tass--2020-09-29--Armenia says Azerbaijani forces attack republic’s territory

`` Azerbaijan ’ s Armed Forces opened fire at the military unit of the Armenian Armed Forces in Vardenis and also used their Air Force , '' Stepanyan wrote on her Facebook page .
`` This operation of the enemy was preceded by disinformation by Azerbaijan ’ s Defense Ministry that the Armenian Armed Forces had allegedly opened fire at Azerbaijan ’ s Dashkesan district from the Vardenis area , '' she said , noting that `` de facto the enemy tried to prepare ground for justifying its further actions . ''
`` Wait for a harsh response , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Armenian Defense Ministry Spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan reported an attack on the civilian facilities in Vardenis and published a photo of a bus on fire .
`` A civilian bus is on fire in the town of Vardenis after an attack from a combat drone of Azerbaijan ’ s Armed Forces , '' he wrote on his Facebook page .
No casualties on Armenian soil were reported after the attacks , he said during a briefing .
On September 27 , Baku announced that the Azerbaijani army ’ s positions had come under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In its turn , Yerevan claimed that Azerbaijan ’ s Armed Forces had launched an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh , shelling the populated localities of the unrecognized republic , including the capital Stepanakert .
Both parties reported casualties , including among civilians .
The Armenian authorities declared martial law and announced a mobilization .
Azerbaijan also imposed martial law across its entire territory and declared a partial mobilization .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

"Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces opened fire at the military unit of the Armenian Armed Forces in Vardenis and also used their Air Force," Stepanyan wrote on her Facebook page. "This operation of the enemy was preceded by disinformation by Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry that the Armenian Armed Forces had allegedly opened fire at Azerbaijan’s Dashkesan district from the Vardenis area," she said, noting that "de facto the enemy tried to prepare ground for justifying its further actions." "Wait for a harsh response," the spokesperson stressed.
In his turn, Armenian Defense Ministry Spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan reported an attack on the civilian facilities in Vardenis and published a photo of a bus on fire. "A civilian bus is on fire in the town of Vardenis after an attack from a combat drone of Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces," he wrote on his Facebook page.
No casualties on Armenian soil were reported after the attacks, he said during a briefing.
On September 27, Baku announced that the Azerbaijani army’s positions had come under intensive shelling carried out by Armenia. In its turn, Yerevan claimed that Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces had launched an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh, shelling the populated localities of the unrecognized republic, including the capital Stepanakert. Both parties reported casualties, including among civilians. The Armenian authorities declared martial law and announced a mobilization. Azerbaijan also imposed martial law across its entire territory and declared a partial mobilization.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-09-29--Three customers negotiate purchasing Ansat Aurus helicopter

MOSCOW , September 29 .
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Three customers are currently negotiating the purchase of an Ansat Aurus luxury helicopter @ @ @ @ @ Helicopters holding ( part of Rostec ) Andrey Boginsky told TASS .
First Ansat Aurus @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 , says Rostec '' We have three potential customers .
We are currently @ @ @ @ @ ready , we hope it will be sold this year , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ cabin was presented at the MAKS-2019 international aerospace show in August 2019 .
The modification @ @ @ @ @ and VIP transportation market .
Kazan Helicopter Plant has been manufacturing light twin-engine multipurpose helicopter @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Three customers are currently negotiating the purchase of an Ansat Aurus luxury helicopter, General Director of Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec) Andrey Boginsky told TASS.
First Ansat Aurus luxury helicopter to be supplied in 2020, says Rostec
"We have three potential customers. We are currently negotiating. One machine is ready, we hope it will be sold this year," he said.
Ansat helicopter with a high-comfort cabin was presented at the MAKS-2019 international aerospace show in August 2019. The modification is focused on the corporate and VIP transportation market. Kazan Helicopter Plant has been manufacturing light twin-engine multipurpose helicopter Ansat since 2013.


tass--2020-09-29--Vladimir Lisin tops list of richest Russians

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Vladimir Lisin , Chairman of the Board of Directors and the main shareholder @ @ @ @ @ first place in the Russian Forbes list , according to Forbes Real Time .
His @ @ @ @ @ 22.7 bln .
Vladimir Potanin , President and beneficiary of mining and metallurgical company Norilsk @ @ @ @ @ bln was in the second place .
Previously , Potanin headed the Forbes rating .
@ @ @ @ @ by the family of Suleiman Kerimov , which owns the gold mining company Polyus , @ @ @ @ @ 21 bln .
NLMK Group is the largest steel producer in Russia .
NLMK 's @ @ @ @ @ Russia , Europe , and the United States .
The company 's liquid steel production @ @ @ @ @ per year .
The main shareholder of NLMK , Vladimir Lisin , controls 81.4 % @ @ @ @ @ , 18.6 % of the company ’ s shares are in free float .

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Vladimir Lisin, Chairman of the Board of Directors and the main shareholder of NLMK Group, took first place in the Russian Forbes list, according to Forbes Real Time. His fortune is estimated at $22.7 bln.
Vladimir Potanin, President and beneficiary of mining and metallurgical company Norilsk Nickel, with $22.3 bln was in the second place. Previously, Potanin headed the Forbes rating. The top three was closed by the family of Suleiman Kerimov, which owns the gold mining company Polyus, with a fortune of $21 bln.
NLMK Group is the largest steel producer in Russia. NLMK's production assets are located in Russia, Europe, and the United States. The company's liquid steel production capacity exceeds 17 mln tonnes per year.
The main shareholder of NLMK, Vladimir Lisin, controls 81.4% of the company's shares, 18.6% of the company’s shares are in free float.


tass--2020-09-29--Casio to Release EDIFICE Collaboration Model with Honda Racing

TOKYO , September 29 .
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Casio Computer Co. , Ltd. announced today the release of the EFS-560HR , the latest collaboration model with Honda Racing in the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of `` Speed and Intelligence . ''
Honda Racing refers to the motor sports activities that Honda Motor Co. , Ltd. pursues around the world .
The company has been in the spotlight as the supplier of power units to the Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One™ team , of which Casio is an official partner .
The collaboration between Honda Racing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ origins in Japan , evolved from a shared dedication to leveraging high-tech capabilities in their global pursuits .
The new EFS-560HR is the fourth collaboration model with Honda Racing .
The watch draws its inspiration from the race track , symbolizing the common thread between Honda 's development of race-tested technologies that carry over into passenger cars and EDIFICE 's development of timepiece technologies integrating suggestions from racing teams .
Every last detail has been considered in designing the watch , from a special finish on the dial that resembles an asphalt racing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dial circumference and inset dials that bring to mind the curbs on a racing track .
The bezel is made from carbon fiber , which is used extensively in motorsports .
To withstand the tough conditions experienced by racing mechanics , the band is covered with CORDURA™ fabric with Kevlar™ fiber inserts .
The glass made from scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and solar-charging system deliver superior practicality .
The dial , band , and case back are inscribed with the Honda Racing logo .
The collaboration model comes in special packaging that will further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trademark or a registered trademark of E.I .
du Pont de Nemours and Company .

TOKYO, September 29. /PRNewswire/. Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the EFS-560HR, the latest collaboration model with Honda Racing in the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of "Speed and Intelligence."
Honda Racing refers to the motor sports activities that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. pursues around the world. The company has been in the spotlight as the supplier of power units to the Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One™ team, of which Casio is an official partner. The collaboration between Honda Racing and EDIFICE, both of which have origins in Japan, evolved from a shared dedication to leveraging high-tech capabilities in their global pursuits.
The new EFS-560HR is the fourth collaboration model with Honda Racing. The watch draws its inspiration from the race track, symbolizing the common thread between Honda's development of race-tested technologies that carry over into passenger cars and EDIFICE's development of timepiece technologies integrating suggestions from racing teams. Every last detail has been considered in designing the watch, from a special finish on the dial that resembles an asphalt racing surface, to red accents on the dial circumference and inset dials that bring to mind the curbs on a racing track.
The bezel is made from carbon fiber, which is used extensively in motorsports. To withstand the tough conditions experienced by racing mechanics, the band is covered with CORDURA™ fabric with Kevlar™ fiber inserts. The glass made from scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and solar-charging system deliver superior practicality. The dial, band, and case back are inscribed with the Honda Racing logo. The collaboration model comes in special packaging that will further excite Honda Racing fans.
Kevlar™ is a trademark or a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
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tass--2020-09-29--Shenyang Middle Street in China makes a new appearance

SHENYANG , China , September 29 .
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After two years of transformation and upgrading , Shenyang Middle Street , the `` First Street in Northeast China '' , was unveiled with a new look on September 25 .
At the same time , a series of cultural tourism scenic spots in the center of Shengjing Street with the theme of `` prosperous reappearance of Shengjing Central Street '' also kicked off , according to the Publicity Department of Shenhe District .
Shenyang Middle Street is located in Shenhe District , Shenyang City .
The length of the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total area of 1 million square meters and a total commercial area of 650,000 square meters .
`` Shenyang Middle Street '' through three major shows of `` Centennial Prosperity '' , `` Past Events of Middle Street '' and `` Flow Gathering '' , from the Qing Dynasty 's `` former dynasty and aftermarket '' to the `` Fang Hua past '' in the period of the Republic of China , and then to today 's `` trend agglomeration '' , it tells the story of the prosperity and past events of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mysterious veil of `` Shenyang Middle Street '' , which is listed as one of the first commercial pedestrian streets in China to upgrade and transform .
The newly unveiled `` Shenyang Middle Street '' highlights the cultural theme style of the Qing Dynasty , resurfacing the road surface of 33,000 square meters of Middle Street , transforming 78 facades of 28 buildings on the main street , and centrally protecting and renovating 8 relatively well-preserved historical buildings , such as Limin Store and Yangtze River Photo Studio , to the maximum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the ancient middle street .
At the same time , the introduction of diversified formats , in addition to the introduction of brand flagship stores , experience stores , the first store more than 170 , but also a deep integration of `` non-heritage '' , `` cultural creation '' , `` food '' three commercial fashion elements .
Visitors can not only visit the Van Gogh Star Art Museum with exotic characteristics , but also listen to the opera at the `` Huilan stage '' with local cultural characteristics in Northeast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese national non-heritage masters at the Lihua Gold Museum .
You can also choose small gifts with Chinese Manchu cultural characteristics in the `` Corner House '' .

SHENYANG, China, September 29. /PRNewswire/. After two years of transformation and upgrading, Shenyang Middle Street, the "First Street in Northeast China", was unveiled with a new look on September 25. At the same time, a series of cultural tourism scenic spots in the center of Shengjing Street with the theme of "prosperous reappearance of Shengjing Central Street" also kicked off, according to the Publicity Department of Shenhe District.
Shenyang Middle Street is located in Shenhe District, Shenyang City. The length of the main street is 1,400 meters, with a total area of 1 million square meters and a total commercial area of 650,000 square meters.
"Shenyang Middle Street" through three major shows of "Centennial Prosperity", "Past Events of Middle Street" and "Flow Gathering", from the Qing Dynasty's "former dynasty and aftermarket" to the "Fang Hua past" in the period of the Republic of China, and then to today's "trend agglomeration", it tells the story of the prosperity and past events of the 400-year-old middle street, and unveils the mysterious veil of "Shenyang Middle Street", which is listed as one of the first commercial pedestrian streets in China to upgrade and transform.
The newly unveiled "Shenyang Middle Street" highlights the cultural theme style of the Qing Dynasty, resurfacing the road surface of 33,000 square meters of Middle Street, transforming 78 facades of 28 buildings on the main street, and centrally protecting and renovating 8 relatively well-preserved historical buildings, such as Limin Store and Yangtze River Photo Studio, to the maximum extent preserving the historical features and characteristics of the ancient middle street.
At the same time, the introduction of diversified formats, in addition to the introduction of brand flagship stores, experience stores, the first store more than 170, but also a deep integration of "non-heritage", "cultural creation", "food" three commercial fashion elements. Visitors can not only visit the Van Gogh Star Art Museum with exotic characteristics, but also listen to the opera at the "Huilan stage" with local cultural characteristics in Northeast China, and watch an exhibition of Chinese national non-heritage masters at the Lihua Gold Museum. You can also choose small gifts with Chinese Manchu cultural characteristics in the "Corner House".
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tass--2020-09-29--Brazil reports over 13,150 new cases of COVID-19 over the past day

RIO DE JANEIRO , September 7 .
/TASS/ .
A number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Brazil increased by 13,155 over the past 24 hours totaling the figure of more than 4,745,460 , according to data from the country ’ s Health Ministry published late on Monday .
The ministry said in its daily bulletin that a total of 4,084,182 patients - or almost 85 % of all reported cases - have recovered by now .
The number of active cases currently stands at 519,224 .
The death toll caused by COVID-19 increased by 317 people in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 142,058 .
The country ’ s statistics show that there are currently 22,582 of infected patients and 676 of deaths from the coronavirus per one million of Brazilian citizens .
Brazil , where the first coronavirus case was confirmed on February 26 , is ranked third after the United States and India for the biggest number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities .
The Health Ministry earlier predicted that the situation would stabilize by July and in August the infection spread would begin to slow .
The US-based Johns Hopkins University , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , federal and local authorities , reported earlier that the global death toll caused by the novel coronavirus reached the mark of 1,000,555 people on Monday .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pandemic .
To date , 1,159,573 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 945,920 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 20,385 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

RIO DE JANEIRO, September 7. /TASS/. A number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Brazil increased by 13,155 over the past 24 hours totaling the figure of more than 4,745,460, according to data from the country’s Health Ministry published late on Monday.
The ministry said in its daily bulletin that a total of 4,084,182 patients - or almost 85% of all reported cases - have recovered by now. The number of active cases currently stands at 519,224.
The death toll caused by COVID-19 increased by 317 people in the past 24 hours amounting to a total number of 142,058. The country’s statistics show that there are currently 22,582 of infected patients and 676 of deaths from the coronavirus per one million of Brazilian citizens.
Brazil, where the first coronavirus case was confirmed on February 26, is ranked third after the United States and India for the biggest number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities. The Health Ministry earlier predicted that the situation would stabilize by July and in August the infection spread would begin to slow.
The US-based Johns Hopkins University, which relies on the data of international organizations, federal and local authorities, reported earlier that the global death toll caused by the novel coronavirus reached the mark of 1,000,555 people on Monday.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
To date, 1,159,573 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 945,920 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 20,385 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-29--Novel coronavirus global death toll exceeds one million

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
The global death toll caused by the novel coronavirus reached the mark of 1,000,555 people on Monday , according to data from the Johns Hopkins University , which relies on the data of international organizations , federal and local authorities .
The US-based research university reports that as of today the global number of people infected with the novel coronavirus stands at 33,273,720 while as many as 23,056,480 people have been reported to recover from the disease .
According to the Johns Hopkins University , the United States is the leading country in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which stand at 7,147,241 , and the death toll caused by the disease totaling the figure of 205,024 people .
The university data also shows that the currently top-three countries , following the United States in terms of the death told caused by COVID-19 , is Brazil ( 141,741 deaths out of confirmed 4,745,464 cases ) and India ( 95,542 deaths out of reported 6,074,702 reported cases ) .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , 1,159,573 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 945,920 patients having recovered from the disease .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 20,385 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the @ @ @

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. The global death toll caused by the novel coronavirus reached the mark of 1,000,555 people on Monday, according to data from the Johns Hopkins University, which relies on the data of international organizations, federal and local authorities.
The US-based research university reports that as of today the global number of people infected with the novel coronavirus stands at 33,273,720 while as many as 23,056,480 people have been reported to recover from the disease.
According to the Johns Hopkins University, the United States is the leading country in terms of confirmed novel coronavirus cases, which stand at 7,147,241, and the death toll caused by the disease totaling the figure of 205,024 people.
The university data also shows that the currently top-three countries, following the United States in terms of the death told caused by COVID-19, is Brazil (141,741 deaths out of confirmed 4,745,464 cases) and India (95,542 deaths out of reported 6,074,702 reported cases).
In late December 2019, Chinese officials informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
To date, 1,159,573 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 945,920 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 20,385 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-28--Media: Hainan to hold events to boost consumption in October

HAIKOU , September 28 .
/TASS/ .
China 's Hainan is planning a series of consumer-boosting activities in early October .
According to the Hainan Daily , local businesses are hoping to attract many customers during the weekend of October 1-8 to mark China 's Founding Day ( October 1 ) and Mid-Autumn Festival ( Zhongqiujie ) .
According to the newspaper , during the weekend , shopping centers in major cities of the province will arrange large-scale sales with big discounts , contests with the opportunity to win expensive prizes and give customers consumer coupons .
Events that stimulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Hainan will be held both in stores and online .
In particular , the Wanghai International Trade Center , located in Haikou , intends to organize a themed event dubbed `` a shopping trip around the world without going abroad . ''
According to the newspaper , it will allow customers to feel the traditional atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoy shopping for goods from global manufacturers without actually going abroad .
Over the upcoming long weekend , China Duty Free , which operates four duty free zones on Hainan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping enthusiasts .
These are consumer promotions in local duty free stores : two of them are located in Haikou , the rest are — in Sanya and the coastal town of Boao in the Qionghai region in the northeast of the island .
The first days of the 10th month in China fall on weekends and are considered the `` golden week '' .
At this time , the Chinese leave big cities for their hometowns or go on a trip around the country .
Traditionally , Hainan is one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month , when the full moon can be observed .
Historically , this date is associated with the completion of the main agricultural works .
Traditionally , on this day , it is customary for the whole family to treat themselves to yuebins — `` moon cakes '' , which have a rounded shape .

HAIKOU, September 28. /TASS/. China's Hainan is planning a series of consumer-boosting activities in early October. According to the Hainan Daily, local businesses are hoping to attract many customers during the weekend of October 1-8 to mark China's Founding Day (October 1) and Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiujie).
According to the newspaper, during the weekend, shopping centers in major cities of the province will arrange large-scale sales with big discounts, contests with the opportunity to win expensive prizes and give customers consumer coupons. Events that stimulate the economic activity of residents and visitors of Hainan will be held both in stores and online.
In particular, the Wanghai International Trade Center, located in Haikou, intends to organize a themed event dubbed "a shopping trip around the world without going abroad." According to the newspaper, it will allow customers to feel the traditional atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival and enjoy shopping for goods from global manufacturers without actually going abroad.
Over the upcoming long weekend, China Duty Free, which operates four duty free zones on Hainan, is set to offer gifts to all shopping enthusiasts. These are consumer promotions in local duty free stores: two of them are located in Haikou, the rest are — in Sanya and the coastal town of Boao in the Qionghai region in the northeast of the island.
The first days of the 10th month in China fall on weekends and are considered the "golden week". At this time, the Chinese leave big cities for their hometowns or go on a trip around the country. Traditionally, Hainan is one of the most popular travel destinations.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the full moon can be observed. Historically, this date is associated with the completion of the main agricultural works. Traditionally, on this day, it is customary for the whole family to treat themselves to yuebins — "moon cakes", which have a rounded shape.


tass--2020-09-28--Tatarstan notes Hungarian firms' interest in export of technologies from the region

September 28 .
/TASS/ .
Hungarian firms are interested in exporting technologies from the Republic of Tatarstan and developing cooperation with partners in the region .
One of the confirmation of that interest is the cooperation agreement between Tatneft and MOL ( Magyar Olaj es Gazipari Reszvenytarsasag ) signed on Monday , the press service of the president of the republic reports .
MOL is the largest oil and gas company in Hungary ; since 1991 , it has been engaged in the exploration , production and transportation of hydrocarbons , as well as the operation of a network of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side confirmed the interest of Hungarian companies both in increasing the export of technologies and know-how , and in other forms of cooperation with partners of the Republic of Tatarstan .
< ... > Following the visit of the Tatarstan delegation during bilateral meetings of business representatives , an agreement on cooperation was signed between PJSC `` Tatneft '' and the Hungarian company MOL '' , reads the message about the delegation 's visit to Hungary .
According to the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Industry and Trade of the region Albert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the message , industry , health care , education , tourism , agriculture , promotion in Hungary products of the machine-building and petrochemical complex of the Republic of Tatarstan , as well as in the field of information technology , can become very promising areas of bilateral cooperation .
`` Cooperation with Hungary is one of the priority areas of foreign economic activity of the Republic of Tatarstan .
We have always considered the development of mutual contacts within the framework of Russian-Hungarian relations very important , '' he said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the press service of the President of the region , the foreign trade turnover of the Republic of Tatarstan with Hungary amounted to $ 530 million .
Compared to 2018 , the growth amounted to more than 15 % ; Hungary ranks eighth in Tatarstan 's foreign trade turnover .

September 28. /TASS/. Hungarian firms are interested in exporting technologies from the Republic of Tatarstan and developing cooperation with partners in the region. One of the confirmation of that interest is the cooperation agreement between Tatneft and MOL (Magyar Olaj es Gazipari Reszvenytarsasag) signed on Monday, the press service of the president of the republic reports.
MOL is the largest oil and gas company in Hungary; since 1991, it has been engaged in the exploration, production and transportation of hydrocarbons, as well as the operation of a network of trunk gas pipelines.
"The Hungarian side confirmed the interest of Hungarian companies both in increasing the export of technologies and know-how, and in other forms of cooperation with partners of the Republic of Tatarstan. <...> Following the visit of the Tatarstan delegation during bilateral meetings of business representatives, an agreement on cooperation was signed between PJSC "Tatneft" and the Hungarian company MOL", reads the message about the delegation's visit to Hungary.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Industry and Trade of the region Albert Karimov, who was quoted as saying in the message, industry, health care, education, tourism, agriculture, promotion in Hungary products of the machine-building and petrochemical complex of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as in the field of information technology, can become very promising areas of bilateral cooperation. "Cooperation with Hungary is one of the priority areas of foreign economic activity of the Republic of Tatarstan. We have always considered the development of mutual contacts within the framework of Russian-Hungarian relations very important," he said in a statement.
At the end of 2019, according to the press service of the President of the region, the foreign trade turnover of the Republic of Tatarstan with Hungary amounted to $ 530 million. Compared to 2018, the growth amounted to more than 15%; Hungary ranks eighth in Tatarstan's foreign trade turnover.


tass--2020-09-28--Boao Economic Forum for Asia opens new office in Hainan's Haikou

HAIKOU , September 28 .
/TASS/ .
The Boao Economic Forum for Asia 's Secretariat has opened a new office in Haikou , the capital of Hainan .
The changes in the structure of the organization were announced by the press service of this big international platform , which contributes to the strengthening of free trade and enhancing multilateral international partnerships in business .
`` Thus , now the forum 's secretariat has two offices .
One is located in Beijing , the other one — in Haikou , '' a representative of the organizing committee of the forum told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will enhance coordination between the secretariat and Hainan '' and `` will be of great importance for the annual events '' in the small town of Boao on the east coast of the island , according to a statement on organization 's website .
It is assumed that such an expansion , which indicates a shift in one of the forun 's major structures to the south , amid a pandemic `` will be able to more effectively stimulate the cooperation of Hainan 's free trade port with Asian countries . ''
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Directors of the Boao Economic Forum for Asia , former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon , who speake at the opening ceremony of the Hainan office via videoconference , the establishment of the Haikou office is an important event , since Hainan `` is at a stage when favorable opportunities of historical significance have arisen for its development . ''
Representatives of diplomatic circles from several countries , including Cambodia , Laos , Indonesia , Pakistan , Thailand and Japan , sent their representatives to Hainan to participate in an event dedicated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have taken another step towards integration and promotion of free trade in Asia .
For the common development of both the Asian region and the whole world , '' said the Boao Economic Forum for Asia Secretary General Li Baodong .
Boao Forum for Asia , dubbed the Davos of the East , is a big platform for signing important agreements and international coordination between business and political elites .
The forum has been held since 2001 , usually in spring , following China 's main annual political event — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities shape up the country 's national strategy .
The government pays special attention to the forum as it facilitates China 's international contracts , settles diplomatic agenda , promotes China 's image and the concept of `` Community of Common Destiny '' globally .
This regular forum `` has become an important bridge connecting China with the outside world '' .
The Boao Forum bacame the center of global attention in April , 2018 , when China 's President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony .
Speaking at the forum , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of important national policy highlights regarding the new market reforms , structural changes and boosting China 's openness .

HAIKOU, September 28. /TASS/. The Boao Economic Forum for Asia's Secretariat has opened a new office in Haikou, the capital of Hainan. The changes in the structure of the organization were announced by the press service of this big international platform, which contributes to the strengthening of free trade and enhancing multilateral international partnerships in business.
"Thus, now the forum's secretariat has two offices. One is located in Beijing, the other one — in Haikou," a representative of the organizing committee of the forum told TASS correspondent.
The new structure "will enhance coordination between the secretariat and Hainan" and "will be of great importance for the annual events" in the small town of Boao on the east coast of the island, according to a statement on organization's website. It is assumed that such an expansion, which indicates a shift in one of the forun's major structures to the south, amid a pandemic "will be able to more effectively stimulate the cooperation of Hainan's free trade port with Asian countries."
According to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Boao Economic Forum for Asia, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who speake at the opening ceremony of the Hainan office via videoconference, the establishment of the Haikou office is an important event, since Hainan "is at a stage when favorable opportunities of historical significance have arisen for its development."
Representatives of diplomatic circles from several countries, including Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Pakistan, Thailand and Japan, sent their representatives to Hainan to participate in an event dedicated to the official opening of the new structure. "We have taken another step towards integration and promotion of free trade in Asia. For the common development of both the Asian region and the whole world," said the Boao Economic Forum for Asia Secretary General Li Baodong.
About the forum's history
Boao Forum for Asia, dubbed the Davos of the East, is a big platform for signing important agreements and international coordination between business and political elites. The forum has been held since 2001, usually in spring, following China's main annual political event — the two sessions, where the Chinese authorities shape up the country's national strategy.
The government pays special attention to the forum as it facilitates China's international contracts, settles diplomatic agenda, promotes China's image and the concept of "Community of Common Destiny" globally. This regular forum "has become an important bridge connecting China with the outside world".
The Boao Forum bacame the center of global attention in April, 2018, when China's President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony. Speaking at the forum, the Chinese leader for the first time announced a number of important national policy highlights regarding the new market reforms, structural changes and boosting China's openness.


tass--2020-09-28--Hainan hosts World New Energy Vehicle Conference

HAIKOU , September 28 .
/TASS/ .
Participants of the World New Energy Vehicle Conference in Hainan 's Haikou discuss the most pressing issues of innovative development of this industry .
The event , which kicked off on September 27 , will run until September 30 , according to www.hinews.cn .
This is the second World New Energy Vehicles Conferenceheld on Hainan , which this year is being held under the motto `` Overcoming Difficulties Together , Inter-Industry Integration and Mutual Cooperation '' .
Among the key topics discussed at specialized sessions , the news outlet points out such issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and self-driving technologies , the technological transformation of this industry and the introduction of innovations in vehicles running on alternative energy sources .
The Chinese-German forum on cooperation in the field of alternative energy vehicles , which took place on Monday , was a part of the conference .
`` The year 2020 marks ten years since China and Germany began cooperating on alternative energy vehicles , and we intend to work together to transform , innovate and renew the industry during this new milestone , '' Xinhua reported citing the chairman of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gang who also presides over the current event .
To the year 2030 with no gas In order to combat environment pollution and protect ecology , the Hainan authorities intend to completely stop selling cars with conventional gasoline and diesel engines on the island by 2030 .
For these purposes , the government will encourage the residents to buy electric vehicles and hybrids , as well as develop the infrastructure necessary for them .
Starting from August 1 , 2018 , the authorities have already introduced a special quota for obtaining state-standard numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the last year 's data , there were more than 23,000 `` green '' cars registered on Hainan , which is about 1.8 % of the total number of cars on the island .
In order to service eco-friendly vehicles there are more than 4.600 charging stationins in the province .
Since 2019 , according to the authorities , all companies and state-owned enterprises on the island are committed to switching to `` green '' cars .
By 2030 , they plan to install about 940,000 spots for recharging electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @

HAIKOU, September 28. /TASS/. Participants of the World New Energy Vehicle Conference in Hainan's Haikou discuss the most pressing issues of innovative development of this industry. The event, which kicked off on September 27, will run until September 30, according to www.hinews.cn.
This is the second World New Energy Vehicles Conferenceheld on Hainan, which this year is being held under the motto "Overcoming Difficulties Together, Inter-Industry Integration and Mutual Cooperation". Among the key topics discussed at specialized sessions, the news outlet points out such issues as the electrification of vehicles, AI and self-driving technologies, the technological transformation of this industry and the introduction of innovations in vehicles running on alternative energy sources.
The Chinese-German forum on cooperation in the field of alternative energy vehicles, which took place on Monday, was a part of the conference. "The year 2020 marks ten years since China and Germany began cooperating on alternative energy vehicles, and we intend to work together to transform, innovate and renew the industry during this new milestone," Xinhua reported citing the chairman of the China Science and Technology Association Wan Gang who also presides over the current event.
To the year 2030 with no gas
In order to combat environment pollution and protect ecology, the Hainan authorities intend to completely stop selling cars with conventional gasoline and diesel engines on the island by 2030. For these purposes, the government will encourage the residents to buy electric vehicles and hybrids, as well as develop the infrastructure necessary for them.
Starting from August 1, 2018, the authorities have already introduced a special quota for obtaining state-standard numbers for ordinary types of vehicles. Meanwhile, according to the last year's data, there were more than 23,000 "green" cars registered on Hainan, which is about 1.8% of the total number of cars on the island. In order to service eco-friendly vehicles there are more than 4.600 charging stationins in the province.
Since 2019, according to the authorities, all companies and state-owned enterprises on the island are committed to switching to "green" cars. By 2030, they plan to install about 940,000 spots for recharging electric and hybrid cars on the island.


tass--2020-09-28--Russians take part in Hainan's summit for poets dedicated to Maritime Silk Road

HAIKOU , September 28 .
/TASS/ .
The International Poetry Summit dedicated to the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road was held in Lingao County on Hainan .
According to the portal `` Zhongxinwang Hainan '' , more than 30 people , including participants from Russia , spoke at the event .
`` I would like to greet and express my heartfelt gratitude to the summit participants and all the guests who have arrived from abroad , '' the portal quoted the head of the Lingao County Party Committee 's propaganda department Li Menglun as saying .
`` Amid the difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we are gathered here on the eve of the celebration of the 1st October — the Day of the People 's Republic of China — in order to discuss key matters , as well as promote the development of poetry on Hainan and promote the construction of the island 's free trade port , '' he said in his welcome speech ...
The head of the propaganda department recalled that the previous poetic summit of the 21st century Maritime Silk Road was held on Hainan in 2018 .
According to him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries gathered in Lingao two years ago to discuss the Maritime Silk Road , the role of the sea and ocean in modern poetry , the role of poetry in modern culture and other issues . ''
`` The previous summit was held at the highest level , '' he continued .
`` I am confident that this year 's event will be as essential as the 2018 meeting . ''
After the official part of the summit , the participants went sightseeing in Lingao County .
The event wrapped up with poetry @ @

HAIKOU, September 28. /TASS/. The International Poetry Summit dedicated to the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road was held in Lingao County on Hainan. According to the portal "Zhongxinwang Hainan", more than 30 people, including participants from Russia, spoke at the event.
"I would like to greet and express my heartfelt gratitude to the summit participants and all the guests who have arrived from abroad," the portal quoted the head of the Lingao County Party Committee's propaganda department Li Menglun as saying. "Amid the difficult situation of the fight against the pandemic, we are gathered here on the eve of the celebration of the 1st October — the Day of the People's Republic of China — in order to discuss key matters, as well as promote the development of poetry on Hainan and promote the construction of the island's free trade port," he said in his welcome speech ...
The head of the propaganda department recalled that the previous poetic summit of the 21st century Maritime Silk Road was held on Hainan in 2018. According to him, "over 60 famous poets from 16 countries gathered in Lingao two years ago to discuss the Maritime Silk Road, the role of the sea and ocean in modern poetry, the role of poetry in modern culture and other issues." "The previous summit was held at the highest level," he continued. "I am confident that this year's event will be as essential as the 2018 meeting."
After the official part of the summit, the participants went sightseeing in Lingao County. The event wrapped up with poetry readings.


tass--2020-09-30--US creates time pressure in New START issue, names unacceptable terms — ambassador

WASHINGTON , September 30 .
/TASS/ .
The United States , which practically created the time pressure situation in talks on extending the New START treaty , is now putting forward obviously unacceptable preconditions for Russia , Russia ’ s US Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told TASS on Tuesday , commenting on a recent Politico article .
The Politico article looked into the possibility of increasing the number of deployed US nuclear warheads if the New START treaty with Russia is not extended .
Therefore , Washington made an attempt to put pressure on Moscow and force it to accept the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We took note of Politico ’ s article published on September 28 .
The article , which cites unnamed sources , claims that the [ US ] administration is looking into scenarios of fitting strategic carriers with additional nuclear warheads now in storage in case the New START is not extended , '' the diplomat said .
In his words , `` < ... > the embassy does not comment on rumors and leaks of various sorts , not backed by official statements . ''
`` At the same time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US ] administration ’ s inaction , which , in fact , created the time pressure situation in the issue of extending the New START , despite our numerous calls and proposals to extend the agreement , voiced by the Russian side in the past years , '' the Russian diplomat said .
In that regard , he recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin described the New START extension as `` the issue of primary importance that should and must be promptly dealt with '' in his recent video address to the 75th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` However , Washington decided to ‘ wake up ’ only in the run-up to the [ November 3 ] presidential election , '' the ambassador said .
`` At the same time , the possibility of extending the treaty is conditioned by requirements which are obviously unacceptable for Russia and do not take into account our concerns in the strategic stability domain . ''
According to the ambassador , Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov `` pointed out the unfeasibility of Washington ’ s demands '' back on August 23 .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Senses , Russia ’ s top diplomat said : `` It will be a big mistake is our American colleagues decide to ruin the last document . ''
The Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms ( the New START Treaty ) entered into force on February 5 , 2011 .
The document stipulates that seven years after its entry into effect each party should have no more than a total of 700 deployed intercontinental ballistic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missiles ( SLBM ) and strategic bombers , as well as no more than 1,550 warheads on deployed ICBMs , deployed SLBMs and strategic bombers , and a total of 800 deployed and non-deployed ICBM launchers , SLBM launchers and strategic bombers .
The New START Treaty will remain in force for 10 years , until 2021 , unless it is replaced before that date by a subsequent agreement on the reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms .
It can also be extended for no longer than 5 years ( that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ mutual consent .
Moscow has repeatedly called on Washington not to delay prolongation of the treaty it describes as the gold standard in the area of disarmament .
In an interview with the Financial Times in late June 2019 Russian President Vladimir Putin said that once this treaty ceased to exist , `` then there would be no instrument in the world to curtail the arms race .
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WASHINGTON, September 30. /TASS/. The United States, which practically created the time pressure situation in talks on extending the New START treaty, is now putting forward obviously unacceptable preconditions for Russia, Russia’s US Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told TASS on Tuesday, when asked to comment on a recent Politico article.
The Politico article looked into the possibility of increasing the number of deployed US nuclear warheads if the New START treaty with Russia is not extended. Therefore, Washington made an attempt to put pressure on Moscow and force it to accept the US terms for extending the bilateral agreement.
"We took note of Politico’s article published on September 28. The article, which cites unnamed sources, claims that the [US] administration is looking into scenarios of fitting strategic carriers with additional nuclear warheads now in storage in case the New START is not extended," the diplomat said.
In his words, "<...> the embassy does not comment on rumors and leaks of various sorts, not backed by official statements."
"At the same time, we note that it was the [US] administration’s inaction, which, in fact, created the time pressure situation in the issue of extending the New START, despite our numerous calls and proposals to extend the agreement, voiced by the Russian side in the past years," the Russian diplomat said.
In that regard, he recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin described the New START extension as "the issue of primary importance that should and must be promptly dealt with" in his recent video address to the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
"However, Washington decided to ‘wake up’ only in the run-up to the [November 3] presidential election," the ambassador said. "At the same time, the possibility of extending the treaty is conditioned by requirements which are obviously unacceptable for Russia and do not take into account our concerns in the strategic stability domain."
According to the ambassador, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov "pointed out the unfeasibility of Washington’s demands" back on August 23. Speaking at a nationwide youth forum, Territory of Senses, Russia’s top diplomat said: "It will be a big mistake is our American colleagues decide to ruin the last document."
The Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (the New START Treaty) entered into force on February 5, 2011. The document stipulates that seven years after its entry into effect each party should have no more than a total of 700 deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) and strategic bombers, as well as no more than 1,550 warheads on deployed ICBMs, deployed SLBMs and strategic bombers, and a total of 800 deployed and non-deployed ICBM launchers, SLBM launchers and strategic bombers.
The New START Treaty will remain in force for 10 years, until 2021, unless it is replaced before that date by a subsequent agreement on the reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms. It can also be extended for no longer than 5 years (that is, until 2026) by the parties’ mutual consent.
Moscow has repeatedly called on Washington not to delay prolongation of the treaty it describes as the gold standard in the area of disarmament.
In an interview with the Financial Times in late June 2019 Russian President Vladimir Putin said that once this treaty ceased to exist, "then there would be no instrument in the world to curtail the arms race.".


tass--2020-09-30--Baku says 12 Azerbaijani civilians killed since hostilities broke out in Karabakh

BAKU , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
The Prosecutor General ’ s Office of Azerbaijan said 12 civilians have been killed and 35 injured in Armenian shelling attacks since the latest round of hostilities broke out in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone this weekend .
`` To date , as a result of shelling attacks , carried out by Armenian forces with the use of heavy weaponry and targeting densely populated civilian areas , 12 civilians have been killed and 35 injured , '' the agency said in a statement .
According to Azerbaijani prosecutors , 66 houses and eight civilian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27 , when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia .
Armenia , in turn , said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh .
It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh , including its administrative center Stepanakert , had come under shelling by Azerbaijan .
Both sides report casualties , including among civilians .
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United @ @

BAKU, September 29. /TASS/. The Prosecutor General’s Office of Azerbaijan said 12 civilians have been killed and 35 injured in Armenian shelling attacks since the latest round of hostilities broke out in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone this weekend.
"To date, as a result of shelling attacks, carried out by Armenian forces with the use of heavy weaponry and targeting densely populated civilian areas, 12 civilians have been killed and 35 injured," the agency said in a statement.
According to Azerbaijani prosecutors, 66 houses and eight civilian facilities have been damaged.
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27, when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia. Armenia, in turn, said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh. It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh, including its administrative center Stepanakert, had come under shelling by Azerbaijan. Both sides report casualties, including among civilians. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-09-30--Twenty-seven more coronavirus patients die in Moscow in past day — crisis center

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Twenty-seven more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day , with @ @ @ @ @ exceeding 5,200 , the city ’ s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ pneumonia have died in Moscow , '' it said , adding the overall number of @ @ @ @ @ reached 5,230 .
The center once again warned that in case of any symptoms of @ @ @ @ @ necessary to stay home , call a doctor and not indulge in self-treatment .
To @ @ @ @ @ have been confirmed in Russia , with 952,399 patients having recovered from the disease .
@ @ @ @ @ indicates 20,545 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline @ @ @ @ @ on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Twenty-seven more coronavirus patients died in Moscow during the past day, with the overall number of fatalities exceeding 5,200, the city’s anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Tuesday.
"Twenty-seven coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia have died in Moscow," it said, adding the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow has reached 5,230.
The center once again warned that in case of any symptoms of a respiratory disease it is necessary to stay home, call a doctor and not indulge in self-treatment.
To date, 1,167,805 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 952,399 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 20,545 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-09-30--Kiev’s deputy envoy to Contact Group dismisses allegations of Russian-Ukrainian conflict

KIEV , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
The Kiev government ’ s first deputy envoy to the Contact Group on Donbass reconciliation , Vitold Fokin , said on Tuesday he saw no reasons to assert that the hostilities in Eastern Ukraine were , in fact , a conflict between Ukraine and Russia .
`` I don ’ t see any fact confirming that there is a war between Russia and Ukraine , '' he told the country ’ s Strana news portal after a meeting with members of the Ukrainian parliament .
Fokin added that Russia has never called for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Russia demands exactly what the Minsk Agreements say - to hold elections in Donbass , '' the Ukrainian negotiator said , adding that this package deal remains the only way toward a peaceful settlement of the conflict .
`` There is no alternative to the Minsk Agreements , although they draw a lot of criticism . ''
Moreover , during a meeting with lawmakers he once again called for a total amnesty for all participants of the Donbass conflict .
`` The amnesty will make sense only when it is general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save the lives of our soldiers , '' Fokin said .
He blamed Ukraine ’ s ex-president Pyotr Poroshenko for the stalled peace process .
`` The almost five-year-long stalemate was caused by two factors : firstly , the Minsk Agreements are not a legislative act and , therefore , they are non-binding .
But , frankly , the main reason is that the guarantor of the constitution ( ex-president Pyotr Poroshenko - TASS ) was more concerned about his own clout and power , than about his people .
I do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be , '' Fokin said .

KIEV, September 29. /TASS/. The Kiev government’s first deputy envoy to the Contact Group on Donbass reconciliation, Vitold Fokin, said on Tuesday he saw no reasons to assert that the hostilities in Eastern Ukraine were, in fact, a conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
"I don’t see any fact confirming that there is a war between Russia and Ukraine," he told the country’s Strana news portal after a meeting with members of the Ukrainian parliament.
Fokin added that Russia has never called for anything that goes beyond the Minsk Agreements.
"Russia demands exactly what the Minsk Agreements say - to hold elections in Donbass," the Ukrainian negotiator said, adding that this package deal remains the only way toward a peaceful settlement of the conflict. "There is no alternative to the Minsk Agreements, although they draw a lot of criticism."
Moreover, during a meeting with lawmakers he once again called for a total amnesty for all participants of the Donbass conflict.
"The amnesty will make sense only when it is general. It will demoralize the adversary and save the lives of our soldiers," Fokin said.
He blamed Ukraine’s ex-president Pyotr Poroshenko for the stalled peace process.
"The almost five-year-long stalemate was caused by two factors: firstly, the Minsk Agreements are not a legislative act and, therefore, they are non-binding. But, frankly, the main reason is that the guarantor of the constitution (ex-president Pyotr Poroshenko - TASS) was more concerned about his own clout and power, than about his people. I do not even mention how profitable a military conflict might be," Fokin said.


tass--2020-09-30--Moscow sees Merkel’s visit to Navalny as attempt to politicize situation — diplomat

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Russia considers German Chancellor Angela Merkel ’ s visiting Russian opposition blogger Alexey Navalny as an attempt to politicize the situation , Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in an interview with the Komsomolskaya Pravda radio station on Tuesday .
`` This is the right question , what to think about it .
Because many are asking : why and what for ?
I think these questions should be addressed to the German side , '' she said .
`` And as for what we think about it , we see it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Frankly speaking , it is difficult to say anything else about it .
Because everything that is going on has nothing to do with real intention to find the truth , to find out what happened , to sort things out , to help find some elements to assemble the picture . ''
Meanwhile , the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Moscow had no doubts that the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW ) , which demonstrated its political bias before , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ samples taken from blogger Alexey Navalny .
`` Taken into account the political bias and partiality of the [ OPCW ] technical secretariat , demonstrated on several occasions before , we have no doubts that the report about providing `` technical assistance '' on Germany ’ s request will confirm traces of the so-called Novichok in Navalny ’ s biological samples , taken by the Technical Secretariat during a secret operation , which was thoroughly concealed from us by all its participants , '' the statement says .
The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three requests from the Russian Prosecutor General ’ s Office for legal assistance over the Navalny affair .
`` So far , none of the requests was answered by Berlin .
All we hear is that they are ‘ still being considered.
’ We are told , again and again , to seek clarifications from OPCW , whose leadership , in turn , says we should refer the issue to the German government , '' it said .
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Tomsk .
He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit .
On August 22 , he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital .
On September 2 , Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny ’ s test samples , German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has repeatedly said that Russia is ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
He said on September 23 that Moscow wanted to find out what had happened to Navalny `` but so far Russian investigators have no evidence of the presence of any toxic substances , let alone chemical warfare agents , in Navalny ’ s body .
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MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Russia considers German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visiting Russian opposition blogger Alexey Navalny as an attempt to politicize the situation, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in an interview with the Komsomolskaya Pravda radio station on Tuesday.
"This is the right question, what to think about it. Because many are asking: why and what for? I think these questions should be addressed to the German side," she said. "And as for what we think about it, we see it as an attempt to politicize this matter. Frankly speaking, it is difficult to say anything else about it. Because everything that is going on has nothing to do with real intention to find the truth, to find out what happened, to sort things out, to help find some elements to assemble the picture."
Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Moscow had no doubts that the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which demonstrated its political bias before, will confirm the presence of Novichok in samples taken from blogger Alexey Navalny.
"Taken into account the political bias and partiality of the [OPCW] technical secretariat, demonstrated on several occasions before, we have no doubts that the report about providing "technical assistance" on Germany’s request will confirm traces of the so-called Novichok in Navalny’s biological samples, taken by the Technical Secretariat during a secret operation, which was thoroughly concealed from us by all its participants," the statement says.
The Russian Foreign Ministry reiterated that Moscow has already sent to Germany three requests from the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office for legal assistance over the Navalny affair.
"So far, none of the requests was answered by Berlin. All we hear is that they are ‘still being considered.’ We are told, again and again, to seek clarifications from OPCW, whose leadership, in turn, says we should refer the issue to the German government," it said.
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.
On September 2, Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples, German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has repeatedly said that Russia is ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin. He said on September 23 that Moscow wanted to find out what had happened to Navalny "but so far Russian investigators have no evidence of the presence of any toxic substances, let alone chemical warfare agents, in Navalny’s body.".


tass--2020-09-30--All Azerbaijani attacks repelled by Nagorno-Karabakh’s forces — Armenian defense ministry

YEREVAN , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Fighting continued along the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh all through the day and the defense army of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh republic repelled all Azerbaijani army ’ s attacks , Armenian Defense Ministry Spokesman Artsrun Ovannisyan said on Tuesday .
`` All attacks of the Azerbaijani army were rebuffed by Artsakh ’ s ( the name used in Armenia to refer to the Nagorno-Karabakh republic - TASS ) self-defense forces .
The enemy sustained serious losses , '' he said , adding that Armenia ’ s losses were being verified and would be announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already reported , a Turkish F-16 fighter jet downed our Su-25 warplane .
The pilot , regrettably , died , '' he said .
The Azerbaijani defense ministry and the Turkish side however refuted these reports .
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27 , when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia .
Armenia , in turn , said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh .
It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh , including its administrative center Stepanakert , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Both sides report casualties , including among civilians .
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization .

YEREVAN, September 29. /TASS/. Fighting continued along the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh all through the day and the defense army of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh republic repelled all Azerbaijani army’s attacks, Armenian Defense Ministry Spokesman Artsrun Ovannisyan said on Tuesday.
"All attacks of the Azerbaijani army were rebuffed by Artsakh’s (the name used in Armenia to refer to the Nagorno-Karabakh republic - TASS) self-defense forces. The enemy sustained serious losses," he said, adding that Armenia’s losses were being verified and would be announced on Wednesday.
"As we have already reported, a Turkish F-16 fighter jet downed our Su-25 warplane. The pilot, regrettably, died," he said.
The Azerbaijani defense ministry and the Turkish side however refuted these reports.
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27, when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia. Armenia, in turn, said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh. It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh, including its administrative center Stepanakert, had come under shelling by Azerbaijan. Both sides report casualties, including among civilians. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization.


tass--2020-09-29--Azeri president denies reports Syrian militants fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev has said that there are no militants from Syria @ @ @ @ @ .
`` No .
This is just more fake news .
There are no Syrian @ @ @ @ @ a single piece of evidence or proof , '' he told the Russian TV Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ reports `` circulate across different websites and media outlets . ''
`` There is no @ @ @ @ @ militants from Syria - TASS ) .
Azerbaijan has a well-trained army and a large @ @ @ @ @ I declared a nationwide mobilization , we are calling tens of thousands of people in @ @ @ @ @ arms .
We have no need of human resources with a population of 10 million @ @ @ @ @ 2 million , '' he noted .

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Azeri President Ilham Aliyev has said that there are no militants from Syria in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone.
"No. This is just more fake news. There are no Syrian militants. There is not a single piece of evidence or proof," he told the Russian TV Tuesday.
Aliyev added that these reports "circulate across different websites and media outlets." "There is no need in that (attracting militants from Syria - TASS). Azerbaijan has a well-trained army and a large mobilization reserve. Literally yesterday I declared a nationwide mobilization, we are calling tens of thousands of people in reserve to take up the arms. We have no need of human resources with a population of 10 million compared to Armenia’s 2 million," he noted.


tass--2020-09-29--Aliyev says talks with Armenia are impossible due to its position on Karabakh

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday any talks with Armenia are out of question because of its position on Nagorno-Karabakh .
`` Armenia ’ s Prime Minister [ Nikol Pashinyan ] publicly states that Karabakh is Armenia and that ’ s it .
In such an event , any negotiating process is out of question , since the [ conflict settlement ] principles elaborated by the OSCE Minsk Group envisage that the territories around the former Nagorno-Karabakh autonomous area are to be handed over to Azerbaijan .
And once he says that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he says that we must hold talks with the so-called puppet Nagorno-Karabakh regime , it means he is seeking to break down the format of talks that has existed for 20 years , '' he said in an interview with the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya-1 television channel .
According to the Azerbaijani leader , Armenia `` is deliberately frustrating the negotiating process and advances unacceptable demand . ''
Azerbaijan , in his words , have always demonstrated a constructive approach to the negotiating process and commitment to the settlement principles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 , when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia .
Armenia , in turn , said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh .
It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh , including its administrative center Stepanakert , had come under shelling by Azerbaijan .
Both sides report casualties , including among civilians .
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday any talks with Armenia are out of question because of its position on Nagorno-Karabakh.
"Armenia’s Prime Minister [Nikol Pashinyan] publicly states that Karabakh is Armenia and that’s it. In such an event, any negotiating process is out of question, since the [conflict settlement] principles elaborated by the OSCE Minsk Group envisage that the territories around the former Nagorno-Karabakh autonomous area are to be handed over to Azerbaijan. And once he says that Karabakh is Armenia, and moreover, he says that we must hold talks with the so-called puppet Nagorno-Karabakh regime, it means he is seeking to break down the format of talks that has existed for 20 years," he said in an interview with the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya-1 television channel.
According to the Azerbaijani leader, Armenia "is deliberately frustrating the negotiating process and advances unacceptable demand."
Azerbaijan, in his words, have always demonstrated a constructive approach to the negotiating process and commitment to the settlement principles.
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27, when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia. Armenia, in turn, said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh. It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh, including its administrative center Stepanakert, had come under shelling by Azerbaijan. Both sides report casualties, including among civilians. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-09-29--Azeri leader says Turkish F-16 fighters not taking part in Nagorno-Karabakh fighting

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev has said Tuesday that the Turkish Air Forces ’ @ @ @ @ @ part in Nagorno-Karabakh hostilities .
Earlier , the Armenian defense ministry reported that a Turkish @ @ @ @ @ s Su-25 jet .
The Azeri defense ministry later rejected this report .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ .
I was recently informed that such a piece of news emerged out there .
@ @ @ @ @ anything .
The Turkish Armed Forces ’ F-16s are not taking part in the hostilities @ @ @ @ @ Aliyev told the Russian TV .

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Azeri President Ilham Aliyev has said Tuesday that the Turkish Air Forces’ F-16 fighters are not taking part in Nagorno-Karabakh hostilities.
Earlier, the Armenian defense ministry reported that a Turkish F-16 had downed Armenia’s Su-25 jet. The Azeri defense ministry later rejected this report.
"We do not have this information. I was recently informed that such a piece of news emerged out there. It is not proven by anything. The Turkish Armed Forces’ F-16s are not taking part in the hostilities in any way," Aliyev told the Russian TV.


tass--2020-09-29--Armenian PM says Azerbaijan’s operation in Karabakh was plotted during drills with Turkey

\MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Azerbaijan ’ s operation in Nagorno-Karabakh was plotted during joint drills with Turkey @ @ @ @ @ Pashinyan said on Tuesday .
`` Azerbaijan must immediately stop its aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh and @ @ @ @ @ by Azerbaijan , '' he said in an interview with the 60 Minutes program on @ @ @ @ @ `` This operation was planned beforehand and there are no doubts that this operation was @ @ @ @ @ the Turkish armed forces . ''
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27 , @ @ @ @ @ had come under extensive fire from Armenia .
Armenia , in turn , said the @ @ @ @ @ offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh .
It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh @ @ @ @ @ Stepanakert , had come under shelling by Azerbaijan .
Both sides report casualties , including @ @ @ @ @ and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization .

\MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Azerbaijan’s operation in Nagorno-Karabakh was plotted during joint drills with Turkey, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday.
"Azerbaijan must immediately stop its aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia because it was unleashed by Azerbaijan," he said in an interview with the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya-1 television channel. "This operation was planned beforehand and there are no doubts that this operation was plotted during joint drill with the Turkish armed forces."
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27, when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia. Armenia, in turn, said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh. It said a number of settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh, including its administrative center Stepanakert, had come under shelling by Azerbaijan. Both sides report casualties, including among civilians. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization.


tass--2020-09-29--Armenian PM says Turkish high-ranking army officers are in Azerbaijan

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
High-ranking Turkish army officers are currently staying in Azerbaijan and are taking part in commanding Azerbaijani units in the conflict zone , Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday .
`` Turkey is actually involved in this process .
We have reliable information that military instructors and high-ranking officers are at Azerbaijan ’ s command centers and are having a leading hand in military operations , '' he said in an interview with the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya-1 television channel .
Apart from that , he said that Turkish army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ autonomous republic , an Azerbaijani exclave bordering Turkey .
`` According to our information , Turkey is itching for an excuse to expand its involvement in the conflict and , according to our information , they are looking for a reason to deploy their troops in Nakhichevan .
We have information that some units of the Turkish army are already present there , '' he said .
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27 , when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia .
Armenia , in turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh .
Both sides report casualties , including among civilians .
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization .
Fierce fighting continues .
Baku said it had taken control of a number of Karabakh villages and strategic heights .
Yerevan reports shelling attacks against its territories .
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by its three co-chairs - Russia , France and the United States .

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. High-ranking Turkish army officers are currently staying in Azerbaijan and are taking part in commanding Azerbaijani units in the conflict zone, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Tuesday.
"Turkey is actually involved in this process. We have reliable information that military instructors and high-ranking officers are at Azerbaijan’s command centers and are having a leading hand in military operations," he said in an interview with the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya-1 television channel.
Apart from that, he said that Turkish army units are already present in the Nakhichevan autonomous republic, an Azerbaijani exclave bordering Turkey. "According to our information, Turkey is itching for an excuse to expand its involvement in the conflict and, according to our information, they are looking for a reason to deploy their troops in Nakhichevan. We have information that some units of the Turkish army are already present there," he said.
The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh escalated on September 27, when Azerbaijan said its positions had come under extensive fire from Armenia. Armenia, in turn, said the Azerbaijani army had staged an offensive in the direction of Nagorno-Karabakh. Both sides report casualties, including among civilians. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have imposed martial law and announced mobilization. Fierce fighting continues. Baku said it had taken control of a number of Karabakh villages and strategic heights. Yerevan reports shelling attacks against its territories.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-09-29--Baku denies Armenia's Sukhoi-25 was downed by F-16 jet on Tuesday

BAKU , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Azerbaijan 's Defense Ministry has dismissed reports a Sukhoi-25 jet of Armenia 's Air Force was downed by an F-16 fighter-bomber on Tuesday morning .
`` The report alleging Armenia 's Sukhoi-25 was destroyed by an F-16 fighter is a lie , '' Defense Ministry spokesman Vagif Dargyakhly told the media on Tuesday .
Earlier in the day Armenia 's Defense Ministry said that a Turkish fighter jet F-16 shot down a Sukhoi-25 of the Armenian Air Force .
According to its statement , the Turkish plane , while staying inside Azerbaijan 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces that were shelling the territory of the Armenian city of Vardenis .
A spokesman for the Turkish presidential office dismissed these charges .
Tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh surged on September 27 .
Combat clashes are underway in the disputed territory .
Azerbaijan and Armenia have introduced martial law and declared mobilization .
Both parties to the conflict report casualties , including civilian ones .
Baku claims it has gained control of several villages and strategic heights in Nagorno-Karabakh .
Yerevan says there have been bombardments of Armenia 's territory .
Baku and Yerevan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1988 , when the region declared secession from the Azerbaijani Soviet Socialist Republic .
During the armed conflict of 1992-1994 Azerbaijan lost control of Nagorno-Karabakh and seven neighboring districts .

BAKU, September 29. /TASS/. Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry has dismissed reports a Sukhoi-25 jet of Armenia's Air Force was downed by an F-16 fighter-bomber on Tuesday morning.
"The report alleging Armenia's Sukhoi-25 was destroyed by an F-16 fighter is a lie," Defense Ministry spokesman Vagif Dargyakhly told the media on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day Armenia's Defense Ministry said that a Turkish fighter jet F-16 shot down a Sukhoi-25 of the Armenian Air Force. According to its statement, the Turkish plane, while staying inside Azerbaijan's airspace, was providing support for Azerbaijani forces that were shelling the territory of the Armenian city of Vardenis. A spokesman for the Turkish presidential office dismissed these charges.
Tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh surged on September 27. Combat clashes are underway in the disputed territory. Azerbaijan and Armenia have introduced martial law and declared mobilization. Both parties to the conflict report casualties, including civilian ones. Baku claims it has gained control of several villages and strategic heights in Nagorno-Karabakh. Yerevan says there have been bombardments of Armenia's territory.
Baku and Yerevan have disputed sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh since February 1988, when the region declared secession from the Azerbaijani Soviet Socialist Republic. During the armed conflict of 1992-1994 Azerbaijan lost control of Nagorno-Karabakh and seven neighboring districts.


tass--2020-09-29--Putin expresses concern over Nagorno-Karabakh developments in call with Armenian PM

The Kremlin press service said Tuesday that `` the Armenian side initiated a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan '' when the leaders `` continued to discuss the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone . ''
`` Putin expressed serious concerns over the continuing hostilities .
The pressing need was emphasized to cease fire by the opposing parties and take steps to de-escalate the crisis , '' the Kremlin noted .
This is the second phone call between Putin and Pashinyan in the last few days , their previous phone call took place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baku said that Armenia had shelled the Azerbaijani army ’ s positions and Yerevan , in turn , claimed that Azerbaijan ’ s Armed Forces had launched an offensive towards Nagorno-Karabakh , shelling regional settlements , including the capital , Stepanakert .
Both parties reported casualties , including civilian casualties .
Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have declared martial law and a troop mobilization .
Baku reports that it took a few Nagorno-Karabakh villages and strategic heights under its control .
Yerevan says that territories outside of the disputed region are shelled .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh , a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up , but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians , broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic .
In 1992-1994 , tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them .
Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group , led by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the United States .

The Kremlin press service said Tuesday that "the Armenian side initiated a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan" when the leaders "continued to discuss the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone."
"Putin expressed serious concerns over the continuing hostilities. The pressing need was emphasized to cease fire by the opposing parties and take steps to de-escalate the crisis," the Kremlin noted.
This is the second phone call between Putin and Pashinyan in the last few days, their previous phone call took place on Sunday.
On September 27, Baku said that Armenia had shelled the Azerbaijani army’s positions and Yerevan, in turn, claimed that Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces had launched an offensive towards Nagorno-Karabakh, shelling regional settlements, including the capital, Stepanakert. Both parties reported casualties, including civilian casualties. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have declared martial law and a troop mobilization. Baku reports that it took a few Nagorno-Karabakh villages and strategic heights under its control. Yerevan says that territories outside of the disputed region are shelled.
The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs - Russia, France and the United States.


tass--2020-09-29--Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah dies aged 91

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tass--2020-09-29--Air leak at International Space Station localized to Russia’s Zvezda module

MOSCOW , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
Cosmonauts localized an air leak at the International Space Station to Russia ’ s Zvezda service module , Roscosmos , the Russian space agency , told TASS Tuesday .
`` After conducting an analysis and a search for the location of the air leak from the ISS atmosphere it had been determined that it is in the Zvezda service module , where scientific equipment is stored , '' the agency said .
Roscosmos underlined that the leakage was isolated in the service module ’ s working cell .
`` The specific location of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the agency added .
The press service explained that the ISS atmosphere pressure dropped by 1 mm mercury pressure in eight hours .
`` This situation is not posing any danger to lives and health of the ISS crew and is not preventing the ISS from continuing its flight , '' the Russian agency noted .
In August , a source told TASS that the Russian and American ISS crew was working to localize the air leak .
Back then , the crew relocated to the Russian modules for three days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Currently , Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner as well as American astronaut Chris Cassidy are onboard the ISS .

MOSCOW, September 29. /TASS/. Cosmonauts localized an air leak at the International Space Station to Russia’s Zvezda service module, Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, told TASS Tuesday.
"After conducting an analysis and a search for the location of the air leak from the ISS atmosphere it had been determined that it is in the Zvezda service module, where scientific equipment is stored," the agency said.
Roscosmos underlined that the leakage was isolated in the service module’s working cell. "The specific location of the possible leak is being searched for," the agency added.
The press service explained that the ISS atmosphere pressure dropped by 1 mm mercury pressure in eight hours. "This situation is not posing any danger to lives and health of the ISS crew and is not preventing the ISS from continuing its flight," the Russian agency noted.
In August, a source told TASS that the Russian and American ISS crew was working to localize the air leak. Back then, the crew relocated to the Russian modules for three days to monitor pressure in the US segment.
Currently, Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner as well as American astronaut Chris Cassidy are onboard the ISS.


tass--2020-09-29--Hainan sets up first investment fund to attract foreign investors through QFLP

HAIKOU , September 29 .
/TASS/ .
The first investment fund , working with qualified foreign limited partners ( under the Qualified Foreign Limited Partner Program , QFLP ) , has opened in the southern Chinese province of Hainan , reported the Xinhainan website .
The first QFLP fund on Hainan was established by subsidiaries of the Chinese Bank of Communications— BOCOM International Holdings and BOCOM International Equity Investment Management .
The new structure aims to support the development of innovative enterprises in the fields of finance , IT and modern equipment .
The financial institution 's capital amounts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implies that overseas investment organizations that meet the qualification requirements of the Chinese financial control authorities convert foreign capital into RMB funds and invest it in the domestic Chinese private and venture capital markets .
In the future , the Chinese authorities intend to simplify the regulation of transactions with qualified foreign limited partners on Hainan in order to attract even more foreign investors .
Promoting investment freedoms and financial capital flows on Hainan are an essential part of the Chinese government 's ongoing project to develop the region .
The authorities presented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s development on June , 1 .
In accordance with the plan , the Hainan province will be turned into a special customs zone .
The country ’ s government intends in general to wrap up the creation of the free trade port on the island by 2025 : by this time the island should acquire a system to ensure free trade and investments .
By 2035 , the free trade port and its model will become more solid .
By this time , Hainan intends to ensure the freedom of trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , people and shipping .

HAIKOU, September 29. /TASS/. The first investment fund, working with qualified foreign limited partners (under the Qualified Foreign Limited Partner Program, QFLP), has opened in the southern Chinese province of Hainan, reported the Xinhainan website.
The first QFLP fund on Hainan was established by subsidiaries of the Chinese Bank of Communications— BOCOM International Holdings and BOCOM International Equity Investment Management. The new structure aims to support the development of innovative enterprises in the fields of finance, IT and modern equipment. The financial institution's capital amounts to $ 99.98 million.
The QFLP scheme implies that overseas investment organizations that meet the qualification requirements of the Chinese financial control authorities convert foreign capital into RMB funds and invest it in the domestic Chinese private and venture capital markets.
In the future, the Chinese authorities intend to simplify the regulation of transactions with qualified foreign limited partners on Hainan in order to attract even more foreign investors.
Promoting investment freedoms and financial capital flows on Hainan are an essential part of the Chinese government's ongoing project to develop the region.
The authorities presented a plan for the free trade port’s development on June, 1. In accordance with the plan, the Hainan province will be turned into a special customs zone. The country’s government intends in general to wrap up the creation of the free trade port on the island by 2025: by this time the island should acquire a system to ensure free trade and investments.
By 2035, the free trade port and its model will become more solid. By this time, Hainan intends to ensure the freedom of trade and investments, trans-border movement of capital, people and shipping.