tass--2020-09-22--Bal, Bastion missile systems hit naval targets in Kavkaz-2020 exercise

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
Mobile coastal missile systems Bal and Bastion of Russia ’ s Black Sea Fleet have hit targets simulating naval ships of a hypothetical enemy during the Kavkaz-2020 strategic exercise , the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday .
Under the scenario amphibious ships of a hypothetical enemy approached the shore of the Krasnodar Territory for landing an assault force .
`` Bal and Bastion crews were instructed to destroy the group of enemy ships by delivering a missile strike .
The missile units moved to the designated areas , readied the weapons for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them spending only one missile per target .
Fire accuracy was monitored by drones .
The Defense Ministry has made public a video showing an anti-ship missile hit a target .
Also , military personnel practiced evasive maneuvers to escape counterattacks , and changed , organized and camouflaged firing positions .
The Kavkaz-2020 exercise is being held on September 21-September 26 in the Southern Military District and the Black and Caspian seas under the command of the chief of Russia ’ s General Staff Valery Gerasimov .
All in all , about 80,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guard Rosgvardiya personnel and up to 1,000 troops from Armenia , Belarus , Iran , China , Myanmar and Pakistan are taking part .
The drills falling under the restrictions of the 2011 Vienna document on confidence-building measures will involve no more than 12,900 troops .
The coastal missile system Bastion armed with a unified supersonic homing anti-ship cruise missile Yakhont ( Oniks ) is meant for hitting surface ships of different types operating within amphibious landing groups , convoys and aircraft carrier task forces , as well as individual ships and surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The coastal missile system Bal armed with the anti-ship missile X-35 is meant for control of territorial waters and straits , defense of naval bases and other coastal facilities and infrastructures and protection of the the coast from likely amphibious assault .
The system is operational in good and bad weather round the clock .
Homing is automatic after launch amid enemy fire and radio-electronic jamming .

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. Mobile coastal missile systems Bal and Bastion of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet have hit targets simulating naval ships of a hypothetical enemy during the Kavkaz-2020 strategic exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Under the scenario amphibious ships of a hypothetical enemy approached the shore of the Krasnodar Territory for landing an assault force.
"Bal and Bastion crews were instructed to destroy the group of enemy ships by delivering a missile strike. The missile units moved to the designated areas, readied the weapons for combat, identified the targets and hit them spending only one missile per target.
Fire accuracy was monitored by drones. The Defense Ministry has made public a video showing an anti-ship missile hit a target.
Also, military personnel practiced evasive maneuvers to escape counterattacks, and changed, organized and camouflaged firing positions.
The Kavkaz-2020 exercise is being held on September 21-September 26 in the Southern Military District and the Black and Caspian seas under the command of the chief of Russia’s General Staff Valery Gerasimov. All in all, about 80,000 military servicemen, Emergencies Ministry and national guard Rosgvardiya personnel and up to 1,000 troops from Armenia, Belarus, Iran, China, Myanmar and Pakistan are taking part. The drills falling under the restrictions of the 2011 Vienna document on confidence-building measures will involve no more than 12,900 troops.
Bastion and Bal systems
The coastal missile system Bastion armed with a unified supersonic homing anti-ship cruise missile Yakhont (Oniks) is meant for hitting surface ships of different types operating within amphibious landing groups, convoys and aircraft carrier task forces, as well as individual ships and surface targets amid intensive fire and radio-electronic jamming.
The coastal missile system Bal armed with the anti-ship missile X-35 is meant for control of territorial waters and straits, defense of naval bases and other coastal facilities and infrastructures and protection of the the coast from likely amphibious assault. The system is operational in good and bad weather round the clock. Homing is automatic after launch amid enemy fire and radio-electronic jamming.


tass--2020-09-22--Putin offers to supply Russian COVID-19 vaccine to UN employees for free

UNITED NATIONS , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
During his address to the 75th session of the UN General Assembly @ @ @ @ @ has offered to supply Russian COVID-19 vaccine `` Sputnik-V '' to UN employees free of @ @ @ @ @ virus can affect anyone .
The coronavirus has struck the staff of the United Nations @ @ @ @ @ structures just like everyone else .
Russia is ready to provide the UN with all @ @ @ @ @ in particular , we are offering to provide our vaccine , free of charge , @ @ @ @ @ the staff of the UN and its offices .
We have received requests from our @ @ @ @ @ , and we will respond to those , '' the Russian leader said .

UNITED NATIONS, September 22. /TASS/. During his address to the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to supply Russian COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik-V" to UN employees free of charge.
"A dangerous virus can affect anyone. The coronavirus has struck the staff of the United Nations, its headquarters and regional structures just like everyone else. Russia is ready to provide the UN with all the necessary qualified assistance; in particular, we are offering to provide our vaccine, free of charge, for the voluntary vaccination of the staff of the UN and its offices. We have received requests from our UN colleagues in this respect, and we will respond to those," the Russian leader said.


tass--2020-09-22--UN Charter remains main source of international law, says Putin

UNITED NATIONS , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The UN Charter remains the main source of international law , Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday during his pre-recorded address to the 75th session of the UN General Assembly .
`` In 1945 , Nazism was defeated , the ideology of aggression and hatred was crushed , and the experience and spirit of alliance , as well as the awareness of the huge price that had been paid for peace and our common Victory , helped construct the post-war world order .
It was built on the ultimate foundation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source of international law to this day , '' the Russian leader said .
`` I am convinced that this anniversary makes it incumbent upon all of us to recall the timeless principles of inter-State communication enshrined in the UN Charter and formulated by the founding fathers of our universal Organization in the clearest and most unambiguous terms , '' Putin added .
`` These principles include the equality of sovereign States , non-interference with their domestic affairs , the right of peoples to determine their own future , non-use of force or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settlement of disputes , '' the Russian leader reminded .
`` Looking back at the past decades , one can say that despite all difficulties of the Cold War period , major geopolitical shifts and all the intricacies of today 's global politics , the UN has been ably fulfilling its mission of protecting peace , promoting sustainable development of the peoples and continents and providing assistance in mitigating local crises , '' he noted .
`` This enormous potential and expertise of the UN is relevant and serves as a solid basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just like any other international organization or regional entity , the UN should not grow stiff , but evolve in accordance with the dynamics of the 21st century and consistently adapt to the realia of the modern world that is indeed becoming more complicated , multipolar and multidimensional , '' Putin stated .

UNITED NATIONS, September 22. /TASS/. The UN Charter remains the main source of international law, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday during his pre-recorded address to the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.
"In 1945, Nazism was defeated, the ideology of aggression and hatred was crushed, and the experience and spirit of alliance, as well as the awareness of the huge price that had been paid for peace and our common Victory, helped construct the post-war world order. It was built on the ultimate foundation of the UN Charter that remains the main source of international law to this day," the Russian leader said.
"I am convinced that this anniversary makes it incumbent upon all of us to recall the timeless principles of inter-State communication enshrined in the UN Charter and formulated by the founding fathers of our universal Organization in the clearest and most unambiguous terms," Putin added.
"These principles include the equality of sovereign States, non-interference with their domestic affairs, the right of peoples to determine their own future, non-use of force or the threat of force, and political settlement of disputes," the Russian leader reminded.
"Looking back at the past decades, one can say that despite all difficulties of the Cold War period, major geopolitical shifts and all the intricacies of today's global politics, the UN has been ably fulfilling its mission of protecting peace, promoting sustainable development of the peoples and continents and providing assistance in mitigating local crises," he noted.
"This enormous potential and expertise of the UN is relevant and serves as a solid basis for moving ahead. After all, just like any other international organization or regional entity, the UN should not grow stiff, but evolve in accordance with the dynamics of the 21st century and consistently adapt to the realia of the modern world that is indeed becoming more complicated, multipolar and multidimensional," Putin stated.


tass--2020-09-22--UN Security Council permanent member must retain veto power, says Putin

UNITED NATIONS , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
United Nations Security Council permanent members must retain their veto power , Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his recorded address to the UN General Assembly session Tuesday .
The Russian leader noted that the global changes have an effect on the principal UN body , the Security Council , as well as on the debate concerning the approaches to its reform .
`` Our logic is that the Security Council should be more inclusive of the interests of all countries , as well as the diversity of their positions , base @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broadest possible consensus among States and , at the same time , continue to serve as the cornerstone of global governance , which can not be achieved unless the permanent members of the Security Council retain their veto power , '' Putin said .
The Russian leader pointed out that `` such a right pertaining to the five nuclear powers , the victors of the Second World War , remains indicative of the actual military and political balance to this day . ''
`` Most importantly , it is an essential and unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may result in a direct military confrontation between major States , and provides an opportunity to seek compromise or at least avoid solutions that would be completely unacceptable to others and act within the framework of international law , rather than a vague , gray area of arbitrariness and illegitimacy , '' he added .
According to Putin , the diplomatic practice shows that `` this instrument actually works , unlike the infamous pre-war League of Nations with its endless discussions , declarations without mechanisms for real action and with States and peoples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance and protection .
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UNITED NATIONS, September 22. /TASS/. United Nations Security Council permanent members must retain their veto power, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his recorded address to the UN General Assembly session Tuesday.
The Russian leader noted that the global changes have an effect on the principal UN body, the Security Council, as well as on the debate concerning the approaches to its reform.
"Our logic is that the Security Council should be more inclusive of the interests of all countries, as well as the diversity of their positions, base its work on the principle of the broadest possible consensus among States and, at the same time, continue to serve as the cornerstone of global governance, which cannot be achieved unless the permanent members of the Security Council retain their veto power," Putin said.
The Russian leader pointed out that "such a right pertaining to the five nuclear powers, the victors of the Second World War, remains indicative of the actual military and political balance to this day."
"Most importantly, it is an essential and unique instrument that helps prevent unilateral actions that may result in a direct military confrontation between major States, and provides an opportunity to seek compromise or at least avoid solutions that would be completely unacceptable to others and act within the framework of international law, rather than a vague, gray area of arbitrariness and illegitimacy," he added.
According to Putin, the diplomatic practice shows that "this instrument actually works, unlike the infamous pre-war League of Nations with its endless discussions, declarations without mechanisms for real action and with States and peoples in need not having the right to assistance and protection.".


tass--2020-09-22--Russia proposes signing binding paper banning deployment of weapon in space, says Putin

UNITED NATIONS , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
Russia proposes to sign a legally binding agreement that would prohibit deployment @ @ @ @ @ Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his recorded address to the UN General Assembly session @ @ @ @ @ putting forward an initiative to sign a binding agreement between all the leading space powers @ @ @ @ @ prohibition of the placement of weapons in outer space , threat or use of force @ @ @ @ @ '' Putin said .

UNITED NATIONS, September 22. /TASS/. Russia proposes to sign a legally binding agreement that would prohibit deployment of weapons in space, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his recorded address to the UN General Assembly session Tuesday.
"Russia is putting forward an initiative to sign a binding agreement between all the leading space powers that would provide for the prohibition of the placement of weapons in outer space, threat or use of force against outer space objects," Putin said.


tass--2020-09-22--COVID-19 aftermath comparable to post-World War II challenges, UN head says

Guterres reminded that `` those who built the United Nations 75 years ago had lived through a pandemic , a global depression , genocide and world war . ''
`` We face a foundational moment , '' the Secretary General said .
`` This pandemic is a crisis unlike any we have ever seen . ''
UNITED NATIONS , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The coronavirus pandemic has become a turning point for the mankind , comparable to year 1945 , when the World War II ended and the UN was established , the Organization ’ s Secretary General Antonio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly .
In his speech , Guterres called the pandemic `` the fifth rider of the apocalypse . ''
UN Secretary General calls to avoid ‘ a new Cold War ’ between US and China '' They knew the cost of discord and the value of unity , '' he noted .
`` They fashioned a visionary response , embodied in our founding Charter , with people at the centre . ''
`` Today , we face our own 1945 moment , '' he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences of the pandemic will manifest `` in different forms again and again . ''
`` COVID-19 is not only a wake-up call , it is a dress rehearsal for the world of challenges to come , '' Guterres believes .
`` We must move forward with humility —recognizing that a microscopic virus has brought the world to its knees . ''
The rider of the Apocalypse The Secretary General reminded that , in January , he outlined the `` four horsemen of the Apocalypse '' - the challenges that threaten the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said at the time , is the highest level of geopolitical tensions in recent years .
The second one is climate change .
The third `` rider '' is a `` growing global mistrust , '' Guterres said , naming the `` dark side of technology '' as the fourth .
`` But a fifth horseman was lurking in the shadows , '' Guterres said Tuesday .
`` Since January , the COVID-19 pandemic has galloped across the globe - joining the four other horsemen and adding to the fury of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an epochal health crisis , the biggest economic calamity and job losses since the Great Depression , and dangerous new threats to human right , '' he underscored .
The Secretary General called to `` vanquish the five horsemen and build the world we need : peaceful , inclusive and sustainable . ''
`` The pandemic has taught us our choices matter , '' Guterres added .
According to the UN head , rebuilding after the pandemic provides a chance to rethink the existing structure of the economy and the society .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nations Charter , the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement , '' Guterres listed .
He also spoke in favor of signing what he called `` a New Global Deal , '' which is supposed to ensure a fairer distribution of power , wealth , and opportunities on the international level .
According to Guterres , such deal would make it possible to `` to truly reduce fragilities and risks , and to more effectively solve shared problems . ''
`` We have huge gaps in governance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed .
`` A New Global Deal must be rooted in a fair globalization , based on the rights and dignity of every human being , on living in balance with nature , and on our responsibilities to future generations .
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Guterres reminded that "those who built the United Nations 75 years ago had lived through a pandemic, a global depression, genocide and world war."
"We face a foundational moment," the Secretary General said. "This pandemic is a crisis unlike any we have ever seen."
UNITED NATIONS, September 22. /TASS/. The coronavirus pandemic has become a turning point for the mankind, comparable to year 1945, when the World War II ended and the UN was established, the Organization’s Secretary General Antonio Guterres said during the general political debates of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. In his speech, Guterres called the pandemic "the fifth rider of the apocalypse."
UN Secretary General calls to avoid ‘a new Cold War’ between US and China
"They knew the cost of discord and the value of unity," he noted. "They fashioned a visionary response, embodied in our founding Charter, with people at the centre."
"Today, we face our own 1945 moment," he added.
According to the official, the consequences of the pandemic will manifest "in different forms again and again."
"COVID-19 is not only a wake-up call, it is a dress rehearsal for the world of challenges to come," Guterres believes. "We must move forward with humility —recognizing that a microscopic virus has brought the world to its knees."
The rider of the Apocalypse
The Secretary General reminded that, in January, he outlined the "four horsemen of the Apocalypse" - the challenges that threaten the future of the mankind.
The first threat, he said at the time, is the highest level of geopolitical tensions in recent years. The second one is climate change. The third "rider" is a "growing global mistrust," Guterres said, naming the "dark side of technology" as the fourth.
"But a fifth horseman was lurking in the shadows," Guterres said Tuesday. "Since January, the COVID-19 pandemic has galloped across the globe - joining the four other horsemen and adding to the fury of each."
"We face simultaneously an epochal health crisis, the biggest economic calamity and job losses since the Great Depression, and dangerous new threats to human right," he underscored.
The Secretary General called to "vanquish the five horsemen and build the world we need: peaceful, inclusive and sustainable."
"The pandemic has taught us our choices matter," Guterres added.
A chance for a better world
According to the UN head, rebuilding after the pandemic provides a chance to rethink the existing structure of the economy and the society.
"We have the blueprints: the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement," Guterres listed.
He also spoke in favor of signing what he called "a New Global Deal," which is supposed to ensure a fairer distribution of power, wealth, and opportunities on the international level. According to Guterres, such deal would make it possible to "to truly reduce fragilities and risks, and to more effectively solve shared problems."
"We have huge gaps in governance structures and ethical frameworks," Guterres claimed. "A New Global Deal must be rooted in a fair globalization, based on the rights and dignity of every human being, on living in balance with nature, and on our responsibilities to future generations.".


tass--2020-09-22--Putin calls to clear global trade from illegitimate sanctions

UN , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The global trade should be cleared from illegitimate sanctions for the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic , Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his statement broadcast at the session of the UN General Assembly .
`` In general , freeing the world trade from barriers , bans , restrictions and illegitimate sanctions would be of great help in revitalizing global growth and reducing unemployment , '' Putin says .
`` According to experts , total or partial reduction in global employment in the second quarter of this year equals to the loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to do our utmost to prevent this unemployment from growing long-term and ensure that people return to work and can support their families instead of finding themselves imprisoned by poverty with no prospects in life , '' the President noted .
Unemployment is currently indeed the most acute social problem , the Russian leader said .
`` The politics has a mission now to pave the way for trade , joint projects and fair competition , rather than tie the hands of business and discourage business initiative , '' he added .

UN, September 22. /TASS/. The global trade should be cleared from illegitimate sanctions for the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his statement broadcast at the session of the UN General Assembly.
"In general, freeing the world trade from barriers, bans, restrictions and illegitimate sanctions would be of great help in revitalizing global growth and reducing unemployment," Putin says.
"According to experts, total or partial reduction in global employment in the second quarter of this year equals to the loss of 400 million jobs, and we have to do our utmost to prevent this unemployment from growing long-term and ensure that people return to work and can support their families instead of finding themselves imprisoned by poverty with no prospects in life," the President noted.
Unemployment is currently indeed the most acute social problem, the Russian leader said. "The politics has a mission now to pave the way for trade, joint projects and fair competition, rather than tie the hands of business and discourage business initiative," he added.


tass--2020-09-22--Putin begins his address at UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his address to the UN General Assembly .
For the first time in history , the speech of the Russian president , along with the addresses of other leaders , are pre-recorded on video .
The video was recorded on September 18 and then handed over to New York .
Earlier , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS that Putin plans to focus on the unprecedented challenge that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to the world and on the many issues that have become more topical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not disclose any additional details of the speech .
He noted that the president always works on the texts of his addresses himself , making the necessary changes at the last moment .
The UN high-level week , which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year , will be the most large-scale international online event in history .
All leaders ’ addresses are pre-recorded .
Only UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres , UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir and permanent envoys to the UN are present in the assembly hall .
The president of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assembly .
Putin is the eighth to make a speech .

UNITED NATIONS, September 22. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his address to the UN General Assembly. For the first time in history, the speech of the Russian president, along with the addresses of other leaders, are pre-recorded on video.
The video was recorded on September 18 and then handed over to New York.
Earlier, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS that Putin plans to focus on the unprecedented challenge that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to the world and on the many issues that have become more topical due to it.
The spokesman did not disclose any additional details of the speech. He noted that the president always works on the texts of his addresses himself, making the necessary changes at the last moment.
The UN high-level week, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, will be the most large-scale international online event in history. All leaders’ addresses are pre-recorded. Only UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir and permanent envoys to the UN are present in the assembly hall.
The president of Brazil was the first to address the assembly. Putin is the eighth to make a speech.


tass--2020-09-22--Ukrainian and Russian nationals detained in Crimea on suspicion of inciting extremism

SIMFEROPOL , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
A Ukrainian national has been detained in Crimea on suspicion of inciting extremism , along with a resident of Yevpatoria , who is suspected of terrorism justification and propaganda .
The Russian national carried components of explosives , the press service of the Federal Security Service ( FSB ) Department for Crimea and Sevastopol informed reporters on Tuesday .
`` In September 2020 , the Ukrainian national spread pamphlets on the territory of Crimean cities calling for action aimed to infringe on the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation , and on September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department employees .
Besides , on September 21 , the FSB Department detained a Russian national born in 1992 involved in public justification and propaganda of terrorism .
Components of explosives , objects similar to firearms and munitions , pamphlets of extremist nature and other objects demonstrating the unlawful activity of the detained person were found and seized , '' the message says .
The 22-year-old Ukrainian national arrived in Crimea `` to find accomplices with the aim to destabilize the public and political situation in the region , '' after which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent extremist action and terrorism propaganda on the peninsula from the side of Ukrainian nationalist communities , the press service informed .
`` Pamphlets of an extremist nature , along with the means of communications used to carry out unlawful activity , were seized at his place of residence . ''
Criminal proceedings have been launched against the Ukrainian national on charges of inciting extremism .
The Russian national has been charged with public calls for carrying out terrorist activity , public justification of terrorism or terrorism propaganda , and public calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to infringe upon Russia ’ s territorial integrity .

SIMFEROPOL, September 22. /TASS/. A Ukrainian national has been detained in Crimea on suspicion of inciting extremism, along with a resident of Yevpatoria, who is suspected of terrorism justification and propaganda. The Russian national carried components of explosives, the press service of the Federal Security Service (FSB) Department for Crimea and Sevastopol informed reporters on Tuesday.
"In September 2020, the Ukrainian national spread pamphlets on the territory of Crimean cities calling for action aimed to infringe on the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation, and on September 19, he was detained by FSB Department employees. Besides, on September 21, the FSB Department detained a Russian national born in 1992 involved in public justification and propaganda of terrorism. Components of explosives, objects similar to firearms and munitions, pamphlets of extremist nature and other objects demonstrating the unlawful activity of the detained person were found and seized," the message says.
The 22-year-old Ukrainian national arrived in Crimea "to find accomplices with the aim to destabilize the public and political situation in the region," after which he was detained as part of the efforts to prevent extremist action and terrorism propaganda on the peninsula from the side of Ukrainian nationalist communities, the press service informed. "Pamphlets of an extremist nature, along with the means of communications used to carry out unlawful activity, were seized at his place of residence." Criminal proceedings have been launched against the Ukrainian national on charges of inciting extremism.
The Russian national has been charged with public calls for carrying out terrorist activity, public justification of terrorism or terrorism propaganda, and public calls for inciting extremist actions and actions aimed to infringe upon Russia’s territorial integrity.


tass--2020-09-22--Russia conducts massive Kavkaz-2020 drills in the south

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tass--2020-09-22--Russia’s newest Kazan nuclear submarine enters White Sea for trials

MURMANSK , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The Kazan , the first submarine of the upgraded Project 885M ( Yasen-M @ @ @ @ @ White Sea for sea trials , Russian Navy ’ s Northern Fleet press service announced @ @ @ @ @ assistance vessels of the Northern Fleet ’ s White Sea naval base initiated another stage @ @ @ @ @ newest Kazan multipurpose nuclear submarine of the upgraded Yasen class .
The submarine crew [ @ @ @ @ @ mechanisms in the underwater position , '' the press service said .
The TK-208 Dmitry @ @ @ @ @ submarine is involved in the Kazan ’ s trials , among other ships , the @ @ @ @ @ the trials are complete , all ships and vessels will return to their permanent base @ @ @ @ @ submarine was laid down on July 24 , 2009 and launched in 2017 .
It @ @ @ @ @ Russian Navy in late 2020 to serve in the Northern Fleet .
The main weapon @ @ @ @ @ are Kalibr and/or Oniks cruise missiles .

MURMANSK, September 22. /TASS/. The Kazan, the first submarine of the upgraded Project 885M (Yasen-M class), entered the White Sea for sea trials, Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet press service announced Tuesday.
"Ships and assistance vessels of the Northern Fleet’s White Sea naval base initiated another stage of sea trials of the newest Kazan multipurpose nuclear submarine of the upgraded Yasen class. The submarine crew […] tests systems and mechanisms in the underwater position," the press service said.
The TK-208 Dmitry Donskoy heavy nuclear ballistic missile submarine is involved in the Kazan’s trials, among other ships, the press service said. After the trials are complete, all ships and vessels will return to their permanent base in Severodvinsk.
The Kazan submarine was laid down on July 24, 2009 and launched in 2017. It is expected to join the Russian Navy in late 2020 to serve in the Northern Fleet. The main weapon of the Project 885/885M submarines are Kalibr and/or Oniks cruise missiles.


tass--2020-09-22--Rosatom, Syria to develop radiation technologies in medicine and agriculture

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
Director General of Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation Alexey Likhachev and Director General @ @ @ @ @ Syria Ibrahim Othman on the sidelines of the 64th IAEA General Conference signed a memorandum @ @ @ @ @ the field of non-energy application of nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes , Rosatom said in @ @ @ @ @ includes organizing interaction in such areas as the use of radiation technologies in medicine , @ @ @ @ @ ensuring nuclear and radiation safety , advancing training of administrative , scientific and technical personnel @ @ @ @ @ said .
Earlier on Monday , Permanent Representative of Russia to International Organizations in Vienna @ @ @ @ @ the document on Twitter .

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. Director General of Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation Alexey Likhachev and Director General of Atomic Energy Commission of Syria Ibrahim Othman on the sidelines of the 64th IAEA General Conference signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of non-energy application of nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes, Rosatom said in a statement.
The memorandum includes organizing interaction in such areas as the use of radiation technologies in medicine, agriculture, and industry, ensuring nuclear and radiation safety, advancing training of administrative, scientific and technical personnel and more, the report said.
Earlier on Monday, Permanent Representative of Russia to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov announced signing of the document on Twitter.


tass--2020-09-22--Number of COVID-19 infections in Serbia  reaches 32,999

BELGRADE , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The number of infected with the novel coronavirus in Serbia has increased over @ @ @ @ @ 61 , bringing the total to 32,999 , the number of fatalities remained at the @ @ @ @ @ country 's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday .
According to the agency , over the @ @ @ @ @ fatalities were recorded , the death rate is at 2.25 % .
6,814 people were @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus over the past 24 hours .
23 patients are on lung ventilators .
@ @ @ @ @ reported 30 infections .
In all , since the beginning of the epidemic over 1,084,000 @ @ @ @ @ average age of the infected is between 30 and 50 .
In 70 % of @ @ @ @ @ diagnosed with pneumonia .
More than in 20 cities and municipalities of the republic the @ @ @ @ @ due to the coronavirus infection .

BELGRADE, September 22. /TASS/. The number of infected with the novel coronavirus in Serbia has increased over the past 24 hours by 61, bringing the total to 32,999, the number of fatalities remained at the mark of 743, the country's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday.
According to the agency, over the past 24 hours no new fatalities were recorded, the death rate is at 2.25%. 6,814 people were tested for the presence of the coronavirus over the past 24 hours. 23 patients are on lung ventilators.
A day earlier the ministry reported 30 infections. In all, since the beginning of the epidemic over 1,084,000 people were tested.
The average age of the infected is between 30 and 50. In 70% of the cases the infected are diagnosed with pneumonia. More than in 20 cities and municipalities of the republic the emergency situation regime was declared due to the coronavirus infection.


tass--2020-09-22--Ambassador to Russia visits US national Paul Whelan in prison

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan has visited US national Paul Whelan , @ @ @ @ @ for espionage , at a correctional facility in Mordovia , the US Embassy in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ Ambassador Sullivan visits U.S. citizen # PaulWhelan , unjustly tried and convicted in a secret @ @ @ @ @ in a Russian penal colony .
# PaulWhelan is innocent , and should be free @ @ @ @ @ family in the United States now , '' the embassy wrote on Twitter .

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan has visited US national Paul Whelan, who is jailed in Russia for espionage, at a correctional facility in Mordovia, the US Embassy in Moscow informed on Twitter.
"Ambassador Sullivan visits U.S. citizen #PaulWhelan, unjustly tried and convicted in a secret Russian trial, now held in a Russian penal colony. #PaulWhelan is innocent, and should be free to return home to his family in the United States now," the embassy wrote on Twitter.


tass--2020-09-22--UN Secretary General calls to avoid ‘a new Cold War’ between US and China

UNITED NATIONS , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called to avoid `` a new Cold War '' between the US and China during his speech at the General Debate of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly .
`` The world needs a global ceasefire to stop all `` hot '' conflicts .
At the same time , we must do everything to avoid a new Cold War , '' he said .
`` We are moving in a very dangerous direction , '' Guterres added .
`` Our world can not afford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ split the globe in a Great Fracture — each with its own trade and financial rules and internet and artificial intelligence capacities .
A technological and economic divide risks inevitably turning into a geo-strategic and military divide .
We must avoid this at all costs . ''
The relations between the US and China have soured in the course of the novel coronavirus pandemic .
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly voiced suspicions that Beijing had hidden important information about the virus during the early stages of the pandemic , allowing it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese officials stress that they did not hide anything about the pandemic .
On top of that , Washington decries the situation around Hong Kong .

UNITED NATIONS, September 22. /TASS/. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called to avoid "a new Cold War" between the US and China during his speech at the General Debate of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.
"The world needs a global ceasefire to stop all "hot" conflicts. At the same time, we must do everything to avoid a new Cold War," he said.
"We are moving in a very dangerous direction," Guterres added. "Our world cannot afford a future where the two largest economies split the globe in a Great Fracture — each with its own trade and financial rules and internet and artificial intelligence capacities. A technological and economic divide risks inevitably turning into a geo-strategic and military divide. We must avoid this at all costs."
The relations between the US and China have soured in the course of the novel coronavirus pandemic. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly voiced suspicions that Beijing had hidden important information about the virus during the early stages of the pandemic, allowing it to spread outside of China. Meanwhile, Chinese officials stress that they did not hide anything about the pandemic. On top of that, Washington decries the situation around Hong Kong.
Excoriating 'vaccinationalism'


tass--2020-09-22--Belarusian opposition seeks to amend constitution, rewrite election rules

MINSK , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The Belarusian opposition has embarked on cobbling together a new electoral code and amendments to the nation ’ s constitution , according to a report on Tuesday , on its Telegram channel known as `` A Country for Life . ''
`` Anatoly Lebedko , CEO of the ‘ European Dialogue ’ center , in agreement with [ former presidential candidate ] Svetlana Tikhanovskaya ’ s headquarters , is launching an initiative to forge a new version of the Electoral Code and amend the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ architects point out that the protesters ’ central demand is to hold new presidential elections .
`` This initiative is being launched to shape a platform to satisfy all people ’ s demands .
[ Lebedko ] invited representatives of all Belarusian political parties and movements to discuss the amendments , '' the opposition added .
`` The first organizational meeting has already taken place , having laid down the procedures , [ … ] and defined the means of communication for the initiative group . ''
On Monday , Belarusian opposition figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kovalkova spoke at an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs , focusing on the crisis in Belarus .
They promised to present their program to overcome the political and economic predicament engulfing the republic , and pointed out that the protests are not directed against Russia or Europe , but are instead a strictly internal affair .
At the same time , Kovalkova asked the EU to organize a dialogue between the authorities and the opposition through international mediation and provide financial and organizational assistance to the future `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier , Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko vowed that he would not engage in any dialogue with the opposition ’ s Coordination Council , denouncing its proposals as a `` catastrophe for Belarus . ''
The Prosecutor General ’ s Office recently opened a criminal case against this structure on charges of calling for a seizure of power .
Previously , Lukashenko suggested introducing amendments to the constitution , delegating some authority to the lower tiers of power .
According to the president , a new constitution must be adopted via a referendum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ elections afterwards .

MINSK, September 22. /TASS/. The Belarusian opposition has embarked on cobbling together a new electoral code and amendments to the nation’s constitution, according to a report on Tuesday, on its Telegram channel known as "A Country for Life."
"Anatoly Lebedko, CEO of the ‘European Dialogue’ center, in agreement with [former presidential candidate] Svetlana Tikhanovskaya’s headquarters, is launching an initiative to forge a new version of the Electoral Code and amend the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus," the report says.
The project’s architects point out that the protesters’ central demand is to hold new presidential elections.
"This initiative is being launched to shape a platform to satisfy all people’s demands. [Lebedko] invited representatives of all Belarusian political parties and movements to discuss the amendments," the opposition added. "The first organizational meeting has already taken place, having laid down the procedures, […] and defined the means of communication for the initiative group."
On Monday, Belarusian opposition figures Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Pavel Latushko and Olga Kovalkova spoke at an extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs, focusing on the crisis in Belarus. They promised to present their program to overcome the political and economic predicament engulfing the republic, and pointed out that the protests are not directed against Russia or Europe, but are instead a strictly internal affair. At the same time, Kovalkova asked the EU to organize a dialogue between the authorities and the opposition through international mediation and provide financial and organizational assistance to the future "democratically elected government of Belarus."
Earlier, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko vowed that he would not engage in any dialogue with the opposition’s Coordination Council, denouncing its proposals as a "catastrophe for Belarus." The Prosecutor General’s Office recently opened a criminal case against this structure on charges of calling for a seizure of power.
Previously, Lukashenko suggested introducing amendments to the constitution, delegating some authority to the lower tiers of power. According to the president, a new constitution must be adopted via a referendum. Lukashenko did not rule out snap presidential elections afterwards.


tass--2020-09-22--Protocol of Sputnik V vaccine trials for cancer patients to be prepared

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
The Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus vaccine study for cancer patients , Head of the Research Center Alexander @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Together with Andrey Dmitrievich [ Kaprin , chief non-resident oncologist of the Russian @ @ @ @ @ currently making plans , we are already writing a separate protocol for cancer patients , @ @ @ @ @ to a question by TASS .
The scientist explained that cancer patients are frequently on @ @ @ @ @ With this background inoculation is contraindicated to them .
`` Not because it will do @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t work .
In order to build an immunity it is necessary for @ @ @ @ @ That is why the protocol , most likely , will include possible drills of a @ @ @ @ @ pharmaceuticals suppressing cell development has to be interrupted to inoculate an individual during this time @ @ @ @ @ and then return to the usual medication schedule , '' he concluded .

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. The Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Healthcare Ministry is developing a protocol of the coronavirus vaccine study for cancer patients, Head of the Research Center Alexander Gintsburg told journalists on Tuesday.
"Together with Andrey Dmitrievich [Kaprin, chief non-resident oncologist of the Russian Healthcare Ministry] we are currently making plans, we are already writing a separate protocol for cancer patients," he said in response to a question by TASS.
The scientist explained that cancer patients are frequently on medications suppressing cell propagation. With this background inoculation is contraindicated to them. "Not because it will do something negative but because it won’t work. In order to build an immunity it is necessary for immune cells to multiply. That is why the protocol, most likely, will include possible drills of a schedule when the use of pharmaceuticals suppressing cell development has to be interrupted to inoculate an individual during this time in order to protect him and then return to the usual medication schedule," he concluded.


tass--2020-09-22--TE Connectivity introduces new antennas for 5G, NB-IoT and LTE-M

SHANGHAI , Sept. 22 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity ( TE ) , a world leader in innovative connectivity solutions for wireless communication , is introducing new antennas for 5G , NB-IoT and LTE-M , addressing the wide frequency band and various bandwidth demands from cellular Internet of Things ( IoT ) devices .
The growth of cellular IoT devices drives market demand of products for 5G and cellular low-power wide-area network ( LPWAN ) .
NB-IoT and LTE-M are LPWAN radio technology standards with the former one focusing on indoor , low-cost , long battery life and high-density @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on machine-to-machine communication .
Optimized performance of 5G and cellular LPWAN connection depends on wide frequency bands and reliable RF performance , which TE 's antennas can support .
New antennas introduced by TE for 5G , NB-IoT and LTE-M are able to provide a variety of band solutions ranging from 600 MHz to 6 GHz .
Depending on their system architecture , customers can choose new antennas with different mounting types ( e.g .
board mount , embedded , external or terminal antenna ) , cable length and connector options .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices since no tuning is needed and TE can offer service for embedding and even complex multiple antennas assemblies .
`` 5G will bring 10x to 100x improvement over the existing 4G LTE .
Cellular LPWAN is important to make our life intelligently connected , '' said Han Sang Cheol , product manager at TE 's Data and Devices business unit .
`` TE is accelerating our pace along with market trends , introducing new reliable antennas to the market , offering customers quick-to-market solutions while delivering optimal performance to create a safer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of harsh environments . ''
To learn more about TE 's antennas for 5G , NB-IoT and LTE-M , click here .
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity is a $ 13 billion global industrial technology leader creating a safer , sustainable , productive , and connected future .
Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions , proven in the harshest environments , enable advancements in transportation , industrial applications , medical technology , energy , data communications , and the home .
With nearly 80,000 employees , including more than 8,000 engineers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries , TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS .
Learn more at and on , , and .
TE Connectivity , TE , TE connectivity ( logo ) , EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS are trademarks owned or licensed by the TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies .
Other product and/or company names might be trademarks of their respective owners .

SHANGHAI, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in innovative connectivity solutions for wireless communication, is introducing new antennas for 5G, NB-IoT and LTE-M, addressing the wide frequency band and various bandwidth demands from cellular Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
The growth of cellular IoT devices drives market demand of products for 5G and cellular low-power wide-area network (LPWAN). NB-IoT and LTE-M are LPWAN radio technology standards with the former one focusing on indoor, low-cost, long battery life and high-density connection, and the latter one concentrating on machine-to-machine communication. Optimized performance of 5G and cellular LPWAN connection depends on wide frequency bands and reliable RF performance, which TE's antennas can support. New antennas introduced by TE for 5G, NB-IoT and LTE-M are able to provide a variety of band solutions ranging from 600 MHz to 6 GHz. Depending on their system architecture, customers can choose new antennas with different mounting types (e.g. board mount, embedded, external or terminal antenna), cable length and connector options. These antennas can be easily integrated to end devices since no tuning is needed and TE can offer service for embedding and even complex multiple antennas assemblies.
"5G will bring 10x to 100x improvement over the existing 4G LTE. Cellular LPWAN is important to make our life intelligently connected," said Han Sang Cheol, product manager at TE's Data and Devices business unit. "TE is accelerating our pace along with market trends, introducing new reliable antennas to the market, offering customers quick-to-market solutions while delivering optimal performance to create a safer and connected future even in the face of harsh environments."
To learn more about TE's antennas for 5G, NB-IoT and LTE-M, click here.
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a $13 billion global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions, proven in the harshest environments, enable advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy, data communications, and the home. With nearly 80,000 employees, including more than 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 150 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat and Twitter .
TE Connectivity, TE, TE connectivity (logo), EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS are trademarks owned or licensed by the TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies. Other product and/or company names might be trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Media Relations: Priscilla Teng, TE Connectivity, +86 18818200337, priscilla.teng@te.com


tass--2020-09-22--Russian intelligence chief points to West’s anti-Nord Stream 2 scheme fueling Navalny case

MOSCOW , September 22 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s foreign intelligence service SVR has exposed some Western countries ’ involvement in fueling the Alexey Navalny case , with the Nord Stream 2 project being the main target , SVR Director Sergei Naryshkin said in a statement issued by the SVR press bureau on Tuesday .
`` The SVR has observed intensive activity by some Western countries in fueling the so-called Navalny case .
It is increasingly evident that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is one of the main targets , '' he noted .
Naryshkin said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a `` means of punishing Russia for Navalny '' were a typical example of unfair competition for the European gas market .
`` It is extremely important for Washington to have this project aborted , because it calls into question the White House ’ s plans for stepping up supplies of US liquefied gas to Europe , '' Naryshkin specified .
The intelligence chief said the following points were very telling : US President Donald Trump ’ s calls addressed to Germany to quit Nord Stream 2 , US Secretary of State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gas pipeline project in the new version of the Countering America ’ s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act and threats from several Republican senators to the authorities of Germany ’ s port Mukran .
`` Alongside such outspoken demarches , the Americans have unleashed a campaign of pressure against European countries through various confidential channels to demand the blocking of Nord Stream 2 .
In a situation like this it is not surprising that the project has come under the most odious attacks from Poland , Lithuania , Latvia , Estonia and Ukraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their usefulness to Washington , '' Naryshkin said .
He stressed that the logic of the Western countries ’ speculations to the effect that Russia ’ s income from energy cooperation with Europe was being used to create threats to European stability did not hold water .
`` It might have been said just as easily that US export revenues are used for crackdowns on protesters in Portland , or the money France earns by selling its wines and oysters help beat up the ‘ yellow vests ’ .
We don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Naryshkin said .
He believes that most Europeans are aware that the refusal to participate in the project would cause them much harm .
The resource base for rebooting the European economy would be considerably narrowed in a situation where the economic slump in Europe , according to Deutsche Bank estimates , will reach 8.6 % .
Also , the problem of employment amid the coronavirus crisis would get worse .
The top intel official hoped the EU ’ s common sense would prevail ahead of the winter season .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoot itself in the foot .
Even more so since weather forecasts promise a cold winter and gas will be in great demand , '' he warned .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident .
On September 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navalny had been removed from the coma and disconnected from the lung ventilator .

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. Russia’s foreign intelligence service SVR has exposed some Western countries’ involvement in fueling the Alexey Navalny case, with the Nord Stream 2 project being the main target, SVR Director Sergei Naryshkin said in a statement issued by the SVR press bureau on Tuesday.
"The SVR has observed intensive activity by some Western countries in fueling the so-called Navalny case. It is increasingly evident that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project is one of the main targets," he noted.
Naryshkin said the efforts to block this project, disguised as a "means of punishing Russia for Navalny" were a typical example of unfair competition for the European gas market. "It is extremely important for Washington to have this project aborted, because it calls into question the White House’s plans for stepping up supplies of US liquefied gas to Europe," Naryshkin specified. The intelligence chief said the following points were very telling: US President Donald Trump’s calls addressed to Germany to quit Nord Stream 2, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s statements about including the gas pipeline project in the new version of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act and threats from several Republican senators to the authorities of Germany’s port Mukran.
"Alongside such outspoken demarches, the Americans have unleashed a campaign of pressure against European countries through various confidential channels to demand the blocking of Nord Stream 2. In a situation like this it is not surprising that the project has come under the most odious attacks from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Ukraine, which fall over themselves to demonstrate their usefulness to Washington," Naryshkin said.
He stressed that the logic of the Western countries’ speculations to the effect that Russia’s income from energy cooperation with Europe was being used to create threats to European stability did not hold water. "It might have been said just as easily that US export revenues are used for crackdowns on protesters in Portland, or the money France earns by selling its wines and oysters help beat up the ‘yellow vests’. We don’t go as far as such absurdities," Naryshkin said. He believes that most Europeans are aware that the refusal to participate in the project would cause them much harm. The resource base for rebooting the European economy would be considerably narrowed in a situation where the economic slump in Europe, according to Deutsche Bank estimates, will reach 8.6%. Also, the problem of employment amid the coronavirus crisis would get worse.
The top intel official hoped the EU’s common sense would prevail ahead of the winter season. "I do hope that the EU will not shoot itself in the foot. Even more so since weather forecasts promise a cold winter and gas will be in great demand," he warned.
Navalny case
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.
On September 2, Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples, German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident.
On September 7, doctors at the Berlin clinic said Navalny had been removed from the coma and disconnected from the lung ventilator.


tass--2020-09-22--Amazfit Band 5 Launched with Blood Oxygen Saturation, 15-day Battery Life on Sept. 21st

SHENZHEN , China , Sept. 21 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ Amazfit Band 5 , a smart wrist band , launched as the latest offering of Huami to the excellence of Amazfit wearable lineup .
Amazfit Band 5 features the very most of the functions what you have as a sports gym band , but also a thorough health management assistant and a smarter wrist band with frequent-used interactions thanks to the upcoming powerful built-in Alexa functions .
With an affordable price , Amazfit Band 5 aims to help the public , aged from 18-50 years old or even beyond , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenging world nowadays , especially the health conscious and light sportive who seek for better budget .
A Band of Thorough and Science-based Personal Health Management [ 4 ] The category of wearable band normally was considered as basic device at low price .
But Amazfit Band 5 makes the `` band '' category upgraded , especially the personal health management .
• The precise BioTracker™ 2 : Although Amazfit is not a medical device but it shipped with the newest generation PPG optical sensor , Huami BioTracker™ 2nd , providing high-precision 24/7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate , heart rate zones and high heart rate alert which is the most versatile and precise biosensor ever developed by Huami .
• The advanced OxygenBeats TM enables Amazfit Band 5 for Blood Oxygen Saturation measurement , powered by Huami self-developed oxygen data AI engine .
Compared with the results of professional oxygen analyzers , the average error of OxygenBeatsTM is only 1.67 % [ 5 ] reflecting accuracy superior to that of most wearable wrist devices for blood oxygen detection .
The OxygenBeatsTM is applied to the follow-up visits with recovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ science-backed PAI™ is the Personal Activity Intelligence Assessment System based on the PaiHealth research [ 6 ] from Norway .
By a simple activity tracking metric , you can interpret your daily heart rate data into a single and personal score to know how much activity is needed to stay healthy .
Backed by science research , that maintaining over 100 PAI is associated with adding up to 5 years [ 7 ] to your life and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by an average of 25 % [ 8 ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will refresh your understanding of what a heart gym is .
• Sleep Quality Monitoring can measure your total sleep , light sleep , deep sleep and rapid eye movement ( REM ) to understand your sleep patterns .
Amazfit Band 5 take care of your sleep even during your nap time that of more than 20 minutes in the daytime .
• Menstrual Period Tracking help the female keep track of the menstrual periods and ovulation periods , and alert ladies before it arrives .
• Stress Monitoring will calculate your stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 levels including relaxed , normal , medium and high .
• Breathing Exercise will guide you to a deep breathing session helping you release the stress .
An All-around Band that Everyone Deserves as a Gym and Health Wrist Band Amazfit Band 5 is currently such an all-round band in the market that brings competitive hardware , software and functions among the wearable bands of the similar price .
It ships a 1.1 '' AMOLED color display with a resolution of 126x294 .
Even at such a nice price , the screen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coating .
It is light and only weighs 12g without strap .
By the Bluetooth 5.0 and power-saving technologies , the 125 mAh battery can keep Amazfit Band 5 working up to 15 days in a typical usage scenario , 25 days in power-saving scenario and standby around 3 months .
[ 9 ] Amazfit Band 5 comes with a skin friendly TPU strap of three colors and supports 11 sports modes including swimming thanks to the 5ATM [ 10 ] waterproof .
It offers a large selection of more than 45 watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 watch faces support editable widgets so users can personalize them , and even add their own personal picture in the background .
Amazfit Band 5 Can be the Smarter One of the Bands The answer is positive .
Amazfit Band 5 can make life easier and more fun with Amazon Alexa [ 11 ] .
With Alexa , you can ask questions , search information , get translations , create shopping lists , set alarms and timers , reminders , check the weather , check notifications , make smart home commands and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Band 5 , and it responds to users ' voice commands on screen with text responses .
For example , just say , Alexa lives in the cloud , so it 's always getting smarter , adding new capabilities that are delivered to your device automatically .
Using Alexa on Amazfit Band 5 is simple and hands-free – just ask , and Alexa will respond instantly .
• Amazfit Band 5 is first on sale from September 21st via Amazon in US market .
Other market will follow from October .
• Built-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OTA updates in the available markets .
Established in September 2015 , Amazfit is a private brand owned by Huami Technology ( NYSE : HMI ) , offering seven series of smartwatch and bracelets products including the Stratos series , Basic series , Flagship series , Health series , Fashion series , Outdoor series , and X series .
Amazfit also provide other smart hardware related to sports and health , including TWS sports earbuds , smart treadmills , smart body fat scales and sports gear .
With outstanding design and craftsmanship , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prizes , such as the German iF Industrial Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award .
Currently , Amazfit products hit the markets of more than 70 countries and regions , including the United States , Germany , and Japan .
According to an IDC global wearable device market tracking report , in the first half of 2020 , Amazfit watches claimed the largest share of the adult watch market in Italy , Spain , India and other regions , and were also among the top products in regions such as China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Brazil .
Find more details about us , https : //en.amazfit.com/about.html Huami Technology , operating since 2013 , is a cloud-based healthcare service provider offering the world 's leading smart wearable technologies .
In February 2018 , Huami Technology was listed on the New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE ) ( stock code : HMI ) .
[ 1 ] Battery life test under lab conditions , may vary by usage and conditions [ 2 ] Retail price may vary on markets .
[ 3 ] The Built-in Alexa of Amazfit Band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the market is Alexa available .
When available , notifications will be appeared via the Zepp APP ( formly known as Amazfit APP ) and device .
The OTA push time may vary by markets .
[ 4 ] This product is n't a medical device .
All data and measurements are n't intended for medical diagnosis or medical monitoring .
[ 5 ] According to Huami 's AI Innovation Conference Keynote , June , 2020 [ 6 ] The Science of PAI .
Researchers used the HUNT Study data to validate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the largest health studies ever and was performed by the Nobel Prize-winning Faculty of Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology .
It contains a unique database of the personal and family medical histories of more than 45,000 people over 25 years .
https : //www.paihealth.com/science-of-pai/default.htm [ 7 ] By applying the PAI algorithm to the HUNT data , researchers found that when individuals consistently exercised at intensities equal to maintaining 100 PAI , it was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by an average of 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from other lifestyle-related diseases for men and women of all ages .
They also saw that maintaining 100 PAI was associated with an increased life expectancy by an average of 5 years .
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hash=fd1pf7owi , also see < Personalized Activity Intelligence ( PAI ) for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Promotion of Physical Activity > https : //www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343 ( 16 ) 31069-5/abstract [ 8 ] See above footnotes [ 9 ] Battery life test under lab conditions , may vary by usage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed the test of water resistance level of 5 ATM conducted by third-party institutions .
[ 11 ] Will come by OTA update .
US market will come first .
Other markets will follow if Alexa is avaible .

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Amazfit Band 5, a smart wrist band, launched as the latest offering of Huami to the excellence of Amazfit wearable lineup. Amazfit Band 5 features the very most of the functions what you have as a sports gym band, but also a thorough health management assistant and a smarter wrist band with frequent-used interactions thanks to the upcoming powerful built-in Alexa functions. With an affordable price, Amazfit Band 5 aims to help the public, aged from 18-50 years old or even beyond, to Stay Active and Stay Young in a challenging world nowadays, especially the health conscious and light sportive who seek for better budget.
A Band of Thorough and Science-based Personal Health Management[4]
The category of wearable band normally was considered as basic device at low price. But Amazfit Band 5 makes the "band" category upgraded, especially the personal health management.
The precise BioTracker™ 2 : Although Amazfit is not a medical device but it shipped with the newest generation PPG optical sensor, Huami BioTracker™ 2 nd , providing high-precision 24/7 continuous heart rate measurement with resting heart rate, heart rate zones and high heart rate alert which is the most versatile and precise biosensor ever developed by Huami.
: Although Amazfit is not a medical device but it shipped with the newest generation PPG optical sensor, Huami BioTracker™ 2 , providing high-precision 24/7 continuous heart rate measurement with resting heart rate, heart rate zones and high heart rate alert which is the most versatile and precise biosensor ever developed by Huami. The advanced OxygenBeats TM enables Amazfit Band 5 for Blood Oxygen Saturation measurement, powered by Huami self-developed oxygen data AI engine. Compared with the results of professional oxygen analyzers, the average error of OxygenBeats TM is only 1.67% [5] reflecting accuracy superior to that of most wearable wrist devices for blood oxygen detection. The OxygenBeats TM is applied to the follow-up visits with recovered COVID-19 patients in China.
enables Amazfit Band 5 for Blood Oxygen Saturation measurement, powered by Huami self-developed oxygen data AI engine. Compared with the results of professional oxygen analyzers, the average error of OxygenBeats is only 1.67% reflecting accuracy superior to that of most wearable wrist devices for blood oxygen detection. The OxygenBeats is applied to the follow-up visits with recovered COVID-19 patients in China. The science-backed PAI™ is the Personal Activity Intelligence Assessment System based on the PaiHealth research [6] from Norway. By a simple activity tracking metric, you can interpret your daily heart rate data into a single and personal score to know how much activity is needed to stay healthy. Backed by science research, that maintaining over 100 PAI is associated with adding up to 5 years [7] to your life and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by an average of 25% [8] . Try Amazfit Band 5, you will refresh your understanding of what a heart gym is.
is the Personal Activity Intelligence Assessment System based on the PaiHealth research from Norway. By a simple activity tracking metric, you can interpret your daily heart rate data into a single and personal score to know how much activity is needed to stay healthy. Backed by science research, that maintaining over 100 PAI is associated with adding up to 5 years to your life and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by an average of 25% . Try Amazfit Band 5, you will refresh your understanding of what a heart gym is. Sleep Quality Monitoring can measure your total sleep, light sleep, deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) to understand your sleep patterns. Amazfit Band 5 take care of your sleep even during your nap time that of more than 20 minutes in the daytime.
can measure your total sleep, light sleep, deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) to understand your sleep patterns. Amazfit Band 5 take care of your sleep even during your nap time that of more than 20 minutes in the daytime. Menstrual Period Tracking help the female keep track of the menstrual periods and ovulation periods, and alert ladies before it arrives.
help the female keep track of the menstrual periods and ovulation periods, and alert ladies before it arrives. Stress Monitoring will calculate your stress level through your heart rate variability with 4 levels including relaxed, normal, medium and high.
will calculate your stress level through your heart rate variability with 4 levels including relaxed, normal, medium and high. Breathing Exercise will guide you to a deep breathing session helping you release the stress.
An All-around Band that Everyone Deserves as a Gym and Health Wrist Band
Amazfit Band 5 is currently such an all-round band in the market that brings competitive hardware, software and functions among the wearable bands of the similar price. It ships a 1.1" AMOLED color display with a resolution of 126x294. Even at such a nice price, the screen comes with 2.5D tempered glass and anti-fingerprint coating.
It is light and only weighs 12g without strap. By the Bluetooth 5.0 and power-saving technologies, the 125 mAh battery can keep Amazfit Band 5 working up to 15 days in a typical usage scenario, 25 days in power-saving scenario and standby around 3 months.[9]
Amazfit Band 5 comes with a skin friendly TPU strap of three colors and supports 11 sports modes including swimming thanks to the 5ATM[10] waterproof. It offers a large selection of more than 45 watch faces to download from the App, 2 watch faces support editable widgets so users can personalize them, and even add their own personal picture in the background.
Amazfit Band 5 Can be the Smarter One of the Bands
Can a wrist band be smarter?
The answer is positive. Amazfit Band 5 can make life easier and more fun with Amazon Alexa[11]. With Alexa, you can ask questions, search information, get translations, create shopping lists, set alarms and timers, reminders, check the weather, check notifications, make smart home commands and more. You can talk to Amazfit Band 5, and it responds to users' voice commands on screen with text responses. For example, just say,
"Alexa set a pasta timer. "
"Alexa add eggs to my shopping lists."
"Alexa turn on the living room lights."
"Alexa who is Barack Obama?"
Alexa lives in the cloud, so it's always getting smarter, adding new capabilities that are delivered to your device automatically. Using Alexa on Amazfit Band 5 is simple and hands-free – just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly.
IMPORTANT :
Amazfit Band 5 is first on sale from September 21 st via Amazon in US market. Other market will follow from October.
via Amazon in US market. Other market will follow from October. Built-in Alexa capabilities will be enbaled by free OTA updates in the available markets.
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Established in September 2015, Amazfit is a private brand owned by Huami Technology (NYSE: HMI), offering seven series of smartwatch and bracelets products including the Stratos series, Basic series, Flagship series, Health series, Fashion series, Outdoor series, and X series. Amazfit also provide other smart hardware related to sports and health, including TWS sports earbuds, smart treadmills, smart body fat scales and sports gear. With outstanding design and craftsmanship, Amazfit smart watch products have won many prizes, such as the German iF Industrial Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. Currently, Amazfit products hit the markets of more than 70 countries and regions, including the United States, Germany, and Japan. According to an IDC global wearable device market tracking report, in the first half of 2020, Amazfit watches claimed the largest share of the adult watch market in Italy, Spain, India and other regions, and were also among the top products in regions such as China, Germany, France, Russia, and Brazil.
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[1] Battery life test under lab conditions, may vary by usage and conditions
[2] Retail price may vary on markets.
[3] The Built-in Alexa of Amazfit Band 5will be available by OTA upgrade soon if the market is Alexa available. When available, notifications will be appeared via the Zepp APP (formly known as Amazfit APP) and device. The OTA push time may vary by markets.
[4] This product isn't a medical device. All data and measurements aren't intended for medical diagnosis or medical monitoring.
[5] According to Huami's AI Innovation Conference Keynote, June, 2020
[6] The Science of PAI. Researchers used the HUNT Study data to validate PAI. The HUNT Study is one of the largest health studies ever and was performed by the Nobel Prize-winning Faculty of Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. It contains a unique database of the personal and family medical histories of more than 45,000 people over 25 years. https://www.paihealth.com/science-of-pai/default.htm
[7] By applying the PAI algorithm to the HUNT data, researchers found that when individuals consistently exercised at intensities equal to maintaining 100 PAI, it was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by an average of 25% and a reduced risk of mortality from other lifestyle-related diseases for men and women of all ages. They also saw that maintaining 100 PAI was associated with an increased life expectancy by an average of 5 years. Quoted from https://www.paihealth.com/science-of-pai/default.htm original link https://cdn.flipsnack.com/widget/v2/widget.html?hash=fd1pf7owi, also see https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(16)31069-5/abstract
[8] See above footnotes
[9] Battery life test under lab conditions, may vary by usage and conditions
[10] The device passed the test of water resistance level of 5 ATM conducted by third-party institutions.
[11] Will come by OTA update. US market will come first. Other markets will follow if Alexa is avaible.
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tass--2020-09-23--Increase of excess income tax rates is justified step, says Putin

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Higher excess income tax rates in resource sectors are justified , Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday .
`` I believe this is a justified , a much-needed step to improve performance and fairness of the national fiscal system , '' the head of state said .
It is important that flexible solutions have been managed to be found and the stimulating role of the fiscal system has been preserve for a dramatic structural upgrade of the economy , despite the challenging situation with budget revenues , Putin says .
The tax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the economy has been managed to be lowered , not merely on account of the twofold cut of insurance contributions for small and medium enterprises to 15 % and also at the expense of slashing taxes for the IT sector ( from 14 % to 7.6 % ) and the revolutionary income tax reduction from 20 % to 3 % , the President adds .
`` On the contrary , the fiscal burden on excess income , in resource sectors primarily , has increased .
We are doing this step by step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to structural changes in the economy , '' the Russian leader noted .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. Higher excess income tax rates in resource sectors are justified, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
"I believe this is a justified, a much-needed step to improve performance and fairness of the national fiscal system," the head of state said.
It is important that flexible solutions have been managed to be found and the stimulating role of the fiscal system has been preserve for a dramatic structural upgrade of the economy, despite the challenging situation with budget revenues, Putin says. The tax burden for the non-oil and gas sector of the economy has been managed to be lowered, not merely on account of the twofold cut of insurance contributions for small and medium enterprises to 15% and also at the expense of slashing taxes for the IT sector (from 14% to 7.6%) and the revolutionary income tax reduction from 20% to 3%, the President adds.
"On the contrary, the fiscal burden on excess income, in resource sectors primarily, has increased. We are doing this step by step. In particular, this also leads to structural changes in the economy," the Russian leader noted.


tass--2020-09-23--Society supported strengthening Russia’s sovereignty, says Putin

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the importance of the approved changes to @ @ @ @ @ strengthening the country ’ s sovereignty .
`` Our society has decisively supported the course @ @ @ @ @ sovereignty , '' the head of state said during his meeting with senators in the @ @ @ @ @ about the approved amendments to the fundamental law .
`` And this also involves the @ @ @ @ @ and the complete ban on people with foreign citizenship , nationality , or residence permit @ @ @ @ @ as well as on people who have accounts or investments in foreign financial institutions , @ @ @ @ @ President emphasized .
`` A person who selected the path of public service has to @ @ @ @ @ influence , of any [ possibility ] that someone at some point may , as @ @ @ @ @ on the hook , make him dependent , '' the President noted .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the importance of the approved changes to the Russian Constitution directed at strengthening the country’s sovereignty. "Our society has decisively supported the course to strengthen Russia’s sovereignty," the head of state said during his meeting with senators in the Kremlin on Wednesday, talking about the approved amendments to the fundamental law.
"And this also involves the sovereignty of our legislation, and the complete ban on people with foreign citizenship, nationality, or residence permit to occupy public posts, as well as on people who have accounts or investments in foreign financial institutions, in banks," the President emphasized. "A person who selected the path of public service has to be independent of any external influence, of any [possibility] that someone at some point may, as we say, get him on the hook, make him dependent," the President noted.


tass--2020-09-23--Su-30 fighter that crashed in Russia on Tuesday may have been hit during drills — source

TVER , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
A Su-30 fighter that crashed in Russia ’ s Tver Region on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ by another plane during military exercises , a source in the region ’ s emergency @ @ @ @ @ .
`` According to preliminary data , the Su-30 was accidentally hit during the drills @ @ @ @ @ the source said .
The Su-30 fighter crashed in Russia ’ s Tver Region during @ @ @ @ @ the crew was forced to eject , the press service of the Western Military District @ @ @ @ @ that the crew is in a satisfactory condition .
Su-30 is a multirole 4++ generation @ @ @ @ @ air-to-air and air-to-surface missions .

TVER, September 23. /TASS/. A Su-30 fighter that crashed in Russia’s Tver Region on Tuesday may have been accidentally hit by another plane during military exercises, a source in the region’s emergency services informed TASS on Wednesday.
"According to preliminary data, the Su-30 was accidentally hit during the drills by another aircraft," the source said.
The Su-30 fighter crashed in Russia’s Tver Region during a planned training flight, the crew was forced to eject, the press service of the Western Military District informed on Tuesday, adding that the crew is in a satisfactory condition.
Su-30 is a multirole 4++ generation fighter jet for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface missions.


tass--2020-09-23--Russian military ship collides with refrigerator vessel off Danish shore

STOCKHOLM , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russian military ship collided with a refrigerator ship in the Strait of Oresund between Denmark and Sweden Wednesday , Russia ’ s Baltic Fleet and the Danish Armed Forces reported .
`` Early on September 23 , 2020 , while moving through the Baltic Strait area in poor visibility conditions , the Ice Rose refrigerator ship under the flag of Marshall Islands collided with the Baltic Fleet ’ s Kazanets small anti-submarine ship .
No Russian sailors sustained injuries .
The hull of the Russian ship got a breach above the waterline , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement , adding that the Kazanets is now on its way to its home base .
`` The Baltic Fleet commission investigates the cause and the circumstances of the incident , '' the press service added .
The incident took place near the Oresund Bridge off the Danish shore .
According to Sweden ’ s SVT TV channel , no injuries were sustained during the incident and no sailors were evacuated from either ship .
Danish and Swedish rescue teams are currently at the site .
According to the Marinetraffic website , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. Petersburg to Gothenburg .

STOCKHOLM, September 23. /TASS/. Russian military ship collided with a refrigerator ship in the Strait of Oresund between Denmark and Sweden Wednesday, Russia’s Baltic Fleet and the Danish Armed Forces reported.
"Early on September 23, 2020, while moving through the Baltic Strait area in poor visibility conditions, the Ice Rose refrigerator ship under the flag of Marshall Islands collided with the Baltic Fleet’s Kazanets small anti-submarine ship. No Russian sailors sustained injuries. The hull of the Russian ship got a breach above the waterline," the Baltic Fleet said in its statement, adding that the Kazanets is now on its way to its home base.
"The Baltic Fleet commission investigates the cause and the circumstances of the incident," the press service added.
The incident took place near the Oresund Bridge off the Danish shore. According to Sweden’s SVT TV channel, no injuries were sustained during the incident and no sailors were evacuated from either ship. Danish and Swedish rescue teams are currently at the site.
According to the Marinetraffic website, the Ice Rose was on its way from St. Petersburg to Gothenburg.


tass--2020-09-23--Protests break out in Belarusian capital following Lukashenko’s inauguration

MINSK , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Spontaneous protests have broken out in the Belarusian capital of Minsk following President @ @ @ @ @ , a TASS corresponded reported .
People carrying white-and-red flags took to the streets after @ @ @ @ @ .
According to media outlets , several hundred people are creating the so-called `` solidarity @ @ @ @ @ of the city .
University students are among those opposing Lukashenko ’ s inauguration .
@ @ @ @ @ students from Belarusian State University and other universities have emerged on social media .

MINSK, September 23. /TASS/. Spontaneous protests have broken out in the Belarusian capital of Minsk following President Alexander Lukashenko’s inauguration, a TASS corresponded reported.
People carrying white-and-red flags took to the streets after learning about the inauguration ceremony. According to media outlets, several hundred people are creating the so-called "solidarity chains" in various parts of the city.
University students are among those opposing Lukashenko’s inauguration. Posts about protest activities involving students from Belarusian State University and other universities have emerged on social media.


tass--2020-09-23--Group-IB threat Intelligence system discovers OldGremlin cyberattacks on Russian companies

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
International company Group-IB , specializing in preventing cyberattacks , has detected a successful attack by OldGremlin criminal group on a Russian medical company , as well as on a number of financial organizations , press service of Group-IB told TASS .
It was noted that in August 2020 , during the investigation of the incident Group-IB Threat Intelligence specialists learned the details of a successful attack by a criminal group called OldGremlin .
A large medical company with a network of regional branches became the victim of hackers .
The attack began with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media holding .
`` As established by Group-IB , at the initial stage , the attackers used a unique self-written backdoor TinyNode , which acts as a primary bootloader that allows you to download and run other malicious programs .
With its help , attackers gained remote access to the victim 's infected computer , which acted as a springboard for data collection and further advancement through the organization 's network , '' Group-IB explained .
Several weeks after the attack began , the attackers deleted the organization 's backups in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On one weekend day , they spread their TinyCryptor ransomware virus from the same server to hundreds of computers on the corporate network in just a few hours .
As a result of the attack , the work of the regional divisions of the company was paralyzed - the attackers demanded $ 50,000 in cryptocurrency for decrypting the data .
According to Group-IB estimates , since this spring , OldGremlin has conducted at least 9 campaigns to send malicious emails .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. International company Group-IB, specializing in preventing cyberattacks, has detected a successful attack by OldGremlin criminal group on a Russian medical company, as well as on a number of financial organizations, press service of Group-IB told TASS.
It was noted that in August 2020, during the investigation of the incident Group-IB Threat Intelligence specialists learned the details of a successful attack by a criminal group called OldGremlin. A large medical company with a network of regional branches became the victim of hackers. The attack began with a phishing letter allegedly from the RBC media holding.
"As established by Group-IB, at the initial stage, the attackers used a unique self-written backdoor TinyNode, which acts as a primary bootloader that allows you to download and run other malicious programs. With its help, attackers gained remote access to the victim's infected computer, which acted as a springboard for data collection and further advancement through the organization's network," Group-IB explained.
Several weeks after the attack began, the attackers deleted the organization's backups in order to make it impossible to recover data. On one weekend day, they spread their TinyCryptor ransomware virus from the same server to hundreds of computers on the corporate network in just a few hours. As a result of the attack, the work of the regional divisions of the company was paralyzed - the attackers demanded $50,000 in cryptocurrency for decrypting the data.
According to Group-IB estimates, since this spring, OldGremlin has conducted at least 9 campaigns to send malicious emails.


tass--2020-09-23--Unemployment rate in Russia above 6% — Putin

Putin says unemployment is one of key problems in Russia MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
The unemployment rate @ @ @ @ @ % , Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday .
`` The unemployment rate continued @ @ @ @ @ is currently above 6 % of the economically active population , '' the president said @ @ @ @ @ , `` figures in certain countries are totally different , critical ones , '' he @ @

Putin says unemployment is one of key problems in Russia
MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. The unemployment rate in Russia is above 6%, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
"The unemployment rate continued growing in August also and is currently above 6% of the economically active population," the president said. At the same time, "figures in certain countries are totally different, critical ones," he noted.


tass--2020-09-23--Kremlin sees no direct accusations against Russia in Macron’s statements

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
The Kremlin does not see any direct accusations against Russia in French President Emmanuel Macron ’ s statements on the situation with Russian blogger Alexey Navalny .
`` If Vladimir Putin ’ s French counterpart has any accusations against Russia and the president in the context of the story with the Berlin patient [ Navalny ] we strongly reject this .
Meanwhile , we don ’ t see any direct accusations and would not like to see them , '' Peskov told reporters on Wednesday , commenting on Macron ’ s speech at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On the eve of the UNGA ’ s session , the French leader stated that Paris called on Moscow to fully shed light on the attempt of murdering political opposition figure Navalny using the Novichok nerve agent .
The Russian presidential spokesman agreed that chemical weapons and any of their components are absolutely unacceptable `` in Russia , in Europe or anywhere else . ''
He emphasized that Moscow was fully meeting its commitments under the Chemical Weapons Convention .
Peskov reiterated Moscow 's willingness to find out the cause of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointed out , the Russian investigators did not have any evidence of toxic substances in his body , and moreover warfare agents .
Russia repeatedly demanded that its Western colleagues share data confirming that the notorious substance had been used and Moscow still expects and believes that this information could help the investigators , Peskov noted .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 22 , he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital .
On September 2 , Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny ’ s test samples , German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family .
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany .
He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny ’ s system prior to his transfer to Berlin .
Russian Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. The Kremlin does not see any direct accusations against Russia in French President Emmanuel Macron’s statements on the situation with Russian blogger Alexey Navalny.
"If Vladimir Putin’s French counterpart has any accusations against Russia and the president in the context of the story with the Berlin patient [Navalny] we strongly reject this. Meanwhile, we don’t see any direct accusations and would not like to see them," Peskov told reporters on Wednesday, commenting on Macron’s speech at the UN General Assembly’s session.
On the eve of the UNGA’s session, the French leader stated that Paris called on Moscow to fully shed light on the attempt of murdering political opposition figure Navalny using the Novichok nerve agent.
The Russian presidential spokesman agreed that chemical weapons and any of their components are absolutely unacceptable "in Russia, in Europe or anywhere else." He emphasized that Moscow was fully meeting its commitments under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Peskov reiterated Moscow's willingness to find out the cause of the incident with Navalny but, as he pointed out, the Russian investigators did not have any evidence of toxic substances in his body, and moreover warfare agents.
Russia repeatedly demanded that its Western colleagues share data confirming that the notorious substance had been used and Moscow still expects and believes that this information could help the investigators, Peskov noted.
Navalny case
Navalny was rushed to a local hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk on August 20 after collapsing on a Moscow-bound flight from Tomsk. He fell into a coma and was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit. On August 22, he was airlifted to Berlin and admitted to the Charite hospital.
On September 2, Berlin claimed that having examined Navalny’s test samples, German government toxicologists had come to the conclusion that the blogger had been affected by a toxic agent belonging to the Novichok family.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was ready for comprehensive cooperation with Germany. He pointed out that no poisonous substances had been detected in Navalny’s system prior to his transfer to Berlin. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the German Foreign Office had not provided the Russian ambassador with any proof of its version of the incident.


tass--2020-09-23--Putin says Russia must remain a strong presidential republic

MOSCOW , September 23 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin is certain that the amendments to the Constitution must cement the basic foundations of national development for decades to come , and preserve Russia as a strong presidential republic , he said during the meeting with the senators Wednesday .
The president thanked the Federation Council members for their participation in preparation of the amendments to the basic law .
`` The substance , the point of the constitutional innovations is to cement the basic foundations of sustainable development of the nation for decades to come , '' Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , moral values , reliable social guarantees , increased role of the civil society , strengthening and perfection of balance and equilibrium between all branches of power while preserving Russia as a strong presidential republic '' among those foundations .
`` For example , the authority of both chambers of the parliament is significantly extended ; the role of the State Duma in appointment of the government and the role of the Federation Council in appointment of security agencies heads , Prosecutor General , his deputies and regional prosecutors is significantly increased , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those are `` steps in a right direction . ''
`` The amendments to the constitution must ensure unconditional compliance with law and legal order , protection of the people ’ s interest , business and other freedoms , '' the head of state concluded .

MOSCOW, September 23. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin is certain that the amendments to the Constitution must cement the basic foundations of national development for decades to come, and preserve Russia as a strong presidential republic, he said during the meeting with the senators Wednesday.
The president thanked the Federation Council members for their participation in preparation of the amendments to the basic law.
"The substance, the point of the constitutional innovations is to cement the basic foundations of sustainable development of the nation for decades to come," Putin underscored.
He named "historic succession, moral values, reliable social guarantees, increased role of the civil society, strengthening and perfection of balance and equilibrium between all branches of power while preserving Russia as a strong presidential republic" among those foundations.
"For example, the authority of both chambers of the parliament is significantly extended; the role of the State Duma in appointment of the government and the role of the Federation Council in appointment of security agencies heads, Prosecutor General, his deputies and regional prosecutors is significantly increased," Putin elaborated. In his opinion, those are "steps in a right direction."
"The amendments to the constitution must ensure unconditional compliance with law and legal order, protection of the people’s interest, business and other freedoms," the head of state concluded.