tass--2020-05-07--World faces new Cold War between US, China, says expert

According to the analyst , the new Cold War will become very destructive for the global international relations system , because it will force nations to pick a side MOSCOW , May 7 .
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Nations failed to truly unite in their fight against the coronavirus and the world is facing a new Cold War between China and the US , says Fyodor Lukyanov , research director at the Valdai Discussion Club .
He disclosed that the Valdai experts will soon present a report , containing comments on the growing confrontation between China and the US .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report is that the world is confronted with a very big and dangerous threat of basically a new Cold War , fought by China and the US , '' Lukyanov said during the online conference `` Economic consequences of coronavirus : the belt and road initiative amid new world conditions , '' organized by the discussion club .
The analyst underscored that the Valdai experts do not believe that the crisis , caused by the pandemic , would push countries towards cooperation , because , currently , entirely different trends are observed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between China and the US .
Lukyanov pointed out that the latest statements made by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo show a different quality of attacks on China , and the pandemic has only become a pretext to ramp up the anti-China rhetoric .
`` President Trump , actually , has never made secret of his moods , but now he has a rather powerful ramming story that he will make the most of against China , '' the expert said .
According to Lukyanov , the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the global international relations system , because it will force nations to pick a side .
`` A choice is totally not the kind of model that is high on the world 's agenda .
We have completely different goals now , '' Lukyanov said .
`` Russia , like everyone else , will have to formulate its position , if this sharp confrontation will continue to escalate , '' the expert said .

According to the analyst, the new Cold War will become very destructive for the global international relations system, because it will force nations to pick a side
MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. Nations failed to truly unite in their fight against the coronavirus and the world is facing a new Cold War between China and the US, says Fyodor Lukyanov, research director at the Valdai Discussion Club. He disclosed that the Valdai experts will soon present a report, containing comments on the growing confrontation between China and the US.
"I think, the main idea of this report is that the world is confronted with a very big and dangerous threat of basically a new Cold War, fought by China and the US," Lukyanov said during the online conference "Economic consequences of coronavirus: the belt and road initiative amid new world conditions," organized by the discussion club. The analyst underscored that the Valdai experts do not believe that the crisis, caused by the pandemic, would push countries towards cooperation, because, currently, entirely different trends are observed, including in the context of a standoff between China and the US.
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Lukyanov pointed out that the latest statements made by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo show a different quality of attacks on China, and the pandemic has only become a pretext to ramp up the anti-China rhetoric. "President Trump, actually, has never made secret of his moods, but now he has a rather powerful ramming story that he will make the most of against China," the expert said. According to Lukyanov, the new Cold War will become very destructive for the global international relations system, because it will force nations to pick a side.
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tass--2020-05-07--Russia’s space agency to outline technical requirements for new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket

MOSCOW , May 7 .
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Russia ’ s State Space Corporation Roscosmos will shortly outline technical requirements for @ @ @ @ @ , CEO of the Progress Space Rocket Center Dmitry Baranov told TASS on Thursday .
@ @ @ @ @ medium-class carrier rocket and the requirements for it and its characteristics will soon be formulated @ @ @ @ @ the state corporation Roscosmos , '' the chief executive said .
The conceptual designing of @ @ @ @ @ not started yet , he said .
Russia ’ s State Space Corporation Roscosmos plans @ @ @ @ @ using the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle as its basis .
The flight tests of the new @ @ @ @ @ begin at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in 2025 .
Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier @ @ @ @ @ carrier rocket might get the name of Amur .
The new rocket may be tested @ @ @ @ @ of the Baikonur spaceport ( the ‘ Gagarin Start ’ launch pad ) , he @ @

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos will shortly outline technical requirements for a new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket, CEO of the Progress Space Rocket Center Dmitry Baranov told TASS on Thursday.
"The Soyuz-6 is a medium-class carrier rocket and the requirements for it and its characteristics will soon be formulated in the technical assignment of the state corporation Roscosmos," the chief executive said.
The conceptual designing of the promising carrier rocket has not started yet, he said.
Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos plans to create the Soyuz-6 rocket using the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle as its basis. The flight tests of the new carrier rocket are due to begin at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in 2025. Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin earlier said that the new Soyuz-6 carrier rocket might get the name of Amur. The new rocket may be tested at the first launch site of the Baikonur spaceport (the ‘Gagarin Start’ launch pad), he added.


tass--2020-05-07--Russia may have no obvious COVID-19 incidence peak, scientist says

MOSCOW , May 7 .
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There might be no obvious coronavirus spread peak in Russia , it might be flattened , says Vasiliy Akimkin , head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing ( Rospotrebnadoz ) Central Research Institute of Epidemiology .
`` The measures , taken by the Russian government , by the Rospotrebnadzor officials , have had a significant impact , we saw it in Moscow .
If we had not done it , the incidence growth and its curve would have been completely different .
This gave us two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and therefore there might be no peak that everybody expects .
It will be very flattened , and we will pass this phase of heightened incidence much smoother , '' he said .
According to the scientist , the epidemiologic situation will stabilize in late June - early July , while the second wave is possible during the autumn-winter season , Akimkin believes .
`` There will certainly be interest to this virus this autumn .
We will also see certain carrier volumes , '' he continued .
`` By that time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the population immunity study ; we will know the share of people who have already met the virus , who has the antibodies .
Maybe , by that time we will have test systems that would allow us to estimate the virus quantitatively , which is also very important . ''

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. There might be no obvious coronavirus spread peak in Russia, it might be flattened, says Vasiliy Akimkin, head of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadoz) Central Research Institute of Epidemiology.
"The measures, taken by the Russian government, by the Rospotrebnadzor officials, have had a significant impact, we saw it in Moscow. If we had not done it, the incidence growth and its curve would have been completely different. This gave us two to three weeks before the peak growth, and therefore there might be no peak that everybody expects. It will be very flattened, and we will pass this phase of heightened incidence much smoother," he said.
According to the scientist, the epidemiologic situation will stabilize in late June - early July, while the second wave is possible during the autumn-winter season, Akimkin believes.
"There will certainly be interest to this virus this autumn. We will also see certain carrier volumes," he continued. "By that time, we will already know the results of the population immunity study; we will know the share of people who have already met the virus, who has the antibodies. Maybe, by that time we will have test systems that would allow us to estimate the virus quantitatively, which is also very important."


tass--2020-05-07--Moscow tops New York in detection rate of COVID-19, says mayor

MOSCOW , May 7 .
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The Russian capital ’ s coronavirus detection rate is higher than in New @ @ @ @ @ Sobyanin said on Thursday .
`` If we look at the tally of newly-diagnosed infections @ @ @ @ @ for the entire period , we ’ ve probably already < … > surpassed New @ @ @ @ @ , '' he told the Rossiya 24 TV channel .
The mayor noted that Moscow @ @ @ @ @ statistics on the COVID-19 detection rate , stressing that `` a system for the early @ @ @ @ @ been created . ''
According to the latest data , 92,676 coronavirus cases have been @ @ @ @ @ date , a total of 177,160 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 1,625 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , @ @ @ @ @ an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The Russian capital’s coronavirus detection rate is higher than in New York, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Thursday.
"If we look at the tally of newly-diagnosed infections in New York and Moscow for the entire period, we’ve probably already <…> surpassed New York in the detection rate," he told the Rossiya 24 TV channel.
The mayor noted that Moscow city officials are not hiding statistics on the COVID-19 detection rate, stressing that "a system for the early detection of the disease has been created."
According to the latest data, 92,676 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Moscow. To date, a total of 177,160 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 23,803 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 1,625 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-07--Moscow mandates masks, gloves in public transport from May 12

`` We are imposing additional self-isolation measures in metro , there will be stricter requirements now .
They are mandatory face masks and gloves in public transport .
Other requirements , digital passes for example , remain in force , '' Sobyanin noted .
Moscow imposed a state of high-alert to curb the spread of the virus .
On March 29 , self-isolation was introduced for all Muscovites irrespective of their age .
It is only allowed to leave homes to seek urgent medical care as well as in case of other threats to life and health , to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take pets out and dispose of rubbish .
Starting with April 22 , people can only travel by public transport if they have special digital passes detailing the purpose of travel .
The passes are checked automatically .
To date , a total of 177,160 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 23,803 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 1,625 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. Moscow authorities will make face masks and gloves compulsory on public transport and in shops from May 12, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Wednesday.
"We are imposing additional self-isolation measures on the metro, there will be stricter requirements now. They include mandatory face masks and gloves on public transport. Other requirements, digital passes for example, remain in force," Sobyanin noted.
"From May 12, the use of masks, respiratory protection masks or other means to protect the respiratory system, as well as gloves will be compulsory in shops, shopping centers, as well as for trips on any kind of public transport and in taxis," Sobyanin wrote in his blog.
Sobyanin noted that when enterprises and construction sites reopen, the public service vehicles will inevitably have many more passengers, and it will be more difficult to observe the social distancing rules. According to him, research has shown that the possibility of contracting the novel coronavirus in shops is real. The use of masks and gloves will be a reasonable precaution and insurance against any new outbreak of the disease.
The self-isolation period is extended in the capital until May 31 although the authorities will begin easing coronavirus restrictions on May 12. All public services, trade, educational, cultural and sports facilities will remain closed, Sergei Sobyanin said.
"The temporary restrictions on the work of trade, public catering, service-rendering, cultural, educational and sports facilities, as well as citizens’ self-isolation will be extended until May 31, 2020," the mayor wrote.
Sobyanin noted that it was too early to reopen restaurants, theaters and sports facilities.
As part of the first stage of lifting the restrictions, industrial enterprises and construction companies will reopen on May 13 provided they abide by sanitary requirements. "Only workers whose presence in workshops, offices and on construction sites is essential will be allowed to return to work," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin pointed out. In addition, employers will have to ensure social distancing and randomly test their workers for the coronavirus. All employees will need to wear protective masks and gloves.
Expansion of masks, gloves retail network
Residents of Moscow will be able to buy gloves and masks not only in the pharmacies and general stores: the retail network will be extended, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced in his blog Thursday.
"The mask and gloves retail network will be extended. Aside from pharmacies and general stores, they will be sold at Moscow Metro stations," Sobyanin wrote.
Self-isolation
The mayor called on Muscovites to abide by the self-isolation rules during the second half of the May holidays. "It is important to abide by the self-isolation rules for the remainder of the May holidays and get used to the need to wear protective masks and gloves," he pointed out.
According to Sobyanin, the city’s chances of entering the second stage of easing coronavirus restrictions depend on whether the first stage is successful. "The more effort we make to abide by the current rules and take care of each other, the more the chances that the city life will return to normal despite long-term restrictions," the mayor noted.
"Many Muscovites have been using masks and gloves for several weeks already, for which we are very grateful. Other people may see this requirement as yet another inconvenient restriction. However, this is not so in reality. By demanding the compulsory use of protective means, we are not imposing more restrictions, on the contrary, we are taking a leap towards returning to normality," he emphasized.
Travel permits
Digital permits for traveling on transport, which were introduced in Moscow on April 15, will remain in place. The existing permits will be extended and people who plan to return to work after the May holidays will need to apply for travel permits. Volunteers and those traveling to hospitals will be able to receive one-time permits every day, and permits for travelling for personal reasons can still be received twice a week.


tass--2020-05-07--Putin, Abe discuss anti-coronavirus fight, Kremlin says

MOSCOW , May 7 .
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed in the @ @ @ @ @ issues of combating COVID-19 , the Kremlin press service said .
`` The situation around @ @ @ @ @ , '' the Kremlin said .
Putin and Abe also informed each other on the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus spread .
The two leaders also confirmed plans of expanding cooperation in the medical @ @ @ @ @ of medicines .
`` The sides confirmed plans of broadening cooperation of the agencies in @ @ @ @ @ joint development of medicines , '' the press service said .
The phone conversation was @ @ @ @ @ ’ s initiative .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed in the phone conversation on Thursday the issues of combating COVID-19, the Kremlin press service said.
"The situation around the coronavirus pandemic was discussed," the Kremlin said. Putin and Abe also informed each other on the measures taken to handle the coronavirus spread.
The two leaders also confirmed plans of expanding cooperation in the medical field, including joint development of medicines. "The sides confirmed plans of broadening cooperation of the agencies in the healthcare field, including joint development of medicines," the press service said.
The phone conversation was held at the Japanese side’s initiative.


tass--2020-05-07--Africa’s coronavirus death toll tops 2,000, reports WHO

South Africa accounts for the biggest number of infections ( 7,808 ) and 153 deaths .
Algeria , meanwhile , has the biggest coronavirus death toll ( 476 ) and 4,997 infections .
Egypt reported 469 fatalities and 7,588 cases , while Morocco identified 5,382 cases and 182 deaths , and Tunisia registered 1,022 cases and 43 fatalities .
PRETORIA , May 7 .
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The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Africa has reached 2,006 , while 51,239 infections have been reported across the continent as well as around 15,500 recoveries , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Africa , Nigeria is ranked second after South Africa with 3,145 coronavirus infections and 103 fatalities , followed by Ghana ( 2,719 and 18 ) , Cameroon ( 2,265 and 108 ) , Guinea ( 1,856 and 11 ) , Ivory Coast ( 1,516 and 18 ) and Senegal ( 1,433 and 12 ) .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,800,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 265,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,300,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

South Africa accounts for the biggest number of infections (7,808) and 153 deaths. Algeria, meanwhile, has the biggest coronavirus death toll (476) and 4,997 infections. Egypt reported 469 fatalities and 7,588 cases, while Morocco identified 5,382 cases and 182 deaths, and Tunisia registered 1,022 cases and 43 fatalities.
PRETORIA, May 7. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus-related deaths in Africa has reached 2,006, while 51,239 infections have been reported across the continent as well as around 15,500 recoveries, the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa branch said Thursday.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria is ranked second after South Africa with 3,145 coronavirus infections and 103 fatalities, followed by Ghana (2,719 and 18), Cameroon (2,265 and 108), Guinea (1,856 and 11), Ivory Coast (1,516 and 18) and Senegal (1,433 and 12).
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,800,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 265,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,300,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-05-07--Russian military specialists to disinfect urban facilities in Italy’s Lumezzane

BERGAMO , May 7 .
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Russian military specialists have departed from Bergamo and set off for the town of Lumezzane in the Italian province of Brescia to disinfect local facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic , Russia ’ s Defense Ministry reported on Thursday .
`` A column of Russian and Italian specialized vehicles has started an over 60 km march from the city of Bergamo to the province of Brescia .
Upon their arrival at the scene , the Russian and Italian specialists will determine the volume of work , the number of premises , adjacent territories and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the ministry said in a statement .
Today Russian and Italian military specialists will decontaminate one facility in Lumezzane .
The Russian and Italian personnel have been providing assistance in the province of Brescia at the request of the authorities of the region of Lombardy from April 22 .
Between March 22 and 25 , 15 Russian planes delivered almost 100 Russian virologists and epidemiologists , eight medical brigades , as well as diagnostics and disinfection equipment to Italy .
Russian specialists worked in one of the most affected areas of Italy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surroundings .
By May 5 , the Russian military specialists jointly with the Italian military had carried out complete disinfection at nursing homes in more than 90 populated areas in Lombardy .
In particular , they decontaminated 114 buildings and structures , over 1.1 million square meters of internal premises and more than 400,000 square meters of paved roads .

BERGAMO, May 7. /TASS/. Russian military specialists have departed from Bergamo and set off for the town of Lumezzane in the Italian province of Brescia to disinfect local facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Thursday.
"A column of Russian and Italian specialized vehicles has started an over 60 km march from the city of Bergamo to the province of Brescia. Upon their arrival at the scene, the Russian and Italian specialists will determine the volume of work, the number of premises, adjacent territories and roads and will start their disinfection," the ministry said in a statement.
Today Russian and Italian military specialists will decontaminate one facility in Lumezzane. The Russian and Italian personnel have been providing assistance in the province of Brescia at the request of the authorities of the region of Lombardy from April 22.
Between March 22 and 25, 15 Russian planes delivered almost 100 Russian virologists and epidemiologists, eight medical brigades, as well as diagnostics and disinfection equipment to Italy. Russian specialists worked in one of the most affected areas of Italy — the city of Bergamo and its surroundings.
By May 5, the Russian military specialists jointly with the Italian military had carried out complete disinfection at nursing homes in more than 90 populated areas in Lombardy. In particular, they decontaminated 114 buildings and structures, over 1.1 million square meters of internal premises and more than 400,000 square meters of paved roads.


tass--2020-05-07--Sberbank approves $222.48 mln of interest-free loans for salaries

MOSCOW , May 7 .
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From the start of the state program of interest-free loans to businesses for @ @ @ @ @ , Sberbank accepted applications for more than 35 bln rubles ( $ 474.81 mln ) @ @ @ @ @ bln rubles ( $ 222.48 mln ) , Deputy Chairman of the bank 's board @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
`` From the start of the state program for loans for salaries at @ @ @ @ @ applications worth more than 35 bln rubles , approved — 16.4 bln rubles of loans @ @ @ @ @ 8 bln rubles .
According to our estimates the salary was paid to about 300,000 @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
At the same time , according to Popov , Sberbank @ @ @ @ @ from 107 major customers , including 45 applications that have already been approved .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. From the start of the state program of interest-free loans to businesses for payment of salaries to employees, Sberbank accepted applications for more than 35 bln rubles ($474.81 mln) and approved allocation of 16.4 bln rubles ($222.48 mln), Deputy Chairman of the bank's board Anatoly Popov told reporters on Thursday.
"From the start of the state program for loans for salaries at 0%, we accepted applications worth more than 35 bln rubles, approved — 16.4 bln rubles of loans and issued — more than 8 bln rubles. According to our estimates the salary was paid to about 300,000 people thanks to these funds," he said.
At the same time, according to Popov, Sberbank received applications for restructuring loans from 107 major customers, including 45 applications that have already been approved.


tass--2020-05-07--Kamaz plans to start Euro-6 trucks production in August

MOSCOW , May 7 .
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Kamaz plans in August 2020 to complete certification and start production of Euro-6 eco-friendly trucks for the Russian car market , the company ’ s CEO Sergei Kogogin said in a statement .
According to him , despite the fact that Euro-5 environmental standards are currently in force in Russia , the company is ready to start production of Euro-6 trucks in August .
Production will be established both at the main Kamaz plant and at the capacities of a joint venture with Daimler — Daimler Kamaz Rus .
New Euro-6 trucks will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as manufactured in the Russian Federation .
According to the business plan for 2020 , Kamaz expects to sell 29,000 trucks in the Russian market and 6,700 abroad .
At the same time , the carmaker plans to occupy a 46 % share in the truck market in Russia .
The company has not yet reported about adjusting plans in connection with the coronavirus pandemic .
Kamaz is the largest Russian manufacturer of trucks and is one of the twenty leading global manufacturers .
The company manufactures trucks , trailers , buses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The largest shareholders of Kamaz , according to information posted on the company 's website , are the Rostec state corporation ( 47.1 % ) , Avtoinvest ( 23.54 % ) and the German concern Daimler ( 15 % ) .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. Kamaz plans in August 2020 to complete certification and start production of Euro-6 eco-friendly trucks for the Russian car market, the company’s CEO Sergei Kogogin said in a statement.
According to him, despite the fact that Euro-5 environmental standards are currently in force in Russia, the company is ready to start production of Euro-6 trucks in August.
Production will be established both at the main Kamaz plant and at the capacities of a joint venture with Daimler — Daimler Kamaz Rus. New Euro-6 trucks will fully meet the requirements for identifying products as manufactured in the Russian Federation.
According to the business plan for 2020, Kamaz expects to sell 29,000 trucks in the Russian market and 6,700 abroad. At the same time, the carmaker plans to occupy a 46% share in the truck market in Russia. The company has not yet reported about adjusting plans in connection with the coronavirus pandemic.
Kamaz is the largest Russian manufacturer of trucks and is one of the twenty leading global manufacturers. The company manufactures trucks, trailers, buses, engines, powertrains and various tools.
The largest shareholders of Kamaz, according to information posted on the company's website, are the Rostec state corporation (47.1%), Avtoinvest (23.54%) and the German concern Daimler (15%).


tass--2020-05-07--Belarus eyes importing US oil supplies via Poland

MINSK , May 7 .
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The Belarusian government is mulling over the possibility of importing American oil into @ @ @ @ @ and the discussion of this issue will be resumed after the quarantine Poland had imposed @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus is lifted , First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Dmitry Krutoy told reporters on @ @ @ @ @ that when quarantine in Poland is lifted , we will start to discuss this topic @ @ @ @ @ said as quoted by the BelTA agency .

MINSK, May 7. /TASS/. The Belarusian government is mulling over the possibility of importing American oil into the republic through Poland, and the discussion of this issue will be resumed after the quarantine Poland had imposed on its territory due to coronavirus is lifted, First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Dmitry Krutoy told reporters on Thursday.
"I think that when quarantine in Poland is lifted, we will start to discuss this topic more intensively," he said as quoted by the BelTA agency.


tass--2020-05-07--Russian space agency to develop new satellite for flights beyond Earth’s magnetosphere

MOSCOW , May 7 .
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Russia ’ s State Space Corporation Roscosmos plans to create a satellite that @ @ @ @ @ the boundaries of the Earth ’ s magnetosphere , CEO of the Progress Space Rocket @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday .
`` For upcoming lunar missions and deep space flights , the Roscosmos @ @ @ @ @ a satellite capable of flying beyond the boundaries of the Earth ’ s magnetosphere , @ @ @ @ @ , specifying that the Progress Space Rocket Center was ready to explore the possibility of @ @ @ @ @ .
As the Progress press office specified for TASS , the plans envisage developing an @ @ @ @ @ The Earth ’ s magnetosphere has a complex shape .
It extends to an average @ @ @ @ @ sunward side .
From the other side , it resembles a long tail that extends @ @ @ @ @ 200 Earth radii .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos plans to create a satellite that will be able to leave the boundaries of the Earth’s magnetosphere, CEO of the Progress Space Rocket Center Dmitry Baranov told TASS on Thursday.
"For upcoming lunar missions and deep space flights, the Roscosmos state corporation plans to create a satellite capable of flying beyond the boundaries of the Earth’s magnetosphere," the chief executive said, specifying that the Progress Space Rocket Center was ready to explore the possibility of taking part in the project.
As the Progress press office specified for TASS, the plans envisage developing an advanced research space vehicle.
The Earth’s magnetosphere has a complex shape. It extends to an average of 70,000 km from its sunward side. From the other side, it resembles a long tail that extends to a distance that exceeds 200 Earth radii.


tass--2020-05-07--Press review: World raises money for COVID-19 vaccine and EU fears Russian aid to Balkans

One of the key intrigues of the global agenda for the coming months is who and when will develop a COVID-19 vaccine .
Many countries have decided to reach this goal together and have amassed 7.4 bln euro through a fundraising campaign , the Coronavirus Global Response , that kicked off on May 4 .
The effort was launched by eight countries ( the United Kingdom , Germany , Italy , Canada , Norway , Saudi Arabia , France and Japan ) with the support of the World Health Organization and the GAVI and CEPI alliances , which should control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the United States has vowed to create its own vaccine , while Russia has taken a wait-and-see attitude .
Moscow is not refusing to take part in the global fundraising campaign , but it has not stopped its own research , Kommersant business daily writes .
Many countries rely on their own financing and research , and what ’ s more , dozens of laboratories around the world have declared that they were working on a vaccine and even launched clinical tests .
In particular , China and India have not expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A US delegate did not take part in the marathon either .
The White House expects to get 100 mln doses of the new vaccine this year , and the US has launched a national project to fast-track a COVID-19 vaccine dubbed `` Operation Warp Speed '' .
`` We aren ’ t seeing a scenario from Hollywood disaster movies when in the face of an existential threat , humanity forgets about disagreements and unites .
In the fight against COVID-19 , national selfishness prevails .
This can be seen both in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in the suspension of US contributions to the WHO , '' said Anna Velikaya , a research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations ( IMEMO ) of the Russian Academy of Sciences .
The creation of the vaccine will become a milestone event of the 21st century and the country that will achieve success will show the entire world its attractive conditions for fostering advanced areas of science , and a favorable environment for the development of competent state policy in this sector .
Russia has yet to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the global initiative or not , the paper writes .
On the one hand , Russian officials have welcomed the WHO ’ s efforts , but on the other hand , Russia has not announced plans to sponsor global efforts on creating the vaccine , preferring to focus on its own developments .
Izvestia : EU up in arms over Russia ’ s growing Balkan influence amid COVID-19 pandemic While some EU member-states complain that Brussels is not providing them with enough financial and humanitarian assistance in combating COVID-19 , the European Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-Soviet states ( Georgia , Ukraine , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus and Moldova ) .
The West has never concealed that the goal of the Eastern Partnership is to pull former Soviet countries out of Russia ’ s orbit .
This time , there are plans to earmark 3.7 mln euro to develop civil society and promote political reforms .
Besides , the EU is concerned about the rising influence of Russia and China , which have been actively helping the Balkan states combat the coronavirus pandemic , Izvestia writes .
Brussels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain Russia in the post-Soviet space , Deputy Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies at the Higher School of Economics National Research University Dmitry Suslov told the paper .
`` It ’ s important for the EU , especially during the coronavirus pandemic , to show that it remains a geopolitical actor and that it is here to stay , '' the expert said .
In the current environment , building relations with Eastern Partnership countries is one of the major opportunities for European bodies to gain attention , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the assistance provided by Russia to EU countries .
`` So they want to highlight that Brussels is not changing its policy concerning the post-Soviet space .
So , it will keep supporting mainly Ukraine , Georgia and other Eastern Partnership countries . ''
Recently , Brussels has been worried about growing Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans amid the coronavirus pandemic .
On May 6 , an online summit was held with the aim of showing the Balkan states that Brussels wants them to join the EU .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrate that these countries can not align themselves too closely to Russia and China and should act accordingly .
European diplomats believe that their financial support granted to the Balkans is more important than humanitarian aid provided by Moscow and Beijing .
However , the Balkans have a different opinion .
Despite the coronavirus pandemic , Russian and NATO navies have switched to a new stage of vying for the sphere of influence in the Arctic .
A NATO naval strike group consisting of four US and UK warships had entered the Barents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past decades .
The Pentagon notified Russia about the operation last week in order to prevent a misunderstanding , reduce the risks and prevent any escalation .
However , the NATO strike group in the Arctic close to Russia ’ s borders forced the Russian Fleet to act , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
The Russian cruiser Marshal Ustinov , which is designed to attack strike groups , is gearing up for military maneuvers and the area of live firing will be closed for navigation and flights .
These exercises are not a coincidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups in the Barents Sea , the paper reports .
This not the first time the Russian Navy is using this tactic .
`` The naval proving ground where live firing from the Marshal Ustinov cruiser will be conducted is located in the neutral waters to the north of the main naval base of the Northern Fleet .
The closure of a certain area of the Barents Sea for navigation will serve as one of the obstacles in the maneuvers of NATO ships , especially if they move towards Russia ’ s borders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Committee of All Russian trade union of servicemen Oleg Shvedkov .
He also stressed that the NATO strike group ’ s operation in the Barents Sea is an unfriendly act .
The US guided-missile destroyers USS Porter and USS Donald Cook are equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles , and important Russian military and strategic areas are within their strike radius , including naval bases on the Kolsky Peninsula , such as the key base of the Northern Fleet , Severomorsk , where Russian surface ships and nuclear-powered vessels are concentrated .
Izvestia : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington has started drafting an international agreement to outline the terms of mining on the Moon .
The potential partners of the so-called Artemis Accords will be Canada , Japan , European nations and the United Arab Emirates .
However , Russia , the world ’ s major space power , will be excluded from this deal .
The Pentagon is against Moscow ’ s participation claiming that Russian satellites in near-earth orbit conduct maneuvers allegedly posing a threat to US spacecraft .
Meanwhile , Russia is not planning to give up its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The White House ’ s plans have stirred up a negative response from Moscow .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that US President Donald Trump ’ s comments on exploiting lunar resources need to be analyzed by lawyers , but any attempts at `` space privatization '' were unacceptable .
Deputy Director General at Russia ’ s state space corporation Roscosmos Sergei Saveliev also emphasized that any efforts at expropriating space and aggressive plans on capturing the territories of other planets would hardly contribute to productive international cooperation .
Washington ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic seems at least premature and even not quite appropriate , and could be just another populist move by the Trump administration , the paper writes .
According to Program Director at the Valdai Discussion Club and the Russian International Affairs Council ( RIAC ) Ivan Timofeev , given that countries lack opportunities for a full-fledged Moon exploration mission during the pandemic , `` it ’ s just ridiculous to write some agreements and fantasize who will occupy territories , so this adds nothing but extra irritants to relations , for example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are no means of delivering lunar resources to Earth .
That ’ s why , the US plans are nothing more than `` chest-thumping and pulling the wool over everybody ’ s eyes , '' said Vyacheslav Dokuchayev , a leading research fellow at the Institute for Nuclear Research at the Russian Academy of Sciences .
Kommersant : Russia should step up efforts on going green , experts say The Energy Center of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo has laid out scenarios of Russia ’ s response to other countries ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even amid declining Russian hydrocarbon exports .
According to researchers , the best choice for Russia would be to lead efforts in this direction , opting for ambitious goals on cutting emissions and redirecting investments in extracting fossil fuels in favor of low-carbon technologies .
The research cited by Kommersant business daily notes that the key role in the environmental agenda is not only how it is implemented and regulated in Russia but also the plans of other countries ( many of which are major importers of Russia ’ s fuel-and-energy sector ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key theses of the report are that over the past 40 years global warming in Russia has been 2.5 times quicker than on average on the planet ( and 4.5 times quicker in the Russian Arctic ) .
According to the forecast , this pace is going to climb .
At the same time , the global environmental agenda creates a long-term threat to key Russian exports such as oil , petroleum products , coal , natural gas , metals and products from the timber and chemical industry .
`` The hydrocarbon trace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an important consumer feature but also a basis for introducing border hydrocarbon regulations such as the Border Carbon Tax in the EU .
`` Russia 's reaction to the climate threat may depend on the pace of the global response to climate change and the attitude of Russian society and the state to this problem .
The key choice arises between two extreme scenarios — `` Continuing Current Policies '' and `` Global Climate Unity , '' the study said .
In both scenarios , Russian hydrocarbon exports will drop 15 % by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ value .
According to this research , the decline in energy exports creates a threat that Russia ’ s annual GDP growth rate will fall to 0.6-0.8 % by 2040 .
These estimates were made before the coronavirus pandemic and given COVID-19 ’ s influence on energy markets all these forecasts will be more negative , the authors said .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews .

Kommersant: Global community races to raise funds for COVID-19 vaccine
One of the key intrigues of the global agenda for the coming months is who and when will develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Many countries have decided to reach this goal together and have amassed 7.4 bln euro through a fundraising campaign, the Coronavirus Global Response, that kicked off on May 4. The effort was launched by eight countries (the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, Norway, Saudi Arabia, France and Japan) with the support of the World Health Organization and the GAVI and CEPI alliances, which should control the distribution of the funds. Meanwhile, the United States has vowed to create its own vaccine, while Russia has taken a wait-and-see attitude. Moscow is not refusing to take part in the global fundraising campaign, but it has not stopped its own research, Kommersant business daily writes. Many countries rely on their own financing and research, and what’s more, dozens of laboratories around the world have declared that they were working on a vaccine and even launched clinical tests. In particular, China and India have not expressed any wish to make a contribution. A US delegate did not take part in the marathon either. The White House expects to get 100 mln doses of the new vaccine this year, and the US has launched a national project to fast-track a COVID-19 vaccine dubbed "Operation Warp Speed". "We aren’t seeing a scenario from Hollywood disaster movies when in the face of an existential threat, humanity forgets about disagreements and unites. In the fight against COVID-19, national selfishness prevails. This can be seen both in the inability of cooperation within the G20 framework and in the suspension of US contributions to the WHO," said Anna Velikaya, a research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The creation of the vaccine will become a milestone event of the 21st century and the country that will achieve success will show the entire world its attractive conditions for fostering advanced areas of science, and a favorable environment for the development of competent state policy in this sector. Russia has yet to decide whether it will take part in the global initiative or not, the paper writes. On the one hand, Russian officials have welcomed the WHO’s efforts, but on the other hand, Russia has not announced plans to sponsor global efforts on creating the vaccine, preferring to focus on its own developments. Izvestia: EU up in arms over Russia’s growing Balkan influence amid COVID-19 pandemic
While some EU member-states complain that Brussels is not providing them with enough financial and humanitarian assistance in combating COVID-19, the European Commission has decided to allocate funds for six post-Soviet states (Georgia, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Moldova). The West has never concealed that the goal of the Eastern Partnership is to pull former Soviet countries out of Russia’s orbit. This time, there are plans to earmark 3.7 mln euro to develop civil society and promote political reforms. Besides, the EU is concerned about the rising influence of Russia and China, which have been actively helping the Balkan states combat the coronavirus pandemic, Izvestia writes. Brussels is sluggishly sticking to its policy to contain Russia in the post-Soviet space, Deputy Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies at the Higher School of Economics National Research University Dmitry Suslov told the paper. "It’s important for the EU, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, to show that it remains a geopolitical actor and that it is here to stay," the expert said. In the current environment, building relations with Eastern Partnership countries is one of the major opportunities for European bodies to gain attention, the expert said. Brussels is alarmed by the assistance provided by Russia to EU countries. "So they want to highlight that Brussels is not changing its policy concerning the post-Soviet space. So, it will keep supporting mainly Ukraine, Georgia and other Eastern Partnership countries." Recently, Brussels has been worried about growing Russian and Chinese influence in the Western Balkans amid the coronavirus pandemic. On May 6, an online summit was held with the aim of showing the Balkan states that Brussels wants them to join the EU. Another goal of this event was also to demonstrate that these countries cannot align themselves too closely to Russia and China and should act accordingly. European diplomats believe that their financial support granted to the Balkans is more important than humanitarian aid provided by Moscow and Beijing. However, the Balkans have a different opinion. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Russia thwarts NATO’s Arctic push
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Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Russian and NATO navies have switched to a new stage of vying for the sphere of influence in the Arctic. A NATO naval strike group consisting of four US and UK warships had entered the Barents Sea for the first time over the past decades. The Pentagon notified Russia about the operation last week in order to prevent a misunderstanding, reduce the risks and prevent any escalation. However, the NATO strike group in the Arctic close to Russia’s borders forced the Russian Fleet to act, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes. The Russian cruiser Marshal Ustinov, which is designed to attack strike groups, is gearing up for military maneuvers and the area of live firing will be closed for navigation and flights. These exercises are not a coincidence given the steps of the NATO strike groups in the Barents Sea, the paper reports. This not the first time the Russian Navy is using this tactic. "The naval proving ground where live firing from the Marshal Ustinov cruiser will be conducted is located in the neutral waters to the north of the main naval base of the Northern Fleet. The closure of a certain area of the Barents Sea for navigation will serve as one of the obstacles in the maneuvers of NATO ships, especially if they move towards Russia’s borders," said Chairman of the Central Committee of All Russian trade union of servicemen Oleg Shvedkov. He also stressed that the NATO strike group’s operation in the Barents Sea is an unfriendly act. The US guided-missile destroyers USS Porter and USS Donald Cook are equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles, and important Russian military and strategic areas are within their strike radius, including naval bases on the Kolsky Peninsula, such as the key base of the Northern Fleet, Severomorsk, where Russian surface ships and nuclear-powered vessels are concentrated. Izvestia: US seeks to mine Moon without Russia
Read also US moon resource mining draft agreement requires analysis — Kremlin
Washington has started drafting an international agreement to outline the terms of mining on the Moon. The potential partners of the so-called Artemis Accords will be Canada, Japan, European nations and the United Arab Emirates. However, Russia, the world’s major space power, will be excluded from this deal. The Pentagon is against Moscow’s participation claiming that Russian satellites in near-earth orbit conduct maneuvers allegedly posing a threat to US spacecraft. Meanwhile, Russia is not planning to give up its interests on the Moon, Izvestia writes. The White House’s plans have stirred up a negative response from Moscow. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that US President Donald Trump’s comments on exploiting lunar resources need to be analyzed by lawyers, but any attempts at "space privatization" were unacceptable. Deputy Director General at Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos Sergei Saveliev also emphasized that any efforts at expropriating space and aggressive plans on capturing the territories of other planets would hardly contribute to productive international cooperation. Washington’s scheme for lunar mining amid the current coronavirus pandemic seems at least premature and even not quite appropriate, and could be just another populist move by the Trump administration, the paper writes. According to Program Director at the Valdai Discussion Club and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) Ivan Timofeev, given that countries lack opportunities for a full-fledged Moon exploration mission during the pandemic, "it’s just ridiculous to write some agreements and fantasize who will occupy territories, so this adds nothing but extra irritants to relations, for example with Russia." Anyway, currently there are no means of delivering lunar resources to Earth. That’s why, the US plans are nothing more than "chest-thumping and pulling the wool over everybody’s eyes," said Vyacheslav Dokuchayev, a leading research fellow at the Institute for Nuclear Research at the Russian Academy of Sciences. Kommersant: Russia should step up efforts on going green, experts say


tass--2020-05-07--Number of coronavirus victims in Mexico reaches 2,704

MEXICO CITY , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Mexico has reached 2,704 , increasing by 197 over the past day , according to General Director of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health Jose Luis Alomia .
According to him , over the past 24 hours , doctors have identified another 1,609 coronavirus cases , taking the total number to 27,634 .
The first coronavirus case was officially announced in Mexico on February 28 .
On March 30 , the government announced a public health emergency and suspension of all activities of non-primary importance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Health Hugo Lopez-Gatell said that the third phase of the infection ’ s spread had started in the country , characterized by a rapid increase in the incidence .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 3,800,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 265,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 1,300,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

MEXICO CITY, May 7. /TASS/. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Mexico has reached 2,704, increasing by 197 over the past day, according to General Director of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health Jose Luis Alomia.
According to him, over the past 24 hours, doctors have identified another 1,609 coronavirus cases, taking the total number to 27,634.
The first coronavirus case was officially announced in Mexico on February 28. On March 30, the government announced a public health emergency and suspension of all activities of non-primary importance. On April 21, Deputy Minister of Health Hugo Lopez-Gatell said that the third phase of the infection’s spread had started in the country, characterized by a rapid increase in the incidence.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 3,800,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 265,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 1,300,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-05-07--Russian space firm ready to develop reusable rocket

`` Considering the experience accumulated to date , the Progress Space Rocket Center is ready to develop a full-scale conceptual design of a promising space rocket system with a launch vehicle and a reusable stage , '' the chief executive said .
MOSCOW , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Progress Space Rocket Center is ready to start work on developing a full-fledged conceptual design of a rocket with a reusable stage , Progress Space Rocket Center CEO Dmitry Baranov told TASS on Thursday .
Russian medium and heavy rockets to be used to deliver cargo to the Moon The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reusable stage has been going on since 2015 , the chief of the Progress Space Rocket Center said .
The issue of reducing the new carrier rocket ’ s weight will be resolved by way of `` optimally distributing primary structural elements in the stage ’ s design , '' the chief executive said .
`` Also , the stage ’ s weight improvement depends to a larger extent on the parameters of the powerplant - in this regard , specialists of the Progress Space Rocket Center are actively working with the developer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he stressed .
The Progress Space Rocket Center is exploring the possibility of eventually using composite materials for fuel tanks in the upper stages , he added .
Roscosmos Executive Director for Long-Term Programs and Science Alexander Bloshenko told TASS in November 2019 that the first launch of a new Russian medium-class carrier rocket with the methane propellant might take place in 2025 .
The Progress Space Rocket Center has developed the rocket ’ s layout and launch pad options for it .
Compared to the Soyuz-2 launch vehicle , the methane-powered rocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a larger lifting capacity : it will be able to deliver up to 10 tonnes to a low near-Earth orbit upon its launch from the Vostochny spaceport in the Russian Far East .

"Considering the experience accumulated to date, the Progress Space Rocket Center is ready to develop a full-scale conceptual design of a promising space rocket system with a launch vehicle and a reusable stage," the chief executive said.
MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The Progress Space Rocket Center is ready to start work on developing a full-fledged conceptual design of a rocket with a reusable stage, Progress Space Rocket Center CEO Dmitry Baranov told TASS on Thursday.
Russian medium and heavy rockets to be used to deliver cargo to the Moon
The work on a methane-powered rocket with a reusable stage has been going on since 2015, the chief of the Progress Space Rocket Center said.
The issue of reducing the new carrier rocket’s weight will be resolved by way of "optimally distributing primary structural elements in the stage’s design," the chief executive said.
"Also, the stage’s weight improvement depends to a larger extent on the parameters of the powerplant - in this regard, specialists of the Progress Space Rocket Center are actively working with the developer of the promising oxygen-methane engine," he stressed.
The Progress Space Rocket Center is exploring the possibility of eventually using composite materials for fuel tanks in the upper stages, he added.
Roscosmos Executive Director for Long-Term Programs and Science Alexander Bloshenko told TASS in November 2019 that the first launch of a new Russian medium-class carrier rocket with the methane propellant might take place in 2025. The Progress Space Rocket Center has developed the rocket’s layout and launch pad options for it.
Compared to the Soyuz-2 launch vehicle, the methane-powered rocket will have a smaller lift-off weight but a larger lifting capacity: it will be able to deliver up to 10 tonnes to a low near-Earth orbit upon its launch from the Vostochny spaceport in the Russian Far East.


tass--2020-05-07--Azerbaijan suggests holding UN General Assembly session on anti-coronavirus fight

Azerbaijan donated $ 10 million to the WHO in two installments in an effort to fight the pandemic on the global scale , the country 's president recalled '' Of course , a common misfortune unites , '' Aliyev said .
`` Therefore , the key goal of the [ Non-Aligned Movement ] summit was to show solidarity within the organization , as well as effective cooperation with leading international organizations .
We proposed on my initiative to hold a special [ session ] of the UN General Assembly at the level of heads of state and government dedicated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to fight the pandemic on the global scale , Aliyev added .
`` We have allocated $ 5 mln to the World Health Organization to provide urgent support to the most vulnerable member states of the Movement .
This is our second donor contribution .
Earlier , in March , we also allocated $ 5 mln to the WHO to combat the global pandemic . ''
The pandemic has demonstrated positive cooperation between nations that have disagreements , and this solidarity must be only increased , Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told TASS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation the world has found itself in uncovered that there is `` solidarity and elements of cooperation even between nations that are in tense relations . ''
`` In matters of international politics it is important to preserve and multiply the positive experience of cooperation , so that time does not divide the countries , '' Aliyev underscored .
The president admitted that the new realities significantly impact the lifestyle and the psychological state of the people .
`` We realize quite well that staying home for weeks without going out is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to an active lifestyle , used to active work , '' he noted .
`` So it is hard to imagine what the world would be like in the future . ''
The world leaders suffer from the lack of communication too , Aliyev is certain .
`` If we conducted a summit in a normal format , it would have lasted for two , maybe three days .
There would have been many bilateral meetings , cultural events , '' he explained .
`` But , for example , the May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] , which took place in a video conference format , lasted for six hours and a half without breaks .
I , as its chairman , had no way to leave it , so we have to get used to living in this format . ''
He noted that while Azerbaijan is a major venue for humanitarian cooperation , it is hard to tell , when and in what format international discussions on this issue could be held .
`` One thing is certain : after we defeat the coronavirus , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get over this situation in both working and psychological sense .
And it is hard to tell , how long it would take , '' the president concluded .
Plans to visit Russia for 75th anniversary of WWII victory The president of Azerbaijan plans to visit Russia to celebrate the 75th anniversary of victory when the epidemiological situation allows , he told TASS .
`` I was going to be in Moscow on May 9 , because I received an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin , '' Aliyev said .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events have been cancelled over the coronavirus . ''
He underscored plans to join the victory celebration , when the epidemiological situation allows .
`` I very much count on that , '' he said .
Aliyev also recalled Azerbaijan ’ s major contribution to the victory over Nazism .
`` We have always had a highly developed industry : our factories produced various weapons , so much needed for the victory , '' he pointed out .
`` Azerbaijan was a major supplier of fuel , which is why Nazi Germany sought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the outcome of the war would have been completely different . ''
At the same time , the president pointed out , Baku did not always honor Victory Day .
`` During the first years of independence , after a military coup brought the antinational regime of the Popular Front to power , this holiday was erased from the calendar , and the veterans were subjected to moral terror and targeted by a fierce media campaign , '' the president explained .
`` Only after Heydar Aliyev came to power , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calendar .
Since then , this holiday is a national one , justice has prevailed . ''
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , all Victory Day festivities in Azerbaijan were cancelled .
`` People over 65 should not go outside yet .
We must take care of our veterans , because , unfortunately , there have been fewer of them with every year , '' Aliyev stressed .
Despite this , the state will allocate bonuses for its veterans .
`` This year it will be about $ 900 , '' the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he used to spend May 9 before .
`` Usually , I meet with the veterans to lay down flowers and wreaths , to pay respects for the fallen , '' he said .
`` Every time I talk to the veterans , I charge my energy .
Many of them , being over 90 , even almost 100 , are physically fit , but the most important thing is their moral spirit , optimism and love for life .
Of course , it amazing and surprising , we can only admire that @ @

Azerbaijan donated $10 million to the WHO in two installments in an effort to fight the pandemic on the global scale, the country's president recalled
MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The issue of uniting international community’s efforts on combating COVID-19 should be discussed at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in an exclusive interview with TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail Gusman.
"Of course, a common misfortune unites," Aliyev said. "Therefore, the key goal of the [Non-Aligned Movement] summit was to show solidarity within the organization, as well as effective cooperation with leading international organizations. We proposed on my initiative to hold a special [session] of the UN General Assembly at the level of heads of state and government dedicated to the coronavirus." Azerbaijan has made other efforts to fight the pandemic on the global scale, Aliyev added. "We have allocated $5 mln to the World Health Organization to provide urgent support to the most vulnerable member states of the Movement. This is our second donor contribution. Earlier, in March, we also allocated $5 mln to the WHO to combat the global pandemic." Call for international solidarity
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The pandemic has demonstrated positive cooperation between nations that have disagreements, and this solidarity must be only increased, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told TASS. According to the president, the situation the world has found itself in uncovered that there is "solidarity and elements of cooperation even between nations that are in tense relations."
"In matters of international politics it is important to preserve and multiply the positive experience of cooperation, so that time does not divide the countries," Aliyev underscored. The president admitted that the new realities significantly impact the lifestyle and the psychological state of the people. "We realize quite well that staying home for weeks without going out is a serious test for the people who are used to an active lifestyle, used to active work," he noted. "So it is hard to imagine what the world would be like in the future." The world leaders suffer from the lack of communication too, Aliyev is certain. "If we conducted a summit in a normal format, it would have lasted for two, maybe three days. There would have been many bilateral meetings, cultural events," he explained. "But, for example, the May 4 summit [of the Non-Aligned Movement], which took place in a video conference format, lasted for six hours and a half without breaks. I, as its chairman, had no way to leave it, so we have to get used to living in this format." He noted that while Azerbaijan is a major venue for humanitarian cooperation, it is hard to tell, when and in what format international discussions on this issue could be held. "One thing is certain: after we defeat the coronavirus, it will take a lot of time to get over this situation in both working and psychological sense. And it is hard to tell, how long it would take," the president concluded. Coronavirus situation in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan so far has been able to counter the coronavirus pandemic with minimal losses, Ilham Aliyev stated in the interview. "The set of restrictive measures, particularly the ones aimed at properly organizing the process of treatment, allowed us for now to deal with this situation with minimal losses," he noted. The Azerbaijani leader underlined that the measures include establishment of a crisis center under the cabinet of ministers with extensive powers, timely shutdown of borders, widespread testing of the population for coronavirus, and repurposing hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients. "Today, more than 20 state hospitals are provided to treat coronavirus patients. In particular, the most modern and newest hospital for 575 beds is fully reserved for coronavirus patients," he noted. Aliyev added that about $2 billion were allocated to support those affected by the pandemic, while the businesses were offered tax holidays. "We also care a lot about our doctors and medical staff. Special bonuses were introduced for those treating coronavirus patients, which outweigh their base salaries by three, four or five times," the president pointed out. The Azeri president highlighted that positive developments in the country regarding the infection spread observed for the past three weeks already made it possible to lift some lockdown measures. According to him, the World Health Organization also praised the results of efforts to counter the pandemic in Azerbaijan. "In a letter of the director general of this organization [WHO] addressed to me, the actions of the Azeri leadership were praised," Aliyev underscored. "Azerbaijan was hailed as an exemplary country or a country that provides an example to others in fighting this disaster." Azerbaijan’s coronavirus cases reached 2,127, while 1,536 patients recovered and 28 died from the virus. Plans to visit Russia for 75th anniversary of WWII victory
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The president of Azerbaijan plans to visit Russia to celebrate the 75th anniversary of victory when the epidemiological situation allows, he told TASS. "I was going to be in Moscow on May 9, because I received an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin," Aliyev said. "But, as you know, the festive events have been cancelled over the coronavirus." He underscored plans to join the victory celebration, when the epidemiological situation allows. "I very much count on that," he said.
Read also Russian veterans’ organizations call on Putin to postpone Victory Day parade


tass--2020-05-07--Mayor estimates real number of COVID-19 cases in Moscow at nearly 300,000

MOSCOW , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Moscow accounts for 2 % or 2.5 % of citizens or nearly 300,000 people , Mayor Sergei Sobyanin told Rossiya-24 TV channel on Thursday .
`` The fact that we have confirmed so many ill persons is not a minus , it ’ s a great plus .
Obviously , the real number of those ill in the city is higher .
According to the screening , they account for 2 % or 2.5 % of all Moscow ’ s citizens or nearly 300,000 , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city authorities now is to record the maximum possible number of people who have contracted the coronavirus .
This is necessary in order to self-isolate them and prevent the infection of their contacts .
`` For this , a giant work is underway and over the past week we have doubled the number of tests .
Earlier , some 20,000 tests were conducted and now nearly 40,000 , '' the mayor said .
Moscow authorities do not expect the city to return back to full-fledged life without restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ How soon we come out from this situation will largely depend on ourselves , on our discipline .
I do not want to predict the future , but my personal opinion is that we will not be able to return to full-fledged life without restrictions soon , '' the mayor said .
He is certain , however , that Moscow residents will endure all hardships and `` defeat the virus . ''
In accordance with Sobyanin ’ s decree , a regime of heightened readiness has been imposed in Moscow in a bid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 29 , self-isolation regime was made mandatory for all residents of the city .
Leaving home is allowed only for emergency medical aid , travelling to work , grocery shopping , walking pets and disposal of household garbage .
Since April 22 , public transport use is only allowed with a digital pass , which is being checked automatically .
According to the latest data , some 92,676 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the Russian capital .
To date , a total of 177,160 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 1,625 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Moscow accounts for 2% or 2.5% of citizens or nearly 300,000 people, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin told Rossiya-24 TV channel on Thursday.
"The fact that we have confirmed so many ill persons is not a minus, it’s a great plus. Obviously, the real number of those ill in the city is higher. According to the screening, they account for 2% or 2.5% of all Moscow’s citizens or nearly 300,000," the mayor said.
The goal of the city authorities now is to record the maximum possible number of people who have contracted the coronavirus. This is necessary for them to self-isolate and prevent the infection of their contacts. "For this, a giant work is underway and over the past week we have doubled the number of tests. Earlier, some 20,000 tests were conducted and now nearly 40,000," the mayor said.
Moscow authorities do not expect the city to return back to full-fledged life without restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic.
"We should never lose optimism. How soon we come out from this situation will largely depend on ourselves, on our discipline. I do not want to predict the future, but my personal opinion is that we will not be able to return to full-fledged life without restrictions soon," the mayor said.
He is certain, however, that Moscow residents will endure all hardships and "defeat the virus."
In accordance with Sobyanin’s decree, a regime of heightened readiness has been imposed in Moscow in a bid to prevent the coronavirus spread. Since March 29, self-isolation regime was made mandatory for all residents of the city. Leaving home is allowed only for emergency medical aid, travelling to work, grocery shopping, walking pets and disposal of household garbage. Since April 22, public transport use is only allowed with a digital pass, which is being checked automatically.
According to the latest data, some 92,676 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the Russian capital. To date, a total of 177,160 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 23,803 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 1,625 fatalities nationwide.
Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-05-07--Foreign intel chief slams efforts to belittle  Russia’s, China’s role in WWII as criminal

MOSCOW , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Soviet Union and China paid the highest price for ultimate victory in @ @ @ @ @ attempts at belittling their contribution to this triumph would be false and criminal as well @ @ @ @ @ Historical Society , Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service ( SVR ) , Sergei Naryshkin @ @ @ @ @ television linkup devoted to the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War @ @ @ @ @ and China paid the highest price for victory in World War II .
The memory @ @ @ @ @ an imperative to appreciate peace and stand firm in defense of historical truth , '' @ @ @ @ @ am certain that any attempts at belittling the contribution of Russia and China to the @ @ @ @ @ are not just false , but criminal . ''
Likewise , Nazism will remain `` @ @ @ @ @ it may be cloaked in , '' Naryshkin stressed .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The Soviet Union and China paid the highest price for ultimate victory in World War II and any attempts at belittling their contribution to this triumph would be false and criminal as well, Chairman of the Russian Historical Society, Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergei Naryshkin, said in a Russian-Chinese television linkup devoted to the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
“The Soviet Union and China paid the highest price for victory in World War II. The memory of the colossal sacrifices is an imperative to appreciate peace and stand firm in defense of historical truth," Naryshkin said.
"I am certain that any attempts at belittling the contribution of Russia and China to the victory of the anti-Hitler coalition are not just false, but criminal." Likewise, Nazism will remain "categorically intolerable, whatever garb it may be cloaked in," Naryshkin stressed.
UN role in global security


tass--2020-05-07--New music community app soundfyr gains 350,000 downloads within first month

SINGAPORE , May 7 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundfyr ( pronounced , Sound-fire ) , a global music community championing original independent music founded by renowned Radio DJ and producer , fyr aka doctormix , to support independent young musicians worldwide in 'Any Language , Any Genre ' , has amassed 350,000 downloads in the first month of its worldwide launch .
Launched on 1st April 2020 , Soundfyr is a new music community app designed to promote and introduce regional talents to the world through an intuitive set of social networking tools designed for anyone and everyone interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Guitar Technicians , Sound Engineers to Jam Studios , AV Rental Companies and Event Organisers , all are welcome to join , connect , share and enjoy a new world of music .
Through the uniquely created , multi-language homepage , young artists and users can post their latest and original lyrical creations , get social on 'The Wall ' , post photos/songs/videos , comment , share and collect 'Superloves ' ( Soundfyr 's version of Likes ) .
As artists shoot to fame , they can be contacted directly through 'Chatify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gig promoters , event companies , record labels , or even other artists to perform in a concert or collaborate .
Soundfyr also creates original content .
Soundfyr Original Shows include 'Soundfyr Represents ' a feature supported by Samsung Singapore , Spotlight Series , Selfie Video Interviews , and 'Amplifyr Daily ' which promotes Musicians and Talents within the Soundfyr community .
`` Soundfyr puts musicians first , '' said fyr , Founder of Soundfyr , `` having experienced the music industry from a young age , I know how incredibly difficult it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We want to create something with soul , from the heart and provide young artists with an equal shot at success .
No matter your circumstances or where you are in the world .
To see that the current community support this initiative is fantastic .
We hope more people can benefit from our platform and make their dreams a reality . ''
Before the worldwide launch of the app , Soundfyr , raised almost US $ 2 million in stages with Sound 360 & venture company CATALYST+ and will be going into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already got off to a flying start with downloads in the US , the Philippines , Russia , and India .
`` After a strong start , we will start ramping up and raising funds to grow our music platform , increase functionality and keep evolving our initiative to the benefit of young musicians , '' added fyr .
Soundfyr is available in 10 languages : English , Thai , Simplified Chinese , Indonesian , Malay , Vietnamese , Japanese , Korean , Spanish & French , with more Languages to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for FREE today from : Prior to developing the Soundfyr app , fyr spent the last 30 years building his career as a heavyweight in the corporate events and music industry , playing for Singapore 's Top English Radio Stations like Class 95 as doctormix and 98.7FM as a Radio DJ .
A venerated music producer and pioneer in the radio and DJ scene , having syndicated his own radio show to 100 cities across the globe .
He has won many awards and accolades for his contribution to the music industry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed by EMI records with members from the US , Russia & Singapore .
The band found success playing at renowned venues such as Johnny Depp 's Viper Room , was featured on MTV & Radio Stations globally , and played alongside Puddle of Mudd , Tommy Lee , JET , and more at festivals worldwide .
Soundfyr .
A Global Home for Musicians , Fans , Talents & Professionals in the Music Industry , Music Related Businesses , Gigs , Interviews & More .
Available now on Google Play & The App @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My Music !
Any Language , Any Genre .

SINGAPORE, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundfyr (pronounced, Sound-fire), a global music community championing original independent music founded by renowned Radio DJ and producer, fyr aka doctormix, to support independent young musicians worldwide in 'Any Language, Any Genre', has amassed 350,000 downloads in the first month of its worldwide launch.
Launched on 1st April 2020, Soundfyr is a new music community app designed to promote and introduce regional talents to the world through an intuitive set of social networking tools designed for anyone and everyone interested in music. From Music Teachers, Conductors and Guitar Technicians, Sound Engineers to Jam Studios, AV Rental Companies and Event Organisers, all are welcome to join, connect, share and enjoy a new world of music.
Through the uniquely created, multi-language homepage, young artists and users can post their latest and original lyrical creations, get social on 'The Wall', post photos/songs/videos, comment, share and collect 'Superloves' (Soundfyr's version of Likes). As artists shoot to fame, they can be contacted directly through 'Chatify' on the app by fans, gig promoters, event companies, record labels, or even other artists to perform in a concert or collaborate.
Soundfyr also creates original content. Soundfyr Original Shows include 'Soundfyr Represents' a feature supported by Samsung Singapore, Spotlight Series, Selfie Video Interviews, and 'Amplifyr Daily' which promotes Musicians and Talents within the Soundfyr community.
"Soundfyr puts musicians first," said fyr, Founder of Soundfyr, "having experienced the music industry from a young age, I know how incredibly difficult it can be for young aspiring musicians. We want to create something with soul, from the heart and provide young artists with an equal shot at success. No matter your circumstances or where you are in the world. To see that the current community support this initiative is fantastic. We hope more people can benefit from our platform and make their dreams a reality."
Before the worldwide launch of the app, Soundfyr, raised almost US$2 million in stages with Sound 360 & venture company CATALYST+ and will be going into Pre-Series A funding soon. The app has already got off to a flying start with downloads in the US, the Philippines, Russia, and India.
"After a strong start, we will start ramping up and raising funds to grow our music platform, increase functionality and keep evolving our initiative to the benefit of young musicians," added fyr.
Soundfyr is available in 10 languages: English, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish & French, with more Languages to be added soon.
Download the Soundfyr app for FREE today from:
About fyr (aka doctormix)
Prior to developing the Soundfyr app, fyr spent the last 30 years building his career as a heavyweight in the corporate events and music industry, playing for Singapore's Top English Radio Stations like Class 95 as doctormix and 98.7FM as a Radio DJ.
A venerated music producer and pioneer in the radio and DJ scene, having syndicated his own radio show to 100 cities across the globe. He has won many awards and accolades for his contribution to the music industry. fyr was also in a rock band signed by EMI records with members from the US, Russia & Singapore. The band found success playing at renowned venues such as Johnny Depp's Viper Room, was featured on MTV & Radio Stations globally, and played alongside Puddle of Mudd, Tommy Lee, JET, and more at festivals worldwide.
About Soundfyr
Soundfyr. A Global Home for Musicians, Fans, Talents & Professionals in the Music Industry, Music Related Businesses, Gigs, Interviews & More. Available now on Google Play & The App Store. Soundfyr, My Life, My Music! Any Language, Any Genre.
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tass--2020-05-07--Russia’s coronavirus cases rise by 11,231 over past day

MOSCOW , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia has climbed by 11,231 over the past day , reaching 177,160 in all regions , the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Thursday .
Number of coronavirus cases worldwide up by over 71,000 in past day — WHO Some 23,803 people have recovered and a total of 1,625 patients have died .
The daily growth rate in cases stood at 6.8 % like the day earlier .
Some 5,471 new patients ( 48.7 % ) have not had any symptoms .
Russia is now ranked fifth in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases .
Most cases have been recorded in the United States ( 1,228,603 ) , Spain ( 220,325 ) , Italy ( 214,457 ) and the United Kingdom ( 202,359 ) .
Moscow has confirmed 6,703 new coronavirus cases , bringing to total number in the capital to 92,676 .
The average daily growth stands at 7.8 % in the city .
New cases have been also recorded in 83 regions , including 842 cases in the Moscow Region , 312 in the Nizhny Novgorod , 306 in St. Petersburg and 105 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been discharged in 73 regions , including 769 in Moscow , 158 in the Moscow Region , 85 in the Vologda Region , 83 in North Ossetia , 64 in the Leningrad and Perm Regions .
Over the past day , 88 people have died of the coronavirus , including 39 in Moscow , 15 in the Moscow Region , seven in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , four in the Komi Republic and in St. Petersburg , two in North Ossetia , Samara Region and the Primorsky Region .
One person died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Saratov , Novosibirsk , Tyumen and Omsk Regions , the Republics of Crimea , Dagestan , Ingushetia , Mordovia , Tatarstan and the Perm Region .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia has climbed by 11,231 over the past day, reaching 177,160 in all regions, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Thursday.
Number of coronavirus cases worldwide up by over 71,000 in past day — WHO
Some 23,803 people have recovered and a total of 1,625 patients have died.
The daily growth rate in cases stood at 6.8% like the day earlier. Some 5,471 new patients (48.7%) have not had any symptoms.
Russia is now ranked fifth in the world for the number of COVID-19 cases. Most cases have been recorded in the United States (1,228,603), Spain (220,325), Italy (214,457) and the United Kingdom (202,359).
Moscow has confirmed 6,703 new coronavirus cases, bringing to total number in the capital to 92,676. The average daily growth stands at 7.8% in the city. New cases have been also recorded in 83 regions, including 842 cases in the Moscow Region, 312 in the Nizhny Novgorod, 306 in St. Petersburg and 105 in Dagestan and Tatarstan.
Some 2,476 patients have been discharged in 73 regions, including 769 in Moscow, 158 in the Moscow Region, 85 in the Vologda Region, 83 in North Ossetia, 64 in the Leningrad and Perm Regions.
Over the past day, 88 people have died of the coronavirus, including 39 in Moscow, 15 in the Moscow Region, seven in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, four in the Komi Republic and in St. Petersburg, two in North Ossetia, Samara Region and the Primorsky Region. One person died in the Belgorod, Kaluga, Tula, Saratov, Novosibirsk, Tyumen and Omsk Regions, the Republics of Crimea, Dagestan, Ingushetia, Mordovia, Tatarstan and the Perm Region.


tass--2020-05-07--Number of coronavirus cases in India close to 53,000

NEW DELHI , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The total number of coronavirus cases in India increased 3,561 cases per @ @ @ @ @ the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday .
Number of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ 71,000 in past day — WHO According to the ministry , currently 35,902 patients are @ @ @ @ @ 's hospitals , while 15,267 people have recovered .
On March 24 , Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ authorities of all states and union territories to ensure strict compliance with measures to maintain @ @ @ @ @ 14 .
Then he extended the isolation regime through May 3 .
In late December @ @ @ @ @ the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia @ @ @ @ @ , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named @ @ @ @ @ have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March @ @ @ @ @ WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

NEW DELHI, May 7. /TASS/. The total number of coronavirus cases in India increased 3,561 cases per day and reached 52,952, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.
Number of coronavirus cases worldwide up by over 71,000 in past day — WHO
According to the ministry, currently 35,902 patients are being treated in the country's hospitals, while 15,267 people have recovered.
On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the authorities of all states and union territories to ensure strict compliance with measures to maintain a special regime until April 14. Then he extended the isolation regime through May 3.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-05-07--Russia’s government to consider third package of economic support measures

MOSCOW , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian government will meet on Thursday to review the third package of economic support measures for business and people amid the coronavirus pandemic .
At a meeting with regional leaders on April 28 , President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to prepare such measures , and later Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered the draft of this document to be submitted to the government by May 5 .
According to State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin , the document will be considered by the Duma on May 8 in priority order .
Earlier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of measures to support the population and entrepreneurs .
Thus , small and medium-sized businesses from the most affected sectors can rely , in particular , on a 6-month deferral of rental and tax payments , excluding VAT , and also receive 12,130 rubles ( $ 162.9 ) per month per employee for payment of salaries , while keeping at least 90 % of employees .
This mechanism started working on May 1 .
People can receive a deferral of loans and borrowings for six months if their income declines by at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs after March 1 and applied to employment service in April - June will receive unemployment benefits in the maximum amount of 12,130 rubles - minimum wage .
Sick pay was also increased - it should be at least at the level of the minimum wage .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The Russian government will meet on Thursday to review the third package of economic support measures for business and people amid the coronavirus pandemic.
At a meeting with regional leaders on April 28, President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to prepare such measures, and later Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered the draft of this document to be submitted to the government by May 5. According to State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, the document will be considered by the Duma on May 8 in priority order.
Earlier, the government has already adopted two packages of measures to support the population and entrepreneurs. Thus, small and medium-sized businesses from the most affected sectors can rely, in particular, on a 6-month deferral of rental and tax payments, excluding VAT, and also receive 12,130 rubles ($162.9) per month per employee for payment of salaries, while keeping at least 90% of employees. This mechanism started working on May 1.
People can receive a deferral of loans and borrowings for six months if their income declines by at least 30%. Those who lost their jobs after March 1 and applied to employment service in April - June will receive unemployment benefits in the maximum amount of 12,130 rubles - minimum wage. Sick pay was also increased - it should be at least at the level of the minimum wage.


tass--2020-05-07--Brazil’s coronavirus cases hit new high for second day in a row

Over the previous day , 600 deaths were reported .
As indicated in the ministry , the causes of another more than 1,600 deaths , which may also be associated with coronavirus , have not yet been clarified .
It was noted that 51,370 people recovered .
RIO DE JANEIRO , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The number of deaths due to coronavirus per day in Brazil increased by a record 615 cases - up to 8,536 , the Ministry of Health said on Thursday .
According to the updated report , over the past day 10,503 coronavirus cases were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 125,218 .
Such a high increase in the number of infected people is also noted for the first time .
The previous record high was 7,218 cases on April 30 .
The first coronavirus case in Brazil was confirmed on February 26 in Sao Paulo .
Earlier , the Ministry of Health predicted that the situation in the country would stabilize by July , a gradual slowdown in the dynamics of the incidence rate would begin in August , and a decline would occur in September .
In late December 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 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 .

Over the previous day, 600 deaths were reported. As indicated in the ministry, the causes of another more than 1,600 deaths, which may also be associated with coronavirus, have not yet been clarified. It was noted that 51,370 people recovered.
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 7. /TASS/. The number of deaths due to coronavirus per day in Brazil increased by a record 615 cases - up to 8,536, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.
According to the updated report, over the past day 10,503 coronavirus cases were detected, while their total number increased to 125,218. Such a high increase in the number of infected people is also noted for the first time. The previous record high was 7,218 cases on April 30.
The first coronavirus case in Brazil was confirmed on February 26 in Sao Paulo. Earlier, the Ministry of Health predicted that the situation in the country would stabilize by July, a gradual slowdown in the dynamics of the incidence rate would begin in August, and a decline would occur in September.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-05-07--Huobi China to Play Pivotal Role in Development of BSN

BEIJING , May 7 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China 's interest in blockchain technology is about to take its next step as the Blockchain-Based Service Network ( BSN ) comes into commercial effect on April 25 .
The aim of this network is to allow companies and software developers to be able to plug into the BSN and build blockchain-based applications quickly and affordably .
The Chinese government has envisioned a variety of use cases for blockchain infrastructure network which include smart city applications , identity registration and data storage solutions .
As part of bringing this network to life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the four underlying framework providers of BSN .
This BSN network is more than just one that will operate in China .
It has been proven to be effective and viable , as well as scalable in China , and has been taken globally .
Hong Kong and Singapore are more than 84 cities where the network is already being tested .
According to a document shared with the public at the BSN Commercialization Press Conference on April 25 , BSN has signed up 128 public city nodes via its telecom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 200 more by the end of this year .
Huobi China has completed one of the frameworks that will be integrated into BSN by July 2020 .
The public will soon be able to access the blockchain framework supported by Huobi China .
Yuming Yuan , CEO of Huobi China , has spoken about the project and its grand ambitions , as well as how he see Huobi China playing its part '' The fact that Huobi China was accepted as one of the four underlying framework providers for BSN is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the leading enterprises in the blockchain industry and our abilities to research , land the project , and be a close partner of building an integrated blockchain ecosystem are much needed in the BSN program , '' Yuan explained .
This undertaking is like nothing ever before seen on a global scale .
The increased appreciation of blockchain in China has been reported numerous times , but the implementation of the BSN is a manifestation of this ambition .

BEIJING, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- China's interest in blockchain technology is about to take its next step as the Blockchain-Based Service Network (BSN) comes into commercial effect on April 25. The aim of this network is to allow companies and software developers to be able to plug into the BSN and build blockchain-based applications quickly and affordably.
The Chinese government has envisioned a variety of use cases for blockchain infrastructure network which include smart city applications, identity registration and data storage solutions. As part of bringing this network to life, Huobi China has been nominated as one of the four underlying framework providers of BSN.
This BSN network is more than just one that will operate in China. It has been proven to be effective and viable, as well as scalable in China, and has been taken globally. Hong Kong and Singapore are more than 84 cities where the network is already being tested.
According to a document shared with the public at the BSN Commercialization Press Conference on April 25, BSN has signed up 128 public city nodes via its telecom members and is hoping to deploy up to 200 more by the end of this year.
Huobi China has completed one of the frameworks that will be integrated into BSN by July 2020. The public will soon be able to access the blockchain framework supported by Huobi China.
Yuming Yuan, CEO of Huobi China, has spoken about the project and its grand ambitions, as well as how he see Huobi China playing its part
"The fact that Huobi China was accepted as one of the four underlying framework providers for BSN is a new milestone. We are recognized as one of the leading enterprises in the blockchain industry and our abilities to research, land the project, and be a close partner of building an integrated blockchain ecosystem are much needed in the BSN program," Yuan explained.
This undertaking is like nothing ever before seen on a global scale. The increased appreciation of blockchain in China has been reported numerous times, but the implementation of the BSN is a manifestation of this ambition.
Contact: Hailan Jia, jiahailan@huobi.com, +44 7851039463


tass--2020-05-07--Number of Russian servicemen with COVID-19 climbs to 1,506

MOSCOW , May 7 .
/TASS/ .
The number of novel coronavirus cases in the Russian armed forces and the @ @ @ @ @ and higher education institutions has grown to 3,285 as of Wednesday , including 1,506 servicemen @ @ @ @ @ said in its daily bulletin .
Number of coronavirus cases worldwide up by over 71,000 @ @ @ @ @ '' In the course of full-on testing in the Russian armed forces between March and @ @ @ @ @ of 1,506 servicemen have tested positive , '' the ministry said , adding that four @ @ @ @ @ condition , nine in moderate condition , and the rest have displayed no symptoms so @ @ @ @ @ 179 servicemen have already recovered from the illness .
Besides , 228 coronavirus cases were @ @ @ @ @ s secondary education institutions and 1,182 - in higher education facilities .
On top of @ @ @ @ @ employed with the Defense Ministry have contracted the disease .

MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The number of novel coronavirus cases in the Russian armed forces and the Defense Ministry’s secondary and higher education institutions has grown to 3,285 as of Wednesday, including 1,506 servicemen, the Russian Defense Ministry said in its daily bulletin.
Number of coronavirus cases worldwide up by over 71,000 in past day — WHO
"In the course of full-on testing in the Russian armed forces between March and May 6, a total of 1,506 servicemen have tested positive," the ministry said, adding that four of them are in critical condition, nine in moderate condition, and the rest have displayed no symptoms so far.
A total of 179 servicemen have already recovered from the illness.
Besides, 228 coronavirus cases were reported in the minitry’s secondary education institutions and 1,182 - in higher education facilities.
On top of that, 369 civilian specialists employed with the Defense Ministry have contracted the disease.