wo n't be anything at all , '' the President stressed , pointing out the importance of careful financial actions .
He recalled that in the context of a pandemic , many measures were taken in the country to support citizens and the economy .
`` All this was done proceeding from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of pursuing a sustainable macroeconomic policy , and [ thanks ] to the reserves that we created patiently , persistently and gradually , '' Putin said .
`` It didn ’ t fall from the sky , but this policy was designed to meet any surprises on our own , relying on our own resources , without being able to turn to foreign sources of funding , which would not interfere with our domestic politics and would not dictate their terms of behavior to us as it was in 1990s or early @ @ @

MOSCOW, October 6. / TASS /. International financial organizations at the turn of the 1990s and 2000s tried to intervene in Russia's fight against terrorists in the North Caucasus, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
"I remember this very well... when the representatives of international financial organizations, at our requests, even to extend the term for the payment of interest on previously taken loans, demanded a change in domestic policy, including the preservation of our territorial integrity, I mean our struggle with gangs of terrorists in the Caucasus," said President Putin . "It was very unexpected for me, but it happened," he added, noting that at that time he was the head of the Russian government.
"We must be strong and independent - or we won't be anything at all," the President stressed, pointing out the importance of careful financial actions.
He recalled that in the context of a pandemic, many measures were taken in the country to support citizens and the economy. "All this was done proceeding from the opportunities that we had as a result of pursuing a sustainable macroeconomic policy, and [thanks] to the reserves that we created patiently, persistently and gradually," Putin said. "It didn’t fall from the sky, but this policy was designed to meet any surprises on our own, relying on our own resources, without being able to turn to foreign sources of funding, which would not interfere with our domestic politics and would not dictate their terms of behavior to us as it was in 1990s or early 2000s ".


tass--2020-10-06--Kyrgyz parliament votes to appoint Sadyr Japarov as prime minister

BISHKEK , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Kyrgyzstan ’ s parliament has voted to appoint Sadyr Japarov as the country ’ s prime minister , the press service of the parliament told TASS on Tuesday .
`` Japarov was appointed prime minister under the parliament ’ s decision , '' a spokesman said , adding that the parliament had accepted resignation of Prime Minister Kubatbek Boronov .
Earlier in the day , the opposition called for an extraordinary parliamentary session to vote for a new government .
However , there were no quorum for that at first .
Later , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 120 lawmakers finally gathered for the sessions .
According to media reports , Japarov was convicted to a term in colony for organizing an unauthorized rally in Karakol in 2013 and taking hostage the region ’ s governor .
He was released from custody during yesterday ’ s riots in Bishkek .
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan , supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek .
On Monday night into Tuesday morning , the protesters seized the parliamentary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration , the government , the mayor ’ s office and the prosecutor general ’ s office .
They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev , ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody .
The country ’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid .

BISHKEK, October 6. /TASS/. Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has voted to appoint Sadyr Japarov as the country’s prime minister, the press service of the parliament told TASS on Tuesday.
"Japarov was appointed prime minister under the parliament’s decision," a spokesman said, adding that the parliament had accepted resignation of Prime Minister Kubatbek Boronov.
Earlier in the day, the opposition called for an extraordinary parliamentary session to vote for a new government. However, there were no quorum for that at first. Later, according to 24.kg agency, 62 out of 120 lawmakers finally gathered for the sessions.
According to media reports, Japarov was convicted to a term in colony for organizing an unauthorized rally in Karakol in 2013 and taking hostage the region’s governor. He was released from custody during yesterday’s riots in Bishkek.
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek. On Monday night into Tuesday morning, the protesters seized the parliamentary building, which also houses the presidential administration, the government, the mayor’s office and the prosecutor general’s office. They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev, ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody. The country’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid.


tass--2020-10-06--Kyrgyz president says ready for talks with opposition

BISHKEK , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov said amid ongoing protests on Tuesday he is ready for talks with his political opponents .
`` Regrettably , they are seeking to divide the nation , raising the issues of the north and the south .
There are risks that the country will fall victim of not only internal but also foreign forces .
That is one only one thing is to be done - we must sit down at the negotiating table , stop disputes , '' he said in an interview with the BBC Kyrgyz service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I have big authority as a legitimate president , I must united them and must be ready to hold talks with each of them .
This is my duty and I am ready for that. ''
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He hailed the initiative of the opposition parties that has set up a coordination council and said he was convinced that this council wanted to get the situation back to the frames of the constitution .
`` I also call for that and I am ready to help them .
I am the legitimate president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he stressed .
`` But now groups that are vying for power have divided into more groups .
Their ambitions are frightening .
I am worried over the situation .
It should not have happened but it did happen .
We must find a way out of it .
My key role is to unite all . ''
According to Jeenbekov , possible way out of the crisis might be organization of new elections or division of power between political forces .
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan , supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek .
On Monday night into Tuesday morning , the protesters seized the parliamentary building , which also houses the presidential administration , the government , the mayor ’ s office and the prosecutor general ’ s office .
They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev , ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody .
The country ’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid .

BISHKEK, October 6. /TASS/. Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov said amid ongoing protests on Tuesday he is ready for talks with his political opponents.
"Regrettably, they are seeking to divide the nation, raising the issues of the north and the south. There are risks that the country will fall victim of not only internal but also foreign forces. That is one only one thing is to be done - we must sit down at the negotiating table, stop disputes," he said in an interview with the BBC Kyrgyz service. "As a legitimate president, and I have big authority as a legitimate president, I must united them and must be ready to hold talks with each of them. This is my duty and I am ready for that.".
He hailed the initiative of the opposition parties that has set up a coordination council and said he was convinced that this council wanted to get the situation back to the frames of the constitution. "I also call for that and I am ready to help them. I am the legitimate president and it depends on me too," he stressed. "But now groups that are vying for power have divided into more groups. Their ambitions are frightening. I am worried over the situation. It should not have happened but it did happen. We must find a way out of it. My key role is to unite all."
According to Jeenbekov, possible way out of the crisis might be organization of new elections or division of power between political forces.
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in central Bishkek. On Monday night into Tuesday morning, the protesters seized the parliamentary building, which also houses the presidential administration, the government, the mayor’s office and the prosecutor general’s office. They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev, ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody. The country’ Central Election Commission has declared the voting results as invalid.


tass--2020-10-06--Kremlin has no information on OPCW report on Navalny

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
The Kremlin has no information about the OPCW report which notes that Navalny ’ s blood samples showed presence of toxic substances , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday .
`` We do not have this information yet , '' Peskov said .
He explained that `` there needs to be some time to hand it over through diplomatic channels and for us to receive this information . ''
`` It seems like there will be all information required there , '' Peskov concluded .
Earlier on Tuesday , the OPCW reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relating to the poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny .
The report notes that the test results `` confirm that the biomarkers of the cholinesterase inhibitor found in Mr Navalny ’ s blood and urine samples have similar structural characteristics as the toxic chemicals belonging to schedules 1.A.14 and 1.A.15 that were added to the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention during the Twenty-Fourth Session of the Conference of the States Parties in November 2019 ( also called Novichoks in the West - TASS ) .
This cholinesterase inhibitor is not listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Convention . ''
Germany ’ s permanent mission to the OPCW has asked the Technical Secretariat to disseminate the report summary among its member states and publish it openly .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. The Kremlin has no information about the OPCW report which notes that Navalny’s blood samples showed presence of toxic substances, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
"We do not have this information yet," Peskov said.
He explained that "there needs to be some time to hand it over through diplomatic channels and for us to receive this information." "It seems like there will be all information required there," Peskov concluded.
Earlier on Tuesday, the OPCW reported that it had submitted to Germany a report relating to the poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny. The report notes that the test results "confirm that the biomarkers of the cholinesterase inhibitor found in Mr Navalny’s blood and urine samples have similar structural characteristics as the toxic chemicals belonging to schedules 1.A.14 and 1.A.15 that were added to the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention during the Twenty-Fourth Session of the Conference of the States Parties in November 2019 (also called Novichoks in the West - TASS). This cholinesterase inhibitor is not listed in the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention."
Germany’s permanent mission to the OPCW has asked the Technical Secretariat to disseminate the report summary among its member states and publish it openly.


tass--2020-10-06--Russian, Iranian top diplomats stress inadmissibility of involving militants in Karabakh

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian and Iranian Foreign Ministers , Sergey Lavrov and Mohammad Javad Zarif have stressed the inadmissibility of involving militants from Syria and Libya into the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh , the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday after their telephone conversation .
`` The sides expressed Moscow ’ s and Teheran ’ s serious concern over the unprecedented escalation in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict , '' the ministry said .
`` They stressed the danger of involvement of radical militants of illegal armed group from Syria and Libya . ''
The ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the diplomatic settlement , which should begin with an unconditional ceasefire .
`` Lavrov pointed to Russia ’ s intensive efforts , both in the national capacity and as one of the three co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group , towards the soonest establishment of peace in the region .
The ministers once again stressed the major role of Azerbaijan ’ s and Armenia ’ s neighboring nations , '' the ministry said .
Director of Russia ’ s Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin said on Tuesday that intelligence data indicate that mercenaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Middle East are being pulled to the conflict zone in Nagorno-Karabakh .
He expressed concern that the South Caucasus may turn into a stronghold of international terrorists .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. Russian and Iranian Foreign Ministers, Sergey Lavrov and Mohammad Javad Zarif have stressed the inadmissibility of involving militants from Syria and Libya into the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday after their telephone conversation.
"The sides expressed Moscow’s and Teheran’s serious concern over the unprecedented escalation in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict," the ministry said. "They stressed the danger of involvement of radical militants of illegal armed group from Syria and Libya."
The ministers agreed that there are no alternatives to the diplomatic settlement, which should begin with an unconditional ceasefire.
"Lavrov pointed to Russia’s intensive efforts, both in the national capacity and as one of the three co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, towards the soonest establishment of peace in the region. The ministers once again stressed the major role of Azerbaijan’s and Armenia’s neighboring nations," the ministry said.
The ministers agreed to continue contacts.
Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin said on Tuesday that intelligence data indicate that mercenaries from international terrorist organizations who are fighting in the Middle East are being pulled to the conflict zone in Nagorno-Karabakh. He expressed concern that the South Caucasus may turn into a stronghold of international terrorists.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-10-06--Russia has no elements of coronavirus lockdown yet, says Kremlin

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian economy is not shutting down because of coronavirus , there are no elements of a lockdown in the country yet , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday .
`` There aren ’ t any elements of a lockdown , there are decisions of separate regions on [ school ] holidays , there are recommendations for seniors who are in the vulnerable group , but the economy is not shutting down , everything is working , '' he said when asked if the authorities are considering new measures to support people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peskov emphasized that the operation of industries and organizations `` largely can be explained by the fact that the healthcare system is mobilized , which gives much better stability amid epidemiological threats . ''
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 35,732,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,046,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 26,891,410 individuals have recovered from the illness across the world .
To date , 1,237,504 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 988,576 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 21,663 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. The Russian economy is not shutting down because of coronavirus, there are no elements of a lockdown in the country yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday.
"There aren’t any elements of a lockdown, there are decisions of separate regions on [school] holidays, there are recommendations for seniors who are in the vulnerable group, but the economy is not shutting down, everything is working," he said when asked if the authorities are considering new measures to support people and businesses because of coronavirus spread.
Peskov emphasized that the operation of industries and organizations "largely can be explained by the fact that the healthcare system is mobilized, which gives much better stability amid epidemiological threats."
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 35,732,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,046,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 26,891,410 individuals have recovered from the illness across the world.
To date, 1,237,504 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 988,576 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 21,663 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


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tass--2020-10-06--Work on Russia’s Avangard hypersonic missile continued for over 30 years — designer

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
The Research and Production Association of Machine-Building ( now part of Tactical Missiles Corporation ) started work on the Avangard hypersonic missile system in 1985 in response to the US Strategic Defense Initiative ( SDI ) , Company Honorary CEO and Honorary Chief Designer Gerbert Yefremov told TASS on Tuesday .
`` After all-embracing considerations , the proposal of the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building began to be implemented in 1985 , '' he specified , responding to a question about how and when the work on the Avangard hypersonic missile system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coupled with massively deployed nuclear-tipped strike missiles reinforces the American combat potential .
The simultaneous possession of the capabilities for delivering a pre-emptive massive nuclear strike and the systems for intercepting the few remaining enemy missiles becomes destabilizing and inflames tensions in the world , Yefremov said .
`` I can say that [ then-US President Ronald ] Reagan ’ s SDI alarmed the leadership of the Soviet Union , '' he recalled .
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the USSR Council of Ministers issued a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward proposals on measures in response to the US SDI program , the chief designer said .
`` I , being the newly appointed chief designer of the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building , using the vast experience of previous R & D work , sent a proposal on practically implementing a very difficult task of making the classical ABM defense system intended for countering ballistic missiles useless , '' he recalled .
`` For this purpose , it was necessary to create a flying vehicle moving at great speeds in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yefremov noted .
After comprehensive considerations , the proposal by the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building began to be implemented in 1985 , he said .
`` The experimental testing , both ground , bench and flight tests , using UR-100N UTTKh missiles , continued until the early 2000s .
Further practical trials that already involved a combat system proceeded under the direct control of President [ Vladimir ] Putin after the US withdrew from the ABM Treaty in 2002 , '' the chief designer said .
Russian President Putin announced on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day , the conferring of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called with swords on Yefremov for developing the Avangard hypersonic missile system .
As the Russian president recalled during his talk with Yefremov at the time , large-scale work had been launched in 2004 to implement the chief designer ’ s ideas .
A final test-launch was carried out in December 2018 .
Therefore , all the trials were successfully completed .
The first strategic missile regiment armed with Avangard hypersonic missile systems went on combat duty in December 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the USSR signed the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty and simultaneously the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty .
However , in March 1983 , US President Ronald Reagan announced the Strategic Defense Initiative program aimed at effectively intercepting even a full-scale Soviet missile attack .
The Avangard is a strategic intercontinental ballistic missile system equipped with a hypersonic boost-glide vehicle .
According to open sources , the breakthrough weapon was developed by the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building ( the town of Reutov in the Moscow Region ) and was tested from 2004 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 20 times the speed of sound in the dense layers of the atmosphere , maneuvering by its flight path and its altitude and breaching any anti-missile defense .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. The Research and Production Association of Machine-Building (now part of Tactical Missiles Corporation) started work on the Avangard hypersonic missile system in 1985 in response to the US Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), Company Honorary CEO and Honorary Chief Designer Gerbert Yefremov told TASS on Tuesday.
"After all-embracing considerations, the proposal of the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building began to be implemented in 1985," he specified, responding to a question about how and when the work on the Avangard hypersonic missile system proceeded.
The US anti-ballistic missile defense coupled with massively deployed nuclear-tipped strike missiles reinforces the American combat potential. The simultaneous possession of the capabilities for delivering a pre-emptive massive nuclear strike and the systems for intercepting the few remaining enemy missiles becomes destabilizing and inflames tensions in the world, Yefremov said.
"I can say that [then-US President Ronald] Reagan’s SDI alarmed the leadership of the Soviet Union," he recalled.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the USSR Council of Ministers issued a resolution, instructing defense enterprises to put forward proposals on measures in response to the US SDI program, the chief designer said.
"I, being the newly appointed chief designer of the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building, using the vast experience of previous R&D work, sent a proposal on practically implementing a very difficult task of making the classical ABM defense system intended for countering ballistic missiles useless," he recalled.
"For this purpose, it was necessary to create a flying vehicle moving at great speeds in the atmosphere and making various maneuvers," Yefremov noted.
After comprehensive considerations, the proposal by the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building began to be implemented in 1985, he said.
"The experimental testing, both ground, bench and flight tests, using UR-100N UTTKh missiles, continued until the early 2000s. Further practical trials that already involved a combat system proceeded under the direct control of President [Vladimir] Putin after the US withdrew from the ABM Treaty in 2002," the chief designer said.
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Russian President Putin announced on September 19, Russia’s Gunsmith Day, the conferring of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called with swords on Yefremov for developing the Avangard hypersonic missile system.
As the Russian president recalled during his talk with Yefremov at the time, large-scale work had been launched in 2004 to implement the chief designer’s ideas. A final test-launch was carried out in December 2018. Therefore, all the trials were successfully completed. The first strategic missile regiment armed with Avangard hypersonic missile systems went on combat duty in December 2019.
In 1972, the US and the USSR signed the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty and simultaneously the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. However, in March 1983, US President Ronald Reagan announced the Strategic Defense Initiative program aimed at effectively intercepting even a full-scale Soviet missile attack.
The Avangard is a strategic intercontinental ballistic missile system equipped with a hypersonic boost-glide vehicle. According to open sources, the breakthrough weapon was developed by the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building (the town of Reutov in the Moscow Region) and was tested from 2004. The boost-glide vehicle is capable of flying at over 20 times the speed of sound in the dense layers of the atmosphere, maneuvering by its flight path and its altitude and breaching any anti-missile defense.


tass--2020-10-06--Most Russians oppose new potential COVID-19 lockdown, pollster says

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russians are opposed to a potential new coronavirus-related lockdown in the event of a dramatic deterioration of the epidemiological situation in the country , Head of the Russian Public Opinion Research Center Valery Fedorov said on Tuesday at the online round table titled `` Russia and the World amid the ‘ Second Wave ’ of the COVID-19 Pandemic '' organized by TASS and the Russian Public Opinion Research Center .
No talks of new lockdown over coronavirus , Kremlin says The poll was conducted on September 30 and October 5 , with 1,600 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and over taking place in it .
According to the presented data , 52 % of the respondents are opposed to such a measure , while 45 % of those polled said they would support it .
In Moscow , 58 % of those surveyed do not support the potential lockdown , while 38 % said they would agree with such a decision .
Thirty percent of the respondents do not support the need for self-isolation for citizens aged 65 and over .
At the same time , 67 % of respondents in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One-half of those polled ( 50 % ) oppose the possible introduction of non-working days , and 40 % support the possible measure .
According to the latest statistics , over 35,732,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,046,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 26,891,410 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , 1,237,504 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 988,576 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 21,663 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. Russians are opposed to a potential new coronavirus-related lockdown in the event of a dramatic deterioration of the epidemiological situation in the country, Head of the Russian Public Opinion Research Center Valery Fedorov said on Tuesday at the online round table titled "Russia and the World amid the ‘Second Wave’ of the COVID-19 Pandemic" organized by TASS and the Russian Public Opinion Research Center.
The poll was conducted on September 30 and October 5, with 1,600 Russians and 1,000 Moscow residents aged 18 and over taking place in it.
According to the presented data, 52% of the respondents are opposed to such a measure, while 45% of those polled said they would support it. In Moscow, 58% of those surveyed do not support the potential lockdown, while 38% said they would agree with such a decision.
Thirty percent of the respondents do not support the need for self-isolation for citizens aged 65 and over. At the same time, 67% of respondents in Russia spoke in favor of that move.
One-half of those polled (50%) oppose the possible introduction of non-working days, and 40% support the possible measure.
According to the latest statistics, over 35,732,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 1,046,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 26,891,410 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, 1,237,504 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 988,576 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 21,663 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-10-06--Russia’s airbase in Kyrgyzstan put on high alert amid escalation in republic

`` In order to prevent any provocations related to the escalation in the Kyrgyz Republic , the enhanced anti-terror regime was introduced on the territory of Russia ’ s 999th Kant airbase .
All the planned combat training measures and every-day activities are being carried out in full , '' the press office said in a statement .
YEKATERINBURG , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Kant airbase in Kyrgyzstan has been placed on high anti-terror alert in the wake of the escalation of the situation in the Central Asian republic , the press office of the Central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airbase units are now preparing for a final combat readiness check for the 2020 training year that will be conducted by a commission of the Central Military District in accordance with the plan , the press office specified .
Russia ’ s integrated Kant airbase is the air component of the CSTO ( Collective Security Treaty Organization ) Rapid Reaction Force and accomplishes the missions of providing security on the territory and in the airspace of the CSTO member states , including Kyrgyzstan .
The Kant airbase operates Su-25 attack aircraft and Mi-8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polls in Kyrgyzstan , supporters of the parties that failed to win seats in the parliament staged mass riots in Bishkek .
Overnight to Tuesday , the protesters seized the parliamentary building , which also houses the president ’ s administration , the government building , the mayor ’ s office and the Prosecutor-General ’ s Office .
They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev , ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody .
The country ’ s Central Election Commission has declared the voting results invalid .

"In order to prevent any provocations related to the escalation in the Kyrgyz Republic, the enhanced anti-terror regime was introduced on the territory of Russia’s 999th Kant airbase. All the planned combat training measures and every-day activities are being carried out in full," the press office said in a statement.
YEKATERINBURG, October 6. /TASS/. Russia’s Kant airbase in Kyrgyzstan has been placed on high anti-terror alert in the wake of the escalation of the situation in the Central Asian republic, the press office of the Central Military District reported on Tuesday.
The airbase units are now preparing for a final combat readiness check for the 2020 training year that will be conducted by a commission of the Central Military District in accordance with the plan, the press office specified.
Russia’s integrated Kant airbase is the air component of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) Rapid Reaction Force and accomplishes the missions of providing security on the territory and in the airspace of the CSTO member states, including Kyrgyzstan. The Kant airbase operates Su-25 attack aircraft and Mi-8 helicopters.
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of the parties that failed to win seats in the parliament staged mass riots in Bishkek. Overnight to Tuesday, the protesters seized the parliamentary building, which also houses the president’s administration, the government building, the mayor’s office and the Prosecutor-General’s Office.
They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev, ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody. The country’s Central Election Commission has declared the voting results invalid.


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tass--2020-10-06--Social commitments should be priority of budget for 2021-2023, says President Putin

NOVO-OGAREVO , October 6 .
/ TASS / .
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on parliamentarians to work out in detail the key parameters of the federal budget for a three-year period , paying special attention to the implementation of social obligations and the implementation of national goals , said he at a meeting with Duma fraction leaders via video conference .
`` I ask you , together with the government , the Federation Council , the expert community , to work out in detail all the key parameters included in the budget .
The priorities here are financing social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tasks related to the country 's movement forward , with the achievement of strategic goals of national development planned for the next decade , until 2030 , '' President Putin said .
He recalled that in his Federal Assembly address , he proposed to significantly expand the demographic program , strengthen the mechanisms of social protection , especially for families with children .
According to him , then specific tasks were set for the development of education , as well as health care , including its primary level .
`` In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your participation , dear colleagues , we have adopted a number of new decisions to further support our citizens , employment , key industries , small and medium-sized businesses , '' President Putin noted .
`` Some of these measures are not temporary , not even anti-crisis , but long-term , and should be fully reflected in the new three-year budget .
`` .

NOVO-OGAREVO, October 6. / TASS /. Russian President Vladimir Putin called on parliamentarians to work out in detail the key parameters of the federal budget for a three-year period, paying special attention to the implementation of social obligations and the implementation of national goals, said he at a meeting with Duma fraction leaders via video conference.
President Putin called these areas "a priority."
"I ask you, together with the government, the Federation Council, the expert community, to work out in detail all the key parameters included in the budget. The priorities here are financing social obligations to citizens and, of course, tasks related to the country's movement forward, with the achievement of strategic goals of national development planned for the next decade, until 2030," President Putin said.
He recalled that in his Federal Assembly address, he proposed to significantly expand the demographic program, strengthen the mechanisms of social protection, especially for families with children. According to him, then specific tasks were set for the development of education, as well as health care, including its primary level.
"In addition, in the spring and summer, with your participation, dear colleagues, we have adopted a number of new decisions to further support our citizens, employment, key industries, small and medium-sized businesses," President Putin noted. "Some of these measures are not temporary, not even anti-crisis, but long-term, and should be fully reflected in the new three-year budget. ".


tass--2020-10-06--Putin meets with Ukrainian opposition politician Medvedchuk in Novo-Ogaryovo

NOVO-OGARYOVO , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin received on Tuesday Ukrainian politician , head of the @ @ @ @ @ Platform - For Life party Viktor Medvedchuk in his Novo-Ogaryovo residence .
Shipment of Russian @ @ @ @ @ possible , Vladimir Putin told Viktor Medvedchuk .
`` I can say from the start @ @ @ @ @ , '' Putin said in response to Medvedchuk ’ s request to consider shipping the @ @ @ @ @ .
The shipment will be possible if an agreement is signed with official Kiev , @ @ @ @ @ adding that Moscow is ready to engage in this work .
`` It is necessary @ @ @ @ @ express their requests and needs .
We are ready to engage in this work regardless @ @ @ @ @ After all , this is a purely humanitarian issue , an issue of healthcare , @ @ @ @ @ both Russia and Ukraine care about , '' he stated .

NOVO-OGARYOVO, October 6. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin received on Tuesday Ukrainian politician, head of the Political Council of the Opposition Platform - For Life party Viktor Medvedchuk in his Novo-Ogaryovo residence.
Shipment of Russian COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine is possible, Vladimir Putin told Viktor Medvedchuk.
"I can say from the start that such an option exists," Putin said in response to Medvedchuk’s request to consider shipping the Sputnik V vaccine to Ukraine.
The shipment will be possible if an agreement is signed with official Kiev, the Russian president elaborated, adding that Moscow is ready to engage in this work.
"It is necessary that the Ukrainian authorities duly express their requests and needs. We are ready to engage in this work regardless of all political complications. After all, this is a purely humanitarian issue, an issue of healthcare, concern for the people that both Russia and Ukraine care about," he stated.


tass--2020-10-06--Azerbaijan intelligence reports intercepted terrorist radio chatter in Nagorno-Karabakh

BAKU , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
State Security Service of Azerbaijan intercepted radio chatter of terrorists , allegedly connected @ @ @ @ @ Party ( PKK ) , fighting against the Azerbaijani forces in Nagorno-Karabakh , the agency @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The State Security Service intercepted radio chatter of terrorists , connected to the @ @ @ @ @ in Nagorno-Karabakh , '' the statement says .

BAKU, October 6. /TASS/. State Security Service of Azerbaijan intercepted radio chatter of terrorists, allegedly connected to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), fighting against the Azerbaijani forces in Nagorno-Karabakh, the agency's press service announced Tuesday.
"The State Security Service intercepted radio chatter of terrorists, connected to the PKK, fighting against Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh," the statement says.


tass--2020-10-06--Yerevan reports wide-scale Azerbaijani offensive in southern Nagorno-Karabakh

`` According to the Artsakh [ unrecognized republic of Nagorno-Karabakh ] Defense Army , around afternoon the Azerbaijani Armed Forces @ @ @ @ @ the southern direction of the line of contact between Artsakh and Azerbaijan , throwing reserve @ @ @ @ @ military equipment , including tanks and artillery [ into battle ] .
The enemy ignores @ @ @ @ @ territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran , '' Armenian Defense Ministry Press Secretary Shushan @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , Armenian Foreign Ministry reported that the Azerbaijani armed forces commenced the offensive @ @ @ @ @ ’ s visit to Baku and hours after the OSCE chair states ' top diplomats @ @ @ @ @ importance of ceasefire . ''
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 @ @ @ @ @ in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the @ @ @ @ @ April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and @ @ @ @ @ parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .

"According to the Artsakh [unrecognized republic of Nagorno-Karabakh] Defense Army, around afternoon the Azerbaijani Armed Forces launched a large-scale attack in the southern direction of the line of contact between Artsakh and Azerbaijan, throwing reserve forces, large amounts of military equipment, including tanks and artillery [into battle]. The enemy ignores also the security of the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Armenian Defense Ministry Press Secretary Shushan Stepanyan wrote on Facebook Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Armenian Foreign Ministry reported that the Azerbaijani armed forces commenced the offensive "during Turkish foreign minister’s visit to Baku and hours after the OSCE chair states' top diplomats adopted a statement on the importance of ceasefire."
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.


tass--2020-10-06--Gold refining plant seized in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
A group of people has broken into a gold refining plant in Kyrgyzstan @ @ @ @ @ captured it on Tuesday , the plant administration told TASS .
`` Today , unidentified @ @ @ @ @ the territory and seized a number of cabinets in the administration complex , not letting @ @ @ @ @ administration representative said .
According to him , the people , who illegally stormed the @ @ @ @ @ administration to give them all documents .
`` We have no clue who could be @ @ @ @ @ TASS was told .
The representative underlined that law enforcement agencies are not responding to @ @ @ @ @ refinery is the only such plant in Kyrgyzstan , it was built in 1992 .

BISHKEK, October 6. /TASS/. A group of people has broken into a gold refining plant in Kyrgyzstan’s Chuy Region and captured it on Tuesday, the plant administration told TASS.
"Today, unidentified people forced their way into the territory and seized a number of cabinets in the administration complex, not letting anyone in," an administration representative said.
According to him, the people, who illegally stormed the building, are threatening the administration to give them all documents. "We have no clue who could be behind these people," TASS was told.
The representative underlined that law enforcement agencies are not responding to the situation.
The gold refinery is the only such plant in Kyrgyzstan, it was built in 1992.


tass--2020-10-06--CSTO drills in Armenia planned to be postponed before Karabakh escalation, says source

MOSCOW , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( CSTO ) have made a decision to postpone the ‘ Interaction ’ and ‘ Poisk ’ ( ‘ Search ’ ) military drills planned for the end of October before the escalation of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh , it was related to the aggravation of the situation with the spread of the coronavirus , a military diplomatic source told TASS on Tuesday .
`` The decision was made collectively a couple of weeks before the escalation of tension in Nagorno-Karabakh .
It was related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the CSTO states , including Armenia itself , the country was practically closed , '' the agency ’ s interlocutor said .
Earlier CSTO Spokesman Vladimir Zainetdinov announced that the ‘ Interaction-2020 ’ and the ‘ Poisk-2020 ’ military exercises scheduled to be held in late October in Armenia had been postponed .
Their location and timeframe are currently being discussed .
According to the latest data of Armenia ’ s Health Ministry , the number of the coronavirus infections in the country has surpassed 53,000 .
The total number of recoveries is @ @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. Member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have made a decision to postpone the ‘Interaction’ and ‘Poisk’ (‘Search’) military drills planned for the end of October before the escalation of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, it was related to the aggravation of the situation with the spread of the coronavirus, a military diplomatic source told TASS on Tuesday.
"The decision was made collectively a couple of weeks before the escalation of tension in Nagorno-Karabakh. It was related to new outbreaks of the coronavirus in the CSTO states, including Armenia itself, the country was practically closed," the agency’s interlocutor said.
Earlier CSTO Spokesman Vladimir Zainetdinov announced that the ‘Interaction-2020’ and the ‘Poisk-2020’ military exercises scheduled to be held in late October in Armenia had been postponed. Their location and timeframe are currently being discussed.
According to the latest data of Armenia’s Health Ministry, the number of the coronavirus infections in the country has surpassed 53,000. The total number of recoveries is at 44,932, with 990 fatalities.


tass--2020-10-06--Kyrgyz president remains in Bishkek despite protests

BISHKEK , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Kyrgyzstan ’ s President Sooronbay Jeenbekov remains in the country ’ s capital @ @ @ @ @ despite the political crisis that erupted after the parliamentary elections , Presidential Spokesperson Tolgonai Stamalieva @ @ @ @ @ `` The President [ of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov ] is still in Bishkek , '' @ @ @ @ @ of Kyrgyz media outlets earlier reported , citing some sources in the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ of state had left the capital for the country ’ s southern regions .
Following @ @ @ @ @ in Kyrgyzstan , supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament @ @ @ @ @ .
On Monday night into Tuesday morning , the protesters seized the parliamentary building , @ @ @ @ @ ’ s administration , the government building , the mayor ’ s office and the @ @ @ @ @ They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev , ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s Central Election Commission has declared the voting results invalid .

BISHKEK, October 6. /TASS/. Kyrgyzstan’s President Sooronbay Jeenbekov remains in the country’s capital and did not go anywhere despite the political crisis that erupted after the parliamentary elections, Presidential Spokesperson Tolgonai Stamalieva told TASS on Tuesday.
"The President [of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov] is still in Bishkek," she said.
A number of Kyrgyz media outlets earlier reported, citing some sources in the president’s entourage, that the head of state had left the capital for the country’s southern regions.
Following the October 4 parliamentary polls in Kyrgyzstan, supporters of those parties which failed to win seats in the parliament organized mass riots in Bishkek. On Monday night into Tuesday morning, the protesters seized the parliamentary building, which also houses the president’s administration, the government building, the mayor’s office and the Prosecutor-General’s Office. They also released former President Almazbek Atambayev, ex-Prime Minister Sapar Isakov and some other politicians from custody. The country’s Central Election Commission has declared the voting results invalid.


tass--2020-10-06--Baku vows to retaliate if Armenia employs Iskander missile systems

BAKU , October 6 .
/TASS/ .
Azerbaijan will take adequate retaliatory measures , if Armenia employs Iskander tactical missile systems , Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said at a special ministerial meeting , the ministry ’ s press office reported on Tuesday .
`` The defense minister stated that adequate retaliatory measures would be taken if the enemy employed Iskander tactical missile systems .
The minister ordered the Azerbaijani army to plan measures for delivering strikes against the military and strategic infrastructure on the enemy ’ s territory , employing available armaments of large destructive power , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The participants in the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry ’ s special meeting `` analyzed the current situation with the ongoing counteroffensive and gave instructions to continue the systematic , purposeful and consistent destruction of the enemy forces , '' the statement says .
The Azerbaijani defense minister also ordered the troops `` to take vitally important and required measures on the liberated territories , '' the press office said .
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27 , with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
The area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2014 , in April 2016 and this past July .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts .
Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties , among them civilians .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

BAKU, October 6. /TASS/. Azerbaijan will take adequate retaliatory measures, if Armenia employs Iskander tactical missile systems, Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said at a special ministerial meeting, the ministry’s press office reported on Tuesday.
"The defense minister stated that adequate retaliatory measures would be taken if the enemy employed Iskander tactical missile systems. The minister ordered the Azerbaijani army to plan measures for delivering strikes against the military and strategic infrastructure on the enemy’s territory, employing available armaments of large destructive power," the press office said in a statement.
The participants in the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry’s special meeting "analyzed the current situation with the ongoing counteroffensive and gave instructions to continue the systematic, purposeful and consistent destruction of the enemy forces," the statement says.
The Azerbaijani defense minister also ordered the troops "to take vitally important and required measures on the liberated territories," the press office said.
Renewed clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia erupted on September 27, with intense battles raging in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The area experienced flare-ups of violence in the summer of 2014, in April 2016 and this past July. Azerbaijan and Armenia have imposed martial law and launched mobilization efforts. Both parties to the conflict have reported casualties, among them civilians.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.
In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.